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A smooth, beautifully structured and well-paced Speyside malt with a rich texture and a balance of sweet fruit, dark chocolate, toffee and spice. A great aperitif!
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Cardhu is considered an excellent introduction for beginners to single malt whisky. This ‘grown up’ version should excite some interest from more seasoned malt lovers too. Reputedly a richer and sweeter whisky, this is specially composed from hundreds of casks maturing in the warehouses at Cardhu.
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The bouquet, rather peaty, reveals a pleasant sea freshness. It goes on on fruits, spices and malted barley on a background of floral hints. The palate confirms the bouquet and is slightly peaty. The finish is dryer and is also marked by smoked barley and some salted hints.
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One of Speyside's greats. Elegant and austere. Gradually, almost reluctantly, reveals itself. A palate blossoming with flavours, and a long, lingering, finish.
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Matured for an initial nine years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks before being carefully divided. One half continues its maturation in bourbon barrels, the other half is transferred to 30 year old Matusalem oloroso sherry casks. Complex, yet balanced, The Dalmore 12 year old is the epitome of the Dalmore house style.
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Twelve years maturing in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, then a three year finish in three different sherry woods – Amoroso, Apostoles and Matusalem oloroso. A robust, yet elegant spirit. Elegant and robust, this expression delivers a rich and aromatic taste experience.
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Matured initially for 14 years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, the whisky is then transferred to 30 year old Matusalem oloroso sherry wood for a further four years. The Dalmore 18 year old offers a provocative and intense taste experience with an enduring aftertaste of cinnamon and nutmeg.
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The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve benefits from a judicious selection of aged stocks drawn from casks of three types: American white oak ex-bourbon casks, 30 year old Matusalem oloroso sherry butts and 1er Cru Cabernet Sauvignon wine barriques. The body, structure and character of this extraordinary expression is the perfect complement to a fine cigar.
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Crafted to honour the act of saving Scotland’s King in 1263, this expression unites six specially selected casks housing spirit of perfect maturity. Whiskies matured in ex-bourbon casks, Matusalem oloroso sherry wood, Madeira barrels, Marsala casks, port pipes and Cabernet Sauvignon wine barriques are brought together in perfect harmony. Each cask gives its own flavour notes, delivering a unique complex single malt whisky revered by connoisseurs.
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An indulgent smooth single malt matured in American white oak ex-bourbon casks and aged Tawny Port pipes. Utterly individualistic, this noble spirit displays a multitude of exotic flavours – a complete revelation!
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Dalwhinnie is the highest of all the distillers in Scotland and place so to take advantage of the cleanest springwater possible. Dalwhinnie has a smokey, floral aroma and a delicate palate of heather and honed malt. A serious Whisky, yet approachable to the beginners.
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With a smooth and creamy sweetness, sumptuous hints of fruit, malty honeyed spiciness and soft vanilla, this crisp 12 year old finishes with a satisfying tingle of cloves.
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Intense cereal and honey notes take over on the bouquet with some bright lemony notes. The whisky is very peppery and shows cinnamon notes on our palate before presenting more fruit of pears and peaches on the finish.
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This 10 Year Old Single Malt is a brilliant introduction into the complex and flavoursome world of aged single malts with approachable flavours of hazelnut and ripe orchard fruits. Matured in ex-Bourbon casks, the Glen Grant 10 Year Old finishes with a soft, creamy mouthfeel.
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A rich amber color. There are luscious old fruits—pineapple, dried peach, apricot—and puffs of coal-like smokiness. In time, sweet spices (cumin especially) emerge. Superbly balanced. The palate, while fragile, still has real sweetness alongside a lick of treacle. It can take a drop of water, allowing richer, darker fruits to emerge. The finish is powerful, long, and resonant. Superb, not over-wooded, and a fair price for such a rarity.
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Aromatic, slightly astringent. Herbal, eucalyptus oil, smoky toffee. Acetone, dark chocolate. Espresso. The palate is warming. Smoked meats, charcoal, mixed fruits, dark toffee, slightly herbal. The finish is quite long and robust with big oak undertones.
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Sweet in the nose. Very floral with golden syrup molasses. This whisky is very heavy, with flavours of syrup and rich fruit cake present, along with lots of alcohol-preserved fruit and a hint of oak. It has a deep, long lasting finish.
