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Glenlivet - 12 Year Old (Double Oak)

40% ABV

A 12 year old single malt matured in double oak.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Fruity, summery

Palate - Well-balanced and fruity, with strong pineapple notes

Finish - Long, creamy, smooth
 

Glenlivet - 15 Year Old (French Oak Reserve)

40% ABV

A core range product produced by Glenlivet, matured for 15 years and finished in Limousin French Oak.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Creamy, rich, buttery

Palate - Fruit and nut

Finish - Lingering, sweet almond, spice

Glenlivet - Caribbean Reserve

40% ABV

The "Caribbean Reserve" from the Glenlivet distillery has a portion of the whisky finished in Caribbean rum barrels.

Distilley Tasting Notes:

Nose - Sweet notes of pear and red apple meet a fabulous tropical twist of ripe bananas in syrup

Palate - Rich caramel toffee notes, followed by flavors of tropical fruit

Finish - Well balanced and exceptionally smooth

Glenlivet - Nadurra (Small Batch)

60.1% ABV

A cracking whisky from the Speyside distillery, Glenlivet, Nadurra (Gaelic for "Natural").

Oloroso matured and bottled in November 2020 from batch OL1120.

Whistlepig - 14 Year Old (The Boss Hog) Black Prince IV

35.9% ABV

A 14 Year Old straight rye from WhistlePig which is hand-bottled at WhistlePig Farm distillery. This is the fourth release of the annual, "The Boss Hog", from WhistlePig and is called Black Prince (IV).

From barrel #24, this rye has been finished in Armagnac barrels. 

Scapa - 12 Year Old

40% ABV

The long discontinued 12 year old from the underrated Scapa distillery in Orkney.

Elijah Craig - Straight Rye

47% ABV

A bottle of straight rye whiskey, matured in first to char oak barrels and bottled at 94 proof.

W.L. Weller - Special Reserve (Wheated Bourbon Whiskey)

45% ABV

W L Weller Special Reserve is the original wheated bourbon. Sweet with notes of honey, butterscotch and honeysuckle, this is tasty on its own or in cocktails.

Four Roses - Small Batch 2014 (Barrel Strength)

55.9% ABV

Small batch 2014 limited edition from Four Roses bottled at barrel strength of 55.9%.

Barton - 1792 Bourbon (Full Proof)

62.5% ABV

A Kentucky Straight bourbon whiskey from Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown. This whiskey was bottled at 125 proof.

Elijah Craig - Barrel Proof (Small Batch 2016)

69.7% ABV

A bottle of Barrel Proof Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

139.4 proof bourbon. This is release #11

Lochlea - Our Barley (2022)

46% ABV

This expression is Lochlea's ongoing core single malt expression, sitting alongside the distillery's seasonal limited editions. Lochlea Master Blender John Campbell made the recipe with a combination of Bourbon, Sherry and STR casks to create a new level of depth and complexity. 

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Pear syrup, fruit bon bons, warm cut grass, marmalade.
Palate - Golden syrup, pepper, rye bread, macadamia nuts, cream soda.
Finish - Long finish with a lasting orange beeswax note.

Benromach - Contrasts: Peat Smoke (Sherry)

46% ABV

A small batch bottling from the Benromach distillery in Speyside. This peated single malt has been aged in first-fill sherry hogshead casks.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Appealing cinnamon and ginger aromas with rich dark chocolate giving way to soft demerara sugar. Seville orange peel with sweet smoke.

Palate - Cocoa powder and sweet, creamy honeycomb accompany stewed red berries. Subtle vanilla and cracked black pepper lead to toasted almonds.

Finish - A full finish with Morello cherry, peat smoke and sweetness.

Hazelburn - 21 Year Old (2022)

46% ABV

A 21 year old single malt Scotch whisky from the Springbank distillery, released under their Hazelburn name (which they use for their unpeated expressions).  

This triple-distilled Hazelburn was filled into the finest oak casks and laid to mature for 21 years. This is the 2022 release.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - A bold introduction to this dram, there are notes of caramel, treacle and sticky toffee pudding. Creamy chocolate liqueur and hints of ginger add to the punchy nose.

Palate - A triple distilled dram with a robust palate, there are notes of creamy marzipan, prunes and choux pastry, balanced with a bitterness reminiscent of dark chocolate.

Finish - A creamy mouthfeel with hints of sandalwood and liquorice round off this dram.

Benromach - 21 Year Old

43% ABV

A 21 year old expression from Benromach, matured in a combination of first fill bourbon and sherry casks.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Colour - Dark amber. 

Palate - Sweet initially with cracked black pepper, Seville orange and raspberry flavours lead to baked apple and subtle spice.

Finish - Charred oak and soft smoke.

Benromach - Contrasts: Organic

46% ABV

The first certified organic, single malt, whisky in the world since 2006 and is UK Soil Assosiated accredited from start to finish. This whisky is is matured in Virgin American Oak. 

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Colour - Golden Amber.

Palate - Creamy with soft pepper and butterscotch. Freshly ground coffee develops alongside dried banana and a subtle herbal edge.

Finish - Medium bodied and long with aniseed and cocoa powder.

Benromach - 15 Year Old

43% ABV

Only ever matured in the highest quality oak casks, the Benromach 15 year old single malt whisky gives cracked pepper, charred oak, apples, dark chocolate and forest fruits with rich sherry notes and a touch of smoke.

Tormore - 29 Year Old (1991) Gordon & MacPhail (Connoisseurs Choice)

51.5% ABV

Distilled in 1991 at the Tormore Distillery and aged for 29 years, this single malt was bottled on 26th January 2021. Bottled by Gordon & Macphail for their Connoisseurs Choice range from cask #15384. One of only 255 bottles.

Aultmore - 12 Year Old

46% ABV

A 12 year old expression from Aultmore distillery, bottled by Dewar's as part of The Last Great Malts range .

Tamdhu - Batch Strength (Batch #6)

56.8% ABV

A single malt from the Speyside distillery, Tamdhu, matured in sherry casks. Batch #6 is bottled at cask strength is un-chillfiltered. 

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - The fresh spiciness of oak, then roasted nuts and warming vanilla. 

Palate - Summer berry pudding with creme anglaise. A dash of water brings orange, lemon and even more oak spice. 

Finish - Cinnamon spice swells. 

Tamdhu - Cigar Malt

53.8% ABV

Tamdhu Distillery Manager, Sandy McIntyre, hand-picked a small selection of older casks to create batch #1 of this limited edition Cigar Malt release from the Tamdhu distillery. Matured in 100% first fill European Oloroso sherry oak casks and bottled at 53.8% vol, you can expect rich flavours and bold sherry character; the perfect compliment to a top quality cigar.

Distillery Tasting Notes: 

Nose - Ginger nut biscuits, sweet sherry, caramel crème brulée.

Palate - Deep sultana and dried raisins, sticky malt loaf with a creamy vanilla smoothness.

Finish - Dried apricots, rich honey coated pecan nuts.

GlenAllachie - 12 Year Old (Sauternes Finish)

48% ABV

This is a limited edition bottling of 12 year old single malt from the Glenallachie distillery. Originally aged in ex-bourbon casks before being transferred to finish in Sauternes Wine casks, sourced from the Bordeaux region of South West France.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Waves of heather honey, peaches and grapefruit, with hints of cinnamon and almonds.

Palate - Heather honey, treacle and pineapple, with peaches, sweet grapefruit and cinnamon.

Benromach - Cask Strength (Batch 1)

58.8% ABV

This is the first batch of a cask strength whisky distilled in 2009 at Benromach and bottled in 2019.

Linkwood - 15 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) Distillery Labels

46% ABV

A 15 year old whisky from the Linkwood distillery, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail for The Distillery Labels range.

Longmorn - 2005 (Gordon & MacPhail) Distillery Labels

46% ABV

Distilled in 2005 by Longmorn-Glenlivet Distilleries Ltd and bottled in 2019 by Gordon and Macphail for the Distillery Labels Range.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Fragrant aniseed aromas with light fruit cake. hints of sherry join sticky orange marmalade. Dried fruit notes come to the fore with time. Almond marzipan accompanies cinnamon and nutmeg.

Palate - Peppery yet sweet; dashes of warming white pepper develop into plump raisins highlighted by toasted almond, espresso coffee, and twists of orange peel.

Finish - Medium bodied with a slightly drying feel. spicy notes combine with nutty undertones.

Glenburgie - 2004 (Gordon & MacPhail) Distillery Labels

43% ABV

Distilled in 2004 at Glenburgie distillery, this whisky was matured and bottled in 2019 by independent bottlers, Gordon & MacPhail as part of their Distillery Labels series.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Sherry influences, warming spice and sweet toffee aromas initially. Hints of dried orange peel and oak combine with brazil nut and oily aromas.

