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Benriach The Smokey Twelve 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 46%

Ranked number 3 in Whisky Advocate's 2020 Top 20.

Other reviews... Benriach is a sleeper of a single malt, but that’s about to change. Part of a 2020 relaunch of its core line, this grabbed our attention with its sophistication, breadth of flavors, and lovely refinement. Much of the credit surely goes to master blender Rachel Barrie for creating a smoky whisky that both peat lovers and the peat-wary can enjoy. Rather than medicinal intensity, the peat is redolent of gentle, sweetly smoky fruits that integrate seamlessly with notes of vanilla, toasted almond, chocolate, blueberry, and bacon. It beckons like the wafting smoke of a warming autumn bonfire, then welcomes with its lush and velvety embrace. Number 3 in the 2020 Top 20.
94 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jeffery Lindenmuth (Winter 2020)

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

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

Reduced from $109.99
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 48%

"...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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Benrinnes Flora & Fauna 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

Reduced from $169.99
$119. 99
Bottle
$1439.88 Dozen

ABV: 43%

"Admirable - that they would have kept this very unusual fat malt within the range." - whiskyfun.com
Benrinnes mavens will know that the distillery started a two-and-a-half distillation from 1974 (similar to Springbank), producing what's been described as "a rather-Mortlach-like meaty spirit" that's also been compared with Clynelish. In 2007 they changed back to a double distillation, however the set up maintains a few production quirks like Mortlach. In addition, Benrinnes is one of the last to use traditional worm tubs for condensation. The Flora & Fauna bottling represents some of last remaining distillate from the 'two-&-a-half-times' era, and epitomises the house style as a heavier malt, matured primarily in European oak. It's one of those sherried styles where the richness of the malt and the sherry find symmetry. This bottling also captures some of that beefy character often associated with the distillery. Rich dried fruitcake flavours feature in a full-bodied delivery, complexed by hints of port-soaked tobacco, malt extract, fruit'n'nut dark chocolate, coffee cake and peppery warmth. The distinctive - almost chewy - mouthfeel is perhaps the defining element here, and retasting over several days found the whisky continued to improve. Kudos to Diageo for bottling Benrinnes at what feels like an appropriate age. 43% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Right, not totally randomly. Last time I tried this expression that was around the year 2000 (WF 83). A worthy aperitif yet again, I hope. Colour: gold. Nose: there, no truce this time, the whistle blows and we’re in action. Tallow and marrow, parsley, bouillons, ham, onion soup, dry sherry, plus most certainly some umami as well as the 6th aroma, the aroma/taste of fat, which is called oleogustus, apparently (sounds a bit like dog Latin, no?) There’s also a thing called kokumi, but we still need to check that. Mouth: so, kokumi and oleogustus (joking only a bit) and a huge fatness indeed, rarely to be experienced with any whiskies. In short, more tallow and marrow, ground coffee, salt, miso, and Maggi. Spectacular, but perhaps a little unlikely at times. Finish: long, very meaty and salty. Chorizo and beef juice. Really. Comments: totally odd – and admirable - that they would have kept this very unusual fat malt within the range. Perhaps more a sauce than malt whisky, after all. 86 points - whiskyfun.com

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2011 Benromach Contrasts Double Matured Bordeaux Wine Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

$149. 99
Bottle
$1799.88 Dozen

ABV: 46%

A Benromach initially matured in first-fill bourbon casks, followed by five years in Bordeaux red wine casks. This results in delicate honey and floral aromas, forest fruits and toasted oak flavours with soft peat smoke on the finish. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... If they must. This one baby spent its last 5 years in wood in 'Bordeaux wine casks', so it's double maturation instead of finish, although they would write both on the label. I suppose it was red Bordeaux but they wouldn't tell. Many people believe Bx is red, but you can have them in all colours. Sauternes is Bordeaux too. Colour: gold. Nose: all right, it is not about red berries, bell pepper and stuff. We're leaning towards fresh cakes, brioche, cut grass, and also a bit of cooked ham. These ham notes are quite unusual, especially to this extent. Mouth: yes, not bad at all! A bit of strawberry jam this time, as well as green pepper, bay leaves, small salty and smoky touches, bitter oranges, and then a slightly unexpected fino-like side. In short, we're not on raspberry and blackcurrant liqueur, thankfully. Finish: quite long, indeed pleasant and ultimately rather coastal. But Bordeaux is located by the ocean. Comments: nice, just perhaps not something to replace the... classics. 83 points - whiskyfun.com

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2014 Benromach Contrasts Peat Smoke Bourbon Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

$130. 00
Bottle
$1560.00 Dozen

ABV: 46%

Two exceptions to the Highland standard are mainland distilleries that use peat for their entire output: They are Benromach and the newly re-opened Brora. Ardmore is the third smokey Highlander, but they also offer an unpeated malt for the blended market. At Benromach, most of the barley is peated to around 10-12ppm, but for a few weeks of the year they dial that up dramatically. This latest instalment sees the phenol levels peak at 57ppm (that's higher than Ardbeg!) Bottled in 2023 and matured in first-fill bourbon barrels, the whisky boasts fragrant vanilla notes, which lead to lemon sherbet and apricot, finishing with smoky bonfire embers. It's what some tasters describe as "the dirty side of Speyside". 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered

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2012 Benromach Contrasts Air Dried Oak Virgin Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

$150. 00
Bottle
$1800.00 Dozen

ABV: 46%

The second in Benromach's limited edition series investigating drying methods is this ten-year-old bottling matured in air dried Virgin Oak barrels. A cooperage will usually air-dry lumber for a period lasting a few months to a few years, depending on the oak species, its moisture content and its future use. This process not only allows the moisture to evaporate from the wood gradually, preventing any cracking or splitting, but also lets any tannins and other unwanted compounds in the wood break down. In this example, focusing exclusively on air-dried oak brings sweet vanilla fudge aromas and smooth yet peppery flavours of vanilla, fresh peppermint, oak and subtle smoke. 46% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.
Other reviews... The idea is to showcase different methods of drying the oak before making barrels, and their organoleptic effects. In this specific case, the planks were air-dried for 36 months, which seems to be the most traditional method in coopering for whisky. Naturally, this is first-fill 'virgin' oak. Colour: gold. Nose: well, you do feel the oak, its spices, especially curry powders, cinnamon, paprika, nutmeg, as well as a lot of pencil shavings. All this is certainly pretty different, but very pleasant too, while it seems to me that they've used some gentler distillate. Then we find the usual softer custard and caramel cream, crème brûlée and so on. Mouth: great fun, this is totally oak-driven, but the sweet spiciness is working extremely well. Bananas stewed in cinnamon sauce, with more nutmeg and curry. In other words, bananas flambéed in India (ha!) Finish: medium, all on sweet spices and some cedarwood that gives it a mentholy and piney profile in the end. Comments: not sure whether this was full maturing or matured in virgin oak for three years or a little more, but I'm rather fond of the results, even if they remain a tad 'too modern' for this traditionalist (*). 83 points - whiskyfun.com

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2012 Benromach Contrasts Kiln Dried Oak Virgin Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

$150. 00
Bottle
$1800.00 Dozen

ABV: 46%

A new concept in the Contrasts series aims at creating a range of styles that are deliberately different to the core Benromach line up. In this example, first-fill kiln-dried virgin oak has been used for the maturation. It would seem that the idea is to emphasise the importance of oak in whisky making, and the different sensory experiences different woods and/or drying methods can bring.
The 'KD' stamp will be familiar to carpenters and is the standard procedure for removing moisture from timber for construction and furniture manufacture. A new felled white oak tree contains around 60% water, so when the quarter-sawn lumber arrives at the cooperage, before it can be shaped and put to use it has to be dried out. Whether to kiln dry or air dry oak (or a bit of both) is for some a small detail in barrel production but it's also argued that it can have a major impact on flavour. Benromach's kiln dried matured edition promises a creamy and tropical whisky with subtle smoke and menthol notes. To taste this against the distillery's air-dried matured expression would be an interesting exercise. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... This time the oak was only air dried for 24 months, then kilned for a short period of time. Colour: gold, very faintly darker. Nose: close, but a tad fruitier and a little less on pencil shavings. I also find it a little more floral, with some jasmine, also blood oranges. I believe the differences should be even more obvious on the palate, let's see… Mouth: this kiln-dried Benromach anytime. More lemon and grapefruit, lemon marmalade, orange blossom honey, Thai coriander, lemongrass, cough drops, cracked pepper… Anytime, really, a no-brainer. Finish: you still feel a few wood shavings and a wee plankish side, but the 'Thai-style citrus' is always having the upper hand. Comments: of course, we remain in very similar styles, but in the end, this 'Kiln Dried' wins hands down in my opinion. 86 points - whiskyfun.com

