This 2025 release of Secret Islay 12-year-old single malt whisky comes from independent bottlers North Star Spirits as part of their Cask Series 26. This expression was bottled at natural cask strength, without added colouring or chill filtration, maintaining its pure character. Industry whispers suggest this whisky originates from Caol Ila distillery.

Matured in a single red wine hogshead cask, this 12-year-old bottling likely underwent a finishing period rather than full maturation.

Only 324 bottles were produced to don’t miss your chance to give it a try!

Age: 12 Years

ABV: 53%

Region: Speyside

Grain: Single Malt

Distillery: Undisclosed Islay Distillery (Caol Ila?)

Cask: Red Wine Hogshead

Volume: 70CL

Tasting Notes From North Star Spirits :-

Nose

Sweet peat, raspberry ripple covered in smoke

Palate

Jam-packed with red fruits fallen into a peat bog. Tannic and lip-smackingly tasty.

Finish

Simply wonderful