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North Star Spirits Secret Speyside 15 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 Speyside

Region: Speyside, Scotland

Age: 15 years old

Distilled: May 2009

Bottled: June 2025

Cask Type: Oloroso sherry hogshead

Alcohol by Volume: Cask strength, 50.3%

Outturn: 357 bottles

Bottled: Natural colour and without chill filtration

Bottle Size: 700ml

Secret Speyside 15 Year Old tasting notes

Nose: Funky farmyard & Play-Doh.

Palate: Date syrup & sour cherry soup.

Finish: A first for us - crazy juice.

About this North Star whisky

North Star Spirits released this bold 15-year-old single malt from a Secret Speyside distillery, selected by founder Ian Croucher. Distilled in May 2009 and bottled in June 2025, this whisky was matured in an oloroso sherry hogshead, giving a rich depth to the distillery’s naturally robust and meaty spirit. Bottled at cask strength (50.3%) with natural colour and no chill filtration, it opens with funky farmyard notes and a playful hint of Play-Doh, before moving into date syrup sweetness and tangy sour cherry soup on the palate. The finish lives up to its description, “crazy juice”, and lingers with a lively, sherried complexity. Only 357 bottles were produced.

North Star Spirits Secret Speyside 15 Year Old
North Star Spirits Secret Speyside 15 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.