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Our Whiskies
2020 Autumn Release
Aberlour 2012 - 7 year old
54% ABV Cask No. #800914
Cask Type
Bourbon Hogshead (7 years 6 months)/Portuguese Red Wine (Madeira Barrique; 4 months)
Colour
Late Summer Sunset
Nose
A fragrant Granola sweet toasted barley together with the spicy vanilla from the Bourbon cask and the succulent fruitiness from the Portuguese wine cask are held in a halo of oak tannins. Young and vibrant. Hints of riverbank flowers and heather in bloom balance beautifully with the Portuguese wine overture.
Palate
Fresh, vibrant and absolutely delicious. For such a young spirit, what it lacks in maturity it makes up for in personality and given its age, the oak defers to the quality of the distillate and the wine overture closes the show beautifully with the warmth and mellowness of its birthplace.
Finish
Lasting and warming with a smooth, creamy sherry notes, soft wood and a touch of salt.
Glen Garioch 8 years old
55% ABV Cask No.#2697
Cask Type
Refill Bourbon Hogshead
Colour
Light Amber with gold highlights
Nose
Oaky, nutty with a touch of toasted almond. All the Highland characters are in abundance. The crisp sweet dryness of the toasted barley, the mellow light smokey notes from the charred oak leading you into sweet vanilla, caramelised by the toasting of the staves. A hint of melon & pear, drizzled with warm vanilla. At this age the harmony between the spirit of the oak is perfect and provides a platform on which the other, more gentle flavours can evolve. Like river bank flowers, lily and marigold, mint and heather in bloom.
Palate
Hints of hazelnut with a coating of smoking peat and also a biscuity sweetness. However, it’s the smoothness of the texture of this medium bodied whisky that is really beautiful. It coats the palate with an almost syrup like mouthfeel.
Finish
Lingers long after the glass is empty. A rare and wonderful spirit seldom seen. A single malt that is in its prime and one you will remember for its true North East character.
Glenrothes 9 year old
55% ABV Cask No. #2850
Cask Type
Refill Bourbon (8 years), 1st Fill Spanish Red Wine Barrique (4 months)
Colour
Rose Gold
Nose
Ripe red pear, red berries, creaminess, a touch of lime and somewhat sweet spice. Almond.
Palate
Surprisingly, honeysuckle-sweet on arrival, creamy and mouth-coating, with orange infused gingerbread, caramelised sugar and white coffee with dark chocolate drizzle.
Finish
Medium, but due to good structure and oiliness feels big with red dried fruit notes.
Glenrothes 9 year old
58% ABV Cask No. #2851 (sister cask of the above)
Cask Type
Refill Bourbon (8 years), 1st Fill Moscatel Wine Barrique (4 months)
Colour
Stunning luminous gold
Nose
A brilliant combination of vanilla spiciness from the bourbon cask and a delicious fruit overture from the Moscatel cask. The charred oak overture from the bourbon brings a delightful sweet vanilla/spicy combination that embraces the cask tannins.
Palate
The sweet crispness of the barley emerges bringing and adding a crispy cereal flavour that is delightful and provides a platform on which the Muscatel overture shines. Hints of green apple, spring gardens and heather in bloom. It’s young, vibrant and anxious to please, which it does.
Finish
Finishes beautifully with malt and Moscatel combination: candied orange peel, green tea note and dried dark raisins.
NB: For a spirit that is so young it’s impressive but Glenrothes is a Grade A Distillery so one should not be hesitant due to its youthfulness.
Tomintoul 15 year old
56.1% ABV Cask No. #32
Cask Type
Refill Sherry Butt (15 years), 1st Fill Sauternes Barrique (4 months)
Colour
Pale Yellow Diamond
Nose
Sweet caramel and spice mix of star Anais, fresh orange and lime peel, cinnamon, woody back note.
Palate
Velvety mouthfeel of stewed dessert pears, white grape, and a touch of cinnamon-like spice. Very warming with a developing Manuka honey and a herbal note.
Finish
Medium, delicate. Crisp, yet warming zestiness.
Inaugural Release
GLENROTHES 2009
58% ABV Cask No.#5280
Cask Type
Bourbon and Oloroso sherry
Nose
Sweet barley, red fruit overture, fruity vanilla, sultanas, sweet pastry, figs.
Palate
Red grapes, loads of red dried fruit and orange peel. Mellow oak, silky texture, rich and polished.
Finish
Long bitter orange marmalade with herbal notes and spice.
GLEN GARIOCH 2011
58.4% ABV Cask No. #2698
Cask Type
Refill Bourbon Hogshead
Nose
Pine needles, resin, oak, toasted cereal, lightly peated, hints of riverbank flowers: primrose, marigold, mint and honeysuckle. Hints of pepper, lemon and spice.
Palate
Fresh, young and sweet from barley notes with smooth warming spice.
Finish
Warning sweet vanilla and spice.
CAOL ILA 2013
Cask Type
Refill bourbon
Nose
Lemon, lime, sea-spray, sun dried seaweed; a touch of brininess and iodine drift, good amount of peat.
Palate
Smooth balance of citrus, sweet pear, apple and peat reek. Marine character. By adding a drop of water more gentle flavours of barley sugar emerge in harmony with lightly toasted oak.
Finish
Lingering, coastal, sweeter spice.
BENRIACH 2008
58.7% ABV Cask No. #196
Cask Type
Bourbon 9 years. Oloroso 2 years.
Nose
Vanilla, red fruit, raspberry collie, wild honey, crème brûlée, spiciness.
Palate
Crisp malted barley balanced with red dried fruit, spiced treacle, old oak, leather. Opulent. Drunk sultanas.
Finish
Long lingering with treacle toffee, and warm velvety spices.
