Matured in a refill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead
One of 306 bottles released
56.3% ABV / 70cl
Sometimes we find a refill sherry cask that just really hits the sweet spot for us. That balance of spirit and wood. And the balance point can be different depending on the cask or the distillate, it might be more spirit forward, or more cask influenced. For us though, this is just a cracking example of how good refill wood can be and it just works so well with the Caol Ila here. Well, we think Caol Ila suits most occasions to be honest, you could probably drink it straight off the still, one of our favourite Islay distillates, well top 9 anyway…. Sadly, once an absolute core whisky of the indie bottler, recent years has seen that once abundant supply severely cut back so who knows how long it will be before we can get our hands on another. Single Cask, non chill filtered, natural colour, cask strength, you know how we operate by now. 306 bottles.
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Auction: Special Wee Dram | In Aid of Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity, 9th Oct, 2024
For over 20 years, GCHC supporters have been there to reassure, comfort and help countless children and families in hospital. Today, 500 more children will reach for your hand as they take the next step on their difficult journey.
To benefit the charity, this auction will comprise a collection of whisky created by many of the liquid artists of Scotland as well as other whisky related items including an original painting by Scottish artist Graham McKean and a hand finished print by The Connor Brothers. The auction includes bottles of whisky from Bunnahabhain, Springbank, NC'NEAN, LAGG, Bowmore, Balvenie, Ardbeg, Glenfiddich and many more.
All proceeds from the sale go directly to the charity, including the buyers premium.
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