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Peaty & Smoky

Whiskies with a Unique Smoky Quality

Originally used long ago as the only readily available method of drying malted barley across Scotland, peat influenced whisky is something many have grown to love. Love it or hate it, peat produces the unique character we have come to know as a smoky whisky. Whether that is a spicy wisp in the background, to a full on beach bonfire, we have something to suit all tastes.

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Ardbeg 10 years old 46%

$98.50

Ardbeg 10 years old 46%

Region Islay

Strength 46%

Volume 700ml

Legendary to those who have come to crave Scotland's big peat-flavoured drams, Ardbeg achieves a balance between surging smoke and peat, with notes of fresh tar, medicinal carbolic soap, wood smoke and a distant coastal element. The palate has a surprising sweetness and an oilyness that is offset by a fruity, citrus hint. One of our most popular Islay malts.

$98.50

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Benromach 'Peat Smoke' 2009 46%

$91.00

Benromach 'Peat Smoke' 2009 46%

Region Speyside

Strength 46%

Volume 700ml

Distilled from richly peated barley (42 PPM) and matured solely in ex-bourbon barrels for over 10 years, this is the newest release from Benromach's 'Contrasts' series. The peat smoke is quite mild and gentle to start, joined by a rounded and sweet vanilla flavour, ranging from custard to French vanilla ice-cream, offset with citrus. There is an aromatic toasted coconut quality, bringing contrast against the smoky flavour of bonfire embers, with the addition of spice-cupboard and dried apricot tartness to finish.

$91.00

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Kilchoman 'Sanaig' 46%

$95.00

Kilchoman 'Sanaig' 46%

Region Islay

Strength 46%

Volume 700ml

Sanaig is predominantly bottled from Ex-Oloroso Sherry Hogshead casks, and this influence is most obvious in its rich colour and flavour. The aroma is classic Kilchoman, with soft cooked fruits, full-bodied peat smoke with citrus notes and a lingering sweetness. A perfect balance of peat smoke and fruity sweetness, somewhere between Machir Bay and Loch Gorm.

$95.00

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Laphroaig 10 years old 40%

$95.80

Laphroaig 10 years old 40%

Region Islay

Strength 40%

Volume 700ml

The famous Laphroaig 10 year old, one of the most iconic single malt whiskies in all of Scotland. Renowned for its earthy, medicinal, richly peaty-smoky flavour, it is an evocative dram that with just one sip transports you to its home on the inner Hebridean island of Islay.

$95.80

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Ledaig 'Gordon & MacPhail' Discovery 12 years old 43%

$102.00

Ledaig 'Gordon & MacPhail' Discovery 12 years old 43%

Region Highland

Strength 43%

Volume 700ml

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, oily sweetness, with vanilla and stewed fruits coming through, followed by lime and a kick of peat smoke again, and chocolate in the finish.

$102.00

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Oc6 - Elements of Islay 58.1% 500ml

$314.00

Oc6 - Elements of Islay 58.1% 500ml

Region Islay

Strength 58.1%

Volume 500ml

Distilled from ultra heavily peated barley at the Bruichladdich distillery, this new small batch of ex-bourbon barrels was matured for over 8 years before being bottled at its natural strength of 58.1% by the fine folk at Elixir Distillers. On the nose this whisky starts with spicy peat smoke, burnt matches and orange peel. Sweet notes of tinned fruit (apricot, peach) emerge with ginger and warm caramel. As we've seen with other 'Octomore' expressions, the peat comes out in full force on the palate - hot, spicy (white & black pepper, cayenne) and heapings of grapefruit or lime marmalade. The finish is dry, with a malty-smoky and herbal tang.

$314.00

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Port Askaig 8 years old Gift Pack 45.8%

$95.00

Port Askaig 8 years old Gift Pack 45.8%

Region Islay

Strength 45.8%

Volume 700ml

The Port Askaig series personifies the Islay style, bottled from an undisclosed distillery on Islay. A soft sweet and peaty 8 year old is matured entirely in refill American oak, it is fresh and vibrant on the nose with lemon oil, salty sea spray and a soft ashy smoke. More citrus on the palate with smoked fish and that classic Islay peat reek. A honeysuckle sweetness and slight herbal note balances out this dram before leading into a long barley sugar finish. A great introduction to the world of Islay malts this lovely dram is accompanied by two branded Glencairn Glasses.

