This isolated island distiller has been quietly leading the way in Scotch Whisky by carving a path forward that simultaneously preserves the best artisan traditions while pushing the flavors of this category forward. This special edition is created by taking a batch of whisky aged in first fill Bourbon casks and finishing it for a minimum of 18 additional months in Quarter Casks made of American Oak, an updated Scottish tradition. The Bothy is bottled at cask strength and the rich oak presence and high proof make for a bold whisky of astounding depth.
As a synonym for Scottish, some people object to the term “Scotch” – but as far as their whisky goes, the Scottish people are required by law to classify the spirit as “Scotch whisky.”
History:Distillation was brought to Scotland from Ireland by missionary monks in the 6th century. In 1644, the first taxes were imposed on Scottish distillers by England, with the result that most of the nation’s whisky was soon distilled illicitly. With the Parliament’s passing of the “Excise Act” in 1824, licensing fees for distilleries were much cheaper. Distilleries started to take out...
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