The Whisky Exchange

Famous Grouse / Small Bottle Blended Scotch Whisky

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.

Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 / Small Bottle Tennessee Whiskey

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.

Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Speyside Whisky

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

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.

Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky

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.

Famous Grouse Smoky Black Blended Scotch Whisky

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'.

Bell's Original Blended Scotch Whisky

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.

Glen Scotia Double Cask / Small Bottle Campbeltown Whisky

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

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.

Jim Beam White Label Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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.

Johnnie Walker Sweet Peat Blended Scotch Whisky

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.

Tomatin 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Canadian Club Canadian Whisky

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.

Loch Lomond 12 Year Old / Small Bottle / Glass Set Highland Whisky

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.

Johnnie Walker Red Label Blended Scotch Whisky

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.

Ballechin 10 Year Old / Small Bottle Highland Whisky

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

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.

Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky

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.

The Big Ben Blended Scotch Whisky

Summary: 50cl / 40% – A blended whisky perfect as a souvenir of a visit to London – packaged in a glass representation of the Elizabeth Tower which houses Big Ben.

Haig Club Clubman Lowland Single Grain Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – The second release from the brand part-owned by David Beckham, Haig Club Clubman is the entry-level bottling. Aged entirely in bourbon casks which give sweetness as well as enticing vanilla and coconut notes, this is a superb alternative to Jack Daniel's with cola.

The Pogues Single Malt Irish Whiskey Irish Single Malt Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 40% – A single malt whiskey made by West Cork Distillers and famous band The Pogues. Matured in ex-bourbon casks, this Irish whiskey has delicately floral nose, with aromas of lavender, meadow flowers, sesame, caramelised cashews and salted chocolate. The palate offers notes of dry oak, chai spice, peanut butter, s'mores and summer flowers.

Jack Daniel's Legacy Edition Sour Mash / Edition 1 Tennessee Whiskey

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.

Kilbeggan Traditional Irish Whiskey Blended Irish Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 40% – Kilbeggan is a blended Irish whiskey made at Cooley distillery in County Louth. Named after the distillery of the same name dating back to 1757, this is an elegant, sweet and malty blend.

Cutty Sark Storm Blended Scotch Whisky

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.

Old Smuggler Blended Scotch Whisky

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(!).

Four Roses Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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.

Dewar's White Label Blended Scotch Whisky

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.

Black & White Blended Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 40% – Famous old blend containing a high proportion of quality grain whisky. James Buchanan apparently got the idea for the brand on his way home from a dogshow – and the rest is history…

Ardmore Legacy Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

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

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 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Bushmills Original Blended Irish Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 40% – Grain whiskey reserved for Bushmills Original is slowly matured for a minimum of five years in American oak casks before blending with Irish Single Malt to produce this original blend.

Black Bottle Captains Cask Blended Scotch Whisky

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.

Tullamore Dew Blended Irish Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 40% – Tullamore Dew is a resoundingly popular Irish blend, particularly in overseas markets, where it is second only to Jameson. Very approachable.

Bankhall Sweet Mash English Single Grain Whisky

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.

Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 45% – Maker's Mark is an iconic American whiskey, known not only for its soft, wheat-forward character but also its red-wax-dipped bottle. Using wheat rather than rye as the second grain in its recipe gives Maker's Mark a less spicy character than many bourbons, focusing on a soft and sweet character with a touch of fruit.

Wild Turkey 81 Proof Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon

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.

Kilchoman Sanaig / Small Bottle Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Lord Elcho Blended Whisky / Wemyss Malts Blended Scotch Whisky

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.

Two Stacks The First Cut Blended Irish Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 43% – A sweet and spicy blended Irish whiskey from Two Stacks, The First Cut is made with a combination of grain, malt and pot still whiskies, including a small amount of peated malt whiskey, matured in a combination of virgin oak, ex-bourbon and ex-oloroso sherry casks.

Smokin' Blended Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 40% / Duncan Taylor – Nicknamed 'The Gentleman's Dram', Smokin' is Duncan Taylor's peated blended whisky. A rich and full-bodied dram.

