Whisky Focus - Rare Find 'Teaspooned' Single Cask Collection

Rare Find, the independent bottler, has unveiled a new collection of single cask whiskies which they say delve into the subtle and often undisclosed category of 'teaspooned' malts.

Following the positive reception of its Spring 2026 releases, Rare Find has brought this collection forward in response to sustained demand from both retailers and consumers. The result is a trio of new bottlings that continue to highlight the brand’s focus on rarity, individuality, and exploration.

Teaspooned malts represent a discreet yet fascinating segment of the whisky world. Initially developed as a way to safeguard distillery identity, these whiskies include a small proportion of another malt, maintaining both authenticity and anonymity. For independent bottlers, this creates an opportunity to showcase spirits with clear lineage while respecting the confidentiality tied to their origins.

This latest release features three individual single cask expressions, each reflecting the diversity and character of teaspooned whisky across Speyside, the Highlands, and Campbeltown. In keeping with Rare Find’s philosophy, all whiskies are bottled at natural cask strength, with natural colour, and without chill filtration.

Speyside 22 year old
Finished for 14 months in a 1st fill Oloroso hogshead
Bottled at 46.1%, 133 bottles, RRP £175.00

Rare Find tells me that this ‘teaspooned’ malt whisky has been sourced from a legendary Speyside distillery founded in 1892 (could they be hinting at The Balvenie?). It has been finished for 14 months in a medium-charred, American oak 1st fill Oloroso sherry cask produced in partnership with Bodegas Barbadillo.

Westport 18 year old
Finished for 14 months in a 1st fill oloroso hogshead
Bottled at 55%, 204 bottles, RRP £115.00

They describe this one as an elegant 'teaspooned' malt from a Highland distillery famed for its extremely tall stills (could they be hinting at Glenmorangie?). This release has been finished for 14 months in a 1st fill Oloroso cask from Bodegas Barbadillo, crafted from Spanish oak, seasoned for 24 months and toasted, adding refined depth and complexity.

Campbeltown 10 year old
Fully matured in a refill hogshead
Bottled at 46.7%, 303 bottles, RRP £65.00

They describe this one as a distinguished and characterful blended malt sourced primarily from a distillery located just north of Campbeltown's Kinloch Park (could they be hinting at Springbank?). This release has been matured in a refill hogshead, allowing the region's distinctive coastal spirit to shine with subtle oak influence and layered complexity.

Speaking on the new collection, John Moffat, Head of Commercial for Rare Find, commented: "The response to our Spring releases has been exceptionally strong, enabling us to bring forward this next collection ahead of schedule. These teaspooned malts represent some of the whisky industry’s best kept secrets—where discretion and character exist in perfect harmony. As ever, our focus remains on selecting and presenting exceptional casks at their peak, allowing each whisky to speak for itself."

These latest Rare Find releases will be available from 16th of April specialist online whisky shops such as The Whisky Exchange and Master of Malt
 

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