Whisky
The Single Malts of Scotland Mannochmore 2009 11 Year Old Reserve Casks Parcel No. 5 Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Lime and fresh herbs open with dill, hay and baked apple. The palate develops buttery toast, pear drops and vanilla custard, followed by roasted cardamom and a gentle floral lift. Fruit and cereal notes remain clear beneath the spice. The finish is clean and lightly warming, leaving apple sauce, soft malt, raspberry jelly, elderflower and measured oak.
Càrn Mòr Strictly Limited Glenburgie 8 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Honey and vanilla open with fresh citrus, cut grass and a cool touch of mint. The palate is bright and fruit-led, bringing sweet vanilla and orchard freshness into balance with hay, malt and a measured edge of oak. The texture stays lively rather than heavy. The finish is clean and gently sweet, leaving citrus peel, grass, honeyed malt and soft spice.
Old Ballantruan 10 Year Old Peated Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Gentle peat smoke rises through warm spice and a sweet, creamy core. The palate brings earthy smoke into balance with rounded malt, giving this Speyside single malt more depth than sheer weight. Sweetness builds first on the finish, then yields gradually to a darker smoky note that lingers. Serve neat or with a measured splash of water, and pair with smoked salmon, grilled lamb, mature cheddar or dark chocolate.
Aultmore of the Foggie Moss 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Honey, vanilla and orchard fruit open a clean, gently aromatic Speyside profile. Citrus and a light grassy note add freshness, while soft malted barley gives the palate quiet roundness and balance. The finish is smooth, delicate and lingering rather than weighty. Serve neat or with a few drops of water, alongside roasted almonds, mild cheese, smoked trout or an apple tart with restrained sweetness.
Penderyn Madeira Finish Single Malt 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.
Koval Four Grain Single Barrel American Whiskey
Banana and light candy open with biscuit, confectioner's sugar and vanilla frosting. The palate is round and mouth-coating, bringing pie crust, cinnamon and dried fig into balance with cereal grain and measured oak. The sweetness remains controlled rather than heavy. The finish is warming and compact, leaving maple, faint oak, baking spice and a clean grain note.
Waterford Cuvée Koffi Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Fresh bread and caramel open with honey, peach and soft heather. The palate is rich and composed, bringing baked grain, apricot and edible flowers into balance with vanilla, gentle spice and an earthy malt note. Oak stays quietly behind the fruit. The finish is persistent and clean, leaving honey, warm bread, stone fruit and measured spice.
Macaloney’s Invernahaven Single Malt 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.
Lismore 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch 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.
Macaloney’s Caledonian Invermallie Single Cask Island Single Malt 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.
Arran Sauternes Wine Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Ripe apricot and honeyed melon open with honeysuckle, marzipan and soft vanilla. The palate is generous but lively, balancing honey and sultana with citrus zest, measured spice and a light saline note. Toasted oak gives the fruit a firm frame. The finish is long and warming, leaving vanilla, dried fruit, citrus oil and gentle spice.
Tomatin 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Melon, honey and soft floral notes open with barley and measured oak. The palate is rounded and composed, bringing vanilla, caramel and baked apple into balance with orange blossom and a gentle earthy note. Cedar spice builds quietly through the middle. The finish is clean and warming, leaving pear drop, cassia, white pepper and light oak.
Jura Prophecy Heavily Peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Floral heather and Brazil nut rise through peat smoke, salty air and a briny maritime note. The palate is oily and assertive, combining smoky bacon, liquorice and dried fruit with maple sweetness and dark cocoa. The smoke remains structured rather than blunt. The finish is long and mineral, leaving iodine, char, salt and a restrained touch of toffee.
Collingwood 21 Year Old Canadian Rye Whisky
Dark rye bread opens with herbs, spring flowers and freshly turned earth. The palate is sweet and full, bringing hot white pepper, liquorice and creamy milk chocolate into balance with a pithy bitterness and quiet root-beer spice. Maple-cask influence adds gentle warmth. The finish is persistent and savoury, leaving rye, pepper, herbs and dark chocolate.
Old Bardstown Estate Bottled Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Plum, dark raspberry and grape lead a rich, direct profile. The palate is creamy and full, with honey, vanilla and cinnamon joined by mint, liquorice, sweet tea and a light grain note. Oak and clove bring structure without taking over. The finish is compact and warming, leaving dark fruit, herbal spice, vanilla and a touch of tobacco.
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.
Douglas Laing Provenance Balblair 8 Year Old 2010 Cask 13291 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Vanilla ice cream and malted cereal lead, followed by cinnamon, baking spice and a marzipan sweetness. The palate is youthful but well composed, with boiled-sweet notes held in check by warm spice and clean Highland malt. A creamy, gently spiced finish gives the single-cask profile satisfying length. Serve neat or with a few drops of water, alongside shortbread, toasted almonds, apple crumble or a mild, nutty cheese.
Fettercairn Fior Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Cocoa and espresso lead a dark, concentrated aroma, followed by caramelized orange, ripe fruit and warm baking spice. The palate is rich and bittersweet, with toffee and vanilla softening the roasted coffee and dark chocolate tones. Almond adds a gently nutty depth, while restrained smoke and pepper bring definition to the finish. Full-flavoured without becoming heavy, it can be served neat or with a small splash of water.