GLENMORANGIE BACALTA SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
Released in early 2017, Glenmorangie's Bacalta is the first expression from the distillery which has been finished in sun-baked Malmsey Madeira casks. Dr. Bill Lumsden had bespoke American oak casks made and heavily toasted, then seasoned with Malmsey wine and left to bake in the heat of Madeira's sun. The casks were emptied and shipped to Scotland to finish the Glenmorangie whisky, which had been matured in ex-bourbon barrels. Nose: Succulent apricots ripened in Madeiras island sun emerge from fragrant, honeyed aromas. A curiously flinty note gives way to beguiling hints of white chocolate. Palate: Complex layers of honeycomb follow an initial burst of mint toffee. Almonds come forth to mingle with dates, caramelised oranges and more apricots. Finish: Creamy fudge emerges in the long, syrupy aftertaste, alongside caramelised citrus and pears. All are played out against an intriguing mentholic backdrop...
GLENDRONACH 15 YEAR OLD REVIVAL SINGLE MALT HIGHLAND WHISKY - 70CL 46%
A gorgeous dram for those looking for something rich and a little surprising. Whisky region: Highland. Nose: Coffee beans, sponge cake drenched in sherry, mint leaf, slightly buttery, sultana. Palate: Rich, thick and packed with juicy-but-dried fruit - rum-soaked raisins, prunes and a touch of chopped date. Nutmeg and cinnamon sit underneath along with sticks of black liquorice. It's more savoury than the nose suggests, focusing on fruit cake and bitter dark chocolate. Finish: Damp leaves and a hint of mint. Raisins and dates linger.
GLENFARCLAS 30 YEAR OLD SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
A distinctive member of Glenfarclas' core age range, the 30-year-old has seen a relaunch, the bottle can now be found in a show-stopping presentation case. A new look, yes, but don't fret, its the same fantastic taste! Nose: Distinctive fruity, rich sherry and malty tones that Glenfarclas is renowned for. Palate: Rich red fruits, spiced cinnamon and nutmeg, roasted almonds, perhaps marzipan. Finish: Medium-long, warm, a final punch of spice.
THE BALVENIE TUN 1509 BATCH 6 - 70CL 50.4%
The Balvenie Distillery has launched the sixth edition in its collectible Tun 1509 series, which includes liquid from three different cask types. The liquid presents a beautiful depth on the palate with a touch of maple syrup, candied orange and runny honey. It is delightfully rich on the nose with soft brown sugar, toffee, blossom honey and ginger oak spices, and presents a sweet and malty finish featuring swathes of oak vanilla alongside a spicy layer. This batch is a no age statement vatting of 21 casks from distillery, with a mixture of refill sherry butts, bourbon barrels and doublewood refill sherry butts.
GLENFIDDICH GRAND CRU 23 YEAR OLD - 70CL 40%
Glenfiddich Grand Cru Single Malt Scotch Whisky, The Ultimate spirit of celebration. After 23 years matured in a rare French cuvee casks, it brings a result of elegant floral notes on the nose with hints of vanilla, biscuit & brioche. Overall, this result is a truly luxurious masterpiece! Tasting notes by the guys at Glenfiddich, Nose: Apple blossom, freshly baked bread and candied lemon. Palate: Layers of rich vanilla oak, sweet brioche, sandalwood, pear sorbet and white grape. Finish Long, opulent and sweet.