Part of the First Editions range from independent bottler Hunter Laing & Co., this Speyside single malt was distilled in 2007 at Tamdhu distillery. Aged for 11 years in a single refill hogshead, it has been bottled in 2018 at a preferred strength of 46% abv free from chill filtration and artificial colouring. Just 381 bottles have been produced.

The nose is wonderfully sweet and aromatic with caramel, orange, red fruits and a touch of beeswx. The palate is deliciously fruity with a pleasant nuttiness, before a rich and drying finish.

Winter is here! Following the seventh and final series of Game of Thrones released in 2019, this collection of nine limited edition single malts celebrates the legacy of the seminal HBO series and the George RR Martin books that inspired it.

Seven bottles in the collection pay tribute to one of the seven Houses of Westeros, one to The Night’s Watch and one final expression for the Six Kingdoms released after the first eight. Released by Diageo in collaboration with the makers of the series, each of the expressions features a unique design taken from the house sigils.

The full Game of Thrones Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection is made up of nine 70cl bottles including:

• • Mortlach 15 Year Old – Six Kingdoms – 46% abv
• • Cardhu Gold Reserve – House Targaryen – 40% abv
• • Clynelish Reserve – House Tyrell – 51.2% abv
• • Dalwhinnie Winter’s Frost – House Stark – 43% abv
• • Lagavulin 9 Year Old – House Lannister – 46% abv
• • Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old – House Baratheon – 40% abv
• • The Singleton of Glendullan Select – House Tully – 40% abv
• • Talisker Select Reserve – House Greyjoy – 45.8% abv
• • Oban Bay Reserve – The Night’s Watch – 43% abv

This Glen Elgin 12 Year Old single malt is fit for a lord. This bottling by That Boutique-y Whisky Company is a classic Glen Elgin. Originating from a vatting of ex-bourbon hogsheads, this expression was distilled in February 2006 and matured for 12 years. The fifth batch of Glen Elgin, only 1830 bottles of this have been made.

This is a weighty, complex dram. The nose gives hints of dried fruits, biscuit dough, toffee, and herbal notes. The palate is one of pineapple, vanilla cream, tropical fruits, and dried exotic spices. Expect a warming spice to settle in on the finish, with little hints of Christmas spices. A delight.

One of the oldest operating distilleries in Scotland and the most easterly, Glen Garioch (pronounced Geery in the ancient Doric dialect still spoken in these parts) has been making its mighty malt in the quaint and historic market town of Oldmeldrum, near Aberdeen in North East Scotland, ever since 1797. Only ever produced in small, precious batches, Glen Garioch is a rare find indeed, and warmly appreciated by those who like a hearty Highland malt, non chill-filtered as nature intended, with a wholesome maltiness, honeyed sweetness and delicious creamy texture to savour.Distilled in the year that Glen Garioch’s Greenhouse Project came to fruition, the Glen Garioch 1978 Vintage sees the welcome return of peat to the Highland malt – smoked like a distant smouldering fire. Matured in a Bourbon Cask and one of 1320 bottles.

Another top tier, and particularly rare celebration of one of Scotland’s lesser known distilleries. This is a 44-year-old single malt from the Glen Grant Distillery. Released as part of the Private Collection series by Gordon & Macphail, this single malt was distilled in November 1976 and bottled in March 2021. Aged in a refill American hogshead, this is a rich, full, unique dram. Only 40 bottles exist of this cask, making it incredibly rare to find.

On the nose, tropical aromas arise with honeycomb, coconut, vanilla, and dried banana. The palate is rich, with sweet fruit it coming to the fore along with Seville orange, almonds, and grapefruit. The finish is decadent, full, and long with lingering citrus and toasted hazelnuts.