The Sinteis Series takes its name from the Scottish Gaelic word for “synthesis,” representing GlenAllachie’s innovative approach to cask maturation. Part 2 of the series brings together two contrasting yet complementary styles: spirit matured in classic Oloroso sherry casks and whisky from rare Scottish virgin oak barrels.
This dual-cask combination delivers a fusion of richness and vibrancy. The Oloroso casks contribute depth, sherried sweetness and spice, while the Scottish virgin oak imparts bold structure, nutty character and local provenance. Bottled at cask strength with natural colour and non-chill filtration, the result is a whisky rooted in tradition yet pushing the boundaries of flavour.
Tasting Notes by GlenAllachie:Nose: Mocha, grilled honeycomb and sun-dried red berries, with cinnamon butter, toasted lemon peel and muscovado sugarPalate: Heather honey, citrus and warmed baking spices, followed by gingersnaps and poached orchard fruits, with mocha and vanilla buttercream on the finish
The winter expression, matured in 100% ex-Islay barrels. The extra year of ageing and use of peated casks produces Lochlea’s smokiest whisky to date.
Tasting Notes by Lochlea:Nose: Fresh green apple, sweet toffee and Lochlea cereal notesPalate: Fresh fruit leading to savoury smoke and malted biscuitsFinish: Coastal notes of sea salt with a long lingering hint of peat
The autumn expression, matured in 1st-fill Oloroso Sherry butts. With the liquid another year older than the 2023 release, it emphasises richer sherry character and depth.
Tasting Notes by Lochlea:Nose: Baked apple and sweet Medjool datesPalate: Manuka honey and nutty fresh malted breadFinish: Rich buttery sandalwood oils and mixed peppercorns
The summer release, double matured in refill Bourbon barrels and Port hogsheads alongside an Oloroso Sherry butt. This combination creates a sweet yet complex profile, with the spirit another year older than previous crops.
Tasting Notes by Lochlea:Nose: Bright red grapes, fresh strawberry jam and clotted creamPalate: Sweeter notes of baked apple pie and white chocolateFinish: Balanced with savoury notes of cracked black pepper
The first in the final set of seasonal small batch releases, representing spring on the Lochlea farm. Matured in 100% first-fill ex-Bourbon barrels, this edition highlights floral aromatics from distilling in colder months.
Tasting Notes by Lochlea:Nose: Almonds, rose petals.Palate: White pepper, a vibrant burst of apple blossom.Finish: Warm straw, fresh grass.
The core single malt from Lochlea, crafted under Master Blender John Campbell. Matured in a combination of Bourbon, Sherry, and STR casks, it brings depth and complexity while showcasing the distillery’s signature Lowland character.
Tasting Notes by Lochlea:Nose: Pear syrup, fruit bonbons, warm cut grass, marmalade.Palate: Golden syrup, pepper, rye bread, macadamia nuts, cream soda.Finish: Long finish with a lasting orange beeswax note.
The oldest expression in Tamdhu’s core collection, this 21 Year Old single malt is matured exclusively in the finest Oloroso sherry oak casks. Hand-selected American and European oak casks, both first fill and refill, provide a rich balance of sweetness at the front of the palate with drying spice and oak towards the back.
This long maturation results in endless layers of sherry richness, unfolding gradually with poise and elegance. It represents Tamdhu’s dedication to the sherry cask tradition, offering a whisky of great depth and refinement.
Tasting Notes by Tamdhu:Nose: Wisps of sherried oak with chocolate, sultanas and warm cinnamon porridge.Palate: Christmas cake of plump raisins, candied orange and gentle oak.Finish: Endless waves of oak and spice finally give way to sweet fruit.
Triple distilled and matured for over eighteen years, Auchentoshan 18 Year Old represents the refined Lowland style at its best. The long ageing period develops depth and smoothness, combining the distillery’s delicate character with complex layers of flavour. A refreshing single malt with ripe citrus and green tea, toasted almonds, and the hallmark gentle profile that Auchentoshan is known for.
Tasting Notes by Auchentoshan:Nose: Fresh tobacco leaf with sweetness, layered with caramelised sugar, green tea and almonds.Palate: Smooth with floral freshness and sweet barley, followed by the tangy zest typical of Auchentoshan.Finish: Long, lingering and well balanced, leaving the senses invigorated.
