Aberlour 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
The Aberlour 12 Years Old has been double matured in American Oak casks and ex-Sherry Oak casks.
Aberlour 16 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
Aberlour 16 is from American Oak and ex-Sherry casks.
WSD's Comment: Initial heady dark chocolate and fruit compote. Rum and raisin. Floral perfumed notes back by toffee. The sherry notes are pronounced in this expression give lots of notes of jam and fruit cake.
Aberlour A'bunadh Batch No. 63 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
The Aberlour A'bunadh is matured in ex-Oloroso sherry casks.
Aberlour Casg Annamh Batch 4 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
Casg Annamh means "rare cask" in Gaelic. This expression is significantly influenced by the finest quality, hand-selected Oloroso Sherry Casks. Casg Annamh has been matured in three types of casks: the European oak Sherry Casks and two different types of American oak cask. This is batch 4.
Adelphi The E&K Blended Malt Whisky 70cl
A unique fusion of Scotch and malt whiskies from Amrut Distillery in India, The E&K is an exquisite tribute to a remarkable Scot, Victor Alexander Bruce, 9th Earl of Elgin and 13th Earl of Kincardine. An Cnoc 12 Years Old
Sweet, lemon and a touch of smoke. A really unusual and satisfying whisky.
Auchentoshan Three Wood Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
Always well received. This is still an outstanding whisky. Auchentoshan three wood ages gracefully in American bourbon casks - finishing in Spanish Oloroso and Pedro Ximinez sherry casks. The result: smooth and complex, with red fruits, chocolate and toasted hazelnut.
Badvo Gin
Badvo gin is 100% foraged from the hills around Pitlochry. Those hills also provide the name for the gin. Badvo is the anglicised version of their name. Helen Stewart, founder of the distillery describes the gin as "sweet and herbaceous with a wild mint finish". Balblair 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
Balblair describe this 15 Years Old which is part of their new range as 'In the fine balance of fruit, spice and sweetness, Balblair 12 Year Old encapsulates the gentle charisma of the Highlands. Elegant and approachable, this is the defining expression of Balblair Distillery, one to which all others refer.' It has been matured initially in bourbon casks and doubled-fired American oak casks.
Benriach 10 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
The Distillery say 'Benriach's fruit-laden style is perfectly captured in this 10 Years Old expression. It has been matured in three casks; Bourbon, Olorose sherry and Virgin Oak casks creating an abundance of orchard fruits, luscious sweetness and toasted oak spice.'
Berry's Ardmore 2006 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
This Ardmore was distilled in 2006 and bottled in 2019. Cask ref 800961
Berry's Glen Elgin 2008 10 Years Old
This Glen Elgin was distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2019. Cask ref 805327
Berry's Ledaig 2009 10 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
This Ledaig 10 Years Old was distilled in 2009 and bottled in 2019. This is one of 249 bottles from a refill hogshead, cask ref 700331
Berry's Own Orkney Single Malt 1999 18 Years Old Exclusive to The Whisky Shop Dufftown
This Orkney Islands single malt scotch whisky was distilled in 1999 and bottled in 2018, making it 18 years old. It is exclusive to The Whisky Shop Dufftown, bottled especially for WSD and only 395 bottles produced.
Berry's Teaninich 2007 11 Years Old
This Teaninich was distilled in 2007 and bottled in 2019. Cask ref 702607
Bowmore 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
Bowmore 12 is a medium peated malt - less than some of its Islay cousins. It also has an appealing floral side as well.
Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
The Bunnahabhain 12 is now bottled at 46.3% and is natural colour and un-chillfiltered. This new version is even better than the old bottling in opinion of The WSD.
Byron's Gin Bird Cherry
This is the first batch of Byron's Gin from Speyside Distillery. The Distillery tells us 'It has been crafted to celebrate Lord Byron's love of the Scottish Highlands which inspired him to pen some of his most beautiful and memorable poetry.' It uses botanicals from the distillery gardens and the immediate local vicinity.
The botanicals are Bird Cherry, Lemon-scented Fern, Lady's Bedstraw, Rowan, Wild Thyme, Juniper and Blaeberry - all selected for this exclusive gin by Andy Amphlett for the Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland. Byron's Gin Melancholy Thistle
This is the first batch of Byron's Gin from Speyside Distillery. The Distillery tells us 'It has been crafted to celebrate Lord Byron's love of the Scottish Highlands which inspired him to pen some of his most beautiful and memorable poetry.' It uses botanicals from the distillery gardens and the immediate local vicinity.