Laphroaig Select Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Proper No. Twelve Blended Irish Whiskey Blended Irish Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 40% – A delicious blended Irish whiskey that has been aged in ex-bourbon barrels, giving it smooth notes of vanilla, honey and toasted oak. Made at one of Ireland’s oldest distilleries, this whiskey has a traditional Irish character.

Glen Moray Peated Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – The peated entry in Glen Moray's Classic range of excellent-value Speyside whiskies. This is lightly spiced with notes of smoke and vanilla.

Macnamara Gaelic Blended Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 40% – Literally 'son of the sea', Mac Na Mara is a whisky blended to be light with a tang of citrus.

Bushmills Caribbean Rum Cask Finish Blended Irish Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 40% – A fruity, spicy Irish whiskey from Bushmills that has been matured in casks that previously held Dominican rum. Aromas of pineapple, mango and oak spice fill the nose, complemented by notes of vanilla custard, cream, caramelised pineapple and papaya throughout the palate.

Jura Bourbon Cask Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition Blended Irish Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 40% – Jameson Caskmates sees the reuse of old whiskey barrels. Nothing new in that, but in between, they've been used to age stout from Cork's Franciscan Well brewery. This has added notes of cocoa, coffee and butterscotch to this classic Irish whiskey.

Loch Lomond Single Grain Highland Single Grain Scotch Whisky

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

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.

Jim Beam Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

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.

Macnamara Rum Cask Finish Blended Scotch Whisky Blended Scotch Whisky

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.

Jameson Crested Blended Irish Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 40% – Crested is the new name for Jameson's Crested Ten with an updated look, but the same blend. This is made with older aged Jameson with a high measure of pure pot-still whiskey in the mix, a fair proportion of which has been aged in sherry casks to add spicy sweetness.

Loch Lomond Peated Single Grain Highland Single Grain Scotch Whisky

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

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

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.

Maclean's Nose Blended Scotch Whisky Blended Scotch Whisky

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.

Bushmills Black Bush Blended Irish Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 40% – A bottle of a rich, dark, Irish blend, Black Bush contains a high proportion of triple-distilled single malt, aged in Oloroso sherry casks for around eight to 10 years before marriage with the grain.

Blended Scotch Tb-bsw / 6 Year Old / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky

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.

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

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.

Penderyn Legend Welsh Single Malt Whisky

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

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.

Isle Of Skye 12 Year Old Blended Whisky Blended Scotch Whisky

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.

Tomintoul Triple-pack 10 Yrs, 16 Yrs & 21 Yrs / 3x5cl Speyside Whisky

Summary: 15cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A triple pack of miniatures of Tomintoul single malt. The set comprises one mini each of the 10yo, 16yo and 21yo. This will make a delightful gift.

Deanston Virgin Oak Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Gladstone Axe Black Axe Blended Malt Scotch Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Ileach Peaty Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Bearface Triple Oak Canadian Whisky

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.

Te Bheag Blended Scotch Whisky

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.

Bankhall Cigar Malt English Single Malt Whisky

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.

Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 40% – A well-balanced single malt Irish whiskey, Sexton has been created by master distiller Alex Thomas and is made with 100% Irish malted barley. It is triple distilled before being aged in ex-oloroso sherry casks, giving it a rich, fruity character with notes of honeycomb.

Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

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.

Kirker & Greer Shamrock Blended Irish Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 40% – A triple distilled blended whiskey from Belfast's Kirker & Greer, a marriage of both grain and malt whiskies that have been rested in first-fill bourbon casks. Shamrock has aromas of toffee apples, buttery croissants, brown sugar, marmalade and white flowers. The palate offers notes of caramel milk chocolate, honeyed apples, white peppers and creamy vanilla.

Tincup American Whiskey

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.

Busker Single Grain Irish Whiskey Single Grain Irish Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 44.3% – This single grain whiskey was matured in ex-bourbon barrels as well as hand-selected ex-Marsala casks from Cantine Florio. You can expect notes of caramel, fresh vanilla and toasted oak, underpinned by hay and baking spice, with a deliciously rounded finish.

Glencadam American Oak Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Tomatin Legacy / Bourbon & Virgin Oak Highland Whisky

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.

