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Cask Noir

Carefully curated Bottlings with some unusual wood finishes

Brave New Spirits Ltd proudly presents their new series of independently bottled Scotch Whiskies: The Cask Noir Editions.

Starting life in some of Scotland’s finest studios (aka “distilleries”) each release takes inspiration from classic movies and novels from a bygone era.  From thrilling and adventurous to dark, romantic and mysterious, these whiskies embark on a journey of discovery, into an exceptional world of exotic flavours and interesting & unusual casks.

Each production boasts a cast of characters carefully chosen, and perfect in their role. Each and every release is selected by an experienced panel, and the producer’s philosophy is quite simple: Taste is the key to the enhusiast's heart. Our aim is to become renowned for high quality, delicious and interesting releases. We care about provenance & age, but the selection for each release is driven foremost by flavour.

Bottle of Cask Noir Whisky

Awards

Silver Award
Silver Award
Master Award
Gold Award
Gold Award

Awards so far

Secret of Bonnie Banks

International Wine & Spirits Competition 2023
Silver Award

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Thane of Fife

Scottish Field Whisky Challenge 2023

Gold Award

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Ivy in Love

Global Scotch Whisky Masters 2023

Master Award

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Magnus Experiments

Global Scotch Whisky Masters 2023

Gold Award

Islands Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Rise of the Badger Clan

International Wine & Spirits Competition 2023
Silver Award Winner

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Awards so far

Secret of Bonnie Banks

International Wine & Spirits Competition 2023
Silver Award

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Thane of Fife

Scottish Field Whisky Challenge 2023

Gold Award

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Ivy in Love

Global Scotch Whisky Masters 2023

Master Award

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Magnus Experiments

Global Scotch Whisky Masters 2023

Gold Award

Islands Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Rise of the Badger Clan

International Wine & Spirits Competition 2023
Silver Award Winner

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Secret Agents

"Secret Agents" is a collection of Whiskies from famous, but undeclared distilleries. Every label contains a cryptic reference to the distillery, without divulging the true identity, and we’re happy to see whisky enthusiasts investigate & speculate as to where the whisky might have been born.

Unusual Wood & Flavours

The “out of the ordinary”  - some of our whiskies have been matured or finished in interesting, unusual or exotic casks, sourced from far-flung lands.  Red Wine Barriques from South America, France or Italy. Tequila Casks from Mexico, Rum Barrels from the Caribbean, and more… - the list of exceptional oak is long, always an interesting experience and another good reason to talk about our Whisky.

Cheeky Little Rascals Studios

Some of our Whiskies are gregarious and full of character, though still quite young.  Despite their young age, they performed so well in the casting call that they made the final cut.  These young stars of the future now have the opportunity to show the world just how good they are.

Latest Release

Dancing Cultist II
Batch #2

Dancing Cultist II

Single Malt Scotch Whisky
1st fill Oloroso Sherry Casks
Region:
Highlands
Distillery:
Blair Athol
Age:
7 yrs
Strength:
55,1%
Tasting Notes:
Creole barbeque sauce, coriander, raw coconuts
Black Cat Bone
Batch #2

Black Cat Bone

Single Malt Scotch Whisky
1st fill Tawny Port Barriques
Region:
Speyside
Distillery:
Benrinnes
Age:
12 yrs
Strength:
54,1%
Tasting Notes:
Peach, Melon, mild and thick honey, some herbal notes, dark chocolate
The Iron Collar
Batch #2

The Iron Collar

Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Ex-Islay Barrels
Region:
Highlands
Distillery:
Ardmore
Age:
12 yrs
Strength:
57%
Tasting Notes:
Salted caramel, sweet pear, green papaya, rosted pistachios
Mask of Death II
Batch #2

Mask of Death II

Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Bourbon Barrels
Region:
Speyside
Distillery:
Dailuaine
Age:
10 yrs
Strength:
55%
Tasting Notes:
Candied almonds, rosewater, dried flowers, honey, poppy seeds
The High Priest
Batch #2

The High Priest

Single Malt Scotch Whisky
1st fill Bordeaux Wine Barriques
Region:
Islands
Distillery:
Orkney Single Malt
Age:
8 yrs
Strength:
52,6%
Tasting Notes:
Crushed cranberries, boquet garni, heather, sweet mince pies
Blood Moon
Batch #2

