SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKEY

A bustling seaside resort has grown up around the distillery in the two centuries since it was first built in the fishing town of Oban. The West Highland malt is still produced in the same unhurried, traditional fashion and this... Read More

The 12 year-old expression is a fine example of how the distinctively crisp, citrus character of Aberlour’s raw spirit is deftly softened by double cask maturation. Traditional oak and seasoned Sherry butts are both used... Read More

Nose: it is sweet, with a pronounced aroma of ripe red apples. There is also some pear, some floral notes along with honey, vanilla and a hint of cinnamon.

Palate: the whisky is sweet. There is a pronounced alcohol burn, along... Read More

Ardbeg Ten Years Old is revered around the world as the peatiest, smokiest, most complex single malt of them all. Yet it does not flaunt the peat; rather it gives way to the natural sweetness of the malt to produce a whisky of... Read More

An Oa is named after the Mull of Oa in the south west of Islay, which offers the Kildaton coast (where Ardbeg distillery is situated) some protection from the worst the Atlantic has to offer! As such, An Oa is intended to show... Read More

Corryvreckan takes its name from the famous whirlpool that lies to the north of Islay, where only the bravest souls dare to venture. Swirling aromas and torrents of deep, peaty, peppery taste lurk beneath the surface of this beautifully... Read More

Released in late 2017, Ardbeg Twenty Something is 23 year old single malt from the revered Islay distillery, matured in ex-Bourbon and ex-Oloroso Sherry casks. The name might suggest that this release is somewhat shy or flippant... Read More

Nose: Spicy and savoury, Ardcore grips the senses with waves of marmite, burnt toast, chicory charcoal and infused coffee grounds making for a mosh pit in the glass. Like a safety pin through the septum, a classic Ardbeg herbal... Read More

Nose: Fresh, floral, herbal & tart. Hints of mixed herbs and cedar wood. Very zesty, vibrant, hints of smoked orange & grapefruit, lots of menthol & peppermint. With water, powerful bursts of diesel oil, tar, fresh paint and aniseed.... Read More

Islay distillery Ardbeg is set to release 19-year-old single malt Traigh Bhan, its first permanent age-stated whisky to be released in nearly 20 years.Named after Islay’s Traigh Bhan beach, known locally as the Singing Sands,... Read More

Nose: Vanilla pod, apples and oranges, rock pools, a hint of leafy herbs.
Palate: Slightly bready on the palate, though still with plenty of vanilla in support.
Finish: Drying spices, grilled lemon and menthol.... Read More

On the eastern edge of Speyside at Kennethmont, nestled between the River Bogie, the Clashindarroch Forest and the foothills of the Grampian mountains. (lies Ardmore Distillery) It was founded in 1898, just before the collapse... Read More

Nose: Toasted brown sugar and earthy barley, with a good hint of charred oak underneath.
Palate: Caramelised nuts, whispers of fruity sherry and macadamia nuts, a core of savoury peat building.
Finish: Subtle sea breeze salinity,... Read More

Nose: Gingerbread and sponge cake, with a splash of grapefruit freshness.
Palate: Almond pastries, honeyed apricot, geranium, buttery vanilla, and a little hint of toasted cedar.
Finish: More citrus and honey, now with a hint... Read More

Aged in ex-bourbon casks before being finished in sherry casks, Double Wood is an excellent example of what the Balvenie distillery can craft, even at 12 years.

Nose: Gristy, supple nuttiness, grapey
Palate: Sweet with good body.... Read More

Nose: Lusciously malty with some sweet fudge, followed by citrusy and oak vanilla aromas with layers of spicy oak notes of ginger and cinnamon.

Palate: Candied orange and lemon peel, vanilla toffee and butterscotch, layers of... Read More

The Balvenie Caribbean Cask has been matured in traditional oak whisky casks for 14 years, and then ‘finished’ in casks that previously held Caribbean rum.

