WhiskyHeroes: Batch 4 Has Landed
We’re back with another round, Batch 4 of WhiskyHeroes is here, and it might just be our most adventurous selection yet. After the excitement and warm reception of our previous releases (huge thanks, as always), we’ve kept our noses to the cask and found a fresh set of seven bold, brilliant characters that deserve their moment in the spotlight.
This release takes us on a wild ride through Scotland’s whisky regions, from the windswept shores of Islay to the Lowlands, Highlands, and Speyside. There’s smoke and sherry, bourbon and barley, mystery, mischief, and maybe a few ghosts. Expect some returning favourites, and a few unexpected twists , including a rare, moody dram from Torabhaig on Skye and a "teaspooned" Lowland malt with a serious smoky side.
As always, WhiskyHeroes is about celebrating individuality — single casks and small batches with strong personalities and big flavours. Every whisky in this lineup has been hand-picked by our small team, and every one tells its own story. Here’s what’s in Batch 4:
Phantom of the Clock Tower
15yo, Tormore 2010, matured in a Refill Bourbon Barrel , Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 57.3% ABV, 232 bottles
The Cuillin Howl: Skye's Fury
7yo, Torabhaig 2018, matured in a 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel , Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 58.1% ABV, 230 bottles
The Malt Marauder
11yo, Glen Moray 2014, finished in a 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt , Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 53.3% ABV, 655 bottles
Captain Shug and the Second Sight
13yo, Teaninich 2012, finished in a 1st Fill Amontillado Sherry Hogshead, Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 51.9% ABV, 349 bottles
Smoke over the Craig
12 yo, Ardmillan 2013 (teaspooned Ailsa Bay), finished in a 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Barrique, Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 59.8% ABV, 213 bottles
Showdown in the Green Valley
15yo, Dailuaine 2010, finished in a 1st Fill Manzanilla Hogshead, Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 55.5% ABV, 205 bottles
Widow's Cove
11yo, Caol Ila 2014, finished in a 1st Fill Fino Sherry Hogshead , Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 50.4% ABV, 380 bottles
As always, WhiskyHeroes is about celebrating individuality. Every whisky in this lineup has been hand-picked by our small team, and every one tells its own story. We love sharing the kind of drams we genuinely enjoy ourselves — bold, distinctive, sometimes a little offbeat. Alongside the whiskies, we also put a lot of heart into naming each release and designing the labels to reflect the distillery character, the mood, and the whisky’s unique personality. It’s all part of the joy, picking great casks and bringing them to life with a bit of story and spirit.
Thanks for following us on this whisky-fuelled adventure. Whether you're collecting, tasting, or just exploring the characters of each dram, we hope this new batch brings something unexpected to your shelf. Slàinte!
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