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At the time of bottling, Machir Bay was a vatting of 5 \u0026amp; 6 YO malts that defy their younger age in terms of depth, quality and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result, for your enjoyment, is an exceptional craft presentation of a single malt, produced on the Islay farm using traditional methods and with no caramel or chill filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kilchoman Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46489894486095,"sku":"WC0013","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/kilchoman_machir_bay.png?v=1787700849"},{"product_id":"the-glenrothes-peated-cask-reserve","title":"The Glenrothes Peated Cask Reserve","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional dram represents two great milestones for The Glenrothes Distillery; it’s both their first cask finish and their first peated expression, the inspiration for this very unusual peated Glenrothes coming from the distillery’s the 1887 merger with the Islay Distillery Co Ltd.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaking a peated Glenrothes required a bit thinking outside of the proverbial “box” because Glenrothes doesn’t produce peated spirit and therefore the only option was to finish some classic Glenrothes in Islay casks. The team decided on Vintage 1992 and the whisky was promptly given a temporary home in Islay casks. We haven’t been lucky enough to be told which Islay distillery the casks came from, but the smart money’s on Bunnahabhain as they were owned by the Islay Distillery Co Ltd. The finish lasted about nine months, in which time the Islay barrels added a kiss of peat smoke to complement the usual Glenrothes characteristics and the result is a deliciously smoky dram, packed with lemon fruitiness and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y453CDCxsFE\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"The Glenrothes Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46489895108687,"sku":"WC0043","price":105.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/the_glenrothes_peated_cask_reserve.png?v=1787700882"},{"product_id":"kilkerran-12-year-old","title":"Kilkerran 12 Year Old","description":"\u003cp\u003eGiven the distillery name and background, you may be wondering why the fabulous stuff we’re drinking this month is called Kilkerran and not Glengyle! Well, Glengyle is also the name of another company’s blended Highland whisky, so aside from any legal considerations Mitchell’s Glengyle Distillery obviously wanted to avoid possible confusion between the newest single malt to come from the Campbeltown region and a pre-existing Highland blend. But even more important, they tell us, is the fact that they’re so proud to be continuing and adding to the great Campbeltown distilling tradition that the name ‘Kilkerran’ so aptly reflects. Kilkerran is derived from from the Gaelic ‘Ceann Loch Cille Chiarain’, which is the name of the original settlement where Saint Kerran had his religious cell and where Campbeltown now stands. Kilkerran also happens to be a more suitable name for a new Campbeltown malt since it was unusual for the old Campbeltown distilleries to be called after a Glen, a custom more usually associated with the Speyside region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the distillery was purchased in 2000, production didn’t commence until 2004 because major refurbishment works were required. In essence all that remained of the distillery were the buildings themselves. Inside, the place was a mess, overrun with pigeons, had a very leaky roof and needed a huge amount of work. The works were overseen by industry legend and Whisky Hall of Fame inductee Frank McHardy, who’s been with Springbank since 1977, and work progressed rapidly with the bulk done by the middle of 2003. A total refit was required and help was called in from all corners of Scotland. Interestingly the stills came from the closed Ben Wyviss Distillery and were carefully modified for the desired Campbeltown whisky profile, while the mill was a gift from Craigellachie Distillery who had recently purchased a new one for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDistillation kicked off in 2004, but it wasn’t until last year that the flagship 12yo single malt was released. The extremely passionate team at the distillery chose to follow their own path, not bowing to the non age statement trend to which many of its younger peers have succumbed. Interestingly, despite the thorough refurbishment, the distillery also only runs for a very short period each year when the team at Springbank come down the road to run the stills for about six weeks, producing a precious 55,000 litres of spirit. This is about the same small output as somewhere like Lark or Sullivans Cove here in Australia, and as a result bottling is very limited and highly prized. Since 2009 the distillery has also teased connoisseurs across the world with its series of Work-in-Progress releases to showcase the progression of their works in the lead up to last August’s release of the flagship 12 Year Old, generating an enormous and loyal cult following in the process, all waiting with baited breath for the final product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s no overstatement then to say that Kilkerran 12 Year Old is one of the most anticipated whiskies of the decade. Like its sister distillery Springbank, Glengyle attracted its incredible following among whisky connoisseurs thanks to an unwavering dedication to doing things properly in an age where more and more distilleries are finding creative ways to release younger and younger whiskies and cut corners to bring costs down, often at the expense of quality. They keep things very natural, using their local water source, Crosshill Loch, throughout the process, from steeping the barley to diluting the whisky at the bottling stage. Their Scottish barley is partially dried over a peat fire, helping to create its unique flavour profile, and they use a traditional Scottish double distillation. When the spirit runs off the Cambeltown style stills you get a light yet complex liquid which is fruity and nutty with what they call a hint of sea breeze. The spirit then matures at its own pace in the finest ex bourbon and sherry casks which give the whisky its richer character with notes of cinnamon, vanilla and honey covered dates. Like any good single malt, when it’s time for bottling they don’t chill filter the whisky, nor do they add any caramel colour to it. Their malt\/mash\/still men and women have worked so hard to develop all the character in the malt and the last thing they want to do is remove all of those good bits from the final product. The resulting Kilkerran 12 Year Old is the embodiment of the traditional Campbeltown philosophy and the proof is in the bottle… enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitchell's Glengyle Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46489901793359,"sku":"WC0055","price":105.