Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year OldJapanese Pure Malt Whisky Distillery Bottling 70cl 43% Another 21 year old from Nikka's various malt distilleries. This represents an all encompassing style of whisky that is emblematic of Japanese whisky's inherent complexity, spice and power. Carries immense weight and presence in the mouth for only 43%, a classic.

Distillery Bottling 1 litre / 46%

An outturn of 720 bottles at 50% would suggest a pretty hefty ex-sherry butt

This bottling invites us to discover a palette of flavours and aromas in constant movement which has no qualms in retracing its steps to gain more richness and concentration

A 1950 Macallan bottled as a 58-year-old from a pair of sherry casks by Gordon & MacPhail under their Speymalt label

and in incredible snapshot in a golden era of Scottish distilling

Expect buckets of green fruits

They leave most modern whiskies far far behind

Series Provenance Country Scotland Region Islay Distilled Year 1974

First every single cask release by Lagavulin distillery

Distillery Bottling 50cl / 53

green tea and citrus oils

chocolate and hints of nutmeg