Distilled before the new owners took over Bruichladdich at the start of this millennium, this is a unique whisky isn't very accessible. But if you give it a chance, you're probably in for a pleasant surprise.
I reviewed the ex-bourbon edition a little while ago, and planned to write about its sibling sooner. But, alas. Sorry for making you wait on the Old Pulteney 23 Years Old Sherry Casks.
I've never been a member of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, as I just never really understood why I should pay for the privilege to buy whisky. That being said, they do release proper whisky!
Remember last year's Springbank that the WhiskyNerds bottled? Oh my, that was probably one of my favourite whiskies of 2017! Now the same people bring us a new Springbank, matured for 23 years in a fresh sherry hogshead.
Imperial is probably one of the most accessible closed distilleries, both in terms of price as well as in terms of taste. Stocks seem to be getting low though.
The inaugural release of the Whiskydudes does not disappoint — a very flavourful Glentauchers bottled for the 10th anniversary of the Dutch Whisky Forum.