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    Ardbeg Smoketrails Manzanilla Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Islay, SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $310.00
    $269. 99
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    $3239.88 Dozen
    ABV: 46%

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    Ardmore Traditional Peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $119.99
    $109. 99
    Bottle
    $1319.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    A throwback to when Highland distilleries dried their barley with the sweet smoke of local peat. It's also finished in smaller Quarter Casks, so it's fuller and richer than most, as well as having distinct smokey notes. Non chill filtered.

    Other reviews... [46% ABV tasted] My guess, due to an extra fraction of sweetness and spice, is that it is the former [caramel has been added]. All that said, the overall experience remains quite beautiful. And this remains one of my top ten distilleries in the world. 88.5 points 46% Alc./Vol.- Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2019

    ... This is non-chill filtered and finished in a “Quarter Cask,” similar to Laphroaig Quarter Cask (same owners). Ardmore remains one of the few Speyside whiskies made with peat-smoked malt. Chewy, almost oily-textured, with sweet notes of toffee and caramel up front, followed by emerging damp, earthy peat and bourbon-like notes. The oaky, resinous bourbon lingers through the finish. The bourbon oak intensity dominates to a degree, disrupting the harmony of the remaining flavors. A whisky of great potential, but still waiting to achieve some of it.
    80 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: John Hansell (Fall 2008)
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    Bowmore Dark & Intense 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Islay, SCOTLAND
    $114. 99
    Bottle
    $1379.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    Another duty free exclusive, this time Spanish oak and sherry casks combine with hogsheads and peat!

    Tasting note: The deep glossy topaz / new copper coin colour is a pleasure to behold. Nosing finds a superb integration of maritime peat, raisin cake, pepper and cinnamon with flashes of molasses. Medium bodied, the peat and sherry arrive in perfect harmony. There’s brine, light fruit cake and a touch of orange zest while the finish is fresh, breezy and finely tuned. Sherry and peat don’t always work. This one combines the two with aplomb. If only it was higher ABV! 40% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Wow!! This is some nose: the peat is as hefty and cinderish as I have come across from a Bowmore in an age... a silky mouthfeel is first enriched by muscovado sugars and molasses and then a gradual but unrelenting build up in peat. Very gratifying indeed...a very happy marriage between some full on peat and decent sherry butts makes for the intense peat promised on the label. 40% Alc./Vol.
    92.5 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible
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    Bowmore Golden & Elegant 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Islay, SCOTLAND
    $160. 00
    Bottle
    $1920.00 Dozen
    ABV: 43%
    A big one litre Bowmore released for the Duty Free market in 2017, one of three in a series.

    Other reviews... 1st Fill Bourbon casks. 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. 43% Alc./Vol.
    88 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2018
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    Bunnahabhain Eirigh Na Greine Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Islay, SCOTLAND
    $129. 99
    Bottle
    $1559.88 Dozen
    ABV: 46.3%

    Peated to 3-8ppm and finished in French and Italian red wine casks. The result is a sultry combination of red berries, salt and smoke.

    Pronounced "Ae-ree ne gray-nyuh" meaning ‘Morning Sky’ in Gaelic, this is a Duty Free only Bunnah'. A relatively small number of cases are produced every year and a significant proportion of high-quality ex-red wine cask-matured whiskies of various ages are in the mix. Spritely and concentrated, the aromas evolve with strawberry-cream sponge cake, dried berries and fruit beer. The palate confirms the provenance of the casks, at first offering cocoa and barley flavours with a saline / pepper edge, however the creamy finish is the highlight - punctuated with strawberry sponge cake and red berry notes. It's tasty stuff, with a proper ABV in a big one litre format. If the price is right, you can't lose. 46.3% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.

    Other reviews... A sweet, spicy, complex Bunna but with a curiously thin shell. 89.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2024

    Gold Medal - Distillers' Single Malts 12 years and under - 2022 International Spirits Challenge

    Gold Medal Islay No Age Statement - 2019 - The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)

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    Craigellachie 13 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $149. 99
    Bottle
    $1799.88 Dozen
    ABV: 46%

    First released in 2014, Craigellachie's 13 year old is a perfect introduction to the distillery's heavy distillate, partly the result of short fermentations but also due to enormous stills with straight lyne arms adding reflux. Even from a 30ml sample, it's a whisky with terrific depth. Fruity, almost floral aromas hint at lucerne mulch and new leather, slowly giving way to ripe orchard fruits - especially green apples. The palate sports delicious, buttery-malt and spicy pear flavours with more pepper, late fruitiness and lingering spices. Some tasters also note a slightly sulphury / smokey edge ( think spent matches). This style won't be for everyone, but it is undeniably one of the more distinctive malts in its price bracket. 46% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Light amber. The initial impression is one of bulk. There are heavy florals — think lilies and stewed white fruit, and just-overripe banana — but this is given a mysterious extra heft by an underpinning of a light meatiness, accompanied by a tiny lift of (good) sulfur. The palate is, unsurprisingly, thick and creamy with huge fruit that fills the mouth. A highly physical, old-style Speyside dram with classic distillery character. A statement whisky that is a must-try. 90 points - whiskyadvocate.com, (Winter 2014) Reviewed by: Dave Broom

    ...You couldn’t make a label look more ‘retro’, could you! Unless you start using hieroglyphs or cuneiform alphabet. Colour: straw. Nose: it is a milder, rounder and sweeter version of the 2003, but the background is similar. Wee touches of mezcal again, a little earth, a little sulphur (spirit sulphur) that borders almondiness (what?), plenty of apples and then a few raisins and a touch of vanilla. It’s got a style, and that’s just great, even if it does nose a little young, almost as much so as the DL. Mouth: a few burnt notes in the attack, notes of distillation, cooked sugar and herbs… But it gets then cleaner, maltier and slightly smoky, with a bitterish edge. May lack a part of the DL’s vibrancy (as the pros say.) Finish: rather long, between candy sugar and this bitter side. Grapefruit skin. Comments: mixed feelings here. On the one hand, I find the honesty and the nakedness fantastic, it’s not botoxed whisky at all. On the other hand, I find it a little raw and bitter. Let’s try the older ones… 79 points - whiskyfun.com

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    Glenfarclas 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $135.00
    $109. 99
    Bottle
    $1319.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    "A superb re-working of an always trustworthy malt... What a sensational success!" - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2024

    Of the more contemporary age statement bottlings, Glenfarclas 12 YO has had a rollercoaster ride in terms of reviews over the last few decades. Some are lukewarm, others like Jim Murray are more than enthusiastic, rating it just one point below the venerable 40 year old! Due to its atypical flavour profile, many have concluded that it must be x-Bourbon matured - unusual for this distillery. Glenfarclas have settled the matter. At the time of writing (according to the official website) this is 100% Oloroso matured. About two-thirds is aged in first and second-fill sherry casks, the remainder in third and fourth fill sherry casks. It's then bottled after a light filtration. The re-used barrels act a bit like spent tea bags having less influence on the whisky each time they're filled, which explains why this doesn't taste like a sherry bomb. Instead, 'Farclas 12YO is all about subtlety, letting the distillate get a show while providing a medium-bodied, appetising alternative to the bolder 15 year old. Splash it over ice or add a little water and the flavours become like liquid muesli bar, sweetening up with delicious effect. 43% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... A superb re-working of an always trustworthy malt. The dramatic change in shape works a treat and suits the malt perfectly. What a sensational success! 94 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2024

    "This Speyside Scotch is rich with vanilla notes, along with bright tropical fruit and a touch of smoke on the finish."  - wineenthusiast.com

