Wind & Wave Laphroaig 15 Y 2004 - 50 %
This right here is a 15 year old single malt distilled by Laphroaig on Islay and bottled for The Stories of Wind & Wave series by The Character of Islay Whisky Company! The range shows off the deliciousness you'll find on the Inner Hebridean, this is a great example. It was matured in a single refill bourbon barrel for 15 years, and bottled up in some particularly handsome bottles, we will say.|TASTING NOTES|• NoseWaxy peels, peppermint leaf and smoky black tea with a touch of baked earth to it.• PalateSweet smoke with savoury hints of salted butter and cedar underneath, plus stone fruit developing later on.• FinishPolished oak, a touch of ash and continuing fruity elements.
Wind & Wave Octomore 10 y 2007
A heavily peated single malt from the Bruichladdich Distillery, released under the Octomore name, bottled by The Character of Islay Whisky Company for The Stories of Wind & Wave series. The indie bottling range is all about showing off the brilliant whiskies from Islay, and this supremely smoky single malt is indeed fantastic. Interestingly, it was drawn from Chateau d'Yquem casks, introducing a touch of sweetness to the mix.
Writers' Tears Cask Strength 2021 - 54.2%
An exceptional marriage of aged Single Pot Still and aged Single Malt Irish whiskeys, bursting with character and flavour. Each year Bernard Walsh selects a handful of exceptional casks to make this the benchmark for Super Premium Cask Strength Irish Whiskey. This Vintage release selects only the finest distillates of Single Pot Still & Single Malt Irish Whiskey, matured in exceptional American Oak casks. Non-chill filtered, this whiskey is a full-bodied, high strength, flavoursome whiskey, with just 3,000 bottles created. Bottled at an impressive 54.5% ABV. A bold and complex dram.
Yamazakura Asaka Single Malt 2023 46%
This single malt is made from malted barley and then distilled twice in a traditional Pot Still, bringing out the distinctive flavours and characteristics of the Asaka distillery. After distillation, the whisky was aged for 3 years in bourbon casks, adding complexity and depth to its flavour profile. Unchill-filtered, it retains all its authenticity and natural texture, offering a pure and intense tasting experience.