This incredible small batch from one of Scotland’s most beautiful northern distilleries is truly unprecedented. Occasionally we come across lots of whisky that are simply too good to be believed, and this is one of those rare moments. The project was originally developed by a prominent bottler directly with the owners and involved commissioning a large number of ex-Cognac barrel octaves, specially manufactured for this exact purpose. They selected an exceptional parcel of nicely aged Balblair, one of the North Highlands’ most underappreciated distilleries, and further matured it in these remarkable little casks. The old French oak had been seasoned with rich Cognac for so long that the harsh tannins and dryness French oak can sometimes impart were completely resolved, leaving only depth, polish, and luxurious complexity. After all that work, cost, and effort, the owner of the whisky simply walked away. We were not the originators of this fabulous idea, and had we been, we would likely have needed to charge more than double this price. Instead, we are in the lucky position of taking advantage of an incredibly rare lot of whisky that will never be recreated at this cost. Malt of this quality should be much more expensive, but we are not here to take profit simply because we can. We want every bottle of K&L Liquor’s branded spirits to overdeliver by a huge margin. We are confident this special bottle will outperform its price point many times over and become one of your most cov