Palate - Sweet with plenty of seville orange flavours. milk chocolate, raisins, and cinnamon with underlying oak and roasted nuts.

Finish - Sweet and buttery with lingering spice and oak tones.

Strathisla - 2008 (Gordon & MacPhail) Distillery Labels

46% ABV

Distilled in 2008 at Strathisla distillery, this whisky was matured and then bottled in 2020 by independent bottlers, Gordon & MacPhail as part of their Distillery Labels series.

Mortlach - 25 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) Distillery Labels

43% ABV

This is a 25 year old single malt Mortlach, released by Gordon and MacPhail as part of their Distillery Labels range.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Rich and full; Sherry and orange marmalade notes combine with stewed dates and prunes. Underlying herbal aromas surface and transform into brown sugar with gentle toffee highlights.

Palate - Pronounced Sherry influences join crème brûlée, orange marmalade, sultana, and raisin flavours. Hints of mature oak appear whilst an aniseed edge underscores dark chocolate notes.

Finish - Medium with lingering charred oak and cocoa powder.

Glenfarclas - 2000 (Family Cask #4084) Summer 2020

53.7% ABV

Distilled at Glenfarclas distillery in 2000 before being bottled on the 27th of May 2020 from a 4th fill butt as part of the Family Cask range of whiskies.

This is one of 616 bottles.

Glenfarclas - 1989 Vintage (Bottled 2014)

46% ABV

Distilled in 1989 and bottled in 2014, this is a limited edition release from the Glenfarclas distillery.

GlenAllachie - 11 Year Old (Grattamacco Wine Cask Finish)

48% ABV

This is a limited edition bottling of 11 year old single malt from the Glenallachie distillery. Originally aged in ex-bourbon casks before being transferred to finish in Grattamacco Wine casks, sourced from the Bolgheri area of Tuscany in Italy.

Flavours of toffee, honey, red berries and peaches, followed by apricot and orange peel.

Glenlivet - 1974 (George & JG Smith)

43% ABV

A bottle of Glenlivet single malt, distilled in 1974 and bottled by Gordon and Macphail, under the George & J.G.Smith's labelling.

Tormore - 1990 (Whisky Sponge Ed. 33)

53% ABV

A fantastic bottling from independent bottler Whisky Sponge. Created from a marriage of two 1st fill barrels filled in 1990.

Braes of Glenlivet - 30 Year Old (1974) Signatory Vintage

57% ABV

Distilled on 7th February 1974 and bottled on 13th August 2004 at cask strength from single cask #550.

Glen Grant - 1970 (Mackillop's Choice)

43% ABV

From the Glen Grant distillery, this is a single cask bottling released by independent bottler Mackillop's Choice. Distilled in February 1970 and bottled in November 2003 from a single sherry wood cask.

GlenAllachie - 16 Year Old (Billy Walker 50th Anniversary) Past Edition

57.1% ABV

This is the first instalment of Billy Walker's 50th Anniversary celebratory series, consisting of the Past, Present and Future editions. 

This sherry-matured 16 year old Glenallachie is the result of combining nine 2005 vintage Spanish sherry butts, hand-selected by Master Distiller, Billy Walker. Bottled at cask strength in February 2022. 

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Colour - Deep Mahogany.

Nose - Waves of walnuts, heather honey and subtle dried fruits, followed by bursts of toasted coffee, orange peel and cinnamon sticks.

Taste - Lashings of fig syrup, caramelised muscovado sugar and roasted pine nuts with notes of heather honey, crystalised ginger and dried apricots.

GlenAllachie - 30 Year Old (Batch 2)

50.8% ABV

The second installment of the oldest age statement in the GlenAllachie range. This 30 Year Old has been matured in a combination of Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso Sherry barrels, as well as Virgin Oak casks. Bottled at a cask strength of 50.8%.

Benromach - 21 Year Old

43% ABV

A 21 year old expression from Benromach, matured in a combination of first fill bourbon and sherry casks.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Colour - Dark amber. 

Palate - Sweet initially with cracked black pepper, Seville orange and raspberry flavours lead to baked apple and subtle spice.

Finish - Charred oak and soft smoke.

Benromach - 15 Year Old

43% ABV

Only ever matured in the highest quality oak casks, the Benromach 15 year old single malt whisky gives cracked pepper, charred oak, apples, dark chocolate and forest fruits with rich sherry notes and a touch of smoke.

Benromach - Contrasts: Organic

46% ABV

The first certified organic, single malt, whisky in the world since 2006 and is UK Soil Assosiated accredited from start to finish. This whisky is is matured in Virgin American Oak. 

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Colour - Golden Amber.

Palate - Creamy with soft pepper and butterscotch. Freshly ground coffee develops alongside dried banana and a subtle herbal edge.

Finish - Medium bodied and long with aniseed and cocoa powder.

Benromach - Contrasts: Peat Smoke (Sherry)

46% ABV

A small batch bottling from the Benromach distillery in Speyside. This peated single malt has been aged in first-fill sherry hogshead casks.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Appealing cinnamon and ginger aromas with rich dark chocolate giving way to soft demerara sugar. Seville orange peel with sweet smoke.

Palate - Cocoa powder and sweet, creamy honeycomb accompany stewed red berries. Subtle vanilla and cracked black pepper lead to toasted almonds.

Finish - A full finish with Morello cherry, peat smoke and sweetness.

Glenlivet - 12 Year Old (Double Oak)

40% ABV

A 12 year old single malt matured in double oak.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Fruity, summery

Palate - Well-balanced and fruity, with strong pineapple notes

Finish - Long, creamy, smooth
 

Glenlivet - 15 Year Old (French Oak Reserve)

40% ABV

A core range product produced by Glenlivet, matured for 15 years and finished in Limousin French Oak.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Creamy, rich, buttery

Palate - Fruit and nut

Finish - Lingering, sweet almond, spice

Glenlivet - Caribbean Reserve

40% ABV

The "Caribbean Reserve" from the Glenlivet distillery has a portion of the whisky finished in Caribbean rum barrels.

Distilley Tasting Notes:

Nose - Sweet notes of pear and red apple meet a fabulous tropical twist of ripe bananas in syrup

Palate - Rich caramel toffee notes, followed by flavors of tropical fruit

Finish - Well balanced and exceptionally smooth

Glenlivet - Nadurra (Small Batch)

60.1% ABV

A cracking whisky from the Speyside distillery, Glenlivet, Nadurra (Gaelic for "Natural").

Oloroso matured and bottled in November 2020 from batch OL1120.

Glenfarclas - 105

60% ABV

A cask strength expression from Glenfarclas, bottled at 60% or 105° British proof, hence the name '105'.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Colour - Deep peaty-gold.

Nose - Complex, oaky, apples and pears, and a tempting dark toffee sweetness.

Palate - Dry and assertive, develops quickly to reveal a rich spiciness, combined with a hint of oak and sherried fruit.

Finish - Amazingly smooth for the strength; wonderfully warming and with a lingering smokiness, yet very rounded.

Glen Spey - 12 Year Old (2009) Gordon & MacPhail (Connoisseurs Choice)

45% ABV

Distilled at Glen Spey distillery in 2009,  matured in refill bourbon barrels, then finished in Cote Rotie casks for 3 years before being bottled on the 19th of April 2021 by Gordon & MacPhail for their Connoisseurs Choice Wood Finished range. One of only 3500 bottles.

Glenfiddich - 18 Year Old

40% ABV

The popular 18 year old Glenfiddich, produced in very small batches of a combination of Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks.

Distillery Tasting Notes: 

Colour - Rich bronze. 

Nose - A remarkably rich aroma with ripe orchard fruit, baked apple and robust oak.

Palate - Richly delivers luxurious dried fruit, candy peel and dates. Overlaid with elegant oak notes.

Finish - Warming, rewarding and distinguished.

Glenfiddich - 25 Year Old

43% ABV

A 25 Year expression from Glenfiddich matured in European and American Oak casks and married together.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Colour - Rich golden.

Nose - An invitingly sweet, oaky aroma with hints of lime marmalade and luscious dried fruits.

Palate -  Creamy, velvety smooth and slightly spicy. A rich, rounded vanilla sweetness with caramelised demerara sugar and toasted almonds. Hints of spice develop over time – cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. 

Finish - Sweet with lingering spiciness.

Craigellachie - 12 Year Old (Old Particular)

53.9% ABV

A 12 year old Craigellachie, distilled in June 2006 and bottled in December 2018. 

Distillery Tasting Notes: 

Nose - Bursts with rich chocolate, mocha and honeycomb with a touch of vanilla.

