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A distillery bottling is a bottling by the whisky distillery itself. We also call this 'original brand' bottling or OB. Until the 1970s, there were only 12 distillers in Scotland who released original brands. The whisky from the other distillers that did not disappear into the blends was bottled by independent bottlers.
Almost all distillers now have their own bottlings. This can be standard bottlings that always come in standard quality, or special bottlings in a limited edition. Sometimes even single-cask releases are involved.
But in addition to the OB's, there still appear independent bottlings (IB) from all distilleries.
Whisky finished in Canasta casks isn't often found, so this Cley Dutch Single Malt is a great opportunity to experience what it's like. This 5-year-old malt is full-bodied, rich, and complex with notes like red fruit, leather, tobacco, and peach. (48%)
In 2012, Yoichi, one of the first Japanese distilleries, released this 20-year-old single malt whisky, bottled for La Maison du Whisky. It matured in bourbon, sherry, and new oak casks, which certainly contributed to its refined complexity. (52.0% ABV)
As the name implies, this classic from Ardbeg is 10 years old. A standard bottling that portrays the character of this Islay brand: smoke and peat of course, but also licorice, chocolate, something medicinal. High quality at 46%.
With this 12-year-old single malt and for this price, Speyside distillery Knockandopresents a good entry-level whiskey. With the floral and fruity notes of the region and notes of vanilla, raisins and nuts, this is, at 43%, a pleasantly drinkable dram.
For those who want to try single malt whisky, this 12-year-old Aberfeldy is a good choice.
A Highland whisky with solid taste and a surprising aftertaste. Offered at a very reasonable price.
Has nothing to do with coffee, Coffey is the type of still with which this Japanese blended grain whisky is made. That resulted in a fruity, light, pleasantly drinkable dram, a whisky for those long summer evenings. Bottled at 45%.
In 2006, this Macallan Fine Oak was released in a limited edition. The Speyside single malt whisky matured for 18 years in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks. This resulted in a whisky with a rich and complex flavour palette. (Bottled at 43.0% ABV)
Bruichladdich Valinch single malt whiskies are only available at the distillery itself. The buyer bottles his whisky directly from the cask. This Laddie Crew 13 single malt was bottled in 2015 after 23 years of maturation in a fino sherry cask. (44.9%)
The Zuidam Distillery produces various types of whisky, including single malt whisky. This can be unpeated malt or malt that has been distilled from peated barley malt. This is one of them. The malt matured in casks of virgin American oak. (43%)
Meikle Tòir is the peated variant of the single malt whisky from the Glenallachie distillery. This Original is 5 years old. It matured in a combination of bourbon and virgin casks and casks that previously contained rye whisky which makes one curious. 50%
An new edition edition by the Arran distillery of their peated single malt whisky Machrie Moor. This whisky, which is bottled at 46%, is not too heavily peated and therefore remains a pleasantly drinkable dram, with the Arran profile clearly recognizable.
With this ageless bottling, the Glen Scotia Distillery sets an example of a good balance between bourbon and rum influences from the casks in which this single malt whisky matured successively. A nice and affordable introduction to Glen Scotia! (46%)
The well-known 10-year-old standard bottling from the Talisker Distillery on the Isle of Skye has been given a new look. Label and box express the maritime character of this malt, which further stands out with notes like sweet smoke, peat and pepper.
Speyside distillery Tamdhu makes its single malt whisky to mature almost exclusively in sherry casks. This also applies to his 12-year-old standard bottling. For those who love sherried whisky: this is a pleasantly drinkable, nicely balanced dram.
This standard whiskey from Bushmills is ideal for drinking with friends or in Irish Coffee. Certainly considering the price!
In 2013, the Wolfburn Distillery opened, and in 2025, it released its first 12-year-old single malt, matured in carefully selected bourbon and oloroso casks, with a complex and elegant palate. This is an affordable 35cl bottle of this whisky. (46%)
In 2018, the General Gan bottling, part of the King of Qingshan series from the Mars Shinshu Distillery, was released in a very limited edition on the Taiwanese market. It's a blend of malt and grain whisky. You rarely see a bottle like this anymore! 40%
About twenty years ago, Miyagikyo distillery, which produces the least peated whisky of the Japanese Nikka group, released this 15-year-old, sherry-cask-matured single malt. A subtle, elegant, and complex dram. It is filled at 45% ABV.
Glenturret calls itself on the label the oldest working distillery in Scotland. In any case, with the Maiden Release in 2020, Glenturret launched a new standard bottling, a 15-year-old single malt whisky. This is the 2025 edition. Bottled at 46.5%.
When this Seagram's V.O. Canadian Whisky was bottled for the Dutch market, we do not know. Back then, by purchasing this 6-year-old blended Canadian whisky in a 350 ml bottle, you had a chance to win a belt, but those times are over. (40%)
This Old Ezra 7 Kentucky straight rye whiskey, a sub-brand of Ezra Brooks, is produced in Indiana for Luxco in Kentucky. The rye whiskey matured for 7 years in charred casks, which is reflected in the nose. Oily, vanilla, rye malt and honey. (50.5%)
This is the third batch in the Inaugural Release series from the fledgling Lagg Distillery on Arran. Firmly peated, as all Lagg bottlings will be, and finished in Rioja casks. A full, uncomplicated and promising young single malt whisky. Bottled at 50%.
If you're looking for an everyday single malt whisky, one that never bores and is affordable, then this could be it: the Glengoyne 12, Unhurried Since 1833. New label and box style and, more importantly, matured in various types of cask. Bottled at 43%.
The Arran Distillery is also doing 'finishing' these days. This bottling, for example, is finished in port casks and that gives the single malt whisky notes of hazelnut, strawberry jam and mandarin oranges. All well in balance with the Arran profile. 50%
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