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JURA 21 YEAR OLD ISLAND SINGLE MALT 40% ABV / 70cl With deer outnumbering people by around 25 to 1, it’s surprising the isle of Jura can sustain a distillery at all, let alone a decent sized one capable of supplying 2.2 million litres of spirit per annum. Although it was originally founded in 1810, the distillery closed at the turn of the century and wasn’t revived until the 1960 when it was completely rebuilt by two of the island’s local landowners. Despite the abundant peat available on the island, Jura’s style has tended to be somewhat lighter, as dictated by the blending requirements of its owners over the years. Today it is operated by Whyte & MacKay, under the Emperador umbrella.

ARDBEG 1990 AIRIGH NAM BEIST 2006 FIRST RELEASE ISLAY SINGLE MALT 46% ABV / 70cl Located on the island’s rugged south coast, Ardbeg distillery represents the peatier end of the Islay spectrum. While it has endured some tough times, spending several years mothballed, the distillery has undergone a bit of a renaissance since being bought over by Glenmorangie and is now on a stable footing. While it still retains its signature sooty spirit, Ardbeg has also adopted its new parent company’s fondness for experimental cask finishes, arguably increasing its appeal.

TEANINICH 10 YEAR OLD FLORA & FAUNA 1ST EDITION HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT 43% ABV / 70clFor a distillery capable of churning out over ten million litres of spirit in a single year, you might expect the highland distillery of Teaninich to be more of a household name than it actually is. The reason for its borderline anonymity is simply because most of the distillery’s output is earmarked for (parent company) Diageo’s various blends. Official single malt releases are limited to a 12 Year Old that forms part of the Flora & Fauna range, and the occasional limited edition. Even independent bottlings are thin on the ground, so they’re worth snapping up wherever you find them.

LAPHROAIG 10 YEAR OLD ROYAL WARRANT 1994 ISLAY SINGLE MALT 40% ABV / 70cl Founded in 1815, and often considered to be the whisky equivalent of Marmite (in that you either love it or hate it), Laphroaig is a smoky, medicinal tasting whisky from the south coast of Islay. Clearly more people fall into the “love” category though, as Laphroaig is one of the top ten best selling single malts in the world. Just as well, then, that it is the second largest distillery on the island (after Caol Ila), capable of producing 3.4 million litres of spirit per annum. The distillery still retains its own malting floor, and although it only covers 20% of their requirements, it is instrumental in providing the creosote-y, phenolic character that defines the Laphroaig spirit.

GLENMORANGIE SIGNET HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT 46% ABV / 70cl Famous for their unique stills, each as tall as an adult giraffe, and their passion for innovation, Glenmorangie remains one of the best-selling single malts in the world. They were one of the first distilleries to experiment with cask finishing; the process of transferring spirit from one cask type to another in order to impart additional characteristics and flavours. To further this agenda of innovation, in September of 2021 Glenmorangie began production at their new “Lighthouse” facility, a futuristic R&D department protruding from the heart of their traditional distillery complex like a monolith from 2001: A Space Odyssey. Off limits to the public, it is home to a “sensory lab” as well as two of Glenmorangie’s signature stills, each of which plays host to several classified modifications. Only time will tell what exciting innovations will filter down to the rest of the industry.

BLADNOCH 1988 11 YEAR OLD SIGNATORY LOWLAND SINGLE MALT Distilled: 23/11/1988Bottled: 02/08/2000Casks #42001 + 002Bottle Number: 471 / 93243% ABV / 70cl Bladnoch distillery, near Wigtown in Dumfries & Galloway, produces a light, grassy and malty spirit that epitomises the Lowland style. Another distillery with a history of sporadic production and closures over the years, it has been enjoying a bit of a renaissance since being resurrected by Australian entrepreneur, David Prior, in 2015.

ARRAN ROBERT BURNS WORLD FEDERATION LIMITED EDITION 2001 ISLAND SINGLE MALT Registered Number: 176340% ABV / 70cl Still a relative youngster in whisky terms, Arran distillery began production in 1995. Thanks to a focus on sourcing quality casks, and its light, accessible spirit that ages well, Arran has proven extremely successful. So much so, that in 2017 they began construction of a second distillery on the other side of the island. Sharing a name with Arran’s only other previous legal still (closed in 1837), Lagg distillery focuses on producing peated spirit.

GLENGOYNE CASK STRENGTH BATCH #3 HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT 58.2% ABV / 70cl Founded in 1833, Glengoyne distillery, just to the north of Glasgow, straddles the Highland/Lowland border. The light, fruity and honied spirit is predominantly filled into Sherry Casks that are transported from its Highland Still House, across the road to its warehouses in the Lowlands. Glengoyne wasn't seriously marketed as a single malt until the 1990s, and has since achieved huge popularity, especially in Europe. And, thanks to its proximity to Glasgow, visitors flock to the distillery in their droves to experience the many tours and tastings on offer.

DALMORE 12 YEAR OLD 75CL HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT 43% ABV / 75cl Dalmore have invested a lot to position themselves as a luxury brand, with their high-end expressions always resplendent in crystal decanters and lavish packaging. And you won’t ever hear them boasting about different cask finishes. Oh no, no, no; they prefer to “finesse” their spirit in a variety of exotic sounding wood. While this type of posturing isn’t exactly unique in the whisky industry, it does create a nagging doubt that the whole thing might just be a case of style over substance. Thankfully, Dalmore’s spirit (more often than not) lives up to the hype. They have a complicated distillation process that utilises mismatched stills to produce distillates with different characteristics. These are then vatted together, before being filled into the distillery’s preferred Sherry casks.

