Akashi White Oak Blended Whisky
A Japanese blended whisky that has been the subject of some controversy. The bottling for the home market in Japan is made with malt whisky and molasses spirit, which would not be classed as 'whisky' in the EU. This export version, however, is made from malt and grain whiskies.
TASTING NOTES Nose- Amber gold Palate- Toffee, Vanilla, Cinnamon Finish- Caramel, Tobacco, Chocolate, Balanced and creamy
Akashi Red Oak
Akashi Red Blended Malt & Grain is a blended whisky reserved in Japanese Shochu cask (American Oak) for 3 years, aged in ex-bourbon casks before finishing in ex-sherry casks for 2 years.
Akashi Red Oak Blended Whisky
TASTING NOTES
Nose- Herbs and pine. Hints of white grape, lemon, yellow apple and angelica fruits. Dry oak, with lavender and floral undertones
Palate- Rich malt with vanilla and grapes. Pine, oak and floral notes accompany a slightly bitter citrus peel
Finish- Oak and warming wood spices with a touch of vanilla
Johnnie Walker Black Label (Sherry Edition)
Black Label Sherry Edition explores a new style of Black Label. It’s a whisky with all the quality of Black Label 12 Years Old with a special twist – part of the blend is matured in former Sherry casks, giving the whisky a richer fruitiness.
TASTING NOTES
Colour: Deep Amber.
Nose: Opening with the sweet, enticing scent of honey – made characterful by subtle hints of more woody notes.
Palate: Developing on the tongue – layers of vibrant and tropical fruit, with a distinct creamy vanilla flavour.
Cutty Sark
Named for the historic ship, Cutty Sark is a blend that's been around since 1923. It has whisky from Glenrothes at its core along with whisky from all over Scotland to give a rounded blend with a little bit of smoke.
CUTTY SARK BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY TASTING NOTES Nose- Light, gentle. Cut herbs, floral, custard, hay. Palate- Rounded, mixed peels, lots of barley. Finish- Good length, warming, malt.
Famous Grouse Finest
One of the world’s most popular blends, and the best-selling Scotch whisky in Scotland, Famous Grouse is a very nicely balanced, malty blend which was first made in 1896.
The Famous Grouse Blended Malt Scotch Whisky TASTING NOTES Aroma- Well balanced oak, sherry with a hint of citrus. Palate- Medium full flavour, mature, speyside frutiness. Finish- Good length, clean, medium dry.
Johnnie Walker Blender’s batch Bourbon cask
This limited edition whisky is part of the experimental Johnnie Walker Blenders’ Batch portfolio, a series of limited edition Scotch whiskies created as a result of hundreds of ongoing flavour experiments carried out by a small team of expert blenders at the brand’s home in Scotland.
Johnnie Walker BLENDERS' BATCH Bourbon Cask & Rye Finish TASTING NOTES Colour- Rich brown gold. Taste- Complex, warm, sweet honey. Finish- Long lasting.
Grant’s The Family Reserve
Grant's award winning flagship blend, first created in 1898 by William Grant and these days based around grain whisky from Grant's own Girvan distillery.
TASTING NOTES
Nose- A light, buttery nose with hints of barley, toasty oak, plum wine and spice.
Palate- Custard apples and toffee on the palate, with hints of grist, honeycomb and beeswax. All rather floral too.
Finish- Good, zesty finish with toasty barley clinging 'til the very last.
