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Royal Salute 21 Years Old

15.10.20151 Min Read — In Review

Royal Salute is a brand of Scotch whisky produced by Chivas Brothers (owned by Pernod Ricard), founded in 1801 in Aberdeen, Scotland. The Royal Salute brand's home is Strathisla Distillery at Keith…


Ballantine's 17 Year Old

08.10.20151 Min Read — In Review

The longer maturation of Ballantine's 17 Year Old gives an extra depth of flavour and character to the blend. Characterised by a subtle sensation of smokiness that differentiate it from Ballantine's…


The Glenlivet 18 Years

01.10.20151 Min Read — In Review

A very special Glenlivet. The bouquet is remarkably flowery, clean and soft. The taste is light-bodied with a delicate balance between sweetness and malty dryness. Flowery, peachy, notes of vanilla…


The Dalmore 15 Years

17.09.20151 Min Read — In Review

Twelve years maturing in American white oak ex-bourbon casks precede a three year finish in three different sherry woods: Amoroso, Apostles and Matusalem oloroso. A robust, yet elegant spirit. Aroma…


The Macallan Whisky Maker's Edition

10.09.20151 Min Read — In Review

Macallan Whisky Maker's Edition has been personally crafted by the distillery's manager, Bob Dalgarno, from a mix of sherry and bourbon casks and bottled at his preferred drinking strength of 42.…


Hibiki 12 Year Old

20.08.20151 Min Read — In Review

Hibiki, meaning resonance in Japanese, speaks to the soul and emotions of the most discerning whisky lover. Hibiki is the highest class blended whisky from Suntory made from single malts from Yamazaki…


Dimple 15 Year Old

13.08.20151 Min Read — In review

Dimple 15 Year Old Scotch has fragrant tones that are almost tones of perfume mellowing to a sweet buttery aroma. Flavoursome and light, nothing spicy or harsh. The finish is delicate and maybe a…


Laphroaig An Cuan Mor

06.08.20151 Min Read — In Review

Translated as Big Ocean, this unique expression is a celebration of the art of Laphroaig, with only the best batches hand selected by our distillery manager for their exceptional flavour. All have…


Aberlour A'bunadh

23.07.20151 Min Read — In Review

A'bunadh is a cask-strength single malt whisky from the Aberlour Distillery in Scotland. Though it has no age statement, it is released in limited run batches, each batch carrying a unique number on…


Macallan 1824 Series 'Sienna'

09.07.20151 Min Read — In Review

The Macallan 1824 Series focuses on single malts that are of exemplary colour and flavour with a range of casks and liquid ages (no age statement) used to deliver the desired colour and exceptional…


Dalmore 12 Years

01.01.19701 Min Read — In Review

About the Distiller The Dalmore distillery is located in Alness, Scotland, which is 20 miles north of Inverness. It sits on the banks of the Cromarty Firth overlooking the Black Isle, the "big…