Blood Moon

Single Grain Scotch Whisky
Vatting of 1st fill Sherry and 1st fill Bordeaux Wine Casks
Region:
Lowlands
Distillery:
North British
Age:
13 yrs
Strength:
49.8%
Tasting Notes:
Roasted conkers, raisins, dried fruit, homemade jam

Latest Release

Ruthrie the Wanderer in Medoc

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Benrinnes Distillery
1st fill Chateau Pontensac Red Wine Barrique
Age:
13 yrs
Comment:
Maturation:
02/2009 - 03/2023
Strength:
57,6%
Bottles:
262
Tasting Notes:
Glacé cherries, jammy dodgers, fondant icing, red rose, vanilla fudge

Adventures of Burke and Hare

Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
North British Distillery
Bourbon Barrel
Age:
30 yrs
Comment:
Maturation:
12/1992 - 03/2023
Strength:
43.2%
Bottles:
127
Tasting Notes:
Zesty clementines, dunnage floors, stone fruit, wild bergamot, orange marmalade

Antlers on the Sound

Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Jura Distillery
1st fill Rivesaltes Cask
Age:
11 yrs
Comment:
Exclusive release for Germany
Maturation:
11/2011 - 07/2023
Strength:
53,9%
Bottles:
333
Tasting Notes:
Salted caramel, custard cream, peach fool and cold ashes

Ivy in Tennnessee

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Blair Athol Distillery
1st fill Bourbon Hogshead
Age:
11 yrs
Comment:
Maturation:
04/2011 - 03/2023
Strength:
56,7%
Bottles:
284
Tasting Notes:
Vanilla candyfloss, fresh guava, cutard cream, panna cotta, spring morning

When the Eagles Soar

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Ardmore Distillery
1st fill Madeira Barrique
Age:
9 years old
Comment:
Maturation:
12/2013 - 03/2023
Strength:
56,7%
Bottles:
223
Tasting Notes:
Smoked serrano, country funk, wet pebbles, blood orange, bitter chocolate

Ghost of the Hill

Lowland Single Grain Scotch Whisky
Port Dundas Distillery
1st fill Lafite Wine Barrique
Age:
17yrs
Comment:
Maturation:
03/2006 - 04/2023
Strength:
54,6%
Bottles:
307
Tasting Notes:
Liquorice roots, toasted coconut, prickly pear, autumn forest

Telford's Travels to the Rhone Valley

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Craigellachie Distillery
1st fill Cotes du Rhone
Age:
8 yrs
Comment:
Maturation:
10/2014 - 03/2023
Strength:
55,1%
Bottles:
313
Tasting Notes:
Mackintoshan apples, sticky dates, tea leaves, cinnamon bun and dulce de leche

Ivy by the Embers

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Blair Athol Distillery
Ex Islay Bourbon Hogshead
Age:
11 yrs
Comment:
Peated
Maturation:
04/2011 - 03/2023
Strength:
57,6%
Bottles:
254
Tasting Notes:
White hyacinth, morning blooms, lemon peel, fresh laundry

Picnic on the Corner of the Field

Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Auchentoshan Distillery
1st fill Marsala Barrique
Age:
12 yrs
Comment:
Maturation:
06/2010 - 04/2023
Strength:
58,6%
Bottles:
197
Tasting Notes:
Aromatised potpourri, plum pudding, bees wax, mince pie, boiled sweets

Hector's Sound of Islay

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Caol Ila Distillery
1st fill Hospices de Nuits Wine Barrique
Age:
12 yrs
Comment:
Peated
Maturation:
10/2010 - 04/2023
Strength:
56%
Bottles:
311
Tasting Notes:
Salted caramel, honey muesli, summer barbeque, baked potatoes

Flamenco for the Badger Clan

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Dailuaine distillery
1st fill 0loroso Sherry Hogshead
Age:
12 yrs
Comment:
Maturation:
02/2011 - 03/2023
Strength:
56,4%
Bottles:
343
Tasting Notes:
Banoffee pie, black bun, shortcrust pastry, vintage liquorice, toasted almonds

The Eagle has landed

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Ardmore Distillery
1st fill Rivesaltes Barrique
Age:
9 yrs
Comment:
Peated
Maturation:
12/2013 - 03/2023
Strength:
56,6%
Bottles:
248
Tasting Notes:
Burn sugar, toasted marshmallows, pear drops, pardon peppers

