DECEMBER 2018
We are delighted to share with you our latest shipment from Scotland, containing all new expressions from independent bottlers Gordon & MacPhail, Wm. Cadenhead and Elements of Islay as well as some exciting new releases from Kilchoman and Benromach distilleries. If you are looking for a special gift pack to pop under the tree, we have plenty of new options as well.
Please note that some of these releases are available in very limited quantities and we apologise if what you were after has disappeared already.
The latest drams to hit the shelves...
Kilchoman '100% Islay' 8th Edition 50%
The 8th release of Kilchoman's flagship whisky has arrived, using traditional methods to produce an Islay single malt from barley bottle at...
Kilchoman '100% Islay' 8th Edition 50%
Region: Islay
Strength: 50%
Volume: 700ml
$129.00
The 8th release of Kilchoman's flagship whisky has arrived, using traditional methods to produce an Islay single malt from barley bottle at Rockside farm. For the first time, this expression is a mixture of both ex-bourbon barrels and sherry butts filled between 2008 and 2012. The nose is fresh and citric, with soft smoky barley aromas, caramel ...
Benromach '20th Anniversary' 1998 / 20 years old 56.2%
After a long period of closure, Benromach was purchased and reopened in 1998 by independent bottlers Gordon & MacPhail who in turn...
Benromach '20th Anniversary' 1998 / 20 years old 56.2%
Region: Speyside
Strength: 56.2%
Volume: 700ml
$539.00
After a long period of closure, Benromach was purchased and reopened in 1998 by independent bottlers Gordon & MacPhail who in turn decided to revert the distillery back to it's classic style, with just a touch of smoke. To celebrate their 20th anniversary milestone this year, this limited 1998 vintage has been composed of both first fill ex-...
Imperial 'Single Malts of Scotland' 1997 / #2473 50.6%
The Imperial distillery was founded over 120 years ago at Carron, Speyside, where it operated until its closure in 1998 and final...
Imperial 'Single Malts of Scotland' 1997 / #2473 50.6%
Region: Speyside
Strength: 50.6%
Volume: 700ml
$219.30
The Imperial distillery was founded over 120 years ago at Carron, Speyside, where it operated until its closure in 1998 and final demolition in 2013. This new single cask bottling from the Single Malts of Scotland was distilled in 1997 from an American oak barrel and is a fine example of the distillery style - juicy, fruity and sweet, offering t...
Bunnahabhain 'Gordon & MacPhail' Discovery 11 years old 43%
This new expression comes from Gordon & MacPhail's 'discovery' range, offering fine examples of some of the distinctive cask and spirit types...
Bunnahabhain 'Gordon & MacPhail' Discovery 11 years old 43%
Region: Islay
Strength: 43%
Volume: 700ml
$99.80
This new expression comes from Gordon & MacPhail's 'discovery' range, offering fine examples of some of the distinctive cask and spirit types in Scotland. Bottled from sherry casks from the Bunnahabhain distillery, this is not dominantly peaty at all - rich and sweet with sherry cask fruitcake notes, with vanilla, a touch of orange marmalade...
Caol Ila 'Gordon & MacPhail' Discovery 13 years old 43%
Part of famed independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail's new 'Discovery' range, this 13 year old Caol Ila from the west coast island...
Caol Ila 'Gordon & MacPhail' Discovery 13 years old 43%
Region: Islay
Strength: 43%
Volume: 700ml
$98.50
Part of famed independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail's new 'Discovery' range, this 13 year old Caol Ila from the west coast island of Islay falls under their 'smoky' profile, an introduction to bold flavour ranges that Scotch has to offer. We are met with sweet vanilla and dry cured meat aromas. Peat smoke undertones are complemented by bana...
Miltonduff 'Gordon & MacPhail' Discovery 10 years old 43%
Part of famed independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail's new 'Discovery' range, this 10 year old Miltonduff from Speyside, falls under their 'sherry'...
Miltonduff 'Gordon & MacPhail' Discovery 10 years old 43%
Region: Speyside
Strength: 43%
Volume: 700ml
$98.80
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 c...