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2014 Benromach Contrasts Peat Smoke Sherry Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

$140. 00
Bottle
$1680.00 Dozen

ABV: 46%

A slightly richer expression in the Contrasts series is this eight year old, first-fill sherry cask finished edition, peated to 57ppm and only produced in small batches. The combination results in sweet vanilla and stewed fruit aromas, citrus and summer berry flavours, ending with peat smoke and ginger. It's a profile that's been described as "...very close in style to some Springbank 12YO". Whiskyfun's review below is for the 2022 release, however the specs remain almost identical, so expect similar thrills with the current bottling. 46% Alc./vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... This sherried variant is brand new while the malt was peated to 55ppm this time, a rather Tufnelian move. Colour: gold. Nose: we've come much closer to the regular 10 this time, with these lovely acetic, meaty and very fermentary notes, with some Tabasco, onion soup, Worcester sauce, then dried fermented fish and touches of hoisin sauce. Would you please pass the Peking duck? Mouth: ah, hurray, good dirt! And cracked pepper, leather, tobacco, Grisons meat, cold-smoked German (or Alsatian) sausage, marmalade, coffee and cocoa dregs, cinnamon and paprika… A lot of action in this one again. Right up my alley. Finish: long, with a little more toffee, raisins and bean curd. Comments: not a peat bomb at all but this time it is clearly ' smoky malt'. Excellent wild composition, on par with the fantastic regular 10 in my book. 88 points - whiskyfun.com
...Nose: A smoky and heady sherry greeting. Black treacle and orange peel draw you towards the aromatic end of things; a tobacco pouch, beeswax, sandalwood, damp leather and woodshed. There’s a savoury side too and, helped by the smoke, it comes off a little like bacon crisps. Time and a drop of water brings a little plum and dried fruit along with the citrus theme. Palate: The smoke, spice and sherry all arrive in decent and balanced proportions, but none are particularly compelling. A jagged sharpness existed on the first glass or two from the bottle, but that’s been tempered in the open bottle. It’s softer than I remember from the uncorking. Black pepper has moved to softer spices such as cinnamon and a little background char. There’s a heavy and dark honey laced with sweet oranges amongst a pot pourri of sweet and ripe citrus. It has a medium finish that dries to a slight bitterness. - dramface.com

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Benromach 40 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 2022 Release

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

$3499. 00
Bottle
$41988.00 Dozen

ABV: 57.6%

Benromach's second annual release of what is one of the oldest official bottlings on record is limited to just 1,132 bottles worldwide, slightly up on last years. Bottled at a cask strength of 57.6% and laid down in finest first-fill Oloroso sherry casks, it was drawn from stocks laid down well-before current owners Gordon & Macphail took over in 1992. According to several reports it's a sherry extravaganza and comes with another big review from whiskyfun.com. Suitably presented in a striking black stained solid oak wooden box with copper-coloured detailing and printed metal plaques, a bespoke Benromach bottle features an embossed gold foiled label and completes the quality feel. Collectable.
Other reviews... Benromach's latest 40 yo, last year, was utterly stunning (WF 93) while an earlier version at 43% vol., named 'Heritage' had been almost as much to my liking (WF 91). The Distillery's mildly peaty style makes wonders, but it is to be remembered that these batches had still been distilled and filled by ex-owners United Distillers, later to be merged into Diageo. Also remember that the Distillery got closed in 1983, only to be restarted by current owners Gordon & MacPhail in 1998. So, in theory, next year's possible 40 yo would make for the last proper 40 before… 2038. Let's first find a proper sparring partner…Colour: full gold. Nose: a little unusual given that this should be ex-first fill sherry, with rather more butterscotch than expected as well as some cassata and that very insane thing you'll sometimes find in Italy, proper caramel ice-cream, this time covered with blackberry cream or liqueur. Works with guignolet/Heering too. Behind that, pipe tobacco and drier raisins, plus something that really makes me think of certain old armagnacs I've enjoyed so much lately. With water: drier, rather on old teas, including our beloved old pu-ehrs that we keep mentioning. Mouth (neat): grand. Walnuts in all their guises, as cakes, tartes, liqueurs, wines and cordials. With water: some sweetness now, fruitcake, marmalade, baklavas, kumquats (dag!) and, this time again, a tiny Campbeltownian side. Spent engine grease, you know. Finish: long, splendid. Tobacco, marmalade, sweet mustard and walnuts. Oh and 'engine grease' indeed. A classic cocoa – coffee – cigars combo in the aftertaste. Comments: I agree this whisky deserved a longer tasting note, but there, my glass is empty. Another very good sign. 92 points - whiskyfun.com

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Benromach Contrasts Cara Gold Malt Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

$120. 00
Bottle
$1440.00 Dozen

ABV: 46%

Presented in early 2022, this limited release in the 'Contrasts' series is made using Cara Gold barley- a crystalised malt from Crisp Malt, one of the UK’s largest malting companies. More commonly used in brewing, it's not a variety, as Laureate or Optic are. Instead its name refers to the kilning specification - i.e.- it's heated longer than regular malted barley (which reminds us of Glenmorangie Signet). In the mix is 12ppm peated malt. All the liquid is matured in first-fill bourbon barrels. It brings something genuinely new to Benromach's portfolio and has garnered lots of positive reviews online. Expect tropical fruit and malted biscuit aromas complemented by notes of pineapple, juicy apricot, black pepper, toasted malt, butterscotch and smoky honey throughout the palate. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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Benromach 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

$275. 00
Bottle
$3300.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

A mix of first fill ex-Bourbon and first fill ex-Sherry casks were used to create this rich, lightly smokey malt.

Other reviews... An entirely different, indeed, lost style of malt from the old, now gone big stills. The result is an airier whisky that has embraced such good age with a degree of panache and grace. 91.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2021

Notes from Benromach... Aromas: Sweet Sherry aromas with underlying citrus, ginger and oak notes, accompanied by a touch of smoke. Palate: Sweet initially with cracked black pepper, Seville orange and raspberry flavours lead to baked apple and subtle spice. Finish: Charred oak and soft smoke. 43% Alc./Vol.

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Benromach Contrasts Triple Distilled Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

$120. 00
Bottle
$1440.00 Dozen

ABV: 46%

A triple distilled Benromach, matured in first-fill bourbon barrels. It’s the second time the distillery has offered a triple distilled malt. The latest iteration is now bottled at 46% as opposed to 50%. No doubt it takes its inspiration from what Hazelburn is for Springbank. The first distillation takes place in the wash still, after which it passes through the spirit still twice. The result is a smoother, lighter contrast to Benromach's typically butch, oily distillate. Non-chill filtered.
Other reviews... I can't help but compare this to the Benromach 10 Years, which I think is a classic, and it can't entirely keep up. The Benromach 2011 Contrasts: Triple Distilled is more narrow and, most importantly, lacks the oily deliciousness that I just love about Benromach. As a standalone whisky it's very good, and it's encouraging that there's still and old school feel to it, just try to forget about the core range Benromach 10 Years. - wordsofwhisky.com
[50% Alc./Vol. bottling tasted] Pale gold. Floral openings present a grassy edge, developing bitter cocoa and sponge cake after air contact. A few drops of water ups a fruity aspect (poached apple / pear) and accentuates the sweet spices. Tasted neat, it's slightly tongue nipping, but broadens and softens towards the fruity, tingling finish. Best with water. 90 points

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Benromach 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

$160. 00
Bottle
$1920.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Fabulous - the mouthfeel is a genuine delight. One of the favourites at our recent tastings.
The 15 year old has a similar maturation regime as the 10 year old expressions (9 years in x Bourbon and x Sherry casks), however the final 'finishing' in x Oloroso Sherry barrels is extended to six years instead of just one. The peat input is very discreet in this bottling. Deep polished copper penny colour. Opening notes hint at baklava followed by honey drizzled weet bix, digestif biscuit plus a fruity overlay that suggests tangerine peel and dates. Concentrated, yet beautifully rounded in the mouth; supple malt entry over a background of purring spices. Mid palate delivers a superb juicy flourish of stewed fruits, citrus peel and trace peat. Dries with peel, ginger bread and short bread enlivening the aftertaste. Fabulous - the mouthfeel is a genuine delight. One of the favourites at our recent tastings. 43% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Taste this and tell me if you are being seduced or not. 94.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2022
...A new member of the core range, this has a cinnamon spice nose with wood smoke elements that grow into hickory as it opens. There’s also sandalwood, citrus, and dried fruits. Medium-bodied and juicy, there’s light sherried notes on the tongue, alongside perky acidity, especially with water. The smoke has better integration on the palate, allowing tangerine and sultana to come through. G&M’s aim has always been to make a classic pre-60s Speysider, and that’s achieved here. 85 points
- www.maltadvocate.com (Fall 2015) Reviewed by: Dave Broom
Best Speyside Single Malt Scotch at the World Whiskies Awards 2018.
Double Gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020.

