The mature, deep, spicy one: a deeper Sherry influence adds more spiciness and a liquorice tang. Greater age adds body and develops the distinctive fruitiness to a rich raisin character.

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.

Non chill-filtered with a strength of 46% ABV. 

Colour: Light gold.

Aroma: A burst of intense smoky fruit escapes into the atmosphere – peat infused with zesty lemon and lime, wrapped in waxy dark chocolate.
Bold menthol and black pepper slice through the sweet smoke followed by tarry ropes and graphite. As you dip your nose in further, savour the aroma of smoked fish and crispy bacon alongside green bell peppers, baked pineapple and pear juice.
Add water and breathe in the vortex of aromas rising from the glass. An oceanic minerality brings a breath of cool, briny seaspray on chalky cliffs. Waxed lemon and lime follows with coal tar soap, beeswax and herby pine woodlands. Toasted vanilla and sizzling cinnamon simmer in the background with warm hazelnut and almond toffee.

Taste: An explosion of crackling peat sets off millions of flavour explosions on the tongue: peat effervesces with tangy lemon and lime juice, black pepper pops with sizzling cinnamon-spiced toffee. This is followed by a wave of brine infused with smooth buttermilk, ripe bananas and currants. Smoke gradually wells up on the palate bringing a mouthful of warm creamy cappuccino and toasted marshmallows. As the taste lengthens and deepens, dry espresso, liquorice root and tarry smoke develop coating the palate with chewy peat oils.

Finish: The finish goes on and on – long and smoky with tarry espresso, aniseed, toasted almonds and traces of soft barley and fresh pear.

Ardbeg Corryvreckan takes its name from the famous whirlpool that lies to the north of Islay, where only the bravest souls dare to venture. Swirling aromas and torrents of deep, peaty, peppery taste lurk beneath the surface of this beautifully balanced dram. Like the whirlpool itself, Corryvreckan is not for the faint-hearted! Awarded The World’s Best Single Malt in 2010 by the World Whiskies Awards.

Non chill-filtered at 57.1% ABV

Color: Rich Amber. 

Aroma: Heady, intense and powerful. Swirl the glass and dip your nose into the torrents of tarry ropes, creosote and linseed oil rising from deep within the vortex. A collision of waxy dark chocolate, warm blackcurrants and muscovado sugar pulls you under its spell with a burst of plump cherries and earthy pine needles leaping from its depths. From salty seasoning comes a briny character with tangy crisp seaweed and smoky bacon swirling on the surface with hints of sweet vanilla, spicy cloves and blueberries. Surrender to its dangerous depths with the heady force of menthol, treacle and chilli sauce.

Taste: Plunge into the whirlpool and torrents of taste well up on the palate; deep, peppery and chewy, bombarding the tongue. The first plunge brings forth chewy peppered steak soaked in pepper sauce with the tang of crispy seaweed. As you descend deeper, encounter a mouthful of black tarry espresso coffee that coats the palate with rich melted dark fruits (blackcurrants, blueberries and cherries) and bitter almonds. As the taste soaks in deeper, star anise and hickory dry out the palate before a surprise of chalky effervescent violets fizz to the surface.

Finish: Long, deep and remaining powerful into the finish with black tarry coffee, chocolate coated cherries and hot pepper sauce, the lingering memories of your mysterious and daring journey into Corryvreckan.

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.

Non chill-filtered at 54.2% ABV.

Colour: Deepest gold.

Aroma: Rich and weighty with heady and smoky aromatics, this expression of Ardbeg is both intensely flavoured and perfectly integrated. At full strength, the initial aroma is a beguiling mix of warm Christmas cake, walnut oil and parma violets fused with fresh ocean spice, cedar and pine needles falling from the Christmas tree. A smouldering smoky coal fire and the deep scent of well-oiled leather brings warmth to the scene. The sweetness of treacle toffees and chocolate-coated raisins bring indulgence through the smoke. With water, the deep smokiness increases in intensity, reminiscent of a Christmas pudding on fire. Tarry smoke and diesel engine oil enter the room bringing smells of an age gone by. Rich flowering currants and warm baked banana and walnut bread are served with simmering mocha espresso.

Taste: Full-flavoured and rich with a deep mouth-coating texture, the taste is an intriguing balance between sweet, spicy and deep smoky flavours. The flavour is initially sweet as Christmas cake begins to soak into the tongue. A burst of winter spices sets off a smoky-spicy explosion countered by a sumptuous mid-palate of honey glazed smoked food and chewy treacle. Waves of deep smoky tones and rich aromas build up on the palate like a fine Montecristo cigar.

