Glen Ord Highland Single Malt Rare Malts Selection 23YO 1974, hailing from the Ord Distillery, is an illustrious addition to any liquor collection. A revered and historic distillery, the Ord Distillery nestles in the Northern Highlands of Scotland and is celebrated for its top-grade Scotch whiskies. This antique dram is a testament to the distillery's dedication and prowess, distilled meticulously in 1974 and bottled after 23 years of patient maturation. Resultant is a spirit that carries the mystique of its time and space, transcribed into an extraordinary tapestry of flavours. The whisky emanates a luscious yet delicate balance of fruity sweetness and lingering spiciness, underpinned by an air of smoky peatiness. It offers a full and substantial palate, redolent with honey, malt and oak, ending in an elegantly long finish. Savour a sip of Glen Ord Highland Single Malt Rare Malts Selection 23YO 1974 to cherish a moment of timeless conviviality rolled in every drop.

Often hailed as the epitome of fine Scotch, the Glen Scotia Campbeltown Single Malt Fighting Fish 21YO 1992, comes steeped in heritage. A sublime offering from Glen Scotia distillery, one of the last three standing in Campbeltown, a historic whisky producing region of Scotland. This single malt honours the year of 1992, maturing for twenty-one long years, thus offering a rich depth of character and intricacy.

Presenting a captivating blend of sweet fruits and soft spices, it spoils the palate with distinct notes of vanilla, orange, caramel, and touches of peat smoke. The long, warm finish hints at the whisky's distinctive Campbeltown character. Housed in an ornate bottle, the Glen Scotia Campbeltown Single Malt Fighting Fish 21YO 1992 is a collector's delight, encapsulating the master craftsmanship of Glen Scotia. A supreme liquor for spirit-fanatics, it paints a vivid picture of intense flavour fusion and time-honoured whisky making traditions.

Whisky Base (93)

Colour: Full, rich dark gold.

Nose: Full, complex aromas with dried berries and sherry-infused malty tones

Palate: Sweetness akin to a fine, aged cognac with incredible oloroso depth and freshness. Fruit, nuts, marzipan and Christmas cake warming spice.

Finish: A whisky you never want to end and it almost feels as if it won't, the finish goes on forever with spice, decadent dark cocoa and forest floor. A final flourish of spiced demerara rum leaves you longing for more.

Colour: Autumnal, red gold.

Nose: Fresh sweetness with fruity Turkish delight with a power akin to the first whiff from a freshly opened bag of Java coffee beans.

Palate: An undeniably decadent sweetness on the palate with salted caramel, dark cocoa and Oloroso-soaked raisins. Sherry comes through with excellent power, bringing with it Sherry and spicy demerara notes.

Finish: Lingering and persistent with alternating layers of sweetness and dry roastiness and peppery spice. Extremely complex and enthralling.

Colour: Amber with dark-gold highlights.

Nose: Complex yet refined with tempting aromas of marmalade, nuts, freshly ground coffee and chocolate.

Flavour: Full-bodied and robust with some oaky tannins courtesy of its exceptional age in sherry barrels.

Finish: Powerful but never overbearing with exceptional balance. Intense and long in the mouth with beautiful finesse and freshness.

Glenfiddich Speyside Single Malt 1977 Rare Collection Cask 22742 1977 is the epitome of fine Scottish whisky craft. Distilled and matured entirely at the Glenfiddich Distillery in Dufftown, Scotland, it presents as a timeless classic from Speyside, the heart of Scotch whisky country. The Glenfiddich Distillery, renowned for its passion for perfection, has carefully nurtured this whisky for over four decades in a single Sherry Butt cask. Its unique character narrates a story of seasoned oak, interwoven with rich dark fruits, whilst hints of brown sugar and warm spices deliver a grand finish. The exceptional quality of Glenfiddich Speyside Single Malt 1977 Rare Collection Cask 22742 1977 rests on its exceptional provenance and meticulous maturation, harmonising an exceptionally smooth and layered taste profile. This single malt whisky, distilled in 1977, is a testament to Glenfiddich's unwavering dedication to producing luxury single malt Scotch.

Whisky Bible (95)

Nose (23.5): Crunchy, crisp sugars capture the malt fresh and youthful as though in aspic.

Taste (24): Profoundly salivating. Like malt sets off fermentation, icing sugars sets off the barley-rich juiciness to the maximum level... and the mid-point? Hard to believe but here you hit malt max!

Finish (23.5): Not sure if it is possible to get better balance between oak and malt in a Highland whisky. Light mocha and liquorice. But a sub-strata of creamy Horlicks, too...

Balance (24): Principally has a firm glazed feel to this. But the intensity of the malt takes the breath away. Too beautiful.

A superb rendering of Glenmorangie's elegant Highland spirit in a gloriously whimsical, yet sophisticated presentation. The flowers adorning the case and label eloquently capture the profile of the whisky and give one of the great classics of world whisky the flair it deserves.

One of the hottest commodities on the cask market over the past year is assuredly The Glenrothes. Stablemate to Macallan and Highland Park and under the masterful guidance of Gordon Motion who took the reins in 2009, there are few Speysiders which have the reputation for longevity and excellence as The Glenrothes. After a rapturous reception to our recent offering of the 2011s and a follow up of 2012, we are pleased that we can offer a last butt of 2013 to our customers as well.

Glenrothes is best known as a sherry-aged Speysider and this cask shows why that reputation is so justified; taking the best elements of the wood and developing into a thoroughly impressive malt. Having spent the last decade in first fill butts and taking on some remarkable characteristics as well as impressive depth of colour, they are nothing short of blue chip casks in the early days of their trajectory.

Stored at Glenrothes distillery since distillation, this has not been regauged hence the cask being listed with OLA details but a sample drawn has indicated excellent colour extraction and a recent regauge of the 2011 casks we purchased registered RLA 262.5 which is par for the course on a 1st fill Sherry butt and we would expect this to be regauged in the coming weeks between 262 and 285 RLA or thereabouts with an ABV in the low to mid 60s, indicating excellent longevity.

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From the heart of England's celebrated wine country, Kent, comes the extraordinary Gusbourne English Rose 2022. Cultivated and nurtured on gently sloping vineyards, this artisan wine embodies the exceptional promise of English viticulture. The Gusbourne Estate, renowned for its meticulosity, commits to a single harvest for this rich rosé, guaranteeing purity and authenticity. The resulting vintage delivers a unique symphony of flavours, redolent with enchanting red fruits and delicate floral undertones.

The Gusbourne English Rose 2022 is crafted through the painstakingly precise traditional method, ensuring a memorable creamy texture and poised structure that eclipse expectation. With each pour, experience the captivating effervescence and impressive depth that has become Gusbourne's signature. Indulge in the beautiful ballet of textures and tastes that is the Gusbourne English Rose 2022, a truly epoch-defining wine from a visionary English winemaking estate.