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Bunnahabhain Stiùireadair; pronounced ‘stew-rahdur’ and means ‘helmsman’ in Scots Gaelic. Natural colour, non-chill filtered and with a brackish, coastal tinge, this sherried malt whisky will transport you to Bunnahabhain Bay, with a smattering of sea spray and dried fruit lingering on your lips.

We have a beautiful range of this finest Scottish barley and the purest spring water from the nearby Romach Hills availbale The revitalization of Benromach Distillery in the late 90s and early 2000s saw it make a push for an old-school Speyside single malt whiskey with a hint of peat smoke. Founded in 1898 outside the town of Forres, the distillery would change hands several times over the following years. Harvey McNair & Co bought it in 1911. Eight years later it was bought by John Joseph Calder and sold again before shutting down in 1931. In the 1960s, the distillery underwent a refurbishment and the traditional maltings ceased operation. Barley for the distillery is grown locally and the distillery mainly uses medium peated barley to add that peat smoke character. The soft water used by the Benromach comes from Chapelton Spring which flows from the nearby Romach Hills. The distillery was shut down again in 1983 and remained closed for ten years until it was bought by independent bottlers Gordon & MacPhail. Under new ownership, the distillery reopened in 1998 and opened its doors to tourists a year later with a new visitor center. The first bottling released in 2004 was the Benromach Traditional, a mission statement of their intent to reclaim an ancient character in the whiskeys to come. Benromach operates a large number of larch washbacks, 13 in all, for a single set of stills. Together with its 1.5 ton mash tun, this gives the distillery a relatively small production capacity of 700,000 litres. Despite not producing the same volume of spirits as many distilleries, Benromach has not let them stop them from releasing a large number of bottlings. These include both peated and unpeated whiskeys in a variety of wood finishes. Benromach's core range consists of the 10 and 15 year old single malts, as well as the Cask Strength 2008, bottled at 57.9%. The 10 Years is a classic Speyside whisky, with just a touch of peat and notes of fruit and nuts. For lovers of sweet and fruity whiskey a Limited Edition 20th anniversary bottling was released in 2018. Aromas of fruitcake, sugar and vanilla give way to notes of toffee and licorice on the palate with an oak finish. The Cask No. 1 was distilled in 1998 and aged for 20 years in first fill Sherry butts, adding notes of spice on the palate to complement the fruity character. Several Vintage bottlings and various wine and sherry wood finishes have also been released, along with the heavily peated Peat Smoke.

On the most northerly shores of Scotland, where the North Sea meets the Caithness coast, there is a town; home to a whisky which captures the very essence of its location. This is Wick and they are Old Pulteney; the maritime malt. Some real beauties available.

Highland Park's Twisted Tattoo combines whisky aged in Spanish Rioja wine seasoned casks with whisky aged first-fill bourbon casks.  Inspiration for this one came from the Viking legend of the Midgard Serpent, which got itself twisted around the world to bite its own tail.

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 Heavily Peated The heavily peated malt for this new dram has been created from harvests brought home from three Islay farms, by Raymond and his farming colleagues Neil Mclellan and Raymond Fletcher. The resulting rich, aromatic Port Charlotte wash was trickle distilled in our Victorian stillhouse during 2011. Moving forward they now have 19 farmers who have made the commitment to grow for them and to whom we are equally committed. Nose – A whirlwind of vibrant aromas burst from the glass, an earthy tarred peat smoke announces this is Port Charlotte. lemon, peach and green grapes come from the spirit. Vanilla pods, creamed coconut and chocolate speak of the American oak maturation. The combinations of aromas intertwine and jostle for attention. some time to open allows notes of lemon drizzle cake, white chocolate and peach yoghurt to rise wrapped in a velvet blanket of light smoke. Palate – Hints of salt reinforce the coastal feel. Dry smoke, salted caramel and apple sauce. Then lemon drops, boiled sweets and ground white pepper. The smoke is light on the palate, tar and charcoal rather than medicinal phenols. Towards the finish and the light gentle spirit has an edge of floral sea breeze, marine and refreshing. The sweetness of the oak and the barley are matched beautifully by the dry peat smoke. Islay grown, the barley seems more distinct and brings through the peach and apple typical of our spirit. Finish – Tar and brine, peat smoke and salt, coconut and tobacco. Close your eyes and the smoke takes you to an Islay beach with a driftwood bonfire.

