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    Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Ram Blended Scotch Whisky (750ml) - NO GIFT BOX
    SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $699.00
    $399. 00
    Bottle
    $4788.00 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.
    Inspired by a famous Chinese painting called the “Three Rams”, this now rare Blue Label from the Zodiac series celebrates the harmony between Scotch whisky's heritage and artistic Chinese design. The superb royal blue bottle is adorned with a mix of visual art and calligraphy, each side portraying the written characters for Ram in elegant white brushstrokes. A stunning collector's item. 43% Alc./Vol.
    One only to sell.

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    Johnnie Walker Explorers Club Collection The Royal Route Blended Scotch Whisky (1000ml) - NO GIFT BOX
    Kilmarnock, SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $299.00
    $250. 00
    Bottle
    $3000.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.

    The final addition to the Johnnie Walker Explorers' Club Series - "The Royal Route" was launched in 2013 as a Travel Retail exclusive.

    Developed as a 'luxury' whisky, Walker's Master Blender, Jim Beveridge comments, "We sought out only the very finest, beautifully balanced blends that have deep evocative flavours and a character to match. On the nose, there is a vast array of rich fruity flavours including apple, pear, fig and peach. Reflective of the beauty, rarity and exotic nature of the luxury goods that were exchanged on the royal trade route, it has an intense and complex flavour with notes of dried fruit and toffee, handsomely balanced with a subtle woody sweetness and a lingering wispy aromatic smoke. THE ROYAL ROUTE delivers far more depth of character, with richer, multiple layers on the palate."

    This edition is inspired by the majestic history and the sights of the royal trading route, famed for bringing the luxuries of the world to the hands of Kings. The travelers' tales of the legendary journeys that took place on this road, the precious silks, Persian ornaments, diamonds and pearls that were traded along it, inspired Jim Beveridge to create what is the most opulent variant in the series.

    No tasting notes available.

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    Glenfarclas 9 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Casks Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 44.1%

    A 'different cut' that's sure to delight fans of this distillery.

    Glenfarclas are known for allocating some odd age statements to their European customers. This one was bottled at a healthy ABV and is fully matured in oloroso sherry casks (likely second or third fill). From the creamy vanilla-malt nose that develops toasted grains and baked bread aromas to the unusually oily delivery, this is a gorgeous cut offering something different from the core range. Soft, rounded flavours of sponge cake, milk chocolate, cafe cremes and even a vague waxiness make for a more feminine style with oloroso merely suggested at the finish. Complexity isn't high but the texture is quite special - the kind of luxe feel you'd expect from much, much older whisky. An anomaly, particularly considering the modest asking price. 44.1% Alc./Vol.

    Glenallachie 10 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Batch 9
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $199. 00
    Bottle
    $2388.00 Dozen
    ABV: 58.1%

    The Glenallachie batches continue to roll out. Their quality and style have received acclaim with the bar set high early (readers may recall the fourth batch was awarded ‘World’s Best Single Malt’ at the World Whiskies Awards 2021). Using various proportions of sherry and bourbon barrels in the mix, Batch 9 promises a typically effusive malt, described as bursting with aromas of mocha, heather honey, sweet raisins and dried red berries while the palate features lashings of cinnamon spice, molasses and honeycomb followed by ginger and dark chocolate on the finish. 58.1% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered and natural colour.

    Glenallachie 10 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Batch 8
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $199. 00
    Bottle
    $2388.00 Dozen
    ABV: 57.2%

    The tenner is the only cask strength expression in Glenallachie's core range, usually aged in a combination of Pedro Ximenez and oloroso puncheons with a small amount of virgin oak and other casks thrown in for good measure. These editions are known for being surprisingly approachable uncut, offering up a well-balanced blend of sweet dark fruit, rich malt, baking spice and chocolate flavours coalescing into a remarkably gentle finish. It's Speyside at its most hedonistic. 57.2% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered and natural colour.

    ISLA Premium Australian Vodka (700ml)
    AUSTRALIA
    $67. 99
    Bottle
    $815.88 Dozen
    ABV: 37.5%

    A five-times distilled Australian Vodka, crafted with pure natural spring water. Pair it with your favourite mixers and make beautiful cocktail creations. 37.5% Alc./Vol.

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    Pellegrino Duca di Castelmonte Grappa di Marsala (500ml)
    ITALY
    Reduced from $110.00
    $54. 99
    Bottle
    $659.88 Dozen
    ABV: 42%

    Like other spirits, Grappa is classified according to geographical designations, varietals and styles. Grappa labeled 'Grappa di Marsala' must be made using grapes from the region (Grillo, Catarratto, Ansonica, Damaschino, Perricone, Nerello mascalese and Nero d'Avola) and be bottled at a minimum of 40% Alc./Vol. This expression stems from the famous cellars of the Pellegrino family.

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    2011 Talisker 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - NO GIFT BOX
    Isle of Skye, SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $1,199.00
    $799. 00
    Bottle
    $9588.00 Dozen
    ABV: 45.8%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.

    Note: No gift box supplied.

    Previously only available as part of Diageo's annual Special Releases program, the 2011 edition was the first to be bottled at the classic Talisker strength of 45.8%, instead of cask strength. Outurns were typically around 20,000 bottles annually.

