Willett Family Estate 11 Year Old Small Batch Rare Release Strength Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey #2895
Product Information: The Willett Family Estate 11 Year Old Small Batch Rare Release Bourbon is crafted exclusively for the Willett family’s Private Barrel Selection program, earning it a coveted reputation among bourbon collectors. These distinctive ‘Purple Tops’ are a must-have for those seeking an extraordinary and rare whiskey. This 11-year-old bourbon is un-chill filtered and bottled at a bold barrel proof of 65.7% ABV, offering a striking balance between depth and intensity. With unique sourdough, raisin, and classic cola sweetness on the nose, it entices with layers of rich caramel and hints of dry spice. The palate unfolds with complex toffee, peppery notes, and a touch of liquorice, creating an experience that’s equal parts smooth and powerful. The Willett Family Estate 11 Year Old draws a fine line between sweetness and strength, making it an exceptional addition to any collection. This small batch release uses a mashbill of 72% corn, 13% rye, and 15% malted barley, imparting subtle nuttiness and a balanced finish. Maker: In 1936, Thompson Willett established Willett Distillery, carrying forward his family’s legacy of Kentucky bourbon-making. The distillery, built near the family farm, produced its first batch on St. Patrick’s Day in 1937, with the new bourbon stored in hillside rickhouses that allowed Kentucky’s fresh breeze to aid in maturation. To this day, Willett Distillery remains a family-run operation, with descendants of Thompson Willett preserving his vision and craftsmanship in every bottle of bourbon and rye they produce. The Philosophy: Thompson Willett’s whiskey legacy spans generations, guided by a commitment to quality and tradition. His approach, honed by the knowledge passed down from his father and grandfather, emphasised using the finest ingredients, mastering the distillation process, and allowing ample time for the whiskey to develop character. This respect for heritage and quality has shaped Willett Distillery into one of Kentucky’s most revered bourbon producers, creating spirits of unparalleled depth and authenticity. Nose Spicy, Sweet, Rustic Aromas of sourdough bread and sweet cola are upfront, followed by fruit candy and a rich undercurrent of caramel. Palate Complex, Nutty, Rich Begins deceptively light with layers of caramel that spread across the palate, joined by peppery spice, vanilla, and hints of cinnamon and liquorice. Finish Warm, Smoky, Creamy Ends with a subtle smokiness from the barrel, melding into a finish of almond butter, chocolate, and vanilla with lingering cinnamon spice. Bottle Information Barrel Number - #2895
Sullivans Cove Special Single Tasmanian Single Malt Whisky (TD0284)
Product Description: The rarest of the rare—bottled under green. Sullivans Cove Special Cask TD0284 is part of an elite group of releases marked by the distillery’s distinctive green label—reserved only for the most unconventional and outstanding casks. These whiskies fall outside the bounds of Sullivans Cove’s core French and American Oak styles, and are only bottled if they earn top-tier evaluations from the internal tasting panel. Each Special Cask is a one-off: wine barrels, refill casks, virgin oak or something else entirely. What unites them is their rarity and excellence—only a handful are released each year, with just a few hundred bottles produced from each. TD0284 is no exception, offering something utterly unique and impossible to replicate. For those seeking the most individual and expressive whiskies in the Sullivans Cove portfolio, Special Cask releases like TD0284 are where the hunt begins. Barrel No. TD0284 Bottle No. 136 of 471 Filled on - 29/05/2008 Decanted on - 21/10/2019 Tasting Notes NOSE – Unique and expressive Expect complex aromatics shaped by rare or experimental cask influence. PALATE – Bold and distinctive Flavours driven by the cask’s unique character, layered with Sullivans Cove’s signature richness. FINISH – Long and evolving A lasting impression of depth, spice, and individuality.
Lark Distillery Tokay 100 Rare Release Single Malt Whisky with Sample Non-Vintage
LARK DISTILLERY Tokay 100 Rare Cask Release Single Malt Whisky 57.5% ABV with 100ml Sample Bottle, Tasmania
Comte de Lamaestre Bas Armagnac
Prosper Delord was a travelling distiller who upon discovering Armagnac fell in love with the spirit and decided to start Maison Delord in 1893. Today Jerome and Sylvain Delord, Propers great grandchildren continue the tradition with the same passion, knowledge and love that has been handed down through the generations.
