Two Macallans that could hardly be more different
Macallan ‘Organic Cherrywood Lapsang Tea’ (44.9%, OB, The Harmony Collection, 2025)
Macallan 34 yo 1991 (51.8%, DH Global Spirits, William, sherry hogshead matured, cask #8192, 2026)
Wee indie Brackla
Royal Brackla 11 yo 2014/2025 (57.2%, Watt Whisky, hogshead, 288 bottles)
Cawdor Springs 10 yo 2015/2025 (56.6%, Fragrant Drops, matured in a fresh Margaux barrique, cask #319, 281 bottles)
Just eight Cognacs, vertically
Rémy Martin ‘V.S.O.P. Special Reserve’ (80 US proof, OB, USA, Fine Champagne, +/-1975)
Château de Montifaud ‘XO’ (40%, OB, Petite Champagne, +/-2025)
Michelet ‘Lot 16’ (63%, Piacere Rinato, Grande Champagne, 2026)
Vallein-Tercinier ‘Lo…
A little lineup of Highland Parks of various ages
Highland Park 16 yo ‘Between You and I’ (48%, OB, 2025)
Highland Park 8 yo ‘Old Orkney’ (47%, Decadent Drinks, bourbon and sherry refill hogsheads and butts)
Highland Park 8 yo (100 proof, Gordon & MacPhail, UK, +/1970)
Secret Orkney (HP) 25 yo 20…
No grain, no gain: continuing from yesterday and the day before
Invergordon 58 yo 1965/2025 (50%, Duncan Taylor, Signature Reserve, Frank McHardy 60th Anniversary bottling)
North British 20 yo 2005/2025 (54.9%, Dràm Mor, refill bourbon barrel, cask #602953, 184 bottles)
North British 32 yo 1992/2025 (47.9%, Dramfo…
No grain, no gain, continuing from yesterday
North British 33 yo 1991/2024 (43.3%, Tri Carragh, refill barrel, 163 bottles)
Invergordon 47 yo 1977/2025 (43.6%, Exquisite Casks, refill bourbon barrel, cask #7, 204 bottles)
North British 15 yo 2010/2025 (43.7%, Jean Boyer, Gifted Stills of Scotlan…
An avalanche of North British and other grain whiskies, Part 1
Strathclyde 12 yo 2013/2025 (43.5%, Jean Boyer, Gifted Stills of Scotland, small batch, 1st fill St Estèphe, 2153 bottles)
North British 30 yo 1995/2026 (41.6%, Lady of the Glen, refill bourbon barrel, cask #55185, 216 bottles)
North British 43 yo 198…
WF’s Little Duos, today some proper Glenfiddich
Glenfiddich 15 yo ‘Our Solera’ (40%, OB, +/-2026)
Glenfiddich 19 yo ‘Aston Martin’ (43%, OB, +/-2025)
WF’s Little Duos, today St Magdalene
Linlithgow 1975/1999 (56.3%, Scott Selection)
St Magdalene 1980/1992 (62.8%, Scotch Malt Whisky Society, #49.4)
Around ten Mannochmores, and a vain attempt to break a curse
Mannochmore 10 yo 2015/2025 (50%, Elevenses, English Scottish Trifle, bourbon hogshead, 680 bottles)
Mannochmore 11 yo 2014/2025 (60.3%, Lady of the Glen, bourbon hogshead, cask #10367, 279 bottles)
Mannochmore 10 yo 2014/2024 (59.7%, Lady of the Glen…