    Other reviews... Talisker is slowly becoming Diageo's most 'animated' malt name, while most other distilleries remain very quiet (some would say elegantly self-assured). This year alone, we see the third new NAS expression, namely Dark Storm, which may be to Storm what Double Black is to Johnnie Black. Or not... I think this was the first 25yo bottled at Talisker's usual lower strength instead of the previous 'high strength' levels. The last earlier version that we've tried was the 2008 at 54.2%, brilliant stuff (WF 91). Colour: full gold. Nose: a completely different planet after the Dark Storm, this is smoother of course, but also more complex, with some lilac, tangerines, roses, almonds, this very 'tropical' smokiness that only old peaters can display, beauty cream, brine, oysters... It's a lovely nose, delicate and subtle. Mouth: once again, a slightly smoother version of an old Talisker but power is there. It's no straight brute as older versions could be (remember the 62% vol? Or was that the 20yo?) but it's not lacking oomph. Smoked overripe apples and lemon curd plus brine and kippers. There. Finish: long, maybe a notch woodier, with this feeling of strong green tea but also a perfect brine. Little pepper this time. Comments: I know some whisky lovers and Talisker aficionados were shocked by the drop in strength and in theory, I should be shocked too, but let's be honest, this remains a mightily powerful dram. 90 points - whiskyfun.com

    ...Initially salty, then sweet and spicy on the nose, with summer berries, heather honey, and an earthy note, plus subtle peat. Spicy and drying on the slightly waxy palate, with licorice, aniseed, and prominent peat embers. The finish is medium in length, peppery, and relatively tannic. 86 points - whiskyadvocate.com

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    Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Rooster Blended Scotch Whisky (1000ml) - NO GIFT BOX
    SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $699.00
    $399. 00
    Bottle
    $4788.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.

    Note: No gift box supplied.


    2017 debuted two new JW limited editions. This one celebrates Chinese New Year "The Year of the Rooster" in an eye-catching two-tone blue bottle that fades towards the base revealing a glimpse of the liquid within. A gold illustration of the Chinese Zodiac Rooster adorns three faces of the bottle. This will make for an impressive gift or addition to any Johnnie collection.

     

    40% Alc./Vol.

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    Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (750ml) - NO GIFT BOX
    Fife, SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $275.00
    $240. 00
    Bottle
    $2880.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.

    Johnnie Walker XR 21 YO is an exclusive blend inspired by the handwritten notes of Sir Alexander Walker, the grandson of founder Johnnie Walker. Sourced from the exclusive reserve of aged casks, including those of the now silent Brora distillery, the whisky has been allowed to age for twenty-one years, achieving a smooth, deep blend - the depth and intensity of aged oak, the subtle notes of vanilla, the sweet hint of golden honey and a very smooth finish. Each bottle is uniquely numbered.

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    Johnnie Walker XR 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (750ml) - Older Bottling - NO GIFT BOX
    Fife, SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $350.00
    $299. 00
    Bottle
    $3588.00 Dozen

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.

    Johnnie Walker XR 21 YO is an exclusive blend inspired by the handwritten notes of Sir Alexander Walker, the grandson of founder Johnnie Walker. Sourced from the exclusive reserve of aged casks, including those of the now silent Brora distillery, the whisky has been allowed to age for twenty-one years, achieving a smooth, deep blend - the depth and intensity of aged oak, the subtle notes of vanilla, the sweet hint of golden honey and a very smooth finish.

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    QuiQuiRiQui Destilado con Mole Pechuga Mezcal (700ml) - DAMAGED CAP
    Oaxaca, MEXICO
    Reduced from $160.00
    $150. 00
    Bottle
    $1800.00 Dozen
    ABV: 50%

    Note: Plastic grip on cap has a chunk missing, cork seal is still intact.

    Mezcal de pechuga (pechuga translates to ‘breast’ in Spanish) is made when a finished mezcal is redistilled with local fruits, grains and nuts, and a raw piece of protein (typically a chicken) is hung over the still, cooking in the emanating vapors. Traditionally, this is a style of mezcal produced for special occasions and consumed locally—there are as many different versions as there are distilleries. QQRQ’s stunning, vegetarian-friendly recipe trades the poultry for a homemade mole paste. This paste is made to a traditional recipe by the Méndez family in Santiago Matatlán and includes chile Guajillo, chile Ancho, sesame seeds, almonds, peanuts, garlic, onion, raisins, bananas and cacao. It’s thought to be the first commercial release of its kind.

    Carlos Méndez uses the QQRQ Espadin agave as the base. Following the second distillation, the mole paste is added and the spirit is rested to infuse for two weeks before a final, third distillation.

    Tasting note: Clear. Unadulterated and penetrating whiffs include sweet, sappy, herbal, rubbery aromas with a smokey/saline edge. Intense and engaging in an oily wave of char-grilled capsicum, spent pipe tobacco, exotic agave and white pepper flavours. The finish is vaguely fruity, sweet and grassy with lingering wood smoke. Potent and beautifully balanced. 50% Alc./Vol.

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    Johnnie Walker 12 Years Old Black Label Blended Malt Scotch Whisky Centenary Edition (750ml) - NO GIFT BOX
    Kilmarnock, SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $499.00
    $350. 00
    Bottle
    $4200.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.

    Note: No gift box supplied.

    A follow up to the 2008 anniversary edition, this latest, limited release Centenary Edition continues a strong tradition of celebrating Walker's virtues, this time featuring striking, distinctive black and gold packaging. Certain to please the collector's eye, and the palate of the Johnnie devotees. One only. 40.0% Alc./Vol.

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    Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky (750ml) - NO GIFT BOX
    Kilmarnock, SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $119.99
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    There are many bottlings of Johnnie Walker, however few Australian whisky enthusiasts will be familiar with Johnnie Walker Gold Label. Until recently, Gold Label was reserved exclusively for the duty free market. The product has now been released at the retail level and provides lovers of Johnnie Walker with an opportunity to taste the portfolio’s "older brother".

    Conceived by Alexander Walker in 1920 for a centenary blend, Gold Label had to wait another 30 years to see the light of day, due to shortages of aged malts caused by the First World War. It remained as jottings in a notebook until the early 1950s when, shortly after Alexander's death, the Johnnie Walker master blender completed this unfinished symphony. However, this time shortages caused by the Second World War, meant that bottlings were exclusively reserved for the company's blenders and directors. From its smoky, caramel and vanilla aroma to its creamy, honeyed taste, this Scotch whisky finishes with a light and lingering spiciness. It's unique character comes from an alchemic blending of 15 whiskies, at the heart of which is Clynelish, the rare Highland malt whisky made from spring water that flows over veins of pure gold.
    40%Alc.Vol.

