Shakmat (or shakhmat) is the Armenian word for chess. But our Shakmat is so much more than a game. It is a symbol. A symbol of life, persistence, patience, and wisdom of a people that do not fall, even when held in check.

Shakmat 23 Year Old is a premium brandy originating from the birthplace of winemaking. It is an embodiment of Armenia’s two national treasures – Chess and Konyak.

THE OPENING

Armenia has excellent conditions for the production of a brandy’s most important ingredient: grapes. The local brandy only utilizes indigenous grape varieties and there are over 200 grown there. For Shakmat, we used the following grape varieties: Kangun, Kakhet, Garan Dmak and Rkatsiteli.

THE TACTICS
Shakmat is a 23 Year Old Brandy, aged in barrels made of local Caucasian oak. The terroir (both for grapes and oak barrels) is what gives it its distinctive flavor profile.

CHECKMATE
Shakmat offers an abundance of exciting flavors including dried fruits (plums, raisins), walnuts, cloves, tobacco, molasses, vanilla, oak, and a bit of black pepper. It takes a well-known and loved flavor profile and elevates it.

Aged no less than 36 months, our Extra Añejo drinks like a bourbon-lover’s Tequila. Rich and buttery smooth from start to finish, this very special Tequila offers notes of chocolate and coffee. We artfully blend bourbon-cask and cognac-cask aged Tequila with it for an unrivaled, sophisticated taste. Our Extra Añejo makes a great sipping drink with dessert. We find pairing it with dark chocolate creates an outstanding and rewarding experience.

Awards

2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Bronze 

Cantera Negra Cafe combines our hand-crafted 100% pure blue agave spirit with coffee to create a delectable blend that boasts a rich and silky cafe flavor with a hint of smokiness. This coffee liqueur is so impeccably smooth that it can be savored over ice, and is the ultimate choice for any cocktail recipe that requires a cafe liqueur. Our meticulous approach to growing, distilling, and blending ensures that Cantera Negra Cafe is exceptionally rich and smooth, providing an unparalleled taste experience.

TASTE THE WORLD’S FIVE MOST CELEBRATED WHISKY REGIONS

Ireland. Scotland. America. Canada. Japan. The world’s most prestigious whisky regions, each with its unique history and climate, reveal their personality traits through our remarkable Ao world blended whisky. A blend that after nearly a century of challenges and triumphs, you can taste today. 

Unlike our other blends that find harmony by unifying individual whisky personalities, Suntory World Whisky Ao achieves harmony at its base while layering and highlighting a multitude of characteristics. The result offers aromas and flavors that change and evolve, depending on when and how you drink it. However you choose to enjoy Ao Whisky, we invite you to experience it today.

This amaro is slowly infused with luxurious Italian maraschino cherries and the sweet, bitter peels from fresh oranges to create a delicious distillate of Amaro.

Perfectly balanced with soft, fruity, and round Amaro qualities and the distinctive aroma and taste of maraschino cherry. Put this beautiful bottle on your back bar with the gin and vodka, rum and whisky offerings.

A PERFECT GIFT
Whether you’re looking for gifts for men, women, birthdays, or teachers, this beautiful bottle will line up nicely in anyone’s home and goes great with chocolate.

PROUDLY ITALIAN
Distilled in Piedmont and named for the long-horned mountain goats who roam the Alps near our home. This spirit, popular in the mountain resorts of the area, is best enjoyed over ice after a long day of skiing or a long day at work.

STAMBECCO AND COLA
If sipping amaro on the rocks isn’t for you, serve your maraschino amaro over ice and mixed with a cold cola, garnish with a cherry (what else) and sit back to enjoy the views.

Aberfeldy Distillery is nestled within a lush valley in the foothills of the Central Highlands of Scotland. Known as the ‘Golden Dram’, the distillery’s water source is the famous Pitilie Burn, renowned locally for its water quality and famed for its deposits of alluvial gold. Time honored techniques, such as longer fermentation, conjure rare honeyed notes key to the signature sweetness of Aberfeldy’s malts.

The "Aberfeldy 12 Year Old Single Malt Whiskey" is Scented with spices and honeyed plump fruits. Syrupy, with lots of vanilla and fudge, with a whisper of smoke on the finish.