Palate - Really warming, treacle toffee, allspice, charred wood and golden barley.

Finish - Deliciously long with a leathery quality, cocoa, orange zest and cinnamon.

Dalwhinnie - Winter's Frost (Game Of Thrones)

43% ABV

The Dalwhinnie Winter's Frost 'House Stark' is one of 8 limited edition bottling's in the Diageo collection of Game of Thrones malts.

Like House Stark, Dalwhinnie is made in one of the highest and coldest distilleries in Scotland, and its extreme conditions are responsible for shaping its signature honeyed sweetness and spicy warmth.  Naturally, it is best served chilled or over ice.

Distillery Tasting Notes: 

Nose - Produced at the highest altitude working distillery in Scotland, the cold helps to produce a unique floral, heather honey character.

Palate - Winter's Frost gently opens on the palate with rich manuka honey served over fresh figs before it slowly develops on the palate into delicious malt balls.

Finish - A final rich fruit cake finish.

GlenAllachie - 31 Year Old (1989) Single Cask #4011 Rioja Barrique

49.1% ABV

Part of the Single Cask range from the Glenallachie Distillery, this whisky was distilled on 29th September 1989 and bottled in February 2021 from Rioja Barrique #4011. Specially selected for the UK market.

One of only 304 bottles.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Colour - Bronze.

Nose - Ripe bananas, raisins, pineapple and hints of mocha.

Palate - Brimming with raisins and almonds, followed by pineapple, mocha and cinnamon.

The Singleton of Glendullan - Select (Game Of Thrones)

40% ABV

The Singleton Select 'House Tully' is one of 8 limited edition bottling's in the Diageo collection of Game of Thrones malts.

Situated on the banks of the river Fiddich in the wooded hills of Dufftown, Glendullan originally relied on the waters that surrounded it.  Harnessing the force of the waters that flowed through the land, it utilised a water wheel to power the entire distillery.  

Distillery Tasting Notes: 

Nose - The light straw shimmer of this liquid hints at the cast lineage of this single malt that is 100% ex-Bourbon casks; that's confirmed by the heavy Madagascar vanilla opening on the nose followed by a suggestion of sweet, clove spice that develops over time.

Palate - On the palate it's initially driven by orchard fruits like apple; the clove returns but now with cinnamon as the palate develops.

Finish - The finish moves away from citrus into a red berry compote with vanilla cheesecake and a pronounced cereal spice finish.

Cardhu - Gold Reserve (Game Of Thrones)

40% ABV

The Cardhu Gold Reserve 'House Targaryen' is one of 8 limited edition bottling's in the Diageo collection of Game of Thrones malts.

House Targaryen, the only house in possession of a fire breathing dragon, has proven its resilient nature throughout history.  Through fierce determination and force of will, Daerneys Targaryen walked through fire and emerged at the head of the greatest army the known world has ever seen.  Under the black and red banner of House Targaryen she marches towards the Iron Throne and her rivals bend the knee to swear their allegiance to the Mother of Dragons.

Distillery Tasting Notes: 

Nose - The golden amber appearance is reinforced on the nose which delivers soft honeyed aromas with a gentle wisp of toasted oak.

Palate - On the palate is opens with baked apple & warming spices like cinnamon and allspice that then quickly evolves into a rich caramel character with hints of clove and red apples.

Finish - It has a gentle malty biscuit finish.

Macallan - Enigma (Quest Collection)

44.9% ABV

Part of the Quest Collection range exclusive to Travel Retail.

Matured solely in first-fill Sherry seasoned European Oak Butts and Hogsheads from Jerez De La Frontera, Spain.

Distillery Tasting Notes: 

Colour - Spanish sunset.

Nose - Mature oak opens to reveal dried fruits, vanilla, sweet pears and cinnamon.

Palate - Dried fruits and wood spices coat the palate. Ginger, cinnamon and oak give depth.

Finish - Full length. Long, lingering, memorable.

Macallan - Concept No.3

40.8% ABV

The Macallan Concept Number 3 is the third and final release in the Concept series. A collaboration with David Carson, this release brings together the worlds of whisky and culture. Created from whiskies matured in fresh fill sherry butts before being enhanced in ex-bourbon barrels and selected refill and virgin oak casks.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Sweet fresh pear and apricot, gentle oak spice – cinnamon and ginger. Vanilla with sweet citrus.

Palate - Warming oak spice, apple, pear, vanilla with a delicate herbal influence. Full creamy mouthfeel like a pasteis de nata.

Finish - Medium sweet with pastry.

Macallan - Rich Cacao (The Harmony Collection)

44% ABV

The Macallan Harmony Collection is a limited annual release that explores the world of sustainable packaging, fusing innovative techniques with materials from the natural world at the end of their life to see them reborn with a renewed purpose.

Rich Cacao is a collaboration with Jordi Roca to bring the worlds of chocolate and whisky to life in Casa Cacao; a hotel and chocolate factory in central Girona, Spain. The Macallan Whisky Maker, Polly Logan, took inspiration from her time at Casa Cacao to create a single malt with indulgent chocolate notes.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Chocolate fondant, honey, oak, zesty lime and ginger.

Palate - Dark chocolate, honey, dates, vanilla and cinnamon.

Finish - Long with rich chocolate.

Macallan - A Night On Earth In Scotland

40% ABV

A celebration of Scotland’s world-famous Hogmanay festivities held annually on 31st December, A Night on Earth In Scotland is a seasonal release in collaboration with acclaimed Japanese-French illustrator Erica Dorn, whose artwork has featured in director Wes Anderson’s films. It is the first release in a gift-targeted line.

Dorn’s artwork for this release is inspired by the historic fire rituals dominant in New Year celebrations around the world.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Vanilla, butter rich, baked apple, baking biscuits, plum and almond.

Palate - Soft velvety sweetness reminiscent of shortbread with a rich mouth coating, vanilla sweetness, with lightly toasted marshmallow, dried oranges, fig and cinnamon.

Finish - Medium finish with sweet butterscotch and freshly baked biscuits.

Macallan - 12 Year Old (Sherry Oak)

40% ABV

This 12 Year old has been matured exclusively in hand-picked sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez, Spain, for richness and complexity.

Distillery Tasting Notes: 

Colour - Rich gold.

Nose - Complex with hints of vanilla.

Palate - Smooth, medium balanced with fruit, oak and spice.

Finish - Long with sweet dried fruits, oak and spice.

Macallan - 17 Year Old (Fine Oak)

43% ABV

Matured in a mix of sherry and bourbon casks this is the Macallan 17 Year Old Fine Oak.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Colour - Light amber.

Nose - Heady, exotic and floral with a hint of jasmine, tropical fruit and peat.

Palate - Soft and rich with a hint of citrus, spice and wood smoke.

Finish - Lingering with a hint of orange zest.

Macallan - 18 Year Old (Fine Oak)

43% ABV

A triple cask single malt from The Macallan, matured for 18 years in exceptional oak, European oak casks seasoned sherry and American oak seasoned with bourbon.

Distillery Tasting Notes: 

Colour - Light amber.

Nose - Heady, exotic and floral with a hint of jasmine, tropical fruit and peat.

Palate - Soft and rich with a hint of citrus, spice and wood smoke.

Finish - Lingering with a hint of orange zest.

Macallan - 21 Year Old (Fine Oak)

43% ABV

The highly rated Macallan 21 Year Old is from the Fine Oak range of whiskies and was matured from three casks.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Colour - Light amber.

Nose - Intense and rich with a hint of vanilla and passion fruit.

Palate - Soft, rich and spicy with a hint of oranges and peat.

Finish - Lingering with a hint of wood smoke.

Macallan - Edition 6

48.6% ABV

The sixth and final release in The Macallan Edition series. 

The Edition No.6 takes inspiration from the natural wonders of the River Spey which sits in The Macallan Estate. The five different and distinct cask types used to create the final release are all hand picked by Whisky Maker Steven Bremner.  

This has also been created in collaboration with Hardy, to again pay homage to the natural landscape and the inspiring River Spey. A fish well known to the Spey is the Wild Atlantic Salmon, which is becoming an endangered species.  Macallan are working with The Atlantic Salmon Trust to help raise awareness if this and to support conservation work on the River Spey and beyond. 

Distillery Tasting Notes: 

Colour - Antique brass

Nose - Rich fresh fruits, nutmeg, ginger, chocolate, toffee, vanilla, and oak.

Palate - Plum and sweet orange, cinnamon, nutmeg, balanced oak, toffee, and oats.

Finish - Long fresh fruit with spices turning to creamy chocolate and toasted oats

Macallan - Classic Cut (2020)

55% ABV

The Macallan Classic Cut has matured in an exquisite union of oak casks, bottled to reveal a full and heightened flavour. 

