Whiskies

1792 Small Batch Bourbon is sophisticated and complex. A distinctly different bourbon created with precise craftsmanship. Made from a signature "high rye" recipe and the marriage of select barrels carefully chosen by their Master Distiller. 1792 Bourbon has an expressive and elegant flavor profile. Unmistakable spice mingles with sweet caramel and vanilla to create a bourbon that is incomparably brash and bold, yet smooth and balanced.

1792 Bourbon

Aberlour

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.

Amrut Whisky

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

Amrut Whisky

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.

Auchentoshan

Inspired to produce an even fruitier, sweeter Balvenie, Apprentice Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie had the bright idea to import Virgin Oak barrels from Kentucky. After deep toasting them at The Balvenie Cooperage they were filled with Balvenie aged in ex-bourbon barrels. The result is a delectably complex whisky with notes of candied fruit, coconut and delicate vanilla.

Tasting Notes

NOSE Lusciously malty with some sweet fudge, followed by citrusy and oak vanilla aromas with layers of spicy oak notes of ginger and cinnamon.
MOUTH Candied orange and lemon peel, vanilla toffee and butterscotch, layers of blossom honey, some melted brown sugar and oak spices at the end.
FINISH Rich and malty with gentle waves of oak vanilla and subtle spices.

The Balvenie

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.

First fill Bourbon and Sherry casks

Only ever matured in the highest quality oak casks, Benromach Fifteen Year Old gives cracked pepper, charred oak, apples, dark chocolate and forest fruits with rich sherry notes and a touch of smoke.

Benromach

First launched in 1979, the Bunnahabhain 12 year old has endured almost 40 years, thanks to the passion and dedication of the distillery team.

The 12 Year Old has set the tone and the benchmark for the rest of the range – only the best will do. Double Matured in Ex Bourbon and Ex Sherry Casks, this whisky is beautifully rich and full-bodied, achieving the perfect balance of the characteristic nutty and sherry flavours of Bunnahabhain.

Bunnahabhain

Appearance - Pale straw.
Body - Smooth, pleasant mouth-feel: firm with a light to medium body.
Nose - Subdued, citric fruitiness; a whiff of bath oil and dentist's mouthwash. A fresh and appetising nose, with little or no trace of smoke. A little water raises almond oil and old fashioned oilskins; still a fresh fruitiness, a trace of olive oil, and after a while potpourri or scented hand-soap.
Palate - Drinks well at natural strength; sweet start; pleasant, light fragrant smokiness and a lengthy finish. Smooth, pleasant mouth-feel; with water light acidity, some salt and still the sweeter notes. A complex balance of primary tastes.
Finish - Sweet smokiness in the lingering, slightly sour finish.

Caol Ila

Matured in first-fill Hogsheads this 12 year old Speysider explodes with a beautiful warmth of vanilla followed by ripe orchard fruits.

Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers

Matured in Bourboun Barrels this 8 year old delights with aromas of vanilla custard with candy-like sweetness and fresh citrus notes.

Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers

Bottled from Bourbon Barrels, this 8 year old combines honeysuckle, warming vanilla and fresh citrus notes.

Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers

Rarely seen as a single malt, Glenlossie is a sadly underappreciated whisky despite being classified as one of the 12 ‘top class malts’ by blenders back in 1974. It's also a firm favourite with some of us at Connolly's

This bottling from independent bottler Morrison Scotch Whisky Distiller goes to show why. Fully matured in Red Wines Barriques for 12 Years. Its beautifully deep in colour and offers deep red fruits, juicy blackberries and a lovely grippy finish on the palate.

Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers

Finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks this 9 year old delights with Christmas cake, red fruits and dry spices.

Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers

This peated single malt distilled at Glenturret Distillery was bottled from Sherry Hogshead and combines charred oak, smoked barley with a vibrant pink peppercorn on the finish.

Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers

Fully matured in Red Wines Barriques, this 8 year old offers red berries covered in butterscotch sweetness that linger to the end.

Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers

Unique bottling of Tormore as its Matured in Peated Casks, expect a lovely fruity sweetness on the nose with bags of fresh smoke lingering on the palate from this 9 year old Speysider.

Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers

Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky is the first whisky ever distilled in the Cotswolds. They use 100% locally grown, floor-malted barley and mature the whisky in first-fill ex-Bourbon barrels and reconditioned red wine casks. Rich, fruity and sippable with notes of honey, Seville orange marmalade and dark red fruits.

Cotswolds Distillery

Cotswold Distillery's cask strength Peated Cask Single Malt Whisky is hand-crafted in small batches using 100% local barley which is traditionally floor-malted. Long fermentations and double pot distillation, followed by maturation in ex-peated quarter casks, create a wonderfully-balanced rich and fruity whisky with subtle notes of peat smoke.

Cotswolds Distillery

The epitome of The Dalmore house style this single malt is finished in different styles of sherry casks including Apostoles, Amoroso and Matusalem oloroso.

Nose - Orange marmalade, cinnamon and nutmeg
Palate - Mandarin, vanilla, ginger and crushed apples
Finish - Caramelised orange and rich dark chocolate

The Dalmore

Smooth, aromatic, heather and honey sweetness. Great chilled.

Dalwhinnie Distillery

A great example of Sherried Glenrothes .

