{"title":"Smoke \u0026 Peat","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"tri-carragh-bruichladdich-lochindaal-16-year-1st-fill-ex-bourbon","title":"Tri Carragh - Bruichladdich (Lochindaal) 16 Year","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"twl-product\" style=\"max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.65; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 26px; line-height: 1.15; font-weight: 750; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eTri Carragh, Bruichladdich “Lochindaal” 16 Year, 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 650; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eA rare peated Bruichladdich style, 16 years in first-fill bourbon, bottled at cask strength\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #fafafa; border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 10px; margin: 4px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e Islay \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #fafafa; border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 10px; margin: 4px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 years \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #fafafa; border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 10px; margin: 4px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 57.8% \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #fafafa; border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 10px; margin: 4px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCask\u003c\/strong\u003e 1st fill bourbon barrel, single cask \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #fafafa; border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 10px; margin: 4px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOutturn\u003c\/strong\u003e 215 bottles \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #fafafa; border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 10px; margin: 4px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistilled\u003c\/strong\u003e 01 Sep 2009 \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #fafafa; border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 10px; margin: 4px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePeat\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 PPM (Lochindaal style) \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #fafafa; border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 10px; margin: 4px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAward\u003c\/strong\u003e World Whiskies Awards 2026, Gold \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eThe release\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eThis is Tri Carragh’s single cask Lochindaal, distilled at Bruichladdich in 2009 and matured for 16 years in a first-fill bourbon barrel. Bottled at 57.8% ABV, the outturn is 215 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e“Lochindaal” is a peated Bruichladdich spirit style from the late 2000s, described by the bottler as peated to 50 PPM and produced in very limited quantity. The result is an Islay dram that leans into coastal smoke, sweetness from bourbon oak, and a long, persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #fcfcfd; border-radius: 14px; padding: 14px 14px; margin: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 750; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eWhy it matters\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eSingle cask, first-fill bourbon maturation, bottled at cask strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eLochindaal is a rare peated Bruichladdich style from a small production window in the late 2000s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eRecognized with a Gold award at the World Whiskies Awards 2026.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 18px 0 8px 0;\"\u003eDistillery snapshot, Bruichladdich\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eBruichladdich was founded in 1881 on Islay and revived in the modern era with a reopening in 2001. The distillery has been owned by Rémy Cointreau since 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align: top; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 750; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eNose\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSweet smoke, bonfire-on-the-beach character, peat and coastal notes with citrus. With water, hints of chocolate and caramel.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align: top; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 750; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSweet peat, tropical fruit, orange and lemon, maltiness, sea salt, and smoke. With water, creamier texture with pepper and cinnamon.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align: top; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 750; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLong, lingering, smoky and coastal, it keeps unfolding after the sip.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 0 0; font-size: 13px; color: #555;\"\u003eTasting notes are a guide, your experience may vary with glassware, time, and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px 12px; background: #fafafa; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px 12px; background: #fafafa; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eBottler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eTri Carragh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eBruichladdich (Lochindaal style)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eIslay, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e16 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e57.8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eCask\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e1st fill bourbon barrel, single cask\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eDistillation date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e01 Sep 2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eBottle outturn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e215 bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px;\"\u003eBottle size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px;\"\u003e700 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 0 0; font-size: 13px; color: #555;\"\u003eNatural presentation and single cask details are typically provided by the bottler or independent whisky references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Whiskey Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52985622888766,"sku":"TWL-TC-BRUI16-100001","price":335.