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WHISKY BIBLE
Scotch Whisky 4
Lowlands 4
AUCHENTOSHAN 4
GLENKINCHIE 6
Highlands 7
ABERFELDY 7
CLYNELISH 9
DALWHINNIE 10
DALMORE 12
GLENMORANGIE 20
TOMATIN 26
OLD PULTENEY 27
GLENGOYNE 29
Speyside 31
AULTMORE 31
ABERLOUR 32
BALVENIE 35
CARDHU 38
GLENFIDDICH 39
GLEN MORRAY 43
MORTLACH 44
GLENLIVET 45
MACALLAN 48
GORDON & MACPHAIL 56
Island 57
ARRAN 57
HIGHLAND PARK 58
ISLE OF JURA 63
OBAN 66
TALISKER 68
LEDIG 70
BRORA 72
Islay 73
ARDBEG 73
BOWMORE 74
BRUICHLADDICH 77
BUNNAHABHAIN 79
CAOL ILA 81
KILCHOMAN 82
LAGAVULIN 84
LAPHROAIG 86
PORT ELLEN 89

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Campbelltown 90
SPRINGBANK 90
LONGROW 92
HAZELBURN 92
Blended Whisky 93
DEWAR'S 93
CHIVAS 94
JOHNNIE WALKER 98
Japanese Whisky 102
ICHIRO'S 102
HIBIKI 103
TOKI NIKKA 105
YAMAZAKI 106
NIKKA 108
MIYAGIKYO 113
TAKETSURU 114
YOICHI 117
American Whiskey 118
BULLEIT 118
BUFFALO TRACE 120
JACK DANIELS 121
FOUR ROSES 122
KNOB CREEK 123
MAKERS MARK 124
OLD FORESTER 126
WOODFORD RESERVE 127
VIRGINIA BLACK 128
HENRY MCKENNA 129
ANTIQUE 130
SEAGRAMS 7 CROWN 131
OLD CHARTER KENTUCKEY STRAIGHT 1972 132
Irish Whiskey 133
BUSHMILLS 133
JAMESONS 134
MIDDLETON 136
TEELING 137
RED BREAST 139

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 Scotch Whisky
Lowlands

AUCHENTOSHAN
How to pronounce AUCHENTOSHAN. “OCK-UN-TOSH-UN” Challenging to say, easy to drink
Auchentoshan new make spirit is the highest distillate produced by any Single Malt distillery in
Scotland.No other Scottish distillery insists on triple distilling every drop – double whisky distillation
usually reaches just 70% ABV. The Auchentoshan story is about Distilling Different to create a Lowlands
whisky.
Because we distill away all the impurities in the liquid, strong notes of fruit and citrus come
through. It also makes the spirit more prone to the epic woodiness that comes from the casks in
maturation.This makes Auchentoshan the smoothest, most delicate tasting Single Malt Scotch whisky.

AUCHENTOSHAN THREE WOOD

Single Malt Scotch Whisky has been matured in three

different cask types. From American Bourbon to Spanish
Oloroso Sherry – and then, finally, Pedro Ximenez Sherry
casks – this a rich, complex whisky with toffee and sherry
flavours. Three Wood makes a cracking Auchentoshan & Ale,
a mean Old Fashioned and a damn fine dram in its own right.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Blackcurrants, brown sugar, oranges, plums and raisins.
PALATE
Fruit syrup, plums and raisins – intense, sweet and complex.
FINISH
Fresh and fruity with long-lasting oaky sweetness.

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AUCHENTOSHAN 18 YO

Triple distilled then matured for over eighteen years

for a refined whisky in American oak casks. The result: a
refreshing Lowland Single Malt whisky with the added infusion
of ripe citrus and green tea, the warmth of toasted almonds
and the signature smooth, delicate Auchentoshan taste.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Fresh tobacco leaf, then some sweetness, layered with a hint
of caramelised sugar, green tea and almonds.
PALATE
A smooth whisky taste with a floral freshness and a burst of
sweet barley at first. This gently ebbs, revealing a tangy
zestness of Auchentoshan whisky. The palate is left alive and
refreshed.
FINISH
A long, lingering well balanced Single Malt. A dram that
invigorates the senses.

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GLENKINCHIE
The land they farmed had belonged centuries earlier to the de Quincey family, from whose
name 'Kinchie' derives.
Because of its closeness to Scotland’s capital city, the distillery is a famed stopping point on the
tourist trail – and the proud producer of what is commonly known as ‘The Edinburgh Malt’ – the pale,
dry aperitif of choice for polite society.

GLENKINCHIE MALT 12 YO

With a 12 years maturation in American oak barrels, this

expression of Glenkinchie develops floral notes and a flavoursome and fresh
creaminess. It replaces the 10 years old version and shows great maturity.
It’s light character is born from its distillation in some of Scotland’s largest
stills; matured for 12 years, the result is a light, floral whisky with a fresh,
creamy taste. Glenkinchie is perfect as an aperitif Single Malt or at the start
of a meal due to its fragrant, light and appetising body and taste.
Food suggestion: Glenkinchie is often enjoyed as an
accompaniment to sardines and works beautifully with parmesan cheese.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Very aromatic and flowery overall, like breathing in a country garden.
Noticeable vanilla, cut flowers.
PALATE
Medium. A clean and fresh flavour on the palate with distinctive floral and
grassy aspects. Some find notes of ginger in the finish.
FINISH
Herbal and drying, a little like potpourri.

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 Highlands
ABERFELDY
Aberfeldy distillery is also known as ‘Dewar’s World of Whisky’
First planned in 1896 by the sons of John Dewar, Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery is the only Scotch
whisky distillery built by the Dewar family. Dewar’s was already a highly successful brand of blended
whisky, renowned for its quality, and the company needed more single malt whisky to use in its blend.
Tommy Dewar was an enthusiastic promoter of the ‘Dewar’s’ blend and the third person in Great Britain
to ever buy a car. He made his purchase shortly after Thomas Lipton (the guy who supposedly invented
tea) and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
The creation of the distinctive Aberfeldy spirit all takes place onsite, with our extra long
fermentation in larch washbacks, and distillation in our tall pot stills overlooking the rolling Perthshire
hills. These processes create the honeyed-richness for which Aberfeldy whisky is renowned. Now popular
in its own right as a single malt, Aberfeldy still makes up the heart of the Dewar’s blend, contributing its
heather honey flavour to America’s best selling Scotch whisky.
According to the makers themselves, ‘The Golden Dram’ is a
nickname for Aberfeldy.
Time-honoured techniques, such as longer fermentation, conjure
rare honeyed notes – key to the signature sweetness of Aberfeldy’s
malts.
Aberfeldy Barrels and Bees is a golden union of Aberfeldy Single
Malt Whisky and local honey, sharing our stories, our crafts and our
complementary flavours.

ABERFELDY 12 YO
Aberfeldy 12 Years Old Whisky is mellowed for 12 Years in
handmade oak casks, this smooth, sweet dram offers rich
rewards for those who like to dig deeper.
This whisky is rich and moreish with sweet heather honey, a hint
of vanilla and citrus. It’s super smooth and very easy drinking.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Fresh and fruity – freshly cut melon, green apple and pear – along
with hot toast and honey with a sprinkling of freshly grated
nutmeg.
PALATE
Lovely smooth texture, with rich honeyed fruit freshened up with
crisp apple notes. Gentle, sweet spice adds to the complexity.
Very drinkable.
FINISH
The rich mouthfeel lingers, with the honeyed fruit lasting longest.
Good balance

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ABERFELDY 21 YO
This richly textured dram is matured in a
combination of ex-Sherry and ex-Bourbon oak casks for
21 years. Over two decades of resting in oak has added an
overall richness; wood exerts its influence but doesn’t
overwhelm.
TASTING NOTES
Abounding in heather honey, creamy macadamia
nuts and chewy beeswax. Plush with dried fruits, toasted
coconut, silky oak and a wee trace of smoke.

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CLYNELISH
The new Clynelish distillery was built as an exact replica of DCL's modern Caol Ila distillery on Islay
and has continued to produce a muscular, slightly peatymalt that ismuch valued by blenders – it is one
of the base spirits for the excellent Johnnie Walker Gold Label.
Clynelish has had a strong connection with Johnnie Walker blended whisky for many years. Around
95% of the spirit is used in Johnnie Walker, Most commonly found in the Gold Label Reserve.
However, in the following years, Caol Ila distillery faced a drought and closed for a year and did
refurbishments. Johnnie Walker was missing this peated whisky in their blends and needed something
to go in its place. So Clynelish reopened the original distillery in May 1969, under the name Brora
Distillery, and started making Brora whisky

CLYNELISH 14 YO
Clynelish 14 is a Highland Single Malt primarily matured in
ex-bourbon casks. Scotch mist gives an indication that it is non-
chill filtered. Creamy honey, candle wax and lemon juice are
prominent on the nose, while rich floral notes with a hint of
peppermint lurk in the background.

TASTING NOTES
Nose: Zesty, mandarin, tangerine. Smoky.
Palate: Quite light, great clarity. Orange, soft acidity. Dry oak.
Mixed fruits, vanilla, leather.
Finish: Quite long, bitter sweetness developing, spicy oak.

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DALWHINNIE
Dalwhinnie lies within two of the most prominent scotch-producing regions of the world:
Highland and Speyside. With light and fruity Speyside on one side and elegant Highland on the other
Dalwhinnie predominantly uses Bourbon casks. Some of the distillers edition, however, are aged in
Oloroso Sherry casks
Dalwhinnie is the highest and coldest distillery in Scotland and was founded at the end of the
19th century. Dalwhinnie Scotch is the only Highland whisky to offer a combination of clean and easy-
drinking, malty-sweet flavours with a smooth and smoky warmth. Dalwhinnie releases its full honeyed
sweetness when served chilled or over ice.

DALWHINNIE 15 YO
Dalwhinnie 15yo is a good introduction to the delights
of single malt whisky – elegant, smooth and medium-
bodied, with a light, fruity palate and a whiff of heather on
the finish. Part of Diageo's Classic Malt range.

Tasting Notes
NOSE
Clean and fresh, with heather honey, pears, a touch of
toffee and a soft floral note.
PALATE
Bright and fruity, but also rich, with notes of steamed syrup
pudding and sponge cake, with a little cinnamon and
nutmeg.
FINISH
Just enough spice to match the fruit. Lovely balance.

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DALWHINNIE WINTERS FROST
Like House Stark, Dalwhinnie distillery are northerners through
and through. One of the highest and coldest distilleries in Scotland,
the extreme weather and cold temperatures experienced at
Dalwhinnie are reflected in the fact that this single malt is best served
chilled, or over ice, to highlight its signature honey and spice
characteristics.
Aged in ex-bourbon casks, this light gold single malt gently opens
to flavours of honeyed figs and delicious malt balls, finishing with rich
fruitcake sweetness.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Produced at the highest altitude working distillery in Scotland, the
cold helps to produce a unique floral, heather honey character.
PALATE
Winter's Frost gently opens on the palate with rich manuka honey
served over fresh figs before it slowly develops on the palate into
delicious malt balls.
FINISH
A final rich fruit cake finish.

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DALMORE
The Dalmore’s heritage dates back to 1263. It was in this year that Colin of Kintail, Chief of the
Clan Mackenzie, saved King Alexander III from the fury of a charging stag. In recognition of this noble
act the King granted the Mackenzie Clan the right to use the 12 pointed Royal stag emblem on their
coat of arms.
When descendants of the Clan became owners of The Dalmore distillery in 1867, the Royal Stag
became the recognisable icon that proudly adorns each bottle of The Dalmore today; an emblem which
encapsulates a rich past whilst also embodying a promise that The Dalmore will remain at the pinnacle
of single malt.
The Dalmore house style derives from a close and trusted relationship that was forged with sherry
house González Byass over 100 years ago. The rare casks, which have previously held 30 year old
Matusalem oloroso sherry, are exclusive to The Dalmore. These casks enrich the signature chocolate
and orange character of our whisky with rich and nutty flavours.

DALMORE 15 YO
The epitome of our house style this single malt is finished in different styles
of sherry casks including Apostoles, Amoroso and Matusalem oloroso.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Orange marmalade, cinnamon and nutmeg
PALATE
Mandarin, vanilla, ginger and crushed apples
FINISH
Caramelised orange and rich dark chocolate

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DALMORE 18 YO
A magnificent whisky matured in American white oak ex-bourbon casks
and aged Matusalem oloroso sherry casks

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Vanilla, dark chocolate, orange and cinnamon
PALATE
Dark chocolate, candied citrus fruits, rich coffee, nutmeg and soft
liquorice
FINISH
Citrus fruits and rich molasses

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DALMORE 21 YO
The precious liquid is initially aged in American white oak ex-
bourbon casks. This gives its first base of soft vanilla and honey
notes. The whisky is then transferred to 30 year old Matusalem
oloroso sherry cask where it spends an extended period of
maturation for a bolt and complex flavour profile with notes of
dark chocolate and hints of cinnamon and spice.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Coffee, black cherry, cola, prune, raisin, sherry, green nut and
mint.
PALATE
Honey sweet start. Sherry, black cherry and pomegranate. Then
wine acids, cocoa, spices, tannin oac and cognac sour cherry.

FINISH Long, bittersweet, spicy.

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DALMORE 25 YO
First released in 2013, the Dalmore 25 is matured initially in American
white oak before a second maturation in a combination of Palomino
Fino sherry butts and first fill bourbon casks. These are then married
together in bourbon barrels before a finishing period in Tawny Port
pipes.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Exotic fruits, citrus, vanilla pods, treacle toffee and fig cake
PALATE
Madagascan vanilla pods, thick treacle toffee and chocolate truffles
FINISH
Maple syrup, dark chocolate and spiced gingerbread

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 DALMORE 30 YO
This limited release of The Dalmore was matured in hand-sourced 30 year
old Matusalem Oloroso and Amoroso Oloroso Sherry butts from
Gonzalez Byass. Just 888 bottles are available worldwide, with their
individual number engraved on the bottle.
Profile: spicy (ginger, cinnamon) and exotic. Generous, it develops into
notes of coffee and cocoa.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Chocolatey and spicy (ginger, cinnamon). aromatic palette, with roast
pineapple, mango and even passion fruit.
PALATE
Panna cotta with heather honey. The end of the palate is intensely floral,
heady (rose, peony) and tenderly vanilla-scented, all at once.
FINISH
Long, nuanced. Black pepper, nutmeg, cloves and fresh ginger.

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DALMORE QUINTESSENCE
Initially matured in American oak ex-bourbon casks,
Quintessence spends a further five years in five different
Californian red wine casks hand selected by Richard Paterson
for this release, which marks his fifty years in the industry.
Each cask held wine made with a different variety of grape,
namely Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet
Sauvignon, providing different qualities to the final whisky.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Black Forest fruits, marmalade and honeycomb.
PALATE
Tropical fruits, ginger and sun dried raisins.
FINISH
Cassis, orange, fresh baked banana.

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DALMORE CIGAR MALT
The perfect accompaniment to the finest cigars, this single malt is
matured in American white oak ex-bourbon casks , Matusalem
oloroso sherry casks and Cabernet Sauvignon barriques.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Cinnamon, vanilla and red fruits
PALATE
Tropical fruits, banana toffee and vanilla ice cream
FINISH
Orange zest, dark chocolate and crushed spices

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DALMORE KING ALEXANDER III
To make Dalmore King Alexander III, Master Distiller Richard
Paterson selected a range of differently aged malts matured in a
mixure of French wine casks, Madeira drums, sherry butts, Marsala
barrels, port pipes and bourbon barrels from Kentucky. A
remarkable feat of blending.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Red berry fruits and hints of passion fruit
PALATE
Citrus zest, vanilla pod, crème caramel and crushed almonds
FINISH
Cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger

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 GLENMORANGIE
The copper stills in which we distil our spirit, are the tallest in Scotland. With necks as tall as a
giraffe, they create more space for taste and aroma. And so we craft a wonderfully fruity and delicate
spirit, ripe for experimentation.
The giraffe has loooong been our spirit animal. After all, this majestic animal is the same height as
our towering stills. But although the giraffe is known and loved at Glenmorangie and across the world,
few are aware of the threat it faces in the wild. Numbers have fallen by 30% in just 30 years – and some
types of giraffe are now critically endangered.
Knowing how urgently the giraffe needs help, we have pioneered a conservation partnership with
the Giraffe Conservation Foundation charity, which aims to secure a future for all wild giraffe
populations in Africa.

GLENMORANGIE ORIGINAL 10 YO
To give Original a delicious, go-anywhere finesse, we make it in our giraffe-
high stills, then we age it 10 years in bourbon casks to absorb all manner of
delectable flavours. The result is a smooth whisky which welcomes you with a
rush of citrus, then holds your attention with layers of luscious flavour, from
orange to honey and creamy vanilla, with bursts of peach.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Citrus and ripening peaches are balanced by vanilla softness.
PALATE
Vanilla emerges, then gives way to a burst of flowery fruitiness.
FINISH
A clean and salving aftertaste with hints of orange and peach.

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GLENMORANGIE LASANTA
Bottling the sunset.
Each time you watch the sunset, you see something different –
this is how it is to drink Lasanta.
Glenmorangie's Lasanta is aged for 12 years, and is finished in a
combination of oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks and is
said to mean 'warmth and passion' in Gaelic.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Warm spices mingle with chocolate-covered raisins, honeycomb
and caramel toffee.
PALATE
Sherry-flavoured sultanas, orange segments, walnuts and
butterscotch combine to create complex warm spices.
FINISH
Long and satisfying, with spiced orange and chocolate.

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GLENMORANGIE QUINTA RUBAN
A full-bodied, silky-smooth single malt from Glenmorangie, finished in a Quinta
Ruban port cask, creating a rich chocolate flavour. Gentle aromas of Seville
oranges and walnut build into rich dark chocolate, sandalwood and spicy
pepper. The palate initially offers notes of mint chocolate, walnuts and orange
develop into Turkish delight and summer flowers.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Dark mint chocolate and Seville oranges mingle with sandalwood and walnut,
with a spicy finish of pepper and nutmeg.
PALATE
Mint chocolate and walnuts envelop the palate, laying the foundations for rose,
Turkish delight and sweet Seville oranges.
FINISH
Long-lasting, silky aftertaste leaving dark chocolate mints and traces of orange.

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GLENMORANGIE NECTAR D'OR
This whisky was born from the memory of entering a pastry shop for the very
first time. It’s about that first moment of finding your senses deliciously
overwhelmed, breathing in the sweet scents and wishing you could take a
bite of every creamy, flaky treat you see. In Nectar D’Or you can taste it all.
To create it, we take the delicate, fruity spirit of our giraffe-high stills and
age it in American oak bourbon casks along with casks that once held
Sauternes sweet white wine.
This is sweet and spicy with notes of ginger, nutmeg lemon meringue and
honeycomb.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Lemon tart emerges with vanilla, lime and orange zest. Sultanas and dates
follow, laced with ginger and coconut.
PALATE
Warming gingerbread gives way to nutmeg and toasted almonds, entwined
with meringue and honeycomb.
FINISH
Sweet and mellow, balancing lemon zest, vanilla cream and final traces of
ginger and nutmeg.

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GLENMORANGIE 18 YO
It steep in American oak casks. No less than 15 years later, we
transfer a portion into Oloroso sherry casks for three more years.
Once 18 years have passed, we reunite them to create its warm
balance of sweet, floral lushness. Rich marmalade flavours
brush against honey and fig, touches of caramelized orange and
far-off campfire smoke. Have a taste, and let your imagination
wander to the edge of an autumn afternoon.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Rich, rounded and sweet with dried fruit and a complex floral
fragrance.
PALATE
A balance between honey, malt and flowery notes. Rich figs and
dates emerge with a hint of wood smoke in the background.
FINISH
Long and enticing with the sweetness of dried fruit and subtle
dryness of Oloroso nuttiness.

