Glendronach Grandeur Batch 7 25 year old

The Glendronach Grandeur series has built a great reputation based on the quality of its liquid. It now attracts demand from investors and collectors around the world ‘meaning, unfortunately this will not last long.’ Limited to only 1180 bottles and bottled at cask strength of 50.6% volume. Housed in the signature luxury packaging that accompanies this impressive whisky expression. A true definition of ‘A Sherry Monster’ this whisky includes the following tasting characteristics:

Classic Mediterranean fruits, dark sundried raisins, dates and fig syrup infused with delicate chocolate fondant.

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THE HOUSE OF SUNTORY WHISKY PROUDLY INTRODUCES

SUNTORY WHISKY YAMAZAKI^® SHERRY CASK 2016 EDITION^™ 

Deerfield, IL (January 12, 2016) – It may have come as a surprise that Suntory Whisky Yamazaki^® Sherry Cask 2013 was named “World Whisky of the Year” in Jim Murray’s 2015 Whisky Bible. However, sherry cask whisky has been a constant staple of the Suntory Whisky portfolio since 1924, a year after the distillery began construction. Shinjiro Torii, the founding father of Japanese whisky first started making his whiskies by leveraging sherry casks imported from the wine of southern Spain needed to blend his famous Akadama Sweet Wine. Hence the sherry cask was the first cask used by Suntory Whisky and plays an important role in the origin of Japanese whisky. 

The House of Suntory Whisky is proud to introduce Yamazaki^® Sherry Cask 2016 (48% ABV), available as of February 1, 2016. 

The Sherry Cask – A Meticulous Selection

Over its 92-year history, Suntory Whisky has managed numerous sherry casks and sherry malts. Suntory’s Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo makes a point of visiting the Northern region of Spain himself. He does this to ensure that his selection of Spanish oak be sent to the “bodegas” (sherry wineries) to be made into the sherry casks used to store their Oloroso Sherry. Fukuyo carefully oversees this entire process, from the selection of the casks, to the charring and the aging of the sherry. After three years of aging, the sherry casks are sent back to Suntory’s Yamazaki distillery, ready to receive what becomes the distinguished Yamazaki Sherry Cask Whisky.

The Sherry Cask – The Challenge

Sherry casks are both revered and feared for their strong character, as they can easily overpower a whisky’s flavor. The Yamazaki malts can also be affected by this sherry/Spanish oak cask flavor. However, in the case of the Yamazaki Sherry Cask, Suntory’s Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo selects only those casks in which the delicate balance of chemistry between the Yamazaki malt and sherry cask can be achieved, thereby enhancing Yamazaki’s characteristically rich and multifaceted flavor. The meticulous selection process of the Spanish oak, the management of the sherry casks, and the overall aging process ensure the final award winning quality of this liquid. 

The Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016:

A Fine Blend of Maturity and Delicateness

Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo is often compared to an artist. His blends are deliberate designs meticulously chosen from more than 100 malt whiskies. Each taste is a color and aroma, specifically curated for the occasion. Fukuyo is clear that he did not blend the Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016 for the novice. The Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016 is created for the “Suntory Whisky Lover”—a lover of complex, refined and subtle tastes. Like the rest of the Yamazaki Cask Collection (Mizunara, Bourbon Barrel, and Puncheon), the sherry cask is a critical component that differentiates and characterizes the award winning Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky.

The Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016 – The Journey

Fukuyo has designed a journey in this whisky. The Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016 is undeniably where Spain meets Japan in the form of a whisky. To fully enjoy this journey, Fukuyo recommends the whisky first be served neat to showcase its nose. On its own, there is a clear and fresh top note. A raisin-like, deep sweetness that is both elegant and rich. You immediately taste the complexity of this liquid and the fine balance of maturity and delicateness. Served on the rocks, the flavor opens as you begin to taste the Delaware grape-like sweetness and its slightly bitter acidity. When cut with water, there is a soft sweetness that blossoms like the first apples of the harvest.

Tasting Notes

The Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016 leverages the same lot of whiskies as was used for the Yamazaki Sherry cask 2013 for its base. These whiskies have matured for two more years. To this blend, Fukuoy adds various rare sherry cask single malt whiskies, some of which are more than 25 years old, creating a whisky that has a deep richness, mellowness and complexity of flavors.

