

The concluding installment in the "Five Virtues series" is dedicated to Water, paying homage to the five elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—integral in crafting the whisky. This edition is a tribute to Tomatin's exclusive spring, the Alt-na-Frith Burn, a constant water source. The whisky undergoes maturation, with half in sherry hogheads casks and the remaining half in second-fill bourbon barrels. Limited to just 6,000 bottles, this series is a testament to craftsmanship and nature's influence.
TASTING NOTES
COLOUR Golden
NOSE Honey, chocolate and fruit
PALATE Marmalade, marzipan, caramel and blood orange
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Japanese single malt whisky matured in a single Sakura cask, known for its quality. Combined with a malt aroma and the bitter taste of an unblended whisky, delicately soft and crisp notes of cherry also come through across the palate. The whisky is matured in Tottori prefecture, in a natural environment where the temperature changes considerably from one season to the next. The whisky is subtly finished with high-quality natural spring water from Mount Daisen.
The Campbeltown Blended Malt 2014 Cooper's Choice Banyuls Finish is a unique and mysterious whisky that promises an unparalleled sensory adventure.
This blended malt, crafted from single malts from distilleries in the Campbeltown region, was distilled in April 2014 and bottled in February 2022, offering a seven-year maturation.
After an initial maturation in American oak casks, this whisky was finished in Banyuls casks, adding an extra dimension to its already complex aromatic profile.
With an alcohol content of 54.5%, this spirit reveals all its richness and character, making each tasting an exceptional moment.
It is certainly the most wonderful age for the Armagnac enthusiast who appreciates the force and the maturity.
Aromas of mulled wine and dark chocolate lead, while on the palate there are notes of spiced mead with cranberry and an underlying fresh citrus in the form of grapefruit. Light tannin and sugared almonds linger on the finish.
Rebel Yell Kentucky Straight Bourbon embodies the authenticity and history of Kentucky bourbon. Crafted from a recipe dating back to 1849, it stands out for its use of wheat instead of rye, offering a softer and more refined flavor profile. This bourbon, both powerful and balanced, combines rich and complex flavors with a silky texture on the palate. Crowned with a double gold medal at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Rebel Yell is a true tribute to bourbon craftsmanship.
A Single Malt from Speyside with an Sauternes cask finish. All the elegance and refinement that one would expect from a Speyside Whisky. This is so well illustrated by the beautiful painting of my second cousin, the famous Scottish Artist, Archibald Dunbar McIntosh, who reveals in his painting all the warmth of the Scottish landscape and unique changing contours.
NOTES DE DEGUSTATION
des arômes d’Indonésie...
Au double vieillissement en fûts de teck et de chêne americain (ex bourbons) s’ajoute une annee de vieillissement supplementaire en fûts de merisier qui apporte des arômes de miel et de griottes.
This is a 15-year-old single malt distilled by Laphroaig on the Isle of Islay and bottled for The Stories of Wind & Wave series by The Character of Islay Whisky Company! This series highlights the delights that can be found in the Inner Hebrides, and this one is an excellent example. It was aged in a single bourbon cask for 15 years and bottled in very elegant bottles.