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The team at Whisky Galore are delighted to bring you this very special single cask Bunnahabhain from Signatory Vintage, bottled exclusively for New Zealand. Distilled from heavily peated barley, this peated spirit (known by its name as Staoisha) has matured in a cask that has been given a process of de-charring and re-charring to maximize the development and extraction of flavour from the wood.

On the nose, a rich and oily scent of toasted peanuts is surrounded by thick peat smoke and a medicinal quality of old first-aid kits (bandages and antiseptic) and salted-caramel. To taste, there is sweet, malty chocolate biscuits joining a tang of salt & vinegar chips, before a surge of rich peat smoke, carried on a highly viscous mouthfeel. With water, it evokes a big burst of smoke from a diesel engine during a cold start.

Bottled from a small batch of ex-Oloroso sherry cask finished barrels, this Linkwood offers a heavier than normal profile of this famous Spey malt. This additional maturation has brought forward notes of warm, spicy apple puddings, berry compote and pan au raisin. A warm and full mouthfeel leaves a spicy trail, finishing on caramel and liquorice tones.

Matured for 13 years in total, this new Benrinnes has spent its final maturation period in a first-fill Oloroso sherry cask, imparting a rich and dense profile of nutty fruit cake, molasses and a powerful spicyness. A classic ex-sherry Benrinnes, sometimes refered to a 'sherry-bomb' in style owing to its strong sherried and woody flavours.

This new release from Signatory Vintage comes from a selection of two sherry butts from the Ben Nevis distillery in Ft. William. This robust and characterful highland malt often carries a curious savoury edge - somewhat yeasty and meaty. Matured in ex-sherry Oloroso butts, bringing out flavours like orange marmalade and mochaccino.

Remaining a hidden gem, Dailuaine's whisky is often complex, fruity and with herbal elements. Black tea, dried fruit and an orange zest note can be found with a late herbal character coming through on delicate bitter spices and just a whisp of smoke.

One of our most popular drams in this style from Signatory, this Edradour was aged for 10 years in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks. Offering the distinctive flavour of dense, moist Christmas cake laden with currants, raisins and Turkish delight. The palate carries a thick, bitter-chocolate sauce tone, with tangy plum joining in, finishing earthy and heavily spiced.

Part of Signatory's all-new 'Small Batch' series, this Inchgower was chosen from a handful of ex-Oloroso sherry casks. Offering up a rich nose of the usual sherried fruit profile (dark and dried fruits galore), there is an undertone of red wine punch, laced with oranges. With a touch of beeswax then fruity again on the palate, it has a note of caramel and black tea, lingering on chocolate coated brazil nuts.

Those familiar with distilling on the Northern island of Orkney will know there's only two possible sources for this undisclosed dram from Signatory - and there's seldom whisky bottled from Scapa! Drawn from a vatting of 13-year-old refill hogsheads, this whisky brings a nose full of buttery shortbread and sweet rolled oats, with a touch of lemon zest and faint heathery smoke. Malty and rich on the palate, with subtle coastal salt pairing with freshly-baked tan square, leaving a waxy and warm finish packed with orange peels and toasted biscuits.

Matured for 14 years at an undisclosed, secret distillery from Speyside in Scotland, this new Signatory Vintage release offers a delicate and floral start, with a warm sweetness underlying. A rich flavour through of old fashioned buttery toffee joins a delicate spice and orange marmalade. Mellow, rounded and complex.

A single cask bottling from an undisclosed, top secret distillery. The (M) on the label suggests one particular distillery, said to be the tipple of choice for the world's most famous spy. This classic ex-sherried Speysider, celebrating its 200th anniversary, has been matured in a bonded warehouse for eighteen years in a single exOloroso sherry butt, before being bottled at natural strength. We seldom see this distillery bottled at cask strength, so make the most of this  very rare opportunity to try this whisky that has a license to thrill.

A seldom seen expression, Ardlair is the name given to unpeated spirit from Ardmore distillery. Typically it is light and sweet, with notes of floral honeysuckle and buttery fruit pasteries. This expression has been matured in a single refil Oloroso Sherry Butt and bottled at the impressive natural strength of 60.9%. With releases of Ardlair few and far between, this is a chance to taste a completly unique example from Ardmore distillery. 

This expression from Benrinnes distillery has been bottles from a single Dechar/Rechar ex Bourbon Hogshead. While each single cask bottling varies greatly from one another, Benrinnes has a signature fruitiness along with notes of hard caramel sweets, with a very slight spicy note as well.

