American Oak Archives - Flickenschild Whisky & Zigarren: WHIZITA https://www.whizita.de/en/cask_type/americanoak-en/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:52:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://www.whizita.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/favicon-96x96-2.png American Oak Archives - Flickenschild Whisky & Zigarren: WHIZITA https://www.whizita.de/en/cask_type/americanoak-en/ 32 32 Ardbeg 19 years “Traigh Bhan” Batch 7 – 50,3% https://www.whizita.de/en/product/ardbeg-19-jahre-traigh-bhan-batch-7-503/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:29:55 +0000 https://www.whizita.de/?post_type=product&p=171480 Inspired by Traigh Bhan beach on Islay, known for its singing sands, this final release reflects the contrast of nature: intense smoky flavours of coal dust, mild eucalyptus and peppermint notes, before warm spices and citrus fruits make their way in.

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]]> The name Ardbeg means as much as ‘little hill’. It is located at the southern coast of the whisky island Islay between Port Ellen and Kildalton. The location already has been popular for illegal distilleries. After a history with ups and downs including temporary close-downs the distillery was inherited by Glenmorangie PLC in 1997, which were themselves bought by Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy in 2004. Today it is one of the most famous distilleries in Scotland, known for its smokey, peaty and salty bottlings with strong note of phenol. Two bottlings are named like the lakes the water of the distillery comes from: Loch Arinambeast and Loch Uigeadail. In 2015 Ardbeg celebrated its bicentenary.

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]]> Balvenie 12 Years Home Malted – 47,5% https://www.whizita.de/en/product/balvenie-12-years-home-malted-475/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:17:54 +0000 https://www.whizita.de/?post_type=product&p=182902 The Balvenie 12 Year Old Home Malted is a tribute to the distillery's oldest-ever released bottling, created by Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie. The whisky was initially matured in American oak and subsequently finished in ex-sherry European oak casks. The barley used comes entirely from the distillery's own maltings—one of the few in Scotland that still malts its own grain. The result is a harmonious, elegant interpretation of the classic Balvenie style, featuring warm biscuit aromas and honeyed toffee on the nose, candied ginger and raisins on the palate, and a full-bodied, velvety-smooth finish.

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]]> The name Balvenie is infered by the castle Balvenie which is located close by and means as much as ‘city of luck’. It is one of many distilleries of the village Dufftown, the secret ‘capital of whisky’ in the Speyside and is also named as ‘little sister’ of Glenfiddich. The distillery was built in 1892 nearly by one’s own hands by William Grant & Sons out of the ruins of the guesthouse. Today the distillery owns more than eight stills and since 1990 there is another distillery on the compound named Kininvie. The water that is used has its origin in the spring Robbie Dubh, the same spring Glenfiddich uses its water from.

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]]> High Coast Aurora – 46% https://www.whizita.de/en/product/high-coast-aurora-46/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:08:16 +0000 https://www.whizita.de/?post_type=product&p=179414 Highcoast Aurora matures in former American bourbon casks, giving it its smooth fruit and vanilla notes.

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]]> The High Coast (formerly Box) Distillery is located on the Angerman River in northern Sweden. In the former sawmill, whiskey is now produced 6 days a week.

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]]> Isle of Raasay 2018 Distillery of the Year Edition “4cl Sample” – 50,7% https://www.whizita.de/en/product/isle-of-raasay-2018-distillery-of-the-year-edition-4cl-sample-507/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:07:04 +0000 https://www.whizita.de/?post_type=product&p=178976 The Isle of Raasay 2018/2023 - Scottish Distillery of the Year Edition consists of unpeated raw spirit that matured in Four Roses bourbon casks before being finished in rare Virgin Oak Casks made from Colombian oak (Quercus humboldtii). The result: delicious notes of vanilla and caramel with a long aftertaste of crème brûlée.