    ...It seems like the Glenfarclas 12 hasn’t changed after all these years, which is a good thing. It’s still a solid single malt, but there are others that can be similar to it. Drinking this even made me think of ex-bourbon cask aged Kavalan. Now, this isn’t a complaint but I’ve always wondered if this is really purely matured in ex-sherry casks. The lack of a dark color doesn’t matter to me, but it doesn’t have the flavors you get from the typical ex-sherry cask matured Highland or Speyside single malt. I wonder if these are mostly from well-used ex-American oak sherry casks? Which, if I’m correct, explains the lack of ex-sherry cask flavor, and explains why I seem to taste more of the distillery DNA. It’s nice to have tried this again after not having had a Glenfarclas in years. Perhaps I should start thinking of this as more of a spirit-forward sherried single malt rather than a wood-forward sherried single malt? - July 2022, malt-review.com

    ...Classic Speyside. On the nose, there’s lots of honey and maple notes, with a biscuity character that offers lightly buttery, grainy notes. The sherry influence is slight, offering some punch on the nose but also just a hint of orange peel on the finish, following a body that offers tastes of chocolate malt balls, lightly roasted peanuts, and some dried ginger. This is a perfect “everyday” dram — not overwhelming, but with enough nuance to merit continued exploration — and affordable. - drinkhacker.com

    Nose: Deceptive. Seems restrained, but at close quarters is quite powerful. Nutty, with a splash of lemony sourness. Palate:Big, firm. Hard toffee. Burnt, peat-smoke, notes. Finish: Spicy. Ginger snaps. Shortbread. Long, lingering. Comment: Confident. Straightforward. A first-class whisky. Well-rounded. No-nonsense. 8.5/10 - Michael Jackson - whiskymag.com

    [2014 bottling tasted] Deep gold. Shortbread and enticing vanilla custard on the nose; decidedly fuller, richer and overall slightly better balanced than the 10 year old, however, there's an odd match box/pickled onion flavour and a sharp edge to the profile that leaves you wanting. Concludes semi sweet, spiced up with gingery warmth but a little thin to finish. 89 points

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    Glenfarclas 105 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $149.99
    $139. 99
    Bottle
    $1679.88 Dozen
    ABV: 60%

    Unquestionably Australia's Best Deal in Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

    Cask strength whiskies have not always been available to the general public. In fact, the very idea was incidental, and only materialised in 1968 when a fourth generation member of the Grant family bottled a single cask straight from the warehouse, and sent the bottles to family and friends as Christmas gifts. George S. Grant created a simple, hand written label for the bottles noting only the name of the distillery and the strength of the whisky (which happened to be 105 British Proof.) By the end of January the recipients requested further bottles. George obliged, and since then, Glenfarclas 105 has gone onto become one of the most highly sought after expressions in the Glenfarclas range.

    The increasing popularity of cask strength single malts comes as no surprise. They provide an opportunity to taste whisky in its purest and most natural form without visiting a distillery, and conversely, to dilute to your preferred strength rather than the bottler's. Typically, they have minimal or zero filtration which tends to retain more flavour and texture. One has to take the good with the bad. Extreme alcohol can be prickly, and can even anaesthetise the mouth resulting in a less pleasurable experience. A high tax/alcohol ratio also means such spirits can be excessively pricey. If there was a holy grail of malt, then for many it would be the discovery of affordable cask strength whisky that's also achieved balance - to the degree that you can enjoy it undiluted. This is one. There are 'softer' cask strength releases on the market, but rarely in this style and very, very rarely at this price/volume ratio.

    Tasting note: Beautiful polished brass / amber gold. Opening pass detects toffee apple, polished leather and juicy, grapey malt. Second pass finds marzipan and toasted oats followed by crunchie bar and intense vanilla. The aromatic range is matched on the palate, delivering a concentrated, medium dry, peppery attack with a delicious interplay between sugar, tannin and spice. Bracing yet balanced. Finishes with flashes of dates, creme-caramel and crunchie bar before drying with oatmeal biscuit, toffee apple and dappled explosions of sweet spice. Those who religiously follow Aberlour's Abunadh will discover similar thrills here. Tremendous whisky. 60% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... long, luxurious, with a pulsing vanilla grape mix and a build up of spices; light oils intensify and elongate. I doubt if any restorative on the planet works quite as well as this one does. Or if any sherry cask whisky is so clean and full of the joys of Jerez. A classic malt which has upped a gear or two and has become exactly what it is: a whisky of pure brilliance. 95.5 points
    - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2014

    ...This Scotch is named for the proof (105) of a bottle that Chairman John Grant’s father, George S. Grant, bottled in 1968 as a Christmas gift for family and friends. Nut-colored, it has a markedly bold toffee aroma and lots of flavor and drama. Hazelnut, espresso and cocoa flavors linger, with hints of allspice and drying oak tannins. Though it needs more than a splash of water to arrive at a nuanced sippability, don’t hold that against this almost Bourbon-like beauty. 95 points - wineenthusiast.com

    ...Sweet scents of Boston cream pie, citrus, and fresh forest, growing more fragrant as the liquid rests in the glass. On the palate, the citrus sweetens to baked orange tart and lemon meringue pie, with underpinnings of chocolate malt, raisins, and pepper spice. The mouthfeel is creamy and concentrated, and the finish is like a rich, full, spiced chocolate dessert. Water enhances things, bringing out more spice and chocolate. 93 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: David Fleming 2021

    ...I'm really following these seminal NASses, the 104-then-105, but last time I tried it that was in 2017 (WF 86). Colour: light gold. Didn't the 105 lose some colour over time? Nose: I seem to remember quite some sherry used to be involved, but this time we're rather on malty and leafy stuff, fruit peelings, honey-glazed vegetable (try that, eggplants, turnips…) and beers. With water: beers, bitters, roasted nuts, pumpernickel. The blackest, moistest breads. Mouth (neat): I find this extremely good, if a little brutal, which was the whole point anyway. Huge maltiness, roasted nuts, concentrated syrups, artichokes and Brussels sprouts, stout… With water: takes water extremely well, it is ready for the 100 metres freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics. Excellent sweeter maltiness, barley syrup... Finish: rather long, perhaps a tad sweet(ish) but all these breads and grains can't be wrong. Comments: gold medal! What a drop, this 105, one day post-Covid we'll go to the distillery and do the largest verticale of 104-105s that's ever been done. For example, this one was maltier, and less sweet than a 2017 batch.
    87 points - whiskyfun.com

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    Glenfiddich Perpetual Collection Vat 02 Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $174. 99
    Bottle
    $2099.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    Matured in European oak Sherry casks before marrying in Glenfiddich's famous Solera Vat, this is the second of four whiskies in the 2022 travel retail 'Perpetual Collection'. 43% Alc./Vol. Very limited stocks.

    Notes from the producers... A bold, vibrant aroma with an abundance of spice and oak. Fresh toasted white bread with marmalade. Antique leather and parchment. TASTE: Deliciously smooth and silky. The sweetness of the spirit and spice of the Spanish oak combine to give a complex, intriguing flavour that evolves in the glass. FINISH: Deep and mellow.

    Glenfiddich Cask Collection Select Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $130. 00
    Bottle
    $1560.00 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 travel exclusive Cask Collection celebrates Glenfiddich's unique Solera process which marries whiskies matured in specially selected oak casks to ensure continuity of flavour. The vats allow the individual flavours found in each cask to mellow and intermingle in a large handmade tun that's always kept at least half full to create ultimate consistency.

    This edition was matured in Bourbon, European Oak and red wine casks before marrying in the Solera vat.

