Spirits
Spirits
Bonpland Traveller’s Belize 13 Year Old Single Cask Rum
Belizean Rum
Burnt sugar and caramel lead, followed by coconut, pineapple and roasted almond. The palate is rich but controlled, with chocolate, vanilla and warm oak framing the tropical fruit. Distilled in Belize and later finished in German wine casks, it combines rounded rum sweetness with a drier, vinous line of structure. Baking spice develops toward the back of the palate. The finish is smooth and warming, carrying caramel, oak, cocoa and toasted nuts. Pour neat or with a small measure of water.
Compass Box Affinity Scotch Whisky and Calvados Spirit Blend
Spirits
Dense apple brandy and dried apple lead the nose, with caramel, honey and polished wood underneath. The palate brings fresh apple together with crisp malt, vanilla, citrus zest and gentle spice, showing the weight of Calvados alongside the lift of Scotch whisky. Black liquorice and a trace of sultana add depth without obscuring the fruit. The finish is long and clean, carrying oak, apple, marzipan and a lightly charred note. Serve neat or over a single large cube.
Frapin 15 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac
French Cognac
Fresh wood and vanilla open the nose, joined by black tea and dried flowers. The palate is lively and layered, bringing polished oak together with dried fruit, toasted bread and a measured warmth. Fruit from the estate's Grande Champagne vineyards keeps the profile bright despite the extended maturation, while the texture remains firm and composed. The finish is long and spicy, with vanilla, toast and dry floral notes lingering. Pour neat and allow it a few minutes in the glass before drinking.
Kuroki Honten Osuzu Japanese Botanical Gin
Japanese Gin
Bright yuzu and citrus peel lead the nose, followed by juniper, coriander and a subtle marine note. The palate is vivid and refreshing, with tangerine and kumquat fruit framed by ginger, mint and the peppery lift of sansho. Sakaki evergreen contributes a dry, woodsy undertone, while the sweet-potato shochu base gives the texture gentle breadth. The finish is clean, spicy and aromatic, with citrus and forest notes lingering. Try it with soda or tonic, or in a restrained martini.
Lagavulin 2022 Distillers Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Fragrant peat smoke rises through dark oak, raisins and sweet wine, giving the nose depth without losing its coastal character. The palate is full and composed, with Pedro Ximénez-seasoned American oak bringing dark fruit and rounded sweetness to the distillery's smoke, saline notes and black pepper. A trace of mocha and charred wood adds savoury contrast. The finish is persistent and warming, returning to smoke, dried fruit, oak and sea salt. Serve neat, or add a few drops of water to open the sweeter layers.
Talisker 57° North Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Sea spray, mineral smoke and cold stone give the nose a distinctly coastal edge, with malt and a touch of sweetness underneath. The palate is powerful and oily, moving through dense peat smoke, salted fish and dried seaweed before Talisker's characteristic peppery heat takes hold. Refill American oak keeps the fruit and sweetness in balance with the maritime intensity. The finish is long, smoky and warming, with brine, pepper and charred wood. Add water gradually to soften the strength and reveal more malt.
Linkwood 2011 11 Year Old Cooper’s Choice Calvados Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Ripe apple and orchard fruit lead, joined by vanilla and delicate peach blossom. The palate is bright and concentrated, with the Calvados-cask finish amplifying fresh apple while the underlying malt keeps the texture supple and composed. American oak maturation contributes gentle sweetness and spice rather than weight. The finish is clean, fruity and persistent, carrying apple, vanilla and soft floral notes. At natural strength, it should open well with a small measure of water.
Bladnoch 17 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Dried cherry, dark fruit and polished oak lead, followed by coffee, vanilla and toffee. The palate is smooth but structured, layering marmalade, prune and liquorice over warm cinnamon spice. Initial maturation in ex-bourbon casks gives a honeyed core, while a ten-month finish in Californian red-wine casks brings depth and a gently vinous edge. The finish is long, fruity and warming, with oak spice and dark fruit lingering. Serve neat, with water added gradually if desired.
The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Dried fruit, candied citrus peel and mature oak open the nose, with ginger and nutmeg adding lift. The palate is silky and full, bringing sherry richness together with fruit, warm spice and polished European oak. Predominantly matured in sherry-seasoned casks, it balances sweetness with a firm, composed structure. The finish is long and warming, returning to ginger, dried fruit and oak spice. Serve neat or with a few drops of water.