Released in 2020 as a limited edition.

Distillery Tasting Notes: 

Colour - Sunlit straw

Nose - Vanilla with candied orange peel and honey, sweet sultana and raisin with fresh oak and thyme.

Palate - Ginger warmth, sweet orange, vanilla and honey with a fresh vibrant oak.

Finish - Sweet and zingy which travels through to lingering fresh thyme.

Macallan - Aera

40% ABV

Released in 2018 for the Taiwanese market, this beautifully presented Macallan has been matured predominantly in sherry-seasoned oak casks. 

Distillery Tasting Notes: 

Nose - Rounded and well balanced with vanilla notes, candied dried fruits, orange peel and sweet citrus.

Palate - Hint of chocolate, dried fruit richness, smooth honey with a sweet citrus burst.

Finish - Medium to long, with lingering vanilla and a gentle warmth.

Macallan - Easter Elchies Black (2018)

49.2% ABV

Named after the iconic Easter Elchies house on the Macallan estate, the Easter Elchies series presents the 2018 Black edition.

Distillery Tasting Notes: 

Colour - Golden honey.

Nose - Fresh green apples, toffee, lemon and orange citrus. Subtle hints of peat smoke with cardamom and liquorice.

Palate - Fresh fruit, apples and citrus with a lingering sweet peat flavour.

Finish - Medium dry with lemon citrus, apple and a soft sweet peat smoke.

Macallan - Cask Strength (1990s)

58.4% ABV

An older style bottling of the Cask Strength Macallan, this one being a US Import.

Distillery Tasting Notes: 

Colour - Mahogany with a dark red glow.

Nose -  Rich nose, complex and attractive, dark cherries, dried figs and prunes, carbonized wood, cinnamon and an aromatic touch. Burnt sugar and cocoa in the background.

Palate -  Thick and creamy, oak and bitter fruits. Strawberries, maraschino cherries and sultanas, spices with notes of vanilla, cinnamon, clover and some paprika.

Finish - Long, fruity sweet and sour notes, then dry oak and black chocolate.

Macallan - Anniversary Malt (1965)

43% ABV

A stunning example of Macallan 25 year old, bottled as an 'Anniversary Malt'. Distilled in 1965 and bottled in 1991.

Caol Ila - 8 Year Old (Old Particular)

58.5% ABV

This islay dram was matured in a single refill hogshead for eight years. Bottled at cask strength.

Distillery Tasting Notes: 

Nose - The nose brings bursts of peat smoke, beach bonfire embers and dry ash

Palate - Opens with a dry earthy quality, developing to damp wood and peated barley

Finish - The finish shows charred oak, cured meats and an earthy sweetness

Laphroaig - Cairdeas (2014)

51.4% ABV

The annual release from Laphroaig for the 2014 Islay Festival "Feis Ile" to celebrate friendship ("Cairdeas" in Gaelic).

The 2014 bottling includes double matured Laphroaig from bourbon barrels and Amontillado seasoned traditional hogsheads resulting in a unique expression to be savoured by friends of Laphroaig, old and new. 

Laphroaig - Cairdeas (2013) Port Wood

51.3% ABV

Laphroaig Cairdeas Port Wood Edition Single Malt Whisky.

Limited Edition Port Wood Finish released for the Feis Ile 2013.

Bowmore - 20 Year Old (David Simson Distillery Exclusive)

50.7% ABV

A 20 year old single malt, double matured in Oloroso & PX sherry casks. 

One of 6000 bottles.

Ardbeg - Grooves (Limited Edition)

46% ABV

The 2018 Ardbeg Day release.

Ardbeg Grooves whisky has been laid down in wine casks, intensely charred to produce heavy grooves on the surface of the wood.  The result is a whisky aromatic with smoked spices and distant bonfires, sweet vibes of vanilla popcorn and smoky sooth fading into a mellow haze of apples, fresh flowers and smoked pear.

Lagavulin - 9 Year Old (Game Of Thrones)

46% ABV

The Lagavulin 9 Year Old 'House Lannister' is one of 8 limited edition bottling's in the Diageo collection of Game of Thrones malts.

The Lannister's rise to the Iron Throne required years of meticulous calculation and tenacity, much like Lagavulin's rise to legendary status, which has been over 200 years in the making.  The golden liquid recalls the Lannister's riches, and is best served neat or with a single drop of water.

Distillery Tasting Notes: 

Nose - The nose is characteristically Lagavulin with the sweet smoke exploding on the nose to provide a little more zesty, maritime brine thank other expressions.

Palate - The palate opens with sweet, smoky caramelised banana, burnt marshmallow and vanilla.

Finish - The palate subsides into a lightly dry menthol and salted caramel finish.

Ardbeg - 5 Year Old Wee Beastie

47.4% ABV

This Ardbeg 5 year old has got the legendary smokiness of an Ardbeg and is untamed by age, revealing the inner beast of this Islay icon.

Distillery Tasting Notes: 

Colour - A glint of bright Gold (Auric)

Nose - The first sniff alerts you to a nearby presence… heightened senses are filled with very bright, fresh herbal notes, with creeping hints of vanilla and pear. Rich Turkish coffee mingles with sappy pine resin, with honey-glazed ham lurking in the background. With water, more herbal top notes like vetiver and fennel captivate and pull you in, while beguiling scents of aniseed, green apple and leather cause you to drop your guard. Out of nowhere, a sharp tang of smoke and a crack of fresh black pepper fire warning shots across the senses.

Palate - Suddenly, a rich, explosive mouthfeel bursts forth with chocolate, creosote and tar. A powerful blast of eucalyptus thrashes about with antiseptic lozenges and aniseed. The raw, smoky intensity gathers pace, before smoked bacon and savoury meats sink into the palate.

Finish - The long, salty mouthcoating finish retreats, with hints of cocoa and fudge slinking slowly away.

Ardbeg - Perpetuum (Bicentenary Release)

47.4% ABV

The Ardbeg Perpetuum Bicentenary bottling was released to celebrate the Ardbeg distillery turning 200 years old on 30th May 2015.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Ardbeg Perpetuum is a deep amber-coloured single malt, containing the unmistakable Ardbeggian aroma of tar, soot and pine resin, with dark chocolate, treacle and sea-spray.  Its intense taste juxtaposes peat smoke and spice with creamy vanilla and milk chocolate notes, followed by a never-ending aftertaste of linseed oil, a hint of sherry cask, creosote and tar.

Bowmore - 12 Year Old

40% ABV

A bottle of Bowmore's signature 12 year old single malt whisky. 

Distillery Tasting Notes: 

Colour - Warm amber.

Nose - Subtle lemon and honey, balanced beautifully by Bowmore's trademark peaty smokiness.

Palate - Sweet and delicious heather honey and gentle peat smoke.

Finish - The long, mellow finish.

Laphroaig - 17 Year Old (1997) Signatory Vintage

51.3% ABV

Casks individually selected and bottled by independent bottler Signatory Vintage for their Cask Strength Collection from the Laphroaig distillery.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Subtle sherry in the nose. Peat, apples and walnuts and coastal sea spray and seaweed notes. Grows more coastal over time. Maybe some plums in the back.

Palate - Mouth is thick, again fairly sweet. Enters on coffee, mocha, praline, these kind of flavours, before it turns the heat up. Pepper and liquorice. Tingling ginger as well. More peat and earthy elements than on the nose.

Finish - Finish is medium long.

Laphroaig 10 Year Old (Original Cask Strength)

55.7% ABV

This popular small batch edition of Laphroaig's famed 10 year old cask strength Islay single malt is an expression that never disappoints.  Bottled at natural distillery strength of 55.7%.

Tasting Notes: 

Colour - Golden

Nose -  Ocean air, seaweed, smoke, peat, caramel with a subtle fruity sweetness. 

Palate - Nicely balanced peat and sweetness. Caramel is married with sweet fruity notes, developing in to smoke and earth. A bold whisky that packs a punch. 

Finish - Long with hints of peat and driftwood. 

Macduff - 14 Year Old (2006) Gordon & MacPhail (Connoisseurs Choice)

55.9% ABV

Distilled at Macduff distillery in 2006 and matured for 14 years in a refill bourbon barrel before being bottled on the 2nd of February 2021 by Gordon & MacPhail for their Connoisseurs Choice cask strength range. One of only 210 bottles.

Royal Brackla - 14 Year Old (2006) Gordon & MacPhail (Connoisseurs Choice)

59.5% ABV

Distilled at Royal Brackla distillery in 2006 and matured for 14 years in a refill American Hogshead before being bottled on the 11th of November 2020 by Gordon & MacPhail for their Connoisseurs Choice cask strength range. One of only 281 bottles.

