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  Lucano Anniversario Amaro Digestif Liqueur (700ml)

  ITALY

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  ABV: 34%

  A special Amaro to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the founding of the Lucano company. Obtained using an ancient recipe by Cav. Pasquale Vena, and produced using a careful blend of more than 30 herbs including wormwood, gentian and holy thistle. Best enjoyed, neat, with ice or with the addition of orange peel. Excellent for cocktails. 34% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Spicy and lightly smoky with chocolate and cola-like notes. 4.5 stars - diffordsguide.com

  The plush palate opens with a burst of dark fruit—plum, dried fig and date, black cherry—leading into hints of espresso and vanilla. Clove and cinnamon bark warm the long, tingly finish. Consider as a dessert sipper. 96 points - Wine Enthusiast, reviewed by: Kara Newman 2023

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  Ardbeg Smoketrails Manzanilla Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)

  Islay, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 46%

  The first edition in Ardbeg’s inaugural travel retail series. One litre, 46% NCF.

  'Smoketrails' is the name for Ardbeg's new and first-ever collection of single malts exclusively dedicated to the travel market. Launched in late 2022 with annual batches in the pipeline, each edition will be a marriage of Ardbeg aged in American oak with Ardbeg matured in secondary casks sourced from around the world. This is the first edition, employing Manzanilla (dry) Sherry casks from Sanlúcar de Barrameda on Spain’s Atlantic coast. Light and fresh in style, Manzanilla sherries are aged close to the sea and are typically bone dry with a salty tang - well matched to Ardbeg's island profile.

  Distillery Manager, Colin Gordon says, “For each Smoketrails release we’ll pack our suitcase and zig zag across the globe in search of new flavour adventures...With a unique batch code on this and future bottlings, we hope Ardbeggians will jump at the chance to get their hands on this delectable, collectable dram when they are on their travels.”

  Ardbeg’s Master Distiller, Dr Bill Lumsden adds “In Ardbeg Smoketrails Manzanilla Edition, salty sea spray and deep, nutty notes mingle with pungent aromas of soot, dark chocolate and Brazil nuts. Clouds of pine and fennel fill the senses with notes of saddle soap and aniseed trailing gently behind. All I have to say to anybody who lays their hands on a bottle is… get ready for a smoky blast!” Available at selected airports around the globe, we've sourced a small parcel for Australian devotees who might otherwise miss out. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Other reviews... I've just seen that this one is still available in travel retail, for a price that's much lower than in regular shops. They were having dozens at Basel airport just last week, for example. It is a vatting of ex-American oak (Heaven Hill?) and ex-manzanilla casks. I remember some superb ex-fino Ardbeg around Feis 2005, but I'm not sure we've already tried some ex-manzanilla 'beg. But was Dr Bill's idea to add saltiness to saltiness? Let's see, while it's mentioned on the label that it should display some 'saddle soap'… Remember horses are another specialty of Jerez… Colour: straw. Nose: frankly, the territory of an (unsherried, ha) Ardbeg and that of some manzanilla are so close to each other that I'm finding this nose particularly tautological. Fresh walnuts shouting out, green apples and lemons, some chalk, a touch of mustard, sea spray, fresh almonds and chalk, then only a wee touch of mutton suet or something like that. Having said all that and while it's classic Ardbeg in my book, it is not really 'big'. Mouth: perhaps a little too much grittiness, fresh oak at first, making it bitterish (bell pepper, walnut skin), but also loads of salt, as expected. It feels young for sure. Cold ashes, lemon skin, tart cider apples, lemon jellybeans… I find it relatively simple, but Ardbeggy enough. Finish: rather long, still salty. Or, let's say it triggers a lot of saltiness. Walnuts and mustard in the aftertaste. Comments: now, what to do with a litre of this, if you've also got a bottle of the superior Ten in your cabinet? And I'm afraid I couldn't recognise any notes of saddle soap, but that is me. Don't get me wrong, it's some very good Ardbeg that we could quaff with langoustines on the shore of the Guadalquivir, in Sanlucar. 86 points - whiskyfun.com

  Notes from the producers... Nose: Lemon peel. Gentle smoke, not too peaty, more bonfire than medical. Some fruity notes. Taste: Sweet, toffee notes, milk chocolate, then the citric notes from the nose are coming back. Smoke is rather gentle. Finish: Long. Now reconcilable peaty, yet sweet.

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  Ardbeg Ardbog Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - NO GIFT BOX

  Islay, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 52.1%

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  If you love peaty whiskies but don't quite understand why they taste like they do, it's because of peat, or more precisely, peat smoke, which when burnt releases chemicals called phenols. These phenols are absorbed by the malted barley during the drying process in a kiln. The level of phenols is measured in ''PPM' (parts per million) and controlled by the length of time that the barley is exposed to the smoke, the amount of smoke produced and the type of peat used.

  Even if 'bogs' are not your thing, peat is actually far more fascinating than first impressions might suggest. It is a relic of the Carboniferous period some 300 million years ago when much of what is now Britain was swampland. As trees, roots, ferns, grasses, animals and even people died or fell into the swamps they were subsumed into the stagnant water and partially decomposed, but did not rot away entirely. Instead an organic fuel formed by their decomposition. Peat is black because of its rich carbon content (the CO2 is not released into the atmosphere as normally takes place in decomposition around oxygen). Yet compared to wood, peat is relatively inefficient to burn. Without a proper furnace, it tends to smoke rather than create much heat.

  For a long time a lack of alternative fuel forced 'Highlanders' to burn peat. Coal was simply too expensive for most and there were few trees. The situation began to change around the turn of the 1960's, with the help of technological progress in large industrial scale maltings. It then became possible to produce vast quantities of malted barley without peat. Speyside and Lowland distilleries were amongst the first to change to coke (a high carbon form of coal) as a combustible, as new railway networks to transport the fuel encouraged the transition. Remoter regions like Islay persisted with peat.

  Today, there's no question that peat-smoke derived flavours in whiskies are increasingly desirable. Consequently, peat is now used not only on Islay by the likes of Ardbeg, but also on Orkney, in the Highlands, Campbeltown, as well as in Speyside. Peat is usually extracted close to the distillers or maltsters. Distilleries prefer the top part of the bog, because the upper crust of peat found there tends to be 'richer', more rooty and generate more smoke and impart more flavour.

  At some stage of his or her drinking career, every hairy chested peat freak has probably wondered "Why don't peaty whiskies all have the same kind of 'peatiness'." Instead, we find that peat comes in a remarkable array of sensory guises, and also contributes an almost oily mouth feel, as well as added depth, richness and sweetness. Its flavours are expressed differently in whiskies from different distilleries and range from notes reminiscent of lanolin, wet wool, iodine, seaweed, bacon, tobacco smoke, engine oil, tar, manure and wet earth.

