Whisky
Bruichladdich 21 YO Black Art 1989
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.
Glenfarclas 1988 30 Year Old Family Casks W18 Cask #1374
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.
Glengoyne 25 Year Old Sherry Oak
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.
Glenmorangie 1977 21 Year Old Limited Bottling
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.
Glenfarclas 175th Anniversary Chairman’s Reserve
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.
Braes of Glenlivet 1975 31 Year Old Connoisseurs Choice
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 1974 25 Year Old
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.
Craigellachie 33 Year Old Limited Release Small Batch
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.
Midleton Very Rare 2009
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.
The GlenDronach 1972 39 Year Old Single Cask #2033
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.