Scottish television presenter Gail Porter joined whisky enthusiasts at the exclusive launch of One Cask at a Time’s debut collection, featuring rare single cask malts including a 27-year-old Highland Park and 33-year-old Aultmore.
Gail Porter Among VIP Guests at One Cask at a Time Debut
The September 4th event at Gosford House in East Lothian brought together collectors, connoisseurs, and celebrities to sample the independent bottler’s first releases. Chef Tony Singh also attended the invitation-only gathering in the venue’s Marble Hall.
Whisky specialist Alwynne Gwilt led tastings of six cask strength expressions from One Cask at a Time’s premium range. The collection includes a Highland Park 27-year-old, Aultmore 33-year-old, and Ledaig 30-year-old, though prices have not been announced.
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Guests also sampled bottles from the more accessible Chronograph and Pendulum series. These featured an 11-year-old Ben Nevis, 15-year-old Glentauchers and 26-year-old Auchentoshan. Attendees participated in a blind tasting to select the next Pendulum release, choosing a 2010 Jura aged in oloroso cask.
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The new company structures its offerings across three collections: Chronograph, Pendulum, and Grandfather. Each targets different price points and collector preferences. All bottles are released at cask strength, meaning they are undiluted from their original alcohol content in the barrel.
The event featured performances by Olivier Award-winning dancer Theophilus O. Bailey and jazz singer Niki King. Luxury partners Bonhams and Walker Slater provided additional experiences, with Bonhams showcasing prestige watches and Walker Slater displaying Scottish tailoring.
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READ THE STORYOne Cask at a Time also announced its Bottle Passport app, designed to provide digital experiences for whisky collectors. The technology aims to enhance authentication and provide additional information about each bottling.
Independent bottlers have grown increasingly important in the scotch whisky market, offering access to casks from distilleries that might otherwise remain unavailable to consumers. These bottlers typically purchase individual casks and bottle them without the chill filtration or coloring often used in standard releases.
The multi-award-winning status mentioned by the company suggests early recognition from industry competitions, though specific awards were not detailed in the announcement.