    Tasting note:Nose: Big, soft-hearted nose: honeycomb, meaad, exotic spice, rose petal, butter, light wood and ozone. Palate: Hugely silky and ripe: a whiff of smoke, peach, mango. All very rich, waxy and long. Finish: Soft, honeyed and gentle with some light smoke. Comment: Voluptuous and deeply sexy. More of a cousin to Black than a brother. Rating: 90 - tasting note sourced from David Broom, www.whiskymag.com

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    Johnnie Walker Blue Label Australia Commemorative Edition Blended Scotch Whisky (750ml) - NO GIFT BOX
    AUSTRALIA
    Reduced from $599.00
    $399. 00
    Bottle
    $4788.00 Dozen
    ABV: 48%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.

    A limited release commemorating "the traditional 19th Century Johnnie Walker whiskies that first set sail to Australia in the 1860's".

    One only from a private collection. Bottled at 48% Alc./Vol.

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    Springbank 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 2023 Bottling
    Campbeltown, SCOTLAND
    $399. 00
    Bottle
    $4788.00 Dozen
    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.

    Whilst bourbon casks are mainly used for maturation of Springbank malts, allowing the distillery character to shine through, a number of sherry casks are also used for added body. Complexity is the key word. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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    Springbank 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 2023 bottling
    Campbeltown, SCOTLAND
    $799. 00
    Bottle
    $9588.00 Dozen
    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.

    First offerred around 2010, now retaining its mauve presentation, but without a presentation box, this coastal classic has been matured in ex-bourbon casks, showcasing the distillery's distinctive distillate with extra age. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

    Karuizawa x Kawasaki Ghost Series No. 7 "Time Slip" Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml)
    JAPAN
    $9999. 00
    Bottle
    $119988.00 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product shown.

    Using artwork from 19th-century Japanese artist Yoshitoshi Tsukioka's New Forms of Thirty-Six Ghosts, the Ghost Series from Nonjatta unfolds even more expressions from the Karuizawa distillery. Number 7 in the series, entitled "Time Slip", is one of the more unique bottlings. Blended back in the 1970s, this whisky contained both Karuizawa malt as well as Kawasaki grain distillate, which was laid down to rest under glass. Fast forward to the 1980s and the blend was transferred to ex-Karuizawa Spanish Oak for finishing, quite a long one at that being bottled in 2015. One of only 140 bottles, this looks to be one of the more drinkable releases from two legendary distilleries. Collectible.

    Waubs Harbour Great Southern Reef Single Malt Australian Whisky (500ml)
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $230. 00
    Bottle
    $2760.00 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    A genuine limited release in support of the Great Southern Reef Foundation. 591 bottles were drawn from ex-Apera Sherry casks and finished in 40 year old ex-Tawny Port casks from Murray Street, bringing a lovely salted caramel backbone, enhanced by the Apera stewed fruits with a complexity and depth that only an aged fortified can provide. Bottled at 43% ABV and never to be repeated.

    Notes from the producers... NOSE: Apple, apricot, pear, brown wood sugars and kitchen spices. An apricot danish meets an almond croissant. Complex and evolving. PALATE: A salted caramel backbone and a balance of sweet buttery stone fruits from the Apera cask with that old Tawny treacle. FINISH: A lingering finish of lovely sweet, apple, pear, sultana and treacle overlay.

    2009 Plantation Australia Palo Cortado Cask Finish Single Cask Rum (700ml)
    Queensland, AUSTRALIA
    $199. 00
    Bottle
    $2388.00 Dozen
    ABV: 45.2%

    A limited edition molasses-based pot-still rum from Beenleigh Artisan Distillers in Queensland. Aged for eleven years in Bourbon wood followed by twelve months in a Ferrand cognac cask, the rum received a final four months finishing in a Palo Cortado Sherry cask. One barrel only. Australian Exclusive. 45.2% Alc./Vol.

    Notes from the producers... Nose: Fruity on pear, mandarin jam, grapefruit zest and dried apricot. Spicy notes of pepper, cloves, cinnamon, anis and pistachio with oxidative and vinous touches of the palo cortado. Palate : Well balanced between the rum, oak and the sherry on chocolate, almond, cherry, blueberry, banana, bitter orange and some elegant rose notes.

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    Bardstown Bourbon Co. Fusion Series #9 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $159. 99
    Bottle
    $1919.88 Dozen
    ABV: 48.4%

    Originally blending sourced whiskeys, the Bardstown Bourbon Co. has been releasing small amounts of its own Bourbon under the Fusion Series label since 2019. Essentially, these are sourced whiskeys married with increasing amounts of their own stocks across nine different editions. The Fusion Series culminated in 2022 when it was discontinued, giving way to the distillery's own output under the Origin Series label. A small parcel of the final edition has made it to Australia and we received a small sample. The whiskey's sweetish nose is contrasted by a slightly drier-rye feel to the delivery, akin to eating dark rye bread, but with a buttery topping to help you chew through it. In this case, the oiliness of the spirit combined with a dollop of vanilla serve the same effect. Delicate mint adds a final rye flourish before wood tannins narrow down the finish. Stylish.  48.4% Alc./Vol.  

    Other reviews... Very high rye personality but just never seems to get the balance right. That said, intermittently a pretty delicious experience when the rye does get a clear run. 89 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2024

    ...The Fusion Series swan song, billed as their “favorite creation to date,” features a similar mix of sourced 12-year-old Kentucky (30%) and house-distilled bourbon with the BBCo. portion comprising a four grain mashbill paired with a rye bourbon, again both four years old. Fittingly, the nose on this one is the most mature I’ve yet encountered; less bright and fruity, more sultry and wood-driven. That’s not to say it’s oaky in the least. In fact, it’s surprisingly gentle with airy layers of torched sugar, Andes Mints, and pecan pie. The palate is approachable and well-balanced with an early, warming baking spice that carries across the sip, enhanced by notes of rich caramel sauce, milk chocolate fudge, RedHots, and buttery snickerdoodles. The finish is lush with a black pepper spice and slowly fading notes of dark cherry, tobacco, and cola. A fitting sendoff for an impressive series. 96.8 proof - drinkhacker.com

