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  • Mortlach / Dufftown / Oban (Casks of Distinction)
  • Why Independent Bottlers Still Matter
  • Ian Macleod Launches Private Client Business Offering Rare Whisky Bottles & Casks

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whiskynotes.be /1 month ago

Mortlach / Dufftown / Oban (Casks of Distinction)

Not so long ago a parcel of Cask of Distinction samples were dropped off at my door. Occasionally they also end up in Europe, but most of these exclusive bottles go to Asia where s...

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greatdrams.com /6 days ago

Why Independent Bottlers Still Matter

Independent bottlers sit slightly to the side of whisky’s main stage. We are not distilleries. We do not control production end to end and we are not tasked with delivering consist...

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thewhiskeywash.com /1 month ago

Ian Macleod Launches Private Client Business Offering Rare Whisky Bottles & Casks

Want direct access to some of Scotland's rarest whisky casks, including final Rosebank stocks and 1960s Tamdhu sherry casks? Ian Macleod's new venture delivers. Read the full artic...

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whiskyintelligence.com /1 month ago

The Whisky Exchange: Island Whisky, Independently Bottled – Scotch Whisky News

A Selection of Island Whisky Rarities Scotland’s island distilleries are renowned for producing whiskies of unmistakable character, shaped by rugged coastlines, maritime influence...

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whiskycritic.com /1 month ago

The Balvenie Bottles Up The Fifty

The Balvenie Distillery has released The Third Edition – the third and final installment in The Fifty Collection. The Fifty Collection The Third Edition is a blend of three casks,...

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whiskynotes.be /1 month ago

The Wealth Spirit: Linkwood / Secret Speyside

The Wealth Spirit is the independent bottling business started by Eric Dang. He's been sourcing whisky from Duncan Taylor and Milroy's of Soho. Among his early bottlings there was...

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thewhiskeywash.com /4 weeks ago

7 Outstanding Independent Whisky Bottlings From The IWSC 2026

Want to discover just how unique a single cask of whisky can be? These 7 independent bottlings wowed the IWSC 2026 judges—which one deserves a place in your glass? Read the full ar...

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whiskynotes.be /1 month ago

Speyside (M) 2009 – 100 Proof Exceptional Cask

Impossible to keep up with the 100 Proof series from Signatory Vintage, especially these undisclosed (M) single malts. Here we have another cask #13, an Oloroso sherry butt bottled...

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whiskycritic.com /2 days ago

Arbikie Goes Field To Bottle For Scotch

Highland-based Arbikie Distillery has released The Signature – their ‘first-ever’ field-to-bottle single malt whisky. Arbikie The Signature contains Odyssey barley grown on the Arb...

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whiskynotes.be /2 weeks ago

Kanosuke, Dingle, Meikle Tòir (The Whisky Exchange)

Early this month The Whisky Exchange presented a new set of exclusive bottlings. They are all official releases from distilleries Scotland, Ireland and Japan, selected specifically...

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whiskyintelligence.com /5 days ago

Isle of Harris Distillery 2026 Private Cask Program – Scotch Whisky News

Our 2026 Private Cask Offer has a limited number of freshly filled Kentucky ex-bourbon casks available for purchase. Each cask includes ten years of storage and insurance, with own...

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marklittler.com /1 month ago

7 Reasons You Shouldn’t Bottle A Whisky Cask

Dreaming of bottling your own whisky cask? A veteran broker explains why it's rarely the profitable choice—and the scenario where it makes perfect sense.

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whiskyintelligence.com /2 weeks ago

Douglas Laing Private Stock Family Favourite Distillery 5 Years Old – Scotch Whisky News

Private Stock Family Favourite Distillery 5 Years Old 50cl £41.67 Matured in a Single Sherry Butt, personally selected by Cara Laing, this Private Stock was bottled directly from t...

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thewhiskeywash.com /6 days ago

Deanston’s Oldest Single Malt at The Balmoral’s SCOTCH Bar

Ever wanted to hand-fill and sign your own bottle of whisky? SCOTCH at The Balmoral now offers Deanston's oldest-ever single malt—but only 80 bottles exist. Read the full article a...

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thewhiskeywash.com /1 month ago

A History of Lombard: Hidden Gems of Independent Scotch Whisky

What makes Lombard's Jewels of Scotland range so coveted by collectors today? Discover the rare single cask treasures from Scotland's most revered distilleries. Read the full artic...

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whiskyintelligence.com /1 month ago

Benbecula Private Cask Offering – Scotch Whisky News

PRIVATE CASK OWNERSHIP Own The Spirit of the Hebrides Following two successful releases, Benbecula Distillery’s third Private Cask Offering is now open. With only a limited number...

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thewhiskeywash.com /3 weeks ago

First Cask: A Forgotten Collection of Exceptional Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Could one of Scotch whisky's most overlooked independent series hide single casks from legendary closed distilleries? Meet the First Cask Malt Whisky Series. Read the full article...

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whiskynotes.be /1 week ago

Secret Orkney 2000 (The Whisky Agency & Sansibar)

Earlier this year The Whisky Agency teamed up with Sansibar to bottle this Secret Orkney 2000. Interestingly it was matured in a Cream sherry butt, a type that is gaining traction...

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whiskynotes.be /1 week ago

Maker’s Mark (Wu Dram Clan vs Kirsch Import)

Before I got into whisky I was more interested in (making) cocktails, so I had about 100 different spirits in my shed. When it came to bourbon whiskey Maker's Mark was an early fav...

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whiskyintelligence.com /2 weeks ago

The Lost Close Unveils Independently Bottled, Story-Driven Whisky – Scotch Whisky News

The Lost Close Unveils Independently Bottled, Story-Driven Whisky Edinburgh, 29th July 2026 – The Lost Close, an underground historic whisky attraction just off Edinburgh’s Royal M...

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marklittler.com /1 week ago

Glendronach Boynsmill House 14 Year Scotch Debuts in 2026

What makes The Glendronach’s 200th anniversary Scotch stand out? Sherry casks, Claret influence and a restored Highland home tell the story.

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marklittler.com /1 week ago

Glendronach Boynsmill House 14 Year Scotch Debuts in 2026

What makes The Glendronach’s 200th anniversary Scotch stand out? Sherry casks, Claret influence and a restored Highland home tell the story.

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drinkhacker.com /1 month ago

Island in a Bottle: Isle of Harris Distillery’s Shona Macleod

When the Isle of Harris Distillery opened in 2015, it wasn’t simply launching another Scotch whisky brand. It was attempting something far more ambitious: creating meaningful work...

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thewhiskeywash.com /4 weeks ago

Thompson Bros Glen Scotia 2013 11 Year Old Single Cask Review

Can a first-fill barrel elevate a Campbeltown single malt? Discover why this rare 235-bottle Glen Scotia from Thompson Bros delivers fruit, vanilla and a sharp rhubarb twist. Read...

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