Vinous (93-95)

The Bizot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2017 is an exceptional offering from the esteemed winemaker Jean-Yves Bizot, based in the Vosne-Romanée appellation of Burgundy. This attractively rich, fermented fruit antiquity hails from a notable Grand Cru vineyard in Echezeaux, marked by iron-rich clay soils that delectably infuse a special minerality into the wine.

Meticulously crafted, the Bizot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2017 displays utmost elegance with artwork of traditional winemaking techniques. Resulting in a low-yield, this exquisite wine embodies the natural essence of its prestigious terroir. The wine is aged in older, neutral barrels to ensure purity of fruit and distinct terroir expression. It captivates the palate with vibrant, nuanced layers of ripe red fruit, delicate florals, and intriguing spicy undernotes, all wrapped in silky tannins.

Jean-Yves Bizot is renowned for producing wines of profound depth and complexity, and this 2017 creation exemplifies his mastery. A must-have for well-versed connoisseurs, the Bizot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2017 promises a remarkable wine experience.

This twelve-year-old Highland Single Malt was distilled in 2008 at the Blair Athol Distillery along the banks of the River Tummel. Drawn from a single, undersized 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel previously used by the Koval Distillery, it is a youthful pale golden colour with bright aromatics of red apple and pear as well as fine vanilla and warm baking spices. A generous, well-balanced highlander from one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland dating back to 1798, this is a personal favourite and a fitting first bottling of the Stiùbhart Single Cask Selection. Bottled at a natural cask strength of 58.9% without chill filtration or added colouring.

Blair Athol is one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland, tracing its foundation back to 1798 when it was originally set up as the Aldour Distillery, in reference to its water source, the Allt Dour - or Burn of the Otter. Located on the outskirts of the Victorian spa town of Pitlochry in Highland Perthshire, Blair Athol, along with neighbouring Edradour are two of the final vestiges of Perthshire's long lost farm distilleries.

In addition to its proud heritage, Blair Athol is also one of the most visually striking distilleries with many of the original buildings as well as an impressive dunnage where the finest casks slumber patiently waiting to be bottled. Only two official bottlings have ever hit the market; the standard, heavily sherried 12 year old and a limited edition 23 which shows the longevity of Blair Athol's spirit.

A key component of the Bell's blend of whiskies, Blair Athol is praised for its fruit-driven style with subtle earthy - not smokey - peat influence courtesy of the ancient moorlands over which its water flows. A mellow malt; the quintessential old highland gentleman, Blair Athol has as much of a bright future as it does a storied past. It is only a matter of time before the reputation of this much loved distillery catches up with the ineffable quality of their whisky.

Vinous (94)

Jancis Robinson (18)

Immerse yourself in the luxury of the Dalwhinnie Speyside Highland Single Malt Special Release 30YO Bottled 2020 1989, boasting a heritage steeped in Scottish tradition. This fine malt is synonymous with the Dalwhinnie distillery, nestled within the ruggedness of Scotland's highest and coldest malt distillery. The charm of Speyside makes its presence known in the spirit's character, with tones reminiscent of heather honey, citrus fruits and a hint of wood smoke.

This single malt whisky is a testament to three decades of meticulous craftsmanship. Each bottle is the reflection of the tranquillity and purity of Speyside, matured in refill hogsheads and butts. The authenticity of the Dalwhinnie Speyside Highland Single Malt Special Release 30YO Bottled 2020 1989 is indisputable - each limited-edition bottle a unique story portraying an era that dates back to 1989. An exemplar of perfected whisky craft, it's a bottled testament to Dalwhinnie's commitment to quality and sophistication.

Vinous (91-93)

Vinous (93-95)

Whisky Bible (95)

Nose (23.5): Crunchy, crisp sugars capture the malt fresh and youthful as though in aspic.

Taste (24): Profoundly salivating. Like malt sets off fermentation, icing sugars sets off the barley-rich juiciness to the maximum level... and the mid-point? Hard to believe but here you hit malt max!

Finish (23.5): Not sure if it is possible to get better balance between oak and malt in a Highland whisky. Light mocha and liquorice. But a sub-strata of creamy Horlicks, too...

Balance (24): Principally has a firm glazed feel to this. But the intensity of the malt takes the breath away. Too beautiful.

A superb rendering of Glenmorangie's elegant Highland spirit in a gloriously whimsical, yet sophisticated presentation. The flowers adorning the case and label eloquently capture the profile of the whisky and give one of the great classics of world whisky the flair it deserves.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (97-100)

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-96)

Vinous (90-92)

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)

Decanter (95)

Jancis Robinson (18)

Vinous (94-96)

Immerse yourself in the exquisite discovery of the Jean-Marc Millot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2009, an emblem of absolute finesse and complexity from the revered French winemaker, Jean-Marc Millot. This Grand Cru, born in France's prestigious Burgundy region, is crafted from 100% Pinot Noir vines, emanating harmonious balance between power and elegance. The splendid 2009 vintage promises a bouquet of concentrated, ripe blackberries, interlaced with subtle smoky undertones and a hint of spice. Complex, tannin balance graces the palate, while the finish resonates with extraordinary persistence and depth. Jean-Marc Millot's meticulous attention to detail and low-intervention philosophy ensures an authentic expression of terroir and vintage. Echezeaux Grand Cru 2009 is distinguished as one of Millot's notable benchmarks in winemaking, reflecting a profound respect for tradition married with modern sensibility. Uncork the quintessence of Burgundy's reputation for world-class wines with the Jean-Marc Millot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2009.

Jancis Robinson (18)

Wine Advocate (93-95)

Tim Atkin MW (95)

Vinous (91-93)

Vinous (86)