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/2221\/2926\/files\/Lochindaal-Award-Shop.png?v=1770583533"},{"product_id":"uncharted-whisky-co-golden-years-caol-ila-14-year-tokaji-cask-pre-order","title":"Uncharted Whisky Co - Golden Years - Caol Ila 14 Year - Tokaji Cask","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.6;\" class=\"twl-product\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 28px; line-height: 1.15; text-align: center;\"\u003eGolden Years, 14 Year Old Caol Ila, Tokaji Cask\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 650; text-align: center;\"\u003eCoastal Islay smoke, lifted by honeyed Tokaji sweetness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- Quick facts pills --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #fafafa; border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 10px; margin: 4px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e Islay \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #fafafa; border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 10px; margin: 4px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e Caol Ila \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #fafafa; border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 10px; margin: 4px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 years \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #fafafa; border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 10px; margin: 4px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 55.0% \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #fafafa; border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 10px; margin: 4px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCask\u003c\/strong\u003e Tokaji \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #fafafa; border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 10px; margin: 4px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFill\u003c\/strong\u003e 1st Fill \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #fafafa; border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 10px; margin: 4px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOutturn\u003c\/strong\u003e 342 bottles \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Intro copy --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eGolden Years pairs Caol Ila’s naturally maritime, citrus-leaning Islay spirit with the luxurious, dessert-wine resonance of Tokaji cask influence. Expect a confident peat backbone that stays clean and coastal, with a bright sweetness that reads as golden fruit rather than heavy syrup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThis is the kind of bottle that rewards both camps, smoke lovers who want clarity and structure, and finish-cask fans who want real lift, not distraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Two-column cards --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; margin-top: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Distillery profile --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #fcfcfd; border-radius: 14px; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 750; font-size: 14px; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eDistillery profile, Caol Ila\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eFounded in \u003cstrong\u003e1846\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eHector Henderson\u003c\/strong\u003e, built in a sheltered bay near \u003cstrong\u003ePort Askaig\u003c\/strong\u003e on Islay’s east coast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e“Caol Ila” is Gaelic for the \u003cstrong\u003eSound of Islay\u003c\/strong\u003e, the strait the distillery overlooks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eAbsorbed into DCL in \u003cstrong\u003e1927\u003c\/strong\u003e, now part of \u003cstrong\u003eDiageo\u003c\/strong\u003e, with much spirit historically destined for major blends (notably Johnnie Walker).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eRebuilt in the early 1970s and expanded to \u003cstrong\u003esix stills\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it one of Islay’s largest producers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Cask profile --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #fcfcfd; border-radius: 14px; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 750; font-size: 14px; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eCask profile, Tokaji\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 13px; color: #374151;\"\u003eTokaji (Tokaj) is a historic wine tradition from northeastern Hungary, famous for sweet styles like Tokaji Aszú, made from grapes affected by noble rot (botrytis), concentrating sugars and flavours into a honey-like richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #374151;\"\u003eIn whisky finishing, Tokaji casks tend to add a rounded sweetness and ripe stone-fruit character that can play beautifully against coastal smoke and citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Tasting notes --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 14px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #ffffff; border-radius: 14px; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 750; font-size: 14px; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr; gap: 10px; align-items: start; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNose\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #374151;\"\u003eThe seaside meets barbequed peaches! Big tropical fruits, stone, fruit and of course peat.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr; gap: 10px; align-items: start; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #374151;\"\u003eBrioche, ripe stone fruits, peat and of course a touch of salinity. Banana?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr; gap: 10px; align-items: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/div\u003e\nThe fruit gives way to peat which eventually softens to expose oak and mellow spice.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Specs table --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px 12px; background: #f8fafc; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px 12px; background: #f8fafc; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; 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line-height: 1.15; font-weight: 750; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eNorth Star Spirits x Ralfy, Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, \"Blended at the Bothy\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 650; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eFive casks hand-selected by whisky's most trusted independent voice, celebrating 10 years of North Star Spirits with all proceeds going to Macmillan Cancer Support\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #fafafa; border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 10px; margin: 4px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e Blended Malt \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #fafafa; border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 10px; margin: 4px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 years \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; 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background: #fafafa; border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 10px; margin: 4px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCharity\u003c\/strong\u003e Macmillan Cancer Support \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eThe release\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eThis is a collaboration between North Star Spirits and Ralfy Mitchell, one of the whisky world's most respected independent voices. Ralfy personally selected and blended five casks at the Bothy to create this 11-year-old blended malt Scotch