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]]> In May 2017, Bill Dobbie and Alasdair Day brought barley growing back to Raasay after more than 40 years. Since then, the old Icelandic barley varieties Bere and Iskria have flourished here. This was not yet enough as a basis for the distillery’s pioneer malt. Malt from Scottish barley, still kilned over Highland peat (local peat is already being planned for further bottlings), forms the basis for the Isle of Raasay Single Malt Inaugural Release 2020. Slightly smoky, with rich aromas of dark fruits and in a natural, strong reddish brown, the Scotch sensually introduces the distilling style of the Raasay Distillery – and creates anticipation for the Core Range expected in May 2021. Other special features of the whisky: the Raasay water filtered through volcanic sedimentary rock and the unusually long fermentation of 96 to 110 hours. This maintains the high mineral content of the water and thus ensures the characteristic berry-fruity taste even before any barrel contact.

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]]> Octomore 15.2 “4cl Sample” – 57,9% https://www.whizita.de/en/product/octomore-15-2-4cl-sample-579/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:07:02 +0000 https://www.whizita.de/?post_type=product&p=178989 Octomore 15.2

  • 100% Scottish barley (Concerto)
  • 108.2 ppm
  • Bottled at 57.9% vol.
  • Not chill-filtered, no colorings
  • Five years of maturation in American oak, French red wine and French cognac barrels

The 15.2 is an exciting counterpart to the 15.1. It is also distilled from 100% Scottish Mainland Concerto barley at 108.2 ppm. However, it was matured in a mix of second-fill wine and second-fill ex-bourbon casks. Finishing took place in first-fill cognac casks. This trio forms the basis for an extremely complex and elegant single malt Scotch whisky with flavours reminiscent of nutmeg, toasted oak and caramel. The light, floral note that contrasts with the earthy smoke is particularly exciting.

Nose

Sweet lemons, lime peel, tarte au citron with Meringue topping and lightly toasted oak

Taste

Velvety-soft texture with notes of vanilla sauce, caramel, toffee and freshly ground black pepper

Finish

Unmistakably maritime with waves of earthy Octomore smoke

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]]> The distillery was founded in 1816 by George Montgomery. It is located on the island Islay in Port Charlotte. 1852 the distillery was taken over by Thomas Pattinson and got shut down in the same year. Although there were plans in 2008 to reopen the distillery by Bruichladdich, they were not realised. But since the same year Bruichladdich is bottling a heavy peated Single Malt called Octomore.

 

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]]> Glenallachie 2012 Cuvée Wine Cask Finish 2023 “4cl Sample” – 54,9% https://www.whizita.de/en/product/glenallachie-2012-cuvee-wine-cask-finish-2023-549-kopie/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:07:01 +0000 https://www.whizita.de/?post_type=product&p=178998 4cl Sample of Glenallachie 2012 Cuvée Cask Finish

Cuvée – that's French and comes from the world of winemaking. Derived from the word "cuve" for cask or tank, it describes the blending of different wines, which are bottled under one label. Winemakers thus combine the characteristics and aromas of specific wine-growing regions or grape varieties into a delicious balance. This process requires great finesse in both wine and whisky production. A job for Billy Walker.

Billy Walker has already demonstrated his blending skills, acquired over 50 years of experience, several times in the form of whisky cuvées for Kirsch customers. Now, the living legend has selected and combined barrels and barrique casks to create The GlenAllachie Cuvée Cask Finish 2012/2023.

The single malt initially matured in bourbon barrels. For the finishing process, Billy Walker used various wine casks, namely Pedro Ximenez puncheons, Moscatel barriques, and Ruby Port pipes.

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]]> The distillery: back in Scottish private ownership since 2017
Founded in 1967, The GlenAllachie Distillery has long been foreign owned. In 2017, The GlenAllachie Distillers Company bought the distillery in Speyside – together with the filled casks in the warehouse. Its new owners: longtime Scotch whiskey luminary Billy Walker and his partners Trisha Savage and Graham Stevenson. The new team was introduced to their special features by long-standing employees of the distillery. Below: The distillery has four stills and two separate spirit safes – and can therefore produce two different distillates in parallel, for example smoky and non-smoky New Make.
The GlenAllachie Distillery has so far produced almost exclusively blended whiskeys. Single malt, on the other hand, was extremely rarely available, for example through independent bottlers. This changed in 2017 with the takeover by Billy Walker’s team. Age information for its single malts is important to The GlenAllachie: The core range consists of a 10, 12, 18 and 25 year old whisky. In addition, regular single cask and special bottlings are planned – and from 2018 even a smoky whiskey.

