Scottish Spirits

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Nine classic gin botanicals are augmented by 22 local herbs and flowers, foraged responsibly and by hand from the hills, shores and bogs of this fertile Hebridean island by our own professional forager. The result is a rollercoaster botanical odyssey in a glass... read more

90+ Points | Critical Acclaim

Expect sweet spicy notes balanced with the unmistakable honeyed vanilla and bright citrus flavor of American Oak. This mastery of wood gives way to the natural color and distinct depth of flavor The Macallan is renowned for - Producer Notes

International Review of Spirits Tasting 95 Points | "Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask has been aged in a combination of American oak and ex-sherry casks. .

90+ Points Critical Acclaim | WE': '95 Points

Mahogany. Full, slightly sweet; toffee, ginger and dried fruits accompanied by sherry and cloves. Rich in both dried fruit and sherry, with a subtle toffee sweetness and pleasant touch of spice flavour with a touch of sherry sweetness and wood. Medium long.

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Wine Enthusiast 95 Points | First nosing exposes dry scents of walnuts, grass and dark toffee. Entry is malty and vanilla-extract bittersweet; midpalate is silky, creamy, Sherry sweet, pruny and black raisin-like. Ends on a dark chocolate note that s chewy, medium-sweet and satisfying.

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The Islay representative in the 'Classic Malts' series is a deep, dry and exceptionally peaty bruiser. Probably the most pungent of all Islay malts, Lagavulin is not for the faint-hearted but inspires fanatical devotion in its many followers - Producer Notes

Wine Enthusiast 90 points | Soy sauce, olive brine, peat, honey, oloroso Sherry, brewer's yeast, bread dough, barley malt and cigar smoke in the bouquet.

Matured in fine Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks from Andalucía in Spain, this richly sherried Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky presents smooth vanilla, soft fruits and a memorably long, nutty finish, for which it has become renowned. This smooth scotch is bottled at 43%, non-chill filtered and natural in colour - Producer Description

To achieve our whisky’s wondrous cascade of taste, we draw on our epic array of casks. And so our freewheeling single malt comes to life, with swirling aromas of pear and vanilla setting the stage for rich orange sherbet and fudge. X by Glenmorangie is wonderful mixed with any flavour you choose (and as you’d expect, it is also delicious neat).

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The Dalmore 12 is recognized as a whisky with character far beyond its age. The spirit is initially matured in American white oak ex-Bourbon casks, yielding soft vanilla and honey notes. A proportion of the spirit is then finessed in pinnacle Sherry casks, including 30-Year Old Matusalem Oloroso casks, exclusive to The Dalmore, to give the whisky a rich, nutty character - Producer Notes

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The Glenfiddich 12 Year is distinctively fresh and fruity with a hint of pear on the nose. The palate for this single malt is characteristically sweet, with undertones of butterscotch, cream, malt and a hint of oak. It finishes long, smooth and mellow. See for yourself why this is one of the world's most popular single malts - Producer Description

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90 + Points | Critical Acclaim

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 - Producer Description

The Wine Enthusiast writes: Best Buy, the nosing passes find aromas of sugar cookies, orange zest, baked pineapple, dry breakfast cereal and citrus-flavored hard candy.

90+ Points Critical Acclaim : 'WE': '90' Points

Wine Enthusiast 90 Points | Aged 14 years in former Bourbon barrels, this is an amber-colored whisky that s scented with vanilla and peach. The palate is also peachy, highlighted by hints of almond, oak and sandalwood. The finish is drying and lightly spiced.

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Created with roasted black malt, roasted to the extreme, this spirit is all about what happens up front – centre stage. The malt is what defines its distinctive profile. Described as tasting like ‘biting on a spiky ball’, Ardcore is a dram that wears its heart on its sleeve… its black heart!

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Starts with an enticing aroma of enchanting flowers and a fresh, herbal character that is classically Hendrick’s in style. The juniper and coriander backbone is lengthened by lush green and wonderfully sweet floral characteristics, creating a wonderfully balanced gin. Limited Release.

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

The Wine Enthusiast writes: (Great Value,Tried & True Award)- Bright gold color. Reluctant bouquet is measured but potent early-on then with aeration it explodes in waves of sea salt. 91 Points

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This 12-year-old Linkwood is among the first bottlings from D.S. Tayman. It’s been aged for twelve..

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The Dalmore team sought to create harmony in this whisky, balancing the characteristics of Colombian coffee on the nose, sweet licorice on the palette and peaches on the finish. Master Whisky Maker Gregg Glass said that only after 21 years can a whisky of this quality and depth emerge.