whisky, bottled at 54.1% ABV in February 2026. The outturn is 1,320 bottles, released as part of North Star's Cask Series 027 to celebrate the bottler's 10th anniversary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eEvery bottle sold benefits Macmillan Cancer Support through Ralfy's \"Al's Pal's\" initiative. The blend draws from five distinct casks spanning four Scottish regions and nearly two decades of distilling, with the oldest component an 18-year-old Auchroisk from 2007 and the youngest a 2015 Caol Ila. The result is a whisky that brings together Islay peat, Campbeltown character, Highland depth, and Speyside richness in a single glass. Un-chillfiltered and natural colour throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #fcfcfd; border-radius: 14px; padding: 14px 14px; margin: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 750; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eWhy it matters\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eBlended by Ralfy Mitchell, who has spent nearly two decades refusing industry freebies to maintain his independence as whisky's most trusted reviewer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eAll proceeds go to Macmillan Cancer Support, one of the UK's leading cancer care charities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eCelebrates 10 years of North Star Spirits, a three-time Scottish Whisky Awards Independent Bottler of the Year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eFive casks from four Scottish regions: Islay (Caol Ila), Campbeltown (Secret), Highlands (Teaninich), and Speyside (Auchroisk, Secret Speyside).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eBottled at cask strength (54.1%), un-chillfiltered, and natural colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 18px 0 8px 0;\"\u003eThe blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eRalfy selected five casks from North Star's warehouses and blended them at the Bothy, his home base on the Isle of Man. Each cask was chosen for how it contributes to the whole, building layers of flavor from peat to fruit to spice. The full composition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px 12px; background: #fafafa; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px 12px; background: #fafafa; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eCask type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center; padding: 10px 12px; background: #fafafa; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eShare\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e2013 Teaninich\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eSherry Octaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e29%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e2013 Secret Campbeltown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eRefill Barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e28%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e2015 Caol Ila\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eRefill Hogshead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e14%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e2010 Secret Speyside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eFirst Fill Sherry Hogshead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px;\"\u003e2007 Auchroisk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px;\"\u003eRefill Sherry Hogshead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; padding: 10px 12px;\"\u003e19%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0; font-size: 13px; color: #555;\"\u003eThe blend is dominated by sherry-influenced casks (Teaninich, Auchroisk, Secret Speyside), anchored by Campbeltown character and lifted by Islay peat from the Caol Ila component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eWho is Ralfy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eRalfy Mitchell is a Glasgow native, former undertaker, and the creator of \"ralfydotcom,\" one of the longest-running and most respected independent whisky review channels on YouTube. Operating from his Bothy on the Isle of Man, Ralfy has spent nearly two decades producing honest, unsponsored reviews of whisky and other spirits. He has famously refused every freebie offered by the drinks industry to maintain his status as a truly independent voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eHis community of \"malt-mates\" spans the globe, connected through his YouTube channel (The Whisky Bothy), Patreon, and Discord. Ralfy is also the author of \"Search For A Whisky Bothy,\" a self-published autobiography tracing his journey from early whisky encounters to becoming one of the most influential figures in online spirits media. His philosophy is simple: quality over marketing, honesty over hype, and a good dram shared is always better than one sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #fcfcfd; border-radius: 14px; padding: 14px 14px; margin: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 750; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eAbout the charity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eAll proceeds from this bottling go to Macmillan Cancer Support through Ralfy's \"Al's Pal's\" initiative. Macmillan provides physical, emotional, and financial support to people living with cancer across the UK. By purchasing this bottle, you are directly contributing to cancer care and support services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 18px 0 8px 0;\"\u003eAbout North Star Spirits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eNorth Star Spirits is a Glasgow-based independent whisky bottler founded in 2016 by Iain Croucher. In less than a decade, North Star has built a reputation as one of Scotland's most respected independent bottlers, winning Independent Bottler of the Year at the Scottish Whisky Awards three times in four years. The company is a family-run operation focused on hand-selecting exceptional casks and bottling them at cask strength, without chill filtration or added color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eNorth Star's portfolio includes single cask releases, the acclaimed Vega and Spica blended malt series, and collaborative bottlings like this Ralfy partnership. The company is also behind the forthcoming Dal Riata Distillery in Campbeltown, a multi-million pound investment that will add a new chapter to one of Scotland's most storied whisky towns. This Cask Series 027 release marks 10 years of North Star and represents the kind of project the company was built for: great whisky, great people, great cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 14px; font-style: italic; color: #555;\"\u003eTasting notes by Ralfy Mitchell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align: top; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 750; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eNose\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSweeter, spicy phenolic and wood-rich. Raisin-oak, soft vanillas, syrupy gingers, soft plum and a little light French mustard. Adding water sweetens the nose and lifts cask influence.