The botanicals are Melancholy Thistle, Sweet Vernal-grass, Scots Pine, Juniper, Rowan, Downy Birch and Aspen - all selected for this exclusive gin by Andy Amphlett for the Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland. Caol Ila 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
Caol Ila - The smoothness & fine balance of Caol Ila 12 Years Old suggests the rounded shape of the stills, softly outlined in a cloudy day's 1st glimpse of the sun. Fresh & fruity, it is a classic expression of the Caol Ila character. Here are those spicy sea-air aromas and sweet smoky-dry flavours, elegantly expressed with a clarity and balance that comes from perfect maturation.
Carn Mor Strictly Limited Longmorn 2009 11 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
This Longmorn was distilled in 2009 and bottled in 2020 from first fill bourbon barrels which produced 830 bottles.
The Morrison family describe this as having 'tropical fruits, fresh vanilla pods and juicy stone fruits leaving a mouth watering finish on the palate.'
Celebration of the Cask Arran 1996 22 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
This Arran was distilled on 25th May 1996 and bottled on 28th January 2019 from a sherry hogshead. It produced 383 bottles.
Celebration of the Cask Glenrothes 1996 21 Years Old
This Glenrothes was distilled on 23rd October 1996 and bottled on 1st October 2018 from a Sherry Butt which produced 470 bottles. Cask number 57.
Celebration of the Cask Inchgower 2001 18 Years Old
This Inchgower was distilled on 17th April 2001 and bottled on 29th April 2019 from a Hogshead. It produced 250 bottles.
Cu Bocan Creation #1
The Distillery says Creation #1 is: "Matured in Black Isle Brewery Imperial Stout and Bacalhôa Moscatel De Setúbal Wine Casks
An unusually creative collaboration, this intriguing mix marries the best bits of its wine and beer counterparts; sweet and buttery with hints of orange marmalade and espresso."
Cu Bocan Creation #2
The Distillery says Creation #2 is matured in: "Japanese Shochu + European Virgin Oak Casks.
An experiment where the Far East and Europe meet, this innovative creation is rich and lively with hints of smoke and key lime pie."
Distillery Labels Mortlach 25 Years Old 2018
The Gordon & MacPhail Mortlach 25 Years Old is a smooth whisky with lots of sherry influences from refill sherry casks. This particular bottles has been stamped as being bottled on 11 September 2018.
Distillery: Rich Sherry aromas mix are punctuated by rum soaked fruits and beeswax polish. Stewed summer berry flavours are complemented by cinnamon, clove and zesty orange peel. The finish is delightfully long and fruity. Edinburgh Frankincense & Myrrh Christmas Gin
The Distillery describe this as 'The true spirit of the festive season, our Christmas Gin is flavoured with an array of unique botanicals. Defined by spiced, aromatic notes of frankincense and myrrh and classic juniper, this makes for a warming gin either to sip or mix with. Rich aromatics include zesty sweet orange, while a finishing note of nutmeg adds comforting yuletide warmth.
Botanical's include: Frankincense, myrrh and cassia.
Suggested serve: Christmas Gin can be enjoyed in a festive G&T with orange garnish, complementing the gin’s complex flavours and aromas. It also works perfectly in a Negroni, the sweet myrrh providing balance to Campari’s bitter finish.
Eight Lands Organic Speyside Vodka
The distillery says - "Our vodka is incredibly pure, but also characterful - ensuring each sip transports the drinker to the rural, open space of Glenrinnes.
We use both barley and wheat grains, a two-stage fermentation process, and a combination of column and pot stills. This process is unusual, and time consuming, but that’s what it takes to create remarkable depth of flavour - a spirit you’ll never forget."
Tasting notes
Distillery - Well rounded nose of marzipan and vanilla pods. On the palate, you can really taste the quality grain, leading into butterscotch, coconut. A long, smooth finish with a hint of spice on the palate. GlenAllachie 10 Years Old Cask Strength Batch 3 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
This GlenAllachie is 10 years old and bottled at cask strength. This is from Batch 3.
