The 12 year-old expression is a fine example of how the distinctively crisp, citrus character of Aberlour`s raw spirit is deftly softened by double cask maturation. Traditional Oak and seasoned Sherry butts are both used to great effect, as the mellowed spirits within are combined to deliver a subtly balanced flavour.
Nose: Heavy, thickly oaked and complex: some curious barley-sugar notes here shrouded in soft smoke. Big, but seductively gentle, too. Taste: The delivery, though controlled at first, is massive! Then more like con-fusion as that smoke on the nose turns into warming, full blown peat, but it far from gets its own way as a vague sherry trifle note (curious, seeing how there are no sherry butts involved) - the custard presumably is oaky vanilla - hammers home that barley - fruitiness to make for a bit of a free-for-all; but for extra food measure the flavours develop into a really intense chocolate fudge middle which absolutely resonates through the palate. Finish: A slight struggle here as the mouthfeel gets a bit puffy here with the dry peat and oak; enough molassed sweetness to see the malt through to a satisfying end, though. Above all the spices, rather than lying down and accepting their fate, rise up and usher this extraordinary whisky to its exit.
Colour: Golden Yellow Nose: Unusually dry peat; not dissimilar to peat reek absorbed by an old leather armchair; a hint of citrus, too Taste: Despite the nose, the immediate sensation is one of being caressed by molassed sugar and then a ratching up of the peat notes. As they get more forceful, so the experience becomes that little bit drier and spicier, though not without the molasses refusing to give way Finish: You can tell the quality of the distillate and the barrels it has been matured in by the crystalline depth to the finish. Everything is clear on the palate and the butterscotch vanillas wrap the phenols for a comfortable and clean finale
Nose: Distinctly confidant liquorice-Bourbon notes with near perfect bitter-sweet balance; burnt honeycomb and toffee also abound Taste: Outstanding richness and sheen to the enormous barley-oak sweetness; again there is a big Bourbony cut to the cloth with all the liquorice and molassed sugar normally associated; but the barley adds that extra dimension Finish: Long, wonderfully layered oak offering variations of a sweet dry theme; a touch silky with some cream toffee at the death
Ardbeg Ten Years Old is revered around the world as the peatiest, smokiest, most complex single malt of them all. Yet it does not flaunt the peat; rather it gives way to the natural sweetness of the malt to produce a whisky of perfect balance. Named World Whisky of the Year in 2008.
A welcome new addition to the Ultimate range. Ardbeg An Oa is singularly rounded, due in no small part to time spent in our newly established bespoke oak Gathering Vat where whiskies from several cask types - including; sweet Pedro Ximenez; spicy virgin charred oak; and intense ex-bourbon casks, amongst others - familiarise themselves with each other. The result is a dram with smoky power, mellowed by a delectable, smooth sweetness. Hallmark Ardbeg peat, dark chocolate and aniseed are wrapped in smooth, silky butterscotch, black pepper and clove, before rising to an intense crescendo of flavour.
Aroma - Tarry and herbal notes with hints of mocha. Taste - Coffee grounds pass to smoked root vegetables, while maple-cured bacon collides with hot smoked salmon. Finish - A smoky vanilla note
In 2009, Jim Murray`s Whisky Bible named Ardbeg Uigeadail "World Whisky of the Year" – in praise of its "utter silky brilliance" and "complexity on a level only a handful of distilleries in the world can even dream of reaching."
Pronounced `Oog-a-dal`, it`s a special vatting that marries Ardbeg`s traditional deep, smoky notes with luscious, raisiny tones of old ex-Sherry casks. Ardbeg Uigeadail was voted by the 120,000+ strong Ardbeg Committee as their favourite Ardbeg.
Triple distilled then matured for over twelve years. Our Lowland Single Malt Whisky has the tempting aroma of toasted almonds, caramelised toffee and the signature smooth, delicate, Auchentoshan taste.
Triple distilled and matured solely in American bourbon casks. The result. a Lowland Single Malt Whisky with the sweet aromas of vanilla and coconut - along with the signature smooth, delicate, Auchentoshan taste.
Bourbon vanilla and coconut with layers of zesty citrus fruit on the nose. In the mouth it is refreshingly smooth yet lively with vanilla cream, coconut and white peach. The finish is crisp with sugared grapefruit and a hint of spice.
Rich, sweet and creamy toffee on the nose combines with fresh fruit notes. Rounded on the palate with vanilla and sweet oak notes, with a fruity character that develops with time.
