25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The exceptional Royal Brackla 25 Year Old Pedro Ximénez limited edition is now available, with only 64 bottles in the UK. Aged for 25 years in first-fill Bourbon barrels and finished in PX Sherry casks, this whisky represents the pinnacle of Royal Brackla’s core offering, showcasing Stephanie's expertise in cask selection and finishing. Presented in a clear flint bottle with gold and red screen-printed text, it features a gold standard tin capsule and a zamac gold cork. Each bottle is encased in an FSC-sourced wooden box with blue paint, Kurz Luxor gold foil, and screen-printed details. Tasting Note by Royal Brackla:A mighty dram cloaked in robes of velvet: luscious summer fruits, overlayed with rich, spice-laden raisins and dried figs, adding weight and complexity to our summer dram. The aroma melts into pools of milk chocolate, balanced with ground coffee and toasted almonds. An endless and serene dram that will linger deliciously on the palate.

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Benriach The Twenty Five Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a rich and sumptuous expression that offers a masterful curation of flavors. It is crafted from a combination of unpeated and peated spirit and undergoes a quadruple maturation process, spending at least twenty-five years in various cask types. These casks include sherry casks, bourbon barrels, virgin oak casks, and Madeira Island wine casks. During its extended maturation, the sweet Speyside smoke character in Benriach's spirit mellows and seamlessly integrates with the fruit, malt, and oak flavors. After twenty-five years, the rich layering of flavors evolves into a profile of caramelised smoke, which is further enhanced through the multi-layered cask maturation process. With a natural cask-imparted color and an ABV of 46%, Benriach The Twenty Five is a truly sophisticated and complex whisky that reflects the culmination of over two decades of maturation. Tasting Note by Benriach:Nose: Smoked apricot, dark cherry chocolate, hazelnut toffee.Palate: Baked fruit, toasted oak spice, orange and cinnamon spice, finishing with rich caramelised smoke.

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What sets this whisky apart is its meticulous craftsmanship and the added luxury of spending over nine years finishing in first fill Oloroso sherry oak casks. This unique aging process imparts a flavor profile that harks back to vintage bottlings from decades past, offering a truly nostalgic experience for whisky enthusiasts. Tasting Note by Wilson & Morgan:Nose: Nutty with hints of red sweet desert wine, pears and red apples, with crushed almond giving a sweet marzipan note, sweet spices and hints of candied orange and a touch of dark chocolate, with a soft sherry note running through the aroma. Palate: Very rich and taste forward, lots of smooth and spice notes running side by side to deliver a nice balance to the front of the palate, Spices and roasted chestnuts, some waxiness coating the mid palate, apples skins dates, cinnamon and honey, this is a great tasting dram that is more rich than overly sweet.

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The Aultmore 25 Year Old, standing as the most aged expression within the distillery's core offerings, is deemed the crowning glory of Aultmore. Savouring a sip of this exquisite whisky is indeed a rare indulgence, given its sporadic bottling and exceedingly limited quantities. Tasting Note by Aultmore:Nose: Sticky toffee pudding with sliced bananas, apples and earthy oak emerges.Palate: More banana, buttered bread, and crumbly fudge. On the middle of the palate, leather and wood are joined by plum, orange, and possibly some pineapple.Finish: Warm, stewed fruit persists on the finish, and an oak spice prickle appears just before it fades away.

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Matured for a minimum of 25 years, Glencadam 25 Years Old undergoes exclusive aging in meticulously selected American oak ex-bourbon casks, carefully curated from Glencadam's historic dunnage warehouses. This distinguished whisky embodies elegance, intricacy, and a flawless balance, featuring captivating notes of apricot, peaches, and sweet spices. Each bottle of Glencadam 25 Years Old is distinguished by its individual numbering and is bottled at a robust 46% alcohol by volume. It proudly retains its natural color and refrains from undergoing chill filtration, allowing the whisky's complete character to shine through a testament to their unwavering commitment to authenticity and excellence. Tasting Note by Glencadam:Nose: Bright and aromatic with notes of stone fruits, apple blossom, acacia honey and sweet cake spices.Palate: Tangy pear and peach fruit notes mingled with brittle toffee, toasted hazelnut and Danish pastry cushioned with peppery spices.Finish: Warming and toasty with layers of oat biscuits, lemon curd, greengage and citrus zest leaving a fruity and herbal linger.

