Malt Of The Month February 2023 - Distillery Reserve Collection

The Distillery Reserve Collection is a limited release of rare and exceptional whiskies, guaranteed to impress any whisky aficionado. Released from Chivas Brothers’ single malt whisky distilleries, each bottle is filled with single malt whisky bottled at cask strength for an intense expression of the best of Scotland.

Strathisla 16 Year Old Single Cask

Strathisla 16 Year Old Single Cask

While its golden colour would suggest an American oak maturation, this whisky instead spends 16 years in European oak, ex-sherry butts that have been used once before to mature Scotch whisky. This variety of influence provides a wide array of flavours and is bottled at 62.6% to maintain its rich profile.

Cask Finish: European oak, ex-sherry butts

Palate: Rich toasted oak and walnuts followed by dried fruits and ginger spice.

Finish: Strong flavours mellow out to a soft and fruity finish.

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Longmorn Distillery 20 Year Old Single Cask

Longmorn Distillery 20 Year Old Single Cask

Longmorn 20 Year Old Single Cask Edition is widely admired for its smoothness. Aged for 20 years in second-fill casks and bottled at 55.2%, this single malt comes from Longmorn Distillery, which has long been said to be a favourite of distillers and industry experts alike.

Cask Finish: Second-fill casks

Palate: Creamy with notes of toffee, sweet marzipan and juicy pear followed by soft cinnamon and luxurious dark chocolate gingers.

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Podcast

In October 2020 we spoke to Jenna Collins, Visitor Centre Supervisor at the Strathisla Distillery. Jenna told us what it means to her to work at the Home of Chivas after spending most of her career working in distilleries, why she thinks everyone should get to write their own tasting notes, and news of their Distillery Reserve Collection for 2020. And there’s even an interesting request from Queen Victoria!