Whisky DistilleryGlenrothes
National Choice Royal Flush
This release is a collaberation between The National Choice and Taiwan's Tiger's Finest Selection. This six whiskies was released in celebration of the rarest hand in the game of poker, The Royal Flush. Each releaee has been aged in a single ex-Sherry octave and bottled at cask strength. Only 70 Complete sets released. This listing also includes the Joker Card. The 10 Of Spades: Glenrothes 2014
About the distillery
Glenrothes Distillery, region Speyside, located in Rothes was founded in 1878 by James Stewart & Co. the distillery was rebuilt by converting the saw mill currently in place. Prior to completion James steward fell into financial difficulties leading to him selling the part completed distillery, Robert Dick & William Grant purchased the distillery, completed the construction and began producing in 1887. Highland Distillers became the named owners of the distillery after Robert & William joined forces with Bunnahabhain forming the Highland Distillers company. In 1897 a fire broke out in the distillery however was repaired in quick succession although was short lived as an explosion in 1903 nearly completely destroyed the distillery. Again Glenrothes went through a full rebuild but closed during the First World War and again in 1929. The distillery had a run of severe bad luck but was re-built in 1982. In 1999 Edrington Group acquired Highland Distillers but decided to sell Glenrothes Distillery in 2010 to Berry Bros & Rudd.
- Distillery Glenrothes
- AgeUnspecified
- ABV63.5%
- Size70cl
Whisky Distillery Dailuaine
National Choice Royal Flush
This release is a collaberation between The National Choice and Taiwan's Tiger's Finest Selection. This six whiskies was released in celebration of the rarest hand in the game of poker, The Royal Flush. Each releaee has been aged in a single ex-Sherry octave and bottled at cask strength. Only 70 Complete sets released. This listing also includes the Joker Card. The Jack Of Spades: Dailuaine 2010
About the distillery
Dailuaine Distillery, region Speyside, located in Aberlour was founded by William Mackenzie. Just after completion William Mackenzie died with the distillery being rented by James Fleming until 1884 when Thomas Mackenzie (Williams son) took back operation of the distillery and went onto modernise the distillery which was completed with Scotland's first pagoda roof. Opening in 1981 the distillery opened under the new company ownership Dailuaine-Glenlivet Distillery Ltd, formed by Thomas, In 1915 DCL purchased the distillery after the death of Thomas to continue production for many of the DCL blends. In 1986 DCL were acquired by Guinness forming United Distillers and in 1997 merged with Grand Metropolitan forming Diageo who remain owners of the distillery to date.
- Distillery Dailuaine
- AgeUnspecified
- ABV56.2%
- Size70cl
Whisky Distillery Cambus
National Choice Royal Flush
This release is a collaberation between The National Choice and Taiwan's Tiger's Finest Selection. This six whiskies was released in celebration of the rarest hand in the game of poker, The Royal Flush. Each releaee has been aged in a single ex-Sherry octave and bottled at cask strength. Only 70 Complete sets released. This listing also includes the Joker Card. The Queen Of Spades: Cambus 1991
About the distillery
Cambus Distillery, located in Alloa was founded in 1836 by John Moubray who converted a mill into a distillery. Cambus remained in the Moubray family until it was brought into the DCL portfolio in 1877 after its then owner Robert (grandson of John) was one of the five distilleries who formed DCL. Cambus was one of the distilleries to join forces with 6 of the biggest grain distilleries in 1856 to divide up the grain supply to keep each in operation during the crisis. In 1914 the distillery was nearly destroyed by a fire and resulted in being closed for 23 years. In 1937 it reopened but this was short lived and closed again during WW2. Production restarted after the war and continues until 1993 when the distillery closed its doors after then owners DCL reconstructed their distillery portfolio. The distillery Is still used but only for cask filling and warehouse storage. A cooperage facility for the fabrication of new barrels is also located on site.
- Distillery Cambus
- AgeUnspecified
- ABV54.5%
- Size70cl
Whisky Distillery Auchroisk
National Choice Royal Flush
This release is a collaberation between The National Choice and Taiwan's Tiger's Finest Selection. This six whiskies was released in celebration of the rarest hand in the game of poker, The Royal Flush. Each releaee has been aged in a single ex-Sherry octave and bottled at cask strength. Only 70 Complete sets released. This listing also includes the Joker Card. The King Of Spades: Auchroisk 2010
About the distillery
Auchroisk Distillery, region Speyside, located in Banffshire was founded in 1972 by International Distillers & Vintners Ltd. production started at Auchroisk in 1974 with the original projection of distilling for blended malts but the whisky was so highly regarded it was released as a single malt and was bottled for the Japanese Market by 1978. Eventually the distillery did follow its build intention and now the vast majority of whisky produced is for blended whisky however there are some single malt releases by Indi-Bottlers still appearing in the marketplace.
- Distillery Auchroisk
- AgeUnspecified
- ABV61.5%
- Size70cl
Whisky Distillery Ardmore
National Choice Royal Flush
This release is a collaberation between The National Choice and Taiwan's Tiger's Finest Selection. This six whiskies was released in celebration of the rarest hand in the game of poker, The Royal Flush. Each releaee has been aged in a single ex-Sherry octave and bottled at cask strength. Only 70 Complete sets released. This listing also includes the Joker Card. The Ace Of Spades: Ardmore 2003
About the distillery
Ardmore Distillery, region Highland, located in Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire was founded in 1898 by Adam Teacher the son of William teacher who had the distillery constructed to provide for the range of Teachers blends. Throughout its years the distillery expanded on a number of occasions and by 1974 the distillery had 8 stills. Ardmore continues to focus its production on blends. It was sold to Beam Suntory which released the distilleries first Limited Edition Single Malt in 2007.
- Distillery Ardmore
- AgeUnspecified
- ABV49.7%
- Size70cl
Whisky Distillery Caol Ila
National Choice Royal Flush
This release is a collaberation between The National Choice and Taiwan's Tiger's Finest Selection. This six whiskies was released in celebration of the rarest hand in the game of poker, The Royal Flush. Each releaee has been aged in a single ex-Sherry octave and bottled at cask strength. Only 70 Complete sets released. This listing also includes the Joker Card. The Joker: Caol Ila 2008
About the distillery
Caol Ila Distillery, region Islay, located on Isle of Islay was founded in 1846 by Hector Henderson. The distillery changed hands on numerous occasions an in 1920 the distillery owners Bulloch Lade Ltd went into liquidation. A small group of individuals formed Caol lla Distillery Company Ltd and acquired the distillery before it was further sold onto the Distillers Company in 1927 and Scottish Malt Distillers Ltd in 1930 who were a subsidiary of DCL. The distillery did close its doors during WW2 between 1942-1945 when it reopened and continued to produce until 1972 and the distillery was re built and modernized. In 1986 DCL were acquired by Guinness forming United Distillers and in 1997 merged with Grand Metropolitan forming Diageo who remain owners of the distillery to date.
- Distillery Caol Ila
- AgeUnspecified
- ABV55.1%
- Size70cl