Akashi Blue Blended Whisky
Akashi Blue Blended WhiskyAkashi Blue Blended Whisky. Akashi Blue is a blended whisky reserved in Japanese Shochu cask (American Oak) around 5 years, aged in bourbon cask before finishing in sherry casks for 2 years.
Nose: Fruity, slightly sweet, vanilla.
Taste: Fresh, spice, oak, hints of peat.
Finish: Medium, spicy, sweet.
Armorik Millesime 2002
Armorik Millesime 2002Armorik Millesime 2002.
CREATION OF BRETON WHISKY
But the inspired idea that revolutionised the Warenghem Distillery is the creation of the first Breton and French whisky. Encouraged by Bernard Le Pallec, sales director, Gilles Leizour ensconced himself in the laboratory, creating a blend in 1987: the WB.
The first Breton single malt whisky followed in 1998, the Armorik. Brittany shares a Celtic culture, climate and land with its Irish and Scottish cousins. Supported by a coastal, rainy, stormy climate, the Breton character finds its full expression in the whiskies carefully developed by Gilles Leizour.
The daring gamble of breton whisky has paid off, Warenghem Distillery is a market leader in French whisky.
Corowa Distilling Quick’s Courage Single Malt
Corowa Distilling Quick’s Courage Single MaltCorowa Distilling Co. Quick’s Courage Single Malt 46% 500ml
The 7th release from Corowa Distilling Co, Quick’s Courage expression is the first “Federation Reserve” release from Corowa Distilling Co. It takes its name from John Quick, an English-born Australian lawyer, politician and author who was the federal member of Parliament for Bendigo from 1901 to 1913 and a leading delegate to the Constitutional Conventions in the 1890s.
It is arguably the most ‘mature’ of the Corowa so far with total of 600 bottles released. It was first matured in American Oak bourbon barrels before being transferred in ex-Pedro Ximenez Sherry Barrels for the sherry influence with sweeter toffee and vanilla notes.
Corra Linn Single Malt Whisky
Corra Linn Single Malt WhiskyCorra Linn Single Malt Whisky.Corra Linn Distillery is situated in Relbia overlooking the valley of the North Esk River. It is this pristine water that flows from the mountain reserves that forms the main ingredient of the whisky produced. Corra Linn Distillery prides itself in precision, small batch production using the finest Tasmanian ingredients. Quality malt, Tasmanian honey and oak barrels refashioned by Tasmania’s renowned cooper, charred to specification, all assist in providing flavours during the ageing process. The master distiller techniques and the ageing process, reveal and achieve the full rich botanical flavours providing a unique taste. The amber liquid has a light start with balanced oak characters, revealing the port and sherry overtones from the refilled barrels used. It is soft and sweet, with layers of citrus and has a spiced finish which gives it full expression showing its eloquence and giving it character, putting it into a class of its own.
Douglas of Drumlanrig 16YO Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Douglas of Drumlanrig 16YO Single Malt Scotch WhiskyDouglas of Drumlanrig 16YO. DoD Ben Nevis Cask Strength 16 Year Old Single Cask 54.1% ABV This is an extremely rare single cask 16 year old from the Ben Nevis Distillery, bottled by independent bottler Douglas of Drumlanrig. Distilled in December 1998 and bottled in March 2015, matured in American Oak ex-bourbon barrels, this single malt scotch whisky is bottled at cask strength (54.1% ABV). Unchill Filtered with no added colouring, it is limited to only 231 bottles.
Tasting Notes: Nose: Sweet Orange, Floral notes Palate: Malted Barley, Rich Honey with a nine hint of Ripe Pear Finish: Lingering honey with a hint of drying oak
Fleurieu Distillery Cartoon Lurve Single Malt Whisky
Fleurieu Distillery Cartoon Lurve Single Malt WhiskyFleurieu Distillery Cartoon Lurve Single Malt Whisky
Sometimes love is found in the strangest of places. The chance meeting of a one-eyed muscle bound sailor with waif of a girl the shape of a toothpick sparked a truly unique relationship. Popeye and Olive were two peated whisky barrels filled on the same day – and named after these two cartoon characters. There is never any guarantee the whisky from barrels named after couples will end up in the same bottle. Sometimes though, there is that certain magic and the whisky from Popeye and Olive certainly had this for us. And as Celine Dion so aptly puts it, if you are truly in love you’re not in love, you’re in “lurve”.