BLADNOCH 15 YEAR OLD ADELA LOWLAND SINGLE MALT 46.7% ABV / 70clBladnoch distillery, near Wigtown in Dumfries & Galloway, produces a light, grassy and malty spirit that epitomises the Lowland style. Another distillery with a history of sporadic production and closures over the years, it has been enjoying a bit of a renaissance since being resurrected by Australian entrepreneur, David Prior, in 2015.

CRAIGELLACHIE 14 YEAR OLD FLORA & FAUNA SPEYSIDE SINGLE MALT 43% ABV / 70cl Craigellachie is another distillery that actively encourages sulphurous notes in its spirit by minimising copper contact during the distillation process. This is balanced by a long fermentation beforehand, allowing tropical fruit notes to emerge. Much like fellow Speysiders Mortlach, Benrinnes and Cragganmore, this makes it highly sought after by blenders. In 2014 the brand was relaunched as a single malt, and several of their expressions have won industry awards.

BENRINNES 15 YEAR OLD FLORA & FAUNA SPEYSIDE SINGLE MALT 43% ABV / 70clDespite churning out 3.5 million litres of spirit every year, Benrinnes is seldom seen as a single malt, with most of its output getting hoovered up by various blends. Those who do seek out the scant few special releases and independent bottlings will be rewarded by a meaty, powerful whisky, akin to Mortlach or Cragganmore; a result of the complex distillation process and use of worm-tub condensers.

MORTLACH 10 YEAR OLD CHIEFTAIN'S CHOICE GIFT PACK WITH 2 GLASSES SPEYSIDE SINGLE MALT 43% ABV / 70cl Dubbed “the Beast of Dufftown” by whisky writer, Dave Broom, Mortlach uses a complicated distillation process that minimises copper contact and produces a sulphurous “meaty” spirit that is perfect for blending (not unlike Benrinnes and Dailuaine). Until relatively recently, the only way to experience it in single malt form would have been the 16-Year-Old Flora & Fauna, or the occasional independent bottling. This was because most of its output was used for Diageo’s Johnnie Walker blend. However, that all changed in 2014 when Mortlach introduced its own core range of single malt expressions.

AUCHENTOSHAN 10 YEAR OLD AND AUCHENTOSHAN CLASSIC LOWLAND SINGLE MALT Both 40% ABV / 70cl Auchentoshan is part of a small minority of Scottish distilleries, in that every drop of whisky it produces is sold as a single malt. Similarly unusual is its use of triple distillation to produce a purer spirit that’s light and mildly fruity. Situated just outside Clydebank, the distillery was lucky to survive the 1941 blitz relatively unscathed. Only one of its warehouses was damaged by a bomb blast, and another near miss provided a blast crater that later became the distillery’s picturesque pond.

GLENMORANGIE 12 YEAR OLD MILLENNIUM MALT WITH POT STILL PLINTH HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT 40% ABV / 70cl Famous for their unique stills, each as tall as an adult giraffe, and their passion for innovation, Glenmorangie remains one of the best-selling single malts in the world. They were one of the first distilleries to experiment with cask finishing; the process of transferring spirit from one cask type to another in order to impart additional characteristics and flavours. To further this agenda of innovation, in September of 2021 Glenmorangie began production at their new “Lighthouse” facility, a futuristic R&D department protruding from the heart of their traditional distillery complex like a monolith from 2001: A Space Odyssey. Off limits to the public, it is home to a “sensory lab” as well as two of Glenmorangie’s signature stills, each of which plays host to several classified modifications. Only time will tell what exciting innovations will filter down to the rest of the industry.

BALVENIE 10 YEAR OLD FOUNDER'S RESERVE AND TWO MINIATURES SPEYSIDE SINGLE MALT Balvenie 10 year Old Founder's Reserve40% ABV / 70clBalvenie 15 Year Old Single Barrel50.4% ABV / 5clBalvenie 12 Year Old Doublewood43% ABV / 5cl Qty: 3 Balvenie is part of the Grant’s family and sits beside its sister distilleries, Glenfiddich and Kininvie, in the Speyside burgh of Dufftown. Established in 1892, just a few years after Glenfiddich, Balvenie has spent its life supplying the heart of the Grant’s blend. In fact, it wasn’t until nearly 100 years later, when Kininvie was built, that it was able to seriously market its own single malt. One of very few distilleries to retain its own malting floor, Balvenie is slightly unusual for a modern Speyside whisky in that it still uses a small percentage of peated malt to make its spirit. While the new make it produces is far from smoky, this small amount of peat gives it a distinctive character that has helped it become one of the best-selling malt whiskies in the world.

