Speaking broadly, back in 2011 Joshua and Jason started the independent bottling company, Single Cask Nation. Unable to leave well enough alone, the duo also launched a tour company called WhiskyGeek Tours. One year later, the duo launched a whisky festival called Whisky Jewbilee across three cities: New York, Chicago, and Seattle. In 2017 they launched One Nation Under Whisky podcast: THE industry insider’s podcast. Though Whisky Jewbilee is currently mothballed the One Nation Under Whisky podcast has entered its 8th season in February 2024.
Single Cask Nation bottles around 85 casks of whisky per year for the US, UK, EU, Japan, and Israeli markets. In the US SCN boasts a “Retail Range” and then, separately, an “Online Exclusive” Range which is wholly separate from the retail range.
Single Cask Nation bottles primarily Single Malt Scotch Whisky but dabbles quite a lot in Irish whisky, American whisky (Bourbon, Rye, and Single Malt), Indian whisky, English whisky, Welsh whisky, rums, and mezcals. Single Casks are available as exclusives to retail partners and some clubs.
In 2024 Single Cask Nation joined the Artisanal Spirits Company family of brands which also include Scotch Malt Whisky Society and J.G. Thomson. In addition to this, Single Cask Nation was awarded the prestigious “Icons of Whisky Independent Bottler of the Year” award for 2024.
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Our exciting new look and perspective was launched in 2022 in the UK, EU, and Japan. It has now made its way here to the US.
The Nation will enjoy a fresh and enticing new bottle, closure, and label design that showcase the beauty that can be found in each drop of liquid. We’ve left the cartons behind with the environment in mind and replaced our corks with the easy open and close features of the new cap.
Our logo sits prominently featured above the wrap-around label creating a nice focal point on any bar. A refreshed color scheme on our labels has been introduced to help differentiate Scottish regions as well as spirit styles. Of course, Single Cask Nation’s famous “Flavometer™” remains so you’ll know exactly what to expect to find once you decide to crack this beautiful new bottle open.
2014 10 yo Aberfeldy
This bottling exhibits the classic Aberfeldy spring-like flower meadow character while presenting juicy gummy fruity candies. Think pineapple and peach rings. The texture has the signature Single Cask Nation unctuousness you’ve come to expect and it delivers notes of vanilla ice cream, lime zest, and more!
Cask #193020
Cooperage: 2nd Fill Bourbon Barrel (2yrs)
Distilled: April 2014 Bottled: Fall 2024
206 Bottles
60.5% abv.
COLOR: White Gold
NOSE: Leads with pleasing chamomile tea, honeysuckle, dried pineapple rings, peach flavored gummies, lemon curd, and warm whole wheat toast.
PALATE: Bold, expressive, and pleasingly effervescent with warm granola tossed with honey, vanilla ice cream drizzled with salted caramel, ripe pears, and returning honeysuckle.
FINISH: Warm and lasting with lemongrass, lime zest, and white birch beer (peppery, sweet, and slightly piney).
2008 17 yo Balblair
It’s incredibly rare to see independently bottled Balblair. Hens teeth, really big and juicy with fresh berries, mounds of chocolate and cherries, and some dark coffee to boot. This is everything you could want in a Balblair and then some… and then a little more. It’s too bad there are only 188 bottles from this cask!
Cask #181076
Cooperage: 1st Fill Am. Oak PX Sherry HHD (3yrs)
Distilled: February 2008 Bottled: Winter 2025
188 Bottles
53.8% abv.
COLOR: Burnished Copper
NOSE: Rich and inviting with ripe red berries, shaved chocolate, warm baking spices, freshly roasted coffee beans, and hints of almond paste around the edges of the glass.
PALATE: The PX influence is clear with dark cherry, raisin, and dark chocolate elements leading the way. The spirit behind is soft and malty with a pleasing sweetness of its own.
FINISH: Long and sweet with lingering dark cherry and dark chocolate notes.
2014 10 yo Ben Nevis
Ben Nevis has gained the reputation of being that “Funky Monkey” distillery. Known for being one of the last distilleries in Scotland to use brewers yeast in their fermentation, the house style is unmistakably earthy and oily. The Spanish Oak Oloroso maturation adds layers and layers and layers (and layers) of chocolate. Yum!
Cask #170260
Cooperage: 1st Fill Sp. Oak Oloroso HHD (4.5yrs)
Distilled: July 2014 Bottled: Fall 2024
240 Bottles
61.6% abv.
COLOR: Warm Honey
NOSE: Intriguing combination of the funky (warm potting soil, screeching tires, machine shop oil, and party balloons) and the sweet & nutty (strawberry Starburst, pistachio ice cream with dark chocolate drizzle, and toasted hazelnuts).
PALATE: Earthy and funky with tremendous heft. Expect cocoa dusted chocolate cake with chocolate ice cream, warm fruit compote, freshly ground nutmeg, fresh gs, and chocolate covered dates and raisins.
FINISH: Long and lasting with lingering chocolate (in all its forms but now with added chocolateTootsie Pop).
2012 12 yo Benrinnes
A classic Wormtub distillery, Benrinnes is known to have an oily texture with a sweet and fruity presence. The use of New Charred Oak in the maturation presents avors that will bring any Bourbon lover over to the Single Malt fold.
