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North Star Spirits Secret Islay 12 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 Islay

Region: Islay, Scotland

Age: 12 years old

Distilled: September 2012

Bottled: June 2025

Cask Type: Red wine hogshead

Alcohol by Volume: Cask strength, 53.0%

Outturn: 283 bottles

Bottled: Natural colour and without chill filtration

Bottle Size: 700ml

Secret Islay 12 Year Old Tasting Notes

Nose: Sweet peat, raspberry ripple covered in smoke.

Palate: Jam-packed with red fruits fallen into a peat bog

Finish: Simply wonderful.

About this North Star Whisky

North Star Spirits released this enticing 12-year-old single malt from a Secret Islay distillery, selected by founder Ian Croucher. Distilled in September 2012 and bottled in June 2025, this whisky was matured in a red wine hogshead, bringing a vibrant burst of ripe berry sweetness to a bold, smoky coastal spirit from one of Islay’s most famous names. Bottled at cask strength (53.0%) with natural colour and no chill filtration, it offers aromas of sweet peat and raspberry ripple wrapped in smoke, followed by a palate bursting with red fruits and earthy peat, and a finish that is simply wonderful. Just 283 bottles were produced.

North Star Spirits Secret Islay 12 Year Old
North Star Spirits Secret Islay 12 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.