BUNNAHABHAIN 18 YEAR OLD ISLAY SINGLE MALT 43% ABV / 70cl Purpose built in 1881 by William Baxter, Bunnahabhain distillery on the northeast coast of Islay featured housing for its workers, as well as its own pier for ease of transporting whisky and materials to and from the mainland. As with most distilleries, much of its life was spent producing blending stock, but in the late 1980s it began to appear as a single malt. Initially this single malt output was mostly sherry matured and so lightly peated as to be barely perceptible, placing Bunna’ firmly in the minority of Islay whiskies. However, since its takeover by Distell in 2013 around 20% of the spirit produced there is now heavily peated, with these expressions bearing the name “Moine” (the Gaelic word for peat).

GLENMORANGIE PORT WOOD FINISH HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT 43% ABV / 70cl Famous for their unique stills, each as tall as an adult giraffe, and their passion for innovation, Glenmorangie remains one of the best-selling single malts in the world. They were one of the first distilleries to experiment with cask finishing; the process of transferring spirit from one cask type to another in order to impart additional characteristics and flavours. To further this agenda of innovation, in September of 2021 Glenmorangie began production at their new “Lighthouse” facility, a futuristic R&D department protruding from the heart of their traditional distillery complex like a monolith from 2001: A Space Odyssey. Off limits to the public, it is home to a “sensory lab” as well as two of Glenmorangie’s signature stills, each of which plays host to several classified modifications. Only time will tell what exciting innovations will filter down to the rest of the industry.

GLENDRONACH 12 YEAR OLD 1990S HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT 40% ABV / 70cl Thanks to its rich, weighty spirit and penchant for sherry cask maturation, GlenDronach is often viewed as an excellent (and affordable) alternative to Macallan, despite being just on the wrong side of the Speyside / Highland border. Once providing the heart of the Teacher’s blend, in recent years GlenDronach has become better known as a single malt thanks to substantial investment by Pernod Ricard, who acquired ownership in 2008, and more recently by Brown-Forman (producers of Jack Daniel’s) who took over in 2016.

GLEN MORAY 1993 12 YEAR OLD HIGHLAND REGIMENTS 75CL SPEYSIDE SINGLE MALT 40% ABV / 75clOriginally a brewery, Glen Moray was converted into a distillery in 1987. Experimentation with flavour and cask maturation has always been encouraged at Glen Moray, and records dating back to the early days show new make spirit maturing in a wide variety of different casks – a highly unusual practice at this time. Current owner La Martiniquaise expanded the distillery in 2016 to up production to 5.5 million litres a year.

MACALLAN GOLD GIFT PACK WITH 2 GLASSES SPEYSIDE SINGLE MALT 40% ABV / 70cl There are few distilleries in the world quite so revered as Macallan. Nestled in the heart of the Speyside region, the rich spirit that runs from their “curiously small stills”, and their penchant for Spanish Sherry casks have proven to be a match made in Heaven, delighting the tastebuds of whisky connoisseurs around the globe. With demand far outstripping supply, they embarked upon one of the most ambitious distillery upgrades of all time, investing £140 million in an ultra-modern still house and visitor centre that seamlessly blends with the surrounding landscape, and is home to a whopping 36 stills capable of churning out around 15 million litres of spirit every year. Even so, getting your hands on a bottle can still be tricky, with new releases selling out as soon as they hit the shelves, and older examples regularly setting records at auction.

BUNNAHABHAIN 18 YEAR OLD ISLAY SINGLE MALT 43% ABV / 70cl Purpose built in 1881 by William Baxter, Bunnahabhain distillery on the northeast coast of Islay featured housing for its workers, as well as its own pier for ease of transporting whisky and materials to and from the mainland. As with most distilleries, much of its life was spent producing blending stock, but in the late 1980s it began to appear as a single malt. Initially this single malt output was mostly sherry matured and so lightly peated as to be barely perceptible, placing Bunna’ firmly in the minority of Islay whiskies. However, since its takeover by Distell in 2013 around 20% of the spirit produced there is now heavily peated, with these expressions bearing the name “Moine” (the Gaelic word for peat).

ARDBEG 1998 VERY YOUNG ISLAY SINGLE MALT Distilled: 1998Bottled: 200458.3% ABV / 70cl Located on the island’s rugged south coast, Ardbeg distillery represents the peatier end of the Islay spectrum. While it has endured some tough times, spending several years mothballed, the distillery has undergone a bit of a renaissance since being bought over by Glenmorangie and is now on a stable footing. While it still retains its signature sooty spirit, Ardbeg has also adopted its new parent company’s fondness for experimental cask finishes, arguably increasing its appeal.

MACALLAN 1976 18 YEAR OLD 5CL, MACALLAN 10 YEAR OLD 5CL AND MACALLAN JACOBITE GLASS + WATER JUG SPEYSIDE SINGLE MALT MINIATURES Macallan 1976 18 Year Old 43% ABV / 5clMacallan 10 Year Old 40% ABV / 5cl Qty: 4 There are few distilleries in the world quite so revered as Macallan. Nestled in the heart of the Speyside region, the rich spirit that runs from their “curiously small stills”, and their penchant for Spanish Sherry casks have proven to be a match made in Heaven, delighting the tastebuds of whisky connoisseurs around the globe. With demand far outstripping supply, they embarked upon one of the most ambitious distillery upgrades of all time, investing £140 million in an ultra-modern still house and visitor centre that seamlessly blends with the surrounding landscape, and is home to a whopping 36 stills capable of churning out around 15 million litres of spirit every year. Even so, getting your hands on a bottle can still be tricky, with new releases selling out as soon as they hit the shelves, and older examples regularly setting records at auction.

