The Loch Lomond 14 year old Single Malt is created by using spirits distilled in their distinctive Straight Neck stills. These spirits undergo a meticulous aging process in a combination of American and French Oak casks.
Tasting Note by Loch Lomond:Nose: Coconut, green apple and pear, cinnamon and clove spice, lemon.Palate: Sweet toffee and vanilla fudge, grapefruit, citrus, pineapple, toasted oak.Finish: Long with gentle smoke and warming oak spice of clove and aniseed.
Their traditional single malt, "The Original," is the real champion of Meikle Toir's peated endeavour. Made using St. Fergus mainland peat, the flavour contribution is sweeter than what one might expect from coastal peat. The whisky offers a flavor-rich, complex character thanks to its lengthy fermentation period of 160 hours, which is almost quadruple the industry average. The spirit checks in at 35 PPM and has been aged in first-fill Bourbon barrels, American virgin oak casks, and Rye barrels.
Tasting Note by Meikle Toir:Nose: Baking spices, burnt honey and roasted coffee beans, leading to hazelnuts, smokedalmonds and butterscotch.Palate: Wisps of sweet peat, with rich chocolate and heather honey, followed bycinnamon, ginger and oak-smoked sugar.
The Port Charlotte 10 year old is exclusively created, distilled, aged, and bottled on Islay. Crafted from 100% Scottish barley, it undergoes a slow distillation process using tall, slender-necked stills to achieve a harmonious, heathery barbeque smoke flavor.
Tasting Note by Bruichladdich:Nose: The smoke is calmed by the marine, ozone character, time has brought abalance, a harmony in the combination of oak, smoke and spirit. While the smoke isalways discernible on the nose it is dry, earthy, peatash in its style and so allows the oakto come forward with waves of golden caramel, fudge, vanilla custard, hints of ginger,nutmeg and clove. There is citrus fruit, coaxed from the glass with a drop of water,gentle lemon meringue and clementine. Breathe deeply and the floral aromas of wildthyme, heather and sea pink bring you to this Atlantic coast.Palate: On the palate there is a noticeable delicacy and softness in texture and style.Again, the balance of flavour is superb as the smoke wraps loosely around thesweetness drawn from deep within the oak. Coconut, vanilla custard, lemon honeycombines with smoked oysters and sun baked salty sand.Finish: The finish is sublime, smoky sure, but also the soft sweetness of fudge andmalted barley, orange, mango and Banoffee pie hinting of the depth and quality of theoak. The many layers interchange on each sip. As the smoke comes and goes so toothe notes of the spirit, ripe apple and apricot, beautifully intertwined with malt and oaksweetness and that typical Port Charlotte style dry smoke.
Originating from the barrel and christened in honor of a royal endorsement, Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal stands out as a genuinely unique cognac. It possesses an exceptional smoothness, with a blend that highlights the distinctive oakiness of its eaux-de-vie.
Tasting Note by Remy Martin:Nose: Generous notes of plum and fig jam rounded out with intense oaky notes of toffee & toasted bread.Palate: The mellowness of butterscotch, baked spices with hints of dark chocolate.Finish: Exceptionally round with a creamy aftertaste and concentrated nutty aromas imparted by a careful blend of eaux-de-vie aged in toasted French oak casks.
Santa Teresa 1796 is a rum that bears the mark of extraordinary craftsmanship, produced by a family-owned distillery with a rich tradition spanning over 220 years. This exceptional rum is meticulously crafted using the solera method, incorporating blends aged up to 35 years, resulting in a dry, smooth, and perfectly balanced taste.
Tasting Note by Santa Teresa:Nose: Fruity aroma with notes of wood.Palate: Unique taste of nuts, leather, vanilla, cinnamon, dark chocolate, prunes, hints of honey and pepper.
This blend of Speyside Single Malts is exclusively matured in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso Sherry casks, crafting a flavour profile that's rich, fruity, and adorned with dark chocolate notes. It's a delightful and flavorful option for whisky enthusiasts to enjoy.
