Adelphi The Brisbane 5 Years Old Malt Whisky
A unique fusion of Scotch and Australian malt whiskies. The Brisbane is a unique fusion of Scotch whisky from Glen Garioch and Glen Grant distilleries and malt whiskies from Starward Distillery in Australia. It is one of only 925 bottles.
****Please note the box does have a slight pen mark on the label**** Adelphi The E&K Malt Whisky
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. Baker's 7 Years Old 107 Proof
Bakers 7 Years Old is bottled at 107 proof and utilizes a special strain of jug yeast which results in a silky smooth texture and consistent taste from batch to batch. This is from Batch Number B-90-001, Sour mash whiskey. Benromach 10 Years Old
The Benromach 10 Years Old is a beautifully balanced whisky that has been entirely handcrafted at Benromach. Every moment of its making was an expression of the art of distillation.
What The WSD thinks: Cinder toffee and woodfire ash. There's newspaper in there as well. Very different on the palate with lots of fruit. Drawing/starting a fire with newspaper while eating tropical fruit.
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. Edinburgh Christmas Gin
This Edinburgh Christmas Gin combines frankincense & myrrh for a heady aromatic spirit, with nutmeg and Seville orange for a warming Christmassy glow. They recommend you enjoy it with a fresh orange twist and a clove or two or in festive cocktails (one of which they list on the box).
The distillery say 'These unique botanicals add a fragrant aroma culminating in a nutmeg finish that evokes a quintessential yuletide warmth.' Evan Williams Extra Age Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
The distillery say this bourbon is aged and charcoal filtered for a smoother, more complex flavour and is a genuine sour mash. Evan Williams is historically recognised as Kentucky's first distiller of bourbon. Evan Williams Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 100 Proof
The distillery say this bourbon has been bottled in bond and is an extra smooth genuine sour mash, aged for a smoother, more complex flavour. Evan Williams is historically recognised as Kentucky's first distiller of bourbon. Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage
The distillery say this bourbon is the only single barrel bourbon bottles with a vintage date to provide proof of age. This batch was barreled on 28th February 2003 in barrel number 969 and bottled on 25th October 2013.
GlenWyvis Christmas Goodwill Spiced Gin
The GlenWyvis Goodwill Gin is made at GlenWyvis Distillery in Dingwall. It has 9 botanicals including locally sourced Hawthorn Berries, Juniper, coriander, angelica root, cinnamon stick, orange and lemon peel, almond powder and orris root and characterised by seasonal flavours of cinnamon and rich dried fruits.
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.'
Kilchoman 100% Islay 8th Edition (2018)
This is the 8th Edition of Kilchoman 100% Islay, and is a vatting of bourbon and sherry casks, filled between 2008 and 2012. The combination of cask types and ages allowing for a unique balance of rich peat smoke, citrus sweetness and fragrant tropical fruit.Bottled in Autumn 2018 at 50%abv.
Kilchoman 2009 Vintage
This is the first eight years old general release and has been matured in a combination of oloroso sherry butts and bourbon barrels.
Kilchoman Machir Bay
Kilchoman Machir Bay is a vatting of predominantly ex-bourbon and some sherry casks.
Mackmyra Brukswhisky
The distillery have said that Brukswhisky is an exciting, well balanced whisky, created to be enjoyed at any occasion. The whisky has a light fruity character with notes of butterscotch, pear, liquorice and citrus.
Mackmyra Svensk Ek
The distillery have said that Svensk Ek is the only whisky in the world that is aged in oak that should have been used to build ships for the Swedish Royal Navy. The trees, which were planted on an island called Visingso in the 19th Century, are today part of one of the biggest oak woods in Sweden. Harsh weather conditions and dramatic shifts in seasons have left marks in the trees giving them a more powerful and spicy character. Before the trees become barrels they are seasoned for at least a year.
Mackmyra Svensk Rok
Svensk Rok is made of only natural Swedish ingredients, non chill filtered and not coloured. Whilst drying and smoking food over juniper twigs is an old Swedish tradition, Mackmyra is the first to combine this taste with whisky. They also smoke their own malt. The traditional blend of peat and juniper smoke passes up through the grain bed and imbues the barley with its flavour. A craft that takes time, but the distillery think is well worth the effort.
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.
Paul John Brilliance
The Paul John Distillery is situated in Goa. Paul John Edited
The Paul John distillery is situated in Goa. The Edited expression is peated. Provenance Talisker 2010 6 Years Old
This Talisker was distilled in November 2010 and bottled in May 2017 from a refill hogshead. There are 426 bottles in this release.
Rittenhouse 100 Proof Straight Rye Whisky
Rittenhouse 100 Proof straight rye whisky is bottled in bond under U.S Government supervision. This is a storied Pennsylvania style Rye who's heritage commemorates Philadelphia's famous Rittenhouse Square. The distillery say Rittenhouse has a distinct and spicy flavour. Rock Rose Autumn 2017 Edition Premium Scottish Gin
Rock Rose Gin seasonal editions take hand foraged botanicals found in the Highlands from each season, to create a truly limited edition gin. The Rock Rose Gin is made with botanicals which include: Bulgarian juniper (gives lemon sherbert notes), Italian juniper (gives a real warmth and depth to the flavour of the gin), Rhodiola rosea (rose aroma and adds a delicate floral note to our gin), Sea Buckthorn (fruity yet crisp), Rowan berries (a delicate flavour adding to the berryful taste), blaeberries, cardamon, coriander seed and verbena. The Autumn edition is filled with berry notes and is lightly spiced. 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. 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 Tweeddale 16 Years Old Grain Whisky
This edition of Tweeddale is a 16 Years Old single lowland grain scotch whisky from limited edition single casks.
What The WSD thinks: A subtle nose of wax and flowers followed by apples and raisins in a crumble. Then peaches and toffee. Subtle but complex. ...