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North Star Spirits Secret Island 13 Year Old


Sale price$471.00
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Key Facts About This Single Malt Scotch

Bottler: North Star Spirits

Founder: Ian Croucher

Distillery: Secret Orkney

Region: Islands, Scotland

Age: 13 years old

Distilled: May 2012

Bottled: June 2025

Cask Type: Refill hogshead

Alcohol by Volume: Cask strength, 58.2%

Outturn: 264 bottles

Bottled: Natural colour and without chill filtration

Bottle Size: 700ml

Secret Island 13 Year Old tasting notes

Nose: Heathery soft peat & banoffee pie.

Palate: Caramelised apples on a BBQ with cinnamon grahams.

Finish: Cinnamon funky fruit continues.

About this North Star whisky

North Star Spirits released this characterful 13-year-old single malt from a Secret Orkney distillery, selected by founder Ian Croucher. Distilled in May 2012 and bottled in June 2025, this Islands whisky was matured in a refill hogshead, allowing the spirit’s natural character to shine - hinting at a certain famous distillery known for its heather-kissed peat. Bottled at cask strength (58.2%) with natural colour and no chill filtration, it opens with aromas of heathery soft peat and banoffee pie, followed by caramelised apples on a BBQ with cinnamon grahams. The finish lingers with cinnamon-spiced funky fruit. Just 264 bottles were produced, making this a rare island treasure.

North Star Spirits Secret Island 13 Year Old
North Star Spirits Secret Island 13 Year Old Sale price$471.00
North Star Spirits
Iain Croucher

Meet The Founder

Iain Croucher

Iain Croucher is the founder of North Star Spirits, an independent bottler based in Glasgow. With a background in drinks retail and a deep passion for Scotch whisky, Iain launched North Star in 2016 with the goal of showcasing exceptional single cask and small batch whiskies. Known for his honest, no-nonsense approach and a keen eye for quality, Iain has earned a loyal following among whisky enthusiasts who appreciate both his curation skills and his flair for characterful releases.

North Star Spirits has quickly made a name for itself by offering an eclectic range of whiskies from across Scotland, and occasionally beyond. The brand specialises in single cask expressions and limited releases, often bottled at cask strength, without chill filtration or added colouring. Their whiskies are known for being bold, well-balanced, and full of personality, reflecting both the spirit of the distillery and the influence of the cask. North Star’s creative labels and consistent quality have made them a standout in the world of independent bottling, in every sense.