This Limited Edition release commemorates Big Peat’s 15th Anniversary. This distinguished whisky features a blend of the finest Islay single malts, primarily aged in hand-selected red wine casks. Presented in an exquisite, gift-worthy carton, it offers 15 curated points of interest that delve into the essence of Big Peat, the Isle of Islay, and the exceptional character of the whisky.
Tasting Note by Douglas Laing & Co:Nose: Warming, earthy and smoke-led, black forest fruits, vanilla and butterscotchPalate: Fruit-driven, toffee, dark chocolate and a subtle-nuttinessFinish: Long finish of home-baking spice and lingering dry peat smoke
Glenfiddich 14 Year Old Bourbon Barrel Reserve is a single malt whisky matured in American oak barrels, delivering a rich, sweet flavour profile. After ageing, it is reawakened in deep-charred new oak barrels, offering a burst of vibrant vanilla and a smooth finish. Notes of citrus, caramelised sugar and cinnamon lead to layers of toffee, candied orange peel and woody spice on the palate. The finish lingers with sweetness and a hint of oak. This vibrant and bold whisky, presented in a limited edition design, is perfect for both Scotch and bourbon lovers.
Tasting Note by Glenfiddich:Nose: Deep vibrant vanilla notes with hints of citrus, caramelised brown sugar and cinnamon. Baked apple and ripe summer fruits and balanced with the rich oaky aromas.Palate: Beautifully rich and sweet with layers of creamy toffee, woody spices, candied orange peel and fresh toasted oak.Finish: Long lasting with lingering sweetness.
Meticulously matured in Spanish Oloroso and American oak casks, the Glenfiddich 18 Year Old is renowned for its depth and robust flavour. Layers of dried fruit, toffee and oak combine harmoniously with a touch of spice, providing a luxurious drinking experience. The finish is warm, rich and lingering, with a distinctively soft, dry finish. Housed in a limited edition, nature-inspired design, this bottle is the perfect reflection of craftsmanship, making it an ideal gift for those who appreciate the finer things in life.
Tasting Note by Glenfiddich:Nose: A remarkably rich aroma with ripe orchard fruit, baked apple and robust oak.Palate: Richly delivers luxurious dried fruit, candy peel and dates. Overlaid with elegant oak notes.Finish: Warming, rewarding and distinguished.
The Glenfiddich 15 Year Old is crafted using a pioneering solera system that marries whiskies matured in sherry, bourbon and new oak casks. This combination creates an exquisitely complex whisky, characterised by its full-bodied richness and warming flavours of dark fruit, rich sherry and cinnamon. Finished with a lingering sweet oak note, the Glenfiddich 15 is a masterful creation for those who appreciate depth and character in their single malt. The limited edition packaging celebrates nature’s bloom, making it a special choice for festive gifting.
Tasting Note by Glenfiddich:Nose: An intriguingly complex aroma. Sweet heather honey and vanilla fudge combined with rich dark fruits.Palate: Silky smooth, revealing layers of sherry oak, marzipan, cinnamon and ginger. Full-bodied and bursting with flavour.Finish: Satisfyingly rich with lingering sweetness.
This Glenfiddich 12 Year Old expression, a true embodiment of Speyside craftsmanship, is known for its signature fresh and fruity notes. Its aroma is rich with the scent of fresh pear, balanced by subtle oak tones. The taste experience offers sweet fruitiness, hints of butterscotch, cream and malt, while the long, smooth finish makes this single malt whisky a worldwide favourite. Presented in a vibrant, nature-inspired limited edition pack, it’s a perfect choice for a gift that embodies the spirit of Glenfiddich.
Tasting Note by Glenfiddich:Nose: Distinctively fresh and fruity with a hint of pear. Beautifully crafted and delicately balanced.Palate: Characteristic sweet, fruity notes. Develops into butterscotch, cream, malt and subtle oak flavours.Finish: A long smooth and mellow finish.
This limited edition gift pack celebrates the rich heritage of Glenfarclas, featuring a 70cl bottle of the 25 Year Old, a whisky renowned for its full-bodied character and complex flavours, all matured in Oloroso sherry casks. The set also includes three Glencairn glasses and a Glencairn water jug, providing an ideal way to enjoy this distinguished spirit.
Tasting Note by Glenfarclas:Nose: Complex, yet refined, with tempting aromas of marmalade, honey freshly ground coffee, sherry and nuts. Some oaky tannins.Palate: Full - bodied and robust, the sherry and the oak fight for your attention yet neither overpowering.Finish: Intense, long lasting, dry and malty. A beautiful dark chocolate taste at the back of your mouth to complete the 25 year old.
