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Loch Lomond Distillery Edition 6 / Croftengea 2006 The Whisky Agency

Loch Lomond Distillery Edition #6/Croftengea 2006 TWA

12th November 202510th November 2025Coldorak

As Loch Lomond recently released its ninth Distillery Edition, we are a little late, and try the Loch Lomond Distillery Edition #6. As a sparring partner, we’ve added a Croftengea 2006 from The Whisky Agency. Loch Lomond has been quite active these last few months, making the news a number of times, for instance with the opening of its new multi-million-pound Luss Distillery and visitor centre on the banks of Loch Lomond in October 2025. The new complex serves as a brand home for Loch Lomond whiskies, offers guided tours, tastings, and houses a gin distillery for their Ben Lomond brand. The facility aims to draw tourists and whisky enthusiasts to the region and showcases Loch Lomond’s portfolio, including Glen Scotia and Littlemill single malts. Loch Lomond Group also expanded into American whiskey this year with the acquisition of the New York Distilling Company. All the while continuing to release good whisky. But for now, let’s focus on these two: the Loch Lomond Distillery Edition #6 and the Croftengea 2006 The Whisky Agency.

Glenkinchie 2008/Auchentoshan 1999 The Whisky Agency

10th November 20257th November 2025Coldorak

Following Friday’s focus on Dumbarton, we continue in the Lowlands with two releases from The Whisky Agency: Glenkinchie 2008 and Auchentoshan 1999. Glenkinchie sees very limited independent bottlings each year – few enough to count on one hand – whereas Auchentoshan boasts a strong and steady presence with both official and independent releases annually.

Dumbarton 1986 Scott's Selection & 2000 The Caskhound

Dumbarton 1986 Scott’s / 2000 Caskhound

7th November 20256th November 2025Coldorak

Today, the spotlight is on Dumbarton, a closed grain whisky distillery, through two independent single grain releases. First up is a Dumbarton 1986 Scott’s Selection, followed by a more recent bottling from 2000 by The Caskhound. Both offer a rare glimpse into the lightly explored world of Dumbarton grain whisky, ahead of a deeper dive into the distillery’s history after the break.

Wild Turkey 101 Proof Bourbon & Rare Breed Rye

Wild Turkey 101 Proof & Rare Breed Rye

5th November 20254th November 2025Coldorak

Wild Turkey traces its origins to the Ripy Brothers, who founded the distillery in 1869 near Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. The Wild Turkey brand name emerged in 1940 after an executive took bourbon samples on a hunting trip, and its popularity led Austin Nichols & Co to begin bottling it officially in 1942. Today, Wild Turkey’s production focuses on traditional methods, including aging in new American white oak barrels with a deep No. 4 char, and its range includes expressions like the 101 Proof and Rare Breed bourbons, crafted under the stewardship of master distillers Jimmy and Eddie Russell. We’ll be reviewing the Wild Turkey 101 Proof Bourbon and Rare Breed Rye.

Five Indy Bottled Ben Nevis

3rd November 20252nd November 2025Coldorak

It has been several months since a bottle from Ben Nevis last featured on More Drams, and the absence has certainly been felt. Ben Nevis distillery is famed not only for its historic roots – dating back to 1825 under the watch of the legendary ‘Long John’ MacDonald – but also for the distinctive, full-bodied spirit it produces. As a distillery whose small output and varied cask management have resulted in an array of characterful single malts and striking independent bottlings, Ben Nevis remains perpetually in demand. Now, with the anticipation that only a rummage through the sample drawers can inspire, let’s revisit this Highland stalwart. Five indy bottled Ben Nevis samples, spanning different casks, ages and independent bottlers: Wilson & Morgan, Swell de Spirits, Hidden Spirits, Elixir Distillers and Signatory Vintage.

Dingle Single Pot Still, Single Malt and 10yo

31st October 202530th October 2025Coldorak

The Irish distillery Dingle recently expanded its core range with a Single Pot Still and a 10-year-old single malt, also updating the non-age statement single malt’s recipe and ABV while unveiling new packaging. Since Paddy Foley stepped in after Graham Coull’s departure, the distillery has remained active, committed to growth despite an undesired pause is their expansion plans. It’s encouraging to see Dingle continue being so active. Up next are reviews of the brand new Single Pot Still, Single Malt, 10-year-old, along with their first ever 10-year-old released in 2023.

Glenburgie 16yo Boutique-y / 14yo Chorlton

29th October 202528th October 2025Coldorak

Not much has changed since we wrote about the lack of love given by Pernod Ricard and Chivas Brothers to Glenburgie, almost four years ago. Apart a 16-year-old cask strength expression for South Korea last year, it doesn’t seem anything official has been released since 2022. So once again, it’s up to independent bottlers to allow consumers to enjoy some Glenburgie single malt by itself, and not blended and ruined into a bland Chivas blend. To the rescue today come That Boutique-y Whisky Company and Chorlton Whisky, as we review a Glenburgie 16-year-old Boutique-y and a 14-year-old from Chorlton.

Scapa 10-, 16- and 21-year-old

27th October 202527th October 2025Coldorak

Scapa Distillery has launched a renewed core range featuring 10-, 16-, and 21-year-old single malts, marking its first permanent age-statement collection since 1885. Released in late 2024 under the Signature Range name, the series showcases Scapa’s fruity, unpeated style, with all three whiskies matured in first-fill American oak casks and bottled at 48% ABV or cask strength.

The new core range was accompanied by new packaging said to take inspiration from the calm coastal surroundings of Scapa Flow, using a soft maritime colour palette and redesigned bottle silhouettes. The launch coincides with updates to the distillery’s visitor centre, reflecting Pernod Ricard’s decision to at last revitalise Scapa, and bringing renewed attention to this long-overlooked Orkney distillery.

We’ll review all three of these new expressions, as well as the old 16-year-old, discontinued in 2016.

Timorous Beastie Cheese Cellar Collection

24th October 202524th October 2025Coldorak

Douglas Laing created the Timorous Beastie Cheese Cellar Collection as a trilogy of Highland blended malt whiskies crafted specifically to pair with artisan cheeses. This limited-edition series forms part of the Remarkable Regional Malts range and highlights Highland single malts including Dalmore, Glengoyne, Glen Garioch, and Strathearn. Between 2024 and 2025, the company developed the collection to celebrate the link between whisky and cheese, finishing each expression in a different style of wine cask chosen to complement distinctive cheese types.

Two Ondjaba Namibian Whiskies

20th October 202520th October 2025Coldorak

Today brings a true whisky first: the chance to explore not one, but two Namibian whiskies – my first ever drams from this country, and both hailing from Ondjaba. These are not just ordinary new experiences, either. What makes these expressions quite so remarkable – or perhaps notorious – is the use of an ingredient that is well and truly out of the ordinary: local cereals smoked over burning elephant dung in place of the peat one finds in Scotland, for instance. That one detail alone ensures that Ondjaba promises to stand out, whether or not for the right reasons. Such a bold use of regional tradition could yield something either genuinely special or simply unforgettable in ways less anticipated. One thing is certain: the tasting of these two Ondjaba Namibian whiskies might not be easily forgotten.