A classic Speyside offering, Glenfiddich’s 12 Year Old blend spends time in both American and European oak casks, developing a truly distinguished flavour. Your traditional Speyside flavours are released as you open the bottle with a slightly floral, mineral-inspired malted aroma, with citrus honey and orchard fruit notes. The floral notes come to a head in the flavour, with spices carrying the drink to a new level, smoothness ruling throughout. A true benchmark of quality.
Matured in American bourbon, Portuguese sherry and virgin oak casks, this Glenfiddich offering is a fine and enjoyable choice. 15 years spent ageing makes this a staple of the distillery and one which every drinks cabinet should be home to. The nose is rich with sherry, bright citrus notes and dried oak. Its flavour enhances these notes with raisins and sherry, evoking Christmas cake, complete with light spicing. Oak lingers and takes centre stage as the end note fades.
The remarkable Glenfiddich 18 year old is a best-selling premium whisky, characterised by is unique complexity, richness and depth. Matured in Spanish Oloroso wood and American oak for at least 18 years. The most exceptional casks are then hand selected and married in small batches in oak tuns for up to three months, to give this expression it's deep, rich and complex flavour.
One of the most well-known distilleries in the land, this 21 year old Glenfiddich has all the flavours you want from an exceptional malt. Finished in specially selected Caribbean rum casks, rum-like notes come through in the nose alongside figs, caramel, evoking the festive period. The flavour is rich in spiced fruit depth, with ginger and lime standing out strongly. A long and dry finish is the perfect ending to a highly enjoyable drink.
Let the great experiment... Continue! Glenfiddich has added a new expression to its Experimental Series, unveiling Fire & Cane in mid-2018. Malt master Brian Kinsman has given some of the distillery's peated single malt a three-month finishing period in rum casks - but not just any old rum casks. He's selected rum casks from a variety of South American countries to finish this whisky, which ought to play nicely with the burly peat notes at its core.
The newest release from Glenfiddich Distillery in Speyside, Glenfiddich Grande Couronne 26 Year Old is an exceptional and opulent single malt whisky for the most meaningful occasions. This whisky is aged for 26 years in American and European oak casks including an extended finish in rare French cognac casks – its crowning glory. Bottled at 43.8% abv and presented in a wonderful display case – an impressive gift for any special occasion.
The nose is full of French patisserie sweetness, baked tarte tatin and toasted oak. The palate reveals a smooth and rich whisky, café crème with plenty sweetness, leading to a long and velvety finish, with a hint of spice and oak.
The entry level bottle from the Glenkinchie Distillery, this 12 year old malt is rich in the classic flavours whisky lovers look for. The nose is light and fragrant, with cereal notes and a little barley sweetness most prominent. The flavour is fruity with notes of sweet Madeira, calvados and tannic oak flooding the mouth. Fresh and rounded, this dram is vibrantly refreshing with just a little gentle spice coming through.
An excellent 18 year old single malt from Glenlivet, this bottle is a classic Speyside offering which has won awards for its style and refinement. Classic flavours come through in a well-rounded and vibrant nose, fresh with sherried peel, apple blossom and chewy sultanas. On sipping you’ll enjoy the sharpness of tannic oak, walnuts, orange peel and manuka honey. Toasty cereals are spiced up and hints of fennel draw each sip to a satisfying close.
With gold medals under its belt this 21 year old Glenlivet is highly regarded and its taste stands up to its reputation. The nose is full and rich with woody notes, sandalwood and pine coming through with sharp resin. Potpourri and brown sugar also come through, wrapped in acacia honey and the palate too is full-bodied with oily walnuts, baking spices and fruitcake creating a delightful and enjoyable flavour.
The Glenlivet, the original Speyside single malt, has launched The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve, a new rum barrel finished single malt Scotch. The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve combines the heritage of Scotch whisky with the flavour and soul of the Caribbean.
Brand: Glenlivet
Pale gold colour scotch whisky
Delicate aromas of citrus fruit, notably sweet orange on nose
On palate sweet, fruit notes of zesty oranges and pears
With a hint of candy, toffee apples
Well-balanced and exceptionally smooth
2015 Silver Outstanding Medal Winner - International Wine & Spirits Competition
IWSC Awards Tasting Note: Nose opens with honey, apples, citrus and backing of parma violets. Full flowing entry into the mouth with intense honey richness perfectly balanced by toasty oak and ripe malt. Flavours roll across the palate with some attractive bitter-sweet notes. Lingering honey in long finish.
The talents of Scotland and America are combined in each bottle of Glenmorangie. The finest single malt whisky of Scotland is matured in American Mountain Oak casks, delivering the characteristic aromatic flavour of Glenmorangie. A light and inviting aromas only hints at the flavour, enticing you to taste the fresh and floral flavours within. Notes of vanilla balance gently alongside sweet orange and peach, the latter lingering in a satisfying aftertaste.
This 18 year old Glemorangie dram is an exquisite tropical offering. Matured for 15 years in bourbon casks before finishing in Oloroso sherry casks. This helps develop the warm, tropical fruit flavours and leads to a hugely satisfying flavour. The nose is rich in creamy honey, with Greek yoghurt notes, exotic spice and vibrant berries. The flavour is awash with citrus, honeyed sweetness and strong hits of oak. A classic Glenmorangie malt.
