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Orkney Islands Christmas Exclusive Exploration Series 8 Year Old, Bourbon Hogshead Cask, 2012, Claxton's, 50%
Orkney Islands

Orkney Islands Christmas Exclusive Exploration Series 8 Year Old, Bourbon Hogshead Cask, 2012, Claxton's, 50%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 9
Average Score
N.A
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Description

This 8-year-old single malt Scotch whisky was distilled in 2012 on the Orkney Islands and bottled in 2021 by independent bottler Claxton's as part of their Exploration Series. It was matured in a single hogshead, is natural color, and non-chill filtered. Claxton's focuses on quality, variety, and individuality in their single-cask releases.

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Nov 3, 2025SGD 68.94
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Nov 3, 2025SGD 68.94
Region
Island
Age
8 Years
Vintage
2012
Bottled
2021
ABV
50%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Orkney Islands
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Bourbon Hogshead
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Claxton's
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
No
Closure
Screw Cap
Presentation
N.A
Series highlights
Exploration Series, Christmas Exclusive
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Christmas Exclusive
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Honeycombs, bright fruits, delicate smoke, heather, roasted malt, a hint of sea salt, caramel-covered apples, green apple candy, nougat and candied ginger.
Palate
Toffee, forest honey, fruity notes of apple and citrus, creamy vanilla, dried herbs, lightly salty notes, a fine veil of smoke, coastal brine, a dash of orange, floral peat, oak smoke, pound cake with dried fruits and cinnamon.
Finish
Medium long and balanced, caramel notes, citrus linger, long, dry and balanced, a hint of oak spice, subtle warmth.
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