A very special release of 25-year-old Ardbeg, bottled by Elixir Distillers as part of the Single Malts of Scotland Director's Special range in honour of the Whisky Show: Old & Rare's third outing. It's a classic Ardbeg of the era, with a mix of smoke, brine, fruit and tar that immediately conjures visions of the seashore by the distillery
Tasting Notes
NOSE A waft of pipe tobacco. As the smoke clears, an orchard comes into view with apricots and pears. Tarred rope and dusty wicker chairs surround a beach bon‑re. With water, lemon cake is served with a cup of sweet lapsang souchong tea.
PALATE
Burning oakwood chips. Grilled vegetables – capsicum and courgette – are sprinkled with sea salt and cracked black pepper. After a while,the spicy vegetal notes develop into liquorice and rich tannins.
FINISH
Once the ames on the grill have settled down, just the ashes remain. Sweetness returns with soft fruits and hazelnut. Bottle Size: 70cl *Only Available for in store purchase or UK Delivery
A rare and sadly discontinued vintage release from Balblair.
A 1991 vintage single malt from Balblair, replacing their 1990 Second Release. The 1991 Third Release was drawn from a combination of bourbon casks and sherry butts, resulting in a balanced flavour profile of caramel, cherry, almond and buttery pastry.
Tasting notes from the producer
AROMA
The nose is expansive and complex with rich citrus fruits and vanilla notes, toffee and chocolate. The American oak ex-bourbon barrels and Spanish oak butts used in the maturation impart notes of honey, winter spices and apricot with just a hint of liquorice in the background
PALATE
On the palate Balblair's signature style of citrus orchard is followed with rich creamy chocolate and layers of stewed apples and pears, Christmas pudding and hot vanilla sauce.
FINISH
The finish descends slowly into brighter tonality, sparkling orange and toasted coconut overtones, accentuating full-bodied sweetness of vanilla and caramel. A rich and celebratory dram.
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The newest member of the Bunnahabhain core range family, this first batch release of a 30 year whisky is one of our oldest single malts. Matured exclusively in ex-sherry casks in our coastal warehouses at the distillery, non-chill filtered and natural colour, this is a rich and sweet dram.
It takes patience and perseverance to perfect this whisky; three decades of watching and waiting, a unique character shaped by the salt-rich air at Bunnahabhain Bay.
Every dram of their 30 year old is matured in ex-sherry casks under the watchful eye of their Distillery Manager. Only when it is fully formed is it freed from its coastal cocoon; its once-hidden bounty ready to be revealed and revered. Expect notes of strawberries and cream, gradually developing into honey nut cereals and an abundance of rich toffee, before finishing with a hint of salted caramel and light spices. The first batch produced for this new release, this is definitely not one to miss!
Nose
Aromas of butterscotch, beeswax and sweet sherry
Palate
Strawberries and cream dominate the palate, gradually developing into honey nut cereals and an abundance of rich toffee.
Finish
A gentle aftertaste of stewed berries and ginger, with a prolonged and undulating combination of spiced oak and salted caramel.
Bunnahabhain 43 Year Old - Director’s Special The Single Malts of Scotland
A single-cask release of Bunnahabhain from the Single Malts of Scotland, bottled as part of the Director's Special range. This was distilled back in 1975 and aged for 43 years in a single refill-bourbon hogshead. Over the years, its strength has naturally dropped, concentrating its flavour. The result is a soft and fruity whisky that shows the delicacy of Bunnahabhain's normally boisterous spirit.
Batch 3 of Glencadam's limited-edition 13-year-old single malt offers malty, floral aromas with hint summer fruits and subtle vanilla. The palate offers refined notes of ripe berries, peaches and apple, alongside sweet cream and oak spice that linger into the finish.
Glencadam 2007 15 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish
A limited release from Glencadam distillery, nestled in the town of Brechin on the east coast of the Scottish Highlands. Commonly aged in ex-bourbon casks, this 15-year-old expression was finished in oloroso sherry casks, bringing a sweet dried-fruit note to the distillery’s light, creamy and fruity style.