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/kilkerran_12_year_old.png?v=1787700902"},{"product_id":"lagavulin-offerman-edition","title":"Lagavulin Offerman Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eNick Offerman is best known for his role as libertarian government worker Ron Swanson in the cult TV show Parks and Recreation… a man’s man who loves meat, woodworking, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lagavulin\"\u003eLagavulin\u003c\/a\u003e whisky – which by sheer coincidence just happened to be Nick’s favourite whisky too. The whisky and even the distillery makes regular appearances on the show across its seven seasons, with Ron declaring Lagavulin 16 Year Old to be his drink of choice, and the nectar of the gods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince Parks and Rec wrapped up, Offerman has forged a strong relationship with Lagavulin, and has sipped a dram on New Year’s Eve, Father’s Day, and during the world-renowned Yule Log video that’s become a Christmas favourite for whisky lovers around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerhaps given this relationship it was inevitable, but it’s finally happened… Lagavulin and Offerman are proud to release the limited edition Lagavulin Islay Single Malt \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e Offerman Edition Aged 11 Years. This new \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/single-malt-whisky\"\u003eSingle Malt\u003c\/a\u003e, the product of an authentic collaboration between Nick Offerman and Lagavulin distillery manager Colin Gordon, is an ode to the mutual respect and adoration the two share.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis limited-edition whisky carries the signature Lagavulin peatiness but brings extra spices and notes of dried fruit to carry the smoke. Matured in refill and rejuvenated casks the whisky doesn’t hang about, hitting you with a full-on tingle from the split second it hits your lips, and pronounced fresh berry character combined with spiciness thanks to those rejuvenated casks. Elevated top-notes provide a more direct flavour journey than other Lagavulin expressions, and it all winds down with a peaty, smoky finish that lingers like a smouldering campfire at Ron’s log cabin. As always, a higher ABV never hurts, and at 46% offers a little more oomph than you’ll find in the 16 Year Old. Oh yes, Ron would approve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I have travelled the world and sampled many attempts at pleasing nectars, but it is solely this distillation of Islay; a tiny, charismatic Scottish isle, that has claimed my palate. Yea, and my heart into the bargain.” — Nick Offerman\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe could only dream about being so poetic, Nick!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLagavulin Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Offerman Edition Aged 11 Years was originally intended to be released solely in the USA, and when we first got wind of it we knew we had to get it to Australia for our Members!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLagavulin and Offerman teamed up again with the 2021 release of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lagavulin-offerman-edition-guinness-cask-finish\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLagavulin Offerman Edition: Guinness Cask Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and it's available to Club Members to Add In October 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GHiSlQ4qrus\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JX_ZGz-Gi6w\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h3umE4W8UdA\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E86j1IQbXaY\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Lagavulin Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46489915195471,"sku":"WC0141","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/lagavulinoffermanoriginalmedal_pdp_main.png?v=1787701021"},{"product_id":"the-glendronach-traditionally-peated","title":"The GlenDronach Traditionally Peated","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe GlenDronach Traditionally Peated finally answers a question that’s been on our lips for years: what happens when you take GlenDronach’s trademark big, oily spirit, apply some heavy peat and mature in signature GD Sherried style?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThankfully we now have the answer, as GlenDronach’s Master Blender Dr. Rachel Barrie has honoured the distillery’s whisky-making heritage and created The GlenDronach Traditionally Peated. Made with the same principles laid down nearly two hundred years ago by GlenDronach’s founder, James Allardice, when peat was a commonly used fuel source. Being both cheap and plentiful, it was traditional practice in the Highlands to burn it in the kiln towards the end of the barley malting, infusing a rich, warm, earthy smokiness on the whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull of Highland character, The GlenDronach Traditionally Peated is peated to those traditional levels and of course has all the full-bodied richness you’d expect from The GlenDronach. Bottled at a meaty 48%ABV, this big, robust malt is a rare opportunity to savour the mighty GlenDronach’s trademark heavy, oily spirit, overlaid with rich Highland peat. And of course, matured in signature GD style in only the finest Pedro Ximénez Sherry, Oloroso Sherry and Port casks… yes, this is possibly the ultimate Sweet and Peat!