Under the guidance of Master Distiller Billy Walker, a process of slow fermentation, precise distillation and long maturation in the finest casks from around the world delivers this fantastic single malt, as natural as the rocky place it came from.
GlenAllachie 12 Years Old Chinquapin Virgin Oak Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
This Glenallachie 12 Years Old is part of the new Virgin Oak Series. For this series the distillery have first matured the whisky in American Oak (Quercus Alba) Ex-Bourbon Barrels. The whisky then undergoes additional maturation for approximately 18 months in specially selected Virgin
Oak Casks. This 12 Years Old has been finished in Virgin Chinquapin Oak and is a limited release of 6600 bottles. This exceptional malt gets its complex, zesty flavours from casks made of Chinquapin Oak (Quercus Muehlenbergii) sourced from the Northern Ozark region in Missouri. Chinquapin is a sub species of Quercus Alba and delivers spicy flavours and aromas. Air dried for almost four years, then toasted to medium level these casks give us the perfect balance of spirit and wood character.
GlenAllachie 12 Years Old French Virgin Oak Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
This Glenallachie 12 Years Old is part of the new Virgin Oak Series. For this series the distillery have first matured the whisky in American Oak (Quercus Alba) Ex-Bourbon Barrels. The whisky then undergoes additional maturation for approximately 18 months in specially selected Virgin
Oak Casks. This 12 Years Old has been finished in Virgin French Oak and is a limited release of 6600 bottles. This rich bronze malt obtains its silky tannins, sweet spice and fruit notes from hogsheads made of French Oak (Quercus Robur) sourced from the Haute-Garonne region close to the Pyrenees. The fine-grained, consistent wood is air dried for 15 months before hosting the
GlenAllachie spirit. The result is a delectable, subtle and earthy Single Malt.
GlenAllachie 12 Years Old Spanish Virgin Oak Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
This Glenallachie 12 Years Old is part of the new Virgin Oak Series. For this series the distillery have first matured the whisky in American Oak (Quercus Alba) Ex-Bourbon Barrels. The whisky then undergoes additional maturation for approximately 18 months in specially selected Virgin
Oak Casks. This 12 Years Old has been finished in Virgin Spanish Oak and is a limited release of 6600 bottles. This rich bronze malt attains its spicy, treacly flavours from hogsheads made of Spanish Oak (Quercus Robur) sourced from Galicia and Asturias regions, in particular the Cantabrian Mountains which have a cooler climate and greater humidity. Before being filled, the wood is air dried for around 18 months, opening up the oak for the GlenAllachie spirit to extract the cask character.
GlenAllachie 1989 31 Years Old Cask #6118 Oloroso Hogshead Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
This GlenAllachie was distilled on 7th July 1989 and bottled in August 2020 and matured in an Oloroso hogshead which produced 339 bottles. Oloroso Sherry is made in the Jerez area of Andalusia, Spain and is often dark and nutty with a long finish. The slightly smaller hogshead cask, compared to a butt or puncheon, gives greater wood and spirit interaction, enhancing
the intensity of flavours. Specially selected for the UK only.
GlenAllachie 8 Years Old Koval Rye Quarter Cask Wood Finish
The Distillery says: "This golden malt was first matured in the finest American Oak Wood Barrels with an additional maturation period in Organic Rye Quarter Casks from Chicago's Koval Distillery. The liquid to wood ratio is greater here, so the flavour is released more rapidly. We closely monitor the process to produce an exciting, sensational result."
Glencadam 10 Years Old
This expression has been bottled at 46% to retain the whisky's unique and natural characteristics and subtlety of taste, and by not chill-filtering this whisky it ensures that the aromatic components in the whisky are preserved to enhance presence and flavour.
Glenfarclas 10 Years Old
This Glenfarclas 10 Years Old has natural colour - tempting sherry sweet, malty tones and delicately light hints of dried fruit. Long, smooth and spicy.
Glenfarclas 105 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
Glenfarclas 105 is dry and assertive, with a rich spiciness that combines with hints of oak and sherried fruit to create a perfect warming dram. In short, all the great flavours of Glenfarclas in one glass.
Glenfarclas 21 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
This is not just a bottle of 21 Years Old Highland malt. It is the result of over 170 years of tradition and experience - of secrets carried and nurtured through six generations of family.