To create the ideal finish, Malt Master David Stewart filled... Read More

The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve benefits from a judicious selection of aged stocks drawn from casks of three types: American white oak ex-bourbon casks, 30 year old Matusalem oloroso sherry butts and premier cru Cabernet Sauvignon... Read More

Nose: Fruity and spicy with notes of vanilla, orange zest and potpourri, marmalade and sweet milk chocolate. A touch of leather and sultana.
Palate: A delicious fireside dram with notes of chocolate raisins, juicy citrus, stewed... Read More

Glen Grant was the first distillery to be built in the town of Rothes, situated in the heart of Speyside. The Whisky is gaining greater appreciation with malt drinkers due to longer matured releases than were historically available.... Read More

Nose: Soft, heady grassy aromas mingle with ripe melon.
Palate: Gentle & sophisticated with a honeyed depth infused with yellow fruit skins & hints of ripe red berry fruit.
Finish: Trails off as gracefully as the flavours arrive.... Read More

A dense, heavily - sherried dram from a distillery now producing again after a six-year layoff. A malt is best suited to after-dinner sipping.

Nose: Rich, cereals. Barley, creamy, hazelnut. Oak.

Palate: Fruits, peels, buttery.... Read More

Smooth, sweet, richly fruity and rounded; just the right balance of complexity with plenty of rich, sweet flavour and a clean finish.... Read More

A very well balanced whisky that is richer, rounder and sweeter than younger expressions, and also has an attractive spicy finish.... Read More

The driest and most mature malt in the Singleton of Glendullan stable has a clear structure yet still retains its central core of sweet fruit.... Read More

This classic Speyside from Glenfiddich was the Winner of a Gold Medal at the 2007 International Wine and Spirit Competition, aged for 12 years in American and European Oak casks.

Nose: Grain. Slightly floral, mineralic. Spirity,... Read More

A 15 year old matured in American bourbon, Portuguese sherry and virgin oak. The whisky was then married in a Solera vat. This is a great staple 15 year old from the Glenfiddich distillery.

Nose : Sherry, citrus - orange in particular,... Read More

Glenfiddich 18 Year Old is matured in both Oloroso sherry and traditional bourbon casks, resulting in a balanced and full bodied whisky of immense complexity. Glenfiddich 18 year old is a robust and full-bodied single malt whisky,... Read More

Nose: Zesty, ripe fruits and caramelized almonds. Lovely rich oak notes with hints of cinnamon and a distinctive zing.
Palate: Indulgent layers of toasted oak, creamy vanilla toffee and silky tannin. Sporadic bursts of spice and... Read More

One of the first pair of entries in the Glenfiddich Experimental Series – a whisky finished in casks seasoned with India Pale Ale. The Speyside Craft Brewery created a special beer which was aged in ex-Glenfiddich casks... Read More

One of the most famous malts in the world. Glenlivet 12 year old has a soft smooth balance of sweet summer fruits and the floral notes of spring flowers. The entry level bottling from the illustrious Glenlivet distillery at Speyside's... Read More

One of the most famous malts in the world. Glenlivet 12 year old has a soft smooth balance of sweet summer fruits and the floral notes of spring flowers. The entry level bottling from the illustrious Glenlivet distillery at Speyside's... Read More

Nose: Sweet and fruity aromas of honey and apricot jam, with notes of sweet cinnamon bread and subtle sensation of spicy liquorice.

Palate:Succulent flavors of mandarins in syrup, ripe poached pears and chocolate-dipped raisins.... Read More

Nose: A welcoming array of vanilla fudge, runny honey, praline, chocolate-coated nuts, and seasonal spice.
Palate: Silky layers of milk chocolate and caramel lead to darker notes of sticky treacle, earthy nuts, and woody spice,... Read More

Nose: Forest floor notes lead the way with oily pine and juniper, nutty malt, and woody spice, with murmurs of smoke in the distance.
Palate: An array of zesty menthol and orange peels, hints of hibiscus, and vanilla pod with... Read More

Nose: Rounded, with biscuity, yeasty tones. Gentle floral notes of carnations and Parma violets, baking bread, very gentle vanilla, soft raisins and sweet mandarin orange.

