Wine Enthusiast 94 points – The first nosing passes discover scents of walnuts, grass and dark toffee; aromas of black tea and tobacco come to the forefront. Entry is delightfully grainy, malty and vanilla bean-bittersweet; the midpalate is silky, creamy, Sherry-sweet, pruny, black raisin-like and delicious. Ends on a medium-sweet dark chocolate note. A terrific 12 Year Old..December/2015 | NOSESweet fruit and Oloroso sherry notes, layered with honey and vanilla.TASTESmooth and mellow with beautifully combined flavours ~ nutty sweetness, cinnamon spiciness and a delicately proportioned layer of sherry.FINISHLong and Warming.

Wine Enthusiast 92 points – After regular maturation, this Scotch is “extra matured” in former rum casks. The end result layers rich, mouth-coating dried apricot, honey and Sherry notes on top of Balvenie’s usual caramel and light peat profile. It finishes flavorful, though with a distinct burst of alcohol warmth..Kara Newman, December/2015Ultimate Beverage Challenge 95 points – Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2011 Finalist. Concentrated aromas of sawdust/wood plank and brown sugar are prevalent; toasty, rum-like, molasses tastes match up well with sweet bouquet..March/2011 | NOSERich, sweet and creamy toffee on the nose combines with fresh fruit notesTASTERounded with vanilla and sweet oak notes, with fruity character that develops with timeFINISHSoft and lingering

Wine Enthusiast 94 points – A port cask finish gives this Scotch a copper penny hue. The aroma suggests baked apple, while the palate has a chewy, concentrated vanilla-oak profile, leading to walnut, leather and espresso. The rounded finish sings with sherry and spice. Adding water coaxes out baked apple sweetness and dials back the oak..Kara Newman, December/2017Ultimate Beverage Challenge 93 points – Intense and complex with scents of roasted nuts, dried red fruits, toffee, marzipan, and caramel with hints of cedar and clove filling the nose. Creamy and lush on the palate with a warming Port influence. Graceful whilst bold and generous..March/2012Whisky Advocate 91 points – This is the ultimate PortWood expression from Balvenie and has been finished in 30 year old port pipes. A more vibrant and textured Travel Retail variant is non-chill filtered and bottled at 47.6%. Soft, red grape notes, vanilla, and milk chocolate on the nutty nose. Very discreet smoke. Rich plum flavors in the mouth, dark berries covered in cream, and spicy honey. The finish is long and elegantly drying.Reviewed by: Gavin Smith (Spring 2017).March/2017 | 43% alcohol | NOSEA perfume of fruity and ripe raisin notes, backed by a nutty drynessTASTERefined with remarkable character, it is creamy and silky with fruit, honey and spice notes.FINISHLong, gentle, nutty.

| TASTING NOTES:NOSE Lusciously malty with some sweet fudge, followed by citrusy and oak vanilla aromas with layers of spicy oak notes of ginger and cinnamon. -TASTE: Candied orange and lemon peel, vanilla toffee and butterscotch, layers of blossom honey, some melted brown sugar and oak spices at the end. -FINISH: Rich and malty with gentle waves of oak vanilla and subtle spices.

Ultimate Beverage Challenge 95 points – The whisky’s fresh nose combines juicy flavors of freshly sliced pears with more earthy tones like dried hay, roasted malt, and preserved lemon. The palate is round and balanced showing tasty hints of vanilla and be | F. Paul Pacult-Kindred Spirits “Chivass top-notch character is at once powerful and understated; hats off to the Chivas master blender; this is Scotch blending at its near-best.” **** Highly recommended | Water, Grain, Malt; 40.00% |

To compose this whisky, we have chosen some gorgeous casks of Islay malt whisky from two of the islands most famous distilleries, complementing them with whisky distilled at Ardmore on Speyside and approximately 2% northern Highland m | A fantastic late-night digestif malt whisky. The magnum bottle makes it appropriate for parties

The Dalmore 15 year old is smooth, rich and well rounded; the epitome of The Dalmore house style.This delicate and approachable vintage is initially matured for 12 years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, then split equally between three different s