Ledaig 'Gordon & MacPhail' Discovery 12 years old 43%
The peated whisky made at the Tobermory distillery is called Ledaig (pronounced le-chig) and this new whisky comes from the 'smoky' selection...
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, ...
Tormore 'Gordon & MacPhail' Discovery 13 years old 43%
Part of famed independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail's new 'Discovery' range, this 13 year old from Tormore distillery deep in the heart...
Tormore 'Gordon & MacPhail' Discovery 13 years old 43%
Region: Speyside
Strength: 43%
Volume: 700ml
$98.80
Part of famed independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail's new 'Discovery' range, this 13 year old from Tormore distillery deep in the heart of Speyside, falls under their new 'Bourbon cask' profile, an introduction to the bold flavour ranges that Scotch has to offer. Tropical fruits and sweet vanilla, coconut, pineapple and grapefruit aromas mi...
Mortlach 'Gordon & MacPhail' 25 Years Old 43%
This Mortlach 25 year old is part of Gordon & MacPhail's famous 'distillery label' series, with selected distilleries who entrust the Urquhart...
Mortlach 'Gordon & MacPhail' 25 Years Old 43%
Region: Speyside
Strength: 43%
Volume: 700ml
$318.00
This Mortlach 25 year old is part of Gordon & MacPhail's famous 'distillery label' series, with selected distilleries who entrust the Urquhart family to carefully mature and bottle their spirit. This Mortlach offers rich and complex flavours - macerated rum-soaked raisin notes, beeswax polish and a subtle note of meaty, savoury qualities. Th...
Clynelish 'Gordon & MacPhail' 1989 / 28 years old 49.3%
Distilled in 1989 at the Clynelish distillery in the village of Brora, this new release comes from Gordon & MacPhail's newly revamped...
Clynelish 'Gordon & MacPhail' 1989 / 28 years old 49.3%
Region: Highland
Strength: 49.3%
Volume: 700ml
$529.10
Distilled in 1989 at the Clynelish distillery in the village of Brora, this new release comes from Gordon & MacPhail's newly revamped Connoisseurs Choice range. Showing the distinctive spirit character of the distillery, this bottling has an aroma of brown sugar (melted with butter) and tropical fruits, building to ginger and ripe pear. The ...
Caol Ila 'Gordon & MacPhail' 2005 / 13 years old 52%
Distilled at the Caol Ila distillery on Islay in 2005, this new bottling from Gordon & MacPhail was chosen from a first...
Caol Ila 'Gordon & MacPhail' 2005 / 13 years old 52%
Region: Islay
Strength: 52%
Volume: 700ml
$167.00
Distilled at the Caol Ila distillery on Islay in 2005, this new bottling from Gordon & MacPhail was chosen from a first fill sherry butt. The aroma is classic Caol Ila from this type of wood, with plumes of peat smoke layered with cured smoky meats, vanilla and honey drizzled over baked apple. The palate is wonderfully sweet, smoked, meaty &...
Caol Ila 'Gordon & MacPhail' 1990 / 28 years old 50.7%
Part of the rebranded Connoissuers Choice range from renowned indepenent bottler Gordon & MacPhail, this 28 year old bottling from Caol Ila...
Caol Ila 'Gordon & MacPhail' 1990 / 28 years old 50.7%
Region: Islay
Strength: 50.7%
Volume: 700ml
$446.70
Part of the rebranded Connoissuers Choice range from renowned indepenent bottler Gordon & MacPhail, this 28 year old bottling from Caol Ila Distillery on the famed island of Islay is yielded from a single refill sherry hogshead cask, bottled at its natural cask strength of 50.7%. Sweet sherry and vanilla aromas. Peppery with summer berries a...
Caol Ila 'Gordon & MacPhail' 1984 / 33 years old 52.8%
One of the oldest Islay whiskies we currently have on our shelves, this new release from Gordon & MacPhail comes from a...
