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Although categorized as a Highland whisky, Ardmore flirts heavily with the South-east peripherals of Speyside, lying boisterously at the foot of the Grampian hills. Big and brash, it is also known for flirting heavily with peat, at least some of the time that is.
Sometimes big, brash, earthy and smoky; sometimes subtle, floral and fruity. A real Jekyll and Hyde distillery. Let your nose prepare you accordingly.
This 2010 vintage is fantastically assertive: rich and nutty, with bags of the Highland character. A real ‘pick-me-up’ dram; however addition of water reveals layers of complexity, and a softer side that is not immediately apparent.
ABV: 40.0%
Samsara, meaning "Rebirth", is a full-bodied and fragrant blend of malts matured in ex Bourbon and ex Californian red wine casks.
ABV: 46.70%
Stiùireadair (pronounced ‘stew-rahdur’ and means ‘helmsman’ in Scots Gaelic) is the latest member of the Bunnahabhain crew. With a brackish, coastal tinge, this sherried malt will transport you to Bunnahabhain bay, with a smattering of sea spray and dried fruit lingering on your lips.
Nose
Fresh hays of summer malty cereal, rich creamy toffee, and honeyed heather, balanced with sweet oak and barley sugar.
Palate
Smooth creamy sweetness with sumptuous hints of fruit, malty honeyed spiciness, and soft vanilla.
Finish
Crisp and satisfying with a tingle of cloves which linger, then gently fade.
Your betrothed is the Eve to your Adam. The Nectar of the Gods from Glenmorangie is shy, taking its time to open up, so release the serpent of enlightenment by splashing some pure still water into this award-winning whisky. Inspired by a French patisserie, this Single Malt is aged in American white oak for 12 years but then transferred to French Sauternes barrels to really develop its silky, sumptuous, complex pastry-like flavors. As Frank Sinatra once said, "Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the Bible says love your enemy."
Just like Ron Swanson, you know Lagavulin by it's official name: "Mother's Milk." One of the most awarded and critically acclaimed Single Malts of all time, Lagavulin has been known for its slow distillation and pear-shaped pot stills since 1816. Sitting on the coast of Kidalton, "in the hollow by the mill" as it translates in Gaelic, Lagavulin is known for being less peaty than neighbors like Laphroaig — partly because it's aged in bourbon barrels, so it has more of that vanilla, honey, and fruit. Offered by Diageo and part of its Classic Malts lineup, the 16-year is Lagavulin's entry level bottle and a collector's favorite. Do like they do on the floor of the malting room every September and open this bottle while listening to some live music, gently dancing the night away and singing right along.
This extraordinary and distinguished hand-crafted single malt is Tobermory Distillery’s signature smoky expression.
Color: Bright lemony gold.
Nose: Sweet briny smokiness with distinct island character and playful notes that hint at mild antiseptic, creosote, wax polish, mint chocolate, and floral seaside aromas. Soft peat, gentle smoke.
Palate: Tantalisingly sweet, medicinal flavors infused with enticing sparks of spicy pepper and dried fruit with rich peaty smoke and velvety vanilla and malty creaminess.
Finish: A wondrous union of sublimely spicy white pepper, the vibrant sweetness of licorice and a kick of cloves with an exquisite lingering saltiness.
From the craggy harbor on the western coast of Scotland, and one of the smallest distilleries in Scotland (with only two stills.) A "West Highland" Scotch, Oban is known for its signature style that falls between the smoky, dry style of the Scottish Islands and the sweeter, lighter malts of the Scottish Highlands.
Oban Limited Edition 18-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is aged for 18 years in oak casks. During this time, the whisky is affected by its environment and the warm, salty Gulf Stream and mild, temperate climate of Oban are shown in the whisky. As a result of the distillery's unique stills and geography, the whisky has an aroma of citrus fruit, sea breeze and salt that give way to notes of dried spices, seaweed and oak on the palate. The finish is soft and elegant, with touches of smoke and fruit set against a slightly oily background.