Cask #170613
Cooperage: 1st Fill New Charred Oak (3yrs)
Distilled: February 2012 Bottled: Fall 2024
248 Bottles
57.9% abv
COLOR: Deep Amber
NOSE: Freshly kneaded bread dough with roasted malt, ripe persimmon, charred Oak, warm caramel, milk chocolate, hint of coffee ice cream with a slight dusting of cinnamon.
PALATE: Pleasingly earthy with pronounced Oak spice, roasted cacao nibs, cinnamon bark, sassafras, hard root beer candies, dried papaya.
FINISH: Decent length with cracked pepper, vanilla extract, and Mexican hot chocolate.
2013 11 yo Blair Athol
A powerhouse distillery of malt whisky for a number of blends, Blair Athol is known for its strong malty presence with soft, sweet tones. Our use ofToasted French Oak adds layers of rich and warming desserts, poached fruits, and a pleasing warm honey elegance.
Cask: 181283
Cooperage: Refill Toasted French Oak Barrique (4.5yrs)
Distilled: June 2013 Bottled: Winter 2025
252 Bottles
61.8% abv.
COLOR: Green Tea
NOSE: Bright grain to open before moving towards warm white peaches, crème brûlée, and granola. Pleasing honey in the background.
PALATE: Exquisite texture with pronounced toasted Oak to begin (sweet cracked pepper) with complementary honey, warm raspberry jam, and toasted whole wheat bread.
FINISH: Long and lasting with lingering toasted Oak, berry fruitiness, and soft honey sweetness.
2009 16 yo Caol Ila
This is perhaps one of the most expressive ex-Bourbon casks of Caol Ila we’ve experienced to date. Sometimes their whiskies are coastal; sometimes they’re citrusy; occasionally they’re like chocolate and tobacco; and sometimes like grilled summer seafood on the pier. This cask is all that in one fell swoop.
Cask# 181342
Cooperage: Refill Bourbon Hogshead
Distilled: March 2009 Bottled: Fall 2024
269 Bottles
57.0% abv.
COLOR: White Gold
NOSE: So very, very coastal and bright with seaweed, exposed rocks at low tide, kippers, lobster pots, and beach bonre but there’s also smoked banana peels, banana chips, and sugar cookies.
PALATE: Leads with salted green papaya, milk chocolate covered espresso beans, white chocolate fattiness, roasted root veggies, grilled lemon, and an overall experience like smoking a pipe on a coastal walk.
FINISH: Lasting sea salt, coal dust, key limes, and lingering pipe tobacco.
2007 17 yo Mannochmore
A Mannochmore unlike any we’ve ever tasted before! Imagine a strawberry rhubarb pie in a buddhist temple with a side of lychee fruit compote… and is that a whiff of smoke in the distance?! Wild. This one is not to be missed.
Cask# 173445
Cooperage: Refill Recharred Red Wine Brq (3.5yrs)
Distilled: September 2007 Bottled: Fall 2024
241 Bottles
53.0% abv.
COLOR: Green Tea
NOSE: Opens on strawberry fruit leather, penny candy bubble gum, Pear Drops, and green rhubarb with freshly oiled saddles and ground gray pepper behind.
PALATE: Zingy and playful on the tongue with returning bubble gum and saddles from the nose before revealing a delicate lychee sweetness; brown Licorice All-Sorts, sandalwood, and then, wait for it, unexpected smoke!
FINISH: Warming with pleasing Oak spice, pipe tobacco, dehydrated cherries.
2009 15 yo Teaninich
Much like Ben Nevis and Dailuaine, Teaninich is quickly becoming a darling distillery, and one people are looking out for in independent bottlings. It’s clean, grassy style is bright and refreshing. The spirit is soft yet confident. Four additional years in a re charred red wine barrique adds layers of fruity and candy sweetness. This is a joy.
Cask # 162418
Cooperage: 2nd Fill Recharred Red Wine Brq (4yrs)
Distilled: September 2009 Bottled: Winter 2025
269 Bottles
58.1% abv.
COLOR: Bright Gold
NOSE: Honied warm cereal with abundant fruit (peach syrup & raspberry sorbet), pronounced floral notes (wildflowers in a meadow).
PALATE: Bright grain leads the way, soft pepperiness in the background, candy sweetness beyond that while the oral fruity notes continue to frame the entire experience.
FINISH: Great length with lingering fruit and honied cereal notes.
WOLF (Water of Life Film) Undisclosed Island TAKE 2
WOLF Island “Take 2” is the follow up to 2021 ‘s original bottling and extends Single Cask Nation’s collaboration with Water of Life Film. This Single Malt Scotch whisky release is a marriage of six 1st fill ex-Bourbon casks; five of which were unpeated with the sixth being lightly peated, bottled at the quaffable ABV of 48.8%. While we must be Squirrelly regarding the source of the liquid we can guarantee its deliciousness.
Color: Bright Gold
Nose: Bright and citrusy with pronounced grain sweetness to begin but sit with it and there’s canned fruit cocktail, white stone fruits, and a few wisps of earthy smoke
Palate: An unctuous entry with a mouth coating oiliness delivers notes of melted vanilla ice cream over canned peaches, baked apples smothered in warm custard, cinnamon dusted oatmeal, and just a hint of cracked black pepper
Finish: Good length with milk chocolate, soft hazelnut toffee, and a little coffee bean earthiness.
2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition – Gold, 90 points
2023 Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards – Platinum, 95 pts.
