The Whisky Cabinet by Tasting Collection

Located on the Isle of Islay, Caol Ila is known for its heavily peated whisky. The distillery was originally founded in 1846, but the old distillery was demolished in the early 1970s and a new, much larger version of Caol Ila was built. To this day, Caol Ila is the largest producer of Scotch single malt whisky on Islay. The Caol Ila, 18 Y is an elegant whisky. The extra years of aging in oak casks has mellowed the impact of the peat, turning it into a very mature Islay whisky with lots of interesting subtleties.

Johnnie Walker’s flagship whisky! This blend of 16 of the rarest Scotch single malts is an homage to the art of blending, perfected by father John Walker and son Alexander. It is a very limited whisky, which is why every bottle has its own individual number. The whiskies have aged for an exceptional amount of time, often in former sherry casks. Rich malts from the iconic Isle of Islay are at the heart of Johnnie Walker Blue Label. The result is a sublime, smoky and tasty whisky.

The Lagavulin Distillery was established in 1816. This Islay whisky is a powerhouse. Lagavulin is not for cowards. Declared 2012 'Best Islay from 13 to 20 years' and an IWSC Gold Medal. This whisky is a classic example of how smoke is not a blunt instrument, covering everything in a fog, but an element that works with all the facets that determine the taste in distillation and maturation. A complex Malt.

Founded in 1830, Talisker long had the distinction of being the only distillery on the Isle of Skye. With the recent boom of small craft distilleries, that is no longer the case. However, Talisker is by far the oldest and most iconic distillery on the island. The Talisker, 10 Y is a classic, but the Talisker, 18 Y is a definitive step up. It is a masterpiece from one of the most legendary distilleries from Scotland and was named ‘Best Single Malt Whisky in the World’ at the World Whiskies Awards in 2007.

Farmer John Cumming and his wife Helen started making illicit whisky in the early 1800s. It wasn’t until 1823 that Cardhu received an official distilling license. Cardhu is one of the oldest distilleries in Speyside, and research suggests it was Helen who was first in charge of the operation. At the end of the 19th century the distillery was sold to John Walker & Sons, and ever since Cardhu has been an important element of the Johnnie Walker blends. The long-aged Cardhu, 18 Y is a rich and complex whisky, while retaining the soft and approachable style the distillery is known for.

The Singleton isn’t one but three distilleries. The brand was created by owner Diageo to showcase single malts from Glendullan, Dufftown and Glen Ord, each for a specific region. For example, The Singleton of Dufftown is widely available in Europe, while the Singleton of Glendullan is sold exclusively in North America. The Singleton, 18 Y is produced at Dufftown, a distillery founded in the late 19th century. The whisky matured dor 18 years in a combination of sherry can bourbon casks.