A JOURNEY THROUGH THE WORLD OF WHISKIES,ONE INSIGHT AT A TIME
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Single malt whisky from the Hellyers Road distillery in Tasmania (which Mike wrote a blog post about a while ago). This is the Original "Roaring Forty" expression, named after the 40km/h winds which blow in the rain-clouds, making the production of this whisky possible. It's aged in American white oak barrels
A 10 year old Tassie single malt, produced at the excellent Hellyers Road distillery. This expression spends a decade slumbering in American oak bourbon casks, developing oodles of yummy vanilla-y notes alongside touches of cooked fruit and soft baking spices.
The Pinot Noir finish of the Hellyers Road varieties is matured in American White Oak casks first (see Hellyers Road Original Whisky), then finished for six months in Pinot Noir French Oak casks from Tamar Ridge, Tasmania. A delightful blend of two of Tasmania's greatest talents, it is marvelous to wonder what we may see produced here in the future. Hellyers is available in many European countries in addition to Australia. This is not currently available in the US.
The Hellyers Road distillery in Tasmania creates this expression by blending its Original (unpeated) single malt with a small portion of its Peated single malt - hence "Slightly Peated". As you would expect from that name, this whisky offers up a subtle suggestion of smoke, with plenty of barley-rich notes to keep the peat from getting out of hand.
A straightforward, nutty and malty single malt from Speyside, the Singleton of Dufftown was released to replace the Singleton of Auchroisk. It’s aged in a high proportion of European oak casks. If you're looking to use this little stunner in a cocktail, then you could do a lot worse than making a classic Highball. You can find a recipe for one right here.
Nikka Coffey Grain is a Japanese whisky produced by Nikka Whisky, one of the largest whisky makers in the country. The whisky is named ‘Coffey’ because it is distilled using the patented Coffey Still, a type of column still created by Aeneas Coffey.
Two Keys Finest Reserve Whisky, is a blend of Scotch, South African and 14 different malt whiskies. The malt whiskies come mainly from the Highland region of Scotland, the grain component distilled on the banks of Loch Lomond.
Following their Edited release, Bold is a fully peated single malt from Paul Distilleries (they're aptly named expressions).Peat is brought over to Goa from Islay for Bold, where it is used to dry their 6-row Indian barley.
The Yamazaki 12 Year Old is a Japanese single malt whisky distilled at the first ever Japanese whisky distillery established by Kotobukiya Group, later renamed as Suntory. Released in 1984 for the first time, Yamazaki 12 Year Old is the flagship single malt whisky from Suntory, and has been a highly successful release which Suntory claims to be the ‘Number One’ whisky in Japan.
Straight from the untouched forests, mountains and pure waters of the Southern Japanese Alps, it is no wonder that Hakushu® is a "green and fresh" whisky, praised by the most curious whisky connoisseurs and lovers of gastronomy. Its crisp and vibrant feel, unique in a single malt whisky, enlivens and liberates your senses.
The Ballantine’s 21 Year Old is a blended Scotch whisky introduced by the brand in 1993. It is the third oldest expression from the Ballantine’s core inventory followed by the Ballantine’s 30 and the Ballantine’s 40.
Royal Salute Eternal Reserve is a blended Scotch whisky belonging to the ultra-premium Royal Salute line of whiskies from the house of Chivas Brothers.
We think a personal touch is important. That's why our Master Blender and his team journey to Spain each year to handpick the finest Oloroso sherry casks. That, and for the paella. The whisky is then finished in these special casks for months, giving it a truly distinctive, rich flavour. The perfect gift for a friend who knows you well, and likes you anyway.
