Single Malt Whisky

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 On The Eye: Burnt Sienna
Breathe In: Dark chocolate and raisin aromas compliment the classic Bowmore smokiness
 Sip: Wonderful cedar wood and rich treacle toffee flavours Savour: Spicy, toffee, sherry and barley Rewards: International Wine & Spirit Competition Gold award 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold award 2018 International Spirits Challenge Gold award 2017

This is a new addition to the brand's permanent line. Officially known as the 14 Year Old Bourbon Barrel Reserve, it's aged for a full 14 years in typical ex-bourbon casks used in the Scotch industry. It's then transferred to be finished in new heavily-charred American oak barrels from Louisville's prominent Kelvin Cooperage, with the intention of imparting more of those deep bourbon qualities into a single malt.

This remarkable whisky is aged in oak casks meticulously chosen by hand. It retains a complex and balanced aromatic profile in which candied fruits, dark chocolate, spices and peat smoke can be perceived. It offers an exceptional length that prolongs the pleasure.

The Western Highland representative in Diageo's 'Classic Malt' series, Oban 14yo is a superb, full-blooded fruity malt with a whiff of heather and more than a hint of smoke.
Producer's

APPEARANCE:Olive gold.

NOSE:Rich sweetness and fruits - oranges, lemons and pears, with sea-salt and peaty smokiness.

BODY:Full, rich.

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.

Reflecting the essence of Bowmore - thrashing waves, windswept landscapes and generations of tradition - our 12 years old is both complex and perfectly balanced. Subtle lemon and sweet heather honey complement Bowmore's trademark peat smoke, leading to a delicious, long and mellow finish.

On The Eye: Warm amber

Breathe In: Subtle lemon and honey, balanced beautifully by Bowmore's trademark peaty smokiness

Sip: Warm and delicious on the palate with subtle dark chocolate flavours

Savour: Trademark gentle peat smoke, leading to a delicious, long and mellow finish

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.

Nose: At full strength, heady, nose prickle, pear drops and tightly integrated heather, resin and sweet honey-nut notes. Enticing. Intriguing. With a little water, still harmonious but less pronounced, allowing some malt-cereal, soft, spicy wood, moorland and faint traces of wood smoke to appear.

Body: Soft, pleasing, medium.

Palate: Palate Well balanced, smooth mouthfeel; short punch, sweet and fresh, then a pronounced drying effect. Enjoyable at any time, with little or no water.

Finish: Quite short. Some lingering sweet smoke in the attractive, drying aftertaste.

Dalwhinnie Distillery, named after the eponymous Highlands village where it is located, was actually called Strathspey when it started its activities in 1898 but was renamed the same year after a change of ownership. The 15 Year-Old is a single malt that is full of character with its aromas of pear and exotic fruit completed by smoky notes.

This Highlands whisky aged in both ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks leaves full aromas of vanilla, chocolate, orange peel and cinnamon spice. The palate offers a smooth taste of nutmeg, candied orange peel, rich coffee, and hints of licourice. This a bold, robust, and formidable whisky that dad is sure to savour and enjoy over many months

A delicious, richly sherried Glenfarclas aged 17 years and launched for the travel retail market. Loads of character and depth, just what we've come to expect from the distillery.

Nose: Complex and sophisticated, notes of buttery toffee, malt sherried peels, dates and even a hint of peat!

Palate: Full-bodied and rich, it fills and coats the palate with warming nutmeg, sherried fruits, cinnamon and mixed peels.

Finish: Long, spicy and sweet with just a hint of smoke on the tail.

Octomore 13.1 is as youthful and dynamic as its super-heavily peated predecessors. Distilled patiently from the 2015 harvest of 100% Scottish Mainland barley, this single malt is malted to a stratospheric 137.3 PPM and matured in the highest quality American oak casks.

If heavy peat is what dad likes, gift him the Octomore, from the Islay distillery of Bruichladdich. Aged for five years in Bourbon barrels, the hidden peat smoke gives way to the floral, malty spirit and sweet American oak with smoked apricot jam, burnt heather and Turkish delight. Try any of the Octomore's for the peaty style.

