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. 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
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.
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. 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."
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.'
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.
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 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.
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.
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