Coastal - Whiskies from the coastal areas of Scotland that have a salty seaspray tang
Old Pulteney 'Huddart' 46%
Old Pulteney 'Huddart' 46%
Region: Highland
Strength: 46%
Volume: 700ml
$92.00
Finished in ex-peated casks after an initial maturation in ex-bourbon, this brand new expression from Old Pulteney wafts fragrant mellow wood smoke from the glass with honey and oily leather, developing into crisp green apple, creamy vanilla and a hint of burnt toffee. On the palate, freshly-ground spices and vanilla balance the subtle notes of ...
Glen Scotia 'Double Cask' 46%
Region: Campbeltown
Strength: 46%
Volume: 700ml
$83.00
Situated at the foot of the Kintyre peninsula in the historic whisky producing region of Campbeltown, Glen Scotia has had a bit of a make-over of late with the release of three impressive new expressions. The 'Double Cask' is Finished in a selection of first fill bourbon and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. The nose is an intriguing combination of ri...
Wolfburn 'Northland' 46%
Wolfburn 'Northland' 46%
Region: Highland
Strength: 46%
Volume: 700ml
$79.50
The Wolfburn distillery is one of Scotland's newest distilleries, founded in 2013 in Thurso, making it the most northerly distillery in Scotland. Wolfburn is a traditional coastal Highland style, made with unpeated malt and aged in quarter casks that formerly held peaty whisky. Softly fruity and sweet to start, with buttery, fruity (pears, ripe ...
Talisker 10 years old 45.8%
Talisker 10 years old 45.8%
Region: Highland
Strength: 45.8%
Volume: 700ml
$99.80
This is the same reliable Talisker of old in a rather smart new bit of packaging. The only distillery on the Isle of Skye, Talisker produces a unique style of whisky, half way between a gentle, salty, smoky West Highland malt and something smokier from Islay. Robust and punchy, peat plays a leading role on the nose, backed up with honey, leather...
Isle of Jura 10 years old 40%
Region: Highland
Strength: 40%
Volume: 700ml
$88.50
The Isle of Jura 10 year old is a classic Island / Highland style of whisky - it is oily, nutty and fruity (marmalade oranges) with touches of earthy smoke and a lingering slightly salty finish. An excellent introduction to the coastal Scottish style.
Oban 14 years old 43%
Oban 14 years old 43%
Region: Highland
Strength: 43%
Volume: 700ml
$154.20
Oban 14 Year is a West Highland Malt and a real classic in its own right. Both on the nose and the palate it comes across as a marriage of the slightly salty coastal character and a medley of ripe fruit salad flavours, with a touch of golden syrup drizzled on top and a subtle smokyness.
Ledaig 'Gordon & MacPhail' Discovery 12 years old 43%
Region: Highland
Strength: 43%
Volume: 700ml
$99.80
The peated whisky made at the Tobermory distillery is called Ledaig (pronounced le-chig) and this new whisky comes from the 'smoky' selection of the discovery series by Gordon & MacPhail. On first sniff, there is a rich plume of peat smoke, becoming tinged with a rubbery (burnt tires) notes and cured smoky meat. To taste there is a weighty, ...
Highland Park 12 years old 40%
Region: Highland
Strength: 40%
Volume: 700ml
$85.00
Distilled at the most northerly distillery in Scotland, Highland Park remains one of the best examples of the Island style. Notes of heather honey sweetness are joined with a malty flavour and exotic stewed fruits. A thread of heather-tinged peat smoke and a lip-smacking salinity cuts through in the finish. A true Scottish classic.
Scapa 'Gordon & MacPhail' 2005 / 2018 43%
Region: Highland
Strength: 43%
Volume: 700ml
$118.00
Distilled in 2005 at the remote Scapa distillery in the Orkney isles, this bottling from Gordon & MacPhail is a classic example of the sweet, fruity and delicate style. Starting with vanilla, cooked apples and touches of ripe tropical fruit (banana, pineapple, kiwifruit), it builds to a creamy and green apple flavour on the palate. The finis...
