Whisky New Arrivals
Famous Grouse / Small Bottle Blended Scotch Whisky £6.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 20cl Summary: 20cl / 40% – A 20cl bottle of Famous Grouse's immensely popular blended Scotch Whisky. First released in 1860, as of the 2010s, it has been Scotland's most popular Scotch for 30 years. |
Jura 18 Year Old / Red Wine Finish Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky £6.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 18 Year Old Strength: 44% 3cl Summary: 3cl / 44% / The Perfect Measure – Softly smoky and packed with rich fruit flavour, Jura 18 sits at the top of the Jura range. Aged for 18 years in bourbon casks before a finish in red wine casks, this carefully balances the distillery's soft smoke with weighty flavours from the casks. Try it for yourself with this sample-sized Perfect Measure bottle. |
Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 / Small Bottle Tennessee Whiskey £9.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 40% 20cl Summary: 20cl / 40% – A 20cl bottle of world-famous Jack Daniel's old no. 7. The same familiar taste and quality, just easier to carry on the move. |
Peter Dawson Special / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky £9.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 37cl Vintage: 1980 Bottler: Summary: 37.5cl / 40% – A half bottle of Peter Dawson Special Blended Scotch Whisky from the 1980s – an well-priced introduction to how blends tasted a few decades ago. Peter Dawson owned Auchnagie distillery and built Towiemore, both now lost, and also bottled whisky from Ord up until the 1980s. In the 1920s, the company joined the Distillers Company Ltd and became the name behind a selection of blended whiskies, including this Peter Dawson Special. |
Jack Daniel's Old No.7 / Half Bottle Tennessee Whiskey £15.75 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 40% 35cl Summary: 35cl / 40% – A half bottle of Jack Daniel's best selling old no.7 Tennessee Whiskey, famous worldwide thanks to the sweet smoothness imparted by the Lincoln County Process of charcoal-mellowing the spirit before maturation. |
Merlyn Welsh Cream Liqueur £16.75 Country: Welsh Region: Welsh Age: Strength: 17% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 17% – A cracking cream liqueur made with a healthy whack of Wales' finest – Penderyn single malt spirit. This is extremely tasty. |
Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Speyside Whisky £16.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 20cl Summary: 20cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A small bottle of Cragganmore's excellent 12 year old, perfect for sampling or filling a hip flask |
Bunnahabhain Toiteach A Dha / Small Bottle Islay Whisky £17.25 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 46.3% 20cl Summary: 20cl / 46.3% / Distillery Bottling – A small bottle of the first peated whisky in Bunnahabhain's core range. Like the limited edition Toiteach that came before it, Toiteach A Dha (which means 'smoky two' in Scots Gaelic) is a smoky single malt with a sherry twist. |
Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve / Small Bottle Blended Scotch Whisky £17.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 20cl Summary: 20cl / 40% – A small bottle of Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve. Built around a core of single malt whisky from Clynelish, the Gold Label Reserve is a great addition to the line-up from master blender Jim Beveridge. |
Bell's Original Blended Scotch Whisky £18.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Enormously popular blend that has come on in leaps and bounds over the last ten years. Bell's signature malt is from Blair Athol, with contributions from the likes of Caol Ila, Glenkinchie, Dufftown and Inchgower. |
Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky £18.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – First produced in 1860 (when it was just 'The Grouse'), The Famous Grouse has been the No. 1 whisky in Scotland since 1980. |
Glenkinchie 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Lowland Whisky £18.75 Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43% 20cl Summary: 20cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A small bottle of the standard expression from Glenkinchie, Diageo's remaining Lowland distillery. |
Label 5 Blended Whisky Blended Scotch Whisky £18.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Label 5 is a blended whisky brand owned by La Martiniquaise (owners of Glen Moray distillery). An elegant blend with light malty and smoky notes. |
Glen Scotia Double Cask / Small Bottle / Glass Set Campbeltown Whisky £19.95 Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: Strength: 46% 20cl Summary: 20cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A lovely gift set from Glen Scotia that includes a bottle of Glen Scotia Double Cask – a Campbeltown single malt that starts its life in first-fill bourbon barrels, before being finished in Pedro-Ximenez-sherry casks. |
Glen Scotia Double Cask / Small Bottle Campbeltown Whisky £19.95 Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: Strength: 46% 20cl Summary: 20cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Glen Scotia Double Cask starts its life in first-fill bourbon barrels, before being finished in Pedro-Ximenez-sherry casks. Notes of spicy fruit and vanilla. |
Loch Lomond 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Highland Whisky £19.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 46% 20cl Summary: 20cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Loch Lomond 12 Year Old has been aged in three types of cask: bourbon, refill and rechared. Fruity with notes of pear, lemon, vanilla and biscuits. |
Glengoyne 10 Year Old / Small Bottle Highland Whisky £19.95 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 40% 20cl Summary: 20cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A 20cl bottle of 10 year old Glengoyne. The barley is dried by air and is completely unpeated. The entry level offering from the distillery, it has notes of toffee, apples and nuts. |
Single Malts Discovery Mini Pack (talisker 10 / Cardhu 12 / Singleton 12) Single Whisky £19.95 Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: Strength: 41.9% 15cl Summary: 15cl / 41.9% / Distillery Bottling – A trio of miniature bottles exploring different styles of single malt, including Talisker 10 Year Old, Cardhu 12 Year Old and Singleton 12 Year Old. |
Famous Grouse Smoky Black Blended Scotch Whisky £20.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Famous Grouse Smoky Black was renamed from Black Grouse at the end of 2015. This blend is based on peated Islay malts, and offers 'reassuring smoothness with aromatic, peaty flavours'. |
Jim Beam White Label Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £20.75 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Made to the same formula since 1795, this giant of the category is aged for four years in oak barrels to create a smooth, mellow taste with hints of spice. |
Sanderson's Gold Blended Scotch Whisky £20.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 43% 75cl Summary: 75cl / 43% – Sanderson's Gold, a blended whisky from the Diageo stable that's rarely seen in the UK. Named in honour of VAT 69 creator William Sanderson and bottled at the export strength of 43% |
Balvenie 12 Year Old / Double Wood / Small Bottle Speyside Whisky £20.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 20cl Summary: 20cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A 20cl bottle of Balvenie's popular 12 Year Old DoubleWood. The double maturation by finishing in first-fill European oak sherry casks adds complexity. The first maturation softens and adds character, with the finishing in sherry casks adding depth and fullness of flavour. |
Hankey Bannister Original Blended Scotch Whisky £20.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Hankey Bannister Original is a light, sweet and subtle blend with notes of honey and spice. |
Tomatin 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £21.25 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43% 20cl Summary: 20cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A 12-year-old Tomatin finished in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks to create a delicious, fresh dram. Expect big orchard fruit flavours with citrus high notes and a flash of spice in the finish. |
Whyte & Mackay Triple Matured Blended Scotch Whisky £21.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Now sporting the 'triple-matured' moniker, this is Whyte & Mackay's big-selling entry-level blended whisky. High quality and a great way to start working your way up through the rest of their range. |
Canadian Club Canadian Whisky £21.75 Country: Canadian Region: Canadian Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – A giant of Canadian whisky, created in 1858 and spending six long years in oak before bottling for the smoothest possible flavour. |
Black Bottle Blended Scotch Whisky £21.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – A bottle of the 2013 relaunched Black Bottle. Owners Burn Stewart have decided to return the brand to its original 1879 roots, including the black glass that gave the blend its name. With less of a focus on Islay, there is less peatiness than hitherto, with the smoky flavours being balanced with increased fruitiness and elegance. |
Loch Lomond 12 Year Old / Small Bottle / Glass Set Highland Whisky £21.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 46% 20cl Summary: 20cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A lovely gift set from Loch Lomond that includes a bottle of Loch Lomond 12 Year Old – a highland single malt that has been aged in three types of cask: bourbon, refill and recharred. Fruity with notes of pear, lemon, vanilla and biscuits. |
The English Original Single Malt Whisky / Small Bottle English Whisky £21.95 Country: English Region: English Age: Strength: 43% 20cl Summary: 20cl / 43% – A 20cl bottle of this refreshing, highly drinkable unpeated release from The English Whisky Co. Aged in bourbon casks, this dram has notes of vanilla ice cream, nuts and a hint of sea spray. |
Kilchoman Machir Bay / Small Bottle Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky £22.50 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 46% 20cl Summary: 20cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A 20cl bottle of Kilchoman's ongoing Machir Bay. It's a vatting of whisky matured in first-fill bourbon casks for around six years, married and then finished in oloroso sherry butts before bottling. |
Ballechin 10 Year Old / Small Bottle Highland Whisky £22.50 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 40% 20cl Summary: 20cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A small bottle of 10-year-old single malt from Edradour's heavily-peated Ballechin range that has been matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-oloroso sherry casks for a decade. Herbal, grassy and smoky aromas fill the nose, complemented by notes of dark chocolate, spicy oak, burnt earth and smouldering heather throughout the palate. |
Pig's Nose Blended Scotch Whisky £22.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – An easy drinking whisky from the folks behind Sheep Dip, allegedly named for being 'as soft as a pig's nose'. It's a blend with a high malt content and a youthful, fruity edge. |
Black Bottle With Jigger Gift Set Blended Scotch Whisky £22.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – A fun gift set from Black Bottle that contains a bottle of its famous blended whisky and a stylish black jigger, perfect for making your own cocktails at home. Owners Burn Stewart have decided to return Black Bottle to its original 1879 roots, including the black glass that gave the blend its name. With less of a focus on Islay, there is less peatiness than hitherto, with the smoky flavours being balanced with increased fruitiness and elegance. |
Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky £22.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Named for the historic ship, Cutty Sark is a blend that's been around since 1923. It has whisky from Glenrothes at its core along with whisky from all over Scotland to give a rounded blend with a little bit of smoke. |
Benchmark No. 8 Straight Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £23.25 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Benchmark is a rye-recipe Kentucky straight bourbon from the Buffalo Trace distillery, awarded 90 points by Wine Enthusiast and a former Gold Medal and Trophy winner at the International Spirits Challenge. |
Kentucky Old Reserve Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £23.75 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 40% 75cl Summary: 75cl / 40% – A solid bourbon produced by, strangely, the folks of the Florida Caribbean Distilling company. They make rum and other spirits at their distillery in Florida, but this is made in Kentucky and selected by the company. |
Jack Daniel's Legacy Edition Sour Mash / Edition 1 Tennessee Whiskey £23.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% – A special limited-edition bottle of Jack Daniel's, celebrating a not-often discussed part of the whiskey's history: the days when it had a bright green and gold label. Back before 1904 this is what bottles of Jack looked like, although the distillery claim to have lost all records about why it looked like this. In the bottle, it's Old No.7, but at 43% ABV, giving it a more punch than the regular release. A must for collector's and fans of Jack Daniel's classic Tennessee style. |
Johnnie Walker Red Label Blended Scotch Whisky £23.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Johnnie Walker Red Label was launched in its current form in 1909, though it had existed as Walker's Special Old Highland Red Label for some years previously. Alexander Walker blended a type of whisky which is more suited to mixing with soda than the heavier, more old-fashioned whiskies, and named it after his grandfather, who had started the family business in 1820. Today it is the world's most popular whisky and is sold in more than 200 markets world-wide. |
Vat 69 Blended Scotch Whisky £23.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Famous old brand, chosen by Sir Ernest Shackleton to accompany him on his Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914 'for medicinal and celebratory purposes'. |
Johnny Cree Single Malt Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £24.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Johnny Cree was the Grandson to Scotch whisky maker and entrepreneur John Crabbie. This dram shows notes of honeycomb, caramel, red fruit and oak spice, with lovely, gentle hints of honeysuckle and apple blossoms. |
Bankhall Single Malt English Single Malt Whisky £24.25 Country: English Region: English Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Bankhall is an English single malt that draws inspiration from US whiskey traditions. This expression was triple-distilled and matured in a combination of new American oak, ex-sherry and ex-bourbon casks. You can expect notes of candied citrus, stewed summer berries, cinnamon buns and vanilla pods on the palate. |
Cutty Sark Storm Blended Scotch Whisky £24.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – The second creation of Cutty's master blender Kirsteen Campbell, following up the rich and unctuous Tam O'Shanter with something all the more eleegant – a fantastic mix of tropical fruity flavours with a hint of sherry spice. |
J&b Rare Blended Scotch Whisky £24.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – One of the biggest names in the blending market, with over 6 million cases a year sold worldwide, Justerini & Brooks' blend never fails to deliver in style, quality and value for money. |
Robert Burns Blend / Arran Blended Scotch Whisky £24.50 Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Arran's blended whisky is the only one endorsed by The Robert Burns World Federation. Light with a hint of smoke, this contains malt from the Island distillery itself. |
Norfolk Quince Whisky Liqueur / English Whisky Co. £24.50 Country: English Region: English Age: Strength: 20% 50cl Summary: 50cl / 20% – A combination of English whisky and ripe quince, this sweet, fruity liqueur from The English Whisky Company offers a balance between malty, spicy whisky and tart, juicy fruit. Try drinking over ice, or mixed with ginger beer and a sprig of mint. |
Old Smuggler Blended Scotch Whisky £24.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Old Smuggler is a long running blended whisky, first bottled back in 1835. Named in honour of the whisky smugglers who traded around the Scottish islands back in those days it's still popular today, especially in Argentina and Belgium(!). |
Ballantine's Finest Blended Scotch Whisky £24.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Blended from more than 50 single malts (with particular emphasis on Miltonduff and Glenburgie) as well as 4 single grain whiskies. Ballantine's Finest is a smooth, satisfyingly modern blend, now picking up serious momentum in overseas markets under owners Chivas Brothers. |
Norfolk Nog / English Whisky Co. £24.75 Country: English Region: English Age: Strength: 19% 50cl Summary: 50cl / 19% – English single malt whisky meets cream in this magnificent Nog from the English Whisky Company. The two get on very well indeed, marrying in a rich, warming and comforting union that works just as well whether from a flask out on a windy moor or poured over ice and sipped after supper. Smooth, indulgent and delicious. |
Dewar's White Label Blended Scotch Whisky £24.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Despite the fact that the label is quite clearly a pale yellow colour, Dewar's White Label this remains a hugely popular blend, especially Stateside. Dewar's whiskies have won more than 400 awards and medals in over 20 countries. |
Laphroaig Select Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky £24.95 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Laphroaig Select is aged in a combination of Oloroso sherry butts, American white oak (we suspect some of this is virgin oak), hogsheads seasoned with Pedro Ximenez, quarter casks and first fill bourbon casks. This results in a restrained and toned down version of this Islay classic. |
Ballantine's Finest True Music Icons Queen Edition Blended Whisky £24.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – This 2023-release of its True Music Icons range celebrates one of the most popular pop-rock bands of all time, Queen. The bottle is emblazoned with the band’s crest which was designed by Freddie Mercury and offers notes of heather-honey, cinnamon, milk chocolate and tarte Tatin |
Ballantine's Finest True Music Icons John Lennon Edition Blended Whisky £24.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Ballantine's True Music Icons series celebrates influential musicians, and this limited edition focuses on none other than John Lennon. |
Ballantine's Finest True Music Icons Elton John Edition Blended Whisky £24.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Ballantine's True Music Icons series celebrates influential musicians, and this limited edition focuses on none other than Elton John. The label takes inspiration from his live performance at Dodger Stadium in 1975. |
Glen Moray Classic Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £25.25 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Glen Moray Classic is the distillery's entry-level single malt, aged for an average of seven years in ex-bourbon casks, of which a high percentage are first fill – easy drinking, honeyed and excellent value. |
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Icons Blended Scotch Whisky £25.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Johnnie Walker's much adored Black Label reimagined for the icon series. You’ll find the same mix of honeyed sweetness, stewed fruit and spice, tempered by an underlying smoky edge. |
Four Roses Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £25.75 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Formerly known as Yellow Label, this is a very popular bourbon, aged a minimum of five years in oak barrels for extra smoothness and carefully blended for a consistently smooth, creamy flavour. |
Ardmore Legacy Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £25.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Ardmore Legacy was introduced in 2014 as a replacement for Traditional. A mix of 80% peated and 20% unpeated malt, this is full-bodied, dry and spicy. |
Old Forester Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £26.25 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% – Old Forester Bourbon is made in the same style as when it was first introduced by George Garvin Brown in 1870. High in rye content, this is full bodied and rich. |
Evan Williams Extra Aged Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £26.25 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% – The extra aged version of Evan Williams's solid sipping whiskey, one of the biggest sellers in the USA behind the similar looking Old No. 7. |
Loch Lomond Original / 2020 Release Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £26.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Vintage: 2020 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Part of the distillery's 2020 packacking refresh, Loch Lomond Original is the entry-level bottling from this Highlander. Elegant yet full bodied with a hint of peat. |
The Norfolk Px / English Whisky Co. £26.50 Country: English Region: English Age: Strength: 20% 50cl Summary: 50cl / 20% – A popular fortified wine from The English Whisky Company. They shipped over some casks of PX sherry from Spain, used the casks to mature whisky, further fortified the wine with their single malt and then recasked it to mature for a little longer. It's not sherry but it is interesting. |
Black Bottle Captains Cask Blended Scotch Whisky £26.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46.3% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46.3% – Part of the Black Bottle Alchemy Series, this blended Scotch whisky is made with rum cask-finished malt whiskies and aged grain whiskies. Aromas of pineapple, coconut and toasted malt fill the nose, followed by notes of papaya, caramel and cracked black pepper on the palate. |
Black Velvet Canadian Whisky Canadian Blended Whisky £26.75 Country: Canadian Region: Canadian Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – A very approachable blend of fine whiskies, Black Velvet is as smooth as the name would suggest and slips down almost alarmingly easily. |
Auchentoshan American Oak Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £26.95 Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Auchentoshan American Oak was introduced in 2014 to replace the Classic. Matured exclusively in first-fill bourbon casks, this is a vanilla-rich and fruity whisky. |
Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £26.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 45% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45% – One of the rising stars in the premium bourbon market, with a growing following in the UK due to its distinctive looks and exceptional quality. |
Jack Daniel's Old No.7 Tennessee Whiskey £26.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – There's a strong argument to be made for Jack Daniel's Old No.7 being the most recognisable whiskey on the face of the earth, and you don't get that kind of recognition without good reason. Made to a recipe dating back more than a century, painstakingly filtered through maple charcoal for purity and flavour, and then matured in charred oak barrels, the classic JD's sweet and oaky flavour has inspired generations of drinkers to enjoy whiskey. |
Bankhall Sweet Mash English Single Grain Whisky £26.95 Country: English Region: English Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – A Bourbon-inspired English single grain whisky from Bankhall distillery in Blackpool, made with a sweet mash of corn, rye and malted barley, and matured exclusively in virgin American oak casks. Aromas of vanilla custard and toasted coconut fill the nose, complemented by notes of honey-covered cornbread, baked apples with soft brown sugar and lashings of cream throughout the palate. |
Black Bottle Andean Oak Blended Scotch Whisky £27.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46.3% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46.3% – Part of the Black Bottle Alchemy Series, this blended Scotch whisky is made with grain whiskies that were finished for seven months in Andean oak – a species of oak native to Colombia and Panama. Aromas of thick smoke, iodine, candied hazelnuts, figs, fudge and baking spices fill the nose, complemented by notes of vanilla, honey, smoked toffee, nutmeg, cinnamon, dark chocolate and soft smoke throughout the palate and lingering in the finish. |
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky £27.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – A 12-year-old blended whisky from Chivas Regal that is made with malt and grain whiskies from across Scotland and matured in a combination of casks. Aromas of wild herbs, heather, honey and orchard fruits fill the nose, complemented by notes of juicy pears, creamy honey, vanilla, hazelnut and butterscotch throughout the palate. |
Wild Turkey 81 Proof Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon £27.25 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 40.5% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40.5% – An 81 proof (40.5%ABV) bourbon crafted by Wild Turkey associate distiller Eddie Russell, son of master distiller Jimmy. It's a high rye mash matured in heavily charred casks for big flavour at a more approachable ABV than the 101. |
Aber Falls Whisky Single Malt Welsh Whisky £27.25 Country: Welsh Region: Welsh Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Aber Falls single malt Welsh whisky is a fruity, spicy single malt from the first whisky distillery in North Wales in over 100 years. Aromas of vanilla, toffee, candied orange, fig, sultana and clove fill the nose, complemented by notes of sherry-soaked raisins, forest fruits, dried fruit, creamy malt, walnuts and dark chocolate throughout the palate. |
Jp Wiser's 10 Year Old Triple Barreled Canadian Blended Whisky £27.50 Country: Canadian Region: Canadian Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – A blend of 10-year-old Canadian whiskies made in three barrel types: new oak, ex-bourbon and Canadian rye whisky. Wiser's 10 Year Old Triple Barrel is smooth and full-bodied with notes of rye spice. |
Black Bottle 10 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky £27.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – A 10-year-old Black Bottle blended whisky, released in January 2020 after a decade in American oak casks – the first release from the brand in over 20 years. Aromas of honey, ripe fruit and vanilla burst through the nose, complementing rich notes of oak, soft fruit and smoky spice on the palate. |
Kilchoman Sanaig / Small Bottle Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky £27.75 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 46% 20cl Summary: 20cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A 20cl bottle of Kilchoman's Sanaig. Aged in a combination of oloroso-sherry and bourbon casks, this shows excellent balance between peat smoke and sweet citrus flavours. |
Jim Beam Double Oak Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £27.75 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% – Launched in 2016, Jim Beam Double Oak is aged in in not one, but two, new charred-oak barrels. This has all the classic sweetness and flavours of Jim Beam White Label, but with added spice. |
Lord Elcho Blended Whisky / Wemyss Malts Blended Scotch Whisky £27.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Wemyss – Independent bottlers Wemyss Malts first launched Lord Elcho in 2014. They have trawled their stocks of casks to produce an excellent blended whisky with a notable spiciness. It's become an award winner before even hitting the shelves. San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2014: Silver Medal. |
Speyburn Bradan Orach Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £27.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A no-age-statement expression from Speyburn. Bradan Orach means Golden Salmon, according to our exhaustive research. |
Dewar's 8 Year Old Ilegal Smooth Blended Scotch Whisky £28.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 8 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Crisp, refreshing and unexpectedly smoky, Dewar’s Ilegal Smooth combines the defining flavours of two very different cultures to create something altogether more exciting. The first ever Scotch to be finished in ex-mezcal casks, this sweet and smoky dram is whisky as you’ve never tasted it before. |
Naked Malt Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £28.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – A fruity, bold blended malt whisky that has been finished for six months in first-fill oloroso sherry casks, nicknamed as "naked" casks since they have never held whisky. The palate is fruity and rich, with notes of dried fruit, malt, baking spices and oak that linger in the finish. |
Smokin' Blended Scotch Whisky £28.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Duncan Taylor – Nicknamed 'The Gentleman's Dram', Smokin' is Duncan Taylor's peated blended whisky. A rich and full-bodied dram. |
Strathcolm Extra Special Single Grain Scotch Whisky £28.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – This single-grain whisky has been matured in ex-bourbon casks. It displays the light, floral character typical of grain whiskies with the added spice, toffee and vanilla notes from the bourbon barrels. |
Dimple Gold Selection Blended Scotch Whisky £28.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Mellow richness are derived from this great value dram distilled and blended at the Cameronbridge distillery – the home of Haig. |
Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £28.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – This edition of Glen Moray has been finished for eight months in sherry casks. This has added subtle notes of dark chocolate, orange and dried fruit to the distillery's classic light-bodied spirit. |
Glen Moray Cabernet Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £28.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A sweet, full-bodied single malt from Glen Moray finished in Cabernet red wine casks, creating a fruity, spicy character. Aromas of honey, stewed apples, toffee and crunchy honeycomb, and the palate offers notes of vanilla, black pepper, cinnamon, dark chocolate and charred oak. |
Dewar's 8 Year Old Caribbean Smooth Blended Scotch Whisky £28.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 8 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Blended from up to 40 different single malt and grain whiskies, each aged individually and again once married together, all before being finished in the finest Caribbean ex-rum casks, Dewar’s Caribbean Smooth is an easy-drinking and impressively flavourful whisky. |
Glen Moray Port Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £28.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Glen Moray's Classic range of bottlings always represent great value. This expression has been finished in port casks, adding sweetness and extra richness. |
Johnnie Walker Red Label With Black Label 20cl Gift Set Blended Whisky £28.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 90cl Summary: 90cl / 40% – A lovely gift set from Johnnie Walker that includes a bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label and a small bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label. |
