Prima & Ultima Lagavulin 1993 / Royal Lochnagar 1981 / Singleton of Glen Ord 1987
Three new Prima & Ultima expressions have been introduced (as a part of an even bigger line-up in all probability). This ultra-premium collection brings collectively the primary and final casks of a sure kind / classic within the portfolio of the Diageo distilleries.
- Lagavulin 28 yo 1993 (50.1% ABV, 642 btl.), matured in a single PX / Oloroso seasoned butt and one refill hogshead – the final two casks from this classic
- Royal Lochnagar 40 yo 1981 (52.5% ABV), matured in refill casks after which transferred to refill American oak hogsheads for an additional 17 years
- The Singleton of Glen Ord 34 yo 1987 (49.4% ABV), matured in 5 refill American oak hogsheads
Ardbeg Ardcore
Ardbeg Ardcore feels like biting a spiky ball, in response to the label. It’s distilled from black malt barley, a primary for this distillery.
Black malt is among the darkest grains accessible and brings a sure ashy character to beer types like Stout. On this Ardbeg it ought to spotlight aromas of chocolate and charcoal. It’s bottled at 46% ABV and may very well be the Ardbeg Day 2022 launch.
Bunnahabhain Abhainn Araig (Feis Ile 2022)
The primary Feis Ile 2022 pageant bottling is thought: Bunnahabhain Abhainn Araig, matured in Pedro Ximénez sherry octaves. These small, energetic casks have been married with Oloroso and bourbon matured Bunnahabhain. The ensuing whisky is bottled at cask power 50.8% ABV
Bushmills Prohibition Recipe
Bushmills will quickly announce the Bushmills Prohibition Recipe, a restricted version blended whiskey impressed by the prohibition period and aged solely in ex-bourbon casks. It comes at a good 46% ABV (92 proof) and refers back to the Shelby Firm and the Outdated Bushmills distillery on the label.
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