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GLENMORANGIE SIGNET
A velvet explosion, inspired by espresso.
As Dr Bill, our freethinking Director of Whisky Creation, enjoyed a cup of his
favourite Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee, the notion of Signet first came to him.
In its tiramisu tones and melting chocolate, you can taste his most delicious
imaginings.
Signet begins with our precious chocolate malt spirit, made just once a year
in our giraffe-high stills. Over the years, we temper its power with rare and
treasured casks. Bourbon for creaminess. Sherry for sweetness. The spice of
virgin charred oak. All balanced by some of the oldest whisky we own.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Coffee, ginger and cinnamon melt into dark chocolate and tiramisu, with dark
toffee, crystallized orange peel and rich fruit cake.
PALATE
A velvet explosion of crackling spices swirls around bitter mocha and dark
chocolate, toasted hazelnuts and mellow butterscotch.
FINISH
Mocha and spice combine with cappuccino and amaretto, before a finale of
chocolate-coated raisins and orange.

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TOMATIN
The name itself gives an insight into this secret past: “Tomatin” translates to “Hill of the Juniper Bush”,
as juniper wood gives off no smoke while burning it has long been a favourite of illicit distillers who
must keep their practice secret.
The isolated location was perfect in almost every way, the only thing it couldn't offer was a
workforce. So when construction at the distillery begun, the architect was instructed to build a
number of houses to accommodate distillery workers. Over the years the number of houses onsite
began to grow as did the distillery itself and there are now 30 houses on site which Tomatin continues
to offer to its employees.
The vast majority of the whisky made at Tomatin was sold in bulk to third party companies and was
used in many famous blended whiskies such as J&B, Chivas Regal and Johnnie Walker.
In the 20 years prior to going into liquidation the growing export of Scotch Whisky meant
that Tomatin’s biggest customer was Japan’s largest drinks producer - Takara
Shuzo Ltd. As Tomatin was forced into liquidation in 1984, Takara Shuzo joined forces with the
respected trading company Okura and purchased the distillery, forming the Tomatin Distillery Company
Ltd and thus creating the first fully Japanese owned Scottish distillery in 1986.

TOMATIN 30 YO
Matured in a combination of ex-Bourbon and traditional oak casks.
The Tomatin 30 Year Old delivers fresh aromas of soft fruits, golden
honey and smooth white chocolate. On the palate, a fusion of tropical
fruits and creamy buttered vanilla mingle in an explosion of
sensational mixed spices.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Manuka honey and calves leather. Hints of gingernut and cut herbs.
PALATE
Herbal, spiced palate with poppy seed cake, mature honey, fresh
flowers and custard.
FINISH
Custard and digestive biscuits on the finish.

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OLD PULTENEY
When the Pulteney Distillery was established in 1826 it was only accessible by sea. The raw materials
required for production being brought in by sea, and the whisky was shipped out again by boat. Many
of the distillery workers at that time were also employed as fishermen. Sadly, the herring fishing
industry is no longer part of daily life in Wick but Pulteney Distillery continues to operate, distilling one
of the finest malts available today. Once brought in by sea, our virtually unpeated malt is now sourced
from a selection of the UK’s foremost suppliers.

OLD PULTENEY 18 YO
Old Pulteney's 18 Year Old is aged in both ex-bourbon and Spanish oak
casks. This is an intense and warming incarnation of the beloved
maritime malt.
Matured for 18 years, this is indulgent and spicy thanks to the casks
selected for maturation.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Intense and warming. Indulgent chocolate and creamy vanilla, with
rich honey sweetness tempered by vibrant spices. A whisper of
flowery fruitiness yields to crisp bursts of citrus and apple.
PALATE
Chocolaty indulgence layered with honeyed spices and Christmas
cake.
FINISH
Floral notes lend a dash of finesse, while zesty hints of citrus and green
apple enliven a lovely long finish.

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OLD PULTENEY 25 YO
Aged firstly in American oak, its spicy sweetness was later granted
depth and colour by casks of Spanish oak. Elegant and charismatic,
this wonderful whisky embodies both Wick’s spirit of endurance and
Pulteney Distillery’s devotion to its craft.
The palate offers rich notes of toffee, vanilla, raisins and figs, as well
as bitter dark chocolate and spicy pepper flavours that linger in the
finish.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Mature and fragrant with heavy spices and dark chocolate notes.
PALATE
Bitter chocolate and creamy vanilla with hints of toffee.
FINISH
Long and spicy.

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GLENGOYNE
TAKING ADVANTAGE OF A SECRET WATERFALL, GENERATIONS OF THE CONNELL FAMILY MADE ILLICIT
SPIRIT IN THE WOODED HILLS BEHIND WHERE OUR DISTILLERY STANDS TODAY.
EVERY WINTER, THE HILL BEHIND OUR DISTILLERY BECOMES A BEACON FOR MIGRATING FLOCKS OF
GEESE, WHICH IS WHY OUR HOME ON THE HIGHLAND BORDER IS KNOWN AS THE GLEN OF THE GEESE
OR, IN GAELIC, GLEN GUIN. IN A WORLD THAT SEEMS TO SPIN FASTER EVERY DAY, WE'RE PROUD TO
BE THE SLOWEST WHISKY DISTILLER IN SCOTLAND.
UNIQUELY-SHAPED STILLS NURSE THE SIMMERING WASH DURING THE LONGEST DISTILLATION OF ANY
SCOTTISH WHISKY, PROLONGED CONTACT WITH THE COPPER COAXING SWEET AND FRUITY NOTES
FROM THE GENTLY ROLLING VAPOURS. THAT'S WHY OUR BARLEY IS ONLY EVER DRIED BY AIR,
ALLOWING THE TRUE GLENGOYNE SPIRIT TO SHINE THROUGH.
SPIRIT IS TRANSFERRED TO CASKS MADE TO ORDER FROM EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN OAK,
THEMSELVES PREPARED FOR SIX YEARS BEFORE THEY'RE READY TO CARRY OUR WHISKY TO MATURITY.
THE NATURAL COLOUR OF THE WHISKY IS TESTAMENT TO DECADES WITHIN THE WOOD ALONE.
NOTHING ELSE IS ADDED.

GLENGOYNE 18 YO
Spicy vanilla fruit, ripe apples and a rich, luxurious mouthfeel.
This is the result of eighteen long years and a generous proportion
of first-fill sherry casks. Fill European Oak Sherry.
American Oak Sherry, Hand-selected quality Oak Refill casks.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Awash with red apple and ripe melon. Heavenly and well rounded,
it drifts into hot porridge topped with brown sugar.
PALATE
Full bodied, round and rich. At first macerated fruits, marzipan and
walnuts; then warm spices, dry cocoa and lingering Seville
marmalade.
FINISH
Long, warm and dry.

ROASTS
The smoky roasted meat is earthy and rich. The whisky is rounded and fruity. Together, they're pure
luxury
YOUNG CHEESE
The youthful tang of the cheese hits the dried fruit aromas of the whisky. The pairing brings out the
nuttiness of both.
APPLE CRUMBLE
Match the 18 year old with a crumble and you’ll wallow in warm spices, brown sugar and apples.

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GLENGOYNE 21 YO
Christmas cake, honey, and rich fruit – with a long cinnamon
finish. Matured exclusively in hand-selected sherry casks for 21 years.
Perfect after dinner or, frankly, anytime.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Red apples, spicy strudel, toffee, sherry and dried fruits. Christmas
cake in a glass.
PALATE
Lots of Sherry, honey, oak with a developing aromatic sensation. Ends
with a heavenly cinnamon nip.
FINISH
Long, sherry, spicy, warm and dry.

LAMB TAGINE
The intense cinnamon and dried fruits in the tagine trigger the same notes in the whisky. A perfect
balance of sweet and sour.

GOATS CHEESE
The 21 year old brims with honey and raisin scents. Perfect with the creaminess of the cheese.

DARK CHOCOLATE
The bitterness of dark chocolate and the warmth of crystallised ginger go beautifully with the sherried
oak of the 21 year old.

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 Speyside
AULTMORE
Its name is a derived from the phrase An t-Allt Mòr, Gaelic for big burn, referring to its water source the
Auchinderran burn.
Aultmore had only been in operation for a couple of years when the infamous Pattison crash hit founder
Alexander Edward (who had been a bulk supplier to the stricken Glasgow blenders) hard in the pocket.
Edward struggled on until 1923, before selling Aultmore to John Dewar and Sons (taken over by DCL in
1925, nowadays owned by Bacardi, who bought it from Diageo in 1998). The distillery was completely
refurbished in 1971, at which time the stills were increased from two to four.

AULTMORE 12 YO
12 year old Aultmore single malt Scotch whisky, unveiled in 2014 for
the Last Great Malts by Dewar's. A refreshing dram, with plenty of
vanilla, honey and citrus, alongside a touch of grassiness. It's been
quite a while since a distillery bottling of Aultmore has been released,
so this is all rather exciting indeed.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Fresh and vibrant with crunchy apples and pears, floral notes and
gentle creaminess.
PALATE
Richer than the nose suggests, with fruit, sweet pastry, custard and
more floral notes.
FINISH
Medium length, with the fruit slowly fading to leave soft spice.

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ABERLOUR
All our single malts are made with the best local ingredients of barley and soft water from nearby
mountain, Ben Rinnes. Our expertly crafted new spirit is usually matured for a minimum of 12 years
both in the finest hand-picked Oloroso Sherry butts and American Oak barrels. It’s this double cask
maturation which subtly brings together the characteristics of each cask to create a truly rich and
rewardingly complex range of single malts.
Founder of the Aberlour Distillery, James Fleming (1830-95) was a man of enterprise, vision and
compassion. James Fleming was a man of extraordinary generosity. He built a community hall for the
people of Aberlour and left money to fund the construction of a hospital and a bridge across the River
Spey. Self-effacing and modest, he lived by his family motto (bestowed on it by Robert the Bruce) of
"Let the Deed Show". A sentiment appropriately displayed on every bottle of Aberlour.

ABERLOUR 16 YO DOUBLE CASK

With the depth and complexity that comes from being matured for 16 years
in a combination of American Oak casks and the finest Sherry butts, this
expression’s warm and fruity notes are enriched by an engagingly spicy
sweetness.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Fresh, with notes of toffee chews and milk chocolate, plus spicy oak.
PALATE
Well balanced, with tasty malty notes, rich toffee and a hint of sweet spice.
Very drinkable.
FINISH
Rich and spicy.

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ABERLOUR A'BUNADH MALT
Meaning ‘the original’ in Gaelic, A’bunadh is made in homage to Aberlour’s
founder, James Fleming. A’bunadh is a whisky hand-made from start to finish
with each batch being created to ensure a rich and complex flavour of moist
raisin, and homemade fruit cake. It is bottled at cask strength resulting in a
robust and deeply intense, sherried whisky.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Aromas of mixed spices, praline and spiced orange harmonising with rich, deep
notes of Oloroso Sherry
PALATE
Orange, black cherries, dried fruit and ginger spiked with dark bitter chocolate
and enriched with Sherry and Oak. Full bodied and creamy
FINISH
Robust and intense with bitter-sweet notes of exotic spices, dark chocolate
and oak

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ABERLOUR 18 YO
The mature, deep, spicy one: a deeper Sherry influence adds more spiciness
and a liquorice tang. Greater age adds body and develops the distinctive
fruitiness to a rich raisin character.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Rich and complex notes of toffee and butterscotch combine with ripe peach
and bitter orange
PALATE
Perfect structure. Initial notes of soft apricot and cream are offset by
developing flavours of blackcurrant jam and sweet oak with a touch of honey
FINISH
Very long and balanced, progresses from crème brûlée to a gentle oak
flourish

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BALVENIE
The Balvenie is the only distillery in the Scottish Highlands that still grows and malts a proportion of its
own barley in order to create the perfect single malt whisky. Our farmers' instincts for when to sow and
harvest are crucial, as the Scottish weather is so unpredictable.
The Balvenie operates a working floor maltings, one of only a handful left in Scotland. After
steeping the barley in spring water sourced from hills above the distillery, we spread the grain across
our traditional malting floor. Here our malt men turn it by hand until the malted barley is ready for the
kiln, where it's dried using anthracite and a carefully judged amount of peat, adding further complexity
to our whisky.
Our stills have varied very little from when the distillery first opened. They maintain the same
‘Balvenie Ball’ shape, with a bulge or boil ball at the base of the swan's neck – a feature replicated in
the neck of The Balvenie bottle.

BALVENIE 14 YO CARIBBEAN CASK

The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 year old single malt whisky has
been matured in traditional oak whisky casks for 14 years, and
then ‘finished’ in casks that previously held Caribbean rum.
To create the ideal finish Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE filled
American oak casks with his own blend of select West Indian
rums.
When he judged the casks to be ready, the rum was replaced with
the 14 year old spirit and the wood was put to work adding the
final touches.
The result is an exceptional single malt whisky with the traditional
smooth, honeyed character of The Balvenie married with notes of
toffee and a hint of fruit, with a warm, lingering finish.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Rich, sweet and creamy toffee on the nose combines with fresh
fruit notes
PALATE
Rounded with vanilla and sweet oak notes, with a fruity character
that develops with time
FINISH
Soft and lingering

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BELVENIE 17 YO
The DoubleWood 17 year old is an elder sibling to DoubleWood
12 year old and shares its honeyed, spicy characteristics, but it
is distinctly different, with deeper vanilla notes, hints of green
apple, creamy toffee and a striking richness and complexity.
This technique is at the heart of The Balvenie DoubleWood – it
sees the whisky matured first in American oak barrels, which
impart soft sweet vanilla notes, before being transferred to
European oak sherry casks, where the second cask ageing adds
rich spicy flavours and a depth and fullness of flavour.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Elegant and complex oak, vanilla, honeyed sweetness and a
hint of green apple.
PALATE
Sweet with dried fruits, sherbet spice, toasted almonds and
cinnamon, layered with a richness of creamy toffee notes and
traces of oak and deep vanilla.
FINISH
Vanilla oak, honey and spicy sweetness.

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BELVENIE 12 YO DOUBLE WOOD
To make The Balvenie DoubleWood, David Stewart MBE takes
whisky that has spent at least 12 years in traditional whisky
casks, American Oak ex-bourbon barrels and hogsheads, and
moves it to Spanish oak ex-Oloroso sherry casks for an
additional nine months.
The traditional casks soften and add delicate character, the
sherry wood brings depth and fullness of flavour and the final
few months in our tuns allow the whiskies to marry
harmoniously.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Sweet fruit and Oloroso sherry notes, layered with honey and
vanilla.
PALATE
Smooth and mellow with beautifully combined flavours ~
nutty sweetness, cinnamon spiciness and a delicately
proportioned layer of sherry.
FINISH
Long and Warming

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CARDHU
John Cumming and his wife lease a farm at Cardow – pronounced ‘Cardoo’ – and like other
farmers near the river Spey, they begin small scale distilling
John Cumming is convicted three times for distilling without a licence – although it would likely
be his wife Helen who was the distiller. Due to the hill the farm distillery was on, Helen could see the
police coming and would throw flour on herself and say that she was baking bread to disguise the smell.
She would then offer them tea and fly a red flag outside so that the other nearby distilleries could see
and take prompt action.
Cardhu distillery – previously called Cardow – must be one of the best-located distilleries in
Speyside: high on the hills on the north side of the Spey Valley with delightful views to the south. Though
they take their name from the Gaelic for Black Rock, the malts of Cardhu have a warmth and cleanliness
of taste, often described as silky, making them both elegant and approachable. Perfect for toasting,
celebrating and sharing with old and new friends.
The distillery is now run by Diageo and the distillery's Scotch whisky makes up an important part
of the Johnnie Walker blended whiskies.

CARDHU 12 YO
A much-loved single malt, Cardhu is an easy-going,
charming Speysider. With clean, crisp oak and sweet malt
evoking flavours of honeyed flapjacks and home-made
caramel squares, this is one for the sweet-toothed
among you.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Good body, decent sweetness, richness. Streaks of
smoke, apple peels, bruised pears.
PALATE
Smooth, rounded, gentle sweetness, soft peat. A little
smoke whispers sweet nothings.
FINISH
Long, dry smoke, malty touch of peat.

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GLENFIDDICH
In the summer of 1886, with his seven sons and two daughters by his side, William set out to
fulfil a lifelong ambition. Together they began building his Distillery by hand, stone by stone. After a
single year of work it was ready and William named it Glenfiddich, Gaelic for Valley of the Deer.
Water, air and malted barley. A trinity expertly crafted to make a Glenfiddich whisky. It inspires
influential 20th century designer Hans Schleger to create a radical design of the time, our triangular
bottle.

GLENFIDDICH 15 YO
Our 15 Year Old expression is created using a technique pioneered by
our Malt Master and its warm, spicy flavours are transformed with the
alchemy of the Solera Vat.
Aged in European oak sherry casks and new oak casks, the whisky is
mellowed in our unique Solera Vat, a large oak tun inspired by the
sherry bodegas of Spain and Portugal.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
An intriguingly complex aroma. Sweet heather honey and vanilla fudge
combined with rich dark fruits.
PALATE
Silky smooth, revealing layers of sherry oak, marzipan, cinnamon and
ginger. Full-bodied and bursting with flavour.
FINISH
Satisfyingly rich with lingering sweetness.

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GLENFIDDICH 18 YO
We use fine Spanish Oloroso wood and American oak to
mature this rich, intriguingly fruity and robust oak expression, but
there are many more reasons why this expression is special.
Every batch is individually numbered and carefully watched
over. Each has extraordinary consistency and character from an
intense marrying period, and a warming, distinguished finish.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
A remarkably rich aroma with ripe orchard fruit, baked apple and
robust oak.
PALATE
Richly delivers luxurious dried fruit, candy peel and dates. Overlaid
with elegant oak notes.
FINISH
Warming, rewarding and distinguished.

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GLENFIDDICH IPA
One of the first pair of entries in the Glenfiddich Experimental Series –
a whisky finished in casks seasoned with India Pale Ale. The Speyside
Craft Brewery created a special beer which was aged in ex-Glenfiddich
casks for a month before they were returned to the distillery and filled
with whisky for a three-month finishing period. The result is a vibrant
and fruity dram.
Brewed in bespoke craft IPA barrels, this single malt expression is
imbued with unique zesty citrus notes of ripe green apple, William’s
pear and spring blossom. Complemented by the subtle tang of fresh
hops followed by a long lasting sweetness.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
An elegant harmony of fresh green apple, William’s pear and spring
blossom. Complemented with aromatic hops and fresh herbs.
PALATE
Vibrant with a zesty citrus note followed by creamy vanilla and a hint
of fresh hops.
FINISH
Enduring sweetness with an echo of green hops.

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GLENFIDDICH GRAND CRU
This exclusive Glenfiddich expression has been matured
for 23 years in a small number of ex-sherry casks and American
oak casks, Glenfiddich Grand Cru has been finished for four
months in a combination of first-fill and second-fill French oak
casks that have been used to ferment wine that will eventually
become a famous sparkling wine.
The palate offers notes of creamy vanilla, brioche, pear
sorbet and white grapes, complimented by aromas of freshly-
baked bread, apple blossom and lemons.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Apple blossom, freshly baked bread and candied lemon.
PALATE
Layers of rich vanilla oak, sweet brioche, sandalwood, pear
sorbet and white grape.
FINISH
Long, opulent and sweet.