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    Green River Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $120. 00
    Bottle
    $1440.00 Dozen
    ABV: 45%

    "...Green River Straight Bourbon nails it out of the gate..." - breakingbourbon.com

    Crafted on the historic Green River campus in Owensboro, Kentucky, Green River is an industrial distillery with roots back to 1885 when J.W. McCulloch first marketed his product as “The Whiskey Without A Headache”. The slogan later changed to “The Whiskey Without Regrets,” in order to avoid liability for misleading medical claims. Over that time, numerous brands have been made there including Ezra Brooks, Mellow Corn, Medley Brothers, Old Medley, Five Brothers and Kentucky Beau. The distillery has also had several different owners and names. Most recently, Terressentia Corporation purchased the plant in 2014 and began renovations. In 2016, acting Master Distiller, Ron Call passed the torch to his son, Jacob, and in 2020, the distillery reclaimed its original title and Distilled Spirits Plant number (DSP-KY 10). Thus, the Green River brand which had largely faded from memory was reborn exactly where it originated. The product launch made an impact in the value Bourbon segment - so much so that Bardstown Bourbon bought the company the following Summer. The eponymous whiskey is distilled from a mash bill of 70% Corn, 21% Winter Rye, 9% Malted 2 and 6 Row Barley, then aged for over five years. Our tasting found an initially rye-accented whiskey where the dry, nutty and spicy character of the grain dominates before opening to a sweeter side. The delivery takes place in a delicious chocolatey setting, followed by a peachiness on the palate, refreshed by muddled mint. The overall style and high rye content makes this a little bit like Sazerac, but with a notable step up in body, intensity and definition. Besides pulling up slightly short, there's very little to dislike about this affable Kentuckian. Bottled at 90 proof (45%) without chill filtration.

    Other reviews... salivating to puckering grain make for a dramatic entry with a sugar-candy fruitiness making up the midground. Barley sugar and heather honey sit well with the lemon blossom honey; slightly tart and would be short were it not for a metallic uplift. Tangy, even when some vanilla makes up ground; a thoroughly enjoyable character Bourbon with many contrasting features. 89.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2023

    ...Aromas of vanilla, Tootsie Roll, caramel, and cinnamon meet more fruity, acidic scents of lime, lemon, and pineapple on the nose, with a sweeter note of fresh melon. Lots of chocolate and pistachio nuttiness on the palate; it's also spicy and offers notes of bitter espresso and pepper spice. The finish is also very chocolaty and has a pleasant tartness. Well-executed flavors, though a bit short at the end. 86 points - whiskyadvocate.com

    ...Green River Straight Bourbon nails it out of the gate with their 5 year old stock. What makes it work is that it’s an incredibly easy sipping bourbon thanks to an agreeable flavor profile. Despite being only 90 proof, it still packs ample intensity and a pop of heat. It’s not overly complex and the finish is on the shorter side, yet it only takes one sip to know this bourbon works. If you’re looking for very drinkable bourbon at a very reasonable price, Green River Straight Bourbon is a fantastic place to start. - breakingbourbon.com

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    Bardstown Bourbon Co. Discovery Series #9 Blended American Whiskey (750ml)
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $240. 00
    Bottle
    $2880.00 Dozen
    ABV: 56.25%

    A blend with the majority sourced from Georgia (35%), then Kentucky (31%), 17 year old Tennessee whiskey (19%), and Canadian whiskey (15%) making up the remainder. The flavours here seem to sit on the fence. At first it feels more like a corn-heavy Bourbon, then the rye ups the ante. Medium dry flavours pack decent concentration, trailing off with vanilla bean, peppery warmth and lots of bittersweet mint chocolate. Fades dryish, medium long and oaky. 56.25% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Toastier and woodier than Discovery #8, this blend has a bit more gravity and a considerably different — albeit still engaging — character. Malty and a bit bready on the nose, the whiskey moves over time from a pastoral aroma to one that is somewhat austere and a bit leathery. Much of that follows over to the palate, where the malty elements soon give way to a sharp citrus character, orange and lemon peel, then tobacco and more spice notes. This feels surprisingly hotter than #8, despite being lower in proof. Red pepper gives the finish some lingering burn, with cloves, ginger, and sesame oil coming on strong. Overall, it’s a bold and somewhat burly whiskey that offers plenty to love — if you can take the heat. 112.5 proof. - drinkhacker.com

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    Bardstown Bourbon Co. Origin Series Bottled In Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $149. 99
    Bottle
    $1799.88 Dozen
    ABV: 50%

    Aged six years and distilled from a mash of 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley. The fairly pedestrian Bourbon bouquet develops a growing sense of maturity as it unfolds with vanilla wafers, peaches and pecan pie, cola, fresh-cut American oak and a lovely oily orange zest undercurrent that follows onto the palate. Displays a relatively dry, taut elegance not often encountered in this segment. A classy side of Kentucky. 50% Alc./Vol. Tasted from a 50ml sample.

    Other reviews... Think of walking in a prairie meadow at a state fair, the wind curving slight hints of grain, and then an explosion of cotton candy, marshmallow, and florals. Initial earth turns to powerful notes of smoked paprika, maple, salted caramel, and fried bread. Every note is pronounced and beautiful. A strong and long finish follows with an amalgamation of everything tasted, and then cinnamon appears out of nowhere. (Kentucky only) 92 points - whiskyadvocate.com

    ... The corn and wheat are reportedly locally sourced in Kentucky. The nose has an impressive depth to it with notes of leather, dark honey, warm cornbread, and buttery caramels. The palate is considerably bigger than the standard bourbon with rich notes of caramelized sugar, macaroons, and dark cocktail cherry. A bit of barrel char and seasoned oak keep things from skewing too sugary. The finish is well-spiced, simmering at length with fresh cracked pepper and cinnamon. 100 proof. - drinkhacker.com

    Eden Mill Art of the Blend Sherry Cask Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    SCOTLAND
    $120. 00
    Bottle
    $1440.00 Dozen
    ABV: 47.1%

    Eden Mill continues to diversify adding a blended whisky to their line up. It's a six year old finished in sherry casks. Expect subtle flavours of green oak, dry berries and a delicate finish of roasted nuts and macadamia. 47.1% Alc./Vol.