Ardray was created with a singular vision: to offer a new, elegant interpretation of blended Scotch whisky that sets a benchmark of excellence. Crafted through collaboration between Suntory’s Japanese blending artistry and the heritage of Beam Suntory and Edrington’s Scotch distilleries, Ardray combines malt and grain whiskies from renowned distilleries including Laphroaig, Bowmore, Glen Garioch, The Macallan, Glenrothes, and Highland Park.
The result is a malt-rich blend that balances the wild, rugged character of Scotland’s terroir with the precision and harmony of Japanese blending. Ardray offers layered complexity, where each component complements and elevates the whole, creating a whisky that is both expressive and refined.Awards:World Whiskies Awards 2025 – Gold Medal in Taste
Tasting Notes by Ardray:Nose: Gentle and intriguing, with a creamy sweetness and hints of apple, pear, and plum backed with a soft, savoury smokinessPalate: Floral, citrusy hints with a touch of smoke and a vanilla custard creaminessMouthfeel: Silky, complex and multi-layeredFinish: Long-lasting and mellow with notes of soft smoke and hints of warming spices
Connemara 12 Year Old is a refined expression of Ireland’s only widely available peated single malt, crafted at the Cooley Distillery. Matured for over a decade, it combines the smooth, honeyed character of Irish whiskey with layers of complex smoke and spice imparted by peat. The extended maturation in oak casks adds depth and sophistication, creating a whiskey that is both distinctive and approachable.
Tasting Notes by Connemara:Nose: Vibrant aromas of crème brûlée, singed flowers, dense spices, and Provence herb soap.Palate: Round and supple with layers of praline, vanilla bean, and exotic peppercornsFinish: Very long and evolving with honeyed cereal and grassy notes.
Maker’s Mark 46 was the first major new release from the distillery since the original Maker’s Mark in 1958. Created by Bill Samuels Jr., it is crafted using fully matured Maker’s Mark bourbon that undergoes an innovative finishing process with ten seared French oak staves. These staves are fitted into the barrel and matured further in the distillery’s limestone cellar, adding new layers of flavour and complexity.
The name “46” comes from the Independent Stave Company’s designation for the specific French oak stave profile used in its creation. The result is a bourbon that remains approachable yet delivers deeper character, balancing sweetness with spice.
Tasting Notes by Maker’s Mark:Aroma: Hints of toasty French oak, caramel and baking spices.Palate: Mildly sweet and uniquely layered with deep rich notes of vanilla and baking spice.Finish: Velvety subtle and pleasingly long.
Booker’s is bottled straight from the barrel, uncut and unfiltered, reflecting the vision of its creator, Booker Noe, Sixth Generation Master Distiller of Jim Beam. Each batch varies slightly in age and proof, capturing the true character of small-batch bourbon.
Batch 2024-01E continues the tradition, selected from specific barrels in the centre-cut of the rackhouse where maturation conditions yield rich depth and intensity. This release embodies the bold, full-bodied flavour that Booker’s is known for, offering a complex whiskey experience true to its heritage.
Tasting Notes by Booker’s:Nose: Robust aromas of vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak with hints of peanut and spice.Palate: Full-bodied with deep oak, brown sugar, roasted nuts, and baking spices balanced by a warming sweetness.Finish: Long, rich, and warming with lingering oak and spice.
First introduced in 1992 by Booker Noe as part of the Small Batch collection, Basil Hayden was crafted to showcase a more subtle side of bourbon. Inspired by Meredith Basil Hayden, Sr., an 18th-century Maryland rye farmer who moved to Kentucky, this bourbon pays tribute to his decision to use a higher percentage of rye in his mash bill. Booker revived this approach, creating a refined, approachable bourbon designed to welcome new drinkers into whiskey while honouring both Hayden’s ingenuity and his own innovation.
Tasting Notes by Basil Hayden:Nose: Charred oak and sweet notes of vanilla caramel with hints of dried fruit.Palate: Charred oak flavour complemented with sweet brown sugar, a touch of black pepper, and dried fruit to round it out.Finish: A pleasant, lingering charred oak finish with a touch of dried fruit.