Old 55 Single Barrel Bourbon
American Whiskey
Sweet corn, maple and vanilla cream lead a generous nose, with light barrel char adding definition. The palate is rich and rounded, showing vanilla custard, brown sugar and caramel over an oily texture. Made from Indiana-grown corn and wheat, the wheated mash bill keeps the profile soft while new American oak provides structure. A measured cinnamon warmth develops through the finish, carrying sweet grain, vanilla and oak with steady persistence.
Leiper’s Fork Bottled in Bond Bourbon
American Whiskey
Brown sugar and lightly charred oak lead a warm, focused nose. The palate is velvety, with vanilla and butterscotch layered over dried dark fruit, maple and dried citrus. A wheated mash bill brings softness through the centre, while toasted malt and new American oak provide structure. Bottled at 100 proof, it carries its weight with balance rather than heat. The finish is long, gently herbal and framed by sweet oak.
Los Danzantes Still Strength Espadín Mezcal
Mexican Tequila & Mezcal
Leather and ripe strawberry open an arresting nose, followed by green herbs, pine and a clean thread of smoke. The palate is full and energetic at still strength, with pineapple bringing brightness before musk, bitter caramel and cedar add depth. Made from Espadín agave and rested in glass before bottling, it shows both intensity and control. The finish is warm and persistent, carrying smoke, herbs and gentle chile heat.
Penderyn Icons of Wales No. 7 Rhiannon Welsh Single Malt Whisky
Welsh Whisky
Red berries, blackcurrant and pear lead a generous nose, joined by vanilla, hazelnut, sultana and sweet marzipan. The palate is smooth and velvety, with creamy caramel, fig and delicate frangipane developing into chocolate ganache and a touch of coffee. A Sherrywood Grand Cru finish gives the fruit and confectionary notes their depth. The finish turns drier, with lingering oak tannin balancing the whisky's polished sweetness.
Bowmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky — Vintage Packaging
Scottish Whisky
Subtle lemon and heather honey lead the aroma, balanced by Bowmore's measured peat smoke. The palate is warm and composed, with cocoa, citrus and gentle maritime character moving through a lightly oily texture. Smoke remains integrated rather than dominant, allowing the malt's sweetness and mature oak to stay clear. The finish is long and mellow, returning to honey, dark chocolate and soft peat. A classic, restrained Islay style.
Dunville’s 12 Year Old PX Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Irish Whiskey
Fresh green apple and orchard fruit open the palate with clarity, followed by raisins, figs and stewed dates from the Pedro Ximenez cask finish. Sweet malt and marzipan sponge cake add a soft, rounded centre, while candied orange provides a bright counterpoint. Bottled at 46% after at least twelve years of maturation, it balances sherry richness with lively fruit and measured spice. The finish is warming, persistent and cleanly defined.
Zacapa XO Rum
Guatemalan Rum
Toasted oak, burnt caramel and dry-roasted nuts lead the aroma, with marzipan and orange peel adding lift. The palate is long, smooth and richly layered, bringing dark cherry, chocolate, date and prune together with clove, vanilla and cinnamon. Reserve rums aged from 10 to 25 years are blended through a solera system, then finished in former Cognac casks. Dried mango, raspberry and ginger carry the poised, gently warming finish.
Meukow XO Sublime Cognac
French Cognac
Candied peach and prune lead an expressive nose, followed by jasmine, iris and warm baking spice. The palate is smooth and enveloping, with chocolate and vanilla layered over mature wood and a gently nutty rancio character. Fruit remains present through the centre, keeping the richness balanced rather than heavy. The finish is long, polished and warming, carrying dried fruit, spice and seasoned oak. Serve neat in a generous glass.
Delamain Vesper XO Grande Champagne Cognac
French Cognac
Mature oak, woodland earth and a restrained savoury note frame a quietly aromatic nose. The palate is full and rounded, opening into orchard fruit, quince and wildflowers before vanilla and gentle spice emerge. Extended ageing in old Limousin oak brings polish and depth without obscuring the fruit. A saline mineral lift keeps the texture composed, and the finish is remarkably long, returning to dried fruit, oak and fine spice.
The Bard Distillery Cinder & Smoke Founder’s Select Bourbon
American Whiskey
Orange rind and vanilla open the nose with freshness and warmth. Cinnamon builds across a generous, rounded palate, while mature oak and a restrained smoky note lend depth without turning dry. Drawn from three carefully matched barrels of Kentucky straight bourbon, the blend is selected for character rather than a fixed age statement. The finish is long, gently smoky and persistent, carrying citrus peel, vanilla and spice. Serve neat or over a single large cube.