Aberfeldy - 12 Year Old

40% ABV

A 12 year old expression from the Aberfeldy distillery.  This is a limited bottling guaranteed 12 years in Oak.

Batch No. 2905

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Colour - Full, golden yellow.

Nose - Almost incense-like, heather honey with a fruity softness, notes of pineapple, toast and cereal.

Palate - Syrupy, lingering on the tongue like a liqueur.

Finish - Full flavour, the perfume characteristics become more spicy, with a bitter hint of Seville oranges in a decidedly dry finish.

Deveron - 12 Year Old

40% ABV

A 12 year old single malt distilled at the Macduff Distillery. This is the old style of bottle. 

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Fresh apple, hazelnuts and nut oil develops with notes of toffee and plum jam. Fruity sweetness on a baked cereal base with a creamy oak and long, dry finish.

Royal Brackla - 12 Year Old

46% ABV

This 12 year old single malt from Royal Brackla distllery was finished in Oloroso sherry casks to impart rich fruit and spice notes on the palate.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

 
The full bodied spice of Oloroso and the bright summer breeze of Royal Brackla elegantly combine as a smooth and inviting dram – ripe peaches, black cherries, chocolate covered almonds and muscovado sugar.

GlenDronach - 12 Year Old

43% ABV

The 12 year old GlenDronach Original has been matured in the finest Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks from Andalucia in Spain.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Sweet, creamy vanilla, with hints of ginger. Spiced mulled wine and pear.

Palate - Rich, creamy, silky-smooth. Warm, rich oak and sherry sweetness, full mouth feel, raisins and soft fruits. Spicy with medium length and a dry finish.

Finish - Long, full and firm, slightly nutty.

GlenDronach - Traditionally Peated

48% ABV

A rare, traditionally peated expression, matured in the finest Pedro Ximenez, olorosso sherry and port casks. This expression harks back to the time the distillery was founded (1826), when it was common practice in the Highlands to burn peat in the kiln towards the end of the barley malting process. The resultant whisky exhibits warm, earthy smoke notes in addition to the fruit-forward flavours you would expect from GlenDronach.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Highland toffee and treacle meld with dark honey and coal smoked barley.

Palate - Sip burnt orange and treacle on a base of cloves and smoked bramble.

Finish - Savour liquiorice and dark fruit into the lingering rich, earthy finish. 

Glenglassaugh - 11 Year Old (2010) Dramfool (46th Release)

56.3% ABV

Distilled at Glenglassaugh distillery in 2010 and matured in a bourbon cask then a sherry cask for a total 11 years before being bottled by Dramfool in 2021. 

Blair Athol - 10 Year Old (2010) Dramfool (42nd Release)

59.7% ABV

Distilled at Blair Athol distillery in 2010 and matured in a refill sherry butt for 10 years before being bottled by Dramfool in 2021. 

Tomatin - 12 Year Old (2008) French Collection (Cognac Cask)

46% ABV

A 12 year old expression from the limited edition French Collection from Tomatin distillery. Distilled in 2008 and finished in Cognac casks before being bottled in March 2021. 

Flavours of cranberry, orange zest and rose water. 

Tomatin - 12 Year Old (2008) French Collection (Monbazillac Cask)

46% ABV

A 12 year old expression from the limited edition French Collection from Tomatin distillery. Distilled in 2008 and finished in Monbazillac casks before being bottled in March 2021. 

A taste of sweet cereal followed by nutty milk chocolate, honeycomb and emerging spices. 

Tomatin - 12 Year Old (2008) French Collection (Rivesaltes Cask)

46% ABV

A 12 year old expression from the limited edition French Collection from Tomatin distillery. Distilled in 2008 and finished in Rivesaltes casks before being bottled in March 2021. 

Contrasting sweet and bitter flavours.

Tomatin - 12 Year Old (2008) French Collection (Sauternes Cask)

46% ABV

A 12 year old expression from the limited edition French Collection from Tomatin distillery. Distilled in 2008 and finished in Sauternes casks before being bottled in March 2021. 

Flavours of ginger, coconut and Manuka honey. 

Tomatin - Decades II

46% ABV

Decades II is truly a unique and exquisite expression, a marriage of 21 casks, selected from key years throughout the last five decades. It is a testament to the Tomatin way of life, and the generations of staff that to this day remain custodians of this exceptional Scotch Whisky.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose – An initial burst of citrus fruits gives way for hints of sweet pastry and wood shavings. Cooked fruits are balanced by softer floral and coconut tones. There is an overall sense of maturity with dried fruits, almonds and exotic spices adding real depth.

Palate – Unctuous with Christmas cake, maple syrup and fresh red berries. In time tropical fruits emerge with orange peel and ginger.

Finish – Long and waxy with tropical fruit, chocolate and spice.

Clynelish - 1995 (Whisky Sponge Ed. 40)

56.6% ABV

Bottled by independent bottler Whisky Sponge, this Clynelish was distilled in 1995 and matured for 25 years and bottled at natural cask strength of 56.6%.

Wolfburn - Aurora (Sherry Oak)

46% ABV

Wolfburn (of Thurso) has recently taken the title of Scotland's most northerly mainland distillery from Old Pulteney.

The Aurora, part of their signature range, is made from spirit laid down in a combination of American oak and Spanish Oloroso sherry casks.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Sherry sweetness is followed by aromas of freshly cut grass and autumn fruits, with just a hint of coffee and dark chocolate.

Palate - Floral tones come to the fore, with overtones of spice and vanilla. Fruity sweetness coats the palate, with fruit and nut flavours leading to a warm, soft finish.

Wolfburn - Northland

46% ABV

Wolfburn (of Thurso) has recently taken the title of Scotland's most northerly mainland distillery from Old Pulteney.

Northland is made from spirit matured in American oak quarter casks.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Initially sweet with notes of fruit and fresh sea air. In the background you’ll find citrus freshness and hints of cereal, and just a trace of peat smoke.

Palate - Sweet, nutty tones come to the fore, with hints of grapes and honey in the background. Floral flavours abound, enhanced with just a hint of dried fruit and spice.

Wolfburn - Langskip

58% ABV

A sweet, balanced and beautifully easy-drinking dram, Langskip’s strength is matched only by its smoothness. Matured entirely in first-fill bourbon casks, this whisky has a unique richness and an extraordinary depth of flavour. Bottled at 58% alcohol by volume, Langskip represents the very best of Wolfburn.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Aromas of fruit blossom meld with dried apples and light oak. In the background you’ll find traces of raisins and dates mixed with rich fruit cake.

Palate - Flavours burst onto the palate, rich and sweet, including maple syrup, dark chocolate, almonds and raisins. The finish lingers nicely – hints of vanilla gently fade away with a warming trace of caramel at the end.

Wolfburn - Morven

46% ABV

This lightly peated whisky is made from malted barley infused with smoke during the drying process. The flavour imparted by the smoke is a reflection of Wolfburn’s history – the original 19th Century distillery was largely fired by peat. Gentle distillation is followed by maturation in our purpose-built warehouses. The result is a beautifully smooth and rounded whisky.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Initially smoky with hints of fruit and fresh sea air, accompanied by vanilla and oak woodshavings.

Palate - Floral notes abound, followed by raisins and light spices. Malty flavours open up on the palate, with soft honey sweetness at the finish.

Wolfburn - No. 318

46% ABV

The sixth in Wolfburn's small-batch series, Batch 318 has been crafted from a combination of lightly-peated spirit, matured for a little over seven years in first-fill Oloroso sherry butts, and spirit matured for seven years in first-fill Bourbon barrels.  These casks produced just 4,800 bottles in total and the result is a sweet, rounded, sumptuous whisky with a peerless depth in flavour.

Knockdhu - 21 Year Old (Limited Edition)

57.5% ABV

A limited edition 21 year old from Knockdhu distillery, matured in Oak casks.  Bottled at cask strength.

Glenmorangie - Spios

46% ABV

Glenmorangie Spios - Scots Gaelic for 'Spice' is matured in American ex-rye whiskey casks.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Fresh and herbal, with hints of cherry, clove, mint toffee and scents of green grass. With water, more perfumed notes emerge, crisp and clean, alongside an inviting herbal complexity.

Palate - Rye’s spice bursts forth on the palate, bringing tastes of toffee, clove, cinnamon and nutmeg, alongside buttery vanilla.

Finish - Rich, sweet and lingering with more toffee, Brazil nut and a suggestion of citrus.

Royal Lochnagar - 12 Year Old (Game Of Thrones)

40% ABV

The Royal Lochnagar 'House of Baratheon' is one of 8 limited edition bottling's in the Diageo collection of Game of Thrones malts.

