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DISTILLED 2nd Jun 2009 AND BOTTLED 24th Jan 2022

The cask yielded only 263 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 54.5%

Founded in 1896 and noted for adopting a longer than average fermentation time resulting in a light, sweet and fruity distillate. This cask was matured in an ex-wine barrique for added richness..

The tasting revealed, Toffee Apple, Medjool date and Sherbert

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A fruity, floral and spice distillate. Matured in a HHD then finished in first fill ex-Tawny Port cask from Josafer Bodega.

The cask yielded only 142 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 56.30%

DISTILLED 9th May 2012 AND BOTTLED 12th Aug 2021

The tasting revealed - Boozy fruit cake, cloves and Hazelnut

Recognized for a sweet medium bodied distillate with distinct grassy and floral notes. Matured for 13 years in a Hogshead finished an ex Islay Octave. 

The cask yielded only 57 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 54.70%

DISTILLED 4th Mar 2008 AND BOTTLED 5th Oct 2021

Tasting notes

Brine

Peanut brittle

Liquorice 

Distilled on Islay and matured in a HHD before being finished in an Ex Pedro Ximenez Octave. UK Exclusive.

The cask yielded only 57 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 57.60%

DISTILLED 30th Jan 2015 AND BOTTLED 17th Aug 2021

Nose

Opens with a sweet and savoury character reminiscent of candied bacon and frazzles crisps. Time in the glass unlocks a more floral style with an intriguing mix of cut grass and beach bonfire.

Palate

A sophisticated citrus style leads the way with notes of red grapefruit, candied orange and dark rum soaked sultanas. Sweet peat is a constant as well as salted crackers and peppery oak.

Finish

The sweetness fades leaving lingering smoke, spice and ashy peat. Now more herbal notes emerge with fennel, star anise and caramelised nuts all wrapped in a creamy smoke blanket.

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This “workhorse” distillery produces a medium bodied spirit with a balance of fruity & spice notes. Finished for over 2 years in an ex-Tawny Port barrique, adding notes of red fruit and chocolate.

The cask yielded only 259 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 56.30%

DISTILLED 26th Jan 2004 AND BOTTLED 23th Aug 2021

Nose

Very sweet and nutty on the initial nose with notes of sugared almonds, lemon lozenges and a touch of chocolate orange. Warming spice notes develop with ginger, nutmeg and flaky pastry.

Palate

A well-structured entry with the delivery of sweet and spice notes perfectly balanced. A toasted baguette with Nutella spread character moves along to reveal blueberry and blackberry crumble.

Finish

A chocolate mint note emerges followed by butter toffee, vanilla and floral honey notes. This sweetness fades leaving a drier herbal character of tobacco, fennel and roasted peanuts.

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This lightly peated distillate from the Northern Isles is famous for its heather honey and light citrus character. This sweet and smoky style is enhanced by full maturation in an ex-bourbon barrel.

The cask yielded only 214 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 54.30%

DISTILLED 17th Oct 2007 AND BOTTLED 25th Aug 2021

Nose

Sweet, vibrant and very fresh on the confectionary style nose. Vanilla, honey and toffee initially from the bourbon cask leaving its mark before a wave of citrus zest and light smoke notes take over.

Palate

The sweetness translates to the palate but this time it is more oak and peat laden. Also, now more sophisticated with a honeycomb and chocolate character. late spice notes of cinnamon and allspice tone down the sweetness a little.

Finish

Long, with the smoke and peaty notes coming to the fore. A touch buttery and a mocha character remain along notes of oak char, pineapple and honey on toast.

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Distilled on Islay and matured in a HHD before being finished in a 40 litre Ex Pedro Ximenez Octave.

The cask yielded only 54 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 58.80%

DISTILLED 30th Jan 2015 AND BOTTLED 18th Aug 2021

Nose

Fresh and very vibrant sweet and smoky nose. Immediately costal with great maritime salinity balancing the stewed fruit sweetness, treacle toffee tart and smoked bacon character.

Palate

Starts oily and very sweet. Strawberry ice cream and caramel notes but this leads to a more dried fruit style of figs, sultanas and lapsang souchong tea, all with peat and a salty tang.

Finish

Sweetness relaxes but smoke & peat and dried fruit remain in spades. Also, now more of a dry roasted peanut character with notes of liquorice, dry sherry and treacle toffee.

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Situated near Elgin and recognized for a light and sweet distillate. The ex-Bourbon barrel imparts vanilla while the long finish, over one year in a Veneta Botti Amarone wine, infuses cherry and liquorice.

The cask yielded only 260 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 56.60%

DISTILLED 28th Oct 2008 AND BOTTLED 2nd Sept 2021

Nose

Sweet on the initial nose with the finishing cask showing its qualities. Red berry compote, ground ginger and caramel shortbread with a distinct liquorice note coming to the fore in time.

Palate

A sweet dry balance is offered in the form of oatcakes and strawberry jam. The second sip reveals more in the way of spice notes with baked pears dusted in cinnamon and a buttery oak character.

Finish

Vanilla and a touch of white chocolate before the sweetness fades revealing more oak and even a touch of light smoke.  Finally, a baked cinnamon apple pie impression lingers.

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The rare use of worm tub condensers contributes a medium bodied and fruity distillate. Matured for 10 years in a HHD before being finished in an ex-Madeira cask from J. Dias invoking notes of dried fruit.

The cask yielded only 277 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength 55.20%

DISTILLED 9th Jan 1998 AND BOTTLED 15th Sept 2021

Nose

Fairly dry initially with notes of toasted oak, dark chocolate and roasted nuts. However, with time, sweetness emerges in the form of milk chocolate, candied orange peel and waxy honey.

Palate

In the mouth there is an explosion of fruity sweetness in the form of baked apples, blackcurrants and juicy raisins & sultanas. Balance is provided in the form of festive spices, cinnamon and a touch of fennel.

Finish

The spice and herbal notes dominate here with a blackcurrant lozenge and a hint of dark mint chocolate. The honey notes from before are now like manuka honey on toast.

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