The impressive collection of Black Bull blended Scotch whisky from Duncan Taylor features a robust and full-bodied addition, characterized by a delightful interplay of dry, earthy smoke harmoniously blending with luscious orchard fruits and layers of caramelized sweetness.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE: Aromas of brown sugar, orchard fruits, and rich malt emerge through a veil of sea salt and bonfire smoke.
PALATE: On the palate, stewed apples, caramel, and lemon zest take center stage, accompanied by earthy peat, roasted salted nuts, and a hint of cinnamon.
FINISH: The finish leaves lingering notes of salinity and smoke.
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In order to create this attractive presentation, the carafe is suspended in the spring from the branches of the apple tree as soon as the first little apples appear. The apple then grows inside the carafe. When the fruit becomes ripe, the carafe is removed from the tree with its apple held captive inside it.
Etsu Pacific Ocean Water Gin is distilled at the Asahikawa distillery in Hokkaido, the second largest of the four main islands of the archipelago, but the second least populated. Spring water from the mountain and seawater from the Pacific Ocean are added to carefully selected botanicals, such as juniper berries, bitter orange peel, liquorice root, angelica and coriander to produce this unique gin, which captures the Japanese coastline in a bottle.
Cihuatan Xaman, originating from El Paisnal, San Salvador, El Salvador, is a 16-year-old rum with 40% Alc./Vol., aged for 15 years in American oak ex-Bourbon barrels, then finished for 1 year in Mayan ceiba casks. At the heart of every bottle of Cihuatán Xaman lies the Sleeping Woman, a Mayan goddess and guardian of the Cihuatán valley. Legend has it that, under the veil of the night, the Sleeping Woman would search for the brightest star in the sky. It was Xaman, the god of the North Star.
Handcrafted on the Isle of Wight since 2014 using ten ethically sourced botanicals, Mermaid Gin offers a smooth yet complex blend of fresh organic lemon zest and peppery grains of paradise, with a hint of sea air from fragrant, wild rock samphire. A refreshing and invigorating serve for free spirits.
Mermaid Gin won a gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2025 (SFWSC)
Discover the tropical essence of Guadeloupe with Longueteau Maracudja, an exquisite fusion of white agricultural rum and sun-ripened maracujas. This artisanal punch, awarded multiple times at the Concours Général Agricole in Paris, transports you to the heart of Guadeloupean traditions with every sip. The meticulous maceration of passion fruits harvested on the Domaine du Marquisat de Sainte-Marie imparts this punch with unparalleled freshness and roundness.
AnCnoc is a rather curious whisky. This fine single malt is created using traditional production methods. The end result is a lighter-tasting single malt that makes no compromises on quality. anCnoc 12 Year Old is recognised the world over. Known as a must-have in every whisky drinker's collection, it is light yet complex. Smooth yet challenging.
The Big Smoke was created to blend malt whiskies from some of the Scotland's most iconic distilleries, and to bottle it in its most rugged form. This whisky is reminiscent of traditional Islay malts, full of peat smoke and coastal sweetness, powerful yet caressing, everything you would expect from a blend of exceptional smoky whiskies.