New Arrivals
Ardbeg / Perpetuum. £185.00 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 47.4%. Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Islay. CATEGORY: Single Malt. DISTILLERY: Ardbeg. BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling. BOTTLING SERIE: Limited Edition. BOTTLED: 2015 CASK TYPE: Bourbon & Sherry Casks. NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 72000 ABV: 47.4% Vol. COLOUR: Deep Amber. NOSE: Tar, soot and pine resin leads to dark chocolate, treacle toffee, and a distant, nutty/oaky note. Water initiates fresh, briny sea-spray, linseed oil, and a pine resin/lime top note. Remarkably fresh for such a peaty whisky. TASTE: Intense, robust peat smoke, savoury smoky bacon, cinnamon and nutmeg, but also an incredible creamy, sweet vanilla/milk chocolate note. FINISH: The never-ending aftertaste sees more linseed oil (a hint of the Sherry Casks), creosote and tar, but understated, always gentle. |
Ardbeg / Ardbog. £250.00 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 52.1%. Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Islay. CATEGORY: Single Malt. DISTILLERY: Ardbeg. BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling. BOTTLING SERIE: Limited Edition. BOTTLED: 2013 CASK TYPE: ex-Bourbon Barrels & Manzanilla Sherry Butts. NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 13000 ABV: 52.1% Vol. COLOUR: Deep ochre. NOSE: Pecan nuts, fudge, leather and a whiff of lavender and violets. Aromatic smoke, with salty Iberico ham and olives. With water, smoked rhubarb, aged balsamic vinegar and salty, 'graphite' notes. TASTE: Oily/tingly mouthfeel leads to salty, savoury cashews, peanuts, clove, aniseed flavoured toffee, green olives and a curious hint of anchovy. FINISH: Long and lingering with maple syrup sweetness kept in check by oak tannins, clove and coffee grounds. |
Blantons / Gold Bourbon. £100.00 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 51.5% Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: America/Kentucky. THIS BOURBON WHISKY DUMPED ON: 17/08/19 FROM BARREL NO: 600 STORED IN WAREHOUSE: 11 ON RICK NO: 56 ABV: 51.5% Blanton’s Gold Edition was created for discerning bourbon aficionados who appreciate exceptional smoothness and complexity in their bourbon whiskey. The nose is first marked by spicy rye and tobacco notes. Caramel and honey follow soon after, mingled with dark fruit and citrus notes. The palate emulates the same complex nose with rye, tobacco, and honey at the forefront. Round and bold notes of charred oak and vanilla carry you through to an extremely long and harmonious finish. This bourbon consistently delivers on balance and character, on par with the world’s finest whiskey. Best served neat or with a splash of water. COLOUR: Dark Amber NOSE: Powerful and Dry, marked by Honey, Heavy Rye, Dried fruits, Vanilla, and Chocolate. PALATE: Sharp, Full and Rich, Marked by Apricot, Butter, Pepper, Light Honey, and Oak FINISH: Long, with Toffee and Apple, Developing on Pecan and Caramel. |
Blantons / UK Exclusive Barrel Pick Cask #120. £120.00 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 46.5% Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: America/Kentucky. THIS BOURBON WHISKY DUMPED ON: 01/08/19 FROM BARREL NO: 120 STORED IN WAREHOUSE: H ON RICK NO: 1 ABV: 46.5% |
North British / Old Particular Chairman's' Choice 23 Year Old. £70.00 Country: Scotland Region: ScotclandLowland Age: Strength: 49.9%. Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotcland/Lowland. CATEGORY: Single Malt. DISTILLERY: North British. BOTTLER: Douglas Laing. BOTTLING SERIE: Old Particular. DISTILLED: November 1995 BOTTLED: October 2019 AGE: 23 Year Old. CASK TYPE: Refill Barrel. CASK NUMBER: DL13630 NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 159 ABV: 49.9% Vol. The nose opens like a paper bag of mixed hard candy developing to citric boiled sweets plus sherbet and golden honey. The palate reveals a range of spices, some warming, others so sweet while the finish has a raisin-filled fudge quality with breakfast cereal and more sugary notes apparent. |
Caol Ila / 8 Year Old Elements Collection Earth Edition. £79.50 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 58.4% Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Islay. CATEGORY: Single Malt. DISTILLERY: Caol Ila. BOTTLER: Douglas Laing. BOTTLING SERIE: Old Particular – The Elements Collection. DISTILLED: 11.2010 BOTTLED: 05.2019 AGE: 8 Years Old. CASK TYPE: Refill Hogshead. NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 319 ABV: 58.4% 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 |
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