Every Scotch whisky distillery is different. From its location and water source, to its still shape and wood policy. These are all determining factors in how a whisky tastes. The Balblair collection is intriguingly complex and satisfying. We capture the intense esters at the start of the spirit cut to give our Whisky the core characteristics of apricots, oranges, spices, floral notes and green apples. The heavier oils and lipids at the end of the cut are also captured, giving leathery, nutty and full-bodied characteristics.

BLABLAIR 18 late-night expression is rich and autumnal, developed and amplified to unexpected heights, while staying perfectly balanced and closely tied to the bright and fruity character of the Distillery.

Tasting Notes

COLOUR: Oiled cedar

AROMA: Rich toffee and baked pears shine bright against an elegant backdrop of new leather

PALATE: A masterful balance of juicy apricots, seasoned oak and vanilla custard

FINISH: Long and warming with chords of fresh spices and raisins

Bottled to celebrate Ardbeg Day 2021 and Islay’s definitely-real-and-totally-not-made-up flavour breathing dragon, Ardbeg Scorch is a dram with an almost mythical flavour profile. Our whisky wizards have been hard at work, chanting incantations and conjuring spirits, concocting one of the Distillery’s most fantastical whiskies yet. Matured in ex-Bourbon American oak casks, fiercely charred and packed with smoke, discover lair upon lair of flavour in Ardbeg Scorch.

This edition of Ardbeg Scorch will be available in the below countries – if an exact date isn’t specified, make sure you’re a Member of the Ardbeg Committee to be kept up to date!

TASTING NOTES

COLOUR: Bright brushed gold

NOSE: On the nose, frighteningly intense aromas of soot and smoke lie in wait. Hints of aniseed and fragrant patchouli interlace with bold notes of quenched steel and saddle soap. With a drop of water, herbal top notes of briarwood, sage and pine wisp their way to the fore.

TASTE: Take a sip and experience lair upon lair of flavour. An oily mouthfeel grips the senses. Billowy clouds of sweet smoke and dragon charred oak permeate the palate, while grilled fare and black liquorice weave between notes of medicinal lozenge.

FINISH: A long and heroic finale, with a subtle tarry aftertaste. A finish that will drag on, well into its happily ever after.

Some distilleries are renowned for their meatier spirit style; underneath the fruitiness or maltiness lurks something that is just a little bit animalic. We were inspired to search out malts with this touch of the wild about them – whether from their distillation or subsequent maturation – and bring them together in our Menagerie.

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Menagerie boasts a complex aroma of baking spices, leather, tar and musky fruits. The palate is engagingly lush with even more fruit, while oily smoke and forest floor notes linger in the finish.

As delightful as a bouquet of honeysuckle, narcissus and jasmine, floral artist Azuma Makoto’s design for this limited-edition gift box reflects the enticing fragrance and vibrancy of Glenmorangie’s rare single malt.Honey gold in colour, citrus and floral on the nose, and sweet and spicy on the palate, this is a perfectly balanced whisky with hints of woodsmoke, caramelised fruit and nuts.

Glenlossie’s stills were fitted with purifier pipes which carry any heavier alcohols which have refluxed out in the lyne arm back into the body of the still to be redistilled. It is the use of these purifiers which adds a certain oily textural quality to the spirit, while a long fermentation also helps to promote a grassiness in the new make. Glenlossie remains a major contributor to its parent company’s blends, and other than Diageo’s Flora & Fauna series.

Aroma and Taste

Nose: Sugared almond, spicy oak, melon and milk chocolate.

Palate: Hazelnut praline, polished oak and berry jam, along with hints of vanilla fudge.

Finish: Orange curd, dried apple and a pinch of nutmeg.

Allt-a Bhainne is a silent hero for Chivas Brothers serving as one of the lead malt whiskies in its Chivas Regal Blends. This particular cask has been Chapter 7™'s baby since 2016. They've been watching over the maturation carefully and decided to give this fruity whisky a twist by finishing it in one of our Caol Ila first fill bourbon casks and the result is exquisite.

Aroma and Taste

Nose: Fruit basket, flower bouquet, manuka honey, candied orange, a touch of smoke.

Palate: Butterscotch, canned peach, honey, gingerbread, cinnamon spice.

Finish: Sweet, long, mandarine dipped in sweet spices.

Wolfburn has finally come of age. Northland is the first, and ongoing, release from the Scottish mainland's northernmost distillery. This is a light, sweet and fragrant whisky, with notes of fruit, nuts and a hint of peat.

Contains 12 - 50ml bottles of your favorite Johnnie Walker flavors, YAY!

50ml Bottles Inside:
2 shots - Johnnie Walker Black Label
2 shots - Johnnie Walker Double Black
2 shots - Johnnie Walker Green Label
2 shots - Johnnie Walker Gold Label
2 shots - Johnnie Walker 18 year old
2 shots - Johnnie Walker Blue Label

Glen Scotia Victoriana has been bottled at cask strength and finished in heavily-charred oak casks. Victoriana has notes of richly-spiced fruit, vanilla and oak throughout the palate, followed by a gently smoky finish.