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GLEN MORRAY
Our story begins as the Elgin West Brewery, which had made local ales since 1830, is transformed into
the whisky distillery we know so well today. The first spirit runs off our stills on 13th September, 1897,
according to handwritten ledgers, now kept safe in our archives.
Made entirely from local barley, that new make spirit is filled into an unusually wide variety of casks for
the time, including Marsala wine casks and sherry casks.

GLEN MORRAY PORT CASK

This richer, sweeter Glen Moray celebrates our passion for exploring the
array of flavours different casks can bring to our whisky. First matured in
American oak casks for classic Speyside notes, it is then carefully finished
over several months in port casks from Porto Cruz, renowned as the
world's No. 1 port. Over time, these sweet Portguese wine casks enrich
our single malt with rich fruits and mellow wine notes - and give the
whisky a distinctive rosy tint.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Toasted vanilla, light oak and rich dried fruits.
PALATE
Refreshing spice with a citrus lemon tang. Caramelised sweetness with
cinnamon.
FINISH
Sweet, mellow wine and toasted oak flavours produce a finish whish is
smooth and well balanced.

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 MORTLACH
Founded in 1823, the distillery is currently owned by Diageo The whisky is a key component in
several Johnnie Walker bottlings. Aged 62, Alexander goes into retirement, selling Mortlach to the
infamous John Walker & Sons of Kilmarnock, prompting a new chapter in the liquid’s history.
At the time, they only owned one other distillery, testimony to just how valuable Mortlach
Whisky is in the blended whisky world and how integral it is to some of the world's finest and most
treasured blends.
Glenfiddich founder William Grant, worked at Mortlach distillery for 20 years previous to this.
Discover the best kept secret in Scotch: Mortlach brings bold flavour to Speyside. In a region generally
known for its smoother, gentler style of whisky, Mortlach’s exceptional flavour bridges the gap between
mellow and smoky.

MORTLACH RARE OLD

Rare Old was introduced in 2014 as the opening entry in the revamped
Mortlach range, combining bourbon- and sherry-matured whisky to create
a spicy, rich and flavoursome dram that shows off the distillery's excellent
spirit.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Hazelnuts, spicy cinnamon, raisins, candied orange and floral touches up
front
PALATE
Thick and oily, with dark chocolate, real maraschino cherries, dark wood,
plump raisins, spicy cinnamon, liquorice and biscuits.
FINISH
Spicy cinnamon hangs around, with raisins, more cherry and toasted
nutmeg.

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GLENLIVET
The glen of the river Livet is, too put it mildly, rather remote. These days the journey from the nearest
settlement, Elgin, is a short drive north through the picturesque Cairngorm mountains, although the
distillery is still isolated enough to be unlikely to be happened upon by chance – as Brand Ambassador
Ian Logan puts it, "If you find us by accident, you're lost".
The Glenlivet is famous as the first officially-licensed distillery in Scotland, after owner George
Smith took the brave decision to take advantage of the 1823 Excise Act, the historical context of Smith's
bold move and the ramifications for the industry as a whole and for Smith and his family personally are
less well-understood by the wider world of whisky enthusiasts.
George saw his window of opportunity and rode to Elgin to get his licence to become the first
legal distiller in the parish of Glenlivet. This didn’t go down well with the illicit distillers around him and
he was told he would burn along with his distillery. In a bid to protect himself from these sinister
smugglers, he carried a pair of flintlock pistols with him at all times, making it clear he wasn’t afraid to
use them. His courage set the foundation for our whisky today.
One of our first major customers was the Pullman Train Company, who began serving miniature
bottles on their routes, helping to spread our fine whisky across the continent.

GLENLIVET 12 YO
Representing The Glenlivet’s signature style, this classic malt is first
matured in traditional oak (European), before spending time in
American oak casks which impart notes of vanilla and gives the whisky
it’s distinctive smoothness. The mineral-rich water that comes from
Josie’s Well helps form the flavours during mashing and fermentation,
whilst the specific height and width of the copper stills add a delicate
yet complex character.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Remarkably flowery, clean & soft.
PALATE
Flowery, peachy, notes of vanilla, delicate balance between sweetness
& malty dryness.
FINISH
Long, creamy, smooth
Enjoy with Seared scallops

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 GLENLIVET 18 YO
Over the course of 18 years our Master Distiller, Alan Winchester,
takes this expression through a combination of cask types, including
both first and second-fill American oak (for tropical fruitiness) and
ex-sherry oak (for spicy complexity). The result of this deft
navigation of the distilling arts is a gorgeous single malt that is
complex, yet elegant and balanced.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Dark chocolate and glacé cherries, with apple and creamy vanilla-
infused crême brûlée.
PALATE
Thick and fruit, with cream, stewed apple, candied orange and
sweet vanilla.
FINISH
Dry, with lingering spice.

Enjoy with Fillet mignon and foie gras

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GLENLIVET 21 YO
Crafted over 21 years, this whisky is put through a combination
of American oak and ex-sherry casks
Glenlivet is one of those distilleries whose malts just keep
improving with age. This superb 21yo is an elegant, intricate,
sophisticated malt.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Complex aromas of gristy malt, oaty biscuits and green apples.
PALATE
A subtle herbal, leafy note at first, then the rich malt arrives,
with some classy oaky notes and a hint of spice. Slightly
restrained, but complex stuff.
FINISH
Warm, rich and spicy.

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MACALLAN
The Macallan distillery was founded by Alexander Reid, a barley farmer and school teacher. The
original name of the area was “Maghellan”, taken from the Gaelic word “magh”, meaning fertile ground
and “Ellan”, from the Monk St.Fillan - who held a close association with the church that stood in the
grounds of The Macallan Estate until 1400. Farmers had been making whisky on their Speyside farms
in the area for centuries, using their surplus barley during the quieter winter months.
The Macallan’s Curiously Small Stills are amongst the smallest on Speyside. Their unique size and
shape give the spirit maximum contact with the copper, helping to concentrate the ‘new make’ spirit
and provide the rich, fruity, full-bodied flavours characteristic of The Macallan.
Macallan is the only Scotch distillery that has its own Master of Wood.

MACALLAN 12 YO SHERRY CASK

The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years Old forms part of our Sherry Oak range
which features a series of single malt whiskies matured exclusively in hand-
picked sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez for richness and complexity. A
matured character, the 12 Years Old delivers rich wood spice and dried fruits
and a natural rich gold colour.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Complex with hints of vanilla.
PALATE
Smooth, medium balanced with fruit, oak and spice.
FINISH
Long with sweet dried fruits, oak and spice.

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MACALLAN 12 YO TRIPPLE CASK
The Macallan Triple Cask Matured 12 Years Old forms part of our Triple Cask
Matured range; a series of single malt whiskies crafted in a triple cask combination
of European and American sherry seasoned oak casks and American ex-bourbon
oak casks. This complex combination of oak casks delivers an extraordinarily
smooth and delicate character, full of citrus fruits, vanilla and fresh oak.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Complex, with hints of vanilla, melon and lemon zest.
PALATE
Medium balanced with lemon citrus, vanilla and light toasted oak and nutmeg.
FINISH
Lingering with melon, papaya, fresh oak and oak spice.

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MACALLAN 15 YO TRIPLE CASK
The Macallan Triple Cask Matured 15 Years Old forms part of our Triple Cask
Matured range; a series of single malt whiskies crafted in a triple cask
combination of European and American sherry seasoned oak casks and
American ex-bourbon oak casks. An expert marriage of these three distinct
cask types, this is a sublime single malt with vibrant orange and chocolate
flavours.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Sublime and full, with delicate hints of rose and cinnamon.
PALATE
Intensely rich chocolate with high notes of orange and raisin.
FINISH
Lingering oranges and dried fruit.

MACALLAN 18 YO TRIPLE CASK

The Macallan Triple Cask Matured 18 Years Old forms part of our Triple Cask
Matured range; a series of single malt whiskies crafted in a triple cask combination
of European and American sherry seasoned oak casks and American ex-bourbon
oak casks. Exquisitely and expertly married together, this trinity of spirits produces
an exotic single malt with orange, velvety cocoa and wood spice flavours.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Exotic dried petals with coconut and vanilla orange citrus.
PALATE
Soft and velvety with orange citrus, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon.
FINISH
Lingering with chocolate orange and a hint of wood smoke.

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MACALLAN 18 YO SHERRY CASK
The Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Years Old forms part of our Sherry Oak range which
features a series of single malt whiskies matured exclusively in hand-picked sherry
seasoned oak casks from Jerez for richness and complexity. A full bodied palate of
mature oak, ginger and raisin flavours is complimented by a light mahogany natural
colour.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Dried fruits and ginger with hints of vanilla and cinnamon.
PALATE
Soft and rich, with hints of spice, clove, orange and toasted mature oak.
FINISH
Lingering with dried fruits, ginger and orange zest.

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MACALLAN 25 YO OLD SHERRY OAK
The Macallan Sherry Oak 25 years old forms part of our Sherry Oak range which
features a series of single malt whiskies matured exclusively in hand-picked sherry
seasoned oak casks from Jerez for richness and complexity. This special single malt
delivers an intensely rich and full flavour character, citrus, dried fruits and wood
smoke.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Citrus, balanced with cinnamon, sherry and wood smoke.
PALATE
Full and rich, with dried fruits and a hint of wood smoke.
FINISH
Long, with dried fruit, wood smoke and spice.

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MACALLAN RARE CASK
The Macallan Rare Cask features a deep ruby mahogany colour and displays an
intense sweet raisin note, coupled with a rich, velvety smooth mouthfeel and
complexity to provide an indulgent and highly sensorial whisky experience.
Macallan Rare Cask is comprised of 16 different sherry-cask styles, the majority
of which are first fill.
Rare Cask is crafted from the finest and rarest sherry seasoned oak casks,
unearthed by The Macallan Whisky Mastery Team using their knowledge, skill,
passion, and creativity in their quest to seek out the extraordinary.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Soft notes of vanilla with rich raisin, followed by a sweet fusion of fresh apple,
lemon and orange.
PALATE
An intense sweet raisin dominates before giving way to vanilla and dark
chocolate, with layers of light citrus zest.
FINISH
Long, rich and velvety.

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EDITION NO. 5
The Macallan Edition No. 5 celebrates The Macallan’s extensive natural colour
spectrum and the intricate whisky making process, in partnership with masters
at the Pantone Color Institute™ to create a unique shade of purple that features
on the packaging.
100% natural in colour, all of our exceptional whiskies from The Macallan
are shaped from time spent in the very best casks; maturing, nurturing and
developing character. World renowned colour masters at the Pantone Color
Institute™ created a uniquely bold shade of purple; reflecting an enigmatic, multi-
faceted and intricate combination of red and blue.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Toffee apple, poached pair, savoury hints of sage. Flashes of clean citrus notes.
PALATE
Nuttier on the palate, with walnut and macadamia nut appearing as it opens.
Continues on to orchard fruits, honeycomb and a kick of oaky black pepper.
FINISH
Butterscotch, cedar and lemon.

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MACALLAN REFLECTION
Part of The Macallan Masters Decanter Series created to showcase the beautiful
range of The Macallan’s natural colour, Reflexion embodies the foremost
influence of first fill sherry seasoned oak casks.
BOLD IN COLOUR AND FLAVOUR
This exceptional single malt draws its colour and flavour from maturation
in smaller hogshead casks, allowing a greater surface area of wood to interact
with the whisky to deliver an intricate character influenced by both Spanish and
American oak casks. The depth of colour and complex flavour of Reflexion is
derived from the use of first-fill casks, carefully selected for this distinctive
expression to accentuate its aromas and flavours. Bold and full bodied, Reflexion
is a celebration of floral and vanilla notes, punctuated with fresh apples and
apricots.
This whisky's deep red mahogany hue, taken directly from the cask, is
enhanced by the angular facets of the carefully crafted decanter that each reflect
the light to showcase the depth of colour.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Fresh zest of orange and citrus fruits. A slight waxy note fades to fresh green
apples. Robust notes of chocolate, thick fudge, boiled sweets, aniseed and
caramel toffees with subtle white chocolate truffles. Fresh bananas and sweet
oak arrives last.
PALATE
Initial light citrus zest with new oak gives way to the succulent sweetness of
lemon and orange. Raisin, sultana and apple, with a hint of cinnamon and
ginger, are subtle.
FINISH
Boiled sweets add balance to a glimpse of toasted oak

tve a medium and soft finish.

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GORDON & MACPHAIL
In 1895, James Gordon and John Alexander MacPhail established a grocery and wine merchant
business in South Street, Elgin. Within a year of the firm’s establishment, John Urquhart joined the
company.
Originally curated all manner of groceries from around the world such as teas, coffees, wines and
whisky. Their appreciation of the rich tapestry of flavours they encountered led the foundersnto seek
out and complement this varied stock with equally fine produce in the form of Speyside’s many and
varied single malt Scotch whiskies.
Urquhart became a senior partner in 1915 and began to develop the firm’s whisky broking
business, also bottling single malts under licence for several famous distilleries, including The Glenlivet.
Additionally, he had casks of new-make spirit laid down at a number of Speyside distilleries, with the
intention of using them for blending or for bottling as single malts.
It was always the ambition of John Urquhart and subsequent generations of the Urquhart family
that one day Gordon & MacPhail would own and manage a distillery of its own. This came to fruition
in 1993 when the company purchased Benromach in Forres from United Distillers.

GORDON & MACPHAIL STRATHISLA VINTAGE 1937

A marvellous old bottle of Strathisla 1937 bottled by Gordon & Macphail at some
point in the 1970s. This museum piece was distilled in the pre-war era when peat
would have been used to dry the malt - expect a stunning whisky.
This well sherried Speyside single malt, that is likely around the half century mark
in age terms, was bottled by Gordon & MacPhail in the 1980's and comes in top
condition.
Cask:Refill American hogshead

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Fresh APPLE aromas combine with hints of CINNAMON. Freshly cut GRASS and
sweet HONEY notes complement LIME ZEST.
PALATE
Strong TROPICAL FRUIT flavours lead to CRACKED BLACK PEPPER and CINNAMON.
GOLDEN SYRUP and LIME notes leave a soft NUTTY edge
FINISH
A soft and sweet finish with lingering APPLE and GRASSY notes.

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ARRAN
The company was set up by Harold Currie, who was previously Managing Director of Chivas
(Seagrams) and House of Campbell (Pernod Ricard).
During the construction of the distillery, a pair of golden eagles built their nest on a cliff near the
distillery; since golden eagles are a protected species, construction of the distillery was temporarily
halted. The distillery, funded by private investors and the sale of bonds, opened in 1995.
The distillery offers a cask purchase scheme which offers private individuals the opportunity to
own their own cask of whisky, which can be stored on site at the distillery.
The whisky of Arran is mostly used to produce their single malt whisky, but a small proportion
also goes into the production of their range of blended whiskies: Lochranza Blend, Robert Burns Blend
and Arran Gold Single Malt Whisky Cream Liqueur.

ARRAN BATCH 1 QUARTER CASK

Arran's The Bothy was aged initially in first-fill bourbon barrels before being
finished for 18 months in American oak quarter casks. Bottled at natural
cask strength, this limited edition is sweet and spicy with notes of tropical
fruit.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Sandalwood spice and smells of the outdoors; sweet malty barley and damp
oak. Aromas of waxy lemons, melting cane sugar and a hint of cocoa
promise intense and complex flavours to follow.
PALATE
A luscious, sweet mouthfeel adheres to the palate as a kick of red chilli heat
arrives and starts to warm. Fresh pineapple and green apples with stalks
attached come to the fore. Toasted brioche and vanilla ice creamgive a
round quality to this dram.
FINISH
A floral note at the start of a finish which lingers on the palate as tangy
citrus notes.

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HIGHLAND PARK
THIS IS VIKING HARMONY
DRIVEN BY OUR VIKING SOUL, THE WHISKY WE MAKE IS THE PRODUCT OF OUR BATTLE FOR
BALANCE, OUR DESIRE FOR HARMONY. IT’S SOMETHING WE LEARNED FROM OUR VIKING ANCESTORS
WHO SETTLED IN ORKNEY OVER 1,000 YEARS AGO: NOTHING WORTHWHILE COMES EASY.
OUR FOUNDER, MAGNUS EUNSON, WAS A DIRECT VIKING DESCENDANT, ONE WHO
EMBODIED A RUGGED BALANCE: HE WAS A BUTCHER AND CHURCH OFFICER BY DAY AND A SMUGGLER
BY NIGHT. HE SET UP HIS ILLICIT STILL AT A LITTLE BOTHY AT HIGH PARK, OVERLOOKING KIRKWALL –
STILL THE SITE OF HIGHLAND PARK TODAY. WE SAY THAT OUR DISTILLERY WAS FOUNDED IN 1798, BUT
IN TRUTH, THAT’S JUST THE YEAR THE AUTHORITIES FINALLY CAUGHT UP WITH MAGNUS AND GAVE
HIM THE CHOICE TO START PAYING TAXES OR TO GO TO JAIL. REGARDLESS, WHISKY WAS CERTAINLY
BEING MADE BEFORE THAT. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE SMUGGLING OPERATION, VERY LITTLE HAS
CHANGED IN THOSE INTERVENING YEARS. WE STAY TRUE TO THE EXACTING STANDARDS OF WHISKY-
MAKING OUR FOUNDER INTRODUCED, AND SHARE HIS BOLD AND UNCOMPROMISING APPROACH,
AND HIS DEDICATION TO THE PURSUIT OF VIKING HARMONY. IN FACT, SOME SAY WE’RE A WHISKY
CRAFTED IN THE OLD WAY BY A NEW GENERATION OF VIKINGS.
Distilling has a long and illustrious history on Orkney, an archipelago of some 70 islands,
characterised by rich pastures, heathery peat and strong sea winds. It has

HIGHLAND PARK 12 YO
Predominantly aged in sherry seasoned European and American
oak casks, our 12 Year Old boasts warm wintery spices that are
engulfed in waves of smoky honey, fruitcake and heather.
FLAVOURS
Heather honey | Rich fruitcake | Winter spices | Seville oranges |
Aromatic smoky peat

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Heather-honey sweetness; peaty smokiness.
PALATE
Rounded smoky sweetness, full malt delivery.
FINISH
Teasing, heathery, delicious.

TRY WITH…
Chocolate ginger biscuits, soft cheeses such as French Brie and even Japanese sushi and wasabi.

