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.
Singleton 18 Years Old
Our 18 year old single malt scotch whisky is matured in a high proportion of American oak casks with a small portion of European oak casks to balance the liquid. The result is smooth, sublime and full of character notes of sweet, stewed fruits, sumptuous berries, dark toffee and silky honey.
Singleton 12 Years Old
Our 12 year old single malt scotch whisky is matured in a high proportion of American oak casks with a small portion of European oak casks to balance the liquid. The result is an easy to enjoy single malt with notes of luscious brown sugar, soft cooked apples and creamy toffee, best served with laughter and good company.
TASTING NOTES Nose- Fresh, light and clean. Palate- Fresh and easy to drink; spicy, then soft and pleasantly sweet. Fruity, with citrus, raisins, vanilla and a hint of honey. Finish- Short, creamy and smooth.
Glendronach 12 Years Old
This superb richly sherried single malt is matured for at least 12 years in a combination of the finest Spanish Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso sherry casks.
TASTING NOTES NOSE- Sweet, creamy vanilla, with hints of ginger. Spiced mulled wine and pear. PALATE- Rich, creamy, silky-smooth. Warm, rich oak and sherry sweetness, full mouth feel, raisins and soft fruits. FINISH- Long, full and firm, slightly nutty.
Glen Grant The Major’s Reserve
The Glen Glant, The Major's Reserve (TMR) is the youngest and most easy drinking single malt of the Glen Grant range. As the entry level malt of the distillery, expect it to be very easy to drink on its own, it is also highly mixable.
TASTING NOTES NOSE- Soft, slightly dry with delicate fruity apple notes and orchard fruits TASTE- Creamy and fruity FINISH- Slightly dry, nutty
Cragganmore 12 Years Old
A sherried 12 year old single malt from Diageo's Classic Malts range, this bottling from the Cragganmore distillery represents Speyside and proffers a rich, slightly floral whisky with barley notes.
TASTING NOTES Nose: Aromatic, floral. Heather, fruit salad, creamy texture. Smoked almonds, stemmy hay. Palate: Rich, honey, stone fruits, chestnuts, walnuts, almonds. Berries. Finish: Smoky, good length, delicate peppery spice.
Clynelish 14 Years Old
Clynelish is the successor to the now-silent Brora, built opposite the original distillery and producing a top-quality rich, smoky dram. One of the best entry-level proprietary bottlings available from any distillery.
Clynelish 14 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky TASTING NOTES
NOSE- Wax comes up with water – scented candle wax. Dried flowers on a beach. Later, brown sugar.
PALATE- Pleasant creamy mouthfeel; maritime generally.
FINISH- Some salt, dryish yet an attractive, even slightly bitter finish.
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.
Canadian Club Standard
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
Canadian Club Classic 12 Years Old
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.
Bruichladdich Classic Laddie
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.
Bowmore 12 Years Old
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.
