As our legend goes, when the tides at Talisker Bay flowed with an unusual force, a luminous creature was drawn from the blackest depths, flooding the deep-sea darkness with its captivating glow. This powerful luminescence was carried on storm-tossed currents to the Talisker distillery, illuminating its new-make spirit. In that spirit too, the vivid luminosity shone, its classic smokiness fading before a radiant tide of spice-bright sweetness rarely seen.

On the shores of Loch Harport, near the western edge of the rugged Isle of Skye, legends easily ring true. Standing apart, its new make spirit cooled by the sea, Talisker has forged its own maritime destiny here since 1830. Sweet, salt-laced, thunderous and smoky, as elemental as land, sea or storm, this is a whisky for the wild at heart, Made by the Sea.

Light shines in every element here. Amid a deep golden glow, salty, smoky hints of a beach bonfire give the mild nose a maritime feel. First fill ex-bourbon casks gift layers of luminous flavour, the texture smoothly oily, the taste sweet and smoky-spicy, salty and fruity, like an orchard in sea mist. Peaty power appears in the chilli-spiced catch of the long finish. This is a legendary Talisker, of ethereal beauty.

Elemental yet also classic in character: maritime malty smokiness merges smoothly with a tide of spice-bright sweetness to form a salt-laced monster that is truly “Made by the Sea”.

First-fill ex-bourbon casks gift layers of flavour; a luminous spiced sweetness bathes storm-tossed notes of smoke and sea in its irresistible glow.

Best served neat, pour 60ml of Talisker 11YO in a whisky glass and enjoy.

Talisker 11YO is a unique gift that stands out within the Special Releases collection, and is perfect for get-togethers with friends or family.

TASTING NOTES

APPEARANCE: Deep, glowing gold.

BODY: Medium.

NOSE: Maritime in feel, with light spice-prickle, the first impression suggests a beach bonfire of dry seaweed, then deep-seated notes of maritime saltiness and marine engines take over, on a base of drying fresh linen. All these scents hold together well at reduced strength.

PALATE: Smoothly oily in texture, while the taste is gloriously sweet throughout and smoky-spicy, with a distinct fruity hint, all of which evokes an orchard seen through smoke and sea mist. A fine salty balance in the middle leads the spiciness on into a powerful chili pepper catch as you swallow. With a drop of water, the sweet fruitiness and saltiness come into their own.

FINISH: Long, sustained and lightly smoky, with lingering warming spice.

Maker Notes

Our story begins in San Juan del Rio, a town in Oaxaca where artisanal, small batch mezcal has been made for generations.

Pluma Negra is cultivated and distilled by the Hernandez family who have produced Mezcal in the region for nearly 45 years. Our Maestro Mezcalero, Rodolfo Hernandez, is a third generation Mezcalero who uses time honored traditions to create Pluma Negra - animal drawn tahona to crush the maguey, pine barrel fermentation, and double distillation in copper pots.

Pluma Negra proudly presents four expressions of Mezcal that embody the essence and complexity of this distinct spirit - deep rich flavors on the palate, and aromas that can be both delicate and robust on the nose - Espadín, and a cocktail Espadín, Tobalá, and Tepeztate.

ESPADÍN
Espadín grows throughout Oaxaca. Our Maestro Mezcalero employs traditional methods for harvest and distillation.

Donkeys transport machete cut maguey down to where it’s cooked in an underground earthen oven. An animal powered tahona stone grinds the baked maguey, which is placed in pine barrels for wild yeast fermentation. All of our Mezcal expressions are finished with a double distillation process in small batch copper pots.

TASTING NOTES
Espadín is light and fresh on the nose - lime, pear and apple come forward, with subtle herbal and almond notes at the end. It has a light and zingy feel that flows between tangy citrus and briny olives that lingers long on the palate. Espadín is beautifully approachable and perfect for people who are new to experiencing Mezcal.

