A JOURNEY THROUGH THE WORLD OF WHISKIES,ONE INSIGHT AT A TIME
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Something Special 15 Years old is a variant of Something Special Whisky brand, it is a mix of around 35 malt and granule whiskies from Speyside and Islay aged minimum 15 years in casks of French and American oak. It gives an impressive taste of the drink.
A blend selected from the finest grain and malt whiskies. Flavours of soft fruits, peach, pear and chewy caramel. Sweet and fruit with notes of malted barley. Well balanced and complex with a long smooth warming finish
Distillery: Caol Ila Bottler: Original Bottling (Zenith) Age: 15 Years Old Year: 1960s Bottled 1980s ABV: 57% Bottles: -
The Glenlivet legacy lives on in this incredibly sweet and smooth spirit, available exclusively in Travel Retail. The cornerstone of the range, the Master Distiller’s Reserve showcases the approach perfectly: the traditional oak casks represent the classic style of The Glenlivet (ripe pear, gentle summery notes), while first-fill American oak provides depth and creaminess (coconut, soft fudge). Finally, ex-sherry oak brings complexity and richness (dried fruit, spice). Maturation in three types of oak makes for three times the character. This bright and lively gold expression has pear and fudge on the nose and fruit and spice on the palate. To finish, it dazzles with hints of marzipan and hazelnut. Founded by George Smith, The Glenlivet has been crafted in the remote Livet Valley, at the heart of Scotland's Speyside region, since 1824. Initially, George Smith was a farmer who used to have illicit stills. In 1824, he founded the first legal distillery in the parish of Glenlivet, thus legalising the already famous illicit whisky from Scotland. He went on to establish the brand’s reputation as the best whisky on the market. In 1884, a court ruling officially gave George Smith's single malt the exclusive right to be called The Glenlivet. At the start of the 20th century, The Glenlivet became the favourite whisky for enthusiasts throughout the British Empire. Following the end of Prohibition in the United States, its reputation grew in America, with The Glenlivet quickly becoming the No.1 single malt in the USA – a position it continues to enjoy today. The Glenlivet owes its unique taste to a number of specific factors relating to its production and location. Indeed, the distillery is located in the Cairngorms National Park, at over 270 metres above sea level. According to weather records, it is considered to be the coldest place in Britain, characterised by strong winds and heavy snowfalls in winter. Water is drawn from Josie’s Well, a source of hard mineral water, which enables complex aromas to develop during the distillation process. Then, the lantern-shaped stills used for distilling give the spirit its outstanding balance and strong character. Lastly, a careful ageing process, particularly in American oak casks, gives The Glenlivet its full flavour.
Black Dog Triple Gold Reserve is the only Blended Scotch whisky that is produced through a triple maturation process. This technique involves malt and grain whiskies separately aged in American bourbon barrels and subsequently blended and once again matured in Oloroso Sherry Butts for an extended duration of time.
Johnnie Walker Explorer’s Club Collection - The Adventurer is inspired by the journeys that have carried Johnnie Walker to more than 180 different countries. It is a rugged, vibrant whisky that makes the ideal companion wherever your journey might take you. Johnnie Walker Explorer’s Club Collection - The Adventurer combines a bright burst of sweetness and fruits with robust smokiness."
A hard-to-find, award-winning 100% rye whisk(e)y created by Maker's Mark's former master distiller, Dave Pickerell. Distilled and initially aged in Canada, before years of further ageing at WhistlePig farm in Vermont, this is, as owner Raj Bhakta puts it, 'a Canadian-US collaboration to the core'.
The Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak is a single malt Scotch whisky from the classic Speyside distillery. This expression is a part of the Sherry Oak series, which forms the newly restructured core-range by Macallan, one of the top three single malt Scotch distilleries of the world including The Glenlivet and Glenfiddich.
Ballantine’s Hard Fired is a blended Scotch whisky part of the core range of Ballantine’s. It is one of the newest additions to the Ballantine’s inventory and has been developed by Master Blender Sandy Hyslop.
Dimple Golden Selection is made from a specially-curated blend of several whiskies that form an exceptionally sweet, smooth formula. The nose is rife with vanilla, toffee, and a dash of hay, while the palate is redolent with sugary sweet dried fruit, spice, and savoury tobacco. Simple, smooth and satisfying, this is definitely a dram worth giving a damn about.