GLENURY ROYAL 1978 14 YEAR OLD SIGNATORY HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT Distilled: 22/11/1978Bottled: 02/1993Cask Numbers: 9776-79Bottle Number: 459 / 120043% ABV / 70cl Situated near the coastal Aberdeenshire town of Stonehaven, the Glenury distillery was established in 1825 by Captain Robert Barclay, the grandfather of powerwalking who once famously marched 1000 miles in 1000 hours for 1000 guineas. A celebrity of the time, Barclay’s influence helped him secure the distillery a highly prised Royal Warrant from King William IV. By 1953 ownership of Glenury had passed to DCL, who oversaw production until 1985 when the distillery was mothballed and subsequently demolished: yet another victim of the whisky crash of the early eighties. However, following its demise, releases such as DCL’s iconic Rare Malts series have helped introduce Glenuy’s elegant spirit to a new generation of single malt afficionados. With remaining stock dwindling, this rare whisky is now highly prized.

ARDBEG UIGEADAIL BOTTLED 2003 ISLAY SINGLE MALT 54.2% ABV / 70clL3 282 1821 4ML Located on the island’s rugged south coast, Ardbeg distillery represents the peatier end of the Islay spectrum. While it has endured some tough times, spending several years mothballed, the distillery has undergone a bit of a renaissance since being bought over by Glenmorangie and is now on a stable footing. While it still retains its signature sooty spirit, Ardbeg has also adopted its new parent company’s fondness for experimental cask finishes, arguably increasing its appeal.

GLENGOYNE 1971 SINGLE CASK #4855 MINIATURE AND 17 YEAR OLD MINIATURE HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT Glengoyne 1971 Single CaskDistilled: 1971Bottled: 1998Number: 485556.2% ABV / 5clGlengoyne 17 Year Old 43% ABV / 5cl Founded in 1833, Glengoyne distillery, just to the north of Glasgow, straddles the Highland/Lowland border. The light, fruity and honied spirit is predominantly filled into Sherry Casks that are transported from its Highland Still House, across the road to its warehouses in the Lowlands. Glengoyne wasn't seriously marketed as a single malt until the 1990s, and has since achieved huge popularity, especially in Europe. And, thanks to its proximity to Glasgow, visitors flock to the distillery in their droves to experience the many tours and tastings on offer.

ARDBEG CORRYVRECKAN COMMITTEE RESERVE ISLAY SINGLE MALT One of only 5000 bottles released57.1% ABV / 70cl Located on the island’s rugged south coast, Ardbeg distillery represents the peatier end of the Islay spectrum. While it has endured some tough times, spending several years mothballed, the distillery has undergone a bit of a renaissance since being bought over by Glenmorangie and is now on a stable footing. While it still retains its signature sooty spirit, Ardbeg has also adopted its new parent company’s fondness for experimental cask finishes, arguably increasing its appeal.

LAPHROAIG CAIRDEAS FEIS ILE 2008 ISLAY SINGLE MALT 55% ABV / 70cl Founded in 1815, and often considered to be the whisky equivalent of Marmite (in that you either love it or hate it), Laphroaig is a smoky, medicinal tasting whisky from the south coast of Islay. Clearly more people fall into the “love” category though, as Laphroaig is one of the top ten best selling single malts in the world. Just as well, then, that it is the second largest distillery on the island (after Caol Ila), capable of producing 3.4 million litres of spirit per annum. The distillery still retains its own malting floor, and although it only covers 20% of their requirements, it is instrumental in providing the creosote-y, phenolic character that defines the Laphroaig spirit.

LAPHROAIG QUARTER CASK ISLAY SINGLE MALT 48% ABV / 70cl Founded in 1815, and often considered to be the whisky equivalent of Marmite (in that you either love it or hate it), Laphroaig is a smoky, medicinal tasting whisky from the south coast of Islay. Clearly more people fall into the “love” category though, as Laphroaig is one of the top ten best selling single malts in the world. Just as well, then, that it is the second largest distillery on the island (after Caol Ila), capable of producing 3.4 million litres of spirit per annum. The distillery still retains its own malting floor, and although it only covers 20% of their requirements, it is instrumental in providing the creosote-y, phenolic character that defines the Laphroaig spirit.

HIGHLAND PARK 25 YEAR OLD ISLAND SINGLE MALT 48.1% ABV / 70cl Orkney’s Highland Park distillery is situated in the town of Kirkwall on the site of an illicit still thought to have been operated by Magnus Eunson, a smuggler, local butcher and former priest who was directly descended from Viking settlers. With that heritage, it’s fitting that today they frequently draw from Scandinavian mythology when it comes to naming their whiskies. The distillery is known for its signature style that utilises Orcadian peat in the malting process, resulting in a fragrant, heathery spirit that is most often left matured in Sherry wood.

CAOL ILA 18 YEAR OLD ISLAY SINGLE MALT 43% ABV / 70clCaol Ila might not be the prettiest distillery on Islay, but the spectacular view it enjoys, across the water to the neighbouring island of Jura, more than makes up for it. The distillery itself is an absolute monster, producing more litres of spirit per year than Lagavulin, Ardbeg, and Laphroaig combined! A good chunk of its staggering output winds up in Johnnie Walker, but there’s still plenty left to be bottled as single malt, in both peated and un-peated guises.