Ultimate Beverage Challenge 89 points – Dark gold hue. The nose is generous with notes of baked bread, dried fruits and cracked white pepper. The palate offers flavors of brioche, with a hint of marmalade. An easy drinking Scotch..April/2016Whisky Advocate 89 points – Matthew Gloag introduced this classic blend in 1896, and now Kirsteen Campbell, master blender of Grouse since 2016, is taking it to new heights. Rich toffee, boundless baked orange notes, wood spices, dried banana chips, and some sweet floral top notes. Very smooth drinking, with citrus flavors, toffee and caramel, vanilla, ground ginger, star anise, and lemon peel. The spiciness abounds into the finish with well-rounded dark orange notes.Reviewed by: Jonny McCormick (Fall 2018).October/2018 | AppearanceFullGoldenClear and brightAromaWell balanced oakSherry with a hint of citrus TasteMedium full flavourMatureSpeyside frutinessFinishGood lengthCleanMedium dry

Blending premium whisky isn’t just something we do, it has been the foundation of our craft since 1800. We bring together the finest ingredients to create a natural spirit before the passing of time imparts the wonderful flavour from our handcrafted casks. Add to this the fusion of skilled craftsmen and a tenacious obsession with quality and you arrive at our Famous, rich, sweet, well-rounded whisky.

Whisky Advocate 89 points – Peated Glenturret lies at the heart of Smoky Black, but where will the master blender find her smoke when the distillery is sold? Contemporary bottlings are rich, warming, and comfortingly smoky, with chocolate, malt, cocoa, burnt fruitcake, and baking spices. Medium-weighted blend with malt, chocolate, and bourbon biscuits, interwoven with smoke, then cherry, baked apple strudel, and chocolate desserts. Dry smoke, ginger, pepper, and dark chocolate to finish.Reviewed by: Jonny McCormick (Fall 2018).October/2018 | AppearanceDarkRusset goldenClear and brightAromaSmokySoft and MuskyRich and fullTasteFull flavourSpice and dried fruitsSmoke through the oakFinishLongSmokyAromatic

Wine Enthusiast 93 points – Lush and rich, this honeyed whisky is loaded with dense notes of creamy custard and tropical fruit, finishing with a flourish of baking spice. – Best Buy.Kara Newman, December/2013
Ultimate Beverage Challenge 93 points – Bright | NOSEDistinctively fresh and fruity with a hint of pear. Beautifully crafted single malt with a delicately balanced fragrance.TASTECharacteristic sweet, fruity notes. Develops into elements of butterscotch, cream, malt and subtle oak flavour.FINISHLon

Wine Enthusiast 92 points – Look for a honey hue and super-fresh, bright orchard fruit aromas. The drying palate shows oak and vanilla, plus darker hints of espresso and clove. The finish is lifted by a pleasing hint of lemon cream pie. Sip or mix..Decemb | Making pure, single malt to this degree of perfection demands the highest level of expertise, professionalism and finesse – but still relies on the nose and palate of the Master Distiller.

Next the liquid is cooled down and yeast is added and fer | Water/Malted Barley/Yeast; 40.00% | Colour: Light, Golden Nose: Perfectly balanced fruity aroma with delicate floral fragrance and vanilla/honey sweetness Taste: Classically Speyside, a soft smooth balance of sweet summer fruits and the floral fragrance of spring flowers. Finish: L

The Glenmorangie Mosquito2 oz Glenmorangie Original1 whole lime2 cubes of brown sugar10 mint leaves2 oz club soda |

Ultimate Beverage Challenge 90 points – Enticing and bright nose – sandalwood, honey, apple blossom, and bananas foster come to mind. Honeyed and round, this fine whisky offers subtle tropical fruit and a touch of peat smoke which builds on the finish. – 2018 Ultimate Spirits Challenge (Great Value).April/2018 | 40% abv |

Johnnie Walker Red Label, with its distinctive and exuberant flavour was created to be drunk in a tall glass – a favourite choice for celebrating every day. It was originally known as Extra Special Old Highland Whisky, and was intr