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Benromach Contrasts Organic Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

$120. 00
Bottle
$1440.00 Dozen

ABV: 46%

References Glenmorangie Tusail (less the $150 price tag).
A world-first when it was launched in 2006, this unpeated Benromach is certified Organic from start to finish, meeting rigorous UK Soil Association standards for growing the ingredients, distillation, maturation and bottling. Previous releases were enthused over by Jim Murray who described the first edition as "An absolute treat!" 91 points, followed by an even more glowing review for the 2008 - "The most astonishing explosion of intense barley and oak. More orgasmic than organic!" 93 points
This expression is around eight years old and comes exclusively matured in virgin oak casks.
Tasting note: [43% batch tasted] Glossy gold. Dazzles in the glass, forming thick legs. Creamy, almost oily bouquet, oozes fruity malt and vanilla with wonderful purity. Hints of grainstore and hay bail are detected in later passes. Light and easy on entry developing depth and texture; in fact, probably one of the creamiest barley deliveries you're likely to find: A juicy, nutty, oily malt with flavours of beeswax and shortbread heightening at the finish. Beautiful whisky that emphasises mouthfeel over complexity. References Glenmorangie Tusail (less the price tag). A simple pleasure.
Other reviews... Topaz color; completely sediment free appearance. There’s a pleasing fruitiness/ambrosial quality in the first inhalations after the pour that remind me of nectarine, Bosc pear and/or quince; the orchard fruit aspect remains evident in the second passes following more aeration, plus I encounter additional scents of parchment, green tomato, and heather. Entry features the semidry, surprisingly evolved flavors of dried fruits (nectarine and pear, in particular), green tobacco, crème caramel; midpalate flavors are sturdy, sweeter than the those at entry, honeyed, biscuity, sugar cookie-like, and maple-like. Finishes medium long, gently sweet, sappy. Shockingly evolved for such a young malt whisky. - Highly Recommended - www.spiritjournal.com

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Benromach 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Category Winner: Best Speyside Single Malt 12 Years and Under at the World Whisky Awards 2017.

Sometimes described as one of Speyside's "Best kept Secrets", and no wonder given the sheer class vs scale of the operation: Benromach is managed by just two workers and runs at a maximum capacity of a mere half million litres annually. Prior to this, in 1983 it was mothballed and it wasn't until a decade later that the distillery was acquired from United Distillers by Gordon and MacPhail. Production recommenced in 1998 with whiskies peated slightly higher than other Speysiders at around 8-12ppm. Since that time there have been myriad releases and an output that consistently receives high praise. According to whisky writer, Dave Broom, G&M’s aim has been to make a classic pre-1960s Speyside style: across the range, the integration of the smoke and malt is seamless and judicious, allowing the fruity spirit to shine through. Always some of our most liked Speyside whiskies at tastings, the entry level 10 year old is where the fun starts, recently awarded Best Speyside Single Malt 12 Years and Under at the World Whisky Awards 2017. Move up from there to sophisticated wood finishes, a world-first organic malt and a cracking cask strength expression. Whatever your preference you’re guaranteed to find something to love here, else stop drinking whisky!

This is 80% ex-Bourbon / 20% ex-Sherry matured for 9 years, followed by 12 months in an Oloroso Sherry cask for the tenth year.

Tasting notes: Pale gold appearance. Gorgeous aromatics with a sultry amalgam of poached pear, dried fruits, dark chocolate and the gentlest wafts of peat. Aeration draws out hints of baked apple and sweet spices. A clean, crisp malt delivery supported by lively spices; fine threads of smoke and a delicious fruity edge; sweet barley dovetails into grassy, citrus freshness at the finish while light pepper warmth and sooty peat round out the aftertaste. Superb purity. One of a handful of 10 year olds that really engages, and with a price that places it in the top 3 or 4 values in its category.

Other reviews... For a relatively small still using peat, the experience is an unexpected and delicately light one. 87.5 points- Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2017

The first 10 year old release containing whisky produced entirely by the new owners. I love the interplay here between the malt, sherry, and smoke, with all getting a chance to shine. A rich vanilla-tinged malty foundation, deep caramel, rhum agricole, an array of lush fruit and dark chocolate, along with grassy/hay notes, honeysuckle, subtle spice (cinnamon, anise), and lingering earthy smoke. A vast improvement from the “Origins” release last year. I would only make three changes to make this whisky even better (and elevate it to 90+ status): a couple more years on oak, bottling at 46%, and not chill-filtering it. Still, this is one of the best efforts from this distillery. Well done! 88 points (Vol. 19, #1) - www.maltadvocate.com, reviewed by: John Hansell

...Nose: Mellow, vanilla cream (Chantilly?), cinder toffee,fresh wood shavings,with time fresh coffee. Palate: Slightly bitter wood at first then bursts of spice,nutmeg,that cream is now a custard note,cooked apples. Finish: Spicy,long and warming. Comment: A good whisky that does not really give its age away. 84 points - whiskymag.com

Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020.

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1991 Berry Bros & Rudd Springbank 26 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Campbeltown, SCOTLAND

$5999. 00
Bottle
$71988.00 Dozen

ABV: 44.9%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.
A very desirable Springa' distilled in 1991, then bottled by Berry Brothers & Rudd from single cask #455 in 2018. The company's spirits buyer, Doug McIvor has a reputation for high class barrel picks. This one comes with positive reviews. There's no reference to the kind of cask used, nor is the number of bottles produced stated. Non chill filtered and cask strength at 44.9% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the bottlers... A complex nose of orange blossom and rose water, interwoven with brine, apricot jam, white pepper and lemon oil. Butterscotch, salted caramel and damp ash appear on the palate initially, with over-ripe orange, tinned pineapple, ginger and a whiff of peat building with time. The finish is long, with wood smoke and brine. Quite beguiling.

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Bertrand Uberach Biersky 3 Year Old Eaux de Vie & Single Malt French Whisky Blend (500ml)

Alsace, FRANCE

$119. 99
Bottle
$1439.88 Dozen

ABV: 44.4%

[2017 release] Smelling like a barrel-aged grappa, this novel spirit blends Alsatian beer eau-de-vie with Alsatian malt whisky. It's oaky then fruity with spiced plum, mixed fruit muesli and raisins on the nose and early into the delivery. The middle stage is medium bodied with a creamy, appetising vibrancy, finishing more like a typical single malt, while the raisiny / grappa character returns through the aftertaste. Very European. 44.4% Alc./Vol. 393 bottles

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Bib & Tucker 6 Year Old Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)

Kentucky, UNITED STATES

$164. 99
Bottle
$1979.88 Dozen

ABV: 46%

A new brand from a new spirits bottler, this is another selection from the 35 Maple Street Spirit Co., purveyors of Masterson’s Rye Whiskey and Kirk & Sweeney Rum (also listed on this site). The company actually resides in Sonoma, California where they hold the title of “spirits division” for The Other Guys (TOG) wine company.
WhiskyCast’s Mark Gillespie explains, "35 Maple Street, a California-based spirits company headed by August Sebastiani of the legendary California winemaking family, has finally entered the Bourbon business with the launch of Bib & Tucker Small Batch... 35 Maple Street is most well known for its Masterson’s range of Canadian whiskies, which have won a number of honors in the Canadian Whisky Awards and other competitions. However, the company has been working on launching Bib & Tucker for more than 18 months... much of the delay has been caused by problems in sourcing the custom glass bottles for the whisky."
The amber bottles include custom embossing, and certainly are eyecatching offering an old time look and feel that's bound to attract some, regardless of what's in the bottle.
The bourbon itself is crafted from a mash of 70% corn, 26% rye and 4% malted barley. The grains, which were harvested in late 2006 and early 2007, were distilled twice - first through a column still and then through an old fashioned copper pot still. Following distillation, the bourbon was matured in No. 1 charred American white oak barrels for a minimum of six years (the average age of the bourbon is actually 7.5 years, however). The brand name revives a phrase from America’s rough and tumble early days, when the term “bib & tucker” was used to describe your finest attire, the kind you’d wear to a wedding or special dance.
Tasting note: Deep polished copper. Drier styled aromatics open with charry oak, white pepper, muted vanilla, becoming sweeter with air as dilute maple syrup and pancake evolve. Almost creamy in the mouth, medium dry with cough lozenge, fresh sawn pine and a quasi peppermint-like finish. Subtle liquorice bullets in the aftertaste? Decidedly different and all the more enjoyable for it! 46% Alc./Vol.

