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Lost In Time: An exclusive collection of rare Speyside single cask whiskies launched

The Whisky Exchange has unveiled its latest series of premium whiskies, under the banner Lost In Time. This collection of eight hidden gems has been handpicked from the warehouses of well-known Speyside distilleries

Crafted in collaboration with Chivas Brothers, this exclusive collection of single cask whiskies offers a rare glimpse into the bygone era of whisky making. Each bottle offers a unique expression of distillery character, meticulously selected to capture the pinnacle of whisky craftsmanship of some of Speyside’s best-known distilleries.

Chris Bolton, own label and brand product manager at The Whisky Exchange, said: “These single casks represent a moment in time. Searching for exceptional single malts is not just about finding the right barrels, it’s about selecting a cask at the right moment in maturation, where the spirit character and maturity harmonise, and the distillery’s true style shines through.”

This exclusive collection of single cask whiskies offers a rare glimpse into the bygone era of whisky making…

Lost In Time features a selection of whiskies from the likes of The Glenlivet, Longmorn, Glentauchers and Miltonduff.

Each bottle is presented at natural strength and without chill filtration, preserving the integrity of its character and the intensity of flavour. 

The most expensive single malt on offer comes from The Glenlivet. Bottled at 62.4% ABV, it was aged for 32 years and is priced at £1,742. It’s notable for fruity aromas of tropical fruit and lemon tarts, and honeysuckle and mango on the palate.

The most affordable contribution comes from the Miltonduff distillery. This 20-year-old expression bottled at 49% ABV celebrates Miltonduff’s floral character, and sells for £282.

Longmorn has created a 30-year-old expression, matured for thirty years in a second-fill hogshead. It has an ABV of 54.4% and is said to be distinctly fruity, with notes of plum, pear and honeycomb. It’s priced at £1,229.

Allt-a-Bhainne distillery has contributed a 32-year-old cask, said to offer notes of gooseberry, fresh cream and flaky pastry,  underpinned by green orchard fruit. It’s bottled at 59.9% ABV and sells for £768.

The Braes of Glenlivet distillery has contributed a 31 year old single malt. The expression has an ABV of 50.7% and is hailed as a particularly fine example of the distillery. It sells for £768.

Braeval has offered up a 28-year-old single malt, bottled at 62.6% ABV. Aged in a first-fill American oak barrel, resulting notes of You’ll find warming notes of sticky toffee pudding, desiccated coconut, and stewed pears. It’s priced at £538.  

Glen Keith has proffered a 31-year-old whisky,  bottled at 47.5% ABV and said to be deliciously bright and fruity of character. It’s priced at £768.

Finally, Glentauchers has contributed a 33 year old cask, untouched for three decades in a refill American oak barrel. With an ABV of  51.9%, it sells for £973.

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