Appearance: Showing a brilliant old-brass colour courtesy of the bourbon wood and that unique concentration through the ageing process.

Nose: this whisky jumps out of the glass with notes almost reminiscent of a great White Burgundy. Crushed river stones and struck flint alongside golden delicious apple and herbes de provence come across on the nose.

Palate: The palate is gentle as one would expect from the lower ABV but it is oily and viscous with a sensation of scented candle followed by sea salt, delicate earthy peat and a return of that golden delicious apple note.

Finish: Extremely long and gentle with the initial notes of crushed stones mingling with sea salt and stewed orchard fruit.

Experience the exquisite Benriach Speyside Single Malt 25YO NV – a remarkable representation of the Speyside region’s ability to produce an extraordinary malt. Distilled at the world-renowned Benriach Distillery, nestled in the heart of Speyside, Scotland, this sublime single malt benefits from a meticulous crafting process and time-honoured traditions.

Matured for 25 years under the watchful eye of their Master Blender, the spirit is aged in an assortment of barrels, conferring complexity and depth to its flavour profile. Upon the palate, one can indulge in a medley of honeyed fruits, caramelised nut and a hint of dark chocolate, finishing with a spicy oak undercurrent.

Crafted for the seasoned malt enthusiast, the Benriach Speyside Single Malt 25YO NV encapsulates the quintessence of high-quality Speyside Malts. Encased in a beautiful presentation box, it offers an unparalleled tasting experience, sure to impress any whisky connoisseur.

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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.

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Colour: Full, rich dark gold.

Nose: Full, complex aromas with dried berries and sherry-infused malty tones

Palate: Sweetness akin to a fine, aged cognac with incredible oloroso depth and freshness. Fruit, nuts, marzipan and Christmas cake warming spice.

Finish: A whisky you never want to end and it almost feels as if it won't, the finish goes on forever with spice, decadent dark cocoa and forest floor. A final flourish of spiced demerara rum leaves you longing for more.

Colour: Autumnal, red gold.

Nose: Fresh sweetness with fruity Turkish delight with a power akin to the first whiff from a freshly opened bag of Java coffee beans.

Palate: An undeniably decadent sweetness on the palate with salted caramel, dark cocoa and Oloroso-soaked raisins. Sherry comes through with excellent power, bringing with it Sherry and spicy demerara notes.

Finish: Lingering and persistent with alternating layers of sweetness and dry roastiness and peppery spice. Extremely complex and enthralling.

Colour: Amber with dark-gold highlights.

Nose: Complex yet refined with tempting aromas of marmalade, nuts, freshly ground coffee and chocolate.

Flavour: Full-bodied and robust with some oaky tannins courtesy of its exceptional age in sherry barrels.

Finish: Powerful but never overbearing with exceptional balance. Intense and long in the mouth with beautiful finesse and freshness.

One of the hottest commodities on the cask market over the past year is assuredly The Glenrothes. Stablemate to Macallan and Highland Park and under the masterful guidance of Gordon Motion who took the reins in 2009, there are few Speysiders which have the reputation for longevity and excellence as The Glenrothes. After a rapturous reception to our recent offering of the 2011s and a follow up of 2012, we are pleased that we can offer a last butt of 2013 to our customers as well.

Glenrothes is best known as a sherry-aged Speysider and this cask shows why that reputation is so justified; taking the best elements of the wood and developing into a thoroughly impressive malt. Having spent the last decade in first fill butts and taking on some remarkable characteristics as well as impressive depth of colour, they are nothing short of blue chip casks in the early days of their trajectory.

Stored at Glenrothes distillery since distillation, this has not been regauged hence the cask being listed with OLA details but a sample drawn has indicated excellent colour extraction and a recent regauge of the 2011 casks we purchased registered RLA 262.5 which is par for the course on a 1st fill Sherry butt and we would expect this to be regauged in the coming weeks between 262 and 285 RLA or thereabouts with an ABV in the low to mid 60s, indicating excellent longevity.

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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.

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We are pleased to have secured a number of 2021s in a year when many distillers are severely cutting their allocations of casks to the market and it is a particular coup's barrels specially selected for us; bourbon-sized barrels previously used for top-grade Oloroso sherry giving a smaller surface area than ex-sherry hogsheads, butts or puncheons. Therefore the whisky will develop relatively quickly, rewarding the years more profoundly than lower-quality, lower-cost refill barrels.

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