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.

This timeless distillery has produced yet another astonishing Scotch. The sheer depth and complexity is truly a wonder to behold. For the true Whisky connoisseur.

Made from the blending of malts from the two distilleries of Yoichi and Miyagikyo, this whisky was the pride and joy of its creator Masataka Taketsuru, founder of Nikka and the father of Japanese Whisky. Light golden honey in colour with candied nuts, walnuts and hazelnuts on the nose as well as delicate and gentle smoke coming through with hay. Forward and straight pallet with juicy mouth feel, yet retaining a very gentle and sophisticated heat. Sweet apricots and peach dominate at first, leading to vanilla and subtle hints of ripe grape. Complex and long on the finish with lingering taste of dry herbs, leather and sweet pastry.

A small batch Anejo named after founder Don Julio Gonzalez-Frausto Estrada, who first distilled Tequila at the age of just 17 in 1942. Aged for at least 30 months in American white-oak, this is a remarkably smooth and incredibly complex Tequila with notes of tropical fruit, agave and a hint of cinnamon spice. Day of the Dead is one of Mexicos most celebrated national holidays. This unique celebration of cultural diversity is celebrated through decoration, and an abundance of fantastic quality food and tequila. Tequila connoisseurship has shifted up a gear, away from the well-worn triple-threat of salt, lime and shot. Makers are now experimenting with different production styles, and revellers are loving the results. With the Day of the Dead celebration kicking off on the 31st of October, now is the time to embrace tequila, the spirit crafted in Mexico from the agave blue weber plant.

Fresh wood barrel dominates the spirit with a touch of vanilla and flowers that bring to breath of nectar, maltose, tones of fruits citrus, Mizunara oak & coffee beans; medium wood intergration, then finish with a sweet aftertaste of maltose. Very smooth, rounded full pallet and easy to drink.

Slightly more expressive than its Pot Still sibling, the aroma conjures frail scents of balsa wood, hay, poached pears in wine, green apples and light vanilla. It's also a more delicately textured whiskey suggesting flavours of sweet cereals and stewed orchard fruits, building succulence, ending crunchy, lipsmacking and gently spiced. Like a lightly fruited Speysider, but of an altogether softer variety. 46% Alc./vol. Non-chill filtered.

AT A GLANCE XO Platinum Reviewer offers an amber color. ON THE NOSE The delicate and complex nose testifies to the advanced age of this cognac. IN THE MOUTH XO Platinum reveals rich aromas of ripe fruit on the palate, enhanced by a hint of cinnamon. This exceptional cognac is intense, generous, and remarkably long-lasting.

Tariquet Plat de Graisse Armagnac 49.3% 700ml is a premium spirit that embodies the rich history and tradition of Armagnac production in the Gascony region of southwestern France. This 700ml bottle contains a carefully crafted blend of Armagnacs from the Tariquet distillery, which is renowned for producing some of the finest spirits in the world. At 49.3% ABV, this Armagnac has a robust and complex flavor profile that is best enjoyed as a sipping drink. The nose is filled with notes of dark fruits, nuts, and vanilla, followed by hints of spice and oak. On the palate, it is full-bodied and rich, with flavors of dried fruit, caramel, and chocolate, followed by a long, smooth finish. Tariquet Plat de Graisse Armagnac 49.3% is a testament to the skill and expertise of the Tariquet family, who have been crafting exceptional Armagnacs for generations. This particular blend is a limited edition release, with only a small number of bottles available worldwide. It has been aged in oak barrels for many years, allowing the flavors to develop and mature into a truly exceptional Armagnac.

This is a beautiful vintage Armagnac from one of France's most renowned family distilleries, in 700ml size. This particular vintage has been blended with the following Grape Varieties: Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard, Baco 22 A. It features a fruity taste of fresh apple and grape. Warm and supple, this Armagnac can be used in cocktails or in cooking.

Lagavulin, pronounced 'Lagga-voolin' (meaning 'the hollow where the mill is') is distinctive and powerful. Once described as 'liquid bandaid' for its strong medicinal character, it is perhaps the most assertive, complex and intensely dry of all the Islay malts.The palate overwhelms like an ocean wave with powerful peaty, salty overtones that re-emerge on the finish. The taste sensation lingers long in the mouth. On a cold wet winters night, there is perhaps no finer tonic than a dram of Lagavulin.