  As much of Scotland is (in parts) covered by a meter-thick layer of peat, it's been supposed that different types of organic matter in the different regions, have created different types of peat which impart, in turn, different flavours to the finished whisky. For example, historically there have been few trees on the Orkney islands so there are no tree roots in the peat, making it lighter and quicker to burn. Whiskies from this area, like Highland Park, tend to have a more lightly smoked flavour than Islay malts. Is this an argument for 'peat' and 'terroir'?

  Patrick Brossard of http://www.whisky-news.com recently reported on a study that approaches this question. In 2009, B.M. Harrison and F.G. Priest published an article on the composition of peat in the production of Scotch Whisky and the influence of its geographical source, extraction depth and burning temperature: "Peat samples from four locations (Islay, Orkney, St. Fergus (Aberdenshire), and Tomintoul (Speyside) were analyzed using Curie point pyrolysis in combination with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry".
  [As in the simpler process of distillation where small molecules fly out first, followed by the big ones (so alcohol is separated from water), with gas chromatography a sample is heated to evaporation in order to release volatile compounds. Since all the molecules of a given structure will behave more or less identically, they exit the machine collectively and at the same time. As each 'puff' of molecules is released, a computer generated graph peaks corresponding to the most abundant chemical compounds. The higher the peak, the greater the number of molecules of acertain type are present].

  "In total, out of the 106 products identified, 92 compounds were having a significant effect on the separation of the four geographical locations. The compounds were broadly split into the following classes: phenolic compounds, carbohydrate derivatives (“sugars”), aromatic compounds, and nitrogen-containing compounds".

  "The ratio of phenol derivatives (carbohydrate derivatives to guaiacols, syringols, and phenols) was the major discriminator between the samples of the different geographical regions, explaining more than 60% of the variance. St. Fergus and Islay samples were characterized by high percentages of guaiacols (aromas described as aromatic, phenolic, burnt, woody, bacon, savoury, smoky, and medicinal), syringols (aromas described as aromatic, phenolic, spicy, smoky, baconlike, sweet, medicinal, creamy, meaty, and vanilla), and phenols (aromas described as aromatic, phenolic, burnt, woody, bacon, savoury, smoky, and medicinal) in the pyrolysate [i.e. burnt peat]. Relatively high proportions of carbohydrate derivatives in the [burnt peat] characterized Tomintoul and Orkney samples."

  "In the distillate (new make), the origin of the peat could be clearly identified by analytical methods. By sensory analysis (by “human nose”), the spirits using Tomintoul (Speyside) peat were more medicinal than the spirit using Hobbister (Orkney) peat. The level of peat aroma was low in the St-Fergus spirit (Aberdeenshire) despite a high abundance of aromatic peaty aromas, but the spirit was sweet, spicy and medicinal."

  The upshot of the study indicates that the source of peat will have an impact on the flavour of the whisky. It's a conclusion which may reignite the debate over Scotch whisky 'terroir' beyond the simplistic Highlands / Islands / Lowlands trichotomy. If for you, that's just all too involved, simply pour yourself a glass of Ardbog and revel in the remarkable synergy that whisky and ancient earth can offer.

  This limited edition Ardbeg was matured for ten years in American oak ex-bourbon barrels and Spanish oak manzanilla sherry seasoned butts and bottled without chill filtration. Flawless bright gold appearance. Opening aroma offers up choc fudge and brandy cream, yet with a lovely freshness that accentuates on the second inspection, which, minutes later sees the bouquet lighten slightly and turn more salty, with citrus peel and hints of balsamic. A light entry develops into a concentrated mid palate, superbly balanced for the strength, dry to medium dry, creamy, vanilla laced peat flavours building towards the salty, tangy, gently warming finish. Concludes with dried herb / lavender-like notes and the vanilla / choc fudge returning into the lengthy aftertaste. 52.1% Alc

  Other reviews... The follow-up to last year's Ardbeg Day, here's the cult distillery in its funkiest guise with a nose that's reminiscent (I'd imagine) of a frontier trading post: all pitch, furs, and gun oil. Some mint hangs around in the background alongside eucalyptus. This is an earthy, in-your-face Ardbeg with a hint of box-fresh sneakers indicating some youthfulness. The mouth is thick and chewy: wild mint, oily depths, and the slightly manic energy typical of Ardbeg's young. 91 points - whiskyadvocate.com

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  Arran 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Isle of Arran, SCOTLAND

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  The oldest Arran to date. Now sold out at the distillery.

  Arran are one of the first of the 'new wave' of Scottish distilleries to reach maturity. To mark that watershed, they've released 3000 bottles of their oldest expression to date. Now sold out at the distillery, it has been eagerly anticipated by those already enamoured with the superb 18 & 21. And if you're surprised by the price, consider the massive hikes for similar age statements from Macallan, Highland Park, Ardbeg or Balblair et al. and it actually compares very favourably. The 25 year old is set to become an annual offering, although outturns will remain minimal (no doubt they're reserving a portion for even older releases in the future). Impressively housed in a timber presentation case, it comes matured in 35% ex-sherry and 65% ex-bourbon casks, but was also allocated twelve months in first-fill and refill sherry hogsheads. Like most other Arrans, it's bottled at 46% without chill filtration or the addition of any colouring.

  Other reviews... The oldest in Arran’s core range has a warm, inviting nose of sweet vanilla, poached pear, and crème caramel, with a flurry of wood spices, ground pepper, and nutmeg grated over rice pudding. Rich and syrupy-textured, with honey, fudge, black pepper, and gentle oak building up to a peak of crystallized ginger followed by Seville orange peel, vanilla, ripe apricot, and apple. A mouth-coating finish of ginger and honeycomb toffee. 93 points - whiskyadvocate.com

  ...The bottle is superb, the price maybe a little less so. This is a combination of bourbon and oloroso, further married for one year in sherry hogsheads. What's sure is that this is the oldest Arran I've ever tasted. Colour: copper/amber. Nose: starts with a bowl of sour cherries and a clear vinosity, on old barriques and a little balsamico. I'm also finding many red berries, which come totally unexpected, raspberries, mulberries, also rosehip, dried pears, whiffs of dunnage, blood oranges, drops of fino… This is not what I was expecting, on the other hand I think it worked, it's just, well, very singular, with obvious wine impact. Mouth: cherry clafoutis, once again, cherries in kirsch, then mead and triple-sec, elderberry syrup, and a feeling of arrak. Then more blood oranges, more eglantine tea, and just preserved morellos. Are we sure this has never met with a single dollop of pinot noir? Finish: medium, with a little more malt and raisins, café latte, butterscotch… I  short, it fell in line. A salty touch in the aftertaste. Comments: let's keep an open mind, this is not what we were expecting from a new 25 yo, but it's not lacking courage and opinion. The idea was strange but it was well executed. 86 points - whiskyfun.com

  Notes from the bottlers... Nose – Rich oak with a gentle nutmeg note. Sweeter aromas of baked ripe figs, sultanas and black cherries. Palate – Fruit cake with toasted almonds and cinnamon. The juicy zestiness of oranges and mandarins mellows perfectly with manuka honey, muscovado sugar, baked apricots and an interesting white pepper note that provides even more complexity. Finish – Creamy and spicy with dark chocolate, walnuts and dark fruits compote.

