Part of the 2020 Maiden Release, The Glenturret’s Triple Wood has been matured in a combination of European and American sherry oak casks alongside Bourbon barrels, before being bottled at 43% abv without chill filtration or added colouring.

The nose is sweet with citrus fruits and caramel, alongside hints of fresh ginger cake and vanilla sponge that develop into stronger flavours on the palate. Oak and apple blossom are detected with a drop of water, making way for a sweet and salty finish.

A 21-year-old Braes of Glenlivet that has been specially bottled for the Golden Cask range by the House of Macduff. The liquid was drawn from a single cask that was laid to rest in 1994 for just over two decades, before being bottled in 2016 at 51.3% ABV without chill filtration. Highly limited, just 195 bottles of this single malt have been produced.

White fruits and almond butter appear on the nose, paving the way for sweet vanilla and chocolate on the palate as it opens up. A touch of water releases fresh fruits – lemon and mango – with the finish showing a touch of caramel and sea salt. 

A 35-year-old Caol Ila that has been bottled for the Golden Cask range by the House of Macduff. The liquid was drawn from a single bourbon barrel that was laid to rest in November 1984 for over three decades, before being bottled in February 2020 at 47.5% abv without chill filtration. Highly limited, just 204 bottles of this single malt have been produced.

The aromas of this expression reveals its Islay roots from the very start, with bonfire smoke, boat yard, (oil and old fishing ropes), and coal tar soap, before moving on to salt lemon with a honeyed sweetness, some treacle toffee and aniseed balls. Flavours show off its maturity with a good oak, dried peat, some spices, (white pepper); it is balanced with a fruity sweetness of peaches and over ripe pears and some gentle golden syrup which weaves through it from start to end. The finish flirts from honey and brown sugar to ash and peat smoke with a peppery touch, giving it a lovely warmth as it trails off…

A 20-year-old Tobermory that has been bottled for the Golden Cask range by the House of Macduff. The liquid was drawn from a single cask that was laid to rest in 1995 for two decades, before being bottled in 2015 at 57.8% ABV and without chill filtration. Highly limited, just 243 bottles of this single malt have been produced.

The nose has rich notes of citrus and tropical fruits. The palate is dry with initial oak spice, followed by a burst of stone fruits, namely apricots and lychees. The finish is surprisingly chewy with sweet toffee lingering on.