Highland Journey Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 46% / Hunter Laing – The first blended malt release from Hunter Laing, Highland Journey is a combination of single malts from the Highlands, aged in both American and Spanish oak.

Teeling Small Batch Whiskey Irish Blended Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 46% – Since the Teelings parted company with Cooley, the company they started, we've been waiting for their return and here it is – Teeling Whiskey. Finished in rum casks and bottled at 46% without chill-filtration, it's an excellent statement of intent. The blend is said to contain a high proportion of first-fill bourbon cask whiskey, and a higher-than-normal ratio of malt to grain.

Evan Williams White Label / Bottled In Bond

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

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.

Ballyhoo Single Grain Whiskey Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 43% – A small-batch single grain Irish whiskey, Ballyhoo is made with a mash bill of 93% corn and 7% malted barley and matured for four years, before being finished in ex-port for six months. Aromas of vanilla, almonds, baking spices and green apples fill the nose, complemented by notes of vanilla, dried fruit, rich nuts, caramel and toasted oak throughout the palate.

Angels' Nectar Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Paul John Nirvana Indian Single Malt Whisky

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.

Jura 10 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Tarot 2 The Magician Blended Scotch 2010 / 12 Year Old / North Star Blended Whisky

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.

Dunville's 1808 Blended Irish Whiskey Blended Irish Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 43.5% – A modern blended Irish whiskey from Dunville's, 1808 is a bold combination of grain, malt and pot still whiskey that has a fruity, spicy character. Aromas of creamy vanilla, crunchy apples, pears, lemon curd, malt and lemon zest fill the nose, complemented by notes of buttery cereals, freshly-baked biscuits, ripe oranges, lemon meringue pie, charred oak and white pepper throughout the palate and wisps of smoke lingering in the finish.

Wild Turkey 101 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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.

Ancnoc 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Glenallachie Distillery Edition Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Tomintoul Peated Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Old Williamsburg Sour Mash Whiskey Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Summary: 75cl / 40% – Old Williamsburg Sour Mash Whiskey offers a balanced profile with subtle notes of vanilla and coconut. The palate is gentle and slightly sweet, leading to a clean, satisfying finish.

Jj Corry Fierfield Birch Botanical Irish Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 42% – In a revival of an old Irish tradition, Fierfield combines Irish whiskey from JJ Corry with native Irish botanicals. Birch is inspired by the warmth of summer, with light jasmine and apricot notes mingling with brioche and tart white grapes.

The Epicurean / Douglas Laing Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Glenlivet Founder's Reserve Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

The Whistler Double Oaked Blended Irish Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 40% – Distilled at the Boann distillery in County Mead, Ireland, this small batch whiskey was originally aged in ex-bourbon barrels, followed by a six-month stint in Oloroso sherry casks. The result is an expression that offers notes of salted caramel, vanilla, light oak spices, zesty citrus and honeyed nuts throughout the palate.

Glen Grant 10 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Ledaig Rioja Cask Finish / Sinclair Series Island Whisky

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.

Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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.

Horse With No Name Bourbon With Habanero Spirit

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.

Penderyn Madeira Finish Single Malt Welsh Whisky

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 16 Year Old / Half Bottle Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Summary: 35cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Long known as 'the gentle dram' Tomintoul 16yo is soft and nutty, with a pleasant richness. A Gold Medal winner at the International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC), this is a cracking dram for the money.

Ballantine’s 7 Year Old American Barrel X Rza Limited Edition Blended Whisky

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.

Masthouse Grain Whisky English Single Grain Whisky

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.

Arran Barrel Reserve Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Finlaggan Original / Peaty Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 40% – An Islay single malt whisky from a secret unnamed distillery. Reasonably priced and nicely peaty.

Big Peat

Summary: 70cl / 46% / Douglas Laing – Douglas Laing's Big Peat is a blended Islay malt made up of Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Bowmore and, shockingly, Port Ellen – and with pedigree like that, Big Peat is a nailed-on winner. Picked up the top prize in its category at the World Whisky Awards 2010, and 96 points in Jim Murray's 2011 Whisky Bible, along with the award for Best Vatted Malt.

Jura Red Wine Cask Edition Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

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.

Tamnavulin German Pinot Noir Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A fruity, soft single malt from Tamnavulin that has been finished in German Pinot Noir red wine casks.