Our 25 year old is a complex and elegant Campbeltown single malt Scotch whisky. Bottled at 48.8%, this full-bodied whisky offers a fruity and sweet character with crisp coastal notes and hints of sea spray. Gently matured in our finest American oak barrels before being married in first-fill bourbon casks before bottling. The signature nose has hints of vanilla oak interwoven with subtle notes of sea spray and spicy aromatic fruits. Bottled at 48.8% with no added color or chill-filtration, as nature intended.

Appearance: Natural color

Age: 25 Years

Filtration: Non-chill filtered

TASTING NOTES

NOSE: Bracing Atlantic breeze gives strong maritime influence.

TASTE: Coastal air, red apple and tangy orange peel with vanilla syrup and caramel sweetness.

FINISH: Long lingering sea salt with a spicy note of ground ginger.

Winner of the Best in Show whisky at San Francisco World Spirit Competition 2021

FROM BURNS TO BARLEY

Lochlea was a cattle farm when we originally acquired it in 2006. Extending some 222 acres, we realised that for a farm of that size to be viable we needed to do something very different. 
Barley had historically been grown on the farm land, largely as livestock feed, so in 2015 we embarked on an experiment, growing 50 acres of malting barley. 
Working away quietly, learning from our (not too frequent) mistakes, exploring the possibilities and making contacts in the malting industry gave us the confidence to make a big decision: we’d develop and operate a single malt distillery here at Lochlea.
Construction got underway in 2017, converting the former piggery, byre and midden in the heart of the farm steading into the distillery, and repurposing the cattle sheds into bonded warehouses. We secured all our licences in 2018, and the distillery was commissioned in August 2018.
Since then, we have been growing our barley, and the distillery team have been skillfully and patiently making spirit. 
The land at Lochlea is important, and not just to the distinctive taste of our whisky. This was the land that Robert Burns tended when he lived at Lochlea Farm, inspiring his thinking and development as a poet. Burns toiled the same soil that we are privileged to grow our malting barley in today.

WHISKY IS HERE

Our single malt scotch whisky has been a labour of love for years. We’re not cutting any corners here. Everything we do, from our wooden washbacks to our on-site racked warehouse, is focused on producing the highest quality spirit possible. Forget your preconceptions about Lowland whisky, Lochlea is different. Using our own barley unique to Lochlea, nurturing a long fermentation and being meticulous with our cut points creates a new make bursting with orchard fruit and elegant beyond its years.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

As an independent family-owned distillery - now a rare thing in our industry - we can approach our small-batch whisky making in an innovative, flexible and responsive way, without the constraints of a large corporate structure. By using our own barley grown on the farm and our on-site water source, we have full traceability over the ingredients going into our process, allowing us a higher level of quality control and creating a flavour profile unique to Lochlea. Our location offers the best of both worlds. Nestled in the heart of Ayrshire, we have beautiful rolling hills all around, yet are easily accessible from many of the major towns and cities in Scotland. Head north, and you’re in Glasgow in 30 minutes, south west and several scenic seaside towns along the coast. We are also the only distillery in the world who can rightfully claim that Robert Burns himself lived and worked here. He spent his formative years from 1777-1784 at Lochlea, and we are proud to work those same fields today 240 years on.

This glorious golden malt has been matured for over eleven years in American Oak Barrels, before being transferred into expertly selected Madeira Barriques which previously held wine made from Malvasia grapes. The result is a unique twist on the classic GlenAllachie style, with the perfect balance of sweet and spice.

Bottled at 48%, with no added colouring and unchilfiltered for flavour. From Batch 3 of The GlenAllachie Wood Finish Range.

TASTING NOTES

COLOUR: Orange Gold.

NOSE: Waves of vanilla, apricots and plantains, with almonds, peaches and pineapple.

TASTE: Vanilla, treacle, apricots and peaches, fused with almonds, grapefruit and pineapple.