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery Bottling
70cl / 46%
Glengoyne 25 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Glengoyne 25 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Matured exclusively in hand-selected sherry casks for a quarter of a century, this unique malt is an important addition to the Glengoyne collection. This bright amber beauty has red fruits, leather and brown sugar on the nose and soft oak, cinnamon, stewed fruits and a Seville marmalade tang on the palate.The finish is very long with spicy liquorice. The malt is presented in a new heavy bespoke bottle and outer box. The bottle features a fine metal stopper, crafted cartouche and delicately branded neck tag and is attractively displayed in an oak box interior which includes an engraved plinth. The elegant exterior has a refined feather pattern subtly varnished on the pack.
An extremely rare and highly sought-after addition to the Hakushu range, this 25 year-old was rated 93/100 by Jim Murray, who called it "a malt which is impossible not to be blown away by".
Tasting Notes by Dave Broom for Whisky Advocate
As the price may suggest, there ain't a lot of this around, but to see Hakushu at its most robust, try and find a bar with a bottle. Again, the sherry component has been upped, as has the smoked element. There is, however, always that graceful Hakushu purity running through, this time expressed as rhubarb and strawberry. The palate shows great oily depth, hints of walnut, and yes, a sprig of mint tying it to the 10 year old. 90 Points.
Hibiki Harmony is a beloved whiskey known for its unique flavor and smoothness. Made up of a blend of aged malt and grain whiskies, it offers a delicate balance of sweet and honeyed notes with a slight smokiness. With its perfect harmony of flavors, it's a must-try for any whiskey enthusiast.
This limited edition design of Hibiki Japanese Harmony offers a unique blend of ten different malt and grain whiskies carefully crafted to create a complex and mellow flavor. Enjoy the smooth and sweet taste of this blend that's been specially designed to embody its signature Suntory Harmony.
At 25 years old this whisky embodies the richness, depth and sweetness of all Ardbegs. Light gold in colour and powerful in character. A phenomenal, much-sought-after bottling of a really outstanding malt.
the Macallan 12 Years old Sherry Oak stands out as a premium choice. With 12 years of aging in sherry casks, this scotch offers a smooth and rich taste that is unmatched. Experience the depth and complexity with each sip, as only the finest sherry casks are used in the maturation process. Elevate your drinking experience with Macallan 12 yo sherry cask.
70cl / 43% Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Gordon & MacPhail.
This very rare single malt that has been aged in oak for so long. It is a piece of history. Macallan single malt whisky is highly regarded, and late 40's/early 50's particularly so.
Macallan 30 Year Old / Sherry Oak / Blue Label Speyside Whisky
A famous old expression of The Macallan 30 year old, matured entirely in sherry oak casks. This was the last edition of the sherried 30yo before the introduction of the Fine Oak series, and also the last 30yo before Macallan revamped their bottle shape and packaging, ditching the wooden boxes for 25yo and 30yo.
2014 Release American Bourbon Whiskey 70cl / 57.1%
A stunning 20-year-old bourbon from Michter's selected from a single barrel. These barrels offer enticingly rich flavours of toasted oak, nuts and dark fruits.
NOSE
Rich and polished, and surprisingly bright considering its age. Seductive notes of leather and mocha.
PALATE
Toffee and classy oak dominate, then solid spiciness comes through. The richness masks the high abv.
FINISH
Very long, with complex spice intertwining with the oak and fruit. Sensational.
While the Tomintoul distillery is well-known for its laid-back expression (earning the nickname "the gentle dram"), it also produces a line of heavily-peated whiskies released under the Old Ballantruan name. This expression, launched in mid-2018, features smoky whisky matured for at least 15 years before bottling at 50% ABV.