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old Scotch Whisky
This 30 year old Glenfarclas Single Malt has been matured in some the best oak casks available to Glenfarclas. Produced in the heart of Speyside, Whiskies from this area are generally known for their elegance and complexity. Dark amber-gold colour leads to the rich, intense combination of sherried fruit, Christmas spices, peat smoke and dark chocolate. The warm and rich flavours gradually melt into a lingering fruit and nut chocolate feel on the palate. The finish is long lasting and velvety smooth.
St Agnes XO Grand Reserve 40 Year Old
Dark dense amber. The nose is of dried figs, hazelnut, orange candy and prunes. The aromatics continue with cocoa, vanilla cream and smokey oak from over four decades in small oak. The palate is endlessly complex. Chocolate truffles, hazelnut, prune, almond and cigarbox tobacco. The 40 Year Old Grand Reserve continues to linger long after first sipped.
Craigellachie 23 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Craigellachie 23 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a masterpiece in old fashioned whisky making. On addition to the 13 and 17-year-old expressions, this 23 Year Old has added spice, ripe fresh cooked and dried fruits with a touch of light peat smoke on the nose. The palate is filled with flavours of melted white chocolate,baked pineapple followed by spicy oak towards the finishing. It is complex, deep and well structured. An elegant Scotch Whisky that could be enjoyed neat, on the rocks or with a dash of water.
Hibiki 17 Year Old Blended Japanese Whisky
The Hibiki 17 Years Old whisky is a meticulous blend of over thirty of the finest single malts from Suntory's two distilleries, Yamazaki and Hakushu, and grain whisky from their Chita distillery, most with an age of well over 17 years.Created in 1989, Suntory artisans perfect this harmonious blend to create a full symphony of delicate flavours and blossoming aromas. The design of the bottle symbolises the 24 seasons of the Japanese lunar calendar.In 2018, Suntory Whisky announced the Hibiki 17 Years Old would be discontinued making this scarce bottle a rare collector's item of enchanting value. (No box).
Hibiki 21 Year Old Blended Japanese Whisky
Apart from Single Malts, Suntory also produces a premium series of blended whiskies under the label 'Hibiki' (meaning 'harmony'), usually containing a high proportion of Single Malt (upwards of 50% according to one of the company's blenders). Thirty different malts are employed from Suntory's three distilleries, most with an age well above 21 years. Hibiki 21 Year Old was, yet again, selected as the best-blended whisky in the world at the World Whisky Awards 2017. Hibiki has been awarded every year at the WWA since 2009. The judges described it as being Elegant, sweet and complex. This whisky is full of dried fruit, orange peel, strawberry jam, and baked apple from start to finish. Smooth, subtle and fairly short. Obvious collector appeal here, but we'd like to imagine this one being appreciated for what's inside the bottle. 43% Alc./Vol.
Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 17 Year Old Blended Malt Japanese Whisky
Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some light creasing/scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured. DISCONTINUED. Following Suntory's lead, Nikka has discontinued its lines of extra-aged whiskies, with some reports that the shortage could last up to a decade before the taps are turned back on. Winner World's Best Blended Malt at the 2018 World Whisky Awards. Nikka's range of blended, pure malt and single malt whiskies will be exciting new discoveries for any Whisky enthusiast. This now discontinued 17 Year Old bottling is dedicated to the Father of the Japanese Whisky Industry, Masataka Taketsuru. The tale of Taketsuru's life is of the same fabric legends are made of. Sent in 1918 as young apprentice to Scotland by his Japanese employers to crack the secrets of Whisky, he not only came back with that knowledge but also with Rita Taketsuru (nee Cowan), who went on playing a decisive role in the development of the Japanese Whisky industry. Thanks to her connection to Japanese high society, Masataka was able to finance the company that is now known as Nikka Whisky. Forward a century later, Taketsuru 17 yo is awarded the Best Blended Whisky at the World Whisky awards 2012 and 2018, a fitting crown for this blend of Malts from the two Nikka distilleries, Yoichi and Miyagikyo.