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  Balvenie Rare Marriages 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - DAMAGED GIFT BOX

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 48%

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  Other reviews... This is the proper new Balvenie 25, not one of those doublewoods or single barrels, you understand? Colour: gold. Nose: fully Balvenie. Touch of nail polish at first, then mirabelles and quinces, then croissant and brioche, then custard and acacia honey. That's all folks, and that was very much already. Mouth: absolutely splendid, perhaps a tad rougher than earlier vintages (the glorious 1970s) but indeed full of plums, yellow ones, green ones… Quinces are there too, sugarcane as well, tiny notes of Victoria pineapple, then just vanilla and the best part of oak. It is not a very complicated malt whisky, it's even a tad simple, but I find it epitomically Balvenie, which is enough for me. I must be on my lucky day. Finish: lovely finish, creamy, ueber-Balvenie-ish, on preserved mirabelles with just a dash of sawdust. Vanilla and barley syrup in the aftertaste. Comments: close to the core. My main problem is that I cannot not remember the early 1970s Balvenies – and the ones before. Balvenie 'As we get it' anyone? Maybe I need some kind of reset. 88 points - whiskyfun.com

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  Benriach Birnie Moss Peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

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  "...juicy, fabulously smoked... Young & stunning."
  - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
  
  Another progression in Benriach's smokey foray, this one peated at 35ppm, up there with some of Islay's biggest and best. Comes non chill filtered.

  Retasted 2020... Compared to the Peated cask strength version, the peat feels more densely layered - no doubt as was the intention. But it's the length and exquisite freshness at the tangy finish that really grabs you. Makes you wonder how they pulled it off. A gem for the price.48% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Youthful, fresh barley and lively, clean smoke; juicy, fabulously smoked, wet behind the ears gristy sugars; some vanillas try to enter a degree of complexity... before Birnie Moss started shaving... or even possibly toddling. Young and stunning.
  90 points- Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2020

  First tasted 2014... [15ml sample] Pale gold. Wax or damp earth in the opening sniffs? Transforms as vanilla and sooty peat develop over biscuity malt. Vaguely grassy flavours with lanolin followed by vanilla laced peat. More woolshed and aniseed honey-like at the finish. Lively spirit but everything in balance. Lovely freshness in the aftertaste. 90 points 48% Alc./Vol.

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  1995 Benriach Batch 16 Single Cask #7385 Peated Oloroso Cask 23 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 51.1%

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  [20ml sample] Peated, though it's not immediately obvious, likewise the Oloroso needs time to show its wares. Ample air contact sees the phenols at the forefront. Finally, the smoke recedes, becoming meaty, sweet and leathery with a touch of burnt orange. An enormous malt with the peat and sherry in controlled tension, and yet you can enjoy it uncut. Smoked meats and hints of seville orange lead into an intense, peppery finish. Ends tangy, vibrant and long. Rewards patience. 563 bottles. 51.1% Alc.Vol. Very limited stocks.

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  Borsci Elisir San Marzano Liqueur (700ml)

  Calabria, ITALY

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  ABV: 38%

  A rum based liqueur infused with herbs, roots and spices. Enjoy it neat as a digestive, on the rocks, with tonic or in your favourite cocktail. Delicious on top of ice cream, in coffee but also used for pastry making. 38% Alc./Vol.

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  Bowmore Golden & Elegant 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)

  Islay, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 43%

  A big one litre Bowmore released for the Duty Free market in 2017, one of three in a series. As opposed to the standard 15 year old which is finished in sherry wood, this one is entirely first-fill Bourbon cask matured. Anticipate Bowmore's signature salty and slightly smoky profile with earthy peat, wood spices, honey, toasted nuts, sea salt and roasted fruits. Not quite a peat bomb, more as one taster comments, "a beach bonfire in your mouth" with a bit of everything happening, from honey to smoke and citrus and sweet oak. 43% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... The most most wonderful mix of peat reek and allotment fires....this was going swimmingly until the caramel just went nuts. I know first-fill bourbon casks are at work here, but hard to believe that was all natural. 88 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2018

  Gold Medal - International Spirits Challenge 2018

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  Bundaberg 1961 50th Anniversary (Yellow Box) Rum (700ml)

  Bundaberg, Queensland, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 37%

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  Bundaberg rum has been an integral part of Australia’s heritage since 1888. Released in 2011, this commemorative edition has been matured for 1,961 days for the 'birth' of "Bundy R.Bear" as the distillery's mascot in 1961. The bear motif was introduced to imply that Bundy Rum could ward off the coldest chill. It's since gone on to become an Australian icon. Limited edition.

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  Bundaberg 1961 50th Anniversary (Black Box) Rum (700ml)

  Bundaberg, Queensland, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 37%

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  Bundaberg rum has been an integral part of Australia’s heritage since 1888. Released in 2011, this commemorative edition has been matured for 1,961 days for the 'birth' of "Bundy R.Bear" as the distillery's mascot in 1961. The bear motif was introduced to imply that Bundy Rum could ward off the coldest chill. It's since gone on to become an Australian icon. Limited edition.

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  Bushmills Black Bush 80/20 PX Sherry Cask Reserve Irish Whiskey (1000ml)

  County Antrim, IRELAND

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  ABV: 40%

  Released in 2022 and exclusive to travel retail, 80/20 blends Bushmills Single Malt finished in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks with 20% Irish grain whiskey. The PX casks impart rich, dried fruit and caramelized raisin notes characteristic of the legendary sweet wine. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from the producers... Colour: Amber Gold Nose: Big, bold aromas of rich fruitcake and intense sherry sweetness deriving from the Pedro Ximenez casks Palate: Soft and silky mouthfeel with a distinctive toasted nut character, hints of allspice and a punch of ripe peaches Finish: The intricate alliance of the complexity of the PX sherry cask and the smoothness of the spirit results in countless layers of flavour in a long and lingering finish.

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  Caffo Vecchio Amaro del Capo Digestif Liqueur (700ml)

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  ABV: 35%

  Giuseppe Caffo built his small distillery in 1915 with the intention of creating the finest liqueurs from native Italian aromatic fruits and medicinal herbs. Over the decades, the operation has expanded considerably while remaining owned and operated by the family, who still employ traditional production methods and adhere to the highest quality ingredients.

