Whisky
Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Fresh herbs and vanilla rise through a firm current of Islay peat smoke. The palate is bold and savoury, bringing cracked black pepper, honey-glazed ham and a measured touch of brine, while cocoa and fudge gather on the long finish. Serve neat or with a few drops of water to open the smoke. A strong partner for smoked salmon, blue cheese, charcuterie or dark chocolate.
Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 4 Yamazakura Wood Finish
Juicy orange, apricot and plum lead a bright, floral nose, with rhubarb compote, vanilla and light biscuit underneath. The palate follows with pear, orange peel, honey and gentle caramel sweetness, balanced by peppery cherrywood. Fresh and composed rather than heavy, it closes at medium length with sweet wood, pepper and a faint heathery note. Serve neat, with a few drops of water, or alongside roasted nuts and mild cheese.
Bushmills Black Bush Irish Whiskey 50 mL
Rich sherry character leads with dried fruit, ripe peach and a gentle nutty depth. A high proportion of malt whiskey brings weight and intensity, while lighter grain whiskey keeps the palate smooth and composed. Maturation in former Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks adds warm oak and rounded sweetness through the finish. Enjoy neat, over ice or in a classic whiskey cocktail.
The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky 50 mL
Zesty orange and ripe pear give a bright, fruit-led opening, followed by toffee apple and a light thread of honey. The palate is smooth and creamy, with first-fill American oak adding gentle vanilla sweetness and rounded structure. The finish stays long, soft and clean. Enjoy it neat or with a small splash of water; its approachable fruit also works well alongside classic shortbread.
Forty Creek Barrel Select Canadian Whisky 375 mL
Honey, vanilla and ripe apricot lead into a rounded palate of toasted grain, cocoa and warming oak. Notes of black walnut and pecan add savoury depth without overwhelming the whisky’s approachable fruit. The finish is smooth and gently spiced, with lingering vanilla and roasted-nut detail. Enjoy neat, over a single cube or in a spirit-forward Old Fashioned, where its balanced sweetness and oak structure remain clearly defined.
Glenfarclas 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 50 mL
Soft sherry and honey lead into dried fig, raisin, roasted hazelnut and a gentle lift of green apple and lemon. The palate is medium-bodied and composed, layering fruitcake richness with malt, oak and warming spice. A long finish carries cinnamon, clove, orange zest and lingering sherry warmth. Enjoy neat or with a few drops of water, allowing the dried fruit and nutty detail to open gradually in the glass.
Ballantine’s Finest Blended Scotch Whisky 375 mL
Soft honey and gentle spice open into milk chocolate, red apple and vanilla. The palate is balanced and lightly sweet, with a smooth, rounded texture that keeps the fruit and creamy notes composed. A fresh, well-rounded finish makes it approachable neat or over ice without losing its Scotch character. It also works cleanly in a whisky highball, a classic Whisky Sour or a simple serve with cola.
Clan Fraser Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky
Honeycomb and butter lead the nose, with raisin and fig adding a soft dried-fruit richness. The palate is light and approachable, carrying gentle malt sweetness and a measured touch of spice rather than heavy smoke or oak. A smooth, warming finish keeps the fruit and honey notes in balance. Enjoy neat, over ice or in a simple highball, or use in a Rob Roy where its mellow profile will remain composed alongside vermouth.
Knob Creek 9 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 375 mL
Warm vanilla, caramel and a touch of smoky oak lead a bold, full-flavoured profile. Toasted oak, brown sugar and roasted nuts build through the palate, with toasted corn and rye spice keeping the sweetness structured. The finish is long, warming and firmly oak-driven. Enjoy neat or over a large cube, or use in an Old Fashioned where its caramel depth and spice can remain clear alongside sugar and bitters.
Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller Series No. 6 Tennessee Whiskey
Mellow and rounded, opening with caramel, vanilla and toasted oak over a gentle thread of ripe fruit. The palate is smooth but not flat, bringing brown sugar and light baking spice through the centre with a measured charcoal note underneath. The finish is clean and warming, tapering through sweet oak, soft spice and a final touch of vanilla rather than overt heat.
Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Cherry Wood Smoked Barley
Vivid and unconventional, with dark cherry, blackberry and brown sugar over pine and toasted malt. The palate brings graham cracker and caramel through a malty core, while cherry fruit keeps the profile bright. Oak and wood spice build gradually rather than dominating. The finish is medium-long and warming, with gentle smoke settling over dry oak, malt and lingering dark fruit.
Woodford Reserve Aged Cask Rye 375 mL
Light in colour and fruit-led, with white-wine lift, soft florals and vanilla over fresh rye grain. The palate begins with a coppery pot-still tang before moving through orchard fruit, mint and a gently medicinal note. Rye spice grows steadily rather than arriving all at once. The finish is dry and persistent, carrying grain, mint and warm spice with a leaner, more delicate profile than new-oak rye.
Woodford Reserve New Cask Rye 375 mL
Rye spice leads from the start, backed by sweet oak, vanilla and a light floral note. The palate is direct and energetic, bringing white pepper, cinnamon and resin through a firm layer of wood. A faint cherry note appears as the texture turns drier. The finish is long and warming, with cinnamon, vanilla and charred oak lingering after the brighter grain flavours recede.
Pike Creek 21 Year Old European Oak Finish Canadian Whisky
Berries and green fruit open with pineapple, kiwi and cool spearmint. The palate is generous but precise, bringing caramel, nutmeg and candied fruit into balance with vanilla, pepper and firm seasoned wood. Cedar and char add a savoury edge. The finish is long and clean, leaving applewood, spice, caramel and a quiet touch of tobacco.
Knob Creek Small Batch Rye Whiskey
Dried herbs and rye lead the aroma, with seasoned oak and vanilla giving it depth. The palate is concentrated, bringing rye spice, dried cherry and a touch of cigar tobacco over a firm oak core. Its texture is notably oily without feeling heavy. Char spice and dried fruit return on the finish, joined by vanilla and oak in a warm, steady close.
Corner Creek Reserve Bourbon Whiskey
Sweet roasted corn and praline lead the aroma, followed by caramel and oak. The palate is round and supple, with dried fruit and toffee adding depth as grain and oak spice bring definition. Its sweetness is measured rather than heavy. The finish carries roasted corn, praline, dried fruit and toffee, with grain and oak spice providing a clear, structured counterpoint.
Kentucky Owl Confiscated Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Peach, mature oak and vanilla open the aroma, followed by tobacco, cardamom and a light floral lift. The palate builds through red apple, graham cracker, citrus and toffee, with sweet cinnamon keeping the oak in balance. White grape adds freshness through the middle. The finish is warm and persistent, leaving spice, toasted grain and a restrained touch of cayenne.