Speyside

From the Aberlour Distillery established in 1879, this Whisky shows subtle aromas of spice and hints of autumn fruits with a soft and long satisfying finish. Aged for 10 years in traditional and Sherry oak casks this classic Malt Whisky will appeal to true connoisseurs.

More subtle and complex than the new 12 year old, and not as sweet. Creamy in texture and floral on the nose, with dried vanilla, gentle spice, nectarine, kiwi, plum, and lemon gum drops. Soft, elegant finish with a hint of mint. Great balance of a variety of flavors and lots of finesse. A well-crafted whisky!

This Balvenie Single Barrel Sherry Cask is a 15 year old single malt which is drawn from a single sherry cask of a single distillation. Whilst each cask is subtly different, The Balvenie Malt Master selects only those casks which have the essential characteristics of The Balvenie, ensuring that the classic honey note is gently accompanied by luscious dried fruit flavours imparted by the sherry cask.

Richly triple cask matured in bourbon, Oloroso and virgin oak casks take the drinker on an adventure through the BenRiach Speyside warehouses. At cask strength, explore every layer – BenRiach Cask strength Batch 2 is for those who want to experiment with whisky taste and explore for themselves.

This whisky is a longer aged whisky from Cardhu, having stayed in the cask for 18 years giving this whisky a richer, more complex flavour. The 18 year old is a quietly assured extra-mature whisky that opens slowly with real finesse to reveal an exquisite structure.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Very, very smooth, rich creamy, gives your entire mouth a full whisky work out. A long lasting finish, again very smooth.

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.

This whisky bears a vague similarity to the standard 25 Years Old. This is the creme version. Light oakiness peppered with walnuts.

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.

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.

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.

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.