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HIGHLAND PARK 18 YO
The high ratio of first-fill sherry seasoned European and
American oak casks selected to create our 18 Year Old give it a
unique flavour profile of bursting overripe cherries, bitter dark
chocolate, sweet marzipan, floral heather honey, and aromatic
peat smoke.
FLAVOUR
Cherries | Dark chocolate | Toffee | Marzipan | Heather
honey | Aromatic peat smoke

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Rich, mature oak, top note of aromatic smoke.
PALATE
Rich, full flavour; honey and peat.
FINISH
Soft, round and long

TRY WITH…
Meaty fish like mahi mahi or swordfish cooked with Indian spices (think cardamom and ginger )cold
meats with ginger chutney, and citrus fruit puddings

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HIGHLAND PARK 25 YO
Created from fewer than 20 hand-selected sherry seasoned European
oak casks, ex-bourbon casks and refill casks, Master Whisky Maker,
Gordon Motion very selectively drew from the small treasure of casks
suited to produce this rare harmony.
Over time, each cask develops its own distinctive character,
and the culmination is a brilliant flavour profile of rich vanilla and
honey fudge against a backdrop of smouldering Orkney peat and salty
sea spray.
FLAVOURS
Warm vanilla | Buttery fudge | Heather honey | Soft dried fruits |
Heathery peat smoke |
Salty sea spray

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Soft, plump cherries, toasted walnut, crumbly pastry and brown
sugar.
PALATE
Stewed fruits, sweet vanilla and some classic Orkney peat. A hint of
spiciness, not too much though.
FINISH
Sweet, long and delicious

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HIGHLAND PARK 30 YO
A complex expression created from fewer than 20 casks laid down
in 1989 and earlier years, our Spring 2019 Release is the rarefied
result of a trio of different cask types.
Master Whisky Maker, Gordon Motion, took the unusual
step of bringing together 3 different cask types for this release. For
sweet notes of vanilla and honey with hints of sharp citrus, he
selected ex-bourbon casks; to add rich layers of stewed fruit and
warm spices, first-fill sherry seasoned casks were selected; and
finally, a small but vital number of refill casks were called in to round
off the harmony of flavours.
FLAVOURS
Sweet vanilla | Floral honey | Soft caramel | Citrus fruits | Bitter
dark chocolate | Warm spices | Aromatic peat smoke

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Sweet and floral, with some sour fruit (unripe peaches and mango,
and lime zest), sweet buttery pastry, marzipan, cola bottles, sticky
cherries, plum jam and a hint of metal.
PALATE
Marzipan and sherry fruit up front, shot through with sour spices
and wood. There were also Cinnamon Grahams, good maraschino
cherries, polished wooden floors and big woody spice.
FINISH
Spicy, with nutmeg, ginger, soft brown sugar and dark unfinished
wood.

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HIGHLAND PARK 40 YO
Rich and beautifully balanced, deep and aromatic, and infused with
a delicate sweetness, this truly exceptional whisky is the product of
just 5 refill casks originally laid down before 1979. These casks were
brought together in 2008 and filled into first-fill sherry seasoned
American oak casks to intensify the flavour over a further 10 years
of maturation.
Orkney’s unforgiving climate pairs well with our unforgiving
demand for the finest quality casks. The refill casks that originally
held this whisky are ideal for a long, slow maturation imparting an
oaky flavour which doesn’t dominate, while the first-fill sherry
seasoned casks in which the whisky completed its maturation, bring
a depth of character and nutty, fruit-filled notes of sherry to the
flavour.
FLAVOURS
Soft berry fruits | Dark chocolate | Silky vanilla | Sun-dried orange
zest | Freshly grated nutmeg | Aromatic peat smoke

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Rich and full. Notes of pine and eucalyptus oil with hints of manuka
honey. Some fruit notes, grassy heather and mixed peels
developing with gentle smoke.
PALATE
Full and a little oily. Notes of leafy greenness and marzipan with
hints of sherry. Seville marmalade and a little spice.
FINISH
The finish is long with perfumed notes and zesty bitter oak.

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ISLE OF JURA
The island of Jura is seven miles (11 km) wide and thirty miles (48 km) long and it has only one
road, one pub and one distillery. There are seven estates on Jura: Ardfin, Inver, Jura Forest,
Ruantallain, Tarbert, Ardlussa, and Barnhill. Less than 200 people live on the island (while it has a red
deer population of around 5000). The inhabitants of Jura are known as Diurachs, which is
their Gaelic name.
Despite the relative close proximity between Islay and Jura, the whiskies are rather dissimilar.
Jura whiskies offer power, but none of the intense peat smoke of its Ìleach cousins from across the
narrow channel between the two isles.
The name derives from the Old Norse for ‘deer island’, a reference, most probably, to the large
local herds of deer, which more than outnumber the isle’s human population.

ISLE OF JURA 12 YO
The core of the Jura range, aged for 12 years in bourbon casks and then
finished in Oloroso sherry. The result blends the distillery's characteristic
gently smoky character with sweetness, spice and dark fruit. A great
introduction to Jura.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Smouldering cocoa nibs and rich rice pudding. Baked apples follow,
sprinkled with spice and raisins, and drizzled with creamy chocolate sauce.
Leathery touches develop.
PALATE
Rich and rounded, with an initial burst of barrel char halted by milk-
chocolate-covered raisins and toffee sauce. The char rumbles along behind,
rising at the end with a plume of soft peat smoke.
FINISH
Smoky bonfire-baked apples fade to leave a hint of mint and menthol.

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ISLE OF JURA SEVEN WOOD
A complex dram that does even more than its name suggests. Matured in
a combination of seven different types of oak – first bourbon and then a
finish in each of Vosges, Jupilles, Les Bertranges, Allier, Tronçais, and
Limousin casks. The result is spicy but run through with chocolate and
fruit, thanks to wide range of flavours from the casks.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Perfumed notes of summer meadows lead into chocolate-covered raisins
and rich, creamy oats. Hints of menthol follow, accompanied a mixture of
red jams: strawberry and raspberry. Weightier dried fruit notes build,
accompanied by a hint of something fresher and more tropical.
PALATE
Rich and creamy, with coffee and chocolate initially swamped by toasted
spice notes: cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper. Crunchy apples and
pears roll in along with freshly squeezed oranges and their zest.
FINISH
Mint chocolate notes linger on the palate, with apple skin and a touch of
creamy coffee.

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ISLE OF JURA 21 YO
A continuation on from Jura's 200th anniversary edition, well aged for
21 years and presented in a box with built in display plinth.
Matured in American white oak ex bourbon barrels, this whisky
is then finished in hand-selected virgin American white oak casks,
giving it a sweet, fruity and nutty flavour. This truly special whisky
is available worldwide.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Creme caramel, sweet fruit salad, ginger, desiccated coconut &
marzipan
PALATE
Macaroon, gingerbread, frangipane, and white chocolate
FINISH
Matured in American white oak ex bourbon barrels and finished in
hand-selected virgin American white oak casks

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OBAN
Oban in Scottish Gaelic meaning The Little Bay is a resort town within the Argyll and Bute council
area of Scotland. Oban is a fairly isolated distillery, perched on the westernedge of the Scottish
mainland at the very top of the Kintyre peninsula.
Oban distillery is one of the oldest in Scotland – and it is physically and spiritually at the heart of
Oban: the "Gateway to the Isles." In effect, the town grew up around the distillery and since its
foundation in 1794 it has played an important role in local life.
Yet if you were to spend a week at the distillery you would note that they do not run every day.
In fact, Oban produces significantly less than it could. The reason for this is to retain its character.
Oban’s make is light rather than heavy, and that means a lot of copper contact is needed – tricky in a
small still/worm tub site. The stills are small (onion-shaped in Oban’s case) and condensing takes place
in worm tubs. The solution – as with Royal Lochnagar – is to run the worms hot which extends the
amount of copper available, and also to open the doors of the stills after distillation to allow oxygen to
rejuvenate the copper.
The result is a clean, intensely fruity spirit which after ageing in refill casks also has a tingling
mineral spiciness which some pick up as saltiness.

OBAN 14 YO
Oban 14 Year Single Malt is crafted with 100-percent barley to the distillery's
exact specifications, which includes fermenting the malted barley in small-
batch, lantern-shaped copper stills before aging the scotch in oak casks. During
its rest, the whisky is shaped by the surrounding environment, which consists
of warm, salty Gulf Stream air and a temperate climate. The result is a full-
bodied, extremely dry scotch with notes of honey and dried figs, which lead to
a soft, oaky finish.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Rich sweetness and fruits - oranges, lemons and pears, with sea-salt and peaty
smokiness.
PALATE
Mouth-filling late autumn fruits - dried figs and honey-sweet spices; followed
by a smoky malty dryness.
FINISH
Long, smooth-sweet finish with oak-wood, dryness and a grain of salt.

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OBAN BAY RESERVE
Just like Castle Black, Oban Distillery sits at the foot of a steep cliff
that overlooks the bay, the frontier between the West Highlands and
the Islands of Scotland. The richness of the whisky is balanced with a
woody, spicy dryness that would keep even the Night’s Watch warm
in winter.
Oban Bay Reserve is a NAS* (3+ Years)
Cask: ex-Bourbon
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Oban has aromas of hay and tangy savoury aromas, but calms into
cocoa and Morello cherries
PALATE
There are instant flavours of dark berry pie and liquorice. Toasted
oak joins the fray, and citrus and cloves add a lighter touch.
FINISH
The finish brings back those cherries and dark fruits, alongside a hint
of savoury.
The ancient rule commands you to read the vow of the Night's Watch, written on the back of the
bottle. Be the sword in the darkness and may this Single Malt Scotch Whisky be at your side.

*No age statement simply means that there is no age listed on the bottle itself. By law, if you put an age statement on the
bottle then every drop in that bottle has to be at least that age. A 15 year scotch is comprised entirely of scotch older than
fifteen years. A 30 year scotch is comprised entirely of scotch older than thirty years.
A NAS scotch simply means that it’s legally bound to have been matured for at least three years, which is Scottish law on
whisky, but it could contain 12 years, 8 years, or just 3 years. Without an age statement, the distiller has more flexibility in
what they produce because they aren’t limited by age.

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TALISKER
Established in 1830 by brothers Hugh MacAskill of Eigg and Kenneth MacGaskill, Talisker whisky
has been made by the sea in the oldest Single Malts Scotch Whisky distillery on the shores of the Isle of
Skye, some of the most remote, rugged, yet beautiful landscapes in Scotland. The name Talisker comes
from the old Norse for Sloping Rock, ‘Thalas Gair’.
Talisker embodies all the spirit of this rocky, storm-lashed island and its strong, steadfast
people. Skye's only distillery this may be, but like the men of the island the malt has character enough
for ten.
The malted barley used in production comes from Muir of Ord. Talisker has an unusual
feature—swan neck lye pipes. A loop in the pipes takes the vapour from the stills to the worm tubs so
some of the alcohol already condenses before it reaches the cooler. It then runs back into the stills and
is distilled again. Talisker now has an annual output of three and a half million litres of spirit.

TALISKER 10 YO
Aged for a minimum of 10 years in American oak casks, this
welcome member of Diageo's Classic Malts series has been
recognised numerous times for its excellence. Immensely
satisfying stuff, with whiffs of warm peat blending with coastal air,
balanced by orchard fruit and juicy barley. A spectacular after
dinner dram.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Powerful peat-smoke with sea-water saltiness, the liquor of fresh
oysters, a citrus sweetness.
PALATE
A rich dried-fruit sweetness with clouds of smoke and strong
barley-malt flavours, warming and intense. At the back of the
mouth is an explosion of pepper.
FINISH
Huge, long, warming peppery finish with an appetising sweetness.

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 TALISKER STORM
Talisker Storm was released in early 2013 as a no age statement
whisky, which was matured in specifically selected refill and toasted
American oak casks. An intense and vibrant dram, the Storm offers up
plenty of distillery character alongside some smokier depth and
complexity.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
At first restrained yet spicy, with a hint of struck matches; fresh-clean and
growing in complexity like a gathering storm to reveal a honeyed sweet
maltiness with ripe red berry fruit.
PALATE
At first sweetly mellow and rich in the mouth then quickly very spicy and
increasingly stormy as the Talisker heat comes through. The flavour is
elegantly drawn out with a good balance between sweetness, smoke and
salt, which is all the more evident when a little water is added.
FINISH
Warming, with a lasting, smooth aftertaste, in which late peaty burnt
embers can be found.

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LEDAIG
Two lines of Whiskies are produced in Tobermory, namely Tobermory and Ledaig single malt Whiskies.
Tobermory has a hint of smokines while Ledaig is more peated.
Ledaig Distillery is located in Tobermory village, on the Hebridean island of Mull.
The distillery started its life as one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland, in 1798, under the name
of Ledaig, which means safe haven. The distillery was founded by John Sinclair, and today it is known
as Tobermory Distillery.He was actually originally told to build a brewery.
While most of the distilleries in the Island region mature their Whiskies on the islands themselves,
Ledaig matures them on the Mainland.

LEDAIG 18 YO
Ledaig 18 Year Old is a fruity, peaty whisky from Tobermory, finished
in sherry casks, balancing sweet, floral aromas with rich smoke and
sea salt on the palate.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
A spicy romp in an oak-paneled toffee store
PALATE
Espresso and orange peel, sea salt and Sherry, pepper and smoke, an
amazingly complex expression
FINISH
Long, smoky, aromatic… and the ocean

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LEDAIG 10 YO
The Ledaig 10 YO is distilled from peat dried Barley and has the
strength of around 30-40 PPM. It is aged for 10 years in Oak Wood
casks. The medicinal peat smokiness can easily put this Whisky beside
the famous peaty Islay Drams.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Honey, brine and a little citrus. Some smoke and gentle peat are
also present.
PALATE
Oaky, spicy and smoky.There is some light peat present with earthy
tones and black pepper.
FINISH
Long and warm finish with sweet peat, spices and smoke

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BRORA
The distillery was founded under the Name Clynelish by the Duke of Sutherland in 1819. In 1967
the new Clynelish distillery was built, and the old Clynelish was renamed to Brora distillery. In 1983
Brora was closed and the only things that are still being used are the warehouses.
In October 2017, Diageo pledged a £35 million (US$46m) investment to restart production at
closed distilleries Port Ellen and Brora. Both sites were mothballed in 1983. Brora and Port Ellen are
two most of the highly collectible Scotch whiskies in the world.
Sutherland native and Brora master distiller Stewart Bowman officially marked the launch by
opening the site’s gates and filling the first cask of Brora spirit in more than 38 years.

BRORA 40 YO
A limited-edition single malt from Brora, released in 2019 to
celebrate the distillery's 200th anniversary, ahead of its
reopening in 2021. Matured for 40 years in American oak
hogsheads, this Highland single malt is rich and smoky, with
aromas of treacle, ripe figs, raisins and peat smoke throughout
the nose. The palate offers notes of rich fruit, dried figs, dates,
white pepper and earthy peat smoke.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
There’s sweet, smoky peat wafts, treacle toffee, ripe figs,
raisings, and with water, sacking and tweet notes come
through.
PALATE
There’s a waxy texture with sweet and savoury smoke, dates,
white pepper, and a minty note with a dash of water.
FINISH
Long, rich, and sweetly warming

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 Islay
ARDBEG
Scotch whisky distillery in Ardbeg on the south coast of the isle of Islay, Argyll and
Bute, Scotland, in the Inner Hebrides group of islands. The distillery is owned by Louis Vuitton Moët
Hennessy, and produces a heavily peated Islay whisky.The distillery uses malted barley sourced from
the maltings in Port Ellen.
PARENT COMPANY
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton 2004 - present
CURRENT OWNER
The Glenmorangie Company 1997 - present

ARDBEG 10 YO
A phenomenal whisky packing powerful peaty deliciousness, Ardbeg 10 Year Old
is a favourite of many whisky lovers around the world. Produced on the Kildalton
Coast of Islay, this single malt matures for a decade before being bottled without
any chill-filtration. If you're after a whisky with full of coastal air, smoke and
more, this is exactly what you want.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Sweet peat, coal, Caramac bars, a faint floral soapy note, pepper and chilli.
PALATE
Very soft, mellow entry, then the spices and peat come through in a big way.
Powerful, but with a balancing sweetness. Great length.
FINISH
Long and warming, with the smoke and pepper lasting longest.

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BOWMORE
The first recorded mention of the Bowmore Distillery, the first licensed distillery on Islay and second in
Scotland.
Some historians believe the name Bowmore to be derived from a small black reef just outside
Lochindaal whilst others reference the Norse for sunken rock, bogha mor, as its origination.
Queen Elizabeth II visited Bowmore Distillery, her first visit to any scotch whisky distillery. She was
presented with her own cask and bottles from this cask were later sold to raise money for local charities.
1980
BOWMORE 12 YO
Bowmore 12yo has a place in many hearts as Islay's 'medium-peated'
malt. A pronounced iodine character with plenty of pepper, the current
12yo bottling is a welcome return to the classic Bowmores of the 1960s
and '70s, with the emphasis on tropical fruit and smoke.
Subtle lemon and sweet heather honey complement Bowmore’s
trademark peat smoke, leading to a delicious, long and mellow finish.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Subtle lemon and honey, balanced beautifully by Bowmore's trademark
peaty smokiness.
PALATE
Sweet and delicious heather honey and gentle peat smoke.
FINISH
The long, mellow finish.

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BOWMORE 18 YO
Originally exclusive to travel retail, this 18 Year Old Bowmore is, as the
name suggests, a 'deep and complex' Islay single malt. Matured in
oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, it has rich notes of chocolate,
peat-smoke roasted coffee, orange peel and treacle toffee.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Rich dark chocolate, treacle toffee and date oil.
PALATE
Bitter-sweet orange peel and peat-smoke roasted coffee.
FINISH
Velvet mocha and macadamia nut chocolate.

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BOWMORE 15 YO
the best of the distillery's output from around the new millennium.
Matured first in bourbon barrels then Oloroso casks, there's no finer
example of a sherry cask finish than our 15 Year Old. It's the final three
years spent in Oloroso sherry casks that gives Bowmore 15 Year Old the
rich, deep colour and robust warming finish.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Dark chocolate and raisin aromas compliment the classic Bowmore
smokiness
PALATE
Wonderful cedar wood and rich treacle toffee flavours
FINISH
Spicy, toffee, sherry and barley

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BRUICHLADDICH
Bruichladdich countered this with the introduction of the Port Charlotte range and later with the
2008-released Octomore, the world’s most heavily peated whisky with a phenol content of 131ppm.
Then the distillery went almost the complete opposite direction and created The Botanist Gin.
The name Bruichladdich is an Scottish Gaelic for Brae of the Shore.
All the distillery’s whiskies are sold as single malts, with those designated Bruichladdich
being unpeated, those designated Port Charlotte being heavily peated and those designated Octomore
being super-heavily peated. Octomore is considered to be 'the most heavily peated single malt whisky
in the world'.

BRUICHLADDICH OCTOMORE
Matured entirely on Islay for five years in ex-American whiskey casks
(5yrs), full term in Jim Beam (51%), Jack Daniels (26%), Clermont (15%),
Old Grand-Dad (8%)
Octomore 09.1 questions the fundamentals of superior single malt
Scotch. Confident in its five year age statement, our Head Distiller
demonstrates how a focus on raw ingredients and considered
distillation can definitively debunk the myth that older is better.
Distilled in 2012 from 100% Scottish barley, the 09.1 is matured full-
term in top-tier ex-American whiskey casks.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Smoke and oak, intense sweetness from the cask, vanilla, cinder
toffee. The smoke is thick, velvety and vegetal, peat and earthy.
PALATE
Soft on the palate- no aggression, nutty, fudge, nougat, delicate
coconut and rose petal floral.
FINISH
Long peat finish, hints of treacle, warm sand/salt.

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 BRUICHLADDICH PORT CHARLOTTE
This Port Charlotte 10 year old has been conceived, distilled, matured
and bottled on Islay alone.
MATURATION PROFILE:
65% 1ST FILL AMERICAN WHISKEY CASKS
10% 2ND FILL AMERICAN WHISKEY CASKS
25% 2ND FILL FRENCH WINE CASKS

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Toffee and vanilla fudge jump out before we dive into a bucket of
singed raisins and smouldering peat bricks. Green grass and leafy notes
poke out around the edges along with candied lemons and flamed
orange peel.
PALATE
A sweet creamy hit up front leads into lemon boiled sweets. black-
pepper spice and a thick layer of peaty smoke. The green edges from
the nose are back, with richer notes of stewed apples and sultanas, and
a touch of vanilla toffee.
FINISH
Menthol throat sweets and sweet smoke slowly fade to leave grilled
apples and buttery pastry.