CAOL ILA 10 YEAR OLD DOUGLAS LAING'S PREMIER BARREL SELECTION ISLAY SINGLE MALT One of 30146% ABV / 70cl Caol Ila might not be the prettiest distillery on Islay, but the spectacular view it enjoys, across the water to the neighbouring island of Jura, more than makes up for it. The distillery itself is an absolute monster, producing more litres of spirit per year than Lagavulin, Ardbeg, and Laphroaig combined! A good chunk of its staggering output winds up in Johnnie Walker, but there’s still plenty left to be bottled as single malt, in both peated and un-peated guises.

LAPHROAIG FOUR OAK 1L ISLAY SINGLE MALT 40% ABV / 1L Founded in 1815, and often considered to be the whisky equivalent of Marmite (in that you either love it or hate it), Laphroaig is a smoky, medicinal tasting whisky from the south coast of Islay. Clearly more people fall into the “love” category though, as Laphroaig is one of the top ten best selling single malts in the world. Just as well, then, that it is the second largest distillery on the island (after Caol Ila), capable of producing 3.4 million litres of spirit per annum. The distillery still retains its own malting floor, and although it only covers 20% of their requirements, it is instrumental in providing the creosote-y, phenolic character that defines the Laphroaig spirit.

ARDMORE 1985 GORDON & MACPHAIL AND ARDMORE 1981 GORDON & MACPHAIL 35CL HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT Ardmore 1985 Gordon & MacPhailDistilled: 1985Bottled: 200040% ABV / 70clArdmore 1981 Gordon & MacPhailDistilled: 1981Bottled: 199640% ABV / 35cl Qty: 2 Ardmore is unusual among Highland distilleries; in that it produces a peated spirit. Providing the heart of Teacher’s blend since it’s construction in 1898, Ardmore doesn’t have a huge presence in the single malt market, with only a NAS expression flying the flag. More’s the pity, as independent bottlings are usually very interesting.

DUFFTOWN 15 YEAR OLD FLORA & FAUNA SPEYSIDE SINGLE MALT 43% ABV / 70cl One of the best-known single malt whisky brands in the world, Singleton, is not actually a distillery, but rather three distilleries: Glen Ord, Glendullan and Dufftown. Originally, each one catered to a specific global market based on its flavour profile, but these days they can each be found further afield. With spirit stills that are larger than its wash stills, Dufftown used to produce a heavier spirit described as “nutty and spicy”. However, more recently it has lengthened its fermentation time for a lighter, grassier flavour that better suits (parent company) Diageo’s blending requirements.

LAPHROAIG 15 YEAR OLD ISLAY SINGLE MALT 43% ABV / 70cl Founded in 1815, and often considered to be the whisky equivalent of Marmite (in that you either love it or hate it), Laphroaig is a smoky, medicinal tasting whisky from the south coast of Islay. Clearly more people fall into the “love” category though, as Laphroaig is one of the top ten best selling single malts in the world. Just as well, then, that it is the second largest distillery on the island (after Caol Ila), capable of producing 3.4 million litres of spirit per annum. The distillery still retains its own malting floor, and although it only covers 20% of their requirements, it is instrumental in providing the creosote-y, phenolic character that defines the Laphroaig spirit.

ABERLOUR 12 YEAR OLD A'BUNADH SILVER LABEL LIMITED EDITION SPEYSIDE SINGLE MALT Bottle Number: 060158.7% ABV / 70cl Named after the small Speyside town in which it resides, Aberlour distillery has cultivated a dedicated following, particularly in France where it is frequently the top selling single malt. The spirit it produces ages extremely well in Sherry casks and has a distinctive note of blackcurrant. Although it boasts an extensive core range, the expression it is perhaps best known for is the consistently excellent small batch A’Bunadh.

GLENMORANGIE 10 YEAR OLD TRADITIONAL 100° PROOF 1L HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT 47.2% ABV / 1L Famous for their unique stills, each as tall as an adult giraffe, and their passion for innovation, Glenmorangie remains one of the best-selling single malts in the world. They were one of the first distilleries to experiment with cask finishing; the process of transferring spirit from one cask type to another in order to impart additional characteristics and flavours. To further this agenda of innovation, in September of 2021 Glenmorangie began production at their new “Lighthouse” facility, a futuristic R&D department protruding from the heart of their traditional distillery complex like a monolith from 2001: A Space Odyssey. Off limits to the public, it is home to a “sensory lab” as well as two of Glenmorangie’s signature stills, each of which plays host to several classified modifications. Only time will tell what exciting innovations will filter down to the rest of the industry.

MACALLAN X URWERK FLASK 2 HIP-FLASK MACALLAN X URWERK FLASK 2 There are few distilleries in the world quite so revered as Macallan. Nestled in the heart of the Speyside region, the rich spirit that runs from their “curiously small stills”, and their penchant for Spanish Sherry casks have proven to be a match made in Heaven, delighting the tastebuds of whisky connoisseurs around the globe. With demand far outstripping supply, they embarked upon one of the most ambitious distillery upgrades of all time, investing £140 million in an ultra-modern still house and visitor centre that seamlessly blends with the surrounding landscape, and is home to a whopping 36 stills capable of churning out around 15 million litres of spirit every year. Even so, getting your hands on a bottle can still be tricky, with new releases selling out as soon as they hit the shelves, and older examples regularly setting records at auction.