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align: top; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 750; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCaol Ila peat, ginger, oakwood, soft liquorice, with hints of absinthe. Adding water brings out saltiness, some tar and chimney-peat, with mint, floral and savoury green sage.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 0 0; font-size: 13px; color: #555;\"\u003eTasting notes are a guide, your experience may vary with glassware, time, and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px 12px; background: #fafafa; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px 12px; background: #fafafa; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eBottler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eNorth Star Spirits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eBlended by\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eRalfy Mitchell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eBlended Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eCask Series 027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e11 years (youngest whisky distilled February 2015)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e54.1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eCask types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eOloroso Octaves, Refill Barrel, Refill Hogshead, First Fill Sherry Hogshead, Refill Sherry Hogshead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eComponents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e5 casks (Teaninich, Secret Campbeltown, Caol Ila, Secret Speyside, Auchroisk)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eBottled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eFebruary 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eBottle outturn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e1,320 bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eBottle size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e700 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eChill filtration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eUn-chillfiltered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003eNatural colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px;\"\u003eCharity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px;\"\u003eAll proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Support (Al's Pal's)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 0 0; font-size: 13px; color: #555;\"\u003eBlend composition and specifications provided by North Star Spirits. 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}\n    .twl-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .twl-row { grid-template-columns: 90px 1fr; }\n    .twl-pullquote { font-size: 16px; padding: 16px 20px; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-desc\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFINN THOMSON WHISKY CAOL ILA 15 YEAR OLD, AMARONE FINISH\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-subhead\"\u003eIslay peat meets Italian red wine\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-brand-brief\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Finn Thomson Whisky\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinn Thomson is the \u003cstrong\u003eninth generation\u003c\/strong\u003e of Scotland's oldest whisky family. The Thomson name traces back to the 1770s through Perthshire, where Peter Thomson Ltd built the beloved \u003cstrong\u003eBeneagles\u003c\/strong\u003e blended whisky using casks from Longmorn, Clynelish, North British, and other lesser-known workhorses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinn Thomson Whisky continues that tradition as an independent single cask bottler. Every release is hand-selected, bottled at cask strength, non-chill filtered, with natural colour. Eye on the past. Vision for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-pills\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e Islay\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e Caol Ila\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 years\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 58%\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask\u003c\/strong\u003e Amarone Finish\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutturn\u003c\/strong\u003e 252 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-lead\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 15 year old Caol Ila finished for nearly two years in an Amarone cask. Islay peat and Italian red wine, in conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled October 2010. Bottled February 2026. Single cask at \u003cstrong\u003ecask strength 58%\u003c\/strong\u003e, non-chill filtered, natural colour. \u003cstrong\u003e252 bottles.\u003c\/strong\u003e Imported exclusively by The Whiskey Lab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-pullquote\"\u003e\nA meeting of Islay precision and Italian richness, shaped by time and thoughtful maturation.\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pullquote-attr\"\u003eFinn Thomson\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistillery profile, Caol Ila\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFounded in \u003cstrong\u003e1846\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Sound of Islay, overlooking the Paps of Jura from a secluded bay on Islay's eastern coast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the \u003cstrong\u003elargest producers on Islay\u003c\/strong\u003e, though historically under-represented as a single malt because most production goes into blends like Johnnie Walker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse style is \u003cstrong\u003ecoastal and maritime\u003c\/strong\u003e: lighter peat than Islay's heavy-hitters, with citrus brightness and a mineral, briny edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong admired for its clarity of spirit and precision of peat, with a character that remains unmistakable across styles and ages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-card twl-card--dark\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe story of this cask\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew distilleries match the quiet consistency and enduring quality of Caol Ila. Long admired for its clarity of spirit and precision of peat, Caol Ila has always been one of my personal favourites, a distillery whose character remains unmistakable across styles and ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 15 year old expression was finished for almost two years in an Amarone cask, an influence that brings both intrigue and harmony. Amarone, the celebrated red wine of Italy's Valpolicella region, is made from partially dried grapes, concentrating sugars, flavour and texture before fermentation. The result is a wine of depth and richness, dark cherry, dried fruit, gentle spice and a subtle bittersweet edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose characteristics marry beautifully with peated Scotch. The natural sweetness and dried fruit intensity of the Amarone cask soften the maritime smoke, while its structure enhances Caol Ila's citrus brightness and coastal salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than masking the peat, the wine amplifies it, creating a layered interplay between smoke, fruit and savoury depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-tasting\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-tasting-head\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-label\"\u003eNose\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-val\"\u003eCoastal smoke meets dark fruit. Seaside bonfire first, then dark cherry, dried fig, and a warming raisin note from the Amarone. Salty minerality sits under everything with a hint of cocoa. A few minutes in the glass bring out leather and stewed plum.