The fifth release in Elixir Distillers' Rosebank Roses series, Fascination is a 21-year-old single malt which, like the others in the collection, has been released to celebrate Valentine’s Day. This single malt is a combination of spirit distilled in both 1990 and 1991, matured in ex-Madeira casks and American oak barrels for 21 years. Citrussy aromas of candied citrus peel and fresh lemon are joined by rye bread, white chocolate, sherbet pips and mint on the nose, complemented by notes of green apple, sugared almonds, custard and vanilla cream throughout the palate.
NOSE
Sweet cream, honeysuckle, and spring meadow flowers lead. Apple blossom and creamy vanilla custard follow, with sliced apple and pear, and rich citrus peel notes orange and lemon. Candied flower petals – violet and rose – develop, wafting delicately over a field of buttery malt.
PALATE
The sweet cream from the nose returns, with spicy bodyguards: cinnamon and nutmeg to one side, white and black pepper on the other. Stewed apples roll in, with licorice and anise touches. Sweetshop notes hide at the bottom: candy necklaces, apple chews, and creamy milk chocolate. Floral notes develop, with delicate petals and sweet syrup tinged with a hint of leafy mint. Water softens the spice but leaves the intensity of flavour. Buttery notes are amplified, and fruit and cream notes develop strawberry- and orange-creme-filled chocolates.
FINISH
A burst of buttermint fades to leave sweet floral touches and gentle green leaf notes.
Shizuoka Single Malt Prologue K and Prologue W Whisky
A pair of Japanese single malts from Shizuoka Distillery, an up-and-coming distillery that repurposed equipment from the now-closed Karuizawa distillery. Prologue K was made in an ex-Karuizawa still and matured in first-fill bourbon casks, creating notes of white peaches, vanilla, white pepper and fennel seeds throughout the palate. Prologue W was made using a wood-fired still, know as Pot Still W, and matured in ex-bourbon casks, creating notes of honey, apples, apricots, lemon sponge cake and delicate smoke that linger in the finish.
A fabulous 10 year old Springbank, matured in bourbon casks as well as sherry casks, adding a wonderful depth of flavour. Slightly peated, it marries a complex mixture of maritime notes as well as a fresh and fruity balance. The definition of a Campbeltown classic.
Tasting Notes
NoseThe nose offers up plenty of oak, exotic spices, guava, heather honey and soft smoke.
PalateA full, sweet, creamy palate with hints of smoke, marzipan and cigar boxes.
FinishA smoky finish, trailing off on sweet cider and toasty barley.
The 2020 release of Springbank 21 Year Old is a creamy, complex single malt with a distinguished maritime character. It has a strong Campbeltown spirit, with creamy toffee aromas alongside freshly picked strawberries and sweet grains. The palate offers notes of sugared almonds, rich, cereal sweetness and warm cinnamon notes.
Tamdhu's second exclusive Cigar Malt dram has been carefully crafted to perfectly complement the complex aroma and mouthfeel of a handmade cigar.
Created using a small selection of first fill European oak sherry casks with a suitably robust character and bottled un-chillfiltered at 53.8% ABV, this is a dram dedicated to richness and strength.
Following the resounding success of Cigar Malt II, we take immense pleasure in introducing the latest expression in this distinguished series: Cigar Malt III - a 53.8% ABV, non-chill filtered single malt with an unmistakably rich flavour, meticulously matured to pair perfectly with a hand-rolled cigar.
Tamdhu Cigar Malt III undergoes a unique maturation journey, developing its complex natural colour and flavour exclusively within the finest first fill European oak Oloroso sherry casks. Each cask has been carefully curated, ensuring the wood has a strikingly robust character, capable of matching the opulence of a premium cigar.
This commitment to quality and craftsmanship ensures an unforgettable experience, perfect for whisky aficionados seeking a companion to their most cherished cigars (or not).
The fourth expression in our renowned and award-winning Cigar Malt collection, Cigar Malt IV.