TEANINICH 10 YEAR OLD FLORA & FAUNA 1ST RELEASE HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT 43% ABV / 70clFor a distillery capable of churning out over ten million litres of spirit in a single year, you might expect the highland distillery of Teaninich to be more of a household name than it actually is. The reason for its borderline anonymity is simply because most of the distillery’s output is earmarked for (parent company) Diageo’s various blends. Official single malt releases are limited to a 12 Year Old that forms part of the Flora & Fauna range, and the occasional limited edition. Even independent bottlings are thin on the ground, so they’re worth snapping up wherever you find them.

CLYNELISH 14 YEAR OLD FLORA & FAUNA AND MATCHING MINIATURE HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT 43% ABV / 70cl + 5cl Qty: 2 Built in the late 1960s, as a replacement for the distillery we now refer to as Brora, Clynelish has produced whisky for the Johnnie Walker range of blends ever since. Capable of producing nearly 5 million litres of spirit annually, it is one of Scotland’s larger malt distilleries. But despite this, it isn’t exactly a household name, with a relatively small percentage of its output appearing in single malt form. Its core range begins and ends with a 14-Year-Old, occasionally supplemented with a few limited releases and a sporadically bottled double matured Distillers Edition. Thankfully, fans of the Highland distillery’s signature waxy style can experience a broader selection in the form of independent releases.

BUNNAHABHAIN 12 YEAR OLD FEIS ILE 2005 PORT WOOD FINISH AND BOAT PLINTH ISLAY SINGLE MALT Bottled:12/05/2005Cask #1One of 766 bottles53.4% ABV / 70cl Qty: 2 Purpose built in 1881 by William Baxter, Bunnahabhain distillery on the northeast coast of Islay featured housing for its workers, as well as its own pier for ease of transporting whisky and materials to and from the mainland. As with most distilleries, much of its life was spent producing blending stock, but in the late 1980s it began to appear as a single malt. Initially this single malt output was mostly sherry matured and so lightly peated as to be barely perceptible, placing Bunna’ firmly in the minority of Islay whiskies. However, since its takeover by Distell in 2013 around 20% of the spirit produced there is now heavily peated, with these expressions bearing the name “Moine” (the Gaelic word for peat).

GLEN KEITH 1983 VINTAGE SPEYSIDE SINGLE MALT 43% ABV / 70cl Built by Seagram in the late 1950s, Glen Keith provided malt whisky for the Chivas, Passport and 100 Pipers blends until it was eventually mothballed in 1999. By 2001, the company was acquired by French conglomerate Pernod-Ricard, who refurbished the distillery and pressed it back into service in 2013. In addition to providing blending stock, the distillery is home to the Chivas Brothers lab, who’s experiments have included the production of a heavily peated spirit known as Glenisla. Official releases from Glen Keith are extremely thin on the ground, so the best plan for those keen to sample the seldom seen single malt is to hunt down some of the excellent indie releases.

BUNNAHABHAIN 1968 AULD ACQUAINTANCE LIMITED HOGMANAY EDITION ISLAY SINGLE MALT Distilled: 31/12/1968Bottled: 200243.8% ABV / 70cl Purpose built in 1881 by William Baxter, Bunnahabhain distillery on the northeast coast of Islay featured housing for its workers, as well as its own pier for ease of transporting whisky and materials to and from the mainland. As with most distilleries, much of its life was spent producing blending stock, but in the late 1980s it began to appear as a single malt. Initially this single malt output was mostly sherry matured and so lightly peated as to be barely perceptible, placing Bunna’ firmly in the minority of Islay whiskies. However, since its takeover by Distell in 2013 around 20% of the spirit produced there is now heavily peated, with these expressions bearing the name “Moine” (the Gaelic word for peat). Please see additional photo.

BUNNAHABHAIN 1963 40 YEAR OLD ISLAY SINGLE MALT Distilled: 11/05/1963Bottled: 20/05/2003One of 743 bottles42.9% ABV / 70cl Purpose built in 1881 by William Baxter, Bunnahabhain distillery on the northeast coast of Islay featured housing for its workers, as well as its own pier for ease of transporting whisky and materials to and from the mainland. As with most distilleries, much of its life was spent producing blending stock, but in the late 1980s it began to appear as a single malt. Initially this single malt output was mostly sherry matured and so lightly peated as to be barely perceptible, placing Bunna’ firmly in the minority of Islay whiskies. However, since its takeover by Distell in 2013 around 20% of the spirit produced there is now heavily peated, with these expressions bearing the name “Moine” (the Gaelic word for peat). Please see additional photo.

GLEN MORAY 1971 28 YEAR OLD SPEYSIDE SINGLE MALT Distilled: 1971Bottled: 199943% ABV / 70cl Originally a brewery, Glen Moray was converted into a distillery in 1987. Experimentation with flavour and cask maturation has always been encouraged at Glen Moray, and records dating back to the early days show new make spirit maturing in a wide variety of different casks – a highly unusual practice at this time. Current owner La Martiniquaise expanded the distillery in 2016 to up production to 5.5 million litres a year. Please see additional photo.