Prince of Wales 3-pack: Oak aged 12 years - Supreme blend - Special reserve single malt Prince Charles’ was introduced to alcohol at a rather young age and quite by accident. He was a sea cadet with the naval equivalent of the Territorial Army at Gordonstoun School. It was 1964. He was just 16 years old and on Stornaway Island with some fellow cadets on an exercise. He suddenly became aware of some journalists on his tail and made good his escape by running off and seeking refuge in a pub. The landlord asked him what Charles would like to drink and he ordered a cherry brandy. Unfortunately a journalist was slumped in the seat beside Him. Two days later the story was all over Fleet Street and there was an inevitable and terrible row.

A 1987 vintage whisky from Nikka's Yoichi distillery, bottled in 2005 from a single cask. A Japanese single malt bottling from Nikka's flagship distillery in Hokkaido. Nikka was founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, a former Suntory employee who had studied at the University of Glasgow, and later trained as a blender at the now lost Hazelburn distillery in Campbeltown.  Taketsuru opened the Yoichi distillery in the same year as establishing the company, modelling its pot stills on the long-necked design of the Longmorn stills in Speyside. No box - one in stock  

In the 1950’s Michel Couvreur, originally from Belgium, began making wine in Burgundy. As a frequent traveller to Scotland selling wine, he fell in love with the Scottish way of life and its incredible whisky.

Aultmore 12 of the Foggy Moss is often overlooked by whisky enthusiasts and deemed simplistic. But, just as the name suggests some of its subtle, yet remarkable notes are shrouded in mist & mystery. It is quite different from most other Speyside whisky's. The name “Aultmore” is derived from a Gaelic word “An t-Allt Mor” which essentially means ‘Big Burn'. Coming to the “foggy moss” part, it essentially is a homage to the area where the distillery is situated which is typically shrouded in a thick fog . The fog is in fact known to be so dense and widespread that it not only cloaks the boggy moor where the distillery stands, but also the surrounding village.

A vast collection of fine and rare whiskies available! From 1991 untill 2001

Named ‘World Whisky of the Year’ in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2009. Ardbeg Uigeadail (pronounced Oog-a-dal) takes its name from the mysterious loch which supplies the peat-laden water used to make Ardbeg. Bottled at non-chill-filtered.

The Octomore 10 Years Single Malt Second Limited Edition belongs to the famous brand of the Bruichladdich distillery on the Scottish island of Islay. An international fan base is gathering around this brand, which is one of the most peated whiskies in the world. The Octomore 10 Year Old Single Malt Second Limited Edition comes with 167 ppm and – in contrast to a number of other bottles of this brand – is also provided with a rather high age specification. The guaranteed maturation period of 10 years also explains the higher price in this case. Another reason may be the limitation to 18,000 bottles, which are individually numbered. This bottle is one of the coveted collector’s bottles that an Octomore fan should put on the shelf in good time.

Islay’s oldest working distillery, Bowmore was established in 1779 and is now regarded as one of the most popular malts not only on Islay, but in the whole of Scotland. The distillery was acquired by Stanley P. Morrison in 1963, ushering in an era of iconic single malts, including the legendary Black Bowmore, credited by many as the genesis of whisky collecting, bottled in 1995. The distillery was bought under the control Suntory the year prior (they had been stakeholders since 1989), and it remains one of the most collectible brands in Scotch whisky today. Bowmore is one of the few remaining Scottish distilleries to use its own floor maltings, providing them with 40% of their requirements. This is a smart presentation set of three different 20cl expressions from the distillery. It includes...     Bowmore Dusk Bordeaux Wine Cask 50% 20cl     Bowmore Dawn Port Cask 51.5% 20cl     Bowmore Darkest 43% 20cl  

Oban is located in the homonymous harbor town in the Scottish Highlands, the distillery is one of the smallest and oldest in Scotland. Since 1997 Oban fills the Distillers Edition once a year, matured in Montilla-Fino barrels. Aroma: clearly fruity aromas with a slight pungency, salty sea air and juicy grapes - behind them orange and some smoke Taste: full and heavy in flavor with fine fruit notes and sea Finish: fresh coffee and spicy oak - followed by intense malt tones. Limited edition.