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Tomintoul 25 Years Old is a masterful creation by their esteemed Master Distiller, Robert Fleming, who has meticulously curated the very finest casks of Tomintoul for this exceptional expression. This beautifully balanced and complex single malt has been nurtured in the finest bourbon barrels, resulting in a bold, rich, and fruit-forward whisky with an enduring, lingering finish. Its outstanding quality was duly recognised when it received the accolade of Best Scotch Whisky at The Global Spirits Masters in 2020, reaffirming its status as an exceptional single malt. Tasting Note by Tomintoul:Nose: Bold and rich with aromas of treacle toffees, oat biscuit and sultana highlighted with hints of muscovado sugar and toasted oak. Palate: Sweet and complex with layers of salted caramel, rolling tobacco, caramelised nuts and maple syrup bound with oaky spices and stone fruit highlights.Finish: Warming and long with notes of coffee cake, creme caramel and brunt sugar.

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Matured entirely in Oloroso sherry casks, this whisky is a perfect choice for after-dinner indulgence. Its rich and full-bodied character makes it akin to a dessert in itself, and its lingering finish seems to go on forever. Tasting Note by Glenfarclas:Nose: Complex, yet refined, with tempting aromas of marmalade, honey freshly ground coffee, sherry and nuts. Some oaky tannins.Palate: Full - bodied and robust, the sherry and the oak fight for your attention yet neither overpowering.Finish: Intense, long lasting, dry and malty. A beautiful dark chocolate taste at the back of your mouth to complete the 25 year old.

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In Tobermory's third release within The Hebridean Series, Bottled at 48.1% ABV, this expression offers a lighter, more complex, and open interpretation of Tobermory compared to the 24-year-old. It continues to feature delightful red and stone fruit flavors, but it has shifted away from intense, jammy notes toward a lighter, zestier, and fruitier character. Staying true to their commitment, this 25 Year Old unpeated whisky is bottled with its natural color and remains non-chillfiltered.

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For 25 years, a select group of barrels has been concealed within Ardbeg's distillery on Islay, Scotland. In 2021, this whisky experiment, aged for a quarter-century, will be unveiled. Remarkably, even after such extensive aging, the characteristic smokiness and peat of Ardbeg remain dominant. With time, this whisky, aged in exceptionally rare casks, has evolved into a beverage with intricate flavors, inviting connoisseurs to discover its depths. Tasting Note by ArdbegNose: Smoked cream, peppermint and toffee, with Ardbeg’s classic fennel and pine resin on the nose. Distant earthy bonfires mix with herbal and fruity notes, along with candle wax.Palate: A complex palate of hot pepper, lemon sherbet, tar, aniseed, cream and fudge.

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One of the esteemed "super-premium" selections within Bunnahabhain's core range, this whisky also stands as a formidable champion in the realm of awards. True to the tradition of all their single malts, it remains unaltered by chill filtration and retains its natural color. Under the profound influence of sherry, their 25 Year Old expression aptly showcases the remarkable maturation capabilities of Bunnahabhain. It exemplifies the intricate spectrum of sweet oaken nuances and nutty notes that can be attained through those additional years of aging in the cask. Tasting Note by Bunnahabhain:Nose: Scents of rich sherry, blossoming into sweet caramel and polished leather.Palate: An initial taste of sweet berries and cream that evolves into a feast of roasted nuts and malt.Finish: Soft and dry with a delicate hint of sweet sugar and spiced oak that linger long on the tongue.

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This distinctive malt, matured solely in hand-selected sherry casks for a remarkable 25 years, represents a significant addition to the Glengoyne lineup. It is showcased in a newly designed, substantial bottle and outer packaging. The bottle is adorned with a finely crafted metal stopper, an intricate cartouche, and a subtly branded neck tag, all elegantly presented within an oak box interior featuring an engraved plinth. The outer packaging boasts an exquisite feather pattern with subtle varnish accents. Tasting Note by Glengoyne:Nose: Red Fruits, old leather and brown sugar.Palate: Soft oak, cinnamon, stewed fruits and a Seville marmalade tang.Finish: Very long, with spicy liquorice, slowly drying.

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