Caol Ila 'Gordon & MacPhail' 1984 / 33 years old 52.8%
Region: Islay
Strength: 52.8%
Volume: 700ml
$928.00
One of the oldest Islay whiskies we currently have on our shelves, this new release from Gordon & MacPhail comes from a cask of Caol Ila that was filled and laid down to mature in 1984. The cask and spirit have produced a whisky laced with notes of cured meat, apple and lingering peat smoke, all mingled together with no element dominating. ...
Linkwood 'Gordon & MacPhail' 1984 / 34 years old 58.1%
Aged for 34 years in a first-fill sherry butt, this dark new Linkwood comes to us from Gordon & MacPhail's new Connoisseurs...
Linkwood 'Gordon & MacPhail' 1984 / 34 years old 58.1%
Region: Speyside
Strength: 58.1%
Volume: 700ml
$932.00
Aged for 34 years in a first-fill sherry butt, this dark new Linkwood comes to us from Gordon & MacPhail's new Connoisseurs Choice lineup. As to be expected from the pronounced colour, the wood has imparted rich and deep aromas of sherry, brown sugar and blackurrants. There are interesting herbal tones of jasmine and rose, lingering on to a ...
Glenglassaugh 'Gordon & MacPhail' 1986 / 31 years old 52%
1986 was a signifigant year for the Glenglassaugh distillery, as it marked the beginning of a silent period of over 20 years....
Glenglassaugh 'Gordon & MacPhail' 1986 / 31 years old 52%
Region: Highland
Strength: 52%
Volume: 700ml
$775.00
1986 was a signifigant year for the Glenglassaugh distillery, as it marked the beginning of a silent period of over 20 years. This new release from Gordon & MacPhail was selected from a refill bourbon barrel, with a nose that is aromatic with gorse flower, lemon and lime, before becoming wonderfully scented with candied tropical fruit and gr...
Ardmore 'Gordon & MacPhail' 1987 / 30 years old 56.9%
At 30 years old, this new Ardmore is the oldest we have had from the distillery, laid down to mature in 1987...
Ardmore 'Gordon & MacPhail' 1987 / 30 years old 56.9%
Region: Highland
Strength: 56.9%
Volume: 700ml
$731.00
At 30 years old, this new Ardmore is the oldest we have had from the distillery, laid down to mature in 1987 in a single refill American oak hogshead cask. The peated spirit of the distillery has been greatly softened by time - green apple and tropical fruit notes are dominant, with a touch of pepper and pink grapefruit, coming around to a hint ...
Miltonduff 'Gordon & MacPhail' 1988 / 30 years old 58%
The Miltonduff distillery sits south of Elgin in the heart of Scotland's whisky making country, the beautiful region of Speyside. This new...
Miltonduff 'Gordon & MacPhail' 1988 / 30 years old 58%
Region: Speyside
Strength: 58%
Volume: 700ml
$677.00
The Miltonduff distillery sits south of Elgin in the heart of Scotland's whisky making country, the beautiful region of Speyside. This new limited edition single cask bottling from Gordon & MacPhail was distilled in 1988 and matured for 30 years. The tasting notes speak of a very classic old Spey style, with sophisticated woody notes of bees...
Glenallachie 'Cadenhead' 1992 / 25 years old 56%
Maturing for 25 years, this whisky from Glenallachie has been bottled at 56%. Spicy notes of ginger biscuits and nettle leaves can...
Glenallachie 'Cadenhead' 1992 / 25 years old 56%
Region: Speyside
Strength: 56%
Volume: 700ml
$219.00
Maturing for 25 years, this whisky from Glenallachie has been bottled at 56%. Spicy notes of ginger biscuits and nettle leaves can be found on the nose. A fruitiness comes through the palate with chocolate orange cake, green apples and juicy tinned peaches. The finish is fresh with notes of lingering peppermint sweets.
Benriach 'Cadenhead' / 10 years old 58.9%
Distilled during whisky legend, Billy Walker's tenure at BenRiach, this fresh and vibrant bottling from independent bottlers Wm. Cadenhead is typical of...
