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Three years after the Ballentine released their 40 year old expression, only six bottles have landed on our Australian shore. Dan Murphy's Double Bay has secured all six, and are selling them at the bargain price of $11,000 a bottle. #grainandmalt #scotch #whisky #ballantine

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We often don't post bourbon, but we love the look of this bottle! The Buffalo Trace Distillery releases their French oak casked bourbon. #grainandmalt

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Today's rain is tomorrow's whisky. #grainandmalt #scotch #whisky

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Ardbeg are celebrating their 200th anniversary with a new limited release dram, the Ardbeg Perpetuum. The Perpetuum is a blend of older classic style, some spicy expressions and some bourbon casks, which when combined has produced a dark chocolate, sea spray with peat smoke and vanilla. Dr Bill Lumsden, Ardbeg director of distilling had said "Ardbeg's character has endured for 200 years and we hope it will continue for centuries to come". Let's hope he is right! #grainandmalt #ardbeg #perpetuum #whisky #scotch #peatsmoke

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In the international whisky awards the award for the best world whisky goes to Hakushu 12.. A Suntory distillery nestled in a mountain forest, strategically placed next to rolling streams, which even has it's own bird sanctuary. This natural location is said to inspire the fruit and natural flavours, delivered by this beautiful whisky. It's very affordable also, grab yourself a dram! #whisky #suntory #hakushu #grainandmalt #singlemalt #singlebarrel

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When you think whisky do you think Taiwan? Here's a little something from the King Car distillery, its a cask strength which has been fully matured in red and white wine casks which have been re-toasted. It's described as bold with a sweet caramelised sugar finish. It's difficult to find here in Australia so if you stumble across it grab a glass. #singlemalt #grainandmalt #whisky

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Its not without controversy. The Mortlach 18 took the best 18 year old scotch at the International Whisky Competition. There are mixed feelings describing this complex and robust dram. Some say it's well balanced with the right amount of smoke, while others struggle with the tobacco and mocha flavours. #mortlach #singlemalt #speyside #scotch #whisky #grainandmalt

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Aged in American and French oak, the Black Art from Bruichladdich's master distiller Jim McEwan. With around a 50% abv, this packs a little bit of a punch. #grainandmalt #whisky #scotch #bruichladdich