Johnnie Walker Red Rye Finish is the first release, back in 2016, of Johnnie Walker Blenders’s Batch range -A series of new, innovative and experimental whiskies, pushing the boundaries on what whisky is supposed to taste like. NOSE Caramel apples, Christmas spices and toasted almond that lingers on. PALATE Oaths, drysing spices, honey and orangeContinue reading “Johnnie Walker Blenders’ Batch – Red Rye Finish”
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Lagavulin 16 years old
This whisky is aged in oak barrels for at least 16 years. It has the typical southern Islay peatiness and smokiness, however, it also offers a dryness; turning it into a very interesting drum. NOSE Intensely flavoured, peat smoke with iodine and seaweed. Also, a rich, deep sweetness. PALATE Dry peat smoke fills the palateContinue reading “Lagavulin 16 years old”
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The story of the Spaniard by Compassbox
A sumptuous malt whisky blend, showcasing whiskies aged in Spanish wine casks. The name is a nod to their founder’s chance encounter with a man in the South of Spain, where he was introduced to Sherry for the first time. Years later, John, the founder, was reacquainted with Sherry through whiskies aged in former SherryContinue reading “The story of the Spaniard by Compassbox”
Flaming Heart by CompassBox
Another great whisky from my beloved Compassbox. First released in 2006, Flaming Heart was the first whisky to combine the rich, complex spice of Scotch aged in new French oak with the evocative peat-red smoke of Islay malt. It created a genre-defying style that was smouldering, spicy, complex – and so popular that Compassbox re-releasedContinue reading “Flaming Heart by CompassBox”
Glenfiddich Fire & Cane
Glenfiddich Fire & Cane is a bold fusion of smoky and sweet notes. The marriage between peated whisky and malts matured in bourbon barrels and then the finish in Latin rum casks, an exquisite whisky was created with campfire smokiness and toffee sweetness. NOSE Billowing soft peat notes, like distant smoke on the wind. RichContinue reading “Glenfiddich Fire & Cane”
Glenfiddich Winter Storm
Malt Master Brian Kinsman travelled to Canada to meet a renowned winemaker in Niagara. There he learned how the grapes had to be picked by moonlight at -10˚C to produce the intensely sweet Icewine. Upon his return to the Glenfiddich Distillery Brian started experimenting with several French oak Icewine casks from the Canadian winery, fillingContinue reading “Glenfiddich Winter Storm”
Glenfiddich IPA Experiment
India Pale Ale and whisky? Indeed! India Pale Ale and whisky? Indeed! In the first experiment of its kind, Malt Master Brian Kinsman collaborated with Seb Jones, an entrepreneurial Speyside brewer, to create a new craft IPA and pioneer the way for a new kind of single malt Scotch whisky. Brewed in bespoke craft IPAContinue reading “Glenfiddich IPA Experiment”
Glenfiddich Project XX
Twenty of the whisky industry’s most brilliant minds came together to create this truly unique, pioneering single malt expression. With its deep golden hue, Project XX embodies the warm, fruity character of a classic Glenfiddich whisky with hints of apple blossom, summer fruits and ripe pear. However, Project XX’s multiple personalities are revealed with hintsContinue reading “Glenfiddich Project XX”
Glenfiddich 21 Years Old
Scotland. The Caribbean. Patiently matured for 21 years, this traditional Speyside whisky is rich and ripe with the Glenfiddich signature notes. Malt Master, Brian Kinsman, hand picks selected barrels and adds a sublime finishing touch. By finishing this 21 Year Old in Caribbean rum casks it awakens the liquid, rousing it with extra exotic notesContinue reading “Glenfiddich 21 Years Old”
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