Benriach 'Cadenhead' / 10 years old 58.9%
Region: Speyside
Strength: 58.9%
Volume: 700ml
$105.00
Distilled during whisky legend, Billy Walker's tenure at BenRiach, this fresh and vibrant bottling from independent bottlers Wm. Cadenhead is typical of the distillery's fruity and aromatic style. After maturing for ten years in two single bourbon hogsheads, it boasts fresh citrus aromas and sweet wood spice. The palate is rich and oily, with ol...
An Islay Distillery 'Cadenhead' 1996 / 9 years old 54.9%
Sourced from an unnamed distillery on Islay, Cadenhead have brought us this new 9 year old two cask bottling. The tasting notes...
An Islay Distillery 'Cadenhead' 1996 / 9 years old 54.9%
Region: Islay
Strength: 54.9%
Volume: 700ml
$133.00
Sourced from an unnamed distillery on Islay, Cadenhead have brought us this new 9 year old two cask bottling. The tasting notes from Cadenhead reveal a curious dram - the nose is said to carry an interesting combination of salted caramel, avocado on toast as well as minty notes. Poached apples and ham bring an oily character to the palate, with ...
Loch Lomond 'Cadenhead' 1997 / 21 years old 52.5%
Yielded from two bourbon barrels after 21 long years maturation, this bottling by Wm. Cadenhead from Loch Lomond is one of the...
Loch Lomond 'Cadenhead' 1997 / 21 years old 52.5%
Region: Highland
Strength: 52.5%
Volume: 700ml
$159.00
Yielded from two bourbon barrels after 21 long years maturation, this bottling by Wm. Cadenhead from Loch Lomond is one of the oldest we've come across. Give this whisky a bit of time to open up and you will be rewarded with an intriguingly complex nose boasting notes of cherry blossom, sandalwood, sweet confectionery, honeycomb, icing sugar and...
Fettercairn 'Cadenhead' 2008 / 9 years old 57.8%
This Cadenhead bottling from the Fettercairn distillery has matured in two Hogshead barrels for 9 years and bottled at 57.8%. This whisky...
Fettercairn 'Cadenhead' 2008 / 9 years old 57.8%
Region: Highland
Strength: 57.8%
Volume: 700ml
$105.00
This Cadenhead bottling from the Fettercairn distillery has matured in two Hogshead barrels for 9 years and bottled at 57.8%. This whisky has the traditional creamy and sweet notes associated with Fettercairn. The nose has rounded notes of honeyed barley and peppermint sweets which carries through to the palate of mint toffee and apple strudel. ...
Auchentoshan 'Cadenhead' 1999 / 19 years old 52.4%
Distilled at Auchantoshan distillery in the lowlands of Scotland. It has been maturing in a Hogshead barrel and a Chateaux Lafite Cask,...
Auchentoshan 'Cadenhead' 1999 / 19 years old 52.4%
Region: Lowland
Strength: 52.4%
Volume: 700ml
$162.00
Distilled at Auchantoshan distillery in the lowlands of Scotland. It has been maturing in a Hogshead barrel and a Chateaux Lafite Cask, from the M?doc winemaking region in France. Cola, beef stock cubes and strawberries produce nose that has a deep profile. The palate has a waxy texture with red fruits and banana. The finish reflects the maturat...
Auchroisk 'Cadenhead' 2006 / 12 years old 46%
Distilled at the little known Auchroisk distillery in Speyside, this independent bottling by Wm. Cadenhead has been maturing in two bourbon hogshead...
Auchroisk 'Cadenhead' 2006 / 12 years old 46%
Region: Speyside
Strength: 46%
Volume: 700ml
$89.00
Distilled at the little known Auchroisk distillery in Speyside, this independent bottling by Wm. Cadenhead has been maturing in two bourbon hogshead casks for 12 years. Fresh and sweet on the nose with delicate lemongrass and barley water aromas. Grapefruit and pineapple are joined on the palate by rich salted caramel lingering into a vanilla t...
