Amrut's flagship Indian single malt, showing their signature character of spice, fruit and honey. Bottled at 46%, it has the depth of flavour needed to properly showcase the distillery.
Ardbeg 10 Years Old is an Islay single malt Scotch whisky that is revered around the world as the peatiest, smokiest, most complex single malt. Named World Whisky of the Year in 2008.
TASTING NOTES
Eye: Light Gold. The natural light gold colour is due to the non-chill filtration that Ardbeg distillery uses to create this single malt.
Nose: A burst of intense smoky fruity peat infused with zesty lemon and lime, wrapped in waxy dark chocolate.
Tongue: An explosion of crackling peat with tangy lemon and lime juice, black pepper pops with sizzling cinnamon-spiced toffee.
End note: Long and smoky with tarry espresso, aniseed, toasted almonds and traces of soft barley and fresh pear.
The blending skills at Ballantine’s have long been renowned. The 17 has always seemed the most eloquent demonstration of that. Beautifully composed and mature – WHISKY MAGAZINE
TASTING NOTES
Colour: Clear, golden amber.
Nose: Smooth vanilla and oak with a sensation of smoke.
Taste: Full and complex, vibrant honey sweetness and creamy vanilla flavours with hints of oak and spicy liquorice.
Finish: Long, sweet and smooth with a hint of spice.
EUROPE’S NO.1 SCOTCH WHISKY & VOTED WORLD’S BEST BLENDED SCOTCH 2020, WITH A RECIPE THAT HAS STAYED TRUE TO IT’S ORIGINAL SINCE 1910.
TASTING NOTES
Colour: Light gold.
Nose: Soft, elegant, heather honey aromas with a hint of spice.
Taste: A balance of subtle, sweet flavours like milk chocolate, red apple and vanilla.
The heart of the Bowmore range, the 12 year old exhibits some beautiful coastal notes with a gentle peat, it is the balance that the floral element presents that makes this a great entry bottling for Bowmore.
TASTING NOTES
Nose: Subtle lemon and honey, balanced beautifully by Bowmore's trademark peaty smokiness.
Palate: Lovely and rounded, honeyed even, initially. Vanilla, perfumed smoke and coastal elements develop. Dark Peat. Blossom, oily sweetness.
Finish: Smoky and long. Sea spray, dry grass, a touch of ash and citrus.
Jim has now retired but the spirit for this definitive Bruichladdich is still made from 100% Scottish barley, trickle distilled, and then matured for its entire life, on Islay, by the shores of Loch Indaal.
Bruichladdich Classic Laddie Scottish Barley
TASTING NOTES
NOSE- A hint of sea spray, but rich and plush, with punchy fruit and floral aromas.
PALATE- Enticing mix of creaminess and salinity – rich and refreshing.
FINISH- Nice balance between the sprightly fruit and tangy sea-spray elements.
A more robust barley profile, it’s a nice step up from 1858 or Reserve. This award-winning blended spirit is aged for 12 years in seasoned, char-treated oak bourbon barrels.
Spending 12 years quietly mellowing in seasoned bourbon barrels gives this its robust and complex character. It pours a brilliant gold and offers a delicate nose of ripe banana, and dried fruit; the palate is rich and round with light spice, vanilla, and fruit character followed by a long, dry finish.
Our best-selling, flagship whisky is where most folks begin their whisky journey. This is the one that started the legend. A giant of Canadian whisky since 1858, it’s aged longer than the 3 years required by law in oak barrels before bottling for the smoothest possible flavour.
TASTING NOTES
COLOUR- Bright gold
NOSE- Fresh and soft, with an almond nuttiness, hint of peppery spice
PALATE- Spicy and zesty, complimented with hints of rich oak and sweet vanilla, pleasant sweetness
FINISH- Clean, dry and lingering with subtle oak
Caol Ila 12 Year Old is of medium weight, but still packing plenty of potent phenols, this is a refined, powerful dram with a compensating oiliness. A balanced, peaty beauty.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE- Intense and rich, with malted barley and gentle floral touches overcome by smoky notes.
PALATE- Light and fresh, with toffee, vanilla and pear balanced by smoke and ashy touches.
FINISH- Complex and long, with sweetness fading to leave dark and smoky flavours.
The world’s first blended Scotch whisky selectively finished* in Japanese Mizunara oak casks. Chivas Mizunara is a perfect marriage of Scottish craft with Japanese tradition, creating a truly worldly blend. A wonderfully indulgent whisky with a touch of spice.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE: Rich and fruity, presenting aromas of pear and orange.
PALATE: Smooth and rich with honey richness and a trace of hazelnut.
FINISH: Distinctive and spicy.
Chivas 12 is a classic for a reason. Made up of the finest malt and grain Scotch whiskies, this 12-year-old blended Scotch whisky is our signature blend – and never fails to deliver. Because success is a blend, in life and in Scotch.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE: An aromatic infusion of wild herbs, heather, honey and orchard fruits.
PALATE: Round and creamy with a rich taste of honey and ripe pears alongside vanilla, hazelnut and butterscotch notes.
Holding coveted titles such as ‘Best Blended Scotch Whisky’ from the International Wine and Spirits Competition in 2014, Chivas 18 impresses with every sip. This 18-year-old Scotch whisky develops intense flavours within only the finest casks, resulting in a refined whisky with a never-ending flavour experience.
TASTING NOTES
PALATE: A velvety, dark chocolate palate yields to elegant floral notes and a wisp of sweet, mellow smokiness.
NOSE: Rich, indulgent and multi-layered aromas with hints of dried fruits, buttery toffee and dark chocolate.