When it comes to sherry cask-matured single malt, the first name that usually comes to mind for most people is the . That is ubiquitous for a reason—it’s very good, and widely available. But another name to look out for, if you’re not already familiar, is the , a Highlands distillery that is making some of the very best sherry-seasoned whisky you can find. And today it announced the release of two new ultra-aged expressions that are exceptional.
The was founded nearly two centuries ago by James Allardice in 1826. In the modern era, the focus of the distillery, which is led by master blender Rachel Barrie, is on maturing whisky in Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso sherry casks that are sourced from Andalucia, Spain. The core lineup consists of a few high-quality age statement expressions, but for