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This expression from Cragganmore distillery has undergone a maturation in a selection of hand picked Port seasoned American Oak casks which have been chosen by the Master Distiller.  These casks were  specially chosen to bring further depth and complexity to this classic Speyside Malt. There are notes of juicy wine and macerated fruits, along with spicy oak  and the slightest hints of soft smoke lurking in the background. 

The long-awaited Longmorn 16 year old is finally on NZ shelves. Released in 2005 to replace the Longmorn 14, this whisky is seldom seen in NZ and we are delighted to have it back in stock. Chocolate and oranges are the hallmark of this great Speyside distillery, and it comes presented in one of the smartest bottles we've ever seen.

One of the most famous whiskies in the world, Lagavulin's 16 year old has a lovely balance between a tarry blast of peat smoke, touches of sweet honey and rich dried fruit that lingers on to a dry and mellow smokyness - a true Scotch whisky classic from Islay.

A true classic of the Speyside whisky style, Cragganmore is situated near Ballindalloch in the north-east of Scotland. Rich with flavours of caramel, toffee and a soft fruityness, it is balanced with a hint of fragrant wood and subtle smoke in the background. A well-rounded and very easy drinking dram from the heart of whisky making country.

This expression from Cardhu distillery in Morayshire has been bottled from a selection of fine ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks, retaining the distillery's soft, well rounded and easy drinking style. There are notes of creamy vanilla,  orchard fruits, milk chocolate and gentle spice, resulting in a  whisky that Cardhu themselves state invokes the spirit of their founders Helen and Elizabeth Cumming

This expression from Scapa was matured initally in ex-Bourbon casks before undergoing a secondary maturation in ex-peated Whisky casks. The peated casks impart a stuble smokiness to the otherwise light, creamy and fruity Scapa spirit.  There are notes of fresh peaches, creamy caramel and soft drying peat smoke.

The Deveron spirit hails from the Macduff distillery and takes its name from the river Deveron, which the distillery sits near.  This expression has been matured for ten years in a selection of fine oak casks. the nose and pallette are lovely light and sweet, with notes of freshly picked apples, toffee, creamy cereals and sweet oak

A lovely gold-coloured single malt whisky with an aroma of crisp apple and pear. The taste has notes of honey, slightly spicy with a short finish providing a satisfying mouthful.

This expression hails from Royal Brackla distillery, the first Scotch Whisky distillery to recieve the Royal Warrant. Aged for a minimum of twelve years, with a secondary maturation in Oloroso Sherry casks, this expression is wonderfully rich, fruity and spicy. There are notes of sweet baking spice, sticky cherry pie, stewed fruits and demerara. 

One of the most distinct whiskies from the Highland's, Clynelish is renowned for it's notes of light brown sugar, cooking toffee and a delicate perfumed and waxy characteristic. The initial sweetness is complimented by a mouth coating oily/waxyness and just a touch of tangy sea-air salt.

Situated near the very centre of Scotland not far from the waters of Loch Tay is the Aberfeldy distillery. Matured for at least 12 years in both ex-sherry and ex-american oak casks, it is smooth and sweet dram with tangy orange notes, hints of vanilla (ice cream or custard) and honey and spice throughout. A very approachable single malt and a gentle introduction to the Highland whisky style.

This 13 year old release by Craigellechie provides an expression bursting with sweet tropical fruits which is due to being aged in American oak casks. This is finely balanced with smokiness to give an overall rich and full whisky.

A limited edition release from the Loch Lomond distillery, produced from a single cask, matured for 25 years. This ex-sherry cask has produced a with rich with the character and flavour of apples, fruit salad and dried fruit. The palate carries an initially sweet burst of raisin and apple strudel with brown sugar, moving to a drying edge of peppered oak and dense with spices. Comes with a bespoke presentation box and individually numbered bottle , number of 50 of only 151 available worldwide.

An excellent small batch release from independent bottlers James Eadie, this mix of ex-sherry and ex-bourbon casks offers Ben Nevis at its best: waxy, honeyed and earthy, with a bounty of apricots, fresh pears and marzipan. A dusty, mocha flavour can be found, joining waxy honey (manuka) and buttery pastries glazed with marmalade.

Selected and bottled by independent bottlers James Eadie, this Dailuaine spent the final 34 months of its 14 years maturing in an ex-Malaga wine cask. The cask influence has brought out a peachy, fruity tone in the whisky, with other stone fruits joining in. A hint of salted liquorice and vanilla ice cream comes through, lingering on soft woody flavours.