BALBLAIR 33 YEAR OLD GIFT SET WITH GLASS AND MATCHING MINIATURE HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT 45.4% ABV / 70cl + 5cl The Highland distillery of Balblair, overlooking the Dornoch Firth, produces a light fruity and complex spirit, a result of its slow, decidedly old school production methods. First marketed as a single malt in the year 2000, it wasn’t until 2007 when they expanded the range (prioritising vintages over age statements) that Balbair really took off. Despite this, in 2019, the distillery made the move back to age statements in order to appeal to a broader clientele. However, there will be a few diehard fans who will miss the era of vintages.

BUNNAHABHAIN 14 YEAR OLD FEIS ILE 2006 ISLAY SINGLE MALT Bottled: 26/04/2006Finished in Pedro Ximenez cask #2One of only 761 bottles released52.6% ABV / 70cl Purpose built in 1881 by William Baxter, Bunnahabhain distillery on the northeast coast of Islay featured housing for its workers, as well as its own pier for ease of transporting whisky and materials to and from the mainland. As with most distilleries, much of its life was spent producing blending stock, but in the late 1980s it began to appear as a single malt. Initially this single malt output was mostly sherry matured and so lightly peated as to be barely perceptible, placing Bunna’ firmly in the minority of Islay whiskies. However, since its takeover by Distell in 2013 around 20% of the spirit produced there is now heavily peated, with these expressions bearing the name “Moine” (the Gaelic word for peat).

ARDBEG 25 YEAR OLD LORD OF THE ISLES ISLAY SINGLE MALT 46% ABV / 70cl Located on the island’s rugged south coast, Ardbeg distillery represents the peatier end of the Islay spectrum. While it has endured some tough times, spending several years mothballed, the distillery has undergone a bit of a renaissance since being bought over by Glenmorangie and is now on a stable footing. While it still retains its signature sooty spirit, Ardbeg has also adopted its new parent company’s fondness for experimental cask finishes, arguably increasing its appeal. Capsule has minimal play and cannot be freely rotated. Please see additional images.

BUNNAHABHAIN 25 YEAR OLD ISLAY SINGLE MALT 43% ABV / 70cl Purpose built in 1881 by William Baxter, Bunnahabhain distillery on the northeast coast of Islay featured housing for its workers, as well as its own pier for ease of transporting whisky and materials to and from the mainland. As with most distilleries, much of its life was spent producing blending stock, but in the late 1980s it began to appear as a single malt. Initially this single malt output was mostly sherry matured and so lightly peated as to be barely perceptible, placing Bunna’ firmly in the minority of Islay whiskies. However, since its takeover by Distell in 2013 around 20% of the spirit produced there is now heavily peated, with these expressions bearing the name “Moine” (the Gaelic word for peat).

MACALLAN 10 YEAR OLD 1980S 75CL SPEYSIDE SINGLE MALT 40% ABV / 75cl There are few distilleries in the world quite so revered as Macallan. Nestled in the heart of the Speyside region, the rich spirit that runs from their “curiously small stills”, and their penchant for Spanish Sherry casks have proven to be a match made in Heaven, delighting the tastebuds of whisky connoisseurs around the globe. With demand far outstripping supply, they embarked upon one of the most ambitious distillery upgrades of all time, investing £140 million in an ultra-modern still house and visitor centre that seamlessly blends with the surrounding landscape, and is home to a whopping 36 stills capable of churning out around 15 million litres of spirit every year. Even so, getting your hands on a bottle can still be tricky, with new releases selling out as soon as they hit the shelves, and older examples regularly setting records at auction.

TEANINICH 1972 23 YEAR OLD RARE MALTS 75CL HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT Bottle Number: 108664.95% ABV / 75cl For a distillery capable of churning out over ten million litres of spirit in a single year, you might expect the highland distillery of Teaninich to be more of a household name than it actually is. The reason for its borderline anonymity is simply because most of the distillery’s output is earmarked for (parent company) Diageo’s various blends. Official single malt releases are limited to a 12 Year Old that forms part of the Flora & Fauna range, and the occasional limited edition. Even independent bottlings are thin on the ground, so they’re worth snapping up wherever you find them.

GLENGOYNE 21 YEAR OLD HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT 43% ABV / 70cl Founded in 1833, Glengoyne distillery, just to the north of Glasgow, straddles the Highland/Lowland border. The light, fruity and honied spirit is predominantly filled into Sherry Casks that are transported from its Highland Still House, across the road to its warehouses in the Lowlands. Glengoyne wasn't seriously marketed as a single malt until the 1990s, and has since achieved huge popularity, especially in Europe. And, thanks to its proximity to Glasgow, visitors flock to the distillery in their droves to experience the many tours and tastings on offer.

HIGHLAND PARK 12 YEAR OLD 1980S SCREEN PRINT 75CL ISLAND SINGLE MALT 40% ABV / 75cl Orkney’s Highland Park distillery is situated in the town of Kirkwall on the site of an illicit still thought to have been operated by Magnus Eunson, a smuggler, local butcher and former priest who was directly descended from Viking settlers. With that heritage, it’s fitting that today they frequently draw from Scandinavian mythology when it comes to naming their whiskies. The distillery is known for its signature style that utilises Orcadian peat in the malting process, resulting in a fragrant, heathery spirit that is most often left matured in Sherry wood. Please see additional images.