Matured in a combination of American oak and European sherry oak for a balanced profile of dried fruit and light oak spice. The palate is creamy with honeyed flavours carrying marmalade and baking spices followed by a lengthy, fruity finish, that is dominated by Sultana.

Rich and sherried 15yo malt from one of the best distilleries in Speyside. Aged for a little bit longer and bottled a little stronger for a more concentrated, richer flavour. As always, Glenfarclas remains one of the best-value malts on the market – a must for lovers of sherried whisky.

Nose: Complex, sherried, deliciously peated, light butterscotch aromas, with a hint of dried fruit.

Flavour: Full-bodied with a super balance of sherried sweetness, malty tones and peaty flavours.

Finish: Long lasting, gloriously sherried, sweet, gently smoky, and distinguished.

The Oban Distillers Edition 2021 is a unique blend of flavors achieved by aging the whisky in ex-bodega Montilla Fino cask wood. This process enhances the fruity and maritime notes, creating a complex and rich expression of the classic Oban flavor. The nose is pungent and fruity, with hints of smoke and the taste is explosive, with waves of rich fruit balanced by a salty undertone. The finish is sweet with notes of Jamaican coffee and oak, leaving a pleasant malt-biscuit aftertaste.

Caol Ila 12 year old is the entry-level bottling from the Caol Ila distillery, launched in June of 2002 this expression is light and fresh with that distinctive Caol Ila smoke.

The 18 Years Old is a single malt Scotch whisky of serious distinction. Once it has spent fifteen years maturing in American white oak casks approximately 30% is transferred into Spanish Oloroso casks to spend a further three years maturing. Then, when both elements have reached 18 years, we blend them back together to create a whisky with a rich bouquet and full, rounded flavour. For a whisky of this age this expression has maintained, thanks to our delicate floral spirit and fine Oloroso casks, an incredible degree of vibrancy where the raisiny sweetness of the sherry has been toned down by the nuttiness of the American oak.

The perfect accompaniment to Parmigiano-Reggiano, the 12 Years Old binds the dryness of the cheese, which in return provides a platform for the malt's sweet fruitiness and enhances its clean barley notes.
Nose:
The colour of sharp honey, on the nose heathery floral notes are balanced with the richness of poached pears and the sweetness of malted barley.
Palete:
Crème brûlée and sweet ripe banana at first, then comes a light oakiness with pear fruitiness, leading to a long smooth, creamy and fragrant finish.

Considered by many to be the benchmark for Islay malts this classic pours a golden amber colour and wafts from your glass with intense smoky peat and iodine. The palate is full flavour, rich and smooth with peat, figs, dates, and vanilla followed by an enduring smoky and dry finish.

A full-bodied, silky-smooth single malt from Glenmorangie, offers a nose of rose scented turkish delight, honeysuckle, tangerines and dark chocolate.A soft, velvety texture leads to tastes of berries and nutmeg entwined with mint chocolate and seville orange, then a bold and deep finish.

Octomore 13.3 demonstrates the phenomenal force of flavour when combining super-heavy peat with the variable harvests gathered from the island of Islay, raised by friend and farmer James Brown on one singular farm.

The 10th release in Bruichladdich's impressive limited-edition Black Art series is an enigmatic, mysterious 29-year-old whisky. Shrouded in darkness, its cask recipe is known only by Bruichladdich's head distiller and its character is spicy, complex and unlike any other Black Art expression. Aromas of chocolate praline, toasted oak, apricot jam, black cherries, honey-covered gooseberries and honeysuckle fill the nose, complemented by notes of gingernut biscuits, lemon meringue pie, marzipan, raisins, plums, vanilla and cinnamon throughout the palate, fading to ripe peaches, tobacco and ginger lingering in the finish.

The anCnoc 12 Years Old is renowned the world over. Known as a must-have in any whisky drinker’s collection, it’s light and yet complex. Smooth and approachable, with each twist and turn delivering a surprise. This single malt is the perfect starting point for those beginning their exploration of whisky.
Colour: Gentle amber with a slight yellow hue.
Nose: Soft, very aromatic with a hint of honey and lemon in the foreground.
Taste: Sweet to start with an appetising fruitiness and a long smooth finish. Light yet complex, smooth yet challenging.