    Other reviews... Another from Glenfiddich’s three new solera vats, here we can see the distillery’s light character turned up to the max thanks to a mix of American oak, red wine casks, and a smidgen of sherry. Think of hyacinth, ultra-fresh William pear, light barley, and grass. Zesty, clean and light, and ridiculously drinkable with a silky feel in the middle of the tongue. Quite a bargain. (Travel Retail exclusive.) 86 points
    - www.maltadvocate.com, (Winter 2013) Reviewed by: Dave Broom

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    Glenfiddich Distillery Edition 15 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $199. 00
    Bottle
    $2388.00 Dozen
    ABV: 51%

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

    "Long, lingering, layering and lush... Big, muscular... but, deep down, a bit of a pussycat, too... Brilliant".
    - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2021

    Glenfiddich has captured the hearts of whisky fans who don't want intense, overproof, or polarising expressions - possibly why we've never been too swayed by the house style as it's too homogenous and predictable. The 12, 15, 18 and 21-year olds generally rate well, but middle age continues to be this distillery's sweet spot (15 especially), unless you have thousands to blow on luxury lines.

    The 'Distillery Edition' breaks the mould. Maturation is standard in American and European oak. The departure here is zero chill filtration and an ABV close enough to call cask strength. Familiar characteristics remain, only they're amplified, so if you’re used to 'Fiddich's sedate, easy-drinking style, this may bruise your tongue a little. But by the third or fourth taste, you’ll be begging for more (a few drops of water is transformative). Released in 2012 to capitalise on the burgeoning duty free market, glowing reviews, 51%, and a very generous, one litre format make for seriously good single malt buying. If you have a Glenfiddich stigma, now is a good reason to drop it and enjoy what is just really, really good Scotch.

    Tasting note: Brilliant amber / perfect clarity. Vapoury alcohol yields to strawberry sponge cake, custard tart, almond flan. 2-3 minutes exposure draws out beeswax, peppered pears. A drop of water removes the alcoholic whiff and sweetens the nose. Full bodied, black pepper-laced attack; builds with flavours of vanilla, oatmeal and subdued orchard fruitiness. Creamier at the finish; flashes of bittersweet oak threaten the balance, but the tangy, juicy malt doesn't let up. What started off as slightly astringent gets better with every taste... integrated and deceptively complex - perhaps only as this distillery can be. Dried fruits and a thread of sooty peat to close? Almost compromised by the length. Adding several drops of water enhances the orchard fruit characteristics and extends the finish making for an utterly delicious dram. Glenfiddich as you may never experience it again. 51% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... All kinds of chocolate and raisin fingerprints everywhere; some freewheeling sugary notes promise riches. Full bodied and chewy from the very start. Something of a Maryland cookie feel to this, which a wonderful interplay between buoyant spices and maple syrup only adds positively too; Long, lingering, layering and lush. More molasses than maple now but I love the late chorus of barley and Old Jamaica plain chocolate; a late serenade plays us out. A rumbustious malt which comes at you full throttle. Big, muscular... but, deep down, a bit of a pussycat, too... Brilliant.
    95.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2021

    Had this exceptional whisky been able to maintain pace through to the finish, this would have been a single malt of the year contender - at least. 93.5 points- Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2017

    First tasted June 2012 from a 20ml sample... Bright gold appearance. Rich, soft aromatics...a superb creamy, juicy malt crescendo with great balance for a cask strength whisky. Like several other of Glenfiddich’s limited releases, this teases with some sublime moments but doesn't quite follow through. 51% Alc./Vol. 91 points

    Glenfiddich Reserve Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $129. 99
    Bottle
    $1559.88 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.

    Other reviews...
    Here, a new solera vat is home to a Glenfiddich that has been exclusively aged in sherry casks, and shows its origins with deep, black fruitiness, orange peel, and sultana. The signature pears of ’Fiddich here are dried and sit next to moist fruitcake. Ripe and long, with toffee, a pleasant wisp of sulfur, and blackberry. An easy-going sherried style that’s ideal for the beginner. (Travel Retail exclusive.) 40% Alc./Vol.
    86 points - maltadvocate.com, reviewed by: Dave Broom (Winter 2013)

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    Glengoyne Cuartillo Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $125. 00
    Bottle
    $1500.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    Quality oloroso matured single malt does not get cheaper than this.
    Stock up for guilt free dramming!

     

    Named after the rural neighbourhood (or pagos) in Jerez, Spain, this sherry-heavy Glengoyne has hand-selected first fill American Oak oloroso sherry casks at its core. Normally exclusive to duty free. The producers say to expect aromas and flavours of green apples, toffee, vanilla and cinnamon. We found it to be the perfect 'end of the day' malt - especially when you don't want anything too heavy.

     

    Tasting note: Bright gold. Soft, sedate aromas giveaway the low ABV. Subtle sherry notes suggest orange zest, candied plums, new leather, bitter chocolate and delicate spice. Manages a little more concentration in a well-rounded, gently spoken delivery, the sherry brushed on with the softest strokes imaginable. Feather weight, amiable and easy going, without compromising flavour. 40% Alc./Vol.

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    Glenmorangie Legends The Cadboll Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Highlands, SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $179.99
    $159. 99
    Bottle
    $1919.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43%
    "...the texture and intensity of the barley on arrival is borderline brilliant..."
    - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible

    The latest in the Travel Retail 'Legends' series honours the splendour of the Cadboll Cup, a 16th century silver goblet. A work of Scottish artistry that combines mysterious French influences in its design, it has remained a treasured artifact, kept near the Glenmorangie's Highland home. As a nod to the artist's inspirations, Bill Lumsden has extra-matured this whisky in high-end French barriques which previously held Muscat and Sémillon grapes adding tempting, dessert-like flavours, hinting at the sweet wines of the past that the Cadboll Cup might once have held.

    Tasting note: Brassy gold. Initially low-key, this benefits from 5-10 minutes in in the glass: Pears, apple crumble, fruit pastries, honey and orange zest are all suggested, with cocoa and oak shavings drying the nose-feel. It's intense at 43%, with a mildly bittersweet attack; Oily then fruity with orange spice cake, peel freshness and warming spirit to finish. The aftertaste is medium long, developing richness while maintaining the fruity-vanilla trajectory. Shows more spice and kick than your average Glenmorangie. Add a little water to soften and accent the citrus and vanilla. 43% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews… neither the nose nor finish is quite up to par with the outstanding delivery – indeed, the finale is pretty bitter... But the texture and intensity of the barley on arrival is borderline brilliant, as is the most wonderful caramel which frames it with a buttery sweetness. 86.5 points - Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2019

    ...Part of Glenmorangie’s Legends collection, this was finished in casks that previously held sweet French white wines. Sweet red berries on the somewhat shy nose, with developing low-key honey and vanilla. Nicely textured, with a palate of honey, caramel, milk chocolate, shortbread, and lots of lively spice. Lengthy in the finish, with more caramel and milk chocolate, plus strawberry and ginger.
    88 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Gavin Smith (Summer 2018)
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    Grand Old Parr 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Edinburgh, SCOTLAND
    $109. 99
    Bottle
    $1319.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    Whether you know one or are one, every Old Parr deserves a blend as good as this! In Jim Murray's words, "blending Parr excellence!"

     

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

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

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

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

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    Laphroaig Four Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Islay, SCOTLAND
    $124. 99
    Bottle
    $1499.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    Remarkably domesticated for this distillery. Laphroaig in black tie.

    Followers of our direct import Laphroaigs will know that this distillery has been very keen on experimentation when it comes to different wood regimes – including everything from Port barrels to a 'Triple cask' bottling. This one tops the lot! As the name suggests, four different casks are used in the maturation - ex-bourbon barrels, small quarter casks, virgin American oak barrels and larger European Oak hogsheads. According to the distillery, the result is an extraordinary fusion of flavours including “…sandalwood, pine, fir and willow.” Launched in 2017 as a travel retail exclusive.