In celebration of Fife?s rich whisky history, James Eadie's The Fife Blend sees just two casks selected in its creation: a Cameronbridge single grain whisky finished in an ex-Marsala cask, combined with a fifteen year old single malt whisky, from an unnamed family-owned farm distillery situated near the Daft Burn. to taste, light and remarkably effervescent, with fresh grapes, peach, cherry and mango, alongside subtle richer notes of maple syrup and banana.  A dash of water brings out big notes of tropical fruits.

This 15 year old Inchgower was finished in a rarer type of sherry cask, Amontillado, for a period of 21 months, this is a lush example of the distillery style, with syrupy fruit-salad qualities and treacle. With the tropical fruityness there is also treacle and a drying nutty pistachio note.

Produced to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III, this very special Laphroaig comes from Glasgow's Hunter & Laing Co. Distilled in 1990 at Laphroaig and bottled at 32 years of age at natural cask strength, this is an unmistakable expression of Islay: exquisite and integrated medicinal peat smoke, sea-spray, a lifting fruity and citric quality. At this age, Laphroaig's intensity has mellowed, but its signature earthy, coastal bonfire smokyness remains ever-present.

Distilled just 3 years after the founding of the distillery, this 1998 Arran was filled from a single ex-refill hogshead cask, offering a balance of spirit and wood character. The succently sweet and honeyed profile is on full display, with toffee, roasted fruits and a very creamy and syrupy texture. A cracking example of this unpeated west-coast gem.

Filled from a single refill hogshead barrel laid down in 1990 and matured for 33 years, this Glenturret was, in their own words, "offered with confidence" from independent bottlers Hunter Laing & Co. Just 75 bottles were produced, meaning the vast majority of the cask has been lost to time and evaporation, concentrating and focusing the rich, fruity and complex character of the distillery.

Our first ever expression from the Spirit of Yorkshire distillery, situated Filey in England. Bottled from a first-fill ex-Moscatel cask, Adelphi describe a whisky of great contrast - bright lavendar notes join Dr. Pepper, cherry cola and a myriad of candied flavours. A figgy and savoury (fish sauce) then herbal quality emerges on the palate and finish.

Sm?gen distillery was founded in 2009 in Sweden, with this single cask laid down in 2013. Matured in an first-fill ex-bourbon barrel, Adelphi's tasting notes describe an intriguing combination of notes, from wet barley, hessian sack, gunpowder and even cow sheds. There is a character of tobacco leaf, oily grain and Szechuan peppercorn, with flinty and fusty notes throughout. The finish is vivid, long and rich.

Over the years, Adelphi's selection of single grain whiskies such as this one from North British have been exceptional. Matured in an refill ex-bourbon barrel for 36 years, this is a highly aromatic and perfumed example of the style - creaming soda, sponge fingers and coconut macaroons leap out of the glass. With nutty notes of biscotti and Frangelico, it turns towards a sweet and intense flavour of pineapple, vanilla ice cream and limoncello. Bright, delicate and vividly evocative.

After 33 years of maturation in refill ex-bourbon hogshead cask, Adelphi have bottled this whisky at the peak of its maturation, with an expressive aroma and flavour of rich tropical fruit character, spices from the bazaar and exotic woods. Papaya, ripe mango and candied grapefruit notes give a feeling of livelyness uncommon of a whisky of this age. The shades of fruit and spices are carried on a richly mouth-coating texture, lingering flinty and mineralic. Adelphi's selection from the Mortlach distillery are legendary - this example is one of many reasons why.

A rare find for rum enthusiasts, the legendary Caroni from Trinidad, this single cask, cask strength expression was bottled by Adelphi from a refill hogshead cask. Adelphi's notes describe a rum of incredible complexity: notes ranging from aged Riesling, fresh ginger, rhum baba joining 'old automobile' and even a suggestion of petrol. The palate offers bitter chocolate, wood shavings and mint, with Turkish delight and bramble fruit.

A whisky Journal in which you can record all the drams you are enjoying and plot them on the flavour wheel. These are expertly crafted, made with hand-bound leather in Stamford England.

A whisky Journal in which you can record all the drams you are enjoying and plot them on the flavour wheel. These are expertly crafted, made with hand-bound leather in Stamford England.

A whisky Journal in which you can record all the drams you are enjoying and plot them on the flavour wheel. These are expertly crafted, made with hand-bound leather in Stamford England.

A pocket sized note book in which you can take note of all the drams you are enjoying and plot them on the flavour wheel. The cover is made from a recycled cardboard and British made paper.

Note: this product is for one book, the second is shown here for an example of its pages.