This is the first-ever American wheat whisky from the Maker’s Mark distillery, crafted to showcase the influence of the land at Star Hill Farm. The 2025 inaugural release is built on two mashbills: one made from 70% soft red winter wheat and 30% malted barley, and the other from 100% malted soft red winter wheat. By embracing regenerative agriculture practices and careful maturation, the whisky highlights the grain’s natural character with depth and balance.
The result is a bold yet approachable whisky bottled at cask strength, offering a unique perspective on American wheat whisky while honouring the Maker’s Mark legacy.
Tasting Note by Star Hill Farm: Nose: Rich and pleasant with notes of buttery caramel, golden raisins, and gingerbreadTaste: Soft and bright with notes of honeyed toffee, chocolate covered cherries and apple pie spiceFinish: Approachable and enveloping with notes of toasted pecans and soft cinnamon
Legent is the result of a collaboration between Fred Noe, seventh-generation Master Distiller of Jim Beam, and Suntory’s fifth-ever Chief Blender, Shinji Fukuyo. Crafted from premium grains and Kentucky limestone water, the whiskey begins as Kentucky Straight Bourbon before portions are matured in red wine and sherry casks. Fukuyo then blends these secondary-finished bourbons with classic Kentucky bourbon, merging two traditions into one expression.
This innovative process results in a whiskey that balances the rich sweetness of bourbon with layered notes influenced by wine and sherry oak, creating a refined spirit with remarkable depth.
Tasting Note by Legent: Nose: Balance of mature cooperage notes with spicePalate: Soft balance of oak, dried fruits of raisin and date, and spice. Sweet with light acidityFinish: Pleasant viscosity from the whiskey, wine-cask and sherry-cask finish. It has better legs on the glass than typical premium bourbons
As part of the Mizunara Series, this expression represents a core extension of the Yamazaki brand, highlighting the artistry and rarity of Japanese Mizunara oak. Known for its distinctive aroma and flavour, Mizunara has been integral to Yamazaki since the 1940s, when scarcity of American oak after the war led to its adoption. The wood is notoriously difficult to work with, requiring trees over 200 years old and more than 70 cm in diameter to yield usable casks, making each release a rare achievement.
Matured exclusively in Mizunara oak for 18 years, this whisky captures the complexity and depth associated with Japan’s most elusive cask type. The Mizunara oak imparts notes of sandalwood, agarwood, and oriental spice, complementing Yamazaki’s refined character.
Tasting Note by Suntory Whisky:Nose: Dark cherry, ripe peach, cinnamon, nutmegPalate: Spiced orange, apricot, Japanese incenseFinish: Long and lingering with clove, sandalwood and dried coconut
This release is the fifth and final expression in Tobermory’s acclaimed Hebridean Series. Inspired by Mull’s enduring connection to the seafaring community, it embodies both the spirit of the island and the distillery’s heritage.
The whisky began its journey in ex-Bourbon casks, originally part of the Tobermory 15 Year Old release, before spending an additional 12 years in González Byass Oloroso Sherry casks. This extended maturation has created a whisky of remarkable depth, combining the distillery’s fruity Highland style with the richness of Spanish oak.
The result is an indulgent single malt with Tobermory’s signature notes of pineapple and silky toffee caramel, elevated by the decadence of zesty marmalade and warming cinnamon spice.Tasting Notes by Tobermory:Nose: An aroma rich with the scent of cinnamon pastries and dark black fruits. Sweet apricot and dried figs are joined by the earthy notes of toasted oak, all rounded off with a bright twist of orange zest.Palate: A thick layer of marmalade spreads across the palate, complemented by warming cinnamon spice. The flavours unfold to reveal fig rolls, blackcurrant, and brambles, with a touch of honey-roasted nuts and a hint of treacle toffee.Finish: The finish is steady and lasting, featuring red berry compote, fresh mandarins, and a pinch of nutmeg for good measure.
Part of Aberfeldy’s Exceptional Cask Series, this limited-edition release was selected by Malt Master Stephanie Macleod. Distilled in 2002, the whisky spent the majority of its maturation in refill and rechar hogsheads before being transferred in 2019 to Pauillac red wine casks from Bordeaux, a region celebrated for wines of both elegance and power. Home to iconic estates such as Château Mouton-Rothschild, Château Latour, and Château Lafite-Rothschild, Pauillac is known for wines with cassis, blackberry, tobacco, spice, and cedar notes.
