Single malt from the Dalmore distillery, initially aged in American white oak casks before enjoying a finishing period in Graham’s Port casks.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Sweet red berries, Seville oranges, plummy fruits and sticky toffee pudding

Palate Nectarines, creamy caramel, roasted chestnuts and Java coffee 

Finish Rich plums, sultanas, Sanguinello blood oranges and macerated cherries.

Land: Scotland

Distillery: The Dalmore

Alcohol by volume: 46,5%

The new single malt is said to be made with whiskies spanning various ages (hinting at the inclusion of older whiskies than the previous NAS release) with classic delicate, floral character and primarily ex-Sherry casks used for maturation.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Full-flavoured, rich. Initially, concentrated iris notes hint at the extreme intensity of the nose. It then develops aromas of malted barley, exotic fruit (banana), liquorice and camphor. Notes of burnt wood and ash progressively settle over the aromatic palette. Long after, white flowers and beeswax make an appearance.

Palate: Firm, lively. Malted barley is at the heart of the palate, coated in herbaceous, liquorice, spiced (ginger, cinnamon) and chocolate tones. Very elegant, the mid-palate also delivers plenty of energy and as it draws to a close, fresh tobacco leaves and coconut intertwine to create a natural symphony of aromas.

Finish: Long, soft. It evokes the scent of wilted roses. Fine tannins balance its tangy character (lemon, grapefruit). It lingers on notes of tobacco, spices (cardamom, ginger), toasted nuts and stewed fruits (apple, damson). The final nose reveals exotic notes (lychee).

Land: Japan

Distillery: Nikka

Alcohol by volume: 45%

A captivating expression from the Goan shores of India, the Nirvana arouses the senses with a soft whiff of bourbon, fruitcake and an enticing caramel pudding. The honeycomb sweetness gently touches the palate with a mild salt-tinged barley while the succulent vanilla heralds the honeyed finish of this rich copper whisky, assuring sublime experiences beyond the worldly realm.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: An attractive honeycombed bourbon with luscious fruitcake, with a light whiff of enticing caramel pudding.

Palate: A delightful soft honey with a slight salt-edged barley; an excellent mouthfeel with honeycomb sweetness.

Finish: Immensely long, and richly flavoured with dissolving honey, barley, and succulent vanilla.

Land: India

Distillery: John Distilleries

Alcohol by volume: 40%