HOW TO ENJOY
Our 40% ABV Espadín is designed as a cocktail spirit, try mixing over ice with tangy sweet pineapple juice, zingy citrus fruits such as tangerine, orange and lime, or crisp and clean cucumber. Our 48% ABV Espadín is a sipping Mezcal that is best enjoyed neat. Pairs well with lightly smoked fish.

Embark on an extraordinary whiskey journey with Four Roses' Ten Recipe Tasting Experience. Discover the artistry of ten distinct recipes, carefully crafted to perfection. Each sip unveils a unique blend of flavors, ranging from delicate floral and fruity notes to rich and robust undertones. Elevate your palate with this exceptional tasting adventure, curated for whiskey connoisseurs seeking unparalleled diversity and depth in every drop of Four Roses' exquisite selection.

Another winning addition to our current range, the anCnoc 24 Years Old has been bottled in its most natural form – neither chill-filtered nor coloured, and as a result may develop a light haze with the addition of water or if kept at a cold temperature.  This haze is a natural characteristic of whisky that is non chill-filtered.

TASTING NOTES

COLOUR: Vintage amber.

NOSE: Densely sweet and spicy with a cosy embrace of Christmas cake. Rich yet crisp with notes of vanilla, set toffee and lemon juice.

TASTE: Spiciness continues with hints of candied orange slices, warm honey and worn leather filling the mouth with a symphony of maturity.

MEET MR. PICKLES
Mr Pickles is named after Master Distiller Ben Green’s pit bull rescue. One of them makes great gin. They both like belly rubs. We set out to make the best gin in the world, name it after the ‘goodest’ boy in the world, and then put his picture on the label. Don’t you just love when a plan comes together? 

TRIPLE-DISTILLED, BECAUSE DOUBLE-DISTILLED IS JUST LAZY
Have you ever tasted something so good it makes you a little annoyed? Like, why hasn’t this been in my mouth before? If you asked our distiller to describe the taste he might say Mr. Pickles is born from 100% soft, white winter wheat, mono-sourced just down the road at the Camas Country Mill.

The exceptionally soft base spirit is triple distilled with the final distillation including a vapor basket to introduce the botanicals. It leads with the same enlivening juniper notes you might encounter on a hike to majestic Mount Hood, which are quickly softened by 11 other botanicals, including sencha green tea, blood orange, pink peppercorns, and marshmallow root, revealing an approachable, aromatic, and sweet spirit reminiscent of Cascade Mountains meadows.

Whiskey: WhistlePig FarmStock Rye Crop No. 001

FarmStock is an historic step in realizing our vision of creating true farm-to-bottle whiskey. It is the manifestation of the dream that launched the company: to produce the best whiskey in the world from our Vermont Farm. Crop No. 001 marries the untamed contours and boldness of our estate whiskey, which only youth can provide, with the richness of our best five to six year ryes, topped off with the splendor of our 12 Year Old World whiskey.

Size: 750ML

Proof: 86 (43% ABV)

Origin: Vermont, USA

Distillery: WhistlePig distillery

Detailed Description

The first step in WhistlePig farm's vision of a true farm-to-bottle whiskey, this rye whiskey is made from the distillery's own grain, wood and water. Rye Crop 001 combines the youthful boldness of WhistlePig's estate whiskey, with the richness of the distillery's best 5 to 6 year old whiskeys and their award-winning 12 year old whiskey. Bottled at 43% abv, the nose has lots of oak, caramel, vanilla toffee and mint. The palate has caramel and cinnamon with baking spices, citrus and stone fruits. The complex finish brings dark chocolate, tobacco, butterscotch and vanilla with a classic rye spice

WhistlePig FarmStock Rye Crop No. 001 Tasting Notes

Nose: Abundant oak, vanilla, caramel, toffee and mint

Palate: Caramel,cinnamon, and baking spices prevail with hints of citrus and stonefruit.