Macnamara Gaelic Blended Scotch Whisky £28.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Literally 'son of the sea', Mac Na Mara is a whisky blended to be light with a tang of citrus. |
Stalk & Barrel Blue Blend Canadian Whisky Canadian Whisky £28.95 Country: Canadian Region: Canadian Age: Strength: 40% 75cl Summary: 75cl / 40% – From a micro-distillery just north of Toronto comes this rounded, creamy blend of single malt, rye and corn whiskies. A fantastic mix of vanilla, crème brûlée, spice and fruit flavours, which gets more rounded and creamier with water. |
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky £28.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Johnnie Walker's much loved, slightly smoky Black Label blended whisky, originally launched in 1909 and still one of the world's most popular blended Scotches. |
Buffalo Trace Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £28.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Buffalo Trace is a really classy bourbon from the eponymous distillery that has been responsible for some truly outstanding products in recent years. A must-stock for any bar worthy of the name and probably the best all-rounder at the price |
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old / Gift Box Blended Whisky £28.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Johnnie Walker's much loved, slightly smoky Black Label blended whisky, originally launched in 1909 and still one of the world's most popular blended Scotches. |
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £29.25 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A very popular Highland dram, with banana and sweet citrus fruit notes alongside a faint whiff of brine. A winner at the World Whisky Awards 2010 and a perennial favourite. |
Jura Bourbon Cask Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky £29.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Part of Jura’s Signature Series, this bright and fruity non-age statement whisky has been exclusively matured in ex-bourbon barrels. These casks introduce aromas of vanilla and coconut, that deepens to more complex notes of toffee, apricots, cinnamon and cocoa on the finish. |
Seagram's Vo Canadian Blended Whisky £29.25 Country: Canadian Region: Canadian Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – The revived version of the famous blend from the now-deceased Seagram's conglomerate. The 'VO' apparently stands for 'Very Own' as the blend was initially conceived for the private use of the Seagram family. |
Ezra Brooks Black Label Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £29.25 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Awarded 89 points by Wine Enthusiast magazine, this was originally designed to compete with Jack Daniel's, which it did so well that JD (unsuccessfully) sued. Nonetheless, it is still a great whiskey in its own right. |
Loch Lomond Single Grain Highland Single Grain Scotch Whisky £29.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Highland-based Loch Lomond distillery produce this single grain using coffey stills. Despite the name it is produced using malted barley, however its production falls foul of convention, so grain it is! A smooth ride, with a few interesting twists owing to its unconventional production of this Single 'Grain'. |
Highland Harvest / 7 Casks / Organic Blended Malt Whisky Blended Whisky £29.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – The blended malt offering from Highland Harvest. Each batch is a blend of seven casks of Scotch Single Malt and as with the rest of their range, this is certified organic. |
Black Bull Kyloe Blended Scotch Whisky £29.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 50% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 50% / Duncan Taylor – Black Bull Kyloe (pronounced Kahy-loh) is named after a breed of Highland cattle. From independent bottler Duncan Taylor, this is rich and creamy, with a high malt percentage. |
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old / 2 Highball Glass Gift Set Blended Whisky £29.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – A lovely gift set from Johnnie Walker that includes a bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label and a pair of stylish highball glasses. |
Jim Beam Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey £29.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Made to one of Beam's oldest recipes, this release of rye whiskey is made in a pre-Prohibition style. Big, bold and spicy with notes of vanilla and black pepper. |
Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £29.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Monkey Shoulder is a mix of three different Speyside single malts and is great with mixers or just on its own. Smooth, sweet and very easy to drink. |
Macnamara Rum Cask Finish Blended Scotch Whisky Blended Scotch Whisky £30.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – A blended whisky from the Gaelic Whisky Company, taking their regular MacNaMara and finishing it in Guyanese rum casks for an extra bit of soft sweetness. |
Mellow Corn Kentucky Straight Corn Whiskey £30.50 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 50% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 50% – Mellow Corn is a high-proof gold-coloured American corn whisky. As a corn whiskey, the mashbill is a minimum of 81% corn, with the remainder being a combination of malted barley and rye. A light, sweet whiskey, perfect for summer evenings. |
Loch Lomond Peated Single Grain Highland Single Grain Scotch Whisky £30.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A peated single grain whisky from Loch Lomond that offers notes of soft fruits, creamy vanilla, heathery peat and wisps of smoke. |
Sheep Dip Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £30.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Sheep Dip is what used to be referred to as a vatted malt: a blend of malt whiskies with no grain element. Crafted by Richard Paterson of Whyte & Mackay for the Spencerfield Spirits Company, the malts used are aged between eight and 20 years old and are from specially-selected first-fill casks. |
Speyburn Rum Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £31.25 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A fruity Speyside single malt from Speyburn finished in Caribbean rum casks, creating notes of buttery pastry, peach, vanilla and cinnamon on the palate. |
Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £31.25 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 45% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45% – Packaged in an old-style bottle, Bulleit whiskey has developed a loyal following in the UK. The high rye content (around 30%) gives this bourbon a spicy kick. |
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Straight Rye £31.50 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 45% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45% – Welcome to the first new Jack Daniel's whiskey since before Prohibition. Tennessee Straight Rye is made from 70% rye, 18% corn and 12% malted barley, and is put through the same charcoal filtration process as Jack Daniel's bourbons. The result is a mellow and sweet whiskey that's enlivened with distinctive rye spice. |
Maclean's Nose Blended Scotch Whisky Blended Scotch Whisky £31.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – This coastal-influenced blend from Adelphi was made to honour the partnership between esteemed whisky writer and industry veteran Charles Maclean and Ardnamurchan distillery. Named after, not only Charles’ nose but by chance, a landmark near the distillery. With a malt content of 70%, this expression offers notes of smoke, lemon zest, brine and fermented bread throughout the palate. |
Hankey Bannister Heritage Blend Blended Scotch Whisky £31.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – Hankey Bannister Heritage Blend was inspired by the find of a 1920s' bottle in perfect condition. Master Blender Stuart Harvey has recreated the style for the modern day – it's sweeter and peatier than their usual blend. |
Blended Malt Srv5 / 8 Year Old / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky £31.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 8 Year Old Strength: 48.5% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 48.5% / Thompson Bros – An eight-year-old blended malt whisky from independent bottler Thompson Bros, SRV5 is a fruity, floral whisky featuring artwork by KK Hiroshima on the label. Aromas of Galia melon, lemongrass, capers, green apple, lime cordial, grapefruit and coastal peat bonfires fill the nose, complemented by notes of cantaloupe, greengage, lemon oil, bananas, lemongrass, thyme, candlewax and smoke throughout the palate. |
Blended Scotch Tb-bsw / 6 Year Old / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky £31.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 6 Year Old Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – A six-year-old blended whisky from creative indie bottler Thompson Bros, TB/BSW was matured in a mix of refill and first-fill sherry hogsheads to create a fruity, spicy character. Aromas of plum sauce, miso, golden sultanas, cinder toffee and coffee fill the nose, complemented by notes of raisins loaf, buttered Jamaica cake, maple, cinnamon, nutmeg and dried figs throughout the palate. |
Penderyn Legend Welsh Single Malt Whisky £31.95 Country: Welsh Region: Welsh Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – This Penderyn has been matured in bourbon wood before finishing in ex-Madeira casks. Bottled at a slightly lower strength than the standard Penderyn Madeira Wood for even easier drinkability. |
Glen Keith Distillery Edition Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £32.25 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – The first official bottling from the re-opened Glen Keith distillery in Speyside, which was revived in 2013 and whose spirits normally appear in blends such as Chivas Regal and 100 Pipers. This new, no-age-statement whisky is a gentle dram with notes of poached pears, honeycomb and vanilla toffee. |
Glen Moray Twisted Vine Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £32.25 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Inspired by twisted grape vines, this Speyside single malt from Glen Moray has been aged in ex-Cognac casks, creating nutty and spicy flavours. The nose offers aromas of fresh coffee, sweet dried fruits and toasted nuts, joined on the palate by notes of malt, wood spice and tannic undertones. |
North British 2009 / 14 Year Old / Bourbon Casks 260317+342+346+347 / Signatory Single Whisky £32.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 14 Year Old Strength: 46% 70cl Vintage: 2009 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46% / Signatory – A 14-year-old North British single grain whisky from Signatory Vintage that was distilled in 2009 and matured in a handfull of ex-bourbon barrels until October 2023. |
Glen Moray Classic / Glass Set Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £32.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A superb choice for any whisky lover this gift set contains a pair of glasses and a bottle of Glen Moray Classic – the distillery's entry level single malt. Aged for an average of seven years in ex-bourbon casks, of which a high percentage are first fill, this is easy drinking, honeyed and excellent value. |
Glen Moray Port Cask Finish / Glass Set Speyside Whisky £32.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Glen Moray's Classic range of bottlings always represent great value. This gift set contains two glasses and a bottle of the expression which is finished in port casks, adding sweetness and extra richness. |
Glen Moray Peated / Glass Set Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £32.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – This gift set contains a bottle of peated entry in Glen Moray's Classic range of excellent-value Speyside whiskies, and a pair of glasses. This is a lightly spiced whisky with notes of smoke and vanilla. |
Pike Creek 10 Year Old / Rum Finish Canadian Whisky £32.50 Country: Canadian Region: Canadian Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 42% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 42% – Pike Creek is regarded by many as among the best Canadian whiskies on the market. Now available in the UK after many years' absence, this 10 year old is finished in rum barrels. |
Isle Of Skye 12 Year Old Blended Whisky Blended Scotch Whisky £32.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Blended Scotch whisky made with a high malt content coming from Speyside and the Islands The 12-year-old carries notes of dried apricot, gooseberries and a lingering peat smoke that is softened with a pleasing mint choc-chip character. |
Agitator Blended Whisky Swedish Blended Whisky £32.95 Country: Swedish Region: Swedish Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – A blended whisky matured in new American oak, chestnut casks as well as ex-bourbon and sherry casks. |
Copper Dog Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £32.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Copper Dog is a Scotch whisky that sums up all that is good about Speyside. A combination of eight single malts, Copper Dog is deliciously fruity with a hint of honey and spice. |
Deanston Virgin Oak Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £33.25 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 46.3% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46.3% / Distillery Bottling – A no-age-statement whisky from Deanston bottled at 46.3%. This one is made up of young whisky which is decanted into new American oak casks for its final stages of maturation. |
Speyburn 10 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £33.25 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Pretty much the only expression of Speyburn on the market until 2008. The 10 year old may now have stable mates but it still keeps its place as the easy drinking centre of the range. Speyburn continues to gather quiet momentum in the wake of updated packaging and 2012's shock World Whisky Award win for the 25 year old. |
Gladstone Axe Black Axe Blended Malt Scotch Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £33.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 41% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 41% – A blend of malt whiskies from the Highlands and Islay, Gladstone Black Axe is inspired by former UK Prime Minister William Gladstone, who had a penchant for felling trees. Bold, malty aromas of vanilla, toasted oak and smouldering firewood fill the nose, complemented by notes of caramel, aromatic peat, heather, oak spice and a touch of sea salt throughout the palate. |
Bowsaw Bourbon Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey £33.25 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – This small batch Kentucky bourbon from Bowsaw is made with a mash bill consisting of 75% corn, 21% rye and 4% malted barley. Aged in new charred American oak casks, the palate offers powerful notes of vanilla and caramel that work well in cocktails such as Old Fashioned and Boulevardier. |
Gladstone Axe American Oak Blended Malt Scotch Blended Whisky £33.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 41% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 41% – A blend of Highland malt whiskies, Gladstone Axe has been matured in American oak casks, the bottle features a portrait of and axe-bearing William Gladstone, who as well as serving four terms as Prime Minister of the UK was a fan of felling trees in his spare time. Aromas of malty biscuits, soft oak spice, caramel and vanilla fill the nose, complemented by notes of baked apples, barley sugar sweets, custard creams and honey throughout the palate. |
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency Blended Scotch Whisky £33.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Hankey Bannister's 12 Year Old is aged exclusive in bourbon casks. The result is a medium-bodied whisky with notes of sweet vanilla and a hint of smoke. |
Ileach Peaty Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky £33.25 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – A young and peaty single malt whisky from an unnamed Islay distillery, this has garnered praise for its straight-to-the-point smoky flavour. |
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Sherry Finish Blended Whisky £33.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – The classic Black Label notes of oranges, caramel and woodsmoke are joined here by sticky raisins, dried figs and toasted almonds. This extra layer of complexity is achieved by finishing the malt and grain whiskies that make up Johnnie Walker in casks seasoned with sherry. An excellent twist on a classic formula. |
Johnnie Walker Sweet Peat Blended Scotch Whisky £33.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40.8% 50cl Summary: 50cl / 40.8% – Too often pitched as opposite extremes on the Scotch whisky flavour spectrum, peat smoke and sweetness can actually work together remarkably well. This fact is exemplified in Sweet Peat from Johnnie Walker, which blends powerful peat and citrus flavours with sweet Speyside character and a luscious sherried note. The result is a flavour profile full of rich caramel and vanilla flavours, a light spiciness and wisps of warming wood smoke. |
Bearface Triple Oak Canadian Whisky £33.50 Country: Canadian Region: Canadian Age: Strength: 42.5% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 42.5% – Made with 100% corn, this Canadian whisky from Bearface was aged in a combination of ex-bourbon, French red wine and virgin Hungarian oak casks for a minimum of seven years. The nose shows sweetcorn, black and red currants, and baking spices while the palate brings toasted oak and crème brulèe. |
Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £33.75 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 45% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45% – A terrific small-batch bourbon from Four Roses – and in this case, Small Batch means just that – only four casks are used in the construction of each release. Sweet and spicy, with a generous dash of vanilla, this is a treat. |
Agitator Blind Seal Straight Rye Whiskey Swedish Straight Rye Whiskey £33.75 Country: Swedish Region: Swedish Age: Strength: 46% 50cl Summary: 50cl / 46% – Blind Seal Swedish Rye Whiskey emulates a classic American rye whiskey. It was mashed, distilled and matured for a minimum of three years in American oak casks. |
Te Bheag Blended Scotch Whisky £33.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Té Bheag, pronounced chey-vek, is a blended whisky with a high malt content. Rich with toffee notes and a light smokiness. |
Hot Toddy Whisky Tasting Set / 6x3cl £33.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 43.6% 18cl Summary: 18cl / 43.6% / The Perfect Measure – Whisky cocktails are for all seasons, but there’s nothing better than the humble Hot Toddy for when the cold creeps in. That’s why we’ve selected six soul-soothing spirits that bring their own unique characteristics to this classic drink. This set will showcase the complexity that can be achieved when you mix whisky with lemon, honey, hot water and your choice of spices. |
Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky £33.95 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 46.3% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46.3% / Distillery Bottling – Stiùireadair is a sherried release from Bunnahabhain, intended as a partial replacement for the 12 Year Old. A typically creamy and coastal whisky with notes of caramel, nuts, dried fruit and hints of spice. |
Bankhall Cigar Malt English Single Malt Whisky £33.95 Country: English Region: English Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% – Single malt whisky from Bankhall distillery, matured in new oak casks. This is a dram with a lovely, dark earthiness and notes of cinnamon, clove and caramel. A great malt that pairs wonderful with a cigar. |
John Crabbie Single Malt Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £33.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A single malt Scotch whisky made at Bonnington distillery and bottled by John Crabbie & Co. This was exclusively matured in new oak casks, imparting notes of ginger cake, black pepper, nutmeg, and sawdust, all covered in caramel. |
Chivas Regal Extra 13 Year Old / Sherry Cask Matured Blended Whisky £34.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 13 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – A 13-year-old blended malt from Chivas Regal, inspired by the Chivas brothers' 13 King Street Emporium in Aberdeen and matured in oloroso sherry casks. Aromas of vanilla caramel and sweet red berries fill the nose, complemented by notes of ripe pears, cinnamon, crisp almonds and peaches in syrup throughout the palate. |
Old Pulteney Harbour Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £34.25 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Old Pulteney Harbour was distilled and matured by the sea in four hand-picked ex-bourbon casks. This is a fragrant dram with notes of creamy vanilla and coconut, followed by marmalade, tangerines and lemon drizzle cake. |
Wild Turkey Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey £34.25 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 40.5% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40.5% – From the ever-dependable Wild Turkey operation comes one of the best straight rye whiskies around. Now at a new strength of 40.5%. |
Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £34.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / John Crabbie – A 12-year-old Speyside single malt from bottler John Crabbie & Co, made at an undisclosed distillery and matured in specially-selected bourbon barrels. Aromas of green apples, soft spice, sugar-roasted nuts and sweet vanilla fill the nose, complemented by notes of juicy pears, apples, orange zest, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla throughout the palate. |
Suntory Toki Japanese Blended Whisky £34.25 Country: Japanese Region: Japanese Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – Toki is a blended whisky from Suntory's three distilleries: Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita. This is a round and sweet blend with a refreshing citrus character and a spicy finish. |
Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Indiana Straight Rye Whiskey £34.25 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 45% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45% – A sweet and spicy straight rye whiskey from Ezra Brooks that offers hints of milk chocolate, leather, spicy grains and sweet oak. |
Bulleit 95 Rye Rye Whiskey 70cl Straight Rye Whiskey £34.25 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 45% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45% – A rich and spicy rye whiskey, with one of highest rye ratios (95%) we've seen. Loaded with fruit and spice, it's a terrific rye for the price, and is just as tasty sipped neat as it is served in your favourite whiskey cocktail. |
Tincup American Whiskey £34.50 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 42% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 42% – Tincup American Whiskey is the brainchild of Colorado-based Jess Graber. A distiller as a hobby for 30 years, he turned full-time in 2004. A high rye whiskey, made with a bourbon-style profile but more powerful and spicier, the cap also works as a cup. |
Glen Scotia Double Cask / Sherry Finish Campbeltown Whisky £34.75 Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A rich single malt that starts its life in first-fill bourbon barrels before being finished in Pedro-Ximenez-sherry casks, with notes of spicy fruit and vanilla. |
Glencadam Origin 1825 / Sherry Cask Finish Highland Whisky £34.75 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Glencadam Origin 1825 is was initially matured in American-white-oak bourbon barrels and then finished in oloroso-sherry butts. The result is a sweet, spicy and floral whisky with notes of bananas, pears and soft spice. |
Glencadam American Oak Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £34.75 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A sweet and fruity single malt from Glencadam that has been matured in specially-selected ex-bourbon barrels from Kentucky and matured in Glencadam's historic dunnage warehouses. Aromas of vanilla pods, buttercream, ripe apple, golden raisins and Turkish Delight fill the nose, complemented by notes of poached pear, apple blossom, acacia honey, roast chestnuts, lemon rind, apple crumble and mocha throughout the palate. |
Tomintoul Tlath Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £34.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Tláth is a non-age-statement release from Tomintoul. Aged exclusively in bourbon barrels this is sweet with notes of toffee, vanilla, white pepper and nutmeg. |
Tomatin Legacy / Bourbon & Virgin Oak Highland Whisky £34.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – The 2016 relaunch of Tomatin Legacy has been aged in a combination of bourbon barrels and virgin-oak casks. The rest is a whisky brimming with notes of vanilla, marshmallow, pineapple and lemon. |
Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £34.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Created to add a smoky edge to classic cocktail, Smokey Monkey is a blend of malt whiskies – one of which is peated. Matured in ex-bourbon casks, the palate offers notes of sweet vanilla, fiery black pepper and bright citrus, with waves of earthy peat smoke building in the background. |
Inchmurrin 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £34.75 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Relaunched in 2020, Inchmurrin 12 Year Old is aged in a mixture of casks, including bourbon, refill and recharred wood. Light, grassy and floral. |
Spearhead Single Grain Whisky Single Grain Scotch Whisky £34.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% – An interesting single grain whisky from Loch Lomond distillery, Spearhead is made with 100% malted barley, what makes it a single grain whisky is the type of still it is made in – a Coffey column still. Matured in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in a combination of traditional toasted oak barrels and infrared toasted barrels for six months, this whisky offers aromas of violets, brambles, blackcurrant, vanilla, caramel and dark chocolate that fill the nose. The palate holds notes of red apples, l |
Inchmoan 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £34.75 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A new presentation of Inchmoan 12 Year Old, released in 2020. Inchmoan is the peated single malt produced at Loch Lomond. The 12 Year Old is sweet and spicy with notes of vanilla and a smoky backbone. |
Glengoyne 10 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £34.95 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Glengoyne is one of the only Scottish whiskies to be distilled from unpeated malt – the malt is allowed to dry naturally before fermentation and distillation begin, resulting in an elegant, medium-bodied style. |
Rebel Straight Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £34.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Rebel is made at LuxRow Distillers in Kentucky. Immortalised by Billy Idol in the 1980s, Rebel is a classic bourbon, deservedly famous for its quality as well as its rock-star associations. Big and bold with notes of honey, butter and a touch of spice on the finish. |
The Woodsman Blended Whisky Blended Scotch Whisky £34.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – An easy-drinking blended Scotch that's sweet and rounded, with notes of vanilla, woodsmoke and gentle spice. The whisky is matured using a mix of freshly-build oak casks from Ohio, and ex-bourbon barrels that have been double-scorched to enhance the vanilla and smoke flavours. |
Evan Williams White Label / Bottled In Bond £34.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 50% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 50% – A bottle of Evan Williams' higher-strength white label at 100 proof. Evan Williams is revered as the first ever commercial distiller in Kentucky (he started in 1783). Today, the whiskey bearing his name is made by Heaven Hill and is the second-biggest bourbon brand in the US. |
Penderyn Celt Welsh Single Malt Whisky £35.25 Country: Welsh Region: Welsh Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A Welsh single malt from Penderyn distillery, finished in ex-Islay whisky quarter casks, which provide a well-incorporated punch of maritime peat. You can expect notes of hot coals and warm marmalade, followed by medicinal smoke, orchard fruit and candied citrus. |
Penderyn Myth (41%) Welsh Single Malt Whisky £35.25 Country: Welsh Region: Welsh Age: Strength: 41% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 41% / Distillery Bottling – The sister whisky to Penderyn Legend, this release was matured in ex-bourbon casks which lifts and rounds the character of its new-make spirit. There are bright aromas of citrus oils, green apple and pear drops on the nose, complemented by notes of dried mango, cinnamon and nutmeg on the palate. |
Douglas Laing Remarkable Regional Malts Mini Pack / 6x5cl Blended Whisky £35.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46.4% 30cl Summary: 30cl / 46.4% / Douglas Laing – A cute gift pack containing six miniatures of Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts: blends that highlight the most prominent characteristics of whiskies from a particular region. A charming and delicious way to travel around the whisky flavours of Scotland. |
Angels' Nectar Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £35.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Founded by Robert Ransom (ex-Glenfarclas) this independent bottling from Highfern is a blend of Highland and Speyside malts. The name is in reference to the ‘Angel’s Share’, an attempt to retain all the liquid lost to the heavens. |
Charlie Parry's 3 Year Old Straight Bourbon £35.25 Country: American Region: American Age: 3 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – This brand, created by a father-and-son duo, showcases whiskies sourced in the USA and shipped to Wales. Brought to a bottling strength of 40% ABV with Welsh water, this shows notes of cinnamon, brown sugar, vanilla and clove. |
Paul John Nirvana Indian Single Malt Whisky £35.25 Country: Indian Region: Indian Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – A fruity, lively unpeated single malt from Indian distillery Paul John. Aromas of fruitcake, honeycomb and caramel fill the nose, and the palate offers notes of apricots, raisins, honey, apples and salted caramel. |
The English Original Single Malt Whisky / Hip Flask Set English Whisky £35.50 Country: English Region: English Age: Strength: 43% 20cl Summary: 20cl / 43% – Whether they're already a fan of this wonderful Norfolk distillery or new to English whisky, your recipient will love this beautiful gift pack, which contains a 200ml bottle of the distillery's Original single malt whisky, plus a handsome blue hip flask. The English Original Single Malt is aged in ex-bourbon casks and has sweet notes of vanilla ice cream, nuts and a hint of sea spray. |
War Eagle Whiskey Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £35.75 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 40% 75cl Summary: 75cl / 40% – War Eagle is a fruity bourbon from Kentucky. With notes of vanilla, peach and wood spice, this is suited to cocktails. |
Jura 10 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky £35.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A well-balanced entry in the Jura range, made up of both smoky and unpeated whisky matured in bourbon casks and finished in sherry, adding darker notes to the soft smoke and fresh fruit of the distillery's whisky. |