The fourth release in Cu Bocan's Creations series has been matured in a combination of Tawny Port and Cognac casks, in a nod to the Antrim cocktail. Aromas of plum jam, glazed cherries, cinnamon and chocolate fill the nose, complemented by notes of freshly-baked croissants, apricot and baked pears throughout the palate.

We have some real old, original, aged, ... Glenrothes bottlings in stock... that need to be opened.

A Dalmore from the past. This beautifully classic bottle was discontinued and is no longer for sa...

The tins used to house the bottles on this release, much like those of PC6, pay tribute to some o...

With traditional warehouses exposed to the invigorating sea air blowing in off the North Sea, ...

Armorik's Classic is produced at the Warenghem distillery in Lannion in the north of Brittany and...

Macallan 12 Years Sherry Oak Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 40.0% Vol. - perfect old bottling from the early 2000s of a great Highland Single Malt! A rare 12 years old Macallan Sherry Oak Highland Single Malt Whisky and the classic Macallan with the old style, bottled in the early or mid 2000s at 40.0% vol. A beautiful and absolutely collectible bottling of a 12 years Macallan Sherry Oak Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky in almost perfect condition!

There is heat at the front and back of the picture. With greater complexity than the younger whiskies, this is a great whisky drinker’s whisky. Glenfarclas family bottled this at 46% simply because the grandfather preferred it at this strength. It’s still a family favourite.   In his 2007 Whisky Bible, Jim Murray gave Glenfarclas 15 Years Old a score of 95/100, one of the highest scores he has awarded.  

Springbank 12 Year Old Decanter 1980s Springbank distillery has been owned and operated by the Mitchell family in Campbeltown since 1837, and it one of Scotland's most revered distilleries. Following a brief mothballing between 1979 and 1987, upon the reopening the decision was taken to cease all sales to the blending industry and focus on its single malt sales. Today it is the only distillery to malt, distil, bottle and mature whisky on the same site, and produces three distinct and highly prized single malts.   A classic Springbank, this 12 year old was released in a black branded flagon decanter.

The Belgian Owl 44 months - 74.2% - 2009  1st Fill Bourbon Cask - First release by Etienne Full, fruity, strong but non overly alcoholic taste despite it’s very high alcohol percentage. What a piece of craftsmanship! First ever whisky voted 'Best Whisky of the World' Taormina 2009, Italy  

Yamazaki Distillers Reserve is a gold colored Japanese whiskey with a beautiful quality. In the nose fresh aromas emerge of strawberries and cherries followed by Japanese oak. You taste a real single malt with flavors of raspberry and peach accompanied by a hint of coconut. The whiskey closes with a sweet note of vanilla and cinnamon. It has an alcohol percentage of 43%

Jack Daniel's 1904 Gold Medal Replica Bottle - 100th anniversary 150 cl & Jack Daniels Maxwell House Bottle Decanter Jack Daniel's 1904 Gold Medal Replica Bottle - 100th anniversary 150 cl A Special Limited Edition Bottling from Jack Daniel's. In 1904, Mr Jack Daniel loaded some of his best whiskey and travelled to St. Louis to compete at the world's fair! There he would mingle with the world's most famous distillers! After numerous rounds and whiskies eliminated from the competition, an English Judge named Henry Hoctor stepped forward and proclaimed "Gentleman, the Gold Medal for the world's finest whiskey goes to Jack Daniel Distillery, Lynchburg not Virginia, but Lynchburg, Tennessee". In honour of this event, he designed a uniquely shaped bottle, filled it with his award-winning whiskey and gave it to the many people who were responsible for making his whiskey. He called the special bottle his Gold Medal Bottle. In the early 1970s, we released a replica of Mr Jack Daniel's special Gold Medal Bottle in the original half gallon size, which has become quite the collector's item. Celebrating Jack Daniel's 100th anniversary of winning the gold medal they re-released this special bottle which symbolizes an important event in history.   Jack Daniels Maxwell House Bottle Decanter Jack Daniels 1995 Maxwell House Bottle 1.5 Liter 86 proof. Hard to find!The half-gallon reproduction of this decanter was made available in 1971 and a 1.5-liter version