Tasting Notes: 52% alc/vol, available in 700ml bottles only and limited to 300 hand-numbered bottles. Deep auburn in colour, this exquisitely peated whisky remains true to the Fleurieu style. Hints of gentle smoke and sweet iodine peat on the nose give way to briny coastal infused malt and umami on the palate. The balance between sweet smoky toffee and wisps of toasted walnuts mingle well with overtones of dried stone fruit. A great dram to deliberate over, after exploring rock pools at Middleton point at low tide on a hazy Winter afternoon. Gold Medal – Craft Spirit – American Distilling Institute Awards 2020
GlenAllachie Speyside Single Malt 18YO
GlenAllachie Speyside Single Malt 18YOGlenAllachie Speyside Single Malt 18YO. When we received the keys to GlenAllachie our Master Distiller Billy Walker immediately set to work putting his fingerprint on our whisky; Scottish barley, 120 hour fermentation, slow distillation.
As a blender for over 40 years, the warehouses are where Billy really does comes in to his own. Working across our 16 warehouses with casks dating back to the 1970’s, Billy has selected a limited number of casks to be released as GlenAllachie 18yo. The signature GlenAllachie rich, robust spirit in harmony with the heather and butterscotch notes.
TASTING NOTES
COLOUR
Burnished Bronze.
NOSE
Fresh vanilla, toffee, butterscotch and spices.
TASTE
Raisins, marzipan, heather and honey, with rich notes of dark cherries, spices and subtle hints of dark chocolate.
Jacoulot Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 13YO
Jacoulot Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 13YOJacoulot Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 13YO. Jacoulot are one of the well-reputed makers of marc de Bourgogne, and what they’ve done here was to buy and finish some Tullibardine in some of their marc casks.
Rare, original and very successful: the Tullibardine fruit aged for a year in the Marc de Bourgogne barrel!
Tatin nose, salted butter cramel, muesli mouth, saline notes, dried / candied fruit.
Koval Whiskey Pack
Koval Whiskey PackKoval Whiskey Pack. This whiskey set from KOVAL is a clever way to discover three of their Organic whiskies (Rye, Millet, Four Grain) without having to purchase three large bottles. It’s perfect for gifting or for a whisky night.
MILLET
80 Proof
Single Barrel. Heart Cut. Organic.
KOVAL is the first distillery in the US to utilize millet, a prized grain in Asia and Africa, in its whiskeys. With a mash bill of 100% millet coupled with KOVAL’s signature distilling technique designed to highlight the true flavor of the grain, KOVAL Millet offers whiskey lovers a single grain expression with a truly singular drinking experience. Notes of nut and vanilla define the palate, with a clean and bright finish.
RYE
80 Proof
Single Barrel. Heart Cut. Organic. Kosher
KOVAL Rye offers a unique mash bill of 100% rye grain, all locally and sustainably sourced in the Midwestern US. This fresh and light whiskey offers mellow and somewhat sweet notes of maple and candy corn, with a classically spicy finish. Works beautifully in classic cocktails such as a Manhattan, Sazerac or Scofflaw, where its grain-forward spiciness balances out the sweetness of other ingredients.
FOUR GRAIN
94 Proof
Single Barrel. Heart cut. Organic. Kosher
KOVAL Four Grain is distilled from a mash bill of oat, malted barley, rye, and wheat. This whiskey is aged in heavily charred new oak barrels from Minnesota and bottled single barrel at 94 proof, using state-of-the-art technologies to achieve precise consistency and quality. The four grains define its depth with a banana nose, creamy palate, and spicy finish. Perfect sipped straight or with a single sphere of ice.
