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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 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
Benromach 10 Years Old is hand-crafted at Speyside's smallest working distillery using the finest Scottish malted barley and the purest spring water from the nearby Romach Hills. Matured in the finest, hand selected Sherry & Bourbon casks, Benromach 10 Years Old is returned to sweet Oloroso sherry casks for a final marrying period.
This is one of the superstars of affordable, Sherry-cask influenced Speyside Scottish malt whiskies. In recent years, the distillery has grown from a relative unknown to a seriously well-respected name. Dried fruit, well-rounded oak on the finish and a wonderfully moreish spiciness all make this a dram to return to time after time.
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.
Balvenie Doublewood gains its distinctive character from being matured in two woods. It is transferred from a traditional oak whisky cask to a first fill Spanish oak sherry cask. Each stage lends different qualities to the resulting single malt - the traditional casks, having previously held bourbon, soften and add character, whilst the sherry wood brings depth and fullness of flavour. The nose os redolent of sweet fruit and oloroso sherry notes, layered with honey and vanilla.The palate offers a smooth and mellow sensation of flavours - nutty sweetness, cinnamon spiciness and a delicately proportioned layer of sherry - with a long and warming finish.
Fine, discreet scents exude from the glass suggesting nutmeg, toasted hazelnuts and yeast. After a little while some stone fruit (Reine Claude plum) adds a hint of sweetness to its complexity. The palate is soft and round, with a touch of sweetness on the tip of the tongue. Slightly mouth watering, it delivers the same restrained feeling as on the nose with a touch of spices (cinnamon and nutmeg) with the plummy note replaced by some chocolate tones. Good quality dram, at first looking a bit simple, it is only on the finish that it seems to really take off with more intensity, dimension and well balanced flavours.
Francis Huicq – Fine Wine London Shop Senior Sales
The Grant family began distilling at Glenfiddich on Christmas Day 1887 and their malt is now the biggest seller in the world. The youngest and best known expression is the 12 years old and the older malts have more luscious raisin and chocolate notes.
Francis Huicq – Fine Wine London Shop Senior Sales
The Grant family began distilling at Glenfiddich on Christmas Day 1887 and their malt is now the biggest seller in the world. The youngest and best known expression is the 12 years old and the older malts have more luscious raisin and chocolate notes.
Tomintoul 14 Year Old is a delicate, soft and creamy Speyside single malt whisky with a floral & malty nose. The palate is equally soft and round, underpinned by creamy sweetness, delivering a long finish with slight peppery tones.
Colour: Pale gold.
Nose: Delicate soft and creamy with light floral malt and some sweetness.
Taste: Elegant,round,soft and gentle. Clean malt with some creamy sweetness.
Finish: Long & creamy tending to dry with slight peppery tones.
Colour: Pale gold.
Nose: Delicate soft and creamy with light floral malt and some sweetness.
Taste: Elegant,round,soft and gentle. Clean malt with some creamy sweetness.
Finish: Long & creamy tending to dry with slight peppery tones.
Glen Moray distillery was formerly a brewery which was converted in 1897. Situated to the west of Elgin, it spent most of its early years in silence until it was bought by new owners in the 1920s and eventually expanded in 1958. The nose is fresh and uplifting with apple and banana skin, polished oak and soft, confected honey notes. The palate develops with sweet fruitiness, vanilla and richer strands of honey. A delicate trace of anise adorns the lingering finish.
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
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.
Benrinnes 15yo shows a distinct cereal character, shredded wheat, hay, wet earth, followed by a blast of vanilla flavours. Some fruit syrup and citrus peel on the finish. A Benrinnes distillery has existed in the vicinity of Benrinnes since 1826, although the first buildings were swept away by floods in 1829. A further blow in 1996 saw the stills destroyed by fire. The Whisky is produced by a triple distillation which adds complexity.