Glenfarclas 30 Years Old
To celebrate 180 years in production Glenfarclas have released this exquisite whisky in a beautifully made presentation box. George Grant has said "We are delighted to relaunch this fantastic whisky, now with a modern and innovative presentation but at the same time symbolic of our traditional warehouses and age old methods inherited from my forefathers."
Glenglassaugh Torfa
Glenglassaugh Torfa with its peaty, phenolic nature, is a unique expression, and is quite different to the usual style of whisky produced in the Highlands. Torfa, referring to the old Norse word for peat, is a brooding, edgy character, whose personality is to be found at the darker end of the spectrum.
Glengoyne 12 Years Old (43%)
The distillery describes the whisky as having scents of coconut oil, lemon zest, honey and dried malt, followed by toffee apples and cinnamon spice, mellowed by hints of sherry and soft oak. Glengoyne Cask Strength Batch 007
This Glengoyne is the 7th expression in their Cask Strength series and is matured in hand-selected oak casks
Glenlivet 15 Years Old French Oak Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
This Glenlivet 15 Years Old has been selectively finished in Limousin oak to give a perfect nutty spiciness to the fruity Glenlivet style.
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Glenlivet 18 Years Old
The Glenlivet 18 Years Old is the perfect expression of age and elegance. Sublime and complex, an enticing whisky of outstanding balance and flavour.
Gordon & MacPhail Discovery Tomatin 2007 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
Gordon & MacPhail tell us 'This new Discovery Range was created to offer the utterly dependable and consistent choice of their finest whiskies. Each expression sits within the bold flavour profiles of either 'Sherry', 'Smoky' or 'Bourbon' making these single malts the perfect match for the whisky lover who enjoys exploration through flavour and character.' This Tomatin 2007 has been matured in bourbon casks.
Hudson Baby Bourbon
The distillery tell us 'This Hudson Baby Bourbon, is the first New York aged whiskey since Prohibition – and New York’s first bourbon ever. The foundation is 100% Empire State corn, sourced within five miles of our distillery. Is matured for 4 months per gallon in petite charred new American oak barrels, giving it a deep amber colour and a flavour of oak, smoke and subtle notes of vanilla and caramel. Non-chill filtered at 46% ABV each bottle is hand filled, capped, waxed and numbered one at a time.'
Hudson Four Grain Bourbon
The distillery tell us 'Appetisingly balanced, rich and peppery with a comforting warm, soothing finish Hudson Four Grain Bourbon is all about four good grains going in to make great bourbon. The soft, balanced richness of corn. The sharp, peppery notes of rye. The smooth subtlety of wheat. And the sweetness of malted barley. All working in perfect harmony for a rich, full-flavoured spirit. This special bourbon is aged in our petite new American oak barrels for more wood contact, giving it more depth and character. Non-chill filtered at 46% ABV each bottle is hand filled, capped, waxed and numbered one at a time. ' Made from corn, wheat, rye and malted barley.
Hudson Manhattan Rye
The distillery tell us 'Vibrantly bold, spicy and backwoods rustic, with a smidgen of honey and coconut Prohibition put an end to small-batch distilling in New York, but Hudson has resurrected an Empire State classic with our Rye Whiskey. We’re a very hands-on operation. We handpick our rye and source 90% of our raw materials within ten miles of the distillery. The ferment is pot stilled and then aged in new charred American oak barrels producing a rye whiskey that is vibrantly bold and spicy with subtle notes of honey and coconut. Non-chill filtered at 46% ABV each bottle is hand filled, capped, waxed and numbered one at a time.'
Isle of Skye 8 Years Old
Jura Journey
This jura has been matured in American white oak ex-Bourbon barrels. The whisky is described as being a refined balance of rich fruit and gently smoky notes.
Jura Seven Wood
Jura Seven Wood has been shaped by seven separate Oak woods: first-fill ex-bourbon American White Oak, Vosges, Bertranges, Jupilles, Allier, Tronçais & Limousin barrels.