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Dark rich pitch pine panels. Let this whisky have a minute in the glass to breathe then it truly comes alive, lovely thick viscous nose. Lots of sherry, and fresh fruit that has been soaked in brandy. Leathery undertones, light tobacco, sweet and bitter in one. Light mustiness earthy and historical on the finish.
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You will want to remember the light fresh and fruity flavour forever. A great whisky to end a wonderful evening – but you will want it to last until dawn!
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A delicate bouquet, which may be surprising, taking into account the color of the drink. However, if you give it a little “breathe”, it reveals strong sherry tones, followed by a fountain shades of exotic fruits, lychee up from papaya. As one would expect from this level of whiskey and endurance, it is very distinct feeling tones of oak. Adding a small amount of water softens the tannins and reveal tones of Armagnac brandy. This is a very powerful whiskey.
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Rich dark mahogany. Heavy in rich cocoa beans. An old fashioned Gentleman's Club with Chesterfield chairs, polished banisters and old wood panels. Dry, liquorice, heavy tannins. Again as on the nose, rich dark German/Belgian chocolate distinct bitterness that sets the whisky up perfectly. Long finish oozing class and power.
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Dark in color. Rich, roasted notes, of sherry and leather. The palate shows structure of perfect harmony, smooth, creamy mouth. Creative toasted notes and a finale of great elegance.
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Dark in color. Rich, roasted notes, of sherry and leather. The palate shows structure of perfect harmony, smooth, creamy mouth. Creative toasted notes and a finale of great elegance.
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Remarkably fresh and vibrant after such a long maturation. Sherried fruit notes surround toffee sweetness and touches of pear drop, with an ever changing combination of christmas pudding, coffee and plump sultanas. A powerful and big dram on the palate with a big finish.
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Lovely, rich, dark copper colour, experience the fruity aromas. The nose also offers light tannins, almonds and a hint of soft leather. It is vibrant with some smoke and soft violet notes.
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Spicy and sweet nose, big sherry aromas. This whisky is a must for big sherry lovers, robust and full. A true powerhouse from the Glenfarclas warehouses. Slight bitterness giving straight away to a big sweet offering, lots of Demerara sugar and sweet Turkish coffee. The finish shows creme brulee, most certainly vanilla sweetness and burnt brown sugar.
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Another Glenfarclas's increasingly impressive Family Casks series. An appetising colour that suggests bags of fruits, spice and all kinds of tertiary complexities. Undoubtedly another stunner from this brilliant collection.
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Dark amber in colour. The bouquet shows cherry, toffee caramel, blueberries. The palate is pretty sweet, slight spiciness, marzipan. Full bodied, rounded, hint of leather, tannin coming through on the aftertaste. Long on the finish.
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Dark amber gold, a complex full-bodied Glenfarclas. Intense aromas rich tones of liquorice, cinnamon, raisins, vanilla and honey and a hint of peat smoke. Also some earthy undertones present. Sweet layer of honey caramel and toffee. Gloriously smooth, smoky and a long-lasting finish.
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Very, very smooth, rich creamy, gives your entire mouth a full whisky work out. A long lasting finish, again very smooth.
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Flavours fighting in your mouth, first into the sweetness then bitter orange tones push their way through. An interesting malt that many will love.
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Burnt sugar, toffee apples, cinnamon and a bit of chocolate and over apricot. A rich, sweet flavour, lots of dark chocolate, stewed peaches and pencil shavings. A tiny amount of smoke as well. This is glorious.
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Almost like mulled wine which develops into floral attributes. Initial caramel makes way for toffee apples, then onto apples and pears. A perfect balance between whisky and sherry.
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Acetone, citrus fruit sweetness and a bit of warm brandy. A soft aroma. The palate is then hot and sweet, a lot of raisins and a bit of burnt jam and a lot of spice.
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With a powerful nose of vanilla and walnuts, this distinct whisky from Glenfarclas is light and fresh. Add a little water and let it open up to reveal delightful pear drop flavours.
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This whisky bears a vague similarity to the standard 25 Years Old. This is the creme version. Light oakiness peppered with walnuts.
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The palate is very dry, a maltiness with lots of dry cereal and a little charcoal. Very clean and very soft. A bit dusty and you get a 'rain on wet tarmac' flavour.
