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  • North British 1980

    North British 1980

    $250.00 Availability: In Stock
    This single grain Scotch whisky was distilled in 1980 at the North British distillery in Edinburgh, one of just six grain distilleries in Scotland. Bottled at a natural cask strength of 60.4% abv, this is a rare opportunity to experience the whisky that is most often used in famous blends such as Johnnie Walker Black Label, Famous Grouse, Cutty Sark and J&B Rare.
  • North British 20 Year Old

    North British 20 Year Old

    $125.00 Availability: In Stock

    Distilled at Edinburgh’s North British grain distillery, this 20-year-old single grain Scotch whisky has been matured for its full term in bourbon barrels before bottling at 54.5% abv.

    The grain whisky from North British is a prized component of many award-winning blended Scotch whiskies including Johnnie Walker Black Label, Cutty Sark, J&B Rare and The Famous Grouse.

  • Port Dundas 52 Year Old 2017 Special Release

    Port Dundas 52 Year Old 2017 Special Release

    $775.00 Availability: In Stock
    One of the 2017 Special Releases from Diageo, this Lowland single grain whisky was distilled at the Port Dundas distillery in Glasgow in 1964. Matured for more than half a century in refill American oak hogsheads, this is the oldest Special Release to date, with only 752 bottles available worldwide at a strength of 44.6% abv.The nose has rich butterscotch and sugar-dusted fruit developing into vanilla toffee and sweet oak. The palate is creamy and lightly sweet with honey and golden syrup, spiced pastry and dried fruit. The finish is long and warming with oak notes and lingering peach.
  • Rare Auld Grain Strathclyde Sherry Cask 1990 30 Year Old

    Rare Auld Grain Strathclyde Sherry Cask 1990 30 Year Old

    $207.00 Availability: In Stock

    Wholly unique. A fine 30 year old single grain whisky from the Strathclyde Distillery. Known for producing grain components for blends, independent bottlers such as Duncan Taylor have found a way to get their hands on some select casks from this distillery. This was bottled in the Rare Auld series in April 2021, after a 30 year maturation in ex-sherry oak casks. Only 248 bottles have been produced from this single cask expression. It is free from chill filtration and artificial colouring and arrives at a moderate 48.3% abv.

    The nose is warm and fruity, with aromas of vanilla, apple pie, and oak. On the palate one can find darker flavours of ginger, nutmeg, grassy hay and brown sugar. The finish is long and sweet, of caramel chocolate, blackberry and sweet oak.

  • Signatory Vintage North British 2008 17 Year Old Un-Chillfiltered

    Signatory Vintage North British 2008 17 Year Old Un-Chillfiltered

    $30.00 Availability: In Stock

    Distilled at the respected North British grain distillery in Edinburgh in 2008 and bottled in 2026, this 17 year old expression forms part of Signatory Vintage’s celebrated Un-Chillfiltered Collection. Matured across 1st Fill Sherry Hogsheads and Refill Bourbon Barrels,  and bottled at 46% abv.

    Expect subtle vanilla, light dried fruit, soft coconut, and a faint warmth of cinnamon on the finish. At 17 years of age, this bottling highlights how patient maturation in quality wood can elevate grain whisky into something truly worth exploring.

  • Signatory Vintage Port Dundas 2010 15 Year Old Un-Chillfiltered Collection

    Signatory Vintage Port Dundas 2010 15 Year Old Un-Chillfiltered Collection

    $39.00 Availability: In Stock

    Distilled in 2010 at the now silent Port Dundas grain distillery, and bottled in 2026 for Signatory Vintage’s Un-Chill Filtered Collection, this 15 year old single grain expression is an opportunity to newbies and whiskyheads alike to experience a disappearing style of Scotch whisky. Presented at 46% abv, this grain whisky was matured in a combination of 1st Fill Sherry Hogsheads and 1st Fill Bourbon Barrels, resulting in a liquid that is full of complexity. 

    Expect notes of vanilla cream, light toffee, orchard fruit, and a gentle hint of dried cherry from the sherry wood, all underpinned by the smooth, silky texture characteristic of quality grain Scotch. 

  • Spearhead Single Grain

    Spearhead Single Grain

    $36.00 Availability: In Stock

    A new take on one of the oldest spirit crafts in the world, Spearhead, as its name suggests, is taking the whisky world in new directions. Crafted at Loch Lomond Distillery using 100% malted barley, this single grain liquid is matured in fire and infrared-toasted ex-bourbon barrels. 

