Hearach Single Malt (pronounced hare-OCK) offers a compelling glimpse into the distinctive character of the Isle of Harris. This whisky is a masterful blend of tradition and innovation, presenting a complex flavor profile that marries maritime influence with rich, peaty notes.
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Glenfarclas 17 Year
Glenfarclas 17 Year is a classic, richly sherried Scotch that has earned its place among tried-and-true single malts. Known for its full-bodied, caramel-forward profile, it offers layers of toffee, dried fruit, and a subtle smokiness that whisky lovers savour. Aged in sherry casks, this whisky stands out for its traditional Highland character, balancing sweetness with a touch of spice.
Glenfiddich 14 Year
Glenfiddich 14 is a smooth, easy-drinking whisky with a nice mix of vanilla sweetness and a touch of spice that’s perfect for Scotch newbies.
The Balvenie 12 Year
The Balvenie 12 Year Old is a quintessential Speyside single malt, known for its rich, honeyed character and artisanal craftsmanship. Aged in a combination of traditional oak and ex-bourbon casks, this whisky is renowned for its smooth, well-rounded profile, with notes of vanilla, honey, and a subtle hint of spice.
Diplomatico Reserva
An older bottling from Diplomatico, a somewhat similar expression would be the Mantuano. Faint on the nose, where this rum shines is on the palate.
Drunken Hive Rum
This “rum” is actually made on Vancouver Island completely from honey! Needless to say, there’s an abundance of nectarous honeyed notes as well as overripe tropical fruits, crème brûlée, marzipan, nutmeg, and ginger notes.
Flor de Caña 4 Year Extra Seco
If you like mojitos, daiquiris, or are a vodka drinker looking to transition to rum, this is the rum for you.
Appleton 8 Year Reserve
From ‘cane to cocktail’ Appleton Estates has an innate ability to control their production processes from beginning to end which is perhaps why the brand has carved out a distinctive house style that has withstood the test of time. Appleton 8 Year Reserve, one of their flagship expressions offers excellent value for price point & provides new rum drinkers a soft entry way into the world of Jamaican funk.
Benromach Contrasts: Double Matured [Chateau Cissac Bordeaux Wood Finish]
Benromach Contrasts: Double Matured expression, is aged first in ex-bourbon followed by 5+ years in premium Bordeaux casks for a total of 12 years of maturation, capturing the influence of premium Château Cissac red wine casks, balanced by a hint of the signature Benromach sweet […]
Ardbeg Spectacular
Ardbeg’s Fèis Ìle 2024 release, Ardbeg Spectacular, is the first time in the distillery’s history that their heavily peated whisky has been matured in Port wine casks then married with a classic ex-bourbon cask. TL;DR This expression has a combination of mint chocolate, salted caramel, […]