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Bimber Ex-Bourbon Oak Casks Single Malt English Whisky (700ml) - Batch 4

UNITED KINGDOM

$180. 00
Bottle
$2160.00 Dozen

ABV: 51.2%

Bimber's previous Ex-Bourbon bottlings set a high standard, impressing more than a few malt enthusiasts including strong reviews from whiskyfun and whiskyadvocate.com. The formula is simple: Create an unpretentious, delicious whisky from carefully selected casks to showcase the quality of the distillate. The fourth edition has arrived and once again confirms American oak's affinity with Bimber's sultry, fruit-forward character. Think semi-ripe bananas and pears, caramelized apples and dried coconut wrapped up in a high-strength delivery. 7000 bottles are on offer globally. 51.2% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 20ml sample.

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Bimber Ex-Bourbon Oak Casks Batch 3 Cask Strength Single Malt English Whisky (700ml)

UNITED KINGDOM

$150. 00
Bottle
$1800.00 Dozen

ABV: 51.6%

The English Whisky front continues to expand with London-based Bimber. Their first casks were laid down in 2016 and an inaugural single malt followed three years later in September of 2019. This project definitely fulfills the category of a 'craft' operation with 100% of the barley sourced from a single farm, traditionally floor malted, hand-mashed and slow-fermented for seven days in wooden washbacks. Direct fire copper stills and an in-house cooperage complete the picture. Distiller, Dariusz Plazewski’s policy of small-batch and single-cask releases has quickly built a loyal following. Bourbon barrels are felt to best complement Bimber's accessible fruit-forward spirit. This small batch release is a limited run of 5000 bottles (almost double last year's outturn). Powerful yet balanced, it's a dryish malt; Although the length is only moderate, the definition and concentration is impressive; Flavours of cream sponge cake are followed by rich barley and a balancing herbal note adding peppermint-like freshness, leaning towards young rye at the finish. Tasted from a 15ml sample. Bottled in June 2021. 51.6% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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Black Douglas Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Edinburgh, SCOTLAND

$54. 99
Bottle
$659.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

The Black Douglas is a tribute drink to the legendary warrior, Sir James Douglas. He died in battle against overwhelming Spanish forces, swinging his claymore and clutching a silver casket containing the heart of Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland. Aged and blended in Scotland, Black Douglas has won over many a dedicated Scotch drinker, with its simple, robust, full bodied character - not to mention its price.

Other reviews... Big, chewy, well weighted and fat. Pretty long, decently smoked nose and finale. 40% alc./vol.
83 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2006.

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Bladnoch 30 Year Old Oloroso Sherry & Moscatel Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 2023 Release

Lowlands, SCOTLAND

$1899. 00
Bottle
$22788.00 Dozen

ABV: 45.5%

Batch 02 of Bladnoch's 30-year-old comes matured in just two casks - one Oloroso sherry and one Moscatel. Probably the oldest official release ever bottled, this exquisite whisky was distilled well before the new management took charge in 2017, so it really is a piece of Bladnoch history. The profile promises floral notes with dried apricots and nutmeg, rich almond and marzipan flavours along with Seville oranges and a finish that's surprisingly light and fruity with a hint of cracked black pepper. Limited to 945 bottles worldwide, the weighty decanter comes housed in a luxury carry case. 45.5% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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Bladnoch Alinta Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Lowlands, SCOTLAND

$165. 00
Bottle
$1980.00 Dozen

ABV: 47%

This is the first-ever fully peated release in Bladnoch’s 205-year history, and at 55ppm with zero chill-filtration, it promises to be one of the tastiest Lowlanders ever! Since the distillery was recommissioned in 2015, a couple of weeks of the year have been dedicated to making heavily peated spirit but Alinta is the smokiest to date. Complimented by a combination of ex-Pedro Ximénez Sherry and ex-Bourbon barrels and suitably titled by an indigenous Australian word that means 'fire', Head of whisky creation, Dr. Nick Savage adds “ ...it is an amazing balance of rich raisin-like sweetness and smoky campfire that sets it apart from anything else in Bladnoch’s selection of single malts.” 47% Alc./Vol.
Gold Medal at The Scotch Whisky Masters 2022 competition.
Other reviews... Weightier on the palate than you’d perhaps expect from a lowland. The peat is interesting. It’s prominent without being dominant. In fact, the overall feel of the whisky is one of balance. Bourbon, sherry, peat and fruity spirit all come through in equal measure, each having its moment to shine. A good quality whisky with layers of flavours to explore. - whiskyreviews.net

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Bladnoch 19 Year Old PX Sherry Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Lowlands, SCOTLAND

$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

ABV: 46.7%

Former Macallan Master Distiller, Dr Nick Savage replaced Ian Macmillan at Bladnoch in 2019, which may go some way to explaining the style of this release. There's a delicacy and lightness to Bladnoch that could easily be overpowered by sherry - especially PX. Not so here where a fine balance between biscuity malt, sweet sherry and oak is achieved on the nose. The palate starts out deceptively light, but builds in a pleasing wave of crisp malt over a background of roasted nuts and vanilla. It finishes dry, with burgeoning pepper followed by hints of cinnamon apple and more distinctive PX notes (think dates and fruit cake). Sherry and malt are in harmony. 46.7% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. 2021 release tasted.

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Bladnoch Vinaya Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Lowlands, SCOTLAND

$109. 99
Bottle
$1319.88 Dozen

ABV: 46.7%

At the time of writing, 'Vinaya' is the distillery’s widest release since the Lowland project was resurrected by Australian, David Prior and Head Distiller Dr. Nick Savage in 2015. The name comes from a Sanskrit word meaning 'respect and gratitude'. Says Dr.Savage, “As we embark on the 204th year of Bladnoch, the launch of Vinaya feels particularly significant. It is important for us to show gratitude to the previous custodians of this historic brand and estate as we move forward into our most ambitious year yet.” As for the whisky, it's matured in first fill ex-Bourbon and first fill ex-Sherry casks, which is a new combination for Bladnoch. Pale gold in colour, Vinaya is a bit sleepy on the nose, but teases out light apple, pear and vanilla. It's a spritely and youngish tasting malt with a faint backdrop of orchard fruits, developing richness on the back palate but overall remaining relatively tight, crisp and brisk, placing this in the realm of aperitifs. It's also one of the most affordable in the line up, so if you're looking to introduce yourself to Bladnoch's house style, start here. 46.7% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... [+/- 2020 bottling] My god, Vinaya, what a name. Why not Vinassery? Winganza? What's even odder is that this is classic ex-bourbon, with only a little 'old sherry' thrown into the mix. So despite the lack of age statement, there's hope here… Colour: light gold. Nose: mashed turnips, new sneakers, magazines, margarine (rather proud about that quasi-alliteration), then sourdough, leaven, soot and grist, which is obviously nicer. A tad tough but I rather enjoy this sooty side. Mouth: we're far from the old Bladnochs' fat citrus, but I rather like this newer style, which shows more oak spices, ginger, cinnamon, but also this doughy, bready, fermentary side that's always very pleasant in malt whisky. I have to check but this could well be my favourite recent 'cubist' Bladnoch. Talking about the bottle, not about the whisky. Finish: medium, on fresh bread and oak spices, with touches of rye. Of course there's no rye. Comments: good, I'm deeply happy, I know I've said bad things about Bladnoch, but this time I'm extremely positive. Great progress in Wigtown, humblest kudos deserved. 85 points - whiskyfun.com
Notes from Bladnoch... Fresh apple, sweet floral grass, and hints of chocolate throughout the nose and palate.