Wild Common Still Strength Blanco Tequila
Mexican Tequila & Mezcal
Bold roasted agave drives the nose and palate, lifted by bright citrus and a clear mineral edge. Cinnamon and anise add warmth and detail without crowding the spirit's clean core. Bottled at still strength, the texture is full and velvety, yet the profile remains precise rather than heavy. A long, warming finish returns to agave, citrus and spice. Excellent neat, with enough structure for a serious tequila cocktail.
Kujira Ryukyu 10 Year Old White Oak Virgin Cask Whisky
Japanese Whisky
Honey and brown sugar lead a warm, fragrant nose, with soft oak and anise-like spice adding definition. The palate is rounded and gently creamy, bringing butter caramel, liquorice and baked bread together with cinnamon and clove. Made from indica rice with Okinawan black koji, then matured for more than a decade in virgin white oak, it finishes smooth, lightly tannic and persistently spiced. Serve neat or with a few drops of water.
Gautier Pinar del Rio XO Cognac
French Cognac
Powerful oak and orange lead an intense, aromatic opening. The palate builds with dried fruit and layered spice, while firmer woody tones give the blend structure and persistence. Eaux-de-vie from Fins Bois, Petite Champagne and Grande Champagne contribute both strength and fruit, with the oldest component reaching 45 years. Rich and full rather than sweet, the finish remains long, spicy and oak-led. Serve neat.
Nismes-Delclou Armagnac 1973
French Brandy
A discreet, mature aroma leads into a soft and measured opening on the palate. The texture remains light and easy, with subtle prune emerging as the spirit develops. Balance is the defining feature: fruit and gentle oak sit in quiet proportion before increasingly nutty rancio notes shape the finish. Serve neat in a tulip-shaped glass and allow it time to unfold.
The Macallan A Night on Earth in Jerez de la Frontera
Scottish Whisky
Honey-coated pastry and sweet raisin lead a warm, rounded aroma. Fresh grape and vibrant citrus brighten the palate, while cinnamon and anise add measured spice around a core of rich oak. Maturation in a balanced combination of European and American sherry-seasoned casks creates generous sweetness without losing definition. The finish is smooth and lingering, with pastry, fruit and anise returning together.
Gordon & MacPhail Glenburgie 21 Year Old Distillery Labels
Scottish Whisky
Rich stewed fruit and roasted hazelnut open the aroma, with brown sugar adding depth. Cooked apple and cinnamon follow across the palate, joined by brighter red-berry notes that keep the mature sweetness in balance. The texture is composed and generous rather than heavy. A lingering charred-oak finish brings dryness and structure to this Speyside single malt. Serve neat or with a small splash of water.
Highland Park 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Rich fruit and caramelized sweetness open the nose, followed by baked cherry, orange zest and salted honeycomb. Dark chocolate and aromatic heather-peat smoke bring depth across the palate without overwhelming the whisky’s balance. A high proportion of first-fill, sherry-seasoned European oak contributes concentrated fruit and spice, rounded by American oak and refill casks. The finish is lingering, sweetly spiced and lightly nutty.
Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Floral heather honey leads into creamy macadamia, chewy beeswax and ripe orange. Dried fruit and toasted coconut add richness across the palate, while silky oak and a restrained trace of smoke keep the profile balanced. A combination of sherry, bourbon, refill and re-charred casks brings layered sweetness, spice and structure. The texture is polished and generous, with honeyed fruit lingering through the finish.
Redbreast 21 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Irish Whiskey
Fresh tropical fruit, nuts and rich dried fruit form an abundant, layered aroma. The palate is silky and generous, combining soft vanilla, toasted oak and sherry-like nuttiness with fleshy fruit and a measured dusting of spice. Maturation in American bourbon barrels and first-fill Spanish Oloroso sherry butts builds depth while preserving freshness. The finish is exceptionally persistent, with oak, spice and barley lingering together.
Nismes-Delclou Armagnac 1978
French Brandy
Dried fruit, prune and fresh grape lead a direct, composed palate. Orange peel adds brightness before almond and a softer white-chocolate note emerge toward the finish. The balance between mature fruit, citrus lift and gentle nuttiness gives this vintage Armagnac clarity without losing depth. Serve neat in a tulip-shaped glass and allow it a few minutes to open.
Bruichladdich Port Charlotte PC7 Sin An Doigh Ileach
Scottish Whisky
Perfumed spice and rising peat smoke meet baked apple, coffee liqueur and a firm line of oak. The palate is rich and forceful, bringing apple crumble, estery fruit and salty butter beneath powerful smoke. A long finish carries peat and spice with sustained warmth. This seven-year-old Islay malt was bottled at cask strength, so a few drops of water can open its detail.