Easter-time drams

Aberlour a'bunadh is a natural cask strength single malt whisky. Taken directly from specially selected sherry casks it is bottled as simply as possible without the use of modern filtering methods or the addition of water. This is a dark, strong mega-sherried Aberlour a'bunadh, matured exclusively in Spanish casks that formerly were home to Oloroso sherry. This is one of the best-value cask strength whiskies available.

Made in collaboration with 'Adelphi Fine Chocolate' who are based in the heart of Christchurch city, these decadent Whisky Salted Caramels are the ultimate whisky gift. Under the hard dark chocolate shell there is an oozy, and very delectable, salted caramel filling that has a generous slug of Adelphi Scotch whisky added to it. Adelphi Fine Chocolate use only organic and fair trade chocolate and all the packaging can be recycled or composted. Produced in an environment that processes nuts, soy, sesame and gluten. Please note that despite our very best efforts and care, we cannot guarantee these will remain intact during shipping. This box contains 7 chocolates.

The much-anticipated 2nd edition of Ardnamurchan's sherry cask release has been bottled from a parcel of 15 unpeated ex-sherry Hogsheads and 10 peated ex-sherry casks. The deep mahogany colour shows these cask's rich influence, which comes through as a wonderful medley of both sweet and savoury tones. The nose bursts with coastal bonfires and evoking tarry rope and old tractor sheds. Sweet and salty tones of salted peanut brittle in ice cream, joins a richly dried fruit aroma and hints of teriyaki beef jerky. Plum and cherries flood the palate, joining sticky-sweet pork ribs and hints of smoky bacon. A remarkable balance of flavours, making for a very rewarding, contemplative sip.

This expression from Blair Athol distillery in Pitlochry has been selected from a single Pedro Ximenez Hogshead by Berry Bro's and Rudd. Matured for a total of 14 years, the deep rich colour hints at the influence of the PX cask. The nose is an abundance of stewed fruits, with a base of malt sweetness and gentle spice. The palate is rich and luxurious, unfurling with notes of dates, dark chocolate and hints of sweet nutmeg and cinnamon spice, lingering sweet spiced fruit notes of sherry soaked raisins and spicy oak.   

This 13 year old release by Craigellechie provides an expression bursting with sweet tropical fruits which is due to being aged in American oak casks. This is finely balanced with smokiness to give an overall rich and full whisky.

A new addition to the Elements of Islay range, this blended malt consists of only single malt whisky from the Isle of Islay, home to iconic distilleries like Laphroaig and Caol Ila. Blended to evoke a beachside bonfire, these whiskies had matured in a combination of ex-sherry, ex-bourbon and new oak casks. There are thick and rich bonfire smoke, crisp salty tones and a herbaceous note of burnt sage. A classic Islay dram through and through.

Bottled from a refill hogshead, with an Oloroso finish, the aroma of this Glen Garioch is like breakfast on a cold Scottish morning, with warm porridge, sweet berries and brown sugar. The palate takes a sweet dessert like turn, with notes of custard and tart cherries served alongside baked apples. Grilled citrus notes linger on towards the end of the palate.

The 15 year old expression from the GlenAllachie distillery has an incrediblly dark colour to it, reflecting a heavy wood influence from active ex-sherry casks. The aroma is deeply fruity and spicy, with a rich and dominant notes of raisin, black bun and traditional fruit dumpling, covered in butterscotch sauce. Aromatic sweet spices found on the nose carry on to the palate, developing into a lighter note of orange and banana, then fading to bittersweet dark chocolate.

The latest 2023 expression of Glenturret's Triple Wood has arrived on our shelves. This years bottling was matured in a combination of sherry seasoned casks from both American and European oak and ex-bourbon barrels, married together to bring a balance of three woods. The aroma of fresh toffee apples joins vanilla custard and crystalized ginger, adding a warmth that twists around rich oak spices. A juicy, fruity flavour of peaches and sticky date pudding lashed with caramel sauce rounds out this quintessential Highland favourite.

A new exciting release from Kilchoman distillery, this expression see's the much loved 'Sanaig' turned up to ten. Utilizing the same cask recipe as the standard bottling, this expression is bottled without dilution and at the combined natural strength of the casks, a whoping 57.8%. Toffee sweetness and rich dark fruit aromas leap out of the glass, with background notes of red berries and smoked oak. The palate consists of rich intense sweet notes of spiced chocolate, raisins, liquorice and rich sweet peat smoke which lingers on throughout the finish alongside sweet spiced fruit.

From the brand new Lindores Distillery, the historical home of Scotch whisky, comes this limited bottling from their ’The Casks of Lindores’ series. Bottled entirely from Oloroso sherry butts, this dram offers an enticing nose of mellow fruity prunes, dates, molasse, touches of vanilla and milk chocolate. These rich dessert aromas turn to a burst of Autumn on the palate, with dried fruits and dark chocolate layered in ginger, chestnuts, cinnamon and walnuts. Silky and sweet on the finish, this whisky is the perfect revival of the classic Lowland style.

Inspired by the season of Autumn on the farm at Lochlea, this seasonal release has been bottled from a batch of very active first-fill Oloroso Sherry butts, as indicated by the deep colour of the whisky, reminiscent of Ribena. An aroma of baked apples stuffed with dried fruit moves to hints of medjool dates and Manuka honey. There is a malted bread quality, leading to a long finish with wood oils and peppercorns.

Part of famed independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail's new 'Discovery' range, this 10 year old Miltonduff from Speyside, falls under their 'sherry' profile, an introduction to the bold flavour ranges that Scotch has to offer. Dry, sherry aromas mingle with stewed raisin and roasted hazelnut, complemented by a fresh citrus edge. Creamy milk chocolate and orange zest flavours lead to spiced stewed fruits. The finish is fruity with lingering citrus.

This outturn, bottled by Murray McDavid sees spirit from Benrinnes distillery married with a selection of Tawny Port Barriques.

There are notes of summer orchard fruits, fresh pastry, floral malt and rich chocolate to be found in this dram.

Deep rich ruby color with intense nose of crushed berries and red fruits. Rich and elegant on the palate with spice, raisins and red fruit flavours. Lovely balanced with a velvety but firm tannic structure that's leads to a luscious long finish. ldeally served as an accompaniment to cheese, dessert, or on its own at the end of a meal." This wine is unfiltered and will continue to develop in the bottle. As a result, it may throw a light deposit and need decanting.

Fully matured from a parcel of first-fill, ex-Oloroso sherry casks, this is the second ever release from the Isle of Harris distillery, made from lightly peated spirit that has aged in hand-selected sherry casks from bodegas Miguel Martin in Spain. A rich medley of spices, orange peel and walnut swirl around a herbal smokyness, like burning thyme on a BBQ. The palate is initially creamy and full, carrying dried fruit mix and more orange, finishing with a salty edge that leads to a warming, gently smoky finish.

This sweet, sticky sherry has been made with raisin-dried Pedro Ximenez grapes, it offers notes of raisins, figs and dense Christmas cake and walnuts. This low acidity and residual sugars of 380g/l makes this an ideal dessert wine to be served alongside cheese.

This new blend from Adelphi takes its name from long-time collaborator and whisky legend Charles Maclean (MBE), and by pure coincidence, a rocky landmark known as 'Maclean's nose' near the Ardnamurchan distillery. This is an old-fashioned style of blend - a very high proportion of single malt is used (70%) predominantly from the west coast of Scotland, giving this whisky a flavour of burnt citrus peel, sea salt toffee and bonfires by the beach - a cracking blend to share this Christmas.