Sweet fruit and Oloroso sherry notes, layered with honey and vanilla. Smooth and mellow with beautifully combined flavours, nutty sweetness, cinnamon spiciness and a delicately proportioned layer of sherry.
This fresh, lively, fruit-laden single malt captures warm oak spices, green apple, dried apricots, peach and banana with subtle touches of aniseed, lemon zest and barley.
Benromach distillery is the smallest working distillery in Speyside. Its aromas include rich sherry, fruit and chocolate with delicates spice, green apples and a touch of light peat smoke, this opens on the palate to tastes of juicy raspberries, sherry, creamy malt and light peat. With the addition of water the taste offers more nuttiness and oak with exotic notes of pineapple and even kiwi.
Benromach distillery is the smallest working distillery in Speyside. Its aromas include rich sherry, fruit and chocolate with delicates spice, green apples and a touch of light peat smoke, this opens on the palate to tastes of juicy raspberries, sherry, creamy malt and light peat. With the addition of water the taste offers more nuttiness and oak with exotic notes of pineapple and even kiwi.
Pour a good dram into a glass, noticing the dark gold colour, swirl it around and take some little sniffs to enjoy the AROMA WITHOUT WATER… the fabulous influence of the Château Cissac casks will be immediately apparent, with melon notes, red apples, delicate and zesty orange peel and dark chocolate. There`s also an underlying floral note and a delightful charred oak edge... the Benromach signature. Now take a sip and enjoy the TASTE WITHOUT WATER. It’s slightly peppery on the palate with sweet vanilla, creamy milk chocolate... there’s even refreshing lemon and limeade flavours with a nod and a wink towards the effervescent. Satisfying hints of red wine tannins emerge, complementing a lingering peat smoke.
Pour yourself a dram of this beautiful Speysider, lift it to the light and notice the golden brown colour, imparted by our virgin oak casks. Even the wood we use for maturing the spirit is an intrinsic part of producing this beautifully balanced Organic Single Malt Whisky… a world-first when it was launched.
With that in mind, enjoy the sumptuous aroma without water. It’s delightfully sweet and malty at first, and after a few inhalations you may detect vanilla, toffee and banana influences coming through.
Enjoy the taste without water… roll it around your mouth and savour the creamy pepper and sweet fruit flavours, particularly ripe bananas.
Add a trickle of water to release the whisky and take in the aroma with water… fresh and malty with darker, delicious hints of coffee and cocoa. You may smell some vanilla notes, and a touch of the fruit bowl coming through once again - this time with citrus fruits, especially lemons.
Now for the taste with water… the smooth and mellow body has an exotic carnival feel with some gorgeous chilli spice and tropical fruit flavours, balanced with creaminess and a dark chocolate edge: a mouth-watering balance with a smooth and long finish.
Our whisky is certified Organic from start to finish, meeting rigorous UK Soil Association standards for growing the ingredients, distillation, maturation and bottling. Unique on launch in 2006, it is still very rare today.
Pour yourself a dram of this seriously smoky single malt whisky… we only produce very small batches of this unique Benromach Speyside whisky, so you’re one of the few people who are able to enjoy it. The finest Scottish barley is malted with high levels of peat smoke at 47ppm (parts per million: the phenol level, to those in the know).
Take in the aroma without water… sweet vanilla, honey and cured meat aromas, hints of apricot and lemon combining with a beautiful subtle tobacco note.
Dive in and enjoy the taste without water. There’s cracked pepper with sweet strawberry and orange flavours, a delicate hint of aniseed… combined with a lingering edge of bonfire embers.
Now enjoy the aroma with water… the delicate smokiness complements lemon, honey and vanilla aromas with sweet hints of apricot and sugared almonds developing on the tongue.
Lift it to your lips and savour the taste with water. Slow cooked apple, pear and tangy grapefruit give way to a trace of cocoa powder and an absolutely gorgeous edge of lingering cigars. It’s a wonderfully fruity and smoky single malt whisky.
Pour yourself a dram and regard the luminous pale golden colour, created by passing this gorgeous Single Malt Whisky through our copper pot stills no less than three times during distillation. Enjoy the mellow aroma without water... after a few inhalations you may detect strawberry, elderflower and sweet vanilla mingling with orange citrus. Enjoy the taste without water... roll it around your mouth and savour the creamy malt, touch of white pepper and hints of zingy lime zest, sweet vanilla and toasted oak beautifully balanced with rich dark chocolate and smoky bonfire embers.
