Drams for Dad - A few Father's Day suggestions...

The Lochlea distillery was founded in 2018, south west of Glasgow in South Ayrshire, an area famous for its farming. Lochlea was at one time home to Scotland's national poet, Robbie Burns, who tended the same fields that now produce this new Lowland single malt. This whisky combines ex-bourbon, ex-sherry and ex-STR barriques to create a fruity character - pear syrup, fruit bon bons and tangy marmalade notes combine with cereal and golden syrup tones. A nutty, creamy note is carried on beeswax and orange flavours. Made at the distillery from 100% farm-grown barley.

This new blend from Adelphi takes its name from long-time collaborator and whisky legend Charles Maclean (MBE), and by pure coincidence, a rocky landmark known as 'Maclean's nose' near the Ardnamurchan distillery. This is an old-fashioned style of blend - a very high proportion of single malt is used (70%) predominantly from the west coast of Scotland, giving this whisky a flavour of burnt citrus peel, sea salt toffee and bonfires by the beach - a cracking blend to share this Christmas.

The McConnell's distillery was originally founded in 1776 in Belfast and is the oldest whisky brand in Northern Ireland. After becoming a household brand around the world, the distillery suffered a devistating fire in 1909 and the effects of the American prohibition forcing its eventual closure. The brand has laid dormant until its revival this year, launching this 5 year old whisky is a blend of Irish malt and grain whisky, matured solely in ex-bourbon casks. This is a classic Irish style, sweet and delicate fruits, wood and spice with vanilla throughout.

Nikka Days was created based on the concept of a "whisky for every day". A delicate balance is achieved by the blending of mellow grain whiskies and slightly peated malts. With bold and apparent floral aromas, this expression offers an extremely silky mouthfeel and fruity flavors that rise and expand, leaving behind a delightful aftertaste. An ideal 'everyday' dram.

Hailing from one of Scotland's most notherly distilleries, Old Pulteney resides in the old fishing village of Wick. Pulteney's whiskies are known for their gentle honeyed, vanilla sweetness, and a touch of marzipan nuttyness. The distinctive slightly salty tang tells of the distilleries home by the sea. A great introductory dram for those new to whisky.

This 8oz Hunter Flask with red coloured leather has four 1oz cups which are made from the finest stainless steel and are hand covered in beautiful Luxury leather. The cups are held securely on top of the lid under the leather cap by stud fastenings. The flasks are individually handmade by in the United Kingdom. This is the perfect accessory to share your preferred tipple. Dimensions: 150mm (H) x 50mm (W)

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.

Tamdhu Distillery, which sits in the heart of Speyside, produces a classic rich, old fashioned, rounded style. The distillery fills exclusively ex-Sherry casks for the Tamdhu single malt. The twelve year old expression is full of dried fruits, sweet spiciness, and confectionary notes such as old fashioned boiled sweets and Scottish tablet. A very warming, smooth and rounded dram.

A new introduction to the Glenlivet range, the 'Founder's Reserve' is a classic Glenlivet - approachable, soft and gentle. There are fruity vanilla notes on the nose that carry onto the palate with flavours of toffee apple and sweet oaky spice all leading to a smooth, creamy finish.

We are proud to launch the first ever whisky from the Isle of Harris Distillery, the long-awaited The Hearach. The aroma evokes a curing smokehouse, joined by fragrant hillside heather and smoky dried prunes. A creamy sweetness, like that of creme brulee, joins crisp apple fruity tones, with a lingering sea-salt tang left on the lips. The subtle smoke returns in the finish, a beautiful whiff of a peaty fireplace slowly burning down.

A remarkable achievement for all on the island, this whisky is a testament to the hard work of everyone involved and we are delighted to finally share it with New Zealand.

We are delighted to offer the arrival of whisky from the Torabhaig distillery, situated on the beautiful Isle of Skye in Scotland. A bracing note of harbour-side sea spray and brine leads the aroma, moving to sweet and citric tones of lemoncello, with a raging beachside bonfire smokyness throughout. To taste, it is nutty and sweet with a toasted character, offering coconut and freshly made muesli. The peat flavour remains with thick and plentiful smoke that lingers on.

Tormore Distillery was one of the first new distilleries built in the 20th century, however it is not one we see all to often here at Whisky Galore. This expression is part of Douglas Laing & Co's Premier Barrel range, hand bottled in porcelain canteen bottles and known for their fun and whimsical tasting notes. Tell them this is a thoroughly tempting Tormore to totally titillate taste. Detect a definitive distillate, devoid of deficiency, laden with lemon largesse to laud loudly, culminating  in a curio of counterbalancing capacious, yet capricious cereal and captivatingly celestial cedar.

The Whisky Glass from Glencairn is made from high quality machined crystal and is the ideal nosing and appreciation glass, and is one of the best whisky and spirit glasses in the world. Presented in a bespoke gift box, this version of the glass features the Whisky Galore logo and a proud wee mention of our home in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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.

Created by Nikka to replace the 'Nikka 12', this new expression is a combination of both Miyagikyo and Yoichi distilleries. The bottle represents the tradition of the distilleries, displaying the golden emblem designed by the founder, Masataka Taketsuru, for his first ever release. A rich and malty whisky with an abundance of orchard fruits on the palate is balanced by a soft sweet toffee note and lingering spicy fruit cake.

Please note: Due to limited availability, this is strictly limited to one bottle per customer