    1964 Chateau de Laubade Bas Armagnac (500ml)
    Armagnac, FRANCE
    $799. 00
    Bottle
    $9588.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Château de Laubade's remaining stocks run through the decades, in this case, all the way back to 1964. The house was built in 1870 in the heart of the noblest area of the AOC Bas Armagnac and is today considered by many as the premier Armagnac property composed of 105 hectares of single vineyard. The third generation is actively involved to make Château de Laubade an undisputed reference among the Armagnac category. Four traditional grape varieties: Ugni-Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard and Baco (the most emblematic) are grown via sustainable agriculture. 40% Alc./Vol. Extremely limited stocks.

    1974 Chateau de Laubade Bas Armagnac (700ml)
    Armagnac, FRANCE
    $399. 00
    Bottle
    $4788.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Château de Laubade only releases vintage-dated Armagnacs after a minimum of 15 years of aging. This one goes well beyond that, having been bottled in late 2023, almost fifty years after it was distilled. Beautifully presented in a hardwood box, it will be the perfect gift for a 1974 anniversary of any kind.

    More than eighty different vintages are currently being matured in Laubade’s cellars. The oldest vintage is from 1888. Each year tells a story dealing with the ongoing climate changes, cask quality and the cellar's temperature - all of which define the vintage identity. A culmination of rich know-how and dedication to quality from three generations, the Lesgourgues family continue to run their own 260 acre property. Planted to Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche & Baco, each variety is distilled seperately. Notably, Laubade remains alone in coopering their own Gascon oak casks. Sustainable agriculture is also the standard here (manure is produced by 600 ewes). 40% Alc./Vol. Very limited stocks.

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    Green River Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $120. 00
    Bottle
    $1440.00 Dozen
    ABV: 45%

    Following a successful launch in 2022, Green River Distilling Co. expanded its range with two new expressions including this Wheated Bourbon comprised of 70 percent Kentucky-grown corn, 21 percent wheat and 9 percent 6-row barley. Said Dan Callaway, VP of New Product Development, “In contrast with Green River Bourbon, which brings a hearty backbone of rye spice, the wheated expression lends itself to easy drinking while holding its own distinct character." A small sample revealed an oiliness to the nose feel that gets close to much older Bourbons; Cherry chocolate, dried peach and light maple syrup mingle with dustings of cocoa and wood shavings. For a wheated whiskey this is a biggun': Buttery and almost succulent at mid palate, capped off by some beautifully integrated oils through the sweet oak and dark chocolate finish. At around fours years old, it's the antithesis of feminine styles like Weller Special Reserve, never really complex, but equally hard to fault. 45% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Wheated bourbons can sometimes be a bit one dimensional, especially on the nose, but this is impressively expressive from the get-go. The aroma is bright and gently sweet with loads of orchard fruit: golden apples, fresh peaches, and dried apricots. And it builds as it opens with undertones of buttery caramel and soft baking spice. The palate is a little more straightforward but impressively approachable, showcasing rounded notes of butterscotch, peanut brittle, and well-balanced oak ahead of a warming finish of vanilla frosting and orange rock candy. While it’s a well-executed young wheater, I think I like it just a bit more than the rye-based bourbon... it’s a similarly solid value. - drinkhacker.com

    ...At 90 proof, it’s gentle enough to sip but doesn’t get lost in a cocktail. The high percentage of wheat in the mashbill (21%, with 70% corn and 9% malted barley) makes for a soft, buttery mouthfeel, with lots of creamy vanilla and toffee, plus hints of my favorite breakfast cereal, Golden Crisp (known in my childhood as Super Sugar Crisp). A clean, gentle finish encourages repeat sipping, and perhaps a refill or two once the glass has been drained. - Tony Sachs, Forbes Magazine

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    Bardstown Bourbon Co. WVGBC Infrared Cherry Oak Barrel Finish Blended Rye Whiskey (750ml)
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $240. 00
    Bottle
    $2880.00 Dozen
    ABV: 55%

    Nestled in Bardstown, the Bourbon Capital of the World, the Bardstown Bourbon Company is a new breed of whiskey maker, building a reputation for innovation while honouring tradition. The company blends Bourbon and Irish Whiskey, Canadian Whiskey and Bourbon or Bourbon and Rye as well as experimenting with a wide range of wood finishes. This bottling is a case in point: Their first cooperage collaboration, celebrating the equally forward-thinking West Virginia Great Barrel Company. A synergy in modern production led to a custom blend aged in cherry wood barrels toasted with infrared technology.

    According to drinkhacker.com, "The barrels are composed of alternating staves of lightly toasted cherry oak, medium toasted cherry oak, and the more common American oak. However, it’s the final distinctive detail that gets top billing on the bottle – those toasted staves were created using infrared technology. In speaking with Bardstown Bourbon Company’s VP of Hospitality and Product Development Dan Callaway, he told me that the idea behind utilizing infrared toasting was to reduce the tannins from a second barreling. "We were looking for a cooperage to innovate with on barrel maturation and we found the infrared toasted cherry wood was a perfect match for 95/5 rye,” Dan says. “I started about 1.5 years ago and did tons of experiments with bourbon and rye, as well as different toasts.”

    We received a 50ml sample. Being a blend of 6 year old Indiana rye with 12 year old Canadian whiskey, this is not exactly a mainstream style. Some of the usual sharpness and definition of the grain feels like it's been soaked up by the oak, yet even from our small taste, the flavour saturation is impressive. Medium spices and bitter dark chocolate rise to moderate the sugars, closing with a mouth coating, oily finish. Is it more like a rye or is it more like a Bourbon? Either way, it's a fascinating take. 55% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Wow, I don’t understand the mad scientist stuff they’re doing at Bardstown, with different types of oak, infrared trickery, and bringing the Canadians into this, but it’s working because Bardstown Bourbon Company West Virginia Great Barrel Company Rye is one of the best rye’s I’ve ever had. It’s almost a crime that I got a free media sample of something this good. - thewhiskeyshelf.com

    Notes from the producers... Almond, cinnamon, potpourri, and baked cherry circle traditional rye notes of mint and herbal tea. A luscious mouthfeel leads to a luxurious balance between lightly tannic oak and rich berry compote.