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfectly balanced and delightfully complex, you’ll find notes of Highland toffee and treacle melded with dark honey, burnt orange, cloves and rich dark fruit. And of course, it’s non chill-filtered and the colour is natural - drawn from the slow maturation in Spanish oak casks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Glendronach Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46489931874383,"sku":"WC0187","price":115.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/glendronachtraditionallypeated_pdp.png?v=1787701131"},{"product_id":"octomore-8-2","title":"Octomore 08.2","description":"\u003cp\u003eSo how did the Octomore story all start? When Bruichladdich was purchased by Mark Rainer (of wine fame) in 2000 he managed to convince revered Master Distiller Jim McEwan to join him, and then let him loose on the influence of what Bruichladdich was going to become.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJim quickly set out to establish a heavily peated line as Bruichladdich was well known for being predominantly an unpeated whisky. Unfortunately, the local Port Ellen maltings was already running at capacity, so he had to go across to mainland Scotland to find a malting house to produce his \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/peated-whisky\"\u003epeated whisky\u003c\/a\u003e. He ended teaming up with Bairds Maltings in Inverness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile most malting houses will add peat influence after the drying process by lighting a peat fire in a kiln under the barley and imparting the smoke for a few hours, Bairds had a special malting facility which included Saladin boxes. This enabled them to use peat as part the drying process, which lasts 2 days. The peat levels would get so high that they would cut the super heavily peated barley back with unpeated barley to achieve the correct specs of PPM (parts per million) that the distillery would require. It was during this process that Jim McEwan questioned how high they could get the peat levels?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlways willing to experiment, Bairds cranked the peat fires up and imparted maximum smoke influence on the barley. In doing so, each run of barley through the Saladin boxes will be slightly different in ppm. This gives each release a different level of smokiness imparted in the barley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is what you see in the sleek black bottles today. Every year, Bruichladdich only distil super heavily peated barley for less than two weeks to put aside for the Octomore range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey say it’s the impossible equation… that it shouldn’t work. And yet it does. Every year, Bruichladdich challenges preconceived notions of what quality whisky should be and how it should be made, while at the same time polarising opinions and exposing itself to criticism. And we’re all the better for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe annual Octomore series usually consists of four - though sometimes more, sometimes less - experimental, relatively young, and super heavily peated releases. Known for super high levels of peat, Octomore 08.3 set the record for the peatiest whisky produced in Scotland in 2017, coming in at 309.1PPM. By comparison, Bruichladdich’s own Port Charlotte, Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Laphroaig and many other well-known heavily peated malts range from 35 to 50PPM. PPM (parts per million) refers to the number of phenols imparted into the barley during the kilning stage of the malting process, as opposed to a measure of the smokiness of the finished product, but still, you get the picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an effort to keep the whisky bold and brazen, and to maximise the peat levels before they diminish over time in the cask, Octomore whiskies are bottled relatively young of age, indeed as young as 3 years old. Bottled at cask strength, every Octomore delivers an unforgettable whisky experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs an annual release, the bottles follow a numerical naming scheme. It’s easy to decode when you know how. The first number is the number of the series, with each variant indicated by a decimal. So as a quick guide:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ex.1 bottles are the benchmark release, offering context and easy comparison across the different editions, showing how each vintage is different. Clean and fresh, they’re matured in American oak ex-\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon-whiskey\"\u003eBourbon\u003c\/a\u003e casks, and are usually 5 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ex.2 are all about experimentation with wine cask maturations. The distillers are let loose to discover the influence from different spirit, types of oak, cask types and of course the previous occupants of the casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ex.3 releases are all about Islay terroir. Always made with Islay barley, from the Octomore farm in the hills above the distillery, this Octomore has the truest Islay provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ex.4 bottles are always matured in virgin oak, however there’s always plenty of experimentation with different species of oak, as well as the toasting and sizes of the casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSometimes there’s also a 10 Year Old release, which offers a chance to see how age is affecting spirit. The peat phenols soften as the years go by, and more time in the cask affects the overall balance of flavour in the whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally a Travel Retail exclusive release, Australia's airports’ loss is our gain, as we’ve managed to snare some of the last remaining stocks Octomore 08.2 in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeated to 167ppm, Octomore 08.2 spent the first six years of its life in three different styles of wine cask. French Mourvedre, Austrian sweet wines, and French Sauternes before spending a further 2 years in Italian Amarone casks. Bottled at 58.7% ABV, you can expect to encounter waves of peat smoke mingling with red fruit, barley sugar, stewed apple, raspberry, blackcurrant, cherry wafers and coconut and a bubble-gum sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOctomore 08.2 has now sold out. Be quick: Sign Up Free to Australia's biggest whisky community now to get incredible single malt whiskies delivered straight to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bruichladdich Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46489940623439,"sku":"WC0201","price":450.