Foursquare Spiced Rum

TASTING NOTES

NOSE Stewed plums and poached pears with a hint of Christmas spices.

PALATE Very rich and mouth-coating, with layers of flavour. Opening with initial plum fruitiness and a caramel sweetness married with figs and dates and a touch of nuttiness.

FINISH Full bodied with an explosion of banana bread and a lingering hint of spice.

The Pisco Barsol Moscatel is a Peruvian masterpiece produced at the venerable Bodega San Isidro, a historic distillery that has been in operation for over a hundred years in Peru.
This fruit brandy is made exclusively from locally grown Moscatel grapes, ensuring exceptional quality and authenticity.
Distilled in small batches in copper stills and aged for at least three months in steel tanks, this Pisco perfectly reflects the terroir and ancestral expertise of Peru.

A smoky, peated, ex-bourbon cask, single malt from mainland Australia’s oldest whisky distillery. Founded in 1999, Bakery Hill Distillery is run by ex-High School chemistry teacher David and his son Andrew. Family run, small batch, with a focus on quality over quantity. It was established to prove a point - that great single malt whiskies could be made outside of Scotland, and specifically in Australia. Bakery Hill buck the trend of many wine-cask driven Australian whiskies, favouring predominantly ex-bourbon barrels.
These allow for a longer maturation, without the spirit becoming overwhelmed by the hot temperatures and cask influence.

This deliciously fruity whisky enjoyed initial maturation in premium American oak ex-Bourbon barrels for over 8 years. Adding further complexity, the spirit was then transferred into specially elected Moscatel casks for a finishing period of over 42 months. A particularly aromatic dessert wine produced in Portugal, these Moscatel barriques offer up floral aromas, coupled with a silky-smooth mouthfeel. Delivering distinctive notes of tart fruit and rich toffee, this bronzed malt is one to be savoured.

Produced in the heart of the Tottori region, in western Japan, the San-In Blended Whisky is a creation of the Kurayoshi distillery. Its soft and smooth character is explained by the use of pure spring water from Mount Daisen, renowned for the quality of its natural resources. This light and refreshing Japanese whisky, awarded numerous international distinctions, is ideal for enthusiasts seeking new flavors or for a first foray into the world of Japanese whiskies. With its subtle balance and aromatic finesse, it belongs to the tradition of Japanese whiskies that combine artisanal expertise and respect for nature.

TASTING NOTES

COLOUR Polished gold

NOSE Elegant bright lemon peel layered with creamy vanilla and crisp green apples

PALATE Ground spices and dried orange slices enveloped in intense set honey sweetness

FINISH Creamy and leathery with notes of sweet vanilla

A 2015 addition to the Finlaggan range, named Eilean Mor (those of you that know about Islay's geography will be familiar with that name). This expression has been bottled at a slightly higher strength than other Finlaggan release (not including the Cask Strength, of course). The whisky comes from an undisclosed distillery on Islay - it's a closely guarded secret as to which one...