    Bottled at 43% ABV, this whisky is not your every day dram. Expect notes of berries, brown sugar, and citrus. 

  • Strathclyde 1987 35 Year Old The Sovereign HL19744

    Strathclyde 1987 35 Year Old The Sovereign HL19744

    $224.00 Availability: In Stock

    From Hunter Laing & Co, this spectacular Strathclyde distillery expression has been bottled as part of their The Sovereign collection. Aged in a single refill barrel (HL19744) for 35 years, the expression was bottled in April 2023 at an impressive cask strength of 53% abv. Free from chill filtration and at natural colour.

    Expect aromas of dark fruits, milk chocolate and apple, leading to a rich and smooth palate full of forest berry flavour, alongside toffee and menthol. The finish is long with a lingering fruitiness.

  • Strathclyde 31 Year Old Batch 4 That Boutique-y Whisky Company

    Strathclyde 31 Year Old Batch 4 That Boutique-y Whisky Company

    $72.00 Availability: In Stock
    This is a 31-year-old single grain whisky distilled at Strathclyde Distillery. The bottling is delivered at 45% abv and was a release of 2,621 bottles. That Boutique-y Whisky Company make their focus on bringing forgotten drams to the whisky masses, and this is no exception. Distilled at the lesser-known Strathclyde Distillery in the Gorbals, Glasgow, this one is an example of why Strathclyde is known as one of Glasgow’s best grain distilleries. With a light chardonnay colour, it has a smooth, oak and vanilla nose.
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    Teaninich 8 Year Old Special Release 2025

    Teaninich 8 Year Old Special Release 2025

    Original price was: $80.00.Current price is: $73.00. Availability: In Stock

    Introducing Teaninich 8 Year Old Daring Rye, part of Diageo’s ‘Horizons Unbound’ – the 2025 special releases single grain scotch whisky collection. Bottled at a bold 59.3% ABV, this release stands as a distillery-first experiment. Crafted with rye using Teaninich’s rare mash filter, and matured in ex-bourbon casks, it bursts with toffee sweetness, laced with spice and a herbal edge. Rebellious and distinctive, it’s a young whisky made for those who love to push the boundaries.

  • That Boutique-y Whisky Company North British 25 Year Old Batch 10

    That Boutique-y Whisky Company North British 25 Year Old Batch 10

    $97.00 Availability: In Stock

    Released as a part of That Boutique-y Whisky Company’s Cinema Labels collection, this 25-year-old single grain whisky from North British Distillery in Edinburgh has been bottled at at natural cask strength of 56.5% abv. Their quality mashbill is majority corn, with 20% malted barley. The tongue-in-cheek label is a spin on ‘Trainspotting’, as the Boutique-y team go ‘Grainspotting’.

    Expect aromas of dried coconut, banana, papaya, and pineapple, with a suggestion of herbal banana leaf. An explosion of dried tropical fruits on the palate, accompanied by some white chocolate, and chilli heat. The finish is short and sweet, with a little peppery warmth.

  • The Charles Gordon Collection 1964 The First Drop

    The Charles Gordon Collection 1964 The First Drop

    $3,000.00 Availability: In Stock

    An unforgettable expression from House of Hazelwood. This release consists of some of the first drops of whisky to flow through Girvan distillery. Distilled in 1964, just 71 bottles of this ultra-rare dram were filled in 2022 at 42% abv.

    On the nose, there is plenty of honey, smoke, and juicy fruit. The palate is sumptuous and bold with notes of rich toffee before leading into the sweet and nutty finish.

  • The Charles Gordon Collection 1968 The Cask Trials

    The Charles Gordon Collection 1968 The Cask Trials

    $3,750.00 Availability: In Stock

    A wonderfully well-aged grain whisky from Girvan. This unique expression spent 54 years maturing in first fill Spanish oak sherry butts to create this fabulously sumptuous dram. Just 303 bottles were filled in 2022.

    The nose has dramatic notes of wood polish and dried fruit. On the palate, there is coffee, brown sugar, and toffee before leading into the sweet and satisfying finish.