Caribbean Cask has been matured in traditional oak whisky casks for 14 years, and then ‘finished’ in casks that previously held Caribbean rum. To create the ideal finish Malt Master David Stewart, filled American oak casks with his own blend of select West Indian rums. When he judged the casks to be ready, the rum was replaced with the 14 year old spirit and the wood was put to work adding the final touches. The result is an exceptional single malt whisky with the traditional smooth, honeyed character of The Balvenie, married with notes of toffee and a hint of fruit, with a warm, lingering finish.  

One of the oldest operating distilleries in Scotland – and its most easterly – Glen Garioch (pronounced Geery in the ancient Doric dialect still spoken in these parts) has been making its mighty malt in the quaint and historic market town of Oldmeldrum, near Aberdeen in North East Scotland, ever since 1797. Shielded from the world’s prying eyes, deep in the fertile ‘Granary of Aberdeenshire’, and only ever produced in small, precious batches, Glen Garioch is a rare find indeed, but warmly appreciated by those who like a hearty Highland malt, non chill-filtered as nature intended, with a wholesome maltiness, honeyed sweetness and delicious creamy texture to savour.

Bruichladdich's signature bottling is made with 100% Scottish barley.  Created by Jim McEwan matured in American oak casks alongside Lochindaal, and chosen to represent the classic, unpeated distillery style.

Hailing from the Caribbean, Central and South America, the multi-coloured tapestry of rum styles is as rich as the history and culture of the regions that brought this great spirit to life. From light, fresh rum styles – ideal for rum cocktails – to the fruity, funky or spiced rum that’s perfect for sipping without adornment, rum is one of the world’s most diverse spirits. An Introduction To Rum Famously, it was the spirit of choice for pirates. But in modern times, rum is at the heart of many popular cocktails and gaining a well-deserved reputation as a complex artisanal spirit to be enjoyed in its own right. With every country and each distillery producing its own unique style of rum, finding your perfect bottle is a voyage of discovery that starts with our selection below. Whether you prefer icons like Diplomático, Foursquare, Plantation, El Dorado and Kraken – or favour the artisan rule breakers – you’ll find every shade of rum right here.

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Springbank distillery is one of the last surviving producers of Campbeltown Single Malts. The distillery, located on the southern Kintyre peninsula, produces three distinct types of single malt Scotch whisky. Springbank is one of only two distilleries in Scotland to perform every step in the whisky making process, from malting the barley to bottling the spirit, on same premises: the other is Kilchoman Distillery who also grow their own barley. While a few others still maintain the first step in the process, the malting of barley (which is becoming more rare), Springbank also bottles their own whisky. Three variants of single malt are produced from its distillery by tweaking the production process at various stages; Springbank Single Malt is the most popular variety, Longrow Single Malt is a highly-peated, double-distilled whisky and Hazelburn Single Malt, the newest variety. Triple distilled at the Springbank distillery, Hazelburn's 12 year old unpeated single malt whisky is one of three malts produced at the distillery in Campbeltown.

The Vault Editions from Bowmore is a four-part series of whiskies that highlight one characteristic of the distillery's style. The first release is named Atlantic Sea Salt and focuses on Bowmore's maritime style, while displaying its classic smoky and fruity nature.

On the most northerly shores of Scotland, where the North Sea meets the Caithness coast, there is a town; home to a whisky which captures the very essence of its location. This is Wick and we are Old Pulteney; the maritime malt.