Scotch Whisky is a distilled alcoholic beverage produced in Scotland. Its taste is renowned for its complexity, which varies significantly depending on the region of production and the ageing process. The origin of Scotch Whisky production dates back to at least the 15th century, with early records indicating distillation by monks. Over time, the process evolved, and regulations were established to ensure quality and authenticity.
Common flavour profiles include: Smoky/Peaty: From the use of peat-smoked barley during the malting process. Fruity: Notes of apple, pear, and dried fruits, Spicy: Hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper and Sweet: Undertones of honey, caramel, and vanilla, derived from oak cask ageing.
One by one, The Last Great Malts of Scotland will leave their distillery gates. Full bodied and golden yellow in colour, Aberfeldy 12 Year Old is patiently fermented for longer bringing its famous honeyed notes and making it super smooth. Aged for 12 Years and bottled at 40% ABV. A smooth dram of heather and honey. As golden in hand as the gold in its water source.
Mellowed for 12 Years in handmade oak casks, this smooth, sweet dram offers rich rewards for those who like to dig deeper. This is a whisky that is one step beyond the conventional, mainstream offerings and a more interesting choice than the classic malts commonly available.
There's plenty to love about Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Whiskey. Soft and juicy with plenty of fruit, this whiskey is backed with a hint of apple flavour. Add to this yummy notes of chocolate, cinnamon and ginger for a spectacular spicy kick.
A rich and smoky single malt, Aestone Land Cask is matured in warehouses located further inland. It has a well balanced sweet character opening with burnt brown sugar, aniseed, and salted honeycomb quickly giving way to briny olive tones and hints of citrus and smoked meats.
Aerstone Sea Cask is so-called because some of our warehouses are situated right by the sea exposed to the cooler sea air and perched on the intense environs of the Ayrshire coast, of Scotland. This impacts the 10-year maturation process and delivers a smooth whisky with a hint of sea salt.
Aerstone Land Cask 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is further inland, its hero being the use of highland peat and is therefore rich and smoky in character in comparison to the Sea Cask which is smooth and easy.
Aerstone Sea Cask 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky gets its name from its location and coastal conditions. As some warehouses are situated right by the sea it significantly impacts the maturation process, delivering a smooth whisky with a hint of sea salt.
Welcome to Ailsa Bay Release 1.2. Scientifically distilled at 022 parts “peat” and 019 parts “sweet”, then micro matured to a precise balance of oaky sweetness and smoky notes - this award winning new age single malt pushes the boundaries of flavour.
True science in action. Ailsa Bay Single Malt Whisky is distilled using 022 parts peat to 019 parts sweet. Micro matured for a precise balance of sweet and smokey notes
Intense and powerful, like the whirlpool itself, Corryvreckan is not for the faint-hearted! Matured in ex-bourbon and French oak casks, teasing spicy and sumptuous sweet fruity notes, heady and deep with a long finish.
Discover the ultimate gift for smoky whisky lovers with this Ardbeg Ten Years Old Gift Pack. Housed in a giftbox included with a bottle of Ardbeg Ten Years Old and two Ardbeg branded rock glasses perfect for savouring every sip in style.
Ardbeg Ten Years Old is revered around the world as the peatiest, smokiest, most complex single malt of them all. Yet it does not flaunt the peat; rather it gives way to the natural sweetness of the malt to produce a whisky of perfect balance.
Pronounced ‘Oog-a-dal’, it’s a special vatting that marries Ardbeg’s traditional deep, smoky notes with luscious, raisiny tones of old ex-Sherry casks. Ardbeg Uigeadail was voted by the 120,000+ strong Ardbeg Committee as their favourite Ardbeg.
"The exceptionally smooth, clean and fruity taste of Aultmore can be traced to the Foggie Moss. Our water source filters through bracken, gorse and heather purifying the water to the profit of Aultmore’s refined character. Aultmore 12 Years Old is a classic Speyside whisky, aromatic and fragrant in style. Elegant and uncomplicated, grassy and herbal – with notes of rosemary and thyme." "
A Secluded Site once known for smugglers and illicit stills, the Foggie Moss conceals our water's source and filters it through gorse and heather, purifying it to the profit of Aultmore's refined character. Our malted barley has no hint of peat smoke, ensuring the smoothest, cleanest taste.
This rarest of Speyside classics has been distilled in handmade copper pot stills since 1897, yet for over a century it was only sold in limited editions aimed at collectors.
Sometimes a sly taste of Aultmore could be found in a few local bars, but only if you knew to ask for ""a nip of the Buckie Road"".
Often veiled in obscuring mist from the Foggie Moss, the distillery has long been shrouded in mystery. Yet its whisky's exceptional smoothness reveals why industry insiders accorded it a rare Top-Class status-and why the dram of Locals and Buckie Fishermen has been a secret savoured for over 100 winters.
Ballantine's Scotch Whisky has a soft and elegant nose of heather, honey and spice notes develop into balanced, subtle flavours with tones of milk chocolate, ...
One of the world's best blended Scotch Whiskys, Ballantine's is blended with signature Scottish malts and grains and aged for many years. The result is an an exceptional drop that is both smooth and satisfying.
