Shieldaig Speyside 18yo by Wm. Maxwell?

[Bill aka Mole]

Aha! I'd knew that I'd forgotten something! I'd attempted to find this one by bottler name and forgotten about the independence of bottlers and distillers. Rereading a bit of Mr. Jacksons guide this morning without the interference of the Scottish Genie makes me feel a bit foolish, especially after going through the alphabetical listing last night in my euphoria of find my new prize.

The front label left quarter says Shieldaig Collection. The remaining 3/4 of the label has the following: Shiedlaig Speyside, A classic Speyside Malt with herbal and citrus notes slowly matured in Scotland, Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Aged 18 years, A true reflection of Scotland, Bottled in Scotland by William Maxwell & Co., Ltd. EH52 5BU. Only good info on back label is the importers name, Saranty Imports of White Plains, NY. The packaging box has a nice history of Shieldaig and the lower portion of the side of the box state: A limited edition of fine aged whiskies from the heart of Scotland.

Again, a very nice find. I think I may start a smallish collection for important days... Ah, who am I kidding! Every day above the flowers IS an important day and should be toasted accordingly! Cheers!

[Dale Seago]

Never heard of this one, Bill, but you make me want to find some!

[Bill aka Mole]

Dale, I picked it up at Total Wines & More out this way. Out there in the SF Bay area are plenty good to very good liquor stores (was stationed there from 1979 -1991) depending where you go. Unfortunately, I can't remember a single one now. The 18 yo I bought came in a display box, black in color with gold colored lettering in a nice not garish font. I hope that some has made it out that far. In the same group at my store were a 12 yo, an 8yo and a non-named aged bottle in the single malts. There were also blends but when you have a bit of a limited budget, you get picky which is why I bought the 18yo. Cheers!