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The Art of
Contrast, Rare Find unveils their Summer
2026 Single Cask Collection, a quartet
of expressions that highlight the role
maturation plays in shaping a whisky’s
final character.
Edinburgh based independent bottler Rare
Find has announced the release of its
latest single cask whisky collection, a
quartet of expressions that highlight
the powerful role maturation plays in
shaping a whisky’s final character.
The new collection brings together four
whiskies selected to showcase the
influence of different cask types and
maturation approaches. Each release
offers a distinct interpretation of how
wood and spirit interact over time,
revealing new dimensions of flavour and
complexity.
From the clean elegance of first-fill
bourbon maturation to the richness
imparted by Napa Valley red wine casks
and the concentrated influence of
first-fill Oloroso sherry quarter casks,
the collection demonstrates the breadth
of character that can emerge when
outstanding spirit meets carefully
chosen oak.
Spanning Highland, Speyside and Islay
styles, the four whiskies illustrate
contrasting maturation journeys while
remaining true to Rare Find’s
uncompromising philosophy. Every release
is bottled at natural cask strength,
with natural colour and without chill
filtration.
Blair Athol 12 Year Old
Matured in a 1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
Blair Athol is renowned for its rich,
characterful spirit and distinctive
Highland style. This single cask release
has been matured a first-fill ex-bourbon
barrel, a perfect partnership that
enhances the distillery's natural depth
and elegance while allowing its classic
honeyed character to shine through.
Deanston 14 Year Old
Matured in a 1st fill Napa Valley red
wine barrique
Known for its bright and approachable
Highland character, Deanston's waxy,
cereal-led spirit has been matched with
a first-fill Napa Valley red wine
barrique. The result is a whisky that
balances the distillery's trademark
sweetness with layers of ripe fruit,
gentle spice and rich complexity.
Dalmunach 9 Year Old
Finished for 17 months in a 1st fill
Oloroso sherry quarter cask
As one of Speyside's modern
distilleries, Dalmunach produces a
light, fruit-forward spirit that
responds beautifully to active
maturation. A 17-month finish in a
first-fill oloroso seasoned quarter cask
has amplified the whisky's naturally
vibrant character, adding depth,
richness and a generous sherried
influence.
Mystery Islay 9 Year Old
Finished for 18 months in a 1st fill
Oloroso sherry quarter cask
This unnamed Islay distillery produces a
bold coastal spirit shaped by its
maritime surroundings and traditional
production methods. An extended finish
in a first-fill oloroso sherry quarter
cask has introduced layers of dried
fruit, spice and richness, creating a
compelling interplay between smoke,
salinity and sherry influence.
Speaking on the new collection, James
Zorab, Whisky Supply Manager for Rare
Find, commented: "Every cask tells a
different story, and this collection is
all about showcasing those contrasts.
Whether it's the modesty of bourbon
maturation, the influence of premium
wine casks or the intensity that quarter
cask sherry maturation can bring, each
whisky demonstrates how carefully
selected wood can reveal different
dimensions of a distillery's character.
Together, they represent exactly what
Rare Find seeks to achieve - exceptional
single casks that offer something
distinctive, memorable and genuinely
worth discovering."
The Rare Find Summer 2026 Collection
will be available from 2nd July 2026 via specialist online whisky
shops such as
The Whisky Exchange
and
Master of Malt
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