Color:   Dark brown, a rich and decadent natural “Sherry” color

Nose:    Raisin, sun-dried tomato, clove, cocoa

Taste:    Deep, rich, sweet and sour, chocolate with hazelnuts

Finish:  Long, bittersweet, sour

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016, a single malt whisky, is presented at 48% alcohol by volume (96 proof) and will be available in market as of February 1, 2016. The suggested retail price is $300.00. Five thousand bottles of Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016 have been produced globally.

ABOUT THE HOUSE OF SUNTORY

Suntory was established in 1899 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Since 1923, as the pioneer of Japanese whisky, Suntory Whisky has been renowned for its House of Master Blenders and for their Art of Blending. 

The Founding Father of Japanese whisky, Shinjiro Torii, built Japan’s first malt whisky distillery in Yamazaki, near Kyoto—a region known for the purity of its water, where the traditional Japanese tea ceremony was born. Torii dreamt of creating an authentically Japanese whisky by chosing a terrain and climate completely different to that of Scotland, thereby cultivating unique conditions for maturation.

In 1972, Torii’s son Keizo Saji, Suntory’s second master blender, built the Chita grain distillery near Nagoya to produce more of their own high quality grain whiskies. In 1973, Saji founded the Hakushu distillery amidst the deep forests of Mt. Kaikomagatake in the Japanese Southern Alps. Its high altitude and lush environment is what differentiates Hakushu from other distilleries.

With three distilleries and a great diversity in whisky making (different still shapes, five types of cask, and three varieties of wood), Suntory produces more than 100 malt and grain whiskies which amounts to the whole of Scotland’s production.

With respect to heritage and a commitment to innovation, third generation master blender Shingo Torii, and grandson of Shinjiro, now leads this most highly awarded House of Japanese Whisky. Today the House of Suntory Whisky has been named four-time Distiller of the Year at the International Spirits Challenge in London, UK (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014).

Suntory Whiskies are subtle, refined and complex. The portfolio includes two single malt whiskies and one blend: Yamazaki—Japan’s #1 Single Malt, multi-layered and profound, Hakushu—verdant, fresh, and delicately smoky, and the noble blend, Hibiki—Japan’s most highly awarded blended whisky.

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About Beam Suntory Inc.

As the world’s third largest premium spirits company, Beam Suntory is Crafting the Spirits Brands that Stir the World. Consumers from all corners of the globe call for the company’s brands, including the iconic Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark bourbon brands and Suntory whisky Kakubin, as well as world renowned premium brands including Knob Creek bourbon, Yamazaki, Hakushu and Hibiki Japanese whiskies, Teacher’s, Laphroaig, and Bowmore Scotch whiskies, Canadian Club whisky, Courvoisier cognac, Sauza tequila, Pinnacle vodka and Midori liqueur.

Beam Suntory was created in 2014 by combining the world leader in bourbon and the pioneer in Japanese whisky to form a new company with a deep heritage, passion for quality, innovative spirit and commitment to Growing for Good. Headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, Beam Suntory is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan. For more information on Beam Suntory, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit http://www.beamsuntory.com/ and www.drinksmart.com.

Lochside 52 Year Old 1963 Sovereign

Highland Single Grain Scotch Whisky

The madness of the holiday season is now over, we have all survived the stupidity of Black Friday, cyber Monday, Panic Saturday! How about wincing Wednesday or thumping Thursday and let’s not forget silly Sunday, let’s see the idiots who create such moronic names steal the last 3 thinking it’s a good idea to constantly give stupid PR driven names to anything they possibly can! (Rant over)

Our Christmas season started way back in September with release after release of stunning single casks and small batch malts, obviously the last one of the year was an incredible range selling out of everything bar 3 cases of Clynelish 19 in less than an hour, we even sold the reserve stocks normally held back for the in-store sales! Don’t think I can recall such a thing happening across the range before. I know the speed of sales caused too many of you to miss out we had no idea demand would outstrip supply all those decades ago when we purchased the casks or made the whiskies.

We have to remind our overseas customers that all bottles sold on the site are UK delivery only or collect in-store, we do not ship outside the UK at this time.

The tasting room is booking up solidly again for 2016 with all January evening tastings along with most of early February booked up and 5 of the 6 personal blending nights we had planned sold out with-in minutes. If we can fit a few more in this year we will do so soon.

A few thousand tasting room vouchers sold the last few weeks so get booking ASAP to secure a slot before the next holiday season starting March 25th (Good Friday) it will be upon us before we know it.

