Creation #6 can be described in two words: RUM + RAISIN. Our sixth Creation marries Pedro Ximénez casks and Jamaican rum casks with our smoky spirit resulting in flavours of toasted Jamaica ginger cake, Bonfire Toffee, spiced plum jam, Amaretto cherries and Daim bar.
TASTING NOTE
CASK PEDRO XIMÉNEZ JAMAICAN RUM BONFIRE EMBERS, MOLASSES, OLD LEATHER + DRIED FRUIT BANANA MILKSHAKE, LEMON CURD + DRIFTWOOD CHARACTER
Specific References
La Fée XS Française is a refined absinthe, originating from the historical lands of Pontarlier, the undisputed birthplace of absinthe in France.
Distilled using ancestral methods dating back more than a century, this absinthe stands out for its authentic character, based on a wine alcohol base and a meticulous selection of herbs, including local grand wormwood (Artemisia absinthium).
The artisanal know-how and attention to every detail of the production give La Fée XS Française exceptional aromatic intensity and complexity, paying tribute to the absinthes of the past while captivating modern connoisseurs.
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.
A blend of specially selected aged rums, the youngest being no less than 12 years old, it is a combination of the Enmore and Diamond Coffey stills and the Port Mourant double wooden pot still, blended to perfection and aged in old bourbon oak casks.
Rebel Yell was the first American distillery to substitute wheat for rye in 1910 to create a Bourbon with a sweeter palate and notes of vanilla and toffee. Today, Rebel Yell is made under license at Heaven Hill, one of Kentucky's oldest distilleries, still using the original recipe that earned it a double gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2011.
The Finlaggan Cask Strength is an iconic peated whisky from the Isle of Islay, bottled at its natural strength of 58%, without dilution or chill filtration. Derived from Islay's best-kept secrets, this mysterious single malt captivates enthusiasts with its raw intensity and distinctly maritime character. Known for its excellent value for money, it is a must-have reference for lovers of powerful and authentic whiskies, ready to explore the wild flavors of this legendary Scottish island.
Gordon is the Nc'Nean distillery manager picked his favourite combination of casks to create the most moreish of whikies.
The Cu bocan Creation #2 has matured in Japanese Schochu and Européan virgin oak cask Tasting notes Rich and lively with hnts of smoke and key lime pie.
Cù Bòcan 12 Year Old transports us to long Scottish summer nights, spent with friends by a campfire on the beach.
Cù Bòcan is Finished in Caribbean rum casks.