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    Bardstown Bourbon Co. Collaborative Series Foursquare Blended American Whiskey (750ml)
    UNITED STATES
    $240. 00
    Bottle
    $2880.00 Dozen
    ABV: 53.5%

    "...a near-perfect marriage, taking the success of their initial foray into rum-finishing and ratcheting it up a few degrees." - drinkhacker.com

    Ninety per cent of this whiskey is seven year old Indiana rye, with the remainder a seventeen year old Tennessee Bourbon. Both were aged for 23 months in x-Foursquare rum barrels from Barbados. The molasses influence is undeniable but not overdone, with just enough whiskey character retained. A 50ml sample kicks off like a high-end rum on the nose, then turns more Bourbonesque. First taste is deliciously rum-like; the second pass builds with Bourbon wood spices, followed by notes of molasses cake, raw sugar, cinnamon and light fruit cake. Unconventional, but this combination really works. 53.5% Alc./Vol. Tasted from a 50ml sample.

    Other reviews... Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Collaborative Series has been a source of many interesting and creative finished whiskeys over the past few years. In 2022 they released a 10 year old Tennessee bourbon finished for 23 months in Plantation Rum barrels to great results... Foursquare interestingly uses a 7 year old rye as its base whiskey component. In the early days of rum finished whiskey, bourbon was the most common base whiskey being used. But here along with Fortuitous Union, both have utilized rye. Perhaps both companies are looking for a more interesting interplay between their base spirit and their rum influence. The rye spice is apparent throughout, contrasting with the rum notes, throwing balance to the wayside, and ultimately making for a more dynamic sip. By keeping its Foursquare notes in check, this might be an example of taming the beast in order to reap the rewards. The palate manages to nicely delegate its Foursquare flavor notes throughout its sip and with good intensity. As with the Plantation Rum finished bourbon, the Foursquare finished whiskey also struggles a bit on the tail-end of its finish. It’s not as molasses-filled or rich as you’d expect, and more dry and oaky. Bardstown’s Foursquare finished whiskey is on par with their Plantation Rum finished bourbon. Both offer similar flavor profiles, but each offers its own nuances. The Foursquare finished whiskey’s rye component is definitely noticeable as is its 17 year old Tennessee bourbon component. These components don’t necessarily make for a better whiskey, but one with more going on beyond its rum finish. - breakingbourbon.com

    ...A wonderfully complex bouquet greets the nose as the silky influence of Barbadian rum rushes out of the glass before a shake of rye spice introduces a mint note which is soon followed by milk chocolate, toasted almond, and a waxy plum aroma. On the palate there’s a lush dose of dark chocolate peppered with some of the rye spice from the nose. Though the flavors aren’t as complex as the aromas, it delivers with a depth that makes this release eminently enjoyable. There’s a dash of nutmeg-powdered raisins on the middle of the tongue before the finish unveils tobacco leaf and a measured dollop of molasses indicative of the rum cask’s influence. The texture is just dense enough to avoid being dull, but it’s on the lengthy finish, which is replete with plantain chips and white pepper, where this pour truly soars. For rum fans and whiskey drinkers alike, this new Bardstown Bourbon Company Collaborative Series expression is a near-perfect marriage, taking the success of their initial foray into rum-finishing and ratcheting it up a few degrees. Wedding the two worlds works exceedingly well here, showcasing the best of both in a single bottle that is more than worth a try. - drinkhacker.com

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    Bundaberg 1961 50th Anniversary (Yellow Box) Rum (700ml)
    Bundaberg, Queensland, AUSTRALIA
    Reduced from $150.00
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 37%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.

    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.

    Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2024
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen

    Jim Murray’s 20th Anniversary Edition is now available. It remains the most comprehensive and thoroughly researched guide to the world’s whiskies ever produced. This year Jim has tasted and rated over 4,000 whiskies, shedding light on more than 1,500 Scottish single malts, nearly 400 blended Scotches and in excess of 900 American whiskies. World whiskies too! Paperback. 384 pages.

    Amrut Raj Igala Sherry Finish Single Malt Indian Whisky (700ml)
    Bangalore, INDIA
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Apart from a change to the colour of the label, the liquid inside is a slight departure from the Raj Igala we've previously offered. The importers explain, "We felt that early samples of this value whisky would benefit from an increased sweetness to suit our target audience. So Amrut consigned our first shipment to finish in Oloroso casks (unknown duration) before bottling". All labels had already been printed before this was done, so the words 'Oloroso finished' unfortunately do not appear on the label. 40% Alc./vol.

    2011 Ardbeg Single Cask No.2198 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Islay, SCOTLAND
    $1999. 00
    Bottle
    $23988.00 Dozen
    ABV: 60.2%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.

    Single cask Ardbegs offer amplified distillery character. They're highly desirable but rarely surface. This particular release was distilled in August 2011 and left to age in a first-fill bourbon barrel for six years before bottling at cask strength in July 2018 with an outturn of 256 bottles. 60.2% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Collectable.

    Togouchi Sakurao Japanese Single Malt Whisky (700ml)
    JAPAN
    $180. 00
    Bottle
    $2160.00 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    This is one of the first whiskies from Sakurao Distillery (formerly Chugoku Jozo) to be distilled in Japan. Previously, they've been producing Togouchi whisky - aged in a railway tunnel in the Hiroshima mountains, but using sourced whiskies from overseas. Sakurao, on the other hand is 100% Japanese, aged in Sakurao in four different cask types (ex-Bourbon, ex-Sherry, American Oak & Mizunara). There's reportedly a bit of peat to this youngster. 43% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

    Kirin Fuji Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)
    JAPAN
    $180. 00
    Bottle
    $2160.00 Dozen
    ABV: 46%

    Fuji Gotemba has won numerous awards including Japanese Whisky of the Year, World's Best Grain Whisky and numerous Gold Medals. As it celebrates its 50th anniversary it's finally expanding into export markets and launching new products. For this release, Fuji have employed ex-Bourbon, French oak red wine barriques and beer casks. The combination adds Master Blender, Jota Tanaka's signature stamp of layered complexity. 46% Alc./Vol.