  The company's 'del Capo' brand of Amaro is considered the premier expression from Calabria. While standard amaro ingredients include some combination of juniper berries, laurel leaves, ginger, orange peel, anise, mint, elder (sambuco), cardamom, saffron, gentian, cinchona, citrus zest, bitter orange, sage, angelica, licorice, chamomile, cloves and cinnamon, this particular blend employs 29 herbs and roots and is slightly less bitter than most Amaros. The intense, earthy notes of herb and quinine make it ideal as a refreshing aperitif or digestif.
  Serve it on ice with a twist or mix with soda as a "Cola Calabrese". 35% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Made using a mix of 29 Calabrian herbs and roots, this ruddy amaro is herbal and seductive, mixing root beer-like notes with honey and vanilla sweetness, all enlivened by a spicy accent on the finish. Versatile enough to mix into cocktails before dinner or to sip with dessert afterward. 94 points - wineenthusiast.com

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  Cameron Brig Single Grain Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Lowlands, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 40%

  No age statement appears on this single grain whisky from Scotland's oldest and largest grain distillery, Cameronbridge. In 2007, present day owners, Diageo allocated 40 million pounds to improve the site, including a new tun room, fermenters, three new mash tuns and an effluent treatment plant which supplies energy via methane gas to run the distillery. The facility operates three Coffey stills and one patent still with nine columns for producing neutral spirits such as gin and vodka. Whiskies produced here are mainly distilled from wheat then matured in ex-Bourbon casks. They tend towards light, fruity styles, worth introducing non-Scotch whisky drinkers to. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Camus Intensely Aromatic XO Cognac (700ml)

  Cognac, FRANCE

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  ABV: 40%

  Eaux-de-vie used in this iteration of Camus XO has been uniquely distilled via the ‘intensity’ method, whereby Camus select the most aromatic litres from the heads of the second distillation. Aged for at least ten years, it is another acclaimed single-estate expression from the champion of Borderies. As ever, cognac lovers will be impressed by the presentation which includes a heavy decanter adorned with a striking gold stopper and the signature of Cyril Camus embossed on the glass. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Intensely aromatic notes of apricot, apple, yellow flowers, and plum skin fill the nose. The ultra smooth texture is silken with layers of sweet baking spices continuing to reveal themselves amid more orchard fruit flavors. A delight. 96 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2019. Finalist.

  Double Gold Medal: San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2019.

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  Camus VSOP Borderies Cognac (700ml)

  Cognac, FRANCE

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  ABV: 40%

  A limited edition Cognac from the lesser known Borderies appellation, which Camus has been championing for some time.

  Tasting note: Dazzling bright amber gold appearance. Issues a floral perfume of dried fig, butterred fruit bread, peppercorns, cinnamon and cigar box. Easy on entry buidling to medium bodied, off-dry flavours of succulent fig, raisin slice and white pepper. Aftertaste nicely counterpoints the mid palate with balancing acidity and fine tannins. Dried fruits, vanilla and subtle spices persist, rounding off the Cognac in elegant fashion. Another winning Borderies expression. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Carpene Malvolti Fine Vecchia Prosecco Grappa (750ml)

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  ABV: 38%

  Tasting note: [Lot 19352-55] Distilled from the pomace of Glera grapes from the Prosecco region, and aged for over two years in barriques. Straw gold in colour, Malvolti's Fine Vecchia is similar to the 'Finissima', especially on the nose, but with a more luxurious mouth feel. Fruit cake and gentle spice feature while barrel ageing has further softened the profile, adding a delicious thread of vanilla sweetness to the finish. It also shows better persistence. Try it with spiced desserts. 38% Alc./Vol.

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  1968 Chabot Vintage Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

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  ABV: 40%

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  Vintage Armagnacs are exclusively the product of the year mentioned on the label. Only exceptional years are selected and at Chabot, only twenty four "millesimes" have been produced since 1960. The rarity of these bottlings make them sought-after. Comes packaged in a wooden presentation box. Mahogany- sienna brown in colour, the 1968 is masculine in style offering powerful aromas of coffee bean, creme caramel and cocoa with subtle dried fruit notes emerging after time in the glass. Quite spicy and warm, the fruit has almost completely dissipated with wood derived flavours dominating. Mild, drying mocha and dark chocolate aftertaste. Earlier bottling tasted. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Vintage Armagnacs are exclusively the product of the year mentioned on the label. Only exceptional years are selected and at Chabot, only twenty four "millesimes" have been produced since 1960. The rarity of these bottlings make them sought-after. Comes packaged in a wooden presentation box.

  Tasting note: Deep gold ochre / mahogany colour. Sensuous aromatics include creme caramel, roasted almonds, coffee bean and vanilla notes - quite feminine when compared to the ’68 and certainly more layered, with time in the glass bringing out aromas of dried fruits (dates and dried apricot). Dried fruit repeats on the palate; vanilla and spice flavours are carried by the gently warming spirit. Finishes long and dry with a subtle dried apricot and roast almond fade. A lovely Armagnac, no question. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Chatelle XO Brandy (700ml)

  FRANCE

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  ABV: 40%

  Now discontinued, we have the last stocks of Chatelle's older sibling. Aged in 'small barrels' and presented in a 'Zenith bottle' (or decanter), the youngest brandy in the blend is around six years old. It's a tasty, vibrant style with an aged grappa-like feel offering aromas of fruit cake, brandy cream sauce, light vanilla and wood spice. The flavours are robust, hinting at ripe grapes, fruit bread, citrus zest and oak spice with a zesty, tingling, pomace-like finish. The XO classification makes it a value buy, good enough for sipping straight from a warmed glass and ideal for mixing tasty brandy-based cocktails. 40% Alc./Vol.

   

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  Launched in 1992, this is one of Poland's super premium brands made exclusively from Stobrawa potatoes, mostly sourced from nearby the distillery to maximise freshness. The vodka is distilled four times following a six century old tradition. Founder and CEO, Tadeusz Dorda sums up the brand's philosophy: "We believe that the definition of vodka – “a flavorless, odorless, neutral spirit without distinctive character, aroma, taste or color” – is simply incorrect. We also reject the popular notion that all vodkas are the same. The flavor profile of our marquee product, Chopin Potato Vodka, is distinctively creamy with earthy notes and sets the standard in its category."

  Master Distiller, Waldemar Durakiewicz, has worked with the Dorda family (who still own and run the company) since he graduated from university in 1978. Named after Poland's favourite son, the vodka is packaged in a frosted, cork-finished bottle which has since been copied by the likes of Belvedere Vodka and others.

  Other reviews… Clear. Clean flinty aromas gives way to a supple, silky, light-to-medium bodied palate with confectioner's sugar, lemon zest and mineral flavors and a pointed peppery fade. A smooth and elegant vodka for martinis. 40%Alc./Vol.
  International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
  93 points (Exceptional) - tastings.com

  The first sniffings unearth a soft, slightly sour and vegetal aroma; more time adds minor scents of ash and unsmoked cigarette. The bittersweet palate entry taste flashes on cocoa bean and sap; at midpalate toasty, sooty flavors of tobacco leaf, wood smoke, wood resin and vanilla are found. Ends up semisweet, succulent and roughly spirity. 85-89 points - wineenthusiast.com

  “Potato vodkas have never been as well-received as their grain-based competitors, but Chopin—which appeared on the American market in 1997—should go a long way toward changing their lowbrow reputation. It's the smoothest vodka we tried, with a slight oiliness (specific to potato vodkas) that cut beautifully against the briny funk of black caviar and held its own against the thickest black bread I'd been able to find. We found Chopin itself to be 'slightly sweet' and 'well-rounded' with 'perhaps a hint of apple.' Chopin also had a 'medium-length, pleasing burn,' but 'very little aftertaste—it's remarkably clean.' To top it off, Chopin's tall frosted bottle was the prettiest we'd seen...the panel unanimously called Chopin 'far and away the best vodka we tried.” – Alex Abramovich, “Hit me With Your Best Shot”, Slate Magazine, 2004.

