{"title":"Whispering Waters","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"whispering-waters-springbank-26-year-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"Whispering Waters Springbank 26 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhispering Waters Springbank Aged 26 Years is a single malt Scotch whisky bottled at cask strength from a first-fill ex-bourbon barrel, distilled in December 2014 and bottled in April 2026. The morning mist clings to Campbeltown's weathered stone walls as this exceptional single cask expression emerges from over two decades of patient maturation, carrying the distinctive maritime character that makes Springbank one of Scotland's most revered distilleries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the windswept Kintyre Peninsula, Springbank Distillery has remained family-owned for over two centuries, maintaining traditional production methods that few distilleries dare preserve. This single cask bottling by Young Spirits showcases the distillery's commitment to craft, with natural color and non-chill filtered presentation allowing the whisky's true character to shine through twenty-six years of careful aging in American oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyed orchard fruits, vanilla bean, weathered oak, sea salt minerality, dried orange peel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich toffee, roasted almonds, maritime brine, charred oak spice, golden raisins, leather-bound books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with lingering coastal smoke, dark chocolate, and gentle peat whispers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50.0% (100 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringbank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCampbeltown, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarrel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1st Fill Ex-Bourbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillation Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecember 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottling\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Cask, Cask Strength, Non-Chill Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContemplative Evening Sips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best enjoyed neat in the quiet hours, allowing each layer to unfold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Celebrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e A worthy centerpiece for milestone moments and meaningful toasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhisky Connoisseur Gatherings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for serious tastings where craft and age command respect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInvestment Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single cask Springbank expressions of this age represent liquid history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Whispering Waters Springbank 26 Year taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Springbank 26 Year delivers a complex profile balancing rich honeyed sweetness with maritime salinity. The first-fill ex-bourbon cask contributes vanilla and toffee notes while allowing Springbank's distinctive coastal character to shine through with hints of sea spray and gentle smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I drink this Springbank neat or with water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 50% ABV, this whisky is best approached neat initially to appreciate its full intensity, then experiment with a few drops of water to open up additional aromatics. The cask strength allows you to control the experience, revealing different flavor layers as you adjust the proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this Springbank special compared to other single malts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpringbank's unique triple distillation process and traditional floor maltings create a distinctively complex character that sets it apart from Highland or Speyside whiskies. At 26 years old from a single cask, this expression represents the pinnacle of Campbeltown craftsmanship with irreplaceable age and rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this whisky worth the investment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle cask Springbank expressions of this age are increasingly rare as the distillery's older stock diminishes. The combination of 26 years maturation, cask strength bottling, and Springbank's growing collector status makes this both an exceptional drinking experience and a sound whisky investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this compare to other aged Campbeltown whiskies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs one of only three active Campbeltown distilleries, Springbank represents the historic heart of this once-thriving whisky region. This 26-year expression showcases the maritime influence and complexity that made Campbeltown famous, offering more depth than younger bottlings while maintaining the coastal character that defines the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whispering Waters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43343839952970,"sku":"WWS26YSMSW","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/6095\/7258\/files\/front_f9a9203e-8998-4a0a-b5c6-4fb313b9851c.jpg?v=1772070135"},{"product_id":"whispering-waters-aberlour-11-year-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"Whispering Waters Aberlour 11 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"The morning mist clings to the copper stills at Aberlour as another day begins in the heart of Speyside, where this exceptional single cask whisky spent eleven patient years drawing character from seasoned American oak. Whispering Waters Aberlour 11 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a cask strength Highland single malt bottled at 50% ABV, representing the pure expression of one carefully selected ex-bourbon barrel from Scotland's most beloved whisky region.\n\nDistilled in April 1986 during Aberlour's golden era, this whisky embodies the distillery's commitment to traditional Highland character. Aberlour Distillery, nestled in the village of Aberlour along the River Spey, has been crafting exceptional single malts since 1879. The marriage of Highland spring water with time-honored copper pot still distillation creates the foundation for this remarkable single cask expression, bottled exclusively for Benash Liquors without chill filtration to preserve its natural oils and full flavor profile.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla custard, honey-drizzled oats, dried apple, subtle oak spice, hint of citrus zest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich caramel, toasted almonds, green apple, cinnamon bark, creamy butterscotch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to long with warming oak spices, dried fruit, gentle pepper, lingering honey sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAberlour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighland, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillation Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApril 1986\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaturation Cask\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOld Ex-Bourbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish Cask\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1st Fill Ex-Bourbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduction Notes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle cask, non-chill filtered, natural color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighland Whisky Exploration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discovering the classic Speyside profile with added cask strength intensity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat Contemplation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Savoring by the fireside with a splash of Highland spring water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Cabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adding a rare single cask expression to your Scotch whisky collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Occasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marking memorable moments with an exclusive bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Whispering Waters Aberlour 11 Year taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis single malt delivers classic Highland character with rich vanilla and honey notes from its ex-bourbon barrel maturation. The cask strength bottling at 50% ABV provides full flavor intensity with creamy caramel, toasted nuts, and warm baking spices, finishing with gentle oak and lingering sweetness that showcases Aberlour's signature style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I add water to this cask strength whisky?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding a few drops of room temperature water can help open up the whisky's aromatics and mellow the alcohol heat, revealing more subtle flavors. Start with just a teaspoon and adjust to your preference - the beauty of cask strength is having complete control over the drinking experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this compare to regular Aberlour expressions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike standard Aberlour bottlings that blend multiple casks, this single cask expression offers a unique flavor profile that can never be exactly replicated. The 11-year maturation period and cask strength bottling provide more intensity and character than younger expressions, while the ex-bourbon barrels emphasize vanilla and honey notes over sherry influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this whisky worth collecting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exclusive single cask bottling represents exceptional value for collectors seeking rare Highland expressions. Bottled specifically for Benash Liquors with documented distillation and bottling dates, it offers both drinking pleasure and collection potential as a limited release that showcases Aberlour's craftsmanship during a notable vintage year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this different from other Highland single malts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of Aberlour's house style, 11-year maturation in quality ex-bourbon barrels, and cask strength bottling creates a distinctive profile. The non-chill filtration and natural color preservation maintain the whisky's full character, while the single cask nature ensures this exact flavor profile will never be replicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whispering Waters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43354792984650,"sku":"WWA11YSMSW","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/6095\/7258\/files\/front_ee09b70d-3718-401b-a519-f68e9bd4841e.jpg?v=1772473077"}],"url":"https:\/\/theoldrickhouse.com\/collections\/whispering-waters.oembed","provider":"The Old Rickhouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}