    Tasting note: Brilliant gold. Whiffs of mezcal with suggestions of damp cedar and mechanic’s workshop; later inhalations find the bouquet steeped in vanilla and char, soot and baked citrus. Some menthol too. Nice complexity. Light and creamy on entry with a burst of vanilla, peppermint and sweet maritime smoke (peaty ice cream?) Feather-weight towards the finish, with delicate mint and menthol infusions through the peat. Remarkably domesticated for this distillery. Laphroaig in black tie. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews… a different style of Laphroaig, thinner in weight with the phenols loitering around rather than ganging up...attractive, but the smoke seems a little in awe of the oak as it is unusually quiet. 40% Alc./Vol. 88 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2018

    4.5 Stars - diffordsguide.com
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    Laphroaig PX Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Islay, SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $199.00
    $159. 99
    Bottle
    $1919.88 Dozen
    ABV: 48%

    "Unquestionably one of the great malts of the year...in spite of itself". - Jim Murray

    Tasting note: Deep gold / brass. Muted at first; builds with a PX top note almost overwhelming the expected distillery aromas; if only momentarily. Brandy soaked raisins and dark chocolate amid flashes of sweet peat and pepper. Three to four minutes exposure draws out smouldering cedar, cigar box and hints of elastoplast, accenting fruit cake in later inspections. Terrific balance in the sweet, smokey-malt mid palate; vanilla and Christmas cake add richness to the finish. Concludes prolonged and lozenge-like with Laphroaig's trademark medicinal edge and pepperiness breaking through late, finally checked by the sherry. Big PX influence here but deftly handled - think of it as drunken Christmas pudding, Islay-style. 48% Alc./Vol.

    Normally travel retail exclusive. Extremely limited stocks.

    Other reviews... This ultra sweet wine is often paired with smokey malt, often with disastrous consequences. Here it has worked, but only because the PX has been controlled itself by absolutely outstanding oak. And the ability of the smoke to take on several roles and personas simultaneously. A quite beautiful whisky and unquestionably one of the great malts of the year...in spite of itself.
    96 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2015

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    Singleton of Glendullan 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $109.99
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    Other reviews… Much more age than is comfortable for a 12 YO
    87 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2017

    The U.S. Singleton comes from Glendullan, a distillery that makes a sweet, light spirit. Here, a percentage has been aged in ex-sherry casks, which has added a layer of fruity sweetness — think port-like sloe notes, Muscatel, and wisteria. The wood is lightly handled, allowing the aromas full rein on the palate. 83 points - www.maltadvocate.com, reviewed by: Dave Broom (Fall 2011)
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    Tomatin Bourbon & Sherry Casks 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $109. 99
    Bottle
    $1319.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    In 2003, Tomatin's 10 year old malt was replaced by the 12 year old. In 2009, a 15 Year was added to the line-up, which also includes an 18 year old and a 25 year old. More recently, this sherry-finished 12 Year Old was relaunched and by several reports, it's a noticeable improvement on the previous bottling. In fact, if you're looking for value for money, this fruity maltfest with a splash of sherry and tang of spice should tick all the boxes. As the name suggests, it comes matured in a combination of Bourbon barrels and x Spanish Sherry casks (reportedly Oloroso) for the last 6-9 months of ageing. Awarded a DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. 43% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... The aroma of the dram is full of heather and forest moss. You will also discover stone fruits like apricots along with an assortment of hard candies. The palate is not as exciting as the nose with the whisky feeling a bit hollow and lackluster in comparison. The finish is full of wood spices more heather, but leaves you with a bitter taste in your mouth. 83 points - distiller.com

    Notes from the producers... A rich, fruity aroma is the prelude to sweet flavours of ripe apples, pears and a subtle hint of nut before the long, pleasantly oily finish. 

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    Aberfeldy 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $119. 99
    Bottle
    $1439.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Reserved for decades as the heart of the Dewars family of blended whiskies, Aberfeldy is now being released in limited quantities in 12 and 21 year old expressions. Recent awards for the 12 year old include:

    - Grand Gold Medal – Monde Selection, Belgium
    - Gold Medal – Concours Mondial, Belgium
    - Silver Medal – International Wine and Spirits Competition

    Tasting note: Bright gold. Initially impressions are of a fruit salad with striking scents of unripe canteloupe most salient along side dustings of dried coconut. Five minutes sees the fruity edge only slightly diminished. Light,silky entry builds into a soft, medium bodied, elegant and delicate malt. The fruity / vanilla combination repeats at mid palate, followed by hints of oatmeal and moderate length. A delightfully fruity Speysider. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Fresh and floral, with lively tropical fruit, honey, and vanilla. Gentle on the palate, with a slight syrupy texture to its malty foundation. Youthful, orange marmalade finish with a hint of spice. A pleasant, easy-going whisky.82 points
    - maltadvocate.com, 4th Quarter 2006 Issue-Vol. 15#4

    ... Nose: Beautifully intense malt with a cidery-apple fruitiness. Gentle oak and honey round off superbly. Palate: Fresh, almost crisp mouthfeel with outstanding sweet maltiness and an almost Irish pot-still firm fruitiness. Mouthwatering. Finish: Softly spiced with a long, rich malt follow-through. Comment: Really outstanding example of massively complex, classy but undiscovered malt. 85 points
    - Jim Murray, www.whiskymag.com

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    Aberfeldy 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $150. 00
    Bottle
    $1800.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    Sporting handsome new packaging, this extra aged Aberfeldy fits between the 12 and 21 year olds but was released for the Duty Free market only. We've managed to secure a small quantity.

    Other reviews... The nose opens with a slightly savory note, rich and spicy, with sherry, Jaffa oranges, and sweet oak. The palate is smooth and rounded, with malt, nutty spice, honey, and milky coffee. The finish is lengthy, with Seville oranges, plain chocolate, dark sherry notes, and licorice. (Travel Retail only) Price is per liter. 86 points
    - www.maltadvocate.com (Winter 2014) Reviewed by: Gavin Smith
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    Aberfeldy 16 Year Old Madeira Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $179. 99
    Bottle
    $2159.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    A new version of Aberfeldy's 16 year old has been released as part of their duty free exclusive series. This time the famously fruity Speysider has been finished for a year in a combination of Malmsey and Bual Madeira wine casks. Expect soft notes of honey freshened with citrus and delicate tones of baked apples, cinnamon and creamy vanilla. Big one litre format.

    Other reviews... The nose is complex and rich with touches of citrus fruits, honey, and muted spices. The spices come alive on the palate with intense notes of cinnamon and allspice complemented nicely by apple cobbler, vanilla, and honey. The finish is long and well-balanced as the cinnamon spiciness fades away gently while lingering apple and honey notes tickle the back of the throat. Excellent!
    93 points 40% Alc./Vol. - whiskycast.com, Mark Gillespie January, 2019
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    Aberlour Double Cask Matured 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $149. 99
    Bottle
    $1799.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Aberlour has been a part of the Pernod Ricard group since the 1970s and today sits comfortably along side the top ten malts in terms of worldwide sales. It's become particularly popular in France and the USA. This one's maturated in a combination of Oloroso sherry and first-fill American oak casks, promising a degree of richness and sweetness without being heavy. In short, the kind of whisky that's given Aberlour such a broad appeal. 40% Alc./Vol.

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    Aberlour Casg Annamh Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $149. 99
    Bottle
    $1799.88 Dozen
    ABV: 48%
    Aberlour has always delivered a decent dose of Sherry goodness, and this new NAS release aims to give whisky lovers “the ideal introduction to Sherry cask-matured whiskies”. First created for the French market but now a global release, the name translates from the Gaelic as “rare cask”. Not surprisingly, it's primarily matured in Oloroso sherry, as well as two different kinds of American oak casks. It's also bottled at a higher than normal ABV. Expect aromas and flavours of dried fruits, cinnamon, nutmeg, some stone fruit and milk chocolate. Comes handsomely packaged with a wax sealed stopper. Non chill filtered.