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-label\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-val\"\u003eOily and broad. Caol Ila's trademark smoked lemon and brine arrives first, then the Amarone pushes through with cherry preserve, dark chocolate, and a bittersweet wine-like depth. Mid-palate shifts into espresso bean, black pepper, and wood smoke. 58% ABV drives it without burn.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-label\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-val\"\u003eLong and evolving. Maritime smoke and dried fruit hold hands through a dry, savoury fade. Graphite, dark cocoa, and a persistent sea salt edge linger. The wine sweetness recedes slowly, leaving ember and oak. A dram that rewards patience.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinn Thomson Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhisky style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle malt Scotch whisky (peated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaol Ila\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmarone Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillation date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e06 October 2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 February 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e318082\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutturn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e252 bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-chill filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Whiskey Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53362454692158,"sku":"TWL-FT-CAOL15-100025","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/2221\/2926\/files\/FTW_Caol_Ila.png?v=1777061079"},{"product_id":"tri-carragh-kirkinner-4-year-1st-fill-red-wine-2nd-fill-cheval-blanc-octaves","title":"Tri Carragh - Kirkinner 4 Year - 1st Fill Red Wine \u0026 2nd Fill Cheval Blanc Octaves","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .twl-desc { max-width: 980px; 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Distilled April 2022, finished across \u003cstrong\u003ethree 1st fill red wine octaves married together for 9 months\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a 2nd fill Cheval Blanc cask layered into the maturation. Bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e59.8% cask strength\u003c\/strong\u003e. 224 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cask architecture here is what makes this release stand out. Three small first-fill red wine casks marrying together produce concentrated wine character in a short window. Cheval Blanc adds a quiet thread of one of Bordeaux's most celebrated estates underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-story\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Tri Carragh\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTri Carragh is Gaelic for \"three pillars,\" a nod to the three core ingredients that make whisky: \u003cstrong\u003ewater, barley, and yeast\u003c\/strong\u003e. The independent bottler selects single casks one at a time, choosing each one for the conversation it will start. Every release is small. Every release is final. When the bottles are gone, that cask is gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release is part of Tri Carragh's quarterly outturn and was selected by The Whiskey Lab for import to the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistillery profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKirkinner\u003c\/strong\u003e is Tri Carragh's bottling name for an undisclosed Lowland distillery. Independent bottlers commonly use alternative names for casks where the source distillery has not authorized direct labelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Lowland region is known for \u003cstrong\u003elight, grassy, often triple-distilled spirit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Lowland malt is traditionally the gentlest of Scotland's regional styles, which makes it a good canvas for active finishing casks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 4 years, this is a young whisky, but the combination of small octave casks and high-influence wood means the maturation curve is compressed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Lowland naming convention follows the same pattern as other independent bottling code names: the spirit's character is real, the distillery name is held back at the supplier's request.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-card twl-card--dark\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCask profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cask architecture is the story. \u003cstrong\u003eThree 1st fill red wine octaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, each one roughly 50 litres, married together for 9 months. Octaves at first fill are the most active small-format casks available, and marrying three of them together produces a layered red wine influence rather than a single dominant note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath, the spirit also drew on a \u003cstrong\u003e2nd fill Cheval Blanc cask\u003c\/strong\u003e. Cheval Blanc is a Premier Grand Cru Classé estate in Saint-Émilion, producing one of Bordeaux's most prestigious wines. The 2nd fill cask carries the estate's fingerprint without dominating: a soft, complex red fruit and Bordeaux structure that integrates with the octave finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at \u003cstrong\u003e59.8% cask strength\u003c\/strong\u003e, non-chill filtered, natural colour. 224 bottles total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-tasting\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-tasting-head\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-tasting-pending\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e: Intense and highly aromatic, combining earthy peat smoke with layers of dark berries, blackcurrant cordial, and stewed plums. The extended red wine maturation brings a rich vinous depth, while the Cheval Blanc finish adds a more refined note of cherry, polished oak, and subtle herbal complexity. Smoked meats, cocoa powder, and cracked black pepper emerge beneath the fruit-forward sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Powerful and mouthcoating, opening with waves of smoky red fruits, blackberry jam, and charred oak. The heavily peated spirit delivers earthy smoke and bonfire embers, balanced by sweet wine richness and creamy vanilla underneath. Notes of dark chocolate, espresso, and mulled spice build across the palate, while the Cheval Blanc influence contributes subtle tannins and a drier, more elegant structure than a