A JOURNEY THROUGH THE WORLD OF WHISKIES,ONE INSIGHT AT A TIME
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Long, sweet and smooth, this expression is inspired by the legend that Longmorn was every distiller’s favourite dram apart from their own.
Longmorn 16 Year Old is a single malt Scotch whisky from the Longmorn Distillery, located in the Speyside region of Scotland. The expression was released in 2007 as a replacement for the very successful Longmorn 15 Year Old single malt Scotch.
An underrated Speyside gem, the Longmorn Distillery has always enjoyed a strong loyalty among the most ardent Scotch whisky lovers. Located in the Moray region of Speyside which is also home to some iconic distilleries like the Strathisla, the Longmorn Distillery is renowned for their quality single malts.
The Distiller’s Choice is a no-age-statement single malt Scotch that is the gateway to Longmorn Whisky's core range of Scotch whiskies. It is one of the best performing single malt Scotch whiskies in competitions and tasting competitions, enjoying much success in loyal circles of whisky enthusiasts. The Distiller’s Choice is a terrific release from Longmorn, who have made good use of drawing influence from a variety of barrels at their disposal.
Longmorn Distiller’s Choice is a no-age-statement single malt Scotch whisky from the Longmorn Distillery. It is located in the Speyside region of Scotland, and is one of the few expressions widely released by the distillery.
Senator's Club Blended Whiskey is an extra smooth blended whiskey. As with other blended whiskeys, this variety is straight whiskey blended with neutral spirits to create a more neutral whiskey. With no aroma or flavor being too overpowering, this extra smooth blended whiskey has malleable qualities that make it ideal for mixing. Use it to make your favorite cocktails or mixed drinks that allow the other flavors to shine through.
Water, yeast and barley are the prime ingredients in the making of The Glenlivet Whisky, much like many Scotch whiskies. It is the history associated with the brand, and the commitment with which The Glenlivet is created, is what really sets it apart from others. With the expert techniques of the brand, a precise 200-year-old process of making whisky and maturation in French Limousin Oak, The Glenlivet 15-year-old has its own unique taste.
Grain whiskey reserved for Bushmills Original is slowly matured for a minimum of five years in American oak casks before blending with Irish Single Malt whiskey to produce this original blend.
Rich floral notes fuse with freshly grated nutmeg and ginger. A distinctive Lowland ‘malty’ flavour is clearly identifiable with a flourish of ripe tangerine zest.
The Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch is a no age statement, bottled-in-bond, straight Kentucky Bourbon whiskey from the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. The Small Batch bourbon was first launched in 2013 and is named after Col. Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr., a firm supporter of the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. Even though there are no set guidelines or any fixed definition, a small batch bourbon is any bourbon that has been created by blending a relatively small number of barrels to achieve the flavour profile. A bottled-in-bond whiskey is distilled only once at one distillery in one season. Bottled-in-bond whiskeys also have to be aged for a minimum of four years. The Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 was passed to guarantee customers of the authenticity of the whiskey and protect them from counterfeit products.
Heaven Hill’s Bottled-In-Bond straight Bourbon whiskey was first released in 1939. It has been distilled, matured and bottled according to the parameters set by the Bottled-In-Bond Act of 1897.
Laphroaig is a distillery on Islay, a small Scottish island renowned for its whiskies – many of which are heavily peated. It is considerably old (1815), and has used a slightly different technique in the crafting of this particular whisky. The whisky is first matured in bourbon casks (Maker’s Mark), and then matured in small casks (quarter casks) which allow 30% more surface area contact than regular casks. This allows for faster, and different, aging of the spirit. It’s a pretty unique technique in whisky
"Matured in distinctive Spanish sherry casks to create a rich and mellow flavour, each individual cask is hand-selected for its flavour profile by our Malt Master, Brian Kinsman.
Inspired by summer's bright, glittering skies, described in Old Norse as skiren, this whisky is exclusively matured in First-Fill American oak casks for a smooth creamy sweetness with a hint of tropical fruit, citrus and coastal heather. Within reach of the Arctic Circle, Scapa, part of the Orkney Isles archipelago is ruled by the elements. Crafted the Orcadian way, our team of artisans pride themselves on using traditional methods and skills honed over several generations.