    Other reviews... the delivery stars with those sugars well in their stride... Dates and figs represent the fruit with panache. 84.5 points 48% Alc./Vol.
    - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2019

    ...Sure the name sounds a little stupid (aren’t they being almost as creative as Bunnahabhain in that respect?), but that does not obligatorily mean the whisky’s poor. Plus, the price is rather fair (approx.) so they’re not trying to suggest that this is the Koh-I-Noor of whisky. Colour: gold. Nose: typical Aberlour, really. Nuts, Mars bars, rose petals, milk chocolate, butterscotch, roasted raisins, walnut cake, Ovaltine and morello cherries. Mouth: chocolate and malt cake, more Ovaltine, raisin cake, Christmas cake, more walnuts and Mars bars, toffee, cinnamon rolls… Finish: rather long, and clearly on panettone. A wee drop of mulled wine too, and even more Ovaltine mixed with orange liqueur in the aftertaste. Comments: Aberlour are very good at making this very style of malt whisky. Another fine example - despite the lack of age statement (and the funny name). Nothing against Gaelic, of course, but it’s all becoming a little tiring, is it not. 85 points - Serge Valentin, whiskyfun.com
    Aberlour 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Matured in a combination of sherry and bourbon oak casks for a minimum of 10 years.

    Other reviews... Orange-amber hue. Inviting aromas of orange marmalade and Sherry. Moderately full-bodied with mouth-coating viscosity. Well-balanced flavors of honeycomb, heather, oloroso Sherry, and citrus peel with a hint of herbaceous peat. Finishes with a warm, satisfying glow of alcohol. A sure bet as a digestif.
    RATED: 91 points (Exceptional) - www.tastings.com

    The distillery which was founded on its current site by James Fleming in 1879 is not open to the public. (However, visitors are welcomed by appointment during the Speyside Whisky Festival). The village ‘Aberlour’ (Gaelic for Mouth of the Chattering Burn) became nationally famous in the 19th century for its Orphanage. The town has preserved much of its historical character. Original houses, built of stones taken from the bed of the Spey, mingle with more recent buildings and landscaped public gardens. Aberlour's spectacular setting on the banks of the Spey makes it easy to see what made it such an attractive place to found a community and a distillery. The pack horse bridge over the Lour and the remains of the famous Aberlour Orphanage can still be seen in the village, which makes an ideal base for exploring the surrounding countryside. Aberlour is also a highly sought after salmon angling spot and the home of Walkers’ shortbread. Built alongside the Lour burn, the Aberlour distillery uses pure spring water that rises through peat and granite from Ben Rinnes. The St Drostan Well stone was erected to mark the location of the spring, which was used by St Drostan to baptise the local population in the 7th century, and is also featured on Aberlour’s label.Folklore, legend and the smooth delight of Aberlour malt whisky have been traditional fireside companions through many a long winter night in these parts. Today Aberlour 10 year old is available in over 40 countries. Other bottlings are available in selected markets and duty free.



     
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    Aberlour Sherry Cask 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    Aberlour's house style is typically rich, generous and extremely accessible. These flavours are usually achieved with very low degrees of peating being employed (if any at all). Maturation takes place in top quality ex-sherry casks, in this case, exclusively Oloroso Sherry casks.

    Tasting note: Polished brass / copper colour. Not exactly an extroverted nose, but not shy either, with definite sherry input infusing light citrus peel, fruit cake, walnut slice and hints of cocoa to the aroma. Middle weighted, this glides easily over the tongue with medium dry flavours of ginger bread and light fruit cake supported by a spicy, slightly citrusy / acidic backbone. Finishes relaxed, fresh and nutty with the sweetness restrained. The trace of sulphur is mild enough to ignore. A nicely balanced sherried edition that treads on the drier side. 40% Alc./Vol.
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    AnCnoc Rudhan Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $129. 99
    Bottle
    $1559.88 Dozen
    ABV: 46%

    Other reviews... Hard to imagine a mainland Scottish distillery producing a more complex, elegant and wholly ingratiating peated malt... What a gem this is! 94.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2022

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    Auchentoshan American Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Lowlands, SCOTLAND
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Bright gold. Expressive with attractive scents of apple strudel and cinnamon followed by poached pear and hints of nutmeg; clove and vanilla in later passes. Supple, pillowy textured; nashi pear-like fruit flavours are enlivened by balanced spices; slightly short with hints of coconut and pepper in the fade. 40% Alc./Vol

    Other reviews... Very curious. Reminds me very much of Penderyn Welsh whisky before it hits the Madeira casks. 85.5 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2016

    ...No age statement here, and a minimal strength, let’s say this is the aperitif. They say this is ex-first fill American oak, but there’s also a ‘Virgin Oak’ version so I suppose this is actually first fill bourbon wood. Not too sure, 99% of all wood that’s used for Scotch is American oak anyway, including the vast majority of the sherry casks. Colour: straw. Nose: fine, fresh, a notch citric, and otherwise pretty much on vanilla. Granny Smith, custard, Fanta Lemon, Thai basil and a little cardamom. No complains at this point. Mouth: a tad oaky, almost plankish at first, going towards lemon skin and limoncello after twenty seconds, with a wee sugary feel and something of some very young cognac V.S. Bush peaches, perhaps? Finish: short, a tad tea-ish. Sawdust and sugar, something of Bacardi. Touch of cardboard. Comments: not a disaster, this is honest malt whisky (I like it better than the Virgin Oak), but don’t expect any profoundness. 75 points - whiskyfun.com

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    Auchentoshan Springwood Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Lowlands, SCOTLAND
    $120. 00
    Bottle
    $1440.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Other reviews... Part of Auchentoshan’s new travel retail line-up, Springwood carries no age statement, contains younger whiskies than Heartwood, and has been matured in 100 percent ex-bourbon wood. Acetone, tinned peaches in vanilla, and whipped cream on the floral nose. The palate is clean and fruity, initially citric, with emerging apricots in honey, and fresh spices. More spice in the finish, with focuses on milk chocolate, cinnamon, and a suggestion of Madeira. 85 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Gavin Smith 2012

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    Auchentoshan Dark Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Lowlands, SCOTLAND
    $140. 00
    Bottle
    $1680.00 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    A very reasonable price for a one litre Auchentoshan. Mellowed in bourbon, Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks for added richness and complexity, according to the producers, "The taste is spicy and sweet with roasted hazelnuts, brittle and toffee notes, crème caramel, candied apple and sugar almonds with a touch of liquorice stick tannins." 43% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... A modern NAS 'multiple oak' version that would use the usual candidates, namely Oloroso, PX and Bourbon. Just like anyone else… Let's see if this is as boring as the pedigree suggests (Ed: you're too negative, S.) … Colour: gold. Nose: sawdust, cinnamon, ginger, then coconut and vanilla plus cardamom and rye bread. Then citrus that lifts it. Feels artificially aromatized but not that boring, after all, and pretty well executed. Mouth: towards young rye whisky, but with more sawdust, plank, cardboard and stale spices. I would have said young 'foreign' whisky from a young distillery, and certainly not Scotch malt whisky. Finish: medium, pretty much on wood spices and cinnamon mints and rolls. Comments: acceptable but soulless, feels made in the lab. Hope they'll never be allowed to use oak chips. 74 points - whiskyfun.com

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    Auchentoshan Heartwood Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Lowlands, SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $99.99
    $84. 99
    Bottle
    $1019.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43%
    Another duty free Auchentoshan with a woody sub title. The malts here (triple-distilled, of course) are matured in both deeply-charred bourbon and toasted oloroso sherry casks.

