Whisky experts release Father's Day malt with less than 500 bottles available
A whisky retailer has launched a whisky created exclusively for Father's Day. Less than 500 bottles of the limited-edition release are available.
June 15 marks Father's Day in Scotland and across the world. The annual holiday is dedicated to celebrating fathers and fatherhood.
To help celebrate, Master of Malt has launched a "thoughtful" limited-edition whisky created exclusively for Father's Day. The product carries a Father's Day label, intended to be given as a gift for the holiday.
The release, named Father of Malt, is described as "a rich and peaty" 16-year-old single malt. It comes from the Caol Ila distillery on the isle of Islay, which is often referred to as Scotland's 'whisky island'.
The Father of Malt was distilled in December 2008, before spending 16 years maturing in an oloroso sherry wood. Priced at £79.95, only 491 bottles of the whisky are available from Master of Malt.
On the nose, the Father of Malt features notes of salted peanuts, baked apple, vanilla, toffee, shortbread, porridge, and smoked tea. Meanwhile, tasting notes include peat smoke, dried red fruits, peppercorn, hibiscus, cracked pepper, and Kola Cubes.
Master of Malt states: "Our very own 2025 Father's Day Reserve, and it's a belter of a single malt from Caol Ila. Distilled in December 2008, the whisky spent 16 years maturing in an oloroso sherry hogshead before we earmarked it for this special Father of Malt edition, cracking open the cask to release a total of 491 bottles.
"That's 491 very happy Dads. If it gets to them before everyone else, that is.
"It's one supremely gluggable dram."
Meanwhile, Master of Malt has released a Father's Day Bourbon. Also carrying a Father's Day label, it has been described a "soft five-year-old high-wheat blend".
The Father's Day Bourbon is a small-batch release, and is priced at £39.95. It is a custom blend from a number of top American distillers, with no component being less than five years old.
Among the nose notes of the bourbon are maple syrup, pancakes, butter popcorn, and chewy toffee. Meanwhile, caramel, vanilla, and chocolate are some of the tasting notes.
Both of the whiskies were developed by Sam Simmons from Master of Malt. Simmons, who is known as 'Dr Whisky' according to Master of Malt, has previously served as a global brand ambassador for "some of the industry's biggest names".
Meanwhile, the Daily Record recently shared a roundup of some of the best whiskies to buy for Father's Day. Among the malts included were the Dad's Dram Blended Malt and the Glenmorangie X, which can be purchased from The Whisky Exchange and The Whisky Shop for £39.95 and £35 respectively.
Master of Malt is among the UK's leading online spirits retailers, featuring a curated selection of whiskies, craft spirits, and exclusive bottlings. The company aims to make spirits accessible for both seasoned connoisseurs and newcomers.
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