Spicy, mellow smoke on the nose and a honeyed sweet maltiness with an explosion of pepper. On the palate, sweetly mellow and rich followed quickly by a spicy heat, like a gathering Storm. The flavour is elegantly drawn out with a balance of sweetness, smoke and salt. The finish is clean, warming, with a lasting aftertaste.

The GlenDronach Port Wood is inspired by the historical import of casked port into Scotland during the 19th century. During the 1800s, port was ‘de rigueur', and many of the finest port pipes would travel from Portugal, down its Douro River, destined for the wine cellars of Scotland's gentry. Whilst many years have passed, Portugal's majestic Douro Valley is still renowned for its exceptional port. We have selected some of its finest port pipes to house The GlenDronach for a second maturation period of three years. Our Master Blender has expertly combined the whisky from these port pipes, to create a fruit-filled ten-year-old expression, with layers of ripe berries rolling into its signature long, lingering finish.

Aged in ex-bourbon casks and finished in new oak for a zesty character and complexity. Pale gold in colour; aromas of sweet barley, caramel and citrus; the palate is dry with citrus peel, lemon, crisp apple and vanilla spice followed by a lengthy finish that explodes with honey and sweet honey.

Glengarry Highland 12-year-old Scottish single malt whisky is a perfect example of premium single malt whiskey from the Scottish Highland region.
It matured for 12 years in three types of American oak barrels (ex-bourbon, refilled and fired). The result is a whiskey with a smooth character and a balanced taste and finish.
Color: gold with brown highlights Aroma: sweet, fruit, peaches, flowers, barley, wood Taste: fruit, apricot, pear, peach, orange, cream, caramel, vanilla Finish: medium long, spicy, vanilla, flowers
Awards: Gold medal from the International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2022
Double Gold Medal from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2022 Gold medal from the San Francisco Spirits Competition, 2016

On the nose, this whisky offers an array of inviting aromas, including polished oak pews, brandy-soaked cherries, Wine Gums, and leather, accompanied by nuances of goat's milk dark chocolate, candied nuts, and marzipan. Fruity pipe tobacco, oranges, and sliced melons add depth to the bouquet. The palate delivers a rich, fruity, and floral experience with a warm, buttery mouthfeel, featuring notes of polished oak, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla bean. Indulgent flavors of creme caramel, dulce de leche, mandarin orange, and brandy-soaked cherries unfold, accompanied by hints of tobacco, dark chocolate, and leather. The finish, of medium length, envelops the palate in warm spices, creamy vanilla, and soft fruits. While not as sherried as previous batches, this whisky exudes elegance and complexity. While its exact origins remain unclear, it is associated with a renowned distillery on the Ballindalloch Estate.

Tasting Notes:
Vital Stats: 43% ABV. Distilled in 2006 and bottled in 2021. Double matured in American oak and ex-oloroso casks.
Appearance: This is a light straw color. It forms a thick rim on the glass that takes a long time to form into tears.
Nose: This has the smell of a honeysuckle tree, whole oranges, and a bit of lemon oil. There is just a hint of the grain on the nose as well.

Palate: This is like drinking honey water. It is light and delicate while being full of flavor. It is certainly on the sweet side with notes of honey and star fruit. There is a brief note of cherry on the mid palate. The front and mid palate are quite clean while the finish has a bit of that sulfur taste. The finish is complemented by a light earthy spice, reminiscent of white pepper and allspice. The addition of water sees the sweetness subdued and all the flavors other than the honey are present for longer. There is just a bit of malt that wasn't there straight out of the bottle as well.

Producer Tasting Note
Nose: Rich brown sugar and stewed apples lead to glacé cherries and raisins alongside a subtle touch of honey and ginger.
Taste: Dark honey and almond flavours lead to raisins, warm ginger and lingering fruit loaf.
Finish: A light and delicate finish with soft cherries and toasted almonds.

Following on from Glenmorangie's A Tale of Cake, the magnificent distillery has gone and created A Tale of Winter (we do like the idea that "cake" is in fact a season and that it precedes winter, but we don't think that's what they're going for here)! Director of whisky creation Dr. Bill Lumsden wanted to evoke the feeling of winter, of sitting in front of a fireplace while the snow fall outside, and to do so, he finished a bourbon barrel-matured single malt in ex-Marsala wine casks. All those rich, comforting, chocolatey notes certainly put this one in the ‘winter warmer' category.