Ledaig Rioja Cask Finish / Sinclair Series Island Whisky £35.75 Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: Strength: 46.3% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46.3% / Distillery Bottling – The first release in Tobermory distillery's Sinclair Series, this smoky Ledaig single malt has been made with heavily-peated barley and finished in hand-selected Rioja casks. Aromas of Turkish Delight, candied orange peel, leather, black pepper and dark chocolate fill the nose, complemented by notes of almond, raspberries, vanilla, cinnamon and freshly cut grass on the palate over rich waves of savoury peat smoke. |
Signal Hill Whisky Canadian Whisky £35.75 Country: Canadian Region: Canadian Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – While Canadian whisky is often a showcase of different grains, Signal Hill focuses instead on casks. The distillery takes corn and malt spirit and ages them in three types of cask – ex-bourbon, ex-Canadian whisky and new oak. The three casks bring out different aspects of the whisky's character – vanilla and toffee notes, sweet grain and oaky spice respectively – creating a flavoursome and well-balanced whisky. |
Wild Turkey 101 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £35.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 50.5% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 50.5% – America's biggest-selling premium bourbon, the much-loved Wild Turkey 101 is a richly-flavoured concoction with a mellowness that belies its high strength. |
Dewar's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky £35.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Dewar's 12 year old blend is 'Double Aged' due to the 6 months of marrying in oak casks that the whisky does after initial maturation and blending. Dewar's is one of the world's most awarded whiskies. |
Tarot 2 The Magician Blended Scotch 2010 / 12 Year Old / North Star Blended Whisky £35.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 45.5% 70cl Vintage: 2010 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 45.5% / North Star Spirits – A 12-year-old blended whisky from North Star made of both grain and malt whiskies matured in a refill oloroso sherry butt. There are aromas of chocolate orange, toasted oak and hints of vanilla on the nose, complemented by notes of dried meat, stone fruit and a light dusting of dried herbs. |
Glenallachie Distillery Edition Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £36.25 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Distillery Edition is the first ongoing release from Glenallachie since the 12 Year Old in the 1980s. This has notes of vanilla, citrus and hints of toast. |
Ancnoc 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £36.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – This lip-smacking 12yo AnCnoc (formerly Knockdhu) is a top-quality proponent of the non-sherried Speyside style, showing polished malt and a delicious spiciness throughout a warm, complex palate and lasting finish. |
Bankhall Distillers Cut Single Malt English Single Malt Whisky £36.25 Country: English Region: English Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – This English single malt draws on inspiration from US whiskey processes, it was triple distilled and matured in charred new American oak casks. Aromas of buttered toast, cinnamon sticks and vanilla on the nose give way to notes of cherry, clove and nutmeg on the palate. |
Woven Homemade Whisky / Sherried Scotch Blend Blended Scotch Whisky £36.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46.4% 50cl Summary: 50cl / 46.4% – This blended Scotch whisky takes inspiration from Speyside blends of yesteryear and contains a high malt content. It is a combination of three whiskies matured in ex-Palo Cortado and ex-Pedro Ximenez casks, imparting aromas of almond, red berries and haystacks on the nose. |
Tullibardine Sovereign / Bourbon Cask Highland Whisky £36.75 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A reinvigorated release from Tullibardine, upping the quality of presentation as well as their whisky. This bourbon barrel matured dram is packed with vanilla and spice. |
Tomintoul Peated Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £36.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – This Tomintoul was distilled with peated malted barley to impart a distinctive smoky flavour to its fruity spirit. Matured in ex-bourbon barrels, you’ll find notes of campfire smoke, fresh coffee, roasted pecans and smoky bacon. |
Tomintoul With A Peaty Tang Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £36.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – We assume that this new no-age-statement peated Tomintoul must be similar to the Old Ballantruan but at a reduced strength. Either way, at this price it must be worth a punt for peatheads. |
Caisteal Chamuis Blended Malt Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £36.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – From the owners of Torabhaig distillery comes this heavily peated blended malt made up of Island whiskies. It has been finished in first-fill bourbon barrels, the sweetness of which mellows the smokiness. |
Larceny 92 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £36.75 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – Produced by Heaven Hill, Larceny bourbon uses wheat as the secondary grain rather than rye. This gives it a smoother flavour than your average bourbon. Larceny is a small batch bourbon, made using no more than 100 barrels and bottled at a slightly higher 92 proof. |
Glenlivet Founder's Reserve Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £36.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – The opening salvo of the Glenlivet range, named in honour of the distillery's founder, George Smith. It's classic Glenlivet, with a creamy and fruity character bolstered by the use of first-fill American oak to mature some of the whisky. |
Jack Daniel's Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey £36.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Twice run through Jack Daniels’ trademark maple-charcoal filtration, Gentleman Jack is the statesman of the Jack Daniels range. Exhibiting an impressive mellow quality and a fullness of flavour at once bold and refined, Gentleman Jack is filled with flavours of fresh vanilla, sweet caramel and spicy oak – a universal favourite at the absolute peak of its maturity. |
Old Williamsburg Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £36.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 40% 75cl Summary: 75cl / 40% – A classic-style bourbon from Kentucky, Old Williamsburg, which is also kosher certified. Delicious notes of vanilla and coconut. |
The Epicurean / Douglas Laing Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £36.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46.2% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46.2% / Douglas Laing – The Epicurean is part of Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts series and is a blend comprised exclusively of Lowland single malts. A delightful mix of sweet fruit and herbal flavours. |
J W Dant / Charcoal Perfected £36.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 40% 75cl Summary: 75cl / 40% – Charcoal Perfected is an old-style whiskey from JW Dant, made at Heaven Hill in Kentucky. |
Glen Grant 10 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £37.25 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Very reliable quality Speyside from a distillery founded in 1840. Glen Grant is one of the world's best-selling single malts and is particularly popular in Italy. |
Angels' Nectar Blended Malt Original Highland Whisky £37.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – A combination of Highland and Speyside malt whiskies, Angel's Nectar Original has a sweet character with aromas of vanilla, stewed apples and fruit syrup on the nose, and notes of heather honey, lemon and baking spice throughout the palate. |
Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £37.50 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 43.2% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43.2% – Woodford Reserve is a superbly smooth, flavoursome bourbon, rich and full bodied with a sophisticated range of flavours. Excellent as a digestif after a rich meal. |
Laphroaig 10 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky £37.50 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Laphroaig 10yo is a full-bodied, smoky gem, with a residual sweetness and a hint of salt amid the seaweedy, peaty characters before a long warming finish. A classic dram. |
Johnnie Walker Double Black Blended Scotch Whisky £37.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – An interesting twist on Johnnie Walker Black Label, Double Black was rolled out for general release in 2011 after a successful launch in travel retail. Double Black adds to the normal Black Label profile by including more Islay whisky and casks that have been heavily charred, giving a more intense flavour with a greater emphasis on smoke while keeping true to the sophisticated Johnnie Walker style. |
Penderyn Madeira Finish Single Malt Welsh Whisky £37.75 Country: Welsh Region: Welsh Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – Penderyn is a Welsh whisky distilled once in a unique Faraday copper still with an added purifier and rectification column and, after a spell in bourbon barrels, is finished in Madeira casks for extra smoothness. Launched in 2004, Penderyn has built on its early promise and really carved a niche for itself. |
Tomintoul 10 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £37.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – The first bottling of Tomintoul to be released after it changed hands in 2000, it's a rounded dram with fruit and toffee, and a peppery finish. |
Bowmore 12 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky £37.75 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Bowmore 12yo has a place in many hearts as Islay's 'medium-peated' malt. A pronounced iodine character with plenty of pepper, the current 12yo bottling is a welcome return to the classic Bowmores of the 1960s and '70s, with the emphasis on tropical fruit and smoke. A deserved runner-up in our Whisky of the Year 2014-15 blind tasting. |
Masthouse Grain Whisky English Single Grain Whisky £37.95 Country: English Region: English Age: Strength: 42% 50cl Summary: 50cl / 42% – An English single grain whisky from Copper Rivet Distillery, distilled in a combination of pot and column stills and matured in a small parcel of barrels. |
Finlaggan Original / Peaty Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky £37.95 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – An Islay single malt whisky from a secret unnamed distillery. Reasonably priced and nicely peaty. |
Arran Barrel Reserve Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky £37.95 Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – Exclusively matured in ex-bourbon barrels and distilled at Isle of Arran Distillers' Lochranza distillery, Arran Barrel Reserve is a fresh, light single malt released in autumn 2019. Aromas of citrus and vanilla mingle with lively apple and delicate sea breeze on the nose, while the palate offers notes of sweet fruits, warm spices, citrus, creamy vanilla and charred oak. Try drinking this whisky neat, with a splash of water or as part of a cocktail. |
Ballantine’s 7 Year Old American Barrel X Rza Limited Edition Blended Whisky £37.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 7 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Ballantine’s has partnered with rapper, producer, actor, filmmaker and Wu-Tang Clan member RZA for the 2024 release of its seven-year-old. This blended whisky was exclusively matured in American oak barrels, imparting aromas of toffee apples, vanilla and honeysuckle, with pear, caramel and baking spice notes on the finish. |
Singleton Of Dufftown 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £37.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A relaunched Singleton, this time from Dufftown, to replace the now-defunct Singleton of Auchroisk. This smooth, mellow dram is designed to attract new drinkers to the malt category. |
Rock Island Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £37.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46.8% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46.8% / Douglas Laing – Formerly known as Rock Oyster, Rock Island is Douglas Laing's blended malt based on whiskies from the Islands, specifically Jura, Islay, Arran and Orkney. Rich with a smoky and maritime character. |
Scallywag Speyside Blended Malt Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £37.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Douglas Laing – Scallywag is a new addition to the Douglas Laing range. A blend of Speyside malts, including Mortlach, Macallan and Glenrothes aged in a combination of sherry and bourbon casks, this is a rich and complex vatting. |
Jura Red Wine Cask Edition Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky £38.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A rich and fruity Jura single malt that has been finished in ex-red wine casks, creating layers of red berries and sweet spice. Aromas of sultanas, creamy caramel, black cherries and heather honey fill the nose, complemented by notes of raspberries, strawberries, cinnamon and vanilla throughout the palate. |
Shackleton Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £38.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Following the success of Journey and Discovery, this release of Shackleton is a mainstream, accessible version. With notes of vanilla, honey and orchard fruits, this is a fitting tribute to the great explorer. |
Jura Rum Cask Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky £38.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – An exotic single malt from Jura that was initially matured in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels before being finished in hand-selected Caribbean rum casks. The result is aromas of guava, toasted coconut, sugar-coated almonds, apricots and orange that fill the nose, complemented by notes of vanilla fudge, mango, banana, guava, sea salt and lime throughout the palate. |
Timorous Beastie Highland Blended Malt Highland Whisky £38.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46.8% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46.8% / Douglas Laing – Timorous Beastie is a blended malt from Douglas Laing, using only Highland whiskies including Dalmore, Glengoyne and Glen Garioch. This has the classic heathery Highland note. |
Horse With No Name Bourbon With Habanero Spirit £38.25 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 45% 50cl Summary: 50cl / 45% – An oaky, spicy bourbon-based spirit, Horse With No Name is made with a combination of yellow dent Texas corn, soft red winter wheat and six-row distiller's malt, and then blended with habanero chilli distillate to give it a fruity note. |
Tamnavulin Double Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £38.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – The first official bottling of Tamnavulin for more than two decades, Double Cask has been finished in sherry butts. The result is a whisky with notes of dried orange, ginger and wood spice. |
Tamnavulin German Pinot Noir Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £38.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A fruity, soft single malt from Tamnavulin that has been finished in German Pinot Noir red wine casks. |
Tamnavulin French Cabernet Sauvignon Cask Speyside Whisky £38.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A fruity, floral Tamnavulin single malt that has been matured in Cabernet Sauvignon red wine casks, creating layers of orchard fruit, lime blossom, marmalade, cinnamon, poached pear and almond on the nose, complemented by notes of nectarines, damson plums, gingerbread, red berries and ripe bananas throughout the palate. |
Tamnavulin Sherry Edition Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £38.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – This Speyside single malt has been matured in a combination of American oak casks and a variety of sherry casks. This is a fruity, rich whisky with aromas of raisins, orange and vanilla. The palate offers notes of dried fruits, warm spices and rich caramel. |
Arran Robert Burns Single Malt Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky £38.50 Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A bottling of single malt whisky from the Isle of Arran distillery bottled to honour Scotland's favourite son, the bard himself, Robert Burns. Bottled at 43% and created to be malty and sweet with a 'spicy twist on the finish'. |
Jura 12 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky £38.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – The core of the Jura range, aged for 12 years in bourbon casks and then finished in Oloroso sherry. The result blends the distillery's characteristic gently smoky character with sweetness, spice and dark fruit. A great introduction to Jura. |
Old Perth Original / Sherry Casks Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £38.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – Old Perth The Original is a blended malt whisky from Perth, made exclusively with whisky matured in ex-sherry casks from a selection of Scotland's finest distilleries. |
Starward Left Field Single Malt Single Malt Australian Whisky £38.50 Country: Australian Region: Australian Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – A well-rounded and flavoursome single malt from Australian distillery Starward, Left Field has been matured in Australian Red Wine barrels. Aromas of red apples, strawberry laces, apricot jam, orange peel, raspberries, ginger beer, vanilla and praline fill the nose, complemented by notes of sultanas, ginger cake, blackcurrants, dark chocolate and stewed fruit throughout the palate. |
Canadian Club Classic 12 / 12 Year Old Canadian Whisky £38.50 Country: Canadian Region: Canadian Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Aged for 12 years – the extra 6 years maturing in wood produces a darker spirit with more of the traditional characteristics of aged whiskies and a richer, more aromatic flavour. |
Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £38.50 Country: American Region: American Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 45% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45% – Eagle Rare 10 Year Old bourbon from Buffalo Trace – an expression first introduced to the market in 1975. The nose offers aromas of toffee, honey and leather, followed by bold oaky dryness with notes of almonds and rich cocoa that linger throughout the palate. A great bourbon for a good price. |
Highland Harvest Organic Single Malt Single Malt Scotch Whisky £38.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – An organic single-cask single malt from an undisclosed distillery. This has been released by independent bottler Highland Harvest. A whisky full of cereal notes with a slight herbaceousness – a great summer dram. |
Finlaggan Old Reserve / Small Batch / Islay Malt Islay Whisky £38.95 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – A mystery Islay single malt from an unnamed distillery, purported by many to be Lagavulin, which somehow seems a little unlikely to us. That said, this is a terrific dram for the money and likely to appeal to frugal peatheads. |
Tomintoul Merlot Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £38.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – This Tomintoul was finished in Merlot wine barrels from Bordeaux, developing red fruit aromas which partner well with the honeyed character of this Speyside malt. You can expect notes of cherry jam, redcurrants and cappuccino. |
Onikishi Japanese Blended Whisky Japanese Blended Whisky £38.95 Country: Japanese Region: Japanese Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% – This Japanese blended whiskey is named after the Japanese term for 'demon knight'. You’ll find a well-balanced blend with notes of gingerbread, vanilla ice cream, and caramel, complemented by hints of oak spice and yuzu. |
Lot 40 Rye Canadian Rye Whisky £39.25 Country: Canadian Region: Canadian Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% – Another small-batch blend of fine rye whiskies distilled in a small copper pot still, this is a characterful, robust, smoky whisky with a pleasingly sweet palate. Lot 40 is made at Hiram Walker Distillery in Canada, one of the largest spirits producers in North America. |
Tomintoul Seiridh Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £39.25 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A limited-edition single malt from Tomintoul, Seiridh was matured in American oak ex-bourbon casks before being finished in first-fill oloroso sherry casks from Andalucia, Spain. Rich aromas of sultana, butterscotch and candied pecans fill the nose. The palate offers notes of sweet dried figs, Christmas cake and cedar spice, developing hints of chocolate-covered raisins, dried fruit and liquorice that linger in the finish. |
Koval Rye Grain Spirit American Grain Spirit £39.25 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 40% 50cl Summary: 50cl / 40% – Koval Rye Grain Spirit is a white dog from Chicago. With floral and peppery notes, this can be sipped neat or used in cocktails. |
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old / The Original / Gift Box Highland Whisky £39.25 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – The 'original' sets a high standard for Highland whisky, and has gone from strength to strength since its slightly controversial packaging redesign a few years ago. Medium-bodied and gently warming, with pleasant spicy notes. |
Old Bardstown 90 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £39.25 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 45% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45% – A sweet and spicy bourbon from The Willet Distillery, Old Bardstown offers aromas of caramel, oak, vanilla and hints of summer flowers that are echoed on the palate. |
Rebel Small Batch Reserve Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £39.25 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 45.3% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45.3% – Immortalised by Billy Idol in the 1980s, Rebel is a classic bourbon, deservedly famous for its quality as well as its rock-star associations. The Small Batch Reserve has notes of vanilla, rye spice and caramel. |
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old / The Original Highland Whisky £39.25 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – The 'original' sets a high standard for Highland whisky, and has gone from strength to strength since its slightly controversial packaging redesign a few years ago. Medium-bodied and gently warming, with pleasant spicy notes. |
Mackintosh Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £39.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 41% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 41% – A soft and fruity blended malt from Mackintosh, matured in sherry casks and offer nights of honey, dried fruit, creamy vanilla, freshly-cut grass, sweet malt and orange oil throughout the palate. |
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £39.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – One of the world's best-selling malts, Glenfiddich 12yo's famous triangular bottle is a fixture in practically every bar on the globe. Light and easy-drinking stuff loved by millions. |
Glenfiddich Fire And Cane / Experimental Series #04 Speyside Whisky £39.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – Think you know peaty whisky? Think again. The fourth in Glenfiddich's much-admired Experimental Series is a marriage of their rarely-seen peated whisky with unpeated bourbon-aged spirit, all of which is finished in Latin rum casks. |
Berry Bros & Rudd Peated Cask Matured Blended Malt Blended Malt £39.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 44.2% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 44.2% / Berry Bros & Rudd – A softly peated dram from Berry Bros and Rudd, harking back to the days when every whisky was peated. The peat here is a deliberate choice and carefully controlled to give a balanced dram, focusing on sweet fruit and gentle smoke. |
Cu Bocan Signature Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £39.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A lightly-peated Highland single malt, made at Tomatin distillery, matured in a combination of ex-bourbon, ex-sherry and virgin oak casks. Distilled every winter in small batches, it offers notes of vanilla, cinnamon, apples, raisins and delicate citrus above a background of soft peat smoke. |
Benriach The Original Ten / 10 Year Old Speyside Whisky £39.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A classic combination of casks combined with Benriach's fruity spirit makes for a great tasting and easy-drinking whisky. Bourbon and sherry casks give this ten-year-old whisky layers of fruit and sweet vanilla, while virgin oak gives an extra kick of spice. |
Bunnahabhain Toiteach A Dha Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky £39.75 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 46.3% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46.3% / Distillery Bottling – The first peated whisky in Bunnahabhain's core range. Like the limited edition Toiteach that came before it, Toiteach A Dha (which means 'smoky two' in Scots Gaelic) is a smoky single malt with a sherry twist. |
Glenmorangie Original 12 Year Old / Gift Box Highland Whisky £39.75 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A luscious 12-year-old expression of Glenmorangie Original, this bright tasting release was aged in ex-bourbon barrels. The result is a delightful balance of bright citrus, tinned peaches, and vanilla, rounded out by notes of almond, coconut, and maple syrup. |
Michter's American Whiskey Tasting Set With Glass / 5x3cl £39.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 44% 15cl Summary: 15cl / 44% / The Perfect Measure – John Shenk made his first rye whiskies in Pennsylvania in 1753. The distillery he built prospered through the centuries and in the 1950s was rebranded as Michter’s by its then owner Lou Forman – the new brand being a portmanteau of his son’s names, Michael and Peter. The Pennsylvania plant closed in 1990 amid difficult economic conditions, but this was not the end of the Michter’s story. The trademark was resurrected in the mid-1990s to market sourced whiskies from Kentucky and in 2015 a new Mic |
Wemyss Malts Spice King Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £39.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Wemyss – The spicy entry in Wemyss Malts blended malts range, this uses a large proportion of Island malts in the blend. |
Glenglassaugh Revival Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £39.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – The Glenglassaugh Distillery was mothballed from 1986 until 2008 and this the first whisky to be made from spirit distilled at the distillery since it reopened. It was matured in a mixture of first-fill bourbon casks and red wine casks before a final short finish in first-fill oloroso sherry butts. |
Tomintoul Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish Speyside Whisky £39.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Created by master distiller Robert Fleming, this small-batch Tomintoul was aged in American oak barrels and finished in ex-Pedro Ximenez casks. |
Tomintoul Pinot Noir Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £39.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A small batch single malt from Tomintoul that was initially matured in ex-bourbon barrels, before being finished in specially-selected Pinot Noir casks. Aromas of summer berries, red grapes, filo pastry, baking spices and salted caramel fill the nose, complemented by notes of strawberry, blackcurrant liquorice, glace cherries, flapjacks, tobacco and ginger biscuits throughout the palate. |
Tomintoul Cognac Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £39.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A sweet and creamy Speyside single malt from Tomintoul that was initially matured in ex-bourbon barrels, before being finished in specially-selected Cognac casks. Aromas of chestnuts, lemon rind, blossom honey, amaretti biscuits and chamomile fill the nose, complemented by notes of choux pastry, Chantilly cream, butterscotch, sugared almonds, golden raisins, ginger and tobacco throughout the palate. |
Tomintoul White Port Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £39.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – This is a small-batch single malt from Tomintoul, matured in ex-bourbon barrels and hand-selected white Port barriques. There are bright fruity aromas on the nose, including peach and nectarine. The fruit continues on the palate with tarte tatin, vanilla and strawberry taking centre stage. |
Noble Rebel Orchard Outburst Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £39.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Noble Rebel Orchard Outburst is a blended malt constructed by Michael Henry and the team behind Loch Lomond and Glen Scotia's award-winning single malts. It focuses on the apple-and-pear characters that sit at the heart of many Scotch whiskies, using bourbon-cask maturation and whisky made using white-wine yeast to create a whisky that balances zesty lemon and lime with creamy vanilla, layers of orchard fruit and gentle notes of sea breeze. |
Noble Rebel Hazelnut Harmony Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £39.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Noble Rebel Hazelnut Harmony is a dram for those who like things on the nuttier side. It focuses on the sweet, toasty and nutty aspects of Scotch whisky, with toasted American-oak casks amplifying the whisky's hazelnut and honeycomb character with layers of creamy vanilla. |
Deanston 12 Year Old / Unchillfiltered Highland Whisky £39.95 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 46.3% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46.3% / Distillery Bottling – Deanston is the only distillery in Scotland that is self-sustaining for electricity, being equipped with a dam and a turbine. This flagship 12-year-old single malt offers aromas of malty cereal, rich creamy toffee and honeyed heather balanced with sweet oak and barley sugar. |
Noble Rebel Smoke Symphony Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £39.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Nobel Rebel Smoke Symphony is the peaty entry in the blender's range, focusing on the rich smokiness at the heart of many Scotch whiskies. It's packed with peat and spicy chilli notes, and is finished in red-wine casks from Rioja to add layers of tart and rich dark berry fruit to its smoky heart. |
Smokehead Unfiltered Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky £39.95 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A smoky, nutty Islay single malt from Smokehead, Unfiltered offers aromas of ginger, vanilla, thick smoke, burnt earth and rich stout that fill the nose. The palate holds notes of walnuts, almond flakes, dark chocolate, black smoke, pepper and earthy peat that linger in the finish. |
Wemyss Malts Peat Chimney Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £39.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Wemyss – Peat Chimney is one of three blended malts for indie bottler Wemyss Malts. As the name suggests, this has lots of Islay whisky in the blend, with notes of tar and peat smoke. |
