I was back in Bombay, enjoying bringing in the new year with family and friends. And of course – fit in a couple of whisky sessions too!

It was my turn to host in the Bombay Malt & Cigar gents whiskies. Initially dubbed “Carissa’s Cupboard” to select something new waiting in the wings in Mumbai, it evolved into a Scottish Regions theme with a link to a few whisky festivals explored over the years!

Lowland – Lindores Abbey MCDXCIV (1494) Commemorative First Release (2021) Cask Bourbon, Sherry, Wine Barrique 46% Eur 66,50.

This new Lowland distillery piqued my curiosity years ago and this particular purchase was prompted by my attending the 2023 Masterclass at The Village

Highland – Clynelish 12 year (17 May 2011/2023) 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel #880297 56.4% (2023 Whisky Show Bottle) GBP 120 / EUR 142

This was our 2023 London Whisky Show festival pick! Over the years, we’ve become increasingly partial to the waxy lemony sweet dessert quality of most Clynelish drams.

Speyside – Mannochmore 10 year (2008/2018) Batch 16.0708.16 56.1% (Mossburn Vintage Casks No 16) ~Eur 70

I’ve started to be on the “hunt” for more whiskies from this distillery – enjoying its fruity character! This time, it was from Mossburn, another independent bottler, with their Vintage Casks series No 16.

Islay – Bunnahabhain Ma1 (2015) 54.2% (Elements of Islay) SGD 135

This Elements of Islay dram was purchased nearly a decade ago in Singapore alongside Whisky Live. It has been impatiently waiting for its moment in the sun ever since!!!

Island – Highland Park 14 Year (23 Oct 2003 / 1 Nov 2017) Hogshead No 739 57.9% (Whisky Broker) ~GBP 60

And why do I have a bonus? After a lovely evening with the gents, I called a couple whisky enthusiasts home. On hearing what I had available, one brought a perfect addition from the unofficial 5th whisky region – Island!

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