Whiskies of Speyside

Distilled in 1957 at the Glen Grant distillery in Rothes, Speyside, this very special whisky comes from Gordon & MacPhail, the world's foremost experts in selecting and bottling old whiskies. Hand-selected from a single cask, this sherry butt has yielded a very high strength and number of bottles (298), a very rare quality in such an old whisk, indicating an extremely high-quality cask. Matured for 64 years, this is the second release in the 'Mr. George' series, celebrating the life and contributions to whisky of George Urquhart, the second generation owner of Gordon & MacPhail.

Glen Grant distillery, founded in 1840, is part of Scotland's famous 'Malt Whisky Trail' on Speyside. This 10-year-old is a very zesty dram, orange, lemon, with creamy vanilla fudge and sweet crisp apple, a classic and gentle and Speyside malt.

This 12 year old Glen Grant is distilled and matured to produce a mellow, classic Speyside style - flavours of honey, pear, and apples join hints of almonds and citrus. The palate is very soft and round with a pleasing, gentle oak spice.

This fifteen year old single cask offering from Glen Spey distillery has undergone a three year secondary maturation in a single Ruby Port hogshead, delivering rich fruity and gentle spice tones. The nose opens up with lovely red wine notes, alongside tangy fruity notes of cranberry juice and peaches, followed by hints of chewy strawberry sweets. The intense fruitiness brought forward by the Port cask continues on through the palate, with dried apricots, rhubarb crumble and juicy blood orange. Sweet notes of slivered almonds and rich Highland toffee balance perfectly with the vibrant fruity tones, complimented by dashes of spice lingering on the back of the palate. 

This Limited Edition from Glenallachie has been aged in oak, finished in an Amontillado Sherry cask and bottled at 48%

On the noes one will find notes of soft orchard fruits, cinnamon and heather honey, with butterscotch, hazelnuts, chocolate and tobacco. On the palate one will find honeycomb, maraschino cherries and dried apricots, followed by poached pears blood orange and mixed nuts.

The latest batch of GlenAllachie's batch strength has hit the shelves. Aged for a minimun of ten years in Pedro Ximinez, Oloroso, red wine and virgin casks and presented at the natural strength of 59.4%.

On the nose there are aromas of rich mocha, GlenAllachie's signature heather honey, cinamon pancakes, poached pears and caramelised sugar. On the palate, there are notes of dark chocolate, toasted honeycomb and molasses, followed by ripe plums, hazelnuts, ginger and red berries.

Chosen from casks that were laid down in 2012, this brand new 'Cuvee' expression sees GlenAllachie's whisky given a secondary maturation in hand-chosen French and Italian wine casks. The disitllery's spirit, with heather honeyed tones is joined by pastel fruits and red berries, hints of ginger and caramel biscuits. A burst of orchard fruit and citrus can be found, with plum syrup and more berries in the finish.

This Limited Edition from Glenallachie has been aged in oak and finished in a Fino Sherry cask. 

On the nose one will find notes of nutmeg, heather honey and vanilla extract with butterscotch, green apples, stone fruit and roasted almonds. On the palate one will find dride apricots, butterscotch and honeycomb followed by baking spices, marzipan and caramal with orchid fruits and citrus on the finish.

This Limited Edition from Glenallachie has been aged 9 years in oak, finished in an Oloroso Sherry cask and bottled at 48%

On the nose, this dram shows notes of heather honey, mocha and dried apricots, with noites of cinnamon butter, red velvet cake and marzipan. On the palate one will find dark chocolate, honeycomb and butterscotch, leading to dried red berries, ginger and damsons, with poached apples and muscovado sugar.

This is a rare example of a single malt which underwent additional maturation in casks made of Scottish Sessile Oak (Quercus Petrae), sourced from the Atlantic coast. Bursting with baked oats, butterscotch and toffee, with notes of cinnamon, gingersnaps and heather honey. The wood's most distinctive flavour is a taste of blonde chocolate, with hints of zesty orange.

From Batch 3 of GlenAllachie's 'Virgin Oak' series, this new whisky obtains its spicy, treacly flavours from a final maturation in hogsheads made of Spanish Oak (Quercus Robur). Flavours of orchard fruits, baking spices and sticky toffee pudding can be found, with notes of brown sugar, glazed cherries and citrus.

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.

A very special release from GlenAllachie distillery, this expression has been bottled from a fourteen year old single ex Sauternes Barrique specially selected by Billy Walker himself. The colour is a lovely amber gold and vibrant sweet notes of Honeysuckle, butterscotch and orange zest leap out of the glass, with hints of peaches, mocha and cinnamon spice developing with time in the glass. The vibrant sweet notes continue on through the palate, with juicy apricots, manuka honey and rich moreish chocolate cake coating the palate, followed by gentle cinnamon spice and walnuts with notes of mocha and white grapes on the finish. 