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/octomore8_2_pdp_main.png?v=1787701165"},{"product_id":"octomore-9-2","title":"Octomore 09.2","description":"\u003cp\u003eSo how did the Octomore story all start? When Bruichladdich was purchased by Mark Rainer (of wine fame) in 2000 he managed to convince revered Master Distiller Jim McEwan to join him, and then let him loose on the influence of what Bruichladdich was going to become.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJim quickly set out to establish a heavily peated line as Bruichladdich was well known for being predominantly an unpeated whisky. Unfortunately, the local Port Ellen maltings was already running at capacity, so he had to go across to mainland Scotland to find a malting house to produce his \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/peated-whisky\"\u003epeated whisky\u003c\/a\u003e. He ended teaming up with Bairds Maltings in Inverness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile most malting houses will add peat influence after the drying process by lighting a peat fire in a kiln under the barley and imparting the smoke for a few hours, Bairds had a special malting facility which included Saladin boxes. This enabled them to use peat as part the drying process, which lasts 2 days. The peat levels would get so high that they would cut the super heavily peated barley back with unpeated barley to achieve the correct specs of PPM (parts per million) that the distillery would require. It was during this process that Jim McEwan questioned how high they could get the peat levels?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlways willing to experiment, Bairds cranked the peat fires up and imparted maximum smoke influence on the barley. In doing so, each run of barley through the Saladin boxes will be slightly different in ppm. This gives each release a different level of smokiness imparted in the barley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is what you see in the sleek black bottles today. Every year, Bruichladdich only distil super heavily peated barley for less than two weeks to put aside for the Octomore range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey say it’s the impossible equation… that it shouldn’t work. And yet it does. Every year, Bruichladdich challenges preconceived notions of what quality whisky should be and how it should be made, while at the same time polarising opinions and exposing itself to criticism. And we’re all the better for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe annual Octomore series usually consists of four - though sometimes more, sometimes less - experimental, relatively young, and super heavily peated releases. Known for super high levels of peat, Octomore 08.3 set the record for the peatiest whisky produced in Scotland in 2017, coming in at 309.1PPM. By comparison, Bruichladdich’s own Port Charlotte, Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Laphroaig and many other well-known heavily peated malts range from 35 to 50PPM. PPM (parts per million) refers to the number of phenols imparted into the barley during the kilning stage of the malting process, as opposed to a measure of the smokiness of the finished product, but still, you get the picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an effort to keep the whisky bold and brazen, and to maximise the peat levels before they diminish over time in the cask, Octomore whiskies are bottled relatively young of age, indeed as young as 3 years old. Bottled at cask strength, every Octomore delivers an unforgettable whisky experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs an annual release, the bottles follow a numerical naming scheme. It’s easy to decode when you know how. The first number is the number of the series, with each variant indicated by a decimal. So as a quick guide:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ex.1 bottles are the benchmark release, offering context and easy comparison across the different editions, showing how each vintage is different. Clean and fresh, they’re matured in American oak ex-\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon-whiskey\"\u003eBourbon\u003c\/a\u003e casks, and are usually 5 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ex.2 are all about experimentation with wine cask maturations. The distillers are let loose to discover the influence from different spirit, types of oak, cask types and of course the previous occupants of the casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ex.3 releases are all about Islay terroir. Always made with Islay barley, from the Octomore farm in the hills above the distillery, this Octomore has the truest Islay provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ex.4 bottles are always matured in virgin oak, however there’s always plenty of experimentation with different species of oak, as well as the toasting and sizes of the casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSometimes there’s also a 10 Year Old release, which offers a chance to see how age is affecting spirit. The peat phenols soften as the years go by, and more time in the cask affects the overall balance of flavour in the whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally a Travel Retail exclusive release, Australia's airports’ loss is our gain, as we’ve managed to snare some of the last remaining stocks Octomore 09.2 in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade with 100% Scottish grown Concerto barley, peated to 156ppm and distilled in 2012, Octomore 09.2 spent four years in American oak, followed by a year in the finest French oak from the Bordeaux region. Bottled at 58.2% ABV, you can expect to encounter an earthy smoke mingling with jams, coffee, vanilla, peppery spices and even a touch of pipe tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon’t miss your chance to Add In the mega Octomore 09.2 this April. Be quick: Sign Up Free now to get your hands on a bottle while stocks last.