Kilchoman 2010 Vintage
This 2010 Vintage has been matured in both ex-sherry butts and ex-bourbon casks for over 9 years. It is a vatting of 45 casks - 42 fresh bourbon casks and 3 Oloroso sherry butts. The distillery says 'This Vintage has been bottled at 48% to accentuate the powerful flavours of peat smoke, dried fruit and herbaceous spices and a long clean finish.' Lagavulin 12 Years Old 2020 Special Release Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
The distillery say this single vintage Lagavulin has been matured in traditional refill American oak casks selected to give a perfect expression of distillery character. Soaring in taste and intensity, the flavour is powerful and assertive yet subtly sweet.
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Lagavulin 16 Years Old
Lagavulin is an intensely flavoured, smoky-sweet single malt with seaweed flavours and a huge finish, aged in oak casks for at least sixteen years.
WSD's Comment - Sweet peat smoke and custard with a lovely rich smoky finish.
Lagavulin Distillers Edition 2003 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
This Distillers Edition of the Classic Malts of Scotland Lagavulin from 2003 has been double matured and is from release number lgv.4/508. It was bottled in 2019.
Full bodied Lagavulin is richly peated, smoky and intense on the palate, mightiest of the Islay malts in style, it has a salty edge of sea-spray. The master distiller has hand selected a small number of casks for double maturation in Pedro Ximinez cask-wood.
It's accents of rich, sun-dried grape sweetness have been chosen to compliment this spectacular single malt's rich, complex style.
Loch Lomond 12 Years Old
Loch Lomond 12 Years Old has been aged in three types of casks, bourbon, refill and recharred. The distillery say 'This exquisite 12 Year Old Single Malt has a deep fruity character of peach and pear layered with a vanilla sweetness and the characteristic hints of peat and smoke found in Loch Lomond Whiskies.'
Minmore IPA Beer SVB.GL.A26
From Spey Valley Brewery, this beer has been aged for 26 months in an American oak cask and is 7.1% abv. They describe it as 'Delicate and complex the beer is heavily influenced by the American oak cask and the spirit of Minmore. Subtle citrus notes are also present in this beautiful amber beer.'
This is from Spey Valley Brewery's new barrel aged collection which is only sold in a few select outlets. Mortlach 20 Years Old Cowie's Blue Seal
One of the new range of single malts from Mortlach distillery whose whiskies have been uniquely 2.81 times distilled. The distillery say 'In 1973 the daughter of Dr Alexander Cowie found a wooden box with 12 bottles of whisky in. Cowie had no doubt bottled the best that his distillery had to offer and graced it with a seal of the colour of great distinction, a colour that now adorns every single bottle of Mortlach. This is a whisky to make Alexander Cowie proud. It is a reimaging of his blue seal, our very best Scotch matured for a minimum of 20 Years to tame The Beast of Dufftown in smooth submission. This is from ex-sherry and whisky refill casks.
Oatmeal Stout SVB.SP.A28
From Spey Valley Brewery, this beer has been laid down for 28 months in a Speyside cask and is 9.1% abv. They describe it as 'This beer is heavily influenced by the American oak cask. Vanilla, dark fruit and chocolate flavours and aromas prevail in a deep, dark, complex package.'
This is from Spey Valley Brewery's new barrel aged collection which is only sold in a few select outlets. Octomore 10.1
The Distillery says: "Distilled from Scottish barley in 2013, Octomore 10.1 is the benchmark of the 10s series. Deliberately stripped back to an ex- American oak maturation, aged just 5 years old, the .1 edition exposes the structure and presence of the Octomore spirit. Combining smoke with a modest maturation, this 10.1 first and foremost demonstrates the true potential of a considered, patient distillation."
Octomore 10.3
The Distillery says: "Distilled in 2013 from the 2012 harvest, the Octomore 10.3 has been brought home by farmer James Brown. Taking on the challenge of growing Islay Barley, he braces the conditions of the wet and wild west coast to combine an exploration of Islay terroir and stratospheric smoke.
For the first time, the .3 is matured for six aged years but crucially only in ex-American oak. These top-quality casks have gently coaxed this Octomore spirit into life in Warehouse 16, next to our 10.1 edition. The components of our 10.1 and 10.3 are so similar, the distinct flavour difference must be owed to the barley’s respective growing location."
Old Particular Ardmore 1997 21 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
This Ardmore was distilled in November 1997 and bottled November 2018 from a refill hogshead which prodcued 295 bottles.
Old Particular Longmorn 2003 15 Years Old
This Longmorn was distilled November 2003 and bottled February 2019. It is one of 348 bottles from a refill hogshead.