The spirit of Octomore has been defying logic for over fifteen years. The `what if` moment that once seemed almost absurd has progressively morphed into something endlessly alluring.
Octomore 09.1 questions the fundamentals of superior single malt Scotch. Confident in its five year age statement, our Head Distiller demonstrates how a focus on raw ingredients and considered distillation can definitively debunk the myth that older is better. Distilled in 2012 from 100% Scottish barley, the 09.1 is matured full-term in top-tier ex-American whiskey casks.
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Malted to 156PPM
Distilled from 100% Scottish grown Concerto barley, harvested in 2011 and distilled in 2012
Matured entirely on Islay for five years in ex-American whiskey casks (5yrs), full term in Jim Beam (51%), Jack Daniels (26%), Clermont (15%), Old Grand-Dad (8%)
Bottled unchill-filtered and colouring free at Bruichladdich Distillery, 59.1% alc. / vol.
Made from whisky matured in American oak casks and chosen to represent the classic, unpeated distillery style, Bruichladdich`s signature bottling is made with 100% Scottish Barley. It`s clean, fresh and lively with aromas of barley sugar and mint and wildflowers as the palate opens smoothly with ripe green fruit, brown sugar and malt all featuring until the finish
Nose – Dried fruit and creamy caramel with hints of brine, vanilla, nuts and a touch of spice. Palate – Creamy mouth feel with a dried fruit influence, sea salt, creamy caramel with hints of nuts and a gentle spice. Finish – Long and lingering with hints of dried fruit.
The Bourbon character from the first fill hogshead used here neatly complements the nutty and spiced character traditionally found in younger Auchroisk making for a satisfyingly chewy drop.
On the nose there`s plenty of sweet ripe and dried apple, juicy malt, as well as intriguing savoury notes with just the merest hint of smoke. It`s on the palate that the smoke becomes more assertive, sitting attractively alongside the other elements that the nose promised.
Delicately sweet with lovely poise and elegance. Full of honeyed heather, a splash of fresh citrus and light sweet malt. A genuinely charming `breakfast` whisky.
A superb take on one of Scotland`s more under-appreciated distilleries. Beautifully clean, intense flavours from the first sniff to the end of the long, long finish.
A real treat - a chance to enjoy a properly aged (25 years) grain whisky. Every bit as smooth and refined as you would hope with the Bourbon barrel adding its own dimension. Harmonious and complex
Big, chewy, Sherry-aged, cask-strength Mortlach. This is a whisky that really delivers with big, punchy flavours. But that`s not to say that this is an unsubtle bruiser - far from it. There are layers of flavour washing over your palate and all the elements are beautifully integrated.
The Dalmore 12 year old, with its intricate aromas and flavours, is recognised as a whisky with character far beyond its age. This was Andrew Mackenzie`s original masterpiece and stood apart from the norm of the day. At a time when it was standard practise to mature whisky for no more than 6 years, Andrew Mackenzie demonstrated his pioneering character by doubling the maturation period. His boldness truly paid off, The Dalmore 12 year old still stands apart as an exceptional whisky today, as it did then.
Matured for an initial nine years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, the spirit is then divided for its final flourish. One half remains in the bourbon barrels, while the other is transferred to exclusive 30 year old Gonzalez Byass Matusalem oloroso sherry butts before they are reunited to create this phenomenal whisky.
An evolution of The Dalmore house style, this 18 year old expression harnesses bolder notes. A robust and formidable whisky, The Dalmore 18 year old showcases the result of extended maturation and the influence of the wood.
Matured initially for 14 years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, the spirit is then transferred to 30 year old Matusalem oloroso sherry butts for a further four years. These sherry butts from the world-renowned sherry house Gonzalez Byass are selected exclusively for The Dalmore.
Aroma Sweet and savoury: dry-cured meats glazed with luscious apricot jam combines with rich vanilla notes. Flashes of softly swirling peat smoke complement the delicious sweetness.
Taste Bursting with juicy tropical fruit - pineapple, kiwi, and banana - brushed softly with icing sugar. Light touches of malt and vibrant lemon peel balance the sweetness.
Finish Long and luxurious with hints of sweet marshmallow toasting over gently smouldering bonfire embers.
Size 70cl
ABV 40%
Vintage 2010
Organic Yes
Closure Cork