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bruichladdich Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46489940656207,"sku":"WC0202","price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/octomore9_2_pdp_main.png?v=1787701167"},{"product_id":"octomore-10-2","title":"Octomore 10.2","description":"\u003cp\u003eSo how did the Octomore story all start? When Bruichladdich was purchased by Mark Rainer (of wine fame) in 2000 he managed to convince revered Master Distiller Jim McEwan to join him, and then let him loose on the influence of what Bruichladdich was going to become.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJim quickly set out to establish a heavily peated line as Bruichladdich was well known for being predominantly an unpeated whisky. Unfortunately, the local Port Ellen maltings was already running at capacity, so he had to go across to mainland Scotland to find a malting house to produce his \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/peated-whisky\"\u003epeated whisky\u003c\/a\u003e. He ended teaming up with Bairds Maltings in Inverness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile most malting houses will add peat influence after the drying process by lighting a peat fire in a kiln under the barley and imparting the smoke for a few hours, Bairds had a special malting facility which included Saladin boxes. This enabled them to use peat as part the drying process, which lasts 2 days. The peat levels would get so high that they would cut the super heavily peated barley back with unpeated barley to achieve the correct specs of PPM (parts per million) that the distillery would require. It was during this process that Jim McEwan questioned how high they could get the peat levels?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlways willing to experiment, Bairds cranked the peat fires up and imparted maximum smoke influence on the barley. In doing so, each run of barley through the Saladin boxes will be slightly different in ppm. This gives each release a different level of smokiness imparted in the barley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is what you see in the sleek black bottles today. Every year, Bruichladdich only distil super heavily peated barley for less than two weeks to put aside for the Octomore range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey say it’s the impossible equation… that it shouldn’t work. And yet it does. Every year, Bruichladdich challenges preconceived notions of what quality whisky should be and how it should be made, while at the same time polarising opinions and exposing itself to criticism. And we’re all the better for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe annual Octomore series usually consists of four - though sometimes more, sometimes less - experimental, relatively young, and super heavily peated releases. Known for super high levels of peat, Octomore 08.3 set the record for the peatiest whisky produced in Scotland in 2017, coming in at 309.1PPM. By comparison, Bruichladdich’s own Port Charlotte, Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Laphroaig and many other well-known heavily peated malts range from 35 to 50PPM. PPM (parts per million) refers to the number of phenols imparted into the barley during the kilning stage of the malting process, as opposed to a measure of the smokiness of the finished product, but still, you get the picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an effort to keep the whisky bold and brazen, and to maximise the peat levels before they diminish over time in the cask, Octomore whiskies are bottled relatively young of age, indeed as young as 3 years old. 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This limited-edition whisky combines the signature Lagavulin intense peat and woodfire smoke with the creamy caramel, roasted coffee notes and dark chocolate from the Guinness casks, creating a once in a lifetime flavour of ‘sweet peat’ in a Lagavulin bottle. The Guinness casks provide a real creaminess to the whisky, something not usually found in Lagavulin expressions, and it all winds down with a peaty, smoky finish that lingers like a smouldering campfire at Ron’s log cabin. As always, a higher ABV never hurts, and at 46% offers a little more oomph than you’ll find in the 16 Year Old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Lagavulin Offerman Edition: Guinness Cask Finish comes with the ultimate seal of approval, a firm nod and handshake from Ric Offerman himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLagavulin Offerman Edition: Guinness Cask Finish was a true Father-Son creation, with bottles fetching over $430 at auction in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLagavulin Offerman Edition: Guinness Cask Finish has now sold out. \u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSign Up free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e now to grab our next exclusive releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gOl2L0FUwWo\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Lagavulin Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46489941246031,"sku":"WC0215","price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/lagavulinoffermanguinnessmedal_pdp_main.png?v=1787701200"},{"product_id":"lagavulin-26-year-old-the-lions-jewel","title":"Lagavulin 26 Year Old The Lion’s Jewel","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt’s one of the most anticipated times in the whisky calendar — the unveiling of Diageo’s Special Releases collection. 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