Over the last year I have been stocking up on Tamnavulin Glenrothes and Tamdhu simply because I quite like them to be honest. If you have not had one of our small batch vintages you will kick yourself if you don’t give them a try.

Now its time to look forward to a new year full of surprises from Scotland’s amazing distilleries. Our new season from Springbank kicks off with the long awaited 12 year old cask strength followed by the new 16 year old Local Barley later in the month (more about that later)

Our first new products of the year are due to hit the shops as you get this newsletter, along with the very new we have some very old so this is going to be a big release in London.

OLD & EXREMELY RARE

This is your chance to own some very rare and fine whiskies, there is only 1 bottle of each of these, so once its gone, its gone. But have a look in The Vault where you’ll find som rare gems.

Allt-A-Bhainne 1980 60.3% Bottle number 282 cask 100029 old picture label Cadenhead bottling.

Benriach 10 1986 bottled July 1996 61.2% Cadenhead green glass screen print bottle Cadenhead bottling.

Benrinnes 23 March 1962 bottled November 1985 46% brown glass Amber dump black & white label Cadenhead bottling.

Caol ila 22 May 1974 bottled July 1996 57.4% green glass screen print bottle Cadenhead bottling.

Dallas Dhu 12 Gordon & Macphails

Dallas Dhu 24 1970 60.6% rare malts bottle

Dallas Dhu 34 1980 43% Gordon & Macphails

Craigallachie 23 December 1962 bottled January 1985 46% brown glass Amber dump black & white label Cadenhead bottling.

Glenlochy 26 January 1958 bottled October 1984 sherrywood cask 46% brown glass Amber dump black & white label Cadenhead bottling.

Hillside 25 Glenesk distillery 1971 bottle 2070 62% rare malts with original carton

Lagavulin 1978 63.5% cask number 16 bottle number 97 Cadenheads picture label Cadenhead bottling.

Linlithgow (St. Magdalene) 24 December 1982 bottled May 2007 50% single cask 303 bottles. Old Malt Cask bottling

Rosebank 12 43% flora & forna bottling

Glenmorangie The original 10 year old (old label)

Lochside 10 Macnab Distillery bottling 40% 750mil picture label (some damage to lower part of the label.

Bowmore 15 year old sherry cask (Darkest) 1990″s seagulls picture label.

COMING SOON

Springbank 12 year old Cask Strength is due in by late January early February again this is going to be around 60-65% Sherry casks the rest will be Bourbon casks,

Springbank 16 year old Local Barley due early February, this is a welcome return to the Local Barley series, the last Local barley produced was way back in 1966 then released as a vintage in the 1990’s with the picture label showing hand drawn images of the distillery, quite a colourful label that i am sure some would love to see again! Well lets see what happens very soon.

Springbank 18 will not be bottled until later this year along with the new Kilkerran 12 year old expected in the summer.

Springbank 21 is almost gone we will add a few bottles to the site very soon from the 2015 bottling.

Springbank 15 is now heading into rare status until the next batch of casks are ready to bottle around August so any stocks we have in will be down to a max of 2 bottles per customer, this might be down to one bottle sooner than we would like if sales continue at the current pace.

Longrow 18 2015 bottling is also close to selling out until we re-bottle the next batch due April / May.

As soon as we have the Local Barley and Springbank 12 in stock I will send another newsletter.

A TRIBUTR TO UNCLE BRIAN

On January 2nd 2016 our most iconic member of staff passed away, He was known as Uncle Brian to customers who came to our shop in Covent Garden when we first opened in London just under 21 years ago.

Brian was one of those oh so few people who simply loved life and talking to customers, he never tried to sell the most expensive he simply wanted people to enjoy the best whisky they could.

One of his great skills was getting to know so many people (He would never say customers) personally that even today they ask how he’s doing. If you never had the chance to meet Brian then you missed a truly unique man who helped shape the direction of the shop in London.

So it’s with deep sadness that we must now close the chapter on our much loved Uncle Brian.

His family and friends will deeply miss him as will I and all those who have worked with him be it in London or from our head office and of course our customers who have been with us since May 1995.

All the best for 2016 everyone.

Stephen W Cadenhead’s London

The Joys of Blended Whiskies, each part coming together to create a complex drink.