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  Chopin Wheat is the third of three premium vodka's now produced at the Podlaska Wytwórnia Wódek Polmos distillery in Poland, which also include Potato and Rye. Each release aims to showcase the unique textures and flavours found through production of each primary ingredient, as opposed to total neutrality. This edition is crafted from 100% Polish wheat.

  Other reviews... Clear. Lovely delicate aromas of anise, citrus and orange blossoms with a silky, off-dry medium body and a smooth, grain, wax, powdered sugar and mineral accented finish.
  International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
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  Chopin Rye is the second of three premium vodka's now produced at the Podlaska Wytwórnia Wódek Polmos distillery in Poland, which also include Potato and Wheat. Each release aims to showcase the unique textures and flavours found through production of each primary ingredient, as opposed to total neutrality. The final product is created utilising golden rye, grown in the Podlasie countryside of eastern Poland. The mash is distilled four times and five times filtered to create a texturally soft and fruity flavoured Vodka synonymous with the Rye grain.

  Other reviews... Clear. Mild grain pastry and creamy meringue aromas and flavors with a soft, off-dry medium body and a smooth, mineral, vanilla taffy and delicate pepper accented finish. A very clean, silky vodka with a sweet spicy snap.
  International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
  92 points (Exceptional) - tasting.com

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  Ciroc Red Berry Flavoured Vodka (700ml)

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  ABV: 37.5%

  One of the first flavour-infused varieties from Ciroc is also gluten free. Raspberry, strawberry and other natural flavours result in a taste that's lusciously different and smooth. Try it in a Red Berry Cosmo.

  Whereas most vodkas are produced from common starches such as wheat or potatoes, Ciroc is made from Ugni Blanc grapes left on the vine for extended ripening. The fruit is sourced from Gaillac in the Southwest of France, (nestled between Roussillon and the Pyrenees in the South and the Gorges of the Tarn in the East). After harvesting, the juice is pressed, cold fermented then distilled five times - the fifth time using specially-designed, traditional copper pot-stills. 37.5% Alc./Vol.

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  Like the original vodka, Ciroc Peach is made using fine French grapes that are cold fermented and distilled five times with the final distillation in a pot still. The vodka is then carefully blended with all-natural ingredients (a unique balance of peach and other tropical fruit essences) to create an exceptionally smooth liquid.

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  2009 Claxton's Warehouse No.8 Ardmore 12 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Highlands, SCOTLAND

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  An old reliable in the smokey Highland category, only this one's a bit of a sleeper. At first taste, oddly light for a cask strength Ardmore, as if the octave has masked the usually effusive malt resulting in a whisky that's kind of smokey and kind of sherried, but ends up sitting on the fence. The effortless delivery and sheer drinkability make amends. Salt'n'pepper cracker biscuits adds a nice touch to the oily finish, too. Ideal pre-dinner dram. Just 69 bottles. 50.3% Alc.Vol. Non chill filtered.

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  Claxton's Exploration Series Orkney Islands 8 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Orkney Islands, SCOTLAND

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  Possibly a budding HP? The distillate has its charms even at this modest age. But considering Claxton's have identified a Highland Park in the latest shipment, it leads us to suggest this could be Scapa... If it is Highland Park, it's a fairly elementary expression with the distillery's honeyed-cereal character just starting to shine. Experiment with dilution to release the oils and find its sweet spot. Bottled from a single hogshead without chill filtration at 50% Alc./Vol.

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  McCarthy's Oregon Single Malt American Whiskey (700ml)

  Oregon, UNITED STATES

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  Clear Creek Distillery was something of a pioneer of Single Malt American whisky in the 1990s. The distillery's focus began with traditional European brandy-making techniques sourcing the finest fruit from Oregon orchards to produce eaux de vie, grappas and brandies. With the same German pot stills, McCarthy's single malt transpired from a mash of peated Scottish barley - think Lagavulin in style, according to the distillers. Initial maturation takes place in old sherry casks followed by time in barrels made from air-dried Oregon oak. 42.5% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Other reviews... This effusive and characterful whiskey is dominated by bright notes of apple skin, dried orange peel, and dried grass. The finish has some bitterness with marzipan and freshly cut oak taking over from the fruit and earth-dominated mid-palate. 92 points - Excellent, Highly Recommended - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021

  Other reviews... A blast of peat bonfire starts on the nose, before moving into more subtle peat on the palate. Here it creates a delicate overlay to notes of vanilla, toasted marshmallow, peaches and cream, dried red fruits, and pepper. The finish offers length, more dried red fruits, peat, and peppery spice, with an earthy note of char at the end. Delicate, refined, and balanced, particularly in light of its relative youth. (6,192 bottles) 89 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: David Fleming 2020

  ...Hook me up a mask so I can breathe this one in all day...An American masterpiece - and now an institution'. 94.5 points. - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2011

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  Colonel E.H. Taylor 100 Proof Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) - Whiskey Hunt Australia Selection

  Kentucky, UNITED STATES

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  This is the first time WHA have secured an E.H. Taylor for their Barrel Select series. Distilled on the 13th of March 2013 and bottled in December 2022 at nine years and nine months, it earns its single cask classification delivering the kind of character and poise you'd expect from a high performance 15 year old. One minor quibble might be a delicate bittersweetness through the middle stage, but that's eclipsed by some beautifully expressed American oak, the palate unfolding with creamy vanillas, cherry chocolate, candied orange and hints of apple-laced rye. The balance is excellent, and the oily texture lingers, extending the aftertaste of cinnamon, vanilla and charry oak. Our tasting was limited to a 15ml sample. Knowing how these Bourbons can develop we'd expect it to be better again after air contact. Like most WHA bottlings the only downside is the tiny yield with just 156 bottles imported to Australia. 50% Alc./Vol. Collectable.

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  Darkness Glenrothes Oloroso Cask Finish 12 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (500ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

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  It seems that independent bottlings of Glenrothes arrive almost as infrequently as Macallan. Both are owned by corporate giant, Edrington who are instigating some significant changes at the distillery. An upgrade is scheduled in the coming years, and the marketing emphasis has already taken a dramatic shift towards 'ultra premium' bottlings. The ten and twelve-year-olds as well as the Whisky Maker's Cut are all discontinued with the range now starting at 18 years. Cask strength age statements like this are going to become a rarity indeed. Opportunity knocks! Octave oloroso cask finished.

  Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Caramelised nuts, chocolate chip cookie, dates, raisins, and a hint of mature oak. Taste: Molasses with yet more chocolatey notes and chewy dried fruit, with cinnamon and ginger developing. Finish: Red wine richness, and a hint of earthy malt.
  