Maker's Mark 46 Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £39.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 47% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 47% – The first new Maker's Mark recipe for at least 50 years, Maker's 46 is named for the number of different wood 'recipes' they tried before getting it right. Bottled at 47% it is matured in part in barrels containing a 'ladder' of toasted new French oak barrel staves to give more spice, sweetness and vanilla. |
Jim Beam Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £39.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 47.5% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 47.5% – Not entirely unlike snowflakes, every bourbon barrel is different. Jim Beam Single Barrel Bourbon celebrates the individuality of each barrel and the flavours that they produce. It has the caramel, vanilla and oak notes that Jim Beam are known for, alongside unique, spicy flavours. |
Masthouse Single Malt Whisky / Pot & Column Distilled English Whisky £39.95 Country: English Region: English Age: Strength: 45% 50cl Summary: 50cl / 45% – An English whisky from Copper Rivet Distillery that inspired by American and Japanese distilling. Made with Kentish malted barley that is initially pot distilled before being distilled in a column still and matured in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels. Aromas of vanilla mousse, toffee apples, candied zest and toasted oak fill the nose, complemented by notes of vanilla cream, dried plantain, ripe pears, hazelnuts and black pepper throughout the palate. |
Ledaig 10 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky £39.95 Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 46.3% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46.3% / Distillery Bottling – Peaty whisky from Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, named after a previous incarnation of the distillery. Maritime and smoky, this rivals some of the Islay drams for power, and the 10 year old balances the intensity of youth with rounded, well-aged spirit. |
Whisky Of The Year 2024 Tasting Set With Glass / 5x3cl Single Whisky £39.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 48.4% 15cl Summary: 15cl / 48.4% / The Perfect Measure – Our Whisky of the Year awards are an annual highlight and this year’s selection contains five single malt Scotch whiskies. This set includes two island malts, two from the Highlands and one Speysider. Each of these whiskies is good value for money and, most importantly, delicious. |
Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £39.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A rich and creamy Campbeltown blended malt whisky from J & A Mitchells, blended and bottled at Springbank distillery. |
Whisky Of The Year Hall Of Fame Tasting Set With Glass / 5x3cl £39.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 45.2% 15cl Summary: 15cl / 45.2% / The Perfect Measure – Explore the Whisky of the Year Hall of Fame with this Perfect Measure tasting set. A collection of whiskies that have stolen our hearts over the years and won their place as our Whisky of the Year thanks to their style and character. |
Wemyss Malts The Hive Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £39.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Wemyss – Wemyss Malts name all their whiskies by their flavour profile, with the help of Charles Maclean, the whisky writer. The Hive selection of blended malts are intended to (as the name suggests) have a honeyed taste profile. |
Very Old Barton / 86 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £39.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 43% 75cl Summary: 75cl / 43% – The 43% release of Very Old Barton. Rich and sweet with notes of tropical fruits, vanilla, caramel and wood spice. |
Compass Box Glasgow Blend Blended Scotch Whisky £40.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Compass Box – A full, smoky blended whisky from Compass Box, Glasgow Blend is a combination of whiskies matured in first-fill sherry butts, first-fill bourbon barrels, refill barrels and custom French oak casks to create a complex character. The palate offers notes of fruitcake, sweet spices, salty smoke and burning embers that linger in the finish. |
Compass Box Artist Blend Blended Scotch Whisky £40.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% – A bold and flavourful blend from Compass Box that pays tribute to the blenders of the late 19th century. The palate offers notes of soft fruits, ripe peaches, plums, baked apples and vanilla, as well as toasted oak spice. |
Sacred English Whisky Liqueur £40.25 Country: English Region: English Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Try this on ice for Sacred's take on an Old Fashioned. This liqueur is made by blending three-year-old bourbon-aged English whisky with orange peels, star anise and cubeb. |
Penderyn Yma O Hyd / Icons Series Welsh Single Malt Whisky £40.50 Country: Welsh Region: Welsh Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – The 10th release in the Pendryn Icons of Wales series is named after the patriotic anthem adopted by the Red Wall – welsh football supporters – Yma o Hoyd. Made in partnership with FA Wales, was the official whisky of the Wales campaign for the 2022 World Cup, it has been matured in ex-American rye whiskey casks. Aromas of honeysuckle, baking spices, toffee, caramel, baked apples and pears fill the nose, complemented by notes of sultanas, ginger, clove, baked apples, peppery oak and caramel swee |
Penderyn Peated Welsh Single Malt Whisky £40.50 Country: Welsh Region: Welsh Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – A peated expression of everyone's favourite Welsh whisky, Penderyn. After an initial maturation in ex-bourbon casks, Penderyn Peated undergoes a secondary maturation in casks previously used to hold Islay whisky, layering an aromatic, smoky flavour over the Welsh distillery's signature light and fruity character. |
Knob Creek 9 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £40.50 Country: American Region: American Age: 9 Year Old Strength: 50% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 50% – A nine-year-old high-rye bourbon from Knob Creek that was relaunched in 2021 with a brand new presentation and the return of the age statement. Aromas of toasted nuts, sweet cereals and oak spice fill the nose, complemented by notes of ripe fruit on the palate. |
Hogshead Blended Malt / Signatory Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £40.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Signatory – This playfully named blended malt from Signatory is a marriage of single malts sourced around Scotland, including a 30% portion of Islay whiskies. The palate offers notes of woody vanilla oak, cereals, honey and fruits, along with a lovely balancing whiff of smoke. |
Cardhu Gold Reserve / Cask Selection Speyside Whisky £40.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Cardhu is known for being an easy-drinking and sweeter style of whisky. Gold Reserve has been aged in toasted oak casks, which has led to notes of toffee apples. |
Mackmyra Vit Hund Swedish Malt Spirit £40.75 Country: Swedish Region: Swedish Age: Strength: 46.1% 50cl Summary: 50cl / 46.1% – Vit Hund (white dog) is Mackmyra's new-make offering, made using unpeated barley, watered down to drinking strength and bottled without ageing. With green apple and pear notes all the way through, this is typical of the distillery's house style. |
Glenfarclas 8 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £40.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 8 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A sweet and nutty eight-year-old Glenfarclas single malt that offers notes of walnuts, marzipan, buttery pastry, green grass, vanilla fudge and raisins throughout the palate. |
Highland Park 12 Year Old / Viking Honour Island Whisky £40.75 Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Highland Park 12 Year Old remains one of the gold-standard malts for other distillery bottlings to aspire to. With a delicious sweetness (heather-honey is their preferred description), a trace of smoke and a warming, silky mouthfeel, this is a whisky that never lets you down. |
Woodford Reserve Rye Whiskey Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey £40.75 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 45.2% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45.2% – Released in 2015, Woodford Reserve Rye is only the third expression in the core range. 53% of the mashbill is rye, leading to notes of apple and sweet spice. |
Woodford Reserve Wheat Whiskey Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey £40.75 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 45.2% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45.2% – A fruity, floral whiskey from Woodford Reserve, made with 52% wheat, 20% malted barley, 20% corn and 8% rye. This results in aromas of cinnamon, cedarwood, baked apples and pears, honeysuckle and vanilla bean on the nose. The palate offers notes of sweet-and-sour apple sauce, toasted coconut, earthy mint, cocoa nibs and green apple peel that linger in the finish. |
8 Seconds Black 8 Year Old Whisky Canadian Whisky £40.75 Country: Canadian Region: Canadian Age: 8 Year Old Strength: 40% 75cl Summary: 75cl / 40% – An eight-year-old Canadian whisky from 8 Seconds that offers notes of apricot, cashew brittle, pineapple, honey and dried fruit throughout the palate. |
Woodford Reserve Malt Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey £40.75 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 45.2% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45.2% – A malt whiskey for bourbon drinkers, Woodford Reserve Malt is made with 51% malted barley and is matured in virgin American oak barrels. Aromas of caramel-covered hazelnuts, milk chocolate, apples and pineapple mingle with baking spices, oaky vanilla and mint on the nose. The palate offers notes of dark chocolate, caramel, toasted hazelnuts, cocoa powder, coconut and lively oak spice that linger in the finish. |
Glenlivet 12 Year Old Double Oak Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £40.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – One of the most famous malts in the world. Glenlivet 12yo has a soft smooth balance of sweet summer fruits and the floral notes of spring flowers. |
Glen Moray 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £40.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Glen Moray is known for its excellent value-for-money whiskies. The 12-year-old release from this Speyside distillery is lightly toasty with notes of summer fruits, vanilla toffee and fresh herbs. |
Ardbeg Wee Beastie / 5 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky £40.95 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 5 Year Old Strength: 47.4% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 47.4% / Distillery Bottling – An untamed young single malt from Ardbeg, Wee Beastie has spent five years in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks before being unleashed. Fresh, herbal aromas of pear, cracked black pepper, pine needles, vanilla and honey-glazed ham mingle on the nose with aniseed, green apple, leather and coffee. The palate offers notes of dark chocolate, hot tar, smoked bacon, aniseed and eucalyptus that liner in the finish. Is there a word limit in this box, I don't think there is, although I know |
Bulleit 10 Year Old Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £40.95 Country: American Region: American Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 45.6% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45.6% – Launched in 2013 in the USA, Bulleit's 10 Year Old Bourbon is now available on these shores. Rich and spicy with notes of vanilla, cinnamon and dried fruit, this is excellent value. |
Tobermory 12 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky £41.25 Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 46.3% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46.3% / Distillery Bottling – Matured exclusively in ex-bourbon casks, Tobermory 12 Year Old has a vibrant, fruity and spicy character with a subtle, salty edge. This Hebridean single malt has sweet, honeyed aromas of vanilla, ripe oranges and delicate flowers. The palate offers notes of fresh citrus, apples and tropical fruits, followed by creamy toffee, floral honey and a subtly, salty undercurrent. |
Woven Superblend Blended Scotch Whisky £41.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46.1% 50cl Summary: 50cl / 46.1% – Woven is a Leith-based whisky maker with a commitment to transparency. This SuperBlend combines whiskies from around the world, all between three and 22-years-old. The 11 total components include Scottish malt and gran whiskies, George Dickel Tennessee sour mash whiskey and German St Killian single malt. The result is a rich and textured expression that fills the palate with fruit and barley, coupled with just the right amount of floral and woody notes. A Super Blend indeed. |
Indri Trini Three Wood Indian Single Malt Single Malt Indian Whisky £41.25 Country: Indian Region: Indian Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – An Indian single malt from Indri, Trini has been matured in a combination of ex-bourbon, ex-wine and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. Aromas of black tea, caramelised pineapple, oak, vanilla, honey, raisins and sweet cherry fill the nose, complemented by notes of oak, vanilla, blackberries, hazelnuts, orange zest and caramel throughout the palate. |
Basil Hayden Bourbon Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £41.25 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Created in 1796 by Basil Hayden, who went against the grain (no pun intended) by adding in rye into the traditional corn-based mashbill. It was a huge hit and today is one of Jim Beam's 'Small Batch' range of bourbons. |
New York Ragtime Rye Whiskey American Straight Rye Whiskey £41.50 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 45.2% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45.2% – Ragtime is an American rye whisky from New York Distilling Company. The rye is grown within New York state and the whiskey is aged in full-sized barrels. Robust and spicy – a superb rye whiskey. |
Orbital 8 Year Old / World Blend / Sherry Cask / Whisky Magazine World Whisky £41.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 8 Year Old Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Whisky Magazine – Orbital is an eight-year-old blended whisky from Whisky Magazine. The samples the publication receives have been blended with an aged grain whisky and married in a Pedro-Ximenez-sherry cask. All profits from the production are being donated to the Walking With the Wounded charity. This has notes of butterscotch, manuka honey, toffee apple, biscuits and subtle warming spices. |
Tullibardine 228 / Burgundy Finish Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £41.75 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A red wine finished entry in the Tullibardine, the 228 is named for the number of litres in the Burgundy cask that it spent the end of its maturation in before bottling. |
Tullibardine 225 / Sauternes Finish Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £41.75 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A Sauternes entry into Tullibardine's range of finished whiskies, filling the spirit into a 225 litre sweet wine cask for a short secondary maturation before bottling. |
Tullibardine 500 / Sherry Finish Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £41.75 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A sherry finished whisky from Tullibardine, part of their range of finishes. It was matured first in bourbon casks before spending some time in 500 litre sherry butts, most of which previously held Pedro Ximenez. |
Ben Eideann Distillery Edition American Oak Whisky Highland Whisky £41.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – A tropical, creamy Highland single malt from Ben Eideann, this Distillery Edition has been matured in American oak ex-bourbon casks. The palate offers notes of tropical passion fruit and mango, Muscovado sugar and vanilla custard, with warm spices and black pepper in the finish. |
Loch Lomond 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £41.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – The 2020 presentation of Loch Lomond 12 Year Old has been aged in three types of cask: bourbon, refill and rechared. Fruity with notes of pear, lemon, vanilla and biscuits. |
Arran 10 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky £41.75 Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Arran 10 Year Old is a medium-bodied, citrussy dram that shows an elegance and deftness of touch that belies the distillery's youth. Tasting the complexity and assurance of this youngster it is difficult to believe that the distillery only opened in 1995. A great achievement. |
Rittenhouse Bottled In Bond Straight Rye / 100 Proof £41.75 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 50% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 50% – Very popular with rye aficionados, this must be tried by American whiskey enthusiasts. This complex, potent spirit is perfect for a rye Manhattan, and amazingly won 'World's Best American Whiskey' at the World Whisky Awards 2010, beating off competition from George T. Stagg. |
Kopper Kettle Virginia Whiskey / Belmont Farm Virginia Whiskey £41.75 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% – The first Kopper Kettle bottling from Belmont Farms Distillery is a delicious sipping whiskey. Made with three types of grain, it is rested on Virginia white-oak and apple-wood chips for two months before being aged in oak barrels for four years. |
Wolfburn Northland Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £41.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Wolfburn has finally come of age. Northland is the first, and ongoing, release from the Scottish mainland's northernmost distillery. This is a light, sweet and fragrant whisky, with notes of fruit, nuts and a hint of peat. |
Buffalo Trace Kosher Rye-recipe Bourbon £41.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 47% 75cl Summary: 75cl / 47% – A smooth yet complex Kosher rye recipe bourbon from Buffalo Trace distillery, made in partnership with the Chicago Rabbinical Council, this whiskey has been aged in specifically designated Kosher barrels. |
Coachbuilt Blended Scotch Whisky Blended Scotch Whisky £41.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – A well-balanced, full-bodied blended whisky, made with a combination of whiskies from across Scotland and married in ex-sherry casks before bottling. Aromas of tropical fruit, candy and soft spices fill the nose, complemented by notes of caramel, cinnamon, dark chocolate, coffee and winter spice throughout the palate. |
Singleton Of Dufftown 12 Year Old / 2 Glass Set Speyside Whisky £41.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A gift set from Singleton that includes a bottle of Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old and a pair of stylish tumblers. |
Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye 80 Proof American Rye Whiskey £41.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – A sweet and spicy 100% rye whiskey from Virginia's Catoctin Creek, that is made at the Purcelville distillery using locally-sourced organic grain. Matured in American white oak casks, it offers notes of caramel, butter toffee, vanilla, lemon zest, ginger and white pepper throughout the palate. |
Rebel Yell Straight Rye Whiskey Small Batch Straight Rye Whiskey £41.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 45% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45% – Rebel Yell's small-batch rye contains small amounts of corn and malt, leading to a rich and full-bodied whiskey that is spicy with notes of chocolate and vanilla. |
Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye 80 Proof American Rye Whisky £41.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 40% 75cl Summary: 75cl / 40% – The flagship whiskey of Virginia's Catoctin Creek – Roundstone Rye is the state's most awarded rye whiskey. Distilled from locally sourced organic ingredients at the Purcelville distillery, it's an old-fashioned rye whiskey with heaps of spice and toffee as well as a touch of citrus. |
8 Seconds Canadian Blended Whisky Canadian Blended Whisky £41.95 Country: Canadian Region: Canadian Age: Strength: 40% 75cl Summary: 75cl / 40% – A Frank-Lin Distillers-owned brand, 8 Seconds' is a range of Canadian whiskies. This is their blended whisky, with rich flavours, yet an easy-drinking nature. |
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Kentucky £42.25 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 49.5% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 49.5% – A smooth, flavourful 99 Proof bourbon from Ezra Brooks, matured in Virgin American oak barrels and made with a rye-forward mash bill. The palate offers notes of caramel, vanilla, chocolate, green spice and creamy cereals that linger in the finish. |
Ancient Age Bourbon / Litre Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £42.25 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 40% 100cl Summary: 100cl / 40% – One of the original whiskeys produced at George T. Stagg distillery – now known as Buffalo Trace – first introduced in 1946, Ancient Age bourbon has been aged three to four years and offers corn, caramel and vanilla toffee aromas. The palate offers an extra dose of spices, leading to a lingering finish with hints of toffee and citrus. |
Glenallachie 8 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £42.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 8 Year Old Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A bold expression of the Glenallachie distillery character. This richly textured malt was matured in a combination of Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry puncheons along with a small proportion of virgin oak casks and red wine barriques. Heather honey and ginger nuts sit alongside toasted almonds and baking spices on the palate. |
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £42.50 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A fruity, clean and polished malt with a touch of honey and spice, Aberfeldy 12 Year Old is an excellent introduction to this Highland distillery. Aberfeldy's main claim to fame is as the heart of the excellent Dewar's blend but whiskies like this are putting it firmly in the spotlight. |
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old / The Golden Dram Highland Whisky £42.50 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Presented in a golden tin, Aberfeldy 12 is a fruity, clean and polished malt with a touch of honey and spice. An excellent introduction to this Highland distillery. Aberfeldy's main claim to fame is as the heart of the excellent Dewar's blend but whiskies like this are putting it firmly in the spotlight. |
Wild Turkey Longbranch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £42.50 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% – A full-bodied and balanced bourbon, at once fresh, sweet and smoky, with a rich and rounded mouthfeel, Longbranch is a collaborative effort between Wild Turkey Master Distiller Eddie Russell and the brand's Creative Director – award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey. Longbranch has been refined using charcoal from both Kentucky white oak and Texan mesquite in a nod to both mens' home states, and the bottle bears the signatures of both Russell and McConaughey in a nod to the spirit in which th |
Pure Scot Virgin Oak Blended Scotch Whisky £42.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% – This blended whisky is finished in new American oak casks at Bladnoch distillery in the Scottish Lowlands. The virgin oak adds spicy notes of nutmeg, gingerbread and vanilla to a core of green apples, orange zest and wildflower honey. |
Woven Whisky Experience N.5.1 Joy In Nature Blended Scotch Whisky £42.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 45.3% 50cl Summary: 50cl / 45.3% – Leith-based whisky blending company, Woven, specialises in creating interesting whiskies with transparency. Experience N.5.1 – Joy in Nature – is a delicate expression with a well-balanced palate that offers notes of green apples and spices with a doughy character. It is a blend of six whiskies, including blended malt from Campbeltown, organic grain from Loch Lomond and single malt from Glasgow distillery. |
Agitator Single Malt Whisky Swedish Single Malt Whisky £42.75 Country: Swedish Region: Swedish Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% – This single malt whisky from Sweden’s Agitator distillery was vacuum distilled at a low pressure, which is gentler to the raw ingredients and more energy efficient |
Glencadam Reserva Andalucia / Sherry Finish Highland Whisky £42.75 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Glencadam Reserva Aldalucia pays homage to the relationship between Glencadam distillery and the famous sherry-producing region of Jerez in Andalucia, Spain. Made from a selection of sherry butts from Glencadam's dunnage warehouses that were married with bourbons casks and finished in carefully selected oloroso sherry casks from Andalucia. |
Benriach The Smoky Ten / 10 Year Old Speyside Whisky £42.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A fruity whisky that shows-off the darker, lesser-known side of Benriach's whisky: peaty and smoky spirit. This ten-year old brings together bourbon and virgin-oak casks with Jamaican-rum casks, for a fruity, smoky and spicy dram. |
Glenfarclas 10 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £42.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Glenfarclas 10yo is a straw-gold , delicately light, sweet and malty dram leaving a long slightly spicy finish. Always impeccably well-made, this is a whisky that always delivers in quality. |
Jura 14 Year Old American Rye Cask Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky £42.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 14 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A rich expression of the Jura distillery character with some added spice and earthiness from maturation in American rye whiskey casks. Jura’s hallmark citrus and minerality are tempered by baking spices, ginger and toasted nuts, leading to a finish filled with creamy vanilla and hints of soft fruit. |
Woven Hemisphere Whisky Blended Scotch Whisky £42.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 51.4% 50cl Summary: 50cl / 51.4% – This international blended whisky brings together single malt from Thomson distillery, located just northwest of Auckland, and grain whisky from North British in Edinburgh. |
Daddy Rack Tennessee Straight Whiskey £42.75 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – A small batch bourbon from Daddy Rack, made with a high corn mash bill and matured in Virgin American oak barrels. Aromas of maple, honey, oak spice and caramelised banana fill the nose, complemented by notes of roasted apples, smooth butter, banana, vanilla, nutmeg and salted popcorn throughout the palate. |
Glencadam White Port Cask Finish Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £42.95 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – This single malt from Glencadam was matured in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in hand-selected white Port barriques from the distillery’s vast warehouses. |
Glencadam Merlot Wine Cask Finish Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £42.95 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Glencadam’s Master distiller, Robert Fleming married a combination of different whiskies matured in ex-bourbon casks and then finished the single malt in ex-Merlot casks from Bordeaux. You can expect big punchy berry fruit notes with strawberries and bramble jam followed by ginger and cinnamon biscuits on the palate. |
Glencadam Pinot Noir Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £42.95 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Glencadam, one of the few remaining distilleries in the eastern Highlands, has released this small-batch single malt finished in an ex-Pinot Noir wine Cask from Burgundy. There are notes of rich dark fruits and candied liquorice with hints of baking spices. |
Bruichladdich Classic Laddie Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky £42.95 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 50% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 50% / Distillery Bottling – An easy-going Islay whisky, the Classic Laddie is made using 100% unpeated Scottish barley. Each batch comprises around 76 casks, all matured on the island in the Bruichladdich warehouses. The aroma is reminiscent of sea breeze, followed by notes of honey and baked apple. The palate is just as pleasing, finishing with sweet citrus and heather. |
Jack Daniel's Bonded Rye / 100 Proof Bottled-in-bond £42.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 50% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 50% – This Bonded Rye from Jack Daniels is made with a mash bill of 70% rye, 18% corn, and 12% malted barley and distilled in large column stills. the resulting spirit undergoes filtration through three feet of sugar maple charcoal, which softens the spirit. Following this, it is aged in new American oak barrels, creating aromas of maple syrup, black pepper and menthol on the nose, complemented by a sweet and spicy notes on the palate. |
Jack Daniel's Bonded / 100 Proof Bottled-in-bond Tennessee Whiskey £42.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 50% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 50% – Jack Daniel's Bonded is a Bottled-in-Bond whiskey, meaning that it was distilled by a single distiller, during a single season, matured in a government bonded warehouse for at least four years and bottled at 100 proof. The palate offers notes of caramel, oak spice, vanilla, baking spices and a hint of smoke that lingers in the finish. |
Antiquary 15 Year Old / Claret Cask Matured Blended Scotch Whisky £42.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Antiquary is a blended Scotch whisky matured in Bordeaux red wine casks. This limited release has an unapologetically fruity character with aromas of plum, cherry and chocolate orange giving way to ground baking spices. |
Old Perth Double Sherry Wood blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £42.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 48.2% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 48.2% – The flagship expression from Old Perth is a blended malt matured in a combination of sherry butts, puncheons, and hogsheads. This whisky offers a warming profile with notes of dried fruit, complemented by hints of chocolate and roasted hazelnuts. |
James E Pepper 1776 Rye Straight Rye Whiskey £42.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – A rye whiskey bottled under the reinvigorated James E Pepper label. James's grandfather has a claim to having opened the first Kentucky Distillery in 1776, but the James Pepper brand really hit its height in the early part of the 20th century, although it had disappeared by the latter parts. It's now back with this bourbon-esque, fruity rye whiskey. |
Legendaire Tresor / Vin Jaune Finish French Single Malt Whisky £43.25 Country: French Region: French Age: Strength: 44% 50cl Summary: 50cl / 44% – A smoky, malty French single malt, Legendaire Tresor Vin Jaune has been finished in ex-Cognac and ex-Sauternes casks, creating aromas of honey, sweet grapes, biscuits and rich smoke that fill the nose and are echoed throughout the palate. |
