#singlecask

Duncan Taylor Whisky Sherry Octave Single Cask Dalmunach 7 y.o.

This whisky is a prime example of how a clever finish ("Octave") can conjure up massive character in a relatively young distillate. Duncan Taylor is known for this process, and the Dalmunach 7 y.o. impressively demonstrates why it works.

Dalmunach is a modern heavyweight distillery in Speyside (opened in 2015 on the site of the former Imperial Distillery). Most of its whisky disappears into blends from Chivas Brothers. As a single cask bottling, it is therefore still a small gem for explorers.

This is Duncan Taylor's trademark: the whisky first matures in classic casks and then receives a finish of several months in so-called octave casks.

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The new GreatDrams Islay Single Cask Single Malt bottling: why it means so much to us, and hopefully to you too

Hunter Laing Whisky Old & Rare Springbank 31 y.o.

The Hunter Laing Springbank 31 Years Old from the ‘Old & Rare Platinum’ series is something of a Holy Grail among whisky connoisseurs when it comes to Campbeltown bottlings. It dates from an era (distilled in 1991) when the Springbank distillery cemented its legendary reputation for craftsmanship, and was finished after more than three decades by one of Scotland’s most renowned independent bottlers.

As the whisky matured in a refill hogshead, the distillery’s character was not overlaid by new oak. The result is a pure and highly complex interpretation of the typical Springbank style.

The Hunter Laing Springbank 31 y.o. is a time capsule, combining the oily, maritime DNA of Campbeltown with an elegance that can only be achieved through extremely long maturation in high-quality wood.

Due to the strict limitation of 188 bottles and its great age, this whisky is not only a pleasure to drink but also a top-class investment. Prices on the secondary market and at auctions are often significantly higher than the original retail price.