    Other reviews... Auchentoshan has launched a range of travel retail-exclusive bottlings with names relating to oak, including Heartwood... Soft, medium sherry notes on the nose; stem ginger, cinnamon, parma violets, and clove-studded oranges. The palate features wood polish, old leather, plain chocolate, cloves, and ginger. Dates and spicy orange marmalade on the lengthy finish. 86 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Gavin Smith (Summer 2012)
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    Bowmore 10 Year Old Devil Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Islay, SCOTLAND
    $135. 00
    Bottle
    $1620.00 Dozen
    ABV: 46%
    Nicknamed the "Devil" as it was inspired by the "Devil's Casks Series", this is a marriage of the finest Oloroso sherry casks and red wine barriques. Duty free exclusive. Expect aromas and flavours of black cherry, dark chocolate, baked blood orange and nectarine soaked date oil with a cinnamon and smoked sea salt finish. 46% Alc./Vol.
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    Bowmore Black Rock Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Islay, SCOTLAND
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Introduced in 2014, this new no-age statement release is described by the producers as "A delicious balance of peat smoke, treacle, toffee and orange...strongly influenced by the time spent maturing in Spanish sherry casks.”Taking its name from the Black Rock of Islay that rises out of Loch Indaal, this otherwise Travel-Retail Exclusive is certainly one of the more intriguing Bowmore releases of late. Sherry and smoke can be a difficult combination to pull off, and although light, this works nicely and is easy to like. We've secured a very small quantity for Australian whisky lovers.

    Tasting note: Striking deep copper colour - almost sienna brown. Such softly handled brushstrokes of smoke you'll rarely encounter - and quite beguiling complexity: A delicate mist of peat, though not thick enough to completely obscure underlying notes of leather, pencil shavings, cinnamon, vanilla, manuka honey, orange cake - others may find still more... Genteel delivery, again, soft, almost flaccid peat over sherry. Gains a point intensity wise at the finish with cinnamon and spice adding vibrancy. Fades with bitter dark chocolate and light orange cake. Sedate yet cleverly handled - the ideal dram when you want something peaty without assaulting your senses. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... " A friendly, full bodied dram whose bark is worse than its bite. Smoked toasted fudge is the main theme. But that would not work too well without the aid of a vague backdrop of cinnamon and marmalade. If you are looking for a gentle giant, they don't come more wimpish than this. 87.5 points- Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2015

    4.5 stars. - www.diffordsguide.com

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    Bruichladdich The Organic Scottish Barley Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Islay, SCOTLAND
    $135. 00
    Bottle
    $1620.00 Dozen
    ABV: 50%
    A one litre duty free release made from organically grown barley sourced from Mid Coul Farm, Mains of Tullibardine Farm and Coulmore farm on Islay. This is one of the few organically certified malts currently being marketed, produced when distiller Jim McEwan (now retired) was still at the helm. A multi vintage vatting, this is an unpeated Bruichladdich bottled at a high ABV of 50% and non chill filtered.
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    Bunnahabhain An Cladach Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Islay, SCOTLAND
    $139. 99
    Bottle
    $1679.88 Dozen
    ABV: 50%
    This is the third Bunnah' Travel Exclusive following Eirigh Na Greine and Cruach Mhona. Released in August 2017, An Cladach, meaning "The Shore" comes aged in sherry casks and bottled at high ABV.
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    Bunnahabhain Cruach Mhona Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Islay, SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $165.00
    $149. 99
    Bottle
    $1799.88 Dozen
    ABV: 50%
    One litre, high ABV, heavily-peated Bunnah' matured in bourbon barrels, mixed with 20 to 21 year old spirit aged in sherry butts. You can't lose!

    In the not too distant past, travel exclusives were synonymous with lacklustre, even inferior bottlings, or else products that simply never hit the target on the domestic market. Instead they were repackaged and dumped for impulse purchase elsewhere. Nowadays, massive growth in duty free sales means many distilleries are competing for a share, and offering some seriously good malts. We managed to secure a small quantity of this limited release Bunnah' without traveling abroad, and are pleased to report that it certainly doesn't taste like distressed stock. On the contrary, it's a deliciously chocolatey take in the peated genre, bottled at 50% ABV with zero chill filtration. "Cruach-Mhona" (pronounced Cru-ach Vhona) means 'peat stack' in Scots Gaelic.

    Tasting notes: Pale straw colour. First pass features ginger biscuit, nutmeg and cocoa before the sweet peat is drawn out: Old liquorice strap with wet wool, flashes of smouldering eucalypt and hints of varnish. Diverse. Entry is engagingly textural, slightly oily with restrained spices. Mid palate is mildly fruity before choc-chip cookie and lanolin emerge followed by a smokey choc-fudge finish. Aftertaste is finely astringent with a delicious dark chocolate farewell. A Bunnah' that will take you by surprise. Lots of smokey-cocoa notes make a whisky for chocolate lovers as much as peat freaks. 50% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... This expression includes young, heavily-peated Bunnahabhain matured in bourbon barrels, mixed with 20 to 21 year old spirit aged in sherry butts. Fragrant, peppery peat on the early nose, brine and fabric Band-Aids. Ultimately, leathery orange. Smooth and supple on the palate, with intense, smoky fresh fruit giving way to quite dry spices. The relatively long finish yields drying peat, plain chocolate, and developing licorice. 86 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Gavin Smith (Winter 2016)
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    Caol Ila Distillers Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Islay, SCOTLAND
    $175. 00
    Bottle
    $2100.00 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    A seductive after-dinner Caol Ila to melt into dark chocolate or blue vein cheese.

    The combined effect of the Moscatel cask and European oak can work particularly well with peated Islay spirit - so long as it's not overdone. Six months finishing in the sweet Moscatel dessert wine casks has resulted in a decidedly different Caol Ila. A complex and richly flavoured whisky that maintains a fine sweet/dry balance.

    Tasting note: Deep gold. Creamy, soft, sweet peat - think smokey vanilla wafer. Second pass suggests fennel / herbal tea over citrus lozenge. Oily, semi-sweet, smokey fruit'n'nut-chocolate delivery, rounded off with sufficient zest and spice to counter the moscatel input. Liquorice bullets and lanolin in the aftertaste. A seductive after-dinner Caol Ila to melt into dark chocolate or blue vein cheese. 43% Alc./Vol.

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    Caol Ila 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Islay, SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $125.00
    $120. 00
    Bottle
    $1440.00 Dozen
    ABV: 43%
    Despite being the largest distillery on Islay (in terms of production anyway), nearly all of Caol Ila's output ends up in blends, so much so that until 2002 when the 12-year-old was released, independent bottlings were the only recourse for malt hunters. The distillery's gently fruity-smoky style sets it apart and comes down to the production process: "...although it receives the same spec of malt as sister distillery Lagavulin, Caol Ila’s distillation regime – longer fermentation, higher cut point, taller stills, helps to reduce the heavy phenols."

    Tasting note: Pale straw colour with a subtle green blush. Aromas of soft, sweet peat - smoked trout, a hint of lanolin and some baked citrus. Rounded, pure and impeccably clean from start to finish, the palate offers semi-sweet smoky-fruity-oily flavours counterpointed by super fine tannins. Perfect balance. Finishes long with salt, smoked fish and light lanolin through the fade. A gentler, more feminine and food friendly expression that Islay lovers should get to know. 43%Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Funny to think how recently Caol Ila was an Islay giant that was kept pretty much under wraps by its owner. These days it has cemented its reputation as the island’s Mr. Consistent. This version shows its character the best, a nose that mixes seashore and grass with a distinct hint of smoked bacon. The peatiness isn’t dominant, but flows throughout the palate, scenting, lifting, and subtly changing the mix. A delicious oiliness makes it a great food whisky.
    89 points - whiskyadvocate.com, Reviewed by: Dave Broom (Summer 2012)

    A seductive brininess and waves of oily peat-reek greet the olfactory sense. The palate entry finds a surprisingly buttery-creamy leaning along with the peat-reek; at midpalate the flavor becomes concentrated, oily, malty sweet, and only moderately peaty. Ends on a sweet malty note. Builds from stage to stage, each phase being better than the last. Best Buy.
    90-95 points - www.wineenthusiast.com

    Caol Ila (Gaelic for 'the Sound of Islay') is hidden in a quiet cove near Port Askaig on the island of Islay. Many consider this locality to be the wildest and most picturesque of the island. Situated on Loch Nam Ban, the site is ideal thanks to the abundant supply of good water. The distillery was built in 1846 by Hector Henderson - a Glasgow businessman with a keen interest in distilling. Like Bunnahabhain and Bruichladdich, the development of Caol Ila created along with it a community of its own. Without these distilleries, it's likely that there would have been little sustained human interference in these areas at all. In 1857 Henderson went out of business and the distillery was purchased by Bulloch Lade & Co. The Distillers Company Limited took over management in 1927. From this date production continued until 1972, when the entire structure of the distillery was demolished. A larger distillery was built in the same original architectural style, and production resumed in 1974.

