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This is a perfect introduction to single malt for those keen to explore the world of whisky. Lighter and more subtle than much Scotch, this Speyside offers a nose filled with vanilla, homemade shortbread and a hint of orange peel. After 10 years in Sherry casks, the delicate palate is ever so slightly sweet with refreshing lemon peel leading on to a lingering sweet and zesty finish.
This 12-year-old Scotch is billed as the classic “house” Glenrothes style, aged only in Sherry casks. Light aromas of banana and vanilla tempt you in, while this excellent benchmark Speyside offers a palate full of more banana, lemon and fresh, juicy melon alongside a hint of sweet cinnamon. The finish is long, soft, sweet and lightly spiced.
This whisky is inspired and shaped by the hand of the Master Whisky Maker. Aged only in first-fill Sherry-seasoned casks, it is then bottled at the Whisky Maker's preferred strength. This Speyside offers aromas of resin, rich candied peel and fresh oak. The palate is rich and spicy with creamy vanilla and orange peel, building to a long, fruity finish with more orange peel and a twist of nutmeg.
Many of Scotland’s most famous malts hail from Speyside, known for their approachable, fruity style and floral complexity. Our Classic Speyside Malt captures the very essence of the region, balancing subtle, honeyed fruit aromas with easy-going yet complex aromas.
Appearance: Golden Syrup
Bouquet: Honeyed fruit, citrus and soft wood
Palate: Creamy citrus, honey, rounded
Finish: Soft fruits, mid-long
Appearance: Golden Syrup
Bouquet: Honeyed fruit, citrus and soft wood
Palate: Creamy citrus, honey, rounded
Finish: Soft fruits, mid-long
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Few distilleries epitomise such mastery of their art as The Macallan. This whisky spent a minimum of 12 years maturing in sherry-seasoned casks, coopered from both European and American oak. The European barrels giving spice and rich fruit, with classic notes of vanilla and honey from the American wood. The archetypal Speyside citrus-fruitiness peeks out on both nose and palate with a luxuriant Simnel cake finish.
Rob Whitehead, Spirits Buyer
Few distilleries epitomise such mastery of their art as The Macallan. This whisky spent a minimum of 12 years maturing in sherry-seasoned casks, coopered from both European and American oak. The European barrels giving spice and rich fruit, with classic notes of vanilla and honey from the American wood. The archetypal Speyside citrus-fruitiness peeks out on both nose and palate with a luxuriant Simnel cake finish.
Rob Whitehead, Spirits Buyer
Auchroisk, pronounced Auch Roysk, means 'ford of the red stream'. Up until the late 1990s, the whisky was marketed as the Singleton of Auchroisk. This old bottling has now been replaced by Auchroisk 10 years old. The style is pungently aromatic on the nose (lemongrass, citrus and a whiff of smoke), and richly flavoured/creamy on the palate, evocative of custard, apple pie and spices.
French oak gives the beat in this 15 y.o. Glenlivet. The Limousin casks, the same used in cognac, impart more oaky aromas (vanilla, bitter chocolate, creamy notes) than American oak. The palate is round and velvety, enveloping fruity and hazelnut flavours in a spiced oak shell. Luscious fudge and toasted nuts linger on the finish. The perfect dram for a sweet tooth, to be enjoyed after dinner, with cake desserts or on its own. (Gold Medal, 2005 International Spirtis Competition)
Although Linkwood is typically a gentle dram, this single-cask whisky exudes an unexpected peatiness on the nose, along with some softer shortbread notes. The palate is delicate in texture yet full in flavour, giving peat-smoke, fresh tar and notes of green fruit. With the addition of water, notes of vanilla emerge. The finish gives yet more ashy smoke and wood spice. This is an unusual Linkwood, worthy of contemplation.
Jonny McMillan, Spirits Specialist (April 2019)
Jonny McMillan, Spirits Specialist (April 2019)
