This is rich in cask characters, with baked orange, pronounced nutmeg notes, mace, peppercorn, and petrichor. The opening flavors of dark orange and syrupy caramel swerve headlong into pepper, root ginger, allspice, and nippy clove. Despite appearances, this is not awash with sherry-dominated fruitiness, but the finish is long, with spice-led dried fruits.

Amrut's flagship Indian single malt, renowned for its distinctive blend of spice, fruit, and honey notes, is showcased in this expression. Bottled at 46% ABV, it offers a depth of flavor that aptly represents the distillery's craftsmanship and character.

Mortlach, famed for its rare sweet yet savoury taste among Speyside malts, presents this unique expression finished in ex-Kanosuke Japanese Whisky White Oak casks and ex-pinot noir French Oak casks. Inspired by the elegance and precision of the katana, the whisky reveals bold mysteries of the midnight hour with a golden gleam that introduces sweet aromas of ripe melon and pear, balanced by spiced flavours. The umami-rich taste lingers in the long, enticing, and spicy finish, embodying the deep complexity of the mighty katana.

Old St. Andrew's 'Clubhouse' is a full-flavored, fruity, and fresh whisky, boasting an exceptional blend of rich fruit flavors from aging in European oak casks that previously held sweet wines, sherry, or port. It features a kiss of peat and finishes with a touch of smoke. The powerful flavors are balanced by an undertone of sweet spiciness, resulting in a fresh, energetic, and mouth-watering finish. Perfect for an evening with friends, it is uniquely packaged in a dimple golf ball-shaped bottle, appealing to whisky enthusiasts, golfers, and gift buyers alike.

This Highland single malt from Tullibardine was distilled in 2013 and aged for nine years in a single oak cask. Following this initial maturation period, it spent an additional three months in an octave cask, imparting further complexity to the whisky. Bottled in 2023, only 85 bottles were drawn, marking its inclusion in The Octave series by independent bottlers Duncan Taylor.

The aroma of sweet kettle corn and caramel-coated nuts intertwines with smoky and woody notes reminiscent of dry toasted wood on a fire. On the palate, sugary grains and wood char take the lead, accompanied by flavors of caramel corn and grilled corn on the cob, accented by a subtle hint of wood spice. The finish is characterized by a cloying sweetness juxtaposed with robust oakiness. Crafted from a bourbon mash and enriched with toasted wood chips using an exclusive technology, this spirit offers a unique and indulgent drinking experience.

This single-malt Scotch offers a smooth and light experience, transitioning seamlessly from initial notes of vanilla, butterscotch, and coconut sweetness to gentle smokiness, before returning to a zesty hint of citrus on the finish.

This whiskey presents a bright, delicate, and approachable profile. While it may not be a showstopper, it offers generous sweet fruit flavors, reminiscent of candied red apple sweetness, along with floral and black cherry notes. On the palate, it displays modest structure, featuring notes of lemon and pistachio, complemented by gentle hints of baking spice and sandalwood. This blend comprises two Kentucky straight rye whiskeys and two Kentucky straight bourbons.

Handcrafted tequila that is created for sipping, this is barrel aged for 11 months giving it a beautiful copper colour. On the palate, it is soft with flavours of sweet caramelized agave, vanilla and cinnamon. The finish is warming and long with notes of spice and toasty oak.

Aromas of sweet smoke, buttered toast, and mixed nuts invite admiration, while the palate revels in balanced flavors of nutty caramel brittle, pastry crust, and apples. A subtle smoked maltiness weaves through, connecting all elements to a smooth and effortless finish.

Three Wood has been a cornerstone of Auchentoshan's offerings since its introduction in 2002. This expression undergoes a unique maturation process, initially aged in bourbon barrels before being finished in oloroso and Pedro Ximénez casks. On the nose, it reveals enticing aromas of orange peel, dried apricots, milk chocolate, and freshly sawn oak. The palate is rich and complex, offering notes of toffee, stewed fruits, sherry, cinnamon, and wood spice. The finish is remarkably long, with lingering flavors of malt, oak, and dark chocolate, leaving a satisfying and memorable impression on the palate.

Distilled exclusively with organic barley grown the previous year by Mid Coul Farms near Inverness, this 8 year old was aged in bourbon barrels. Barley, salted butter, peach, malt, and vanilla on the nose, plus cocoa powder. Quite piercing citrus fruits on the smooth palate, with more vanilla, fudge, overripe banana, and milk chocolate. Spicy oak and a suggestion of brine in the finish.

