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This has led to consistently high reviews from connoisseur drinkers and industry specialists alike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1609855008847-C0M5TCKMA27TI3LGT8BW/dramfool-single-cask-scottish-malt-and-grain-whisky-ownership-scheme-cask-club-scotland-colin.-2.jpg Home - Colin Fraser United Kingdom Growing up in the shadow of many of the great Speyside distilleries it can be said that Colin was surrounded by whisky from a very early age. From being a collector to appreciating the subtleties of difference in single cask whisky it has been a journey of adventure. His frustrations at the access to quality casks for private buyers has led to the creation of Dramfool Casks. Having learned there is no bad spirit out there but there are bad casks the adventure in flavour continues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1607961859611-IQHJTZL94DZ4Q53YZ8P3/dramfool-single-cask-scottish-malt-and-grain-whisky-ownership-scheme-cask-club-scotland-arrow-broken.png Home https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings daily 0.75 2026-03-06 https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/dramfool-festivaledition2024 monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/739f4074-f22d-428f-bbf5-4f856f855f22/Festival+Edition+blended+malt.jpg Previous Bottlings - Dramfool's Festival Edition 2024 - Dramfool's Festival Edition 2024 As those of you who have met us at festivals will know, we like to try and put on an interesting whisky along with our regular bottlings for festivals, 2024 is no different. This year it was Bruce’s first foray into blending to create our first ever blended malt. Using only whiskies that we own, mainly still in cask, the initial blend was created. This was then matured for a second time in an active PX quarter cask which has imparted a lot of flavour and natural colour over its four-month maturation. While the ingredients will remain a mystery (SWA rules sorry!), we can say that there is whisky from 3 years old to 20 years old, from Islay to the Highlands, and casks including sherry, bourbon and wine in there. It is a PX bomb that packs a punch, and with a whisper of smoke to offset the sweetness. One of only 99 x 20cl bottles at natural cask strength of 57.2%. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/dramfool-mbeedition monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/4c3d5881-f9cc-4549-aecc-e1172115860b/2023-06-05_Dramfool_JamesRobertson_013.jpg Previous Bottlings - Jim McEwan's Master Blender Edition - Jim McEwan's Master Blender Edition From the moment we met Jim McEwan to secure his casks, we have been learning! Every call, meeting or Zoom we have learned not just about the whisky we have had the privilege to bottle, but the much wider industry Jim has worked from bottom to TOP! Jim had often talked with us about wanting to use his decades of Master Blending Experience again to create a quality blended malt. The possibilities which could be created by not only utilising the different cask types he was so fond of (wine, bourbon and fortified wines), but the almost endless combination of spirit styles that could be fashioned from his beloved unpeated, heavily and massively heavily peated single malts, offered a unique canvas! To celebrate Jim’s award from King Charles III of an MBE for services to the whisky industry and his beloved island of Islay, we thought what better way to celebrate than with a Master Blenders Edition. Crafted using only whisky from Jim’s personal cask collection across the spectrum of spirit and cask types, the MBE edition has been born. This strictly limited release has been bottled at cask strength of 61.2%, natural colour in highly limited quantities, never to be repeated - a one-off made for a one-off. We can’t give you the recipe, not just because it’s a secret, but industry rules do not allow. What we can say is this is blended to Jim’s exacting standards using only the finest components. You know the provenance of the liquid, now enjoy the result! Bottled in 20cl bottles to try and stretch this to as many fans of Jim’s work as we can! Tasting notes by Jim McEwan MBE Colour - Beautiful Mellow Yellow. Aromas - A classic Islay opening on Summer barley fields next to the Atlantic Ocean encapsulated in a drift of peat smoke and mellow charred oak complimented by the sweet spiciness from the bourbon-soaked staves. It is a unique coming together of the trilogy of spirits I so happily created with my distilling family and it works beautifully highlighting the skills & character of those Island Distillers. Palate - The briny peat influence underlines the Islay DNA and it leads onto the nutty sweetness from the charred oak staves & the cereal crispness of the malt extract. The viscosity of the spirit is mellow & mature, warm with a flash of heat, packed with character that comes from the people, the place and the passion that makes Islay spirits truly unique. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/dramfool-wolfburn-peated-cr7wl monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/4f45ded2-3142-40bc-a6e6-1068d40e2338/2024-05-09_DramfoolWolfburn_JamesRobertson_006.jpg Previous Bottlings - Dramfool’s Wolfburn peated, first fill STR PX Hogshead, 7 years old, 56.5% - Dramfool’s Wolfburn peated, first fill STR PX Hogshead, 7 years old, 56.5% At the forefront of the ‘new distillery’ boom, Wolfburn’s reopening from its historic Thurso forbearer, and taking its water from the same Wolf Burn (now the name makes sense!) marked a new dawn in distilling in Caithness. The original 1821 distillery closing after just 37 years in 1858, and the later decimation of the area’s tradition due to downturn of Prohibition leaving only a small number of Caithness distilleries active – perhaps most famous, Old Pulteney. However, in 2013, after some 157 years silent, stills were back in action! The success of this most northerly of malts has been obvious. From the moment they had whisky they have been winning gold awards starting with an IWSC in 2016 for the NAS Northland. Dramfool have long been fans of this wonderfully traditional, yet modern spirit and over the many expressions we have been lucky to try, never found one we didn’t enjoy! Spurred on by one of Dramfool’s and Wolfburn’s biggest fans, Shetland’s own ‘Wolfburn Willie’ (trademark pending!) these bottles have come to life. We are delighted to have been given the privilege to partner with the Wolfburn team to select their first two single cask exclusives for the UK, and in such style. You can’t ask for much more than a peated and unpeated Wolfburn, both fully matured in first fill PX casks. Bottled as we always do at cask strength 56.5%, and as Wolfburn always do without chill filtration or colouring. Exclusively from cask #41, distilled in 2017 and bottled at 7 years old and one of only 324 bottles. Tasting notes by Bruce with some help from ‘Wolfburn Willie’; Nose Neat: Peat smoke, black cherries, damsons, strawberries with black pepper, Elastoplast, sooty with Sellotape and blackcurrant. Taste Neat: Extremely round and smooth, mouthcoating with peat smoke, black cherries, Ribena concentrate, dark chocolate and a sooty finish. Nose Diluted: More peat smoke when diluted, with black cherries, damsons, strawberries with black pepper, Elastoplast, sooty with Sellotape and blackcurrant. Taste Diluted: Sweeter with water, but a little less peat smoke. Silky smooth with black cherries and much more dark fruit flavours with a hint of liquorice. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/dramfool-wolfburn-unpeated monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/ced1b22d-a85f-4d52-be7d-5471d96edeec/2024-05-09_DramfoolWolfburn_JamesRobertson_002.jpg Previous Bottlings - Dramfool’s Wolfburn unpeated, first fill STR PX Hogshead, 7 years old, 56.7% - Dramfool’s Wolfburn unpeated, first fill STR PX Hogshead, 7 years old, 56.7% At the forefront of the ‘new distillery’ boom, Wolfburn’s reopening from its historic Thurso forbearer, and taking its water from the same Wolf Burn (now the name makes sense!) marked a new dawn in distilling in Caithness. The original 1821 distillery closing after just 37 years in 1858, and the later decimation of the area’s tradition due to downturn of Prohibition leaving only a small number of Caithness distilleries active – perhaps most famous, Old Pulteney. However, in 2013, after some 157 years silent, stills were back in action! The success of this most northerly of malts has been obvious. From the moment they had whisky they have been winning gold awards starting with an IWSC in 2016 for the NAS Northland. Dramfool have long been fans of this wonderfully traditional, yet modern spirit and over the many expressions we have been lucky to try, never found one we didn’t enjoy! Spurred on by one of Dramfool’s and Wolfburn’s biggest fans, Shetland’s own ‘Wolfburn Willie’ (trademark pending!) these bottles have come to life. We are delighted to have been given the privilege to partner with the Wolfburn team to select their first two single cask exclusives for the UK, and in such style. You can’t ask for much more than a peated and unpeated Wolfburn, both fully matured in first fill PX casks. Bottled as we always do at cask strength 56.7%, and as Wolfburn always do without chill filtration or colouring. Exclusively from cask #782, distilled in 2016 and bottled at 7 years old and one of only 320 bottles. Tasting notes by Bruce with some help from ‘Wolfburn Willie’; Nose Neat: Very sweet with red fruits, black cherries, liquorice, marzipan, ripe plums and cherry liqueur. Taste Neat: Lots of very sweet red fruits and strawberry jam. Extremely rich unctuous mouthfeel, very smooth and rounded with lashings of black cherries. Nose Diluted: Again, very sweet, loads of red fruits, liquorice, Bakewell tarts, damsons, star anise, rich toffee, caramel and a touch of Camp coffee. Taste Diluted: Beautifully smooth mouthfeel with red fruits, strawberry jam, black cherries, mocha and chocolate Angel Delight. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/dramfool-gold-portcharlotte-21 monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/d3f8dd4e-2f68-4fbb-8fce-b1d1adc508e5/Port+Charlotte+21+Dramfool+Gold.jpg Previous Bottlings - Dramfool's Gold : Port Charlotte 21 years old - Dramfool's Gold : Port Charlotte 21 years old We are delighted to have our second edition of the Dramfool’s Gold release finally ready for the world to enjoy. Fully matured in a first-fill Oloroso sherry hogshead, cask #661, 21 year old Port Charlotte none the less!! This goes without saying, but let’s say it anyway. Look at that colour! Of course all natural! This has been a hugely active cask imparting a wonderful flavour and sweetness from the Oloroso, and yet even after more than two decades, still retaining a strength of 60.5%.! While the angels didn’t take too much of the strength since 2003, they helped themselves to the liquid as the hogshead only gave up 142 bottles. A wonderful whisky of which we were of course delighted to share and launch officially at Feis Ile 2025 where, no surprise!, it went down extremely well. Tasting notes by Dramfool : Nose Neat – Rich raisins, bursting with dark stewed fruit, and lashings of peat smoke. Taste Neat – Wonderful! Huge hit of dark fruits and smoke! Smooth as silk at 60.5%! Nose Diluted – Blackcurrants, heavy peat some, dark boiled sweets. Taste Diluted – Unbelievable dram! Taste goes on and on and on……. Enjoy the journey! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/dramfool-ardmore-peated-16 monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/72278285-ae07-4779-9677-549066faf2f1/Ardmore+16.jpg Previous Bottlings - Dramfool Ardmore 2008, 16 years old, Bourbon Barrel #708520 - Dramfool Ardmore 2008, 16 years old, Bourbon Barrel #708520 A new distillery to the Dramfool line-up, we are delighted with this peated Highland malt. Its smoky notes normally coming with more wood and charcoal flavours, this example brings the classic Highland smoke in combination with a little bit of Islay! Fully matured in a bourbon cask which previously housed the famous Prohibition-rules-bending Islay single malt, all these layers combine to create a complex and fascinating whisky. Highland meets Islay in a wonderful way! This whisky has matured for 16 years in Bourbon Barrel #708520, yielding only 129 bottles at cask strength of 53.3% Tasting notes by Dramfool Nose Neat: Very sweet with icing sugar, a wisp of smoke, brine and caramel sponge. Taste Neat: Very sweet with peat smoke and vanilla, and the signature TCP. Nose Diluted: Gooseberries and a wisp of smoke, vanilla, sherbet lemons. Taste Diluted: Sweeter with water, with peat smoke and vanilla, and a delicate hint of TCP. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/dramfool-bruichladdich-22 monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/5a92bc1d-1f56-4326-ab7e-a43accc40f84/Bruichladdich+22.jpg Previous Bottlings - Dramfool Bruichladdich 2002, 22 years old, cask #1231 - Dramfool Bruichladdich 2002, 22 years old, cask #1231 It has been a while since we released an old Bruichladdich, and to release one at 22 years old is a first for us. Distilled in 2002 in the very early days of the revival of Bruichladdich - this is liquid history! Spending its whole maturation in a single first-fill bourbon barrel, this is as pure an expression of early Bruichladdich at two decades old that we can remember. The true character of the reborn spirit shines through, as Jim reminds us a distillery powered by people, passion and time - not computers! Bottled at natural cask strength of 54.1% with an outturn of only 122 bottles, this surely wont last long! Tasting notes by Dramfool : Nose Neat – Vanilla, with bourbon sweetness, Soor Plooms, green apples and fresh plums. Taste Neat – Very sweet. Old-school Laddie with tropical fruits and vanilla. Nose Diluted – Loads of vibrant fruity notes, a mixed handful of boiled fruity sweets. Taste Diluted – Beautifully sweet with yellow and green boiled sweets, vanilla, apples, green grapes, fresh plums and light honey. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/dramfool-rhinns-13 monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/0d702063-591f-42fd-a9b8-69b41e4a265a/Rhinns+13+year+old.jpg Previous Bottlings - Dramfool Rhinns 2011, 13 year old cask #R11/281-1 - Dramfool Rhinns 2011, 13 year old cask #R11/281-1 We can now, finally, say we have bottled every spirit expression distilled by Bruichladdich, completing the set with this ultra-rare Rhinns. Peated to 30PPM,this has matured its whole 13 years in a first-fill bourbon barrel. The subtle and different peat that comes from this spirit sits well within the sweetness of bourbon which compliments rather than combats the flavour. As we learned from Jim McEwan – under whose guide this was of course distilled – the bourbon cask compliments distillery character, not obscuring it, so subtlety and flavour still shine through. Single release the cask released 237 bottles at natural cask strength of 57.8%. Tasting notes by Dramfool : Nose Neat – Sweet vanilla, pencil sharpenings, fresh Gala apples, honey, golden syrup and peat smoke. Taste Neat – Peat smoke, apples, hint of Germolene, Bazooka Joes in the aftertaste – a clean Port Charlotte! Nose Diluted – Much fruitier with loads of green fruit, Soor Plooms, almost no peat smoke. Taste Diluted – Very sweet with green boiled sweets, pencil sharpenings, hint of Germolene, root beer and quite creamy and luscious in texture.! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/dramfool-bennevis-11 monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/c960a7da-3259-4f27-8427-b5718324e32e/Ben+Nevis+11.jpg Previous Bottlings - Dramfool Ben Nevis 2013, 11 years old, Bourbon Barrel #551 - Dramfool Ben Nevis 2013, 11 years old, Bourbon Barrel #551 Taking its water from Scotland’s highest source (for a distillery that is), Ben Nevis has a long tradition of fine single malt in the rugged Highlands. We have looked long and hard, since our first Ben Nevis release for another great example, and hope you will agree this is it! A classic clean whisky with the bourbon cask shining through to compliment the Highland spirit in an unhurried, uncomplicated, yet full of flavour result. This whisky has matured for 11 years in Bourbon Barrel #551, yielding 205 bottles at cask strength of 58.6% Tasting notes by Dramfool Nose Neat: Bursting with citrus and delicate white fruits and vanilla. Very fresh and Summery with lemons, and a rich creamy note. Taste Neat: Very sweet with apples, banana & custard, chocolate limes, rhubarb, McVities Price and Spangles! Nose Diluted: Still lots of citrus, white fruits and vanilla. Even brighter than before with that lovely creamy note still prevalent. Taste Diluted: Sweeter with water, with that complex array of fruity notes picked up when neat. Wonderful dram! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/middlecut-bruichladdich13 monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/c5952198-1d41-43d9-9ab8-2cbf2fd8dbac/Bruichladdich+13.jpg Previous Bottlings - Dramfool's Middle Cut: Bruichladdich 13 years old - Dramfool's Middle Cut: Bruichladdich 13 years old We are delighted to release another excellent example of first fill bourbon barrel-matured Bruichladdich. The distillery character shines through - exactly how it’s creator, Jim McEwan, would have been striving for. Barrel #3203 was filled on 21st September 2011, and bottles at natural cask strength of 61.0% on 12th February 2025, making this delightful Laddie 13 years old. 216 bottles were yielded from the barrel. Tasting notes by Dramfool Nose Neat – Vanilla, bourbon, sea salt, toffee and Werther’s Originals. Taste Neat – Very sweet with rich toffee and caramel. Nose Diluted – Salted caramel, loads of vanilla and toffee. Taste Diluted – Again very sweet with vanilla, heaps of toffee, white fruit, McCowan’s Highland Toffee and a very fruity finish. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/middlecut-invergordon36 monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/6e58c3f4-bff0-4a4f-be06-ae7d4b27277f/Invergordon+36+year+old.jpg Previous Bottlings - Dramfool's Middle Cut: Invergordon 36 years old - Dramfool's Middle Cut: Invergordon 36 years old A beautiful example of a well-aged Invergordon, one of our favourite grain distilleries, and the only one still using maize to make their beer. A stunning whisky from Bourbon Barrel #1486 yielded only 158 bottles at cask strength of 57.8%. Filled on 18th January 1988 and bottled on 10th December 2024 - we’ve been holding it back as it’s special! Tasting notes by Dramfool: Colour - Waving barley on a July day. Aroma – Fragrant, friendly & sweet on every pass. It offers scents of honey, biscuits, spice, toasted oak & a drift of Bourbon plus a lot of soft fruits. Sweet dry cereal notes rise in harmony with the influence of the oak and just a whisper of spice from the bourbon that first filled the cask. It’s a super-smooth, clean, elegant and complex spirit. With the cereal sweetness shining through, the cask has produced a halo in which the spirit has travelled well and it’s still as fresh as a daisy - amazing!! Palate - Absolutely divine, for a spirit of this age it’s outstanding, smooth, mellow, fresh, sweet & spicy. The mouthfeel is something special, and just to add to the flavour there still lingers a tiny hint of bourbon which is amazing! At this 57.8% it’s stunning, no water required. Just roll back the years and let the spirit tell you that you deserve to sometimes walk on the wild side!! The texture is beyond belief! Finish - This is a whisky you will remember long after it no longer exists! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/middlecut-redbag4 monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/a64c9491-5b1f-4d83-a6cb-3be18e8315fd/Red+Bag+4+year+old.jpg Previous Bottlings - Dramfool's Middle Cut: Red Bag 4 years old - Dramfool's Middle Cut: Red Bag 4 years old Our fourth release from the “Red Bag” distillery by happenstance is four years old, and a sister cask to the very well received ‘Peerie Craetir’ we released as our final bottling in the old Dramfool livery in 2023. Bottled at full cask strength, the barrique gave a generous 282 bottles, but if the pace of sales last time is any measure, it won’t hang around for long! Again, aged in a wine barrique, it has that real Islay smoke and clean spirit we love from this distillery, but don’t take our word for it; Tasting notes by Jim McEwan MBE: Red Bag 2020, 4 years old Cask Type - Refill Red Wine Barrique Strength - 61.2% Colour - Stunning Medium Gold Aromas - An intriguing combination of malt extract & wine-soaked oak. It’s a joy to simply smell it! Taste - It’s truly unique and most drinkable. The wine overture creates the perfect partner for the peat-dried malted barley flavour. It’s absolutely a beautiful combination of aromas, and the taste receptors are loving the flavours. At this age and strength, however, it tastes wonderful with the addition of some water. The peat works well with the French oak & the Islay DNA frames it beautifully. Enjoy the journey!! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/middlecut-northbritish monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1fe8709f-5843-4a52-bd1a-9bd6106df615/North+British+32+year+old.jpg Previous Bottlings - Dramfool's Middle Cut: North British 32 years old - Dramfool's Middle Cut: North British 32 years old North British Distillery in the heart of Edinburgh is a workhorse of the industry, able to produce some 73 million litres per annum! It also holds the unusual distinction of being the only distillery to have two corporate owners; Diageo and Edrington. no less. One of our top two grain distilleries, with Invergordon, it also uses Maize as its main grain (with 15% malted barley) which we feel gives a lovely rounded texture and velvety mouth feel. At over three decades old, the angels have had their fair share, and the cask only gave us 188 bottles at natural cask strength of 47.9%. It is a beautiful whisky with layers of flavour, but still subtlety showing how great grain can be. Don’t just take our word for it; Tasting notes by Jim McEwan MBE North British 1992, 32 Years old Cask Type;Bourbon Barrel Strength: 47.9% Abv Colour - Primrose Yellow Aroma - Beautiful aromas of both bourbon and honey blossom plus sweet cereals. Add a spoonful of vanilla & the sweet mellow notes from the oak. It’s a stunning mature spirit that leans to light citrus notes of lemon & lime all held in a cradle of sweet cereals & bourbon spice. Taste - Absolutely beautiful. To find a 32 year old spirit in this condition is a rare experience. Enjoy its quality & the finish that lasts forever, outstanding!! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/middelcut-macduff monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/85d9e98d-03ce-4dc5-b5c2-521cdf14a912/MacDuff+12+year+old.jpg Previous Bottlings - Dramfool's Middle Cut: Macduff 12 years old - Dramfool's Middle Cut: Macduff 12 years old Our second bottling from Macduff, and another PX sherry bomb! This time a year older, and with a depth of flavour we love to find. Still a bit of a beast at 63.5%, but worryingly slips down a treat – don’t forget drink responsibly! When we see a Macduff of this quality, we are delighted as it’s not something we have stumbled over often. This Hogshead has given us 323 bottles, which is great, as it means there’s more to share around! Tasting notes by Dramfool Macduff 2012, 12 years old Cask Type – Pedro Ximénez Hogshead Strength - 63.5% Colour – Golden ruby Aromas – It’s what you hope from a PX sherry matured whisky, big hits of dark raisins, fresh figs and caramel. You get the almond creaminess of marzipan and the classic old furniture and leather. With water, it can take more than a drop, it opens up the fruity raisins, figs and has almost a coffee note Taste – It’s big and bursting with more fruit from the rich Pedro Ximénez-soaked oak staves. Blackcurrants, black cherries and a swirling maelstrom of rich dark chocolate and heather honey. With water it softens to a more tropical vibe, which was unexpected, almost pineapple or coconut and a sweet spike of citrus. As I said last time, Macduff is so often destined for blends, the art of the Distiller and Cooper can easily be overlooked, but in this cask (as well as its sister before) have come together to showcase this often overlooked Highland Single Malt. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/dramfoolgold-bruichladdich-32 monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/cae2612a-48c9-4c4e-ab1b-a9b15f747155/Bruichladdich+32+no+box.jpg Previous Bottlings - Dramfool's Gold Bruichladdich 32 years old - Dramfool's Gold Bruichladdich 32 years old Dramfool’s Gold 1992, first fill bourbon barrel, 32 years old, 49.6% Dramfool has been privileged to release many exceptional whiskies from Bruichladdich distillery. However, to release a 1992 vintage, 32 year old single cask must take the crown spot. To release such a rare whisky and do it justice we have created Dramfool’s GOLD, a new and occasional range to house the finest whisky we have been entrusted. This whisky exemplifies rarity. Distilled over three decades ago when Bruichladdich was a different place. No take over, no rejuvenation no Jim McEwan and team……. yet. That came nearly ten years later. This is a time when the Victorian giant was run by Jim Beam Brands (as it was then, Beam Suntory now) and production was heading towards an all-time low before eventual closure. A small passionate team were making a small amount of whisky predominantly destined to be blended. While some made it into those much enjoyed bottles of 10 and 15 years olds a favourite of Ileachs at the time, and now much sought after. Remember this is before Bruichladdich blue was even invented and Classic Laddie not even an idea! This is an old-style whisky from a bygone generation or distillers. No doubt made using a more traditional barely variety, likely longer slow fermentation and truly tradition ways. Due to the vintage, we are certain this would have been matured close to the edge of Lochindaal in one of the original Victorian dunnage warehouses, with a close eye kept over it by Duncan McGillivray through its distillation, distillery closure and mothballing to reopening. It has stood the test of time through the ‘whisky loch’ of the 1990’s, the rejuvenation of the distillery, the boom of the 2000’s onwards, and only now is it ready to leave the cask and find a home in Dramfool’s GOLD and, we hope, be enjoyed. It has been a long wait but well worth the time!! Tasting notes from Jim McEwan MBE Colour - Liquid Gold Body - Mellow, Mature & Pure Magic! Aromas - It’s a gentle mature aroma that can only come from a spirit matured a stone’s throw from the Atlantic Ocean. The spiciness from the bourbon soaked staves works beautifully with the sweetness of the barley, slow distillation by a team of locals who knew only one way and at 32 years it’s an olfactory delight. Light notes of melon and pear drift in on a marine overture, little hints of Flora & Fauna drift by inviting you to the Island of wonderful spirits and generations of Islanders who provided the pride and passion you hold in your hand. Taste At 32 years it’s an irresistible mature spirit. The oak, the malt and the passion of the people who distil while we sleep. The marine freshness does not allow the oak to dominate thus you experience the skill of the men who have inherited the art of distillation from their forefathers. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/glenmarvellous monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/18d3bc05-fbe8-42ca-8ab3-962e6bfcdb5f/70.jpg Previous Bottlings - Dramfool Glenmarvellous #5 Amontillado Barrique #900164 - Dramfool Glenmarvellous #5 Amontillado Barrique #900164 We’re very pleased to announce that our 70th release is a rather marvellous offering from Glenmarvellous. This is our first release of a whisky matured in an Amontillado Barrique, and what a belter it is! It was filled on the 8th June 2011 and bottled at cask strength of 61.8% on the 12th March 2024 after being fully matured for 12 years in an Amontillado Barrique #900164. This bottle is our Spirit of Speyside 2024 offering, and we are extremely proud of it! Our 5th release of Glenmarvellous, and our 5th different cask type to boot! Tasting Notes by Dramfool Nose neat: Rich chocolate and coffee, morello cherries, bakewell tarts, wood putty, coffee and walnut cake. Taste neat: Lots of red fruit, cherries, raspberries, red apples, chocolate, mocha and chocolate raisins. Nose diluted: More chocolate and coffee, Camp Coffee, Jelly Babies, treacle toffee, gooseberries and chocolate limes. Taste diluted: Much fruitier with water! Cherries, chocolate limes and Caramac. Fantastic - and NO SULPHUR! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/elderlytiltingelvis-25 monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/b6f3ef9c-594f-442f-b1a8-ab5986588ead/69th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Dramfool Elderly Elvis Tilting #2 - Dramfool Elderly Elvis Tilting #2 Back to anagrams again! The word “Distillery” is included in the anagram. The 69th release from Dramfool comes from one of the most famous Speyside distilleries, and makes a welcome return to Dramfool 5 years after we bottled our only other cask from this distillery. It was distilled on the 6th October 1998 and bottled at cask strength of 55.4% on the 10th October 2023 after being matured for 25 years in bourbon barrel #4406979. Tasting Notes by Jim McEwan MBE Elderly Elvis Tilting 1998 25 y/o Cask Type: Bourbon Barrel Strength: 55.4% Abv Colour: August Barley Aromas - Opens on a foundation aroma of malted barley, crisp and sweet. Moving into a harmonious Heather in bloom freshness with hints of candied almonds. Next its a gentle drift of charred oak & bourbon which takes you back in time to its original occupant which adds a spicy sweetness that works beautifully with the oak. Palate - At 25 Years old maturing in a bourbon barrel cask the flavours are outstanding. The sweet spiciness from the bourbon cask works beautifully with the vanilla & the spice plus the caramel flavour from the toasted oak then add the skills of the Distilling team, time and the malted barley produced by the farmers and that’s what makes this such a beautiful spirit. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/bruichladdich-12-banyuls monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/01e2f3a5-07a0-4b09-bd91-e533c6b39402/68th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Dramfool Bruichladdich 12 years old Banyuls Barrique - Dramfool Bruichladdich 12 years old Banyuls Barrique The 68th Dramfool release, and first in our new look livery. A fully matured 12 year old first-fill Banyuls Barrique Bruichladdich! A very rare cask with only a small handful of single casks ever released before. Including our Jim McEwan Journeys End 1 which got such rave reviews. Bottled at cask strength of 57.5%. and one of only 292 bottles, no chill filtration (of course) and ALL natural colour (of course!). As with our previous Bruichladdich bottlings, this meets Jim McEwan’s exacting standard from his time in charge of the distillery and bears the McEwan Legacy mark showing his seal of approval. A wonderful whisky to launch our new look. Tasting notes by Jim McEwan MBE Colour - Amber/Burnished Gold Aromas - Opens beautifully on a fruity mellow oak combination underpinned by the sweetness of unpeated barley with just a drift of marine freshness from its time maturing on the Coast of Heaven. At this age it’s that Islay DNA that frames the beautiful fruity overture from the Banyuls cask. Palate - The flavour combinations are as one. After 12 years of seasonal movement within the cradle of oak they are transformed into a spirit that is truly unique. Splendidly fresh & succulent the malt extract provides a toffee sweetness that works beautifully with the wine influence to produce an outstanding spirit. Bruichladdich casks are all stored on Islay close to the Atlantic Ocean and we believe that makes the spirit’s DNA 100% Hebridean. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/93-octomore-jmsc monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/ea16ff4d-3b61-4951-b564-a0363e17d900/9.3+with+tube.jpg Previous Bottlings - Octomore 9.3 11-year old 1st fill Bourbon barrel - Octomore 9.3 11-year old 1st fill Bourbon barrel Octomore 9.3 Distilled on 15th November 2012 this whisky spent its whole 11-year life maturing in cask #4355, maturation taking place in a 1st fill Bourbon barrel from an unknown American distillery. The malt for this is recorded as being peated to a whopping 156ppm! Another classic McEwan creation this Octomore does not disappoint, not sure what we can say about how privileged we have been to bottle so many of these rare whiskies and this sits up there with the best of them! Bottled in January 2024 as Release 9.3 of the Jim McEwan Signature Collection, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour and at natural cask strength of 63.3% (Jim would have it no other way!), it yielded only 226 bottles. Tasting notes from Jim McEwan MBE Colour - Mellow Yellow Body - 100% Islay, fresh & vibrant. No mistaking where this spirit came from. Its Islay at its very best, strong & packed with character that can only come from a single cask. Aromas - Sweet & smoky it truly hits the olfactory system with the Islay DNA, add the spicy notes from the fresh Bourbon cask and you’re walking on Islay without a care in the world. 11 years by the Atlantic has left a DNA that is like no other. Palate - Please do not add too much water, you will be walking on sunshine. Enjoy the smoke & the oak, add the sweetness of the barley sugar which creates a top note that underpins the marine influence, as I say its Islay at its very best with a sweet spicy overture from the bourbon soaked oak staves. Welcome to the Island of dreams & drams https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/mc-invergordon-35-nses3 monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/eeb801c4-3443-4f31-9275-6471daf8e918/Middle+Cut+-+Invergordon+35+on+white.jpg Previous Bottlings - Middle Cut - Invergordon 35 years old, Bourbon barrel #1481 (Copy) - Middle Cut - Invergordon 35 years old, Bourbon barrel #1481. Distillery: Invergordon Age: 35 years old Cask type and Number: Bourbon barrel #1481 ABV: 55.4% Number of Bottles: 154 Tasting notes by Jim McEwan MBE: Colour - Waving barley on a July day. Aroma - Fragrant, friendly and sweet on every pass. It oers scents of honey, biscuits, spice, toasted oak and a drift of Bourbon plus a lot of soft fruits. Sweet dry cereal notes rise in harmony with the influence of the oak and just a whisper of spice from the bourbon that first filled the cask. It’s a super smooth, clean, elegant and complex spirit. With the cereal sweetness shining through, the cask has produced a halo in which the spirit has travelled well and it’s still as fresh as a daisy - amazing!! Palate - Absolutely divine, for a spirit of this age it’s outstanding, smooth, mellow, fresh, sweet and spicy. The mouthfeel is something special, and just to add to the flavour there still lingers a tiny hint of bourbon - which is amazing! At 55.4% it’s stunning, no water required. Just roll back the years and let the spirit tell you that you deserve to sometimes walk on the wild side!! The texture is beyond belief. It’s a wonderful, delightful spirit and its journey began three decades ago! What a privilege to share such a fabulous creation for some moments in time. Finish - This is a whisky you will remember long after it no longer exists! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/92-portcharlotte-jmsc monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/ee246567-440b-4664-bd1c-92419bfaa2e7/9.2+with+tube.jpg Previous Bottlings - Port Charlotte 9.2 16-year old, 1st fill Vosne Romanee barrique - Port Charlotte 9.2 16-year old, 1st fill Vosne Romanee barrique Port Charlotte 9.2 Distilled on 26th October 2007 this whisky spent its whole 16-year life maturing in cask #5, maturation taking place in a 1st fill Vosne Romanee barrique. The small commune of Vosne-Romanée is the Côte de Nuits’ region, producing the finest and most expensive Pinot Noir wines in the world, and boasting no fewer than eight Grand Cru vineyards. Noted for its extraordinary intensity of fruit which manages magically to combine power and finesse with extraordinary depth and richness. Bottled in January 2024 as Release 9.2 of the Jim McEwan Signature Collection, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour and at natural cask strength of 62.4% (Jim would have it no other way!), it yielded only 258 bottles. Tasting notes from Jim McEwan MBE Body - Strong & full of Islay character that works beautifully with the Vosne Romanee, a wonderful rare combination that is in its prime. Aromas - The peat smoke, the fruit, the oak, the Atlantic Ocean, the traditional distillation style since 1881 and its created by real people who know exactly what the standard required is. The notes from the Barrique work wonderfully with the peat smoke creating a unique Islay Hebridean spirit matured full term a stones throw from the sea. Palate - Its a gorgeous palate experience and at 62.4% the smoke & the sea work in harmony encapsulated in a halo of the Vosne Romanee Barrique. Its a unique taste experience. The malted barley flavours are to the fore throughout. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/91-jmsc-bruichladdich monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/7e1ae759-690e-4dcd-9709-bddb0c739a51/9.1+with+tube.jpg Previous Bottlings - Bruichladdich 9.1 13 year old 1st fill Premier Cru Supérieur Sauternes barrique. - Bruichladdich 9.1 13 year old 1st fill Premier Cru Supérieur Sauternes barrique. Bruichladdich 9.1 Distilled on 16th September 2010 this whisky spent its whole 13-year life maturing in cask #2329, maturation taking place in a 1st fill Premier Cru Supérieur Sauternes barrique. The château which this cask originated was the only to be given this ultimate status in the 1855 Official Classification and still commands the highest regard and prices for any wine of this type. Bottled in January 2024 as Release 9.1 of the Jim McEwan Signature Collection, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour and at natural cask strength of 63.0% (Jim would have it no other way!), it yielded only 236 bottles. Tasting notes from Jim McEwan MBE Colour - Beautiful Primrose Yellow. Body - The texture is beautiful due to slow distillation that is the Bruichladdich way plus the full term maturation in the warehouse next to the Atlantic Ocean. Aromas - The combination of the Islay DNA comes through beautifully in harmony with the oak & the malted barley. No chill filtration, no colouring, its a super pure spirit. The sweetness of the barley underpins the fruit overture from the Sauternes and adds a freshness that is unique to its slumber on the Atlantic Ocean. Palate - The sweetness from the barley sugars works brilliantly with malt extracts & the fruit creates a unique palate experience and at 60.3% you’re walking on sunshine. Flavours of vanilla extract bring harmony to the experience and throughout the Islay maturation you’re transported to the Island of Distilleries!! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/mc-invergordon-35 monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/eeb801c4-3443-4f31-9275-6471daf8e918/Middle+Cut+-+Invergordon+35+on+white.jpg Previous Bottlings - Middle Cut - Invergordon 35 years old, Bourbon barrel #1481 - Middle Cut - Invergordon 35 years old, Bourbon barrel #1481 Distillery: Invergordon Age: 35 years old Cask type and Number: Bourbon barrel #1481 ABV: 55.4% Number of Bottles: 154 Tasting notes by Jim McEwan MBE: Colour - Waving barley on a July day. Aroma - Fragrant, friendly and sweet on every pass. It oers scents of honey, biscuits, spice, toasted oak and a drift of Bourbon plus a lot of soft fruits. Sweet dry cereal notes rise in harmony with the influence of the oak and just a whisper of spice from the bourbon that first filled the cask. It’s a super smooth, clean, elegant and complex spirit. With the cereal sweetness shining through, the cask has produced a halo in which the spirit has travelled well and it’s still as fresh as a daisy - amazing!! Palate - Absolutely divine, for a spirit of this age it’s outstanding, smooth, mellow, fresh, sweet and spicy. The mouthfeel is something special, and just to add to the flavour there still lingers a tiny hint of bourbon - which is amazing! At 55.4% it’s stunning, no water required. Just roll back the years and let the spirit tell you that you deserve to sometimes walk on the wild side!! The texture is beyond belief. It’s a wonderful, delightful spirit and its journey began three decades ago! What a privilege to share such a fabulous creation for some moments in time. Finish - This is a whisky you will remember long after it no longer exists! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/mc-caolila-15 monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/5319e3ec-aee0-4c77-a8bd-56ffbe17920e/Middle+Cut+-+Caol+Ila+15+on+white.jpg Previous Bottlings - Middle Cut - Caol Ila 15 years old, matured in a 1st fill bourbon barrel and finished refill 1st growth Bordeaux red wine cask, #313320 - Middle Cut - Caol Ila 15 years old, matured in a 1st fill bourbon barrel and finished refill 1st growth Bordeaux red wine cask, #313320 Distillery: Caol Ila Age: 15 years old Cask type and Number: Matured in a 1st fill bourbon barrel and finished for over two years in a refill 1st growth Bordeaux red wine cask, #313320 ABV: 58.3% Number of Bottles: 207 Tasting notes by Jim McEwan MBE: Colour - 19 Carat Gold!! Aromas - Beautiful opening on a smoky marine combination of peat, seaweed and charred oak from the Bourbon barrels which work in harmony with the wine influence. Underneath it all lies a briny sea breeze, and this allows the red wine to add a halo of red fruits without detracting from the smoky peat influence. A dash of water is required to fully and truly experience the taste! Palate - It’s an absolute delight. All the aromatics can be found on the palate, particularly the red wine which calms the peat fire influence. While very potent, this Islay gem walks a dierent path. A fruitier, more grainy taste which makes the flavours from the malted barley uphold its Islay heritage despite the high alcohol. The wine flavour is working well giving this spirit a DNA that is seldom experienced. Notes: This fine Islay spirit was finished for over two years in a refill red wine barrique filled within days of being emptied for bottling as an unpeated release in our Jim McEwan Signature collection release #1. When a cask is that impressive why not use https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/mc-tormore-12 monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/c1fa5b76-ce57-42f8-807e-03e9703a162e/Middle+Cut+-+Tormore+12+on+white.jpg Previous Bottlings - Middle Cut - Tormore 12 years old, Bourbon Barrel #801185 - Middle Cut - Bruichladdich 14 years old 1st fill Syrah red wine barrique #1944 Distillery: Tormore Age:12 years old Cask type and Number: Bourbon Barrel #801185 ABV: 61.5% Number of Bottles: 168 Tasting notes by Jim McEwan Colour - Clover Honey / Light Amber Gold Aromas - Unmistakably Speyside with the malty oaky vanilla notes working in harmony with the crispy sweet cereal aromas. On a distinct drift of toasted oak, crisp kiln dried malted barley followed by a beautiful combination of vanilla extract, light fruit notes, fresh fruit, apple and pear. As the aromas expand a twist of spice evolves from the bourbon residue lying deep in the oak staves. It’s fresh and vibrant with a hint of sweetness, honey and malt extract all working in harmony with the oak resin. It requires a dash of water to enjoy the skill of the distiller and the passage of time. Palate - The cereal sweetness works well with the charred oak staves to produce a taste that is full of character. Fruity hints created by the yeast during the fermentation process work brilliantly with the oaky foundation. Fresh and vibrant with a viscosity that completely seduces the tastebuds. The sweetness of the malt extract with the bourbon residue giving the spirit a texture that is succulent and spicy. Add a dash of water which will allow the flavours to evolve and work in harmony. The finish is silky smooth, long in tenure and quality. It’s a Speyside gem that leans to the true DNA of a Speysider. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/mc-bruichladdich-14syrah monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/15561bdb-e464-43a5-8eb3-23cd1293aff0/Middle+Cut+-+Bruichladdich+Syrah+on+white.jpg Previous Bottlings - Middle Cut - Bruichladdich 14 years old 1st fill Syrah red wine barrique #1944 - Middle Cut - Bruichladdich 14 years old 1st fill Syrah red wine barrique #1944 Distillery: Bruichladdich Age: 14 years old Cask type and Number: 1st fill Syrah red wine barrique #1944 ABV: 64.8% Number of Bottles: 265 Tasting notes by Jim McEwan MBE: Colour - Gorgeous Topaz/Amber Aromas - Opens on a brilliant combination of mellow oak, toasted barley and held in a halo of plump ripe Syrah grapes, leading onto the biscuity sweetness of toasted malt barley with a drift of vanilla. It’s a spectacular bouquet having been matured on the very edge of the Atlantic Ocean. You will find that Islay DNA and the maritime freshness that highlights all that is special to this spirit. Palate - The texture and flavour is succulent and sweet, the concentrated fruitiness is in harmony with the flavour of malt extract, the oak and a moderate maritime front note from its slumbers on the Coast of Heaven! The texture of the spirit is smooth and lingers long on the palate much to the delight of the taste buds. It’s a spirit that’s balanced and offers an insight as to how important it is to mature full-term on the coast of Heaven - Islay! The quality of traditional distilling can be enjoyed. It’s a rare beauty, no colouring, no chill filtration, just an honest Islander made by a team of traditional Distillers who have the pride and passion instilled by generations born and raised on the Island of Distilleries. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/83-octomore monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/7b42f29f-e15b-4c4b-9035-d876790be0d6/8.3+with+tube.jpg Previous Bottlings - Jim McEwan Signature Collection; 8.3 Octomore 10-year old 1st fill Bourbon barrel - Jim McEwan Signature Collection; 8.3 Octomore 10-year old 1st fill Bourbon barrel Octomore 8.3 Distilled on 28th March 2013 this whisky spent its whole 10-year life maturing in cask #1871, maturation taking place in a 1st fill Bourbon barrel from an unknown American distillery. The malt for this is recorded as being peated to a whopping 107ppm! Another classic McEwan creation this Octomore does not disappoint. As Bruce commented from our initial cask sample ‘it is like no other Octomore we have ever tasted – in an excellent way!’. The peat is forward, of course, but it comes across in a much more unusual smoky taste palate than the usual. Has to be tried to be understood. Bottled in January 2024 as Release 8.3 of the Jim McEwan Signature Collection, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour and at natural cask strength of 62.4% (Jim would have it no other way!), it yielded only 224 bottles. Tasting notes from Jim McEwan MBE Colour - Mellow Yellow Body – It’s a full-on Islay character at its best, matured a stone’s throw from the Atlantic Ocean. Aromas - It’s a peat lovers spirit. The smoke, the oak and the sweetness of malt extract plus the full-term maturation on the coast of Heaven – Islay - delivers a truly unique aromatic experience that can only come from Islay maturation. Palate - It’s that true Islay flavour, the charred oak, the smoke from the ancient peat bogs, the sweet spiciness from the bourbon-soaked staves, the Islay matured casks absorbing all the character of a Hebridean Island. The most important factor is that it’s distilled by a team of Islanders who have learned from their forefathers. No computers, no colouring, matured in the finest ex-bourbon barrel and the skills of the team at the distillery and the bottling operators. A true team effort we are privileged to have in a bottle, or better a glass in front of us. Enjoy!! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/82-portcharlotte monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/3eaa8770-8d05-41d7-b6c7-d88351ca98e7/8.2+with+tube.jpg Previous Bottlings - Jim McEwan Signature Collection; 8.2 Port Charlotte 12-year old 1st fill Bourbon barrel - Jim McEwan Signature Collection; 8.2 Port Charlotte 12-year old 1st fill Bourbon barrel Port Charlotte 8.2 Distilled on 5th June 2011 this whisky spent its whole 12-year life maturing in cask #2124, maturation taking place in a 1st fill Bourbon barrel from an unknown American distillery. This classic bourbon cask, a favourite of Jim’s – although famous for his passion for wine casks! – give a wonderful stage for the true character of the spirit to shine. Bottled in January 2024 as Release 8.2 of the Jim McEwan Signature Collection, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour and at natural cask strength of 60.9% (Jim would have it no other way!), it yielded only 175 bottles. Tasting notes from Jim McEwan MBE Colour - Golden Yellow/ Harvest Gold Body - Full, Sturdy and packed with passion! Aromas - That piquant downright head slapping marine influence intertwines with heather fires and Atlantic rollers all working brilliantly with the toasted oak and the sweetness of malt extract. Encapsulated in a handcrafted spirit and left to mature in an ex-bourbon barrel in a traditional 1881 built warehouse on Islay’s’ west coast. Palate - The peat smoke, maritime and the sweet cereal flavours arrive like an incoming tide. It’s an amazing combination. Hand crafted by Islanders who have the skills passed down from their fellow Distillers since 1881. The peat smoke, the sweet barley & the American oak, the Atlantic Ocean a stone’s throw from the Distillery play a major part in the flavour of the spirit which has been distilled super slowly, and all the casks spend their time looking after the Angels who frequent the warehouses. Finish – It’s like an incoming wave that has taken 12 years to reach the shore! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/81-bruichladdich monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/d28f63d6-74de-4818-8ffa-7b3ddb1ce9f8/8.1+with+tube.jpg Previous Bottlings - Jim McEwan Signature Collection; 8.1 Bruichladdich 13 year old, 1st fill Jurancon barrique - Jim McEwan Signature Collection; 8.1 Bruichladdich 13 year old, 1st fill Jurancon barrique Bruichladdich 8.1 Distilled on 16th September 2010 this whisky spent its whole 13-year life maturing in cask #2302, maturation taking place in a 1st fill Jurancon barrique. Produced using exclusively Islay grown barley this is a real testament to its island home. Jurançon is an area known for both sweet and dry wines (Jurançon and Jurançon Sec,) grown Pau in South West France surrounded by the rolling landscape of the Pyrenees foothills immediately southwest of the city of. The wines here are based on two main grapes varieties producing, long-lived wines with strong aromatic intensity and freshness. Bottled in January 2024 as Release 8.1 of the Jim McEwan Signature Collection, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour and at natural cask strength of 59.2% (Jim would have it no other way!), it yielded only 256 bottles. Tasting notes from Jim McEwan MBE Colour - Luminous Autumnal Medium Barley Body - Full bodied, the balance between the oak and the spirit is a marriage of power & grace giving a texture that is super smooth, rich, viscous and multilayered. Aromas - It’s an olfactory delight. Subtle waves of succulent fruit create a halo which frames the sweet toastiness of the malted barley. Its time spent maturing on the Atlantic edge creates a freshness that works beautifully with the crispness of the toasted barley. Palate - The taste spectrum is amazing. The sweetness from the barley, the fruitiness from the Jurançon, the mellowness of the oak, the freshness of the Atlantic tides & its 13 years maturing in the single Jurançon cask. Distilled by Islanders in an 1881 Distillery. Enjoy your spiritual visit to the coast of Heaven! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/peerie monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/267e818d-0fa9-4915-b291-02a0eff05f04/67th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Dramfool Peerie Craetir 3 years old ex refill Red Wine Barrique - Dramfool Peerie Craetir 3 years old ex refill Red Wine Barrique The 67th Dramfool release sees the welcome return of the much admired Red Bag distillery from Islay’s shores. This release we believe to be the youngest ever bottling of whisky from this distillery. Bottled at 3 years old, not to just prove a point, but to prove that young whisky can be great whisky. As they would say in Shetland (Bruce’s 2nd home) it’s not quite a monster, but a “Peerie Craetir”. Matured in a refill Red Wine Barrique for 3 years, which has no doubt mellowed this rare spirit, it packs a punch of flavour reminiscent of old fashioned releases, perhaps the true distillery character. The sharp-eyed among you will notice our stack of casks has been burned by the Peerie Craetir. Dramfool will rise like a Phoenix from the flames in our new bottle and livery with our exciting 68th release…….watch this space. Filled on 02/07/2020 and bottled on 27/07/2023 at 3 years old. Tasting notes by Jim McEwan MBE Cask Type - Red Wine Barrique. Colour - Medium Straw/Honey Aromas - It’s got that Atlantic freshness with a smokey halo and just a hint of fruit from the red wine cask. The barley crisp sweetness is the main speaker with that classic dried Islay DNA. Its young & fresh with a hint of Heather in bloom. With the addition of water it opens to reveal the fruit character and this works well with the phenolic marine freshness. Palate - The malty peatiness develops as the spirit opens and the red wine influence on the oak work beautifully with the crisp sweet smokey cereal. It’s young and this highlights the skill of the Distillery team who are often overlooked. They have created a classic Islay as did their forefathers, that is what it’s all about, skill, passion & pride and this is evident when you enjoy the company of young Red Bag. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/ba1 monthly 0.5 2023-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/428080bd-9374-421e-ac6d-669adf94d502/BA1.jpg Previous Bottlings - Dramfool Lochindaal 11 years old Brand Ambassador's cask - Dramfool Lochindaal 11 years old Brand Ambassador's cask Bottled as a thank you to our Brand Ambassadors and their clients in Singapore, Germany, USA and few others, we were delighted to be offer such a rare whisky to their clients. A way of saying a big thank you for all the hard work and effort on Dramfool’s behalf over many years. HOWEVER, its hardly fair not to let our valued clients have some access to his whisky too!! This single cask has never appeared on the website, and has only been available via the Brad Ambassadors and at a couple of festivals. We have very limited numbers left as full sized 70cl bottles and a very small number of 10cl bottles too. Tasting notes from Jim McEwan Lochindaal 2010 Cask Type: First Fill Bourbon. 62.3% Colour: Light Topaz Body: Beautiful texture highlighting the skill of the still men working away while the world sleeps Aromas: Brilliant Islay opening, peat smoke, coastal Flora & Fauna, barley grown on the Atlantic coast. Then gently the mellowness of the oak cradles the spirit and its Hebridean character resulting in an olfactory journey to the Island of Distilleries! Palate: The peat smoke is the frame that holds a beautiful taste experience. A hint of pear & passion fruit encapsulated in a cradle of oak. The sweet crispiness of the barley works superbly with the light spice flavours from the casks time in Kentucky. The texture is like honey, lingering long and satisfying. A rare & classic Islay distilled by a talented team of traditional distillers. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/bruch71 monthly 0.5 2023-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/ad15787a-8b67-47df-9d94-f356d6773512/7.1+Tube.jpg Previous Bottlings - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 7.1 Bruichladdich 2007 1st fill Premier Cru Sauternes Barrique - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 7.1 Bruichladdich 2007 1st fill Premier Cru Sauternes Barrique 7.1 Bruichladdich 2007 1st fill Premier Cru Sauternes Barrique, 15 years old, 61.2% Distilled on 2nd November 2007, this whisky spent its whole 15-year life maturing in cask #RO8/153-5. This maturation took place in a 1st fill Premier Cru Sauternes Barrique. Bottled on 22nd February 2023 as Release 7.1 of the Jim McEwan Signature Collection, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour, and at natural cask strength of 61.2% (as we always say, Jim would have it no other way!), it yielded only 256 bottles. Tasting notes from Jim McEwan MBE Aromas - Its an irresistible mellow mature aroma. The sweet fruity aromatics from the Sauternes-soaked staves has created a halo that embraces the sweetness of malted barley. Add the natural aromatics of an Island in the Atlantic Ocean where the casks lay sleeping for 15 years at the water’s edge. The crispness of the toasted barley in harmony with the oak work beautifully ensuring that the wine influence is not dominating the natural aromas allowing the Islay character to shine through beautifully. Palate - Absolutely amazing! The sweetness of the barley, the sea air, the French oak and the Atlantic coast maturation for 15 years. Hand-crafted by a team of Islanders who distil slowly without a computer in sight, and their skill and dedication shines through like a Lighthouse on a storm battered Island - Islay! The French oak works superbly with the Islay character cradling the mellow French connection and the rest is history. A truly beautiful spirit. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/port72 monthly 0.5 2023-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/4871c310-a62c-496b-97dd-025e2b995495/7.2+Tube.jpg Previous Bottlings - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 7.2 Port Charlotte 2012 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 7.2 Port Charlotte 2012 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel 7.2 Port Charlotte 2012 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel, 10 years old, 60.6% Distilled on 18th July 2012, this whisky spent its whole 10-year life maturing in cask #2554. This maturation took place in a 1st fill Bourbon barrel from the Jack Daniels distillery. Bottled in February 2023 as Release 7.2 of the Jim McEwan Signature Collection, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour, and at natural cask strength of 60.6% (as we always say, Jim would have it no other way!), it yielded only 232 bottles. Tasting notes from Jim McEwan MBE Aromas - Opens on a beautiful combination of peat smoked barley with tantalising hints of lemon & honey, then waves of heather in bloom drift by. Little notes of juniper and pine mingle beautifully with the spiciness of bourbon residue and sweetness of malt extract. It’s Islay at its best, in the early summer with the warm winds from the Atlantic Ocean caressing the barley fields and depositing the salty moisture on the land that give the barley its unique flavour. Palate - The sweetness of malt extract is in harmony with the smokiness from the peat and also the spicy residue from bourbon-soaked staves, it evolves slowly creating the flavour profile that makes this spirit unique. The most important element of this spirit is that it is distilled by Islanders who simply walk in the footsteps of their forefathers; no computers, no chemists, no BS, just passion, pride and patience. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/octomore73 monthly 0.5 2023-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/d28c1b2f-b42c-4ecf-aef2-cff73819a4ad/7.3+Tube.jpg Previous Bottlings - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 7.3 Octomore 2014 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 7.3 Octomore 2014 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel 7.3 Octomore 2014 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel, 8 years old, 64.5% Distilled on 5th November 2014, this whisky spent its whole 8-year life maturing in cask #5391. Peated to a whopping 139.5PPM, the maturation took place in a 1st fill Bourbon barrel from the Jim Beam distillery. Bottled on 22nd February 2023 as Release 7.3 of the Jim McEwan Signature Collection, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour, and at natural cask strength of 64.5% (as we always say, Jim would have it no other way!), it yielded only 228 bottles. £265 (£220.83 ex. UK VAT) Tasting notes from Jim McEwan MBE Aromas - Brilliant opening aromas of peat moorlands in summer with the wind blowing in from the Ocean. The maritime influence works beautifully with the phenol notes from the heather covered peat fields. It’s a unique overture for the olfactory senses to enjoy. Marine breezes, peat smoke, mellow oak, bourbon-soaked barrels, passion, pride and the skills of the distillers, it’s all as one in a Hebridean halo. Breathe deeply and enjoy the magic that is Islay. Palate - The spirit is strong, smoky, warm and absolutely unique. Hand crafted, no computers, no nonsense, but packed with all the character of Islay and its people. The flavours of malt, the oak, the location, the Distillers and full maturation by the Atlantic Ocean. The barley grown on the Island, the farmers & their families make this a spirit that truly reflects the character of its birthplace. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/octomore63 monthly 0.5 2023-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/727535e1-a447-4200-9389-310dea4a4fd0/6.3+Tube.jpg Previous Bottlings - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 6.3 Octomore 2011 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 6.3 Octomore 2011 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel 6.3 Octomore 2011 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel, 10 years old, 63.7% Peated to a whopping 156PPM the maturation took place in a 1st fill bourbon cask from Jim Beam. Bottled in February 2023 as Release 6.3 of the Jim McEwan Signature Collection, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour, and at natural cask strength of 63.7% (as we always say, Jim would have it no other way!), it yielded only 226 bottles. £295 (£245.83 ex. VAT) Tasting notes from Jim McEwan MBE Colour - Light Amber Gold Aroma - Opens on a stormy November day walking on the West Coast with waves that are gigantic blowing in from the West, then the sweetness of the barley sugar comes forward in harmony with the spicy sweetness from the bourbon soaked staves on its 1st fill. The peat smoke and the spice, plus its maturation a stones throw from the Atlantic Ocean create a truly spiritual olfactory experience. Palate - Like no other single malt, its smoky but there is much more to be discovered with a dash of water & time to let it settle, you will be rewarded with a unique tasting experience! The oak, the smoke, the sweetness of the barley, the traditional art of Pot Still distillation, the generations of Islay distillers and the maturation by the Atlantic Ocean create the highest peated single malt in Scotland in a Distillery built in 1881. This is IT, the DNA is 100%! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/portcharlotte62 monthly 0.5 2023-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/a325c4dc-af3b-473b-af25-4150d6944d51/6.2+Tube.jpg Previous Bottlings - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 6.2 Port Charlotte 2011 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel, 11 years old - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 6.2 Port Charlotte 2011 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel, 11 years old Distilled on 15th June 2011 this whisky spent its whole 11-year life maturing in cask #2125. This maturation took place in a 1st fill bourbon cask from Jack Daniels. Bottled in February 2023 as Release 6.2 of the Jim McEwan Signature Collection, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour, and at natural cask strength of 60.2% (as we always say, Jim would have it no other way!), it yielded only 209 bottles. £265 (£220.83 ex. VAT) Tasting notes from Jim McEwan MBE Colour - Harvest Gold Aromas - Opens beautifully on a brilliant combination of peat embers & a spicy sweetness encapsulated in a cradle of sweet mellow oak with a drift of the Ocean bringing a freshness seldom found in many whiskies matured full term by the Atlantic. Palate - The sweetness of the malted barley works wonderfully with the spiciness from the bourbon soaked staves. Add to that peat fire embers and the marine overture all held in a halo of mellow oak. It envelopes the taste buds like a warm peat fire on a stormy night as the wind and rain batters the Island. It’s a must have dram for the disciples of single malts hand crafted by Islanders who add the Islay DNA to the spirits they distil with pride and passion! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/bruich61 monthly 0.5 2023-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/d38f5249-fb25-4627-b12f-507165a03970/6.1+Tube.jpg Previous Bottlings - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 6.1 Bruichladdich 2008 1st Fill White Wine Barrique - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 6.1 Bruichladdich 2008 1st Fill White Wine Barrique 6.1 Bruichladdich 2008 1st White Wine Barrique, 14 years old, 56.5% Distilled on 22nd September 2008 this whisky spent its whole 14-year life maturing in cask #2513. This maturation took place in a 1st fill Grenache Blanc Barrique. Bottled in February 2023 as Release 6.1 of the Jim McEwan Signature Collection, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour, and at natural cask strength of 56.5% (as we always say, Jim would have it no other way!), it yielded only 215 bottles. Tasting notes from Jim McEwan MBE Aromas - Unmistakably Islay with that marine freshness. Little hints of heather in bloom merge beautifully with the sweetness of the toasted barley, and then the gentle notes of grapes and mellow oak rise in harmony complimented by background notes of Atlantic breeze evokes the senses in a way few others do. Palate - Super smooth with a texture that lingers long on the taste buds. The wine notes merge beautifully with crispy sweetness of the kiln dried barley and the multi-layered flavours are held in a ‘Hebridean Halo’ of all that makes Islay maturation unique. The spirit is supple, sweet and succulent and hand crafted by a team of dedicated distillers who distil in the way their forefathers did before them. Finish - Lingers long and gentle with a sweet fruity and malty mouthfeel that makes you reach for the bottle! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/bunnapx monthly 0.5 2023-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/43609c54-e1ca-4aef-b926-3a17193b2bd6/66th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Dramfool Bunnahabhain 15 year old - 2008 PX Hogshead - Dramfool Bunnahabhain 15 year old - 2008 PX Hogshead The 66th Dramfool release is another first for us - a beauty of a dram from the Bunnahabhain Distillery. It has been matured in a Pedro Ximénez Hogshead for 15 years and bottled at cask strength of 55.8%. We are delighted with the result and feel it showcases a good spirit in a good cask. Filled on 09/03/2008 and bottled on 04/07/2023 at 15 years old. Tasting notes by Dramfool Nose Neat: Bursting with figs, prunes, plums and toffee. A delicate thread of jasmine and lavender followed up by maritime notes of sea spray and barnacles. Also a green note of basil and tomato leaves. Fantastic! Taste Neat: Lighter red fruits this time, with Thornton’s toffee and Muscovado sugar. Followed by sea salt and the merest hint of jasmine and lavender. Nose Diluted: Lighter nots of figs and prunes with Jasmine and lavender again. The maritime notes are also more delicate with sea mist and the distant aroma of drying seaweed. Taste Diluted: Slightly more herbal with basil and tomato leaves again, with red fruits and toffee, but also a hint of lychees and fresh white grapes. Tasting Notes by Jim McEwan MBE; Colour - Medium Yellow Aromas - Opens beautifully on a fruit flight from the sherry cask. Just ahead of the sweet barley sugar from this non peated Islander is an olfactory delight and a rare release! Its time maturing in a stones throw from the Sound of Islay gives a freshness that highlights a maritime influence and highlights the fruity overture. Also a piquant oak halo really works well with the marine influence. It’s an aromatic delight! Taste - Absolutely delightful, the freshness on the palate is vigorous & zesty, well structured with flavours of oak, toffee, ripe grapes & malt extract. This non peated Islay beauty is at its very best. Throw away the cork and the “Cares of tomorrow must wait till this day is done”!! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/macduff monthly 0.5 2023-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/452655d9-cd13-4151-9e17-6389591c5f85/65th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Dramfool MacDuff 11 year old - 2012 PX Hogshead - Dramfool MacDuff 11 year old - 2012 PX Hogshead The 65th Dramfool release is a very special offering distilled at the Macduff Distillery. It has been matured in a Pedro Ximénez Hogshead for 11 years and bottled at cask strength of a whopping 64.5%. On paper a beast, but in reality a silky smooth sherried masterpiece! Lead on, Macduff! Filled on 07/03/2012 and bottled on 04/07/2023 at 11 years old. Tasting notes by Sir William Shakespeare Macduff 2012 Cask Type - PX Hogshead Strength 64.5% Colour - Vibrant ruby gold Aromas - Waves of raisins, fresh figs and caramel, followed up with creamy marzipan, beeswax and old-school furniture polish. The merest hint of freshly picked strawberries on a crisp Summer’s morning. With water, there is lashings of iced Camp Coffee, with more fruity raisins, figs and beeswax polish Taste - Extremely round and mouth-filling, bursting with more fruit from the rich Pedro Ximénez-soaked oak staves. Plums, blackcurrants, black cherries and strawberries compete for dominance in this swirling maelstrom of rich dark chocolate and heather honey. With water a Pina Colada rears it’s head from the cacophony of the fruit purée and is joined by a spike of sweet lemon and Soor Plooms. So often destined for blend, the art of the Distiller and Cooper have come together to showcase this often overlooked Highland Single Malt. Tasting notes by Scotland’s other Bard, Jim McEwan MBE; Aromas - Considering the high strength this bouquet is fresh, malty and absolutely delightful. Then the raisin/prune notes evolve and the glycerine works beautifully with the crisp sweetness of the malt. It’s a disarming bouquet with a hint of the marine freshness underpinning the rich fruit overture that only PX can provide. Taste - It’s a compelling combination of oak, plump sweet grapes, a malty crispness and a flash of salted caramel. It’s at mid palate that the sweet fruitiness really comes alive working beautifully in a disarming, inviting and estery flavour of rich long aged sherry held in a cradle of Spanish oak. It’s a rare and beautiful spirit, Spain & Scotland in total harmony, passion and pride and a team of dedicated Distillers who know their craft well. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/redbag2 monthly 0.5 2024-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/398590af-a4b5-4197-8662-b5eb6dac800d/63rd.jpg Previous Bottlings - Dramfool Red Bag #2 - Dramfool Red Bag #2 17 year old The 63rd release from Dramfool is a 2006 Red Bag, bourbon-matured for 17 years. The hogshead yielded 249 bottles at cask strength of 57.2%. An old school “Red Bag”, tipping its hat to the old revered “Red Bag” 17. Tasting note by Dramfool; Colour: gold Nose: with notes of sunflower, herbs and a minerality all leading to a light floral note, with of course that unmistakeable Islay peat. Adding water changes it to reveal and citrus and ripe banana sweetness. Palate: While the peat comes through it does not dominate, could even be considered light and fresh version of this now more commonly heavy peated distillery style. Tropical fruit leads from pineapple to banana with a sweet citrus note and even a spiciness. Finish: With a long elegant peaty smoke and a delicate sweetness the finish lingers https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/craig15px monthly 0.5 2023-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/0d0459b7-e926-439b-85b2-2ecf2f3650ae/64th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Dramfool Craigellachie 15 year old PX Quarter cask - Dramfool Craigellachie 15 year old PX Quarter cask The 64th Dramfool release is a first for us, a whisky from Colin’s home town of Craigellachie. Matured in a first-fill Pedro Ximénez Quarter Cask for 15 years and bottled at cask strength of 53.8%, this whisky is bursting with sweet dark fruits. We are delighted with the result, a beautifully sweet unctuous whisky with NO SULPHUR! Filled on 12/12/2007 and bottled on 14/07/2023 at 15 years old. Tasting notes by Jim McEwan Craigellachie 2007 Cask Type - 1st Fill PX Quarter Cask Strength 53.8% Colour - Bright Golden Yellow Aromas - Classic Speysider with a twist due to the cask capacity. It’s the spirit that claims the high ground and it needs a drop of water to really appreciate its quality. The crispy sweetness of the barley works well with the fresh fruity bouquet created by long fermentation and slow distillation and the small cask is providing a beautiful oak halo which is lovely. Taste - The satiny texture is biscuit sweet with a fruity foundation. The little cask is providing an opening for the malt and the quality of the distillation to shine, it’s truly delicious! At 15 years old the oak and the spirit have produced something special; vanilla and dried apricot with candied almonds creating a spicy fruitiness to the lingering finish. It’s a rare find, enjoy the journey. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/glenmarvellous4 monthly 0.5 2023-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/87ee8874-bb14-4278-947e-80638b343c5f/62nd.jpg Previous Bottlings - Dramfool Glenmarvellous #4 14 years old 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel - Dramfool Glenmarvellous #4 14 years old 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel The 62nd release from Dramfool is a another stunning Glenmarvellous from the fantastic secret distillery in Speyside that we cannot name. It was distilled in 2008 and and bottled at 14 years old at cask strength of 55.6%. It is a beast of a dram and the active Bourbon Barrel has imbued the whisky with lots of toffee and a myriad of fruity flavours. This is Dramfool’s Spirit of Speyside 2023 bottling. Tasting notes by Dramfool Nose Neat: Bursting with vanilla and butterscotch. An indescribable fruity note lingers, and there is a crisp mineralic note like pebbles from a river. Blackcurrants can be picked out too. Taste Neat: Very rich vanilla toffee, butterscotch toffee apples and warm apple crumble. Nose Diluted: Highland Toffee, vanilla, butterscotch, lemon and blackcurrant again. Taste Diluted: Loads more toffee apples and blackcurrants. Fruit Pips (boiled sweets), lemon and chocolate limes https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/whiskyuatullibardine monthly 0.5 2023-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/7cd842eb-6aaa-4a0d-9755-0b4912a9b25a/Tullibardine_front%404x-100.jpg Previous Bottlings - WhiskyUA Tullibardine - WhiskyUA Tullibardine Dramfool are delighted to continue our support with WhiskyUA (www.WhiskyUA.com) and their important fundraising work for humanitarian charities in Ukraine. The first two bottlings were a sell out success and the funds raised have been distributed on the ground where needed most. The 4th bottling in the series is a Tullibardine finished for 11 months in a red wine barrique, yielding only 348 bottles. Bottled to celebrate Ukraine’s long fight and staunch belief in their freedom it was originally released on 24th August 2022 to celebrate the day 31 years ago Ukraine originally declared its Independence. Ukraine’s way to Independence had been a long one starting in 1991 with the Act of Declaration of Independence of Ukraine. They have demonstrated that Ukraine’s established itself as a sovereign state, that Ukrainians are capable of consolidating democratic values and defend their freedom, sovereignty and territorial integrity.. Ukrainians have paid heavily during their fight for the sovereignty even before the current invasion and war. This is why the words “'Ukraine has not yet perished” sung with such vgor in the national anthem are becoming particularly important. Today these words take on even greater meaning when again their sovereignty I under direct threat. As Ukrainian the world over and our friends at WhiskyUA say of their beloved homeland “It hasn’t perished yet and it won’t! We’re strong and alive! We continue to move forward! This is the only possibility to win and to make our tomorrow better!” https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/whiskyuaglenrothes monthly 0.5 2023-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/a21d8348-2171-47de-8bea-81eabae4a56b/Glenrothes_front%404x-100.jpg Previous Bottlings - WhiskyUA Glenrothes 13 years old - WhiskyUA Glenrothes 13 years old Dramfool are delighted to continue our support with WhiskyUA (www.WhiskyUA.com) and their important fundraising work for humanitarian charities in Ukraine. The first two bottlings were a sell-out success and the funds raised have been distributed on the ground where needed most. The 3rd bottling in the series is 13-year-old Glenrothes matured in a 2nd fill sherry cask. Only 294 bottles came from the cask and is bottled at 50.2%. Titles the Ghost of Kyiv this Speyside single malt celebrates one of the many heroes of the ongoing conflict. The story of the Ghost of Kyiv began during the first days of war, when severe air combats were in action in the skies over Ukraine. A legend began of a Ukrainian fighter pilot who was said to have won six air-to-air combats in the skies over Kyiv during the first 30 hours of Kyiv offensive. His exploits gained him the name “The Ghost of Kyiv” guarding the skies around Kyiv his exploits have become legendary. His image has helped to boost the morale of Ukrainians and inspired the faith in the Victory. Today the story of “The Ghost” is far beyond a story of one flying ace: all Ukrainian fighter-pilots have become a legend as true Heroes defending the skies! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/lochindaalport monthly 0.5 2023-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/2b51f277-4fab-4884-b835-de8b4821255b/61.jpg Previous Bottlings - Lochindaal 12 years old Port Finish - Lochindaal 12 years old Port Finish Lochindaal is rare as hen’s teeth. Only 500 casks were ever filled. This example was matured in a first fill Bourbon barrel for 11 years and 5 months, then finished in a 1st fill Port Barrique for 7 months Tasting notes by Jim McEwan MBE; Colour - Tawny Gold Aromas - Opens beautifully on a Maritime peat influence underpinning the spiciness from the bourbon cask and then drifts of the rich port overture rise in harmony and its magical. The peat toasted barley is classic Islay as is the drift of sun dried seaweed & Heather covered Moorlands. Palate - Its deceptively potent with the spiciness from the bourbon cask working well with the Port overture. Then the peat smoke and the Atlantic Marine freshness provide a unique palate experience that lingers long and transports the mind to this amazing Island of Distilleries! Finish - It’s a spirit that reflects the Island and its people, warm and welcoming! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/pc18sherry monthly 0.5 2023-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/75031cc0-7136-4977-a9df-0eacdaa99cfa/60th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Port Charlotte 18 years old Oloroso Sherry Hogshead - Port Charlotte 18 years old Oloroso Sherry Hogshead We can’t quite believe we can say this, but for the third time this year we are excited to release sister casks, and the second time from Port Charlotte. The reception our 20 year old sisters had earlier in the year was superb, and we are sure these 18 year old sisters will get similar reviews. Dramfool release #60 is a Port Charlotte distilled on 27th October 2004 and filled into cask #RO8-258-23, it lay undisturbed in a first fill oloroso hogshead until being bottled 3rd November 2022. Originally purchased by private cask buyers direct from the distillery we were privileged to be chosen to bottle it after their ownership was complete, being sure some bottles made it to the sons they had been bought with in mind! As always this spirit has been treated with the greatest respect and bottled at natural cask strength of 57.7% without added colour or chill filtration giving the truest representation of this rare whisky we can. This is surely the darkest bottling we have ever released – let us reiterate ALL natural colour! – and proves what a dream peat and sherry can be! With only 227 bottles it might last longer than her sister but we doubt much longer!! Don’t take our word for it but let Jim McEwan - the man who with close friend Duncan McGillivray – brought this whisky into the world, give his thoughts Tasting notes by Jim McEwan Colour - Gorgeous Deep Ruby with a cherry red edge. Aromas - It opens on a beautiful rare combination that can only be discovered from single cask bottling. This spirit is wonderful & rare, seldom found as most bottling are from many casks married together. The Sherry & smoke character from 18 years of maturing on the Island of Drams is incredible. I have seldom come across spirit like this and I am super proud to meet one of my children after 18 years, what a wonderful experience! Palate - The aromas and flavour are of plump red grapes, nutty oak, peat toasted barley. Then as it opens it’s Pandoras box of hand crafted whisky from a Distillery that lay abandoned for over a decade. The tart mellow oak sweetness from the Spanish cask is in complete contrast to the peaty Hebridean overture and it works. It’s wonderfully smooth and it seems to glide over the palate. Underneath the fruity harmonious flavours include dark chocolate, raisins, prunes, hints of walnuts and nutmeg. Matured on the edge of the Atlantic the Islay DNA flag flies proudly throughout this beautiful handcrafted spirit. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/pc18bourbon monthly 0.5 2023-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/2a2c57de-43bb-4daf-bb8d-93c041109aa2/59th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Port Charlotte 18 years old Bourbon Barrel - Dramfool Port Charlotte 18 years old Bourbon Barrel We can’t quite believe we can say this, but for the third time this year we are excited to release sister casks, and the second time from Port Charlotte. The reception our 20 year old sisters had earlier in the year was superb, and we are sure these 18 year old sisters will get similar reviews. Dramfool release #59 is a Port Charlotte distilled on 27th October 2004 and filled into cask #1197 it laid undisturbed in a first fill bourbon cask until being bottled 3rd November 2022. Originally purchased by private cask buyers direct from the distillery, we were privileged to be chosen to bottle it after their ownership was complete, being sure some bottles made it to the sons they had been bought with in mind! As always this spirit has been treated with the greatest respect and bottled at natural cask strength of 52.7% without added colour or chill-filtration giving the truest representation of this rare whisky we can, and WOW. With only 207 bottles it surely wont last long! Don’t take our word for it but let Jim McEwan - the man who with close friend Duncan McGillivray – brought this whisky into the world, gives his thoughts. Tasting notes by Jim McEwan Colour - Harvest Gold Body- Mellow & Mature Aromas - Beautiful oak, peat & hints of Atlantic swells leading onto Coastal Flora & Fauna. It has a true Hebridean DNA that works beautifully with the spice from the Bourbon that first filled the cask. Little hints of Jupiter & Pine drift by on a classic Islay marine overture all held in the warmth of a peat fire. Palate - The texture of the spirit is beautiful, viscous, mellow and brimming with all that makes Islay malts so unique. Flavours of melon & pear emerge held beautifully by the oak & peat smoke, the crisp sweetness of the malt works well with the oak which delivers a beautiful spicy drift as the oak expands releasing gentle hints of bourbon spices. This spirit is at its very best. The finish is long and mellow, a true son of Islay!! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/bruichladdichrives2 monthly 0.5 2023-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/b7b5213b-33fe-4d3b-a80b-799f0279e28e/58th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Bruichladdich 11 years old Rivesaltes Barrique #2 - Dramfool Bruichladdich 11 years old Rivesaltes Barrique #2 Dramfool’s 57th and its sister 58th release are a classic pairing of from Islay. While its sister release, in first fill bourbon, may be the classic of Islay, the 58th release fully matured in a first fill Rivesaltes Barrique must be a considered the modern classic style. Since the 2001 re-opening, high quality wine casks proved the corner stone of the new period of Bruichladdich and helped build its army of fans internationally. It is with great excitement we release this fine example of the ‘new classic of Islay’. Distilled in 2010 and bottled at 11 years old, it is in its natural state with no added colour and cask strength of 63.1% we have a (very) limited outturn of just 149 bottles. Not that we encourage over enjoyment of whisky, but sitting with such similar spirits and tasting them side by side certainly shows not just the difference cask choice makes, but the genius of the team behind Bruichladdich and the remarkable breadth of whiskies they have produced. Tasting notes by Jim McEwan Colour - Amber/Bronze Aromas - The bouquet is generous, opening on red fruits; cherries & plump red grapes encapsulated in a halo of French oak which blends beautifully with the sweetness of the malted barley. The Islay character creates a Hebridean overture with a marine freshness matured on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. Taste - Add a drop of water and the sweetness of the malted barley in harmony with the oak evolve beautifully bringing the Islay character and personality to remind you of the spirit’s DNA, a true Islander distilled by a team of dedicated men to whom distilling is in their DNA. No computers, no E150, no chill filtration and no BS!! It’s a warm generous spirit that truly reflects the personality of the Island and its Distilleries. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/bruichladdich11 monthly 0.5 2023-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/7f2096da-88eb-46b8-a3d1-a71f384c0614/57th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Bruichladdich 11 years old Bourbon - Bruichladdich 11 years old Bourbon Dramfool’s 57th and its sister 58th release are a classic pairing of from Islay. Release 57 is a first fill bourbon Bruichladdich 11 years old. A style of spirit and cask that many consider the perennial classic of Bruichladdich, and bottled at an age when the spirit is still vibrant and fresh. However, don’t consider this a simple or one dimensional whisky, its time paired with the fresh bourbon cask has had great impact, showing the constantly high quality casks the Bruichladdich team are renowned for using. Distilled in 2010 and bottled at 11 years old, it is in its natural state with no added colour, bottled at cask strength of 59.7%, we have a limited outturn of just 173 bottles. Not that we encourage over enjoyment of whisky but sitting with such similar spirits and tasting them side by side certainly shows not just the difference cask choice makes but the genius of the team behind Bruichladdich and the remarkable breadth of whiskies they have produced. Tasting notes by Jim McEwan Colour - Golden Honey Hue Aromas - Opens beautifully on a marine aroma that could only come from Islay! It’s an irresistible mature aroma with the sweetness of the malted barley in total harmony with the mellowness of the oak. Drifts of coastal and moorland plants & flowers emerge fresh & full of promise and add a touch of lemon & honey, sea air and toasted oak staves. Taste - The viscosity of the spirit is superb, full bodied fresh & irresistible. It’s the crispness of the barley, the hints of spice from the casks original Bourbon days, caramelised oak sugars with a deep endowed purity that comes from traditional hand crafted distillation. The toasted malt treats the palate to a Hebridean overture of Atlantic coastal maturation like no other. Finish - The spirit captures the Hebridean character of this unique rock in the Atlantic Ocean and its people. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/bruichladdichmadiera monthly 0.5 2023-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/5f3167b2-64e7-485d-b61a-b831f8378145/56th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Bruichladdich 10 years old Madeira Barrique - Bruichladdich 10 years old Madeira Barrique The 56th Dramfool release is some what of an oddity, a true survivor of many cold nights (other drams did not survive) and what we can only call a ‘Barn Find’. Those of you familiar with classic car shows finding Ferraris, Bugatti’s and long lost Rolls Royce’s in sorry states in barns will get our meaning. Thankfully this has been a well looked after ‘Barn Find’ and has led a sleepy life for the last ten years. When we realised we were offering a 2002 10 year old it took a little moment to realise it has waited the same time in the bottle as the cask to be enjoyed! A 2002 distilled, 2012 bottled, 10 year old Bruichladdich whisky fully matured in a madeira barrique - now that is RARE! Perhaps we can now debate bottle maturation as well as cask maturation – is that a thing? People seem to wonder, we don’t know, but lets find out!. Originally a private cask purchase by a West Coast farming family, they were not just taken by the reinvention of Bruichladdich, but more importantly the impact it had on the island, the community and the farmers who all went on the journey together. Not just a sherry cask, but specifically a Madeira Barrique as the family have personal connections there. This purchase was one of passion and support, as so many early cask buyers would attest. This is the first Dramfool release not offered at cask strength, but at a reduced 46%. Initially we thought this could be a shame, but hearing from the owners that this was the advice of the Bruichladdich team in when they initially discussed bottling (could only have been Jim McEwan or Duncan McGillivray we think) who are we to disagree. And wow it’s a belter (technical term) and we don’t think they got it wrong. Spread the bottles and the Bruichladdich story further and wider and enjoy the dram. From field, still, cask, warehouse, bottle, barn to us its been a long time coming to the world!!!! Distilled in 2002 and bottled in 2012 at 10 years old. Tasting notes from Jim McEwan; Colour - September Sunset. Aromas - Brilliant opening on the oak, the malt and the wine all in harmony. The aromas are fresh & vibrant as one would expect from a young Hebridean spirit. The gentle mellowness of the oak provides the perfect stage on which the quality of the distillation shines through and highlights the skills of the men who have followed in the footsteps of their forefathers. It’s all there, the mellow oak, the crisp toasted barley, the skills of the Distillers and time = Pure magic! Taste - It’s a fresh & vibrant spirit that works well with the fruit overtures from the cask. The sweetness of the malted barley is crisp & dry and together with the oak they allow the spirit to develop into a beautiful young whisky matured on the coastal heart of Islay. The oak malt & fruit and the art of slow distillation are as one, highlighting the quality of the Madeira casks gently sleeping on Islays’ Atlantic shores! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/bruichladdich2002 monthly 0.5 2023-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/e55a8e1c-f8f9-4efd-8e0d-99a45da04635/55th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Bruichladdich 20 years old - Bruichladdich 20 years old The 55th Dramfool release (perhaps) crowns a year of remarkable bottlings, but who knows what December might hold! We are proud to be bottling our 20 year old Bruichladdich distilled in 2002, just one year after the re-opening of the distillery we all have come to love so much. Following on from our sister 20 year old Port Charlotte’s earlier this year what more can we say but we are delighted to share these all with you. Fully matured in 1st fill bourbon barrel, it has worked some magic over the decades. Thanks to Bruichladdich’s policy of filling casks at a higher than industry norm of 63.5% it has still retained a high strength of 59.0%! A powerhouse whisky from the, then, newly reinstated team of Bruichladdich Filled on 26/08/2002 and bottled on 11/10/2022 at 20 years old. Tasting notes by Jim McEwan Bruichladdich 2002 Cask Type - First Fill Bourbon Barrel - ABV 59.0% Colour - Harvest Gold Body - Smooth Mellow and in prime condition Aromas - Classic Islay without the smoke which allows the barley/oak notes to shine and highlights that brilliant Atlantic freshness. Hints of ripe Guava & melon work in harmony with the crispness of the malt & the oak which brings that mellow soft sweetness. It’s an irresistible combination, almost like an Atlantic rainbow of aromatics in harmony with the Island & its unique location. Taste - Wow!! Its so clean and flavourful. The texture is amazing giving the taste buds a spiritual experience like no other. The sweetness of the malt sugars is held beautifully in a cradle of spicy oak from the Bourbon cask. The fruitiness is down to slow distillation and long fermentation, and the fresh vibrant mouthfeel due to its maturing on the Atlantic Coast. The main prize here goes to the Distillery team who truly understand the art of distillation.. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/hp2006 monthly 0.5 2023-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/d17055f6-1e17-472a-99c2-549854d63097/54th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Dramfool High Parkland 16 - Dramfool High Parkland 16 The 54th release from Dramfool is our second, and long awaited, High Parkland, again still a secret island distillery. Last time (some two years ago) the full bourbon maturation sister spirit was greatly received. This time we have the same 14-year-old bourbon matured spirit, but it has been resting for two further years in an ex-Oloroso hogshead which had previously matured our Cola Ali 6 Islay Single Malt. It has taken on some wonderful colour, taste and slight extra hint of smoke. We have tried and tested this at a few festivals already prior to release, and were thrilled with the response. The hogshead yielded 312 bottles at cask strength of 61.9%. Filled on 11/05/2006 and bottled on 16/05/2022 at 16 years old. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/je1bruichladdich monthly 0.5 2023-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/84e7dd00-3f4e-44d4-9a1c-8e1ede0a1584/JE1.jpg Previous Bottlings - Journey’s End Release 1 - 2010 Bruichladdich Banyuls barrique 10 year old - Journey’s End Release 1 - 2010 Bruichladdich Banyuls barrique 10 year old we are delighted to bottle this exceptional 2010 Bruichladdich Banyul cask from Jim’s private stock. It seemed fitting to celebrate Jim’s 58 years in the business with a bottling of his beloved Bruichladdich in one of the remarkable wine casks that were a cornerstone of his work. Hand picked by Jim this is sure to be a bottling to be remembered. Bottled from a first fill Banyul (the red wine equivalent of sauternes) barrique, cask #2319 yielded 314 bottles at 55.9%, it has been bottled non-chill filtered with no added colour (of course!). Tasting notes from Jim McEwan; Colour - Charming Medium Amber. Harvest Gold Body - Medium and super smooth. The French oak has performed beautifully Nose - Opens superbly on a harmony of soft fruit and coastal wild flowers. With heather bloom in August, warm sand blowing in on Western winds, it’s a joy to behold. A classic Bruichladdich loving “The French connection” with its history of being rather special! The remarkable Islander is in dreamland. The natural fruitiness of the Bruichladdich spirit unpeated, distilled slowly and matured a stone’s throw from the Atlantic Ocean and having had a ten-year relationship with this amazing cask makes this spirit rather special. The overture from the wine is blowing in the wind in absolute harmony with the character of Islay and its location, people and its history of distillation. A dram to share or a dram to enjoy alone, this gentle Islander makes no judgements. Enjoy, and let the cares of tomorrow wait until this day is done!! Not only will this bottling celebrate the remarkable career but will give back to the island so important to Jim and his family. From each bottle sold £50 will be donated to Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance. Funded solely from donations their work is a literal life line to Islay, Jura and the other remote regions of Scotland. Personally chosen by Jim & Barbara McEwan we are delighted to support this extremely worthy cause. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/je2portcharlotte monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/aaeca43e-b5a2-4ec5-9d2b-f319be405448/JE2.jpg Previous Bottlings - Journey’s End Release 2 - Port Charlotte 2003, 18 year old - Journey’s End Release 2 - Port Charlotte 2003, 18 year old When Jim announced his retirement in 2021 and we were in discussions with him over what bottling to release to mark the occasion it quickly became clear that it was not that simple! To mark a career with one bottling alone proved to much. The plan was hatched to sign off his career with one each of his ‘cherished children’, a Bruichladdich, Port Charlotte and an Octomore. Following the pattern of the Signature Collection it seemed fitting Journeys End 2 was a Port Charlotte and an 18-year-old one at that! Indeed, this was the oldest cask in Jim’s collection so it is an honour to bottle it and share it with the world. Distilled on 16th July 2003 this whisky spent its whole 18-year life maturing in cask #814. This maturation took place in a 1st fill bourbon barrel from an undisclosed American distillery. Bottled in October 2021 as the second Journeys End release, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour, and at natural cask strength of 58.3% (as ever, Jim would have it no other way!), it yielded only 231 bottles. Tasting notes from Jim McEwan Aromas - A beautiful combination of marine flora & fauna encapsulated in a halo of peat smoke & charred oak. The sweet cereal notes of the malted barley arise slowly like walking beside a barley field in mid-August. Then hints of green apple & pear emerge leading into a riverbank bouquet of primrose, buttercup and lily! Palate - Is rich and viscous due to the non-chill filtration and while very potent this Islay gem walks a different path. A fruitier, smoky cereal route with drifts of heather in bloom on a westerly breeze. A hint of sweet spiciness from the bourbon residue joins the travellers on their Islay odyssey. The balance between the alcohol fruitiness, the oak and the smoke is pure magic in a glass. It’s Islay on a summer evening. Slow distillation, passion & skill, ancient oak and a team of dedicated Islanders committed by their DNA handed down by their Forefathers. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/je3octomore monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/150dcbe7-885e-44cd-a4ae-49ec45614c97/JE3.jpg Previous Bottlings - Journey’s End Release 3 - Octomore 2010, 12 year old - Journey’s End Release 3 - Octomore 2010, 12 year old Distilled on 12th June 2010 this whisky spent its whole 12-year life maturing in cask #4525. This maturation took place in a 1st fill bourbon cask from an unknown American Distillery. Peated to a more delicate - than some Octomore but still outrageous to many others - 96.9PPM it is classic of this rare spirit. Bottled in July 2022 as the final Journey’s End release, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour, and at natural cask strength of 58.6% (as we always say, Jim would have it no other way!), it yielded only 222 bottles. Tasting notes from Jim McEwan; Colour - Stunning Medium Amber/ Honey Aromas - It’s the smoke, the oak, the Ocean, the Islay grown barley, the understated power that makes nosing this spirit a joy to behold. You are transported to Islay immediately, welcome to my homeland! It opens on a marine freshness in harmony with the sweetness of toasted barley and just a hint of spice from the bourbon residue in the oak. This is then followed by the peat smoke which underlines the Islay pedigree but does not dominate the sweetness of the barley. The harmony is good! Taste - Wow! it’s a unique taste sensation. The peat smoke, the maltiness, the oak sugars, a seductive nuttiness, a kick of bourbon from a past life with the addition of a little water a marmalade sweetness evolves which is beautiful and in harmony with the marine influence which adds an intriguing twist to the taste buds. It’s a gentle giant who is like no other. Enjoy your time in the company of a true spirit of Islay, handcrafted by a dedicated team of Islanders who are the main components in bringing this amazing spirit to life. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/bbqsauce monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/dd9eb3f1-03d0-41ff-9ebe-81e7bc59b5a7/Sauce.jpg Previous Bottlings - Dramfool's Lochindaal BBQ Sauce - Dramfool's Lochindaal BBQ Sauce Who would take one of the rarest Islay spirits (let’s ignore Port Ellen for a moment) and turn it into a BBQ sauce??? Derek & Fiona from The Artisan in Wishaw (check it out!!! https://artisan-restaurant.com/) on the request of Dramfool. Long fans of their Octomore BBQ sauce, we thought let’s mess with a tried and tested classic and mix it up with some Lochindaal. Only 500 casks ever filled, and now 150 sauce bottles. A first time using Lochindaal, it is a really delicious result, gets our stamp of approval! Tasting notes…….. well you tell us, and also please share on social media how you enjoy it. WE can both attest to a cheese and ham toastie being raised to new levels! Thank you Derek & Fiona!!! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/beer2 monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/e3956f58-6ad6-4dec-ae92-7eb6f2f2dcff/Beer+2.jpg Previous Bottlings - Dramfool Beer Release #2 - Dramfool Beer Release #2 Dramfool is delighted to bring you our second foray into the world of beer in collaboration with our friends at Cross Borders Brewing Company from Dalkeith, Edinburgh. Based on Cross Borders’ Wee Heavy, a traditional Scottish style of ale, they brewed it a little stronger to 7.4% and cask-aged for over three months in casks previously holding Dramfool whisky. We have included the un-aged beer from the same brewing, so you can taste the influence each cask has against the original beer. Beer Set contains 4 x 330ml bottles as follows; Wee Heavy (un-aged), Wee Heavy ex Glenmarvellous #2, Wee Heavy ex Lochindaal 12 and Wee Heavy ex JE2 Port Charlotte 18. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/beer1 monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/ffde9add-38b8-43fc-a7e0-aef81b2586d7/Beer+1.jpg Previous Bottlings - Dramfool Beer Release #1 - Dramfool Beer Release #1 Dramfool is delighted to bring you our first foray into the world of beer in collaboration with our friends at Cross Borders Brewing Company from Dalkeith, Edinburgh. Based on Cross Borders’ Wee Heavy, a traditional Scottish style of ale, they brewed it a little stronger to 7.4% and cask-aged for over three months in casks which belonged to a certain Mr McEwan. We have included the un-aged beer from the same brewing, so you can taste the influence each cask has against the original beer. Beer Set contains 4 x 330ml bottles as follows; Wee Heavy (un-aged), Wee Heavy 3.1, Wee Heavy 3.2 and Wee Heavy 3.3 https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/51bruichladdich monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/ff127da3-a773-456b-9d9c-6a91e403d2e5/5.1+No+tube.jpg Previous Bottlings - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 5.1, Bruichladdich 2011 11 years old - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 5.1, Bruichladdich 2011 11 years old Distilled on 11th July 2011 this whisky spent its whole 11-year life maturing in cask #2477. This maturation took place in a 1st fill bourbon cask from an unknown American Distillery. Bottled in July 2022 as Release 5.1 of the Jim McEwan Signature Collection, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour, and at natural cask strength of 59.0% (as we always say, Jim would have it no other way!), it yielded only 238 bottles. Tasting notes from Jim McEwan; Colour - Primrose Yellow Aromas - Opens beautifully on a combination of Primrose, Myrtle, Lily, Marigold and mint. It’s like walking through the peat fires next to the Atlantic Ocean! Then the sweetness of the toasted barley and mellow oak drift in bringing with them little hints of bourbon spiciness laid down by the first spirit matured in the cask. “Its gentle on my mind” Taste - The spirit is balanced & restrained on the palate. This is pure Islay; No smoke, just barley & oak and time by the Ocean. The opulent flavours seduce the taste buds with mellow oak and barley sugars. The Maritime Islay character is with you all the way, fresh and clean and packed with passion & traditional skills from a dedicated team of Distillers who bring the magic to the spirit. No computers, no colouring, no chill filtration, just a special spirit from a special place. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/52portcharotte monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/c0071abf-0579-4e34-be66-1bc5a751ecd4/5.2+No+Tube.jpg Previous Bottlings - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 5.2, Port Charlotte 2009 12 years old - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 5.2, Port Charlotte 2009 12 years old Distilled on 28th April 2009 this whisky spent its whole 13-year life maturing in cask #1440. This maturation took place in a 1st fill bourbon cask from the Clear Springs Distillery. Home of iconic bourbons owned by the famous Buffalo Trace their bourbon number many including Black Ridge, Stone Hammer, Two Stars and Wolcott Kentucky Straight. We have no indication of the bourbon this previously held but the Buffalo Trace cask policy is one that never wavers from quality! Bottled in July 2022 as Release 5.2 of the Jim McEwan Signature Collection, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour, and at natural cask strength of 62.9% (as we always say, Jim would have it no other way!), it yielded only 197 bottles. Tasting notes from Jim McEwan; Colour - Brilliant warm honey/ Golden Hue Aromas & Flavours - It has that trademark Islay aroma that brings together the smoke, the oak, the marine overture and the traditional skills as they were in 1881. Matured next to the Atlantic Ocean which plays a massive part in bringing the character to the spirit. I recommend adding a drop of water and you will discover a host of aromatics including a smooth spicy overture from the bourbons time in the cask. Taste - At this age it’s in its prime. Strong in character, which is 100% Islay, which translates initially into smoke & oak then by mid palate the sweetness of the malt extract arrives as does little hints of lemon & honey. It’s a beautiful Hebridean taste experience! The maturation by the Ocean is the key to what gives this spirit character that is unique just as it does for my fellow Islanders. The flavours of peated malt, the sweetness of oak and the influence of the traditional distilling in a time honoured was make this spirit just a little bit special. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/53octomore monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/84938799-b143-4f9b-83f1-b0e7c6ae1f87/5.3+No+tube.jpg Previous Bottlings - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 5.3, Octomore 2011 10 years old - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 5.3, Octomore 2011 10 years old Distilled on 21st December 2011 this whisky spent its whole 10-year life maturing in cask #4556. This maturation took place in a 1st fill bourbon cask from an unknown American Distillery. Peated to a whopping 150.2PPM it is another ‘velvet fist in an iron glove’ which surely packs a punch. Bottled in July 2022 as Release 5.3 of the Jim McEwan Signature Collection, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour, and at natural cask strength of 61.0% (as we always say, Jim would have it no other way!), it yielded only 202 bottles. Tasting notes from Jim McEwan; Colour - Summer Barley Fields Aromas & Taste - It detonates on a combination of smoke, storm lashed seaweed and allspice, followed by the sweetness of charred oak sugars and the sweet spicy residue from the bourbon that first filled the cask. Its a unique olfactory experience, lots going on with the oak holding the big aromas in check and allowing the quality of distillate to shine through which also highlights the skills of the team who work away quietly without computers. They are seldom mentioned because that’s not the Islay way, let their skills be judged by the consumer. This is a hand crafted spirit distilled slowly and matured 100% on Islay. Octomore is the gentle giant of a spirit. Its smoky character does not hide the art of distillation, it highlights it. The finish is unique and truly wonderful. The flavours linger long and warming bringing you back to Islay on a spiritual journey. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/girvan monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/39c3f816-e0ed-4a9e-8536-7722ed7ea3d6/Girvan.jpg Previous Bottlings - Girvan 2007 ex-Avian Gull Oloroso Octave – Festival Bottling - Girvan 2007 ex-Avian Gull Oloroso Octave – Festival Bottling This special festival release from Dramfool was matured in a bourbon barrel for 12 years and then a portion transferred into an ex-Avian Gull Oloroso Octave for 3 years. A real curiosity, grain finished in an Islay sherried cask! Distilled on 27/06/2007 and bottled on 28/06/2022 at cask strength of 61.3% Tasting notes Nose neat: Lemons, pineapple, gooseberries, vanilla, hot pine, wood putty, fresh figs, Ribena, clove oil and cream toffee. Taste neat: Very sweet with a wisp of smoke, golden syrup, cherries and treacle Nose diluted: Pencil sharpenings, vanilla, toffee, clove oil, wood putty, blackcurrants, cherries, pine needles and Thai custard apples. Taste diluted: Sweet with treacle , cherries, red grapes, marzipan, lemons, red apples, vanilla and cherry bakewells. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/inchfad monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/bb3b224a-d81d-4ce2-8428-353c755ca557/GunpowderUA%404x-100.jpg Previous Bottlings - WhiskyUA GunpowderUA - Inchfad - WhiskyUA GunpowderUA - Inchfad Distilled at Loch Lomond Distillery - Inchfad Heavily Peated Bottled at 46% alc vol. 435 bottles The proceeds from the sale of these bottles will be used to support the Ukrainian army, anti-terrorist operation forces, charitable and humanitarian organizations, and the treatment of victims of hostilities. www.whiskyua.com WhiksyUA GunpowderUA https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/resistance monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/c55204b8-6af0-40bc-a50a-2ef1ce13708c/ResistanceUA%404x-100.jpg Previous Bottlings - WhiskyUA ResistanceUA – Blair Athol - WhiskyUA ResistanceUA – Blair Athol The Scots call whisky "Water of Life", so let the Water of Life help restore peace to the land of Ukraine and heal its wounds! Dramfool is delighted to help our friends at WhiskyUA by selling some of their charity bottlings from the UK WhiskyUA ResistanceUA Distilled at Blair Athol Distillery Finished in a First Fill Cave Dourthe Red cask Bottled at 50% alc vol. 317 bottles The proceeds from the sale of these bottles will be used to support the Ukrainian army, anti-terrorist operation forces, charitable and humanitarian organizations, and the treatment of victims of hostilities. www.whiskyua.com Whisk The Scots call whisky "Water of Life", so let the Water of Life help restore peace to the land of Ukraine and heal its wounds! Dramfool is delighted to help our friends at WhiskyUA by selling some of their charity bottlings from the UK https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/41bruichladdich monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/48a61e24-2d3c-41f4-a477-15213294257d/4.1+Bottle+and+Tube.jpg Previous Bottlings - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 4.1, Bruichladdich 2009 11 years old First Fill Bordeaux barrique 2009 - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 4.1, Bruichladdich 2009 11 years old First Fill Bordeaux barrique 2009 Distilled on 9th November 2009 this whisky spent its whole 11-year life maturing in cask #4180. This maturation took place in a 1st fill Bordeaux red wine barrique from a remarkable Château in the Pomerol Appellation. A small vineyard by any standards its vintages pack a serious punch and are sought the world over. A classic Bordeaux paired with a classic of Islay! Bottled in October 2021 as Release 4.1 of the Jim McEwan Signature Collection, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour, and at natural cask strength of 61.3% (as we always say, Jim would have it no other way!), it yielded only 264 bottles. Tasting notes from Jim McEwan Aromas - The bouquet offers a beautiful combination of all that makes single malts so magical. Here you have a new heated Islay in the company of a world class French wine cask for 12 years and the result is complex, layered and seductive. Opens on a Marine overture of coastal wildflowers and heather in bloom leading you to the subtle sweetness of Islay barley. Then you start to experience the magical aromas of the French oak giving an almond like nuttiness in harmony with the subtle aromas of plump ripe grapes. Palate - The flavours of oak and barley are superb and offer the structure and balance one expects from a well distilled spirit. Together they provide a solid platform on which the soft subtle flavours of the wine can be enjoyed and all the while the marine overture that is with us throughout our lives can be detected giving a freshness which can only come from Islay matured whisky. The multi-layer flavours and finish are elegant and full of finesse and character. The Auld alliance still remains! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/42portcharlotte monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/87734154-cb89-4d51-a65c-129c319dc7b3/4.2+Bottle+and+Tube.jpg Previous Bottlings - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 4.2, Port Charlotte 2009 11 years old First Fill Juracon barrique - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 4.23, Port Charlotte 2009 11 years old First Fill Juracon barrique Distilled on 1st April 2009 this whisky spent its whole 11-year life maturing in cask #1061. This maturation took place in a 1st fill Juracon barrique. An area renowned for production of wines from as early as the 14th century. Nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees it produces both dry and sweet wines, the sweet being far more highly prized. Unusually it produces not just white sweet wine but also read, as can certainly be seen here! Most of these red Juracon’s use the Arrouya Noir grape variety which has been grown in the area from at least the 18th century. Bottled in October 2021 as Release 4.2 of the Jim McEwan Signature Collection, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour, and at natural cask strength of 61.4% (as we always say, Jim would have it no other way!), it yielded only 271 bottles. Tasting Notes from Jim McEwan Aromas - Sensational combination of smoke infused plump red grapes and pomegranate that doesn’t overshadow the maltiness, nuttiness or the Islay pedigree! Palate - Matured a stone’s throw from the Atlantic, you will detect a briny quality that mingles beautifully with dry smokiness of peat fires. It’s complex oak, smoke, fruit, Islay grown barley, marine overtures and ancient equipment. No computers, just dedicated Distillers and time. The stunning quality of the wine cask is the perfect foil for the peat smoke influence as they mature as one by the Atlantic Ocean. It’s the Auld alliance at its very best. Distilled by the people of Islay who have been born to follow in their Forefathers footsteps, no colouring, no chemists. Just humble Islanders who leave their DNA on every bottle with pride and passion. Bottled off Islay, matured 100% on Islay with its unique position in the Atlantic Ocean free from pollution and cleansed by mighty storms. The finish is long and lingers on the palate due to non-chill filtration giving the amazing mouthfeel! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/43octomore monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/2835c323-86a7-45e9-bac1-1f28db2c3c8e/4.3+Bottle+and+Tube.jpg Previous Bottlings - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 4.3, Octomore 2015, 6 year old - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 4.3, Octomore 2015, 6 year old Distilled on 20th May 2015 this whisky spent its whole 6-year life maturing in cask #4366. This maturation took place in a 1st fill Bourbon barrel from Heaven Hillsditillery. Peated to 130.8PPM it is one for the peat lovers. Bottled in October 2021 as Release 4.3 of the Jim McEwan Signature Collection, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour, and at natural cask strength of 64.0% (as we always say, Jim would have it no other way!), it yielded only 176 bottles, making it the rarest of the collection bottled to date. Tasting notes from Jim McEwan; Aromas - No mistaking where this warrior comes from! The peat smoke mingles beautifully with crispy sweet cereal notes of Islay barley all contained in a spicy halo from the first occupant of the cask which has been toasted prior to being filled with bourbon. It’s a strong young Ileach that transports your senses to the Island of Distilleries. The marine influence bringing a magical halo around the peat aromas as they rise. Palate - The viscosity of the spirit is stunning; No chill filtration, no colouring plus that Islay pedigree, power, peat and passion! At 64.0% it’s at its best. The sweetness of the barley mingles beautifully with the mellowness of the oak and by mid palate its pure harmony! The young spirit is holding the oak at bay allowing the smoked pear and apple flavours to emerge, drizzled with sweet malt extract. It’s a stunning young warrior son of Islay. The most heavily plated malt in the world and it proves that you can, with skilled distillers create a spirit that is totally unique. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/redbag1 monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/0f11a139-333a-4392-9549-840585fbfcfe/53.jpg Previous Bottlings - Red Bag #1, 16 year old - Red Bag #1, 16 year old The 53rd release from Dramfool is a 2006 Red Bag, bourbon-matured for 16 years. The hogshead yielded 260 bottles at cask strength of 57.7%. Distilled on 09/03/2006 and bottled on 18/03/2022 at 16 years old. Tasting notes by Jim McEwan Colour - Brilliant Amber Honey Combination Aromas & Flavours - It’s classic South Islay. Lots of peat smoke, Heather in bloom, Atlantic overtures, warm sands, strong spirits and long finishes. You get that phenolic DNA throughout and that works beautifully with the crisp sweetness of the barley. At this age it’s in its prime. The mellowness of the oak while it’s spicy DNA from its bourbon days lingers on the edges giving a spicy halo to the spirit and it works superbly with the phenol smokiness. But it’s not all smoke & oak, the crisp sweetness of the barley sugars bring balance & a contrast of flavours on the palate. The finish which is long lasting and satisfying is clearly of the Islay character, no mistaking that! Throughout you will detect light fruity overtures and also some floral notes courtesy of the yeasts used in the fermentation stage of distillation. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/pcrum monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/f893e1ba-9129-4737-bad7-df98490a31aa/52.jpg Previous Bottlings - Port Charlotte Rum 2009 - Port Charlotte Rum 2009 The 52nd release from Dramfool is 2009 Bruichladdich matured full-term in a Rum Barrel for 13 years. The barrel yielded 211 bottles at cask strength of 61.6%. We are pleased to announce that this whisky has been personally approved by Jim McEwan, allowing us to hallmark it as part of the Jim McEwan Legacy range. Barrel filled on 28/04/2009 and bottled on 07/05/2022 at 13 years old. Tasting notes by Jim McEwan Colour - August Barley Fields Aromas & Flavours: Opens on a come hither note of peat smoke with a marine overture which clearly indicates its homeland. The malted barley notes merge beautifully with the scents of cinnamon, nutmeg, orange & lemon peel with vibrant echoes of smouldering peat fires fanned by the Atlantic breezes. All leading onto a magical duet from Martinique and the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. It’s a magical rare spirit with the character of two Islands thousands of miles apart coming together as one! Throughout, the smokiness of the peat bathes the spirit in total harmony with the crispy sweetness of Islay barley, add the spiced apples, almonds and molasses providing a stunning platform on which the Islander can shine like a sunrise on Islay’s coast. It’s a spirit that is wonderful and rare, when will we see its like again! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/rivesaltes monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/acdc73df-722e-4679-95d7-b4dbe860ecb0/51.jpg Previous Bottlings - Bruichladdich Rivesaltes 2010 - Bruichladdich Rivesaltes 2010 The 51st release from Dramfool is 2010 Bruichladdich matured full-term in a 1st fill Rivesaltes Barrique for 11 years. The barrique yielded 299 bottles at cask strength of 61.8%. We are pleased to announce that this whisky has been personally approved by Jim McEwan, allowing us to hallmark it as part of the Jim McEwan Legacy range. Barrique filled on 08/09/2010 and bottled on 11/04/2022 at 11 years old. Tasting notes by Jim McEwan Colour - Stunning Beguiling Auburn Aromas – Stunning, opening with all the components singing like a Heavenly choir! The red fruit aromas in harmony with the sweet mellowness of the oak is simply wonderful, and the crispness of the malted Islay barley is the perfect foil. It’s a magical olfactory experience. The Islay DNA of Atlantic winds and Heather covered peat fields works brilliantly. Matured full term a stone’s throw from the Ocean makes a massive difference to the character and personality of the spirit, as it does to the men who work quietly while the world sleeps. Made in a Distillery where the nearest thing to a computer is the clock on the wall! What you’re experiencing is with the passage of time a spirit that is wonderful and rare. At this age it’s stunning, all the components are as one; hand crafted, matured full term by the Atlantic in this unique Rivesaltes cask. I created many spirits in my 52 years and this one is rather special, and I know that you will enjoy your time with it, hand made by skilled Distillers with passion and pride! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/weejim monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/ea945f71-40fa-4bea-b3b0-663c3b881b6f/Wee+Jim+1.jpg Previous Bottlings - Jim McEwan Festival Edition - Octomore 2008 - Jim McEwan Festival Edition - Octomore 2008 The maturation of all casks of whisky is by no means the same journey for all. This first-fill bourbon barrel was filled with precious Octomore spirit at a whopping 167 PPM on 19th March 2008, and lain to rest in the warehouses of Bruichladdich. Tides come and go, years pass and the cask works it magic on this rare and much appreciated spirit. Of course, we know the Angels are taking their share over this time. However, on taking ownership of this cask from Jim’s personal collection it quickly became apparent we had had one of those casks the angels had taken more than their fair share! After 12 years maturing (the second oldest Octomore ever bottled, only beaten by Jim McEwan Signature Collection 1.3) there was about 40% to 50% ‘missing’ – rather happy angels on Islay once again. The cask was tight, no leaks, no tampering, it was just one of those things. So we can only imagine the angels knew what they were sharing with us and got greedy! To save any more unexpected sharing, we all agreed they’d had their fill and we bottled immediately with no real plan of what to do. Getting just over 120 bottles we had a rare spirit on our hands but one that could only be enjoyed by a handful. Both Jim and Dramfool like to see whisky being drunk as well as collected, and surely this would only fall into the latter category due to the small number of bottles. It’s a great dram and this would be a great shame if it all sat on shelves and not some in glasses. We sat on this for almost two years not sure what to do (the eagle eyed will have spotted that from the distillation, bottling years and today’s date). The idea struck us the only way to try and spread this amazing whisky further was to create more bottles, not easy on a half-full single cask! So our ‘Wee Bottles’ were born, a first for Dramfool but surely the answer. To protect our rare spirit from greedy angels we have enlisted an Islay cowboy, who you may recognise, to stand guard over these bottles for us all. Our Wee Bottles are guarded by Wee Jim, a cowboy by the age of 5! A glint in his eye and determined look even then, he not only made the spirit, but looks after it still. Tasting notes by Jim McEwan Octomore 2008 Cask Type – 1st fill Bourbon Cask Number - #898 Colour - Autumn Gold Body Strength – 62.8% PPM - 167 330 Bottles (250ml) Nose - At 62.8% it needs a little reduction to release the most audacious adventurous, beautiful aromatic aromas of peat fires and toasted Islay barley together with sweet aromas fresh bourbon and spice. It’s a potent seductive unbelievable experience. The focus is clearly the coming together of two exceptional creations. I could write notes for hours on this spirit! Taste - It’s super smooth. You would never believe it’s 62.8%. The voluptuous texture serves as the foundation for Islay to showcase its heritage of Celtic passion and honesty and the spirit delivers that message. The smokey marine moorland and the spiced bourbon flavours all provide a halo around the glass. The strength of the oak, the quality of sweet crisp malted barley, its maturation on the very edge of the Atlantic Ocean and the skills of the humble Island distillers. Utterly sensational! Muscular, brawny, sculpted and absolutely sensational. A rare and unique spirit from a single cask. It’s very possible that you will ever taste a spirit like this again. I am so proud of this beauty and the beast love affair. Just close your eyes, fasten your seatbelt and enjoy an olfactory/taste experience like no other. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/pc20sherry monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/de32a0f6-60a8-47d5-b4c4-e6444ac3efe7/50.jpg Previous Bottlings - Port Charlotte 2002, 20 year old Oloroso Sherry Hogshead - Port Charlotte 2002, 20 year old Oloroso Sherry Hogshead The 50th release from Dramfool is a 20 year old Port Charlotte matured in a bourbon hogshead for 16 years, then finished in a first-fill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead for 4 years. A beautiful whisky showcasing the delights of mixing sherry flavours with peated spirit. We are delighted to release one of the oldest Port Charlottes ever released, the first 20 year old Port Charlotte from 2002. In fact we are releasing two of them! By pure chance we acquired 2 casks filled on 10th May 2002 and both will be bottled on 11th May 2022 at 20 years old. These are the first bottlings to bear the “Jim McEwan Legacy” stamp of approval, and we are delighted to release these special bottles at Fèis Ìle 2022. Tasting notes by Jim McEwan Port Charlotte 2002 Cask Types: 16 Years Bourbon & 4 Years Sherry Hhds Abv: 58.4% Colour: Gorgeous Amber/ Mahogany Tone Body: Mellow Mature and Magical Aromas: Layer upon layer of sweet malted barley plus a fabulous combination of the peat smoke and the sweetness of the Kentucky oak. Then a magical fruit overture from the sherry casks evolve and anchor the experience. It’s Islay maturation brings a marine overture from its 18 years maturing at the Atlantics’ edge. The aromas are inviting you to the Island of Distilleries! Palate: The mouthfeel is magical, subtle and succulent. It’s an exhilarating flavour overture as all the components work in harmony. It’s Scotland, Spain and the US as one just like the team at Bruichladdich I recruited all these years ago. Their skills are the very heart of this handmade spirit. The smoke and sherry gently cradle the malt extract and give the mouthfeel a finish that lingers on a West Coast breeze that perfectly marries power and passion! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/pc20bourbon monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/476813ea-a745-4f54-80b1-09ee27f23f47/49.jpg Previous Bottlings - Port Charlotte 2002, 20 year old Bourbon Barrel - Port Charlotte 2002, 20 year old Bourbon Barrel The 49th release from Dramfool is a 20 year old Port Charlotte fully matured in a first-fill bourbon barrel for 20 years.. A stunning whisky that shows how a quality first fill bourbon cask can integrate with the heavily peated Port Charlotte spirit. We are delighted to release one of the oldest Port Charlottes ever released, the first 20 year old Port Charlotte from 2002. In fact we are releasing two of them! By pure chance we acquired 2 casks filled on 10th May 2002 and both will be bottled on 11th May 2022 at 20 years old. These are the first bottlings to bear the “Jim McEwan Legacy” stamp of approval, and we are delighted to release these special bottles at Fèis Ìle 2022. Tasting notes by Jim McEwan Port Charlotte 2002 Cask Type - Bourbon Barrel Cask No. 86. ABV - 58.7% Colour - Golden Honey. Light Amber Hue Aromas - Opens on a combination of peat fire embers and toasted oak with a marine overture leading into the malt extract. Given time the spiciness from the bourbon cask lingers gently and works brilliantly with the peat smoked barley. It’s assertive and the Islay character is undeniable. Palate - It’s here that you experience the fruity notes of apple and pear held in a cradle of oak and smoked malted barley. Add the marine overture from the Atlantic Ocean which is a stones throw from the Distillery constantly delivering a marine mist into the Warehouses and happily accepted by the oak casks. It’s this coming together that truly highlights the character of this unique hand crafted spirit and the skills of the dedicated team who continue to follow the same skills handed down to them by their forefathers. Finish - The aftertaste is magical, the Islay character is warm & welcoming as the people who made it! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/glenmpx monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/e26fac41-86d5-4e0e-b0b9-dc4244254a1e/48.jpg Previous Bottlings - Glenmarvellous #3, 11 years old Pedro Ximénez Barrique - Glenmarvellous #3, 11 years old Pedro Ximénez Barrique The 48th release is a another stunning Glenmarvellous from the fantastic secret distillery in Speyside that we cannot name. It was distilled in 2010 and and bottled at 11 years old at cask strength of 57.8%. This whisky has matured wonderfully in a PX Barrique, and lots of the PX flavours come through nicely i the whisky. This is Dramfool’s Spirit of Speyside 2022 bottling, and bottles will be shipped out in the first week of May. Tasting notes by Jim McEwan Glenmarvellous 2010 Cask Type: PX Barrique. Abv - 58.7% Colour: Beautiful Medium Amber Aromas: The bountiful aromatics offer a unique olfactory experience. This balance is brilliant with the wine hints along with subsequent scents of sun dried barley, malt extract, Spanish oak resin, cinnamon, spiced apple, plump ripe red fruit, vanilla and a hint of honey. The PX Sherried oak resin is seducing the spirit. It’s a compelling coming together of Scotland and Spain. At this age the quality and character of the spirit and the creators are as one. The wine maker & the Distiller have created a brilliant round distillate! Palate: Wow!! This is a rather special taste experience. It’s absolutely fabulous. The crispness of the sweet malted barley, the PX passion, the strength & character, the oak & unique flavours from one of the worlds great wines plus time has created this masterpiece. At this age, its a handsome spirit full of pride and passion and this mirrors the traditions of the Speysider’s who have the character and DNA that makes this single malt special. The PX influence adds a touch of magic to a much revered Son of Scotland! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/glenmport monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/3864dd89-8050-417f-b914-9ecac2f38fd2/47.jpg Previous Bottlings - Glenmarvellous #2, 10 years old Port Barrique - Glenmarvellous #2, 10 years old Port Barrique The 47th release is a another stunning Glenmarvellous from the fantastic secret distillery in Speyside that we cannot name. It was distilled in 2011 and and bottled at 10 years old at cask strength of 57.6%. It spent the first 6 years maturing in a bourbon hogshead, and then was transferred into a fresh Port Barrique to mature for a further 4 years. This is the first Port-matured whisky Dramfool has bottled, and it jumped the bottling queue as we thought it was so special! Tasting notes by Jim McEwan Cask Type - Port Barrique ABV - 57.6% Colour - Rubescent Red Aromas - Opens beautifully with a roasted almond, toasted malt & plump red grapes leading you into the mellowness of the oak with drifts of apple & spice lingering in the background. The influence of the oak lingers throughout as does the sweet crispiness of the toasted malt. It’s interesting that with a dash of water the mellowness of oak steps up to the plate bringing structure & support to the malted barley thus not allowing the Port to dominate. Palate - At 57.6% it requires some dilution to bring forth the oak & the fruity flavours from the wine cask which is the foundation of this great single malt and that is critical, after all, you’re enjoying a superb single malt, beautifully distilled and that is the reason you buy great spirits like this. Finish The Port fruitiness & viscosity works in harmony with oak tannins likewise the barley. It’s a unique dram, well distilled and most enjoyable. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/glenglassaugh monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/4d8aa5e0-e2c8-4fa4-a057-357220aa4c9e/46.jpg Previous Bottlings - Glenglassaugh (Peated), 11 years old - Glenglassaugh (Peated), 11 years old The 46th release is a peated Glenglassaugh distilled in 2010 and bottled at 11 years old at cask strength of 56.3%. It spent the first 4 years maturing in a bourbon hogshead, and then was transferred into a refill sherry hogshead to mature for a further 7 years. Dramfool was lucky enough to purchase this cask from famous whisky artist Ian Gray, continuing our partnership with him - Ian only acquires the best casks! Tasting notes by Jim McEwan Cask Type - Bourbon/Sherry Hhd - 56.3%Abv Colour - Golden Yellow/ Light Honey Aromas - Opens on a Maritime freshness and a drift of peat smoke from its location close to the Atlantic Ocean. It’s absolutely delightful, young, fresh & vibrant. Lots of citrus; lemon, lime and a hint of aniseed. It shows the same DNA as an Islay. The bourbon cask has bestowed a sweet spicy oak overture which works well with the gentle smoke drift. Lingering on a very light hint of sherry emerges, the sweet spicy oaky aromas from the bourbon cask is excellent, with waves of zesty barley malt bringing a biscuity sweetness that lingers in harmony with the oak sugars from the US & Spain. Built in 1875 the spirit from this Distillery is mainly used in blends, however, its now being appreciated by single malt fans who love unique spirits and this one is in that category. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/lochindaal12 monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/254ab387-62c0-44c0-baa7-4804d7c49b59/45.jpg Previous Bottlings - Lochindaal, 12 years old - Lochindaal, 12 years old The 45th release from Dramfool is a 12 year old Lochindaal distilled in 2009 and matured in a first fill bourbon barrel yielding 212 bottles at cask strength of 62.0%. Only 500 casks of Lochindaal were filled by Bruichladdich from 2 short distillation runs in 2007 and 2009, making this spirit rare as hen’s teeth! Tasting notes by Jim McEwan Colour - Lovely deep Marigold Yellow. Body - Muscular mellow and full of the joys of Islay’s character. Nose - Brilliant opening on marine/smouldering Heather fires with a hint of Spring woodlands; Daffodils, snowdrops and Fern all encapsulated in a halo of peat smoke and mellow oak. Pure magic! It’s Islay in the glass and I would have loved to have made whisky in the old Distillery but it was not to be so I created this spirit based upon what I learned from my old friend Roderick McLeod who claimed to have tasted it. After having consumed 2 large shots, he told me the magic recipe; “Jim, it was a good dram and I liked it a lot!” That was it, no further info, so here is my version of what I thought it would have tasted like. A good peaty dram, enjoy and thank Roderick for his massive contribution! It’s a rare spirit and I hope the Angels and Roderick enjoy their share! Palate - Pure Islay in every way, it’s wonderful and rare just like the late Roderick McLeod!! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/tomatin11210 monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/85e82c6e-5591-4b76-8857-90e34ec93863/44+11210.jpg Previous Bottlings - Tomatin 26 years old – cask #11210 - Tomatin 26 years old – cask #11210 Nose Neat: Wood varnish, wood putty, caramelised brown sugar, polished wood, rum. Taste Neat: Brown sugar, quite oily with green buds of resinous marijuana, boiled sweets, Camp coffee, a sherbet fizz on the tongue. Nose Diluted: Hint of fresh green marijuana, rhubarb, baking bread, nectarines, leather handbags, very herbal! Taste Diluted: Slightly salty and savoury, heaps of resinous marijuana buds, a peppery sensation on the tongue - but mouth watering, brown sugar, more leather, Turkish Delight with chocolate, dark chocolate liqueurs. Once it opens up there is loads of synthetic peach and stone fruits. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/tomatin6422 monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/c0ed06c5-69c2-439f-8a95-3006f580851c/44+6422.jpg Previous Bottlings - Tomatin 26 years old – cask #6422 - Tomatin 26 years old – cask #6422 Nose Neat: Apples with brown sugar, wood varnish, pink bubblegum, polished furniture, lamb tagine, rosewater Turkish delight, wood putty, linseed oil. Taste Neat: Very fruity with apples and toffee apples. sherbet, rosewater, pomegranate, Mediterranean flavours. Nose Diluted: Apples with brown sugar again, fresh red apples, woody and leathery like old furniture. Taste Diluted: Very fruity with apples, pears, sherbet lemons, mouthwatering and very silky on the tongue, a creaminess like a proper French creme caramel, high quality vanilla ice cream with tropical fruit. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/tomatinvatting monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/f87c0b43-06fe-416e-b5f1-e0ff8ab81e8f/44.jpg Previous Bottlings - Tomatin 26 years old – Vatted Single Malt - Tomatin 26 years old – Vatted Single Malt The 44th release is a first for Dramfool, and with thanks to our ongoing journey with whisky legend Jim McEwan we are delighted to offer our first vatted malt. This is a classic case of experience (Jim’s, obviously!) winning over enthusiasm (ours) and once more Jim being right! With the recent purchase of two 1994 bourbon single cask Tomatin we were looking forward to a double release in due course, however on sending the samples for Jim’s expertise and tasting notes a new idea was formed. 58 years and counting of experience within the trade we would be fools not to listen. On sampling both and enjoying the subtlety of two different casks, their influence and with half a measure of each left Jim’s Master Blender expertise kicked in. What if…. one is better than two? And so this vatting was born. This is very much a case of the whole being more than the sum of its parts and the nuances and differences complimenting to create a more complex and fuller whisky. Initially not sure about changing plans so easily we took the advice and tried the almost 50/50 mix and WOW. Jim has done it again. Why were we surprised?! But we wanted to give you the chance to decide was Jim right? Were we right to agree? So in what we believe is a whisky first we are not only telling you what creates the vatting (Tomatin 1994 casks #6422 and #11210) but letting you try these constitute parts singly or create your own blend. This is your chance to enjoy not only the single casks themselves but the legends mastery of vatting malts and creating internationally renowned whisky’s. Tasting notes by Jim McEwan Cask Type - Bourbon Hogshead - 47.7% Abv Colour - Clover Honey/ Harvest Gold Aromas & Flavours - Opens on a delightful fruity overture of pear, melon & kiwi encapsulated in the sweetness of caramelised oak sugars with a hint of cinnamon & honey. Delightful, complex, multi-layered and super smooth. At this age you would expect the oak to dominate but that is not the case. The crispy sweetness of the barley in harmony with mellowness of the oak brings a beautiful balance of flavours and appealing aromas. You will also detect a gentle Heather in bloom & Riverbank flowers Primrose & Lily which brings a brilliant overture to the spiciness of aged bourbon oak tannins. The taste is outstanding and that mellow oak toasted cereal soft fruit combination is super smooth & lingers long on the palate. Tomatin is very much sought after by blenders, and now you know why. It’s a beautiful Highland spirit, little hints of Heather & wild flowers do not allow the oak to dominate. Its a Highland harmony in a glass! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/pcsherry16 monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/bfdebc2a-a19b-4d58-a641-639c2c3139d9/43+TEST.jpg Previous Bottlings - Port Charlotte 16 Years Old Oloroso Sherry Hogshead - Port Charlotte, 16 Years Old Oloroso Sherry Hogshead The 43rd release from Dramfool is a stunning 16 year old Port Charlotte matured in a first fill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead yielding 200 bottles at cask strength of 58.2%. Tasting notes by Jim McEwan Colour - Gorgeous Deep Ruby with a cherry red edge Aromas - It opens on a beautiful, rare combination that can only be discovered from single cask bottling. This spirit is wonderful & rare, seldom found, as most bottlings are from many casks married together. The Sherry & smoke character from 16 years of maturing on the Island of Drams is incredible. I have seldom come across spirit like this, and I am super proud to meet one of my children after 16 years, what a wonderful experience! The aromas and flavour are of plump red grapes, nutty oak, peat toasted barley. Then as it opens its Pandora’s box of handcrafted whisky from a Distillery that lay abandoned for over a decade. The tart mellow oak sweetness from the Spanish cask is in complete contrast to the peaty Hebridean overture, and it works. It’s wonderfully smooth and it seems to glide over the palate. Underneath the fruity harmonious flavours include dark chocolate, raisins, prunes, hints of walnuts and nutmeg. Matured on the edge of the Atlantic, the Islay DNA flag flies proudly throughout this beautiful, handcrafted spirit. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/blairathol monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/37982edf-dd93-4cf3-bb61-9fd8efb4ae1b/42.jpg Previous Bottlings - Blair Athol, 10 years old Oloroso Butt - Blair Athol, 10 years old Oloroso Butt The 42nd release from Dramfool is a 10 year old Blair Athol matured in a refill Oloroso Sherry butt yielding 625 bottles at cask strength of 59.8%. Butt filled on 10/02/2010 and bottled on 07/01/2021. Tasting notes by Jim McEwan Colour - Bright Luminous Amber/Honey Tone Aromas - Rising from the glass like a walk in a woodland in June! It’s fresh, fragrant and full of the joys that only a spirit of this age and quality can provide. The sweetness of the barley is engaging; butterscotch, honeyed almonds with a dash of lemon and at this age there is a floral overture of Riverbanks & Forest floors. Hints of pine, Daffodil, Primrose, Lily and Buttercup. It’s an absolute delight. The oak provides a halo in which the aromas become as one. The crispy biscuity flavours of the toasted barley is beautiful and you will also get that oaky/vanilla/nutty combination from the cask. On the palate the ambrosial malt delivers in a big way. Flavours of toffee, malt extract, vanilla & passion fruit performing in a harmony that is unique to spirits of this age. The oak provides the stage and the Distiller provides the magic. A genuine beauty from the Heart of Scotland. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/glenmsos monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/d06774ae-8624-45eb-bac4-5d17a21c427d/41.jpg Previous Bottlings - Glenmarvellous 9 years old Oloroso cask - Glenmarvellous 9 years old Oloroso cask The 41st release from Dramfool is a special Spirit of Speyside 2021 bottling of Glenmarvellous 9 years old, matured in a fresh Oloroso treated barrel yielding only 227 bottles at cask strength of 58.3%. Barrel filled on 23/11/2011 and bottled on 22/03/2021. Tasting notes by Jim McEwan Colour - Stunning Amber Orange Aromas - Opens on sherry overtones with a hint of toasted nuttiness and orange rind with a caramel/toffee oaky overture, leading onto piquant aromas of Heather in bloom. As it develops further, the sweet crisp notes of toasted barley evolve in perfect harmony with the spirit which has been distilled to perfection. Palate - The Oloroso flavours in harmony with the spiciness from the bourbon cask provide a beautifully rich fruity flavour brimming with banana and kiwi. It’s smooth, balanced and for a young spirit the quality of distillation can be enjoyed as the oak and barley pay homage to the spirit and its creator. It’s a robust young spirit, not oak dominated, fresh & full of the joys of high quality distillation and the best of Speyside barley. Definitely one to enjoy with friends who appreciate the art of distillation and the quality of the casks. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/carsebridge1976 monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/c91975b5-517d-43bf-b55d-7e333301f2e4/40.jpg Previous Bottlings - Carsebridge 1976, 44 year old - Carsebridge 1976, 44 year old The 40th release from Dramfool is a very special bottling of long lost grain distillery Carsebridge. The whisky was matured in a bourbon hogshead for 44 years yielding only 122 bottles at cask strength of 41.5%. An increasingly rare chance to buy a piece of Scotch Whisky history. Carsebridge was closed in 1983 and subsequently dismantled - a “ghost” distillery. Hogshead filled on 12/03/1976 and bottled on 02/10/2020. Tasting notes by Jim McEwan Colour - Beautiful Mellow Yellow. Body - Smooth as glass Aromas & Flavours - Incredibly fresh for a spirit of this age. It possesses a feline charm that is unique to older grain spirits, and this one is a classic. It opens on oak syrup with a twist of honey & lemon leading onto sun dried barley that has been stored in the grain loft throughout the year. Light floral Riverside notes of Primrose, Lily and Marigolds drift by serenely. It’s in beautiful condition for its age. The cask has played its part superbly providing the strength, structure and character to make this spirit the beauty that it is. It’s an approachable warm deep spirit that proves beyond doubt how important the quality of the cask has been to nurture the spirit, yet never dominates. Very few people have ever enjoyed grain whiskies. As a former blender Carsebridge was always a go-to grain, it brought a beautiful smoothness to the overall composition of many well-known blends. At this age it’s an absolute treasure. When will we see its like again! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/hp14 monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/92220210-6545-480b-819f-719e68803ef0/38.jpg Previous Bottlings - High Parkland, 14 year old - High Parkland, 14 year old Dramfool's 38th release has been matured in a bourbon hogshead for 14 years and bottled at 63.6%. Tasting Notes by Jim McEwan Colour - Luminous Gold/ Daffodil Yellow Excellent Purity. Nose - The smoky burnt Heather aroma gently wafts from the glass with a light Marine overture luring you into a sweet spiciness from the bourbon cask. It shows all the DNA of an Island; Sea breeze salinity and Heather in Bloom leading onto a drift of ripe fruit; Apple, pear and melon and it’s a beautiful Island overture all encapsulated in a cradle of smouldering peat smoke. Palate - The combination of the peat smoke, the caramelised oak, succulent fruit, toasted cereal, peppery spice and the saline swell is absolutely magical. At this age the spirit and the oak are as one. The warmth of the peat embers totally seduces the taste buds. At this age it’s on fire. The oak, the barley, the coastal marine overture are on the same hymn sheet. The Viking is showing its true character! It doesn’t come better than this. Unfettered by chill filtration or E150, it revels in its freedom from the bottle. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/jim-mcewan-signature-collection32 monthly 0.5 2021-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1632294385549-ZGEPVAIWRXWEQF02M4O5/3.2+Port+Charlotte.jpg Previous Bottlings - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 3.2, Port Charlotte 2008 Islay Barley , 12 year old, First Fill Bourbon Barrel, 58.8% - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 3.2, Port Charlotte 2008 Islay Barley , 12 year old, First Fill Bourbon Barrel, 58.8% Distilled on the 5th December 2008 this whisky spent its whole 12-year life maturing in cask #3742. This maturation took place in a 1st Fill bourbon barrel from a mystery American distillery. This whisky must be considered a true islander and not only was it distilled and matured on the island but the barley used was grown only a stones throw from the distillery from ‘The Glebe’. Bottled in June 2021 as Release 3.2 of the Jim McEwan Signature Collection, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour, and at natural cask strength of 58.8% (Jim would have it no other way!), it yielded only 233 bottles. Jim’s tasting notes; Colour - Freshly Cut Barley Straw Body - Muscular and full of Islay character Aromas - It’s a smoky barley sugar and spicy bourbon combination. Then, as it opens the sweet crispiness of malted barley evolves. Gentle fruit notes emerge particularly pear drops and green apple. The aromatics of Islay are really outstanding, not just was the barley grown on Islay but the spirit matured on Islay! Gentle Riverbank floral notes in harmony with the aromas of peat that is some thousands of years old is beautiful and cradled in ancient oak from Ozark Mountains in Kentucky, matured on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and distilled by genuine Islay distillers with not a computer to be found in the Distillery! The main ingredient in this spirit is the skill of the team who made it and they should never be forgotten. This is not my employment, it’s enjoyment and I loved every day of my time at the Distillery. It was a privilege to be part of the Brookie family who produced this classic peated Islay spirit and many others I am sure you know. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/jim-mcewan-signature-collection33 monthly 0.5 2021-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1632294095224-ARE35W9M1RQ13PJB2TQB/3.3+Octomore.jpg Previous Bottlings - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 3.3, Octomore 2014, 6 year old, First Fill Bourbon Barrel, 64.7% - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 3.3, Octomore 2014, 6 year old, First Fill Bourbon Barrel, 64.7% Distilled on (remember, remember) the 5th November 2014 this whisky spent its whole 6-year life maturing in cask #5390. Peated to a massive 139.5PPM this spirit has maturation in a 1st Fill Jim Beam bourbon barrel. Established in 1795, in central Kentucky, Jim Beam Distillery is still working to the original values of its founder some seven generations later. The world’s number one bourbon, they mature casks for four years imparting flavour and sweetness, not only to their spirit, but eventually influencing many of the Scotch whiskies which we enjoy. Bottled in June 2021 as Release 3.3 of the Jim McEwan Signature Collection, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour, and at natural cask strength of 64.7% (Jim would have it no other way!), it yielded only 235 bottles. Jim’s tasting notes; Colour - Clover Honey Nose & Palate - No mistaking where this beauty comes from; The smoke rises from the glass like mist from Lochindaal with a gentle Atlantic overture. Then the charred oak follows bringing caramelised oak sugars and a host of spices, lemon & honey and a manageable amount of salty sea breeze with understated power. On the palate the briny / peat character plays the lead in a way that doesn’t overshadow the maltiness, nuttiness or gentle fruits. The mid palate is opulent and shows just a quick fiery flash off heat. The keynote speaker in the aftertastes is definitely the peat and the sea breeze. A superlative Islay malt that delivers the Octomore message with style. Finish - The flavours linger on for hours like an outgoing tide. This is it, nothing can compare!! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/jim-mcewan-signature-collection21-bruichladdich-2008-first-fill-bourbon-barrel-12-years monthly 0.5 2021-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1622107654281-S9EO7KGU9PALOIPWU3X7/2.1+bottleWEB.jpg Previous Bottlings - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 2.1 Bruichladdich 2008, First Fill Bourbon barrel, 12 years, 59.8% - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 2.1 Bruichladdich 2008, First Fill Bourbon barrel, 12 years, 59.8% Distilled on 1st October 2008 this whisky spent its whole 12-year life maturing in cask #2666. This maturation took place in a 1st fill Bourbon barrel originally from Buffalo Trace Distillery. Established in 1773, where the buffalo crossed the Kentucky River, and with 200 years of distilling and counting, it is one of the oldest distilleries in the United States of America. Their policy on wood and barrels is considered amongst the strictest in the bourbon industry. They insist on a 6-month aged oak barrel before charring and eventually filling. Having won more industry awards than any other distillery they must be doing something (well, a lot) right! Bottled in February 2021 as Release 2.1 of the Jim McEwan Signature Collection, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour, and natural at cask strength of 59.8% (Jim would have it no other way!), it yielded only 215 bottles. Jim’s tasting notes; Body Medium and satiny smooth due to non-chill filtration. The natural oils from the oak and the barley give a mouthfeel that is both smooth and succulent. Nose & Palate Opens on newly cut barley fresh from the field, followed by a hint of lemongrass and coastal flowers; sea pinks, clover and marigold. Then the mellow nuttiness of the oak drifts in, with just a hint of the bourbon spicy notes you always find in a cask filled with malt whisky for the first time, working brilliantly with unpeated Brookie. On the palate, it’s the flavour of toasted barley that takes the spotlight with its biscuity sweetness and hints of vanilla throughout. Soaked by the Atlantic storms and warmed by The Gulf Stream winds, the natural cooling environment of Islay plays a huge part on the flavours you have on your palate. It’s a spirit in its prime. All the flavours are in a Hebridean halo. Matured by the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, it could have no better DNA. It’s pure Islay from the barley to the bottle. No man could ask for more. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/jim-mcewan-signature-collectionoctomore-2013-first-fill-bourbon-barrel-7-years monthly 0.5 2021-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1622107519781-EAIPW8GKY8SIVI8NONHS/2.2+bottleWEB.jpg Previous Bottlings - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 2.2 Port Charlotte 2010, First Fill Bourbon barrel, 10 years - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 11 Distilled on 7th July 2010 this whisky spent its whole 10-year life maturing in cask #1415. This maturation took place in a 1st fill Bourbon barrel originally from Jim Beam Distillery. Established in 1795, in central Kentucky, Jim Beam Distillery is still working to the original values of its founder some seven generations later. The world’s number one bourbon, they mature casks for four years imparting flavour and sweetness, not only to their spirit, but eventually influencing many of the Scotch whiskies which we enjoy. Bottled in February 2021 as Release 2.2 of the Jim McEwan Signature Collection, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour, and natural at cask strength of 59.4%, it yielded only 257 bottles. Jim’s tasting notes; Aromas & Flavours - Brilliant Islay opening, with the peat smoke combining beautifully with charred oak staves. Throw in some Atlantic surf and storm-shredded seaweed. Sprinkle on Heather in bloom and mellow bourbon oak and you get the aroma of freshly baked scones. A drizzle of wild honey, a squeeze of lemon, charred oak, caramelised sugar and succulent soft fruits like peach and pear. Floral hints of Daffodil and Lily combine with a drift of Atlantic coastal winds, Islay grown barley distilled by genuine islanders and, finally, time and patience. It’s that easy, but have a dram or two before you attempt to make your own. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/jim-mcewan-signature-collection23-octomore-2013-first-fill-bourbon-barrel-7-years monthly 0.5 2021-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1622107351375-D0IGSWZSSHP53WJWO6DS/2.3+bottleWEB.jpg Previous Bottlings - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 2.3 Octomore 2013, First Fill Bourbon barrel, 7 years, 62.3% - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 2.3 Octomore 2013, First Fill Bourbon barrel, 7 years, 62.3% Distilled on 28th March 2013 this whisky spent its whole 7-year life maturing in cask #1872. This maturation took place in a 1st fill Bourbon barrel from a mystery American distillery. The malt for this is recorded as being peated to a mighty 107PPM! Bottled in February 2021 as Release 2.3 of the Jim McEwan Signature Collection, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour, and natural at cask strength of 62.3%, it yielded only 256 bottles. Jim’s tasting notes; Body - Assertive with understated power Aromas & Flavours - Opens on a super fresh salty sea breeze and on the slipstream, the peat smoke lingers like storm clouds on the Atlantic Horizon. Its pure West Coast DNA shines like a beacon on a stormy night. At once graceful and strong, this blockbuster delivers on all fronts. I recommend just a wee drop of water to release the spicy overture of bourbon, the first occupant of the cask. On the palate are maltiness and nuttiness, pepper and lemon honey, sea spray and burning heather. Sheltering quietly, are beautiful coastal overtures of sea pinks, riverbank marigolds, wild mint, and sweet and smoky Islay-grown barley. For this young Warrior, the time is now. No restraints. No looking back at seven years in solidarity. The Islay spirit drives it to run free, embracing all who have the pleasure of its company. When will we see the likes again! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/jim-mcewan-signature-collection-11-bruichladdich-2007-first-fill-bordeaux-barrique-13-years monthly 0.5 2021-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1616587113097-N8VQX5KRO5IAUZFX44BC/1.1+bottle+and+tube+SMALL.jpg Previous Bottlings - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 1.1 Bruichladdich 2007, First Fill Bordeaux barrique, 13 years - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 1.1 Bruichladdich 2007, First Fill Bordeaux barrique, 13 years, 61.8% Distilled on 2nd November 2007 this whisky spent its whole 13-year life maturing in cask #RO8/153-12. This maturation took place in a 1st fill Bordeaux red wine cask from a Château being one of only four châteaux to be awarded the Premier Cru (First Growth) status in the 1855 Official Classification. A classic Bordeaux paired with a classic of Islay! Bottled in February 2021 as Release 1.1 of the Jim McEwan Signature Collection, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour, and at natural cask strength of 61.8% (Jim would have it no other way!), it yielded only 265 bottles. Jim’s tasting notes; Opens beautifully on a combination of plump ripe grapes, sweet oak and hot-washed malt with an overture of rowan, birch and heather in bloom. The fruitiness with the oak is well-balanced and you will also detect a squeeze of honey & lemon and a slight nuttiness from the oak. I find this to be one of the most intriguing malts I have ever evaluated. Its taste spectrum is amazingly broad, ranging from fruity to floral to wine-like citrus, to kiln dried barley to oaky overtures. It’s complex! The colour is absolutely beautiful proving that the quality of the wine grapes, the cask’s original occupants, add their influence. This provides a magical highlight that is very rare making for a terrific mid-palate experience. The finish is harmonious and lingers long, like a good friend whose company is enjoyed. That is a true testament to the team who made this spirit in a distillery which could so easily have been lost forever! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/jijim-mcewan-signature-collection-12-port-charlotte-2007-first-fill-bordeaux-barrique-13-years monthly 0.5 2021-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1616586979940-HD2GQGIH8ZCEFXO3RHXN/1.2+bottle+and+tubeSMALL.jpg Previous Bottlings - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 1.2 Port Charlotte 2007, First Fill Bordeaux barrique, 13 years - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 1.2 Port Charlotte 2007, First Fill Bordeaux barrique, 13 years, 60.9% Distilled on 26th October 2007 this whisky spent its whole 13-year life maturing in cask #RO8/152-12. Maturation taking place in a 1st fill Bordeaux red wine cask. But as you would expect for a McEwan selected cask it was more than just any Bordeaux cask, it was a Pomerol cask. Considered amongst the rarest Appellation within Bordeaux this tiny corner of the region has sprung to fame in a relatively short time. Bottled in February 2021 as Release 1.2 of the Jim McEwan Signature Collection, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour and at natural cask strength of 60.9%, it yielded only 299 bottles. Jim’s tasting notes; Opens beautifully on peat smoke and coastal wildflowers; sea pinks, purple heather, wild lilies and riverbank marigolds, all held beautifully in a cradle of French oak. Then the sweet crispiness of the malted barley emerges and is accompanied by lighter notes of ripe plump grapes, which slipstream in on a coastal marine overture of blowing sand and crushed seashells. Add a splash of water and it changes in a heartbeat to notes and flavours of Turkish Delight, all cocooned in a cradle of oak, smoke and sea spray. At once graceful and brawny, it boggles the mind as the wine influence tries valiantly to tame the West Coast Islander, born of the sea, with its smoky character. After withstanding the tempest, the succulent sweetness of the Grand Cru wine emerges beautifully like a sunrise after the storm, bringing a sophistication and serenity to the senses. It is a classic case of beauty and the beast and there are no losers; the finish is long and lingering, with the palate swinging into Louis Armstrong’s What a Wonderful World”. And with this spirit in your hand, it sure is! One of my top creations for sure! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/jim-mcewan-signature-collection-13-octomore-2007 monthly 0.5 2021-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1616586740369-DJFCM3NVCICKU02CGT40/1.3+bottle+and+tube+SMALL.jpg Previous Bottlings - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 1.3 Octomore 2007, First Fill Sauternes barrique, 13 years - Jim McEwan Signature Collection 1.3 Octomore 2007, First Fill Sauternes barrique, 13 years 57.5% First Fill Sauternes barrique, 13 years, 57.5%. Distilled on 19th December 2007 this whisky spent its whole 13-year life maturing in cask #3807, maturation taking place in a 1st fill Premier Cru Supérieur (Superior First Growth) Sauternes cask. The château which this cask originated was the only to be given this ultimate status in the 1855 Official Classification and still commands the highest regard and prices for any wine of this type. Few Octomores have been matured in such casks, and official bottlings have only been partially aged in Sauternes casks. Two independent bottlings have come before, both bottled at six years old. So it seems safe to say that rarity and age are both on this spirit’s side! Bottled in February 2021 as Release 1.3 of the Jim McEwan Signature Collection, like all bottlings within the collection, it was bottled un-chill filtered, with no added colour and at natural cask strength of 57.5%, it yielded only 290 bottles. Jim’s tasting notes; The spirit is muscular, smoky and intriguingly sensuous. This is the most heavily plated malt in the world yet the sweet notes of the wine calm this giant and give a flavour & texture that blows your senses into a place never before experienced. Your expectations of a brutal smoke-induced monster are shattered. This is the sexiest spirit ever created. The intense smokiness has been seduced by the sophistication of the wine. It should not be possible to calm the beast, but it has been tamed and the result is absolutely amazing! It opens on a heat haze of peat fires and sweet oak, bog myrtle, heather flowers, wild thyme, and then the beauty that is the wine, emerges with style and grace totally blowing your senses apart. The sweetness of the greatest sweet white wine in the world totally seduces the giant and the result is amazing. The smoke and marine notes pay homage to the cask and it’s a case of spiritual seduction and the beast is transformed into a gentle giant. Now the aromatics and flavours emerge with hints of wildflowers and plants from the peat field; heather, primrose, buttercup, wild lilies which in turn, merge in harmony with the intensity of the wine’s sweetness. It’s only when you taste the spirit that your senses go into a hedonistic aromatic trance; plums and soft green grapes mingle with a slipstream of cooling marine sea breezes. French oak, peat smoke, sweet barley are all created by the super-slow distillation and maturation on the West coast of Islay, where the air is pure and the casks breathe in the salt-laden air. Without doubt, this is one of my cherished children and in 55 years of distilling, this beautiful spirit is what has made my spiritual journey complete. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/malt-can-heal-25-years-old monthly 0.5 2021-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1616586058134-LRPV062SRTUBJRRSTMP7/39.jpg Previous Bottlings - Malt Can Heal, 25 years old - Malt Can Heal, 25 years old The 39th release from Dramfool is a Speyside Single Malt distilled at an unnamed distillery in 1995. Have matured for 25 years in Bourbon barrel it was bottled on 21st September 2020 un-chill filtered and cask strength 51.5% and yielded 267 bottles. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/ben-nevis-23-years-old monthly 0.5 2021-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1616585970436-7JWAC4SA06VXI7UTTA73/37.jpg Previous Bottlings - Ben Nevis, 23 years old - Ben Nevis, 23 years old The 37th release from Dramfool is an Highland Single Malt distilled at Ben Nevis Distillery in 1996. Having matured for 23 years in Bourbon Hogshead it was bottled un-chill filtered and cask strength 54% yielding 216 bottles. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/bruichladdich-14-years-old-sauternes-cask monthly 0.5 2021-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1616585807737-EZT6N79COFPKQSQKA1C5/36.jpg Previous Bottlings - Bruichladdich, 14 years old Sauternes cask - Bruichladdich, 14 years old Sauternes cask The 36th release from Dramfool is an Islay Single Malt distilled at Bruichladdich Distillery in 2003. Having matured for 24 years in Premier Cru Superieur Sauternes Cask it was bottled un-chill filtered and cask strength 54.4% and we were supplied 150 bottles. Tasting notes from Jim McEwan Aromas. The fruitiness is fabulous; Guava, honeydew melon, and succulent grapes all encased in a bubble of sweet oak vanilla, honey drizzled hazelnuts and warm toasted barley. With time and a dash of water floral notes rise serenely - primrose and Lily, marigolds and bog myrtle. It has depth and complexity thanks to the skill of the distillers, the coastal influence and the magic of the Chateau d’Yquem cask. This is a stunning spirit in it’s prime, sophisticated and irresistible; The auld alliance has been recreated on the shores of Islay https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/invergordon-31-years-olda monthly 0.5 2021-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612968285520-QZ4SKL2JQD0R6SRPD803/35th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Invergordon, 31 years old - Invergordon, 31 years old The 35th release from Dramfool is an Invergordon distilled in 1987 it matured in an Oloroso Sherry Butt for 31 years. The whisky was bottled un-chill-filtered at cask strength of 52.8% yielding 472 bottles. Tasting Notes: Nose neat: Wood varnish, golden syrup, vanilla, wood putty, caramel, longan fruit, figs, black treacle, ripe plums. Taste neat: Very sweet and spicy with vanilla, brown sugar, candy floss, dark fruits, Camp coffee, figs, prunes and black cherries. Nose diluted: Very rich with caramel, toffee, muscovado sugar, wood varnish and figs. Taste diluted: Vanilla, brown sugar, toffee apples, figs, prunes, black cherries with a slightly peppery finish. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/bruichladdich-29-years-old monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612968098108-GSF5KY86OASZROU759C0/34th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Bruichladdich, 29 years old - Bruichladdich, 29 years old The 34th release from Dramfool is an Islay Single Malt distilled at Bruichladdich Distillery in 1990. Have matured for 29 years in an Oloroso Sherry Hogshead it was bottled in 2020 un-chill filtered and cask strength 48.1% and yielded 229 bottles. Tasting Notes Nose neat: Raisins, prunes, figs, rich honey blackcurrants, dark treacle and vine tomatoes. Taste neat: Very smooth, lots of dark fruits, Ribena, dark treacle and cocoa. Long lingering aftertaste. Nose diluted: Still lots of Raisins, prunes and figs. Christmas cake, with red cherries and treacle toffee. Taste diluted: Rich dark fruits, Ribena, cocoa, treacle toffee, plums and cherries. This whisky is constantly evolving in the glass. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/sly-lichen-10-years-old monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612967990992-P8807F5NA05I4PABBEUC/33rd.jpg Previous Bottlings - Sly Lichen, 10 years old - Sly Lichen, 10 years old The 33rd release from Dramfool is a mystery Highland Single Malt. Sly Lichen was distilled in 2010 and matured for ten years in a Bourbon Barrel. Bottled in 2020 un-chill filtered at cask strength 59% it yielded 263 bottles. Tasting Notes Nose neat: Very sweet with honey, nail polish, toffee, pepper, sandalwood, Play-Doh, wood putty and Soor Plooms. Taste neat: Very sweet, honey, sherbet lemons, toffee, caramel, slightly salty, salted caramel, waxy, beeswax. Nose diluted: Beeswax furniture polish, tablet, foam banana sweets, apple juice, Dib Dab Sherbet, Swizzels Drumsticks, tinned peach syrup with a perfumed floral note. Taste diluted: Still very sweet with Bib Dabs, Werthers Originals, Horlicks, Tablet, icing sugar, Millions sweets. Waxy and creamy. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/cola-ali-seven-12-years-old monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612967853787-LLXJISSDHJ70WH8B1L4Y/32nd.jpg Previous Bottlings - Cola Ali Seven, 12 years old - Cola Ali Seven, 12 years old The 32nd release from Dramfool is a 12 year old Single Islay Malt finished for the last 16 months in a first fill Pedro Ximenez hogshead. This is the big brother of Cola Ali 5 (half the cask was bottled after 9 months' finishing, and the other half left for another 7 months). Cola Ali was distilled at a famous Islay distillery overlooking The Paps of Jura. It consistently produces high quality spirit and is a favourite amongst aficionados of Islay whisky. The whisky was bottled un-chill-filtered at cask strength of 57.5% yielding 178 bottles. Tasting Notes Nose neat: Fruity with plums & blackberries (brambles), Germolene, peat smoke, Ginger nut biscuits, Lotus biscuits, coffee and dark chocolate. Taste neat: Very sweet with toffee, fudge, treacle toffee, Germolene, burnt twigs, Salty, briny and ashy. Nose diluted: Curry powder! Treacle toffee, bonfires, Germolene, cardamom, fenugreek. After a barbeque. Taste diluted: Very sweet with honey, chocolate, toffee, peat smoke, ash, Germolene, coffee and brambles. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/cola-ali-six-12-years-old monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612967746656-D5U9OCBXKH7IM09UW1E0/31st.jpg Previous Bottlings - Cola Ali Six, 12 years old - Cola Ali Six, 12 years old The 31st release from Dramfool is an Islay Single Malt. Cola Ali was distilled at a famous Islay distillery overlooking The Paps of Jura. It consistently produces high quality spirit and is a favourite amongst aficionados of Islay whisky and finished in a 1st fill Oloroso Hogshead. Bottled un-chilled filtered at cask strength 57.3% it yielded 192 bottles Tasting Notes Nose neat: TCP, toffee, coffee, prunes, figs, Germolene, Elastoplast, menthol, liquorice, herbal finish. Taste neat: Coal tar, peat smoke, Germolene, chocolate, Camp Coffee, soot, treacle toffee and liquorice. Nose diluted: Vine tomatoes, chocolate, coffee, Germolene and peat smoke. Taste diluted: Fruity with plums, dark chocolate, coffee, Germolene, coal tar, tarry ropes, sea salt, seaweed. Very sweet and a little fizzy on the tongue. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/north-british-30-years-old monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612967514906-3RTGIGUGN619T0MK26I8/30th.jpg Previous Bottlings - North British, 30 years old - North British, 30 years old The 30th release from Dramfool comes from Edinburgh’s largest distillery this Single Grain whisky was distilled in 1989 and matured for 30 years in a Bourbon cask until being bottled at cask strength and un-chill filtered in 2020 at 48.2% and yielded 182 bottles Tasting Notes Nose neat: Hot pine, wood varnish, mixed spice, nail polish remover, candy floss, brown sugar and butterscotch. Taste neat: Brown sugar, toffee, plums, damsons, cherries, prune juice, cinnamon and toffee apples. Nose diluted: Wood varnish, butterscotch, caramel, toffee, freshly sanded oak, salted caramel. Taste diluted: Smooth with rich toffee, caramel, toffee apples, cinnamon, Werther’s Originals, brown sugar, dry hazelnut finish. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/malt-can-heal-27-years-old monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612967400295-HG6P0MYFOPZ5393LGTM8/29th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Malt Can Heal, 27 years old - Malt Can Heal, 27 years old The 29th release from Dramfool is a mystery Speyside Single Malt, it was distilled in 1992 and matured in Bourbon barrel before being bottled in 2020. Bottled un-chill filtered and at cask strength 50.6% it yielded 247 bottles Tasting Notes Nose neat: Sweet with apples, very fruity, peaches, nectarines, boiled sweets (travel sweets) with a floral note on the end. Taste neat: Very sweet. Complex with lots of boiled sweets and fruit, soft vanilla, Victoria Sponge mix. Nose diluted: More travel sweets and more floral but not as light and fruity now. Cut grass. Taste diluted: Waxy texture (coats the tongue), brown sugar, stewed apples, boiled sweets, very sweet, velvety and creamy. Pina Colada. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/lochindaal-too-10-years-old monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612967005559-R7NZNOVFUBVVOZBF1MLQ/28th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Lochindaal Too, 10 years old - Lochindaal Too, 10 years old The 28th release from Dramfool is a rare cask of Lochindaal. Lochindaal was distilled at Bruichladdich Distillery using barley peated to 50ppm phenols. The distillation uses a different cut than the 40ppm Port Charlotte, giving a more delicate spirit than the more oily Port Charlotte. Only 250 casks were ever filled with Lochindaal spirit making it very rare, and this is the third cask of Lochindaal Dramfool has bottled. The whisky was matured in a bourbon barrel (probably first fill going on the colour) and bottled un-chill-filtered at cask strength of 63.0% yielding 234 bottles. Tasting Notes Nose neat: Surgical spirit, Germolene, Elastoplast, pencil sharpenings, icing sugar, tomato leaves, smoky bacon - Frazzles. Taste neat: Very sweet with peat smoke, butter toffee. A very thick viscous mouthfeel with caramel, Weather’s Originals, burnt twigs, chocolate limes, pepper, aniseed, very buttery with a hint of aromatic incense smoke, new leather jacket, salt and light brown sugar. Nose diluted: Germolene, Elastoplast, icing sugar, pencil sharpenings, wood varnish, a slight floral note, lavender pot pourri, Parma Violets. Taste diluted: Sweet with caramel, butter toffee, smoky bacon, peat smoke, cracked black pepper, smoked fish, Turkish delight and lavender honey. A very smooth mouthfeel. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/illegal-shipyard-riot-13-years-old monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612966876138-HAIQ7WIFUE9C8E1G774C/27th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Illegal Shipyard Riot, 13 years old - Illegal Shipyard Riot, 13 years old The 27th release from Dramfool is bourbon matured 13 year old Islay Single Malt Whisky. This whisky is from a well known Kildalton distillery famous for exporting into the United States of America during Prohibition because of its medicinal characteristics. The whisky was matured in a bourbon barrel and bottled un-chill-filtered at cask strength of 56.7% yielding 211 bottles. Tasting Notes Nose neat: TCP, Elastoplast, Germolene, pencil sharpenings, peat smoke, smoked fish, a hint of polished leather, new car smell, burning heather twigs. Taste neat: Initially sweet with a spicy pepperiness, fizzy with a briny saltiness, medicinal (Germolene again), kelp on the shore, charred wood, salty sea shells, peaty and savoury. Nose diluted: The peat and smoke is vastly reduced, quite viney (tomato leaves), salty shoreline, charred sticks, creamy with a slight hint of Germolene, smoked haddock poached in milk. Taste diluted: Sweeter, with Coal Tar soap, sherbet - but far less fizzy than when neat, burnt twigs, Germolene, Muscovado sugar, salty smoked haddock in a rich Cullen Skink. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/cola-ali-five-11-years-old monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612966764004-20FTS8CKE1DFAI716A7S/26th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Cola Ali Five, 11 years old - Cola Ali Five, 11 years old The 26th release from Dramfool is an Islay Single Malt. Cola Ali was distilled at a famous lslay distillery overlooking The Paps of Jura. It consistently produces high quality spirit and is a favourite amongst aficionados of Islay whisky and finished in a 1st fill Pedro Ximenez Hogshead. Bottled un-chilled filtered at 58% it yielded 160 bottles Tasting Notes Nose neat: Fruity with plums and brambles, Germolene, peat smoke, Ginger Nut Biscuits, Lotus Biscuits, coffee and dark chocolate. Taste neat: Very sweet with toffee, fudge, treacle toffee, Germolene, burnt twigs, salty briny and ashy. Nose diluted: Curry powder! Treacle toffee, bonfires, Germolene, cardamon pods, fenugreek, post BBQ. Taste diluted: Very sweet with honey, chocolate, toffee, peat smoke, ash, Germolene, coffee and brambles. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/cola-ali-four-11-years-old monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612966645175-PY30ELMOWIM9NCV1APUM/25th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Cola Ali Four, 11 years old - Cola Ali Four, 11 years old The 25th release from Dramfool is an Islay Single Malt. Cola Ali was distilled at a famous lslay distillery overlooking The Paps of Jura. It consistently produces high quality spirit and is a favourite amongst aficionados of Islay whisky and finished in a 1st fill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead. Bottled un-chilled filtered at 58.1% it yielded 160 bottles Tasting Notes Nose neat: TCP, toffee, coffee, prunes, figs, Germolene, Elastoplast, Menthol and liquorice. Quite herbal. Taste neat: Coal Tar Soap, peat smoke, Germolene, chocolate, Camp Coffee, soot, treacle toffee and liquorice. Nose diluted: Chocolate, coffee, Germolene and peat smoke. Herbal note has changed to tomatoes on the vine. Taste diluted: Very fruity with plums, dark chocolate, coffee, Germolene, Coal Tar Soap, tarry ropes, sea salt, seaweed. Very sweet and slightly fizzy on the tongue. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/port-charlotte-14-years-old-islay-whisky-festival-exclusive monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612966234121-SFRIHHU7R7O1C1N8KYXD/23rd.jpg Previous Bottlings - Port Charlotte, 14 years old Islay Whisky Festival Exclusive - Port Charlotte, 14 years old Islay Whisky Festival Exclusive The 23rd release from Dramfool is a 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead of Port Charlotte Port Charlotte is distilled at Bruichladdich Distillery using barley peated to 40ppm phenols. The whisky was matured in a first fill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead and bottled un-chill-filtered at cask strength of 53.4% yielding 299 bottles. Tasting Notes by Dave Broom NOSE A massive dram from the early days of Port Charlotte that mixes plump raisins, dates and strong tea, then the characteristic decking oil elements, though this time with added coffee, some bog myrtle-like smokiness and a hint of farmyard. Unusually for Port Charlotte, there’s a distinct meatiness (barbecued lamb/tomato), and then some walnut. Some of that concentration is lost when water is added, but not to the detriment of the overall balance. PALATE Big, oily, thick and robust, with a mouth-coating texture. There’s a whiff of enamel paint towards the front, then comes smoky bacon, charred fruits and blackened peppers as it becomes increasingly savoury and gamey. With water, there’s an eruption of peat, dried fruit and resin. In time, there’s Germoline and bandages. FINISH Long, with liquorice, fruit and smoke. CONCLUSION Huge wood, meet huge spirit. It’s full-on but there’s a surprising complexity underneath. It might not be to everyone’s taste, but for me, at the right time it’s a belter. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/elderly-tilting-elvis-25-years-old monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612966072864-UPAXVDOOHX5J7H4APQV3/22nd.jpg Previous Bottlings - Elderly Tilting Elvis, 25 years old, Spirit of Speyside exclusive 2019 - Elderly Tilting Elvis, 25 years old Spirit of Speyside exclusive 2019 The 22nd release from Dramfool is a 25 year old single malt whisky from an undisclosed Speyside distillery. Distilled in 1992 the whisky was matured in a bourbon barrel, and was bottled un-chill-filtered at cask strength of 51.2% yielding 109 bottles. Tasting notes Nose neat: Malt, honey, very sweet with a flowery perfumed note. Toasted oak and light caramel. Taste neat: Very sweet like tablet, green fruity notes, pale travel sweets with icing sugar, tropical fruits - mango and passion fruit. Nose diluted: Much lighter with delicate pale fruits such as green apples, gooseberries, green grapes, melon and kiwi fruit. Taste diluted: Very fruity and luscious with tropical fruits, green grapes, green apples, boiled fruit sweets, honey and sherbet lemons. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/girvan-11-years-old-sherry-octave monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612965917286-KNBZJ4XENOWDDXJECETW/21st.jpg Previous Bottlings - Girvan, 11 years old, sherry octave - Girvan, 11 years old The 21st release from Dramfool is an 11 year old Girvan single grain whisky bottled un-chill-filtered at cask strength of 64.4%, with an outturn of 64 bottles. The whisky is a portion of Dramfool Girvan 20th release removed from the bourbon cask at 10 years old and transferred into a sherry octave previously used to mature our Avian Gull Too. This has imparted some delicate sherry and Islay whisky notes onto the grain whisky. Tasting notes Nose neat: Hint of sherry with red fruit and a whisp of smoke. Vanilla and candyfloss, Soor Plooms and a hint of Germolene. Taste neat: Creamy with Werther's Originals, toffee, and a trace of peat smoke with Germolene and red fruit. Nose diluted: Slightly more sherry this time and the peat smoke is also more noticeable. Still lots of sweetness from vanilla and boiled sweets. Taste diluted: Creamy with red fruits and a whiff of peat smoke, Soor Plooms, apple Jolly ranchers, travel sweets covered in icing sugar. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/girvan-11-years-old monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612965654511-2Q9GVHXKMAV6XCST834B/20th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Girvan, 11 years old - Girvan, 11 years old The 20th release from Dramfool is an 11 year old bourbon-matured Girvan Single Grain Whisky bottled un-chill-filtered at cask strength of 65.1%, with an outturn of 162 bottles. Tasting notes Nose neat: Vanilla, icing sugar, candyfloss, nail varnish remover, Soor Plooms and Millions sweets. Taste neat: Creamy with Werther's Originals, butterscotch, toffee, vanilla and caramel. Nose diluted: Icing sugar, vanilla, tablet, surgical spirit, gooseberries and crisp green grapes. Taste diluted: Creamy with stewed apples, toffee sauce, toffee apples, Werther's Originals and McGowan's Highland Toffee. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/cola-ali-three-10-years-old monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612965531649-54CPO10043A8KTF9BULA/19th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Cola Ali Three, 10 years old - Cola Ali Three, 10 years old The 19th release from Dramfool is a 10 year old bourbon-matured Single Islay Malt Whisky and has been bottled un-chill-filtered at cask strength of 59.8%, with an outturn of 129 bottles. Distilled in 2008. Tasting notes Nose neat: Coal Tar soap with seaweed and brine. Salty granite rocks, dried out mussel shells, rock pools, smoky bacon and smoked shellfish. Taste neat: Very sweet with vanilla and peat smoke, pencil sharpenings, Bazooka Joes, menthol cigarettes and Spearmint Wrigleys. Nose diluted: Germolene, Savlon, seaweed and brine. Taste diluted: Still very sweet with vanilla, peat smoke and a hint of lavender. Pencil sharpenings, Bazooka Joes, menthol cigarettes and Spearmint Wrigleys. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/bruichladdich-11-years-old monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612965295581-L4JRW4XEO9BY2W8R4H0E/18th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Bruichladdich, 11 years old - Bruichladdich, 11 years old The 18th release from Dramfool is an excellent example of a bourbon matured Bruichladdich. It was matured in a first fill bourbon barrel and bottled un-chill-filtered at cask strength of 57.0% yielding 95 bottles Tasting notes Nose neat: Sweet with vanilla and lemon. Light cereal notes with a hint of sea spray, sherbet lemons and hot dry pine. Taste neat: Sweet with malty cereal notes, vanilla and Horlicks. There is a light fruitiness - boiled sweets. The whisky numbs the sides of the tongue. Nose diluted: Horlicks with a hint of lemon, Sugar Puffs, honey Lemsip, putty, Soor Plooms and a hint of brine. Taste diluted: Sweet, vanilla with honey and lemon, Horlicks, apple & pear boiled sweets, cream toffee and nougat. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/cola-ali-too-10-years-old monthly 0.5 2021-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612965164954-H8PBLEYPAA7YP3C0QUSW/17th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Cola Ali Too, 10 years old - Cola Ali Too, 10 years old The 17th release from Dramfool is a 10 year old Islay Single Malt. Bourbon-matured for 8 years and then transferred to a fresh Oloroso Sherry Hogshead to mature for a further 2 years. Half the cask was bottled last year at 9 years old and the remainder has just been bottled this year at 10 years old. Giving an interesting comparison of how another year maturing in an Oloroso cask influenced the whisky. The whisky was bottled un-chill-filtered at cask strength of 57.5% and yielded 175 bottles. Tasting notes Nose neat: Huge amount of sherry and chocolate, leather with Muscovado sugar, dark treacle. There is also a citric acidity and smoky toffee. Taste neat: Lots of Pedro Ximinez Sherry surprisingly, chocolate, mocha and smoke. Peat smoked treacle toffee! Dried fruits, Christmas cake with black cherries. Nose diluted: Pedro Ximinez Sherry, dark fruits, chocolate, smoke, dark peat, treacle toffee, furniture polish, grape skins and black cherries. Taste diluted: Still lots of sherry, chocolate, Christmas cake with a whiff of peat smoke and the merest hint of Germolene. This whisky won Silver in the Islay category at UISGE 2019 in Helsinki! https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/port-charlotte-16-years-old monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612965035300-9G01YY03LM6TGZA38OVK/16th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Port Charlotte, 16 years old - Port Charlotte, 16 years old The 16th release from Dramfool is a Port Charlotte from Bruichladdich. Distilled in June 2002 and matured in a first fill bourbon barrel, bottled in July 2018 un-chill-filtered at cask strength of 60.5% which yielded 221 bottles. Tasting notes Nose neat: Very sweet with butterscotch, lemon, Germolene, iodine, barley sugar and peat smoke. Taste neat: Surprisingly smooth with honey, green fruit, icing sugar, sherbet lemons and lots of medicinal and smoky notes in the finish. Nose diluted: Still very sweet with honey, lemon, iodine and more medicinal and smoky notes. Taste diluted: Lots of icing sugar, sherbet lemons, peat smoke, Germolene, hot wood, pencil sharpenings, sea spray and iodine. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/bowmore-21-years-old monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612964589630-1T4B8EUD0PBM0FZ66PT6/15th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Bowmore, 21 years old - Bowmore, 21 years old The 15th release from Dramfool comes from Islay's oldest distillery, Bowmore. Distilled in September 1996 and bottled in May 2018 un-chill-filtered at cask strength of 52.9%, matured in a refill bourbon hogshead with an outturn of only 299 bottles. Tasting notes Nose neat: Wood putty, marzipan with a hint of smoke and brine. Creamy, with grapefruit, lemon verbena and germolene. Taste neat: Sweet with peat smoke, Bazooka Joes, pencil sharpenings, tropical fruit flavoured boiled sweets. The finish is quite dry and salty, but delicate. Nose diluted: Very green with shells on beaches, Bazooka Joes, brine, salt spray. A light fresh grassiness like cut hay. Taste diluted: Very delicate with light peat smoke, germolene and tropical fruit sweets. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/octomore-6-years-old-islay-whisky-festival-exclusive monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612964418606-HLNZLXQD3A1R6EPJNUA9/14th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Octomore, 6 years old Islay Whisky Festival Exclusive - Octomore, 6 years old Islay Whisky Festival Exclusive The 14th release from Dramfool is a rarely seen independent bottling of Octomore. Distilled on 1st December 2011 and Bottled on 26th March 2018 at 6 years old. The barley used for the distillation was peated to 150ppm phenols. The whisky was matured in a bourbon barrel and was bottled un-chill-filtered at cask strength of 62.0% giving an outturn of 253 bottles. Tasting notes Nose neat: Very unctuous and sweet! Burnt twigs, smoke, Horlicks, barley, Germolene, icing sugar, old books and antique leather. Sherbet straws and McCowan's Toffee are present too. Taste neat: Surprisingly sweet and gentle at first, then Germolene and pencil sharpenings appear, before a rush of burnt twigs and smoke. Nose diluted: Pencil sharpenings, icing sugar, vanilla and Sherbet Fountain with a thread of smoke. Taste diluted: Very sweet with vanilla, Creme Anglais, Germolene, Elastoplast, pencil sharpenings and lots of smoke. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/port-charlotte-15-years-old-islay-whisky-festival-exclusive monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612964278611-Y4RRSZTEVHAVZXUQ2HLX/13th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Port Charlotte, 15 years old Islay Whisky Festival Exclusive - Port Charlotte, 15 years old Islay Whisky Festival Exclusive The 13th release from Dramfool is a Port Charlotte matured for 15 years in a bourbon hogshead, Distilled December 2001, bottled December 2016. The whisky was bottled un-chill-filtered at cask strength of 58.3% yielding 195 bottles. Tasting notes Nose neat: Very sweet with butterscotch, Germolene, pencil sharpenings and a sooty finish. Taste neat: Creamy and sweet with honey, tropical fruit and Bazooka Joes. The medicinal theme continues with Elastoplast, then ash. Nose diluted: Germolene, Bazooka Joes, honey and waxed paper. Taste diluted: Very sweet and medicinal. Honey and menthol linger on a smooth finish. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/speyside-distillery-22-ears-old-spirit-of-speyside-festival-exclusive monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612964080278-DR6KHBCSJNXXUHZH2OK4/12th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Speyside Distillery, 22 years old Spirit of Speyside Festival Exclusive - Speyside Distillery, 22 years old Spirit of Speyside Festival Exclusive The 12th release from Dramfool is a single malt from The Speyside Distillery. Matured for 22 years in a sherry butt. The whisky was bottled un-chill-filtered at cask strength of 55.0% and 156 bottles filled. Tasting notes Nose neat: Very sweet with sherry, plums, cherries, honey, wood varnish and furniture polish. Blackcurrants with liquorice, Barossa Shiraz and sweet fruitcake. Taste neat: Honeyed oats, cranachan with a savoury undertone, caramel and very sweet. Fruitcake comes through again. Nose diluted: A leather handbag filled with dark fruits and demerara sugar. The merest hint of freshly struck matches. Taste diluted: Very sweet with light caramel, fruit cake, syrup and heather honey. Blackcurrant liquorice sweets linger in the background. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/cola-ali-9-years-old monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612963932328-J25M7AMHEPQHVV377TB6/11th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Cola Ali, 9 years old - Cola Ali, 9 years old The 11th release from Dramfool is a 9 year old Islay Single Malt. Bourbon-matured for 8 years and then transferred to a fresh Oloroso Sherry Hogshead to mature for a further year. Half the cask has been bottled at 9 years old and the remainder will be bottled next year at 10 years old to give an interesting comparison of how another year maturing in an Oloroso cask will influence the whisky. The whisky was bottled un-chill-filtered at cask strength of 58.4% and 150 bottles were drawn from the cask this time. Tasting notes Nose neat: Sweet and peaty with a whiff of smoke from burnt twigs. Quite briny with coal tar soap, Germolene, liquorice sticks, black cherries and macerated raisins Taste neat: Lots of peat smoke with more burnt twigs, sherry, rich toffee, muscovado sugar, Bazooka Joes, boiled travel sweets (the darker fruits) and beach BBQ'd pork. Nose diluted: Much more sherry and heavy rich toffee. Smoked toffee!? Fainter Germolene, Turkish Delight, with tinned black cherries, seaweed and saddle leather. Taste diluted: Peat smoke, Germolene, toffee, sherry, coffee, heather honey and travel sweets. Long sweet finish with smoke, pencil sharpenings, toffee and heather honey. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/avian-gull-too-9-years-old monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612963800122-L348ARR0UMHTSQVS1LOD/10th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Avian Gull Too, 9 years old - Avian Gull Too, 9 years old The 10th release from Dramfool is a portion of the 8 year old bourbon matured Avian Gull matured for a further year in a fresh Oloroso Sherry Octave, making the whisky 9 years old. Avian Gull Too was bottled at cask strength of 57.9%, and 66 bottles have been released. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/bruichladdich-10-years-old monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612963716485-28SZ6279OHF88RXQNKQ9/9th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Bruichladdich, 10 years old - Bruichladdich, 10 years old The 9th release from Dramfool is a 10 year old Bruichladdich matured in a bourbon barrel. A classic nice clean untainted example of a bourbon-matured Bruichladdich. Distilled on 25th April 2007 it matured in Bourbon barrel #657 until bottled on 12th October 2017 at aged 10 years. Bottled un-chill filtered at cask strength 62.2% it yielded 258 bottles. Tasting Notes: Nose neat: Icing sugar, leather, blackcurrant, Horlicks and a faint hint of Elastoplast. Taste neat: Sweet and malty (Horlicks) with a slight fruitiness - blackcurrant and gooseberry. Fizzy on the tongue with the merest hint of something medicinal and smoky. Nose Diluted: Perfumed sweets (not Parma Violets!), vanilla, brown sugar and slightly dusty. Taste diluted: Sweet and malty with a big mouthful of mixed fruity boiled sweets. Again tiny threads of smoke and Germolene barely make their presence known. Overall, very gentle, sweet and fruity with vanilla and malt undertones. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/bruichladdich-6-years-old monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612963379616-EYJQZFSDFFQUVR7WHWGI/8th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Bruichladdich, 6 years old - Bruichladdich, 6 years old The 8th release from Dramfool is a 6 year old Bruichladdich matured in a bloodtub #4091. Bottled at 56.9% it yielded only 42 bottles Tasting Notes: Nose neat: Rich and sweet with red fruits and blackcurrant. Brown sugar with a delicate floral note, fudge and toffee. Taste neat: Very smooth and sweet with a slight note of tobacco, leather and fruity sherry. Nose Diluted: Still sweet and toffee-like with more red fruits and luscious sherry notes Taste diluted: Very smooth with lots of red fruits, fruity sherry, buttery and creamy with a light citrus note too. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/carsebridge-52-years-old monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612962809732-MHSOELPJT0O4LKQC5RZ7/5th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Carsebridge, 52 years old - Carsebridge, 52 years old The 5th release from Dramfool is a very special one - a 1964 Carsebridge. Carsebridge was a grain distillery located just outside Alloa in Clackmannanshire. It was closed by DCL in 1983, and was never officially bottled by its owners. The whisky was bottled at cask strength of 40.8% at 52 years old one of only 50 bottles. Tasting Notes: Nose neat: Golden syrup, nail polish, wood vanish, very sweet and creamy with vanilla, maple syrup, caramel and muscovado sugar. Taste neat: Very smooth and sweet, crème anglais, apricots, peach and passion fruit. Creamy, silky smooth with vanilla, peaches and cream. Nose Diluted: Hint of mint, sweet vanilla, wood varnish, caramel, custard creams and dry seasoned wood. Taste diluted: Very fruity and creamy with peaches and cream, apricots, passion fruit, vanilla and custard. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/cambus-25-years-old monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612963207418-88YKFQ73GUCTDQ0X40VX/7th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Cambus, 25 years old - Cambus, 25 years old The 7th release from Dramfool is a 25 year old single grain whisky from the closed Cambus distillery, matured in a refill sherry butt. The cask only yielded 47 bottles – aptly called The Leaky Butt! Cask: Refill Sherry Butt 61985 Filled: 8th August 1991 Bottled: 29th May 2017 Age: 25 years Strength: 57.4% Outturn: 47 bottles Tasting Notes: Nose neat: Very sweet and fruity - red fruits. Light and spirit with a light note of toffee. Sherry, brown sugar and then lychees become apparent. Taste neat: Sweet and very fruity - red fruit boiled sweets. Brown sugar, a slight hint of a charred cask, finished up by a rich taste of Werthers Originals. Nose Diluted:Much lighter with a dry woodiness, green fruit and Werthers Originals. Taste diluted:Very sweet and fruity again with much creamier Werthers Originals, and a finish of fizzy sherbet. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/port-charlotte-8-years-old monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612962967426-ER5B40B4LBZZ87UH38UF/6th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Port Charlotte, 8 years old - Port Charlotte, 8 years old : The 6th release from Dramfool is an 8 year old Port Charlotte, from the Bruichladdich Distillery, fully matured in 2nd fill Rum barrel #1467/2009. Bottled in July 2017 un-chill filtered and at cask strength 62.7% it yielded 218 bottles Tasting Notes: Nose neat: Sweet and slightly fruity. A smoky oiliness with pencil sharpening’s and a slight floral note Taste neat: Quite fiery with lashings of peat smoke and a dry finish. Threads of banana and muscovado sugar hint at the influence of the rum barrel. Nose Diluted: Baked bread, maybe banana bread, honeycomb, Refreshers, very sweet with stewed bananas. Taste diluted: Very sweet with peat smoke, perfumed boiled sweets and banana fritters. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/tobermory-21-years-old monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612962519149-XL6C71KHEJ38ANH0ALFG/4th.jpg Previous Bottlings - Tobermory, 21 years old - Tobermory, 21 years old The fourth release from Dramfool is a single cask 21 year old Tobermory. Distilled on 18th March 1996 and matured in Bourbon Hogshead #127/1996, bottle un-chill filtered and at cask strength 56.7% it yielded 247 bottles. Tasting Notes: Very sweet, malty and fruity with a distinctive green herbal note. The Amsterdam Dram. https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/avian-gull-8-years-old monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612962394995-U86ABPZ6UED2W9YFUHSG/3rd.jpg Previous Bottlings - Avian Gull, 8 years old - Avian Gull, 8 years old The third release from Dramfool is a bourbon cask matured Single Islay Malt. Avian Gull was distilled in June 2008 and was bottled in February 2017 at 8 years old. The whisky was bottled un-chill filtered and at cask strength of 59.2%, and 202 bottles have been released. Tasting Notes: Nose neat: We’re slightly lost in the woods on south Islay – like Avian Gull, we’re a bit mixed up, but we might be near a hollow by a mill. With every spongy step, the mossy forest floor exhales its peaty, woody breath while the smoke and crackle of a distant bonfire meets the bark and resin of the trees around us. The breeze also brings in the scent of brine and tarred ropes of a harbour while in a country garden somewhere near, lavender is growing. Open the lunchbox and a cloud of icing sugar dusting on our cakes puffs up, but that old tube of Germolene in the first aid kit has been leaking. What a muddle. Taste neat: We’ve made it to the coast. The spritz of sea spray and seaweed is in the air. We retreat indoors. Warming ourselves at the varnished pine table a little too close to the peaty fire, the air is hot and dry. Some afternoon tea might be in order – did someone say cream cakes? Nose Diluted: A wee walk on the wild side, in more ways than one. Passing by green saplings sprouting amid the older, woody trees on a forest stroll – it’s all very innocent. But while the water has mostly washed away the smoke, there’s also the unmistakeable note of marijuana buds and cannabis resin. Peat and brine still linger, but you could be in Scandinavia now, because there’s the heat and pine of a sauna, not to mention a touch of iodine, coal-tar soap, wax and cake icing. Everything about Avian Gull is a jumble, it seems… Taste diluted: This is a warming hug in a glass. Sure, there’s the brine and seaweed of the ocean, but that’s rounded off by a herbal peatiness and a sweet creaminess. There’s a rich, velvety maltiness seldom found outside a mug of Horlicks… https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/bruichladdich-9-years-old-354-days monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612962224168-NL6PEDA7CJKFFL5E9TEH/2nd.jpg Previous Bottlings - Bruichladdich, 9 years old (& 354 days!) - Bruichladdich, 9 years old (& 354 days!) The second release from Dramfool is Bruichladdich matured in a fresh first-fill sherry hogshead. The whisky was bottled at 9 years old, just 10 days short of being 10 years old. The ten (years) minus ten (days) dram. The cask was filled on 1st June 2006 and bottled on 20th May 2016. The whisky was bottled un-chill filtered and at cask strength of 58.2%, and 187 bottles have been released. Tasting Notes: Nose neat: Sunday afternoon in a Port Charlotte cottage. The distant whisper of diesel puffer fumes is in the air, but is soon overpowered as another cheeky snifter of sherry is poured and swilled around in the glass. In the corner is a cherished armchair – rich, deep mahogany and lustrous maroon leather. Step into the kitchen, and a cake is being prepared. The air is thick with the fruity notes of raisins, molasses, bananas, mocha, Demerara sugar and coffee-flavoured icing. Taste neat: Someone’s in full-on cake-making mode in the kitchen. A coffee and walnut cake is smothered in thick, creamy icing and is ready to serve, but there’s also a rich fruit cake in the making. Into the mixing bowl go the raisins, some muscovado sugar and a wee splash of sherry for good measure. Meanwhile, on the hob, a pan of dark treacle toffee is bubbling away, and there’s a slight pang of anise or liquorice coming from somewhere, hinting at some treat for later that’s been squirrelled away from hungry eyes. It’s not all running like clockwork, though. A piece of tupperware has been left a little too close to the hob and there’s a faint tang of burnt plastic still hanging in the air in wisps. Nose diluted: You poke your head round the door of a spare room used for storage – dark-wood furniture is piled up everywhere, and someone’s been busy with the furniture polish, but there’s still plenty of work to do, because there’s a mustiness about the place too, as well as the merest hint of rubber. Back in the living room, a rich fruit cake – packed with raisins – is served. Will you wash it down with a rich, heavy sherry or a coffee liqueur? Both are on offer. Taste diluted: : Somebody’s opened a window to air the house and a fresh breeze has swiftly seen off the dirty elements, but the sweet, rich aromas of sherry, figs and dark sugar remain. Someone offers you a butterscotch sweet, while in the next room, has someone opened a bottle of root beer? https://dramfool.com/previous-bottlings/lochindaal-5-years-old monthly 0.5 2021-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1612961943563-ATMUA75CIPZ4JT4WR5OL/1st.jpg Previous Bottlings - Lochindaal, 5 years old - Lochindaal, 5 years old The inaugural release from Dramfool is Lochindaal matured in a refill bloodtub cask. Lochindaal is a medium-peated style of whisky produced at Bruichladdich Distillery. Malt with a peating level of 15ppm phenols is used, and only 250 casks of Lochindaal were ever produced by Bruichladdich. A bloodtub is a 30 litre cask made with fresh oak and seasoned with sherry for 3 months. These were made to order for Jim McEwan at Bruichladdich by a Spanish cask maker, and shipped over to Islay with 5 litres of Oloroso sherry in each cask. Whisky matures very quickly in a bloodtub due to the high surface area to volume ratio, and should be bottled within 4 to 6 years to prevent the whisky from being over-influenced by the wood. The Dramfool Lochindaal cask was filled in December 2010 and bottled in February 2016 making the whisky 5 years old. Only 42 bottles were yielded at a cask strength of 61.4%. Tasting Notes: Nose neat: A morning stroll around Port Charlotte on a sunny Sunday morning. The smell of peat smoke hangs in the air everywhere, but down by the water, diesel fumes waft up from a smoky old puffer boat, its wheelhouse resplendent with a fresh coat of gloss paint. A gentle breeze brings in the faintest perfume of sweet blossom from the Machair. Somewhere in the village, someone’s cooking smoky bacon, while in the next room, grandad pokes at the charcoals in the fire and sharpens a pencil into the flames before settling down to the newspaper crossword and another cream toffee. Taste neat: Like a medieval banquet in a glass. Peaty smoke fills the air as peppered morsels and smoked meats are garnished with dark and rich prunes, figs and dates. The mouthfeel is softer, with a creamy, buttery quality, while the sweetness abounds. Nose diluted: The embers of a fire. There’s smoke, there’s charcoal and there’s ash, along with some smoky bacon – which is never a bad thing. Taste diluted: : Round, balanced and sweet, there’s a bit of everything here. The earthy umami of smoky and bacon gives way to a spritz of summer sweetness – cherries and plums bursting in the mouth and childhood memories of climbing trees and skint knees come rushing back with that faint hint of Germolene and fresh sticking https://dramfool.com/jim-mcewan-bottlings daily 0.75 2026-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1607971876600-5HR99WP7DBPJQ7S04DIY/dramfool-cask-strength-unchill-filtered-single-cask-whisky-bottling-14.jpg Jim McEwan Bottlings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1607974833160-GEFGRDB4QED1O1C782ES/dramfool-cask-strength-unchill-filtered-single-cask-whisky-bottling-23.jpg Jim McEwan Bottlings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd784883eecfb7daea2856d/1607973044749-5AHITUSVEJ1TUXSE60ID/dramfool-cask-strength-unchill-filtered-single-cask-whisky-bottling-15.jpg Jim McEwan Bottlings 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