Four Roses Single Barrel takes all the qualities of their exceptional bourbon and intensifies them further. Using ten different mash bills and yeast combinations, Four Roses Single Barrel is 11 years old and has an aroma which is rich with sweetcorn, vanilla, brown sugar and maple syrup. Spicier notes of black pepper and cinnamon come through and on tasting you’ll enjoy the toasted oak flavours dry with tannins and even hints of natural mint leaves. In every sip you can taste the quality and care that went into its production.
Gentleman Jack is a whisky of real refinement, charcoal-mellowed twice before its ageing process begins. In its recognisable monogrammed bottle and the granddaddy of all Jack Daniel offerings, any fan of the Daniel’s family simply has to add the Gentleman to their collection. Surprisingly sweet and enjoyable mellow, vanilla and brown sugar take centre stage with just a touch of charcoal. Short and sweet in its finish, a truly refined classic from the Daniel family.
The Glencadam 25 year old is limited to 1,030 bottles, this is a rich and complex whisky with notes of tropical fruit, nuts, ginger and pepper - aptly named 'The Remarkable'.
Nose
Malt and leather, crushed nuts, resin, touch of acetone and citrus.
Palate
Nutty with starfruit, more citrus and red berries.
Finish
Honeyed oak and dark spices.
Glencadam single malt Scotch Whisky here that was treated to a finish in Merlot wine casks. Master distiller Robert Fleming married several select single malts aged in bourbon American oak casks from Glencadam's historic dunnage warehouses and then finished them in Merlot wine barrels sourced from Bordeaux, France. It was bottled at 46% ABV, natural colour and un-chill-filtered.
Here we have a sherried single malt whisky from Glencadam distillery. It was first matured in Bourbon barrels before being transferred to quality Pedro Ximénez casks. In the Highland distillery's dunnage warehouses, this rich and sweet PX sherry has added layers of dried fruit and baking spice to malt. It was bottled without chill-filtration or any additional colouring.
A lovely drop here from Glencadam Distillery, made by treating its Highland single malt Scotch whisky to a finish in Pinot Noir Wine casks. The whisky was initially aged in bourbon barrels before it was given a second maturation in barrels sourced from the Burgundy region of France.
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.
A wonderful single pot still whiskey, Green Spot is fabulous stuff, and much loved by the critics.
Hints of peppermint, malt, sweet barley, sugary porridge, creamy vanilla, papaya and citrus.
Spicy and soft, gentle bourbon oak, green woods, menthol, potpourri.
Creamy, long finish, vanilla.
A green and crunchy entry in the Hakushu Range, combining whisky of a wide variety of ages, from across the range of casks used by the distillery to create a gently smokey dram, packed with fruity flavour.
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.
Heaven's Door have partnered with the legend Bob Dylan to create this award-winning collection of handcrafted American Whiskeys. The perfect blend of art and craft, a collection of stories to be savouredand shared. Double Barrel Whiskey is comprised of a unique blend of three different whiskeys - two whiskeys from Tennessee with a traditional bourbon mash bill, and a straight rye whiskey.
A straight rye whiskey from Bob Dylan's Heaven's Door range, finished in toasted oak cigar barrels from Vosges, France. It is full of orange peel, bright tropical fruit, coriander and spice notes and has already won a clutch of gold medals at spirits competitions over the past two years.
The distinctive artwork on the bottle is a replica of metalwork crafted by Bob Dylan at his studio, Black Buffalo ironworks.
£71.50
Whiskey
Whisky is a distilled spirit obtained from the fermented mash of grains including barley, rye, corn and wheat. Unlike other spirits made from fermented grain, it is the unique maturation process in oak that sets it apart.