Old Raj Gin (55%)
The major botanical in the Old Raj gin is Saphron. This is the 55% ABV version. Old Tom Gin
Old Tom Gin made by The House of Botanicals is a collaborative effort celebrating the storied history of Old Tom Gin manufacture in London and of spirits production in Aberdeen. It is distilled in a traditional copper still with Juniper berries, Angelica root, Orris root, Coriander seed, Orange peel, Lemon peel, Cassia bark and Almond with delicate Saffron, Chamomile flowers and Muscovado sugar added post distillation.
Provenance Caol Ila 2011 8 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
This Caol Ila was distilled in December 2011 and bottled in February 2020 from one refill hogshead. It is one of only 400 bottles.
Rage Whisky Invergordon 2007 11 Years Old Single Grain Scotch Whisky 70cl
This Invergordon was distilled in 2007 and bottled in 2018 from an ex-Bourbon Barrel which produced 241 bottles. Spey 12 Years Old Peated
Spey 12 Years Old is a peated single malt Scotch whisky from Speyside Distillery. Limited release of 3000 bottles. Non chill-filtered. Natural colour.
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Spey 12 Years Old Tawny Port Finish
Distilled at Speyside Distillery. Limited release of 3000 bottles, finished in Tawny Port casks
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Spey Fumare Cask Strength
Fumare is Latin for smoky. This limited release Single Malt Scotch Whisky is matured in casks using peaty malt and bottled at cask strength, 60.4% abv. Non-chill filtered, natural colour and only one of 1500 bottles.
Springbank 10 Years Old
The 10 Year Old offers whisky drinkers the perfect introduction to the Springbank range. Matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, it is perfectly balanced from the first sip through to the full, rich finish.
Strane Merchant London Dry Gin
12 botanicals are used to produce Strane gin. Merchant is blended to emphasise the smoothness that high copper contact in the tiny whisky pot still gives to the spirit. The character is led by juniper, corriander seeds, herbs and mint. Talisker 8 Years Old 2020 Special Release Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
The distillery describe this as: From a malt rich in maritime character, this adventurous release of Talisker is the first ever to be finished in pot-still Caribbean rum casks. They have enlivened the maritime scents and peppery punch of this Skye distilleries colourful character with the rich, dark and exotic sweetness of warmer climates.
Tamdhu 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
Matured entirely in sherry oak casks.
The Lakes Gin
The distillery say "The Lakes Gin is lovingly hand crafted in our small copper pot still. Juniper can be found across the fells in The Lake District and we use this local juniper as the very heart of our gin. Using classic gin botanicals augmented with others native to The Lakes - including bilberry, heather and meadowsweet - this is an artisan gin which is complex, intriguing and delicious." The gin has 15 botanicals in total and the distillery recommend you put this in the freezer for a short while before serving.
The Naked Grouse
This Naked Grouse is a high end blend with the malt content from Macallan and Highland Park. Matured in sherry casks.
What The WSD thinks: Tart on the nose. Sweet raisin syrup on the palate. Crowd pleasing and a bar conversation uplifter. Water tames the tartness and ads creaminess to the concoction binding it together.
Nose
Distillery: Black cherries, cocoa powder and oak wood.
Taste
Distillery: Sweet, resinous, dried fruits. Spicy cinnamon sticks and nutmeg.
Finish
Distillery: Dark chocolate with lingering spiciness. Medium sweet. Tomintoul 14
Tomintoul 14 Years Old has been bottled at 46% vol to retain the whisky's unique and natural characteristics and subtlety of taste and by non chill-filtering this expression it ensures that the aromatic components in the whisky are preserved to enhance impact and flavour.
Wemyss Family Collection Vanilla Burst Blended Single Malt Whisky Batch 2017/01
Wemyss Malts tell us: The Vanilla Burst is the first release of the Wemyss Family Collection range and is a blend of only 2 Speyside single malts with a light and fruity character that were chosen to mature in 15 1st-fill Ex-bourbon barrels. The 4800 bottles of Vanilla Burst perfectly demonstrate an intense 1st fill bourbon wood influence on a light and sweet Speyside malt Scotch whisky.
The taste profile for this is lots of vanilla, spicy and floral with notes of cereal and citrus with a rich fruity mouthfeel. ...