That Boutique-y Whisky Company 18 Year Old Peated Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

That Boutique-y Whisky Company has been in the indie bottling biz for over a decade, and it's safe to say, they know their stuff when it comes to stalking a prize whisky. Besides a swathe of limited edition single malts and grains that come in 500ml bottles, they're also offering a "core" range (a chance to enjoy some of these treasures on repeat) and in 700ml size bottles.

This edition is a peated malt from the Scottish Highlands, matured for 18 years in a host of bourbon, oloroso and Pedro Ximénez casks and bottled at a generous 45.8% ABV without chill filtration. Awarded a Gold Medal at the 2024 International Spirits Challenge.

Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Big bold notes of oak and robust, meaty peat are joined by waves of peach and apricot, grilled pineapple, and toasted vanilla. Palate: Sooty smoke and charred herbs lead, followed by soft stone fruits and blanched almonds while mellow old oak nestles beneath. Finish: There's a touch of meaty biltong in the depths, backed by herbaceous peat smoke and caramelised sugar.