This 31 Year Old whisky begins its journey in American oak, allowing it to mellow and develop the classic Glenfiddich character. To keep the tradition alive while adding a modern twist, the whisky undergoes a remarkable 9 year extended finish in fine Bordeaux wine casks. This unique process layers new and unexpected flavours onto the familiar foundation, resulting in a spirit that is as complex as it is refined.Tasting Note by Glenfiddich:Nose: Warm cocooning vanilla slowly unveils fruity, floral notes of beautifully ripe cassis berries, and piquant nutty aromas.Palate: Indulgent and rich, flavours of slowly caramelized cherries and apples intertwine with an unmistakable warming spice and toasted oak.Finish: Everlasting depth and character.
A limited edition expression housed in a striking contemporary design by renowned designer Lee Broom. Featuring a selection of eaux-de-vie aged up to 37 years, it's fruit forward, smooth, and lengthy.Tasting Note:Nose: Jasmine, stone fruits, figs, saffronPalate: Walnuts, candied orange, cinnamon, and cocoa.Finish: Smooth, full-bodied and long lasting.
Best described as an 'ultimate sherry bomb'. Matured exclusively in premium Oloroso sherry casks from Andalucía, it presents a completely different layer of rich sherried-ness and complexity, with unique notes of allspice, nuttiness and golden syrup.
Tasting Note by GlenDronach:Nose: Deep aromatics of fudge and dark muscovado sugar. Fruit compote and morello cherries provide added layers of complexity.Palate: Rich, dark and seductive. Remarkable flavours of stewed fruits and allspice marry together with classical aged Oloroso and toasted walnut bread and chocolate orange.
Aged for fifteen years in exceptional Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks from Andalucía, this standout classic develops its character in the quiet of GlenDronach's dunnage warehouses. Expect rich flavours of ripe figs, zesty orange, and dark chocolate.
Tasting Note by GlenDronach:Nose: An intoxicating burst of maraschino cherry, ripe bramble and dark chocolate mint with hints of orange bitters and walnut liqueur.Palate: Honey-glazed apricot and ripe fig with a crescendo of black cherry, angelica, and muscovado.
Aged in premium Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks, the 12 Year Old delights with natural colour and a 43% ABV, offering a sweet, creamy profile. A flagship for good reason.
Tasting Note by GlenDronach:Nose: Sherried autumn fruits meld with smooth chocolate praline, gingerbread and sun-dried raisin.Palate: Caramelised bramble, silky orange and sultana envelope the palate with warming spice.
Dark gold and distilled on 28 April 2005 and bottled on 26 March 2024, the Refill Sherry Butt expression offers a distinct berry compote flavour. With only 623 bottles, it showcases Gordon & MacPhail's four-generation expertise in matching spirit to oak. Always non-chill-filtered, each bottle tells its unique story through its label.
Tasting Note by Gordon & MacPhail: Nose: Stewed apple aromas with hazelnut and cinnamon.Palate: Raspberry compote with dried banana and cocoa powder.Finish: Toasted oak and a hint of white pepper on the finish.
Created in 1968 by Mr. George Urquhart, the Connoisseurs Choice range features rare whiskies from nearly 100 Scottish distilleries. Non-chill-filtered and crafted by Gordon & MacPhail, the Refill Sherry Butt release was distilled on 28 April 2005 and bottled on 21 March 2024, bearing a total of 341 bottles.
Tasting Note by Gordon & MacPhail: Nose: Dark chocolate aromas with clementine and fragrant cinnamon.Palate: Fruit cake with toffee.Finish: Mature oak, ginger, and dried banana on the finish.
Encased in a luxurious hand-carved oak box and an elegant wide-shouldered decanter, The GlenAllachie 35 Year Old is a masterfully crafted whisky, aged in a mix of Pedro Ximénez, Oloroso, and virgin oak casks since 1989. With rich notes of caramel, espresso, and tropical fruit, this unchill-filtered 48% spirit showcases the exceptional cask management of Master Distiller Billy Walker.
Tasting Note by GlenAllachie:Nose: Waves of mocha, cinnamon, heather honey and pineapple, with hints of raisins, pomegranate and eucalyptus.Palate: Layers of dark chocolate, mocha, raisins and dried fruit, fusing with heather honey, treacle and pineapple, with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
Aged for over 20 months, Cincoro Añejo boasts a deep, rich flavour with a smooth finish and remarkable texture. Designed by Mark Smith, Michael Jordan’s long-time Nike collaborator, it's best enjoyed “the founders’ way” - on the rocks with a slice of orange.
