The oldest distillery on the Isle of Skye, Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whisky has been “Made By the Sea” since 1830. In fact, few single malts tell the story of their origin better. Its smell and taste instantly connect the drinker with the rugged coastal environment. Every sip is a taste of the Isle of Skye itself – a powerhouse; challenging but adored, once discovered rarely left. Like a warm welcome from a wild sea. The Talisker 30 is elegant and complex, with the classic Talisker hallmarks of pepper and smoke in a softer and subtler way.
Originally founded to distill malt whisky by his father near Alloa in 1806,Cambus was re-founded in 1836 by Robert Mowbray. This forward thinking family invested in production technology and the quality of its grain was soon renowned. Cambus was now one of the most extensive grain whisky distilleries, covering eight acres when visited by Alfred Barnard in 1887. The nose is lively with fruity top notes of red apple, pineapple and gooseberry above strawberry chewy sweets, milk chocolate and toffee. The palate is light and drying with pine notes building in sweetness with salted caramel, pear drops and plum characteristics. The finish is short yet warm and gentle.
It is a celebration of where it all began back in 1820, taking you on a sensorial journey through the fragrant aisles of John Walker’s original grocery store. Rare and exceptional whiskies, including ghost stocks from the long-closed distilleries of Pittyvaich, Cambus and Port Ellen, have been explored to craft a whisky that reimagines the exotic flavours of the 1820s. All the whiskies in this limited edition have been aged for at least 28 years. The first sip opens the doors to reveal delicious layers of spice mingling with sweet honey and rich molasses inspired by the rows of tempting jars. Waves of sultanas, cocoa beans and herbal notes are carried on wisps of soft smoke leading you further down the aisles of John’s store with every sip.
A rich, deep, dark whisky to savour slowly after dark. Full bodied, with a richly winey, apple fruity and mouth watering start to delight the palate, backed by a long spicy intensity with a delicious black pepper note that really persists.
Mortlach Midnight Malt will be released in extremely limited batches, with only 350 bottles released annually.
In 1830, the MacAskill brothers rowed across the Atlantic from the Isle of Eigg to the formidable shores of the Isle of Skye. There they ended one adventure and began another – Talisker.
The Talisker Xpedition Oak series is a new adventure entirely: a whisky shaped by nature. Talisker staves have travelled with renowned adventurist, James Aiken as he single-handedly traversed the same route travelled by the rowers of the exhilarating Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge.
Please note this is a pre-order, shipping will take 1 week from order.
After being aged for over 4 decades, the Talisker 43yr Xpedition Oak was finally finished in 10 casks, each of which included a few staves that traversed the harsh and beautiful elements of the Atlantic with wild spirit James Aiken – this is Talisker’s finest expression of Made by the Sea to date.
Distilled Saturday, 19th of December 1953
Bottled Monday, 14th of January 2019
Cask Type First Fill Sherry Butt
Outturn 143 bottles
Colour Mahogany
Aroma Initially, cascading aromas of dried fruit and rich Sherry. Hints of wood polish and candied fruit combine with an intense note of orange oil. Baking spices – clove, nutmeg, allspice – combine before revealing a subtle menthol edge.
Taste Initial mature oak notes open into flavours of autumnal berries: blackberry, blackcurrant, redcurrant and cranberry. Crystallised ginger develops while traces of dark chocolate add complexity. Aniseed notes remain.
Finish A delightfully balanced fruit and oak finish; nutty notes underscore a subtle but lingering humidor edge.
Please allow for roughly 1 week to ship this bottle due to the price of the bottle.
The MacPhail’s 50 is the oldest expression released in the current range, with the distillery of origin remaining a closely guarded secret. The casks were produced to Gordon & MacPhail’s exact specifications, providing a rare whisky with rich depth and elegance ‐ and an intriguing air of mystery.
Colour: Amber
Nose: Stewed dark fruits, warm cinnamon, milk chocolate and demerara sugar with subtle cigar box undertones. Beeswax polish and aged leather.
Taste: Vibrant orange, black pepper and sweet dried tobacco flavours with hints of apple, milk chocolate and spices.
Finish: Lingering, full and well balanced with spice and oak.
For their first ever flavoured gin, Glaswegin have added raspberry and rhubarb to their signature eight botanical blend, for an uncompromisingly fruity taste. Made with 100% natural ingredients, it is an elegant delicately pink gin with extraordinary length.
Tasting notes: Warm raspberry jam and candied rhubarb dance up from the glass. Creamy, vanilla notes reminiscent of raspberry ripple ice cream. Fresh, crisp orange flower and lemon peel cut through for a refreshing, long finish with a pink peppercorn tingle.
G&T serving suggestion: Premium tonic, fresh raspberry and mint.
Alternative serving suggestion: Ginger ale or with your favourite premium lemonade (San Pellegrino works best).
Introducing Lochlea’s core single malt expression, Lochlea ‘Our Barley’ sits alongside their seasonal limited-edition whiskies. It is made from and inspired by the barley that is grown on their Lochlea Farm.
Production Director John Campbell has carefully honed this recipe using his years of experience, using a combination of first-fill Bourbon, Oloroso Sherry and STR casks. This results in a whole new level of depth and complexity to the final whisky.
Lochlea ‘Our Barley’ is non-chill filtered with no added colouring.
Lochlea’s seasonal small batch releases showcase the signature Lochlea style in four different ways each year. As a working farm, these expressions tie-in to reflect the farming calendar. In the Sowing Edition (second crop) for 2023, they have used 100% fresh first fill ex-Bourbon barrels from higher up in the warehouse than 2022. The heat, faster maturation, and older spirit combine to show a clear progression from last year’s edition.
Blanton’s needs little introduction, it is a superb single barrel bourbon, with the Gold edition being distilled from a mashbill of corn, rye and malted barley specifically for the UK. Each bottle is hand filled, sealed, labelled and individually numbered.
Please Note that the wax on top of the Blanton’s bottlings can be prone to cracking and we find that boxes can have small creases in corners.
RyeLaw is the only whisky in the world made using malted rye and distilled in a Lomond Hill still.
A Lomond Hill still is a copper pot still with six copper bubble cap plates inside its neck. By using this unique type of still, the exact optimum flavour level and strength can be achieved without fluctuations – for RyeLaw this is exactly 72%. This technique is called ‘precision distilling’, where the peak of the flavour is pinpointed and collected for maturation.
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