Meikle Toir 5 Year Old The Chinquapin Speyside Whisky £43.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 5 Year Old Strength: 48% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 48% / Distillery Bottling – This single malt from Glenallachie distillery was botted after five years to capture more of its bold smoke flavours. It was matured in virgin Chinquapin oak casks sourced from the Northern Ozark region of Missouri, USA, imparting aromas of milk chocolate, charred hazelnut, toasted cinnamon and burnt molasses on the nose. |
Glenrothes 2014 / 10 Year Old / Oloroso Cask / Edition #20 / Signatory Speyside Whisky £43.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 57.1% 70cl Vintage: 2014 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 57.1% / Signatory – This expression marks a departure from Glenrothes' traditional weighty and aged style, marrying the malt’s youthful vibrancy with the richness of an oloroso sherry cask. Expect pronounced notes of dried fruits, subtle spices, and a long, satisfying finish |
Glentauchers 2012 / 12 Year Old / Edition #18 / Signatory 100 Proof Speyside Whisky £43.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 57.1% 70cl Vintage: 2012 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 57.1% / Signatory – This 12-year-old Glentauchers was matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. The result is a balance of sweet vanilla and fruit from the bourbon casks, intertwined with rich, dried fruit and spice characteristics from the sherry casks. |
Kingsbarns Doocot Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £43.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A lowland single malt from Kingsbarns distillery, Doocot has been matured in ex-bourbon barrels, creating aromas of apricot, almond, fresh pastries, honey, poached pears and orange blossom that fill the nose. The palate brings notes of vanilla cream, peaches, plums, hazelnuts, biscuits and pears that linger in the finish. |
Linkwood 2013 / 10 Year Old / Oloroso Cask / Edition #19 / Signatory Speyside Whisky £43.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 57.1% 70cl Vintage: 2013 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 57.1% / Signatory – Signatory's Linkwood is a 10-year-old single malt matured in oloroso sherry casks. This expression captures the distillery’s distinctive style, offering robust flavours of dried fruits. |
Ben Nevis 2019 / 5 Year Old / Heavily Peated / Edition #17 / Signatory Highland Whisky £43.50 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 5 Year Old Strength: 57.1% 70cl Vintage: 2019 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 57.1% / Signatory – This is a rare, heavily peated Ben Nevis from Signatory Vintage, matured in a combination of refill oloroso sherry butts. This limited-edition malt offers a robust and smoky profile, rounded out by notes of stewed fruits, milk chocolate, and walnuts |
Scallywag 10 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Douglas Laing Speyside Whisky £43.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Douglas Laings – A small-batch release of Douglas Laing's Scallywag 10 Year Old blended malt, matured in sherry casks for a decade, creating layers of fruit and spice throughout the palate. |
Jack Daniel's Triple Mash / 100 Proof Bottled-in-bond £43.75 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 50% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 50% – Jack Daniel's Triple Mash is a Bottled-in-Bond blend of Bonded American malt. rye and Tennessee whiskeys, creating a rich, oak-forward character. The palate offers notes of honey, buttered toast, dry oak spice, dried fruit, sweet grains and hints of burnt toast that linger in the finish. |
The Guard Bridge Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £43.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – A Blended Malt Whisky from Eden Mill, which takes its name from the original 15th century six-arched Guard Bridge that connected St Andrews with its old trading port of Guardbridge. This is a lovely marriage between sweet cereal notes, baking spice and licks of dried fruit. |
Cragganmore 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £43.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – The Speyside representative of the Classic Malts series is rich and spicy, with a very satisfying complexity and well-sherried backbone. |
Meikle Toir 5 Year Old The Original Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £43.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 5 Year Old Strength: 50% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 50% / Distillery Bottling – Meikle Toir – meaning ‘big pursuit’ – is a range of peated whisky produced at Glenallachie distillery and guided by master distiller Billy Walker. This is the flagship release, matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-rye casks, alongside virgin American oak. Aromas of creme brulee, burnt honey and peat smoke on the nose, followed by notes of orchard fruit, lemon zest and black pepper on the palate. |
Cardhu Gold Reserve / Game Of Thrones House Targaryen Speyside Whisky £43.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – One of the most resilient houses in the Seven Kingdoms, House Targaryen have survived a lot of trials and tribulations, often with the help of their fire-breathing dragons. The strength of will and fierce, unwavering determination of House Targaryen allowed Daenerys Targaryen to walk through fire and emerge at the head of the greatest army the known world has ever seen. Under the Targaryen banner she marched to claim the Iron Throne and bend her rivals to her will. The same fiery spirit and stee |
Glen Garioch Founder's Reserve Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £43.95 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 48% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 48% / Distillery Bottling – A top-quality packaging update (farewell, stags!) for this Founder's Reserve Glen Garioch which has been bottled at 48% and priced very sensibly. A very welcome return to form for a distillery with enormous potential. |
Deanston 2012 / Dragon's Milk Stout Cask Finish Highland Whisky £43.95 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 50.5% 70cl Vintage: 2012 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 50.5% / Distillery Bottling – A sweet, malty experimental single malt from Deanston that was distilled in 2012 and initially matured in re-charred whisky casks, before being finished in Dragon's Milk stout casks. Aromas of sweet flowers, rich malt, red apples and freshly-cut grass fill the nose, complemented by notes of white pepper, red chilli, vanilla, dark chocolate, lemon zest and powdered sugar throughout the palate and lingering in the finish. |
Glen Grant 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £43.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – Glen Grant 12 Year Old was added to the core range in 2016. The only release regularly seen in the UK was previously the 10 Year Old, so this is a welcome addition to the distillery's range. Light and fruity with notes of apple pie, caramel, vanilla and subtle spice. |
Laphroaig Quarter Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky £43.95 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 48% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 48% / Distillery Bottling – A vibrant young Laphroaig whose maturation has been accelerated by ageing in quarter casks. This shows soft sweetness and a velvety feel when first tasted, then the intense peatiness so unique to Laphroaig comes bursting through. A terrific whisky and great value. |
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select With Free Glass Gift Set (45%) £43.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 45% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45% – A handsome gift box from Jack Daniel's, containing a bottle of its Single Barrel Select and a Jeff Arnett nosing glass to enjoy this whiskey's robust and complex character. |
Lowrie's Reserve Blended Whisky / Thompson Bros Blended Scotch Whisky £43.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 45.7% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45.7% / Thompson Bros – This is a small batch blended Scotch whisky from Thompsons Bros, that contains Strathclyde whisky distilled in 1994, as well as two barrels of 11-year-old Speyside malt and three hogsheads of heavily sherried blended Scotch whisky. Aromas of pear, fennel seed, buttered popcorn and honeycomb fill the nose, leading to notes of nougat, canned peaches and clove studded orange on the palate. |
Clynelish Reserve / Game Of Thrones House Tyrell Highland Whisky £43.95 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 51.2% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 51.2% / Distillery Bottling – House Tyrell of Highgarden, rulers of the Reach, are used to lush green scenery, echoed in the green pastures and rolling hills surrounding Clynelish Distillery. A House known best for their wealth and their emblem – the golden rose – the Tyrells are a proud and noble family, and like the golden rose are hiding thorns beneath their petals. Clynelish Reserve has a sweet and fruity flavor, with a spicy undercurrent, just enough to prove it still has bite. Made with water said to come from Clynemil |
Knockando 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £43.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – Formerly carrying a vintage, Knockando's ongoing bourbon-cask bottling has now been released as a 12 year old. Light and fruity with spicy hints. |
Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask / Gift Box Speyside Whisky £44.25 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – This gentle single malt from Aberlour has been aged in a combination of traditional oak casks and seasoned sherry butts for a minimum of 12 years, creating a Double Cask expression that reveals an aroma of rounded and fruity red apples. The palate has a fine sherried character with hints of rich chocolate. |
Red Bank Whisky Canadian Whisky £44.25 Country: Canadian Region: Canadian Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Co-founded in 2023 by Kiefer Sutherland, Red Bank is a mix of rye, corn, and wheat whiskies from Nova Scotia, Canada. You can expect notes of oak spice, orchard fruits, allspice, and caramel throughout the palate. |
Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey £44.25 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 47% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 47% – This whiskey is the producer’s very first extra-aged Kentucky straight rye whiskey, which has a mashbill of 51% rye, 35% corn and 14% barley. |
Glencadam Reserva Px Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £44.50 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Part of Glencadam’s Reserva range, which celebrates its relationship with the sherry-producing region of Jerez in Andalucia, Spain. This bottling is comprised of ex-bourbon and ex-pedro Ximenez casks and has rich aromas of Christmas cake on the nose and stewed fruit on the palate. |
Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £44.50 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 47% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 47% – The replacement for the hugely popular Elijah Craig 12 Year Old, this no age statement bourbon is created from spirit aged between eight and 12 years old. |
Elijah Craig Small Batch Ryder Cup Edition £44.50 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 47% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 47% – Elijah Craig is the official bourbon of the Ryder Cup; this bottling was created to commemorate the 2023 tournament. This whiskey was finished in a combination of charred and toasted European oak casks and shows notes of fudge, creme brulee and cinnamon on the palate. |
High West Double Rye Straight Rye Whiskey £44.50 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – A lively, spicy double rye whiskey from High West distillery in Utah that is made with a blend of two high-rye whiskeys, one with a mashbill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley, the other 80% rye and 20% malted rye, both matured for at least three years. The result is aromas of mint, clove, cinnamon, liquorice root, pine nuts, dark chocolate and garden herbs that fill the nose, complemented by notes of green rye spice, menthol, eucalyptus, herbal tea, wildflower honey and allspice throughout the pal |
Wemyss Malts Spice King 12 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £44.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Wemyss – A spicy dram from the folks at Wemyss Malts, Spice King is a blended malt whisky with an emphasis on 12 year old island malt. |
Agitator Rok Single Malt Whisky Swedish Single Malt Whisky £44.75 Country: Swedish Region: Swedish Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% – Rök or ‘smoke’ in Swedish is a single malt from Agitator distillery, matured in ex-Islay whisky and chestnut wood casks. |
Glenfiddich 14 Year Old / Bourbon Barrel Reserve Speyside Whisky £44.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 14 Year Old Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A 14-year-old single malt from Glenfiddich, matured in a combination of freshly-charred American oak casks and ex-bourbon barrels. The palate is led by sweet vanilla and peppery oak spice, followed by notes of toffee apples, ripe red cherries and sweet malt. |
Agitator Chestnut Cask Swedish Single Malt Whisky £44.75 Country: Swedish Region: Swedish Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% – Swedish whisky distillery Agitator likes to do things a little differently. This single malt was aged in casks made from chestnut wood, a practice that would be prohibited in Scotch whisky but is totally legal in Sweden. |
Amrut Single Malt (46%) Indian Single Malt Whisky £44.75 Country: Indian Region: Indian Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – Amrut's flagship Indian single malt, showing their signature character of spice, fruit and honey. Bottled at 46%, it has the depth of flavour needed to properly showcase the distillery. The original Indian single malt and, dare we say it, maybe the best? |
Penderyn Sherrywood Welsh Single Malt Whisky £44.75 Country: Welsh Region: Welsh Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – A bottle of the popular Welsh whisky Penderyn, this has been finished in Sherry casks, after an initial maturation in American oak. |
Loch Lomond The Open Special Edition 2024 / Chardonnay Wine Cask Finish Highland Whisky £44.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Created by master blender Michael Henry and golfer Colin Montgomerie, this special edition was finished in first-fill Chardonnay wine casks. The result is a single malt that offers vibrant notes of orchard fruits and honey blossom. |
Loch Lomond Steam And Fire Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £44.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – This bottling is a testament to the engineering capability of Loch Lomond distillery, using both straight neck and a traditional swan neck still. It was then finished in heavily charred casks prepared by its own on-site cooperage. Aromas of demerara sugar, fudge and cinnamon fill the nose, leading to stewed fruit notes of orange and peach, followed by coffee and dark chocolate on the palate. |
Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky £44.95 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 46.3% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46.3% / Distillery Bottling – A giant leap forward for Bunnahabhain 12yo, this edition was launched in summer 2010 with a jump in strength to 46.3% and a declaration of no chill-filtration and no added colouring. The producers deserve enormous credit for giving punters what they want without jacking up the price too much and we earnestly hope that this will be a massive success. Bravo! |
12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Set With Glass / 5x3cl Single Whisky £44.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Year Old Strength: 50.1% 15cl Summary: 15cl / 50.1% / The Perfect Measure – This Perfect Measures collection features carefully selected single malts, each aged for 12 years, showcasing the depth and complexity of Scotch whisky at this key age in its life. Complete with a premium tasting glass, this set is perfect for both connoisseurs and those new to whisky. |
Talisker Storm Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky £44.95 Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: Strength: 45.8% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45.8% / Distillery Bottling – Released in early 2013, Talisker Storm has all the warm, smoky, peppery characteristics we all love in the standard Talisker 10yo – but they've been turned up a notch, with more smoke, more spices, and a bigger-than-ever flavour explosion. |
Winter Warmer Sherry Cask Whisky Tasting Set / 6x3cl Single Whisky £44.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 52.3% 18cl Summary: 18cl / 52.3% / The Perfect Measure – These samples display the best of sherry cask aged Scotch whisky. This popular maturation style brings a decadently rich and warming character to these drams. Our choices have steered away from overt sherry bombs and towards a well-integrated approach that highlights the unique character of each spirit. |
Corsair Wry Moon American Rye Spirit £44.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 46% 75cl Summary: 75cl / 46% – An unaged small batch rye spirit from Corsair, designed for cocktails, distilled using the distillery's antique wash still and handmade pot still, and packed full of peppery spice. |
Balcones Pot Still Bourbon Texas Straight Bourbon Whisky £44.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – A bold, flavour-forward Texan pot still bourbon from Balcones, matured in charred oak casks, creating aromas of honeycrisp apples, toasted oak, popcorn, savoury crackers and well-oiled leather that fill the nose. The palate offers notes of honey, vanilla cream, roasted pecans, sandalwood and leather that linger in the finish. |
Mossburn Speyside Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £44.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Mossburn – An intriguing blended malt from Mossburn, bringing together a selection of whiskies across Speyside, blending them and then further maturing them in special 'Mossburn Cask Bill #2' casks. These are custom made Oloroso sherry butts fitted with heavily charred American oak heads, adding extra layers of American-oak vanilla and spice to the sherry-cask fruit. |
Rebel 100 Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £44.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 50% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 50% – A wheated bourbon from Rebbel Bourbon, Rebel 100 offers spicy notes of caramel, vanilla, white pepper, ginger and rich malt throughout the palate. |
Auld Alliance Scotch Vs French Whisky Tasting Set With Glass / 5x3cl £44.95 Country: French Region: French Age: Strength: 51.4% 15cl Summary: 15cl / 51.4% / The Perfect Measure – Steeped in tradition, Scotland is famous for its whisky making history and the skill of its distilleries. Across the English Channel there are a number of French whisky producers that are looking past the traditional methods and moving beyond barley. |
Berry Bros & Rudd 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt / Sherry Cask Speyside Whisky £44.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 45.3% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45.3% / Berry Bros & Rudd – This Speyside single malt was selected by Berry Bros & Rudd for its cereal-forward and fruity style that’s well-suited to maturation in an oloroso sherry butt |
Jeptha Creed Rye-heavy Bib Bourbon Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey £44.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 50% 75cl Summary: 75cl / 50% – Jeptha Creed in Kentucky has created this high-rye bourbon with its proprietary ‘Bloody Butcher’ corn. This bottled-in-bond whiskey has aromas of leather, brown sugar and morello cherries on the nose, followed by notes of charred oak, black pepper and a mild grassiness on the palate. |
Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl Highland Whisky £44.95 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A favourite of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, being conveniently situated close by Balmoral Castle. Royal Lochnagar was originally a key ingredient in VAT 69, but most production is now for single malts. |
Talisker Skye Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky £45.25 Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: Strength: 45.8% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45.8% / Distillery Bottling – An easy-drinking Talisker, taking the distillery's classically rugged character and softening it out, while maintaining the smoky and sweet notes the distillery is known for. More approachable, but still definitely Talisker. |
Scapegrace Anthem New Zealand Single Malt Whisky £45.25 Country: New Zealand Region: New Zealand Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Scapegrace Anthem is a Manuka smoked New Zealand single malt, matured in new French oak casks. Expect notes of roasted walnuts, toffee apple, and dark chocolate, balanced by smoky, peppery spice and subtle hints of hay. |
Scapegrace Vanguard New Zealand Single Malt Whisky £45.25 Country: New Zealand Region: New Zealand Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – This Kiwi whisky was made with New Zealand Laureate barley and matured in new French oak for three years. You’ll find a vanilla custard creaminess on the palate, which is joined by coconut biscuits and lifted by bright lemon posset and poached pears. |
Kopper Kettle Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey / Belmont Farm £45.25 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – Rich, full-flavoured Virginian bourbon bursting with notes of cocoa, vanilla, caramel and woody spice. Made from grain to bottle at Belmont Farms Distillery and bottled at a punchy 46% ABV, this would be ideal used in a classic bourbon cocktail. |
Benriach The Twelve / 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £45.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A big Benriach, taking the distillery's fruity spirit and adding layers of rich and dark flavour to it. Aged for 12 years in bourbon, sherry and port casks, it's a spicy dram with loads of dried fruit and soft spice. |
Lochlea Our Barley Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £45.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – The first ongoing release of Lochlea single malt, Our Barley has been matured in a combination of ex-bourbon, ex-sherry and shaved toasted and recharred (STR) casks to create a complex character. Aromas of pears in syrup, fruit bon-bons, freshly-cut grass and marmalade fill the nose, complemented by notes of golden syrup, black pepper, rye bread, macadamia nuts, orange, cream soda and beeswax throughout the palate. |
Berry Bros & Rudd Islay Reserve Single Malt Single Malt Scotch Whisky £45.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 45.3% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45.3% / Berry Bros & Rudd – Representing a classic style of peated Islay whisky, this single malt from an undisclosed distillery showcases full and approachable aromas of tar and orchard fruits, accompanied by the famous Islay peat smoke. The palate has a well-balanced smoky character and a creamy texture with sweet notes of banana, melon skins and honey. |
Berry Bros & Rudd Sherry Cask Matured Single Malt Single Whisky £45.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 45.3% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45.3% / Berry Bros & Rudd – This single malt from the iconic Berry Bros & Rudd showcases the classic characteristics of dark dried fruits and nuts associated with sherry cask matured whiskies. Sherry casks have become a highly prized industry standard due to their sweet and depth-giving properties, and this expression utilises all the aforementioned flavours, along with notes of orange peel and baking spices. |
Coperies French Single Malt French Single Malt Whisky £45.50 Country: French Region: French Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Coperies is the first single malt from Merlet & Fils, which has a long history of making liqueurs, aperitifs and cognacs. The distillery lies in the heart of Charentes and uses solely French barley to distil their whisky, which is aged in both new and old French oak casks. The result is a floral and fruity whisky with notes of rum and raisin ice cream, subtle spice and silky tannins that work well in an Old Fashioned. |
Glen Elgin 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £45.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – Glen Elgin 12yo is a top-quality malt, highly sought-after for blends. This is a little-seen single malt expression that represents great value for money. |
Old Ballantruan Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £45.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 50% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 50% / Distillery Bottling – A peated Speysider from Tomintoul, this has been bottled at 50% abv and at this price is well worth a look for peatheads looking for something a bit different. |
Glenglassaugh Evolution Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £45.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 50% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 50% / Distillery Bottling – The second edition of Evolution, the follow up to Revival. A limited release showcasing their spirit's interaction with ex-Tennessee whiskey casks, this was matured in barrels that used to contain George Dickel. |
Glen Breton Rare 10 Year Old Canadian Single Malt Whisky £45.75 Country: Canadian Region: Canadian Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% – Glen Breton 10 Year Old is the signature expression from Glenora distillery in Nova Scotia, Canada. Aged for 10 years in American oak barrels, this single malt whisky featured in Ian Buxton's '101 World Whiskies To Try Before You Die' book, and is sweet, fruity and nutty – a real taste sensation. |
New York Ragtime Rye Bottled In Bond American Straight Rye Whiskey £45.75 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 50% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 50% – A young Ragtime Rye whiskey from New York Distilling Company that was bottled in bond after at least four years in oak casks. Aromas of dark fruits and maple syrup open on the nose, followed by white pepper, cola cubes and tart cherries. The palate offers notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and oak spice, developing hints of leather, jammy berries and creamy vanilla. |
Yellowstone Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £45.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 46.5% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46.5% – A hand-picked blend of sweet and spicy bourbons, Yellowstone Select is a classically-flavoured bourbon with plenty of character. On the nose there are notes of rye spice and sweet cherries, the palate brings rich, smoked caramel and finishes with brown sugar and oak flavours. |
Edradour 10 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £45.95 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A tiny distillery in Perthshire is home to Edradour, one of Scotland's most endearingly different malts. Delicious honey notes complimented by an oily mouthfeel and a stylish finish. |
Paul John Bold / Peated Indian Single Malt Whisky £45.95 Country: Indian Region: Indian Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Bold was a 2015 addition to the core range. This is made entirely with Indian barley smoked using Islay peat to around 25ppm. A superb alternative to classic peated Scotch whisky. |
Ardbeg The Three Monsters Of Smoke Trio Pack / 3x20cl Islay Whisky £45.95 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 46.7% 60cl Summary: 60cl / 46.7% / Distillery Bottling – A gift set from Ardbeg that includes a 20cl bottle of three peat-bombs. Ardbeg Wee Beastie, Ardbeg An Oa and Ardbeg Ten Year Old are three heavily-peated single malts that show off Ardbeg's bold, smoky character. |
1792 Small Batch Bourbon Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £45.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 46.9% 75cl Summary: 75cl / 46.9% – Formerly known as Ridgemont Reserve, 1792 is a bourbon distilled in Bardstown and named for the year that Kentucky became a state. A bit of a hidden gem, with a surprisingly very low profile. |
Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky £45.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Johnnie Walker Gold Label was relaunched in 2012. Built around a core of single malt whisky from Clynelish, the Gold Label Reserve is a luxurious, indulgent blend from Johnnie Walker’s master blender Jim Beveridge. |
Paul John Brilliance Indian Single Malt Whisky £45.95 Country: Indian Region: Indian Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – An unpeated whisky from Paul John Distillers, released in early 2013 to much acclaim. It's made using barley from the foothills of the Himalayas and is distilled and matured in Goa, producing a fruity spirit with a creamy texture. |
Paul John Edited Indian Single Malt Whisky £45.95 Country: Indian Region: Indian Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – The ongoing semi-peated whisky from Indian distiller Paul John. It combines their fruity unpeated single malt whisky with some 20-25ppm peated spirit to give a sweet and spicy whisky balanced by an underlying earthy smoke. |
Muteman Rye Whiskey Finnish Rye Whiskey £45.95 Country: Finnish Region: Finnish Age: Strength: 40% 50cl Summary: 50cl / 40% – A Finnish rye whisky from Muteman, made with a combination of malted rye and malted barley and matured in hand-selected casks, it has been finished in ex-sherry casks before being bottled. |
Ancnoc Peated Sherry Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £45.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A limited-edition single malt from AnCnoc that combines peated malt with an ex-sherry cask finish. The nose brings aromas of honeycomb, candied lemon, butterscotch and raisin, while the palate offers notes of leather, cinnamon, peat smoke and caramel. |
Penderyn Rich Oak Welsh Single Malt Whisky £46.25 Country: Welsh Region: Welsh Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – A permanent addition to the beloved Welsh distillery's line-up, released in recognition of the popularity of its small-batch Rich Oak bottlings, this is a sweet, rich and fruity single malt. Aged in ex-bourbon casks and then finished in a selection of European ex-wine casks, this has notes of dark chocolate fudge, pepper, mango, green apple and vanilla. |
Yellow Rose Premium American Whiskey £46.25 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – A smooth, sweet American whiskey from Yellow Rose Distilling, with notes of banana, caramel and vanilla throughout the palate. |
Elements Of Islay Cask Edit Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £46.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Elixir Distillers – A smoky, woody blended malt whisky from Elements of Islay, Cask Edit is made with a composition of bourbon, sherry and refill casks and was released in 2022 as part of Elements of Islay's new core trilogy. Aromas of milky coffee, sugared almonds, ripe fruit and light peat smoke fill the nose, complemented by notes of vanilla, oak spice, freshly-baked pastry, fruit salad and sweet smoke throughout the palate. |
Glenkinchie 12 Year Old Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £46.25 Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – Replacing the 10 year-old as the main expression of the Lowland style in the Classic Malts range, this Glenkinchie 12yo is a bit fuller and more complex. |