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    Cardhu 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    'Just about the cleanest, most uncluttered, pure, 
    sweet malt you will ever find...90 Points' - Jim Murray


    Founded in 1824, Cardhu was built on a site where illicit distilling had been in progress since about 1813. The distillery is located in the town of Knockando, which, incidentally, has a distillery by the same name. The famous Tamdhu distillery also lies in close proximity. All three operations rest in the region informally dilineated as the 'lower Spey'. Whereas the upper, more mountainous regions which the River Spey twists through are but sparsely dotted with stills, the lower region is home to more Malt Whisky labels than any where else in Scotland. Famous as the malty middle used in the Johnnie Walker Blends, Cardhu is considered an excellent introduction for beginners to single malt whisky.

    Tasting note: Bright gold colour. Aromas of pristine malt that's like fresh baked oat biscuit. Delicately peated. Some baked citrus emerges. Concentrated, semi sweet flavours include honey laced cereals (in particular, oats) and again the peat lingering underneath adding depth. Exceptionally silky, soft mouth feel. A delicious drying crispness enters at mid palate while the gently warming spices persist well into the aftertaste before concluding fresh and clean. Remains more of a crowd pleaser than an individualist, but this is a significant improvement on a previous bottling with much more vibrancy and lift. Classic. 40% Alc./Vol.

    First taste April 2010 from a 150ml sample Dull gold with a pale straw hue. There’s a just touch of smoke lingering in the otherwise malt rich nose that offers other aromas of mixed nuts and dried apricots, then sweeter vanilla notes.  The palate is very soft, medium weight and medium dry. Vanillan oak and sweet cereals pass over imperceptibly into a shortish aftertaste of cereals, vanilla and spice. Perfectly balanced and nothing to actually dislike here, but like a perfectly proportioned model, nothing especially individual either. Beige whisky.
    43% alc./vol. 86 points

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    Dalmore The Quartet Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $199. 00
    Bottle
    $2388.00 Dozen
    ABV: 41.5%

    A large format Dalmore released in 2020 as part of the Travel Exclusive series. This one's matured in four woods: first-fill ex-Bourbon, 30 Year Old Apostoles sherry, Matusalem sherry and Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon casks - hence the name. Described as "An exquisite fanfare of red grapes and juicy raisins with whispers of chocolate and liquorice", it was awarded a Gold Medal at the 2021 International Spirits Competition.

    Other reviews... We're granted with one more wood and some extra 1.5% vol. Wow, this is generous! Actually, this is a typical Dalmore-y recipe, with some Cabernet-Sauvignon, two old VORS-like sherries, and some first-fill bourbon yet again. We know about the ages of the sherries (30 years) but not about the age of this whisky, how bizarre isn't it. Let's hope there's a majority of bourbon. Colour: gold. Nose: once again, the nose is wonderful, this time with Corinth raisins, preserved apricots, roasted nuts, black nougat, rather heavier chestnut honey, and just a tiny touch of gunpowder or struck matches. No problems. Oh and dried figs and the usual Grand-Marnier. So far, so lovely. Mouth: not this time, things happen smoothly, with jams, bags of raisins, dried dates and figs, and rather a little chocolate and coffee, Jaffa cakes, damson plums, then the usual cloves, star anise and cinnamon. Finish: medium, this time a little leathery again, with some tobacco, tea, ginger… But we're way above the trio. The aftertaste is a little too bitter again. Comments: a much better band, I mean whisky in my opinion, even if it is not the John Coltrane Quartet, naturally. Let's ask Miles Davis and his quintet what they thinks… 84 points - whiskyfun.com

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    Dalmore The Trio Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $129. 99
    Bottle
    $1559.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Composed from a tantalising trio of Matusalem sherry, Tawny port and bourbon barrels, the three parts are then brought together to harmonise. Scheduled as a duty free exclusive, any future supply remains uncertain. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Crikey, I had hoped this series was named after jazz bands or something like that, but that's rather the number of different casks the whiskies have been treated with. Ouch! So this time, the 'trio' consisted in first fill Port, first fill bourbon, and first fill sherry. NAS, naturally, but let's be serious, this could work. Colour: gold. Nose: blimey, this works indeed, as Dalmore's trademark oranges are singing loud right from the start. Lovely notes of acacia honey, a few juicy golden sultanas, juicy ripe peaches, a tiny touch of mint, some mirabelles for sure, drops of IPA and custard… It is, indeed, very 'Dalmore' and perfectly fresh. Mouth: we're going down three stairs at least, this is much more on leaves and leather, with a little cardamom, chlorophyll, and really a lot of bitterness. Very bitter ale. We were having high hopes after the nose, but were disappointed. To be honest, this happens with many pedestrian 'entry-level' OBs. Finish: medium grassy, bitter. No marmalade though. Unpleasant leathery aftertaste. Comments: really, the nose was lovely, but as far as trios go, I'm afraid this was more ZZ Top than one of Bill Evans'. No jazz indeed. 78 points. - whiskyfun.com

    Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $150. 00
    Bottle
    $1800.00 Dozen
    ABV: 44%

    Dalmore, located just north of Inverness, was founded in 1839. The distillery is distinguished by its use of soft, peaty water from the nearby River Averon, and its unique, flat-top stills. One of the most expensive bottles of whisky ever sold was a 62 year old Dalmore, purchased for a little over 25,000 GBP. In true Scottish fashion the bottle was finished in one evening amongst friends! Dalmore was also the first malt whisky to be exported to Australia, consumed on our shores as early as 1870.

    After a double distillation, 30% of the Dalmore Cigar Malt was aged in American white oak barrels and the other 70% in sherry butts that had previously been used for Gonzalez Byass's rich, sweet Oloroso Matusalem. This whisky is a blend of 10 and 14 year old Dalmore single malts.

    Other reviews... Back due to popular demand in the U.S., this new incarnation of the Cigar Malt sees the percentage of ex-oloroso ‘Matusalem’ sherry wood ramped up from 60 to 70 percent. Pass the Partagas! Spicy Christmas cake with rich sherry notes on the nose. Fragrant, with figs, cinnamon, ripe oranges, and glacé cherries. Robust sweet toffee and mango flavors, with oloroso sherry, vanilla, and lively spices. Medium to long in the finish, with ginger, treacle, and licorice. 44% Alc./Vol. 92 points
    - www.maltadvocate.com, (Vol. 20, #3) Reviewed by: Gavin Smith.

    Honey-amber color and a big butterscotch aroma. Intriguingly dry and earthy, with leather, tobacco, dark chocolate and clove flavors, which accelerate with repeated sips and linger on. Add ice if you must, but avoid watering down this delicious after-dinner treat, which would be even better accompanied by a well-selected dark chocolate or two. 44% Alc./Vol. 96 points Wine Enthusiast Magazine.

