Wm. Cadenhead's

Distilled at an undisclosed distillery in Tennessee, this release is a rare example of significanly matured whiskey from America. The team at Cadenhead describe this whiskey as being very sweet to start, with vanilla pods, salted caramel and honeysuckle, building to a character of honeycomb and milk chocolate. Caramel latte notes linger through to root ginger, sweetened butter and more layered sweetness.

A rare sight to see, this unknown Highland Distillery has been slumbering in an ex-bourbon barrel for a full 37 Years in the Cadenhead vaults. The flavours have all come straight from the Belgium Christmas markets with aromas of brandy snaps, gingerbread with thick butter and baked apples. The palate is oily and rich with a heavy dusting of allspice over apple crumble. Finally, this dram is rounded off with warm hoppy notes that remind us of a final stein by the fire, followed by juicy prunes and roasted hazelnuts. 

This expression, distilled at Benriach and bottled by W.M Cadenhead's has been aged for twelve years and has been finished in an ex Sauternes cask. 

the nose is rather light, sweet and creamy, with notes of banana ice cream, fresh apples, custard cream biscuits and juicy apricots.

There is a distinct cask influence on the palate, with notes of soft white grapes, vanilla bean ice cream, freshly baked sponge cake and marzipan icing. 

There are notes of fresh warm buttery croissants, picked goosberries and once again marzipan on the finish.

Founded in 1842, Wm. Cadenhead are Scotland's oldest independent whisky bottlers, who are also renowned for their rum selections. The Cadenhead 'Classic' rum is a blend from distilleries in the Caribbean, bottled from a selection of casks and reduced to 50% ABV. The nose starts immediately rich, with molasses, demerara sugar and asian spices. The palate is very full and rounded, starting sweet before building to a spicy and slightly phenolic (rubbery, hot tarmac) note. For the rum purists, this has no added sugar content of any sort.

It is very rare for us to see independently bottled Irish whiskey in New Zealand so we're delighted to have this expression bottled by Wm. Cadenhead of Campbltown, Scotland. Drawn from an undisclosed distillery, it has the classic Irish single malt whiskey character with soft, sweet, fruity flavours (pears) and a wonderful creaminess.

Cadenhead's Old Raj Gin is distinctive in that it contains a measure of saffron, the rare and costly spice derived from the crocus flower. In addition to a slightly spicy flavour, this also imparts a pale yellow colour to Old Raj. Rich and clean, with a lovely oily mouthfeel, this gin has flavours of zesty lemon, indian spices and a hint of aniseed.

Cadenhead's Old Raj Gin is distinctive in that it contains a measure of saffron, the rare and costly spice derived from the crocus flower. In addition to a slightly spicy flavour, this also imparts a pale yellow colour to Old Raj. This expression, bottled at 55%, is one of the few high strength gins on the market, fantastic in a gin & tonic but is also particularly well suited to classic cocktails such as a martini.

This rich and nutty Craigellachie friom W.M Cadenheads has been aged for a total of fifteen years and was finished in 100% Port casks from 2021. While offering big bold flavours, the soft warming fruit notes and rich nuttiness will make sure it appeals to a wide audience.

The nose offers notes of praline and dark chocolate, alongside moffat toffee and orange liquer. While the palate offers sweet spiced notes of gingerbread, alongside stewed plums and cola flavoured sweets, with a long sweet and spiced finish of crystalised ginger, brazil nuts and black liquorice 

This expression from Glencadam is comprised of a vatting of Oloroso sherry and Bourbon casks, being heavier on the sherry. This whisky has been aged for ten years and is unchillfiltered and whithout added colouring.

The nose is bold and very fruit forward, with notes of summer fruits, syrup laden fruit salad and tangy citrus. The palate offers notes of fresh oranges, ginger liquer, sweet cola and orange soda. The finish is rich and desserty, with notes of carmel custard tarts, custard cream biscuits and bakewell tarts, with a  slight hint of white pepper.

Glenlossie is a bit of a team favourite here at WG, and this bottling has been matured in re-charred Bourbon barrels and is light and fruity through and through. The nose is vibrant and refreshing with notes of zesty citrus, moving to sweet raisins covered in chocolate. The sweetness piles on the palate with creamy vanilla custard and marzipan. Finally, delicate creme brûlée, light pear drops and lemon fondant send this lovely light dram on its way.

14 years old, this Glentauchers-Glenlivet bottled by Cadenhead has been matured in both ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. With pear drops, peaches, treacle and a touch of nutmeg on the nose, we've landed in Scotland for pudding on a winters night. Flavours of pouched pears and vanilla ice cream topped with chocolate flakes come alive on the palate. The finish is a wee glass of mulled wine, rich and warming with orange slices, crushed cloves and dark chocolate.

Distilled at an undisclosed rum producer in Jamaica, this 13 year old rum was produced in pot still, offering the heavier side of the regional style. Notes of orange peel and lime lead the nose, with a distinctive note of burnt banana, new leather and other estery notes.

Though originally founded in the 1810, Jura distillery was rebuilt in 1963 and has since been a staple distillery amongst those who enjoy hearty, coastal drams. This 12-year-old from Cadenhead charged from Manzanilla sherry casks is just that, opening with a nose of tropical fruit, vanilla cake and hickory wood chunks. The palate brings notes of burnt marshmallow, applewood cheese and braised beef and a finish bursting with juicy prunes, raisins, dried mango, and a wonderful, lasting oiliness.

This bold Loch Lomond from Cadenhead was matured for a total of 17 years, with a final maturation period in ex-Oloroso Sherry casks. Filled with the peated spirit of the distillery (known as 'Inchfad'), it has notes of burning BBQ coals and dripping salty soy sauce, the latter showing the strong sherry cask influence. The robust meaty character continues to taste, with spare ribs smothered in sweet BBQ sauce, honey glazed ham and cigar smoke coming through. Savoury, sweet and with a rounded smokyness, this lingers on dark chocolate and fruits soaked in rum.  

This Tamnavulin from Cadenhead has spent 14 years maturing in a small selection of ex-bourbon barrels. Aromas of juicy stone fruits soaked in syrup, fresh pineapple, peaches and grapefruit kick off this summery feeling dram. Zesty lemons with banana cake covered in caramel buttercream arrive on the palate. Finally, warm fruits, flat cola and chocolate biscuits come through to finish.

Distilled in a column still at an undisclosed distillery in Trinidad, this 18 year old selection comes from Wm. Cadenhead, Scotland's oldest independent bottler, famous for their Scotch and Rum selections since 1842. Tasting notes describe notes of marshmallow, tropical fruit juice and golden syrup, with a herbal, minty and honeyed flavour.

This 18-year-old bottling of an Undisclosed Speyside distillery from Cadenhead provides a wonderful air of mystery alongside a stunning dram. Charged entirely from bourbon-casks, the nose opens with fresh green apples, sweet pineapple juice and light hints of citrus. The palate builds on this tropical sweetness with rich earthy notes, alongside almond flakes and blueberry muffins. With white grapes and pear drops left fizzling at the finish, this a fantastic example of a classic Bourbon-cask Speyside whisky.