We love this exceptional vintage Benromach. From 1969 to 2011, this whisky matured in refill sherry casks before being bottled at 42.6% abv. This is a sophisticated Speyside single malt full of sherry character.

On the nose, cinnamon and dark chocolate appear with slightly malty hint, alongisde baking spices, smoke, and red fruits on the palate. The finish is woody and satisfying.

Please note: This bottle has been purchased as part of a wider collection.

Gordon & MacPhail present this spectacular Benromach bottling, matured for almost four decades in a single first-fill Burgundy cask hand-picked by members of the Urquhart family. Bottled at an impressive cask strength of 59.9% abv, and presented in show-stopping wooden box. Only 207 bottles exist of this fine Speyside dram.

On the nose, we find notes of sweet orchard fruits and cocoa, leading to a palate of sumptuous raspberries, black pepper and lemon peel. The finish is a full one, which lingers with delectably fruity notes.

Benromach is one of Speyside’s most characterful distilleries, owned by Gordon & MacPhail, and with a reputation for producing whisky that’s slightly earthier and more traditional than the polished, fruit-forward style that defines much of the region. Founded in 1898 and fed by spring water from the Romach Hills, it’s a distillery with deep roots and a clear sense of identity.

This single cask bottling, distilled in May 2014 and bottled just last December, is a The Whisky Shop exclusive that showcases the distillery at full, uncompromised strength. At 60.5% ABV, this is a cask strength Speyside with real presence so expect the complexity and texture that only comes from spirit left undisturbed in a single barrel for over a decade.

As with all single cask releases, once the barrel is empty, that’s it. An excellent choice for Speyside enthusiasts, Gordon & MacPhail collectors, or anyone who prefers their whisky bold, authentic, and unapologetically full-flavoured.

A truly special limited release from Benromach. This single malt is made up of a combination of Cara Gold malted barley and Benromach’s usual lightly peated malt. Matured in first-fill bourbon barrels for eleven years, there are only 6,300 bottles of this expression available globally. Released as part of Benromach’s Contrast series, this whisky was bottled in 2022 at 46% abv.

The nose is fragrant with notes of lime and creamy butter present. The palate is full of warm oak, tropical fruits, roasted malt, and spicy pepper, with hints of smoke coming through. The finish is fruity, sweet, and smoky.

Bottled as a part of Benromach’s Contrasts Range, this is Peat Smoke 2022. Matured in first-fill bourbon barrels for 11 years, the whisky is peated to 35ppm and is bottled at 46% abv. Free from chill filtration.

Expect fragrant vanilla, lemon sherbet and apricot on the palate, with a finish of smoky bonfire embers.

Released as a part of Benromach’s Contrasts range, this small batch release has been matured for 9 years in first-fill bourbon barrels and has been made with peated malted barley with phenol levels of 55ppm – levels usually only seen in Islay smoke-bombs like Ardbeg and Laphroaig. This Speysider packs a punch!

Expect aromas of vanilla, apricot, citrus and peat smoke, which lead to a palate full of smoky sweetness. Vanilla bean, charred lemon, butterscotch and toasted oak flavours intertwine with bonfire smoke, before a finish of sweet lemon and smoke.

Berry Bros & Rudd Caol Ila 2010 Single Cask #311753 is a fabulous Islay liquid from the island’s beloved Caol Ila Distillery. The distillery sources its water from the peaty depths of Loch Nam Ban and uses lantern-shaped stills for its distillation process, all adding enrichment to its signature outputs. This particular dram, one of just 264 bottles, was finished in an Oloroso Hogshead and bottled at 56.6% abv. 

This opens with a blend of dried fruits and nuts, enriched by the deep sweetness of honey and treacle. On the palate, fresh apple emerges providing a crisp contrast to the richer, sherried undertones. The signature smoky profile of Caol Ila weaves through, leading to a finish that leaves behind an opulent sweetness and more deep, dark dried fruits. Rich, decadent and wonderfully balanced.

From renowned wine and spirit merchants, Berry Bros. & Rudd, this Blair Athol 2008 is one of only 146 bottles. Matured in a single hogshead cask, followed by a finish in an ex-Tokaji Gonchi cask, the Highland expression is bottled at 51.1% abv.

The nose offers apricot, figs, almonds and orange peel, leading to a palate full of dried fruit and stewed apples and pears. On the close, mixed spices and oak flavours are revealed.

Berry Bros. & Rudd’s Caol Ila 2010 bottling is a stylish, sweet, and coastal expression. The dram was distilled in 2010 and slumbered in hogsheads in 2021 before being bottled at 46% abv. Sweet and smoky, this is a single malt that you do not want to miss!

The nose is earthy and peaty which is balanced by sweet notes of toasted currant buns. The palate has subtle floral notes, as well as hints of Demerera sugar, liquorice, and a surprising kick of spicy chilli before leading into the dramatic coastal finish.

A twelve-year-old Caol Ila that has been bottled by Berry Bros. & Rudd as part of their Summer 2022 Releases. The liquid was drawn from a hogshead that was laid to rest in 2010 for over a decade, before being bottled in 2022 at 46% abv. Highly limited, just 1,128 bottles of this single malt have been produced.

Powerful aromas of peat, wood polish, and white sugar rise to meet the nose. This sweetness is present in the palate which also showcases flavours of florals and peat. The finish has a strong maritime influence with more smoke and distinct hints of sea salt.