Skene Scotch Whisky has released a trio of affordable, no age statement single malt whiskies in time for Christmas. Two are in Skene’s “aged in a sherry cask” range and one is a peated Islay malt.
The first is a single cask Blair Athol fully matured in Oloroso. Just 246 bottles were filled at an ABV of 48% with natural colour and no chill filtration. The price is only £34 for a 70cl bottle.
The second is a single cask Tomatin fully matured in Oloroso. Only 186 bottles were filled at a punchy ABV of 50%, again with natural colour and no chill filtration. The price is just £34 a 70cl bottle.
The third and final bottling is a peated Bunnahabhain single malt (aka “Staoisha) from two casks. Just 504 bottles were filled at an ABV of 48%, yet again with natural colour and no chill filtration. The price is a very modest £42 a bottle.
These three new releases (together with earlier Skene bottlings and some aged Macallans) are now available from Skene Scotch Whisky’s online shop at https://www.skenewhisky.com/shop/
Notes about Skene Whisky – After a few years away from bottle sales, Skene Whisky plans to release a number of new ranges over the next few months. “Skene Reserve” will be single cask premium bottlings of vintage malt whisky (eg Macallan 30yo). “Skene Sherry Editions” will be sherry-matured single malts ( normally at 48% ABV) aimed squarely at drinkers. “Skene American Oak “Editions” will be ex-bourbon single malt bottlings (again normally at 48% ABV). “Skene Peated Malt Editions” will be peated single malt expressions (yet again normally at 48% ABV).
