A profoundly peated single malt scotch whisky (at 137.3 PPM), Bruichladdich’s Octomore 13.1 has been distilled from the beloved brand’s 2015 harvest of 100% Scottish Mainland barley. The smokey Islay spirit has been aged in ex-bourbon and ex-Tennessee whiskey American oak casks and further matured in first fill American oak. This process lends flavorful notes of toffee, almond and vanilla to the otherwise earthy, leathery and …
Not all headline-worthy limited edition single malt scotch whiskies cost tens of thousands of dollars. Two recent releases from acclaimed Speyside whisky-maker Benriach—Malting Season, which first debuted in October 2021 and is now in its second annual edition, and the magnificently unexpected Smoke Season—retail for $150 and $60 respectively. Both of these expressions impress by way of the noticeable attention to craft that defines the liquid, and …
Anchored in heritage but defined by a quest for innovation, the ongoing collaboration between historic Islay single malt scotch brand Bowmore and English luxury sports car manufacturer Aston Martin now culminates with Bowmore’s Aston ARC-52. Bowmore’s master blender, Ron Welsh, developed the ultra-rare 52-year-old single malt scotch whisky, and Aston Martin’s team designed the futuristic, sculptural vessel that houses it. As the name implies, the bottle is arc-shaped, with …