Finish: Complex and enduring finish featuring winter fruit, dark chocolate, tobacco, butterscotch, and vanilla founded in classic rye spice

Distillery Information

Located in a 150-year-old renovated dairy barn, WhistlePig's distillery is the culmination of five diligent years. Opened in 2015, we distill 7 days a week in our unique copper pot still designed by world-renowned Master Distiller Dave Pickerell.

Vodka: Svedka Rose

The newest flavored vodka from Svedka plays into an uber-popular wine trend: Svedka Rose.

Size: 750mL

Proof: 60 (30% ABV)

Origin: Sweden

Distillery: Lantmnnen

Detailed Description

Svedka is an award-winning vodka made from the finest spring water and Swedish winter wheat, then distilled five times to remove impurities. Continuous distillation ensures that ingredients are constantly moving so the winter wheat, yeast, and water never stall or pool. Blended with 5% rose wine, this 60-proof vodka is sweet and balanced with vibrant fruit aromas. Mouthwatering flavors of strawberry and pineapple complemented by notes of hibiscus and rose wine. It is smooth and easy drinking with a subtle, rounded sweetness that makes it perfect for mixing cocktails. Enjoy over the rocks with a splash of sparkling water, SVEDKA Rose has a balanced body that is an ideal addition to countless cocktail recipes.

Svedka Rose Vodka Tasting Notes

Nose: Vibrant floral aromas.

Palate: Flavors of strawberry and pineapple complemented by notes of hibiscus and rose wine.

Finish: Smooth finish.

Distillery Information

Lantmnnen is an agricultural cooperative and Northern Europe's leader in agriculture, machinery, bioenergy and food products. Lantmnnen refines wheat into different kinds of food commodities, such as glucose syrup and starch. Lantmnnen produces premium vodka for the beverage industry.

Crafted by Hayman family, this gin offers a refreshing twist on tradition with its lively citrus infusion. Blending juniper, coriander, and angelica root, it bursts with zesty notes of lemon, orange, and grapefruit. Perfect for a classic G&T or a citrus-forward cocktail, it promises a vibrant drinking experience with impeccable balance.

Another arrival from the US, where specialist gins made in microdistilleries across the country have really invigorated what was a previously moribund category. Death's Door is made with organic red winter wheat on Washington Island in Wisconsin, and has been bottled at a higher-than-usual strength, so use a bit less or add more tonic.

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Size: 750ML

Proof: 94 (47% ABV)

Origin: United States

Distillery: Death's Door Spirits

Detailed Description

Crisp, robust, and extremely versatile, the Death's Door Gin is a masterfully crafted botanical gin with an incomparably pure palate. This craft gin is made using wheat from Washington Island and malted barley from Wisconsin. Death's Door Gin is brimming with botanical notes, from the aroma to the finish - it's the perfect base spirit for the perfect martini!

Death's Door Gin Tasting Notes

Nose: This craft gin has a slightly peppery aroma with hints of brown sugar and wheat.

Palate: The palate reveals notes of macerated fruits, juniper berries, spices, and a dash of zesty citrus to cap it all off.

Finish: The Death's Door Gin boasts of an uplifting finish that leaves your lips with subtle trails of fruit jam and speckles of white pepper.

Distillery Information

Death's Door Spirits began back in 2005, in part as an experiment, when a group of people began trying to start farming on the island once more swapping potatoes for wheat. Brothers Tom and Ken Koyen had enough seed to plant five acres, and this grain is used in all of Death's Door Spirits today. The company's new state of the art craft distillery was opened in June 2012, and is the largest craft distillery in Wisconsin, as well as being one of the biggest in the region.

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.

A pure and natural orange liqueur made from fresh premium oranges.

Citrónge Orange is a delicately blended liqueur that delivers a sweet and smooth fresh orange taste. It is perfect for use in both cocktails and gourmet recipes.