House Baratheon - After leading the rebellion against the Targaryen dynasty, Robert Baratheon took his seat upon the Iron Throne to rule over the Seven Kingdoms. The Baratheon stag flew on banners above the Stormlands and King's Landing and golden antlered crowns signified absolute power.  Over time, the Baratheon lords proved to be better warriors than rulers, and their house now lays in ruins. 

Distillery Tasting Notes: 

Nose - The pale amber colour of this single malt is light & delicate just like the aromas of this 12 year old Royal Lochnagar which develops soft notes of oak before moving into hints of banana foster with caramelised turbinado sugar.

Palate - On the palate it's sweet on the opening with layers of liquorice and rich, creamy vanilla coffee.

Finish - The palate blends into a long finish with mild nutmeg and a creamy custard tart finish.

Clynelish - Reserve (Game Of Thrones)

51.2% ABV

The Clynelish Reserve 'House Tyrell' is one of 8 limited edition bottling's in the Diageo collection of Game of Thrones malts.

House Tyrell of Highgarden rules over the Reach, the lush and fertile region of Westeros who's abundance feeds the realm.  The Tyrell golden rose is beautiful but hides razor sharp thorns beneath the surface.   They have lived up to their house words of growing strong, defending their position of power with weapons of sharp words, sharp minds and sharp actions.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Bursting with fresh tropical fruits like papaya and mango.

Palate - This single malt bursts with fresh tropical fruits and slowly subsides into a rich, creamy vanilla character with light floral notes.

Finish - The finish is deeply complex with subtle sweet, maritime notes revealing the signature Clynelish waxiness lingering on the palate.

Glengoyne - 10 Year Old

43% ABV

This Glengoyne single malt has been matured for 10 years in hand selected sherry casks crafted from European and American oak.

Distillery Tasting Notes: 

Colour - Golden yellow. Clear and bright.

Nose - Sweet, with toffee and popcorn aromas. Slightly nutty, with fresh green apples coming through.

Palate - Clean. Green apples and grass, soft oak and a hint of sweet liquorice. Water brings linseed oil and almonds.

Dalmore - 12 Year Old

40% ABV

A 12 year old single malt whisky from the Dalmore Distillery in the Highlands.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Caramelised orange, ginger and sultanas, laced with honey.

Palate - Dark chocolate and crushed almonds with a dusting of cinnamon.

Finish - Sweet mangos, panna cotta and lemon sponge cake
 

Glenmorangie - 12 Year Old (The Accord)

43% ABV

This 12 year old whisky from Glenmorangie marries spirits matured in American oak bourbon casks and hand-selected oloroso sherry casks to create a harmony of richness and Glenmorangie’s signature finesse. A travel retail exclusive.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Rich with raisins, toffee, brown sugar and baked apples. Then milk chocolate and orange shine through with vanilla, gentle spice and butterscotch.

Palete - Syrupy textures give way to sugar-coated plums, almonds and soft brown sugar, alongside more vanilla, creamy cappuccino, toffee apples and dates.

Finish - Hints of wood and leather are followed by subtly spiced notes of nutmeg, clove and ginger.

Highland Park - 15 Year Old (Fire Edition)

45.2% ABV

Following on from Highland Park Ice Edition and their Valhalla Collection is the Highland Park Fire Edition.

This 15 year old single malt was matured in refill Port casks before being bottled at 45.2% ABV and presented in a cradle shaped like a mountain.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Palate - Red fruits, vanilla custard, cinnamon bark, chocolate, light smoke, dried citrus peel, damsons

Rosebank - 13 Year Old (1990) Murray McDavid

46% ABV

A 13 year old Rosebank from Murray McDavid, distilled in November 1990 at the Rosebank Distillery, and bottled in November 2003.

Longrow - Peated

46% ABV

First distilled in 1973 Longrow is a double distilled, heavily peated single malt produced at Springbank Distillery in Campbeltown.

Less than 100 casks of Longrow are filled each year.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Very creamy, vanilla custard. The smoke develops and toasted marshmallows, herbs and rich fruits appear over time.

Palate - Incredibly well balanced – rich and creamy with a slight medicinal hint. The smoke is always present and washes over the palate in waves.

Finish - The gentle smoke lingers and lingers.

Springbank - 12 Year Old 2021 (Cask Strength)

55.9% ABV

This incredibly popular cask strength 12 year old whisky from Springbank, is produced using only traditional methods to create a natural taste and look.

Distillery Tasting Notes: 

Nose - It's reminiscent of walking in an autumn forest full of pine and chestnut trees, before returning home to the iodine of a Campbeltown malt and ending with a delicate hint of peat.

Palate - A gorgeous richness on the palate which is balanced between citrus marmalade on toast and caramelised toasted marshmallows, not forgetting flavours of vanilla and pepper. It’s a lip licking meaty dram.

Finish - A delicious, viscous, smooth liquid with a salty edge. It brings back memories of a ham joint which has been marinated in a rich honey sauce and slow baked in the oven.

Hazelburn - 10 Year Old

46% ABV

Hazelburn is a triple distilled, completely unpeated Single Malt produced at the Springbank Distillery.  This 10 year old has been matured in Oak.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Stewed pears and baked apples are followed by honeycomb and fudge notes.

Palate - A lovely and rich whisky with vanilla and honey flavours, liquorice follows with a refreshing zestiness.

Finish - A refined milk chocolate cream finish that is oily and chewy.

Kilkerran - 16 Year Old (2021 Release)

46% ABV

A 16-year-old Kilkerran single malt, matured in 100% Bourbon casks. This is the 2021 limited release from the Glengyle distillery.

Campbeltown Loch - Blended Malt

46% ABV

A Campbeltown blended malt created by J & A Mitchell, this has been blended and bottled at Springbank distillery.

Jura - 27 Year Old (Whisky Sponge Ed. 46)

52.1% ABV

An independent bottling of Jura from independent bottler Whisky Sponge. Created by mixing together a 1991 refill barrel and a 1994 refill hogshead to create this 27 year old small batch bottling at natural cask strength.

Arran - Amarone Cask Finish

50% ABV

This Arran after initial maturation in traditional oak casks was then selected to be finished in Amarone Wine Casks.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Cherry, turkish delight, chocolate

Palate - Poached pears, touch of cranberry and honey

Finish - Sweetness, Pears, Turkish Delight, Cherries, Dark chocolate.

Hazelburn - 21 Year Old (2022)

46% ABV

A 21 year old single malt Scotch whisky from the Springbank distillery, released under their Hazelburn name (which they use for their unpeated expressions).  

This triple-distilled Hazelburn was filled into the finest oak casks and laid to mature for 21 years. This is the 2022 release.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - A bold introduction to this dram, there are notes of caramel, treacle and sticky toffee pudding. Creamy chocolate liqueur and hints of ginger add to the punchy nose.

Palate - A triple distilled dram with a robust palate, there are notes of creamy marzipan, prunes and choux pastry, balanced with a bitterness reminiscent of dark chocolate.

Finish - A creamy mouthfeel with hints of sandalwood and liquorice round off this dram.

Lochlea - Our Barley (2022)

46% ABV

This expression is Lochlea's ongoing core single malt expression, sitting alongside the distillery's seasonal limited editions. Lochlea Master Blender John Campbell made the recipe with a combination of Bourbon, Sherry and STR casks to create a new level of depth and complexity. 

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Pear syrup, fruit bon bons, warm cut grass, marmalade.
Palate - Golden syrup, pepper, rye bread, macadamia nuts, cream soda.
Finish - Long finish with a lasting orange beeswax note.

Scapa - 12 Year Old

40% ABV

The long discontinued 12 year old from the underrated Scapa distillery in Orkney.

Jura - 12 Year Old (Old Particular)

54.3% ABV

A 12 Year Old expression from Jura, finished in a Pedro Ximénez sherry butt.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Opens with warming winter spices, sea air, chewy toffee and Malted barley.

Palate - The palate shows wave after wave of sea salt, Manuka honey, mocha and cinnamon.

Finish - Moreish with more maritime qualities, alongside dark chocolate and salted caramel.

Highland Park - 16 Year Old (Twisted Tattoo)

46.7% ABV

For the first time Highland Park have married whisky matured in oak casks seasoned with Spanish Rioja Wine and whisky matured in first-fill bourbon casks.  The result is "Twisted Tattoo".

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Colour - Pale and bright rose gold 

Palate - Sweet vanilla, sun-ripened peaches, summer berries, full-bodied red wine and light peat smoke.

Talisker - 10 Year Old (Old Style)

45.8% ABV

Talisker 10 year old carrying their old 'map label' design.

Talisker - 10 Year Old

45.8% ABV

A core range product from Talisker distillery on the Isle of Skye, this is their 10 year old expression.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Colour - Brilliant gold.