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  Darkness Benriach Moscatel Cask Finish 7 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (500ml)

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  A Benriach distilled towards the tail end of Billy Walker’s time at the helm. Brown Forman have since taken over and Rachel Barrie has crafted a more moderate but well-curated selection. The style is fruity, medium to full-bodied and in this case, initially matured in ex-bourbon wood then given a stopover inside a small Moscatel cask. Similar examples we've tasted tend to acquire an exotic fruit quality from these casks, so expect something a little unusual. 56.8% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from the bottlers... On the nose there are aromas of vanilla wafers, raspberry, red licorice and peppermint. The flavours are fresh on the palate, with eucalyptus and menthol. This becomes syrupy, with melted chocolate and brazil nuts. The finish has a lasting freshness, with cocoa, peppermint and spice.

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  Dingle Single Malt Irish Whiskey (700ml) - DAMAGED GIFT BOX

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  Predominantly composed of six to seven-year-old spirit, Dingle's new core bottling comes matured in PX Sherry (61%) and Bourbon (39%) first fill casks. A fairly mainstream but well-executed Irish profile showing nice integration in a soft, creamy delivery with low-key fruitiness through the middle, laced with vanilla wafer biscuit and delicately oily malt. The finish dries with hints of citrus and wood shavings. 46.3% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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  1964 Douglas Laing & Co. XOP Xtra Old Particular Dumbarton 55 Year Old Single Cask Limited Release Cask Strength Single Grain Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Lowlands, SCOTLAND

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  Beyond investment grade - now more a museum piece, and deserving of a place in any serious whisky collection.

  From the long closed Dumbarton plant, this is all the more unusual for its extraordinary age. Grandfather Dumbartons are frequently off the charts when it comes to ratings in the single grain category. This is definitely one of the oldest, if not the oldest ever bottled upping the ante on a 1975 Gordon & Macphail 45 YO released earlier in 2022. Beautifully presented in a heavyweight bottle housed in a wooden box, Douglas Laing are offering 215 bottles to the world, drawn from one refill hogshead at natural strength with no chill filtration. Anticipate aromas and flavours of Scottish honey, maple syrup, candied apples, ginger, nutmeg and milk chocolate with a lengthy poached pear, pistachio and marmalade finish. Extremely limited stocks. 44.6% Alc./Vol.

  Also known as 'Inverleven', Dumbarton was built in 1938, just south of the Highland border near Glasgow and for a while was the largest operation of its kind. Classified as a lowlander by Michael Jackson, production was predominantly set aside for the Ballantine's blends. When bottled by Indies, Dumbarton is typically the label for grain whisky. Inverleven the single malt, but it's not a rule. Nowadays stocks are "undeniably rare". The notable feature of the plant was its American-style stainless steel columns (rather than the traditional Coffey stills). A focus on maize, meant its spirit was rather heavy in character. In 1956 a third Lomond still was added with an attached rectification column designed to produce different styles of spirit. The distillery was decommissioned in 1985, though its column still was salvaged by Bruichladdich to produce its now famous 'Botanist gin'.

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  1980 Douglas Laing & Co. XOP Xtra Old Particular Caol Ila 40 Year Old Single Cask Limited Release Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Islay, SCOTLAND

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  Quite possibly, the oldest Caol Ila ever bottled: 40 long years maturing in a refill hogshead. Older Caol Ilas can be quite stunning; the peat recedes and the quality of the spirit shines through. Extremely limited. Just 206 bottles exist globally. 54.6% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Expect immediately oceanic, West Coast of Scotland character, with enticing yet subtle phenols coming through. Palate: The palate reveals leather, malted barley, spices and a honey-glazed smoked meat quality. Finish: The finish is exceptional, with more peat smoke, dried citric fruits and oak bonfire embers.

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  El Ron Prohibido Reserva Solera 12 Rum (700ml)

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  Stemming from Mexico, El Ron Prohibido is matured in a 12-year old solera composed of barrels that previously held sweet raisin wine. The story goes that this rum used to be served to sailors in Mexico, but they all got so drunk that the captains made it illegal to serve! Hence the name 'El prohibido' - the forbidden rum. Nosing finds hints of balsamic over richer scents of candied orange, choc-chip cookie, praline, chico lollies and dilute molasses. Five minutes sweetens the aroma and shifts the emphasis to sticky date pudding. Light to medium bodied, off-dry delivery. Coffee milk, caramel fudge and lingering mocha flavours are nicely counterpointed by subtle bitter chocolate in the aftertaste. An atypical style with a likeable cocoa / mocha accent. Would work well with dessert cocktails. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from the bottler: “In 1700, Spanish ships arrived to the colonies in the New World loaded with products from Spain. One popular product was sweet wine stored in barrels, which were later emptied after use. These empty barrels were filled with Chinguirito, which is rum that was produced in Mexico and shipped back to Spain, it absorbed wood flavours and aroma from the sweet wine barrels, which gave it very special characteristics. The resulting product became very popular in Spain and local producers saw it as a threat to the sales of their products. Consequently, the King of Spain prohibited the production of this rum in the New World. Chinguirito was also known as Habanero because the last stop on the way back to Spain from the New World was Habana, Cuba.”

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  George Dickel Single Barrel 15 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey (750ml)

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  ABV: 42.2%

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  Released in 2020 as part of a series of 'peak age' editions from Dickel, these high strength gems will please fans of Tennessee styles. Given they're drawn from single barrels, according to Dickel the profiles will range from "...notes of vanilla, toffee and treacle to rich leather, saddle oil and wood, to a more delicate perfume of fruit or lavender notes.” The Cascade Hollow distillery has been quietly producing exceptional whiskeys for years. Only recently has Dickel stepped into the spotlight, supplying a bevy of brands with well-aged Bourbons, filling the void of older MGP stocks which are now drying up. After winning several awards, including the #1 whisky on Whiskey Advocate's top 20 list, Dickel's older age statements are now in high demand. This 15 year old is also a relative rarity from the corporate side of the Bourbon market - and a welcome change from previous official bottlings. Going by the reviews below, it seems Master Distiller, Nicole Austin has saved the very best for these releases.

