Whisky and Malt Whisky
The Malt Whisky industry started life illegally and furtively in the remote Glens of Highland Scotland, where the Excise men had a harder job finding the stills. Gradually licenced over the years, and finding that whiskies stored in oak casks for a number of years were much nicer than the raw young spirit, Malt Whisky has emerged as a world beater. Styles vary according to region, tradition, the shape of the still, length and manner of wood ageing amongst other factors. It's fascinating and utterly tasty.
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J & B WHISKY
Whisky Scotland 40%
. 70cl bottles
A light, smooth, fragrant style with a lingering heathery sweetness on the palate and a delicate soft finish.
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BULLEIT Bourbon
Whiskey USA 45%
. 70cl bottles
Medium amber in color, with gentle spiciness and sweet oak aromas. Mid-palate is smooth, with tones of maple, oak, and nutmeg. Finish is long, dry and satiny with a light toffee flavor. 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barle...(read more)
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GLENFARCLAS 10 Year Old Speyside
Malt Whisky Scotland 40%
. 70cl bottles
Long, smooth and spicy, with a delicious, yet delicate, lingering smokiness. Gloriously smooth, yet with the depth and finish you would normally only expect of a much older dram. A wonderfully drinkable whisky, and an ex...(read more)
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NIKKA From The Barrel Nikka Whisky
Malt Whisky Japan 40%
. Half-litres
Nikka from the Barrel is big-boned and bursting with character. Not averse to a drop of water, either. A real star, winning top prize in its category at the World Whisky Awards in 2007 and 2010.
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BENROMACH ORGANIC SINGLE MALT Gordon & MacPhail
Malt Whisky Scotland 43%
. Certified Organic 70cl bottles
From a family owned distillery in Speyside, Benromach Organic, was the first Organic Single Malt Whisky ever produced. Uniquely, even the oak barrels it is aged in are organic and have not been used before, unlike the Sh...(read more)
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LEDAIG 12 Year Old Isle of Mull Gordon & MacPhail
Malt Whisky Scotland 43%
. 70cl bottles
Aroma Peat smoke opens to reveal notes of maple cured meat, toffee, and baked apples. Seaside grasses aromas linger and finish in a gentle briny edge. Taste Stewed fruits, sultanas, and currants with milk chocolate flavo...(read more)
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TAKETSURU Pure Malt Nikka Whisky
Malt Whisky Japan 43%
. 70cl bottles
This soft, creamy, sweet ‘Speyside’ style whisky comes from the highly acclaimed Nikka Whisky distilleries in Hokkaido, Japan. First established in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, where the name of this blend of malts from t...(read more)
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