Dalmore 12 Year
$37.79
The Dalmore Distillery, said to have been founded in 1839, lies in the northern highlands within a more mountainess region. As such, the water softens as it flows from high mountain rivers, through forest to the distillery. A resulting velvety-smooth texture is apparent in their whiskies. In this version, equal parts of smokiness and sweetness combine to produce a soft, smooth dram.
Glenmorangie 10 Year Original
$56.24
The Ofificial Product Description from Glenmorangie Elegant swan necked stills, the tallest in Scotland, produce Glenmorangie whisky which is coaxed into perfect maturation through the use of oak bourbon casks, settled in traditional stone - built, earth - floored warehouses. After ten years of relaxation in the gentle Highland climate, the whisky reaches a perfect harmony of sweetness and complexity that is the signature of Glenmorangie Original: Velvet textured with delicate, honeyed overtones and a burst of citrus softening into vanilla and almonds.
Macallan 12 Year
$62.99
Considered by most afficianodos as the 'royalty' of the malt whisky world, the original 'Chateau' distillery stands today, near Craigellachie, and is open to visitors world-wide. The character of Macallan has traditionally stemmed from its use of the expensive 'Golden Promise' barley variety. It's richness is also enhanced by the use of especially small stills and for its loyalty to sherry aging.
Balvenie 10 Year
$46.34
Next door to Glenfiddich, the same company founded both distilleries, in 1886 and 1892 respectively. The Balvenie whiskies are sweeter and richer: classic examples of the Speyside heather-honey style. This version is full-bodied, honeyed and sweet, with light spicy notes and a hint of sherry fruitiness. Its finish is long and pleasingly rich.
Macallan 18 Year
$158.39
Considered by most aficianados as the 'royalty' of the malt whisky world, the original 'Chateau' distillery stands today, near Craigellachie, and is open to visitors world-wide. The character of Macallan has traditionally stemmed from its use of the expensive 'Golden Promise' barley variety. Its richness is also enhanced by the use of small stills and for its loyalty to sherry aging.
Glenfiddich 12 Year 375ml
$27.99
Lending its name to the largest selling single malt in the world, Glenfiddich is said to have paved the way after WWII by bucking the trend and not supplying to blenders owned by larger conglomerates. Vision and persistence paid off, and as luck would have it, its style is very easily drinkable and appeals to a wide range. Traditionally light, smooth, with a hint of fruitiness.
Aberlour 10 Year
$35.99
Matured in a combination of sherry and bourbon oak casks for a minimum of 10 years.
The village of Aberlour lies in the heart of Speyside. This distllery uses soft water that rises from the granite of Ben Rinnes. In 1826, 'let the deed show' was the motto of founder distiller James Fleming, which still stands today as the philosophy behind all Aberlour's bottlings.
Distiller's Tasting Note:
Nose: The dry, fresh, fruity aromas of early autumn apples and pears are subtly enhanced with sweet notes of vanilla and mint toffee.
Palate: Exceptionally smooth and creamy, with spicy-sweet nutmeg and honey combining with the freshness of autumn fruits.
Finish: Long, soft and warming.
Bowmore Darkest
$68.39
Named after the town in which it resides, this Islay distillery was originally founded in 1779 and has been producing a complex and enigmatic style of whisky since then. Like it's geography, the palate of these whiskies lies between the intense malts of the south shore and the gentle extremes of the north. One of their most brooding and intense whiskies; it's ruby red, full-bodied and complex
Speyburn 10 Year
$54.99
Matured in a mix of ex-American and European oak, this 10 year old single malt is bottled at 40%.
Producer Tasting Note
Nose: Fresh, clean with a hint of lemon.
Taste: Medium bodied with hints of toffee & butterscotch and a long, sweet finish. A global favourite, Speyburn 10 years old is ever the crowd-pleaser.