  Other reviews... This has Dickel’s distinctive oily grain aromas: It’s packed with corn and peanuts, and also sweet with brown-sugar oatmeal and maple candy. Add a little water and voila! Orange peel and Luxardo cherry appear, creating an instant Old Fashioned. The palate is chewy and full-bodied, pepped up with cinnamon and dried ginger, and lengthened by grape jelly, Coca-Cola, Corn Nuts, and dried cherries. A full and lengthy finish sings with ginger, peanuts, and chocolaty oak. 52.3% Alc./Vol.
  95 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Susannah Skiver Barton (Spring 2021)

  ...On the nose, this single barrel shows all the hallmarks of classic, well-aged Dickel with rich caramel and subtly savory barrel notes. There’s also loads of baking spice, but unlike the Bottled in Bond 13 Year, the spices here skew towards the brighter end of the spectrum: clove, nutmeg, and freshly grated cinnamon, along with lots of sweet orange zest which really sets this nose apart from other Dickel offerings I’ve encountered. On the palate, that citrus element shines up front with candied peels and clove-studded orange before giving way to cinnamon sugar, buttery yeast rolls, and a gently warming finish of pralines and butter brickle ice cream. It’s not quite as balanced as the well-layered Bottled in Bond, but this is a single barrel, after all. Your mileage will certainly vary with these, but for 15-year-old single barrel American whiskey of this quality, it’s hard to imagine a better value right now. 9.5 / 10 - drinkhacker.com

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  1991 Glen Scotia Vintage Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - DAMAGED GIFT BOX

  Campbeltown, SCOTLAND

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  Glen Scotia have entered the Travel Retail market with some serious bottlings. This one's now sold out at the distillery so we've been lucky to secure it. Well-aged Campbelltowners are not common. Matured exclusively in Bourbon casks, it's composed of the finest distillates of the vintage. 46.7% Alc./Vol.
  Other reviews... A very honest malt, brimming with the distillery's endearing character. 94 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2022

  Notes from the producers... Nose: Maritime sea spray, creamy oak vanilla and sweet toffee notes. Palate: Rich velvety and mouth coating. Juicy pineapple, tangy orange peel and runny honey. Finish: Long with layers of brown sugar finishing on gentle waves of spices.

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  2012 Glen Scotia Australian Exclusive 9 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

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  ABV: 53.3%

  A perfect excuse to get acquainted with Springbank's nearest neighbour.

  West Highlanders produce many of Scotland's most charismatic malts, led by Oban and Ben Nevis and joined by the Campbeltown community further south west. Springbank is legendary, but there's another Campbeltowner on the rise: Glen Scotia. One of the country's smallest distilleries, the core range is the realm of supermarkets in Australia (though the quality is generally good). That leaves others to source the 'proper stuff'. In this exclusive bottling, you get the chance to try Glen Scotia in all of its unpeated glory: Young and feisty, but already distinctive and most importantly, uncut.

  Cask No.19/660-2 was a first-fill Tawny Port hogshead, which has no doubt contributed to the whisky's auburn / polished mahogany colour. In the absence of peat, Glen Scotia's profile can fall somewhere between nutty and fruity. Here, both aspects vie for your attention. The aroma opens peppery, then nutty and gingery with a twang of sulphur and sea breeze lending a coastal edge. 4-5 minutes releases sweeter scents of spiced pears and cinnamon apples over earthier, root vegetable-like notes. The palate is intense and long, unfolding with ginger snaps, spiced apple and salted dark chocolate in a tactile, even slightly 'gritty' delivery. That light sulphur note returns, but adds complexity rather than detracting (those with the 'sulphur gene' will find some satisfaction here). Throat lozenges - think Fisherman's Friends - round off a powerful, heartwarming finish. There's little trace of the port cask, instead what's highlighted is yet another fascinating West Highland make. If you're sulphur sensitive, add water. Those notes dissipate and the profile harmonises in a contrasting and beautiful way.

  With just over a kilometre between them, speculation as to whether Glen Scotia will be the next Springbank is inevitable. Given the distillery's versatility and quality of output, the potential is there, but it probably won't balloon anytime soon (then again, just a few years ago many seasoned whisky lovers were oblivious to Springbank...) Place your bets. Right now, here's a perfect excuse to get better acquainted with Glen Scotia. 313 bottles for Australia only. 53.3% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  
  

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  Glencadam Batch 3 Limited Edition 13 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - DAMAGED GIFT BOX

  Highlands, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 46%

  You could consider this a follow up of sorts to the original "Reawakening" 13 year old that celebrated the re-start of distillation at Glencadam in 2003. While the reawakening reference still appears in small print, this is now a batch labelled limited edition. Anticipate a fruity, vanilla-laced whisky. Jim Murray's enthusiastic review below reminds you he used to be sports writer. Batch #3 is a run of 5994 bottles. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Other reviews... Tasting this within 24 hours of Brechin City, the cheek by jowl neighbours of this distillery winning promotion after a penalty shoot out success in their play off final. This malt. every bit as engrossing and with more twists and turns than their seven goal thriller yesterday, is the perfect way to toast their success. 94 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2022

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  2010 Glenfarclas Christmas Edition 2022 Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - DAMAGED GIFT BOX

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  ABV: 46%

  New vintage just landed. "...excellent young sherried Glenfarclas." - whiskyfun.com

  Although it's not certain when this series started, there have been a number of annual Christmas bottlings from Glenfarclas. Through the 1980s they were cask strength and came with big age statements. More recent bottlings have landed at approximately ten years of age. The 2010 edition had and outturn 5,400 bottles. All the right ingredients such as 100% maturation in Oloroso Sherry casks, zero chill filtration and a 46% ABV add up to a quality limited edition that's more than just a label change. Some will stash this away in collections, but we'd like to think most bottles will get opened and shared in the spirit for which they were intended. Whiskyfun's enthusiastic notes below. Distilled December 2010 / bottled 2022. Probably a European exclusive, though not confirmed. One shipment only.

  Other reviews... Aged in oloroso sherry. Aren't we a bit late once more? I'm noticing that they keep calling themselves 'a Highland'. Colour: full gold. Nose: very similar whisky, this one being just a notch nuttier and with more oranges. Perhaps…. We're extremely close, nonetheless. In cases like this one, the taster must be careful not to swap his/her glasses, or everything's ruined. Mouth: ditto. You would almost believe this was the same batch, but we won't complain, it's excellent young sherried Glenfarclas. Finish: perhaps a little more chocolate and fig jam? Comments: merry Christmas (what?) 86 points - whiskyfun.com

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  Glenrothes Whisky Makers Cut Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - DAMAGED GIFT BOX

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

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  "...unspoiled Sherry casks at work. An absolute must for Sherry lovers."
  - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2020

  Very limited stocks have arrived of one of the more anticipated Glenrothes of recent times. Matured in first fill sherry casks and bottled at the Master Distiller's preferred strength, it was rated 95 points by Jim Murray and described as "An absolute must for Sherry lovers". Originally an exclusive to 'The Whisky Club', we expect this will attract drinkers more than collectors and should go fast.

  Tasting note: Deep copper. The aroma wavers to and fro from sweeter notes of fresh prunes, dried apricots and candied orange peel to drier scents of leather handbag, cocoa and light prickles of alcohol. Early oak and baking spice flavours develop before dates and whisps of vanilla. Extra kick from the higher strength adds depth, especially with the spike of intensity at the finish. The final stages turn leaner and spicier, but the balance is good. In short, plenty for Sherry heads to enjoy - and at a reasonable price. 48.8% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... "...a semi-simplistic of happy, dry oloroso dominating... the late sherry trifle, enriched with chocolate sauce is deeply attractive. Unspoiled Sherry casks at work." 95 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2020

  ...The nose offers rich fruit—plums and sultanas—with milk chocolate and new leather. The palate is silky and luxurious, with medium-sweet sherry, vanilla, blackcurrants, and treacle. Dark berries and black pepper in the lengthy, mildly oaky finish. 90 points whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Gavin Smith (Summer 2019)

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  Grand Old Parr 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (1000ml) - DAMAGED GIFT BOX

  Edinburgh, SCOTLAND

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  Whether you know one or are one, every Old Parr deserves a blend as good as this! In Jim Murray's words, "blending Parr excellence!"