A FINE BALANCE

COLOR: Clear

AROMA: Sweet & bitter orange

TASTE: Fresh & sweet orange

FINISH: Long-lasting orange

Rare Cask Releases

Since 1875, Glenglassaugh distillery has sat quietly on the edge of the picturesque Sandend Bay, breathing in the North Sea air which flows through its warehouses and invigorates its sweet Highland spirit with notes of the sea. Silent for a period of more than 20 years, the distillery was re-awakened in 2008 and its stills brought back to life. Unearthed from the coastal warehouses, a rare collection of vintage casks were discovered from before the distillery fell quiet.

These forgotten whiskies can now be experienced as part of our Glenglassaugh rare cask series. Glenglassaugh rare casks are a discovery to be made, each cask telling its own story. All casks are bottled without chill filtration, for natural character, with the pure colour drawn entirely from the wood of the cask.

Sunnyslope Nectarine Flavored Vodka is our newest naturally gluten free variety that delivers a uniquely vibrant and refreshing taste. It’s named after the Sunnyslope region of Idaho famed for its fruit orchards and long Idaho summer days. Sunnyslope Nectarine is perfect on the rocks, straight up, or in a signature cocktail.

Our Potato Vodka is naturally gluten free and is distilled using a five-column distillation process from 100% Potato neutral spirits and blended with Rocky Mountain water from the Snake River Aquifer.

Similar to a peach, Nectarines are a “stone” fruit known for their fresh and crisp taste. They’re grown throughout the warmer temperate regions of both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. 44º North® blends them with smooth Potato Vodka for a rich, natural flavor.

On the Nose: toffee, cocoa, and citrus

On the Palate: cinnamon, peppercorns, citrus peel, and rye spice.

95% / 5% Malted Rye Mashbills

4 Year-Old Rye Whiskey

TASTING NOTES: Minutely hazy old gold color. Aromas and flavors of honey roasted apples, and nuts, dried pear, and strawberry jam, with a supple, bright, finely carbonated fruity medium to full body. A delightfully deep and flavorful French cider for all occasions.

RECENT AWARDS: Gold Medal, 95 points Beverage Testing Institute

Producer—Sasha Crommar
Sasha Crommar, founder of Kystin Cidres, launched the Kystin brand and cidery five years ago in Brittany, France. He just recently opened his boutique cider store in Vannes, Brittany. His goal is to create an innovative brand. He draws on his AOC expertise, Normandy apples and his ties to Brittany to guide his cider making. He currently has 5 hectares (12 acres) planted in orchards in Normandy. A human-sized enterprise and simplicity are important to him. Sasha is striving to create surprising yet subtle flavors - ones that you are happy to drink with your everyday meals and holiday meals. He encourages consumers to think of cider as a refreshing beverage that can go with anything – seafood, chicken, veal – not just crepes!

This traditional Brut Cidre is produced in Brittany, France, from apples grown in the Pays D'Auge area of Calvados. Primarily doux (sweet) and doux-amers (bitter sweet) apples are used in its production giving this beautiful, golden cider a range of complexity that is easy to enjoy. Great for first time drinkers of French cider. 

Aromas and flavors of honey roasted apples and nuts, dried pear, strawberry jam, pineapple shrub and a hint of baking spices.  (Beverage Trade Institute, Gold Medal, 95 points). A hint of apricot and caramel as well. Serve chilled in white wine glasses or stemmed cider glasses. The 330ml (12 oz.) bottle is just right for one or two people. Produced by Sasha Crommar, this cider is a wonderful example of the artisanal approach that Sasha brings to each of his ciders. Subtle yet commanding, it fulfills all your expectations for a classic Brittany Brut cider.

Martini & Rossi® Extra Dry Vermouth made its debut on New Year’s Day in 1900 after ten years of being perfected. This exceptional vermouth went on to become an iconic Martini & Rossi® drink that dominated the century, the Dry Martini Cocktail. 

Captured in every drop is the essence of the rare woods, herbs and citrus that make up this secret recipe.

Bottle size: 750ml

Encased inside our elegant orb shaped bottle sits the exquisite Chambord, bursting with flavors of black raspberry, XO Cognac and a splash of charisma. Prepare your senses to indulge in a taste of velvety smooth black raspberry liqueur.