This no-name whisky has appeared on the shelves locally in n.a.s., 12yr and
21yr expressions. From the scant information I've been able to find this is supposedly bottled by The Vintage Malt Whisky Co. (Finlaggan, Cooper's Choice, etc.) and at least in some expressions is reputed to be Lagavulin.
Has anyone actually tried any of these bottlings? The prices are nice, but still dear enough to quell a blind purchase.
Binny's has launched their line of merchant bottlings called "Cask & Thistle", in addition to their various vanity bottlings by G&M and others. The bottlers are Highlands and Islands, of "The Ileach" fame.
All are bottled at 46% and are not chillfiltered (thank you Springbank and Cadenhead). I bought the Glen Grant 15yr Port Wood finish out of curiosity and was pleasantly surprised. Extremely floral and fragrant on the nose; a nice blend of juicy sweetness with touch of dry spice and subtle perfume on the palate; finishes nicely with clinging lighter elements of floral, fruity, leafy and some traces of deeper slightly, chocolaty notes. A real departure from the typical sherry monster GGs normally encountered.
Sláinte, Bushido