Cigar Malt IV is a 53.8% ABV, non-chill filtered, annual batch release single malt. Rich in texture and flavour that perfectly complements the complexity of both the aroma and mouthfeel of a handcrafted luxury cigar.
The expressions within the Cigar Malt range are always a highlight of the year for the team, due to its richness and depth of flavour. For the same reason, we know it's a favourite, and we're confident this release will be no exception. It's a magnificent dram
Each bottle of Cigar Malt IV comes with a stainless steel Tamdhu cigar cutter.
While all Tamdhu matures exclusively in the finest Oloroso Sherry Casks, Tamdhu Cigar Malt uses a small selection of first fill European oak sherry casks with a character robust enough to support the rich flavour of a top quality cigar, each cask meticulously hand-selected for this purpose.
As with each leaf in a cigar, these rare casks deliver both colour and taste while owing everything to nature and nurture, the final flavour coming exclusively from oak casks and single malt spirit, with nothing else added.
Finally, Cigar Malt is bottled un-chillfiltered and at high strength, allowing a richness of texture and strength of flavour in this whisky to perfectly compliment the complexity of aroma and mouthfeel of a handmade cigar. A magnificent Speyside Single Malt for the Scotch and cigar connoisseur.
In the 11th batch of The GlenDronach Granduer series, master blender Rachel Barrie has personally selected well-aged whisky drawn from oloroso casks. At 28 years old, this single malt from the Highland distillery was bottled at 48.9%, with a release of 3,181 bottles, each housed in a wooden presentation box.
Tasting notes: Appearance: Ruby tinged walnut
Nose: opulent and powerful with a symphony of sherry aromatics interwoven with dark manuka honey, roasted almond and walnut baked plum and ginger captivate the senses, deepening to rustic vintage leather and freshly ground coffee.
Palate: Intense and full-bodied with dark fruit notes on a base of velvet and fine leather. A crescendo of black cherry and espresso adorns each mouthful.
Conclusions: Richly rewarding, with a persistent chocolate, liquorice and walnut finish.
The Macallan Masters of Photography: Magnum Edition
The Macallan Masters of Photography: Magnum Edition marks the seventh limited edition release in The Macallan Masters of Photography series. This awe-inspiring collection of images, taken by six world renowned Magnum photographers, capture different aspects of the iconic distillery.
Macallan Masters of Photography is an elegant Speyside single malt, made using whisky aged in eight different types of cask including first-fill American oak, an ex-European wine cask and a refill Speyside whisky cask from Macallan itself. This combination creates an incredibly complex single malt with notes of candied fruits, honey, butterscotch, red berries and spicy ginger.
Created to celebrate both photography and whisky-making at Macallan, Masters of Photography features exclusive collaborations with six of the world’s best-known photographers, to capture each stage of the process – and the new Macallan distillery – in a different light.
The 2020 edition of Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak has been matured exclusively in hand-picked oloroso sherry casks from Jerez for a quarter of a century before bottling. This creates aromas of orange, cinnamon, sherry and wood smoke on the nose, complemented by notes of dried fruit and crystalised ginger throughout the palate.
*Only available for UK Delivery or Instore Purchase
The 2015 cask-strength rye-based release from Buffalo Trace's much anticipated annual Antique Collection series. Always highly regarded, the 2012 edition won World Whisky of the Year in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2013.
A very limited run of gorgeous, long-aged Irish whiskey, bottled exclusively for us by The Whisky Agency. The late 80s and early 90s were a sweet spot for whiskey from this anonymous Irish distillery, with a huge amount of fruity flavour in every bottling. This one zeroes in on mangoes, and is one of the juiciest drams we've ever tried. A must-taste for fans of the style.
Experience the smooth and complex flavors of Yamazaki Distillers Reserve Japanese Whisky. Crafted using traditional methods and aged to perfection, this whisky boasts the rich history and expertise of Yamazaki Distillery. Take your taste buds on a journey with every sip.