ALL OHISHI WHISKIES ARE FIRST MATURED IN EITHER SHERRY OR EX-BRANDY CASKS BEFORE BEING BOTTLED OR GOING INTO THEIR FINISHING CASKS. BECAUSE RICE WHISKY IS SO ELEGANT AND SOFT, IT HAS THE ABILITY TO TAKE ON CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CASK TYPE VERY QUICKLY. NO WHISKY IS RELEASED BEFORE IT IS READY AS DETERMINED BY KAZUNORI OISHI.

TASTING NOTES:

DRIED FRUITS WITH NUTMEG AND CHRISTMAS CAKE

There’s a place in these parts high up in the mountains called Cowboy Heaven, which is known for clean air, beautiful sunrises, and hot coffee shared around the fire. Our Coffee Cream Liqueur brings forth the full flavor of cowboy coffee and this time-honored tradition. With balanced sweet, savory, and bitter flavors, this cream is a must-have for the campsite, tailgate, or home bar.

Awards
Silver Medal – New York World Wine and Spirits Competition – New York 2016

The first decade of a collection celebrating The Six Decades of Bond.

DESCRIPTION

The collection is an exhibition of the most iconic moments across the Six Decades of Bond; each decade encapsulated on its own packaging. Bringing to life the innovations and inventions of James Bond across the years, the packaging has been colour washed with one of the trending colours of the decade it represents.

DECADE I

The 1960s was a singular decade for James Bond. The debut of the suave spy icon onto the silver screen in 1962 was embodied by the inimitable Sean Connery, who went on to appear in six films across the next ten years. Resting only when George Lazenby starred in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service in 1969, Sir Sean was to roar back in triumph in 1971’s Diamonds Are Forever. 

The pack design includes sketches from Goldfinger (1964), You Only Live Twice (1967) where Little Nellie is in a combat sequence, and the dummy jet pack worn by Bond in Thunderball (1965).

ABOUT THE RELEASE

This exceptional single malt whisky has been created by The Macallan Master Whisky Maker, Kirsteen Campbell to reflect the character of James Bond. A force of nature defined by his Scottish heritage, he carries himself with modesty and humility. 

Like James Bond, the expression exudes a sense of style and maturity which has evolved over the years. The whisky is consistent within all six bottles.

NOSE: Fresh and vibrant notes of lemon and lime, a sprinkle of sherbet, leading into a sweet vanilla and coconut, with a hint of dried fig and raisin.

PALATE: Orange zest and fizzy sherbet with a lemon freshness, gentle oak and subtle ginger spice, leading into a deep dark chocolate, figs and baked apple tart with a honey drizzle.

FINISH: Sweet and long with complexed layers.

COLOUR: Suisse (Swiss) gold

WHISKY MAKER: Kirsteen Campbell

THE BOND ARCHIVE

The distinct range tells the story of innovation over 60 years and the pioneering character attributes of James Bond and The Macallan. Bond is a modern innovator and man of perennial evolution. The Bond films have become closely associated with ingenious 007 gadgets that are used on Bond’s mission to deliver for the greater good; and have become a hallmark of the franchise’s popularity. 

Decade I explores the Bond innovations and archives of the 1960s. The pack design features exclusive original sketches including the Little Nellie combat sequence storyboard from You Only Live Twice (1967), the Interior Fort Knox Set Concept and Laser Room set design from Goldfinger (1964), and a technical drawing of the dummy jet pack worn by Bond in Thunderball (1965). The working prototype of the jet pack worn by Bond for Thunderball,  ‘Bell Rocket Belt’ was used in the opening title’s flying sequences, flown by test pilot Bill Suitor, and the Bond art department created an exact replica for Connery to wear.

CÎROC is a truly modern vodka, filled with flavour and style that brings celebration to every vodka cocktail. Lusciously smooth, playfully sophisticated and cheekily going against the grain, CÎROC vodka is a commitment to superior taste, quality and a fun-loving lifestyle.

Born from generations of wine makers and distillers dating back to the 16th century, Jean-Sébastien Robicquet, the Master Distiller of CÎROC has the art of distilling in his veins. Jean-Sébastien is based in Villevert, France in the renowned wine region of Cognac.

