Berry Bros & Rudd·The CollectiveArbikie

Berry Bros & Rudd Arbikie The Pioneers Cask No. 69 is a single grain Scotch whisky drawn from one cask and bottled at a high natural strength of 58.3% ABV. As a single-cask release, it will show the character of one individual barrel rather than a larger batch blended for consistency.

Single grain whisky is typically made at a single distillery using grain-based distillation, often giving a lighter, softer style than many single malts. This 2017 vintage was released in 2023, so expect a relatively youthful whisky where spirit character and cask influence are both likely to be quite direct.

For a novice drinker, the high strength means it may benefit from a little water to open it up and soften the alcohol.