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Bladnoch 11 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Lowlands, SCOTLAND

$135. 00
Bottle
$1620.00 Dozen

ABV: 46.7%

According to the distillery website, this 11 year old was launched as an Australian exclusive but has since continued. It was wholly matured in ex Bourbon casks. More expressive than the entry-level 'Vinaya', the nose and palate offer suggestions of pear drops and waxy green apples. It's a nicely balanced expression with good vibrancy and squeaky clean wood rounding off with toasty oak, poached pears and vanilla through the fresh, warming finish. 46.7% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... [2020 release] Hurray, they've dumped the red wine! A brainwave if you ask me… Colour: light gold. Nose: absolutely lovely that I could double-check the influence of the red wine, just by comparison, even if this cask mix seems to have been a little more active, with rather more vanilla and ripe bananas. Globally, this is cleaner, less fermentary, more on cakes, breads, panettone, croissants, also flowers, acacia, zucchini, nectar… The former expression actually had quite some bubblegum, which would only come out when you compare them. I insist, comparison is reason. Whiffs of burnt pinewood here, teak, eucalyptus… A wee smokiness for sure. Mouth: very good, firm, solid, fruity, creamy, malty, modern, with more bananas, guavas, apples, even pears, vanilla, shortbread… It's clearly lost its yeasty side, but there is no reasons to complain. Finish: rather long, more herbal, lovely. More citrus in the aftertaste, while in my old book, citrus was Bladnoch's main marker. Ah the old 10 white label! Comments: it kind of got into line, which means that it's maybe a little less 'different' than before, but this kind of orthodoxy can be good, coz not all malts can be Springbank if you see what I mean. First-rate young malt whisky, I think I'm going to buy a bottle. 87 points - whiskyfun.com

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Bladnoch Samsara Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Lowlands, SCOTLAND

$160. 00
Bottle
$1920.00 Dozen

ABV: 46.7%

“Samsara”, meaning ‘rebirth’ represents Bladnoch's inaugural release since new ownership. Aged for a minimum of 8 years, this was matured in first fill ex Bourbon casks and first fill ex Californian Red Wine casks – both American Oak. Light amber-gold, sweet opening aromas of gobstopper and vanilla are followed by fresher notes of lemon mousse / lemon butter, stewed pear and muesli. An easy entry builds to a medium-weight dram with appealing fruit slice flavours, threads of sweet smoke and gentle spice. The finish accents vanilla malt and dunked tea biscuit. Moreish everyday drinking whisky with good body. 46.7% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... Initially slightly savory on the nose, then peaches and cream, and soft spices. The palate is supple and sweet, with vanilla, mango, and passion fruit. The finish is long, with spicy pears. Drier spices emerge and ultimately, light tannins. The red wine influence is greatly enhanced by the addition of a few drops of water. 86 points - Gavin Smith (Winter 2016) www.whiskyadvocate.com
SILVER MEDAL, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2017

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2001 Bladnoch Single Cask No.3198 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Lowlands, SCOTLAND

$899. 00
Bottle
$10788.00 Dozen

ABV: 50.4%

The label of this limited edition states 'Exclusive Release', however it's not clear in what respect it is exclusive. Drawn from a single cask, Manzanilla matured (or finished) and with a pretty impressive age statement, it was distilled in 2001 and bottled in March 2023. The colour is spectacular. 315 units made it to market. 50.4% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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Bladnoch Talia Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 2022 Release

Lowlands, SCOTLAND

$599. 00
Bottle
$7188.00 Dozen

ABV: 45.5%

Bladnoch expressions keep rolling in. Not to be confused with the 26YO of the same name, the NAS 'Talia' combines whiskies from the oldest casks in the distillery's archives, matured in Oloroso sherry and Californian red wine casks to provide rich fruitiness with red berry and a sweet floral character. Think blackcurrants, toffee and root ginger. 45.5% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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Bladnoch 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Lowlands, SCOTLAND

$220. 00
Bottle
$2640.00 Dozen

ABV: 46.7%

Aged exclusively in Oloroso casks, Master Distiller, Dr Nick Savage is particularly pedantic about the barrel selections here, and it shows in what is an elegant, medium-bodied and well managed expression that's bestowed an attractive dryness from the wine input. There is a touch of 'old school' sherry character with precise and nutty oloroso also defined by delicious peel zest and a slightly salty, biscuity charm that by the finish, works into fruit'nut'nut dark chocolate, old leather, warming ginger and trace sulphur. A pleasing contrast to the sherry-bombs of Speyside, it's a whisky that aptly reflects that casks it was matured in. 46.7% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... This baby was born last year. According to the colour, this was not heavy/stuffy sherry. Colour: full gold. Nose: wood smoke and walnuts, both old and fresh, then roasted sesame and coffee-flavoured chocolate, which is not exactly the same thing as coffee and chocolate, mind you. Black nougat too, drop of miso, pipe tobacco from an old leather pouch (in other words, not wham-bam fresh pipe tobacco), and a growing meatiness. Ham and parsley, another winning combo and a great Burgundian specialty (jambon persillé). Mouth: walnuts, toasted cakes, tobacco, a little leather, a little pepper, certainly some nutmeg, a tiny cinnamon mint, some softer beef jerky, Nescafé (no worries), gingerbread… Once more, 46-48% vol. do make for a perfect strength. Finish: rather long, on cloves, walnuts, a little salt and, hold on, Mon Chéri! Sure I can quote brand names, I am not a professional. Comments: extremely good. Now, it's also true that I am a huge fan of olorosos (and amontillados), while this little Bladnoch made every effort to remain very close to that style of wine. 87 points - whiskyfun.com
Notes from the producers... fruit cake, dark chocolate, and subtle sweet cinnamon on the palate.

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Bookers Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)

Kentucky, UNITED STATES

$135. 00
Bottle
$1620.00 Dozen

ABV: 63.3%

Note: This is typically around 60%, however the ABV may vary from batch to batch.
In 1988, Booker Noe, Grandson of Jim Beam introduced his own signature bourbon - 'Booker's'- hand-selected and bottled straight from the barrel, uncut and unfiltered. He first created 'Booker's' as a holiday gift for his special friends, but the whiskey was so well received that he decided to make it available to bourbon lovers worldwide. This remains Beam's flagship brand and is packaged to show it.
Other reviews... Rich copper color. Toffee and earthy, oily roasted peanut aromas. A rich entry leads to a vibrant off-dry full-bodied palate with toasted coconut, toffee, dried fruit, brown spice, white pepper, and wood polish flavors. Finishes with a chewy tannic fade of rich spice and dried fruits. A big brawny style with fire and remarkable balance. Opens and smooth out great with water. Try with cigars. 89 points - tastings.com

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Bowmore 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) - Older bottling

Islay, SCOTLAND

$2999. 00
Bottle
$35988.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Most notably, the original labelling on the outer box has completely faded away. Actual product pictured.
We place this 'old seagull label' 750ml Bowmore as being released in the early to mid 1990s. There were a few similar looking iterations from the same era, so the review below from whiskyfun is indicative only. 43% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Colour: gold. Nose: very round and very rich, starting with more honey than both the 17yo that we had before and the latest 25. This richness and roundness almost ‘block’ the citrusy and coastal notes that are well there in the background but that seem to be a little shy… for now. From honey, evolves towards leather and cigarette tobacco for a while (‘a freshly opened pack of Camels – or maybe Chesterfields’), then meatier touches (bouillon) probably from the sherry casks, then rather camphor and eucalyptus… And it’s only after that that we get more peat smoke, sea air and tropical fruits (only hints of ripe mangos here). The latest 25 is much wilder, peatier and less polished. Mouth: very good attack but indeed, I can see why many friends thought that the old 21 was better. This is a little weaker (of course it’s not weak whisky at all) and maybe a little drier, with more oak and more ‘dry’ spices such as nutmeg, cinnamon and white pepper. Notes of bitter chocolate, and then the classic tropical fruits but maybe a little more as jams than as fresh fruits. Great palate, though, maybe just a little less directly exciting than the 21’s. Finish: medium long, a tad drier now. Strong salted tea. Comments: excellent whisky but not totally up to the phantastik 21. The new 25 has much more violets and lavender on the palate but it’s still one point above this older one in my book because I feel it’s better ‘composed’. Yes, splitting hairs. 89 points - whiskyfun.com

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Bowmore Legend Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND

$74. 99
Bottle
$899.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Sadly, this benchmark of peaty value has been discontinued. Final stocks. Don't miss out!

The Bowmore distillery is one of the oldest in Scotland. It has stood on the shores of Loch Indaal defying the salty Atlantic winds since 1779. The distillery produces whiskies that are a product of both environment and tradition. Proximity to the sea is considered to contribute to the flavour, only water from the nearby Laggan River is used and the malt is still turned laboriously by hand as it was 200 years ago. Maturation takes place in moist cellars below sea level in Spanish Sherry or American oak casks.