Compass Box Great King Street Glasgow Blend$44.99

SIA Blended Scotch Whisky$49.99

Syndicate 58/6 Premium Blended Scotch Whisky$174.99

Black Bottle Fine Old Scotch Whisky$19.99

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A BITTER SWEET VALENTINE’S WITH BLACK BOTTLE

It is said that opposites attract, and Black Bottle Scotch whisky couldn’t agree more. This unique whisky’s delicate smoky and peaty flavours, balanced by notes of sweet oak and honey, show the seamless synergy that flows from expertly combining different but complementary tastes.

Try Black Bottle this Valentine’s Day (February 14) – neat, on ice, or as part of a refreshing cocktail.

Here are two cocktail recipes, conceived by internationally recognised Scottish mixologist, Mal Spence, the global ambassador for the brand.  One of these includes a dash or so of bitters, the other some heavenly sweet sugar syrup. Be daring and enjoy this bitter sweet combo of cocktails with your loved one, and make magic happen!

Black Bottle was created in 1879 in Aberdeen by tea blender Gordon Graham, an inspiration in Scotch whisky history for his uncompromising, daring spirit.

The whisky was globally relaunched in 2014, back in a black bottle as its name suggests. It now also features a blend far closer to the Aberdeen original. It retails for between R240 and R260 per 750ml bottle, from selected liquor outlets countrywide, as well as http://www.vinoteque.co.za/.

Black Bottle Bitters & Cola

Glass

Rocks

Ingredients

1 part Black Bottle whisky

2 to 3 dashes Angostura Bitters

2 parts cola

Orange wedge

Ice

Method

Fill the glass to the rim with ice cubes. Add the bitters, Black Bottle whisky and cola. Stir and add orange wedge.

Black Bottle Ti-Punch Twist

Glass

Rocks

Ingredients

1 part Black Bottle whisky

½ part sugar syrup

½ a lime

Ice

Method

Pour the Black Bottle whisky into the glass. Squeeze and drop the lime into the glass. Add the sugar syrup, some ice and stir.

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The Hepburn’s Choice single malt whisky label continues to be one of the most important and value-driven finds of the last five years for our spirits department. The relationship we’ve established with the Hunter Laing Whisky Company during our annual visits to their Glasgow-based office is perhaps our strongest and most fruitful in the industry. Their selection of single casks is unparalleled in today’s market and the fact that we can buy directly from the source gives us unbeatable pricing during a period when single malt whisky’s continued ability to provide value is being called into question. Not everyone understands exactly what differentiates “independently-bottled whisky” from the standard brands usually seen on the standard liquor store shelf. Many customers ask: how is it that K&L is able to purchase unique barrels of single malt whisky directly from distilleries that are owned by companies like Johnnie Walker?

In essence: we travel to Scotland to meet with former blending houses that are currently more interested in selling off their inventory as individual components, rather than in large volume blends. We’ve spent the last five years learning to navigate vast warehouses and incredibly-dense inventories in search of only the finest Scotch on behalf of our customers. When we find a particular cask that stands out from the pack, we purchase the entire barrel and have it bottled on behalf of K&L. The whiskies are bottled uncut, without filtration, and with no adulteration. Over the years, our customers have come to recognize these K&L Exclusive selections as the very best of what we offer, waiting with baited breath for each new shipment to arrive.

To learn more about the Hepburn’s Choice label and how we purchase our whisky when we travel to Scotland, check out this latest article from our On The Trail blog for a full explanation.

Check out the latest K&L Exclusive arrivals below:

2009 Caol Ila 5 Year Old Hepburn’s Choice K&L Exclusive Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky (750ml) ($49.99)

This is our second cask of young Caol Ila under the Hepburn’s Choice label and our decision to re-order was based on the tremendous success of the previous edition. We weren’t sure how our customers would react to such a youthful and unabashed expression of Islay intensity, but what we discovered was that young Islay whisky tastes rather wonderful. In this five year old cask of Caol Ila there’s a roasted barley note immediately that wraps around the fruit and continues to squeeze on the palate until shaken off by the salty, sea water note that washes into the finish. A second sip shows more pure peat flavor and bright phenolic notes that again get lost in the fruitiness of the Caol Ila spirit. This is another fun one for true fans of Islay and for whisky geeks looking to understand the various stages of single malt maturation.