Tasting Note by Cincoro:Nose: Fresh-cut oak wood; maple, dried fruits, cinnamon, and nutmeg.Palate: Cooked agave, toasted oak, maple, dark chocolate, and baking spices.Finish: Long and complex; evolving wood notes.
Aged for 8-10 months at the Cincoro distillery, this tequila gains a rich, nuanced flavour through its interaction with the wood, resulting in a perfectly balanced blend. Its strong vanilla undertones make it ideal for an espresso martini; mix 2 oz Reposado, 1 shot of espresso, 0.75 oz coffee liqueur, and a dash of agave nectar for a delicious blend.
Tasting Note by Cincoro:Nose: Subtle aroma of cooked agave, vanilla, caramel, and dried fruits.Palate: Cooked agave with subtle notes of honey, vanilla, a hint of pepper andwhite chocolate.Finish: Oak and spices give way to a long velvety finish.
Inspired by the rugged beauty of Traigh Bhan, the sixth batch captures the essence of the island's mysterious shores. Gentle hints of olive oil, tar, and chocolate ginger biscuit greet the senses, with a touch of peat smoke emerging with water. A bold wave of dark chocolate and smoked pineapple follows. The finish lingers with rich notes of coffee and liquorice.
Tasting Note by Ardbeg:Nose: A very curious hint of olive oil greets you, along with touches of tar, soot, chocolate ginger and even some freshly mown grass. Water opens the bouquet up to revel some more classic Ardbeg notes, with fennel, peppermint, eucalyptus, and tarry rope to the fore.Palate: The mouthfeel is slightly oily, and is followed by an intense, minty sweetness, along with some toasting bread, creosote, coal tar soap and even a whiff of smoked pineapple. The deep, rich, flavours continue, with dark chocolate, peppermint creams, bonfire embers and camphor.Finish: The finish is reminiscent of coffee grounds and liquorice.
Glenmorangie Signet Reserve is a unique and decadent whisky, crafted by maturing a select portion of the signature Signet spirit in Pedro Ximénez Sherry Casks for an additional 12 months. This limited-edition whisky amplifies the chocolate and coffee notes of the original Signet, creating a richer and deeper flavour profile.
Signet Reserve's creation is rooted in Glenmorangie's dedication to innovation and quality. Each year, the distillery in Tain focuses exclusively on producing the precious chocolate malt spirit that forms the heart of Signet, resulting in its distinctive mocha tastes. The additional maturation in PX Sherry Casks enhances these flavours, adding layers of sweetness and depth.
With only 280 bottles available in the UK, Signet Reserve offers a truly exclusive experience for discerning whisky enthusiasts.
Tasting Note by Glenmorangie:Nose: Deep and powerful aromas. Dark chocolate sponge cake and intense espresso coffee. As the nose develops more coffee and chocolate flavours mix with hazelnut cream, orange zest and muscovado.Palate: A big mouthcoating whisky with a texture that coats the taste buds from the first sip. Chocolate truffles, toffee, treacle and fudge. Then more coffee notes, Turkish coffee and roasted coffee beans.Finish: Incredibly complex flavours of coffee and chocolate develop in the lengthy finish, more creamy toffee eventually finishing on the familiar flavour of tiramisu.
Crafted by Master Distiller Robert Fleming, this small batch Tomintoul is aged in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in Madeira wine casks. It offers a rich bouquet of fresh fruity flavours balanced perfectly by spiced ginger and cacao notes.
Tasting Note by Tomintoul:Nose: A bouquet of summer berries, spiced fruits and ginger biscuits with chocolate orange and baking spices.Palate: Layers of juicy cantaloupe melon, brambles and candied peels with chocolate mousse, syrup flapjacks and toasted oak.Finish: Cosy cake spices and cacao with highlights of ripe banana, vanilla panna cotta, and marmalade.
A vibrant, smooth, and complex expression. Aged initially in ex-bourbon casks and finished in Tempranillo wine casks, this small batch edition is not one to miss.
Tasting Note by Tomintoul:Nose: A bouquet of strawberry jam, cinder toffee, syrup sponge cake and cooked fruits with vanilla and chamomile highlights.Palate: A wash of mixed berry compote, brandy snap biscuits, and custard pastries married with white pepper, toasted oak, and cappuccino coffee.Finish: Cosy impressions of dark chocolate, raspberry, and stem ginger fading into an espresso and roast chestnut linger.
