A Single Malt from Speyside with an Sauternes cask finish. All the elegance and refinement that one would expect from a Speyside Whisky. This is so well illustrated by the beautiful painting of my second cousin, the famous Scottish Artist, Archibald Dunbar McIntosh, who reveals in his painting all the warmth of the Scottish landscape and unique changing contours.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE Summer blossom, gooseberries, ginger
PALATE Beautifully delicate, hazelnuts, biscuit, honey, ginger jam
FINISH Sweet, elegant, summer meadows and slightly woody
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An outstanding 8 year old single malt Scotch whisky. Crafted with singular distillation processes, imparting a unique characterful avour and complex body. Aged for 8 years in ex-bourbon barrels gaining a sweet and creamy texture. The depth and complexity of this single malt Scotch is then complemented by no fewer than 3 additional months of extra maturation in custom made Oloroso sherry cask octaves.The hefty sherry cask-influence provides vibrant aromas and flavours, marks of its unsubdued character, ensuring a remarkable intricate experience of itensity and depth.
The concluding installment in the "Five Virtues series" is dedicated to Water, paying homage to the five elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—integral in crafting the whisky. This edition is a tribute to Tomatin's exclusive spring, the Alt-na-Frith Burn, a constant water source. The whisky undergoes maturation, with half in sherry hogheads casks and the remaining half in second-fill bourbon barrels. Limited to just 6,000 bottles, this series is a testament to craftsmanship and nature's influence.
The Mintis Wild Raspberry Gin comes from Torino Distillati in Moncalieri. The family distillery is run by Carlo Vergnano, his wife Piera, their daughter Rita, and other employees. Mintis Wild Raspberry Gin is distilled for eight hours at 60 °C in a custom-made vacuum still. Refined with wild raspberries, this gin offers an enchanting aroma of juniper berries, raspberry, and mint. On the palate, it reveals typical juniper notes, accompanied by juicy and fresh raspberry, grapefruit peel, and spices. Mintis Wild Raspberry Gin is bottled at 41.8% ABV.
The HSE Vieux XO rum is a true gem that embodies the excellence of the Habitation Saint-Etienne.
This rum, bearing the Martinique Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC), is a meticulous blend of the oldest vintages, some dating back to 1960.
This prolonged aging in oak barrels imparts exceptional richness and complexity to this spirit. With its stunning amber hue and unique aromatic profile, the HSE XO rum is a benchmark for high-end aged rum enthusiasts.
This rum has received numerous awards: Silver Medal at the Concours Général Agricole in Paris and the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles in 2007, followed by a Gold Medal in 2018, attesting to its unparalleled quality and appeal among professionals and connoisseurs.
Mermaid Zest Gin is an aromatic and tangy infusion of Mermaid Gin with summer citrus and wild foraged coastal plants. Grapefruit and cascade hops are blended with island bergamot, lemon zest and rosemary, "the dew of the sea", then distilled and infused with the signature gin. The result is a zesty and fresh spirit with a hint of sea air. Mermaid Zest Gin won a Double Gold Medal as well as the Best in Class award in the flavoured gins category at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2025 (SFWSC)
1792 is named for the year Kentucky became a state as an acknowledgment of the importance of the Bluegrass State as the birthplace of bourbon. Our 1792 expressions include our Small Batch Bourbon which is created with precision and artistry, and our Limited Edition Expressions which are rare and special whiskeys that are truly distinct and extraordinary.
Eiko means "glory" in Japanese. Produced on the island of Hokkaido, Eiko is a vodka obtained through the distillation of cane molasses and benefits throughout the process from the exceptional quality of Hokkaido’s waters. With Eiko, you experience the full extent of Japanese expertise in filtration through sand and charcoal.
Le Gin Poulpe Bleu embodies the mysterious and fascinating spirit of the legendary octopus from the Provençal creeks.
This artisanal gin, crafted with meticulous attention, is an ode to the botanical treasures of the Mediterranean.
Let yourself be seduced by its unique composition, where each sip evokes a walk on the sunny coasts, imbued with sea breeze and floral scents.