2009 Talisker 5 Year Old Hepburn’s Choice K&L Exclusive Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky (750ml) ($49.99)

Ahh….Talisker. That beloved Isle of Skye whisky that tempts so many of us with its heavenly combination of round, textural richness and smoky peat flavors. Now imagine that bright star of a whisky in its incubation period, still forming its integral character, not yet developed or ready to shine in its polished presence. This five year old, unbridled look at Talisker is for true whisky geeks only. Matured in a refill hogshead for only five years, the color is still almost clear and the flavors still maintain much of their new-make youth. The beery and almost-fermented flavors of white whisky are still strong in this interrupted interlude, but it’s the finish that will captivate you and send you over the moon. All of that smoke, peat, saline, salty, and phenolic intensity absolutely explodes on the back end of the palate, erupting in a combination of sweet fruit and bright baking spices. You’ll take one sip, then another, and then yet another as you try to wrap your head around this rare single malt opportunity. Independent editions of Talisker are incredible few in number. For the price, we think your leap of faith will be well rewarded.

This whisky is so much fun if you’re really into single malts. Most serious whisky fans know that finding independently-bottled Talisker is next to impossible. This 5 year old cask offers you that allusive opportunity, even though it’s a bit of an oddball at such a young age. You’ll be happy you bit the bullet, however. This whisky absolutely erupts on the finish, smothering the palate in peat smoke, salt, and fruit spices.

1997 Benrinnes 17 Year Old Hepburn’s Choice K&L Exclusive Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky (750ml) ($89.99)

This is our fourth cask of Benrinnes in the last two years and, believe us, it won’t be the last. We’ve become rather infatuated with the Diageo-owned Highland distillery since our visit a few years back. Not only were the ladies running the operation incredibly friendly and gracious, they also helped us to better understand and appreciate the delicate, malty flavors of this classic Scotch whisky operation. Benrinnes isn’t a smoky whisky, it’s not a rich and textural whisky, nor is it oily or overtly powerful. It’s simply an old school, no frills, vanilla and fruit flavored single malt that has incredible balance, grace, and pureness of flavor. Despite the rather unexciting description, there’s a lot to be excited about when drinking this cask strength 17 year old edition of Benrinnes. Much like buying a new black suit if you’re a guy, or a new black dress if you’re a gal, there’s something timeless and essential about this whisky. It shows the 17 years spent in barrel with the richness of the vanilla and the roundness of the malty profile, but there is nothing outside the box about this whisky. It’s just a perfect and shining example of Highland perfection. We love it because it is exactly as it’s supposed to be, not because it’s an anomaly. If you love tradition and excellence in your Scotch whisky, then Benrinnes is for you.

I love Benrinnes. That’s all I can tell you. I can’t tell you that it’s the flashiest or most potent of whiskies. It’s not smoky or sherried or overly-rich. It’s just absolutely delicious. It just hits the spot in a perfect Scotch-like manner. Vanilla, sweet barley, and a smooth, supple texture. Classic.

Another great cask from Benrinnes. It has wonderful malt and subtle floral aromas that are sweet and inviting. In the mouth it is soft and round with lively refreshing flavors. T Benrinnes over performs again.

1997 Glenlossie 17 Year Old Hepburn’s Choice K&L Exclusive Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky (750ml) ($89.99)

Few people have heard of Diageo-owned Glenlossie distillery, the Speyside facility known mostly by insiders for its role in Haig Blended Whisky. But that’s part of what makes single barrels like this one so much fun! It’s a chance to taste whisky from producers that normally do not bottle their Scotch as pure single malts. For fans of Glenlivet’s Nadurra series, this 17 year old Glenlossie single barrel might be right up your alley. The intensity of the oak in this concentrated cask is apparent right from the initial sip as the woodiness quickly overwhelms the palate. At 55.4%, it’s quite a powerful blast, but it soon gives way to grassy, malty, and cereal-like flavors that constitute the classic Highland Scotch style. That extra oak on the entry, however, completely distinguishes this cask from its other Highland counterparts. It’s the boldest and baddest of the Hepburn’s Choice editions we’ve brought in on this shipment.

