Packed with the now signature smoky punch of Bruichladdich’s Port Charlotte drams at 40PPM, the Port Charlotte 18-Year-Old 2025 is yet another show stopping limited annual release from the distillery, with only 8000 bottles in circulation.

Undergoing a complex marriage of maturations, the liquid was first housed in a combination of first fill bourbon casks and second fill sherry casks, whilst a small amount was placed in a combination of sherry, French oak, and bourbon barrels. The final spirits were then married for bottling at 51.5% abv.

“It is the truest expression of an Islay whisky, with everything – from the distillation through to maturation, and bottling – done on the island. This is a whisky about place. A spirit which embodies almost two decades of commitment to our island home.” – Adam Hannett, Head Distiller

From Bruichladdich distillery, the Islay icons have expertly elevated their heavily peated Port Charlotte expression by fully maturing the spirit in Marsala wine casks. After a nine-year slumber, the single malt was bottled at a cask strength of 56% abv and released as a part of their Cask Exploration series. A gorgeously elegant balance of fruit and peat.

Expect notes of clove, stone fruits and vanilla bean, which lead to a palate of stewed peaches, caramel and black pepper, with an undercurrent of earthy peat. On the finish, the toastiness comes through with notes of soot, charred oak and leather. 

Marking the return of an iconic distillery, Port Ellen Gemini is a true taste of a legend awakened – a never before seen release of two unique and priceless expressions of a much revered whisky.

Safeguarded on Islay, the Remnant Cask, an unusual barrel of timeless worth, was revealed to have touches three generations of Port Ellen history. The cask was then revived with the same liquid it contained a century ago, Walnut brown sherry.

Gemini consists of a bottle of the untouched 1978 vintage of Port Ellen, and a bottle which has been given a period of finishing in this rare and restored remnant cask. Twin whiskies: one, left in its original splendour and the second, rested in this one-of-a-kind cask – in a world first.

The Original boasts a nose of baked pear, maritime scents, faint traces of smoke and soft fudge, with a palate of remarkable freshness. Sweet and spicy, with a smoky warmth and hints of baked apple skins, before a luxurious finish of aromatic sweet smoke. Bottled at 54.9% abv.

The Remnant brings aromas of dark sherry, spirit-soaked prunes and dry oak spice, with hints of tobacco, charred wood, salt and sawdust. These combine to reveal a sweet, rich charred ash smokiness, before an ultra-smooth palate of sumptuous fruits, sweet spice and smoky warmth. The finish is one to be savoured, with intense sweet-smoky flavours and a touch of spice. Bottled at 53.6% abv.

A stunning release from the silent Port Ellen Distillery. Released in 2003 by Diageo, this rare dram is full of powerful maritime flavours that are sure to impress.

Please note: This bottle was purchased as part of a private collection.