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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.
In 2014, the Glendronach Distillery bottled this 21-year-old single malt whisky especially for us. It is a true, classic Glendronach, matured in an oloroso sherry cask. The reviews are raving, and it gets a score of almost 90 points. (52.1%)
Glenfiddich is the best-selling single malt whisky in the world with 10 million bottles annually. That is not to say that they only think in terms of large batches. For example, this is a Small Batch edition. Aged for 18 years in sherry and bourbon casks.
Campbeltown distillery Glengyle started in 2004 with the production of Kilkerran single malt whisky. In that same year, this batch was casked. A Fino sherry puncheon to be precise. In September 2019 it was bottled at cask strength (51.6%).
A nice example of the distillery character, this 12-year-old Caol Ila. Tough and yet subtle, and nicely balanced with the smoke and peat notes typical of Caol Ila. A good and affordable entry into the world of 'peated' Islay whisky.
This Glenallachie bottling matured in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez casks over a period of 15 years, which produced a complex palette of flavours and aromas. A beautifully sherried, highly drinkable single malt whisky at a reasonable price. (46%)
This is a dram that was talked about a lot at the release. Because of the marketing of this bottle (a tribute to an experiment in which 4 Ardbeg samples went into space). But also because of the quality of the single malt whisky itself. A true Ardbeg!
This 12-year-old Kilkerran single malt whisky is a standard bottling from the Glengyle Distillery. The whisky matured in bourbon and sherry casks. If you want an affordable whisky with maritime, fruity and sweet notes, then this is an option! (46% ABV)
This Old Ezra 7 Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey, a sub-brand of Ezra Brooks, is produced by Luxco in Kentucky. The bourbon aged for 7 years in charred casks, which you will find in the nose. The sweet notes also come from the cask. At 58.5% or 117 proof
Young, yet full-bodied and complex, intense, floral, elegant and with that characteristic smokiness, this 5-year-old Octomore single malt whisky is. Bruichladdich released it as part of The Impossible Equation series. Matured in bourbon casks. (59.3%!)
When you talk about bourbon, the name Four Roses quickly comes to mind. And when you talk about quality bourbon, you might well be talking about bottles like this one: a rich blend of bourbon whiskeys aged at least 12 years, bottled at 54.55% ABV. Max 1p
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%.
A special bottling from Highland distillery Deanston. The special thing is the finish: the single malt whisky has matured for a while in casks in which red burgundy previously matured. That gives this 10-year-old malt extra fruity notes. At 46.3% ABV.
A fine example of what Glendronach is famous for: sherried whiskies. Let this 12-year-old 'breathe' for a few minutes, and then taste the nice balance between the spirit and the PX and oloroso casks on which it matured. For a reasonable price. At 43%.
The Old Pulteney 12 single malt whisky is pleasantly light and fruity and easy to drink. Because it matured on both bourbon and sherry casks, perhaps a nice entry whisky. And certainly a whisky to share with guests. Also a nice dram in terms of price!
BenRiach has released a new core bottling: The Original Ten. This 10-year-old single malt whisky aged in 3 different casks, which mainly yields fruity notes (apple, pear, nectarine), but also vanilla, honey, sweet malt and a hint of smoke. Bottled at 43%.
The new Tobermory 12 was released in 2019 to celebrate that the Tobermory single malt whisky distillery opened after two years of maintenance work. This whisky matured for 12 years in bourbon barrels and is bottled at 46.3%. A nice business card!
An 'entry model' this Bowmore Legend. For those who want to get to know this medium-smoky Islay single malt whisky. Or for those who always want to have a standard Bowmore in the cupboard. Matured in bourbon barrels and bottled at 46%.
With the Port Ruighe bottlings, Talisker releases a single malt whisky matured on Ruby port casks. This probably young dram is sweet and uncomplicated, with clear port influences, peat and salty notes in the background. A pleasantly drinkable dram.
Besides the sherry influences that permeate this Glendronach single malt, this whisky also bears the influence of the Marsala casks in which it was finished, all beautifully balanced. The Highlander matured for 18 years in European oak casks. (46% ABV)
One of the core bottlings of Highland single malt whisky Balblair, and at the age of 12 also the youngest of the lot. Pretty fruity, not very complex and pleasant to drink. A whisky not to be difficult about, a great dram for an evening with friends.
A bottling specially released by Dalwhinnie Distillery for the wintertime. This single malt whisky has been aged in casks of American and European oak. A sweet and fruity dram with woody notes. For under the Christmas tree!
A 14-year-old Highland Park for this price! This Land of Orkney edition was bottled exclusively for travel retail, but is now also available in our shop. The single malt whisky matured in 1st-fill and refill sherry-seasoned American oak casks. (42.3% ABV)
The single malt whisky aged in PX, Oloroso sherry and red wine casks. Notes like heather, honey, red fruit, cinnamon, nutmeg and chocolate. Complex and balanced. This is batch 12 of the 10-year-old Glenallachie Cask Strength series. (59.4%)
In 2013, a new Wolfburn Distillery started in Thurso, Scotland, where the old one once stood. The distilling process is also done as before: entirely manually. This is a Wolfburn Cask Strength bottling, matured in bourbon and sherry casks. (56.9%
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