Palate: A crisp citrus bite to the mouthfeel. Butter candy,... Read More

Nose: Warm baking spices, cinnamon, custard, toffee, vanilla, so opulent. Custard tarts and a hint of espresso – it’s like a Portuguese breakfast here.
Palate: Super creamy, very smooth, dark chocolate, coffee, and... Read More

Nose: Astonishingly perfumed and filled with fruity complexity. Soft notes of rose, jasmine and carnation entwine with ripe red fruits, mint toffee, cake mix and candied top notes.
A splash of water reveals even more floral scents,... Read More

Glenmorangie uses the tallest whisky stills in Scotland in order to produce a spirit of rare finesse and delicacy. After traditional maturation in bourbon casks, the distillery transfers this whisky to Oloroso Sherry casks for... Read More

A delicious no-age-statement dram from Glenmorangie, some of the spirit in Signet has been made using a unique heavily roasted chocolate malt that really beefs up the rich flavors. The packaging is impressive too. Signet is distilled... Read More

Aroma: Lemon tart emerges alongside fresh vanilla pods, lime and orange zest. Sultanas and dates follow, laced with ginger, coconut and a hint of toasted oak.

Taste: Silken textures bring sumptuous layers of creme caramel and... Read More

A full-bodied, silky-smooth single malt from Glenmorangie, finished in a Quinta Ruban port cask, creating a rich chocolate flavour. Gentle aromas of Seville oranges and walnut build into rich dark chocolate, sandalwood and spicy... Read More

Aroma: Succulent with pear and vanilla, honeysuckle and oranges.
Palate: Exceptionally rich with swirls of orange sherbet and creme brûlée drizzled with chocolate fudge, leading to a long and sweet finish.... Read More

Nose: Apricots, dried mango, treacle and banana chips.
Palate: Green apples, Danish pastry, stewed rhubarb and cherry yoghurt..
Finish: Mouth coating, subtle spice, ginger snaps, coffee liqueur.... Read More

Highland Park 12 yo remains one of the gold standard malts for other distillery bottling to aspire to.

Nose: Fresh, clean and very aromatic. Floral notes abound the senses with a light grassiness. Notes of creamy manuka honey... Read More

A much sought-after single malt with the massive peat-smoke that's typical of southern Islay - but also offering richness and a dryness that turns it into a truly interesting dram. The 16 year old has become a benchmark Islay... Read More

Nose: Salted popcorn, honey-roasted nuts, tarry ropes and light hints of freshly-chopped cedar. A touch of burnt sugar sweetness lingers.

Palate: Smokey peat appears first on the palate, followed by coriander seed, barley sugar,... Read More

Lagavulin House Lannister is one of eight single malts Scotch whiskies made to commemorate the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones. This 9 Year Old single malt bears the sigil of House Lannister - golden lion. Lagavulin... Read More

Nose: Peat smoke on the nose with rich chocolate, treacle, and red berry aromas following shortly.
Palate: Rich and pungent with wood, spice, chocolate, berry, brine, vanilla, and peat smoke that lingers through the pleasantly... Read More

Released in 2004, this bottling was aged for around five years before being finished in a quarter cask for several months, the size of the cask is quite small, thus does not require such a long maturation. This remains a truly... Read More

Really smoky and iodine rich. This has to be one of Scotland's most characterful drams. Laphroaig are known for their medicinal malts, and the classic 10 year old is no exception.

