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Compass Box Oak Cross – gone but not forgotten

A bottle of Compass Box Oak Cross whisky

Now retired from the Compass Box core range, Oak Cross was named for the use of both American and French oak in the maturation. It was a light blended malt Scotch whisky, with a primary maturation in American oak casks then married in a mix of first fill Bourbon casks and proprietary oak cross casks […]

Skeleton Key from Duncan Taylor

Bottle of Skeleton Key whisky

Skeleton Key is a blended Scotch whisky created in collaboration with Duncan Taylor, containing peated Bunnahabhain with a high ration of single malt, bottled at 46% ABV. It was one of three whiskies designed for Brewdog’s Boilermaker series to pair with selected Brewdog ales. It was designed to pair with Jet Black Heart a pitch-black milk […]

Ruadh Maor 8 year old, Chorlton Whisky

A bottle of Ruadh Maor whisky from Chorlton Whisky

The Ruadh Maor 8 year old from Chorlton Whisky is a wonderful dram which hides its strength in a delicate presentation, no sherry or other finishes, simply a great expression aged for 8 years in a Caol Ila hogshead. It is an exceptionally well-balanced peated whisky, strong and punchy, yet never overwhelmed by the high […]