This single malt Scotch whisky was distilled at Bunnahabhain Distillery, on the Isle of Islay, on the 3rd of April 1978. The new spirit was filled into an Oloroso Sherry Butt, cask number 2588, where it remained until its bottling in 2023.

A lovely, dark in amber in colour, the 45 years in the cask created a beautifully rich liquid with ripe raisins, sweet nougat and hints of an old cigar box. The mouthfeel is luscious and expansive with a long satisfying finish. 

The colour of the whisky reflects only the natural impact from the cask during maturation.

This expression from Signatory Vintage hails from Caol Ila distillery, matured for sixteen years in a single first-fill ex-Oloroso sherry butt, bringing a wonderful collision between fruit, smoked meat and peat. There are the expected notes of coastal peat smoke, joining flavours of tart homemade blackberry jam and a selection of fatty, salty smoked meats - bottled Islay charcuterie.

This bottling from Caol Ila has been aged 14 years in an ex bourbon hogshead cask. Delivering the typical flavours of this great Islay distillery, there is a generous offering of peat on the nose, reminiscent of a coal fire on a hot day. Coastal see breeze and notes of distant bacon accompany tropical fruits.

Distilled at Craigellachie in 2012, this incredibly high-strength bottling from Signatory Vintage was selected from a first fill ex-sherry cask. Coming in at 68.2%, this is a very powerful dram, and not just in strength. There is a dense richness of blackberry compote, caramel sauce on top of vanilla ice cream and a slightly smoky, leathery tone. A loud crack of mace, clove and spice brings a constant presence of heat and warmth. Enjoy as you please, but the addition of water here is highly recommended with something this robust.

Bottled by Signatory Vintage from a single ex-Bourbon barrel, this offering shows the lighter, delicate and more floral expression from the Linkwood distillery. While each cask is unique, this style of Linkwood typically offers notes of orange (crepe suzette), vanilla cake and honeyed tones. Bottled at natural strength of 60.2% without dilution or chill filtration.

A single cask expression hailing from the iconic Glenlivet distillery, this out-turn has been matured for seventeen years in a single first fill Oloroso Sherry butt. Bottled at natural cask strength by famed independent bottler Signatory Vintage, it is rich and fruity with notes of apple and raisin, with the oak also bringing hints of warming sweet spice and black tea.

A not-so-secret bottling from a famous distillery on the Orkney Isles (HP), this single cask expression was matured for 18 years in an ex-Oloroso Sherry Butt. There is a typical waxy note found in whiskies of this age from this particular distillery, along with notes of heather honey and oatcakes, along with the faintest whiff of coastal peat smoke. A spectacular old dram from Orkney.

A brand-new release from Elixir distillers and their Port Askaig range, selected from American oak casks that have allowed for a slow and gentle maturation of 17 years. While the source of this whisky is kept secret, there are distinct notes of ham, melon and citrus that is common to a northern Islay distillery. The mellow, medicinal peat smoke shows salty minerality, joining herbaceous tones and red fruit sweetness.

Located in the heart of the Highlands of Scotland, Edradour is one of the smallest, yet most visited distilleries in the country. The Edradour 10 is bursting with aromas of fresh vanilla pod and a hint of sulphur, creme caramel, and the palate carries bitter almonds, pepperment chocolates and a dry vanilla'd finish. One of our most popular malts and offers delicious aromas and flavours that are easily identified - great for those new to whisky looking explore the richer single malt whiskies of Scotland

Ballechin is the name Edradour gives its heavily peated spirit, and this release is their new standard expression bottled after 10 years of maturation. The peat character of this is remarkably Islay-like, with a rich earthy smoke, ginger spice, and amazingly even a hint of coastal, farmyard aromas. A standout example of the non-Islay peated style.

This is the latest core expression to join the Port Askaig range, a soft sweet and peaty 8 year old from an undisclosed distillery on Islay. Matured entirely in refill American oak, it is fresh and vibrant on the nose with lemon oil, salty sea spray and a soft ashy smoke. More citrus on the palate with smoked fish and that classic Islay peat reek. A honeysuckle sweetness and slight herbal note balances out this dram before leading into a long barley sugar finish. A great introduction to the world of Islay malts.

A brand-new cask strength (undiluted) expression from Port Askaig, selected from small batches of barrels from an undisclosed distillery on the Isle of Islay. With zesty lime, black pepper and toasted bread notes comes the signature style of rich, salty peat smoke. A very balanced example of the quintessential Islay style.