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The Sample Guys presents · Blackadder
Six remarkable drams.
One exceptional evening.
Discover six distinctive Blackadder whiskies, from a 20-year-old Inchgower to the celebrated Snake series and Japanese Shizuoka. Join our live Zoom tasting on 27th November, or savour the collection in your own time.
Returning customer? Your pre-order price is just £30.Extra £5 off automatically at checkout · Save £10 against the regular £40 price.
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The tastingFriday 27 November · Zoom
Your collectionSix premium 25ml drams
Enjoy your wayJoin live or taste independently
Expected deliveryWeek beginning 23 November
Meet the six drams.
01
Inchgower
20 Year Old · 1995
57.6% ABV
57.6% ABV
02
Tullibardine
11 Year Old · Amontillado
46% ABV
46% ABV
03
Sherry Snake
57.3% ABV
04
Black Snake
VAT 7 · 6th Venom
61.4% ABV
61.4% ABV
05
Chimera Cask
61% ABV
06
Shizuoka
Pot Still
55.5% ABV
55.5% ABV
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Five surprise 25ml whisky drams, selected from old stock, bottle ends and our private stocks. Every pack includes one premium whisky from our special selection.
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Each whisky lucky dip includes one of these premium whiskies. The selection is random and subject to remaining stock.
- Mannochmore 34 Year Old (3)
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- Speyside 24 Year Old (3)
- Defilement 40 Year Old Blend (2)
- Glen Scotia 25 Year Old (1)
- Ben Nevis 25 Year Old (1)
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- Glendullan 23 Year Old (1)
- Glendronach 22 Year Old (1)
- GlenAllachie 21 Year Old (1)
- Glenglassaugh 21 Year Old (1)
- Old Perth Macallan & Highland Park 21 Year Old (1)
- Bowmore 18 Year Old Feis Ile 2024 (1)
- Dailuaine 19 Year Old LBD (2)
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- Glengoyne 16 Year Old Mizunara (1)
- North British 30 Year Old (1)
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