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Bakers / Small Batch Bourbon

Summary: Country/Region: USA.
Unit: 70cl.
ABV: 53.5%
History: Jacob Boehm emigrated from Germany in 1760, changed his name to Beam and settled in the bluegrass lands of old Bourbon County which was then part of Virginia (it joined Kentucky later in 1792). Jacob sold his first barrel of whiskey in 1795. Since then seven generations of the Beam family have faithfully followed the time-honoured recipes and traditions. Jacob''s great grandson, James ''Jim'' Beam steered the family business through dramatic growth and then the tough times of Prohibition. After the repeal James (then aged 70) built a new distillery in Claremont, Kentucky and from this point on, the whiskey was called "Jim Beam Bourbon". Keeping up the great Beam family tradition, production is now overseen by Frederick Booker Noe III who is Jim''s great grandson.
Production: Named after Baker Beam, grand-nephew of the legendary Jim Beam, Baker''s Bourbon is 7 years old and hand-bottled at 53.5% abv (107 proof). Made in small batches using a special mix of grains and fermented using a special strain of rare jug yeast that''s been used by the Beam family for over 60 years. This time tested yeast provides Baker''s with a silky smooth texture and consistent taste from batch to batch. Aged for 7 years in new American oak barrels, which give this bourbon a deeply mellow, richly flavourful, medium-bodied taste with a delicious aroma full of fruit and vanilla.
Tasting note: Warm amber with deep tawny glints. Aromas of fruit with warm notes of new oak, vanilla and caramel. On the palate it has a delightfully silky texture, nutty toasted notes mingle with fruit flavours and vanilla. Sweet, smooth and quite long on the finish.

Jim Beam / Devils Cut

Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: USA/Kentucky.
UNIT: 70cl.
ABV: 45%
Unleash the bold spirit of Jim Beam® Devil’s Cut®, a premium bourbon with depth and complexity that comes from liquid extracted from inside the barrel wood.
All great bourbons have a magic to them, an element of mystery. As bourbon ages and matures, a portion is lost from the barrel due to evaporation. Many believe it’s angels claiming their dues; that’s why we call it the “Angel’s Share”—gone forever.
After aging, when the bourbon is dumped out of the barrel, some liquid stays trapped deep inside the wood. This is the “Devil’s Cut.” We’ve made history by extracting it.
We use a proprietary process that extracts the rich bourbon trapped inside the barrel wood. When ready, we then blend this liquid with extra-aged bourbon and bottle it at 90 proof (45% vol.) for robust, premium bourbon with deep color, aroma, and character.
TASTING NOTES: Deep amber colour Strong oak character on the nose with a hint of sweet vanilla and caramel. Full bodied with intense oak and vanilla notes, finishes long and smooth with a hint of sweetness.

Jim Beam / Honey

Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: USA/Kentucky.
UNIT: 70cl.
ABV: 35%
Jim Beam® Honey opens a smooth chapter in the Jim Beam legend with complex notes of caramel, oak, vanilla and a finish of sweet honey.
Made with Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey slowly infused with natural golden honey to produce a sophisticated, deep, rich flavor with honey aroma. Find out what all the buzz is about—try it today.
Lovers of Jim Beam’s famous flavors will fall for Jim Beam® Honey. Infused with a touch of sweetness and smooth flavor, it’s perfect mixed with ginger ale or apple juice and club soda.
TASTING NOTES: Smooth take on Jim Beam with a golden colour Complex notes of caramel, oak and vanilla A spicy mid palate and smooth land light sweet finish.

Jim Beam / Red Stag

Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: USA/Kentucky.
UNIT: 70cl.
ABV: 40%
Sometimes the uncharted path delivers the greatest rewards. Discover the distinctive taste of Red Stag: Jim Beam complemented with a hint of black cherry.
Red Stag by Jim Beam® Black Cherry Liqueur has a balance of soft, dark cherry aromas backed by traditional bourbon oak. The palate finishes with warm, black cherry and smooth liqueur notes.
While enjoying his drink, Fred Noe, Jim Beam’s great grandson, always thinks about what his family started in Clermont, Kentucky, more than 200 years ago: the world’s #1 selling bourbon enjoyed by people across the globe.
TASTING NOTES: Red Stag is based on 4 year-old Jim Beam bourbon which has been infused with black cherry flavours and, we suspect, quite a lot of sugar.

Maker's Mark / Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: USA/Kentucky.
UNIT: 70cl.
ABV: 45%
Created by Bill Samuels, Sr. to be a bourbon that he would enjoy drinking himself, Maker’s Mark® is smooth and approachable with an easy finish – a true contrast to hot, harsh whiskies that “blow your ears off,” and a downright revolutionary idea at the time. Maker’s Mark® is made slowly in small batches, in our National Historic Landmark distillery in Loretto, Kentucky. While it makes any cocktail better, a lot of folks still prefer it on its own, or over ice with a splash of water.
TASTING NOTES: Rich & smooth, this is said to be the first Kentucky Straight Bourbon marketed as a premium brand.

