Hankey and Bannister present their Original blend of fine and rare Scotch whiskies. Hand selected for quality and crafted with care to create a smooth, light and perfectly balanced blend renowned in society for over 250 Years. Sweet, spicy and incredibly smooth, there is a reason thisunashamedly unpeated blend has been a favourite since Hankey Bannister started producing whisky.
TASTING NOTES
COLOUR : Creamy caramel with golden highlights.
NOSE : A light aroma with a spiciness that adds depth.
PALATE : Light and subtle blend, clean, smooth and spicy with honeyed notes and a pleasant, lingering finish.
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Specific References
At 40 years, the Armagnac’s style is definitely apparent. The quality of the oak used is very important, as the right use of a quality barrel will bring complexity and finesse to the Armagnac; elements that can be judged and appreciated after 40 years in contact with the wood.
ABK6 is a Single Estate Cognac, it’s produced on a chalky hilltop at 154m of altitude. 100% Ugni-blanc grapes were used. A double distillation toke place in smalle Charentais pot-stills. The ABK6 Pure Single aged in new and old french Limousin oak barrels of 350-liters.
Penderyn Legend constitutes the ideal introduction to the first Welsh whisky distillery. Fully matured in bourbon casks, this single malt spent a few additional months in Madeira casks, giving it sweet and fruity notes. The red dragon, featured in many folk tales, also appears on the national flag of Wales. Nestled near the Brecon Beacons National Park, Penderyn's single malts derive their gentle and subtle character from the combination of a unique distillation technique using bespoke Faraday stills and a distinctive maturation art, the result of Dr. Jim Swan’s expertise and carried on since 2018 by master distiller Aista Phillips.
For centuries the stormy waters of the Atlantic Ocean has not only shaped the character of the people of Islay but also the character of their famous whiskies. In many ways this fine malt mirrors the character of Islay people – strong yet gentle, warm yet mellow, but with a maturity beyond its years. Robust peaty, with that unmistakable breath of the seashore,
Yamazakura Blend Peated is a blend of grain and peated malt , matured in Bourbon and sherry cask for at least 3 years with a peat rate 50ppm
It is certainly the most wonderful age for the Armagnac enthusiast who appreciates the force and the maturity.
This blend with very little wood influence, displays a predominance of fruity aromas.