Octomore 13.2 offers an alternative maturation to the structural brilliance delivered by its 13.1 counterpart. In an indulgent point of difference, the five-year-old spirit has spent its entire maturing life in Oloroso butts from Fernando de Castilla, Spain.

Bruichladdich's Scottish Barley is made entirely from Scottish-grown barley, trickle distilled and then matured in American oak. The distillery class it as their signature bottling.
Awards:
Double Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2022.

The Dalmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is an emblem of luxury and complexity, embodying the rich heritage of The Dalmore distillery located in the Scottish Highlands. Renowned for its distinctive style and exceptional quality, this single malt is aged for 12 years, with a unique maturation process that involves splitting the whisky between traditional American white oak bourbon barrels and exclusive aged sherry casks.

Nose: Rich and smoky with notes of maritime influence, brine, and sea salt. Hints of red berries, dark chocolate, and dried fruits.

Taste: Intense and complex. Peat smoke and black pepper upfront, followed by sweet flavors of ripe plums, cherries, and caramel. Slight spiciness and a touch of oak.

Palate: Full-bodied and velvety. The smokiness lingers, accompanied by a delightful mix of red fruits, dark chocolate, and a subtle sweetness. The finish is long and warming, with a gentle spice and a hint of dryness.

Multiple award-winning single malt that is uniquely aged in five distinctive wine casks. Shows inviting fruit-forward aromas with hints of toffee, vanilla, herb and floral notes. The palate is warm and creamy with flavours of caramel, spice and tropical fruit on a lengthy finish. Enjoy neat or add a few drops of pure water.

North american's first single malt whisky distillery. A single malt from this side of the sea. aged 10 years in oak barrels. the crystal clear water from maclellan's brook flows from the mabou highlands located above glenora distillery, giving glen breton its classic and pure taste. produced by the traditional copper pot stills methods using only three ingredients: barley, yeast and water.

Tasting Notes: on the nose it is medium-bodied and pleasantly fiery, offering a tight combination of butterscotch, heather, honey and ground, with wood-infused undertones. finishes long and smooth.

The whisky begins with a base of the same spirit that goes into Glenmorangie Original, 10-year-old whisky matured exclusively in American oak Ex-Bourbon casks. The whisky is then finished for 2 years in Oloroso Sherry casks from Jerez, Spain.

Aroma: Warm spices mixed with smooth chocolate-covered raisins, honeycomb and caramel toffee.

Taste: Deliciously sweet sherry-flavoured sultanas, orange segments, walnuts and butterscotch combine to create complex warm spices.

Finish: Long and satisfying finish with spiced orange and chocolate-covered hazelnuts.

This Grangestone Single Malt has been matured in traditional American oak casks until it has achieved the perfect balance of flavours, green leafy notes play in harmony with its sweet delicate oak flavour. The whisky is then transferred into casks that have previously held Sherry to allow for further development.

Aroma: A rich malty aroma with subtle notes of dried fruits and cinnamon sticks. The sherry cask influence has introduced a sherbet spice and oaky character.

Taste: Rick and spicy with layers of sweet oak, raisins, apricots and fresh oak. Addition of a little water releases the characteristic flavours of sherry cask.

Finish: Mellow and enduring

On the nose, astonishingly perfumed and filled with fruity complexity. Soft notes of rose, jasmine and carnation blend with ripe, red fruits, mint toffee and cake mix. Spicy notes on the palate with additional hints of soft, red fruits, pineapple, pear, oranges, ginger and sweet chili.

The GlenDronach 10 Year Old is a richly sherried Highland single malt, matured in fine Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso sherry casks. A dram which encapsulates the heritage and terroir of Forgue: a cornucopia of brambles, ripe barley and resinous oak, with a long, lingering finish. Nose: A dance of Seville blood orange and cherry, with harvest-ripe barley, roast chestnuts and winter-spiced cocoa.
Palate: Sweet Valencia orange and Morello cherries with rolling waves of ripe barley. As the flavour deepens, savour dark currants, praline toffee and earthy brambles.
Finish: A richly satisfying, lingering finish of orange-laced tobacco and ground nutmeg.