Spicy on the nose, with deep, full tropical fruit notes, praline, and marzipan. The palate is silky, with fudge and raisins, then cherry liqueur. The finish yields dark chocolate and citrus fruit, plus peppery oak.

The Chronicles collection debuted two years ago with the release of the 40 year old. This, the third annual release, incorporates a smidgen of younger rye and a dash of brandy. The nose and palate are deep and complex. Fruity and floral on the nose, with hints of raisin tarts, apple skins, and apricots. A sweet fruitiness, with mild peppers, baking spices, and a crisp, vaguely tannic backbone. Extended fruity, glowing finish.

Bowmore Aston Martin Masters’ Selection 22 year old is a celebration of Bowmore’s Master Whisky Blender and Aston Martin’s Chief Creative Officer coming together, uniting two distinct worlds in a powerful, yet inspiring way. For these two masters the key is constancy. This is what ultimately unites them and drives them as the time-honoured guardians of maintaining a perpetual quest for the most immersive and joyful moments.

Peat bonfire wafts above sea salt, brine, dried seaweed, salty dock, seashells, and all things maritime. But the smoke and peat are subtle—the seashore notes grab you most. They remain so on the palate, integrating beautifully with chocolate cake sweetness. You’re on the isle of Islay with this one, all right. Light and subtle once more on the finish, with fruit notes emerging and the peat fading long down the road.

Nose: Rich and malty with notes of honey, vanilla, and caramel. Subtle hints of oak and spice.

Taste: Smooth and creamy with flavors of toffee, butterscotch, and toasted almonds. Slight fruity undertones of apples and pears.

Palate: Full-bodied and well-balanced. Delicate sweetness with a touch of spice. Lingering finish of oak and a hint of smoke.

Nose: Rich caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak.
Taste: Notes of dark chocolate, dried fruits, and baking spices.
Palate: Smooth and full-bodied with a long, warming finish.

The longest-standing expression in the range, 10 year old was introduced in 2002. It offers a nose that is light and initially green, with unripe apples, acetate, ripe pears, bananas, and light fudge. The palate is relatively insubstantial, with nutty milk chocolate, vanilla, brittle toffee, and oak. Nutty in the short finish, with a hint of malt and drying oak.

Nose: Rich caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak.
Taste: Sweet corn, honey, and baking spices.
Palate: Smooth and velvety with notes of butterscotch, dark chocolate, and a hint of smoke.

The Balvenie 14 Year Old The Week of Peat is a 48.3% ABV Speyside single malt, part of the Balvenie Stories Collection, created from heavily peated malted barley distilled for one week annually. It balances gentle earthy smoke with classic honey, vanilla, and citrus notes, resulting in a velvety, creamy, and distinctively smoky flavor profile. 

The Moonbroch Glen Moray 2013 is a 9-year-old single malt Scotch whisky from Speyside, bottled at 54.3% ABV as part of the "Spaceman" indie series. It features a flavor profile of creamy vanilla, honeyed malt, orchard fruits, Turkish delight, and soft oak, offering a smooth, sweet, and approachable palate.

Kurayoshi 12 Year Old is a premium Japanese blended malt whisky from Matsui Shuzou, featuring a mix of malt whiskies (including Scottish) aged for at least 12 years in ex-bourbon casks. It offers a fragrant, complex profile with notes of toasted almonds, lemon grass, vanilla, and orchard fruits, finished with a subtle hint of smoke.

The Kurayoshi Sherry Cask Pure Malt is a Japanese whisky from Matsui Distillery, aged for over 3 years in oak and finished in sherry casks. Bottled at 43%–46% ABV, it features a vibrant, sherried profile with notes of dried fruit (figs, raisins), chocolate, nuts, and a touch of citrus, resulting in a balanced, lingering sweet-bitter finish.

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old (1.14L) is a renowned Speyside single malt Scotch whisky, known for its smooth,, fruity character and bright gold color. Matured in traditional and American oak casks, it features vibrant notes of pineapple, citrus, vanilla, and honey, culminating in a creamy finish. This 40% ABV, 1.14L bottle is a classic choice.

Glengarry Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a rare, peaty whisky from the Scottish Highlands that is crafted with precision and skill from the finest ingredients to produce a Scotch whisky that is considered one of the finest in the industry. The whisky is created with grain from Scotland’s eastern coastal region, blended and then matured in American oak barrels.
The whisky has a smoky aroma with hints of rich fruit and spice, as well as subtle hints of peaty smoke.
The whisky has a rich, strong flavour that is full of complexity, with notes of toasted grain, honey, and sweet barley.
The finish is long and smooth, with a hint of smoke, toasted grain, and citrus.
Glengarry Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a perfect whisky for those looking to experience a whisky that is truly unique. With its complex and smoky flavour, it is sure to delight even the most experienced Scotch whisky connoisseur. It is an excellent whisky to enjoy with friends or savor alone in a quiet moment.