Starward Left Field Single Malt Single Malt Australian Whisky

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.

Jura 12 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Tamnavulin Sherry Edition Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Tomintoul Tawny Port Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A Tomintoul initially matured in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in Tawny Port casks. The use of this rich Portuguese wine has created a single malt with notes of sweet berry fruits and Black Forest gateau punctuated by baking spices.

Powers Three Swallow Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 40% – A modern single pot still Irish whiskey from Powers that is made with a mix of malted and unmalted barley, and triple distilled in traditional copper pot stills. Aromas of pot still spice, crisp barley, green banana, grapefruit and marzipan fill the nose, complemented by notes of green apple, lively citrus, cedarwood, peppery spice and sweet malt throughout the palate.

Two Stacks Smoke & Mirrors Peated Single Malt

Summary: 70cl / 48% – This is a peated Irish whiskey from Two Stacks matured in ex-bourbon barrels. On the palate, you’ll find notes of smoked cacao nibs, freshly drawn espresso and salted toffee, leading to a lovely, honeyed finish.

Lot 40 Rye Canadian Rye Whisky

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.

Old Bardstown 90 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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.

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old The Original / Gift Box Highland Whisky

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.

Fort Glen Cooper’s Reserve / Amburana Cask British Blended Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 45% – This blended British whisky is aged in Amburana casks, a South American wood commonly used in cachaça production, and released as part of the Cooper’s Reserve series.

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey Irish Blended Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 46% – Carefully crafted to honour the beautiful Donegal coastline and the magical creatures said to reside there, Silkie blended Irish whiskey aims to be just as beguiling as the Silkies themselves, with its soft mouth feel and its rich and warming flavour.

Deanston 12 Year Old / Unchillfiltered Highland Whisky

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.

The Gospel Solera Rye Australian Rye Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 42.5% – A lovely rye for stirred-down cocktails, this whiskey brings notes of baking spice, stewed plums, caramel, demerara sugar, and baked apples.

Glenglassaugh Revival Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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.

Noble Rebel Orchard Outburst Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Tomintoul Pinot Noir Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Smokehead Unfiltered Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Masthouse Single Malt Whisky / Pot & Column Distilled English Whisky

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.

Buffalo Trace Kosher Wheat-recipe Bourbon

Summary: 75cl / 47% – A smooth yet complex Kosher wheat recipe bourbon from Buffalo Trace distillery, made in partnership with the Chicago Rabbinical Council, this whiskey has been aged in specifically designated Kosher barrels.

Sailor's Home The Journey Blended Irish Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 43% – A fruity, sweet Irish whiskey from Sailor's Home, The Journey is a combination of whiskies that have been matured in bourbon barrels and virgin American oak barrels, and finished in a combination of bourbon barrels and Jamaican rum casks. Aromas of fudge, coffee, vanilla custard and sweet apricot preserve fill the nose, complemented by notes of apple crumble, cinnamon and banana bread throughout the palate.

Buffalo Trace Kosher Straight Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky

Summary: 75cl / 47% – Giants of American whiskey, Buffalo Trace has partnered with the Chicago Rabbinical Council for this straight rye whiskey. This kosher spirit is distilled from high-quality grains and aged in specially designated barrels to meet Passover requirements.

Bunnahabhain Toiteach A Dha Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Maker's Mark 46 Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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.

Arran 10 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Ledaig 10 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Compass Box Glasgow Blend Blended Scotch Whisky

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.

Penderyn Yma O Hyd / Icons Series Welsh Single Malt Whisky

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 Hyd. 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

Hogshead Blended Malt / Signatory Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Hinch Small Batch Bourbon Cask Irish Whiskey Blended Irish Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 43% – A small batch Irish whiskey from Hinch that has been matured in ex-bourbon casks, this has notes of creamy vanilla, honey-nut cornflakes and lively citrus throughout the palate.

Glenfarclas 8 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Woodford Reserve Malt Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey

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.

Woodford Reserve Rye Whiskey Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

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.

Glenlivet 12 Year Old Double Oak Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Basil Hayden Bourbon Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

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.