typical wine finish. Despite its youth, the whisky shows impressive concentration and texture at natural cask strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Long, smoky, and warming, with lingering notes of black fruits, peppery oak spice, and drying red wine tannins. Ashy peat smoke and dark cocoa remain on the palate alongside a final touch of sweet berry compote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTri Carragh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhisky style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle malt Scotch whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLowland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKirkinner (Lowland Distillery)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59.8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x 1st fill red wine octaves married for 9 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillation date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 April 2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutturn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e224 bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTri Carragh Release 10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-chill filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-commitments\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Whiskey Lab's Quality Commitments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Cask \u0026amp; 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} .twl-row { grid-template-columns: 90px 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-desc\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBowmore 2015 · 11 Year Old Single Refill Bourbon Single Malt\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-subhead\"\u003eDistilled February 23, 2015 · Bottled May 5, 2026 · 272 Bottles\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-pills\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e Islay\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e Bowmore\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 years\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 58.3%\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation\u003c\/strong\u003e Refill bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutturn\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"twl-hero-label\"\u003eThe Chicken Cask\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne Barrel, Too Good To Blend Away\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePulling cask samples in the warehouse, Little Brown Dog hit one refill bourbon barrel that stood so far apart from the rest of the parcel they marked it with a \u003cstrong\u003e(very rough) sketch of a roast chicken\u003c\/strong\u003e so they would not lose it. Technically a small batch, since the distillery bulk-vatted the whisky before filling, but it went into the bottle as a single barrel because that character could not be repeated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a little more peat oomph than Bowmore usually gives you, wonderfully fruity up front before turning savoury and umami, with a gorgeous texture. The label leans right into it, drawn up like a \u003cstrong\u003eroast chicken crisp packet\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e272 bottles, at 58.3%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistillery profile, Bowmore\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of Islay's \u003cstrong\u003eoldest distilleries\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded in 1779 on the shore of Loch Indaal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnown for a softer, more elegant Islay smoke and a signature tropical-fruit thread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHere the peat pushes a touch harder than the house norm while the fruit stays front and centre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-card twl-card--dark\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCask profile, single refill bourbon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatured in a \u003cstrong\u003esingle refill bourbon barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e, then bottled on its own rather than vatted back into the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefill wood lets the distillate lead — the soft peat, bright fruit and that uncanny savoury finish all come from the spirit, not heavy oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-tasting\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-tasting-head\"\u003eTasting notes (from Little Brown Dog)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-label\"\u003eColour\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-val\"\u003eRunny honey.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-label\"\u003eNose\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-val\"\u003eNectarine, smouldering birch, buttered toast.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-label\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-val\"\u003eTinned peaches, miso, honeycomb.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-label\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-val\"\u003eRoast chicken crisps (potato chips for our more far-flung friends).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-verdict\"\u003eSoft Islay peat, ripe orchard fruit and a savoury twist you will not forget. \u003cstrong\u003eThe chicken cask, bottled exactly as it was found.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhisky style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBowmore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58.3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle refill bourbon barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillation date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFebruary 23, 2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay 5, 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutturn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e272 bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-commitments\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Whiskey Lab's Quality Commitments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Cask \u0026amp; Small Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensuring a unique profile for each release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Colour \u0026amp; Non-Chill Filtered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preserving the authentic character and purity of the whisky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHonest Storytelling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every cask profile, every tasting note, written by people who actually tasted the whisky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Whiskey Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53827541401918,"sku":"TWL-LBD-BOWMORE11","price":108.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/2221\/2926\/files\/Bowmore_2015_836cd12b-3866-43d8-a7ae-5755892aeb20.jpg?v=1782496557"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thewhiskeylab.com\/collections\/smoke-peat.oembed","provider":"The Whiskey Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}