Spirits

Here we have the 1881 London Dry Hydro Gin, produced at the Peebles Hydro! With 12 botanicals, hawthorn, birch, fir and citrus are at the core of this one (alongside juniper, of course), so it's a rather leafy tipple. Before bottling, it's blended with water from the distillery's private spring in Peebles. Don't forget a wedge of grapefruit when you have this one in a G&T.

This Twelve Year Old Aberlour has been matured in two cask types, traditional oak and sherry oak. Especially selected every year, they are filled with whisky and quietly aged for a minimum of twelve years; then the casks are married together

A spiced, rich 16 year old Speyside single malt, 'double matured' in both ex-bourbon and sherry casks. A great Aberlour. Nose: Creamy and delectable, in true Aberlour style. Palate: The sherry and oak are in good harmony. The toasty bourbon notes are harnessed well, the vanilla spices are nicely ingrained in the barley. Finish: Soft and smooth, with waxy honey notes and a barley sweetness. Overall…

The undiluted Honjozo Akashi-Tai is a satisfyingly full-bodied sake. This is the drink the brew masters reach for at the end of a working day. This is perhaps the most direct way to savour the full palate of our sake. The flavour continues to mellow pleasingly over time.

Clear and bright, this is a very clean and pure grappa. It is smooth on the palate with notes of cherry on the finish.

Smooth, balanced and pure on the palate with a hint of prunes and a touch of sweetness on the finish.

Described by Jim Murray as �a malt that should adorn a shelf in every whisky-drinking home�, anCnoc 12 Years Old is light yet complex. Smooth yet challenging. And each twist and turn delivers a surprise. In fact, this is a dram that has something for everyone.

Very smooth, with mellow flavours of vanilla & caramel, perhaps a touch of banana too.

A full bodied rum with strong maple, chocolate, honey & toffee character, a rich style that finishes warm & mellow.

Fruit forward expression with aromas and flavour notes of dried apricot, fresh peach and a subtle hint of sweet molasses.

Ardbeg Ten Years Old has cult status around the world as one of the leading peaty, smoky and complex single malts. It does not flaunt the peat the peat softens and allows the natural sweetness of the malt to show. This is a whisky of unique balance

World Whisky of the Year 2009, this whisky has been described as reaching a level of brilliance that only a few distilleries in the world can achieve!

The classic expression of Arran the fresh and unique island style is captured beautifully in this 10 Year Old Single Malt. And it has a brand new look for autumn 2019 The initial rush of rich vanilla sweetness gives way to a touch of cinnamon which adds a spicy edge to the soft and sweet texture. The classic Arran citrus notes have rounded with age and reveal new depths of character against a back…

The classic expression of Arran the fresh and unique island style is captured beautifully in this 10 Year Old Single Malt. And it has a brand new look for autumn 2019 The initial rush of rich vanilla sweetness gives way to a touch of cinnamon which adds a spicy edge to the soft and sweet texture. The classic Arran citrus notes have rounded with age and reveal new depths of character against a back…

A German Brandy blended from 25 different wine distillations, then aged for up to 3 years in limousin oak casks. With a deep golden colour, cognac character but fruitier. Grape and oak aroma. Clean, crisp with a rather astringent flavour.

A more recent release from the Auchentoshan distillery, replacing the previous staple 10 year old, this 12 year old bottling exhibits the new, slightly Imperial aesthetics Auchentoshan have rebranded themselves with.

A Lowland single malt matured in 3 different casks, namely: Pedro Ximenez Sherry casks, bourbon casks and Oloroso sherry. A distinctive triple distilled whisky from Auchentoshan. Nose: Cooked fruit, sherry, toffee, a rum-like quality and notes of Bas Armagnac distilled circa 1940. Palate: Rich. Liqueur cherries in dark chocolate, more sherried fruit, ripe dark forest fruits, like a Black Forest Ga…

Aged in ex-bourbon casks before being finished in sherry casks, Double Wood is an excellent example of what the Balvenie distillery can craft, even at 12 years. Nose: Gristy, supple nuttiness, grapey Palate: Sweet with good body. The bourbon characters develop; gentle spice with a little vanilla, a balancing peat lurking quietly in the substrata. Finish: Dry, spicy, beautifully warming.

Aged in ex-bourbon casks before being finished in sherry casks, Double Wood is an excellent example of what the Balvenie distillery can craft, even at 12 years. Nose: Gristy, supple nuttiness, grapey Palate: Sweet with good body. The bourbon characters develop; gentle spice with a little vanilla, a balancing peat lurking quietly in the substrata. Finish: Dry, spicy, beautifully warming.

This whisky has been matured for 14 years in traditional oak casks before being transferred to Caribbean rum casks to impart some extra flavour. This process has created a well-rounded and drinkable whisky with notes of fruit and vanilla.

Long ageing in old and new wood adds a powerful complexity on the nose, well balanced by floral plum notes. Very good balance in the mouth, endowed with a smooth vanilla flavour and notes of dried, almost crystallised fruits. Grown on sandy soils in the heart of the Bas Armagnac this Armagnac spends six months in new oak followed by a seven year period in old oak.

The first super-premium vodka, made in Poland using a combination of column & copper pot stills.

A smart packaging job for this distillery bottled expression of Benromach 10yo, which has been a big hit since its introduction in late 2009. Well done to G&M for making the standard release strength 43%