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September’s selection is curated by Martijn van Opstal, a whisky expert celebrated for his discerning palate and deep appreciation of heritage and innovation alike. This month’s lineup brings together legendary closed distilleries, iconic cask-strength releases, and the quiet mastery of both traditional and independent bottlers. From the timeless allure of Port Ellen to the enduring elegance of GlenDronach Grandeur, with cult expressions such as Springbank 1997 by Spheric Spirits and William Larue Weller, each bottle reveals a story of patience, rarity, and character.

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La sélection du mois de septembre est organisée par Martijn van Opstal, un expert en whisky réputé pour son palais raffiné et sa profonde appréciation du patrimoine et de l'innovation. La sélection de ce mois-ci rassemble des distilleries légendaires aujourd'hui fermées, des éditions emblématiques à la force du fût et le savoir-faire discret d'embouteilleurs traditionnels et indépendants. De l'attrait intemporel du Port Ellen à l'élégance durable du GlenDronach Grandeur, en passant par des expressions cultes telles que le Springbank 1997 de Spheric Spirits et le William Larue Weller, chaque bouteille révèle une histoire de patience, de rareté et de caractère. 



Top 10 des whiskies pour septembre

La selezione di settembre è curata da Martijn van Opstal, esperto di whisky rinomato per il suo palato raffinato e il suo profondo apprezzamento sia per la tradizione che per l'innovazione. La selezione di questo mese riunisce distillerie leggendarie ormai chiuse, iconiche versioni a gradazione piena e la silenziosa maestria di imbottigliatori tradizionali e indipendenti. Dal fascino intramontabile del Port Ellen all'eleganza senza tempo del GlenDronach Grandeur, con espressioni cult come lo Springbank 1997 di Spheric Spirits e William Larue Weller, ogni bottiglia rivela una storia di pazienza, rarità e carattere. 

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I 10 migliori whisky di settembre

La selección de septiembre ha sido elaborada por Martijn van Opstal, un experto en whisky famoso por su paladar exigente y su profundo aprecio tanto por la tradición como por la innovación. La selección de este mes reúne destilerías legendarias ya cerradas, emblemáticos lanzamientos con graduación de barril y la discreta maestría de embotelladores tradicionales e independientes. Desde el encanto atemporal de Port Ellen hasta la elegancia perdurable de GlenDronach Grandeur, pasando por expresiones de culto como Springbank 1997 de Spheric Spirits y William Larue Weller, cada botella revela una historia de paciencia, rareza y carácter. 

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Die Auswahl für September wurde von Martijn van Opstal zusammengestellt, einem Whisky-Experten, der für seinen ausgeprägten Gaumen und seine tiefe Wertschätzung für Tradition und Innovation gleichermaßen bekannt ist. Die Auswahl dieses Monats vereint legendäre, stillgelegte Brennereien, ikonische Fassstärke-Abfüllungen und die stille Meisterschaft traditioneller und unabhängiger Abfüller. Von der zeitlosen Faszination des Port Ellen bis zur beständigen Eleganz des GlenDronach Grandeur, mit Kultabfüllungen wie Springbank 1997 von Spheric Spirits und William Larue Weller, erzählt jede Flasche eine Geschichte von Geduld, Seltenheit und Charakter. 



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Top 10 Whiskies for September

Laphroaig is an Islay distillery known for its smoky and peaty whiskies. Its collection includes limited editions such as the Laphroaig 30 Years Old and the Ian Hunter Story series, which pays tribute to the founding family. It also offers whiskies aged in special casks, such as PX Cask and Port Wood, with complex flavors. For collectors, there are rare bottles such as the Laphroaig 1967 Samaroli. Friends of Laphroaig members enjoy exclusive benefits and early access to new releases.

Laphroaig

Laphroaig 25 Years Old Cask Strength Edition 2023

Glenfarclas

Glenfarclas 34 Years Old 1987 The Family Casks Summer 2022

GlenAllachie

Glenallachie 25 Years Old

Clynelish

Clynelish 1997 The Distillers Edition Nr.Cl - Br: 175 - 7l

Glendronach

Glendronach 31 Years Old Grandeur Batch 1

Buffalo Trace is a historic bourbon distillery based in Kentucky, USA. With roots dating back to the 18th century, it is renowned for its dedication to tradition and quality. Its flagship bourbon, Buffalo Trace, offers a smooth, sweet, and complex profile, earning global acclaim. A true classic of American whiskey, it's beloved by connoisseurs and newcomers alike.


Buffalo Trace

William Larue Weller 

Blackwater 

Blackwater Oaty McO atface 50cl

Springbank Whisky, founded in 1828 by Archibald Mitchell, remains an independent family-run distillery in Campbeltown. With 100% traditional production and its distinctive "two and a half times" distillation, it offers a pure and complex whisky. Its authenticity and limited editions make it a favorite among whisky enthusiasts.

Springbank

Springbank 1997 Vintage Batch No. 2

House of Hazelwood 56 Years Old The Long Marriage

Port Ellen is a legendary Islay whisky distillery, famed for its rare and highly sought-after single malts. Known for its distinctive smoky and maritime character, it embodies the essence of Islay's whisky heritage. Though closed in 1983, its legacy endures through limited releases and an upcoming revival.

Top 10 Whiskies for September

Collection by Martijn van Opstal 10 Items

Martijn van Opstal