Exploring Smoke, Strength, and Tradition: Secrets of Smoke, Kilkerran 8-Year-Old Cask Strength, and Springbank 10-Year-Old

Secrets of smoke

Peated whisky takes many forms, from subtly smoky to intensely medicinal. Secrets of Smoke by Compass Box challenges the idea that peat is only about smoke, blending single malts aged in wine and sherry casks to highlight hidden sweetness. Meanwhile, Kilkerran 8-Year-Old Cask Strength Bourbon Cask represents a bolder Campbeltown style, focusing on pure ex-bourbon maturation for a full-flavoured, high-proof experience. In contrast, Springbank 10-Year-Old offers a balanced introduction to Campbeltown whisky, blending bourbon and sherry cask influence with light peat and coastal character.

Each whisky showcases a different approach to complexity. Secrets of Smoke builds layers of fruit, toffee, and spice over a smoky backbone, drawing on cask finishes from Palo Cortado sherry, Marsala, and red wine. Kilkerran 8-Year-Old Cask Strength leans into bourbon cask influence, delivering notes of lime, honey, and sea salt with a robust, creamy mouthfeel. Springbank 10-Year-Old strikes a middle ground, combining gentle peat smoke with orchard fruits, vanilla, and maritime salinity for a well-rounded, approachable dram.

For whisky lovers, these three expressions offer an excellent comparison. Secrets of Smoke reimagines peated whisky with unexpected sweetness, Kilkerran 8-Year-Old Cask Strength delivers bold bourbon-driven intensity, and Springbank 10-Year-Old showcases a signature Campbeltown profile. Whether exploring smoke, strength, or tradition, these whiskies represent some of the best in their category.

New arrivals in the Thistle shop

Discover the latest additions to our whisky collection, meticulously selected to delight the taste buds of every connoisseur. Our selection today welcomes exclusive bottles from around the globe, including the refined Teeling SB Pinot Noir Suez at a unique 46°, embodying a fusion of Irish craftsmanship and French wine tradition. Also in the spotlight is the Teeling Crystal Malt 46°, a masterpiece of clarity and complexity, and the robust Arran 2009 13Y Single Cask at 56.7°, specially bottled for The Nectar, promising an unforgettable taste experience.

For enthusiasts of Scottish whisky, we introduce the Kilkerran 12Y 46° and the exceptional Kilkerran 8Y CS Oloroso 57.4°, each with their distinct character and intensity that reflect the rich heritage of Glengyle distillery. The peated Longrow 46° and the classic Springbank 10Y 46° offer a deep dive into Campbeltown tradition, while the Springbank Local Barley 13Y 54.1° treats aficionados to the essence of locally grown barley (will be offered through a loyalty action).

Our collection would not be complete without rare finds such as the Ardmore 1997 22Y 48.7° DD, celebrating a quarter century of craftsmanship and aging, and the Cadenhead’s 7 Stars Blend 46°, a symbol of blending perfection. With the addition of exclusive bottlings from the Cadenhead’s Original Collection and special selections for The Nectar, we offer something unique for every whisky collector and enthusiast. Experience the richness of global whisky traditions with our latest treasures.

Now available for the general public

Existing customers get a presale advantage in regards with harder to get bottles.

Some of our Campbeltown goodies are not sold out so we gladly offer them to the wide public that hasn’t bougth from us yet.

So, if you are looking for some Springbank, Longrow, Kilkerran or Hazelburn …

New Campbeltown goodies arrived!

For all are existing costumers we offer the following bottles at regular retail prices. Until 17th April they can only be bought, if you received the email with the login password. We really appreciate your loyalty and hope to show it by offering this temporary, exclusive sale

We know these are getting harder to get and often at extravagant prices. So, we hope you can still drink and enjoy these ones this way.

If we have stock left, these will become available to everyone from 17th April 2023