BUNNAHABHAIN 12 YEAR OLD 1980S 75CL ISLAY SINGLE MALT 40% ABV / 75cl Purpose built in 1881 by William Baxter, Bunnahabhain distillery on the northeast coast of Islay featured housing for its workers, as well as its own pier for ease of transporting whisky and materials to and from the mainland. As with most distilleries, much of its life was spent producing blending stock, but in the late 1980s it began to appear as a single malt. Initially this single malt output was mostly sherry matured and so lightly peated as to be barely perceptible, placing Bunna’ firmly in the minority of Islay whiskies. However, since its takeover by Distell in 2013 around 20% of the spirit produced there is now heavily peated, with these expressions bearing the name “Moine” (the Gaelic word for peat).

GLENDRONACH 15 YEAR OLD 1L HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT 40% ABV / 1L Qty: 1 Thanks to its rich, weighty spirit and penchant for sherry cask maturation, GlenDronach is often viewed as an excellent (and affordable) alternative to Macallan, despite being just on the wrong side of the Speyside / Highland border. Once providing the heart of the Teacher’s blend, in recent years GlenDronach has become better known as a single malt thanks to substantial investment by Pernod Ricard, who acquired ownership in 2008, and more recently by Brown-Forman (producers of Jack Daniel’s) who took over in 2016.

BALBLAIR 1989 VINTAGE HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT Bottled: 200743% ABV / 70cl The Highland distillery of Balblair, overlooking the Dornoch Firth, produces a light fruity and complex spirit, a result of its slow, decidedly old school production methods. First marketed as a single malt in the year 2000, it wasn’t until 2007 when they expanded the range (prioritising vintages over age statements) that Balbair really took off. Despite this, in 2019, the distillery made the move back to age statements in order to appeal to a broader clientele. However, there will be a few diehard fans who will miss the era of vintages.

HIGHLAND PARK 18 YEAR OLD ISLAND SINGLE MALT 43% ABV / 70cl Orkney’s Highland Park distillery is situated in the town of Kirkwall on the site of an illicit still thought to have been operated by Magnus Eunson, a smuggler, local butcher and former priest who was directly descended from Viking settlers. With that heritage, it’s fitting that today they frequently draw from Scandinavian mythology when it comes to naming their whiskies. The distillery is known for its signature style that utilises Orcadian peat in the malting process, resulting in a fragrant, heathery spirit that is most often left matured in Sherry wood.

Four: Chief Petty Officer H. B. Simmonds, Royal Navy, who served in H.M.S. New Zealand at Heligoland Bight in 1914; Dogger Bank in 1915; and at the Battle of Jutland in 1916 1914-15 Star (168337 H. B. Simmonds. P.O.1, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (168337 H. B. Simmonds. C.P.O., R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (168337 H. B. Simmonds. P.O. 1Cl., H.M.S. New Zealand) mounted as worn; together with H.M.S. New Zealand Visit to New Zealand 1913, 36mm., silver, unnamed, good very fine (5) £280-£340 --- Henry Bennett Simmonds was born in Devonport on 1 March 1879. He enlisted into the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 16 August 1892 and was advanced to Boy 1st Class in August 1893. Was promoted to Ordinary Seaman in March 1895 when on H.M.S. Empress of India; Able Seaman in May 1897 when on H.M.S. Rupert; and Leading Seaman in September 1901 when on H.M.S. Britannia. Serving on H.M.S. Magdala, December 1901-February 1903, he was advanced to Petty Officer 2nd Class in September 1902 and 1st Class in December 1902. Awarded the L.S. & G.C. in March 1910. In January 1911 he was reduced to the rate of Able Seaman, deprived of his L.S. & G.C. Medal and one Good Conduct Badge for neglect of duty; charges of theft of spirit of which he was accused were dismissed. Simmonds regained the rating of Leading Seaman in August 1912 when on H.M.S. Orion. He served on the battlecruiser, H.M.S. New Zealand, November 1912-April 1917 and was re-appointed Petty Officer 1st Class in January 1913. In February 1913 his ship started on a world cruise. In New Zealand a Maori Chief predicted H.M.S. New Zealand would soon be in battle and presented two symbolic tribal garments with the warranty that the ship would come to no harm as long as the Captain was wearing them. The items were a tiki ( a gemstone pendant) and a piu-piu (a rush garment worn around the waist). The New Zealand Government also presented each member of the ship’s company with a silver medallion (above). Serving on the battlecruiser in the early years of the war, Simmonds was aboard her at the battles of Heligoland Bight, 28 August 1914; Dogger Bank, 24 January 1915 and Jutland, 30 May/1 June 1916. In the latter action, the magic garments certainly did the trick, and of the heavily engaged battlecruisers, three of which blew up, H.M.S. New Zealand was hit only once. After such active service Simmonds was posted ashore on Vivid I and Defiance, before joining the destroyer H.M.S. Simoom in February 1918. He was again awarded the L.S. & G.C in April 1917 and was promoted to Chief Petty Officer in April 1918 when on Simoom. He was demobilised in July 1919 and joined the R.F.R. With original photograph of the recipient in uniform and copied service papers and other research in a folder.