A complex and nutty 21 year old from the Glentauchers distillery in Speyside. Distilled using traditional pot stills. Toffee, barley sugar and fruity citrus on the nose lead to fruity jam with a hint of spice on the palate. A limited release of only 800 bottles worldwide. That Boutique-y Whisky Company was founded to bring forgotten drams from some of the world's best distilleries to the whisky-craving masses. Their limited edition labels are hand illustrated and designed with a nod towards whimsicality, often incorporating whisky industry 'in jokes'.

Product Information: Celebrate the Year of the Snake with this striking, limited-edition Johnnie Walker Blue Label. Perfect for gifting, it is a stunning tribute to one of the most enigmatic Zodiac animals, symbolising wisdom, intelligence, and intuition. Asian-American artist and cultural visionary James Jean reimagined the Snake through vibrant illustrations, showcasing three snakes surrounded by blooming flowers, each shedding its skin to signify renewal and the beginning of a new chapter. Expect rolling waves of rich spice leading to a deep surge of vanilla sweetness and honey. Flavours of toffee and toasted nuts ripple through dark chocolate, culminating in a luxuriously long, smoky finish. Maker: The story of Johnnie Walker began in 1820 when a determined young man named John opened a grocery shop in Kilmarnock, Scotland, after his father’s passing. With a keen sense for business and whisky, John started blending whiskies to achieve a consistent flavour, quickly gaining popularity. When John passed away in 1857, his son Alexander took the reins, seizing the opportunity to expand during Britain’s Industrial Revolution. In 1867, Alexander introduced the iconic slanted label and square bottle, ensuring the brand stood out on shelves. By the early 1900s, the Striding Man logo, created by illustrator Tom Browne, became the symbol of Johnnie Walker’s progress and optimism. Today, Johnnie Walker is the world’s largest Scotch whisky brand, recognized for its pioneering spirit, with a Royal Warrant granted in 1934 by King George V. Philosophy: Johnnie Walker Blue Label embodies the rare craft, rare casks, and rare characters that come together to create a vibrant and deep Scotch Whisky. Sourced from the four corners of Scotland, including Lowland (Glenkinchie), Speyside (Cardhu), Islay (Caol Ila), and Highland (Clynelish), only one in 10,000 casks is hand-selected for this exceptional blend. This includes whiskies from long-closed 'ghost' distilleries. Johnnie Walker’s expert blenders carefully craft each whisky, respecting the unique elements—such as grains, yeast, still shape, and maturation—that shape the final character of this iconic Scotch. Nose - Rich Spice, Vanilla, Honey Rolling waves of rich spice give way to a deep surge of vanilla sweetness and honey Palate - Caramel, Hazelnuts, Smoky A first sip reveals a velvety mouth feel, as rolling waves of rich spice give way to a deep surge of vanilla sweetness and honey. Finish - Pepper, Smoke, Subtle Cedar Spice Caramel and hazelnuts course through dark chocolate. A uniquely long, luxurious finish of smoke, pepper and a hint of spice.

The Balvenie create a unique range of single malt Scotch whiskies hand-crafted in Speyside using centuries-old skills passed down through generations. The Balvenie's' process is a combination of expertise, skill and ambition which is the same now as it has been through generations. Balvenie's use of 5 key crafts is key to maintaining their high standards. Home grown barley, craft of the cooperage of the barrels, the malting floor where the grain is prepared, the copper stills that create the base spirit and the malt master who oversees the refining of the end product. The Balvenie French Oak is a vibrant single malt finished in casks previously held wine from the French Charentes vineyards. Pineau des Charentes is a fortified wine made from unfermented grape juice, to which a Cognac eau-de-vie is added and then matured. Sixteen years of maturation in American Oak casks brings an abundance of vanilla spice and warm honey notes. The finishing in Pineau casks brings energizing grapefruit, geranium, glazed fruit and ginger. This is the first of The Balvenie finishes to explore French Oak. Pineau is akin to cognac in terms of production and flavour, allowing us to capitalise on the rise of this flavour profile and its premium credentials. The Balvenie USA brand ambassador Lorne Cousin suggested Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE explore these casks after a trip to the region with his family where he fondly remembers sipping an aperitif. Beautifully balanced light floral notes from lotus and geranium flowers dance between hints of fresh meadow grass and pealed apple skin. On the palate there is an energising zing from tangy lemon rind and grapefruit meet the delicate subtle sweetness of glazed fruits and spice from root ginger, with a refreshingly concise finish.