  • The Legacy Collection 43 Year Old The Lost Estate

    The Legacy Collection 43 Year Old The Lost Estate

    $1,199.00 Availability: In Stock

    A beautiful expression that exemplifies everything that is so wonderful about grain whiskies. Just 564 bottles of this 43-year-old expression were filled at 41% abv.

    The smooth nose brings juicy orange and candied pear. This fruitiness continues on the well-rounded and refreshing palate before leading into the clean and pleasant finish.

  • The Loch Fyne Fynest Invergordon 45 Year Old

    The Loch Fyne Fynest Invergordon 45 Year Old

    $309.00 Availability: In Stock

    Any aged Invergordon single grain whisky is sure to turn the heads of many a whisky connoisseur, but this Invergordon 45 Year Old is nothing short of breathtaking. A single cask, limited edition dram, this has spent nearly half a century in an ex-bourbon cask. A release of only 86 bottles, this is one of the greatest maturations for an Invergordon whisky we have seen here at The Whisky Shop. Bottled at 45% abv, no chill filtration or artificial colourings have been added. Bottled as part of Loch Fyne Whiskies Fynest Series, this is more than just a celebration of Invergordon whisky, it’s a testament to its greatness.

    Expect aromas of cinnamon and caramel. The palate is full of toffee pudding, liquorice, brown sugar, and a thick mouthfeel. The gentle tapering finish brings citrus and delightful sweetness. 

  • The Octave North British 2011 14 Year Old #5945964

    The Octave North British 2011 14 Year Old #5945964

    $75.00 Availability: In Stock
    Distillery/Brand
    North British
    Classification
    Scotch Whisky
    Region
    Lowland
    Style
    Grain
    Size
    70cl
    ABV
    55%
    Age Statement
    14 Year Old
    Limited Edition
    Exclusive
    Single Cask
    Cask Number
    #5945964
    Distilled
    24th January 2011
    Bottled
    5th May 2025
  • The Sovereign Cambus 1991 30 Year Old

    The Sovereign Cambus 1991 30 Year Old

    $198.00 Availability: In Stock

    A stunning single cask expression from the now-closed Cambus distillery, near Alloa. This 30-year-old grain whisky was matured in refill hogshead before being bottled at 51.2% abv.

    The nose is decadent with rich, sweet vanilla coupled with dried fruits and watermelon. The palate has treacle pudding, soft vanilla, and macaroon. The finish is waxy, rich, and indulgent.

  • The Sovereign Cambus 34 Year Old

    The Sovereign Cambus 34 Year Old

    $229.00 Availability: In Stock

    This impressive Sovereign Single Grain bottling is presented by notable independent bottlers Hunter Laing & Co. of Glasgow. Bottled from a single cask, this expression was distilled at Cambus Distillery in Alloa and underwent a 34 year slumber in a re-fill Hogshead cask. Free from chill-filtration and at natural colour, the expression was bottled at a cask strength of 40.9% abv.

    Expect a nose full of toffee, caramel, vanilla and sweet oak, leading to a palate with flavours of caramel, cherry, and a pleasant herbal note. The finish is long, sweet and dessert-like.

  • The Sovereign Invergordon 30 Year Old

    The Sovereign Invergordon 30 Year Old

    $166.00 Availability: In Stock
    A single cask expression from Glasgow’s Hunter Laing & Co., this single grain Scotch whisky was distilled at Invergordon in Ross-shire. Matured for three full decades in a single cask, this expression has been bottled at a natural cask strength of 48.8% abv as part of The Sovereign range, free from chill-filtration and colouring.The nose is sweet with apple and some autumn fruits. The palate brings lashings of sweet butterscotch, before a short, oaky finish.
  • The Sovereign Invergordon 38 Year Old

    The Sovereign Invergordon 38 Year Old

    $253.00 Availability: In Stock

    This Sovereign Single Grain bottling is presented by notable independent bottlers Hunter Laing & Co. of Glasgow. Bottled from a single cask, this expression was distilled at Invergordon Distillery in Ross-shire and underwent a 38 year slumber in a re-fill Hogshead cask. Free from chill-filtration and at natural colour, the expression was bottled at an impressive cask strength of 60.6% abv.

    Expect a nose full of blackcurrants, highland toffee, and gentle smoke, leading to a palate with flavours of raspberries, dark chocolate and toffee apples. The finish is long, with lingering herbal smoke.

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