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]]> Yamazaki Distiller´s Reserve – 43% https://www.whizita.de/en/product/yamazaki-distillers-reserve-43/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:20:20 +0000 https://www.whizita.de/?post_type=product&p=178942 The Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve matures in ex-Bordeaux, ex-Sherry, and American oak casks. This bottling is based on a blend of dried and undried malts.

Official Tasting Note:

Aroma: Strawberry, cherry, mizunara

Taste: Raspberries, white peach, a hint of coconut

Finish: Sweet vanilla, cinnamon

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The Suntory company was founded in 1899 and produces Single Malt since 1924. Nowadays the Suntory Holding is one of the biggest japanese Whiksy companies.

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]]> Glenturret 10 years Peat 2025 – 46,6% https://www.whizita.de/en/product/glenturret-10-years-peat-2025-466/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 13:02:35 +0000 https://www.whizita.de/?post_type=product&p=167102 Smoke enthusiasts can delve deeper into the peaty house style with Glenturret 10 y.o. Peat Smoked – with lush dried fruit and smouldering peat smoke.

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]]> Glenturret claims to be the oldest distillery in Scotland, like many others do. But this distillery really could be the oldest, because already in 1775 there was existing a distillery on the area the distillery is located today. The distillery has the name Glenturret since 1875. It lays at a quaint place outside of Crieff and next to the River Turret. The water that is used comes from the Loch Turret. The distillery is producing for the Blend ‘Famous Gouse’.

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]]> Glenfiddich 16 Years Aston Martin Edition – 43% https://www.whizita.de/en/product/glenfiddich-16-years-aston-martin-edition-43/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:59:05 +0000 https://www.whizita.de/?post_type=product&p=174482 "With the limited-edition Glenfiddich 16 Year Old Aston Martin Edition, Glenfiddich and the Aston Martin Formula One™ Team celebrate a special partnership. Created by blending American oak wine casks, new American casks, and second-fill bourbon casks, every drop of this edition embodies trust in one's senses."

Tasting Notes:
Color: Golden
Nose: Rich and wonderfully sweet. Aromas of biscuit crust, cheesecake, maple syrup, caramelized ginger, and subtle notes of toasted oak.
Palate: Seductively sweet with a silky, syrupy mouthfeel; fruit salad and whipped cream.
Finish: Exceptionally smooth with lingering sweetness.

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]]> The Glenfiddich was the first one that had ever been bottled and offered a Single Malt (1963). The distillery that was built by William Grant and his family in 1886 still is still owned by the family. The water that is used still comes from the Robbie Dubh Quelle. The company also owns the distilleries Balvenie, Kininvie and the Grain Destille Girvan.

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]]> Rum Jamaica 2016 TCRL – 57,18% https://www.whizita.de/en/product/rum-jamaica-2016-tcrl-5718/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:56:30 +0000 https://www.whizita.de/?post_type=product&p=95258 This rum was distilled in Jamaica in 2016. The first 4 years the rum matured in its country of manufacture before it was brought to Europe for another year of aging. Finally, the rum was bottled with an alcohol strength of 57.18%.

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]]> From Panama back to Bremerhaven in one day. Possible today – unthinkable 60 years ago. It took almost a week on the luxurious Atlantic liners. Enough time to let oneself drift and enjoy the journey – for example on deck with a good glass of rum, while whole barrel loads full crossed the ocean below. The “Transcontinental Rum Line” with its selected overseas rums matured to perfection in Europe is a tribute to this era of sophisticated travel. George Bénitah has always had a flair for trends: in 1956, he founded the spirits import business “La Maison du Whisky” – and that at a time when whisky hardly enjoyed any attention among his French compatriots. In the meantime, the spirits house has become one of the best-known in the world. In 2016, the company added top-quality rum to its portfolio and has since made a name for itself as an independent bottler here, too. The rums of the “Transcontinental Rum Line” come from Barbados, Belize or the Fiji Islands, among other places. What they have in common is that they are all first stored in oak barrels in their country of origin – at tropical temperatures for rapid, intensive maturation and strong aromas. After being shipped to the French bottler, the rums mature for another two years in a continental climate. This gives them additional complexity. All rums of the line are without additives and are not chill-filtered.

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