In 1950 Bowmore was purchased by William Grigor & Sons Ltd. from Inverness. A little over a decade later, in 1963, Stanley P. Morrison Ltd. bought Bowmore, increased the number of stills to four and added a visitor centre - proving a nose for marketing even at a time when the single malt market was just budding. The marketing of Bowmore became even more sophisticated after Suntory from Japan bought Bowmore's parent company in 1994. A large part of the whisky produced at Bowmore continues to be bottled as a single malt, as both official and independent bottlings, with the remainder making up blends like Rob Roy and Black Bottle.
Tasting note: Clear amber gold appearance. Slightly vegetal opening sniff. Air contact brings the mildly briny, sea shore-like aromas to the fore, underpinned by semi sweet malt. The third inspection finds cocoa and hints of elastoplast. A soft, lightly oily entry builds to moderate concentration as mild peaty notes combine with a salty tang through to the gently peppery finish. Aftertaste of sooty peat and dilute vanilla. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews… “Nose: Peaty, smoky, very appetising. Palate: Light but textured. Flavours very singular, and not yet melded. A fresh, young whisky, but no obvious spiritiness. Finish: Sweet, then salty. Comment: A light, young version, at a competitive price.” Rating: 8/10 - Michael Jackson, www.whiskymag.com

"Not sure what has happened here, but it has gone through the gears dramatically to offer a substantial dram with both big peat and excellent, balancing molasses. Major stuff." Rating: 88 Points - Jim Murray, Whisky Bible 2014

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Bowmore Sherry Cask Finish 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND

$125. 00
Bottle
$1500.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

A new Bowmore age statement, matured in Bourbon barrels followed by a further period in Oloroso Sherry casks. Expect flavours of dark chocolate, sun dried fruits and a wisp of Islay peat smoke, cedar wood and treacle toffee.
Other reviews... salivating: malty with a chocolate and raisin and fudge slowly massaged with the peat; more smoked caramel now with a hint of black cherry; a sherry influenced whisky outpointing a bourbon cask one...how often will you find that? 43% Alc./Vol.
91 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2018

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Bowmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND

$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

"Easily by far the truest Bowmore I have tasted in a long while with myriad complexity. Even going back a quarter of a century, the malt at this age rarely showed such relaxed elegance." - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible

Other reviews… "...far more representative of Islay and the old distillery style. Easily, by far, the truest Bowmore I have tasted in a long while, with myriad complexity... Most enjoyable.
91 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2019

Nose: Emphatic burnt grass. Peaty. Soft smokiness. Palate: Fragrant smokiness seems to waft against an oily, earthy, background. Some seaweed. Some sherry. Finish: Not only is the smokiness sustained all the way through, it surges in the finish. Lots of salt, too. Comment: Glad to see a Bowmore with an age rather than a brand-name. 8.5/10 - whiskymag.com

The unabashedly briny opening bouquet is all peat, sea salt and salted focaccia; time in the glass serves to bring out a refined Sherry scent. In the mouth, it’s lean, surprisingly sweet and acutely resiny. Ends pine-like, resiny, moderately salty, fruity (yellow fruit, like yellow plum or banana) and semisweet. 85-89 points - wineenthusiast.com
San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold award 2018

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

Islay, SCOTLAND

Reduced from $160.00
$139. 99
Bottle
$1679.88 Dozen

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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Bruichladdich 18 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND

$350. 00
Bottle
$4200.00 Dozen

ABV: 50%

Bruichladdich are known for the producing the most heavily peated Scotch you can find, but its core whisky, the Classic Laddie, is actually unpeated. Now, more than two decades after it reopened, the distillery is releasing its first 18 year-old as part of a high-end "Redefined" lineup with a classic bourbon matured malt. 50% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... A whiff of wood smoke or char on the nose, creating an overlay to more classic notes of stone fruit, mango, red berries, apples, and vanilla. Still lots of fruited liveliness beneath the initial smoke, which develops more toward cigar box and cigar ash. The palate offers honeyed sweetness, crème brûlée, coconut cream, tropical fruits, red berries, and pepper spice. Smooth and mellow on the finish, but the flavors don’t linger long. 93 points - whiskyadvocate.com
This is the new one with the funny box and the hefty price (190€). Well, at least it's a conversation starter, which is already something. They mention terroir on the label, but I'm not sure all the barley comes from Islay; if it doesn't, that's a very liberal use of the term 'terroir' that they're employing. Anyway, marketers around the world are trying to invent new meanings for this word right now. In summary, they all claim that "terroir is what we do at home." Yes, of course... Colour: gold. Nose: it's quite deep but not ultra-expressive, a bit earthy and chalky, malty, more on a bread dough side, with hints of carbon powder, then more honey. It undoubtedly needs water. With water: beeswax comes out, fruit wines (the eternal peaches and melons), fresh raisin rolls... Mouth (neat): now this is very good, it starts with ripe fruits around peaches and oranges, with an immediate liquorice side. Also that fruit salad side that we so love in Bruichladdich. There's also a bit of wine but nothing too serious. With water: it's well-structured, fruity, with some citrus pastries. It seems younger than it is. Finish: medium length. Melons, guavas, sweet pepper, and always a few drops of indeterminate wine and a bit of wood/tea. Comments: it's not a very maritime Laddie, and the eighteen years don't really feel, but the quality is undoubtedly there. Be careful when you open the odd box, hold the bottle from the bottom (I almost got caught). 86 points - whiskyfun.com

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Bruichladdich Octomore 14.1 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND

$245. 00
Bottle
$2940.00 Dozen

ABV: 59.6%

It’s the time of year for new Octomores, the ultra-peated annual whisky from Islay’s Bruichladdich. Now in its 14th instalment, the whisky comes in the usual three offerings. 14.1 was distilled in 2017 from a 2016 harvest of Scottish grown Concerto barley, malted to 128.9 ppm and aged for five years in first-fill ex-Bourbon casks before bottling at 59.6% Alc./Vol. Judging by the reviews below, this looks to be one of the better Octomores of recent times. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... On the nose, Octomore 14.1 delivers layers and layers of dense peat: sweet smoke with grilled pineapples and hibiscus tea, phenolic peat with peeled-out tires, medicine cabinet, a distinctly oily rubber, and savory charred aromas like a beach bonfire. The palate, while still driving home the peat, is nimble and zesty with oranges and lemon, toasted peppercorns, and a heavy dose of charred grains. The finish is long and much softer, with zippy citrus taking the lead. 95 points - whiskyadvocate.com
...look for a golden hue and mild vanilla and spearmint aromas. The palate opens with mouthwatering butterscotch and menthol, finishing long with a smoked maple-sugar effect, which ever so slowly tapers off. 95 points - wineenthusiast.com
...The peat-lover’s standby ... As bold as ever, the nose is intense with elements of baked apples and ample creosote, then a nutty quality that suggests smoked almonds. It’s quite harsh on the back of the throat at full proof so I added some water to temper it for most of my tasting. This is quite helpful, allowing notes of dried apricots, fresh toffee, and some coconut to come into clearer focus, the finish here less briny than I’ve encountered in past expressions, which I kind of miss. The coconut note lingers the longest, making me dream of a cream pie to pair with this. 119.2 proof. - drinkhacker.com
... Alert, we're losing peat, ha! Just like the others, it's been using Concerto barley. Colour: white wine. Nose: back to austere ones, it seems. A lorryload of chalk and plaster, beach bonfire, 'a huge ashtray late at night', tyres, coal, a bit of glue, some iodine… With water: rather more green vegetables than more wool or chalk. Rucola seems obvious. Mouth (neat): scalpel-like again, with more bitterness, loads of ashes, lemon skins, seawater, oysters, a little varnish… With water: we're closer to 13.1, with ashes and… salted tequila. Quite some nutmeg. Finish: very long, lemony, grassier, and always very ashy. Olive brine in the aftertaste. Comments: it's a little tough to have many Octomore in a raw like this and we're absolutely not done! Liked this one too. 87 points - whiskyfun.com

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Bruichladdich Black Art 10.1 29 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND

$699. 00
Bottle
$8388.00 Dozen

ABV: 45.1%

The 2022 limited edition of Bruichladdich's Black Art was distilled using unpeated barley, before the distillery shut down in the mid-nineties, only to re-open in 2001. As with past releases, there's no information on what type of casks make up the maturation, so it could be anything. That doesn't seem to put off collectors who are hooked on the series. It's the tenth instalment and the sixth to have been overseen by Adam Hannett as Master Distiller. 45.1% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producer... Nose: Warm and inviting, a bright fruity note welcomes you. the fragrant toasted oak brings chocolate praline, cedar, leather, and subtle hints of clove and nutmeg, before moving to fruit notes of sweet apricot jam, ripe melon, dark cherries and blackcurrants. there is a light touch of citrus with lemon zest and gooseberries dipped in honey, with delicate floral notes of geranium and honeysuckle balanced with a hint of iodine and leather. Palate: Orange barley sugars, ginger nut biscuits, and lemon meringue pie are followed by sweet apricot jam and marzipan. The toasted oak brings smooth chocolate and vanilla notes, beautifully complemented with syrupy fruit, raisins, plum, and melon. Over time, iodine and a hint of coconut come through, with delicate oak spices of warming ginger and cinnamon. A velvet texture, the depth and balance of this single malt glides across the palate. Finish: Tablet and smooth fudge bring a softness to the finish, while ripe soft fruits, subtle tobacco, and a hint of ginger linger.

