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Raj Bhakta is an iconoclast through and through. Having founded, grown and sold one of the most disruptive new craft whisky brands in US history, Raj has now turned his attention to breaking the mould once more - compiling a library of some of the world's rarest Armagnac, Calvados and Bourbon for a bottling and blending project like no other.
Celebrating the first releases from the reimagined Tormore distillery in Speyside. The Blueprint series explores the core building blocks that will shape the next generation of Tormore single malts. Each small-batch release is matured in a different cask type—Cream Sherry, Bourbon Barrel, and Toasted Barrel—to reveal how these wood profiles influence the spirit’s signature stone fruit character. Bottled at 48% ABV and limited to just 1,500 bottles per expression, these are snapshots of what’s to come.
Swartland, situated in South Africa’s Western Cape province, has rapidly emerged as one of the country's most dynamic and exciting wine regions. Once known primarily for wheat fields and olive groves, Swartland today is a symbol of viticultural innovation, old-vine preservation, and a deep commitment to terroir-driven wines. With its diverse landscapes and passionate winemakers, Swartland has captured the imagination of wine connoisseurs around the world.
Founded in 1881, Bunnahabhain sits on the remote northeastern coast of Islay, overlooking the Sound of Islay and facing the Paps of Jura. Its name — meaning “mouth of the river” in Gaelic — reflects its location at the end of a winding coastal road, as far from the island’s bustle as you can get.
Traditionally known for its unpeated spirit, Bunnahabhain has long been the outlier among Islay’s distilleries. But in recent decades, a lesser-known side of its production has gained a cult following: a heavily peated variant distilled in small batches, branded as Staoisha.
This is Islay whisky in its rawest, most elemental form — bracing peat smoke, coastal salinity, and a punchy distillate strength that demands attention. It’s the kind of spirit that independent bottlers and cask enthusiasts seek out for its clarity of character and ageing potential.
For those interested in cask ownership, these Staoisha fills offer a rare opportunity to own part of Islay’s modern whisky story — with all the pedigree and provenance of Bunnahabhain behind it.
Perched on Spain’s lush, rugged northwestern coastline, Galicia is unlike any other wine region in the country. Often referred to as "Green Spain," due to its emerald landscapes and maritime climate, Galicia’s viticultural traditions blend ancient history, vibrant culture, and distinctive terroirs, making it one of Europe's most fascinating wine-producing regions.