The Yellow Edition Expressions

Pedro Ximenez Sherry

Sherry Cask

Fino Sherry

Sherry Cask

Medium Sherry

Sherry Cask

Oloroso Sherry

Sherry Cask

Back to the roots

Pure. Neat. Tasty.

grain whisky

Selection of Stunning Grain Whiskies

Wines of the world

Selection Bon Vivant

Vinho Do Porto

Exceptional Casks

Latest Release

2022 Autumn / Winter
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Teaninich Distillery
2nd fill Bourbon Hogshead
Age:
13yo
Cask ID:
#715023
Maturation Time:
09/09 - 11/22
Strength:
52,4%
Quantity:
316
Other Details:
2022 Autumn / Winter
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Ruadh Maor (Glenturret Distillery)
Bourbon Hogshead
Age:
11yo
Cask ID:
#3
Maturation Time:
01/11 - 10/22
Strength:
54,4%
Quantity:
291
Other Details:
Peated
2022 Autumn / Winter
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Linkwood Distillery
1st fill Oloroso Sherry Cask
Age:
12yo
Cask ID:
#300180
Maturation Time:
01/10 - 10/22
Strength:
57,0%
Quantity:
367
Other Details:
Exclusively bottled for Smuggler Switzerland
2022 Autumn / Winter
Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
North British Distillery
1st fill Pedro Ximenez Sherry Hogshead
Age:
13yo
Cask ID:
#316281
Maturation Time:
04/09 - 10/22
Strength:
60,6%
Quantity:
275
Other Details:
2022 Autumn / Winter
Highland Single Grain Scotch Whisky
Invergordon Distillery
Bourbon Hogshead
Age:
25yo
Cask ID:
#300718
Maturation Time:
05/97 - 10/22
Strength:
51,3%
Quantity:
293
Other Details:
2022 Autumn / Winter
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Dailuaine Distillery
1st fill Bourbon Hogshead
Age:
11yo
Cask ID:
#307387
Maturation Time:
05/11 - 10/22
Strength:
50,1%
Quantity:
297
Other Details:
2022 Autumn / Winter
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Caol Ila Distillery
1st fill Chateau Lafite Wine Barrique
Age:
12yo
Cask ID:
#318150
Maturation Time:
10/10 - 10/22
Strength:
56,2%
Quantity:
309
Other Details:
Peated, Cask finish
2022 Autumn / Winter
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Blair Athol Distillery
1st fill Bourbon Hogshead
Age:
11yo
Cask ID:
#302135
Maturation Time:
04/11 - 10/22
Strength:
55,2%
Quantity:
248
Other Details:
2022 Autumn / Winter
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Blair Athol Distillery
Re-Charred Wine Barrique
Age:
10yo
Cask ID:
#308039
Maturation Time:
11/11 - 10/22
Strength:
54,1%
Quantity:
305
Other Details:
2022 Autumn / Winter
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Benrinnes Distillery
1st Fill Pauillac Wine Barrique
Age:
12yo
Cask ID:
#311025
Maturation Time:
10/10 - 10/22
Strength:
54,3%
Quantity:
252
Other Details:
Cask finish
2022 Autumn / Winter
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Ardmore Distillery
Bourbon Barrel
Age:
16yo
Cask ID:
#900124
Maturation Time:
11/05 - 08/22
Strength:
60,9%
Quantity:
282
Other Details:
Heavily peated
2022 Autumn / Winter
Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Highland Park Distillery
1st Fill Bordeaux Red Wine Barrique
Age:
8yo
Cask ID:
#133
Maturation Time:
05/14 - 08/22
Strength:
65,5%
Quantity:
269
Other Details:
2022 Autumn / Winter
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Glen Moray Distillery
1st Fill Bourbon Barrel
Age:
14yo
Cask ID:
#6244
Maturation Time:
12/07 - 08/22
Strength:
57,2%
Quantity:
141
Other Details:
2022 Autumn / Winter
Highlands Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Cameronbridge Distillery
1st Fill Bordeaux Red Wine Barrique
Age:
12yo
Cask ID:
#330828
Maturation Time:
02/10 - 08/22
Strength:
59,0%
Quantity:
304
Other Details:

Cask Noir

Available in the following Countries

Europe

Belgium
Germany
Italy
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Poland
Switzerland
United Kingdom

Asia

Japan
Malaysia
South Korea
Taiwan

Middle East

Israel

North America

Canada (Alberta / BC)

South America