Finish: Amazingly long and chewy with lingering raisiny, deep mocha tones and rich aromatic smoke into the perfectly integrated finish.

This whisky is exclusively matured in first fill Oloroso sherry oak casks from the Jerez region of Spain. These are some of the most prized and desired casks used by whisky makers. We bottle it at cask strength without chill- filtration, to create a rich and indulgent flavor.

The Balvenie's 15 year old Single Barrel Sherry Cask has been matured exclusively in a single European oak sherry butt for at least 15 years. The 15-year maturation in a cask that has previously held Oloroso sherry creates a single malt characterized by dried fruit richness, nuttiness and spice. No more than 650 hand-numbered bottles are drawn from each sherry butt and each bottle carries the number of the cask in which it was matured.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Rich with elegant oak and subtle spice.

Taste: Dried fruits are overlaid with a gentle nuttiness.

Finish: Long and sherried.

Combining the smoothness of Canadian whisky with the vibrant essence of blackberries, this variant from Crown Royal offers a unique drinking experience. Crafted in Manitoba, it blends rich grains with natural blackberry flavors, resulting in a harmonious balance of fruity sweetness and whiskey depth. With a deep purple hue and enticing aroma, it delivers layers of flavor, from juicy blackberries to caramel and oak, with a smooth, satisfying finish. Versatile and approachable, it can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails, adding a sophisticated twist to classic drinks.

Fortune, superb taste, and hustle lead to the discovery of aged Rye Whiskey stocks in Alberta, Canada. Escorted to the farm, finished, and hand-bottled, this Rye was rescued from its cringeworthy misuse as a blending whiskey. We pulled this diamond out of the rough and bottled it on its own, freeing it to fulfill its destiny as the most awarded Rye Whiskey in the world.

This 12 year-old Rye Whiskey is a marriage of whiskeys that have been finished in Madeira, Sauternes, and Port casks. Old World is a result of a 4 year long innovation experiment that included creating and examining dozens of unique finishes, blending, and input from over 500 bartenders. The result is a whiskey that takes the elements that are most quintessential in an American rye - boldness and character - and fuses them with the elegance and grace of an 18 year old Scotch.

Winner of a double gold medal in the 2014 World Spirits Competition in San Francisco, Buchanan’s Master Whisky honors the malt’s flavor and blend over the aging. It is a blend of malts, at least one from every region in Scotland, hand-picked by our Master Blender, Keith Law, one of the most prestigious names in whisky worldwide.

Due to its herbal and citric notes, Buchanan’s Master can be served on the rocks or with soda, garnished with peppermint and rosemary leaves.

Buchanan's 18 Special Reserve Whisky is a blend of grain whiskies and single malts aged for at least 18 years in oak barrels that used to hold sherry. With a silky and delicate liquid, Buchanan’s 18 Special Reserve Whisky is a distinctive rich and well-rounded whisky with flavors of citrus, nuts, honey and oak. Buchanan’s 18 Year Old Special Reserve’s is an icon of excellence among Scotch connoisseurs.

Rich flavors of preserved sweet orange, black cherry, nuts and honey plus a hint of wood smoke. Best served neat or on the rocks.

An exceptionally rich and soft whiskey was needed to celebrate the occasion. The recipe is the original one that was supplied to the British Royal Family over 100 years ago, it is a Victorian mix that does not need any aging marks. Only the most out-of-series barrels are reserved exclusively for Buchanan’s Red Seal Whisky.

Light on the palate with an assertive mandarin flavor and apple accents. Completed with notes of smoke, ginger and lime. We suggest serving on the rocks or with soda, garnished with a slice of orange.

Enjoy the following cocktail recipe: 

60 ml Bulleit Rye Whiskey
5 ml Amaro Averna
7 ml St. Elizabeth's Allspice Dram
2 dashes DeGroffs Pimento Bitters
Star anise, for garnish

Add all ingredients except garnish into a shaker. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glas.Garnish with star anise.

Pronounced “Cull Eela”. It’s the Gaelic name for the Sound of Islay, which separates the island from Jura. For some, the distillery’s pronunciation is as remote as its location, sitting as it does on the rugged eastern coast, where it has remained hidden from view since 1846. However you say it, the fine, smoky whisky produced by generations of islanders is worth exploring.