Dalmore / 15 Year Old  Vintage 2001

Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Highland.
CATEGORY: Single Malt.
DISTILLERY: Dalmore.
BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.
BOTTLING SERIE: Vintage.
VINTAGE: 2001
BOTTLED: 2017
STATED AGE: 15 years old.
CASK TYPE: Tawny Port Pipes Finish.
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 3500
STRENGTH: 40% Vol.
SIZE: 700 ml.
Finished for two years in specially selected Tawny Port pipes reserved from Graham’s Vineyard in Douro, Portugal for The Dalmore’s exclusive use.
The rich Tawny Port pipes gift the whisky with the flavours Richard Paterson seeks and impart a truly indulgent elegance to this unique Vintage.
AROMA: Exotic spices, cinnamon, raisins and tangerines dipped in bitter chocolate .
PALATE: Caramelised peaches, freshly baked bread and morello cherries.
FINISH: Turkish delight, figs and coffee.

Dalmore / 20 Year Old  Vintage 1996

Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Highland.
CATEGORY: Single Malt.
DISTILLERY: Dalmore.
BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.
BOTTLING SERIE: Vintage.
VINTAGE: 1996
BOTTLED: 2017
STATED AGE: 20 years old.
CASK TYPE: Tawny Port Pipes Finish.
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 3500
STRENGTH: 45% Vol.
SIZE: 700 ml.
Finished for three years in specially selected Vintage 1974 Colheita Port pipes reserved from Graham’s Vineyard in Douro, Portugal for The Dalmore’s exclusive use.
The casks have held the finest Port for 30 years before they are ready to impart the flavours that Master Distiller Richard Paterson seeks for this expression: indulgent; smooth and complex.
AROMA: Blackcurrants, rich roasted coffee beans and praline chocolate.
PALATE: Gingerbread, Damson plums and passion fruit.
FINISH: Caramelised pineapple, Sanguinello blood oranges and marzipan.

Caol Ila / Feis Ile 2017

Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Islay.
CATEGORY: Single Malt.
DISTILLERY: Caol Ila.
BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.
BOTTLING SERIE: Feis Ile 2017
BOTTLED: 2017
STATED AGE: 12 years old.
CASK TYPE: Double Matured in Amoroso Cask Wood.
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 1500
STRENGTH: 55.8 % Vol.
SIZE: 700 ml
This bottle was part of a private collection.
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Littlemill / 27 Year Old

Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Lowland.
UNIT: 1 x 70cl
BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.
BOTTLING SERIE: Private Cellar Edition.
STATED AGE: 27 years old.
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 500
STRENGTH: 51.3% Vol.
Rumoured to be one of the oldest in Scotland, and possibly even the world, the Littlemill distillery has a long and fascinating history. Officially established and producing whisky legally from 1772 in Bowling on the banks of the River Clyde near Glasgow, the distillery fell silent in 1994 and was subsequently destroyed by fire in 2004, never to produce a drop again.
As a result there is now a very limited amount of Littlemill single malt left and the spirit of the distillery lives on in a series of sought-after expressions. Priced officially at £2,250, Littlemill 2017 Private Cellar Edition is the second in the series celebrating this rare whisky. It offers aficionados the opportunity to acquire a piece of Lowland Scotch whisky history.
The latest release comprises 500 individually numbered limited edition bottles encasing the precious 27 Year Old whisky in the Littlemill Lowland style. Each opulent decanter is presented in a luxurious case which also features a unique piece of Littlemill cask used to mature this rare malt, as well as a miniature of the precious whisky itself.
Littlemill’s rich history includes a number of owners over its lifetime and it was notably one of the first distilleries to have a female licensee, Jane MacGregor, in 1823. In the 1930s, the distillery was known for triple distillation before moving to the more traditional double distillation now associated with Scotch whisky.
In 1931, under the stewardship of the American Duncan Thomas, Littlemill was at the forefront of still innovation with technical designs that could create three styles of single malts from full-bodied to light. These innovative stills provided the inspiration for the Loch Lomond Distillery, which was opened in the 1960s.
To create the edition, Master Blender, Michael Henry selected eight casks from 1990 to pay homage to the true Littlemill distillery character; creating a lighter, floral spirit, reminiscent of the triple distillation of the Duncan Thomas era.
Michael Henry, Master Blender at Loch Lomond Distillery, said: “It is rumoured that illicit distilling took place at the Littlemill distillery from 1750 and even for centuries before, possibly making it the world’s oldest whisky distillery.
“It’s a tragedy that the distillery fell silent and was later destroyed by fire, committing Littlemill to legend. Once the last precious drops are consumed, an important part of Scotland’s and Scotch whisky’s heritage will be lost forever. A sip of Littlemill 2017 Private Cellar Edition is more than just a memorable pleasure; it is a unique and historic experience and the spirit of the distillery and its innovative stills live on at the Loch Lomond Distillery today.”
Littlemill 2017 Private Cellar Edition has been crafted from casks with the strongest floral character and subtle wood notes from distillations between 11th and 19th May 1990. The casks were filled at 68.8% strength, allowing them to retain more of the distillery character throughout the maturation in refill bourbon barrels. Ageing in refill bourbon barrels gave a softer wood influence and once selected the casks were married in fresh bourbon barrels for 12 months before bottling.
Rare amongst the Lowland malts in using a Highland water source, as well as peat from Stornoway and Perthshire, Littlemill whiskies are renowned for a subtly floral, vanilla-rich sweetness.