Specification: Ardbeg Ten Years Old is revered around the world as the peatiest, smokiest, most complex single malt of them all. Yet it does not flaunt the peat; rather it gives way to the natural sweetness of the malt to produce a whisky of perfect balance. Named World Whisky of the Year in 2008. Non chill-filtered with a strength of 46% ABV. Ardbeg has been called “as close to perfection as makes no difference,” by whisky connoisseurs. Proof then, that Ardbeg truly deserves its incredible reputation. It’s a whisky that’s worshipped around the world and has been named ‘World Whisky of the Year’ no less than 4 times out of the last 7 years…
Specification: Vanilla spice and ripe citrus running into dried fruits and nuttiness with a splash of fudge and honeyed notes. Layered fruits and spice combine with cinnamon baked apple wrestling with raisin and plum pudding. The dram opens out to reveal warming barley and a hint of sweet pear. A classic Single Malt with punch that dances on the palate. The trademark Arran barley-sweetness shines through the layers of complexity. Each sip reveals new depths.
Specification: Matured in ex-bourbon barrels (various vintages) and finished for 18 months in American oak quarter casks for greater interaction. Bothy harks back to the 18th and 19th centuries on the Isle of Arran when smaller casks were favoured for logistical reasons, whilst delivering gorgeous vanilla and spice flavours. It's also bottled at a natural cask strength of 55.7% abv without chill-filtration or artificial colouring. 12,000 bottles have been released.
Specification: Old Ballantruan is a superb peated malt, produced at Speyside's Tomintoul distillery using heavily peated barley. This is the first ever bottling with an age statement, and it comes at a punchy 50%ABV. Very good stuff!
Specification: The BenRiach Septendecim is the latest edition to the BenRiach Peated range. This 17 year old peated whisky has been matured in ex-bourbon casks and is a real robust heavyweight. Septendecim is non chill filtered and bottled at natural colour. Sweet concentrated peat flavours dominate from the start. Bold and intense. The peaty heart is united with honey-infused raisins, roasted nuts and a luxurious leather impression. Full-bodied with fantastic length.
Specification: An 8 year old single malt from Islay's Bruichladdich distillery, originally released for the Travel Retail Market. The Laddie Eight was created by Head Distiller Adam Hannett, with an aim to capturing the fantastic floral notes along with Bruichladdich's coastal elements.
Specification: Scotch whiskey Bunnahabhain Cruach Mona is considered a mysterious and unpredictable drink, and finding it on sale is not so simple. It matures in oak barrels with the smell of bourbon and sherry. The peaty aroma of the drink is intertwined with shades of seaweed, which are harmoniously complemented by notes of liquorice and toasted bread. Having tried this spirit, you will be surprised how successfully its peaty malt sweetness is complemented by the taste of summer fruits. The aftertaste will also please true connoisseurs: it has noticeably fewer peaty notes compared to past versions of the drink, but on the second plan, fruit notes are clearly felt.
Specification: Glen Deveron, Scotland’s most easterly distillery, lies on the rugged coast of north east Scotland by the banks of the river Deveron. Glen Deveron crafts it’s malt in the traditional way using copper pot stills, fine malted barley and pure spring water. This bold expression with a deep gold colour has notes of fine toasted cereals, roasted hazelnuts and exotic fruits, making it a rich, fruity malt with a refined and long-lingering finish.
Specification: The glendronach 18 years old has been named after the renowned founder of the distillery, James Allardice. This exceptional sherried single malt is non chill filtered and of natural colour. Matured in the finest Spanish oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 46 percent. Remarkable flavours of stewed fruits and all-spice marry together with classic aged oloroso sherry and toasted walnut bread combined with chocolate orange.
Specification: In homage to the intrepid Portuguese voyagers who went on to change our understanding of the new world, was created Glenfiddich’s first ever 19 Year Old single malt Scotch whisky. Finished in fine, aged Madeira wine casks from an independent island winery dating back to 1850 was named this expression, Glenfiddich Age of Discovery. An earthy, bright whisky with a warmth that fades to long sweetness. The first time Madeira casks was used for incredible, rich depth.
Specification: With elegant layers of sweetness, spice and hints of citrus, Glenfiddich Select is a deliciously smooth expression made from casks married using Glenfiddichs unique Solera vat process to create a single malt of unrivalled quality and consistency. Each cask is hand-selected by Glenfiddichs Malt Master, Brian Kinsman, and chosen for its unique taste profile. Individual casks are then married in Solera Vat, a unique process where the flavours from each cask interact with each other to create a uniquely smooth and refined single malt. A beautifully soft, sweet single malt, Select expression combines the refined taste of oak with the signature orchard fruit of the Glenfiddich collection.
Specification: A soft, sweet 10 year old single malt from the Glengoyne distillery and a winner of a Gold Medal at the 2007 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Specification: A Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Lowlands region, with a light, sweet nose, fresh slightly sweet flavours of grass, fruits and Malt giving way to an intense, smoky-dry, spice-filled finish. This subtly sophisticated Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a superb pre-dinner drink; try it with a few drops of water. Serve it in a martini glass with a few drops of water for a little flare.
Specification: Glenmorangie "The original" is the youngest whisky from the Glenmorangie range. It is maturing for ten long years in a range of ex-bourbon casks such as famous slow-grown and air-dried 'designer casks' from Missouri, that Glenmorangie’s raw spirit develops a perfect balance between sweetness and complexity. Resulting in a mature spirit that is soft, mellow and creamy. Perfect for enjoying at any time.
Specification: A non vintage from the Glenrothes distillery, selected by the Glenrothes Malt Master, John Ramsay. Select Reserve is a great value for money single malt, it exhibits the wonderful spicy house style.
Specification: Heavily peated with a sweet and spicy finish. It’s said that centuries ago, an old seer prophesied that the last Campbell to leave the island would be penniless. In 1938, this came to be. To mark the legend, the seer's symbol watches over every bottle. Taste: Powerful peat smoke and spicy sea spray open up the palate, followed by flavours of soft liquorice, spicy cinnamon and nutmeg.
Specification: Macallan Rare Cask Black was made from a marriage of less than 100 casks, resulting in an expression that shows off a fascinating combination of rich peat smoke and Macallan's characteristic Sherried power. Peaty whisky is very much a rarity from Macallan, so this is very much an exciting bottling!
Specification: Aged in both American and Spanish oak casks, the mid-range Old Pulteney 17 Year Old strikes the perfect balance between maturity and the distillery’s signature coastal style, winning hearts of whisky enthusiasts the world over. Taste: Sweet with soft fruits: kiwi, guava, peach.
