Vintage Cask Collection

Our Vintage Cask Collection represents the most exquisite and rare whiskies in our portfolio. These casks have been selected from some of Scotland’s most respected distilleries, bottled at vintages rarely found.

While sourcing and monitoring our individual casks over the years, truly exceptional casks come to light. When we judge that cask has reached its prime, we bottle it as part of our Vintage Cask Collection. We bottle is in its purest and most natural form, so the fullest flavours and true characteristics are retained for your enjoyment. We simply rough filter the spirit and bottle it at cask strength and natural colour, and without chill-filtering. 

As is the nature of single cask whiskies, and in particular older whiskies, these expressions are extremely limited in number. 

Latest Releases
  • Auchentoshan 1998

    VCC Auchentoshan 25YO
    Distillery Region
    Lowland
    Cask Type
    Bourbon
    Cask Number
    100391
    Date Distilled
    24.02.1998
    Date Bottled
    29.06.2023
    No. of Bottles
    184
    Age
    25 Years Old
    Strength
    57.5% alc./vol.

    Tasting Notes

    Colour
    Brilliant ochre.
    Nose
    Tahitian vanilla, flaked almond and tangerine slice.
    Palate
    Sweet orange marmalade, juicy mango and crystallised ginger.
    Finish
    Green tea and cashew nut when the waves of tropical fruit subside.

    Further Information

    Our chairman, Tim Morrison, played a key role in the history of Auchentoshan through its purchase in 1984 by Stanley P. Morrison (latterly Morrison Bowmore Distillers). Subsequently acquired by Suntory, the Japanese influence on distillation is evident here, with elegant notes of green tea and white nut, underpinned by bold, ripe fruit flavours.

  • Glenrothes 1986

    VCC Glenrothes 36 Years Old
    Distillery Region
    Speyside
    Cask Type
    Bourbon
    Cask Number
    2129
    Date Distilled
    04.03.1986
    Date Bottled
    12.01.2023
    No. of Bottles
    220
    Age
    36 Years Old
    Strength
    42.1%% alc./vol.

    Tasting Notes

    Colour
    Sunset gold.
    Nose
    Brazil nut, elderflower, mango and saffron.
    Palate
    Juniper, bergamot oil, cacao nib and liquorice.
    Finish
    Orange blossom honey and the unmistakable, velvety signature of ultimate maturity.

    Further Information

    A maturation that encompasses Diego Maradona’s magic in Mexico 1986 and Lionel Messi’s majesty in Qatar 2022. This vintage Glenrothes is elegant, bold and full of flair. A celebratory dram befitting the most special occasions.

  • Bowmore 1996

    Bowmore 26 Year Old
    Distillery Region
    Islay
    Cask Type
    Bourbon
    Cask Number
    694055
    Date Distilled
    21.11.1996
    Date Bottled
    09.01.2023
    No. of Bottles
    235
    Age
    26 Years Old
    Strength
    42.8% alc./vol.

    Tasting Notes

    Colour
    Burnt orange.
    Nose
    Warm lavender, blackcurrant, fennel seed and birch wood smoke.
    Palate
    Roast chestnut, pork crackling, tangerine and pine.
    Finish
    Tangy peat oil coats the tongue, bringing waves of sea salt and lime.

    Further Information

    Thanks to the Morrison family, the stories of A. D. Rattray and Bowmore will be forever entwined. This latest chapter in our long history is an enchanting Islay from the mid-90s, whisking you away to the shores of Loch Indaal for a blissfully long summer evening in paradise.

  • Jura 1992

    Jura 30 Year Old
    Distillery Region
    Island
    Cask Type
    Bourbon
    Cask Number
    2504
    Date Distilled
    10.04.1992
    Date Bottled
    30.06.2022
    No. of Bottles
    142
    Age
    30 Years Old
    Strength
    50.6% alc./vol.

    Tasting Notes

    Colour
    Burnished bronze. 
    Nose
    Spanish cedar, leather, tobacco and orange peel.
    Palate
    Smooth hazelnut, rosemary, caffè crema and Imperial stout.
    Finish
    Mouth-coating citrus and pine with lingering cinnamon and clove.

    Further Information

    A stunning barrel from the mystical island of Jura, untouched in the cask for over 30 years. Wonderfully rich and mouthcoatingly moreish – a welcome release from the vintage cask vaults.

  • Invergordon Grain 1988

    Invergordon 33 Year Old
    Distillery Region
    Highland
    Cask Type
    Bourbon
    Cask Number
    8160
    Date Distilled
    01.02.1988
    Date Bottled
    12.04.2021
    No. of Bottles
    318
    Age
    33 Years Old
    Strength
    48.9% alc./vol.

    Tasting Notes

    Colour
    Golden shortbread.
    Nose
    Stone minerality, lemon meringue and fresh-peeled tangerine.
    Palate
    Candied orange slice, natural cola and Demerara sugar.
    Finish
    Cherry and almond with a vibrant, citrus fruit opulence.

    Further Information

    We have opted for something a bit different with this selection for our Vintage Cask Collection. This 33-year-old bourbon hogshead from perhaps the most highly regarded of all Scotland’s grain distilleries, offers an incredible array of aromas and flavour, with a smoothness to match many a malt of a similar age.

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