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BUNNAHABHAIN
Bunnahabhain (pronounced ‘BOO-na-HAven’)
Our beloved Bunnahabhain — which means ‘mouth of the river’ in Gaelic, as it stands at the
mouth of the Margadale Spring on the shores of the Sound of Islay — first came into existence in 1883.
This is why Bunnahabhain is known as the more subtle of the Islay Malts, with a distinctive oiliness
and whiff of sea air that set it apart from the almost universally peaty whiskies that are produced on
the island.

BUNNAHABHAIN 18 YO
It is intensely warming; with dried fruit, sherry, toffee and spices leading to a
delicious honeyed nuttiness and the slightest hint of sea salt.
The deep mahogany colour of the whisky gives away the exclusive sherry cask
maturation and the tang of salt on the tongue reminds you of our coastal
location.
With warehouses positioned along the shore and a bay fed by the Sound of Islay,
there is no escaping the salty sea air, especially when you’re maturing by it for 18
years.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Fragrant with notes of dried fruit, rich honeyed nuts, toffee and slight hints of
spice.
PALATE
Notes of mellow sherried nuts, dried fruit and rich oak, with toffee and a slight
tang of salt from its maturation of 18yrs at the coast.
FINISH
A dry fruit finish with a hint of spice and salt.

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BUNNAHABHAIN 25 YO
A superb-value 25-year-old Islay whisky from Bunnahabhain. With a high
percentage of sherry casks in the mix, this is rich and spicy with notes of dark
chocolate and orange.
With a strong sherry influence, our 25 Year Old is the perfect example of how well
Bunnahabhain matures and the extent of the complex range of sweet oaky layers
and nutty flavours which can be achieved by those few extra years in cask.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Scents of rich sherry, blossoming into sweet caramel and polished leather.
PALATE
An initial taste of sweet berries and cream that evolves into a feast of roasted
nuts and malt.
FINISH
Soft and dry with a delicate hint of sweet sugar and spiced oak that linger long on
the tongue.

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CAOL ILA
Pronounced “Cull Eela”. It’s the Gaelic name for the Sound of Islay, which separates the island from
Jura.
The capacity is moderate at 3.65 million litres annually, the majority of which is used in Johnnie
Walker blends. Just 5% is kept for maturation as single malt.

CAOL ILA 12 YO
The ultimate Islay malt, Caol Ila is considered by experts to be the perfect entry
point into the world of peaty malt whiskies and a reference for connoisseurs of Islay
Single Malt Scotch Whisky the world over. Fresh, sweetly fruity and smooth-bodied,
Caol Ila 12 year old is the colour of pale straw, with a delicate balance of tastes.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Intense and rich, with malted barley and gentle floral touches overcome by smoky
notes.
PALATE
Light and fresh, with toffee, vanilla and pear balanced by smoke and ashy touches.
FINISH
Complex and long, with sweetness fading to leave dark and smoky flavours.

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KILCHOMAN
Kilchoman was the first distillery to be built on Islay in over 124 years. Founded in 2005, Kilchoman is
Islay’s only farm distillery, producing Scotland’s only Single Farm Single Malt.
Our stills, the smallest on Islay and some of the smallest in Scotland, create unmatched purity of spirit.

KILCHOMAN SANAIG
Aged in a combination of oloroso-sherry and bourbon casks, this
shows excellent balance between peat smoke and sweet citrus
flavours.
Named after an inlet on Islay’s rugged Atlantic coast, Sanaig. The
high proportion of Oloroso sherry influence adding a balance of dried
fruits and spices to classic Kilchoman citrus sweetness and peat smoke
character.
The west coast of Islay, from Portnahaven to Sanaigmore, is
regularly battered by strong Atlantic storms. The high winds and
rough seas have carved into the coastline to dramatic effect, creating
a rugged beauty mirrored in the whisky after-which it was named.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Soft cooked fruits with caramel and vanilla.
PALATE
Toffee, peat smoke and citrus with lingering sweetness.
FINISH
A lovely balance of peat smoke, fruit and sweetness.

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KILCHOMAN MACHIR BAY
Kilchoman's ongoing Machir Bay is a vatting of whisky matured in
first-fill bourbon casks for around six years, married and then
finished in oloroso sherry butts before bottling.
Machir Bay, our signature peated single malt. Named after
Islay’s most spectacular beach, the high proportion of bourbon
barrels create a distinct balance of classic Islay character and
fresh floral complexity.
Almost two kilometres of beautiful sandy beach welcome
you onto Machir Bay. With a combination of rough turbulent seas
and stunningly beautiful sunsets, the Machir Bay release
embodies the bay after which it is named.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Citrus zests, crumbly vanilla biscuits and layers of elegant peat
smoke.
PALATE
A generous burst of tropical fruit and dried raisin opens the
palate. Warming smoke continues to waft playfully.
FINISH
Sherried fruits and sprinkle of cracked black pepper.

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LAGAVULIN
Sat between Ardbeg and Laphroaig on the south coast of Islay, Lagavulin has a history of
disagreements and lawsuits. Founded in 1816, a year after Laphroaig, it has been in fierce competition
with its nearest neighbour ever since.
Peter Mackie, creator of the White Horse blend, owned the distillery in the late 1800s and was
also the sales agent for Laphroaig. When he lost the agency in 1907, he decided to build a new distillery
at Lagavulin that would make whisky that was identical to Laphroaig – the legendary Malt Mill.
Unfortunately his planned failed.

LAGAVULIN 9 YO
One of the oldest, and richest, dynasties in the Seven Kingdoms, House
Lannister will do anything to retain its power and influence over the Iron
Lagavulin 9 Year Old is a roaring single malt that leaves an intensely smoky
flavour in every sip. The golden liquid recalls the Lannisters’ riches and comes
from being exclusively matured in first fill ex-Bourbon casks.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
The nose is characteristically Lagavulin with the sweet smoke exploding on
the nose to provide a little more zesty, maritime brine thank other
expressions.
PALATE
The palate opens with sweet, smoky caramelised banana, burnt
marshmallow and vanilla.
FINISH
The palate subsides into a lightly dry menthol and salted caramel finish.

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LAGAVULIN 16 YO
The Islay representative in the 'Classic Malts' series is a deep, dry and exceptionally
peaty bruiser.
A much sought-after single malt Scotch whisky with the massive peat-smoke
that's typical of southern Islay - but also offering richness and a dryness that turns
it into a truly interesting tipple. The 16 year old has truly become a benchmark
Islay dram from the Lagavulin distillery.
If you're looking for a food pairing for this beauty, try intensely flavoured
salty blue cheeses, which complement the intense, peat rich, sweet and salty
character of this Lagavulin wonderfully.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
More like Lapsang Souchong tea than Lapsang Souchong! One of the smokiest
noses from Islay. It's big, very, very concentrated, and redolent of iodine, sweet
spices, good, mature Sherry and creamy vanilla. Stunning.
PALATE
Very thick and rich. A massive mouthful of malt and Sherry with good fruity
sweetness, but also a wonderful sweetness. Big, powerful peat and oak.
FINISH
Long, spicy finish, figs, dates, peat smoke, vanilla.

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LAPHROAIG
Laphroaig was founded in 1810 by brothers Alexander and Donald Johnston (although the
official year of start-up is given as 1815 on the company's labels and literature). The histories of
Lagavulin and Laphroaig have been closely tied together, with Lagavulin said to have been founded by
Alex and Donald's father, John. They were both called Johnston, you see.
Famously, Laphroaig is Prince Charles's favourite whisky - he awarded the distillery his Royal
Warrant in 1994. In the same year, the Friends of Laphroaig group was established, whereby devotees
of the malt can register their love and receive in return a square foot of the land that Laphroaig bought
to protect their water supply back in the time of the wranglings with Lagavulin.
Laphroaig, so called after its location, ‘broad hollow by the bay.’
In 1994, HRH Prince Charles visited Laphroaig for the first time and gave the distillery his Royal
Warrant. As well as being found on each bottle, the royal coat of arms is inscribed on the 200-year-old
walls of the original buildings. His Royal Highness being the present Lord of the Isles, it is an honour
especially fitting for Islay-based Laphroaig.
2008 HRH Prince Charles visited Laphroaig for the second time, this time as part of his 60th
birthday celebrations.

LAPHROAIG 10 YO
This is a truly classic single malt Scotch, made from malted barley which is first
cold-smoked and then dried over a peat fire.
The smoke from the unique Islay peat gives Laphroaig its particular rich
flavor. This peated whisky is renowned for its bold, smoky taste, followed by a
hint of seaweed and a surprising sweetness. Full-bodied with a long finish, it
truly embodies the quintessential Laphroaig character.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Huge smoke, seaweedy, "medicinal", with a hint of sweetness.
PALATE
Suprising sweetness with hints of salt and layers of peatiness.
FINISH
Lingering.

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LAPHROAIG QUARTER CASK
Because the second maturation takes place in smaller, quarter-sized casks, the
spirit has more contact with wood. This lends hints of coconut, banana and
vanilla to the instantly recognizable Laphroaig flavor of smoky peat
complemented by a surprising sweetness.
Laphroaig Quarter Cask begins its maturation in ex-bourbon barrels and,
while still aging, is transferred to small quarter casks. Aging in smaller barrels
revives an old tradition, paying tribute to the master distillers who have
perfected the Laphroaig process over two centuries.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Powerful smoke, sweet malt, wet turf, coal. Develops chocolate & cinnamon.
PALATE
Full-bodied, rich and mouth-coating. Delicious sweet gristy malt and rich
peat, woodsmoke. The coal appears mid-palate.
FINISH
Very long, sweet and smoky, with the coal lingering longest.

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LAPHROAIG 25 YO
It's aged for a quarter century in a combination of large Oloroso sherry butts
and ex-Bourbon barrels, proving that good things are worth the wait. This
mellow single malt Scotch has the distinctive flavor of Laphroaig — peat
smoke with a medicinal edge — met by creamy vanilla flavors from American
oak and spiced apple from the sherry casks.
A long, warm finish leaves a lasting impression. It is bottled at cask
strength, which means it isn't watered down before bottling.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Vanilla, wood spice, smoke and a little TCP (but certainly not a head
banger), some smoked bacon, with a little dried fruit character.
PALATE
Very creamy full texture, peppery, spicy, iodine, saline, still plenty of smoke
here, green apple fruit.
FINISH
Very long and layered, peppery.

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PORT ELLEN
Established on Islay's south coast in 1825 by A K Mackay and Co., Port Ellen is reputed to have
been the first distillery to have incorporated Septimus Fox's spirit safe design into the distillation
process.
After having been taken over by the shrewd and energetic John Ramsay in 1836, Port Ellen
became the first distillery to trade with North America in 1848. Ramsay secured the right to export in
larger casks and store the casks in bonded warehouses prior to export, a system which persists to this
day.
Port Ellen was closed in the slump of 1983, but the whisky made in the 17 or so years between
its re-opening and final closure has acquired a reputation as some of the finest to have been made on
Islay in that time. Following two outstandingly successful Rare Malt bottlings in 1998 and 2000, Diageo
has released an official bottling of Port Ellen every year since 2001, although it is presently unknown
how many more of these bottlings will be forthcoming as stocks get lower.
Indeed, to this day the maltings at Port Ellen supply most of the distilleries on Islay as well as the Isle of
Jura distillery.
Although it now currently is primarily known for its Single Malt, Port Ellen was also used in a
number of Blends, including King of Scot, Big Peat, and King George V.

PORT ELLEN 37 YO 2017 RELEASE

The 17th release of Port Ellen is another excellent dram, this time offering
light, sweet fruit notes gradually evolving into earthier, oakier, smokier
characteristics that leave you in no doubt of its elegance and complexity.
Due to the limited number of casks left there’s always the danger that each
release of Port Ellen will be the last.
This 37-year-old whisky was distilled in 1979 and is created from a
vatting of eight American oak refill casks.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Seashells, wax and sweet apples. Foam strawberries follow, along with
incense and charcoal-grilled pears. Surprisingly fresh to start, with
marzipan and earth notes slowly building.
PALATE
Soft smoke to start, with dry peat, coal and leather. Sugary notes appear,
with stewed apples covered in sweet custard
FINISH
More leaves, but spread across damp tarmac. Sweet apple appears and
slowly fades to leave cocoa and a touch of minerality.

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 Campbelltown
SPRINGBANK
The Springbank distillery produces three uniquely different Scotch single malts: Longrow,
Hazelburn and Springbank. The difference is achieved by using Springbank's three stills in different
combinations as well as adjusting the peat levels. Longrow is the most traditional of the three; well-
peated and distilled twice. Hazelburn is bereft of peat and enjoys a triple distillation and Springbank is
lightly peated and, rather curiously, distilled two-and-a-half times. Both Hazelburn and Longrow have
been revived recently after a few years of silence and both are named for ancient distilleries adjacent
to the site.
Longrow whisky is distilled at Springbank, proving that an Islay-style single malt could be
produced on the mainland 1973
Springbank Distillery’s newest whisky, Hazelburn, is first distilled 1997
Today, Springbank is one of only three distilleries operating in the Campbeltown area and is the
oldest independent family-owned distillery in Scotland

SPRINGBANK 10 YO
A fabulous 10 year old Springbank, matured in bourbon casks as well as sherry
casks, adding a wonderful depth of flavour. Slightly peated, it marries a complex
mixture of maritime notes as well as a fresh and fruity balance. The definition of a
Campbeltown classic.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
The nose offers up plenty of oak, exotic spices, guava, heather honey and soft
smoke.
PALATE
A full, sweet, creamy palate with hints of smoke, marzipan and cigar boxes.
FINISH
A smoky finish, trailing off on sweet cider and toasty barley.

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SPRINGBANK 21 YO
The 2017 release of the popular Springbank 21 Year Old has been aged in a
combination of bourbon, sherry, port and rums casks. A sweet and savoury
whisky with notes of apricots, cured meat, tobacco and leather.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
A creamy delight. Toffee and cereal notes interspersed with bursts of freshly
picked strawberries and ripe watermelon.
PALATE
Robust and steadfast with a dry, creamy oiliness. Sugared almonds are heavily
present as well as a dash of cinnamon.
FINISH
Creamy with an evolving length which coats the mouth and finally gives up its
peaty origins.

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LONGROW MULTI VINTAGE
Longrow Peated offers those who enjoy a heavily peated whisky the chance to
enjoy a lingering smoky taste that travels through the senses like the smoke
billows from a kiln.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Very creamy, vanilla custard. The smoke develops and toasted marshmallows,
herbs and rich fruits appear over time.
PALATE
Incredibly well balanced – rich and creamy with a slight medicinal hint. The
smoke is always present and washes over the palate in waves.
FINISH
The gentle smoke lingers and lingers.

HAZELBURN SHERRY WOOD

Our Hazelburn Sherry Wood, always bottled at cask strength, is released annually
in small quantities after being matured in varying types of sherry cask.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Initially raisins, marzipan, Demerara sugar followed by treacle, sticky toffee and
wood shavings.
PALATE
Homemade strawberry jam, sugary and filled with cream, orange zest, brandy
snaps and a white chocolate creme brûlée.
FINISH
Chocolate orange, creamy coffee liqueur, buttered popcorn, cocoa beans and
mocha coffee with a delicate finish of sweet orange marmalade.

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 Blended Whisky
DEWAR'S
Our story started with a shop in Perth and founder John Dewar. Together with sons John Alexander
Dewar and Tommy Dewar, these three men changed the course of whisky history, and created some
mighty fine products along the way.
Our Celtic truth knot, a sign of strength and longevity, is constructed from the three D’s
representing our founders – John, Tommy and John Alexander Dewar.
Dewar’s was introduced to the American market in style, for in 1891 their whisky was
delivered to the White House when Andrew Carnegie ordered a keg for President Benjamin Harrison.
The President was later criticized for not supporting American products. The American subsequent
demand was impressive.
In 1893, Queen Victoria bestowed a Royal Warrant, indeed Dewar’s has received a Royal Warrant
from every British monarch since. The regal involvement continued for in 1902, Tommy Dewar was
knighted by King Edward VI. Today, Dewar’s own five distilleries Aberfeldy, Aultmore, Craigellachie,
Macduff and Royal Brackla distilleries
Dewar’s Scotch Whisky is a blend of 40 of Scotland’s finest single malts and grain whiskies.
Aberfeldy Single Malt is at the heart of all the Dewar’s blends.

DEWAR'S 12 YO
The classic 12 year old blend from Dewars, this stuff is the successor to Dewar's
"Double Aged" 12 Year Old - so named in reference to the additional six month
marriage the whisky enjoys in oak after the initial maturation and blending. The
practice is maintained despite the name change and the result is loads of flavor.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
A heady note of juicy fruit and thick, creamy malt. Rather floral, and quite sweet
with notes of toasted barley, almond and a tinge of honey.
PALATE
The palate is perfectly poised with notes of barley malt, hot buttered toast, a little
honey, and some aniseed spiciness.
FINISH
A touch of smoke on the tail, alongside plenty of thick malt and sweetness.

DEWAR'S 15 YO
15 year old blended Scotch whisky from the Deward's range, with a particularly
regal name - The Monarch. This expression features whisky drawn from bourbon
and sherry casks, married together in yet more casks and bottled at 15 years of
age.
Created to be a sweeter, lighter Blended Scotch Whisky, this was the first whisky
created by Stephanie Macleod. Thanks to both our unique double ageing process
and golden water source, Dewar’s 15 Year Old is unusually smooth, with flavour
notes of honey, toffee and floral.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
A good balance of Sherried spices, nutty elements and apple skin
PALATE
Oily walnut leading into fresh malt and sultanas. Chewy vanilla toffee.
FINISH
More sweet dried fruit notes with touch of grassiness.

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CHIVAS
Brothers James and John Chivas, born in 1810 and 1814 respectively, were two of fourteen children
born to Robert and Christian Chivas, living on a remote Strathythan farm in the Ellon Parish of
Aberdeenshire.
Chivas Regal is a world-famous Scotch blend which was first made in the early 20th century by
Chivas Brothers. The company can trace its roots back to 1801, with the opening of a grocers at Number
13 King Street, Aberdeen. Selling luxury food, coffee and spices, it wasn't until half a century later that
the company started to make whisky.
During the 1950s, following the end of the Second World War and the country’s recuperation after
Prohibition, the brand underwent a relaunch in the US. There was immediate success and Chivas
became the preferred tipple of many noteworthy individuals including Frank Sinatra who requested the
drink as part of his backstage rider.
STRATHISLA SINGLE MALT IS AT THE HEART OF EACH AND EVERY CHIVAS REGAL BLEND.

CHIVAS REGAL 12 YO
Within the 12-year-old Scotch whiskies that go into our signature blend
you’ll find Strathisla single malt, Strathclyde single grain and more to
create a whisky that’s remarkably smooth. Distinctive Speyside flavours
of crisp orchard fruits and wild heather can be found in every sip of
Chivas 12, with a rich and generous taste that’s synonymous with our
house style.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
A creamy, aromatic melange of vanilla custard, hints of aniseed, lemon
curd and butter toffee. Wood shavings and dried banana chips
develop with just a hint of cassis.
PALATE
More of those banana chips showing through on the palate, this time
there's a creamy hit of barley malt too, pepped up with a little allspice.
Notes of ground walnut and caramel.
FINISH
Light spice and black pepper on the tail. Lingering notes of cereal
sweetness.

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CHIVAS REGAL 18 YO
This 18-year-old Scotch whisky develops intense flavours within only the
finest casks, resulting in a refined whisky with a never-ending flavour
experience.
Created in 1997, Chivas 18 is a firm favourite among many whisky
aficionados. Its complex and wide-ranging flavour profile has made it an iconic
whisky blend, featuring no less than 85 flavour notes. Remarkable flavours of
sweet butterscotch, dark chocolate, zesty orange and much more are ready
for you to discover with every sip of Chivas 18.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
The nose offers marmalade and malt, a hint of custard, coconut ice and
nutmeg.
PALATE
Winter spices and malt on the palate with barley, Seville orange marmalade
and oak.
FINISH
The finish is spiced and warming with oak and cinnamon.