Johnnie Walker is a globally renowned brand of Scotch whisky that has become synonymous with quality, craftsmanship and luxury. With a rich history dating back to the early 19th century, Johnnie Walker has established itself as a true icon in the world of whisky. Founded by John Walker in Kilmarnock, Scotland, the brand initially gained popularity for its blended whiskies, which offered a consistent and smooth drinking experience. Over the years, Johnnie Walker has built a reputation for excellence by sourcing the finest malt and grain whiskies from various regions of Scotland. One of the key factors that sets Johnnie Walker apart is its commitment to the art of blending. The master blenders at Johnnie Walker meticulously select and combine different whiskies to create a harmonious blend that embodies the brand's signature style. Each expression in the Johnnie Walker range, from the iconic Johnnie Walker Red Label to the prestigious Johnnie Walker Blue Label, represents a careful balance of flavors and aromas. The Johnnie Walker portfolio boasts a diverse range of whiskies, each with its own distinct character and flavour profile. Whether you prefer the smoky notes of Islay whiskies or the fruity and floral aromas of the Highlands, there is a Johnnie Walker expression to suit every palate. In addition to its exceptional quality, Johnnie Walker is also celebrated for its iconic branding. The striding man logo, representing progress and forward momentum, has become a symbol of the brand's enduring legacy. The brand's distinctive square-shaped bottles and color-coded labels further contribute to its recognizability and prestige. Whether enjoyed neat, on the rocks or in a classic cocktail, Johnnie Walker whiskies offer a sensory journey that captures the essence of Scotland's whisky heritage. With its rich flavors, impeccable craftsmanship and unwavering commitment to quality Johnnie Walker continues to be a beloved choice for whisky enthusiasts around the world. To the one who never walks alone, to the one whose steps inspire yours -celebrate prosperity and good fortune this new year with the new limited edition 2023 Lunar New Year design for Johnnie Walker Blue Label. Give the gift of precious depth this Lunar New Year with Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Rabbit limited edition design. The stunningly vivid design, created by one of fashion’s brightest young talents, Angel Chen, features a dynamic, modern interpretation of 2023’s Zodiac animal, the sprightly rabbit. Symbolising mercy, elegance and beauty, the rabbit signifies longevity in traditional Asian culture and as an echo of the Johnnie Walker motto, Keep Walking, prancing rabbits are captured bounding amongst mountainous peaks.. The intricate illustration is matched by the rare whiskies and centuries of craft that creates the rich fruity flavours, perfectly balanced smoke and remarkable depth of character found in every bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label. Johnnie Walker Blue Label Scotch Whisky is the pinnacle of the art of Scotch Whisky blending. Drawing from the world's largest reserves of aged Scotch Whisky our experienced Master Blenders handpick just 1 in 10,000 casks of the rarest whiskies, from the four corners of Scotland, to craft an unrivalled masterpiece. Only these select casks contain whiskies with the particular qualities fine enough for a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label - the commemoration of Walker's original 1867 Old Highland Whisky blended today.

