A Belgian–Scottish Love Story in a Glass

When bold Belgian brewing meets smoky Scottish soul, something magical happens.

Box Bizar (previously Thistle) proudly presents two stunning releases celebrating that union: the Wild & Peaty Geuze and the brand-new Wild & Peaty – Geuze à l’Écossais.

The Wild & Peaty Geuze showcases what happens when a Belgian brewery lets its creativity run wild — authentic craftsmanship, reimagined through a unique cask finish and a spirited twist. This beer tells a story of collaboration, tradition, and a little rebellion against the ordinary.

And then comes the Wild & Peaty – Geuze à l’Écossais, a creation that flips the script. This box offers a bold Geuze which is matured in a peaty Ardmore whisky cask – the very one used for our Ardmore à la Belge edition. The result?
A perfect storm of Belgian funk and Scottish smoke.
The tangy freshness of lambiek meets deep, earthy whisky notes. Each sip is an adventure — a dialogue between two lands, two traditions, one shared passion for flavour.


A limited piece of liquid craftsmanship that celebrates what happens when brewers and distillers dare to cross borders.

Ready to taste this smoky Belgian twist?
Discover the full story and get your bottles before they’re gone.

Springbank 21 Year Old 2025 – A Taste of Campbeltown Complexity

Springbank’s 2025 edition of the 21 Year Old single malt is a triumph of balance and maturation. The blend of casks (65% Port, 25% Bourbon, with touches of Sherry and Rum) brings together sweetness, wood influence, and a subtle spice that complements rather than overwhelms.

From the moment you swirl the glass, you’re greeted by indulgent notes of sticky toffee pudding, ripe Medjool dates, and rich treacle, cut through with blood orange zest and a whisper of peat smoke. The palate follows, deepening the experience with smoked figs, caramelised brown sugar, blackberries, and a surprising savoury edge of Iberico ham. The long finish brings cinnamon, banana bread, and an earthy trail that lingers pleasingly.

This is whisky for sipping — not rushing. A dram that rewards patience and returns complexity with each nosing. If you appreciate matured single malts with character, smoke, sweetness and strength, this is one to treasure.

Springbank 21yo - 2025
Springbank 21yo – 2025

Discover the Power of 100 Proof: Craigellachie 2014 & Glenlossie 2012

Scotland - Speyside

Two powerful single malts from renowned distilleries — both bottled at 57.1% ABV (100 Proof) — bring bold flavor and carefully balanced intensity. Not cask strength, but intentionally bottled at high proof for a richer, fuller experience.

Craigellachie 2014 – 10 Years – 100 Proof Edition #39

This edition of Craigellachie matured in a flavorful combination of first-fill Pedro Ximénez sherry butts, second-fill Oloroso sherry casks, and re-charred hogsheads. Expect a big, chewy dram full of rich leather, toasted oak, stewed fruits, roasted coffee, and dark chocolate. The finish delivers warming spices, butterscotch, and raspberry coulis — a meaty, deeply layered whisky that exemplifies Craigellachie’s famously muscular style.

Craigellachie-2014-10y-571°-100-Proof-SVUCF
Craigellachie-2014-10y-571°-100-Proof-SVUCF

Glenlossie 2012 – 12 Years – 100 Proof Edition #35

This elegant Speysider aged in both Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks, striking a perfect balance between sweetness and spice. The nose opens with fresh pear, citrus zest, floral honey, and almonds. The palate delivers toffee, candied orange, dried fruit, and soft nutty notes. Its long, warm finish is marked by subtle sherry richness and lingering vanilla sweetness. A great showcase of Glenlossie’s clean, fruity house style — but with extra weight at 100 proof.

Glenlossie-12yo-2012-–-100-Proof-Edition-SVUCF
Glenlossie-12yo-2012-–-100-Proof-Edition-SVUCF

Both whiskies are ideal for drinkers seeking intensity and structure, without the unpredictability of high proof strength. These editions offer power with precision — limited, collectible, and deeply enjoyable.

Now available in limited quantities. Don’t miss your chance to explore these high-proof Speyside treasures.

Now Available: Chichibu Angels – A Heavenly Calvados Collaboration

Drouin Experimental Angels

We’re thrilled to announce that Chichibu Angels – Calvados Pays d’Auge by Christian Drouin has just landed in our webshop! This is one of the most exciting releases in the Drouin Experimental range to date – a meeting of worlds that brings together Normandy’s finest Calvados and Japan’s most revered whisky distillery: Chichibu.

Matured in ex-Chichibu whisky casks, this Calvados captures a remarkable fusion of East and West. Expect layers of ripe orchard fruits, elegant spice, and delicate oak notes that only a whisky barrel of Chichibu’s calibre can bring. It’s smooth, complex, and utterly captivating – a must for spirit connoisseurs and collectors alike.

The Experimental Series by Christian Drouin is where tradition meets innovation. Previous editions include collaborations with iconic names like Hampden, Caroni, Arran and Springbank, amongst others – each one offering a new lens on the art of Calvados ageing.

Explore the full range of Drouin Experimental editions on our webshop and experience how Calvados takes on new life in barrels from the world’s most respected distillers.

Drouin Chichibu Angels 45,3°
Drouin Chichibu Angels 45,3°

Rising Reserve N°2 – 21yo double matured on Marsala casks

We are delighted to unveil the second bottling of the ‘Teeling Rising Reserve,’ a super-premium series of unique 21-year-old Irish single malts. The series was created to celebrate the global renaissance of Teeling, Dublin, and Irish whiskey, as it continues to be the fastest-growing premium spirit in the world. The Rising Reserve Series is a follow-up to the highly sought-after and successful Revival and Renaissance bottlings that Teeling originally released to commemorate the opening of their distillery in Dublin, marking the revival and renaissance of the tradition of ‘Dublin Distilling.’

We only have a few of this limited 21yo Teeling edition. But for those who missed out on the first release we kept some aside so you can still go for the whole series.