Crafted by Master Distiller Robert Fleming, this small batch features liquid aged in ex-bourbon American oak casks and finished in hand-selected Amarone wine barrels from Italy. The result is a richly complex and full-flavored single malt Scotch.
Tasting Note by Tomintoul:Nose: Inviting aromas of cherry crumble, sultanas, and baking spices with hints of oatmeal flapjacks and cocoa.Palate: Layers of summer fruit pudding, raspberry coulis, ginger biscuits, and salted caramel with creamy panna cotta and cedar spices.Finish: Warming impressions of honey and raisin porridge, pink peppercorn and chocolate cherry liqueurs lingering long on the tongue.
A limited-edition single malt, meticulously crafted by Glencadam's Master Distiller. Matured initially in ex-bourbon American oak and finished in Oloroso Sherry butts from Jerez, this rich expression offers deep, complex flavours. Bottled at 46% ABV, it’s non-chill filtered and presented in a limited run of 1,691 individually numbered bottles.
Tasting Note by Glencadam:Nose: Inviting aromas of praline, caramelised almonds, and cocoa powder are structured with cooked fruits, Manuka honey, and sweet cinnamon.Palate: Creamy layers of Swiss chocolate and warm butterscotch mingle with sultanas, rolling tobacco, spiced apples, and warming wood spices.Finish: Beautifully rounded with notes of dates and chocolate fudge cake, fading into an espresso coffee and roasted nut linger.
A masterful single malt initially aged in American oak ex-bourbon casks and later finished in select Madeira wine casks sourced from Portugal. An elegant whisky that unveils rich layers of stewed fruits, sponge cake, and warm spices.
Tasting Note by Glencadam:Nose: Inviting aromas of cooked apples, brambles, and custard tarts are complemented by syrup sponge cake, nutmeg, and berry coulis.Palate: A wash of spiced fruits, cantaloupe melon, golden raisins, and summer fruit pudding is structured with dark chocolate and ginger spices.Finish: Long and indulgent layers of brittle toffee, mocha, and chocolate truffle are cushioned with cosy cake spices.
Produced in small batches, the Amarone expression features carefully chosen single malt aged in exceptional American oak ex-bourbon casks from Glencadam's historic dunnage warehouses. It is then expertly blended and finished in select Amarone wine casks sourced from Italy.
Tasting Note by Glencadam:Nose: Sweet aromas of cherry jam, marzipan, fruit nougat and pistachio bound with baking spices.Palate: A wash of red fruits, crystallised ginger, and strawberry liquorice mingled with oak spices, candied peels, and cacao.Finish: Layers of cappuccino, dark chocolate, Morello cherry, and raspberry jam leave a warming wood spice linger.
The Glenturret 15 Years Old presents a rich and fruity sweet whisky, crafted from Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso cask maturation. This expression reveals a unique character with a spicy, resinous mouthfeel and concludes with a long, lingering finish, all at a robust 50.8% ABV.
Tasting Note by Glenturret:Raisins and sultanas are complemented by sweet vanilla and a hint of ginger. Later, polished oak emerges, followed by sweet wood spices and brandy snaps. The experience concludes with a soft, yet spicy, rich fruit finish.
At the centre of the 2024 Core Range, the 12 Year Old features American and European Oak casks, along with influences from both Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez seasoned casks. Sitting at 46.4%, this expression perfectly embodies the spirit of The Glenturret’s heritage and tradition.
Tasting Note by Glenturret:Rich dried fruit is warmed by ginger and cinnamon, with layers of vanilla. Hints of dark chocolate and berry compote add depth, leading to a warm finish enhanced by gentle wood spices.
Smoky, sweet and complex. This peat smoked edition reveals a nuanced evolution of flavours that emerge from a combination of barley, casks, and spirit.
Tasting Note by Glenturret:Aromatic. Dried apple and citrus fruits. Peat smoke mingles with vanilla. Sweet fruit and darker smoke with hints of sea salt meander to a warm, embracing finish.
Inspired by the rugged beauty around the distillery, The Glenturret 7 Years Old is the perfect introduction to the core peat-smoked whisky collection.
Driven by American Oak, this whisky showcases a bold smoky character, complemented by sweet fruit notes from European Oak. Refill casks highlight the peated New Make Spirit, presenting a citrus-forward aroma that evolves into sweet, fruity flavours on the palate.
Tasting Note by Glenturret:Wisps of smoke from burning peat embers. Citrus fruit and creamy vanilla. Sweet fruit and peat intertwine with tempered oak for a soft finish.