Presented in a highly distinctive squat bottle, each expression comes beautifully packaged in a specially crafted wooden box. From the Auchentoshan distillery in Speyside, this single malt is made for savoring and sipping. Tropical fruit notes of mango and papaya are evident along with more complex notes of baking spices (clove, nutmeg), vanilla, toffee, and honey. If dad is a seasoned Scotch drinker, he is sure to enjoy this. Impressive.

The Balmenach 1989 32 Year Old is a rare, highly matured single malt Scotch whisky, often bottled by independent labels like The Nectar Daily Dram or The Whisky Agency to celebrate special milestones. Distilled in 1989 and matured for over three decades, this Speyside whisky is known for a rich, complex profile featuring notes of honey, orchard fruits (pear/apple), beeswax, and a gentle, waxy mouthfeel.

This exceptional hogshead was filled in the same month as the premiere of the movie "Titanic". From a distillery that built its reputation on vintages rather than age statements, this epic cask proves 1997 to be a truly blockbuster year.
Colour: Polished copper.
Nose: Orange peel, candlewax, dried coconut and leather.
Palate: Barley sugar, pink grapefruit and crystallized pineapple.
Finish: Vanilla fudge crumbles gently to red grape and dark chocolate.

Ben Nevis Distillery is a distillery in Scotland that is located at Lochy Bridge in Fort William and sits just at the base of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles, which rises to 4,409 feet above sea level. A coastal distillery in the Western Highlands, Ben Nevis draws its water from the Allt a'Mhuilinn which originates from two pools, Coire Leis and Coire na'Ciste. Founded in 1825 as an independent enterprise, it has been owned by Nikka Whisky Distilling of Tokyo, Japan, since 1989.
Nose: Treacle, strawberries and vanilla.
Palate: Sweet - with anise, Granny Smith apples and Kraft caramels.
Finish: Long and lingering with a rye spiciness and oak.

Japan has come a long way with making whisky with many master distillers taking their training right in Scotland and importing the Scottish heather for peat making. There is much quality here in Japanese whisky and dad would no doubt be surprised and delighted with this one, aged in a Sherry cask to give it nutty, toasty aromas and flavours.

Nose: A rose bed after a summer shower, white pepper, rhubarb tart, salted caramel, popcorn, fudge, marshmallows, cherries, vine tomatoes.

Palate: White pepper, orange zest, almond, dates, lemon sherbet, liquorice, gentle maltiness and warm chocolate brownie.

Finish: Warm spices that gently goes to leave a cherry biscuit note.

Johnnie Walker Green Label is a rich and complex 15 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky crafted entirely from carefully selected single malts from across Scotland. It offers an expressive combination of fresh herbs, orchard fruit, gentle sweetness, and earthy malt, layered with notes of wood smoke, pepper, and subtle spice. The palate is smooth and well balanced, developing into a rich, smoky finish with lingering oak and malt character. Elegant yet full of depth, it can be enjoyed neat, over ice, or with a splash of water.

Highland Park Cask Strength Heather is a powerful Orkney single malt crafted entirely with Orkney peat-smoked barley and bottled at natural cask strength. Matured in first-fill European and American sherry-seasoned oak alongside refill casks, it offers bonfire smoke, vanilla, dried fruit, creamy marshmallow, nuts and peppery spice with lingering aromatic heather smoke.

Wild Turkey 101 Rye is a bold, spicy Kentucky straight rye whiskey produced by the Wild Turkey Distilling Co. in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. It features a "barely legal" mash bill and a robust 101 proof (50.5% ABV) strength.

Specifications & Details

Mash Bill: 51% rye, 37% corn, and 12% malted barley

Proof / ABV: 101 proof (50.5% ABV)

Aging: Minimum of 4 years in deeply charred American white oak barrels

Color: Rich, golden amber

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Rich caramel balanced with honey and sweet vanilla

Palate: Warm, smoky notes of grain, herbal spice, citrus peel, and pepper

Finish: Long and lingering with notes of spice, oak char, and a hint of smoke

Longrow NV (Non-Vintage) is a heavily peated, double-distilled single malt crafted at the historic Springbank distillery in Campbeltown, Scotland. Often referred to as "Longrow Peated," it offers a beautifully balanced profile of sweet, creamy malt and earthy, maritime campfire smoke.