Distinguished Goods For The Savvy Individual
Our Islay barley series has always been a mission. For many years now we’ve sought to showcase the phenomenon of “terroir” in single malt whisky – the belief that soil, climate, micro-climate, geographic orientation, natural influences and local weather systems will influence the quality and flavour profile of the spirit, […]
Distilled in 1989, this rare single malt whisky has been carefully nurtured for three decades in Bowmore’s finest Sherry hogsheads and Bourbon barrels. It is matured in the legendary Bowmore No. 1 Vaults, one of the world’s oldest maturation warehouses. Selected from just two casks each year, this is an […]
This remarkable release comprises two Single Casks, both filled in 1968. These Glenrothes Single Malt Scotch Whiskies have spent their entire lives – nearly 50 years – maturing in the same oak casks. Cask #13504 is amber with long-lingering beading. A mellow nosefeel, with slight prickle after a while. The […]
Sprinkbank 17 Year Old Madeira Wood is a limited single malt scotch release of 9,200 bottles and was matured for 14 years in a combination of Rum and Bourbon barrels before being finished in fresh Madeira Hogsheads for a further 3 years and bottled at the cask strength 47.8% ABV. […]
Kilkerran 16 year old is a gorgeous bourbon-matured Campbeltown whisky from the Kilkerran range, this is the oldest release from the Glengyle Distillery with lots of bright, zesty and tropical influence among the touches of gentle smoke and savoury coastal touches in this well-balanced dram. Buy Online
In November I was invited to take part in a virtual tasting session with Dr Kristie McCallum and Iain Allan, along with some other folks, on the wonder that is Zoom! Welcome to 2020! We were tasting together the new Glen Moray Sauternes Cask, that has been maturing for the […]
I was quite excited for this one. It had been a while since I’d tried something as old as 24 years! So, I pressed play on the new series of The Crown, poured this dark, desirable dram into my glass and put my feet up! On the nose, it was […]
A bronzed amber colour, sweet orange and toffee on the nose. It was a full bodied taste with hints of spice, vanilla, honey and dry fruits. Bold and boisterous on the palate. Very thick, oily and as smooth as they come! It had a sweet, silky, syrup finish, leaving you […]
A beautifully inspiring and limited release; this unique, handcrafted vessel houses an equally exceptional rare single malt, Black Bowmore 1964. Over the years this has become one of the rarest and most sought-after single malt whiskies ever created. A striking concept which brings together an iconic whisky and a legendary […]
The 2021 Chinese New Year design created by award-winning Chinese artist Shirley Gong looks forward to a year of good fortune and great achievements. John Walker & Sons King George V is a rare combination of exquisite whiskies, originally crafted to celebrate the first Royal Warrant granted to Johnnie Walker […]