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    Dalmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $120. 00
    Bottle
    $1440.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    The Dalmore story began in 1839 with Alexander Matheson who lived in the Highlands of Northern Scotland. Matheson found the rich peat and pure water sources of the Highlands to be the makings of a perfect whisky. He built a distillery in the area and produced small batches until 1886, when the Mackenzie family acquired his operation. When a member of the Mackenzie family risked his own life to save Scotland’s ruler, King Alexander III, from a charging stag, the grateful king offered a token of his appreciation by bequeathing the stag to the Mackenzie family as a symbol of valor and courage. And more than 130 years later, the stag head still appears on every bottle of The Dalmore.

    Today, Dalmore distillery has ten stone warehouses and eight pot-stills, several which date back to the late 1800s. Much of the distillery burned down during World War I while occupied by the U.S. Navy, but production resumed in 1922. The production process is meticulous and includes double distillations in copper pot-stills and aging in white oak and sherry wood casks.

    Other reviews... Clear golden amber color. Aromas and flavors of dark roasted nuts, toasted pine, caramelized stone fruits and orange, and vanilla tapioca with a silky, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and an interesting, toasted grain, honeyed granola, and minerals finish. A delicately balanced, eminently drinkable dram. 40% Alc./Vol. 93 points - www.tastings.com

    Nose: Nose: Outwardly flattish, but time and patience reveals life beyond the sherry - hints of cherry and oak. Palate: Mouth-filling and chewy. Lots of cream toffee. All the time there's a delicate, malty spice buzz. Finish: Very long and still milky, silky toffee with malt and vanilla arriving. A wave or two of sweet liquorice adds further richness. Comment: Genuinely classy stuff from the 24 carat jewel in JBB's Scottish crown. Rating: 93.
    - www.whiskymag.com

    Dalmore 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $150. 00
    Bottle
    $1800.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    No longer 100% Sherry matured, this whisky is now drawn from American White Oak and three styles of sherry wood.

    Other reviews... Brilliant dark amber color. Nutty, grainy aromas and flavors of butter sautéed nuts and barley, toasted fig bread, leather, and maple nut fudge with a supple, bright, dryish medium-to-full body and a silky, complex, medium-long mocha creme brulee, delicately spiced dried fruits, and smoked tobacco finish. A supple, very refined highland malt with pitch perfect balance. 40% Alc./Vol. 95 points - www.tastings.com


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    Dalmore Regalis Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $150. 00
    Bottle
    $1800.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    Part of Dalmore's Fortuna Merita ('fortune favours the brave') travel retail range. Regalis means 'royal'. This one's finished in first fill Amoroso Sherry casks following a maturation in American oak. While the term Amoroso isn’t used on sherry labels any more (instead it's 'Medium' or 'Cream' , depending on sugar levels), González Byass and Dalmore persist with the title. Big one litre format.

    Other reviews... An amoroso sherry finish this time. Amoroso is some kind of sweet sherry that some used to call ‘sweet oloroso’ or ‘dulce’ if I’m not mistaken. Rather out of fashion. Colour: pale amber. Nose: nice! (yes, demonstrating utter accuracy in tasting). More towards old tobaccos and herbal teas, almonds or amaretti, walnut wine, and, bizarrely, vin jaune. IN other words, a finishing in a sweet wine cask that got drier than its counterparts from dry wine casks. A master blender moves in mysterious ways… (that one for Richard!) Mouth: I find this really good. The Valour with more depth and complexity, as well as, perhaps, more freshness. Honeydew, fresh hazelnuts, fresh pecans, even macadamias… And I especially like the faint earthiness. Eating raw mushrooms. Finish: shortish, sadly, but that’s only the minimal strength. Chocolate and café latte. Comments: I’ll say again what any lazy blogger will say, bring a CS version of this! Very good juice. 40% Alc./Vol.
    84 points - whiskyfun.com
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    Dalmore Valour Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $150.00
    $125. 00
    Bottle
    $1500.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    A new travel retail exclusive Dalmore, made by marrying three exceptional casks. Matured initially in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, the spirit was then transferred to 30 year old Matusalem oloroso sherry casks from Gonzalez Byass, before being finished in Port pipes from Portugal. Named in honour of the brave actions of Colin of Kintail, Chief of the Clan Mackenzie, when he saved the life of King Alexander III of Scotland.

    ”Not often you get the words “Valour” and “fudge” in the same sentence." - 85 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2018
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    Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $105. 00
    Bottle
    $1260.00 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    From the highest distillery in Scotland (at 326 metres above sea level), set in the windswept Grampian mountains of the Highlands, comes this delicate malt to be savoured. Originally called 'Strathspey', the Dalwhinnie distillery was founded by James Buchanan in 1897. Buchanan became well known for his 'Buchanan' and 'Black & White' blends which used Dalwhinnie as a core component. Later renamed 'Dalwhinnie', (Gaelic for “meeting place” ) the distilleries site is where cattle drovers and smugglers met on their way to markets in the south.

    The whisky itself is often referred to as 'The Gentle Spirit', in contrast to the rugged environment it is produced in. (Staff at the distillery have been known to climb out first-floor windows in order to get to work when snow piles up in the hard winters.) This is testified to by its subtle, smooth, lightly smoked character and heathery, honey finish. Barely classifiable as a Speyside distillery, Dalwhinnie's location is at least forty kilometres south of the dense collection of stills in the 'lower Spey'. The distillery's endless water supply comes from the Allt an t'Sluic spring, bedded in granite. Current management boast their use of traditional wooden washbacks and distinctive lye pipes leading from the tops of the stills.

    Other reviews… Nose: sublime stuff: a curious mixture of coke smoke and peat-reek wafts teasingly over the gently honied malt. A hint of melon offers some fruit but the caressing malt stars; Taste: that rarest of combinations: at once silky and malt intense, yet at the same time peppery and tin-hat time for the tastebuds, but the silk wins out and a sheen of barley sugar coats everything, soft peat included; Finish: some cocoa and coffee notes, yet the pervading slightly honeyed sweetness means that there is no bitterness that cannot be controlled; Balance: a malt it is hard to decide whether to drink or bath in: I suggest you do both. One of the most complete mainland malts of them all. Know anyone who reckons they don't like whisky? Give them a glass of this ~ that's them cured. Oh, if only the average masterpiece could be this good.” 95 points. - Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2018.

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    Glengoyne Balbaina Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)
    Highlands, SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $119.99
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43%
    Like the 'Cuartillo' in Glengoyne's new Travel Retail exclusive series, Balbaína is also named in tribute to a Jerez neighborhood where the barrels were sourced. Matured in first-fill European oak oloroso casks, expect notes of "caramel, dried apple, and cloves". Big one litre format.

    Tasting note: Bright copper. Light, but more aromatic depth than the ‘Cuartillo’, accenting dried fruits (prunes, apricots) as well as bitter dark chocolate, orange spice cake and hints of cinnamon. A medium bodied whisky with a burst of sherry in the middle stage, trailed by warming cinnamon, cocoa and fruit spice cake. Lacks momentum but compensates with sheer purity and poise. Eminently drinkable. 43% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... a funny name, a finish in sherry, and a travel retail exclusive. What could (cough, cough) go wrong? No we won’t try to check what Balbaina means, perhaps someone’s first girlfriend? Colour: gold. Nose: well, nothing really wrong here, it’s a classic malty dram, with touches of burnt raisins and cakes, some vanilla, hints of roasted nuts and a spoonful of good marmalade. Nice citrus (pink grapefruit, perhaps?) Mouth: I find it really good, and again, extremely classic, with raisins, dried figs, bananas and pears, a bit of toasted oak, the obligatory walnuts, a mild spiciness that would rather involve cinnamon and cloves this time, and more toasted cake. Pancakes and maple syrup. Finish: quite long, rather toffee-ish and caramely. They seem to have pushed the oak a bit. Comments: all good, I think, one that won’t disappoint air travellers. It’s all-roundness should work well in travel retail indeed. 84 points - Serge Valentin, whiskyfun.com
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