The Kavalan distillery has its own cooperage, which allows it to fully control the crucial stage of aging. On the wise advice of Jim Swan, aging in STR (shaved-toasted-recharred) barrels plays an important role, allowing its single malt to reach full maturity more quickly. This version echoes Brandy Cask # A090620014 from the Créations Cellar Book catalog, sharing with it a...

A Revelation of Cask and Character 19-year-old whisky pays tribute to the hard work of the distillery's coopers, including Ian McDonald, who has been with the distillery for over 50 years. This whisky has been aged entirely in Oloroso Sherry casks, the result of a collaboration between Scottish coopers and Spanish bodegas. The Balvenie's Malt Master, Kelsey McKennie,...

Brimming with notes of citrus and cooked tropical fruit, this Ardbeg reveals an astonishing fruity richness. Distilled in October 2013, it was matured in first-fill bourbon casks, ensuring maximum wood influence on the smoky, balanced spirit typical of Adberg. Aged for a decade near the Atlantic coast, this whisky seemed predestined to become a house classic. However, when...

This Lagavulin whisky has been made more sweet by the influence of active oak. The strong smoky flavor has been mellowed and matured in previously used bourbon and refill casks, creating a rich and glossy aroma. You can expect to taste thick toffee, vanilla, and coconut flavors, with aromatic spices. The powerful peaty character has been tamed by the oak, resulting in a welcoming sweetness.