They say: The Glengoyne Distillery has been continuously in operation since its founding in 1833 and uses warm air to dry its barley instead of peat smoke. This gift pack includes the light and delicate 10 year old, the more concentrated 17 year old and the 21 year old, which is rich with flavours of sherry, honey and raisin.We say...
They say: AnCnoc (pronounced "a-nock") is an award winning malt, made with traditional methods, but very modern in style. On the nose it's soft and aromatic with hints of honey and lemon in the foreground. On the palate it's initially sweet with and appetising fruitiness and a long smooth finish.We say...
They say: This is a sea swept whisky from the fishing village of Wick. A gold medal winner (presumably for something sea based like yngling) that punches above its price bracket, it manages to be intense and yet easy going, with savoury sea salt and yeastiness perfectly balanced by a touch of sweetness from the bourbon casks.We say...
They say: Highland Park is made at the UK’s most northerly distillery, from quality barley, malted over peat fires, and the unique spring waters of the island. It is aged in casks for a minimum of twelve years, which all creates its distinctive, heather-honey sweetness and lemon-y, peppery finish. In his Malt Whisky Companion, Michael Jackson called it: The greatest all-rounder in the world of malt whisky. We say...
They say: Glengoyne is distilled slower than any other single malt Scotch whisky making it a soft, subtle and complex dram. Malts are air dried so you'll find no peat here, just a delicate balance of smooth barley, baked apples and oaky spice. In his Whisky Bible 2008 Jim Murray says "Seriously chewy and textbook bittersweet balance. Incredibly long and defined for such a light malt. A little beauty. 90 points"We say...
They say: A highland whisky with a real coastal twang. Nestled into the village of Brora, Sutherland, Clynelish has a strong connection with Johnnie Walker (particularly the fancy one with the gold label). Wax, brown sugar, dried flowers, salty sea spray, pepper, cream and a little touch of pear are all bound up in this wee tot.We say...
They say: Lemon zest, toffee apples and a scent of coconut. A relaxing paradise of flavours; the result of Scotland's slowest distillation. We say...
They say: Glenmorangie have produced the bestselling single malt in Scotland (No.2 in the UK) for over 20 years, they are therefore no shrinking violet. As pioneers of the wood-finishing technique, the Quinta Ruban is a triumph for the distillery: ex-Port casks lend a rounded, raisiny sweetness to the classic, fruity Glenmo' style. We say...
They say: An elegant, floral spirit and the stalwart backbone of the Glenmorangie range. It has 10 years under its belt and aromas of citrus and ripening peaches, leading on to vanilla and flowery fruitiness on the palate, with a distinctively orangey finish.We say...
They say: Matured for nine years in American oak, one half then continues its maturation in bourbon barrels, while the other half is aged in in 30 year old Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks. Complex, yet balanced, with aromas of orange and plums leading to citrus and cinnamon on the palate, with a distinctly orangey finish.We say...
They say: From one of the highest of all the Highland distilleries, this is a gentle malt. Like being wrapped in a deep blanket of smooth, soft heather. Creaminess abounds with honey, citrus, malt, vanilla, spice and the faintest note of smoke.We say...
They say: Balblair is located a 10 minute drive inland along the Dornoch Firth from Glenfiddich. Rather than bottling at fixed ages, the Distillery Manager tastes straight from the casks each year and when they reach perfection another vintage Balblair is born. The 2001 is a full-bodied, golden dram from bourbon casks that displays toffee apples, oranges, lemons, honey, vanilla, leather and spices.We say...
They say: Glenmorangie's exquisite malt, extra matured in Sauternes casks, is outrageously well-balanced. Aromas of the French sweet wine pervade the senses, with lime, orange, sultana, coconut, nutmeg and date. There's more of the same in the mouth, enhanced by ginger, almonds and honey.We say...
They say: Crafted with loving care and attention, the 18 year old is matured in old Oloroso and bourbon oak casks, which imbue it with rich, mellow flavours of baked apple and cinnamonWe say...
They say: The 17 year old was matured in former bourbon whisky and Spanish sherry casks, predominantly Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso. This adds a subtle depth and complexity to the whisky and makes it sweeter than the salty 12 year old.We say...
They say: Made from a blend of 15 different whiskies from some of Scotland’s very best distilleries, all aged for at least 18 years, the Johnnie Walker Gold Label is incredibly creamy, and gentle, with gorgeous notes of toffee, dried fruit and a gentle smokiness on the finish. Awarded 96 points by Jim Murray. We say...
They say: A gutsy malt with a golden hue and rich aromas of raisin, apple and hints of banana and lemon. On the palate it has yet more fruit, pronounced spicy notes and warm, toffee undertones from the American oak in which it was aged. The finish is smooth and lingering.We say...
They say: The winner of World Whisky of the Year 2012 in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible. Murray says: "The 21 year old Old Pulteney absolutely exploded from the glass with vitality, charisma and class." As with the 17 year old, it was matured in former bourbon whisky and Spanish sherry casks. However, the ex-sherry wood in this case is made of American Oak and contained mostly Fino sherries. This adds further layers of complexity, depth and character.We say...