CHIVAS REGAL MIZUNARA

Originally released for the Japanese market, this special edition of Chivas
Regal blended Scotch whisky was inspired by a trip that Master Distiller Colin
Scott took to Japan. Part of the blend was matured in Mizunara oak casks,
which is rather rare in the whisky world but always intriguing.
The casks bring a range of gentle aromatic flavours to the blend,
finished with a touch of spice. With a distinctive flavour that leaves a trace
of hazelnut, Chivas Mizunara is a truly unique blend.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
White peach, toffee-coated pears and vanilla-rich cream. Subtly nutty.
PALATE
Floral and sweet, though hints of baking spices bring balance and body.
FINISH
Still packed with fruit, with a hint of aniseed hiding within.

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CHIVAS REGAL 15 YO
This blend is laid down to rest for a minimum of 15 long years –
represented by the Roman numerals XV – so that rich flavours are ready
for you to enjoy in an instant. Pairing this long maturation with a selective
finish* in cognac casks results in a truly luxurious and velvety finish. With
notes of rich sultanas and touches of warm cinnamon, this is a blend
worth toasting to.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Powerful orange and peach notes, backed up by juicy barley.
PALATE
Butterscotch, red apple and caraway. A touch of grain sweetness in the
background.
FINISH
Heavy vanilla and pear on the finish.

CHIVAS REGAL 25 YO
The first decade of 20th century America saw Chivas 25 burst onto the scene.
Alongside the flittering milieu of grand parties and theatrical attractions of
Broadway, this luxury whisky took pride of place among the high society of
New York. But Prohibition followed in 1920, cutting our 25-year-old Scotch
whisky’s reign short. In 2007, we reignited this remarkable blend to recreate
the iconic tastes and textures that lay within the original luxury whisky. The
pinnacle of blended Scotch whisky was reborn and remains a legend today.
Only the rarest 25-year-old Scotch whiskies are blended together for
this legendary blend. Every drop is meticulously blended to rekindle the
delicate intensities and subtle textures made famous by the original Chivas
25 in the early 1900s.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Rich, nutty and thick with notes of malt and berry fruits, hints of liquorice,
raspberries and sweet porridge oats.
PALATE
Soft and gentle but it builds with an elegant toffee-like character, very
butter. Hints of boiled sweets, aniseed and custard.
FINISH
Abrupt, but earthy, with butterscotch on the tail.
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CHIVAS ULTIS
The very first blended malt Scotch whisky from Chivas Regal - Ultis! In
honour of the five generations of Master Blenders who have been behind
Chivas Regal over the years, this expression features single malts from five
different Speyside distilleries, namely Allt-á-Bhainne, Braeval, Longmorn,
Strathisla and Tormore.
Less than 1% of the millions of casks within the Chivas inventory were
used to create Chivas Ultis. Each cask was individually hand-selected and
nosed to ensure the highest quality within this blend.
The bottle itself was created in their honour. It features the five
signatures of the men who held the crucial role in our whiskies, alongside
five bold rings on the bottle neck. The V used across the bottle also pays
tribute in Roman numerals.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Richly honey'd, with a kick of fiery cinnamon underneath. Tinned
peaches and crumbly fudge.
PALATE
Rounded fruit notes all the way throughout (poached pears, clementines
and a touch of persimmon). Slight drying notes of fresh barley.
FINISH
Sugared peels, dark chocolate and a pinch of ginger.

ROYAL SALUTE
Royal Salute was created in 1953 to celebrate the coronation of HRH Queen
Elizabeth II. A powerful, sophisticated and opulent blend, aged for a
minimum of 21 years, this Scotch whisky is named for the tradition of the 21
Gun Salute that is fired at the Tower of London for Royal celebrations.
It's aged for a minimum of 21 years in honour of the 21 Gun Salute that is
fired at the Tower of London for Royal celebration.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Powerful aromas of sweet pears and citrus fruits are balanced with the full
fragrance of summer flowers. Elegant aromas of sweet vanilla and a dry
oakiness are enhanced with subtle notes of sherry and smoke.
PALATE
The first sip releases sumptuous sweet orange marmalade flavours infused
with fresh pears that burst across the tongue.The second brings a rich
medley of spices and a nuttiness of hazelnuts that have an intensity before
finally releasing a warmth with hints of masculine smokiness.
FINISH
Long, sweet and fruity.

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JOHNNIE WALKER
1820, the young farmer’s son started his own grocer’s shop in the thriving town of Kilmarnock. His
father had died the year before and the farm sold.
In those days, most grocers stocked a line of single malts, but they were never consistent. This wasn’t
good enough for John. So he started blending them together to create a whisky that tasted just as
good every time.
Johnnie Walker's 'Striding Man' logo is apt – the success of the brand was largely through John
Walker's son Alexander getting bottles on numerous ships travelling round the world, while its
distinctive square bottle and angled sticker helped separate it from the competition, too.

JOHNNIE WALKER RED LABEL

Johnnie Walker's Red Label is a non-age-statment blend of younger whiskies that
is primarily intended for making mixed drinks
Flowers that bloom into flames.
Johnnie Walker Red Label combines up to 35 whiskies from distilleries all over
Scotland. There's a suggestion of fruity sweetness, like fresh apple, before
the Johnnie Walker signature of a long, lingering, smoky finish.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
A surprisingly rich, aromatic nose with heather honey, mixed peels, soft smoke
and rum spice.
PALATE
Cedar wood, oak and butterscotch, aniseed, Christmas cake and malt.
FINISH
Long, spiced nose with smoke on the tail.
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JOHNNIE WALKER BLACK LABEL
First introduced in 1909, Johnnie Walker's Black Label is the first
blended Scotch whisky by the brand to feature an age statement. It is
a blended of over 40 different whiskies that are aged 12 years, and
features a blend of both malt and grain whiskies to form a distinctively
light smokey taste.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Rich dried fruits from the European oak sherry casks.
PALATE
Hints of smooth creamy toffee linger on the tip of your tongue.
FINISH
A sophisticated, smoky finish - the signature of all Johnnie Walker
blends.

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 JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL
Blue Label is Johnnie Walker's most premium blend in their core range. Blue
Label is blended using both young and older whiskies to recreate the
character and taste of some of the earliest whisky blends created in the 19th
century.
Where velvety smooth flavors blossom on the tongue. Johnnie Walker Blue
Label comes from hand-selecting rare Scotch Whiskies with a remarkable
depth of flavor. Only one in 10,000 casks make the cut.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Waves of spice give way to vanilla and honey.
PALATE
Caramel and hazelnuts course through dark chocolate.
FINISH
Luxuriously long, warming, smoky finish.

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THE JOHN WALKER
An exclusive bottling created in memory of the founder of
Johnnie Walker, John Walker himself. The whisky, which follows
the heritage of the Blue Label and the King George V, is crafted
from specially selected casks to create a whisky as close to the
19th century style as possible. The decanter is presented in a
lacquered cabinet that took sixty hours to make.
Known as the Founder’s Blend, it uses only whiskies that
would have been familiar to John Walker in his lifetime, some of
which come from distilleries that are now silent (Cambus and
Glen Albyn) , alongside traditional Johnnie Walker cornerstones
such as Cardhu and Talisker.. Just nine distilleries in total
contribute exquisitely-made whiskies, which are blended by hand
using traditional methods and in extremely limited quantities,
before being married together in a 100-year-old cask.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Mature fruits slowly supersede aromas of fresh citrus.
PALATE
A vanilla oak sweetness is framed by a certain zest of the great
classic Johnnie Walker Speyside whiskies, including Mortlach,
which bring elegant structure and enormous body.
FINISH
Smooth & mellow, reaching its climax in rich smokiness. So
many big characters, malt and grain, smoke and richness, are all
held together in harmony and controlled balance with
smoothness.

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ICHIRO'S
Ichiro Akuto is arguably the king of independent Japanese distillers, despite working out of an
exceptionally modest premise with just two small pot stills in Chichibu, a town 100 km northwest of
Tokyo. Akuto’s education of whisky distillation came through the family business. His grandfather was
originally a sake maker, running a sake brewery, Hanyu Distillery, established in 1625, when he obtained
a distiller’s license to produce whisky in 1941.

ICHIRO'S MALT & GRAIN

A lovely blended whisky from Japan, created by Ichiro Akuto, the Japanese
whisky extraordinaire. This particular gem is made with both malt and grain
whisky from Japan as well as whisky from from five different countries: Canada,
Ireland, Scotland, the US, and Japan, the latter from Ichiro's own malt and grain
whiskies.The label describes it as "a worldwide blended whisky".

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Peach and dried apricot, sweet butterscotch, vanilla cream, citrus zest, synthetic
bananas and gooey malt.
PALATE
Toffee first and foremost, with notes of barley malt, gingerbread, tropical fruits,
honeyed pipe tobacco lveas, black pepper, roasted chestnut and freshly cut hay.
FINISH Medium length with vanilla and dried tropical fruit.

ICHIRO'S MALT DOUBLE DISTILLERY

A blend of whisky from the Chichibu distillery and the now closed Hanyu
distillery (opened and operated by the same family of the Chichibu
distillery), the Ichiro’s Double Distillery contains sherry-matured whisky
from Hanyu and new make whisky from Chichibu matured in Japanese
oak.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
A biscuity sweetness, followed by oak and honeyed apples create a
wonderful, bourbon-like nose
PALATE
palate brings a unique combo of young and old oak, from Chichibu and
Hanyu, which is pleasant but the strength of the young oak throws off
the balance a little
FI NISH
Dry, with ginger and mint notes present until the end

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HIBIKI
In 1923, Shinjiro Torii envisioned a whisky filled with the essence of Japanese nature and hand-crafted
by artisans through a patient process of enhancing the work of nature.
He dreamt of creating subtle, refined, yet complex whisky that would suit the delicate palate of the
Japanese and enhance their dining experience.
Torii invested his family fortune and pursued his dream of building Japan's first whisky distillery
despite unanimous protest from company directors.
The Yamazaki Distillery, Japan’s first whisky distillery, began construction in Yamazaki on the outskirts
of Kyoto.
Suntory Whisky Distilleries: YAMAZAKI DISTILLERY, HAKUSHU DISTILLERY, CHITA DISTILLERY (grain).
Suntory Whisky Hibiki is a harmonious blend of innumerous malt and grain whiskies which are
meticulously blended to create a full orchestra of flavors and aromas. Seductive, blossoming and
enigmatic, Hibiki Whisky celebrates an unrivaled art of blending, fine craftsmanship and a sense of
luxury from the House of Suntory.
Hibiki was launched in 1989 to commemorate Suntory’s 90th anniversary, and has ever since been
embraced as the paragon of The Art of Japanese Whisky, the very product of Japanese nature and her
people. Hibiki Whisky is not only Japan’s most highly awarded blended whisky, but among the most
prestigious and honoured whiskies in the world.
Hibiki means resonance in Japanese. It speaks to the soul and emotions of the most discerning
whisky lover. The legendary Hibiki represents true harmony, the ideal of perfection, the paragon of
'The Art of Japanese Whisky' and its artisans.

HIBIKI HARMONY
Harmony - a rather apt word to describe this well-balanced Japanese
blended whisky from the Hibiki range. Hibiki Japanese Harmony is made
with malt whiskies from the Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries, as well as
grain whisky from the Chita distillery. The whiskies are drawn from 5
different types of cask, including American white oak casks, Sherry casks
and Mizunara oak casks.
The blend itself was crafted by the Suntory Whisky blending team,
led by Master Blender Shingo Torii. An elegant expression, with wafts of
honey, orange, a herbaceous touch or two and light oak. Presented in the
brand's trademark 24-faceted bottle representing the Japanese seasons,
this is light, approachable and moreish with enticing notes of orange peel
and white chocolate.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Rose, lychee, hint of rosemary, mature woodiness, sandalwood.
PALATE
Honey-like sweetness, candied orange peel, white chocolate.
FINISH
Subtle, tender long finish, with hint of Mizunara (Japanese oak).

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HIBIKI 21 YO
The Hibiki 21 year old lies in the middle of Suntory’s Hibiki line, between
the Hibiki 17 Year Old and Hibiki 30 Year Old releases. When blending
the whisky the goal is to find harmony, or a delicate balance.
In Hibiki 21 year old, numerous pure single malt whiskies aged in a
variety of cask types, including Mizunara, a very rare Japanese oak, all
combine to create a full orchestra of flavours and aromas and tenderly
unfold a calm essence.
The Hibiki 21 Years Old can be said as full of grace, tenderly
unfolding a calm essence.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Sweet, caramalised nuts, some lemon acidity, blackcurrants and pears
with vanilla, dark toffee and rich sherry spice.
PALATE
Oak, dark cherry and sweet caramel notes, buttery with a wisp of
smoke and some wood spice.
FINISH
Long, with a hint of smoke.

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TOKI
Toki means "time" in Japanese.
It's a concept rich in meaning the world over, but particularly in Japan where respect for tradition
and reinvention sparks a powerful creative energy.
Inspired by that interplay, Suntory Whisky Toki™ brings together old and new -the House of
Suntory's proud heritage and its innovative spirit- to create blended Japanese whisky that is both
groundbreaking and timeless.

TOKI
Inspired by that interplay, Suntory Whisky Toki™ brings together old and new -
the House of Suntory's proud heritage and its innovative spirit- to create blended
Japanese whisky that is both groundbreaking and timeless.
Toki is a blended whisky from Suntory's three distilleries: Yamazaki,
Hakushu and Chita. This is a round and sweet blend with a refreshing citrus
character and a spicy finish.
'Toki' means 'time' in Japanese. Toki has a different composition to its
sister blend, Suntory Hibiki, and its main components are Hakushu single malt
and Chita grain whisky.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Basil, green apple, honey
PALATE
Grapefruit, green grapes, peppermint, thyme
FINISH
Subtly sweet and spicy finish with a hint of vanilla oak, white pepper and ginger

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YAMAZAKI
Yamazaki Whisky is Suntory's flagship single malt whisky, from Japan’s first and oldest malt distillery,
multi-layered with fruit and Mizunara aromas.
From Yamazaki was born the surprising, delicate yet profound experience of a Japanese single malt
whisky.
Spiritual and deep, made at Yamazaki Distillery, the soulplace of Japanese whisky, its signature
multi-layered taste is highly praised by whisky connoisseurs all over the world. Today, Suntory Single
Malt Whisky Yamazaki Whisky is not only the No.1 single malt whisky in Japan, but is enjoyed in more
than 35 countries.

YAMAZAKI 12 YO
Yamazaki is Suntory's flagship single malt whisky, from Japan's first and oldest malt
distillery. This 12 year old first came onto the market in 1984 and was the first
seriously marketed Japanese single malt whisky. Since then, it has acquired
something of a cult following, and for good reason! A wonderfully elegant and
smooth single malt that’s certainly not lacking in flavour.
The 12 year old is succulent, multi-layered with soft fruit and and the unique
Mizunara (Japanese oak) aroma.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Peach, pineapple, grapefruit, clove, candied orange, vanilla, Mizunara
PALATE
Coconut, cranberry, butter
FINISH
Sweet ginger, cinnamon, long finish

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YAMAZAKI 18 YO
Here we have Suntory’s multi award-winning Japanese single malt from Yamazaki,
the oldest whisky distillery in Japan. The single malt was launched in 1992, and
around 80% of the liquid is matured in sherry butts, while the remaining whisky spent
its years in American and Mizunara oak casks. An absolutely stunning marriage of
fruit, oak and smoky notes.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Raisin, apricot, cafe au lait, Mizunara
PALATE
Blackberry, strawberry jam, dark chocolate
FINISH
Long, spicy, smooth

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NIKKA
In 1918, a young Japanese man with an ambition to make genuine whisky went alone to Scotland to
unveil the secret of whisky making. He is Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka Whisky.
Given the chance to go to Scotland, Masataka became the first Japanese ever to master how to
make whisky. He enrolled at the University of Glasgow, took chemistry courses and then apprenticed
at three Scotch distilleries. The young and passionate man was fortunate to learn first-hand from
craftsmen and have practical trainings to master blending. The two notebooks filled with every detail
later became Japan’s very first guide in whisky production.

Yoichi Distillery
Built in 1934, Yoichi was the ideal place for Masataka Taketsuru’s whisky-making.
Yoichi, the place chosen by Masataka was close to the sea, surrounded by mountains on three sides
and in many ways similar to Highland in Scotland. A cold climate with an appropriate humidity, crisp
clean air and fresh water - everything necessary for his ideal whisky was available. The proximity to the
sea is one of the distinctive features of Yoichi. The sea breeze gives a briny hint to the whisky during
the maturation.

Miyagikyo Distillery
Built in 1969 as the second distillery of Nikka Whisky to make whisky different from Yoichi.
Masataka aimed to make his blend more complex by widening the variety of whiskies. In 1967 he was
exploring the northern part of the main island to find another ideal site for his second distillery. He
came across a beautiful foggy glen surrounded by mountains and at a junction of two clean rivers. The
name of the river was Nikkawa river by coincidence.

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NIKKA FROM THE BARREL
Nikka From The Barrel is a blended whisky which was released in 1985.
The development of this expression started with an aim to deliver full
flavors and richness of whisky like "from the barrel", which only
blenders can sniff and taste.
The iconic square bottle reflects its concept "a small block of
whisky" and embodies the intense and rich flavors of the whisky inside.
The complex formula is created by blending more than 100
different batches of malt and grain whiskies. After blending, the whisky
is filled into used barrels and matured for another few months. This
"marriage" process harmonizes all components in the formula, resulting
in a mellow taste.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Spicy and peppery, but there’s a richness behind it, with spicy oak and
soft orange fruitiness, and soft vanilla notes from the bourbon cask.
PALATE
Grainy sweetness and candied orange peel, quite rich, accompanied
by rich cinnamon and clove.
FINISH
Great balance, this really needs a little water to allow the flavours to
unfurl.

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NIKKA COFFEY GRAIN
Coffey Grain and Coffey Malt have been developed to showcase the beauty
of our Coffey stills.
While Masataka Taketsuru was staying in Scotland, he had an opportunity
to learn how to distill grain whisky in a Coffey still firsthand from craftsmen at
James Calder in Bo'ness in 1919. Masataka valued the feature of this type of
still and installed two sets of Coffey stills after he established Nikka Whisky.
The first still was imported from Scotland to Japan in 1963, followed by the
second still in 1966. These traditional Coffey stills are not easy to operate and
not efficient to obtain spirits. However, they retain flavors originating from
ingredients and deliver a distinctive creamy texture.
This is a signature grain whisky which was released in 2012. Predominantly
made from corn, whisky distilled in a Coffey still is matured in old casks such
as re-filled, remade and re-charred casks originally made from American oak
to deliver the sweet and mellow flavors of Coffey distillates.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Sweeter and fruity with oodles of sweet spice, mango, papaya, and orange
peel.
PALATE
Toffee popcorn, with heady citrus and tropical fruit. Quite a mouthful.
FINISH
Not especially long lasting; rich oak and marmalade notes dominate.