Limited Release

Hendrick's Grand Cabaret is a limited release that embodies untamed exuberance and poetic grace. Each sip is like a dance of flavors, with the sensuous cabaret of stone fruit and sweet herbs tantalizing your taste buds. Producer Description.

Talisker 30 year old, a rare expression, being re-released in limited quantities after the last bottling in 2017 celebrates the summit of Skye. Not unlike the anticipation of the journey to the top of The Cuillin, where majestic views await, Talisker 30 too provides a rare invitation to only a few to reach the very pinnacle of the range, where true character awaits. An elegant and complex expression with Talisker hallmarks of pepper and smoke in a softer and subtler way. Producer Description.

90+ Points | Critical Acclaim

Samsara, meaning ‘rebirth’, is a full-bodied and fragrant blend of malts matured in ex Bourbon and ex Californian red wine casks. Producer Description.

San Francisco Spirits Competition 2018 – Gold, The Scotch Whisky Masters 2018 – Gold, San Francisco Spirits Competition 2017 – Silver, The Scotch Whisky Masters 2017 – Silver

Johnnie Walker Aged 18 Years blends big, classic Johnnie Walker flavors with intriguing contemporary notes of citrus and fragrant almonds. Initially sweet with a warm vanilla undercurrent and a suggestion of tangerines, it moves smoothly over the palate into a nutty, malty dryness before a long finish brings elegant suggestions of soft charcoal smokiness and a beautifully fading citrus zest. Producer Notes.

We have suffused Artist Blend with fruitiness and texture, seeking out fragrant malt whiskies (approximately 55% of the recipe) from the Highlands of Scotland. By combining these with Lowland grain whiskies matured in first fill ex-Bourbon barrels, Artist Blend boasts a creaminess and lushness that makes it one of the most invigorating and pleasurable styles of Scotch whisky.

Whether sipped neat, used as the base for a cocktail, or paired with other tasty morsels, take your inspiration from the artist on the front of the label and allow your creative impulses free rein. Producer Notes.

90+ Points | Critical Acclaim

Full, rich and smoky on the palate, with notes of baking spices and sherry wine notes. Producer Notes.

The Whisky Advocate writes: Honey, vanilla, poached pears in cream, driftwood bonfires, and a sprinkle of wood spices comprise a clean, focused, and well-balanced nose. A golden and silky palate of sweet honey, vanilla, white chocolate, and lemon zest. Whisky Advocate 93 Points.

A truly handcrafted malt, this expression is dark auburn in color and has a wonderful aroma of rich dried fruits, sugared almonds, orange marmalade and plain chocolate — a testament to the finest Oloroso Sherry casks used in its 10 year maturation - Producer Description

Bright gold. Aromatic with notes of vanilla, cut flowers and beneath, a clean, toasty note. Increasingly sweet and creamy, with fresh citrus, lemon cheesecake. Light and smooth body. A crisp mid-palate then butter icing, lemon cheesecake and freesias. The finish is herbal and drying, a little like potpourri - Producer Description

GlenDronach 21 Years Old Parliament is a Highland single malt Scotch whisky that has been matured in a combination of the finest Spanish Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks for 21 years. It is known for its rich and full-bodied flavor profile, which is characterized by notes of dark fruit, nuts, spices, and a hint of smoke - Producer Description

A familiar honey smoothness revealing layers of spice, intense ripe fruits like freshly baked Christmas cake. Giving way to a chewy fig, and a long creamy, nutty finish - Producer Description

Melt into the rich flavor of Caol Ila 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. With a subdued, citric fruitiness and a sweet start, our whisky ends with a lengthy, slightly sour finish. Consider pairing our 86 proof whisky with the provincial olive dish, tapenade, which helps bring out Caol Ila's peaty and salty notes, while the mix of capers and herbs accentuates the citrus flavors - Producer Description

Bladnoch 11 Year Old Single Malt Scotch - Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured exclusively in ex-Bourbon casks. Bladnoch's Master Distiller, Dr Nick Savage, hand selects every cask to bring together this refreshing and sweet expression.Showing notes of honey, refreshing citrus and cut grass - Producer Description

Aged only in first-fill American bourbon barrels, this spirit has taken up a delicate oaky spice to match the expected light flowery scents on the nose. The flavor develops with more dried fruit and some light creamy Scottish fudge, it finishes with a touch of carmelized malt and a hint of bitter red fruits - Producer Description