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A new addition to the 'Discovery' range from Gordon & MacPhail, this expression comes entirely from American oak casks from the GlenAllachie distillery in Speyside, Scotland. This wood profile is typified by creamy custard, fruity notes of apple and banana, and a flavour of blossom honey. A great example of this traditional style, and a distillery that is very rarely seen independently bottled like this.
TASTING NOTES
Perfumed green apples with dried banana and lime zest. Soft milk chocolate gives way to salted almonds and vanilla pod. Smooth and creamy custard combines with lemon posset and malted biscuit. Blossom honey undertones develop alongside subtle white pepper. Medium-bodied with spice.
Filled from casks that were laid down at the Tomatin distillery in 2009, this new 'Discovery' release from G&M sees the exclusive use of American oak ex-bourbon barrels to produce a sweet and smooth single malt. The nose is intense with honey and fragrant pear, with a background note of spring blossoms. The palate is fruity with melon and white peach, leading to vanilla custard and a herbal finish that builds softly with oak spice.
An 11 year old Glenrothes which has been bottled by Gordon & MacPhail for its Discovery bottling series. The series separates single malts into three categories, 'Sherry', 'Smoky' or 'Bourbon' to give a (not so subtle) clue to its flavour profile. This is a wonderful sherried whisky, packed full of fruity and chocolatey notes.
Nose Cinnamon butter, chocolate covered toffee and toasted malt, with sherried dried fruit and more baking spices.
Palate Forest fruit jam on fresh toast, perhaps slightly burnt, with stewed orchard fruit and more cinnamon.
Finish Orange peel, a hint of raisin and melted dark chocolate.
Exciting heavily peated Bunnahabhain single malt from independent bottler Signatory Vintage that was finished in a pair of first-fill Pinot Noir red wine butts and bottled in January 2023 as part of its Un-Chillfiltered Collection.
Nose - Coastal smoke, with some red summer berries, roasted malt, and vanilla.
Palate - Large helpings of peat, with toasted nuts, dried cherries and currants, dark caramel, and peppery spice.
Finish - Peat smoke lingers, along with spiced berry compote.
46%
Aged for 10 years in first-fill sherry casks, this Edradour offers the distinctive flavour of dense, moist Christmas cake laden with currants, raisins and glace fruits. The palate carries a thick, bitter-chocolate sauce tone, with tangy plum joining in, finishing earthy and heavily spiced.
Croftengea is the name for a peaty whisky made at the Loch Lomond distillery, which is famous for its different expressions named after the islands in the loch. This one has aged for 14 years in an ex-bourbon cask and only 257 bottles were produced.
Nose: Subtle peat smoke, wrapped up in sweet vanilla and a touch of butter.
Palate: Quite nutty ? almonds, pistachios, and chocolate peanuts. Still has some smoky elements running through it.
Finish: Lingering peppery spice.
A 28 year old vatting of bourbon barrels from an undisclosed Islay distillery. From Whisky Base the consensus seems to be that it is most likely Lagavulin. By all accounts it's a cracker... with a score over 90 at the time of writing.
A 12-year-old Aultmore from Douglas Laing's Old Particular range. Distilled in July 2006 and bottled in September 2018 from a single refill hogshead REF - DL2732 at 12 years old. It's a crisp and fruity Aultmore, with orchard and citrus fruit backed up by spice.
Nose: Sweet fresh barley with green apples, vanilla and coconut.
Palate: Fresh Spanish oranges, gentle and light spice with a toasted Malt quality.
Finish: Medium-long with more spices, plus orange zest with a perfectly dry finish (CGL).
Dry sherry aromas mingle with stewed raisin and roasted hazelnut, complemented by a fresh citrus edge.
Creamy milk chocolate and orange zest flavours lead to spiced stewed fruits. The finish is fruity with lingering citrus.
Sweet vanilla and dry cured meat aromas. Peat smoke undertones are complemented by banana and apricot.
Ripe Banana, kiwi and vibrant hints of fresh citrus, leading to a long, sweet and smoky finish.
Adelphi's Private stock is a blend of whiskies selected by one of Scotland's most famed independent bottlers. This is a smooth dram with plenty of honeyed sweetness from Spey and Highland malts, a touch of sea-side maritime notes from a coastal distillery and a gentle peat-fire smokyness in the background. A very traditional and old-fashioned flavoured blend that belongs in any whisky drinker's cupboard."
This gem from Islay displays a delicate peat smoke but also has a lovely fruity flavour and a cracking meaty finish, highlighting the characteristic you?d expect from a peaty Islay dram and more.
Distillery : Caol Ila
Age: 12
%Volume: 46
Volume (ml): 700
Cask Type: 100% Bourbon
Spirit Region: Islay
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Faint candle smoke, peppermint, toasted marshmallows.
Flavour: Stewed apples, vanilla yoghurt, kiwi fruit.
Finish: Burning coals, honey ham, salted caramel.