Tasting Note by Douglas Laing & Co:Nose: Sweet with red fruits, mocha & honeycomb.Palate: Spices run to cocoa, milky cereal & toasted oak.Finish: Lingering cinnamon, plums & brown sugar.
When the smoky defiance of Islay whisky encounters its Caribbean rum cask counterpart, Smokehead takes on a delightful fusion of robust peatiness and a tantalizingly sweet, spirited Caribbean kick. As the journey unfolds, the delightful interplay of flavors intensifies, with marshmallow sweetness, savory bacon, dried fruits, and the richness of dark wood swirling to the forefront, creating an unforgettable sensory experience that transcends the ordinary.
Tasting Note by Smokehead:Nose: Immense smoke and fiery peat, followed by soothing citrus and tropical fruits. Followed with hints of marshmallow and bacon.Palate: Face down a fearlessly rich and peaty punch, thick oils and bracing sea spray, tempered with dried spices, banana and dark wood.Finish: Notes of caramel and cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla, add a delicate contrast to the lingering smokiness.
This limited edition release from the English Distillery features a heavily peated single malt that has been matured in first fill Sherry Butts, enriching the thick smoke with depth and a fruity complexity.
Tasting Note by The English:Matured in first fill Sherry Butts, this rich and delicious whisky is packed with flavours of sweet red berries, apricots and fudge, combined with deep long lasting smoke giving a balance finish.
The Virgin Oak Cask expression from The English Distillery began as an experiment but has now found its place in The English range. While whiskies aged in new oak casks can often be overwhelming, this one strikes a harmonious balance. It showcases the creamy, nutty, and chocolatey qualities of the cask without being dominated by overpowering oak. Instead, it offers a restrained hint of robust oak that complements the rich vanilla and nutty barley notes, creating a well-rounded and flavorful whisky.
Tasting Note by The English: Nose: Toasted vanilla pod, coconut ice, ginger, and a trace of caraway.Palate: Full-bodied barley and almond liqueur flavours, with a rising nutmeg warmth. More vanilla, this time with some chocolate coffee undertones emerging.Finish: Honey on toast, delicate citrus, and a peppery finish.
Bottled at a 46.3% ABV, the Tobermory 12 Year Old is featured as the signature expression in the Tobermory core range without any added colour and without chill-filtering. Exhibiting a natural hue and not subjected to chill filtering, the Tobermory 12-year whisky offers a lively array of fruit and spice flavors, complemented by a gentle saltiness that mirrors the waters of our harbor.
Tasting Note by Tobermory:Nose: Rich fruit, orange and citrus notes, fresh floral hints and rich oak with vanilla and spice.Palate: Sweet orange and citrus, creamy caramel and rich vanilla with spicy hints of cinnamon and clove.Finish: Long and lingering vanilla and spice.
Matured exclusively in hand-selected American oak ex-bourbon barrels, Tomintoul 10 Years Old is a delicately well-balanced single malt. This 10-year-old expression is a beloved favorite within the Tomintoul range and has earned prestigious gold medals for its exceptional taste in some of the world's most renowned spirits competitions.
Tasting Note by Tomintoul:Nose: Delicate and floral with aromas of acacia honey, vanilla, wholemeal toast and mellow wood spices. Palate: Sweet and honeyed with layers of creme caramel and toasted almond with highlights of lemon zest and a grassy freshness. Finish: Notes of buttery oak, citrus peels fading into a mellow cake spice linger.
Crafted by the Master Distiller Robert Fleming, this limited edition bottling is the result of his meticulous selection of Tomintoul. The whisky is initially aged in exceptional ex-bourbon American oak barrels before being meticulously married and finished in hand-selected Pedro Ximénez sherry butts from Andalucía, Spain.
Tasting Note by Tomintoul: Nose: Aromas of sweet treacle and dried figs mingled with malt loaf, raisins and baking spices.Palate: Layers of fruit cake and banana bread followed by marzipan stuffed dates, toasted walnuts and sultanas with hints of clove and cinnamon.Finish: Cosy notes of Danish pastries, cocoa powder and syrup sponge cake fading to a warming oak and tobacco linger.
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.