Nose - Powerful peat-smoke with sea-water saltiness, the liquor of fresh oysters, a citrus sweetness.

Palate - A rich dried-fruit sweetness with clouds of smoke and strong barley-malt flavours, warming and intense. At the back of the mouth is an explosion of pepper.

Finish - Huge, long, warming peppery finish with an appetising sweetness.

Ledaig - Single Malt

42% ABV

A peated single malt distilled at the Tobermory Distillery on the Isle of Mull.

Old Forester - 12 Year Old Birthday Bourbon

45.1% ABV

This 12 Year Old was barrelled in 2005 and bottled as a limited edition 'Birthday Bourbon' in 2017.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Bright golden honey. Sweet toasted oak and black pepper with a heavy suggestion of orange oil and toffee.

Palate - Oak spice and charred black pepper dominate over a subtle core of chocolate custard and kola nut.

Finish - Spicy perimeter mouthfeel that slowly cascades off revealing floral undertones and cocoa powder.

Booker's - 7 Year Old (Kentucky)

64.35% ABV

Booker's 2015-01 edition of the Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey. Bottled at 7 years 2 months and 16 days at 128.7 proof.

Bond & Lillard - Batch 1

50% ABV

A bottle of Bond & Lillard Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Batch #1. Bottled by Campari as part of the Whiskey Barons Collection.

Basil Hayden's - 2017

40% ABV

An aged and blended Rye whiskey, distilled and bottled by the Kentucky Springs (Jim Beam) Distillery Co.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Colour - Golden amber.

Nose - Warm baking spices and caramel, with hints of wood rye spice.

Palate - Charred oak complemented by sweet brown sugar and dried fruit.

Finish - Smoke and char notes wrapped in caramel.

William Heavenhill - Small Batch (3rd Edition)

50% ABV

A small batch Kentucky straight Bourbon whiskey, comprised of less than 12 barrels.

Four Roses - 2016

55.6% ABV

Small batch 2016 limited edition from Four Roses bottled at barrel strength of 55.6%.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

The remarkably balanced 2016 Limited Edition Small Batch introduces bright notes of sweet cherry and crisp green apples, mingled with rich apricot and structured rye aromas. Tart citrus flavors greet the palate, then give way to hints of sweet molasses, peppery spices and decadent crème brulee. The finish is long and gentle, with delicate honey and light mint.

Blantons - Gold Edition

51.5% ABV

A beautifully presented bottle of Blanton's Bourbon bottled by hand. This is the Gold Edition.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - The nose is first marked by spicy rye and tobacco notes.  Caramel and honey follow soon after, mingled with dark fruit and citrus notes.

Palate - The palate emulates the same complex nose with rye, tobacco, and honey at the forefront.

Finish - Round and bold notes of charred oak and vanilla carry you through to an extremely long and harmonious finish.

Corner Creek - Reserve Bourbon

44% ABV

Corner Creek Reserve bourbon whiskey aged in new American oak barrels. 

Barton - Very Old

50% ABV

A Kentucky Straight bourbon whiskey from Barton Distillery in Bardstown. This whiskey was bottled at 100 proof.

George Dickel - 10 Year Old (Special Barrel Reserve)

43% ABV

Distilled at the Cascade-Hollow distillery in Tullahoma, Tennessee this is a 10 year old Special Barrel Reserve from George Dickel

Barterhouse - 20 Year Old

45.1% ABV

When there's no money on the table, Barterhouse bourbon whiskey turns give and take into an adventure in provocation and persuasion - trading his wares in the hopes of finding the best world has to offer. 

Blantons - Single Barrel

46.5% ABV

A bottle of Blanton's Bourbon dumped on 23rd April 2019 from barrel 82. This is a Japanese Edition.

Whistlepig - 14 Year Old (The Boss Hog) Black Prince IV

35.9% ABV

A 14 Year Old straight rye from WhistlePig which is hand-bottled at WhistlePig Farm distillery. This is the fourth release of the annual, "The Boss Hog", from WhistlePig and is called Black Prince (IV).

From barrel #24, this rye has been finished in Armagnac barrels. 

Elijah Craig - Straight Rye

47% ABV

A bottle of straight rye whiskey, matured in first to char oak barrels and bottled at 94 proof.

W.L. Weller - Special Reserve (Wheated Bourbon Whiskey)

45% ABV

W L Weller Special Reserve is the original wheated bourbon. Sweet with notes of honey, butterscotch and honeysuckle, this is tasty on its own or in cocktails.

Four Roses - Small Batch 2014 (Barrel Strength)

55.9% ABV

Small batch 2014 limited edition from Four Roses bottled at barrel strength of 55.9%.

Barton - 1792 Bourbon (Full Proof)

62.5% ABV

A Kentucky Straight bourbon whiskey from Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown. This whiskey was bottled at 125 proof.

Elijah Craig - Barrel Proof (Small Batch 2016)

69.7% ABV

A bottle of Barrel Proof Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

139.4 proof bourbon. This is release #11

Tomintoul Glenlivet - 12 Year Old (1980s)

43% ABV

The increasingly rare perfume shaped bottle of 12 Year Old Tomintoul.

Ord - 16 Year Old (Managers Dram)

66.2% ABV

This 16 Year Old whisky from Glen Ord distillery is part of the Manager’s Dram series of whiskies which were available exclusively to employees of what is now known as Diageo. These whiskies were specially selected by distillery managers within Diageo and bottled at natural cask strength.

Highland Park - 12 Year Old

40% ABV

A 12 year old expression from the highly rated Highland Park distillery in Orkney. This is of an older style of bottling. 

White Horse - 1940s (US Import)

43.4% ABV

An old bottling of White Horse Blended Scotch Whisky, bottled around the late 1940s. This bottle was imported by Browne Vintners Company Inc. in New York for the US market.

Bottled at 86.8 Proof in an old style 4/5 quart bottle with a spring cap.

Penderyn - Aur Cymru

46% ABV

Penderyn is distilled in the heart of Wales at one of the smallest distilleries in the world, producing just one cask a day.

Aur Cymru, translating to "Welsh Gold," this is matured in a range of specially selected ex-bourbon and rejuvenated oak casks.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Red grapes and cloves, prunes, vanilla and oak tannins mingle with red berries: strawberries, raspberries and a hint of cranberries.

Palate - Dried fruits, cinnamon spice and white pepper followed by the smooth velvety sweetness of red berries.

Finish - Dried figs make an appearance, alongside toasted oak and light spice.

Hibiki - Japanese Harmony

43% ABV

Japanese Harmony is a meticulous blend of select finest whiskies from Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose -  Rose, lychee, hint of rosemary, mature woodiness, sandalwood

Palate - Honey like sweetness, candied orange peel, white chocolate

Finish - Subtle, tender long finish, with hint of Mizunara (Japanese oak)

Yamazaki - 18 Year Old

43% ABV

The multi-award winning 18 year old Yamazaki Single malt whisky from Suntory, Japan.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Yamazaki 18yo is the multi award winning whisky. It is proudly awarded SWSC Double Gold Medal in 2005, IWSC Trophy in 2006 and ISC Gold in 2007.

The richness of sherry and raisins fill the nose then its dark rich maraschino cherries and finally coffee cream chocolate appear. Full body malt.

Bimber - Ex-bourbon Cask

52.2% ABV

This is a small batch single malt whisky from Bimber distillery. The whisky has been matured exclusively in ex-bourbon oak casks to complement the underlying character of Bimber whisky. Bottled on the 26th of October 2020.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Green apple peels and dried stone fruits are joined by milk-soaked breakfast cereals, whilst vanilla sponge cake and desiccated coconut sit with buttered toast.

Palate - An impactful combination of bright orchard fruits, baked apricots and sprightly pepper spicing sit with gently charred oak and creamy vanilla.

Finish - Lasting sweetness tempered by persistent spicing.

Hibiki - Blender's Choice

43% ABV

The Hibiki Blender's Choice from Suntory in Japan is described as a harmonious blend of the finest selection of diverse whiskies.

Hibiki was launched in 1989 to commemorate Suntory's philosophy of living in harmony with people and nature.

Jameson - Gold Reserve

40% ABV

A triple distilled blended Irish Whiskey from Jameson. This whisky was awarded 94 points in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible.

Waterford - Bannow Island Edition 1.1

50% ABV

A single malt Irish Whiskey distilled by Waterford. This whiskey was bottled as part of the Single Farm Origins Series.

About the farm from Waterford Distillery:

Distilled in 2016 from Overture barley grown by Ed Harpur on the extreme southern coast of Co. Wexford, where salt-laden Atlantic winds and sandy soils create a unique, if somewhat challenging, terroir. It was here that the Normans took their first conquering steps in 1169. Sandbanks and wind-blown dunes rise up over a lost town long faded from the map.

