Each new batch of exclusives from The Whisky Exchange tends to cause a ripple of excitement among whisky aficionados, and this collection offers more than a few compelling reasons to pay close attention. Chief among them is the oldest Jameson age-statement to date, a rare 23-year-old small batch whiskey that brings a sherried elegance to Ireland’s most iconic blend.
Also joining the line-up is the final wave of fortified cask releases in the retailer’s collaboration with Signatory Vintage; three bourbon cask-matured single malts that each offer a distinct perspective on Speyside and Highland spirit…
Drawn from just four casks and bottled at 55.1% ABV, this release marks the oldest age-stated Jameson yet released by the distiller. A blend of pot still and grain whiskies, matured for over two decades in carefully selected sherry-seasoned wood, the whisky offers notes of poached pears, creamy toffee, peppery spice and sun-dried raisins, all underpinned by silky vanilla and a warm, rounded finish. It’s definitely something special.
This 16-year-old Speysider, bottled at 58.7% ABV, was matured in a first-fill bourbon barrel, which has coaxed out the more floral and delicate characteristics of the Linkwood spirit. Elderflower, citrus and sherbet land on the nose, followed by creamy vanilla, soft spices and grassy freshness on the palate. A classic example of bourbon cask influence done right, this is an offering that remains bright and structured without veering into sweetness.
The Clynelish 17 Year Old continues the distillery’s legacy of waxy, fruit-driven single malts with a dram that balances its hallmark texture with orchard fruit and minerality. White grapes, peaches, beeswax and vanilla lead into a gentle bed of stone and chalk, with a wisp of pineapple adding lift. Matured in a single bourbon cask, it’s been bottled at 53.1% ABV.
The most mature of the trio, the Mortlach 21 Year Old is a 58.3% ABV release that showcases a softer, fruitier profile from the distillery. Matured entirely in a single bourbon barrel, it still retains that savoury core, but it’s joined by apple, pear and pineapple, along with almonds, hazelnut and roasted peanuts. A splash of water promises to tease out aromatic spices and an impressively long, palate-coating finish.
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The Luxe Review 
Each new batch of exclusives from The Whisky Exchange tends to cause a ripple of excitement among whisky aficionados, and this collection offers more than a few compelling reasons to pay close attention. Chief among them is the oldest Jameson age-statement to date, a rare 23-year-old small batch whiskey that brings a sherried elegance to Ireland’s most iconic blend.
Also joining the line-up is the final wave of fortified cask releases in the retailer’s collaboration with Signatory Vintage; three bourbon cask-matured single malts that each offer a distinct perspective on Speyside and Highland spirit…
Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch, £325
Drawn from just four casks and bottled at 55.1% ABV, this release marks the oldest age-stated Jameson yet released by the distiller. A blend of pot still and grain whiskies, matured for over two decades in carefully selected sherry-seasoned wood, the whisky offers notes of poached pears, creamy toffee, peppery spice and sun-dried raisins, all underpinned by silky vanilla and a warm, rounded finish. It’s definitely something special.
Linkwood 2008 16 Year Old – Signatory Fortified Cask Series, £89.95
This 16-year-old Speysider, bottled at 58.7% ABV, was matured in a first-fill bourbon barrel, which has coaxed out the more floral and delicate characteristics of the Linkwood spirit. Elderflower, citrus and sherbet land on the nose, followed by creamy vanilla, soft spices and grassy freshness on the palate. A classic example of bourbon cask influence done right, this is an offering that remains bright and structured without veering into sweetness.
Clynelish 2008 17 Year Old – Signatory Fortified Cask Series, £145
The Clynelish 17 Year Old continues the distillery’s legacy of waxy, fruit-driven single malts with a dram that balances its hallmark texture with orchard fruit and minerality. White grapes, peaches, beeswax and vanilla lead into a gentle bed of stone and chalk, with a wisp of pineapple adding lift. Matured in a single bourbon cask, it’s been bottled at 53.1% ABV.
Mortlach 2003 21 Year Old – Signatory Fortified Cask Series, £245
The most mature of the trio, the Mortlach 21 Year Old is a 58.3% ABV release that showcases a softer, fruitier profile from the distillery. Matured entirely in a single bourbon barrel, it still retains that savoury core, but it’s joined by apple, pear and pineapple, along with almonds, hazelnut and roasted peanuts. A splash of water promises to tease out aromatic spices and an impressively long, palate-coating finish.
All the above are exclusively bottled for, and available from, The Whisky Exchange.
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