New Arrivals
 Ardbeg Kelpie Committee Release 51.7% £180.00 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 51.7% Summary: The Ardbeg Committee release edition for 2017. Tasting notes. Nose – A wonderful, intense, ˜dancing™ nose, with lots of different, intertwined aromas ” powerful, oily peat, dark chocolate, smoked fish, hints of seaweed, and a curious, sharp herbal note. Waves of spicy, black pepper. splash of water brings forth some classic Ardbeg notes, such as creamy coffee, smoked fudge and pine resin. Even some hints of smoked coconut. Taste – A peppery mouthfeel is followed by a crescendo of rich flavours. Treacle toffee, Turkish coffee, smoky bacon and lots of dark, dark chocolate. A curious burst of peachy, estery fruit, hickory wood, clove oil and a suggestion of black olives on the aftertaste. Finish – Seemingly lasting forever, with deep, deep, almost subterranean flavours of clove, tar and rich toffee. From Ardbeg Distillery |
Bowmore 1995 Feis Ile 2019 £775.00 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: Summary: Bottled exclusively for Feis Ile 2019 Sherry cask matured for 23 years Cask strength and non-chill filtered With notes of sweet fruit and a hint of liquorice. Tasting Notes: On the eye: Tawny Breathe in: Layers of caramelised orange peel, dried figs, oaky spices and chestnut honey. Sip: Perfectly balanced roasted mocha coffee with pecan pie, black pepper and a hint of liquorice. Savour: Smoky and coastal with smouldering wood and lingering caramel |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength 55.3% £57.00 Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: Strength: 55.3% Summary: Springbank Whisky distillery is the oldest independent, family-owned distillery in Scotland. Legal distillation began in 1828. The chairman is Hedley Wright, the great, great grandson of John Mitchell, the first legal distiller of Springbank whisky. There are a few Scottish distilleries that still malt their own barley but Springbank is the only distillery which malts 100% of its own barley, using the traditional floor maltings. The whole production process: malting, milling, mashing, fermentation, distillation, maturation and bottling, happens on the one site in Campbeltown. This is unique in Scotland. Three malt whiskies are produced at Springbank distillery, each with its own character. Springbank which is 80% of production, is lightly peated and distilled two and a half times. Longrow is more heavily peated and distilled two times. Hazelburn is unpeated and distilled three times. This release is aged for 12 Years Cask make up: 65% Bourbon, 35% Sherry Bottled at Cask Strength 55.3% Tasting Notes: Nose: Fresh floral notes, white and green wine gums, wood chippings, candied ginger and black liquorice Palate: Initially rich & malty, spiced biscuit and salted caramel shortcake with a beautiful oily and chewy mouthfeel. Salted pretzels, Iberico ham and classic Springbank smoke follow. Finish: The smoke continues alongside sea salt dark chocolate, freshly ground coffee and lemon sherbet. From Springbank Whisky Distillery, Campbeltown |
