Laphroaig 2011-2021 | 9 Year Old Duncan Taylor Octave Cask 5628745Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Bottled by: Duncan Taylor 70cl 54. 7% Indie Laphroaigs are always welcome, so we were delighted to grab a few bottles of this Laphroaig 2011, a 9 year old that was recasked into one of Duncan Taylor's re coopered Octave sherry casks (No. 5628745 for the trainspotters) for five months to add some dried fruits to its Islay fire a bold move, but one that's likely to pay off for fans of peat and sherry (and there are many).

the whisky interacts with the wood adding an intriguing range of flavours and aromas specific to the Virgin Oak cask

fresh grass

These are pretty common but make good drinking whisky

These were terrific releases that showed off Talisker in all its full strength glory

Country Scotland Series Companta / Private Edition Region Highland Cask Type Wine Bottle Size 70cl ABV 46

Distillery Clynelish

This 2020 bottling of Glengoyne 30-Year-Old sees the introduction of new sustainable and recyclable packaging from the Highland distillery

A 1964 Balblair bottled at 17 years of age by Gordon & MacPhail as part of their Connoisseur's Choice range

with most batches showing lots of spices

Perfectly aged and full of rich

Barrel #102130 was aged for 10 years in Warehouse 2

This famous Springbank 21-year-old