SUNTORY Hakushu 18 Year Old 43% ABV Single Malt Whisky, Japan

Exceptionally hand crafted Okinawa Single Malt Whisky reserved in selected North American white oak casks for 8 years. Kura is made from best quality Indica with black Koji unique to Okinawa using traditional production methods of over 600 years of craftsmanship. Complex aroma and mellow taste bring whisky lovers to a different and new concept of true local Japanese whisky.

KOVAL Distillerys organic, single barrel bourbon has the requisite mash bill of at least 51% corn, but instead of the usual rye or wheat supplement, they have included millet. Tucked away in a charred new American oak barrel to age, millet and corn learn to complement each other, neither taking the lead.

Talisker Rare By Nature 8 Year OldSingle Malt Scotch Whisky 57.9% Abv Skye The Singleton is renowned for the smoothness and balance of its Whiskies, which match the liveliness and vigour of the leaping salmon in the fast flowing rivers of Speyside in Scotland. The Singleton Dufftown is particularly known for its elegant grassy and fruity aromas and tastes. 'A big taste, the first-ever release of Talisker finished in pot-still Caribbean rum casks.' Tasting Notes APPEARANCE Dry white wine, with pale yellow lights. Good beading. NOSE Mellow and mild overall, with hardly any prickle. The first impression is of honeycomb; spun honey, but also a trace of beeswax. Beneath this is a faint floral note of dry grasses or wallflowers, with fresh orchard fruits on an earthy base. A little water softens the nose and adds pear drop boiled sweets, making all the aromas more evident. BODY Light to medium. PALATE At natural strength the texture is creamy-smooth, the taste intense and sweet overall, and both drying and slightly coating as that hint of beeswax re-appears. With water the effect is smoother and sweeter, the intensity reduced. FINISH Quite long and warming with white pepper, becoming chilli in the aftertaste. Lightly drying, it leaves the palate tingling. A drop of water starts to tame the chilli-spice.

Bold with plenty of backbone as this monster unfolds its fiery fangs on your palate. & not for the feint hearted. Take a generous mouthful . Hold it long in your mouth allow the thick tar peat smoke and creamy liquorice to penetrate every part of your tongue. A rugged fusion of sea spray, bonfire smoke, damp earth and spicy cinnamon immediately arouses the senses. Powerful aromas of peat moss and wet grass before notes of crushed pear apple and freshly baked bread provide the prefect finish

From first fill of bourbon casks creating a creamy, sweet and smoky single malt whisky is Bowmore No. 1.

KOVAL Four Grain is distilled from a mash bill of oat, malted barley, rye, and wheat. This whiskey is aged in heavily charred new oak barrels from Minnesota and bottled from single barrels at 94 proof. Only the heart of the distillate is used. Grains sourced from a local organic farmer collective in the Midwest.

This whiskey set from KOVAL is a clever way to discover three of their Organic whiskies (Rye, Millet, Four Grain) without having to purchase three large bottles. Its perfect for gifting or for a whisky night.

The KOVAL Millet is aged in new American oak barrels from Minnesota. Millet is a prized grain in Asia and Africa and popular base for spirits in Nepal, though this is the first whiskey to be made from Millet. Only the heart cut of the distillate is used, no heads or tails.

Rounded and smoky - like burning Applewood - with creamy toffee, aniseed, treacle and dates. A curious suggestion of juicy fruits, such as peach and banana. With a drop of water, reminders of Ardbeg's classic fragrance lime, pine resin, fennel, saddle soap and tar. A gentle waxiness, like fragrant candle wax, and hints of smoked herbs. An Oa gives a final subtle reminder of the sea with briny notes and seaweed but always accompanied with creaminess. A smooth, creamy texture leads into a huge syrupy sweetness, flavours of milk chocolate, treacle toffee, aniseed, orange and smoky tea leaves. Gentle, sweet spices (nutmeg & cinnamon), some cigar smoke, and a very unusual flavour of grilled artichokes. Wood is always present in the spirit, gently nutty and reminiscent of a carpenter's workshop. A long, sweet finish, with floral overtones, mint toffee and some gentle malty biscuit notes.