Kilchoman Machir Bay Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky £46.50 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Kilchoman's ongoing Machir Bay is a vatting of whisky matured in first-fill bourbon casks for around six years, married and then finished in oloroso sherry butts before bottling. |
Circumstance Organic Single Grain Barley Whisky English Whisky £46.50 Country: English Region: English Age: Strength: 47.7% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 47.7% – This Bristolian whisky was made with organic malted barley, un-malted barley and roasted barley. Matured for three years in new European oak, ex-bourbon and oloroso sherry casks, this whisky displays notes of pecan, milk chocolate and plum. |
Pokeno Origin New Zealand Single Malt New Zealand Single Malt Whisky £46.50 Country: New Zealand Region: New Zealand Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – Origin comes from Pokeno in New Zealand's Waikato region. Made from locally-grown barley and matured entirely in first-fill bourbon barrels, this shows off the purity of the distillery's spirit. The resulting whisky is of a sweeter style with notes of grapefruit, honey and creamy toffee. |
Strathclyde 2006 / 12 Year Old / Distillery Reserve Collection Lowland Whisky £46.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 62.2% 50cl Vintage: 2006 Bottler: Summary: 50cl / 62.2% / Distillery Bottling – A 12-year-old Strathclyde single grain whisky from The Distillery Reserve Collection, matured in a single cask for more than a decade and bottled in August 2018. |
Compass Box Orchard House Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £46.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – A fruity blended malt whisky from Compass Box, made with a combination of some of the fruitiest malts that Scotland has to offer, including whisky from Linkwood and Clynelish distilleries. |
Thomson Two Tone Blend New Zealand Blended Whisky £46.75 Country: New Zealand Region: New Zealand Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Thomson distillery in Riverhead, North West of Auckland, was established in 2014 to create whiskies that would embody the character of New Zealand. This expression from its Cask Collection was made by marrying whiskies from two different types of casks — refill American oak and European oak that used to hold New Zealand red wine — hence the name Two Tones. The palate offers notes of sea air, caramelised fruits, red berries and apricots brought together by an underlying spicy tang. |
Sazerac Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey £46.75 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 45% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45% – Sazerac is a terrific spicy rye from Buffalo Trace in a great old-time bottle. We understand this to be six years old. Great in a Manhattan, especially with Carpano's Antica Formula vermouth. |
Benromach 2009 / Bot.2018 / Peat Smoke Speyside Whisky £46.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Vintage: 2018 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A smoky 2009 single malt from Benromach that was bottled in 2018, it has aromas of vanilla, honey, smoked meats, apricot, lemon and soft tobacco on the nose. The palate offers notes of black pepper, strawberries, orange, aniseed and billowing bonfire smoke. |
Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £46.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% – Relaunched in 2016, Green Label is arguably the richest horse in the Johnnie Walker stable. This blended malt whisky travels the regions of Scottish whisky production and conveys the whirlwind of flavours to your mouth. Hearty. |
Glen Ord 2012 / 11 Year Old / 100 Proof Edition #22 / Signatory Highland Whisky £46.95 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 11 Year Old Strength: 57.1% 70cl Vintage: 2012 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 57.1% / Signatory – Yet another delicious single malt from Signatory Vintage’s 100 Proof Collection, this expression from Glen Ord was aged in first-fill bourbon barrels for 11 years. |
Ardmore 2012 / 12 Year Old / 100 Proof Edition #21 / Signatory Highland Whisky £46.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 57.1% 70cl Vintage: 2012 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 57.1% / Signatory – Fruity, phenolic and citrus forward, this small batch Ardmore was aged in second-fill bourbon barrels that previously held Islay whisky, imparting notes of smoke, lemon zest and coconut. A lovely addition to Signatory’s 100 Proof collection. |
Boulder Straight Bourbon Straight Bourbon Whiskey £46.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 42% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 42% – The first whiskey released by Colorado's Boulder Spirits, this Straight Bourbon Whiskey has a soft, easy-going approachable character. The palate offers notes of cinnamon, kettle corn, baked apples and melted butter that linger in the finish. |
Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon £47.25 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 50% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 50% – An outstanding single barrel bourbon from Four Roses. Beautifully balanced and smooth as silk, this is sweet, rich and potent with very appealing menthol notes, precious woods and delicious spices. |
Ardnamurchan Ad Single Malt Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £47.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46.8% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46.8% / Distillery Bottling – A fruity, sweet single malt from Ardnamurchan distillery, AD was made with a combination of peated and un-peated malt and matured in both ex-bourbon casks and ex-sherry casks. |
Talisker 10 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky £47.25 Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 45.8% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45.8% / Distillery Bottling – A powerful single malt whisky that will instantly connect you with its rugged, windswept home on the Isle of Skye. A stalwart of the Talisker family, this 10-year-old whisky has a maritime heart with aromas of sea salt on the nose, a complex, spicy and smoky character. |
Spey Trutina Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £47.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Spey Trutina is a classic and pure example of whisky from the Speyside distillery. Matured in bourbon casks, this is well balanced – sweet yet crisp with notes of fruit and white chocolate. |
Rock Island 10 Year Old Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £47.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Douglas Laing – A blended malt whisky from Douglas Laing, Rock Island 10 Year Old is a smoky, maritime blend that combines whiskies from Islay, Arran, Orkney and Jura. The palate offers notes of bonfire embers, gentle smoke, orange peel and waves of sea salt. |
Knob Creek Small Batch Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £47.25 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 50% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 50% – Created to represent whiskey before it was mass produced, Knob Creek embodies the look, feel and taste of pre-prohibition bourbon. This is a long-aged, high-rye bourbon from Jim Beam. |
Knob Creek Rye £47.25 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 50% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 50% – The long-awaited UK release of Knob Creek Rye. Not as spicy as many ryes, this is a great in-between release, sitting between a high-rye bourbon and a pure rye to give the best of both worlds. |
New York Ragtime Rye Double Oak Cask Strength American Rye Whiskey £47.25 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 56% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 56% – A fruity, peppery variation of New York Distilling Company's Ragtime Rye, Double Oak has spent an extra finishing period in ex-rye whiskey casks. The result is notes of vanilla, cracked black pepper, orange, cherry, green rye spice and fresh pine needles throughout the palate. |
Armorik Sherry Cask Single Malt French Single Malt Whisky £47.25 Country: French Region: French Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – From Brittany's first whisky distillery, Warenghem, comes this sherry-aged single malt, which takes Armorik's fruity spirit and adds extra layers of sweet dried fruits and spices. |
Finlaggan Eilean Mor / Small Batch Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky £47.50 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – Eilean Mor is a 2015 release from Finlaggan, a brand of whisky from an undisclosed Islay distillery. Bottled at a higher strength than the Old Reserve, this expertly balances smoke and fruit. |
The Epicurean 12 Year Old Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £47.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Douglas Laing – A 12-year-old marriage of Lowland single malts from Douglas Laing, this incarnation of its Epicurean blended malt combines whiskies from the east and west of Scotland and offers notes of peaches, baking spices and honey-covered porridge throughout the palate. |
Glenfiddich Orchard Experiment / Experimental Series #05 Speyside Whisky £47.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – Orchard Experiment is the fifth release in Glenfiddich Distillery's Experimental Series and is the world's first single malt to be finished in Somerset Pomona casks. The palate is bright and fruity, with notes of crunchy apples, vanilla, oaky spice and caramel that linger in the finish. |
Mac-talla Terra Classic Islay Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky £47.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Morrison Distillers – A salty, smoky Islay single malt from Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers Mac-Talla range, Terra is a classic example of whisky from this remote Hebredean island. The palate offers notes of wood smoke, salty sea spray, heather, seashells and savoury peat that linger in the finish. |
Benromach Contrasts: Organic 2012 / Bot.2021 Speyside Whisky £47.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Vintage: 2021 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A certified organic single malt from Benromach, Contrasts was distilled in 2012 and bottled in 2021. Aromas of vanilla, ripe peaches, orange zest, toasted malt and green apples fill the nose, complemented by notes of black pepper, butterscotch, freshly-ground coffee, dried banana and garden herbs throughout the palate. |
Ben Nevis Coire Leis Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £47.75 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Released in 2021, Ben Nevis Coire Leis is named after one of the distillery's main water sources, located on Ben Nevis itself. Rich, sweet aromas of toffee, vanilla, honey, oaky spice and barley sugars fill the nose, complemented by notes of ripe pears, apricots, sweet malt, Crème Anglaise and rich oak throughout the palate. |
Glenallachie 9 Year Old Douro Valley Wine Finish / Wine Cask Series Speyside Whisky £47.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 9 Year Old Strength: 48% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 48% / Distillery Bottling – Part of the Glenallachie Wine Series, this single malt underwent a secondary maturation in Douro Valley red wine barriques from Portugal. These casks have imparted a rich, dried fruit flavour with jammy aromas of plum, dried cherry and honey on the nose, complemented by notes of ripe blackberries, butterscotch and cinnamon on the palate. |
Tomatin 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £47.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A polished, mellow, very approachable Speysider, Tomatin was once the largest distillery in Scotland with 23 stills and a production capacity of 12 million litres of alcohol per year. These days capacity is down to 5 million litres, the majority of which goes into the delicious Antiquary blend. This sherry-matured version is a noticeable improvement on the old 12yo. |
Mossburn Island Blended Malt Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £47.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Mossburn – Mossburn are cask experimenters, and this Island Blended Malt is a successful example of their excellent work. Initially blended from American oak barrels of whisky from the Scottish islands, the resulting whisky was then filled into ex-bourbon barrels with toasted, virgin European-oak cask heads (aka 'Mossburn Cask Bill #1'), adding an extra kick of spice. |
Glen Scotia Double Cask / Rum Finish Campbeltown Whisky £47.95 Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A sweet, tropical Campbeltown single malt from Glen Scotia that was initially matured in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels and finished in Guyanese demerara rum casks. Aromas of pineapple, mango, sea spray and burnt sugar fill the nose, complemented by notes of molasses, cooked sugar, coconut, banana, peach, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and sea salt throughout the palate and lingering in the finish. |
Glenallachie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £47.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – The flagship in GlenAllachie's new core range, released in July 2018. Matured in a mixture of virgin oak, oloroso sherry and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, this has sweet flavours of honey, marzipan, bananas and butterscotch. |
The Norfolk Malt 'n' Rye Single Grain English Single Grain Whisky £47.95 Country: English Region: English Age: Strength: 45% 50cl Summary: 50cl / 45% / Distillery Bottling – As the name suggests, this release from the English Whisky Co. is a blend of malt and rye whiskies. The result is a rich and oily whisky with notes of milk chocolate, orange and lemon thyme. |
Tour Of Islay Whisky Tasting Set / 6x3cl Islay Whisky £47.95 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 48.9% 18cl Summary: 18cl / 48.9% / The Perfect Measure – Abstain from the plane and forgo the ferry as this Perfect Measures set will take you on a tour of Islay without leaving your home. There are old and new distilleries dotted around the picturesque island that produce smoky flavours with mainland and home-grown peat. This selection contains a range of styles that can be found across Islay. |
World Peated Whisky Tasting Set With Glass / 5x3cl £47.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46.2% 15cl Summary: 15cl / 46.2% / The Perfect Measure – The 21st century is a golden age for world whisky, with more than 30 countries now producing their own interpretations of this age-old spirit. Many of those also offer smoky whiskies, inspired by the peated single malts of Scotland. These samples show how distillers around the world use peat to add an extra dimension to their whiskies, from the spiritual home of peated malts in the Inner Hebrides to the Indian city of Bangalore. |
Old Forester 1870 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £47.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 45% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45% – The first bourbon to be bottled & labelled as a brand, Old Forester was created in 1870 by a pharmacist called Brown to help prevent counterfeiting and guarantee the quality of the spirit. Today his descendants control Jack Daniel's. |
Lindores Abbey Mcdxciv Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £48.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A Lowland single malt whisky from Lindores Abbey that has aromas of vanilla, caramel, crunchy apples, pear drops and toffee that fill the nose. The palate offers notes of dried fruit, citrus, cream, vanilla and oak spice that linger in the finish. |
The English Original Single Malt Whisky English Single Malt Whisky £48.25 Country: English Region: English Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% – The ongoing unpeated release from The English Whisky Co, Original is aged in bourbon casks, creating a whisky with notes of vanilla ice cream, nuts and a hint of sea spray. |
Dalwhinnie Winter's Gold Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £48.25 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – Dalwhinnie Winter's Gold is an innovative bottling from Diageo. Made using whisky distilled in the cold Scottish winter, it is intended to be served from the freezer, delivering richness and sweetness as the glass warms up. Honeyed with a hint of peat. |
The English Smokey Single Malt Whisky English Single Malt Whisky £48.25 Country: English Region: English Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% – This is The English Whisky Co's ongoing smoky release. Peated to 45ppm, this has notes of vanilla, aniseed, ginger and of course, smoke. A great introduction of peated whisky. |
Glenallachie 10 Year Old Grattamacco Wine Finish / Wine Cask Series Speyside Whisky £48.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 48% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 48% / Distillery Bottling – Glenallachie has created this limited-edition single malt which has been matured in casks that previously held Tuscan red wine from the Grattamacco Estate. The nose bursts with aromas of butterscotch, blackcurrant and caramel chocolates, leading to notes of dried fruit, honeycomb and hints of truffle on the palate. |
Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 / Guitar Case Tennessee Whiskey £48.50 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – A bottle of Jack Daniel's Old No. 7, presented in a whimsical guitar case. The original all-conquering cola-friendly colossus, Jack Daniel's No. 7 commands a legion of fans worldwide, thanks to the sweet smoothness imparted by the Lincoln County Process of charcoal-mellowing the spirit before maturation. |
Peat's Beast Single Malt Whisky Single Malt Scotch Whisky £48.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – A lightly coloured young, extremely peaty whisky from an unnamed distillery somewhere in Scotland. It's got the rampant smoke you'd expect from a beastly named whisky as well as a pleasant, citrussy fresh fruitiness. The packaging is pretty striking too, with a scary monster and a (deliberately) singed label. Bottled at 46% and un-chillfiltered, just how we like 'em. |
Ileach Cask Strength Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky £48.50 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 58% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 58% – The award winning Ileach single malt whisky, sourced from an unnamed Islay distillery, bottled at cask strength. |
Lagg Kilmory Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky £48.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – The Kilmory edition is the first core range expression released by Lagg distillery – which gets its name from a parish in the village of Lagg. The combination of peated malt and maturation in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels lays the groundwork for what will become its house-style. Aromas of smoked heather and citrus fill the nose, complemented by creme brulee, orchard fruit and bonfire embers. |
Mannochmore 2012 / The Fruity / Four Styles Speyside Whisky £48.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Vintage: 2012 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 40% / La Maison Du Whisky – The Fruity is a young Speyside single malt made at Mannochmore distillery, bottled in 2018 by La Maison du Whisky for its Four Styles series. Matured in first-fill bourbon barrels, it has notes of vanilla, red berries, green apples and sharp citrus throughout the palate – a fruity, fresh whisky that lives up to its name. |
Balcones Baby Blue Corn Whisky Texas Corn Whisky £48.50 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – Made from roasted blue corn (a type of flint corn, like sweet corn, but with a distinctive blue colour). This received the prestigious Double Gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and has butter, corn, spice and fruit notes, alongside a rounded nuttiness. |
Wemyss Malts Flaming Feast / Family Collection Blended Whisky £48.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Wemyss – A blended malt whisky from Scottish indie bottler Wemyss Malts, Flaming Feast is a combination of two highland whiskies that have been matured in a selection of ex-bourbon barrels, as well as a pair of shaved-toasted-recharred hogsheads. Sweet and smoky, the palate offer notes of rich peat, bonfire smoke, honey, floral heather and caramel, with an undercurrent of sea salt and burning driftwood. |
Inchgower 2013 / The Malty / Four Styles Speyside Whisky £48.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Vintage: 2013 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 40% / La Maison Du Whisky – The Malty is a young Speyside single malt from Inchgower distillery, bottled in 2018 by La Maison du Whisky for its Four Styles series. Rich and malty, it has notes of milk chocolate, vanilla, caramel and sweet malt throughout the palate. |
Benromach Contrasts: Peat Smoke 2009 / Bot. 2020 Speyside Whisky £48.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Vintage: 2020 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A smoky 2009 vintage single malt from Benromach, matured in ex-bourbon oak and bottled in 2020 it has aromas of vanilla, honey, smoked meats, apricot, lemon and soft tobacco on the nose. The palate offers notes of black pepper, strawberries, orange, aniseed and billowing bonfire smoke. |
Loch Lomond 14 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £48.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 14 Year Old Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A 14-year-old single malt from Loch Lomond, released in 2020, that offers notes of raisins, dates, cinnamon and ginger. |
Whistlepig Piggyback 6 Year Old Rye American Rye Whiskey £48.75 Country: American Region: American Age: 6 Year Old Strength: 48.3% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 48.3% – PiggyBack is a bold, spicy 100% rye whiskey from WhistlePig that has been matured in oak barrels for six years and is great in cocktails of all kinds, or simply enjoyed over ice. Aromas of cinnamon, black peppercorns, tangerine and grapefruit zest fill the nose, complemented by notes of cocoa, cardamom, freshly-tanned leather, baking spices, orange and vanilla throughout the palate. |
Spey Tenne / Tawny Port Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £48.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Aged initially in bourbon casks, Spey Tenné is finished for six months in Tawny Port casks. With a minimum age of eight years, this is a sweet and fruity whisky. |
Rabbit Hole Boxergrail Straight Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey £48.75 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 47.5% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 47.5% – A spicy, herbal rye whiskey from Rabbit Hole, made with a mashbill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley, creating aromas of green peppercorns, grassy rye spice, brown sugar and butterscotch that fill the nose. The palate offers notes of lively citrus, black tea, baking spicy, dewy garden herbs and spicy oak that linger in the finish. |
Starward Nova Australian Single Malt Whisky £48.75 Country: Australian Region: Australian Age: Strength: 41% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 41% / Distillery Bottling – A fruity, refined Australian single malt from Starward distillery, matured exclusively in Australian red wine barrels. It has notes of fresh grape, black cherries and caramel throughout the palate. |
Loch Lomond Distiller's Choice Grain / Coffey Still Highland Whisky £48.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 48.8% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 48.8% / Distillery Bottling – This expression of Distiller’s Choice from the versatile Loch Lomond distillery is made from 100% malted barley distilled in a continuous still, also known as Coffey still. Aged in a combination of first-fill and refill American oak casks, the nose offers deep floral and fruity notes with violet and pear, along with honey, golden barley and sweet vanilla fudge that linger throughout the palate. |
Chivas Regal 15 Year Old Xv / Gold Bottle Blended Scotch Whisky £48.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – This is the 15-year-old blended whisky that we know and love, dressed in a tastefully golden bottle. It is a luxuriously fruity dram thanks to its meticulous cask selection, which includes whiskies finished in Grande Champagne Cognac casks. On the nose there are stewed red apples, orange marmalade and aromas of poached pears and butterscotch. |
Bonnington Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £48.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 47% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 47% / Distillery Bottling – Bonnington distillery in Leith is the home of Crabbie whisky as well as this limited edition. Matured in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks, this single malt incorporates the classic dried fruit character, alongside notes of candied almonds, summer berries, freshly cut ginger and some soft tannins reminiscent of black tea. |
Tamdhu 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £48.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – Matured in ex-sherry casks for 12 years, this rich, elegant Tamdhu holds aromas of cinnamon rolls, orange candy, fresh oak, raisins and faint traces of mint. The palate offers notes of banana, raspberry jam, malty biscuits and toasted oak, before developing into ground cinnamon, dried fruit and Scottish tablet flavours that linger in the finish. |
Rozelieures Origine Collection French Single Malt Single Whisky £48.95 Country: French Region: French Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Rozelieures Origin French Single Malt was the first whisky to be produced in the Lorraine region and has been sold since 2007. It is aged in sherry and ex Cognac casks and has notes of ripe pears and candied fruits alongside spice, leather and nuts. |
Dewar's 15 Year Old / Clock Tin Blended Scotch Whisky £49.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – A rich and nutty 15-year-old blended whisky from Dewar's, The Monarch is a combination of whisky matured in both bourbon and sherry casks. Balanced aromas of sherry spice, green apple peel and roasted nuts fill the nose. The palate offers notes of walnut, fresh malt, sultanas and chewy vanilla toffee. |
Glen Spey 12 Year Old / Flora & Fauna Speyside Whisky £49.25 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – The only official bottling from Glen Spey, with most of the whisky going into J&B blends. |
Armorik Double Maturation French Single Malt Whisky £49.25 Country: French Region: French Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – An innovative malt from this Breton distillery. The whisky is aged first in Breton oak casks before being finished in sherry casks. This whisky has a real marine influence, which no doubt comes from the distillery's coastal location. |
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Travelers Sweet & Oaky Whiskey £49.25 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 53.5% 50cl Summary: 50cl / 53.5% – A sweet, complex whiskey from Jack Daniel's, Tennessee Travelers Sweet & Oaky is made with a mash bill of 80% corn, 12% barley and 8% rye, creating aromas of caramel, vanilla and toasted oak that fill the nose. The palate offers notes of sweet apples, creamy vanilla, soft oak and honey that linger in the finish. |
Wright & Greigs Blended Whisky Bot.1980s / Large Bottle Blended Whisky £49.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 114cl Vintage: 1980 Bottler: Summary: 114cl / 40% – A large 1.14 litre (old British quart) bottle of Wright & Greigs Special Blended Scotch Whisky. The duo were owners of Dallas Dhu distillery from 1899 to 1918. An everyday drinking whisky in handy party size. |
Cardhu Amber Rock Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £49.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Cardhu Amber Rock is finished in American oak ex-bourbon casks, adding notes of vanilla and spice while retaining the brand's trademark soft and easy-drinking style. |
Glenglassaugh 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £49.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 45% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45% / Distillery Bottling – The flagship single malt from Glenglassaugh gives a clear picture of what this old Highlander is all about, fruity and bright with a distinctive maritime edge. Red wine and sherry casks add aromas of berries and candied nuts to a palate of apricots and figs. A great testament to Rachel Barrie's skill as a blender. |
Arran Machrie Moor / Peated Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky £49.50 Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Machrie Moor is named for a peat bog on the island's west coast where, according to legend, the giant Fingal kept his favoured pet dog. Now inducted into The Arran's core range, this whisky continues to capture the island's rugged and myth-strewn landscape: peat smoke and grass are lifted and given life by vanilla and a touch of sharp citrus. |
Benriach The Smoky Twelve / 12 Year Old Speyside Whisky £49.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A whisky that focuses on the richer side of Benriach's spirit, as well as it's darker smokier side. Aged for 12 years in a combination of bourbon, sherry and marsala casks, the peat smoke is complimented by dried fruit and vanilla from the bourbon and sherry casks, and rich, sweet fruit from the marsala. |
Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £49.50 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – Dalwhinnie 15yo is a good introduction to the delights of single malt whisky – elegant, smooth and medium-bodied, with a light, fruity palate and a whiff of heather on the finish. Part of Diageo's Classic Malt range. |
The Norfolk Popcorn Single Grain / Vintage Cask Vatting English Whisky £49.50 Country: English Region: English Age: Strength: 45% 50cl Summary: 50cl / 45% – A highly anticipated release by fans of The English Distillery and the result of years of experimentation. Drawing inspiration from the bourbon industry, this limited-edition whisky is made with a combination of corn, rye and barley, and matured in new oak casks. On the palate it’s rich and textural with notes of popcorn, toffee and oaky spices. |
Old Perth Cask Strength / Sherry Casks Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £49.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 58.6% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 58.6% – A cask strength sherry-matured blended malt whisky from Old Perth that offers aromas of Quality Street toffee pennies, cherry jam and dried fruit that fill the nose, complemented by notes of root ginger, cinnamon, toasted barley, brandy-soaked raisins and burnt brown sugar throughout the palate. |
South Star Speyside Single Malt 2011 / 10 Year Old Speyside Whisky £49.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 48% 70cl Vintage: 2011 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 48% / South Star Spirits – A small-batch Speyside single malt from independent bottler South Star Spirits, made at a mystery distillery and matured in a batch of 10 first-fill hogsheads for a decade. Aromas of lively lemon, sweet fruit and delicate flowers fill the nose, complemented by notes of toffee, cinnamon, baked apples, pears and hints of salt throughout the palate. |
Loch Lomond 12 Year Old Louis Oosthuizen Edition Highland Whisky £49.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A limited-edition single malt from Loch Lomond that has been made in collaboration with Louis Oosthuizen, celebrating the 150th Open, which is returning to the Home of Golf – St Andrews. Distilled in 2010, the year that Louis Oosthuizen won the Open in St Andrews, this whisky was matured in three types of American oak casks, creating notes of poached pears, peach, vanilla and a hint of smoke throughout the palate. |
