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Hailing from the esteemed Seattle-based craft distillery Westland, this American single malt whiskey is a testament to their excellence, having been named Craft Producer of the Year at the Icons of Whisky in 2016. The whiskey matures in casks formerly used to hold Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez Sherry, infusing it with rich and complex flavors. Tasting Note by Westland: Nose: The aroma of honey-dipped oatmeal raisin cookies and quick richness are there in the nostrils. A drizzle of maple syrup is then applied to banana pancakes.Palate: There are initially kiwi aromas along with more notes of maple and raisin syrup. Extended tastings start with a dizzying array of sweet pastries and cookies that gradually get richer and darker before giving the palate over to stewed yellow fruits at the finish.

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Westland's peated malt is a skillful blend that incorporates a portion of intensely peated whisky with unpeated spirits, all aged in American oak barrels. This harmonious marriage achieves a superb equilibrium between smoky and fruity notes, accompanied by hints of earthiness, green herbs, and roasted nuts, creating a well-rounded and complex flavor profile. Tasting Note by Westland:Nose: Smouldering moss, flamed orange peel, and a background of nuttiness are the first notes in the nose.Palate: Peat erupts from the palate, expressing flavours of roasted pistachios, iodine, and campfire. The smouldering moss on the nose gradually transforms into burning embers and roasted plantains. As time passes, the palate also changes, moving towards more pronounced earth notes, green herbs, and increasing iodine towards the finish.

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Stauning El Clásico is a Nordic whisky that boasts an Iberian essence. This matured rye whisky has been enhanced with additional aging in vermouth casks, drawing inspiration from the classic Manhattan cocktail where rye whisky and sweet vermouth combine seamlessly. With the aim of encapsulating this cocktail's allure within the whisky itself, the matured spirit was given a vermouth cask finish. This experiment proved to be a triumph, yielding a whisky that radiates a rich, amber hue and offers a palate of sweet nuances tempered by bitter botanicals. Whether savored in a sophisticated cocktail or relished neat, its flavor profile is characterized by the warmth and robustness of freshly harvested grains, rounded off with a spicy and bittersweet finale. Tasting Note by Stauning Whisky:Nose: The nose is filled with the scent of apples, oranges, ripe plum, warm spices, cinnamon and roasted caramel.Palate: The lips are meet with a sweet and piercing kiss of dried fruits, citrus and crushed pepper.Finish: The warm aftertaste has bittersweet notes of vermouth that stays inside the body for a long time.

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Essentially, this bottle encapsulates the essence of Stauning. It melds a touch of smoke, a hint of spice, and layers of complexity, epitomizing a versatile Nordic whisky.This whisky is highly adaptable: If one desires a pure, unadulterated experience, they can savor it neat, reminiscent of a classic scotch. Adding ice introduces a bourbon or rye ambiance, and for those looking to elevate their traditional whisky cocktails, this offers a delightful Nordic disruption. Tasting Note by Stauning Whisky:Lightly smoked, spicy and sweet, a whisky with complexity and structure.On the nose: cereals, chocolate, oak, caramel, cinnamon and bonfires.A taste like a smoked chocolate bar with a palate of nougat, caramel, liquorice, sweet apple and oak.A long smokey aftertaste with vanilla, orange, tobacco, dried red fruit and more oak.

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Distilled and aged at the Tsunuki Distillery, this single cask whisky boasts an impressive peat level of 124ppm. Remarkably, it still retains the distillery's signature traits of freshness and floral notes, with the gentle peat providing a harmonious complement to these characteristics. Notably, this particular single cask was handpicked by La Maison du Whisky, a globally renowned whisky retailer known for their discerning taste in exceptional spirits. Tasting Note by Tsunuki:Pepper, cinnamon and liquorice on the nose, with a touch of oiliness and oak cake. Very busy on the palate, with candied lemon, iris, bacon fat, gooseberry and vanilla pod. Some fresh herbs on the finish with sage, verbena and soft peat smoke.

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Founded in 1892 by William Grant adjacent to the Glenfiddich Distillery in Dufftown, Speyside, The Balvenie remains one of the few distilleries in Scotland to maintain all five of the traditional crafts in-house: it grows a proportion of its own barley, operates its own floor maltings, employs a team of coopers, maintains a team of coppersmiths, and keeps a dedicated team of skilled distillers. That commitment to craft is not a marketing position but an operational reality, and it informs the character of every expression the distillery produces. The Balvenie Thirty is a rare marriage of Traditional oak and European oak casks, each matured for decades before being united by Honorary Ambassador and former Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE, whose career at the distillery spans more than half a century. This expression is presented here with a complimentary LINLEY Bespoke Home Experience Gift Set, making it one of the most complete and considered gift propositions in the premium whisky category. LINLEY is the British luxury design house founded by Lord Linley, and the pairing brings together two names synonymous with exceptional craft and refinement. For a milestone birthday, anniversary or significant occasion, few gifts at any price point carry the same weight or lasting impression. Tasting Note by Balvenie:Nose: Smooth and honeyed on the nose with mellow oaky tones and hints of candied orange peel.Palate: Great depth with rich dark chocolate, hints of plum, marzipan and caramelised pear.Finish: Exceptionally smooth and warming with gentle spice and lingering sweetness.

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