Jean-Sébastien earned his Oenology diploma in 1988, and a Masters in Law, Economics and Management of the Wine Industry in 1990. He combined his distilling expertise and his skill as an oenologist to create CÎROC Vodka in 2003. Jean-Sébastien has been recognized by the Great Council of Bordeaux Wines as ‘Commandeur de Bordeaux,’ in acknowledgement of his resolve for high quality, superior and honest products.

Unlike most vodkas, which are made from grain, CÎROC Vodka is distilled from fine French grapes; a process inspired by over a century of wine-making expertise and craftsmanship. It is the fine French grapes and the fifth distillation at the historic Maison Villevert Distillery in the South of France that gives CÎROC Vodka a distinctive flavour with an exceptionally fresh, citrus taste.

Fine French grapes are specially selected for harvest and made into a wine. The wine is distilled four times in column stills. In the fifth distillation, CÎROC Vodka is truly created in a traditional, tailor-made copper pot still at Maison Villevert Salles d’Angles in the south of France.

What is CÎROC vodka made from?

While some vodkas originate from wheat or other grains (there are even some potato-based vodkas), CÎROC is five-times distilled from fine French grapes giving it a distinct and fruity taste.

Batch 3-CA is a testament to the expertise and passion of the distillers behind Old Carter. Each bottle is a carefully curated blend of select bourbons, meticulously chosen for their exceptional quality and character. The whiskey is sourced from renowned distilleries known for their bourbon production, ensuring a product of unparalleled taste and distinction.

The nose of Old Carter Batch 3-CA Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a captivating introduction to its complex aromas. Rich notes of caramel, toasted oak, and vanilla intertwine with hints of dried fruits and a touch of spice. The bouquet is both inviting and sophisticated, setting the stage for the remarkable flavors to come.

On the palate, this bourbon whiskey reveals its true depth and complexity. The flavor profile is a harmonious marriage of sweetness and spice. Robust flavors of toffee, dark chocolate, and maple syrup are balanced by a gentle warmth and subtle notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and black pepper. The mouthfeel is velvety and smooth, showcasing the whiskey's impeccable craftsmanship.

Batch 3-CA of Old Carter Straight Bourbon Whiskey exemplifies the artistry and attention to detail of its makers. It represents their ability to blend and balance flavors, resulting in a bourbon that is both bold and refined. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving a lasting impression of sweetness and spice.

Discover the Unmatched Richness of Old Carter Batch 3 Straight Rye Whisky - Indulge in Smooth, Aromatic Bliss. Limited Edition! Cheers to You! Order Now!

Batch 10 of Old Carter Straight American Whiskey is a testament to the brand's dedication to sourcing exceptional spirits. Carefully selected whiskies, sourced from renowned distilleries, are expertly blended to create a harmonious and unique flavor profile. The result is a whiskey that pays homage to the heritage of American whiskey while offering a contemporary and captivating drinking experience.

The nose of Old Carter Straight American Whiskey Batch 10 invites exploration with its enticing aromas. Notes of caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak intertwine, creating a bouquet that is both inviting and complex. Subtle hints of dried fruit and spice add further layers of intrigue, promising a whiskey of exceptional character.

On the palate, this American whiskey delivers a rich and rewarding experience. The flavor profile is a symphony of flavors, with notes of toffee, dark chocolate, and honeyed sweetness blending seamlessly with hints of baking spices, such as cinnamon and nutmeg. The mouthfeel is smooth and velvety, showcasing the whiskey's impeccable craftsmanship.

Batch 10 of Old Carter Straight American Whiskey is a testament to the skill and artistry of its makers. The careful selection and meticulous blending of whiskies result in a balanced and nuanced spirit that stands out among its peers. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving a lingering impression of warmth and complexity.

Discover the Irresistible Flavors of Old Carter Straight American Whiskey Batch 10 - A Whiskey Lover's Dream! Limited Stock Available. Order Now!

Crafted in 1992 by Booker Noe as part of the Small Batch collection, Basil Hayden introduced a more subtle side of bourbon compared to its counterparts.

This style of bourbon was inspired by 1792 whiskey pioneer Meredith Basil Hayden, Sr., a rye farmer from Maryland who moved to Kentucky and began distilling. He chose to distill his bourbon with a higher percentage of rye, and Booker set out to create a similar high-rye mash bill that would offer the same refined, approachable taste profile.

