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.
A smooth and rich triple malt Scotch, Monkey Shoulder is a premium whisky that is tended to by hand in Speyside, Scotland. Blended using only the finest malts, this delightful Scotch has aromas of cinnamon, sherry, butterscotch and berry while the taste is equally as enticing with flavours of tangy nuts, citrus, mint, oak and orange peel.
Scotland definitely knows a thing or two about producing great whisky, and The Naked Grouse Scotch Whisky 700mL is no exception. Matured in sherry oak casks, the whisky is immersed in flavours of toasty oak, stone fruit, and sweet cocoa. A spicy, orange finish ties all the flavours together.
Oban 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky's combination of rich sweetness, smoky dryness, and appetising spice distinguishes this lovingly matured Highland malt. Mouth-filling late autumn fruits - dried figs and honey-sweet spices, followed by a smoky, malty dryness. Long, smooth-sweet finish with oak wood, dryness and a grain of salt.
Oban 14 Year Old Scotch Whisky makes itself known with flavours of peat and malt, with a smoother profile that makes it easy to drink. Enjoy it neat with a little drop of water and look forward to an intense finish.
Talisker 10 Year Old is the perfect companion for when the day is done, smooth and smoky with a comforting afterglow. The classic stalwart of the Talisker family.
Produced at the oldest distillery on the Isle of Skye, Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whisky has been made by the sea since 1830, with its smell and taste instantly connecting you to its rugged maritime home. Every sip is a taste of the Isle of Skye itself, one of the most remote, windswept yet beautiful landscapes in Scotland. Talisker 10 Year Old, the stalwart of the Talisker family, is a powerful single malt whisky, with a sea-salty nose, spicy complexity, smoky sweet character and signature peppery finish: like a warm welcome from a wild sea. This single malt has a famously rich and powerful peat-smoke flavour, while the finish leaves you with a warm peppery taste at the back of the mouth. It is double distilled to create a rich, deep character embodying the maritime characteristics of a coastal whisky, and then aged for a minimum of 10 years in American oak casks. It is one of the most awarded single malt Scotch whiskies in the world.
Talisker 30 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Made by the sea. After a short hiatus, the Talisker 30 Year Old was re-launched as a cask-strength annual release in 2021. The rare expression of the last bottling, made in 2017, is being offered in limited quantities to celebrate the summit of Skye. Not unlike the anticipation of the journey to the top of The Cuillin, where majestic views await, Talisker 30 Year Old provides a rare invitation to only a few to reach the very pinnacle of the range, where true character awaits.
