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Claxton’s Tomintoul 18 Year (Oloroso Hogshead)
This single-cask Speyside malt was distilled in 2005 at Tomintoul and bottled in 2023 after 18 years of maturation in an Oloroso hogshead. Bottled at cask strength, non-chill filtered, and with no added color, it delivers a refined, sherry-forward profile built around dried fruits, orange peel, toasted nuts, and milk chocolate layered over Tomintoul’s signature honeyed, elegant malt character. The Oloroso influence adds depth and gentle spice without overpowering the distillery’s naturally light, fruity spirit, resulting in a balanced and polished dram with a silky texture and lingering finish. Typical U.S. retail: about $130-$170, depending on the retailer.
Single Cask Nation North British 14 Year Single Grain Married in PX casks (57.1% ABV). Distilled at the historic North British distillery and bottled at a robust 57.1% ABV, this 14-year single grain highlights how well column-still whisky can evolve with time and careful cask selection. Expect a rich, dessert-like profile of vanilla custard, maple and toffee, supported by oak spice and a smooth, creamy mouthfeel. Bottlings like this showcase the approachable yet concentrated character of well-aged grain whisky, offering both sweetness and structure with a long, warming finish. Typical U.S. retail: about $70-$100, varying by market.
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Claxton’s Tomintoul 18 Year (Oloroso Hogshead)
This single-cask Speyside malt was distilled in 2005 at Tomintoul and bottled in 2023 after 18 years of maturation in an Oloroso hogshead. Bottled at cask strength, non-chill filtered, and with no added color, it delivers a refined, sherry-forward profile built around dried fruits, orange peel, toasted nuts, and milk chocolate layered over Tomintoul’s signature honeyed, elegant malt character. The Oloroso influence adds depth and gentle spice without overpowering the distillery’s naturally light, fruity spirit, resulting in a balanced and polished dram with a silky texture and lingering finish. Typical U.S. retail: about $130-$170, depending on the retailer.
Single Cask Nation North British 14 Year Single Grain Married in PX casks (57.1% ABV). Distilled at the historic North British distillery and bottled at a robust 57.1% ABV, this 14-year single grain highlights how well column-still whisky can evolve with time and careful cask selection. Expect a rich, dessert-like profile of vanilla custard, maple and toffee, supported by oak spice and a smooth, creamy mouthfeel. Bottlings like this showcase the approachable yet concentrated character of well-aged grain whisky, offering both sweetness and structure with a long, warming finish. Typical U.S. retail: about $70-$100, varying by market.
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