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Indri Founders Reserve 11 Year Old
£339.99 inc. VATWhisky collectors take note – one of the rarest Indian single malts has just landed in the UK. Indri Founders Reserve 11 Year Old is limited to only 1,100 bottles worldwide, with a mere 66 allocated to the UK. This makes it not just a premium release, but a genuine collector’s treasure.
Crafted at the Indri-Trini distillery in Haryana, this is one of the oldest Indian single malts ever bottled. Aged for over a decade in hand-selected casks, it reflects both the intensity of India’s climate and the elegance of long, careful maturation.
On the nose, you’ll find honeyed fruit, dried apricots, vanilla and polished oak. The palate is layered with tropical fruit, warming spice, chocolate and malt sweetness, leading into a long finish of oak, spice and subtle sweetness. Each sip carries the depth and refinement that only extended ageing can deliver.
The rarity of this release cannot be overstated. With just 66 bottles available in the UK, demand is certain to outstrip supply. For those fortunate enough to secure a bottle, Founders Reserve represents a chance to own a unique piece of modern whisky history – a benchmark for Indian single malt on the world stage.
Clase Azul Mezcal Guerno
Original price was: £375.00.£340.00Current price is: £340.00. inc. VATThis award winning mezcal is artisanally crafted from papalote agave native to the humid highlands in the state of Guerrero.
Tasting notes
Colour
Crystal clear with light straw-coloured highlights
Aroma
Grapefruit zest, freshly cut wood, rosemary and toasted peanuts with faint hints of butter and daisies
Palate
Freshly cut wood, seaweed, lemon juice, pepper, and light notes of tobacco
Clase Azul Mezcal Durango
Original price was: £375.00.£349.00Current price is: £349.00. inc. VATClase Azul Mezcal is crafted from Cenizo Agave, which grows wild in the State of Durango. The region’s extreme climate, mineral-rich soil, and natural springs impart a unique depth and complexity to its flavor, setting it apart from mezcals produced elsewhere in Mexico. The bottle’s design draws inspiration from black clay pottery, a hallmark of Mexican folk art, with its meticulous craftsmanship enhancing the beauty and quality of each piece.
Suntory Excellence Portopia ’81
Original price was: £400.00.£350.00Current price is: £350.00. inc. VATWe are delighted to offer an incredibly unique Suntory Portopia ’81. This is one of the most stunningly designed bottles we have come across, it is presented in anchor-shaped glass and was bottled to commemorate Portopia ’81, an exposition to mark the completion of Kobe Port Island, Kobe, Japan.
Bowmore 25 Year Old
£350.00 inc. VATThis exquisitely balanced malt has taken its time, and asks that you do the same. A whisky of poise and discretion, the Bowmore 25-Year old is to be savoured slowly. Remarkable even by Bowmore’s standards, its baked butterscotch and singed cocoa weave through smoke and minerality.
Clase Azul Mezcal San Luis
Original price was: £375.00.£355.00Current price is: £355.00. inc. VATThe third mezcal release from the iconic Clase Azul pays homage to the San Luis Potosí region, capturing its essence in both flavor and design. The bottle itself is a tribute to the desert valleys and rugged terrain that define this unique area.
Crafted from green agave, a native plant thriving in the deserts of San Luis Potosí, this mezcal offers an alluring profile. Experience a rich, earthy bouquet that evolves into notes of dried fruit, delicate smokiness, and a touch of citrus zest. The finish is smooth, with a subtle warmth and hint of spice.
The decanter is as captivating as the mezcal it holds. Each ceramic bottle is a handmade masterpiece, reflecting the stunning desert landscapes of mountains and valleys, adorned with vibrant red finches. The cap, created using a traditional yarn applique technique, is individually crafted by Mexican artisans, requiring over three hours of dedicated artistry for every piece.
The English Founders Private Cellar 18 Year Old Rum Cask
Original price was: £400.00.£375.00Current price is: £375.00. inc. VATWe proudly present Founders’ Private Cellar 18 Year Old – a Limited Edition Single Malt, matured for almost two decades in a single rum cask.
Hand-selected from the founding family’s private cellar, this exceptional whisky honours our legacy and the pioneering spirit that defined our early years. Its character recalls the much-loved Chapter 7 rum cask release, still regarded as a timeless favourite by our founders.
Close your eyes and you’ll be reminded of rich rum and raisin ice cream – indulgent, nostalgic, and unmistakably unique.
With only 174 individually numbered bottles available worldwide, this rare release is one for true collectors.
Cask
Single rum cask
Nose
Lush fruits, caramel and vanilla, lifted by a subtle spice.
Palate
Full-bodied with warming cinnamon and clove, smooth vanilla, raisins, tropical boiled sweets and a whisper of oak smoke. Over time, the spice mellows into indulgent chocolate.
Finish
Medium to long, lingering with tropical fruit sweetness and oaky depth. A whisky that clings to the glass and reveals new layers with a drop of water.
Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 Cask #3651
Original price was: £425.00.£375.00Current price is: £375.00. inc. VATThis distinguished 33-year-old Aberlour originates from a single bourbon hogshead, cask #3651, filled in 1989 and left to mature for more than three decades before being bottled in an extremely limited run of just 192 bottles.
Long-aged single-cask Aberlour is increasingly rare in the market, and the fact that this whisky comes from a lone cask makes it particularly special. When the final bottle is opened, the cask’s character is lost forever. Bottled at 42.4% without chill filtration or added colour, this release represents Aberlour at its most elegant: fruit-driven, softly spiced and wonderfully mature. The limited production not only enhances its collectability but firmly positions it as a unique piece of Speyside whisky history.
