1990 That Boutique-y Whisky Co., Berry Bros. & Rudd Exclusive Cask, Batch No. 1, Islay, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (51.8%)

1990 That Boutique-y Whisky Co., Berry Bros. & Rudd Exclusive Cask, Batch No. 1, Islay, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (51.8%)

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1990 That Boutique-y Whisky Co., Berry Bros. & Rudd Exclusive Cask, Batch No. 1, Islay, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (51.8%)

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Description

This inaugural collaborative release celebrates one of the UK’s oldest independent bottlers and one of its newest. It’s mind-boggling to comprehend that this delicious single-cask whisky from Islay began its ageing process before Berry Bros. & Rudd – or indeed any drinks company – had an online presence.

Age has been kind, marrying soft gingerbread and spice with softly integrated peat. It is delightful straight out of the bottle, with elegance and finesse. A drop of water enhances the subtlety and brings out apricot, salinity and huge complexity.

Sam Phillips, Commercial Manager, Spirits, Berry Bros. & Rudd (October 2023)

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That Boutique-y Whisky Company

That Boutique-y Whisky Company

That Boutique-y Whisky Company is a well-known independent bottler of Scotch Whisky and other spirits, known for its distinctive and creative approach to bottling and labelling whiskies. Each bottle features a unique and often quirky hand-drawn label, which typically includes references to the distillery, its history, and the characteristics of the whisky inside.

That Boutique-y Whisky Company offers a wide range of whiskies from various distilleries across Scotland and other whisky-producing regions. They release single malts, blended malts, single grains, and different styles of whisky. Some of their releases are cask strength, while others are bottled at a lower proof.

While they are best known for their Scotch whisky releases, That Boutique-y Whisky Company also bottles whiskies from other countries, including Ireland, the United States, Canada, and more. Their whiskies have received numerous awards and accolades from whisky competitions and publications, further establishing their reputation for quality and uniqueness.

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Islay Whisky

Islay Whisky

The whisky region of Islay (pronounced eye-la) is arguably the most important 200 or so square miles in the whisky world. On the face of it Islay just another island of the Inner Hebrides. It lies in Argyll just to the west of Jura and around 25 miles north of the Irish coast, which can be seen on a clear day. 

The island's fame as far as whisky goes is due to the 8 distilleries currently in production and the vast tracts of peat that cover most of the island's surface. The whisky distilleries are: Ardbeg, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Kilchoman (this is the newest distillery on the island which started producing spirit in 2005), Lagavulinand Laphroaig.

The 8 distilleries with whisky for sale can be divided up, depending on the amount of peat used. The `big 3' are Ardbeg, Lagavulin and Laphroaig who all produce powerful smoke laden whiskies. The new malt produced by Kilchoman is also very powerful indeed. 

Occupying the middle ground are Bowmore and Caol Ila. The whiskies produced at Bruichladdich and Bunnahabhain are in peat terms at least, the lightest

There were more distilleries in the past: Port Ellen closed in 1983 while the Lochindaal at Port Charlotte closed in1929. The buildings at Port Ellen are however still in use, it is here that malted barley for the island's distilleries is produced.

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Not ready

These wines are very young. Whilst they're likely to have lots of intense flavours, their acidity or tannins may make them feel austere. Although it isn't "wrong" to drink these wines now, you are likely to miss out on a lot of complexity by not waiting for them to mature.

Ready - youthful

These wines are likely to have plenty of fruit flavours still and, for red wines, the tannins may well be quite noticeable. For those who prefer younger, fruitier wines, or if serving alongside a robust meal, these will be very enjoyable. If you choose to hold onto these wines, the fruit flavours will evolve into more savoury complexity.

Ready - at best

These wines are likely to have a beautiful balance of fruit, spice and savoury flavours. The acidity and tannins will have softened somewhat, and the wines will show plenty of complexity. For many, this is seen as the ideal time to drink and enjoy these wines. If you choose to hold onto these wines, they will become more savoury but not necessarily more complex.

Ready - mature

These wines are likely to have plenty of complexity, but the fruit flavours will have been almost completely replaced by savoury and spice notes. These wines may have a beautiful texture at this stage of maturity. There is lots to enjoy when drinking wines at this stage. Most of these wines will hold in this window for a few years, though at the very end of this drinking window, wines start to lose complexity and decline.