Spirits
Spirits
Glenfarclas 50 Years Old
Scottish Whisky
Extended maturation brings remarkable depth, opening with marzipan, almond and cedar before a delicate thread of smoke emerges. Stewed apple, dark chocolate and toffee build across the palate, with mature oak providing structure rather than heaviness. Bottled at 50% and limited to 836 engraved decanters in presentation cases, it is a contemplative whisky to serve neat in small pours.
The GlenDronach 1972 39 Year Old Single Cask #2033
Scottish Whisky
Deeply sherried and intensely mature, opening with coffee beans, blackcurrant jam, dried figs and orange zest, then tobacco, cedar and dark chocolate. The palate is powerful and dry-leaning, with black cherry, raisins, roasted spice and a pronounced old-oak structure. A faint balsamic edge adds lift and complexity rather than sweetness. The finish is exceptionally long, carrying dark fruit, tobacco, cocoa and a whisper of smoke. Best approached slowly and neat.
Midleton Very Rare 2009
Irish Whiskey
Rich yet polished, with toasted nuts, fudge and apple crumble on the nose, lifted by an intriguing flash of chilli and ripe banana. The palate is velvety and measured, bringing vanilla-coated apple, butterscotch and cracked cinnamon over a smooth grain-led core. Spice remains restrained, allowing the creamy orchard-fruit character to stay clear. The finish is elegant and persistent, tapering through soft sweetness and mellow oak.
Craigellachie 33 Year Old Limited Release Small Batch
Whisky
Layered and assertive, with raisins, apples, banana and pineapple set against leather, mineral notes and a lightly savoury edge. The palate brings caramel, oatmeal and ripe stone fruit, while mint and clove provide freshness through the rich middle. Its texture is substantial without becoming heavy, and the mature character remains lively rather than overly woody. The finish is long and intense, lingering on dried fruit, cool spice and mineral depth.
Glenfarclas 1974 25 Year Old
Whisky
Silky and mature, opening with black cherry, redcurrant jam, dark chocolate and fresh coffee beans, followed by fennel, ginger and a subtle savoury note. The palate is rounded and composed, layering cherry, pomegranate, dark honey and toffee with nutmeg, clove and soft leather. Gentle tannin and citrus peel keep the richness in check. The finish is medium-long, nutty and warming, with hazelnut, dark honey and polished oak.
Braes of Glenlivet 1975 31 Year Old Connoisseurs Choice
Scottish Whisky
Elegant and quietly mature, with creamy malt, buttery wafer, vanilla and citrus framed by delicate wood and fine spice. The palate remains light on its feet, balancing caramel malt with cinnamon, floral notes and a gently tonic, tart-oak edge. Time in refill American hogsheads shows as restraint rather than heavy sweetness. The finish is dry, fragrant and persistent, leaving soft florals, vanilla and measured spice.
Glenfarclas 175th Anniversary Chairman’s Reserve
Whisky
Complex and vividly sherried, with red berries, orange oil and marzipan joined by black tea, tobacco, mint and baking spice. The palate is creamy and expansive, layering cherry and plum preserves with dark chocolate, espresso and polished oak. Bright fruit acidity keeps the depth energetic, while waxy texture and gentle bitterness add mature structure. The finish is exceptionally long, spicy and balanced, lingering on cocoa, fruit and elegant old wood.
Glenmorangie 1977 21 Year Old Limited Bottling
Whisky
Warm and fruit-led, opening with green apple, vanilla, cinnamon and a gentle malt sweetness. Honey and citrus peel brighten the palate before seasoned oak and fine spice take hold, adding depth without overwhelming the fruit. The texture is mellow and composed, with a faint herbal coolness emerging late. The finish is smooth and quietly persistent, carrying soft wood, white pepper and lingering orchard-fruit freshness.
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Wedgwood Decanter
Scottish Whisky
Created for the distillery's centenary and presented in a blue Wedgwood jasper decanter bearing the stag emblem, this Speyside single malt combines mature spirit with British ceramic craftsmanship. The palate is polished and medium-bodied, with baked sugar, cereal grain, vanilla, butter and oak carried by a measured 43% strength. A collectible release, yet composed enough to serve neat and unhurried.
Glengoyne 25 Year Old Sherry Oak
Whisky
Rich and composed, with red fruit, leather and brown sugar giving way to soft oak and cinnamon. Stewed fruit and Seville orange marmalade bring depth and lift through the palate, while the sherry-cask character remains rounded rather than heavy. The texture is smooth and generous, with spice gradually taking the lead. The finish is exceptionally long, carrying dark fruit, orange peel and a clear note of spicy liquorice.
Glenfarclas 1988 30 Year Old Family Casks W18 Cask #1374
Whisky
Deeply sherried yet controlled, with dried fruit, dark chocolate and freshly ground coffee layered over toasted oak. The palate is full and warming, bringing raisin, fig and cocoa into focus as cracked black pepper and firm wood spice add definition. Mature richness is balanced by a dry, savoury line rather than overt sweetness. The finish is long and structured, lingering on espresso, dark fruit, pepper and polished oak.
Bruichladdich 21 YO Black Art 1989
Scottish Whisky
Lush and intriguingly aromatic, with almonds, raisins, red plum and strawberry layered over oak, cocoa and fresh floral notes. The palate is creamy and full, balancing chocolate, nuts and wafer biscuit with a saline edge, lemon brightness and restrained spice. Espresso and soft tannin add depth without making the whisky heavy. The finish turns fresher, carrying mint, grape, tangerine and lingering dark chocolate.
