10/09/2026
From the oily, earthy peat of Moine to the classic smoke of Caol Ila.
Bunnahabhain Peated (Moine) 2008 Barrel
ABV: 60.90%
AGE: 17
Colour: Golden Straw Nose: Sweet, oily earthy peat with a touch of BBQ smoke. Rich orchard fruit and a little damp sweet to***co. Soft spice and fleshy sweet lemons.
Palate: Sweet peat and smoke come through first followed by rich fruit well balanced with fine spice and vanilla. Rich oak, honey and a touch of white chocolate come later.
Finish: Remains sweet, the oily peat turns dryer as the oak encroaches. Dry smoke and oak stay right to the end with a touch of spice.
Conclusion: Ready to bottle and delicious. A very good expression of Moine. It will last easily to 18 years old.
Ardmore Peated 2009 Barrel
ABV: 60.44%
AGE: 16
Colour: Honey Nose: Quite hot at first with subtle smoke and cooked apple. Earthy with a dry charred oak note.
Palate: Sweet honey and earthy forest floor with BBQ smoke and touch of cinnamon. There are some light herbal notes which lead to dry oak at the end of the palate keeping it fresh and balanced. Rich fruits and well balanced by herbal spicy notes.
Finish: Spicy and earthy with a sweet rich honey edge right the way through to the end.
Conclusion: Very nice to bottle now.
Tasting Notes by Keeper of the Quaich, Colin Hampden-White.
Caol Ila 2020 Refill Hogshead
ABV: 63.50%
AGE: 6
Youthful, high-strength Islay cask with Caol Ila’s classic clean smoke and maritime character.
Staoisha 2022 Barrel
ABV: 64%
AGE: 4
A young peated cask distilled at the Bunnahabhain distillery, showing plenty of smoky Islay character with a fresh, powerful style.
We have even more casks still to be announced, each bringing their own expression to the auction.
With a mix of maturity, strength and character across the lineup, there is plenty here for lovers of smoky wh**ky to explore.
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