A limited-edition 30-year-old single malt from Mortlach, Midnight malt was initially matured in a combination of refill American oak and European oak casks, before being finished in Bordeaux wine, Calvados and Guatemalan rum casks, then married and further matured in custom quarter casks. A release of just 350 limited bottles. NOSE A mellow nose with some initial prickle. This settles in time to reveal a savoury and faintly herbal top note, suggesting pork crackling sprinkled with dry sage. PALATE A richly winey, apple fruity and mouth-watering start delights the palate, backed by a long spicy intensity with a delicious black pepper note that really persists. FINISH Long, sweet and deep-flavoured, with a light peppery spiciness. With water, still sweet and softer, with the spicy heat joined by a suggestion of mint chocolate in the lingering aftertaste.

THE LAST DROP DISTILLERS Glenturret 44 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 45% ABV with 50ml Sample Bottle, The Highlands

The Last Drop Blended Scotch Whisky Distilled 1971 46.7% ABV + 50ml Sample Bottle, Scotland NV Their Blended Scotch Whisky Distilled 1971 shows harmonious complexity. In Scotland in 1971, some 40 different distilleries of malt and grain whiskies were busy crafting the spirits that would eventually become part of this truly exceptional blend. Yet one drop isnt enough to unveil all the rich flavours developed during its long, multi-faceted maturation. It also comes with 50ml sample bottles as a bonus gift.

Mortlach Rare By Nature 21 Year OldSingle Malt Scotch Whisky 56.9% Abv, Speyside Called The Beast of Dufftown for its robust, muscular and rich character, little known Mortlach may be the best kept secret in Scotch. Bold flavours are the mark of this special breed, distinguishing it as the monarch of its glen. 'Rich in smooth intensity, from a small batch finished in Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso-seasoned casks.' Tasting Notes APPEARANCE Deep gold with amber lights. Good beading. NOSE A mellow, rounded, nose with some prickle. The first impression is of rich, dried fruits, and beneath this fresh-baked buttered scones, perhaps spread with lime marmalade. Soon this becomes lightly savoury and meaty but retains a slight citric note. A drop of water modifies the latter and reduces the aroma. BODY Medium to full. PALATE At natural strength, mild for its strength and super-smooth in texture, while the wonderfully rich mouth-filling taste is immediately sweet overall with dried fruits, then intense and savoury with a surprising kick of chilli pepper as it goes down. Magnificently feral and delicious. Drying overall, with rich tannins. Similar with a dash of water, which raises a little more sweet, spiced fruit. FINISH Seemingly endless and deeply impressive, with the fruit and savoury notes in perfect agreement and a warming glow spreading across the palate. Finally leaving the palate dry, yet still wreathed in a glorious rich afterglow.

ADELPHI DISTILLERY Glen Grant 27 Y.O. 56.9% ABV Scotch Whisky, Edinburgh

The Last Drop Colin Scott Signature Blend 50 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky 47.7% ABV, Scotland NV The Colin Scott Signature Blend 50 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky is a unique and unrepeatable blended Scotch Whisky, limited to just 500 bottles worldwide, it bears not just the physical signature but all the stylistic expression of one of the great architects of the world of blended Scotch Whisky.