Suntory Toki Black
$68.99
The Toki Black from Suntory builds on the original Toki Blended Japanese Whisky by adding peated single malt from the famed Hakushu Distillery into the mix. The result is bottled at 43% ABV.
Producer Description
"Experience a richer expression of Toki, where the addition of Hakushu Peated Whisky contributes a refined, gentle smokiness. This product meets the standards set out by the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association for labeling Japanese Whisky."
MacNair`s Lum Reek 10 Year Cask Strength
$116.99
Bottled at 55.4%, this is Batch 1 of the Lum Reek 10 Year Cask Strength. This Blended Malt is a fusion of Speyside whiskies, including GlenAllachie, blended with Islay malt. The whisky was married and rested in ex-Spanish Sherry, Wine and Virgin Oak Casks.
About The Range
"Our multi-award-winning Lum Reek Blended Malt Scotch Whiskies combine Single Malts from Islay and Speyside – two of the most sought-after whisky regions in Scotland – marrying both peated and unpeated spirit to create perfectly balanced and satisfyingly complex malts. Taking inspiration from MacNair’s discovery of the delights of a dram beside a smoky peat fireplace, Billy Walker has drawn upon his half century’s experience in blending to develop a recipe fit for a traditional Scottish toast to long life; “Lang may yer lum reek”."
The MacNair's Story: "Ne'er happier than when exploring the globe or the spirit from the golden still, Harvey McNair was - in the parlance of his native Glasgow - a man or 'lad o'pairts': a true Victorian entrepreneur. A trader, thereby a traveller, an inventor of all sorts of mechanical contraptions, his genius lay in the blending of fine whiskies. He loved and championed the natural, unadulterated colour of whisky. "Pure gold' he said with a wink. Bon viveur and raconteur, he cut a dash about town and had a bursting social calendar. His best stories were always 'agin hisself', like how his neighbours thought him an alchemist or, indeed, how he discovered Lum Reek. But he knew a good dram when he blended it, or indeed stumbled across it. Just like our own 21st Century Whisky legend Billy Walker, who has recreated and refined the Lum Reek blend for the modern palate.
"One autumn evening in the 1860s, after a day's fishing, our man was quaffing a dram in the old stone bothy near GlenAllachie. Due to a blocked chimney (or lum) the room filled with smoke. It had "a marvellous effect on the whisky in my glass," confided McNair later to his merchant cronies. "Indeed, perfection!" Ne'er a truer word was spoken. Today's Lum Reek is the creation of our Master Blender Billy Walker, raising his hat to the top hatted Victorian. It's a heavily peated malt, marrying Islay & Speyside whiskies with rich GlenAllachie, to extend the flavour profile. Lum Reek is matured in GlenAllachie's warehouses, then bottled at 46% (and above), unchilfiltered, allowing its natural colour to shine like those golden autumns Harvey MacNair enjoyed, decked out in his waders."
SMWS WANDERING ALCHEMY
$176.99
WANDERING ALCHEMY
This 10 year old blended malt contains malt whisky from all five of Scotland's regions; the liquid came from ex-bourbon, oloroso, PX & HTMC barrels & hogsheads, and was bottled at 58.4%.
Flavour profile: Lightly peated
Outturn: 1531 bottles
G&M CRN57 The Cairn 57 Year
$7,199.99
This 57 year old "Blended Malt" is part of a range of whiskies released by Gordon & MacPhail to highlight what they are doing at The Cairn Distillery. The distillery's own whiskies won't be ready for some time, but in the interim they have created bottlings to show what the spirit might be like in 12, 18, 25, 30, 40, 57, and 70 years. The Cairn Distillery sits at 57 degrees north latitude-wise, hence the name CRN57 for these releases. 43.1%
Producer Description
"The Cairn Distillery sits at 57 degrees north of the equator in the Cairngorms National Park, inspiring the name of our range of blended Scotch whiskies. Each has been created to provide a taste of the future, replicating the aromas that may be found in the single malts released in decades to come.
"Our ‘57’ delivers spicy characteristics of cracked black pepper, roasted coffee bean and dried tobacco. There are also delicious notes of zesty orange, butterscotch and vibrant citrus. This very special whisky represents not only where we have come from but where we are going."
G&M CRN57 The Cairn 30 Year
$574.99
This 30 year old "Blended Malt" is part of a range of whiskies released by Gordon & MacPhail to highlight what they are doing at The Cairn Distillery. The distillery's own whiskies won't be ready for some time, but in the interim they have created bottlings to show what the spirit might be like in 12, 18, 25, 30, 40, 57, and 70 years. The Cairn Distillery sits at 57 degrees north latitude-wise, hence the name CRN57 for these releases. 43% 90pts Whisky Fun
The 51.9% version of this whisky was one of Andrew's favourite whiskies in 2023/4. He's been back to the distillery a few times to buy an extra bottle or three!
Compass Box Brulee Royale
$274.99
This limited edition Blended Malt from Compass Box is inspired by Creme Brule, and François Massialot the chef at the extravagant 17th century court of Versailles who invented it. Primarily composed of Benrinnes and Clynelish with smaller amounts of Speyburn, Aberlour, Ardbeg, and a Highland Malt Blend Malt. 49%. Limit 2 Per Customer!
Producer Description
"Continuing our adventures into patisserie, Brûlée Royale sees Clynelish fruit and Benrinnes custard ooze together at a silken 49% ABV. Curiously regal for American oak. Gloss and texture from the inclusion of Speyburn and Aberlour, considerably aged in recharred barrels, caramelise perfectly in a sweet sugar seal.
"Our brûlée, fit for anyone with a royal appetite, combines the silky vanilla custard notes of malt whiskies matured in ex-bourbon barrels with sweet, crackling toffee flavours delivered by custom American oak barrels.
"Just as Massialot stoked the flames at Versailles to achieve the perfect caramelised crust, our friends at Independent Stave Co.’s Missouri cooperage employ computer-controlled toasting and charring techniques to coax extraordinary flavours from American white oak with great precision. Like the sugar atop a perfect crème brûlée, this whisky is testament to fire’s power to bring forth enchanting sweetness."
Glenlivet 12 Year
$54.99
Located within the most famous mountain glen distilling region in Scotland, only one distillery is permitted to call itself The Glenlivet. The first to be legalized after a period of illicit distillation, it now has an international reputation as a whisky of structure and complexity. The mountain setting provides cool weather distillers love, resulting in a clean, light, flowery, elegant malt.
Cragganmore 12 Year
$101.99
The Cragganmore Distillery, founded 1869-70, is located on a picturesque hollow high above the River Spey. Its water, from nearby springs, is relatively hard which may contribute to its unique and complex flavor. Typically finished in sherry casks, this version is slightly creamy and smoky with hints of spice and a fine balance between sweetness and peatiness.
Highland Park 12 Year
$79.99
Highland Park, the northernmost of Scotland's distilleries, dates back to 1798. Definitely an island style with typical smokiness, but with elements of a classic single malt that include a smoothness, roundness and heather-honey accent all its own. Very capable of developing to great ages, the distillery is now making available some older vintages which display considerable depth and richness.
Producer Description
"Matured predominantly in European and American sherry seasoned oak casks, our iconic 12 Year Old single malt whisky is spicy and well-rounded, packed with the flavours of sun-kissed Seville oranges and rich fruitcake spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves; you’ll find molten heather honey in this whisky’s waves of heathery peat smoke. Why not try it with a handful of wasabi peas on the side or alongside a sizzling, pan-fried rib-eye steak or with smoked salmon and sour cream."