The second edition to The Single Cask range; a Speyside whisky distilled at Glentauchers distillery (founded in 1898) near the River Spey. A truely outstanding malt with a wonderful character. This whisky has an excellent balance from being matured in a traditional Dunnage warehouse in an American bourbon cask. A single cask whisky bursting with […]
After extensive sampling from the Claxton’s tasting panel, we’re incredibly pleased to announce the first release in The Single Cask range – an Island whisky distilled at Tobermory distillery (founded in 1798) on the Isle of Mull, a distillery also famous for its peated whisky Ledaig. Tobermory is the unpeated malt produced at the distillery […]
There are many factors that influence the character of a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, but one of the most important of all is the cask maturation. In fact, many recent studies have concluded that this accounts for more than 50% of the final flavour and aroma of a whisky. The Scotch Whisky industry offers an […]
Single Malt Scotch Whisky is as wonderfully diverse as the terroir in the country it comes from. Every distillery produces its own distinctive style of whisky which is influenced by many things, including the fresh water source used and the environment the whisky is matured in. Each of Scotland’s whisky regions is geographically demarcated. When […]
The Claxton’s whisky panel are working tirelessly to put together the new collection for The Single Cask range. Each and every cask of Single Malt Scotch Whisky must be judged to have the perfect balance between spirit and oak to have achieved its OBA (optimum bottling age) before we consider it ready for release under […]