Infinita represents the culmination of whisky maker Dr. Bill Lumsden's explorations across various styles, highlighting the diverse array of flavours found in Glenmorangie’s warehouses. Initially matured in American white oak bourbon barrels, before a portion is moved to Oloroso sherry barrels for further years of maturation, while the remaining portion continued its aging in the bourbon barrels. After completing the 18-year maturation process, the two portions were merged and bottled at a strength of 43% ABV. This single malt Scotch whisky boasts a rich, creamy, and fruity profile, elegantly packaged, truly embodying its prestigious stature.
Finished in Oloroso sherry casks, Glenmorangie Lasanta is a warm, toasty single malt that takes its name from the Scottish Gaelic for warmth and passion. The nose is creamily sweet, with caramel, chocolate-covered fruit and sweet spices blended perfectly. The mouth feel is voluptuously thick, honeyed raisins, beeswax, vanilla ice cream and oaky dryness melt together in perfect harmony. A little spice and bitter cacao bring this dram to an excellent close.
Glenmorangie's Quinta Ruban 12 Year Old is a fantastic Port cask finished expression, and now the distillery has developed upon the recipe with The Quinta Ruban 14 Year Old! The whisky is initially matured in bourbon casks before being moved over to ruby Port casks, imparting waves of scrumptious fruit and chocolate notes to the spirit. Superb as a postprandial dram.
Beautifully packaged as a testament to the quality of the dram, Glenmorangie Signet is intense and deep with chocolate malty flavours. The nose of this offering is wonderfully rich, with chocolate raisins, citrus peels and old-fashioned cocktail flavours. The palate is sweet and syrupy thick with dry cinnamon, strong hits of cocoa and of course that archetypal malt which makes this Glenmorangie dram so moreish. Pleasant dry notes bring the drink to a close in refined, elegant style.
Cask Islay is a small batch release from A.D. Rattray from an undisclosed distillery on the island. A whisky that will entice both Islay fans and be a great place for neophytes to start.
Colour
Golden Islay sunset.
Nose
Warm & fiery, roasting peat kiln, some citrus notes after the smoke.
Palate
Oily, burnt toffee, juicy barley and rich peat smoke.
Conclusion
Lively, peaty and full of flavour.
The nose is fragrant and floral, with hints of heather and some spice. Smooth and honeyed on the palate, with citrus fruits, malt, and distinctive tones of wood smoke in the warm, lengthy, slightly peaty finish.
Highland Park's 18 Year Old enjoyed a redesign in 2017, receiving livery inspired by the wood carvings from Urnes Stave Church and a new sub-name, "Viking Pride". The Orkney single malt remains the same as before - rich, complex and supremely delicious.
Part of the new core range of whiskies launched by Isle of Jura in early 2018, this 10 year old expression takes the place of Jura Origin. It's initially aged in American white oak bourbon barrels before enjoying a finishing period in Oloroso sherry butts and bottled at 40% ABV. It has the subtle smoke characteristic of Jura's excellent Island single malts, with robust vanilla and an intense kick of sherried sweetness underneath.
A single malt that many lust after, Lagavulin 16 Year Old is a southern Islay offering which combines bright rich notes with a light dryness, creating an interesting, concentrated flavour. The nose is reminiscent of Lapsang Souchong tea, exceptionally smokey with undertones of sweet sherry and vanilla. The flavour is equally intense, with a thick richness on the palate, rich in malt and sherry with bright fruited sweetness and the smoky peat always there in the background. A masterpiece of the smokey style.
Here we have an extra-special Lagavulin, released as one of Diageo’s Special Releases for 2021. It was distilled back in 1994, and has spent twenty-six years maturing in a carefully-chosen blend of Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks.
The most richly flavoured of all Scotch whiskies
Created from hand selected oak casks for perfect balance and flavour
Distilled on the remote island of Islay off the west coast of Scotland
Laphroaig Quarter Cask was released in 2004 to much esteem. Youthful compared to other offerings it’s a highly commendable malt which still has a bold, enticing flavour despite its young age. Oily and butter rich on the nose, toffee, nuts and hickory smoke come through measuredly. The palate gives a bold hit of sweetness with fiery chilli heat coming through quickly in pursuit, medicinal freshness, chewy cereals and even a hint of cola also follow.
This is the 12-year-old version of Macallan's Double Cask series, aged in Oloroso sherry seasoned American and European oak casks for a little longer than the Gold version and with a corresponding extra weight and depth of dried fruit and vanilla flavours.
Deliciously smooth, with rich dried fruits and sherry, balanced with woodsmoke and spice. Described by F Paul Pacult, the renowned international whisky writer, in his book Kindred Spirits as 'simply the best 12 Year Old single malt around'.
Macallan is known for ageing its whiskies in sherry casks and the Double Cask range, of which this 15 year old single malt is a part, explores what happens when whisky aged in two types of sherry-seasoned oak is combined. Matured in both European and American oak casks, this smooth single malt has notes of dried fruits, orange zest, melted chocolate, oak spice and honey.
Macallan is known for ageing its whiskies in sherry casks and the Double Cask range, of which this 15 year old single malt is a part, explores what happens when whisky aged in two types of sherry-seasoned oak is combined. Matured in both European and American oak casks, this smooth single malt has notes of dried fruits, orange zest, melted chocolate, oak spice and honey.
Colour
Light mahogany
ABV
43%
Nose
Dried fruits and ginger, with a hint of citrus, vanilla and cinnamon
Palate
Rich dried fruits with spice, clove, orange and wood smoke
Finish
Full and lingering with dried fruits and sweet toffee, ginger and a hint of wood smoke
£399.00
Scotch Malt
Scotch malt is a single malt whisky that must be made using malted barley as the only grain ingredient, produced at only one distillery and bottled in Scotland. It is considered by many to be the pinnacle of distilled whisky.