    Gold Medal at the International Spirits Challenge 2023.

    Talisker Glacial Edge 45 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Isle of Skye, SCOTLAND
    $7999. 00
    Bottle
    $95988.00 Dozen
    ABV: 49.8%

    At the time of writing, this is the oldest whisky ever released from Talisker. It's also the final instalment in the Xpedition Oak series. Once again, the distillery has partnered with Parley for the Oceans, an environmental organisation, Twelve heavily charred American oak casks were shipped from the Isle of Skye to Canada's Arctic ice fields. A cooper removed the cask ends and they were then left in sub-zero temperatures for four days, causing the wood to fracture and therefore increasing the surface area with which the whisky could interact during its finishing period in the casks back in Scotland. Talisker's notes say to look out for "maritime and spice notes on the nose, followed by an oily mouthfeel with chili, salted caramel, and toffee on the palate, and a long finish laced with briny salt and black pepper."  2455 bottles are available globally. 49.8% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Bottle in support of Parley and finished in ice fractured casks, that is to say in casks that have been kept in Arctic winds for 96 hours, which created cracks, thus extending the wood/spirit ratio. Not too sure that's 'traditional' by the SWA's standards, but it's good fun, it reminds me of that indie Highland Park that was finished on Mount Cervin in Switzerland. Colour: Gold. Nose: It's rather sweet, true to the character of the old Taliskers, with more camphor and aged balm than in the more recent vintages. This is followed by splendid notes of almond paste, fine oysters (the small flat ones), and roots, in particular wild carrot and gentian. There's also a bit of shoe polish and castor oil, as well as a soft and gentle tar. I have no idea what effect the finishing in 'iced casks' was meant to impart to this marvellous old Talisker, let's just say it's not obvious on the nose (no seal fat and very little dried fish, ha-ha). Mouth: Younger, perhaps it's the iced wood? Notes of grapefruit liqueur, banana, and vanilla at the start, but this modern profile quickly gives way to oysters, lemon, seaweed, sea water, salty spices, lemon balm, coriander seeds, sweet woodruff, and a bit of pine sap. The mouthfeel is perfect, with a wonderful texture. Finish: Long and really salty, it's almost as though they've submerged the casks in the ocean rather than exposing them to freezing temperatures. It seems they even added a few sardines and anchovies. Jokes aside, a superb finish that leads to an aftertaste of lemon marmalade and kippers. And salted bitter almonds. And lemon zest. And Italian bitters. Comments: A formidable old Talisker. As long as they mention ages and/or vintages, no problems with funny stories, they can go ahead, nothing really scares us (apart from the hackneyed but still used trick of the unlisted old cask found by chance in the warehouse - wink). 93 points - whiskyfun.com

    ...The challenge with any single malt over 40 years old is to keep the oak in check and not have it overpower the spirit.  Next is to ensure the palate doesn’t become too dry or tannic.  This Talisker 45yo doesn’t just clear those two hurdles, but it sails over them with ease. The nose is exceptionally complex and appealing, offering up something new with each return sniff. The palate also takes you on a journey, starting off with the family of flavours that typically accompany geriatric peated whisky (very similar, in fact, to some of Diageo’s Special Releases editions and other releases of Brora and Port Ellen in recent years), but then broadening as dark chocolate, malt, and oak expand the horizon. Delicious whisky, and one that will delight and reward. - whiskyandwisdom.com

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    Angel's Envy 2015 Release Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $999. 00
    Bottle
    $11988.00 Dozen
    ABV: 63.95%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. 

    Most retailers are lucky to get a handful of Angel's Envy cask strength editions each year - if anything at all. This bottling, which is a bit of an annual ritual for owners, Louisville Distilling, was limited to around 7500 bottles. Aged upwards of seven years in select American white oak barrels before being blended into a single batch and finished in ex-port casks, it lands at a massive 127.9 proof (bigger than the 2013 or 2014 expressions). We have one only from a private stash. Collectable.

    Other reviews... The Angel's Envy Cask Strength port cask finished bourbon has developed a cult following, and it's easy to see why. Jumping out are marshmallow, caramel, vanilla, roasted nuts, with a hint of cardamom, coffee, and nutmeg, but true beauty lies in the pronounced pumpkin pie, dark chocolate, raw pine nut, caramel, and sweet maltiness. I'd love for this whiskey to finish longer, but it does give a hint of nutmeg toward the end. Sourced whiskey. 90 points - whiskyadvocate.com

    ...The nose is more restrained than in previous years, offering notes of cloves, barrel char, well-browned caramel, and a touch of smoke. The body is less Port-forward than in prior years also, showcasing notes of figs, dark chocolate, toasted brioche, and a finish that leads more to a prune character than the traditionally Port-focused raisin. Echoes of sweet tea endure as the finish fades — and all of it is remarkably restrained and in balance, a rare feat considering the alcohol level we’re working with here. As always, of course, it’s great stuff. - drinkhacker.com

    2011 Bushmills Causeway Collection Sauternes Cask Finish Cask Strength Single Malt Irish Whiskey (700ml)
    County Antrim, IRELAND
    $280. 00
    Bottle
    $3360.00 Dozen
    ABV: 56.3%

    It's not often you come across Bushmills at this strength - or Irish whiskey matured in sweet wine casks. You get both in this limited edition aged for ten years in American oak barrels, then finished in Sauternes casks for a further twelve months. The secondary maturation adds notes of dried apricot, toffee and honey. 56.3% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.