Discover the Glenturret Triple Wood, a mellow, fruity, and sweet whisky crafted from New Make Spirit. Aged in American and European oak sherry casks, and Bourbon barrels, it offers notes of vanilla toffee, maltiness, citrus, sweet wood spices, and pear.
Tasting Note by Glenturret:Vanilla Toffee with soft maltiness. Citrus and pear drops slowly open. Sweet wood spices see ginger and cinnamon in balance. Honeyed fruits and lighter oak enter near the finish.
This exclusive edition is a rare collaboration between Glenmorangie's Director of Whisky Creation, Dr. Bill Lumsden, and Japanese botanical artist Azuma Makoto. It pays homage to the natural world, fauna, and biodiversity. Combining a classic Glenmorangie aged in ex-bourbon casks with Chardonnay-finished whisky from Burgundy's Meursault, it boasts floral, mossy, and earthy notes.
Tasting Note by Glenmorangie:Nose: Rich, heady, pungent, and fragrant. A burst of syrupy fruits (peach, pineapple, damson and plum), followed by some more savoury notes like burning oak bark, roasting chestnuts, baking sour dough and some hints of damp forest floor. Water releases some herbal and floral notes, with a touch of scented incense, aromatic orchids and even some grapey, vinous notes.Palate: Rich, sweet and fruity, with an almost waxy mouthfeel. There are flavours of lemon balsam, honeycomb, poached pears with a dusting of cocoa powder, followed by some gentle woody/ balsamic notes.Finish: The aftertaste is lingering and mellow, with hints of eucalyptus, lemon and toasting oak.
The year 2000 was pivotal for Ardbeg, marking the renovation of the distillery and the creation of rare stock by Dr. Bill Lumsden and his team. As a limited series blending modern techniques with old stills, the Vintage Y2K stands out as a smoky anomaly with an unparalleled story.
Tasting Note by Ardbeg:Nose: Herbal, sweet and fragrant, with a subtle, distant perfumed smokiness. Next a quirky, zesty note like lemon balsam emerges, along with a suggestion of linseed oil and candied walnuts. A splash of water and the fragrance intensifies, emitting heather honey, a touch of creosote and the tiniest trace of tent canvas.Palate: The texture is fizzy and effervescing (sherbety), with a real, vibrant effervescence on the tongue. At first the flavour is intensely sweet, then shifts as aniseed, toffee, digestive biscuits, peppermint, menthol, tar and coffee grits burst through.Finish: The sooty/tarry flavours keep building, until they finally dissolve into a long, lingering aftertaste of antiseptic lozenges, bitter oranges and oak tannins.
Aged in port wine and ex-bourbon casks, The Spectacular reveals an intriguing blend of fragrant lavender, incense, and rich almond nuttiness. Perfectly summed up as a 'spectacle' of peculiar, but addictive notes and flavours.
Tasting Note by Ardbeg:Nose: Curiously perfumed and aromatic, with lovely, fragrant top notes like lavender, vetiver and incense candles. Underneath this are some deeper notes, a touch of leather, some almond nuttiness, and a touch of wax. A splash of water opens up the bouquet, revealing touches of woodsmoke, damp peat moss, a hint of menthol and more antique leather.Palate: The mouthfeel is salty, but viscous at the same time, and leads in to a burst of huge, salty, savoury, smoky flavours- eucalyptus oil, salted caramel toffee, smoked pecan nuts, fragrant woodsmoke, creosote and tar. There is also a background sweetness, like a smoky pear crumble and some fudge.Finish: Finally on the long lingering aftertaste, more leather, salted caramel and a cooling mentholic sensation.
The 2024 edition of Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength remains a firm favourite, boasting a composition of 70% whisky aged in bourbon barrels and 30% in sherry casks. This batch reveals a robust and untamed character, typical of Springbank. It presents a rich tapestry of flavours, including sherried prunes, almonds, and brown sugar, accented by lighter notes of vanilla and apples, all woven together with the distillery's characteristic industrial smokiness. This expression is renowned for its oily, rich, and fruity profile, capturing the essence of the celebrated Campbeltown distillery with a subtle hint of smoke.Tasting Notes by Springbank:Nose: This year's 12 year old cask strength kicks off with notes of marzipan, smoked meats and a smokiness akin to burnt matches.Palate: The palate introduces soft peat smoke and notes of morello cherries and aniseed, accompanied by a creamy mouthfeel reminiscent of custard creams.Finish: The coastal influence emerges in the finish in notes of brine, oil and salted caramel, along with the endurance of the peat smoke.