Glendronach 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask Matured Highland Whisky £49.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – Glendronach 12 Year Old shows powerful notes of sun-dried raisins, gingerbread, spiced orange, and hints of tiramisu that linger in the finish. |
Benriach Smoke Season Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £49.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 52.8% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 52.8% / Distillery Bottling – A very special whisky from Benriach, Smoke Season is its smokiest whisky yet. While Speyside isn't well known for making peaty whiskies, Benriach have been doing so for years and Smoke Season shows off not only the smoky side of its spirit, but also uses both ex-bourbon and virgin-oak casks to add layers of creaminess and spice. |
Port Askaig 8 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky £49.75 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 8 Year Old Strength: 45.8% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45.8% / Elixir Distillers – The youngest age-statement release in the Port Askaig range of single malts comes from an undisclosed distillery on Islay. This eight-year-old whisky is warming and smoky with notes of seagrass, limestone, burnt tyres, liquorice and dark peat. |
Mannochmore 12 Year Old / Flora & Fauna Speyside Whisky £49.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A fruity, mellow single malt, adorned with the Great Spotted Woodpecker that lives in the woods near Mannochmore distillery. At first, the nose brings green twig and brimstone aromas that build to green apples, toasted oak, lemon zest and sweet malt. Fresh and bright, the palate brings notes of dry oak spice, green grass, apples and oranges that fade to a lingering, dry finish. |
South Star Highland Single Malt 2011 / 10 Year Old Highland Whisky £49.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 48% 70cl Vintage: 2011 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 48% / South Star – A 2011-vintage Highland single malt from independent bottler South Star Spirits, made at a mystery distillery and matured in a small batch of casks for a decade. Aromas of dried oranges and tobacco fill the nose, complemented by notes of dark chocolates, roast hazelnuts, walnuts and sticky toffee throughout the palate. |
Caol Ila 12 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky £49.95 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – The flagship single malt from Caol Ila distillery is bright and refined with notes of lemon peel, sea air and fine peat smoke. A classic Islay whisky that’s perfect for fans of peated whisky or anyone looking to experiment with the smokier side of Scotch. You can enjoy this neat or over ice with a little chilled soda water and a twist. |
Ben Eideann Ruby Galilean Sweet Red Wine Finish Whisky Highland Whisky £49.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – A spicy, rich Highland single malt from Ben Eideann that has been matured in specially-sourced sweet wine casks. The palate offers notes of chocolate-covered strawberries, plums, malted biscuits and coffee beans, with sweet spices and summer fruits lingering in the finish. |
Peated Scotch Whisky Tasting Set / 6x3cl Single Malt Scotch Whisky £49.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 51.8% 18cl Summary: 18cl / 51.8% / The Perfect Measure – Peated Scotch whisky is closely associated with the island of Islay, but there are distilleries across Scotland producing myriad smoky flavours, from Speyside to Mull. This selection is an attempt to reflect the many faces of smoke in whisky and perhaps even win over some peat-sceptics along the way. |
Glendronach 12 Year Old Original Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £49.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A dense, heavily sherried and rich dram from the Highland distillery, now producing again after a six-year layoff, matured in a combination of oloroso and Pedro Ximenez casks. |
Auchentoshan 12 Year Old Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £49.95 Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – This Auchentoshan 12-year-old expression replaced the old 10 year-old when the range was totally revamped. Elegant and refined, with those classic Auchentoshan notes of vanilla and almonds. |
Auchentoshan Three Wood Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £49.95 Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – The ever-popular Auchentoshan 3 Wood is matured initially in bourbon casks before being finished in Oloroso then Pedro Ximénez casks for an extra layer of rich, sweet fruitiness. |
Spirit Of Hven Mercurious Corn Whisky Swedish Single Malt Whisky £49.95 Country: Swedish Region: Swedish Age: Strength: 45.6% 50cl Summary: 50cl / 45.6% / Distillery Bottling – A creamy, sweet Swedish corn whisky from Spirit of Hven, MerCurious is made with a mash bill of 88% Swedish corn, 5% wheat, 3.5% barley and 3.5% rye, and matured for up to eight years. |
Jack Daniel's White Rabbit Saloon Tennessee Whiskey £49.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% – Originally released to commemorate the 120th anniversary of the opening of Jack Daniel's White Rabbit Saloon in Lynchburg, this special edition is now enjoying a more general release. The same great JD taste, but at a higher strength. |
Manly Spirits Coastal Stone Nor'easter Australian Single Malt Whisky £49.95 Country: Australian Region: Australian Age: Strength: 46% 50cl Summary: 50cl / 46% – Manly Spirits is named after Manly Bay and takes inspiration from the marine environment of the New South Wales coastline, bringing a maritime influence to its Australian single malt. This whisky was matured in charred ex-red wine casks to add complexity and body to the dram. This dram has plentiful dark fruit and spice notes, with aromas of plum, stone fruit and honey on the nose, followed by notes of cacao nibs, clove and dried fruit on the palate. |
Kingsbarns Balcomie Single Malt / Sherry Cask Lowland Whisky £49.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A rich and fruity single malt from Kingsbarns in Fife, Balcomie is matured exclusively in ex-oloroso sherry butts, creating aromas of treacle, sultana, fruit cake, cinnamon, dark chocolate and raspberries on the nose. The palate offers notes of orange peel, sweet baking spices and pineapple upside-down cake that linger in the finish. |
Christmas Day Sharing Whisky Tasting Set / 6x3cl Single Whisky £49.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 48.3% 18cl Summary: 18cl / 48.3% / The Perfect Measure – Christmas is simply too special to drink everyday whisky – which is why we’ve rummaged through our sack to find a selection of single malts that’ll provide the perfect backdrop to your day. Whether you’re out walking the dog, fluffing your roast potatoes or finding a quiet corner to repose, we have a fortifying selection of Scotch whisky to see you through the festive period. |
Dimple / Bot.1970s / Half Bottle Blended Scotch Whisky £49.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 37cl Vintage: 1970 Bottler: Summary: 37.5cl / 40% – A pretty half bottle of Dimple's blended scotch whisky – the same distinctive bottle shape, just half size. This was produced in the 1970s. |
Rozelieures Subtil Collection French Single Malt Single Whisky £49.95 Country: French Region: French Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Subtil was the first unpeated whisky to be introduced into the Rozelieures, which has built up a reputation for using varying levels of peated malt in all its whiskies. This family-made single malt is matured in new French oak casks as well as ex-Cognac and ex-bourbon casks. It has the characteristic weightiness of Rozelieures' spirit, which is partly the result of the squat Charentais stills is uses, and has notes of vanilla, honey, pear, quince jam and toasted cereals. |
Blair Athol 12 Year Old / Flora & Fauna Highland Whisky £49.95 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – Spicy, rich and full, this whisky comes from Blair Athol distillery, on the peaty moorlands in the foothills of the Grampian mountains. Dry sherry aromas fill the nose, backed up by Muscat grapes, brimstone, dried apricots and treacle toffee. The palate bursts with dried fruit, minty herbs, Madeira wine and vanilla that fade to oak spice, dry pepper and apple crumble that linger in the finish. |
Cotswolds Signature Single Malt English Single Malt Whisky £49.95 Country: English Region: English Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – A sweet and fruity English single malt from Cotswolds Distillery that is matured in a combination of STR ex-red wine casks and ex-bourbon casks. The palate offers notes of honey, Seville orange, marmalade and dark red fruits that linger in the finish. |
Jp Wiser's 18 Year Old Canadian Blended Whisky £49.95 Country: Canadian Region: Canadian Age: 18 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – An 18-year-old Canadian whisky from JP Wiser's that offers notes of autumn flowers, green apples, pine needles, caramel and oak spice throughout the palate. |
Strathmill 12 Year Old / Flora & Fauna Speyside Whisky £49.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – The only official bottling from Strathmill, more usually known as the producer of the core of the J&B blends. |
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Islay Origin Islay Whisky £50.25 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 42% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 42% – A smokier take on the classic Johnnie Walker profile, this blended malt comprises whiskies from the Scottish island of Islay. This includes components from such icons of the whisky world as Caol Ila and Lagavulin. Enjoy neat or serve long with chilled soda water and plenty of ice. |
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Highland Origin / 42% / 70cl Highland Whisky £50.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 42% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 42% – A tribute to the Scottish Highlands, this blended malt takes bright, fresh notes from Teaninich distillery and richer tones from the legendary Clynelish in Sutherland. Oranges, almonds and apricot jam show themselves first, followed by deeper tones of tobacco leaf and oak spice. |
Lochlea Harvest Edition / Third Crop Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £50.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – This is the third edition in Lochlea’s Harvest Edition range, which is inspired by the end of summer, when grain is harvested to make whisky. |
Ardbeg 10 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky £50.50 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – For peat lovers, Ardbeg 10 Year Old is probably the highest-quality 'entry-level' single malt on the market, and the distillery many Islay connoisseurs would choose as their favourite. A whirlwind of peat and complex malty flavours. |
Westland American Oak Single Malt American Single Malt Whiskey £50.50 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – American Oak is Seattle-based distillery Westland's flagship release. Made with barley from Washington, this is rich and creamy with notes of chocolate custard, almond and bananas. Seattle distillery Westland uses locally sourced ingredients to create American single malt whiskies that honour the tradition of American whiskey-making with a Pacific North West twist |
Lochlea Harvest Edition / Second Crop Lowland Whisky £50.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – This is the second release from Lochlea’s Harvest Edition range which is inspired by the end of summer, when crops are harvested to create whisky. This release was matured in a combination of ex-Port, ex-bourbon and STR casks, which brings aromas of date, orange marmalade and cracked pepper on the nose. |
Evan Williams Single Barrel 2014 Bourbon £50.50 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 43.3% 70cl Vintage: 2014 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43.3% – A 2014-vintage single barrel bourbon from Evan Williams that was bottled in April 2022. Spicy aromas of chilli flakes and cedar wood are tempered by caramelised walnuts and buttered corn fill the nose, complemented by notes of peanut butter, rye toast, popcorn, pepper and coconut on the palate. |
Lochlea Sowing Edition / Third Crop Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £50.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – The third Lochlea Sowing Edition is a small-batch release that celebrates the Scottish farm distillery calendar. This is a year older than the previous iteration and was exclusively matured in first-fill bourbon casks. |
Lochlea Ploughing Edition / Second Crop Lowland Whisky £50.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – The second release of Lochlea’s Ploughing Edition is a smoky single malt inspired by winter. Matured exclusively in ex-Islay whisky casks, it offers peat smoke and notes of crunchy orchard fruit, freshly milled barley, cut hay and burnt citrus peel. |
Lochlea Fallow Edition / Second Crop Lowland Whisky £50.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – The Second Crop of Lochlea’s Fallow Edition reflects autumn on its farm – when the fields are left fallow to rest after harvest. This release was matured in ex-oloroso sherry butts and offers aromas of dark chocolate, red berries and banana bread on the nose, complemented by notes of dried fruit, leather, malt biscuits, aniseed and rose petals throughout the palate. |
Lochlea Sowing Edition / Second Crop Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £50.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Lochlea Sowing Edition is a seasonal small batch release celebrating the Scottish farm distillery calendar. The second release – named Second Crop – has been aged exclusively in first-fill ex-bourbon casks, giving it aromas of fruity sweet apples and pears. The palate brings out notes of vanilla pods and almond oil that lead to a crisp, refreshing finish with a hint of pine. |
Westland Sherry Wood Single Malt American Single Malt Whiskey £50.50 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – Westland's sherried expression takes its inspiration from Scotch, but has an American feel. Rich and sweet with notes of maple syrup, raisins, cookies and stewed yellow fruits. |
Lochlea Ploughing Edition / First Crop Lowland Whisky £50.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – The fourth limited seasonal release single malt from Lochlea distillery, Ploughing Edition is inspired by winter and the connection between Lochlea Farm and Robert Burns, who lived and worked on the farm from 1777 to 1784. Launched on Burns Night 2023, it is the first smoky whisky to come from the Ayrshire distillery. |
Balcones Texas Rye Whisky Texas Rye Whiskey £50.50 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 50% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 50% – Balcones introduced their 100% Rye Mashbill with Elbon Rye from Northwest Texas, and also includes crystal, chocolate and roasted rye. It is distilled in copper pot stills, which creates a full-bodied style of rye whiskey. |
Westland Peated Single Malt American Single Malt Whiskey £50.50 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – Westland's peated malt is made with a proportion of very heavily peated whisky combined with unpeated, aged in American oak. An excellent balance between smoke and fruit, with notes of earth, green herbs and roasted nuts. |
Ceo Private Reserve 12 Year Old Blended Canadian Whisky £50.75 Country: Canadian Region: Canadian Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 75cl Summary: 75cl / 40% – This Canadian whisky from Frank-Lin Distillers has been aged in small oak casks for a minimum of 12 years. Presented with a theme-suitable black pinstriped label, CEO offers rich notes of sweet vanilla, creamy caramel, raisins and crispy sherry wood throughout the palate. |
Macdonald's Traditional Ben Nevis Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £50.75 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A special edition whisky from Ben Nevis in celebration of their 185th year. It is an attempt at recreating the MacDonald's Traditional Ben Nevis which was a popular dram in the 1880s. |
Wolfburn Langskip Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £50.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 58% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 58% / Distillery Bottling – A rich and spicy whisky from Wolfburn, matured entirely in first-fill bourbon casks. It's named after the Norse longships that once dominated the Caithness coastline near the distillery – the distillery wanted to create a whisky that is just as sleek, smooth and purposeful as they were, and Langskip is the result. |
Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye Whiskey American Rye Whiskey £50.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 45% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45% – Named after the fastest growing Redwood in the world – the Emerald Giant – this rye whiskey was created with a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley and matured for three to five years before being bottled. The nose has aromas of rye spice followed by brown sugar, cinnamon, and a hint of pepper. The spicy character follows onto the palate and is joined by honey and orange peel notes that lead into a peppery cinnamon crescendo. This whiskey works well alongside Stout, or mixed in a Whiskey So |
Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Blended Straight Whiskey £50.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 45% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45% – The Lost Monarch is made with a blend of straight whiskies – 60% rye whiskey, aged between three and five years, and 40% bourbon, aged between four and 12 years. The Lost Monarch invites you in with a complex mix of spices including clove, cinnamon, vanilla, orange zest, and sandalwood with underlying butterscotch aromas that fill the nose. |
Koval Rye Whiskey American Single Barrel Rye Whiskey £50.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 40% 50cl Summary: 50cl / 40% – A 100% rye whisky from Koval, Chicago's first distillery since Prohibition. Producing using locally sourced grain, this is aged in new Minnesotan oak and bottled from a single barrel. |
Woven Whisky Experience N.12 Echoes Blended Scotch Whisky £50.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 47.3% 50cl Summary: 50cl / 47.3% – A smoky and fruity expression from Woven, the Leith-based whisky maker committed to transparency and the creation of quality blends. The six components used to bring Experience N.12 Echoes to life include whiskies from Loch Lomond, Tullibardine and Girvan distilleries. With a fair amount of complexity, this whisky offers layers of flavour that echo like waves in water, including notes of apple, peat smoke and malt. |
Koval Millet Whiskey American Single Barrel Millet Whiskey £50.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 40% 50cl Summary: 50cl / 40% – A 100% millet whisky from Koval, Chicago's first distillery since Prohibition. Producing using locally sourced grain, this is aged in new Minnesotan oak and bottled from a single barrel. |
Redwood Empire Pipe Dream Bourbon American Bourbon Whiskey £50.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 45% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45% – Pipe Dream bourbon is named after the 14th tallest tree in the world – believed to be 1,340 years old. The whiskey is made with a high corn mash bill – 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley – and blended from whiskies aged between four and 12 years. The nose offers powerful aromas of sweet maple and vanilla with a hint of honey. The palate is rich, deep, and complex with roasted pecan, vanilla, black pepper, and charred wood notes. This bourbon works well in cocktails such as a Mint Julep, Old |
Benromach Contrasts: Organic 2014 / Bot.2023 Speyside Whisky £51.25 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Vintage: 2023 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – This single malt is part of Benromach’s Contrasts range and uses peat to dry its organic malted barley to 57ppm. The resulting whisky is then finished in first-fill sherry casks to offer aromas of sweet stewed fruits, vanilla ice cream and bonfire smoke, followed by notes of caramel-soaked strawberries, milk chocolate and ginger on the palate. |
Ballechin 10 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £51.50 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – First released in summer 2014, Ballechin's 10 year old is the first ongoing release for Edradour's peated malt, after eight releases in The Discovery series. |
Teaninich 2016 / 6 Year Old / Carn Mor Strictly Limited Highland Whisky £51.50 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 6 Year Old Strength: 47.5% 70cl Vintage: 2016 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 47.5% / Carn Mor – This Teaninich was aged for six years in a sherry butt and bottled by Carn Mor for the Strictly Limited range. You can expect aromas of dried fruits and cacao, with toffee, caramel, and roasted nuts. |
Badachro Bad Na H-achlaise Single Malt / Madeira Cask Highland Whisky £51.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A fruity Bad na h-Achlaise single malt from Badachro distillery's Experimental Cask series that was initially matured in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in first-fill Madeira casks. Aromas of raisins, orange peel, apples, peaches, soft peat and campfire smoke fill the nose, complemented by notes of hazelnut, nutmeg, golden syrup, sweet peat, candied walnuts, vanilla, cinnamon and barbecued pineapple throughout the palate. |
The Six Isles Batch Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £51.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 58% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 58% – A small-batch version of The Six Isles blended malt whisky from Ian Macleod Distillers, made with a combination of casks from Islay, Jura, Mull, Orkney, Arran and Skye. Aromas of beach bonfires, strawberries and cream and savoury spice fill the nose, complemented by notes of salty smoke, fresh lime, green apple, banana, digestive biscuit and vanilla throughout the palate. |
Benromach Contrasts: Cara Gold Malt 2010 / Bot.2022 Speyside Whisky £51.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Vintage: 2022 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A limited release single malt from Benromach distillery's Contrasts series, Cara Gold Malt is made with malted Cara Gold barley as well as lightly peated malt and has been matured in first-fill bourbon barrels. Aromas of passionfruit, lychee, lime and malted biscuit fill the nose, complemented by notes of pineapple, juicy apricot, black pepper, toasted malt, butterscotch and sweet, smoky honey throughout the palate. |
Glenallachie 9 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish / The Wood Collection Speyside Whisky £51.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 9 Year Old Strength: 48% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 48% / Distillery Bottling – This single malt, part of Glenallachie’s Cask Finish series, rounded out its nine years of ageing in ex-oloroso sherry casks. This imparted a nice oily texture to the whisky with notes of candied ginger, toffee and caramelised nuts, underpinned by soft leather and dark chocolate. |
Glendronach Traditionally Peated Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £51.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 48% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 48% / Distillery Bottling – Glendronach Traditionally Peated is a fruity, smoky single malt created to highlight the effect of adding peat at the end of the kiln fire rather than the start. The result is a warm, earthy smoke that complements aromas of toffee, treacle, dark honey and sweet barley on the nose. The palate offers notes of burnt orange and treacle over a blanket of cloves and smoked brambles. |
Balblair 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £51.75 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – The elegant and approachable Balblair 12 Year Old is the first whisky in the Balblair Collection and has been matured in a combination of double-fired American oak casks and ex-bourbon casks. The result is a whisky with a warm, complex character and a sweet, citrusy aroma. The palate offers notes of oranges, honey and cinnamon before a long, creamy finish with hints of vanilla and leather. |
Secret Speyside 2009 / 13 Year Old / Signatory Speyside Whisky £51.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 13 Year Old Strength: 46% 70cl Vintage: 2009 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46% / Signatory – A 2009-vintage Unnamed Speyside single malt from bottler Signatory Vintage that was made at a mystery distillery in Speyside and matured in a refill butt for 13 years, before being bottled in June 2022 as part of its Un-Chillfiltered Collection. |
Amrut Raj Igala Indian Single Malt Whisky £51.75 Country: Indian Region: Indian Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – Raj Igala (meaning ‘the king of eagles’) is made from Punjabi malted barley and was aged in ex-bourbon casks. Expect aromas of malt, liquorice and peat, with notes of pepper, cereal and oil. Another top-notch whisky from Amrut. |
Big Peat Blended Malt Christmas Edition Islay Whisky £51.75 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 52.8% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 52.8% / Douglas Laing – The Christmas Edition Big Peat blended malt whisky from Douglas Laing is full of bold smoke to keep you warm on the chilly winter nights. The palate offers notes of earthy smoke, leather, dry ash, heather honey and oaky vanilla that linger in the finish. |
Fettercairn 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £51.95 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A classic example of Fettercairn's tropical house style, this 12-year-old single malt has been matured in ex-bourbon barrels for a sweet and lively character. |
Glenlivet 12 Year Old First-fill American Oak / 200th Anniversary Speyside Whisky £51.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – This celebratory single malt comprises first fill American oak casks, hand-picked to celebrate the 200th anniversary of The Glenlivet. The fruity, lightly tropical character that made this Speyside distillery famous is present and correct with some added vanilla, coconut and almond notes from that good-quality white oak. A fitting way to mark the bicentenary of one of Scotland’s most iconic distilleries. |
Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask Finish Highland Whisky £51.95 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – Glenmorangie's Lasanta is aged for 12 years, and is finished in a combination of oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks and is said to mean 'warmth and passion' in Gaelic. |
Togouchi Beer Cask Blended Japanese Whisky £51.95 Country: Japanese Region: Japanese Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – A sweet, malty blended whisky from Togouchi that has been finished in casks that initially held rum from Martinique, before being transported to France and used to mature IPA beer. These cask have imparted aromas of honey, vanilla, bitter hops and baked apples that fill the nose and are echoed throughout the palate. |
Glengoyne White Oak Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £51.95 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 48% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 48% / Distillery Bottling – Aged in first-fill bourbon and virgin American oak barrels, this creamy and fruity single malt from Glengoyne offers notes of crème brulee, vanilla, candied lemons and tinned pineapples on the palate. |
Nc'nean Organic Single Malt Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £51.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – An organic single malt whisky from Nc'nean, made with Scottish barley and matured in a combination of specially-selected red wine and American whiskey casks. The palate offers notes of lemon curd, poached peaches, juicy apricots and spicy white pepper. |
Ardbeg An Oa Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky £51.95 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 46.6% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46.6% / Distillery Bottling – The first addition to Ardbeg's ongoing range for a decade when introduced in 2017, An Oa is a combination of spirit aged in Pedro-Ximenez sherry casks and bourbon barrels. Married in a French-oak marrying vat, this is rounded and smoky with notes of toffee, aniseed, date and banana. |
Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch 10 Campbeltown Whisky £51.95 Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: Strength: 57.8% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 57.8% / Distillery Bottling – Batch 10 of this intensely smoky Campbeltown whisky shows some lovely American oak influence with notes of crème brulée and toasted marshmallow wrapped in rich, sweet peat smoke. |
Ardnamurchan The Midgie Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £51.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 48% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 48% / Distillery Bottling – This Ardnamurchan release has been created in collaboration with Smidge, the UK’s top midge repellent. Scotland’s most infamous creature features on the label but inside the bottle you’ll find a peated whisky matured in bourbon, sherry, Sauternes and Madeira casks. |
Tour Of Scotland Whisky Single Malt Tasting Set / 2024 Edition / 6x3cl Single Whisky £51.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 48.3% 18cl Summary: 18cl / 48.3% / The Perfect Measure – This set will take you on a journey through Scotland via the country’s great whisky distilleries, including newcomers to the scene and longstanding giants of the industry. The enclosed drams showcase the vast spectrum of flavours found in Scotch whisky, which range from smoky and maritime to bright and tropical. Slàinte Mhath! |
Chivas Regal Mizunara Blended Scotch Whisky £52.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – A Chivas Regal edition that pays homage to Japanese whisky makers and whisky drinkers. This is a blend of malt and grain whiskies, some of which have been married in Mizunara oak: Japanese oak that is rare and highly regarded for its impact on whisky. |
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old Mizunara Blended Scotch Whisky £52.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – This 12-year-old Chivas Regal is a blend of malt and grain whiskies, some of which have been married in Mizunara casks. The Japanese oak can take 200 years to reach maturity and its knottiness and porosity make it difficult to work with. |
Compass Box Nectarosity Blended Scotch Whisky £52.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Compass Box – Nectarosity is a blended whisky that draws inspiration from the world of patisserie. It comprises malt whiskies from three renowned distilleries, along with a complex marriage of grain whiskies. |
Jack Daniels Master Distiller No 5 Tennessee Whiskey £52.25 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% – The fifth edition of Jack Daniel's range of whiskey's honouring the company's master blenders. The fifth edition takes us all the way to the 1970s, and is bottled for the excellently named Frank Bobo. He helped build Jack Daniel's reputations through both the 70s and 80s, helping it to become the worldwide powerhouse it is today. |
