Gold winner and 95 points at the prestigious IWSC.
The English Whisky Co have been waiting a long time to release The Norfolk – Popcorn. Several years ago they spent some time experimenting with Bourbon type ingredients and eventually settled on a top secret mix of maize, rye and barley as their core cereals. The resulting matured whisky has caused huge excitement with the team at the distillery as it is far better than ever predicted. They sent it to their members to try and the feedback has been wonderful, with some saying it tastes Bourbon-esque, others that it is incredibly easy to drink and is rich and smooth. For those of you wondering why Popcorn, the whisky is made using lots of Maize, just the same as popcorn.
LIMITED EDITION – VINTAGE CASK VATTING
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.
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.
A first for The English Whisky Company, whisky matured in a sherry butt. These lovely big oak sherry casks have imparted wonderfully delicate flavours to our whisky; with no peat in the whisky, the flavours shine though resulting in a wonderful taste reminiscent of sticky toffee pudding. What more could anyone ask for.
This is a highly limited release of just 2,850 bottles.
Tasting Notes
A wonderful aroma of dried fruits; on tasting you are inundated with chocolate, bitter orange and sticky toffee pudding.
A small batch release from The English Whisky Company, bottled from sherry hogsheads used to matured this lightly peated whisky for 9 years. A rare release for which we have limited stock available.
Official Tasting Notes
Creamy, rich and oily palate with a soft spicy smoky sweetness. Dry with oaky, wood overtones. The fruits come across with the cherries dominating. Aniseed and liquorice. Toffee and honey on the finish.
Introducing Indri, a single malt Indian whisky.
Indri single malt is distilled in Indri, Haryana, near the Himalayan foothills, near the Yamuna basin.
This remarkable single malt is made from indigenous six-row barley grown for hundreds of years in Rajasthan. Matured with care since 2010, Indri–Trini is also the first Indian whisky to be produced in three different wooden barrels: in ex-bourbon, ex-wine, and PX sherry casks.
A refined evolution on our journey to define a sherry-led signature style, The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.7 has matured in the finest Oloroso, PX and red wine casks.
Elegant sweetness on the nose, rich and creamy honeyed fruits and a hint of dark chocolate lead to fragrant notes, warming spices and cocoa nibs.
Enjoy as you please. Try adding a few drops of water to open up the flavours.
Inspired by the last lingering twilight between a vibrant summer and the promise of a crisp, amber autumn morning, Equinox is a celebration of balance, change and reflection.
Revealing the often-missed beauty that unites more noticeable states, rich and vibrant flavours shine harmoniously in an elegant symphony of floral notes, fruit and enduring spice.
Light and golden as sunset, Equinox’s bright taste of fresh apricots and orange blossoms are a fragrant toast to summer. Warm apple turnover, orchard fruits and sweet spices welcome the autumn to come.
A true masterpiece, the Macallan Speymalt 1950 is an exceptionally rare single malt, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail as part of their esteemed Speymalt series. Distilled in the mid-20th century at the legendary Macallan Distillery, this whisky is a stunning representation of Speyside craftsmanship at its finest. Aged for decades in carefully selected oak casks, this release has developed an extraordinary depth of character, offering a sublime balance of richness, complexity, and elegance.
On the nose, expect an exquisite harmony of dried fruits, dark chocolate, and rich sherry-soaked oak, layered with hints of antique leather, tobacco, and polished mahogany. The palate is equally indulgent, delivering notes of black cherries, figs, and roasted nuts, complemented by whispers of cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of espresso. The finish is remarkably long, with waves of warming spice, dark honey, and velvety oak lingering on the tongue.
Each bottle of this ultra-rare whisky is a time capsule, showcasing the unparalleled quality of Macallan’s historic distillations. With only a limited number of bottles available and at £4,500, this presents a unique opportunity to secure a very rare Macallan for a fraction of the price.
The Busker Small Batch Single Pot Still is Busker’s first small batch offering, expertly crafted to showcase the pinnacle of single-pot whiskey perfection. A whiskey matured in first-fill bourbon casks and then finished in Oloroso sherry European oak butts. Expertly selected at the discretion of the Master Blender and proudly produced in a limited number at Royal Oak Distillery.
Aromatic complexity with leathery tobacco notes, soft lingering spice, and sumptuous autumnal fruits – figs, sultanas, prunes, damsons, bound together with exquisite caramelized balsamic tones. Resinous notes of distinguished oak and fragrant sandalwood create an elegant, smooth finish.
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