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From a family-owned distillery in Speyside that’s famous for its sherry casks. Taken from a single sherry octave cask filled in 2010. Read More

Glengoyne Unhurried Collection Sensory Tasting Experience – Scotch Whisky News November 30, 2023

Glengoyne Unhurried Collection Sensory Tasting Experience Scotland’s slowest distillery, Glengoyne, is encouraging whisky lovers to take the time to fill their senses this festive season with the launch of the Unhurried Collection Sensory Tasting Experience. Whisky enthusiasts can slow down with a moment of escapism this Christmas with a gift pack featuring three of Glengoyne’s […]

K&L California ~ Ardbeg “Anamorphic – Committee Release” Islay Single Malt Whisky News November 30, 2023

Ardbeg “Anamorphic – Committee Release” Islay Single Malt Whisky (750ml) $229.99 View Ardbeg’s Note: ABV 48.2% Color Amber Cask Innovative Cask charring technique Nose Earthy, dusty, and biscuity on the nose, this is a most curious Ardbeg, almost from an alternative universe. The sooty/tarry notes are clear but restrained, and balanced by silky vanilla. Taste […]

Scotch Malt Whisky Society “December Outturn is nearly here!” – Scotch Whisky News November 30, 2023

Our spectacular selection of festive one-of-a-kind bottlings has arrived. Available to buy from 9am on Friday 1 December, our December Outturn is bursting with Christmas joy with a range of bottlings that have something for everyone. Read the Outturn to find out more on all new bottlings coming later this month. Or, embrace the festive feeling […]

Cotswolds ‘The Alice’ Single (Calvados) Cask – English Whisky News November 30, 2023

Cotswolds ‘The Alice’ Single (Calvados) Cask ‘The Alice’ Single (Calvados) Cask, named after our Distillery Manager, because this is her favourite cask. A beautiful honeyed whisky full of zesty citrus and orchard fruit. Made with 100% locally grown barley from the Cotswolds, this limited edition single malt whisky was matured full-term in a single (first-fill […]

KILKERRAN HEAVILY PEATED – BATCH 9 – Scotch Whisky News November 30, 2023

KILKERRAN HEAVILY PEATED – BATCH 9 RRP £50-52 Nose Notes of freshly baked shortbread, cream soda, banana loaf and coconut shavings introduce this heavily peated dram. Palate The creamy, vanilla notes carry through to the palate in notes of buttered digestive biscuits and custard creams. Finish The peat is prominent in the finish, along with […]

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