Gordon & Macphail

The nose is complex, with aromas of toffee, hints of orange peel, herbs, honey, leather and oak. The taste is bold, dry and delicate with notes of candied almonds and very rich cocoa. The finish is dry and lingering.

Buffalo Trace

Named after Evan Williams, who opened Kentucky’s First Distillery along the banks of the Ohio River in 1783 and aged far longer than required by law the result is a Bourbon that’s smooth, rich, and easy to enjoy.

Nose: Light with deep vanilla and mint
Taste: Notes of oak, brown sugar and caramel
Finish: Medium to long

Evan Williams Bourbon

Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon is handcrafted and specially selected by their Master Distillers. A five-time winner of “Whiskey of the Year,” it’s their most premium and decorated Bourbon that measures up to exacting standards.

Nose: Dark Caramel, sweet oak and charred wood
Taste: Lush and spicy. Oak with honey, apples, and orange notes
Finish: Long, graceful and relaxed

Evan Williams Bourbon

Light, fruity and creamy, Flagship single malt is made with 100% homegrown barley and is the culmination of a bourbon matured style following on from their First and Second Releases launched in 2019. It is now beautifully rounded.

Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery

This field to bottle single malt was initially matured in 200L bourbon casks (filled in 2016), before being transferred to 250L Hogshead barrels from Spain that had held Moscatel for 10 years prior to this. The use of bourbon casks followed by Moscatel barrels to finish creates a really interesting flavourful whisky. Still light and soft like previous releases but with an added depth, more layers of fruit and sweet spices. There are 6000 bottles of this release available.

Whilst sherries like Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso are well known in single malt whisky maturation, Moscatel is much more rare and unusual. Moscatel grapes are known for floral aromas (orange blossom, jasmine and honeysuckle) as well as citric notes like lime and grapefruit. The grapes thrive in sandy soil and Moscatel vineyards are close to the beaches in the sherry region of Spain – making it a perfect match for Filey Bay whisky, made on the Yorkshire Coast.

Soft, spicy and warming with notes of honeycomb, orange marmalade, dried fruits and cocoa.

Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery

Distilled in 2016, this ‘field to bottle’ single malt spent years maturing in bourbon casks before transferring to be ‘finished’ in shaved, toasted and re-charred (hence STR) red wine barriques, which came from sunny Rioja vineyards in Spain.

Light, floral, and fruity with notes of summer berries, vanilla ice cream, orange chocolate, and toasted oak.

Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery

• Nose: Earthy smoky peat and salty ocean Breeze
• Palate: Pungent peat smoke, chewy sweet malt, pepper, tar and a touch of iodine
• Finish: Long and warming. Smoky ashes of the peat fire

The Vintage Malt Whisky Company

An exceptional single malt whisky matured from specially selected casks that deliver the true character of a 15 year old Campbeltown malt whisky.

Matured in the finest American oak barrels, discover hints of vanilla oak, interwoven with the subtle notes of sea spray and spicy aromatic fruits.

Glen Scotia

100% Oloroso Sherry cask maturation.

• Colour. Dark amber-gold
• Nose. Intense, full of aromas - sherried fruit, tropical fruit, nutmeg and almonds with slight citrus notes at the end.
• Flavour. Full bodied rich and rounded. Develops slowly into fruity and spicy flavours.
• Finish. Long-lasting and smooth with a chocolate feel at the back of your throat.

100% Oloroso Sherry cask maturation.

• Colour: Amber with dark gold highlights
• Nose: Complex, yet refined, with tempting aromas of marmalade, hone, freshly ground coffee, sherry and nuts. Some oaky tannins.
• Flavour: Full-bodied and robust, the sherry and the oak fight for your attention yet neither overpowering
• Finish: Intense, long lasting, dry and malty. A beautiful dark chocolate taste at the back of you mouth to complete the 25 years old.

Aged in European oak sherry casks and new oak casks, the whisky is mellowed in our unique Solera Vat, a large oak tun inspired by the Sherry bodegas of Spain and Portugal. Never emptied, and kept half full of whiskies since 1998, the Solera Vat is the culmination of the curious minds and the pioneering spirit of Glenfiddich. It's also the secret behind this whisky becoming the first 15 year old expression to enter the top ten best selling single malts.

Glenfiddich Distillery

Glenfiddich Fire & Cane is a bold fusion of smoky and sweet notes. By marrying peated whisky and malts matured in bourbon barrels, and then finishing in Latin rum casks, we created an exquisite whisky with campfire smokiness and toffee sweetness.

Colour - Golden
Nose - Billowing soft peat notes, like distant smoke on the wind. Rich sweet toffee with zesty fresh fruit notes and spiciness.
Taste - Like a Highland peat campfire, with oak notes and toffee. Sharp green fruit, sweet baked apple and soft smoke.
Finish - Lingering smokiness and sweetness

Glenfiddich Distillery

With its deep golden hue, Project XX embodies the warm, fruity character of a classic Glenfiddich with hints of apple blossom, summer fruits and ripe pear. But its multiple personalities are revealed with hints of sweet candyfloss, cinnamon spice, almonds and rich port tannins with the odd whisper of liquorice. Deep and mellow, the finish is long lasting with a lingering sweet oakiness.

Glenfiddich Distillery