Spirits
Spirits
Lismore 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Stewed apple, apricot and floral honey open with roasted nuts and light toffee. The palate is rounded and easy-going, bringing orchard fruit and vanilla custard into balance with baking spice and a quiet malty note. Gentle sweetness is checked by drying oak and a faint trace of smoke. The finish is soft and composed, leaving apple, honey, nuts and warm spice.
Drinks by the Dram Regions of Scotland Whisky Tasting Set 5 x 30 mL
Scottish Whisky
Five individually sealed samples move across contrasting Scotch traditions, from peaty and maritime to fruity, malty, floral and honeyed. The compact format makes it possible to compare aroma, texture and finish side by side without committing to full bottles. Expect smoke, orchard fruit, soft flowers, malt and cask spice to emerge in different proportions across the selection.
Athru Knocknarea 14 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Irish Whiskey
Fresh linen, pencil shavings, sandalwood and cedar give the aroma a dry, quietly polished opening. The palate turns richer, bringing mince pie, caramel and dark sweetness into warming oak and gentle spice. The texture is full without becoming heavy. Pepper builds toward the finish, joined by cigar box, seasoned wood and a lingering echo of caramel.
Athru Annacoona 14 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Irish Whiskey
Vanilla, caramelized apple and orange oil open the aroma, followed by dried fruit and dark chocolate. The palate is rich and silky, bringing raisins, prunes and clove into salted caramel and warming spice. Sweetness is generous but balanced by depth and structure. The finish lingers on mocha, jammy cherry, vanilla and a measured trace of oak.
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.
Penderyn Portwood Single Malt Welsh Whisky
Welsh Whisky
Rich dried fruit opens with dark chocolate and cranberry, followed by toasted oak and a lightly nutty edge. The palate is creamy and full, with honeyed sweetness balanced by warm spice and firm wood structure. Fruit remains clear through the middle rather than turning heavy. The finish is smooth and lingering, leaving soft oak, honey, spice and dark fruit.
Penderyn Madeira Finish Single Malt Welsh Whisky
Welsh Whisky
Bright citrus and honey open over gentle oak and soft vanilla. The palate is smooth and fruit-led, bringing orange and lemon into balance with raisin, warm spice and a lightly biscuity malt note. Madeira-cask sweetness adds richness without making the whisky heavy. The finish is clean and composed, leaving honey, citrus peel, dried fruit and measured oak.
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.
Macaloney’s Caledonian Invermallie Single Cask Island Single Malt Whisky
Canadian Whisky
White and black pepper open with fresh mint, delicate flowers and a cool herbal edge. The palate is lively and precise, with white grape and light malt framed by measured oak and clean spice. A faint dark-chocolate note adds depth without heaviness. The finish is crisp and warming, leaving mint, pepper, grape skin and gentle oak.
Old Perth The Original Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Sherry sweetness opens with warm dried fruit, honeyed clove and a restrained thread of spice. The palate carries the fruit in a warming frame, with Oloroso cask influence giving shape without overwhelming the whisky’s sweeter side. Cask maturation brings richness and depth while keeping the profile composed. The finish is long and gently warming, returning to dried fruit, subtle spice and honeyed clove.
The Liberty Distillery Trust Port-Finished Whisky
Canadian Whisky
Dark chocolate and marzipan open the aroma, joined by the firm grain character of barley. The palate is rich and full, with caramel and butterscotch bringing rounded sweetness as spice adds definition. Its silky texture keeps that richness measured. The persistent finish returns to dark chocolate, marzipan and barley, with caramel, butterscotch and gentle spice remaining clearly in balance.
Càrn Mòr Strictly Limited Longmorn 11 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Vanilla buttercream and banana bread lead into freshly cut grass and bright lemon curd. The palate is generous but clean, with tinned pineapple, juicy stone fruit and sweet-shop notes gaining lift from elderflower and citrus zest. A subtle peppery line keeps the fruit in focus. The finish is mouth-watering and persistent, leaving peaches, cream, vanilla and gentle spice.
Lismore 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Floral notes open with chocolate, toffee and warm cinnamon. The palate is broad and mouth-filling, bringing ripe fruit and honey-roasted nuts into balance with old oak and chewy caramel. A softer butterscotch note builds through the middle. The finish is long and warming, leaving caramel, roasted nuts, dark fruit and a gentle trace of spice.
Liberty Distillery Trust Whiskey Madeira
Canadian Whisky
On the nose, TRUST Single Cask – Burgundy presents a white chocolate and marzipan character married with robust barley notes. The mid-palate is rich, full and intense with cocoa, caramel and underlying fruit. At 42% alc./vol. the finish has a powerful concentration that is silky smooth and lingers on and on.