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Bruichladdich Octomore 13.1 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND

$320. 00
Bottle
$3840.00 Dozen

ABV: 59.2%

While some prefer Port Charlotte, you have to admit Octomore is rarely ever boring. We're now into the lucky thirteens of what is arguably the most heavily peated whisky in regular production. There are three variants on offer in this batch. 13.1 is a 5 year old (as usual), bourbon-barreled, and peated to 137.8ppm of phenols. Distilled in 2016 from a 2015 harvest, like all the other .1 editions, it's made using Scottish mainland barley. 59.2% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... No surprises here, as this release hits as very sharp and ashy on the nose, punchy with the notes of a big bonfire that’s been piled high with evergreen branches. The palate tempers the smoke a bit with notes of fruit, lemon and apple, oily and mashed into oblivion, then moving into a very briny finish that evokes smoked kippers and iodine, lingering just about forever. All told, there’s no shortage of smoke in the experience from start to finish, making for a fairly typical and traditional expression of this classic whisky, for better or worse. Water’s a plus here. - drinkhacker.com
Notes from the producers... A viscous texture across the palate, the feeling is of densely smoked grain which comes through like smoked granola with honeyed fruit. A second sip brings the opportunity to decipher the complexity on the palate, with smoked apricot jam, barley flour, peat embers and burnt heather balanced with gooseberry citrus and sweet Turkish delight. Oak chips, sugared almonds and chocolate-limes with spicy aniseed comes toward the finish. A drop of water intensifies the smoke and brings out the minerality of the whisky.

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Bruichladdich Octomore 10.1 Dialogos Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND

$399. 00
Bottle
$4788.00 Dozen

ABV: 59.8%

"Oh the peat etc... the peat! Etc. We've been here before."
- Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2021
Distilled from Scottish barley in 2013, Bruichladdich consider 10.1 the benchmark of the 10 series. Deliberately stripped back to an ex- American oak maturation and aged five years - which is more typical for Octomore, the intention here is to showcase the structure and presence of the spirit. It's a whisky that's first and foremost about a considered, patient distillation. Second comes the heavy peating at 107 PPM. Bottled non chill filtered at 59.8% Alc./Vol, 42,000 bottles have been released worldwide. Very limited stocks.
Other reviews... this one has a bit more vanilla on hand, as well as some sweetening oils. 95 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2021
...This one entirely from Scottish grown Concerto barley apparently. Colour: pale straw. Nose: After the terrifying phantasmagoria of the 3yo this feels almost merciful. Drying kelp, wet rocks, chalk, sandalwood, lime juice, mineral salts, brine cut with olive oil. Classical, modern, pure and rather elegant for an Octomore. Lemon peel in a rock pool almost. With water: bath bombs, citrus oils, more mineral salts, crushed sea shells, limestone, hessian cloth and gauze. Really lovely nose. Mouth: extremely salty. Pure brine, pink sea salt, green olives, capers, anchovy paste and fish sauce mixed with lime juice. Almost brutally coastal and there’s a tiny animalistic farmy note underneath as well. A very precise head-butt of coastal purity. With water: develops more towards medicine and pure antiseptic now. Lemon juice, fresh oyster, mercurochrome and olive pickling juice. Finish: long and pin-sharp. Some peat smoke, black pepper, seaweed broth and smoked mussels. Comments: When I think of Octomore, this is pretty much the flavour profile that comes to mind. It’s a style of almost militant purity, one that it has pretty much made its own and I think this bottling does it as well as any. 88 points - whiskyfun.com
Note: The Octomore range often arrive in to our store suffering from minor damage in transit. This is out of our control. When we dispatch to you we will re-pack to avoid further damage in transit but you should allow for possible dents and scratches to the metal tins.

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Bruichladdich Octomore 08.2 Masterclass Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND

$599. 00
Bottle
$7188.00 Dozen

ABV: 58.4%

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

At eight years of age, 8.2 in the Masterclass edition arrives with a slightly lower peating than some of the others in the series (167ppm). The cask regime is also unusual: Ex French red wine casks that previously held Mourvedre – a varietal noted for intense red fruit flavours, edging towards earthy, even gamey notes. Also in the mix were x-Austrian sweet wine and x Sauternes casks that previously held some of the world's most revered dessert wines. Finally, to round things off, the whisky was finished (or as Bruichladdich call it: "ACEd") in fresh Amarone casks for an additional two years. Otherwise exclusive to Travel Retail, we've managed to secure a small volume for Octomore completionists.
Notes from Bruichladdich... Nose: Peat smoke comes first but not dominant, there is red fruit, aniseed and barley sugar/boiled sweets. Smoke weaves between the other notes as they come, stewed apple, raspberry, blackcurrant, dried apricots and chocolate. Orange, mince pies and Turkish delight hint at the cask history then cherry wafers and coconut open out to floral notes of hay, geranium and Parma violets. Taste: Warming and sweet, deep fruit and satin-like smoke. The oak feels a little dry then lifts to become toasted bread, bubble-gum sweetness and strawberry Jam. Adding a drop or two of water opens up the Islay DNA of salt spray, ozone and citrus. As it opens you find rose petal, Turkish delight, praline and more strawberry jam, all the while the smoke is in the background holding everything together. Finish: Typical Octomore. Smoke comes through, a dry peat smoke, with malted barley and cherry, then goes out on its own. 58.4% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 Year Old Heavily Peated Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND

$124. 99
Bottle
$1499.88 Dozen

ABV: 50%

"Very high quality & teasingly complex peated malt." 95 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2022
If your single malt selections are dictated by budget constraints, this will be a no brainer (so long as you don't mind a bit of peat). Conceived in 2006, Bruichladdich revived the Port Charlotte label from the Lochindaal distillery, operational between 1829 to 1929, two miles south in the town of Port Charlotte. Historical accounts from legendary British documentarian Alfred Barnard knew Lochindaal to produce only heavily peated malts, so the PC style is a replica of sorts. It started as 'PC5' with yearly follow-ups culminating in this general release 10 year old. Delivering a knock-out mix of lanolin, smouldering pine, butter menthol and vanilla cream that even the peat shy will fall for, it's superbly integrated, zesty, complex - and incredibly, at 40ppm the peat is not overbearing; Perfumed aromatics and a 50% ABV attack include Fisherman’s Friend lozenge, farmyard, dried grass and butterscotch as well as lanolin, oatmeal biscuit and chimney soot, followed by a finish that's delicately salty with dusty cocoa and hints of black tea. Both affordable and unanimously praised, it's one of those rare malts you can't fail to be impressed by. Matured predominantly in first-fill American oak casks, along with second-fill American and second-fill French wine casks, it comes bottled non chill filtered. 50% Alc./Vol. [2016 edition tasted].
Other reviews... "Very high quality & teasingly complex peated malt" 95 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2022
...After many limited releases, we finally have a permanent age-statement expression of Port Charlotte, with a satisfying number of years under its belt.... It is peated to 40ppm, in line with other Islay heavy-hitters, but the peat is never a blunt instrument, retaining sufficient restraint to allow other characteristics—maritime notes, the sweetness of caramel, coconut, and orchard fruits—to shine through. Number 4 in the 2018 Top 20 93 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Gavin Smith (Winter 2018)
...This new official Port Charlotte 10 is matured in a mix of first and second fill bourbon casks and refill French oak wine casks. Colour: gold. Nose: Lemon infused ash with a pack of unlit herbal cigarettes, lemon oil and soot. Goes on with many coastal and shoreline aromas such as seaweed and sandalwood notes. You may also add coal smoke, lanolin, sweet peat smoke and a little dried mint leaf. With water: becomes more citrus now with lots of lime and lemon juice, a hint of guava and some rather elegant pebbley and flinty mineral qualities. Mouth: Another acrid, punchily saline and maritime Port Charlotte. Lots of background farmyard notes and smoked barley aspects. Peppered mackerel, smoked hay, antiseptic and a little sourdough starter. With water: extremely ashy, drying and peppery now. Moves towards barley and tar with time. Finish: Long, salty, lemony, lots of hay, smoked cereals and dry earth. Comments: Not quite the equal of the 2001 but for a standard, entry level official bottling this is impressive and I think very good. What I find terrific is how loyal to the distillery character this is, everything feels refreshingly honest and distillate forward which I love. I also think it’s a smart direction to take when so many contemporaries - especially elsewhere on Islay - are increasingly reliant on wood doctoring for their own bottlings. In short: pure, loyal, extremely drinkable and worthwhile. - 89 points - whiskyfun.com

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Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie Unpeated Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND

$109. 99
Bottle
$1319.88 Dozen

ABV: 50%

Possibly one of the last Laddie Classics created under the supervision of Master Distiller, Jim McEwan?
This edition was produced from 100% Scottish barley and sees the ABV upped to 50%, but like previous expressions, it's matured in American oak casks and chosen to represent the classic, unpeated distillery style.
Tasting note: Brilliant gold. Muted barley sugar and trace sulphur on the nose. Aeration adds familiar distillery notes of oatmeal biscuit, butter menthol lozenge and hints of macadamia. Light barley sugar on entry, hollowing out a little at the mid palate stage. Turns leaner, mildly grassy with warming alcohol and light vanilla after flavours. Better with water. 50% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... if you manage to tune out of the off notes, some sublime moments can still be had. 78.5 points
- Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2016

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Bruichladdich First Growth Series Cuvee C Margaux 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND

$599. 00
Bottle
$7188.00 Dozen

ABV: 46%

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

Bruichladdichs six-part release entitled 'First Growth' showcases the effect that high-end French Oak casks from the best vineyards in Bordeaux have on their base 16 year old spirit. The Cuvee C Margaux is the third release in the series with production reaching 12,000 bottles. Initially matured in bourbon, it is then finished in Chateau Margaux Frist Growth oak casks. Rated very highly by internet based pundits, this is a must try for any 'Laddie enthusiasts. 46% Alc./Vol.

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Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey (700ml)

Kentucky, UNITED STATES

Reduced from $62.99
$57. 99
Bottle
$695.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

For over 200 years, Buffalo Trace Distillery has been defined by a dedication to one craft: making fine American whiskey. By honouring tradition and embracing change, it has earned its place of leadership among the legendary spirits producers of the world and is now recognised as the World’s Most Awarded Distillery.
The venture produces a wide range of whiskeys using three different mash bills: one light rye, one heavy rye and a third flavoured with wheat. They've developed different products by aging those three mash bills to meet various grades and price points. At Buffalo Trace, that translates into at least fifteen labels: W. L. Weller, Eagle Rare, George T.Stagg and Old Rip Van Winkle (amongst others), and that's not counting many reserve and limited-release variants.
While the mash bills contribute to the flavour, the more significant differentiation among brands takes place in century-old warehouses. Constructed of massive wood beams and covered by a brick shell, these structures allow the alternating cooling and warming of Kentucky's four distinct seasons to mature the bourbon by nature's timetable. Steam pumped throughout the warehouses during the extreme cold of winter compensates for the dramatic drops in temperature and gives the whiskey additional cycles in and out of the wood. This is said to make for a more balanced bourbon as the liquid is able to take additional advantage of the natural sugars occurring in the charred barrels. The distillery was the first to use this method of aging in 1859 and has been doing so ever since.
The warehouses were built in the 1900s and represent diverse architectural styles. Consequently, their designs and location on the property contribute to the significant differences in the whiskey coming from each. Certain floors within a given warehouse produce better whiskey than others do. For example, the fourth and fifth floors of Warehouse C and the fourth through sixth floors of Warehouses I and K produce the company's best. It's these locations which have been reserved for the maturation of Buffalo Trace.
The brand itself was born only relatively recently. In 1999, visitors to the newly named and renovated distillery asked, “Why isn’t there a bourbon called ‘Buffalo Trace?" In response, Elmer T. Lee ventured into the best floors in the best warehouses to find some of the finest barrels that really matched up with his views on what a full-bodied, robust Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey should taste like. The result was what consumers enjoy today, batched from no more than 40 barrels at a time. There are two ABV variants on offer - one at 45% and this lower proof 40% bottling. The flavour profiles are pretty much identical, but as you would expect, less alcohol means a little less concentration. That said, the difference isn't huge, and what you miss out on is made up for in dollar savings. The style moves away from macho Bourbon, aligning with the feminine elegance of whiskeys like Evan Williams Single Barrel. As an affordable, middle-tier offering, it's also deceptively complex. The rye is evident but balanced by softer, sweeter notes like vanilla wafers, toasted sponge cake, cherry chocolate and just plain old, high-quality American oak. This expression doesn't boast super length, but it is incredibly easy to drink. Our preference is uncut (too much water makes it a little 'peachy' and the more nuanced notes are lost). An ice cube and a comfortable chair by the barbeque is all you need to complete the picture.
Other reviews... The first thing that hit me about this bottling was how the oils and the lingering richer notes were a little duller. So, after nosing, I checked the bottle. And sure enough, the strength had been lowered from 45% to 40%, a whopping drop of 10 proof. That is a significant change and will mean the finishes will never quite linger as they once did due to the oil being broken. However, in the case of this bottling, richness of texture has given way to elegance. 92.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2023

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Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey (700ml)

Kentucky, UNITED STATES

$65. 99
Bottle
$791.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Bulleit Bourbon, "Frontier Whiskey" was originally distilled in 1830. Over the years the brand has moved from one company to another and one distillery to another. Since 1997 Bulleit has been a Seagram product and it is made at their Lawrenceburg distillery in Kentucky. It's produced with a higher proportion of rye than most other Bourbons, creating a drier more complex spirit. The distillery has its own Grain Division, which acquires distiller's grade grains grown to Bulleit's specification. Only limestone-filtered water is used during production which sees the whiskey distilled in small batches then aged for no less than six years in a single-story warehouse (which is said to reduce inconsistencies in the maturation process). In March, 2004 Bulleit Bourbon won the Gold Medal for being in the top of its class at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition - beating more expensive and better known premium bourbons such as Knob Creek, Maker's Mark and Jim Beam Black. Beautifully packaged in an award winning 1880s replica bottle design.
Tasting note: Deep gold. Sweet with fairly pedestrian aromas (gobstopper, chewing gum, vanilla) alongside fresh sawn oak and flashes of rye. Medium weight with plenty of body and youthful appeal. Sweet corn, caramelised peach, oak shavings and a nice burst of pepper to finish. Ends drier / delicately minty with the rye shining through. Value buy. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Light and teasing nose, like mallows roasting on an open fire, plus pine nuts and vanilla. Honest folks. The faintest taste of dry oak vanishes within seconds for a rich follow-through of sweet chestnut, a bust complexity of malted barley and rye, then spice. Mildly oily, softly honeycombed and chocolatey for a chewy, bitter-sweet finale. Like all thats gone before, exceptionally well balanced and satisfying. Absolutly excellent from first to last, an essay in balance and control. I doubt if any frontier whiskey of Boone's day was half as good as this. 45% Alc/Vol.
88 points - Jim Murray’s Whiskey Bible, 2006
An intensely grainy bouquet. The palate entry is corny sweet and nearly honey-like; at midpalate the core flavor of sweet corn mash remains while tastes of buttered popcorn, brown sugar, and nougat expand. Finishes with a spurt of fire and lots of long, corny/grainy tastes. Should be part of every serious whiskey-lover's collection. 90-95 points. - wineenthusiast.com

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Bulleit 95 Straight Rye Whiskey (700ml)

Lawrenceburg, Indiana, UNITED STATES

$75. 99
Bottle
$911.88 Dozen

ABV: 45%

In 2004 Bulleit won the Gold Medal for being in the top of its class at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition - beating more expensive and better known premium bourbons such as Knob Creek, Maker's Mark and Jim Beam Black. The company has recently launched a cracking 95% rye packaged in the same award winning 1880s replica bottle design.

Owned by Diageo, Bulleit doesn’t technically distill its Bourbon or their new Rye. They contract with other distilleries to produce both of these whiskeys (the bourbon is made at Four Roses). The new 95 Rye gets its name from the 95% rye grain mash bill from Lawrenceburg Distillers Indiana (LDI).

Tasting note: Deep brassy gold appearance. From a freshly opened bottle, the nose takes some time to 'wake up' offering very little aroma whatsoever. Aeration gradually draws out moderate scents of stewed apple / apple peel, beeswax, mustard seed and spicy rye. Ten minutes more brings cocoa and hints of peppermint to the fore. Classic rye complexity. The palate delivers a wonderfully crisp, concentrated, spicy rye profile; mustard seed combines with dustings of dark chocolate and vanilla on the finish. Concludes with a prolonged, drying aftertaste with the spicy rye notes persisting. Cracking stuff! 45% Alc./Vol.

Other reviews...Only the rye from the Lawrenceburg Indiana distillery can quite conjure a perfect rye aroma such as this...Cinnamon and crunchy moscovado sugar crystal on green apple...so soft...so rigid...so unique...Exactly as the nose is fashioned, so is the delivery... But nothing compares in nose and delivery to this...in fact few whiskies in the world even get close. 45% Alc./Vol. 96 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2013size>

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