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.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE Earthu, smokey peat and salty ocean breeze
PALATE Pungent peat smoke and chewy sweet malt. Pepper, tar and a touch of iodin.
FINISH Long and warming. Smokey ashes of the peat fire.
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The HSE Parcellaire N°1 Canne d'Or is a true ode to the richness of Martinique's sugarcane.
Produced in 2016, this agricultural rum is the result of a rigorous selection, made from canes of a single plot.
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This agricultural rum, rested for 12 months in American oak barrels after distillation, offers a complex palette of flavors and aromas.
The Habitation Saint-Etienne, a true institution of agricultural rum, invites us here on a unique sensory journey through this first parcellaire rum, revealing exceptional expertise.
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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.
Double distilled in pot stills then aged in Sakura oak casks the famous and iconic Japanese cherrytree. Often used as a metaphor on ephemerality of beauty and life It always has been a source of inspiration for Japanese artists.
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