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 NIKKA COFFEY MALT
Coffey Grain and Coffey Malt have been developed to showcase the beauty
of our Coffey stills.
This unique expression was developed in 2013 as a result of Nikka's
continuous experiments to widen the variety and offer more excitements to
aficionados. Made from 100% malted barley, whisky distilled in a Coffey still
is matured in old casks to enhance the rich maltiness, complexity and a silky
texture. This expression is not categorized as “malt whisky” but as “grain
whisky” since it is not distilled in a pot still.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Fresh and clean, with aromas of candied lemon peel and rich cake spices.
PALATE
Robust and spicy, quite a dense mouthfeel and richly textured, with
cinnamon and clove on the palate, and citrus-tinged freshness to lighten the
load.
FINISH
Harmonious blend of dense spices, rich oak, and lemon and orange notes.
Delightful.

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NIKKA 12 YO
The asymmetry bottle design represents layers of traditions and heritage which
have been inherited from the foundation, and the Nikka emblem is a symbol of
our craftsmanship.
A blend including whisky from Nikka's two distilleries, Yoichi and
Miyagikyo, The Nikka 12 is a well-balanced blend. There's green-apple
freshness, rich fruitcake spiciness, butterscotch and some green-peppercorn
punch. Another winner from Nikka.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Punchy and spicy, with green peppercorns battling it out with red fruits,
butterscotch and nutmeg. Precise and poised.
PALATE
Rich, clean fruit – greengages and Granny Smith apples. Vibrant fruit-cake
notes with a hint of toffee and sweet spice to smooth things out.
FINISH
Very fresh despite the richness, this is a class act. Refreshing and moreish.

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MIYAGIKYO
Miyagikyo Single Malt is a range of single malt expressions from the Miyagikyo Distillery. Nikka's
founder Masataka Taketsuru chose a valley in the Miyagi prefecture as the site for his second distillery,
and started its operation in 1969. He aimed to make a complete contrast between the two distilleries,
Miyagikyo and Yoichi, with different natural environments and production methods.
Miyagikyo malts are described as elegant and fruity. Made from light peated and non-peated
malted barley, whiskies distilled in pot stills heated by indirect steam express a signature fruitiness and
delicate mouthfeel.

MIYAGIKYO SINGLE MALT

This no-age-statement version was released in 2016 as a permanent product that
showcases the elegant style of Miyagikyo malts, when all age-statements were
discontinued. This bottling has estery aromas generated by carefully selected yeast
strains along with distinctive Sherry cask influence.
The new single malt is said to be made with whiskies spanning various ages
(hinting at the inclusion of older whiskies than the previous NAS release) with classic
delicate, floral character and primarily ex-Sherry casks used for maturation.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Full and rich with floral notes, tropical fruit, beeswax and hints of wood smoke.
PALATE
Malt focused, with cinnamon and ginger spiciness, chocolate and tobacco.
FINISH
Long and soft. Tobacco fades to leave spiced, stewed fruit.

MIYAGIKYO SINGLE MALT BOURBON WOOD

This complex no age statement single malt was produced at the Miyagikyo distillery
on Japan's Honshu Island, and then finished in a bourbon barrels for one year beofre
being bottled in 2018. With spicy, creamy and salty notes.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
White stone fruits, cinnamon spice, oaky vanilla and a floral bouquet.
PALATE
Fruity notes of plum, poached pear and white peach, accompanied by a hint of
vanilla, liquorice and notable malt and saline notes.
FINISH
Jammy forest fruits cut through by a dash of lemon citrus.

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TAKETSURU
This is a signature label in honor of Nikka's founder Masataka Taketsuru, the first Japanese who
mastered whisky-making in Scotland and brought this expertise back to Japan. While being a disciplined
craftsman, he was also a person of curiosity and open-mindedness. This is a tribute to Masataka from
his successors, highlighting a perfect balance with complexity achieved by precise blending inherited
from the founder.
A "pure malt" is a blend of malt whiskies from various distilleries, whereas a "single malt" is a whisky
made exclusively from one distillery. A "pure malt" is also known as a "blended malt".

TAKETSURU PURE MALT

This is an expression launched in 2020, with a refined formula and a new label
design to represent the brand. While remaining a smooth and well-balanced
blended malt, the formula further showcases an exquisite balance between
elegant softness and deep complexity along with rich mouthfeel and smokiness.
Taketsuru's no-age-statement blended malt contains a high percentage
of malt from Miyagikyo, with the reminder coming from Yoichi. Aged on average
for around 10 years in a variety of different cask types, including some sherry
wood for extra richness.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Clean and bright, with red fruit bursting out of the glass and glazed fruit-tart
sweetness.
PALATE
Soft and fruity with spicy clove appearing along with a cherry-menthol note.
FINISH
The rich fruit lingers.

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TAKETSURU PURE MALT 17 YO
Another winner from Nikka's Taketsuru range. The Taketsuru whiskies are
a combination of single malt whiskies from Nikka's two distilleries, Yoichi
and Miyagikyo. In the 17 Years Old, a high percentage of the whiskies have
been aged in ex-sherry casks, resulting in a deep, rich, complex whisky
with more than a hint of smoke and oak.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Clean, with layered tropical fruit. Eucalyptus, red fruit, vanilla. Oak. Good
weight and breadth.
PALATE
Oily, fruity and juicy. Almost Irish. Firm with obvious oaken structure but
sufficient sweetness (cocoa, liquorice, vanilla) to carry.
FINISH
Lightly gripping.

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TAKETSURU 21 YO
Taketsuru 21 was crowned World's Best Blended Malt Whisky at the
2010 World Whiskies Awards. It really is a fabulous whisky, and for those
of you who enjoyed the brilliant 17 year old this offers just a bit more
richness, a little hint more chocolate and coffee.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Plenty of oak influence with notes of prunes and soy sauce. Cocoa,
espresso beans, almost a touch of anise.
PALATE
Spices, black pepper, loads of tangy sherry, hints of turmeric and other
spices. Then ground ginger, mixed peels, hints of marmalade.
FINISH
Long, good oaky grip with a perfect balance of spice.

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YOICHI
Yoichi Single Malt is a range of single malt expressions from the Yoichi Distillery, Nikka's first distillery
built in 1934. The founder Masataka Taketsuru chose the town of Yoichi in Hokkaido because of the
similar environmental conditions to Scotland, where he learned whisky-making.
Yoichi malts are described as bold and strong with refined peaty notes and smokiness brought by
the traditional direct coal-fired distillation. Sea breeze from the Ishikari Bay delivers a briny hint to the
whisky during maturation.

YOICHI SINGLE MALT BOURBON WOOD

Single malt Japanese whisky from Nikka's Yoichi distillery, finished for one year
in first-fill bourbon casks and bottled in 2018. The result boasts both complex
sweet and savoury flavours, with a lip-smacking creaminess imparted from the
casks. Excellent stuff from one of the most well-known whisky distilleries in
Japan.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Sweet and fresh plum and pear intertwined with salty peat, light swirls of
smoke, candied ginger, gentle vanilla, freshly picked daffodils and lemon
sweeties.
PALATE
Oaky, with rather salty notes of liquorice, distinct notes of clove with
handfuls of candied fruits, namely banana, date, lemon, and honey coated
walnuts.
FINISH
Long, malted barley and mineral chalky notes, with tobacco, walnut, fresh
mint and lasting notes of peat.

YOICHI SINGLE MALT CHERRY WOOD

A limited edition bottle of Yoichi single malt, delicately peated and
finished in sherry casks before it was bottled by Nikka in 2018. The
maritime nature of Yoichi whisky, combined with the fruity flavour
imparted from the sherry cask, makes for a complex and
interesting dram.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Buttered toast, smoked bacon and salted caramel, dried fruit,
dark chocolate and potent nutmeg with a whisper of peat.
PALATE
Berry syrup, fresh strawberry, sweet malt, indulgent praline and
notes of leather.
FINISH
Distinct medicinal notes of tiger balm, and a hint of chocolate
returns.

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 American Whiskey
BULLEIT
The first Bulleit bourbon was produced by a bar owner in Louisville, Kentucky, named Augustus Bulleit.
He wanted to create a bourbon with a distinctive flavour and experimented with varying batches until
he found a whiskey that he was satisfied with. One day when transporting barrels to New Orleans
Augustus disappeared without trace. To this day it is unknown what happened to him. Years later, his
great-great-grandson, Tom Bulleit enrolled in the Marine Corps in 1968, before leaving to study law.
In 1987, Thomas E. Bulleit, Jr., fulfilled a lifelong dream of reviving an old family bourbon recipe
by starting the Bulleit Distilling Company. Inspired by his great-great-grandfather Augustus Bulleit, who
made a high-rye whiskey between 1830-1860, Tom left a successful law practice and risked everything
to experience life on the frontier.
Tom Bulleit had always dreamt of recreating his ancestor’s dark spirit and in 1987, he created a
small batch bourbon, bearing the family name. Bulleit bourbon is aged for six years and the mashbill
contains a high proportion of rye - as much as thirty percent. The new make, or ‘white dog’ as it is
known across the pond, is then filled into heavily charred barrels. The bottles are modelled on the
medicine bottles of yore, with raised lettering and brown tinted glass, indeed, the bottle itself has won
awards. It was first introduced on the American market in 1999 and distributed worldwide three years
later. Bulleit was acquired by Seagram in 1997 and the facilities were relocated to Lawrenceburg,
Kentucky.

BULLEIT BOURBON
The subtlety and complexity of Bulleit Bourbon come from its unique blend of
rye, corn, and barley malt, along with special strains of yeast and pure Kentucky
limestone filtered water. Due to its especially high rye content, Bulleit Bourbon
has a bold, spicy character with a finish that's distinctively clean and smooth.
Medium amber in color, with gentle spiciness and sweet oak aromas. Mid-palate
is smooth with tones of maple, oak, and nutmeg. Finish is long, dry, and satiny
with a light toffee flavor.
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TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Rich and spicy, with warming notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove, and crème
brûlée topped with Demerara sugar. Hints of dried apricot, grape and almond,
too.
PALATE
Good spicy kick of rye first up, then softer notes of dried fruit and sweet spice
follow. Toasty and nutty, with enough fruitiness to soften out the edges.
FINISH
Well-balanced mix of sweet spice and warming rye.

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BULLEIT RYE
Russet in color, with rich oaky aromas. The taste is exceptionally smooth, with hints
of vanilla, honey, and spice. Finish is crisp and clean, with long, lingering flavors.
Bulleit Rye is made with a mashbill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley and is
produced in small batches.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Big heaps of cherries and vanilla, with subtle notes of leather and tobacco.
PALATE
Rather hot at first, the spices coming to the forefront. This is followed by
peaches, more cherries and a little bit of orange zest.
FINISH
A smoky finish, carried by cinnamon, allspice and a hint of sweeties.

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BUFFALO TRACE
Ancient buffalo carved paths through the wilderness that led American pioneers and explorers to new
frontiers. One such trail led to the banks of the Kentucky River where Buffalo Trace Distillery has been
making bourbon whiskey the same way for more than 200 years. In tribute to the mighty buffalo and
the rugged, independent spirit of the pioneers who followed them, we created our signature Buffalo
Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
Made from the finest corn, rye and barley malt, this whiskey ages in new oak barrels for years in century
old warehouses until the peak of maturity. The taste is rich and complex, with hints of vanilla, toffee
and candied fruit. The smooth finish lingers on the palate.

BUFFALO TRACE
Buffalo Trace is the flagship bourbon for the eponymous distillery made from corn,
rye and malted barley. It’s aged in new oak barrels in historic old warehouses. The
award-winning bourbon is batched from no more than 40 barrels at a time, and is
aged on the middle floors of the distillery warehouses where the temperature
fluctuation is the greatest. A top whiskey, with oodles of vanilla, barrel char and spicy
complexity.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Spicy and sweet with caramel, creamy toffee eclairs, hints of cinnamon, rum spice
and cereal sweetness.
PALATE
Brown sugar, toffee apple, sweet oak, custard, oily espresso beans, a touch of
chocolate-covered raisins and toasty wood.
FINISH
Good length with sweet spices, cinnamon gum and toffee.

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JACK DANIELS
According to Daniel's biographer, the origin of the "Old No. 7" brand name was the number assigned
to Daniel's distillery for government registration. He was forced to change the registration number
when the federal government redrew the district, and he became Number 16 in district 5 instead of
No. 7 in district 4. However, he continued to use his original number as a brand name, since his brand
reputation already had been established. An entirely different explanation is given in the 1967 book
'Jack Daniel's Legacy' which states that the name was chosen in 1887 after a visit to a merchant friend
in Tullahoma, who had built a chain of seven stores.
Jack Daniel never married and did not have any known children. He took his nephews under his
wing. After arriving at work early and unable to open his safe, Jack kicks it out of frustration and breaks
his toe. The injury worsens and will eventually take his life.
With no wife or children as heirs, Jack leaves his land and distillery to his nephew, Lem Motlow.

JACK DANIELS NO 7
Mellowed drop by drop through 10-feet of sugar maple charcoal, then matured in
handcrafted barrels of our own making. And our Tennessee Whiskey doesn’t follow a
calendar. It’s only ready when our tasters say it is. We judge it by the way it looks. By
its aroma. And of course, by the way it tastes. It’s how Jack Daniel himself did it over a
century ago. And how we still do it today.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Brown sugar syrup, sour raisins, wood polish, resin, green leaves, hints of wood glue.
PALATE
Sweet, with light body and mouth-feel. Dutch chocolate strands on toast, orange
touches, perfumed wood, cinnamon.
FINISH
Terry's Chocolate orange, more wood polish and some lingering char.

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FOUR ROSES
THE LEGEND: It began when Paul Jones, Jr., the founder of Four Roses Bourbon, became smitten by the
beauty of a Southern belle. It is said that he sent a proposal to her, and she replied that if her answer
were “Yes,” she would wear a corsage of roses on her gown to the upcoming grand ball. Paul Jones
waited for her answer excitedly on that night of the grand ball…when she arrived in her beautiful gown,
she wore a corsage of four red roses. He later named his Bourbon “Four Roses” as a symbol of his
devout passion for the lovely belle, a passion he thereafter transferred to making his beloved Four
Roses Bourbon.

FOUR ROSES SINGLE BARREL

You’ll want to savor the taste of this premium Single Barrel again and again. It’s
complex, full-bodied and surprisingly smooth with a delicate, long finish that’s
unbelievably mellow. Drink straight up or on the rocks.. Aged minimum 7-9 years
This mashbill consists of 60% corn, 35% rye, and 5% malted barley.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Dried spice, pear, cocoa, vanilla and maple syrup.
PALATE
Hints of ripe plum and cherries, robust, full body, mellow.
FINISH
Smooth and delicately long.

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KNOB CREEK
Knob Creek is distilled under the direction of master distiller Fred Noe. Fred is the son of Knob Creek
founder, Booker Noe, who is the grandson of Jim Beam.
Operating under parent company Beam Suntory, Knob Creek’s three “siblings” are also brewed
at the Jim Beam distillery: Booker’s, Baker’s, and Basil Hayden’s. All four are billed as small-batch
bourbons for the high-end market.
Knob Creek is the name of an actual creek in Kentucky. Allegedly, the creek ran through Abraham
Lincoln’s family farm, which Lincoln referred to as “the Knob Creek place.”

KNOB CREEK
Created to represent whiskey before it was mass produced, Knob Creek
embodies the look, feel and taste of pre-prohibition bourbon. This is a long-
aged, high-rye bourbon from Jim Beam.
Knob Creek is still made today in small batches to exacting standards.
Patiently aged over 9 years, Knob Creek embodies the full taste experience that
has made Kentucky famous for its bourbon. Know Creek matures in 4-char
barrels, delivering distinctive sweetness and a full-bodied flavour.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Toasted nuts, grain oak.
PALATE
Rich, sweet, woody, full-bodied, almost fruity.
FINISH
Long, rich and glowing.

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MAKERS MARK
Bill Samuels, Sr.'s quest to create Maker's Mark® began with his only copy of the family's trusted, 170-
year-old recipe. The one the sixth-generation distiller promptly set on fire, of course. He had a wife
Margie.
The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Famer (the first woman involved with a distillery to be inducted,
by the way) hand-dipped the first bottles in her kitchen using a home fryer to melt the wax.
When naming this new bourbon, Margie was inspired by the "maker's marks" that pewter whitesmiths
put on their best work. Her mark features a star for Star Hill Farm, the Bardstown farm where the family
resided.
Margie's "S" is for Samuels, and the Roman numeral IV symbolizes her husband's status as a
fourth-generation distiller. (Son, Bill, Jr., later discovered that his father was actually a sixth-generation
distiller. But, SIV stuck and is here to stay.)
If character came in a bottle, it might look something like this one. Margie's signature red wax
topper isn't the only feature that helps Maker's Mark stand out from the crowd. The shape of the bottle,
look of the label and even the name itself are all thanks to Margie the marketer. That square shape was
inspired by Margie's collection of 19th-century cognac bottles – as was the wax that typically sealed
them.

MAKERS MARK
Bill Samuels, Sr., simply wanted a whisky he would enjoy drinking. Never bitter or
sharp, Maker's Mark is made with soft red winter wheat, instead of the usual rye,
for a one-of-a-kind, full-flavored bourbon that's easy to drink. To ensure
consistency, we rotate every barrel by hand and age our bourbon to taste, not
time. Each and every bottle of Maker's is still hand-dipped in our signature red
wax at our distillery in Loretto, Ky., just like Bill, Sr., would have wanted.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Initial sweetness – caramel, brown sugar – gives way to soft fruity notes and
vanilla.
PALATE
More savoury than the nose suggests, with toasted nuts and cinnamon notes.
FINISH
Initially light but sweet spice builds over time.

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MAKERS 46
The wood-finishing experiments were largely enacted by Bill Samuels, Jr., and
Master Distiller Kevin Smith, with a big assist from the Independent Stave
Company, the distillery's longtime cooperage. After finally finding the flavor
they were after, Bill, Jr., learned that the perfectly toasted French oak stave was
on file as "Stave Profile No. 46."
The first bourbon in our wood-finishing series, Maker's Mark 46 was
created by Bill Samuels, Jr., to amplify the flavors he loves in Maker's Mark. The
innovative wood-stave-finishing process starts with fully matured Maker's
Mark® at cask strength. We then insert 10 seared virgin French oak staves into
the barrel and finish it for nine weeks in our limestone cellar. The result is
Maker's Mark 46: bolder and more complex, but without the bitterness typical
of longer-aged whiskies.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Hints of wood staves, caramel and sweetness
PALATE
Very intense flavors; a big crescendo of wood blending perfectly with deep,
complex and rich notes of vanilla and caramel
FINISH
Smooth and subtle

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OLD FORESTER
Our founder, George Garvin Brown, was born September 2, 1846 in Munfordville, KY. In 1863 he moved
to Louisville to attend high school, and eventually became a pharmaceutical salesman. And it was that
particular line of work that led him to create the First Bottled Bourbon, Old Forester, in 1870.
Old Forester named after Dr. William Forrester.
To guarantee consistency George batches bourbon from three nearby distilleries: Mattingly, Mellwood,
and Atherton. He seals his whiskey exclusively in glass bottles and signs each bottle as his personal
guarantee of its quality.

OLD FORESTER
Old Forester Bourbon was the first to be sold in America in sealed glass bottles, to
avoid any unsavoury folks tampering with their carefully-considered recipe. It was
first seen on shelves back in 1870, and the rye-rich bourbon continues to be enjoyed
today.
Old Forester delivers a fresh and bright flavor profile perfect for sipping neat, on
the rocks, with a splash of water or in a classic cocktail.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Sharp and sweet, with a strong floral character that swirls with hints of mint, rich
tobacco leaf and vanilla.
PALATE
A touch of oak and pine provides a strong underpinning. Sharp at first, but softens
quickly, with hints of oak, sweet corn and rye grain character. Spicy, with soft vanilla
and light orange notes.
FINISH
Long, warm and slightly drying. Nice level of sweetness.

