Welcome to autumn! It's dark earlier, it's getting chillier outside, the chances of getting in dry across your driveway are almost zero. High time, then, for a glass of comfort after a long working day. In this blog, we serve you some of our most popular whiskies, each with a very distinct flavour profile.
Very spicy: Michter's 10 Year Old Rye
Michters released a number of these bottlings, each at a different natural cask strength. The casks are filled at 103 proof, which is lower than the industry standard. Michter's does this because it leads to a smoother, richer whiskey, even though it costs them more for the casks and storage. A batch at Michters is a maximum of 24 barrels, so small batch is really small. This rye is full of spicy rye balanced with the sweetness of toffee and vanilla.
Right from the start, you will find quite strong spicy notes in this product. You will notice these flavours immediately and determine your first impression. The woody flavours are quite present, but do not dominate. They help determine the flavour, profile and character of this drink, but are less decisive than any strong notes. Fruity hints are noticeable, but these flavours are only slightly present. They add extra character and depth to this drink, without really pushing it in any particular direction.
Very spicy: GlenDronach 18 year old
Glendronach 18y is a whisky from Scotland by the Glendronach brand. It falls within the whisky group under the Single Malt category. This whisky comes from the Highland region. This Glendronach 18-year "Allardice", named after the distillery's founder in 1826, marks the return of the most mythical single malt the Highlands have ever known.
Right from the start, you will find quite strong spicy notes in this product. You will notice these flavours immediately and determine your first impression. The woody, as well as fruity flavours are quite present, but do not dominate. They help determine the flavour, profile and character of this drink, but are less decisive than any strong notes.
Very spicy: Compass Box Spice Tree Extravaganza
To mark the 10th anniversary of the first Spice Tree, John Glaser offers a revisited version of this now legendary Blended Malt. The single malts for this recipe are older than those in the original version. In addition, John has also used more sherry casks to drive the spicy character to the top.
In this product, you will find some pretty strong spicy notes right from the start. You will notice these flavours immediately and determine your first impression. The fruity flavours are quite present, but do not dominate. They help determine the flavour, profile and character of this drink, but are less decisive than any strong notes. Woody hints are noticeable, but these flavours are only slightly present. They add extra character and depth to this drink, without really pushing it in any particular direction.
Above-average briny: Port Askaig Cask Strength
Port Askaig is not a distillery, but a place. It is the place where, on the north-east coast of Islay, the ferry to Jura leaves, and where the distilleries of Bunnahabhain and Caol Ila are located.
No more than 60 casks will be used for this Cask Strength. Each future batch will be equally limited each time, and will carry a unique code. The bottle will also indicate each time which casks were used. For this edition, #01-2023, that is 25% first-fill toasted bourbon casks and 75% refill Hogsheads of American oak.
The salty, smoky, as well as spicy flavours are quite present, but do not dominate. They help define the flavour, profile and character of this drink but are less decisive as any strong notes. Woody, as well as fruity hints are noticeable, but these flavours are only slightly present. They add extra character and depth to this drink, without really pushing it in any particular direction.
Above-average briny: Kilchoman Sauternes 2024
Kilchoman Sauternes 2024 is a whisky from Scotland by the Kilchoman brand. It falls within the whisky group under the Single Malt category. This whisky comes from the Islay region. The limited edition Sauternes Cask Matured has been fully matured in ex-Sauternes wine casks and then bottled at 50%. Anthony Wills, founder of Kilchoman, selected a combination of new and refill Sauternes barriques from 2017 and 2018, creating the perfect balance between buttery sweetness, barbecued pineapple, candied ginger and floral peat smoke.
The salty, smoky, as well as spicy flavours are quite present, but do not dominate. They help define the flavour, profile and character of this drink but are less decisive as any strong notes. Woody, as well as fruity hints are noticeable, but these flavours are only slightly present. They add extra character and depth to this drink, without really pushing it in any particular direction.
Above-average briny: Waterford Woodbrook 1.1 Peated
Waterford, meanwhile, is no newcomer to the Irish whisky landscape. A brand with a range of different bottlings, which ensures that every whisky lover can find a bottle to his liking except the peatheads among us. At least until recently, because Waterford recently released the Fenniscourt 1.1 at 38 ppm and the slightly stronger-turfed Ballybannon 1.1 at 47 ppm. These are now reinforced with the launch of Lacken 1.1 at 57 ppm and finally Woodbrook 1.1 at 74 ppm. As always, bottled at 50% ABV.