Macaloney’s Invernahaven Single Malt Canadian Whisky
Canadian Whisky
Plum and raisin lead with warm spice, expressive malt and seasoned oak. The palate is rich and creamy, its dried-fruit depth framed by structured tannins and a quiet nutty note from the sherry casks. Oak adds shape without becoming dry. The finish is long and layered, leaving dark fruit, malt, spice and a light saline impression.
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.
Chum Churum Original Soju
South Korean Other Spirits
A clear, neutral Korean spirit made from sweet potato and tapioca, this expression is described as fresh, crisp and clean. The documented serving suggestion is chilled. A second exact-product record notes moderate alcoholic strength together with lacteous and anise notes. The neutral appearance, crisp taste and two additional recorded notes make up the available tasting profile for this soju.
Belvedere Vodka
Polish Vodka
Almond and vanilla give the aroma a soft, polished opening, with white pepper adding a clean point of contrast. The palate is subtly sweet and velvety, showing the gentle grain character of Polish rye without losing precision. A creamy texture carries the almond and spice through the middle. The finish is exceptionally smooth and clean, leaving light vanilla, pepper and restrained warmth.
El Tequileño Reposado Tequila
Mexican Tequila & Mezcal
Sweet agave and vanilla lead the aroma. Cooked agave anchors the palate, with oak developing through the middle after three months of rest in American barrels. The agave character remains at the centre as vanilla and oak come together around it. A dry finish closes the profile, carrying cooked agave, vanilla and a measured trace of American oak.
400 Conejos Espadín Joven Mezcal
Mexican Tequila & Mezcal
Herbal smoke leads the aroma, with fennel seed, sourdough and roasted corn adding savoury depth. The palate is smooth and vivid, moving through grilled corn, melted butter, smoked herbs and sweet asparagus. Agave sweetness keeps the profile rounded while smoke gives it structure rather than weight. The finish is warm and persistent, leaving roasted grain, herbs and a measured earthy note.
Brugal 1888 Gran Reserva Rum
Dominican Rum
Red and dried fruit open the aroma, with raisins and dates joined by cinnamon and oak spice. Toffee, vanilla and peach follow on the palate, alongside cocoa and clove. Double ageing in bourbon and sherry casks frames those fruit and spice notes. Honey appears toward the close, and the finish is long and elegant, carrying cocoa, oak spice and dried fruit.
Clear Creek Muscat Grappa 375 mL
American Marc & Grappa
Rose water and lychee lead an intensely floral aroma, true to Muscat's naturally perfumed character. Distilled from the pressed skins and seeds of the grapes, the spirit is smooth and pleasant on the palate. The bold perfume remains central through a clean finish, giving the grappa a vivid, direct aromatic character from the opening scent to the close.
Chablisienne Vieux Marc Bourgogne Grenou
French Marc & Grappa
Sibona Distillato d’Uva Uvedilanga
Italian Marc & Grappa
Fresh grape and delicate floral notes open the aroma, followed by soft orchard fruit and a light muscat-like lift. The palate is notably smooth, rounded and gentle, with clear fruit character carried by a refined texture rather than overt sweetness. Subtle floral detail returns through the middle. The finish is clean and pleasant, leaving fresh fruit and a quiet aromatic echo.
Cordero di Montezemolo Grappa di Barolo
Italian Marc & Grappa
Toasted hazelnut and vanilla rise from a deep amber spirit, joined by caramel, dried rose and warm spice. The palate is full-bodied and silky, carrying pronounced nutty richness through gentle wood and a rounded, warming texture. Four years in small casks give the flavours depth and polish. The finish is persistent and elegant, leaving hazelnut, vanilla, spice and integrated oak.
Nardini Grappa Riserva
Italian Marc & Grappa
Warm oak and subtle sweetness lead a smooth, rounded aroma, followed by dried fruit, vanilla and a gentle toasted note. The palate is elegant and softly textured, with wood ageing adding spice and quiet complexity while the grape spirit remains clear and lively. A measured warmth builds through the middle. The finish is clean and persistent, carrying sweet spice, polished oak and a faint nutty echo.
M. Chapoutier Fine Eau-de-Vie des Côtes du Rhône
French Brandy
Clean and intensely aromatic, with white fruit, dried flowers and a clear mineral lift. The palate is powerful yet precise, carrying concentrated fruit through warming alcohol and a firm, dry texture. A single-pass distillation preserves the character of its Rhône material rather than polishing it away. The finish is long and contemplative, leaving florals, stone, fruit and persistent heat.
Odd Society Crème de Cassis
Canadian Liqueur
Made from BC-grown blackcurrants, this French-style liqueur follows a closely held family recipe. The official profile presents a British Columbian interpretation of a French classic, using locally grown fruit and bottled at twenty-three percent alcohol. Blackcurrant and dark berry are the documented flavour references, presented through a crème de cassis preparation made with regional ingredients.