1995 Inchgower 20 Year Old Hepburn’s Choice K&L Exclusive Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky (750ml) ($99.99)

Almost 100% of Inchgower’s single malt whisky production goes into Johnnie Walker and Bell’s blended whiskies, so the chance to taste a single, unblended cask of the Speyside facility’s whisky was something we were definitely interested in. This sherry-aged beast of a malt should attract the attention of Mortlach and Blair Athol fans who have feasted on the dark, dense, meaty flavors of heavily-sherried casks we’ve purchased in the past. The richness of the Oloroso density is buffered by a strong note of earthy, savory, almost sulfury intensity; a brooding character that becomes more and more powerful as the 57.5% ABV begins to cut through all that sweetness. It eventually reaches a crescendo and the nuttiness of the sherry appears to take you through the finish. It’s not Glendronach, it’s not quite Glenfarclas, and it’s definitely not Macallan; it’s just Inchgower. Welcome to the new king of sherry-aged monsters.

1997 Clynelish 18 Year Old Hepburn’s Choice K&L Exclusive Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky (750ml) ($129.99)

We’re as obsessed with Clynelish here in the K&L spirits department as we are with Benrinnes, which is why we’ve locked down yet another cask of the beloved distillery’s whisky in this latest shipment. While Clynelish is widely considered a connoisseur’s choice for top-notch single malt whisky, its appreciated attributes aren’t always apparent to the unseasoned drinker. What makes Clynelish so special (and a favorite among famous blending houses like Johnnie Walker and Compass Box) is the rather diminutive profile of light vanilla, lemon zest, heather, and a bit of bees wax. It’s not a powerful or potent combination of flavors, but rather a flutter of brilliant beauty wrapped up in a biscuity core of elegance. At 55.4%, this cask strength 18 year old edition of Clynelish could use a little to help unlock all that complexity, but it’s not a necessity. It showcases its quintessential character in fine form straight from the bottle. While Clynelish will never be as popular as the more powerful and showy single malt whiskies, it will always remain the favorite of those who appreciate substance and style.

I never get tired of drinking Clynelish, one of Scotland’s most distinct single malt whiskies. That lemony, waxy, creamy profile is probably the only Scotch character I could pick out of a blind tasting 100% of the time. It’s the most distinguished and recognizable flavor in the business and we will ALWAYS take advantage of an opportunity to buy the whisky directly.

This offers soft, pretty and subtle spice aromas. There is a wonderful mouthfeel that is nice and creamy. Here again, there are light spice flavors. In short, this Clynelish is subtle, light, seductive and a joy to drink.

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JANUARY UPDATE: TOP 10 DREAM DESTINATIONS

We’re all dreaming of a summer holiday and members have been inspired by evocative, summery drams this week – where do you want flavour to take you? Clear winners at number 1 and 2 are flower-filled mountain meadows. Sun-scorched heather and hay take us for a late summer break in the Highlands at number 3. Poolside posing in Beverly Hills is an absolutely fabulous choice at number 4! Surprisingly simple, homely pleasures capture our hearts at number 5; just relaxing in the garden. Dream destinations are running out fast so order now get your place in the sun…

No. 1: Light & delicate

58.18 Toffee and sunny, runny honey £47.90

No. 2: Juicy, oak & vanilla

48.69 Folly from France £51.60

No. 3: Peated

3.255 Genie in a bottle £107.20

No. 4: Spicy & sweet

85.33 Poolside posing in Beverly Hills £45.10

No. 5: Young & spritely

77.40 New carpet in a sweetie shop £50.20

No. 6: Young & spritely

39.119 Strictly whisky £47.00

No. 7: Old & dignified

76.124 A symphony of oak £155.00

No. 8: Oily & coastal

4.217 Nordic nosh £90.70

No. 9: Juicy, oak & vanilla

36.94 Young & spirited £58.00

No. 10: Oily & coastal

31.32 Piri-Piri and Teriyaki chicken £116.90

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Glendronach Cask Strength

Batch #5 of the sherry cask matured Highlander bottled at natural cask strength.

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Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 5 Highland single malt Scotch whiskey. Winter 2015 release of the popular full strength sherry cask matured Scotch.

Nose: Delicious molten toffee and wild honey poured over ripe figs and dates. Subtle hints of tangerine, coffee grounds and a dusting of cinnamon add a perfect balance to the nose.

Palate: Vibrant oak spices and warming stem ginger  compliment the rich sherry and dark fruit characteristics. Waves of sour plums and subtle gingerbread combine with stewed barley and roasted coffee beans, softened by a gentle hint of walnut..

Finish: A perfect harmony of the finest sherry casks and traditional Highland characteristics.