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    Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Extra Dry Vermouth (500ml)
    ITALY
    $64. 99
    Bottle
    $779.88 Dozen
    ABV: 17%

    First there was "Dry". Now there's "Extra Dry." Released in the year of Cocchi’s 130th anniversary, this classic-style vermouth is based on a Piedmontese recipe using local ingredients. The base wine is Cortese, the same grape used for Gavi DOCG. The Artemisia Absinthium is entirely harvested from the Piemonte mountains. The aromatic profile is characterized by Menta di Pancalieri, a local variety of peppermint, and lemon, traditionally used to garnish vermouth in the region. Other botanicals include angelica, coriander and cardamom for a fragrant and balanced character. This vermouth will enhance classic cocktails such as the Martini or the Bamboo (40ml Cocchi Extra Dry stirred with 40ml Dry sherry, garnished with lime zest or basil leaf), but it also shines when served with tonic water (elderflower tonic is the preferred choice) or simply sipped over ice. Best consumed within a month after opening. 17% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Look for a pale straw hue and fresh green apple and white flower aromas. The palate is zippy and remarkably light, with mouthwatering lemon peel and the barest hints of fresh herbs and peppermint on the super-clean, brisk exhale. Martini-worthy. 97 points - wineenthusiast.com

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    Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (750ml) - NO GIFT BOX
    Fife, SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $499.00
    $399. 00
    Bottle
    $4788.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such may have some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.

    This 18 Year Old blend is reported to have more of an intense, peaty character when compared to the Clynelish dominant Gold Label. Platinum is positioned between Johnnie Walker Blue Label and Johnnie Walker Gold Reserve Label within the hierarchy.

    The Glenturret 2023 Release Triple Wood Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $120. 00
    Bottle
    $1440.00 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    This is the follow-up release to Glenturret's 2022 Triple Wood, (rated 99 points and judged the world's top single malt Scotch whisky at the 2023 International Wines and Spirits Competition). The name is a reference to the trio of cask types employed: American oak, European oak and sherry casks, the combination building on the distinctive fruity flavours of the distillery's new make. 43% Alc./Vol.

    The Glenturret 2023 Release 7 Year Old Peat Smoked Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $120. 00
    Bottle
    $1440.00 Dozen
    ABV: 46%

    Scotland's oldest working distillery continues with a run of annual peated releases demonstrating that the Highlands can do smokey styles as well as the islands. Our tasting of previous editions found this to be an elegant, ashy, dry aperitif alternative to traditionally phenolic styles. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

    Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Rooster Blended Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    SCOTLAND
    $699. 00
    Bottle
    $8388.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.

    2017 debuted two new JW limited editions. This one celebrates Chinese New Year "The Year of the Rooster" in an eye-catching two-tone blue bottle that fades towards the base revealing a glimpse of the liquid within. A gold illustration of the Chinese Zodiac Rooster adorns three faces of the bottle. This will make for an impressive gift or addition to any Johnnie collection.

     

    40% Alc./Vol.

    The Glenturret 2023 Release 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $140. 00
    Bottle
    $1680.00 Dozen
    ABV: 46.4%

    The 2023 edition was matured in both European and American oak casks and has a minor change in ABV 46.4% ABV instead of 46%. Expect a whisky with a gently fruity side, full bodied with an attractive malt character. Non chill filtered.

    1974 Glenglassaugh Single Cask #1473 PX Hogshead 48 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $8299. 00
    Bottle
    $99588.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40.8%

    One of Glenglassaugh's oldest releases to date. Distilled on the 20th March 1974, cask no. 1473 has been nurtured for 48 years in a Pedro Ximenez sherry cask hand-selected by Master Blender, Dr Rachel Barrie. Each of the 139 bottles have been individually hand-numbered to reflect their rarity. Inspired by the distillery’s coastal location on the white sandy beach of Sandend Bay on the Highland coast, it is a whisky shaped by land and sea, presenting seductive notes of tropical and summer fruit on an ocean breeze. “It’s impossible to separate Glenglassaugh the whisky from Glenglassaugh the place,” said Master Blender Dr Rachel Barrie. “The lush sweetness of this coastal single malt is a complete distillation of its natural surroundings. Its whole essence is created by both the visible and invisible influences of land, sea, air and spring water.” Sealed with wax, housed in a custom-made wooden box, the whisky was decanted at a natural strength of 40.8%. Collectable.

    Notes from the producers... Colour: Copper, with a ruby hue. Nose: Toasted coconut and baked pineapple with dark chocolate-coated cherry cake on soft supple oak. Palate: Rolling waves of tropical fruit and cocoa with intense cherry liqueur and mocha cream, laced with mentholic sea air.

    Benriach The Sixteen 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $160. 00
    Bottle
    $1920.00 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    Benriach's signature style blossoms at ten years old, finding depth and richer layers of orchard fruit character as it turns sixteen. Three cask types are employed in this edition: Bourbon, Sherry and Virgin oak. 43% Alc./Vol.

    Notes from the producers... NOSE: Baked apple and creamy hazelnut malt with overtones of ginger-spiced apricot and honey. TASTE: Spiced stewed apple, stone fruit and mellow nutty oak, with honeyed malt and candied peel. SMOKE LEVEL: Trace.

    DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL - 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

    Paul John Christmas Edition 2023 Single Malt Indian Whisky (700ml)
    INDIA
    $110. 00
    Bottle
    $1320.00 Dozen
    ABV: 46%

    John distilleries have created a special Christmas edition every year since 2018. The sixth incarnation sees an unpeated malt matured in ex-bourbon barrels, finished in a single vintage Colheita Tawny Port cask. Once again, the distillery has aimed for a rich, exuberantly fruity expression to make Christmas all the merrier! 46% Alc./Vol.

    Notes from the producers... Nose: Delectable aromas of creamy vanilla custard with a dash of dark chocolate enhanced with rich dry fruits. Palate: Deep flavours of sweet oak, a delicate mocha laced with warm caramel, succulent vanilla and hints of soft spice. Finish: Rich, exuberantly fruity and deliciously lingering.

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