$95.00

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Scarabus by Hunter Laing 46%

$79.00

Scarabus by Hunter Laing 46%

Region Islay

Strength 46%

Volume 700ml

Scarabus is a new single malt whisky selected by Hunter Laing & Co. who marked the opening of their new Ardnahoe distillery on Islay. While the origin of this whisky is a mystery, it is a big dram, offering an aroma of sweet syrupy pears, white raisins, freshly roasting peanuts and plumes of peaty smoke. A briny sea-salt and leathery note adds depth, again nutty then spiced with mace and vanilla on a very oily and viscous mouthfeel. A fantastic new arrival and a must try for fans of Islay's oily, coastal peat smoke.

$79.00

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Ardbeg Uigeadail 54.2%

$149.80

Ardbeg Uigeadail 54.2%

Region Islay

Strength 54.2%

Volume 700ml

A fine drop of Ardbeg bottled at high strength. A marriage of Ardbeg from bourbon barrels and sherry butts which gives a sweet and smokey finish to this malt. Uigeadail is the loch from which all Ardbeg's water flows. This year's batch of Uigeadail has more sherry influence and is an absolutely stunning whisky. Nose: the nose is deep and rounded chocolate caramels and barley sugar combine with dates, raisins and smooth sherry notes. The sweetness gives way to malted honeycomb, with flowering currants emerging through the smoky sweetness of a well-fired fruit pudding. Taste: Sweet, chewy and oily with a silky mouthfeel. Initially sweet, revealing fruit cake and treacle. This is followed by barbecued or honey roast food with the slightest hint of olives. Finish: Again long, both sweet and dry with honey, treacle and a trace of lint.

$149.80

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Bruichladdich 'Port Charlotte Islay Barley' 2011 50%

$147.00

Bruichladdich 'Port Charlotte Islay Barley' 2011 50%

Region Islay

Strength 50%

Volume 700ml

This whisky from Bruichladdich is heavily peated and starts with earthy, tarred peat smoke on the nose. Lemon, grapes, and creamy vanilla notes follow. The palate has salty notes on the nose and lemon drops, ground white pepper, charcoal and apple sauce. Tar and brine are found on the finish along with coconut and tobacco notes.

$147.00

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Caol Ila 'Gordon & MacPhail' Discovery 13 years old 43%

$99.50

Caol Ila 'Gordon & MacPhail' Discovery 13 years old 43%

Region Islay

Strength 43%

Volume 700ml

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 banana and apricot. Ripe banana, kiwi and vibrant hints of fresh citrus, leading to a long, sweet and smoky finish.

$99.50

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Glenglassaugh 'Torfa' Heavily Peated 50%

$108.00

Glenglassaugh 'Torfa' Heavily Peated 50%

Region Highland

Strength 50%

Volume 700ml

Torfa is the all new peated expression from Portsoy's Glenglassaugh distillery. Sweet fragrant bonfire smoke swirls around delicate fruit sweetness and touches of sea salt, with marzipan (wedding cake icing) and tart redcurrants in the finish. An exceptionally good peaty whisky, it is well suited for those who enjoy malts from some of Scotland's smokier west coast distilleries.

$108.00

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Lagavulin 16 years old 43%

$154.20

Lagavulin 16 years old 43%

Region Islay

Strength 43%

Volume 700ml

One of the most famous whiskies in the world, Lagavulin's 16 year old has a lovely balance between a tarry blast of peat smoke, touches of sweet honey and rich dried fruit that lingers on to a dry and mellow smokyness - a true Scotch whisky classic from Islay.

$154.20

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Longrow 46%

$92.00

Longrow 46%

Region Campbeltown

Strength 46%

Volume 700ml

Longrow is the name given to the peated whisky made at the Springbank distillery. The aroma starts with creamy desiccated coconut, white pepper and a hint of salty brine, with the peat smoke lingering in the background. Sweet and incredibly oily on the palate, it becomes peppery and dry on the finish, with smouldering peat bonfire smoke and a musty, earthy spice. The peat smoke found in Longrow is very balanced and integrated, making it very well suited to those looking to bridge the gap between an unpeated mainland and heavily peated Islay style.

$92.00

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Talisker 10 years old 45.8%

$94.00

Talisker 10 years old 45.8%

Region Highland

Strength 45.8%

Volume 700ml

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 and spice and a touch of chili-pepper heat.

$94.00

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