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A light whisky on the eye. The bouquet on this whisky is divine. Very sweet and well balanced. A buttery smooth whisky, with caramel undertones. A short intense silky finish.
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Although it is a little spirity, once the initial power of the whisky has passed there are some very pleasant floral aromas. In fact, this is floral whisky from start to finish, almost like camomile tea.
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A great creamy buttery whisky, lovely light caramel toffee, with the texture and flavours of Glenfarclas fudge.
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This whisky has a truly amazing nose, so fresh and vibrant with light esters and spice aromas. A great creamy buttery whisky with flavours of butterscotch toffee. The finish is long and very distinguished.
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The nose is fruity with some strong citrus scents emanating from the centre of the glass. After a while, a slight leathery aroma emerges. It is a very sweet whisky. The texture is almost like a good butter shortbread.
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If you are looking for the big Glenfarclas sherry flavour, you will not find it here. But this bottling is enticing because it is an exception in the collection. Possibly even a liquid alternative to a cigar.
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Although light on the eye, this has a wonderful nose. Think big juicy apples and autumn orchard fruits. A fantastic palate cleansing whisky with elegant creamy finish.
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Pale gold in colour. Lovely delicate nose, vanillas, fresh orchard fruits and fresh pear notes. Sweet caramel, coconut and marzipan, very smooth. Nice long fresh finish.
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This is a light whisky with no heavy flavours. Instead, experience the effect of lots of fruit dancing across your palate, acting like little pins and needles of flavour.
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Intense. It's a very elegant whisky with a very good balance of nuttiness, fresh fruit and some liquorice.
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Antique bronze in colour. After the initial power, underlying caramel sweetness, smoky with a sherry glaze. Big sherry tones present, bitter cocoa beans, demerara sugar, what I would classify as a typical Glenfarclas style. Long bitter sweet finish again demerara sugar and a light citrus note, orange and lime zest coming through on the finish.
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This great, fresh whisky dances across your tongue, bursting with flavours of apples and pears, and a hint of kiwi fruit. Hints of vanilla are also present on the back of the tongue, with violet overtone. Well-balanced.
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Light vanillas, soft cedar, and undertones of kiwi fruits. A delightful dram to have a drop of water in. Really releases a lot of orchard fruit flavours, also a hint of zestiness. An amazingly long finish, don't rush it.
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A wonderful rich and powerful whisky, the sherry flavours very prominent but not overpowering. Once the whisky has had some air infused with it, there is some light nuttiness and vanilla flavours fighting their way through.
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Malty nose, sweet, big olorosso, hand polished antique wood panelling. Lovely tones coming through in a platter of spiced fruit, a creme brulee topping with extra Demerara sugar. Then to end a hint of buttery vanilla. A great all rounder. Fresh, sweet and with a big finish.
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Lovely tones coming through in a platter of spiced fruit cake, a cinnamon topping with salted caramel. Then to end a hint of Turkish Delight. An impressive dram that shows what they can do with a sherry cask whisky.
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Lightly roasted chestnuts with a chocolate dipping sauce spring immediately to mind. The texture is rich with a slight oily covering, giving you a very smooth silky coating to your entire palate.
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Buttery on the palate, classic oloroso nose on dried elderflower. Slightly smoked as well. Some pine wood, vanilla and honey. Figs. Lots of sherry again (prunes, dates…), with waves of sweeter flavours and vanilla. Brioche and hints of pear. The finish is quite dry and nutty, with a wonderfully warm aftertaste, some smoke and spices as well.
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Buttery on the palate, light aniseed flavours and liquorice. Slight hint of apples and pears.
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This is a strong whisky that almost explodes in your mouth leaving you with a sensation perhaps similar to a sprinkling of almonds and rich fruit cake. Adding a few drops of water opens up the whisky, reminiscent of cooked raisins with a chocolate sauce. A long and imposing finish.
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Spicy. Creamy sherry, sultana, melting butter, vanilla cream, oaky, black pepper. The palate shows spices, dark musty fruit, peels, stem ginger, rum spice, herbal. The finish is spicy, long, rich fudge, sherry and toffee. A big whisky!
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A fresh perfumed whisky that oozes sherry with a great balance of vanilla, nuts chocolate and fruit. A big whisky!
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A truly different Glenfarclas, for when you are looking for something that little bit different.