The initial rush of rich vanilla sweetness gives way to the fruits of slow distillation – kiwi, banana, cantaloupe melon – with just a dusting of cocoa powder.
Initial Maturation in Bourbon Casks and then finished in quarter casks for two years. Stone fruits and tropical notes rounded out with a desiccated coconut and cinamon dusting
Cnoc Na Moine, translating to ‘hill of peat’ from Gaelic, embodies the essence of its namesake with a composition that mirrors the dramatic and untamed beauty of Skye. Matured in a distinctive combination of Bourbon American Oak, Oloroso, and Pedro Ximenez casks, this release marries the robust peatiness Torabhaig is renowned for with rich sherry notes, culminating in a darker, more profound hue.
Matured exclusively in ex-bourbon casks, Tobermory 12 Year Old has a vibrant, fruity and spicy character with a subtle, salty edge. This Hebridean single malt has sweet, honeyed aromas of vanilla, ripe oranges and delicate flowers. The palate offers notes of fresh citrus, apples and tropical fruits, followed by creamy toffee, floral honey and a subtly, salty undercurrent.
Replaces the Classic. Aromas of vanilla and coconut come through quite early on as a result of being matured entirely in ex-bourbon casks. Citrus fruit and peach make an appearance towards the end.
There’s near perfection in the bitter-sweet harmony which is such an enthralling feature of this truly classic whisky, as its crisp peat softens, not to pepper, but to rich, sweet, juicy fruit.
Gold Medal IWSC 2006 Sister distillery of the famous but now demolished Brora. A very rare malt and fascinating style, very stony and mineral, strong and hard. Opens up brilliantly with a dash of water,(we've tried this at home) a fine mat.
Super pale, like fino sherry, but don’t be mistaken to thinking that it's gentle….a hefty dollop of iodine and peat smoke, with ginger and some green apple notes. Certainly my favourite from this Islay Clan
Those enjoying the 10 Year Old will first notice the bold, smoky taste, followed by a hint of seaweed and a surprising sweetness. This full-bodied variant is the foundation of all Laphroaig expressions and comes with a long finish.
With its deep golden hue and hints of apple blossom, summer fruits and ripe pear. Its multiple personalities are revealed with hints of sweet candyfloss, cinnamon spice, almonds and rich port tannins with the odd whisper of liquorice.
Limited Edition release of 14,894 standard bottles (70cl) worldwide. Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, natural colour, not chill-filtered, bottled at 46% ABV, September 2018. Lead Blender – John Glaser.
Juveniles is comprised of single malt whiskies from four Highland distilleries, each bringing a distinctiveness to the whole. You’ll find notes of barley sugar, pear drop and vanilla, complemented by an ethereal underlying herbal character contributed by the malt whisky from the Clynelish distillery.
A 2000 Ardmore single malt from independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail that was matured in refill sherry hogsheads until it was bottled in 2021 as part of its Distillery Labels collection. Aromas of blood orange, candied apple, vanilla, smoke, grapefruit and lemon peel fill the nose, complemented by notes of bonfire embers, baked apple, orange zest, black pepper, milk chocolate, aniseed and soft smoke throughout the palate.
The baby Tomatin in the family, light and approachable. Unusually for an entry level malt they use a suprising amount of virgin oak in the maturation process.
Colour
Bright Auric
Aroma
Very fresh, herbal, with hints of vanilla, pear, freshly
cracked black pepper, honey-glazed ham. Rich Turkish
coffee, sappy pine resin.
With water, more herbal notes like vetiver and fennel,
along with aniseed, green apple and leather.
Taste
A rich, explosive mouthfeel with lots of chocolate, tar,
creosote and smoked bacon, followed by a burst of
antiseptic lozenges, eucalyptus and more aniseed.
Finish
A long, salty and mouthcoating finish with hints of
cocoa, fudge and savoury meats.
The Circle is based around a parcel of fruity and creamy single malt from the Tamdhu Distillery in Speyside. This is supported by malt whisky from the Clynelish Distillery. A touch of peated malt whisky from an Orkney distillery and a small proportion of a French oak-finished blended malt whisky complete the recipe.
Rosey Mitchell is the 2018 winner of The Circle, a programme designed to inspire bartenders around the world. Rosey’s prize? To create a blend with Compass Box founder John Glaser and whiskymaker Jill Boyd. Rosey wanted to make an approachable whisky to be shared with friends, something for the daytime, a whisky with brightness. She called it 'sunshine in a glass.'
A nose of vanilla and cinnamon spice moving on to a much more vibrant palate that shows chocolate, ginger and caramelised demerara. Leaves lingering overtones of orange fondant creams. Delightful.
A 2008 Glentauchers bottled in 2022 by Gordon & MacPhail for their splendid Distillery Labels series of licensed semi-official bottlings. This is the first 2008 vintage Glentauchers from G&M - and also the first G&M Glentauchers Distillery Labels bottling at the new higher strength of 46%.
The oft-overlooked Glentauchers made its debut for Gordon & MacPhail with a 1979 vintage in the same series (then known as the Licensed Bottlings) over thirty years ago in 1991 and has appeared dozens of times since. These Licensed bottlings were originally bottled at 40% until 2006-07, when the strength was upped to 43%. The younger vintage and age statement releases in the Licensed Bottlings range were officially renamed Distillery Labels around 2012.
The first release in our new Sinclair Series, this non aged statement Ledaig Rioja Finish is ruby red in colour and perfectly balances peat smoke with sweet, fruity Rioja. Like all our single malts, this is non-chill filtered and natural colour.
