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Sliabh Liag Distillers have taken a bold step with The Legendary Dark Silkie in reintroducing consumers to rich, smoky, peated Irish whiskey. Inspired by Donegal whiskeys of days gone by, they have sourced the finest double distilled single malts and triple distilled peated single malts with soft grain whiskey. The Legendary Dark Silkie is the second release in the Silkie Whiskey Collection. Continuing to draw inspiration from the rich folktales of the Silkie Seals, often told by the glow of its core triple distilled peated single malt which is matured malt is peated to 55ppm which after triple distillation sweet smoky flavour. A blend of Double distilled, Triple distillied 55ppm single malt and Corn grain column still.Nose: Fresh apple and pear with spiced dry smoke and welcoming virgin oak Taste: The Dark Silkie's signature softness develops to a rich salted caramel sweetness. Waves of sweet pipe tobacco, liquorice and dark chocolate give way to warm toffee and pear. Finish: Warming elegant finish of malty smoke and peanut butter.

The result is a perfect combination of vibrancy and depth. The nose is sweetly aromatic with notes of cream soda, cacao husk, sandalwood, pineapple and green almonds. In the mouth, a viscous honeyed entry precedes spicy wood aromatics along with parchment and caramelised walnuts. Adding water brings a little of that Ardmore smoke to the fore. The finish is refreshing and long. Simply sip and savour—with a dash of water to release the oils and esters—or enjoy as a long drink with soda, Japanese style.

Yamazakura is a new release from Sasanokawa distillery, dating back to 1765 with recognised sake and schochu. Based in the city of Koriyama Sasanokawa expanded into whisky in the 1940s. This represents a high-end complement to their entry level whisky range ('Yama' means 'mountain' and 'Sakura' means cherry tree, hence the beautiful label design). This blend is composed of four malt whiskies and one grain whisky. Orange blossoms on the nose, followed by oak, caramel, and fresh orchard fruit on the palate. Ideal in a highball.

MATURATION: 80% ex-Bourbon, 20% ex-Sherry for 9 years—married back together in an Oloroso Sherry cask for the final, tenth year. Pour yourself a dram of Benromach, not too wee and not too big. Swirl the golden liquid around your glass and notice the AROMA WITHOUT WATER, in other words, take a sniff. Indeed, indulging in several little inhalations is the best way to pick up all the different notes, rich sherry with fruit & nut chocolate, delicate spice, green apples, malty biscuit and a touch of light peat smoke. Now sip your dram, roll the whisky around your mouth and enjoy the TASTE WITHOUT WATER, juicy raspberries and brambles, sherry, creamy malt and a light peat. Next, take in the AROMA WITH WATER, It's a wee bit nutty with a touch of charred oak and malt, and there's also some fancy pineapple and kiwi. Add a drop or two of water to release the full TASTE WITH WATER, savour the succulent mouth coating and taste the toasted malt, delicate peat smoke and lingering sweet sherry, our gorgeous classic Benromach Speyside style of single malt whisky.

The ultimate maple Whisky: Sortilege Prestige is an exquisite blend of Canadian Rye Whisky and pure Quebec maple syrup. Expertly distilled from the finest Canadian grains and then matured in hand selected seasoned and new white oak barrels for a minimum of 7 years. A unique taste experience, with the warmth of the Canadian Whisky enhanced by the sweetness of pure maple syrup.