As a cask comes to maturity, Finn curates sampling sessions in interesting and relaxing environments, with friends, whisky experts and trusted partners to discover the personality of each cask and gauge the experience each dram evokes.
All the best distillers pride themselves on crafting whisky with a distinctive flavour, which is determined by the water source, grain and barley, the peat and malting, and their distilling processes. High quality original spirit is integral to every cask we bottle.
The cask itself interacts with the whisky over time. The type of wood plays a big role, as do treatments such as the whiskies are aged in a variety of types of casks. The whiskies are aged in former sherry or bourbon casks, augmenting the cask influence. External conditions such as air temperature, pressure and humidity also interact with the cask producing a knock-on effect that makes the spirit inside unique.
Finn uses these factors to balance each FT whisky experience. He may sample a cask and decide to leave it on the rack, allowing age to further develop its personality. He might decide to re-rack a whisky in a new cask to add a finishing touch. Or, he might simply deem it ready. When Finn decides the flavour is perfectly balanced, it’s time to bottle the whisky.
My very first football memory is watching Scotland play Brazil at the World Cup, the last time Scotland appeared on that stage.
Since then, like so many Scotland fans, I’ve spent years waiting for the moment we would finally return.
Over the years I’ve followed Scotland across Europe, travelling to away games in places like Israel, Lithuania and Slovakia. Each campaign carried the same hope, and often the same heartbreak, as we came close but never quite managed to get over the line in qualifying. That long wait finally ended when Scotland beat Denmark to secure our place at the World Cup, a game I was lucky enough to be at. It was an unforgettable moment, not just because we qualified, but because it represented decades of belief and loyalty from Scotland supporters everywhere.
That’s why this project is so personal to me. Whisky and Scottish football are two of my greatest passions, and bringing them together in this bottling feels incredibly special. This 28 year old single cask of Glen Garioch has been waiting as long as the fans. Finally bottled, it is a tribute to the loyalty of the fans, and a way to give back through raising money for the Tartan Army Children’s Charity.
Glen Garioch whisky is celebrated for its unmistakable Highland character, hearty, full-bodied, and richly textured with a distinctive oiliness that carries its flavours with weight and poise. At its core, notes of golden honey, wild heather, and malted barley form a warm, grounding foundation, evoking the rugged landscape from which it originates. These classic elements are often lifted by bright touches of citrus, while layers of creamy toffee lend a gentle sweetness and depth, creating a whisky that is both robust and elegantly balanced.
After 28 years resting in an ex-American bourbon barrel, this cask has proven to be an exceptional companion to the spirit. The influence of American oak gently weaves through the whisky, imparting soft, natural vanilla sweetness drawn from both the wood and its previous bourbon fill. Over time, these notes have settled seamlessly into the Highland distillery’s character, enhancing rather than overshadowing it, lifting its inherent fruitiness and structure while adding a smooth, rounded depth that speaks to the quiet elegance of long maturation.
The balance of this whisky is a true testament to the harmony between the distillery’s character and a finely selected bourbon cask, working together in perfect synergy. Over 28 years of maturation, this partnership has evolved beautifully, revealing a rich and inviting profile of ripe banana layered with smooth milk chocolate notes. The experience is rounded off with a luxuriously oily finish, where lingering hints of Brazil nut add depth and sophistication.
My very first football memory is watching Scotland play Brazil at the World Cup, the last time Scotland appeared on that stage.
Since then, like so many Scotland fans, I’ve spent years waiting for the moment we would finally return.
Over the years I’ve followed Scotland across Europe, travelling to away games in places like Israel, Lithuania and Slovakia. Each campaign carried the same hope, and often the same heartbreak, as we came close but never quite managed to get over the line in qualifying. That long wait finally ended when Scotland beat Denmark to secure our place at the World Cup, a game I was lucky enough to be at. It was an unforgettable moment, not just because we qualified, but because it represented decades of belief and loyalty from Scotland supporters everywhere.
That’s why this project is so personal to me. Whisky and Scottish football are two of my greatest passions, and bringing them together in this bottling feels incredibly special. This 28 year old single cask of Glen Garioch has been waiting as long as the fans. Finally bottled, it is a tribute to the loyalty of the fans, and a way to give back through raising money for the Tartan Army Children’s Charity.
Glen Garioch whisky is celebrated for its unmistakable Highland character, hearty, full-bodied, and richly textured with a distinctive oiliness that carries its flavours with weight and poise. At its core, notes of golden honey, wild heather, and malted barley form a warm, grounding foundation, evoking the rugged landscape from which it originates. These classic elements are often lifted by bright touches of citrus, while layers of creamy toffee lend a gentle sweetness and depth, creating a whisky that is both robust and elegantly balanced.
After 28 years resting in an ex-American bourbon barrel, this cask has proven to be an exceptional companion to the spirit. The influence of American oak gently weaves through the whisky, imparting soft, natural vanilla sweetness drawn from both the wood and its previous bourbon fill. Over time, these notes have settled seamlessly into the Highland distillery’s character, enhancing rather than overshadowing it, lifting its inherent fruitiness and structure while adding a smooth, rounded depth that speaks to the quiet elegance of long maturation.
The balance of this whisky is a true testament to the harmony between the distillery’s character and a finely selected bourbon cask, working together in perfect synergy. Over 28 years of maturation, this partnership has evolved beautifully, revealing a rich and inviting profile of ripe banana layered with smooth milk chocolate notes. The experience is rounded off with a luxuriously oily finish, where lingering hints of Brazil nut add depth and sophistication.