Today, this bourbon stands as a tribute to Meredith Basil Hayden, Sr.’s high-rye mash bill ingenuity, as well as to Booker Noe, a true innovator who sought to welcome new drinkers into whiskey.

Tasting Notes

AROMA: Charred oak and sweet notes of vanilla & caramel with hints of dried fruit

TASTE: Charred oak flavor that is complemented with sweet brown sugar, a touch of black pepper, and dried fruit to round it out

FINISH: A pleasant, lingering charred oak finish with a touch of dried fruit

COLOR: Golden brown

Enjoy the following Cocktail Recipe: 

* 4 oz (120 ml) boiling water
* 2 oz (60 ml) Basil Hayden's Bourbon
* 2 dashes of walnut bitters
* 1 tbsp (14 g) butter
* Cinnamon stick, for garnish
* 1 lemon

Bring the water to a boil. Add your whiskey straight into a coffee or tea glass. Add the water, bitters, and butter, and then stir with a cinnamon stick until the butter is dissolved. Then, to make a string of lemon for garnish, use a lemon zester or sharp paring knife to gently go around the top of the lemon to create a spiral. Clean up the excess with the paring knife.  Garnish the drink with a string of lemon and a cinnamon stick. Great for colds!

Maker Notes

A truly special whiskey is the culmination of a few key characteristics: Experience. Teamwork. Quality in every step. And last but not least, passion.  At Old Carter Whiskey Co, it’s our promise to ensure you can taste our expertise and inspiration with every unique release, and in every sip.

Old Carter is the passion project of “flavor chaser” partners Mark Carter and Sherri Carter, whose beverage industry roots trace back to award-winning careers in the California wine business. After resurrecting the long-dormant bourbon brand Kentucky Owl in 2011, the two were irreversibly hooked on the art of whiskey making and blending. Kentucky Owl sold unexpectedly in 2017, but by then Sherri & Mark were so enamored with the vibrant spirit of Kentucky’s whiskey community, they made a commitment to carry on their love affair with whiskey by making a statement of their own, right in the Bluegrass. And Old Carter Whiskey Co was born.

Headquartered in Louisville, the Old Carter team produces Straight Ryes, Bourbons and American Whiskies in locations throughout Kentucky. Each bottle is personally crafted by Mark and Sherri, who create every blend and select every single barrel program release together.

At Baileys, we think business can be a force for positive change which is why we’re working on our most significant recipe to date; Ingredients for Good, a Recipe in the Making. Our aim is to make a positive difference to our communities and our planet. After all, treating is an act of caring not just for ourselves, but for the world around us. Whether that’s turning up on our neighbour’s doorstep with banoffee pie post-heartbreak or buying Irish Cream Liqueur from a B Corp Certified business.

Since Baileys launched in 1974 we've paid a premium for top quality milk from our farmer-owned co-operative dairy supplier. Through them, we ensure the high standards of animal welfare and traceability in the milk that transforms into Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur. In recent years we've reduced the amount of water used in our factories and switched to 100% renewable electricity to power them. We pay our employees a living wage and ensure they have access to leading benefits, like six months paid family leave for parents.

But we know we need to go further, like reducing the greenhouse gas emissions from our suppliers that produce our delicious Baileys. Our recipe for good is still in the making. That’s why we’re working to improve our impact all the time and have set ambitious goals for 2030.

The famous Faretti liqueur comes from northern Italy where wonderful biscotti cookies are baked in rustic brick ovens.  We invite you to enjoy its delicately layered taste which combines hints of nuts, citrus and fennel in a symphony of flavor.  

ACCOLADES

Double Gold, Best Liqueur, San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Try it neat, with coffee, and in mixed districts.  Salute!

Decadent Faretti Chocolate liqueur comes from northern Italy where wonderful biscotti cookies are baked in rustic brick ovens alongside homemade chocolate.  We invite you to enjoy its delicately layered taste highlighted by the richest chocolate with hints of nuts, citrus and fennel in a symphony of flavor.  Try it neat, with coffee, and in mixed districts.  Salute!

ACCOLADES : 97 rating, Top Spirits of 2016, Wine Enthusiast