The salty, as well as smoky flavours are quite present, but do not dominate. They help define the flavour, profile and character of this drink but are less decisive as any strong notes. Floral, spicy, as well as fruity hints are noticeable, but these flavours are only slightly present. They add extra character and depth to this drink, without really pushing it in any particular direction.
Very fruity: GlenDronach Port Wood
Glendronach Portwood is a whisky from Scotland by the Glendronach brand. It falls within the whisky group under the Single Malt category. This whisky comes from the Highland region. In this product, you will find quite strong fruity notes right from the start. You will notice these flavours immediately and determine your first impression. Woody, as well as spicy hints are noticeable, but these flavours are only slightly present. They add extra character and depth to this drink, without really pushing it in any particular direction.
Very fruity: Ben Nevis 2014 - 9 year old (Daily Dram)
Ben Nevis 2014 9y (The Nectar - Daily Dram) is a whisky from Scotland from the Ben Nevis brand. It falls within the whisky group under the Single Malt category. This whisky comes from the Highland region. In this product, you will find quite strong fruity notes right from the start. You will notice these flavours immediately and determine your first impression. The spicy flavours are quite present, but do not dominate. They help determine the flavour, profile and character of this drink, but are less decisive than any strong notes. Floral, as well as woody hints are noticeable, but these flavours are only slightly present. They add extra character and depth to this drink, without really pushing it in any particular direction.
Very fruity: Balmenach 1989 32 year old (Daily Dram)
Balmenach 1989 32y (The Nectar - Daily Dram) is a whisky from Scotland from the Balmenach brand. It falls within the whisky group under the Single Malt category. This whisky comes from the Speyside region. This whisky matured in Hogshead casks. Balmenach 1989 32y (The Nectar - Daily Dram) is bottled by The Nectar. It belongs to the Daily Dram series.
Right from the start, you will find quite strong fruity notes in this product. You will notice these flavours immediately and determine your first impression. The floral, woody, as well as spicy flavours are quite present, but do not dominate. They help determine the flavour, profile and character of this drink but are less decisive than any strong notes.
Highly tarred: Mister Peat
Mister Peat does not keep his cards to himself. On the contrary, he loudly proclaims his peated profile. Mister Peat is bottled at 46% ABV, always without cold filtration and without the addition of colourings. It delivers nice citrus and iodine notes, but it is really the peat - whether vegetal, earthy or ashy - that plays the leading role.
Right from the start, you will find some pretty strong smoky notes in this product. You will notice these flavours immediately and determine your first impression. The salty, as well as spicy flavours are quite present, but do not dominate. They help determine the flavour, profile and character of this drink, but are less decisive than any strong notes. Floral, as well as fruity hints are noticeable, but these flavours are only slightly present. They add extra character and depth to this drink, without really pushing it in any particular direction.
Highly touted: Fary Lochan 2014 (Berry Bros & Rudd)
Fary Lochan 2014 (Berry Bros Nordic Casks) is a whisky from Denmark by the Fary Lochan brand. It falls within the whisky group under the Single Malt category. This whisky matured in Hogshead casks. Fary Lochan 2014 (Berry Bros Nordic Casks) is bottled by Berry Bros. It belongs to the Berry Bros Nordic Casks range.
Right from the start, you will find quite strong smoky notes in this product. You will notice these flavours immediately and determine your first impression. The fruity flavours are quite present, but do not dominate. They help determine the flavour, profile and character of this drink, but are less decisive than any strong notes.
Highly tarred: OC6 Elements Of Islay
Oc6 Elements Of Islay 50cl is a whisky from Scotland by the Bruichladdich brand. It falls within the whisky group under the Single Malt category. This whisky comes from the Islay region.
The Limited Edition range of Elements of Islay consists of small-batch single malt bottlings from individual Islay distilleries that can be recognised by their periodic symbol followed by the relevant batch number (Lp1, Ar2,). They are bottled as single cask or small batches of 5 to 20 selected casks. These editions emphasise the individual character of the respective distillery in a balanced, characterful whisky bottled at cask strength.
In this product, you will find quite strong smoky notes right from the start. You will notice these flavours immediately and determine your first impression. Salty, woody, spicy, as well as fruity hints are noticeable, but these flavours are only slightly present. They add extra character and depth to this drink, without really pushing it in any particular direction.
Very woody: Michter's
Michters released a number of these bottlings, each at a different natural cask strength. The casks are filled at 103 proof, which is lower than the industry standard. Michter's does this because it leads to a smoother, richer whiskey, even though it costs them more for the casks and storage. This bourbon is of excellent quality!
Quite strong woody notes can be found in all these Michter's bottlings.
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