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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An emblematic bottling of the distillery, thhis single malt is aged in old bourbon casks, giving it gourmand, vanilla and very a very slight spicy character
Etsu is one of the first Japanese gins on the market. Etsu means "PLEASURE" in Japanese. This gin was developed by the Asahikawa distillery in Hokkaido, following the story of an ancestral Asian recipe that requires various herbs, spices, and citrus fruits, some of which can only be found in Asia (berries, peppers, citrus fruits...). The distinctive feature of Etsu gin lies in the persistent presence of orange and yuzu peels, the latter being a yellow citrus fruit very popular in Asia.
Cihuatán Alux is a limited edition rum inspired by the Mayan Legend of the Aluxes, guardian gods of the land. According to Mayan lore, these gods lived in maize and cacao fields, as these were regarder as the most sacred gifts of the earth. At the beginning of every harvest season, the Maya would hold an enchanting feast full of rich treats of chocolate and corn in gratitude to the Aluxes. Now as our gift for these guardian gods, our Master Blender has crafted this rum with notes of Mayan atole, cashew nuts, ginger, cinnamon sticks, roasted corn and chocolate mousse.
In the whisky that made Cu Bocan's name, light smoke intertwines with rich citrus and exotic spices. Subtly smoky, surprisingly sweet, it opens up the world of lightly peated whisky.
~ Award : Winner of the 2023 World Spirit Competition in San Francisco (Double Gold)
Casks
Bourbon
Oloroso Sherry
North American Virgin Oak
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.
The Octave collection represents de finest Singled and Blended Malts and Single Grain Scotch Whiskies, invigorated by finale maturation in reconstructed ex sherrywood Octave casks.
This Glentauchers Octave 2009 is a 13YO, Specially bottled for Premium Spirits.