Whisky Focus - Rare Find Summer 2025 Releases

Independent bottler Gleann Mòr Spirits marks its 10th anniversary with the launch of its 2025 Summer Collection of Rare Find single malt Scotch whiskies, featuring a series of experimental cask maturations.

Founded in Leith, Edinburgh, Rare Find has earned a reputation for limited-edition releases from some of Scotland’s most renowned distilleries. Known for its careful cask selection, guided maturation, and distinctive finishing techniques, the brand focuses on whiskies that are intentionally rare and unique.

The new line-up features five standout single malts, including Rare Find’s debut release from Annandale Distillery—a preview of an ongoing sherry barrique project—and a white port cask-matured expression from Pulteney Distillery, offering a study in the harmony of sweetness and coastal salinity.

The 2025 Summer Rare Find Collection includes:

• Craigellachie 11 year old (1st Fill Oloroso Finish): Produced as an online exclusive for www.rarefindwhisky.co.uk, Craigellachie’s weighty and characterful distillate has been amplified further with a 9-month finish in a 1st fill Oloroso hogshead resulting in a substantial whisky packed full of sweet intensity. RRP £75
   
• Annandale Peated 6 year old (Oloroso Barrique Finish): In an ongoing exploration of cask influence, this peated Annandale single malt has been re-racked from an oloroso butt into a oloroso-seasoned barrique to examine the continued maturation effects of smaller sherry casks. This first Annandale release marks the beginning of an evolving series, with future bottling's set to showcase extended maturation within the high-impact 225 litre casks. RRP £75
   
• Glenglassaugh 11 year old (Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Finish): Rare Find’s second release from Glenglassaugh and a rare use of a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru wine cask. After nearly two-years in a red wine barrique, this coastal style distillate has been perfectly balanced with the addition of expressive, vibrant red fruits. RRP £79
   
• Pulteney 17 year old (1st Fill White Port Finish): A pioneering release, and Rare Find’s first use of rarely seen white port casks. The coastal, salinity-forward character of Pulteney’s spirit has been perfectly preserved through a measured and monitored 6-month finish that serendipitously has resulted in an age statement identical to the beloved, but departed Old Pulteney 17 year old. RRP £115
   
• Braeval 16 year old (1st Fill Ex-bourbon Cask Finish): Rare Find’s first release from Braeval for several years is the result of a 12-month finish in a 1st fill ex-bourbon cask. This has produced a truly expressive single malt that speaks to the distillery’s spirit character. This release was recently awarded an IWSC Gold Medal at 95 points. RRP £139

"These upcoming summer releases reflect our unwavering commitment to quality and flavour," said Greg Urquhart, Spirits Manager for Rare Find. "Each bottle captures a distinct narrative - not only of the whisky’s maturation journey but also of Rare Find’s evolution over the past ten years. We’re excited for whisky enthusiasts to explore these new expressions and uncover a new favourite."

There will be a tasting pack available direct from the Rare Finds website for £49 and you will find the full size bottles of the Rare Find Summer 2025 releases available from 7th July 2025 from specialist online whisky shops such as The Whisky Exchange and Master of Malt
 

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