#1 Macallan AERA Royal Black

$299.99

Aged in a combination of European and American Oak casks, this dram follows the latest Macallan trend of moving away from exclusively sherry cask matured whisky, but there is no doubt that the signature sherried style is still on full display here. The precious sherry cask oak was grown in Jerez in southern Spain and the forests in the north before being dried for four years, made into wooden barrels and then sedated for two years before being filled with Sherry. This process is carried out to strict regulations set by Macallan’s Master of Wood and it results in supreme quality casks that have dramatic effects on the distillery’s outstanding spirit.

#2Port Charlotte 2010 MRC:01

$209.99

A rich and peaty Port Charlotte from the Bruichladdich distillery that is the latest addition to their cask exploration series. was matured in first-fill ex-bourbon and second-fill French wine casks before a final year marrying in French oak. The wood has had profound effects on the whisky, bringing creamy chocolate, citrus fruits, maple syrup and rich coffee to the smooth, peaty spirit. It’s a combination that works wonders. This is definitely not a dram you want to miss out on.

#3 Mortlach 27 Year Old – Ming “Life”

$699.99

A delicious and inspire Mortlach 27 Year Old that has just been released solely for the Taiwanese market. Distilled at the famous Speyside distillery in 1987 and bottled in 2017. The whisky has an incredible dark reddish colour the flavours inside are bursting with hints of sherried fruits, soft oak, dark chocolate and ground coffee, with subtle spices coming to the fore towards the finish. The whisky comes packaged in a smart wooden box that doubles as a display case. It’s a well accomplished dram that is very hard to get your hands on outside of Taiwan. Rare and delicious, what more could you want?

#4 Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Limited Edition (Gift Tin)

$169.99

This exciting release from The Macallan Distillery is a limited edition version of their iconic 12 Year Old Sherry Cask dram. It’s a rich and fruity whisky that experts and beginners alike will be familiar with. Coming in a special gift tin, this limited release features an elegant golden barrel on the label and tin and this is sure to be one that collectors and fans of the distillery will be desperate to get their hands on before supply runs dry.

#5 Laphroaig 1998 – The Arthurian Tales 12-2

$349.99

A brand new release from Islay’s Laphroaig distillery that was made in 1998 and bottled in 2017, some 19 years later. This fine whisky comes in a bottle detailing an Arthurian tale and brings notes of peat smoke, citrus fruits, salty sea air, toasted almonds and wind swept grassy dunes. An outstanding dram that was released specifically for the Taiwanese market, making it very hard to get hold of anywhere else.

#6 Ledaig 1998 19 Year Old Pedro Ximenez Finish

$309.99

A new limited edition Ledaig peated expression from the Isle of Mull’s Tobermory Distillery that was finished in the finest quality Pedro Ximenez casks that they could get their hands on, having spent the first 17 years of its life in traditional oak casks. The results are rich and deep flavours of black pepper, toffee, salted caramel and, or course, a lovely breath of peat smoke to round it all off. This latest release is one to keep you cosy through the winter months.

#7 Glengoyne Teapot Dram Batch 6

$209.99

The latest batch in the Glengoyne Teapot Dram range was created to celebrate the long-held tradition of the distillery keeping their workers sweet with a daily dram. Unlike many distilleries, that would give their staff cheaper, new-make spirit hot from the still, Glengoyne made a point of showing their appreciation through young, flavourful sherry cask whisky. In a bid to save face with their superiors, the younger, less experienced workers at the distillery would tip their whisky into a copper teapot, ready for their more experienced colleagues to enjoy later in the day, hence the name.

This whisky celebrates that tradition and brings a smooth and delicious whisky jam-packed with sherried notes. It’s an accomplished dram that gives drinkers an insight into the processes and history of the distillery, telling you the tales as you sip. A Highland whisky that is well worth getting your hands on!

#8 Tomatin 30 Year Old (2018 Release)

$519.99

This exciting new 30 Year Old release from the Tomatin Distillery was matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and traditional oak casks, resulting in a sweet and smooth character that brings honey, citrus fruits and white chocolate to the table alongside that famous Highland whisky character of the distillery’s spirit. As a 30 Year Old, there is a great depth of flavour and complexity on offer here. The whisky comes packaged in a plush wooden box with space for the bottle carved into the front, allowing it to double as a display case. With only 3,000 bottles of this limited edition dram released, it’s worth getting your hands on while you can.

#9 Clynelish Or Sileis 1997 – Cauldron of Duke Mao

$269.99

A fantastic Clynelish 20 Year Old that has just been released to the Taiwanese market. This incredible whisky was distilled in 1997 and bottled in 2017 after 20 years picking up delicious notes from the cask it was stored in. This whisky is part of Kingsbury’s Or Sileis label and it details the Cauldron of Duke Mao on its label. Collectable and tasty.

#10 Arran 21 Year Old (2018)

$249.99

This Arran 21 Year Old is the newest addition to the distillery’s wonderful core range. Much like their other whiskies, this expression has taken a great deal of time and mastery to create and it’s one that fans of Island whisky should not miss out on. It’s a delicious single malt made up from some of the oldest and best whisky in the Arran warehouses and it delivers a delectable and moreish range of smells and flavours with fresh fruit, dark chocolate and a range of intricate spices that will be enjoyed by every whisky fan, from the beginner to the fully fledged aficionado.

#11 Speyside Single Malt 2009 – Amakasu Nagashige

$179.99

This delicious Speyside single malt was produced at the Longmorn Distillery in 2009 and matured in a bourbon barrel before being bottled in 2018. It’s a brand new release specifically for the Taiwanese market and it’s already gaining popularity thanks to its complex and intriguing flavour profile. If you’re a fan of the Longmorn Distillery, or Speyside whisky in general, this is a whisky that you will adore.

#12 Glenrothes 1996 – The Arthurian Tales 12-7

$299.99

A brand new Glenrothes release that was distilled in 1996 and matured in a sherry cask before being bottled in 2018, some 22 years later. This fine whisky comes in a bottle detailing an Arthurian Knight and brings notes of heather, toasted berries, a slight nuttiness and gentle fruits to the table. An all-round delicious whisky that was released specifically for the Taiwanese market, making it very hard to get hold of anywhere else.