Longmorn 23 Year Old
Scottish Whisky
Rich and generous, with Jamaican ginger cake, honeycomb, milk chocolate and toasted malt forming a warm, rounded nose. Melon and crisp apple bring freshness to the palate, while cocoa and malt keep the fruit grounded. The texture is full but polished, showing sweetness without becoming cloying. The finish is exceptionally long, tapering through vanilla, subtle pepper and lingering chocolate with a calm, well-integrated warmth.
The Singleton of Auchroisk 1983 10 Year Old
Whisky
Soft and honeyed, opening with green grape skin, acacia blossom and ripe plum. The palate is smooth and lightly framed, with honey water, orange peel and a gentle walnut note bringing sweetness and subtle bitterness into balance. Sherry-cask influence shows as rounded fruit rather than weight or dense spice. The finish is concise and mellow, returning to honey, citrus peel and a clean, slightly nutty fade.
Benromach 30 Year Old
Whisky
Mature and richly sherried, with rum-soaked raisins, roasted stone fruit and vanilla framed by delicate baking spice. The palate is smooth and generous, layering Christmas cake, marzipan and icing sugar with warming spice and polished old oak. Fruit remains clear beneath the sweetness, giving the whisky balance and lift. The finish is long and rewarding, carrying dried fruit, vanilla and gentle spice with a composed, creamy persistence.
Arran 25 Year Old
Scottish Whisky
Rich oak and gentle nutmeg lead into baked figs, sultanas and black cherries. The palate expands through fruit cake, toasted almond and cinnamon, brightened by orange and mandarin before manuka honey, muscovado sugar, apricot and white pepper add depth. Sherry and bourbon maturation brings balance, while dark chocolate, walnut and fruit compote shape a creamy, spiced finish. Serve neat.
Islay Violets 33 Year Old Single Malt
Whisky
Distinctively floral, with Parma violet, jasmine and lavender joined by candied lemon, singed orange peel and smoky sage. The palate is waxy yet light on its feet, layering violet petals, rosewater and sultana with rosemary, juniper and pine. Mint, vanilla toffee and soft oak spice bring depth without muting the perfume. The finish is long and fresh, fading through grapefruit, green grass, toffee and gentle smoke.
Ardbeg Dark Cove 2016 Limited Edition
Scottish Whisky
Ex-bourbon whisky and a heart of dark sherry-cask spirit create a brooding Islay profile. Dark chocolate, treacle toffee and coffee meet earthy smoke, distant bonfires and oaky spice, with orange and dried fruit bringing controlled sweetness. The palate is rich and savoury, finishing with lingering peat and sherry depth. Serve neat, adding a few drops of water to open the aromatics.
Glenfarclas 12 Year Old Vintage Packaging
Scottish Whisky
Light and creamy, with soft sherry, Manuka honey and gentle oak lifted by pine resin and a faint thread of smoke. The palate is medium-bodied and rounded, bringing date-and-walnut cake, malt and toffee apple into focus over subtle earthy notes. Spice builds gradually without crowding the fruit. The finish is long and warming, carrying allspice, cinnamon, clove, orange zest and lingering sherry richness.
Ardbeg Perpetuum 2015 Limited Edition
Scottish Whisky
Tar, soot and pine resin lead a mellow yet unmistakably peated nose, followed by dark chocolate, treacle toffee, coffee grounds and nutty oak. A splash of water reveals briny sea spray, lime and fresh resinous lift. The palate remains robust, smoky and savoury, with spice and a creamy texture carrying the finish. Serve neat, with water alongside.
Glenmorangie Sonnalta PX 12 Year Old
Scottish Whisky
Richly sherried without losing its Highland lift, opening with vanilla, bitter chocolate and raisins over pronounced oak. The palate is firm and sweet-bitter, layering dried fruit, cocoa, nuts and warm wood around a clear malt core. A faint savoury edge keeps the richness in check. The finish is persistent and slightly drying, carrying oak, sticky raisin, toasted nuts and dark chocolate.
Bruichladdich Port Charlotte PC6 Cuairt-Beatha 2001 6 Year Old
Scottish Whisky
Peaty and energetic, with wood smoke, maraschino cherry and toasted pastry lifted by a grapey sweetness. The palate is balanced but forceful, bringing warm spice, oak and ripe fruit through a firm layer of peat. A quinine-like bitterness adds definition without taking over. The finish is long and smoky, tapering through cardamom, ginger and a final touch of fruit.
Bowmore The Devil’s Casks III
Scottish Whisky
First-fill Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks give this Islay single malt a dense, dark-fruited character. Raisin, salted caramel, malted chocolate and burnt orange peel lead into sea salt, coffee, spice and measured smoke. The palate is full-bodied and richly layered, with cherry and chocolate extending through a maritime finish. Serve neat and allow time in the glass.
Bowmore 23 Yr Port Matured
Scottish Whisky
Port-cask richness leads, with cooked cherry and orange, plum, dried apricot and wine-soaked fruit set against roasted coffee and spice. Smoke and a damp-cellar earthiness keep the sweetness grounded. The palate brings grapey fruit and toasted wood before turning drier and more savoury. A long finish carries clean smoke, oak, dried fruit and delicate floral detail with measured maritime restraint.