Super Nikka Japanese Blended Whisky £52.25 Country: Japanese Region: Japanese Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% – Super Nikka is a famous Japanese blend from the Nikka company. This contains a high proportion of malt from the Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries. |
The English 2014 / 6 Year Old / Virgin Oak English Single Malt Whisky £52.25 Country: English Region: English Age: 6 Year Old Strength: 46% 70cl Vintage: 2014 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46% – A rich and chocolatey dram from the English distillery, this is all about honeycomb, caramelised bananas, and ginger, underpinned by stewed pears and dark chocolate. It was made in small batched and matured in new oak casks. |
Rossville Union 5 Year Old / Master Crafted Straight Rye Whisky £52.25 Country: American Region: American Age: 5 Year Old Strength: 47% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 47% – This five-year-old whiskey from Indiana was made with a low rye mashbill. On the palate, the whiskey shows a rich, full-bodied flavour with characteristic rye spices, balanced by sweet notes of toffee, caramel, and dark chocolate. |
Benromach Contrasts: Organic 2013 / Bot.2022 Speyside Whisky £52.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Vintage: 2022 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – The 2022-release of Benromach Contrasts: Organic is a certified organic single malt that was distilled in 2013 and matured in virgin American oak casks for nine years, before being bottled in 2022. Aromas of vanilla, ripe berries, orange zest, toasted malt and green apples fill the nose, complemented by notes of black pepper, butterscotch, freshly-ground coffee, dried banana, aniseed and dark chocolate throughout the palate. |
Glenallachie 11 Year Old Premier Cru Classe Wine / Wine Cask Series Speyside Whisky £52.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 11 Year Old Strength: 48% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 48% / Distillery Bottling – Master distiller and whisky giant Billy Walker has handpicked wine barriques to complement the honeyed character of Glenallachie’s single malt. Time spent in Premier Cru red wine barriques from Bordeaux, has imparted complex aromas of espresso, marasca cherry and heather on the nose, followed by notes of ginger, truffle and hints of minerality on the palate. |
Compass Box The Peat Monster Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £52.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Compass Box – The Peat Monster from top blender Compass Box has a staunch following by Scotch whisky fans. It comprises Islay whisky from Caol Ila and Laphroaig, alongside a small portion of malt from the Highlands. Don’t let the monster on the label fool you, this dram has only a moderate level of peat but carries with it a pitch-perfect balance. You can expect notes of brackish water, charred orchard fruit, bonfire smoke and touches of tropical fruit and soft florals on the palate. |
High West Bourbon Straight Bourbon Whiskey £52.50 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – High West demonstrates its skill in selecting exceptional whiskies, with this blend of 6 and 13-year-old bourbon. It boasts notes of honey, nougat, sweet corn, and baked bread, all underpinned by a complex earthiness. |
Big Peat 12 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £52.50 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Douglas Laing – A marriage of whiskies from the island of Islay, Big Peat 12 Year Old is an earthy, smoky blended malt whisky from Douglas Laing that brings notes of charred oak, chimney smoke, tock pools, hot tar, bonfire ashes, brown sugar and acrid phenols throughout the palate. |
Boondocks 11 Year Old American Whiskey £52.50 Country: American Region: American Age: 11 Year Old Strength: 47.5% 75cl Summary: 75cl / 47.5% – A blend of corn, malt and rye, this American whiskey is creamy with notes of butter, toasted marshmallows, fruit and exotic spice. |
Pure Scot Signature 106 Blended Scotch Whisky £52.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 53% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 53% – A higher-proof version of the Pure Scot blend, created by combining Bladnoch single malt with selected malt and grain whiskies from across Scotland. Notes of toffee, freshly malted barley and stem ginger are supported by subtle hints of smoke and a lingering spiciness. |
Benriach Peated Quarter Casks Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £52.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A very interesting 2016 release from Benriach, this was made with peated barley and fully matured in quarter casks. The result is a peaty, nutty and spicy Speyside whisky. |
Legent Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £52.75 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 47% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 47% / Distillery Bottling – A collaboration between two unique styles of whiskey-making, Legent Bourbon is the creation of whisky legends Fred Noe, Jim Beam's seventh-generation Master Distiller, and Shinji Fukuyo, Suntory's fifth-ever Chief Blender. Finished in a combination of wine and sherry casks, Legent is made using a historic recipe from Fred Noe’s family and is matured for at least four years in virgin white oak barrels. It is then blended by Shinji Fukuyo to create layers of spices, dried fruit and tart red berrie |
Epicurean Glasgow Edition Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £52.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 50.4% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 50.4% / Douglas Laing – This limited-edition release from Douglas Laing’s Epicurean is finished in ex-cuvee wine casks and bottled at cask strength. This imparted elegant aromas of citrus, candied apples and shortbread on the nose, leading to candied citrus, vanilla and clove. |
Auchroisk 10 Year Old / Flora & Fauna Speyside Whisky £52.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A pleasant, light whisky with a sweet and fresh character, Auchroisk is a staple in the Flora & Fauna Collection. The nose is filled with aromas of dark chocolate, dry marzipan, toasted nuts, cooked pears and cereal, followed by a doughy, buttery palate that offers lemon and pineapple, aniseed, charred oak and ground almonds. The finish is surprisingly dry and smoky. |
Balvenie 12 Year Old Doublewood Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £52.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – One of the classic after-dinner malts, Balvenie Doublewood's extra complexity and richness are a result of a second maturation in fresh sherry casks. Great stuff. |
Glenfarclas 9 Year Old / Oloroso Sherry Casks Speyside Whisky £52.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 9 Year Old Strength: 44.1% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 44.1% / Distillery Bottling – A single malt matured in ex-oloroso sherry casks for nine years – its characteristic weighty spirit is present even in this youthful expression from Glenfarclas. There are soft, fruity aromas of dried fig, dates and red grapes on the nose , followed by a gentle spicy and nutty character reminiscent of almond, cardamom and clove on the palate. |
Amrut Fusion Indian Single Malt Whisky £52.95 Country: Indian Region: Indian Age: Strength: 50% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 50% – Amrut Fusion gets its name from the fact that it uses two barleys: Indian and Scottish – with the latter being peated for good measure. Fusion has been picking up awards ever since it first appeared in 2009, and in 2012 was named the best whisky for a Rob Roy in the Ultimate Cocktail Challenge in New York. |
Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey American Straight Bourbon Whiskey £52.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 47% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 47% – Rye-forward bourbon from Ross & Squibb distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. This is a sweet, but still well-balanced, whiskey with notes of maple sugar, vanilla caramel and chewy rye bread on the palate. |
Blended Scotch Whisky 2018 / 5 Year Old / Peatsmoke On Gorgie / Watt Whisky Blended Whisky £52.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 5 Year Old Strength: 57.1% 70cl Vintage: 2018 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 57.1% / Watt Whisky – An exuberant blended whisky with a richly-peated edge, this release was matured for five years and bottled by Watt Whisky. There are aromas of candied lemon peel, toasted malt and stewed orchard fruit on the nose, followed by notes of peat smoke, coconut and hints of vanilla throughout the palate. |
Weetwood The Cheshire Single Malt / Second Release English Whisky £52.95 Country: English Region: English Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – The second release of The Cheshire single malt, distilled at Weetwood distillery in England. Known for making craft beer, Weetwood started producing whisky in 2019 and released the first single malt in 2022. This second release was aged in American oak quarter casks and finished in European oak barrels, creating vibrant aromas of freshly cut grass and orchard fruits. The palate offers notes of creamy malt and vanilla along with dried fruits and baking spices. |
Morris Signature Australian Single Malt Australian Single Malt Whisky £53.25 Country: Australian Region: Australian Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – A fruity, sweet Australian single malt from Morris Distillery in Rutherglen, Victoria, that has spent time in fortified wine barrels, creating aromas of orchard fruits, black cherries and shortbread biscuits that fill the nose. The palate offers notes of zesty marmalade, cocoa and blackberries that linger in the finish. |
Lord Elcho 15 Year Old / Wemyss Malts Blended Scotch Whisky £53.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Wemyss – This 15 year old blended whisky is named to honour Lord Elcho, the eldest son of the 5th Earl of Wemyss and one of the current company owners' ancestors. This is a richly flavoured blended whisky and is bottled at 40%. |
Poit Dhubh 12 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £53.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% – The middle bottling in the Poit Dhubh range, aged for 12 years and showing dark smokiness with some sweet citrus. |
Pokeno Discovery Single Malt New Zealand Single Malt Whisky £53.50 Country: New Zealand Region: New Zealand Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A New Zealand single malt from Pokeno distillery in the Waikato region, Discovery is made with locally-grown barley and matured in a combination of first-fill bourbon, oloroso and Pedro Ximenez casks, creating a rich and complex whisky. The palate brings notes of dark chocolate, Black Forest Gateau, ripe cherries and sweet citrus, before a smooth, indulgent finish with lingering notes of baking spices and dried fruit. |
Benrinnes 15 Year Old / Flora & Fauna Speyside Whisky £53.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A rich and sweet whisky from Benrinnes distillery, on the northern shoulder of Ben Rinnes, 700 feet above sea level. Chocolate liqueurs, well-worn leather, soft smoke and dense floral aromas open on the nose, with pine needles, polished wood and dried fruit underneath. The palate is sweet and rich, offering rum-like fruitiness, sultanas, sticky dates and charred, smoky oak that linger in the finish. |
Sagamore Signature Straight Rye 93 Proof American Rye Whiskey £53.75 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 46.5% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46.5% – Sagamore Spirit champions softer, rounder Maryland style rye with this blend of two different Indiana rye whiskies. The large proportion of corn in the mashbills contributes a welcome sweetness that carries soft notes of orange, brown sugar and nutmeg. |
Linkwood 12 Year Old / Flora & Fauna Speyside Whisky £53.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A fruity and floral whisky from the banks of the River Lossie, close to Elgin, this is a classic example of Linkwood single malt. Aromas of vanilla and fresh fruit mingle with cigar boxes, carnations, lavender, dried orange peel and green sticks on the nose. The palate is sweet and viscous, with nutty cereal notes, soft orchard fruit, citrus and cedar wood that linger in the finish. |
Michter's Us*1 Single Barrel Straight Rye American Whiskey £53.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 42.4% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 42.4% – This single-barrel rye whiskey from Michter's works a treat both neat and in cocktails. Peppery and spicy, this also displays refreshing orange notes, plus sweet toffee/butterscotch. Very moreish. We cannot guarantee specific barrel number or year of release of these bottles. |
Michter's Us*1 Original Sour Mash Whiskey £53.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% – Beautifully rich and spicy, this sour-mash whiskey from Michter's has an abundance of cinnamon, butter and nutty notes, along with a hint of black pepper to freshen things up. |
Michter's Us*1 Small Batch Bourbon American Whiskey £53.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 45.7% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45.7% – Michter's small-batch bourbon is named after a former 'oldest distillery in the USA', and is currently wowing the UK bar scene. Sweet, fruity and spicy, it packs in plenty of flavour. |
Glenglassaugh Sandend Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £53.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 50.5% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 50.5% / Distillery Bottling – A rich expression of the Glenglassaugh distillery character, with pronounced notes of tropical fruit and vanilla, partly matured in manzanilla sherry casks that bring hints of sea spray. |
Auchroisk 2016 / 7 Year Old / Carn Mor Strictly Limited Speyside Whisky £54.25 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 7 Year Old Strength: 47.5% 70cl Vintage: 2016 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 47.5% / Carn Mor – Ageing in oloroso sherry casks lends a sweet and savoury edge to this young, expressive Auchroisk. Umami-filled notes of soy sauce and dark malt mingle with burnt orange and caramel in the glass, lifted by creamy vanilla on the finish. |
Mac-talla Flora / Islay Single Malt Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky £54.25 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 48.2% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 48.2% – A smoky and floral single malt from Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers, aged in a combination of bourbon casks and Oloroso and PX sherry casks. The palate offers layered notes of heather and soft peat smoke with nutty undertones. |
Port Charlotte 10 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky £54.50 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 50% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 50% / Distillery Bottling – Port Charlotte's long-awaited 10 year old, a rich and smoky whisky made by the independently minded folks at Bruichladdich distillery on Islay. |
Storyman Blended Whisky Blended Scotch Whisky £54.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – This blended whisky is the product of a collaboration between Annandale distillery and Scottish actor James Cosmo, whose credits include Highlander, Braveheart and Game of Thrones. Made with an array of Scottish whiskies, the blend includes single malts from Annandale that have been aged in virgin, refill-bourbon and STR Burgundy casks. The nose offers aromas of creamy toffee, vanilla, caramel and black pepper with a hint of peat smoke. The palate displays additional notes of pear drops and apri |
Jp Wiser's Dissertation / Rare Cask Series Canadian Whisky £54.50 Country: Canadian Region: Canadian Age: Strength: 46.1% 75cl Summary: 75cl / 46.1% – The next instalment in JP Wiser's limited release – and aptly-named – Rare Cask series. A rye-forward profile and a 46.1% ABV provide this whisky a thick, punchy profile full of sweet cereal flavours, rich toffee, plenty of oak spice and big clouds of airy vanilla floating overhead. |
Glenwyvis 2019 Batch1 / 3 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £54.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 3 Year Old Strength: 46.5% 70cl Vintage: 2019 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46.5% / Distillery Bottling – In 2019 a fire in the wood chip store at Glenwyvis distillery closed production, resulting in a limited output for that year. This necessitated a unique approach to blending, which is why this release is a combination of first-fill ex-American whiskey casks, ex-Moscatel, ex-Marsala and ex-red wine casks. Aromas of red grapes, honeysuckle and apple sauce fill the nose leading to notes of fruit compote, baking spice and dark chocolate on the palate. |
Canadian Club Reserve 9 Year Old Canadian Whisky £54.50 Country: Canadian Region: Canadian Age: 9 Year Old Strength: 40% 75cl Summary: 75cl / 40% – This creamy and approachable expression from Canadian Club has been aged for a minimum of nine years in white oak barrels. The palate offers bourbonesque flavours of rich creamy toffee, oaky vanilla and warm seasonal spices that lead to a lingering dry finish. |
Kentucky Vintage Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey £54.75 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 45% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45% – Kentucky Vintage is a small batch bourbon produced at the Willett distillery. A lighter, elegant style of bourbon that is also very complex. The versatility of this bourbon leads to it being able to be enjoyed equally well on its own or in a variety of cocktails. |
Ben Eideann Fionain Red Wine Cask Finish Whisky Highland Whisky £54.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – A sweet and fruity Highland single malt from Ben Eideann, matured in American oak casks and finished in Cabernet Sauvignon red wine casks from vineyards located in the Jerusalem Mountains. The palate offers notes of Muscovado sugar, roast coffee, forest fruits and red berries that linger in the finish. |
Glen Moray 15 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £54.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Glen Moray 15 Year Old has been matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks. A rich, sweet and full-bodied whisky with notes of spiced dark chocolate and butter toffee. |
Scallywag Chocolate Edition / Bot.2024 Speyside Whisky £54.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 48% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 48% / Douglas Laing – The look of the of the 2024 release was inspired by old Port and Sherry bottles. This expression is a blend of Speyside single malts, matured exclusively in ex-sherry casks, followed by a long finishing period in ex-Port casks. The result is an immensely chocolatey dram with notes of Nutella, stewed fruit, cacao nibs, coconut and vanilla bean. |
Koval Four Grain Whiskey American Single Barrel Whiskey £54.75 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 47% 50cl Summary: 50cl / 47% – From Chicago's first distillery since Prohibition, this is produced from four types of grain – oat, malted barley, rye and wheat. Aged in heavily charred new Minnesotan oak, this is creamy and spicy. |
Craigellachie 13 Year Old / Armagnac Cask Finish Speyside Whisky £54.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 13 Year Old Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – The first release in Craigellachie's Cask Collection is a 13-year-old single malt that was initially matured in combination of refill and re-char ex-bourbon barrels, before being finished for just over a year in Bas Armagnac casks from northernmost Gascony, France. The palate offers notes of freshly-baked apples dusted in cinnamon, caramel shortcake, pineapples in syrup and summer bonfires that linger in the finish. |
Craigellachie 13 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £54.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 13 Year Old Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A range of Craigellachie single malts was released for the first time in 2014. The distillery is known for its meaty character, and the 13-year-old is sweet, spicy and slightly smoky. |
Eden Mill Sherry Cask Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £54.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – This is one half of Eden Mill’s flagship core range that sees its malt matured in ex-oloroso and ex-Pedro Ximenez sherry casks from Bodega Jose y Miguel Martin in Spain. Rich notes of sticky toffee pudding, dark chocolate and raisins are present on the palate, with just a hint of peanut and cinnamon. |
Eden Mill Bourbon Cask Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £54.75 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A core release from Lowland distillery, Eden Mill that has been matured in medium-char ex-bourbon barrels. This dram evokes notes of crunchy green apples, vanilla ice cream and Maltesers closing to baking spices. |
Amaethon French Whisky French Single Malt Whisky £54.75 Country: French Region: French Age: Strength: 45% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 45% – A French single malt from Amaethon that is made with French barley and has been matured for three years in oak casks. Aromas of malt, waffles, freshly-baked bread, honey, dried fruit, watermelon, green plum, gingerbread and cinnamon fill the nose, complemented by notes of dried fruit, oak spice, candied ginger, summer flowers, quince and banana throughout the palate. |
Koval Bourbon American Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey £54.75 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 47% 50cl Summary: 50cl / 47% – Unusually, as well as the required minimum 51% corn, the rest of the mash contains gluten-free millet instead of the more-usual rye or wheat. A sweet and spicy release from Chicago's Koval. |
Boondocks 3 Year Old Straight Rye Straight Rye Whiskey £54.75 Country: American Region: American Age: 3 Year Old Strength: 46% 75cl Summary: 75cl / 46% – A three-year-old straight rye whiskey from Boondocks, matured in virgin American oak casks to create layers of caramel, vanilla, toffee, fresh grass and white pepper throughout the palate. |
Clynelish 14 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky £54.95 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 14 Year Old Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – The flagship bottling from Highland distillery Clynelish and a consistent cult classic – waxy and fruity with a hint of smoke, and one of the best loved entry-level proprietary bottlings out there. |
Benromach Contrasts: Peat Smoke Bourbon 2012 Speyside Whisky £54.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Vintage: 2012 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – This heavily-peated single malt from Benromach is part of the distillery’s Contrasts range and was matured in first-fill ex-bourbon casks. Aromas of smoked oak, Werther’s Original and peat smoke fill the nose, complemented by smoked butter notes, with bright citrus oil and fudge on the palate. |
Chivas Regal 15 Year Old Xv Balmain Edition Blended Scotch Whisky £54.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 40% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 40% – A collaboration between French luxury fashion house, Balmain and Chivas Regal. This limited-edition 15-year-old was finished in Cognac casks, resulting in notes of sultanas, nutmeg and butterscotch, complemented by a rich, honeyed character indicative of the Chivas style. |
Arran Port Cask Finish Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky £54.95 Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: Strength: 50% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 50% / Distillery Bottling – A new presentation of a bold, sweet Port finish from Arran, initially released in late 2010 as part of the downsized standard offering from the distillery now that their malt is fully mature. Bottled at 50%, so some water may be preferred. |
Arran Sauternes Cask Finish Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky £54.95 Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: Strength: 50% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 50% / Distillery Bottling – The new presentation of an interesting entry in the Arran Cask Finishes range, with the spirit spending the last few years of its maturation in a Sauternes sweet wine cask. Expect some sweet grapey notes as well as some tasty woody spice. |
Kamet Indian Single Malt Whisky Indian Single Malt Whisky £54.95 Country: Indian Region: Indian Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – A fruity, spicy Indian single malt named after Mount Kamet, India's third-highest peak, Kamet whisky is made using Six Row barley, indigenous to India and grown in the foothills of the Himalayas, and is matured in a combination of ex-bourbon, ex-wine and ex-sherry casks. Aromas of dried fruit, citrus peel, oaky spice, vanilla and caramel fill the nose, complemented on the palate by notes of raisins, golden sultanas, dried apricots, peppery oak, vanilla, caramel and milk chocolate that linger in |
Smokehead Twisted Stout Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky £54.95 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% – A full-hearted, peated Islay whisky matured in casks formerly used to age stout, with rich smoke, spice and chocolate flavours. |
Smokehead Sherry Cask Blast Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky £54.95 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 48% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 48% / Ian Macleod – An 'explosive' limited-edition whisky from Smokehead, adding in a punch of sherry character to the anonymous peaty dram. It's matured in Oloroso sherry casks, fusing the big smoke with equally big sweetness and dried fruit notes. |
Smokehead Rum Cask Rebel Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky £54.95 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – A smoky, tropical whisky from Smokehead, matured in ex-rum casks, that offers notes of medicinal peat, sweet caramel, burnt pineapple and caramelised bananas. |
Smokehead Terminado / Tequila Cask Finish Islay Whisky £54.95 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% – This Smokehead release features Islay single malt whisky matured in Tequila casks. The combination has offered notes of spiced agave and dense peat smoke, brightened by citrus, meringue, and pineapple. |
Highland Park Cask Strength / Release No.2 Island Whisky £54.95 Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: Strength: 63.9% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 63.9% / Distillery Bottling – The second release of Highland Park Cask Strength single malt is a bold whisky that has been matured in a combination of European oak sherry casks, ex-bourbon casks and virgin American oak casks. Aromas of almond cake, pears, toasted oak, peat smoke, cracked black pepper and liquorice fill the nose and are echoed throughout the palate. |
Glenfarclas 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky £54.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – One up from their standard 10-year-old bottling, the 12 Year Old has two more years in the cask and is a step closer to the sherry-heavy older expressions. |
Filey Bay Flagship Single Malt English Whisky £54.95 Country: English Region: English Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – A light and creamy bourbon cask matured Yorkshire single malt from Filey Bay, Flagship offers notes of vanilla, peppery spice, apples, citrus zest and honey. |
Blended Malt Whisky Ben & Sherry 2017 / 6 Year Old / Watt Whisky Blended Whisky £54.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 6 Year Old Strength: 57.1% 70cl Vintage: 2017 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 57.1% / Watt Whisky – This blended malt is a marriage of sherry butts from Benrinnes and Glasgow distillery. Watt whisky bottled this melange after six years developing in casks and gathering a rich and sticky character. |
Teerenpeli Savu Finnish Single Malt Whisky £54.95 Country: Finnish Region: Finnish Age: Strength: 43% 50cl Summary: 50cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A lightly peated Finnish single malt aged in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. This whisky was matured in 80% ex-bourbon barrels and 20% ex-sherry casks. |
Kyro Rye Whisky 2018 / 4 Year Old / The Heart Cut Finnish Whisky £54.95 Country: Finnish Region: Finnish Age: 4 Year Old Strength: 52% 50cl Vintage: 2018 Bottler: Summary: 50cl / 52% / The Heart Cut – Independent bottler The Heart Cut release single cask and small-batch spirits from innovative producers. This Finnish distillery uses 100% home-grown rye to produce its whisky, which was matured in a new American oak cask. There are aromas of orange marmalade, honeycomb, granola and peach tart on the nose. |
Teerenpeli Kaski Finnish Single Malt Whisky Finnish Single Malt Whisky £54.95 Country: Finnish Region: Finnish Age: Strength: 43% 50cl Summary: 50cl / 43% – A great change of pace for Teerenpeli, their first sherry matured whisky. The Finnish brewery and distillery has only been producing whisky for a few years, but they've already shown that they can produce a great dram. |
Kyro Oloroso Malt Rye Whisky Finnish Single Malt Rye Whisky £54.95 Country: Finnish Region: Finnish Age: Strength: 47.2% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 47.2% – This rye whisky from Finnish distillery Kyro was made exclusively with malted rye and finished in ex-oloroso casks. Aromas of freshly baked bread, milk chocolate, hazelnut and menthol on the nose, leading to notes of toasted rosemary, pain au chocolat and runny honey on the palate. |
Few Rye Whisky 2016 / 6 Year Old / The Heart Cut £54.95 Country: American Region: American Age: 6 Year Old Strength: 50% 50cl Vintage: 2016 Bottler: Summary: 50cl / 50% / The Heart Cut – Independent bottler The Heart Cut releases single cask and small-batch spirits from innovative producers. This is a rye whiskey from Chicago’s Few distillery which has been finished in an ex-Sauternes cask. The influence of the sweet wine has added aromas of lemon drops, apricot, peach tea and hot buttered crumpets on the nose, leading to notes of lemon meringue pie, demerara sugar and a touch of baking spice on the palate. |
Ardray Blended Scotch Whisky Blended Scotch Whisky £54.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 48% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 48% – From the minds of Suntory’s blending team in Japan, Ardray combines whiskies from some of Scotland’s most beloved distilleries. Following in the artistic footsteps of Shinjiro Torii, this whisky is designed to offer a different take on blended Scotch whisky. |
Mckenzie Pure Pot Still Whiskey American Pure Pot Still Whiskey £54.95 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 40% 75cl Summary: 75cl / 40% – This pot still whiskey is made from New York-grown grains, including oats and both malted and un-malted barley. This is an approachable whiskey with a full body and a velvety texture, with notes of green apple, caramel, candied orange peel and vanilla on the palate. |
Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye 92 Proof American Rye Whisky £55.25 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 46% 70cl Summary: 70cl / 46% – This award-winning rye whiskey from Virginia’s Catoctin Creek offers plenty of spice, along with toasty oak, a hint of mint and ginger. Bottled at 92° proof (46% ABV) for more punch and robustness. Use this in place of bourbon for a spicier take on your favourite whiskey cocktails. |