The whisky was bottled in 2023, yielding just 282 bottles. The Pauillac cask influence enriches Aberfeldy’s trademark honeyed Highland character with layers of ripe fruit and vinous depth, creating a balance between sweetness and dark berry richness.
Tasting Note by Aberfeldy: A decadently rich dram with notes of rich ripe cherries and fresh blackberries, intertwined with Aberfeldy’s signature honeyed smoothness.
Part of the Oak Masters’ Series, this limited release sees Glengoyne’s unpeated Highland spirit matured in a mix of refill and first fill sherry casks for ten years before spending a further six in Mizunara oak. Known for its rarity and complexity, Mizunara adds a distinctly Eastern influence to the whisky’s character, an intriguing contrast to Glengoyne’s classic rounded, fruity style.
Bottled at 53.4% ABV, this is a richer and more concentrated take on Glengoyne, shaped slowly over time without a set finish date. The result is a whisky that brings together the delicate sweetness of the distillate with the structure, spice and gentle incense-like quality of Mizunara oak.
Tasting Note by Glengoyne:Nose: Spiced apple, baked sponge cake, light hazelnut, coconut, mandarin, peach, soft toffee, oak and lime.Palate: Soft, rounded, silky mouthfeel. Sweet almonds, stewed pear, more lime, crisp oak, milk chocolate truffle, vanilla and a hint of baked banana.Finish: Long with cream covered fruits, sultanas and a lasting nuttiness.
Distilled in 2002 and drawn from a single European oak sherry-seasoned butt, this London Edition is a rare single cask release from Highland Park. Just 642 bottles were produced for the UK, making it one of the more exclusive expressions in the distillery’s portfolio.
Matured for 18 years in Orkney’s cool maritime climate, the whisky captures Highland Park’s familiar interplay of gentle peat, dried fruit, and spice—delivered here with added intensity thanks to the cask strength of 58.8% ABV. Selected by Master Whisky Maker Gordon Motion, this bottling builds on the legacy of the core 18 year old, offering a deeper, more concentrated take on a classic.
Tasting Note by Highland Park:Toasted cinnamon shards | Mellow peat smoke | Warm vanilla sponge cake | Sun-kissed lemon zest | Fresh pineapple | Heather-rich honey.
The opening release in a new series honouring the people behind Laphroaig’s history. Chapter 1 pays tribute to Donald Johnston, the elder of two brothers who founded the distillery in 1815. His influence on the style and legacy of Laphroaig is reflected in this inaugural bottling, presented alongside striking illustrations by British artist Bill Bragg.
This whisky spent 33 years maturing in a mix of American oak ex-bourbon casks and European oak sherry-seasoned hogsheads. Bottled at fixed strength, it captures the depth of its long rest in the warehouse, offering a profile shaped by time and tradition.
Tasting Note by Laphroaig:Nose: Starting with stewed fruit and smooth vanilla créme brûlée.Palate: Our iconic smoky finish sets the scene for savoury aromas of cured meat.Finish: Sherry casks bring warm festive spice.
Bold and refreshing, this vintage showcases the skilful harvest of Provence terroir grapes. With its crystal-clear appearance and delicate nose, the Prestige maintains Minuty's signature rosé legacy with its pronounced minerality and lasting finish.
Tasting Note by Christophe Mongeot:Nose: Expect aromatic finesse with notes of yellow grapefruit, whitecurrant, blood orange and fresh berries such as raspberry.Palate: Crisp, strong, clean and lingering on the palate, there are dominant flavours of tangy red berries followed by notes of apricot.
Produced at the Hakushu Distillery, located in the forests of Mt. Kaikomagatake, this single malt is crafted using pure mountain water filtered through ancient granite and matured for at least 12 years in a variety of cask types. Created to mark Suntory’s centenary, the 100th Anniversary Limited Edition features a special label depicting the distillery surrounded by the verdant landscape that defines it.
Peat is used in the production process, balanced by the soft character of the local water. Recognised with a Gold Medal at the 2024 International Spirits Competition, this edition reflects both the natural environment of Hakushu and Suntory’s long-standing approach to Japanese whisky making.
Tasting Note by Suntory:Nose: Basil, pine needle, green apple.Palate: Sweet pear, mint, kiwi.Finish: Green tea, subtle smoke.