Nose: This opens on big, smoky muscular peat... Read More

Nose: Fruit and floral aromas with peach skin and vanilla.
Palate: Delicately smoky, nectarine, sugared almonds with sweet floral intensities.
Finish: Satisfying and elegant.... Read More

• Nose: Buttery almond croissant, oily walnut and ginger.
• Palate: Apricot tart and a dusting of cinnamon, alongside a crack of black pepper and sweet dried fruit.
• Finish: Oak spice, malt biscuit and a drizzle of treacle.... Read More

Deep amber color. Exotic aromas of menthol mint, kiwi-grapefruit sorbet, cornichon, and white chocolate toffee with a silky, fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body and mocha cream, marzipan and delicate honeyed herb and spice finish.... Read More

The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old forms part of our Double Cask range which marries the classic Macallan style and the unmistakable sweetness of American oak. This is a fully rounded single malt in perfect balance, with flavors... Read More

Nose: Classic dried fruit territory, if less intense than the Sherry Oak expression. Aromatic butterscotch too.

Palate: Creamy and honeyed with some thick-cut marmalade, cinnamon and warm pastries.

Finish: Fruity with vanilla... Read More

A sherry wood matured 12 year old from Macallan, a superbly balanced affair, one of the best of its age group. Deliciously smooth, with rich dried fruits and sherry, balanced with wood smoke and spice.

Nose: Crisp and sweet. There... Read More

Nose: Dried Fruits, Toffee and Vanilla with Smooth oak and Baked Apple Balanced with Notes of Honey and Chocolate.
Palate: Sweet raisin and Sultana Builds with Hints of Vanilla, Wood Spice and Citrus.
Finish: Warm Ginger Turning... Read More

Superlative Speysider from Macallan, this astonishing 25 year old is one of the most revered whiskies in the world. It received a perfect 100 out of 100 score from the Beverage Testing Institute in Chicago, 1999. It also received... Read More

This single-malt Scotch was distilled at Tobermory in 1994 and aged for 18 years. Pale straw in color, it offers complex flavors, yet never loses its refreshing lightness and delicacy. Light peatiness gives way to delicate tropical-fruit... Read More

The bottling, a Mortlach Single Malt Scotch Whisky that has been aged for 15 years, is presented in a metallic gold canister that features a powerful image of the three-eyed raven. The Six Kingdoms packaging pays homage to the... Read More

Nose: Roast chestnuts and tobacco, swiftly joined by dense chocolate and red berry richness. Just a whisper of meaty malt underneath.

Palate: Clove and brandy butter arrive first, before chewy dates, orange peel, mature oak and... Read More

Master Blenders Dr. Matthew Crow and Dr. Craig Wilson use whisky matured in refill American oak hogsheads, European oak Sherry casks and refill casks with new ends for this expression before allowing the resultant single malt... Read More

APPEARANCE: Deep amber, red golden (with a slight pink hue) sparkling with a copper glow.

AROMA: Medium to high intensity with a briny hint of sea air.

TASTE: Dry, medium bodied and smooth, redolent of honey and cream, faintly... Read More

Nose: Fruity aromas of red apples and a vanilla-forward nose.
Palate: Vanilla palate with a hint of orange peel and a touch of wood spices.
Finish: Warm and sweet finish.... Read More

The aroma starts with a burst of caramel and notes of baked sugar backed by the taste of crisp fruit and light toasted oak. The fruit forward flavor is blended with hints of butterscotch vanilla which carry through to the finish.... Read More

The nose is quite clean and fresh. There is a mixed fruity sweetness with a spicy character. The peat and smoke rise with notes of perfume and thick oak. Hints of Calvados and a touch of acidity with ground ginger. The palate... Read More

The Distillers Edition, the Master Distiller hand-selected a small number of casks for double maturation in amoroso seasoned American oak.Slightly richer than the original bottling, the amoroso seasoned casks impart a wonderfully... Read More

Talisker Storm was released in early 2013 as a no age statement whisky, which was matured in specifically selected refill and toasted American oak casks. An intense and vibrant dram, the Storm offers up plenty of distillery character... Read More