Loch Lomond 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

The Legendary Dark Silkie Irish Whiskey Irish Blended Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 46% – A rich and smoky blended Irish whiskey from Sliabh Liag Distillers, Dark Silkie is an ode to Donegal whiskies of the past. Made with a combination of triple distilled peated Irish single malts, Irish single malts and smooth grain whiskey, it has aromas of fresh apple, pear, peppery smoke and oak spice on the nose. The palate offers notes of salted caramel, pipe tobacco, liquorice, dark chocolate, toffee and pears.

Kopper Kettle Virginia Whiskey / Belmont Farm Virginia Whiskey

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.

Connemara Peated Irish Whiskey Irish Single Malt Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 40% – Thought peat was all about Islay? Think (or perhaps that should be 'drink') again. All Islay fans owe it to themselves to check out Connemara from the splendid Cooley distillery.

Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye 80 Proof American Rye Whiskey

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.

Singleton Of Dufftown 12 Year Old / 2 Glass Set Speyside Whisky

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.

Rebel Yell Straight Rye Whiskey Small Batch Straight Rye Whiskey

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.

The Six Isles Voyager Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 46% – A smoky, malty blended malt whisky from Ian Macleod Distillers, Six Isles is made with a combination of casks from Islay, Jura, Mull, Arran, Orkney and Skye. Aromas of heathery peat smoke, oat cakes, sea salt, apple and apricot fill the nose, complemented by notes of vanilla, warm buttered toast, salty bonfires and acrid peat throughout the palate.

Pure Scot Virgin Oak Blended Scotch Whisky

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.

Glenallachie 8 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Wild Turkey Longbranch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Agitator Single Malt Whisky Swedish Single Malt Whisky

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

Bushmills 10 Year Old Single Malt Irish Single Malt Whiskey

Summary: 70cl / 40% – This 10-year-old Irish whiskey was matured in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks giving it a fresh vibrancy on the nose, with aromas of citrus, vanilla and white chocolate. Some of that citrus character is mirrored on the palate, with notes of honeysuckle, shortbread and green apples following shortly after.

Daddy Rack Tennessee Straight Whiskey

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 Reserva Andalucia / Sherry Finish Highland Whisky

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.

Woven Homemade Whisky / Sherried Scotch Blend Blended Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 46.4% – This release from blender Woven was designed to resemble the iconic blends of yesteryear, created by whisky and wine merchants across Leith.

Glencadam White Port Cask Finish Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

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.

Jack Daniel's Bonded / 100 Proof Bottled-in-bond Tennessee Whiskey

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.

James E Pepper 1776 Rye Straight Rye Whiskey

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.

Poit Dhubh 8 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 43% – The 8 Year Old is a full bodied and peated whisky with notes of stewed orchard fruit, toffee, baking spice and candied pecans. A solid entry into the Gaelic Whisky Company's Poit Dhubh range of blended malt.

Meikle Toir 5 Year Old The Sherry Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 48% / Distillery Bottling – This five-year-old single malt was produced at Glenallachie distillery, using peat from mainland Scotland and matured in a combination of ex-Pedro Ximenez and ex-oloroso sherry casks. The sweet peat works in tandem with aromas of raisin, dark chocolate and stewed fruit on the nose.

Legendaire Tresor / Vin Jaune Finish French Single Malt Whisky

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.

Bunnahabhain 2016 / 8 Year Old / 100 Proof Edition #31 / Signatory Islay Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 57.1% / Signatory – An unpeated whisky from Bunnahabhain from independent bottler Signatory Vintage as part of its lauded Imperial Proof collection, this has all the hallmarks you'd expect from the Islay distillery's characterful malt.

Glentauchers 2012 / 12 Year Old / Edition #18 / Signatory 100 Proof Speyside Whisky

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.

Black Bull 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Summary: 70cl / 50% – The 12-year-old expression of Duncan Taylor's Black Bull blend is a marriage of grain and malt whiskies matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-oloroso casks. There are notes of hazelnut, red berries, dark chocolate and raisin throughout the palate.

Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon

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.

The Guard Bridge Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Meikle Toir 5 Year Old The Original Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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.

Jack Daniel's Triple Mash / 100 Proof Bottled-in-bond

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.