A hallmark of our distillery, ABERFELDY’s water source is the famous Pitilie Burn, renowned for its water quality and famed for its deposits of alluvial gold, earning ABERFELDY the name The Golden Dram.

Time-honored techniques, such as longer fermentation, conjure rare honeyed notes– key to the signature sweetness of ABERFELDY whisky.​

ABERFELDY whisky is highly-awarded, having received over 150 Gold and Double-Gold medals.

Inspired by our deep-rooted connection to nature for nearly 200 years, The Macallan Harmony Collection is an exploration into the world of sustainable packaging. It fuses innovative techniques with materials from the natural world at the end of their life to see them reborn with a renewed purpose. 

INSIDE THE WORLD OF CHOCOLATE

Continuing our long-standing partnership with the Roca brothers, this is a collaboration with Jordi Roca to bring the worlds of chocolate and whisky to life in Casa Cacao, a hotel and chocolate factory in central Girona, Spain. The Macallan Whisky Maker Polly Logan took inspiration from her time at Casa Cacao to create a single malt with indulgent chocolate notes.

The final whisky in the No Name series champions seaweedy peatiness from the Laphroaig Distillery, enriched by succulent fruit and smoke from the Bowmore Distillery.

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Even fruitier than No Name, No. 2 and almost as smoky as No Name. The peat character is more medicinal than No Name, with a beautiful heathery and tropical fragrance.

Canvas focuses on the generous sweetness of whiskies aged in American oak barrels. However, to complete our composition, we turned to an experimental parcel of single malt re-racked into Spanish orange wine casks for three years. Bright, bold and delicious, our aim with Canvas is to inspire further creative work. Pour a glass, prime your canvas, and fill the frame.

FLAVOUR PROFILE

The gloriously waxy and citrusy nose is followed by forest honey and vanilla shortbread notes on the palate. Flavours of nutmeg, cardamom and chocolate intertwine in the long-lasting finish.

SERVING RECOMMENDATIONS

Outstanding when neat and paired with autumn fruit pies, Canvas also shines with a few drops of water

Snowed in at home, our Director of Whisky Creation, Dr. Bill, began dreaming of this whisky. His goal was to capture the snug and magical feeling of sitting in front of the fireplace as snow blankets the world outside. In pursuit of rich, radiant taste and wintery aroma, he finished the 13-year-old single malt in Marsala wine casks from Sicily.
The experience begins with light flurries of fruit and honey, building to torrents of cocoa dust, flakes of red pepper and chunks of brazil nut toffee. It culminates in a feels-like-forever finish that swirls with cinnamon, ginger and clove.

TASTING NOTES

Taste: A juicy viscous, but slightly peppery mouthfeel, leads in to a burst of sweet, nutty flavours – coco powder, red pepper, brazil nut toffee and sweet barley malt.

This is a prestigious single malt Scotch whisky renowned for its exceptional quality and age statement. This expression is produced by the Deanston Distillery, situated in the Highland region of Scotland, which has a rich history of whisky production dating back to 1785.

The 17-year maturation period allows the whisky to develop a remarkable depth of flavor and complexity. Each sip reveals a symphony of nuanced notes that tantalize the senses. The whisky showcases a perfect balance between the distillery's unique character and the influence of the oak casks it ages in.

The Alexander Murray & Co 17 Year Highland Deanston Distillery offers a refined and elegant taste profile. It presents an array of flavors, including honeyed sweetness, hints of citrus fruits, subtle spices, and a touch of oak. The whisky's smooth and velvety texture further enhances the drinking experience, making it a delight for whisky enthusiasts and connoisseurs.

With its lengthy aging process, the Highland Deanston Distillery expression embodies the traditional craftsmanship and attention to detail that have made Scottish whisky famous worldwide. Alexander Murray & Co, known for its expert curation of fine whiskies, has selected this 17-year-old single malt to showcase the distinct characteristics of Deanston's Highland terroir.

The Alexander Murray & Co 17 Year Highland Deanston Distillery whisky is an exquisite choice for those seeking a refined and sophisticated drinking experience. Its exceptional quality and carefully crafted flavors make it a standout addition to any whisky collection, and a true testament to the legacy and heritage of the Deanston Distillery.

The Smoky Twelve is the perfect marriage of fruit,malt, oak and rich layers of smoke. Crafted from a combination of unpeated and peated spirit and three cask matured for at least twelve years in bourbon barrels, sherry casks, and Marsala wine casks. The whisky from each cask is then expertly married together to create a smooth, creamy single malt, multilayered with flavours of ripened fruit, aromatic smoky sweetness and warming oak spice.

TASTING NOTES

COLOUR: Burnished gold

NOSE: Smoked vanilla, charred orange and toasted almond

TASTE: Dark chocolate, fruit peel, brown sugar and smoked oak, lingering into a cocoa and orange smoked finish

SMOKE LEVEL: Rich

RACHEL BARRIE MASTER BLENDER

"Longer maturation brings more aromatic layers to our distinctive smoky style. For me it's baked orange in a wonderful cake, fired over an open fire, with dark chocolate flavour."