Ardbeg's latest annual offering comes with a curious title that's due to a production modification. Head of Whisky Creation, Bill Lumsden removed the purifier, which typically catches the heaviest vapours from the distillation process. The purifier is also responsible for Ardbeg’s balance between extreme peat and floral fruitiness. The resulting whisky is "all peat". In fact, Ardbeg says that it's their most full-blown expression ever with an intensity of flavour that's unmatched. A spokesperson for the brand describes the flavour profile as, "Defined by a distinctive pungent earthiness, aromatic clouds of dark chocolate, a billow of aniseed and cinnamon, and a lingering tang of sharp peppermint." Dramface.com add "According to an interview Lumsden participated in for WhiskyCast, the experiment which gave birth to this year’s release was conducted 12 years ago. Even allowing for time of year and the time taken to dump casks, blend, package and distribute, it’s safe to assume this bottling is at least 11 years old, given that Lumsden claims the experiment was only ever conducted in one batch." We've just received our allocation. The whisky's unusual conception is brought to life with accompanying graphics created by celebrated comic artist and illustrator, Dilraj Mann. The nose is slightly reticent while the flavour profile leans towards smokey dark chocolate, oily malt, chimney soot and white pepper followed by a dried herbal quality. The aftertaste is ashy, drying, medium long and vaguely fruity in a mezcal kind of way. Like last year's Ardbeg Day release (Ardcore), Heavy Vapours is not quite as intense or complex as anticipated, although it does taste slightly more mature and feels like the texture is amplified, particularly at the finish where cured meats and a salt'n'pepper tang recall middle-weight Caol Ilas. In a word, more elegant than "extreme". 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

This four-cask matured, extra-aged Benriach was first offered in 2018 and now debuts in Australia. Matured in a combination of Bourbon, Virgin oak, Pedro Ximénez sherry and red wine casks, Head Distiller, Rachel Barrie describes it as full of candied peel, honeyed malt and barley sugar flavours. 46% Alc./Vol.

"Glenmorangie at its very best." - whiskyadvocate.com The raw materials used to create this whisky are quite unusual and include estate grown Cadboll malt along with chocolate malt (chocolate malt is usually used in the production of beers like porter and stout). The whisky has been matured in new, low toast, Ozark American oak casks and ex-Oloroso sherry casks. It is the brainchild of Dr Bill Lumsden, Glenmorangie's head distiller who first had the idea over 20 years ago. Retasted June 2017... Brilliant topaz / beams from the glass. Almost floral notes of cocoa and manuka honey drizzled over hints of orange spice cake and shortbread. Starts understated and fresh but finishes unlike almost any other whisky: A peacock's tail of fantastic length and force with miniature detonations of orange zest, dark chocolate, hazelnut and sweet spice dappling the tongue. The persistence is quite exceptional. Maintains its place as a high point in the Glenmorangie stable. Non chill filtered. 46% Alc./Vol. First tasted 2008... Deep orange brown colour with golden hue. Sweet and inviting nose of Mixed Peel, Chocolate, Coffee beans and Almond biscuit. The palate is thick, luscious and mouthfilling, almost creamy. Pronounced flavours of chocolate, coconut, orange, vanilla and hazelnut. The palate shows no sign of spirit heat, even without the addition of water. Outstanding balance. Exceptionally long, supple aftertaste of chocolate, vanilla, almond and hazelnut. Hints of orange emerge then fade. Drink with chocolate or dried fruit desserts, coffee or a cigar. A phenomenal, if unusual whisky. 97 points

Matured in the traditional style in American Bourbon barrels, Ben Riach Dark Rum whisky is then finished in dark rum barrels, sourced from the Caribbean island of Jamaica. During this second period ofmaturation, the whisky derives many interesting characteristics specific to the Dark Rum barrel, RIPE STONE FRUIT infused with VANILLA, GINGERand TANGERINE PEEL. Bottled at natural colour and non chill filtered.

" Sweet ripe peaches, toffee and raisins. Soft welcoming mouth feel with an explosion of rich tropical fruits and creamy butter notes, A long enduring finish of caramelised crème brulee."

Johnnie Walker Blue Label is the pinnacle of the Johnnie Walker Whisky stable. Created to reflect the the style of whiskies of the early 19th century, it is created using the rarest casks in House of Walker, the largest in the world. The casks are hand selected and set aside for their exceptional quality, character and flavour while retaining the signature smokiness of Johnnie Walker whiskies.