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WOODFORD RESERVE
The entirety of the whiskey in Woodford’s Master’s Collection is the product of this pot distillation.
Following fermentation, Woodford Reserve is distilled three times in pot stills. For its main
portfolio, pot-distilled whiskey is blended with column-distilled whiskey produced at the Brown-
Forman Distillery in Louisville, Ky.
Woodford Reserve ages its whiskey in 1870 stone barrel houses. These buildings use a process
called heat cycling, which involves heating and cooling the air to closely control maturation. On average,
Woodford is aged for seven years before it’s blended and bottled.

WOODFORD RESERVE
The art of making fine bourbon first took place on the site of the Woodford
Reserve Distillery, a National Historic Landmark, in 1812. The perfectly balanced
taste of our Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is comprised of more than 200
detectable flavor notes, from bold grain and wood, to sweet aromatics, spice, and
fruit & floral notes
Labrot & Graham's Woodford Reserve is a superbly smooth, flavoursome
bourbon, rich and full bodied with a sophisticated range of flavours. Excellent as
a digestif after a rich meal.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Heavy with rich dried fruit, hints of mint and oranges covered with a dusting of
cocoa. Faint vanilla and tobacco spice.
TASTE
Rich, chewy, rounded and smooth, with complex citrus, cinnamon and
cocoa.Toffee, caramel, chocolate and spice notes abound.
FINISH
Silky smooth, almost creamy at first with a long, warm satisfying tail.

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VIRGINIA BLACK
Virginia Black is a collaboration between award-winning spirits producer Brent Hocking; and platinum-
selling artist, songwriter, rapper and actor, Drake. A shared passion for style, music, and the pursuit of
taste.
Moving away from the traditional whiskey aesthetic, Virginia Black evokes an attitude and
character long absent in the American Whiskey category.
Virginia Black is a personally selected collection of two, three, and four-year old bourbon whiskey
focused on a high-rye content and finished with a decadent profile. Virginia Black seeks to redefine the
essence of bourbon whiskey engaging enthusiasts irrespective of spirit preference or experience level
whether seasoned aficionados or novice whiskey drinkers. Best enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or as the
defining element of a decadent cocktail.

VIRGINIA BLACK
Virginia Black is an aged bourbon whiskey focused on a high-rye content and
finished with a decadent profile.
This high-rye bourbon has a deep, tawny hue, and a sweet scent that
suggests raisins, dried figs, and vanilla. Often compared to cognac, the smooth
palate shows notes of honeyed cherries, rich vanilla and oak finishing long with
hints of toffee, orange peel, and baking spice. Best enjoyed neat, on the rocks,
or as the defining element of a decadent cocktail.
A very handsomely presented expression, made using a combination of 2, 3,
and 4 year old bourbon.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Brown sugar, salted popcorn, glace cherries.
PALATE
Toasted marshmallow, hot cinnamon and green apple slices. Generous helpings
of caramel, too.
FINISH
Black pepper and sweet cinnamon notes remain.

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HENRY MCKENNA
Henry McKenna was an Irish immigrant who came to the Kentucky region in 1837. Since he was in the
distilling business back in the old country, it made sense that he would apply his skills in his new home.
He set up shop in Fairfield, Kentucky — just about five miles from where the current Heaven Hill
Distillery is located. This Whiskey is named after him.
Henry McKenna was distilled by Seagram's for most of the 20th century at the Henry McKenna
distillery in Fairfield, which they acquired from the family in 1941.
Seagram's closed the Fairfield distillery in 1976, and in an unusual deal, sold the domestic rights to the
brand to Heaven Hill a few years later.
Heaven Hill heritage. In the late 1800s, a Russian immigrant brought his entrepreneurial spirit to
America. He settled in Kentucky, started a successful business, and raised five sons: the Shapira
brothers.
In 1933, the end of Prohibition sparked new interest in Kentucky Bourbon. In Bardstown, Ed
Shapira and his brothers agreed to invest in a new distillery, and eventually bought it outright. They had
no inventory, no warehousing, and no brand.
Shortly after, the Shapiras released Old Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond and upon its release, it
became the best selling whiskey in the State of Kentucky. The rest, as they say, is history. Under the
stewardship of the second generation, Heaven Hill Distillery has grown to become the sixth largest
supplier of distilled spirits in the United States. With a third generation now in place, the family legacy
continues.
To be labeled as Bottled-in-Bond, a whiskey must be the product of one distillery and distilled
during just one distillation season, which runs from January-June or July-December. These whiskeys
must be aged for at least four years, and bottled at exactly 100 Proof, for a strong, signature flavor.
Additionally, the D.S.P., or Distilled Spirits Plant numbers of both the production and bottling facilities
must be stated on the label.

HENRY MCKENNA KENTUCKEY STRAIGHT 1960

Henry McKenna Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey shares the sour mash— 75%
Corn, 13% Rye, and 12% Barley. So what we have here are the working-class
casks aged for 6 years.
This six year old bourbon was produced at the original McKenna distillery in
Fairfield in 1960.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
mixed citrus and caramel-corn followed by toasted wood spice and vanilla.
PALATE
smooth, blended notes of butterscotch, baking spices, a dash of oak, and
vanilla.
FINISH
The finish is clean.

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ANTIQUE
Frankfort Distillery Inc. was established in 1902. The distillery was located 4 miles SE of Frankfort.
A 1907 leterhead identifies John D Hinde as President, R A Baker as Vice President, George Baker as
Secretary & Treasurer.
When Prohibition was enacted in 1920, the company was one of only six granted a permit to sell
spirits for medicinal purposes. In 1922, the company was acquired by Paul Jones & Co, who assumed
the Frankfort Distilleries Inc. name to retain the license to sell whiskey under the "Four Roses" and
"Antqiue" brand names, among many others. Their office was located in Louisville (118 E Main St).
By 1928, stocks of pre-Prohibition whiskey had dwindled and the company contracted the Louisville-
based A Ph. Stizel distillery to supply them with spirits.
When Prohibition was repealed in 1933, Frankfort Distilleries Inc. took over the old Stitzel plant and
built a new one (Four Roses) in Shively. By the late 1940's, the distilleries and brands had been taken
over by Seagrams.

ANTIQUE KENTUCKEY STRAIGHT 1968

Distilled during the 1968’s and aged for 6 years, warm rounded caramel shines
through to deliver a long savoury finish.
This is a rare release from the Frankfort Distilling Company, produced for the
Italian market. Distilled in the "Slow Old Fashioned Way"
Great old bourbon: one in the light & fruity league. It's a pleasure to drink when
you don't like the big bold and sweet style in the world of bourbon.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
A rather fruit driven bourbon, with tinned peach, cherry and orange zest. Behind
that there is a light syrupy note, but not too expressive. Biscuit and a bit of spice
complete the nose.
PALATE
Light to medium body, with much room for fruit, cereal and vanilla. There is a
moderate amount of spice (cinnamon, cardamom, a bit of ginger) and wood.
FINISH
Pleasant combination of spice, wood, a bit of leather now, and that biscuit-y and
fruity feel.

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SEAGRAMS
Seagram Company Ltd., former Canadian corporation that was the world’s largest producer and
distributor of distilled spirits.
The company began when Distillers Corp., Ltd., a Montreal distillery owned by Samuel Bronfman,
acquired Joseph E. Seagram & Sons in 1928. The new company, named Distillers Corporation-Seagrams
Ltd., grew rapidly during the later years of the Prohibition era and in the 1930s. By the 1940s the firm
had become the largest distiller in both Canada and the United States. Under the leadership of the
founder’s son, Edgar M. Bronfman, who became head of the company in 1971, the firm diversified
during the 1950s and ’60s from its original base of blended whiskies into the production and marketing
of Scotch, bourbon, rum, vodka, gin, and many different wines. It also expanded into the European,
Latin American, East Asian, and African markets. Edgar M. Bronfman, Jr., succeeded his father in 1989
and began selling the company’s liquor businesses to competitors while purchasing entertainment
companies such as MCA (including Universal Pictures) and Polygram NV.
In 1939, Seagram introduced Crown Royal in honour of George VI and Queen Elizabeth’s royal
tour of Canada that year. The bottle was presented in a purple pouch with gold stitching — which
became synonymous with the brand.

SEAGRAMS 7 CROWN 1975

Seagram's 7 Crown, their American blended whiskey rather than their Canadian
blended whisky (which they are rather well known for). This full quart bottle was
produced in Indiana in 1975 and has been kept in great condition.
If you look closely, you'll see that the 7 on the label is wearing a crown, as if
it was a person, and a royal one at that. An old bottling of the Seagram’s 7 Crown
blend, produced with 35% straight whiskies aged four to six years and 65% grain
whisky. It was extremely popular in the 1970s

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Alluring, clean, and crisp with a hint of citrus
PALATE
Smooth sweet taste
FINISH
Creamy vanilla finish

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OLD CHARTER
The Old Charter brand was established in 1874 by Adam and Benjamin Chapeze, brothers operating
under the name A. B. Chapeze, who were operating a distillery on the Bardstown branch of the L&N
Railroad. Ben Chapeze traveled and pushed the brand and made it well known while his brother Adam
managed the operation. Eventually sales were assigned under contract to Wright & Taylor,
a Louisville wholesale house operated by John J. Wright and Marion E. Taylor.
In 1933, the Bernheim distillery acquired the Old Charter Brand and all of its bourbon stock
from Wright & Taylor, but did not start selling the brand using that stock until the stock was fully aged
for bond in 1937. Wright and Taylor also used the Old Charter brand name for their remaining pre-
prohibition bourbon stock. In 1937, the two majority owners of Bernheim, Gerngross and
Schwarzhaupt, sold out to Schenley Distilleries. The brand names sold at that time included Old Charter,
Cascade, and Echo Springs In 1974, the 1,000,000th barrel of Old Charter was bottled and a case was
given by the Governor of Kentucky (Wendell Ford) to the Governor of Texas (Dolph Briscoe) as a gift. In
1987, United Distillers acquired Schenley. In 1999, the Old Charter brand was purchased by the Sazerac
Company from Diageo.

OLD CHARTER KENTUCKEY STRAIGHT 1972

If the clock on the label of this 1970s Old Charter Kentucky Bourbon only moved
forwards 1 hour every year, it would accurately tell you how old this bourbon it, as it's
pointing at 7 o'clock and this bourbon is 7 years old.
A rare 7 year old straight bourbon distilled in the 1970s. Produced for the Italian
market by the Old Charter Distillery.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
A complex, well-balanced nose that shows both dry, peppery notes and a rich honey
sweetness.
PALATE
The palate features some tingly spice notes and mellow toffee
FINISH
very long and very satisfying finish.

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 Irish Whiskey
BUSHMILLS
Bushmills is home to the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery. Official records stretch back to 1608,
when the area was granted its license to distil. Over 400 years later, whiskey is still being made in
Bushmills, thanks to experience and craft passed down from generation to generation.
Bushmills is named for the mills that dotted the town all along the River Bush.
“Bushmills – oldest because it is the best, not best because it is oldest.”

BUSHMILLS BLACKBUSH
Black Bush Irish whiskey combines an exceptionally high amount of malt married
with a sweet, small-batch grain whiskey, and then matured in former Oloroso sherry
and bourbon casks. This unique recipe means Black Bush has rich, fruity notes and a
deep intense character, balanced by an incredibly unique smoothness.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Over-ripe grape and light citrus on the nose. A touch of toffee and peanut.
PALATE
Vanilla and milk bottle sweeties. Dried peels, chamomile tea and cinnamon sticks.
FINISH
Digestive biscuit, cooked plum and orange oil.

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JAMESONS
John Jameson (1740 – 1823) was originally a lawyer from Alloa in Scotland before he founded
his eponymous distillery in Dublin in 1780. Previous to founding the distillery, he married Margaret Haig
(1753–1815) in 1768. She was the eldest daughter of John Haig, the famous whisky distiller in Scotland.
John and Margaret had a family of 16 children, eight sons and eight daughters.
Four of John Jameson's sons followed his footsteps in distilling in Ireland, John Jameson II (1773 –
1851) at Bow Street, William and James Jameson at Marrowbone Lane in Dublin (where they partnered
their Stein relations, calling their business Jameson and Stein, before settling on William Jameson &
Co.). The fourth of Jameson's sons, Andrew, who had a small distillery at Enniscorthy.
Jameson is produced from a blend of grain whiskey and single pot still whiskey, which uses a
mixture of malted and unmalted or "green" Irish barley

JAMESONS ORIGINAL
Jameson Irish Whiskey is a blended Irish whiskey. What’s that we hear you say. Well
first we take the best of pot still and fine grain whiskeys. Then we triple distil them - not
because we have to because we want to as it gives it its signature smoothness. Finally,
we age them in oak casks for a minimum of 4 years.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
A full and floral nose leads with the smooth sweetness of marmalade and fudge before
a hint of Madeira and a little cut grass note emerge.
PALATE
Thick and of good body with notes of orchard fruits, both fresh and cooked with a little
vanilla cream.
FINISH
Medium-length with spice and honey.

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JAMESONS BLACK BARREL
Super release from Jameson, with a high proportion of Irish pot still whiskey as well as
small batch grain. The result is an increased body and level of richness when compared
to the core expression. It's aged in double charred first fill bourbon casks (black barrels).

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Rich and fruity with notes of tropical fruits, coconut, nectarines in yoghurt, guava and a
thick core of sweet cereals.
PALATE
Thick and full on the palate, with an intense, unctuous creaminess, alongside dates,
walnuts and peels. Good peach and coconut notes, and a little cinnamon.
FINISH
Long finish, and very fruity with notes of cinnamon and nutmeg and hints of potpourri.

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MIDLETON
Midleton Very Rare, a magnificent blend of the finest distillates hand-picked by the Master Distiller,
Barry Crockett, is one of Ireland’s most exclusive whiskeys. Whiskeys from the old Midleton distillery
have always been acknowledged as special. Thus, this top Irish whiskey takes its name from the east
Cork distillery town. This whiskey is aged between 12 and 25 years, and is matured exclusively in
seasoned Bourbon barrels. Midleton Very Rare was launched in 1984 to celebrate the whiskeys of the
Midleton distillery, and a new vintage has been released every year since then. Each bottle carries its
own individual number and the signature of our Master Distiller. This annual release of a new vintage
is a departure for the whiskeys of Irish Distillers where consistency from year to year is highly valued.
The individual nature of the selection process for each vintage of Midleton Very Rare means that each
year’s vintage provides its own character. Prized among collectors, we know of very few collections of
all vintages since the first in 1984.
The Old Midleton distillery was part of the Cork Distillery Company, which merged with John
Power & Son and John Jameson & Son in 1966 to form Irish Distillers.
The new Midleton is an enormous modern distillery in County Cork built by Irish Distillers in 1975to
streamline the production of its many brands.
This brought an end to nearly 200 years of Jameson production in Dublin, but the Old Jameson
Distillery in Bow Street is now a visitor's centre. Tourists can also visit the Midleton complex, which is
home to many other brands beside Jameson, including Green Spot, Paddy, Power's and Redbreast.
The Midleton distillery's flagship brand is Midleton Very Rare, which is a small batch blend released
annually.

MIDLETON VERY RARE

Midleton Very Rare is one of the most exclusive whiskeys ever produced in
Ireland. A non-age statement whiskey, containing a mix of pot still and grain
whiskeys exclusively matured in American oak barrels, this whiskey is only
available in strictly limited quantities as just a small number of casks are
personally selected by the Master Distiller, Brian Nation each year.An annual
selection since 1984 and thus, very collectable, each bottle is individually
numbered and bears the signature of the Master Distiller as a final guarantee
of outstanding quality.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Baked peaches with marzipan and almonds. Fried butter, just before it
browns, with some notes of crisp apples and nutmeg.
PALATE
Soft caramel and biscuit with milk chocolate, like a treat from the left side of
Twix factory. Buttered popcorn and baked banana with a coating of brown
sugar.
FINISH
Baked spice – vanilla and cardamom. Desiccated coconut dissipates, leaving
a lingering nuttiness.

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TEELING
Whiskey making and entrepreneurship has been in the Teeling genes as far back as 1782, when Walter
Teeling set up a small craft distillery on Marrowbone Lane in the industrial heart of Dublin City.
Since 2012, Jack and Stephen Teeling, the latest generation of Teeling Whiskey makers, have been
putting their own mark on Irish Whiskey and came full circle in 2015 when they proudly opened the
new Teeling Whiskey Distillery just down the road from where the original family distillery once stood.
The Teeling Whiskey Distillery today is the first new distillery in Dublin for over 125 years.

TEELING SINGLE MALT

Made with Irish Whiskeys distilled from 100% malted barley, matured and
finished in casks that impart the influence of five wine casks (Sherry, Port,
Madeira, White Burgundy, Cabernet Sauvignon). This Irish Single Malt
Whiskey delivers a unique fruit-forward flavour profile that is complex, yet
balanced and has often been described as “a symphony” of flavour.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Vibrant with notes of melon, figs, toffee and lemon.
TASTE
A balance mix of dry fruits, citrus, vanilla, spice and cloves.
FINISH
Long with sweetness in harmony with dry tannins from the wood.

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TEELING 33 YO
A rare long-aged Irish whiskey, limited to just 275 bottles, from Teeling.
Matured in a pair of bourbon barrels for 33 years, this is complex, floral
and lightly spicy. The presentation includes a hand-bound booklet
detailing the history of the release.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Vanilla, cream, orange, toast, jam.
PALATE
Light and fresh, well balanced sweetness blends into notes of vanilla,
sandalwood, allspice, and orchard fruits.
FINISH
Deep and inviting as the spice comes back and then goes away again.

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RED BREAST
Redbreast is said to have been named by a Gilbey's chairman who was also a keen birdwatcher,
presumably in reference to the ruby hue found in a glass of this tasty whiskey. Robin redbreast is, of
course, a common name for the European robin. With the range of Redbreast whiskeys available today,
you may find yourself wondering what the collective noun for robins is. Allow us to help you: It’s a
worm. A worm of robins! Pleasing.
Redbreast 12 Year Old is the only aged Pure Pot still whiskey on sale today. It was first launched
in 1939 as the brand name given to the pot still whiskey supplied by Jameson to whiskey bonders before
bottling at the distillery became the norm in 1968. Stocks of whiskey in bonders’ stores petered out,
and thus Redbreast all but disappeared until its re-launch by the distillery in the 1990s as a single pot
still whiskey. This pure pot still whiskey is matured for a minimum of 12 years in sherry casks and
Bourbon barrels. Like all good pot still whiskeys, it is strongly flavoured and assertive, making it a rare
treat for the connoisseur of fine old whiskey.

RED BREAST 21 YO
Using a style of Pot Still whiskey reflective of the Midleton Distillery
tradition, Redbreast 21 represents the ultimate expression of
Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. The 21 year ageing process
introduces new levels of depth, flavour and taste, creating a complex
and rewarding whiskey. Abundantly aromatic and fruitful, and
produced in very limited quantities, this 21 year old Redbreast is a joy
to behold in each and every bottle. This is a combination of malted
and unmalted barley matured in a mixture of bourbon barrels and
first-fill oloroso casks, resulting in a rich and complex whiskey.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Remarkable aroma spanning fresh tropical fruits, nuts and rich dried
fruit.
PALATE
Soft vanilla, toasted oak, sherry nuttiness with a dusting of spices.
Luscious fleshy fruit notes complete the silky mouthfeel.
FINISH
Lingers, seemingly forever, with oak and an assortment of spices and
then, the final bow from barley – where it all began.

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