MacPhail’s 30 Year Old
Original price was: £399.99.£379.99Current price is: £379.99. inc. VATWe are delighted to offer this remarkable 30 Year Old from Gordon & MacPhail, which at £370 we think currently provides the best value for money in the whisky market.
Whilst the distillery remains a closely guarded secret, what we can tell you is that this is a sherry cask matured, single malt whisky from Speyside. The casks were produced to Gordon & MacPhail’s exact specifications, delivering a complex, rich, and elegant whisky with sweet sherry influences and an intriguing air of mystery at 46%.
Colour: Amber
Nose: Stewed fruit notes combined with apple, roasted nuts, and subtle chocolate. Honeycomb and dried apricot notes are present.
Taste: Spicy to start, followed by blackberry, raspberry, and apple. Milk chocolate, tangerine, and oak also come to the fore.
Finish: Medium finish with hints of menthol and lasting cocoa.
Glenfarclas 25 Year Old Decanter
Original price was: £399.00.£385.00Current price is: £385.00. inc. VATThe first in a series of five Glenfarclas decanter releases, this 25 year old whisky is presented in a hand-crafted Glencairn crystal decanter. Just 600 bottles were produced exclusive to the UK, all bottled at 49.5%. In the glorious decanter comes the usual sherry cask character from this adored Speyside distillery.
Laphroaig 25 Year Old
Original price was: £500.00.£395.00Current price is: £395.00. inc. VATLaphroaig 25 Year Old is the pinnacle of this legendary Islay distillery’s craft, blending intensity with exceptional refinement. Aged for a quarter of a century in a combination of ex-Bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry casks, this whisky showcases a masterful balance of Laphroaig’s signature peat smoke with rich, complex layers of sweetness, spice, and oak influence.
This rare and highly sought-after release offers an experience that is both powerful and elegant. The extended maturation allows the bold, medicinal peat smoke that defines Laphroaig to mellow into a sophisticated and deeply nuanced dram. The influence of American oak brings waves of vanilla and caramel, while the Oloroso sherry casks impart rich dried fruit, spice, and an undeniable depth of character. The result is a whisky that retains the unmistakable DNA of Laphroaig while delivering an extraordinary level of complexity and refinement.
Presented at cask strength, this whisky offers an unfiltered, full-bodied experience, allowing its natural flavours to shine. Whether sipped neat to appreciate its complexity or enjoyed with a drop of water to unlock further layers of aroma and taste, Laphroaig 25 Year Old is a whisky to be savoured. It is a true collector’s item and a must-have for lovers of peated whisky, showcasing the very best of Islay’s distinctive style.
Tasting Notes by Whisky Brokers Associates
Colour: Deep, rich gold with a natural brilliance, reflecting its long years of maturation.
Nose: A refined balance of smouldering peat smoke and aged oak, layered with dried fruit, dark chocolate, and a touch of sea spray. Hints of leather, roasted nuts, and delicate floral notes emerge, adding further complexity.
Palate: A full-bodied and luxuriously smooth texture, carrying waves of signature Laphroaig smoke softened by the long aging process. The initial hit of smoky sweetness is followed by rich sherried fruit, caramelised nuts, and warming spices. Notes of dark chocolate, orange zest, and a hint of salted toffee add depth, while the underlying maritime character keeps it unmistakably Laphroaig.
Finish: Astonishingly long, with lingering smoke, gentle oak tannins, and a perfectly balanced combination of spice and dried fruit. A subtle medicinal note remains, tying everything together in a beautifully mature expression of Islay whisky.
Maturation: Aged for 25 years in a carefully selected mix of ex-Bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry casks, allowing for a harmonious marriage of smoke, sweetness, and oak influence.
The Lakes Elements
Original price was: £450.00.£415.00Current price is: £415.00. inc. VATThe original Whiskymaker’s Project, Elements is a library of whisky learning.
Offering a rare glimpse into the mind of a whiskymaker as they set out to create a new single malt whisky, this project originates before The Lakes ever released a single malt.
Remarkably rare and individually numbered, this collection of whisky is the result of a forensic examination of what a sherry cask could be. One of only 1,368 whisky libraries, it explores the flavour, aroma and texture derived from different sherry-seasoned oak casks, presenting a snapshot in time of seven different types of sherry wine: Fino, Manzanillia, Amontadillo, Palo Cortado, Cream, PX and Oloroso.
From dozens of casks and specifications used in the original project, seven core elements were identified for Elements, whereby all parameters remained identical; the oak type (American Oak), cask size (500-litre butts), maturing spirit, warehousing conditions and ABV (54%).
The result? Each Element isn’t a one-off, a special release, or an intriguing diversion from the main business, but one of the infinite fundamental building blocks that make up the Lakes’ maturation philosophy. It offers a whisky enthusiast the rare opportunity to experience, with the aid of a reference library, the specific characters, aroma, texture and flavour that each element has to play when used as a blending component in the creation of a sherry-led single malt whisky.
Each set contains:
- A unique whisky library of seven 20cl elements, each exploring a different sherry-seasoned oak
- A hardcover Elements guidebook, offering a background to each sherry wine and how it interacts with our casks and new make spirit
- An individually numbered certificate; one of only 1,368 libraries
- An exclusive link for registered buyers to behind-the-scenes content, including an “in the making” interview with Dhavall Gandhi
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