Waterford - Bannow Island Edition 1.2

50% ABV

A single malt Irish Whiskey distilled by Waterford. This whiskey was bottled as part of the Single Farm Origins Series.

About the farm by Waterford Distillery:

The second release from the 2016 distillation of Overture barley grown by Ed Harpur on the extreme southern coast of Co. Wexford, where salt-laden Atlantic winds and sandy soils create a unique, if somewhat challenging, terroir. It was here that the Normans took their first conquering steps in 1169. Sandbanks and wind-blown dunes rise up over a lost town long faded from the map.

Waterford - Ballymorgan Edition 1.1

50% ABV

A single malt Irish Whiskey distilled by Waterford. This whiskey was bottled as part of the Single Farm Origins Series.

About the farm from Waterford Distillery:

Overture barley grown by Robert Milne on one of Ireland’s premier malting barley terroirs – the famous Clonroche Series in Co. Wexford – one hour north east of the distillery – with its loamy, clay soils derived from slate and granite.
 

Waterford - Sheestown Edition 1.1

50% ABV

A single malt Irish Whiskey distilled by Waterford. This whiskey was bottled as part of the Single Farm Origins Series.

About the farm from Waterford Distillery:

Irina barley, grown just outside the historic town of Kilkenny, 50km north of the distillery, on an undulating, well-drained, lowland terroirpredominantly derived from limestone, by Phil O’Brien, father of one of our distillery staff, Maura.

Waterford - Ratheadon Edition 1.1

50% ABV

A single malt Irish Whiskey distilled by Waterford. This whiskey was bottled as part of the Single Farm Origins Series.

About the farm from Waterford Distillery:

This early-sown barley from the superb harvest of 2015 was grown by father and son Stephen & Andrew McDonnell – third and fourth generation growers respectively – upon this unique terroir of a fertile flood plain of the River Barrow. The McDonnell family has farmed here at Ratheadon for some five decades.

Waterford - Ballykilcavan Edition 1.1

50% ABV

A single malt Irish Whiskey distilled by Waterford. This whiskey was bottled as part of the Single Farm Origins Series.

About the farm from Waterford Distillery:

Distilled in 2016 from Taberna barley grown by David Walsh-Kemmis west of the River Barrow in Co. Laois in the barley heartlands, where his fertile fields are sheltered by ancient woodland. David is the thirteenth generation since 1639 to farm at Ballykilcavan. And here, in his ancient farmhouse, sits our inaugural Barley of the Year trophy awarded for this 2015 harvest.
 

Waterford - Ballykilcavan Edition 1.2

50% ABV

A single malt Irish Whiskey distilled by Waterford. This whiskey was bottled as part of the Single Farm Origins Series.

About the farm by Waterford Distillery:

The second release from the 2016 distillation using Taberna barley grown by David Walsh-Kemmis west of the River Barrow in Co. Laois in the barley heartlands, where his fertile fields are sheltered by ancient woodland. David is the thirteenth generation since 1639 to farm at Ballykilcavan. And here, in his ancient farmhouse, sits our inaugural Barley of the Year trophy awarded for this 2015 harvest.
 

Bell's - 20 Year Old

43% ABV

A 20 year old blended whisky from Bell's, bottled as part of the Royal Reserve.

White Heather - 15 Year Old

46% ABV

A 15 year old blended malt from White Heather. They have sourced the finest single malt and grain whiskies from Speyside, Highlands and Islay to create this blend. Matured in a combination of premium American and Spanish Oak casks, the blend was laid to rest for an additional 3 years to create a deep and complex blend. 

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Colour - Golden Bronze.

Nose - Waved of heather honey and butterscotch, followed by orange peel, pineapple, mint and a hint of peat. 

Palate - Layers of treacle, heather honey and butterscotch, followed by orange peel, grapefruit and almonds, with mocha, ginger and a light whisp of peaty smoke on the finish. 

White Horse - 1940s (US Import)

43.4% ABV

An old bottling of White Horse Blended Scotch Whisky, bottled around the late 1940s. This bottle was imported by Browne Vintners Company Inc. in New York for the US market.

Bottled at 86.8 Proof in an old style 4/5 quart bottle with a spring cap.

Chivas Brothers - The Century of Malts

43% ABV

"The Century of Malts" from Chivas is a unique vatted whisky, containing malt from no fewer than 100 different distilleries across Scotland.

Rock Oyster - Douglas Laing

46.8% ABV

Douglas Laing's Rock Oyster - a blend of maritime and island malts from Arran, Jura, Islay and Orkney. 

Johnnie Walker - 18 Year Old (Platinum Label)

40% ABV

From one of the most famous blends in the world - a superior deluxe 18 year old blend of rare and aged Scotch whiskies.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Palate - A strong sweet and elegant Speyside style. It has a rich, dark and intense flavour that rewards those who take the time to savour it.

Johnnie Walker - 18 Year Old (Gold Label)

40% ABV

An 18 year old blend from Johnnie Walker which has since been discontinued and replaced by the new Platinum Label.

The Centenary Blend was produced by Sir Alexander Walker, way back in 1920 to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Johnnie Walker brand. 

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Palate - Stewed fruit, malty cereal, smooth creamy vanilla, fragrant almonds and tangerines give this its waxy, fruity and sweet taste mixed with slight drying astringency with subtle smokiness.
 

Johnnie Walker - Swing

40% ABV

From one of the most famous blends in the world, the Johnnie Walker Swing is named as the bottle is designed to rock gently back and forth if it so desires.  The blend of Scotch whisky has a light, yet luxurious, depth of flavour.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Complex and sophisticated with almost perfumed sweetness. Unquestionably soft and accessible, you are sure to notice the fanciful vanilla and sherry-cask wood notes wafting through.

Palate - Smooth and sweet. But its light freshness cloaks a deeper fruitiness, with some smoke and restrained flavors lingering beyond.

Finish - A lengthy and rich finish, reverberating with sweetness, completes the movement.

Johnnie Walker - Blue Label

40% ABV

"A blend of our very rarest whisky" from Johnnie Walker.  The Blue Label edition is beautifully presented and individually numbered. Produced in strictly limited quantities.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - A mellow, rounded nose, with a dry smokiness (a Johnnie Walker signature flavour) mixed with raisin sweetness.

Palate - The first sip reveals a velvety mouthfeel, then an explosion of flavour – hazelnuts, honey, rose petals, sherry and oranges. Subsequent sips reward you with more hidden secrets like kumquats, wispy aromatic smoke, sandalwood, tobacco, and dark chocolate.

Finish - A rich and uniquely long and satisfying finish of smoke and pepper, ending with a glorious touch of spice.

Johnnie Walker - White Walker (Game Of Thrones)

41.7% ABV

This Johnnie Walker is a blended whisky inspired by the White Walker's from Game of Thrones.  The whisky is chill-filtered to 1.5 degrees and best served cold directly from the freezer.

Teasmith - Gin

43% ABV

Scotland's first gin distilled distilled with hand-picked tea, The Teasmith Original is a quintessential classic.  A finely curated combination of 10 botanicals including Juniper, Coriander seed, Orange Peel, Grains of Paradise, Angelica root and Liquorice root, a sprinkle of Rose petals and loose leaf Ceylon tea from the Amba Estate in Sri Lanka.

Bathtub Gin

43.3% ABV

A multi award-winning gin which revives the traditional method of cold compounding, or infusing, of the botanicals to create an exceptionally crisp and fresh-tasting gin. Botanicals such as juniper, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, orange peel and clove are infused in top quality copper pot-still spirit, resulting in Bathtub Gin's extraordinary flavour and lending a tint of colour to the spirit. Each bottle is wrapped entirely by hand using paper, twine and wax.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Nose - Fresh and bold juniper leads the way with fragrant citrus and cardamom. Notes of fresh orange peel and cinnamon add to an enticing nose.

Taste - Juniper again leads, but there’s plenty more besides. The mouthfeel is thick and creamy whilst the cloves, coriander and cardamom offer depth.

Finish - Here the supporting botanicals really shine with lingering cardamom and orange peel on the tail.

Shetland Reel - Gin

43% ABV

This award winning craft gin affectionately captures the nature of its island. The signature recipe uses the sweet scented leaves of apple mint grown and harvested on Unst giving a unique authentic flavour of Shetland.

House of Elrick - Gin

42% ABV

House of Elrick Gin is like no other, made using the finest botanicals, hinting towards the essence of our home in Scotland that includes Heather Pearls, Rose Petals and water from the oldest and deepest source of Loch Ness. This gives House of Elrick Gin a unique balanced refreshing flavour with floral notes.