Aberfeldy 12 Years Old
A fruity, clean and polished malt with a touch of honey and spice, Aberfeldy 12 Year Old is an excellent introduction to this Highland distillery. This smooth, sweet dram offers rich rewards for those who like to dig deeper. This is a whisky that is one step beyond the conventional, mainstream offerings and a more interesting choice than the classic malts commonly available.
ABERFELDY 12 YEAR OLD SINGLE MALT WHISKY
Caol Ila 12 Years Old
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 NOTESNOSE- 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.
Oban 14 Years Old
A bustling seaside resort has grown up around the distillery in the two centuries since it was first built in the fishing town of Oban. The West Highland malt is still produced in the same unhurried, traditional fashion and this 14 year old is a classic whisky from the distillery.
TASTING NOTES Colour- Bright Vibrant Gold. Nose- Fresh oranges, lemons, pears with a hint of salt and peat. Palate- Dried fig, spice, and a smoked malt dryness. Finish- Long, smooth, and oaky sweet with a grain of salt.
Glenmorangie Lasanta
This is the 12 year old, Sherry cask finished expression from Glenmorangie, dubbed The Lasanta. It first matures in bourbon casks before being moved over to Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks for a finishing period.
Glenmorangie The Lasanta 12 Year Old TASTING NOTES Aroma- Warm spices mix with smooth chocolate covered raisins, honeycomb and caramel toffee. Palate- Deliciously sweet sherry flavoured sultanas, orange segments, walnuts and butterscotch combine to create complex warm spices. Finish- Long and satisfying finish with spiced orange and chocolate covered hazelnuts.,type=downsize&q=high)
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The Glenlivet Captain Reserve
An intriguing release from The Glenlivet, been finished in ex-Cognac casks for a ‘raisin-rich’ intensity, along with citrus notes and a creamy smoothness.
TASTING NOTESNose: sweet and fruity aromas of honey and apricot jam, with notes of sweet cinnamon bread and subtle sensation of spicy liquorice.
Palate: Succulent flavours of mandarins in syrup, ripe poached pears and chocolate-dipped raisins.
Finish: incredibly smooth and luscious.
Macallan 12 Years Old Triple Cask
Formerly known as Fine Oak, Triple Cask is part of the 2018 relaunch of the Macallan range. This has been aged for a total of 12 years in a combination of sherry and bourbon casks.
TASTING NOTES Nose- Gingerbread, vanilla essence, wafts of buttered toast and clotted-cream-topped scones. Palate- Raisins, sultanas and stem ginger. Citrus begins to develop on the palate, with a touch of dark chocolate. Finish- Subtle cedar and honey linger on the palate.
Irishman Single Malt
The Irishman Single Malt Irish Whiskey comes, surprisingly, from Ireland. It's a triple distilled expression which is aged in both sherry and bourbon casks for over 10 years before bottling.
Irishman Single Malt Irish Whiskey TASTING NOTESNose- Light and fruity on the nose. A little hint of liquorice pops up, as does crumbly vanilla fudge.
Palate- A classic pudding of peaches and cream with a sprinkling of crushed up biscuits and almonds.
Finish- Fairly long, with oak cropping up near the end.
Akashi White Oak Single Malt Whisky
Single malt Japanese whisky from the Akashi range, produced by White Oak in Hyogo, just west of Kobe. This non-age-statement release ought to prove rather interesting for whisky adventurers looking to try something new.
TASTING NOTES
Nose- The aromas have alight fruit notes with malt, spice, iodine, and apricot.
Palate- The palate is light and soft with hints of red apples, toffee, and local herbs.
Finish- Gentle fade of clove and fresh-cut wood.
Glenfarclas 12 Years Old
One up from their standard 10-year-old bottling, the 12 Year Old has two more years in the cask and is a step closer to the sherry-heavy older expressions.
Glenfarclas 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky TASTING NOTES Aroma- Fresh and beautifully light, sherried fruit combined with a tempting spicy sweetness and a hint of sappy oak. Palate- Full bodied, delightful sherried fruit, with oak, a hint of peat and delicious sweet sensations. Finish- Long and flavoursome, with a lingering spiceness.
Amrut Indian Single Malt
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.
TASTING NOTES Palate- Intense barley and grain, nutty, citrus, apricot. Finish- Apples, apricot, greengages, malt, fruit.
The Balvenie Double Wood 12 Years Old
Balvenie DoubleWood is, to not much surprise, aged in two kinds of oak casks! The expression was launched in 1993, and has become a somewhat iconic whisky over the years.
TASTING NOTES Nose- Gristy, supple nuttiness intertwined with spices. Honeyed sultanas and grapes. Palate- Smooth and mellow with beautifully combined flavours – nutty sweetness, cinnamon spiciness and a delicately proportioned layer of sherry. Finish- Spicy, slightly drying, still sweet. 
