The Semi-Final Pair

England made the semi-final, and we're offering a pair of our best whiskies for a special price - today only. See below for details on each.

Key Facts About Aberlour 13 Year Old

Range: Mythical Beasts

Release: Nyami Nyami

Distillery: Aberlour

Age: 13 Years Old

Region: Speyside

Cask Type: Finished in a PX sherry hogshead

Cask Ref: 4343

Alcohol by Volume: 58.0%

Bottled: Natural colour and without chill filtration

Limited Edition: 301 bottles

Bottle Size: 700ml

Awards: Gold Outstanding Medal, with a score of 98 points, IWSC 2026

Aberlour 13 Year Old Tasting Notes

Without water

Appearance: Rich golden amber with warm copper tones from the Oloroso finish. Viscous legs form steadily, reflecting both strength and a well-integrated cask influence.

Nose: Inviting and rounded. Sultanas, milk chocolate and toffee lead, followed by baked apple and pear. The sherry profile adds layers of dried fruit, gentle spice and roasted nuts. Notes of orange oil, vanilla and soft oak create a warm, generous aroma.

Palate: Richly mouth-coating. Caramel, dates and raisin syrup dominate, supported by chocolate orange, nutmeg and soft spice. The sherry cask influence is bold but well integrated, allowing the distillery’s natural sweetness and malt character to shine through.

Finish: Medium to long, smooth and warming. Sweet spice, cocoa and gentle oak linger, alongside a classic fruitcake richness.

Key Facts About Balmenach 13 Year Old

Range: Mythical Beasts

Release: Nyami Nyami

Distillery: Balmenach

Age: 13 Years Old

Region: Speyside

Cask Type: Finished in a sherry hogshead

Cask Ref: 4418

Alcohol by Volume: 59.2%

Bottled: Natural colour and without chill filtration

Limited Edition: 263 bottles

Bottle Size: 700ml

Awards: Silver Medal, IWCS 2026

Balmenach 13 Year Old

Appearance: Deep burnished copper with rich mahogany flashes from the Oloroso influence. Thick, slow legs coat the glass, indicating high strength and a dense, oily texture.

Nose: A rhapsody of toffee, caramel and clotted cream fudge open with inviting aromas, giving way to rounded orchard fruit compote accents.

Palate: A velvety mouthfeel which lingers with confidence. The palate opens with treacle, burnt caramalised demerara sugar and dried figs, quickly developing into dark chocolate, espresso and roasted nuts.

Finish: Long, warming and slightly drying. Oak spice, bitter chocolate and dark fruit linger, with accents of cereals.