Core Insights - That Boutique-y Whisky Company (TBWC) has launched a limited edition collection of five bottles, showcasing standout casks from over 300 sampled at the end of 2025 [1][2] Collection Overview - The new collection features whiskies aged between 9 to 33 years, all bottled at 45.8% ABV, reflecting the historic British 80 Proof system [2] - The collection includes single malts from Islay, Speyside, and the Highlands, as well as a 33-year-old single grain from the now-closed Dumbarton Distillery and a 22-year-old Irish single malt from Bushmills [2] Selection Process - The selection was led by Head of Whisky Sam Simmons and global brand ambassador Dave Worthington, who aimed to capture the adventurous nature of whisky and prioritize flavor [3][4] - The team emphasizes a straightforward approach to selection, focusing on taste and character rather than marketing jargon [4] Individual Bottles - **13 Year Old Caol Ila**: RRP £69.95, 45.8% ABV, 70cl, 327 bottles; characterized by sweet, spicy, and smoky notes with a two-year finish in a fresh ex-American rye barrel [5] - **9 Year Old Glen Elgin**: RRP £49.95, 45.8% ABV, 70cl, 438 bottles; features dark, sweet spice with a fresh and invigorating quality, enhanced by finishing in a PX hogshead [6] - **27 Year Old Glen Garioch**: RRP £199.95, 45.8% ABV, 70cl, 198 bottles; matured in a refill sherry butt, offering a complex profile with notes of tropical fruit and aged leather [7][8] - **33 Year Old Dumbarton**: RRP £124.95, 45.8% ABV, 70cl, 242 bottles; a rare single grain with sweet cereal and tropical fruit notes, providing a glimpse into a lost whisky site [9] - **22 Year Old Bushmills**: RRP £249.95, 45.8% ABV, 70cl, 390 bottles; balances fruit and fortified wine influence, with flavors of creamy caramel and tropical fruit [10]