   

  Usually available at Duty Free stores only, Old Parr is named after Tom Parr (pictured on the label), once reputed to be the oldest man in England. Launched in 1909, the brand later found success in export markets such as Japan, Mexico and South America where it was easily identified in its distinctive dimpled and rounded square bottle. The basis of the blend today is Cragganmore, however Glendullan has also been a major component since World War II.

  Tasting note: Deep gold / bright copper penny colour. An attractive mix of cocoa, vanilla and breakfast fruit toast with exposure drawing out a fruit'n'nut chocolate aspect. Concentrated for the genre, with a spicy backbone that includes muesli, dried grass and light stewed fruit flavours, ending honeyed yet fresh, grainy, peppery and with excellent length. Quite richly styled. Gets better each time you taste it. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Perhaps on about the fourth or fifth mouthfeel, the penny drops that this is not only exceptionally good whisky; it is blending Parr excellence. 91.5 points- Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2016

  Golden amber color. Aromas of honeyed nut toast and cereal with a soft, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body with a vanilla toffee and pepper finish. A very pleasant, easy-going blend. International Review of Spirits Award: Silver Medal
  87 points (Highly Recommended) - www.tastings.com

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  2022 Hazelburn 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - DAMAGED GIFT BOX

  Campbeltown, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 46%

  Collectors note: Springbank's labels almost always arrive with minor wearing and markings, most often to the top of the front labels. This is unavoidable. If you are likely to be disappointed by minor label scuffing, we recommend you don't buy these whiskies. Actual product not pictured.

  Springbank's triple distilled spirit, Hazelburn has proven itself suited to a variety of maturations. Made from unpeated, air dried barley, this limited release is also the oldest Hazelburn we've encountered to date and quite possibly the oldest ever bottled. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Other reviews... [2022 release] Colour: pale amber. Nose: to me Hazelburn these days increasingly seems to align around a 'diet Springbank' profile, but very much in the best sense of that concept. This leans loudly towards the sherry with a lot of hessian, cough medicines, wee sooty touches, Maggi, leather tobacco pouch and delicate waxy notes. Also some darker dried fruits, gamey meaty touches and bitter herbs. Excellent! Mouth: lovely arrival, rather on bitter herbal notes, salty and nutty sherry tones, more leathery and tobacco vibes and further impressions of sooty things, waxes, game meats and subtle cough medicines. Blind I would probably have just said a lovely Springbank. Finish: good length, on heather honey, candied almonds, salted liquorice, cough syrup and drier earth sherry notes in the aftertaste. Comments: rock solid, with a very 'Springbank' sherry profile but one that manages to show good balance and cleanliness. I am increasingly a fan of Hazelburn as the years tick by. 90 points - whiskyfun.com

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  Holyrood Brewer's Series Brewers x Distiller's Yeast New Make Spirit (500ml)

  Edinburgh, SCOTLAND

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  Another intriguing 'baby spirit' from new kid on the block, Holyrood. For this expression they've used two different yeast types; Distiller’s yeast M Strain, and Brewer’s Yeast US05. This is how they describe the product : “NMS01 is the first of our Brewer’s series of new makes. Holyrood is focusing on Edinburgh’s heritage as a brewing city as inspiration for creating our base building blocks of flavour. Here we are showing how Brewer’s yeast and Distilling yeast play well together. The ale yeast we use here is an American Ale yeast that adds a clean mouthfeel with notes of peach and soft citrus. This adds additional flavour to our new make against our Distiller’s Yeast, M Strain, which is super efficient at converting fermentable sugars.” 60% Alc./Vol.

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  Holyrood Brewer's Series Crystal Malt New Make Spirit (500ml)

  Edinburgh, SCOTLAND

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  Because they only opened in 2019, Holyrood are marketing new make spirits before whisky. In this case it’s all about crystal malt, a brewing malt famed for its colour and nutty, caramel-like, residual sweetness. Distillery Manager, Marc Watson comments, “This speciality malt is lightly toasted and is often used in the brewing of Bitters, adding a subtle sweet character. When used to create our New Make, Crystal Malt adds a caramel, and a toffee sweetness to the spirit which means we aren't just relying on the wood to do the work during maturation”. 60% Alc./Vol.

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  Holyrood Brewer's Series Chocolate Malt New Make Spirit (500ml)

  Edinburgh, SCOTLAND

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  Opening their doors in 2019, Holyrood is Edinburgh’s first new distillery in over one hundred years. Founded by Dave Robertson (ex Macallan) and the Kelly family from Canada, the team specialise in innovative techniques, stating “As a new wave Scotch whisky maker we aren’t constrained by 200 years of traditional production”. At the time of writing, Holyrood are yet to offer a whisky, but they weren't shy about showing off four of the components that eventually will be their new make, and then their whisky. In this case, it’s all about chocolate malt. Chocolate malt is similar to pale and amber malts but kilned at even higher temperatures. Producing complex undertones of vanilla and caramel (but not chocolate), it is used in porters and sweet stouts as well as dark mild ales. Sounds delicious! 60% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Delicate flowers and white fruit on the nose with hints of caramel, pineapple and barley. Bronze Medal - IWSC 2022

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  2007 House of MacDuff The Golden Cask Invergordon 15 Year Old Cask Strength Single Grain Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Lowlands, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 63.8%

  Relatively young, assertive, but not aggressive and just starting to pick up sweetness. Light vanillas, creamy soda, cereals, cinnamon and white pepper come through on the nose. More mature in the mouth. Plump and rounded. Borderline buttery through the middle with oils adding an unctuous texture, balanced against the oak and late spices. Buxom and out of the ordinary for grain at this age. 63.8% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered. 258 bottles from an x-Bourbon hogshead.

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  Isle of Jura Red Wine Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Isle of Jura, SCOTLAND

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  Since the 2018 relaunch of the core Jura single malts, their “Signature Series” has been gradually expanding. Starting in 2020, a subset of “Cask Editions” were added. One of them is the Red Wine Cask Edition. The wine type is not stated, but the finishing is reported to add rich berry flavours. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Jura these days appears to be making bold statements. And often they include broad brush strokes on a selected target: here is the fruit. There is definitely an unfortunate niggle to the finish. But that is more than compensated by the beguiling nose and the vivid delivery and follow-through. Just...Wow! 89 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2024

  Notes from the producers... NOSE: Sultanas, creamy caramel, black forest fruits and a hint of heather honey. TASTE: Raspberries, strawberries, creamy vanilla  and cinnamon spice.

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