GlenAllachie's newest addition to their core range is the 8 year old - matured in a combination of primarily ex-sherry wood, with a smattering of virgin oak and ex-wine barriques. Created by Master Blender Billy Walker, this has aromas of of heather honey, butterscotch and cinnamon, followed by waves of ginger, toasted almonds and mocha. To taste, lashings of treacle, dried sultanas and butterscotch, with cinnamon, peppermint and honeycomb.

This single cask expression from Glenburgie distillery in Speyside was distilled in 2007 and bottled at natural cask strength after sixteen years of maturation in a single refill butt. The nose opens up with a cornucopia of fresh fruits, apricots, peaches and strawberries galore! The fruitiness continues on through the palate, however transitions to more dried fruits such as raisins and dried apples, rich sweet notes of honey and vanilla intertwine with the fruitiness wonderfully leading to a lingering finish of white pepper.

Launched in 1968 as the first distillery expression of cask strength whisky, Glenfarclas' 105 has always been made by balancing a selection of ex-sherry casks, whose combined natural strength is exactly 60% ABV - 105 British proof. This new limited edition 105 has been made from casks that have matured for 16 years, with the classic Glenfarclas flavours of butterscotch, lashings of Christmas spices and rich, long-lasting dried fruit and woody tones.

A rich, heavily fruity nose (Christmas cake, dates) and palate that has elements of dark chocolate and oak notes, in particular a clove & pepper spice. At 60% this is still a very drinkable dram, but it really opens up and excels with a couple of drops of water. A whisky to be played and experimented with, this is a brilliant introduction to the world of cask-strength whiskies.

Please note this is a 200ml bottle.

Laid down in 1999, this 'Family Cask' release offers a glimpse into single cask that resided in the traditional dunnage warehouses of the Grants of Glenfarclas in Speyside, Scotland. At nearly a quarter century of maturation, you can expect flavours that are a medley of dried and red fruits, leathery tones and a deeply complex woody spice. There is a quality of antique furniture polish and woodworking on the nose, and an intensity of flavour that is extremely long-lasting in the finish.

A rich, heavily fruity nose (Christmas cake, dates) and palate that has elements of dark chocolate and oak notes, in particular a clove & pepper spice. At 60% this is still a very drinkable dram, but it really opens up and excels with a generous splash of water. A whisky to be played and experimented with, this is a brilliant introduction to the world of cask-strength whiskies.

matured in 100% ex Oloroso Sherry Casks, the Glenfarclas 12 years old is an inviting amber-gold colored whisky that has notes of dried fruit, hints of chocolate, toffee and a lovely spiciness on the finish. A perfect introduction to a richer single malt Scotch whisky, and one that is beloved by fans of the classic Speyside style.

At 15 years old, this whisky shows the complex and mature style the Glenfarclas distillery is renowned for - light butterscotch, dried fruit and an big oak and sherry character are mingled with hints of malted barley and a touch of dry peat smoke. The finish is long, with Christmas cake spices lingering on the palate, making for a complex and richly satisfying single malt.

Bottled after 25 years of quiet maturation at the Glenfarclas distillery in Speyside, this whisky is hued amber with dark gold highlights, and has hints of sherry, honey, dark roasted coffee beans along with a distinct oaky spice and nuttiness. The finish is long lasting with a gentle touch of peat smoke in the background. An elegant and complex dram from one of the true greats of the Speyside region.

Considered by many as the benchmark of the Speyside single malt style, each sniff and sip conjures up images of old fashioned Christmas cake, Christmas pudding and a medley of dried fruits soaked in sherry. There is a complex buildup of spice and oak character that is carried by a soft mouthfeel into a long, enduring finish. 3 decades and generations of family craft and skill have gone into making this iconic Speyside Scotch whisky.

Matured in the iconic red-doored warehouses of the Glenfarclas distillery of Scotland, this incredibly rare whisky represents half a century of the tireless work of the Grant family and their team at the distillery. Celebrating John Grant's 50 year tenure at Glenfarclas, just 836 bottles were yielded from a small selection of casks that were laid down in the early 1970's, watched over and waiting until fully matured in 2022. This is one of the rarest expressions currently available from Glenfarclas, and we are delighted to offer some of the scarce number of bottles that came to New Zealand. Bottled in a bespoke Glencairn crystal decanter and hand-made wooden presentation case.

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