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1 Scotch Boisdale Of Belgravia Boisdale House Spirits ABV Per 50 ML Chivas Regal 12yo 40% 7.95 Irish Whisky ABV Per 50 ML Bushmills Black Bush 40% 6.75 Bourbon ABV Per 50 ML Bulleit Bourbon 40% 6.75 Cognac ABV Per 50 ML Martell XO 40% Rum ABV Per 50 ML Havana Club Anejo Especial 40% 6.50 Vodka ABV Per 50 ML Russian Standard Platinum 40% 6.50 Gin ABV Per 50 ML Beefeater 45% 6.50 Tequila ABV Per 50 ML Omleca Plata 38% *Please note mixers are charged at an additional 1.50 A guide to the Scotch whisky regions Like wines, the single malts of Scotland are grouped by region although these regions offer a guideline rather than a rule. The regions of Scotland are the 1

2 Lowlands, the Highlands, Campbeltown and the island of Islay all having their own origins in the regulation of licences and duties, but they do also embrace certain characteristics. The Lowlands This area tends to produce softer malts, without the peat of the Highlands or the brininess of the coastal malts. The Lowlands is defined by a line following old county boundaries and running from the Clyde estuary to the River Tay. The line swings north of Glasgow and Dumbarton and runs to Dundee and Perth. The Highlands, Islands and Speyside By far the largest region, the Highlands embraces wide variations in style. The western Highlands have only a few scattered distilleries, and it is difficult to generalise about their character. If they have anything in common, it is a rounded, firm, dry character, with some peatiness. The far north of the Highlands has several whiskies with a notably heathery, spicy, character, probably deriving both from the local soil and the coastal location of the distilleries. The more sheltered East Highlands and the Midlands of Scotland (sometimes described as the South Highlands) have a number of notably fruity whiskies. None of these Highland areas is officially regarded as a region, but the area between them, known as Speyside, is universally acknowledged as the heartland of malt distillation. This area, between the cities of Inverness and Aberdeen, sweeps from Granite Mountains down to fertile countryside, where barley is among the crops. It is the watershed of a system of rivers, the principal among which is the Spey. Although it is not precisely defined, Speyside is commonly agreed to extend from the River Findhorn in the west to the Deveron in the east. Within this region are several other rivers, notably the Livet. The Speyside single malts are noted in general for their elegance and complexity, and often a refined smokiness. Beyond that, they have two extremes: the big, sherryish type, as typified by The The Macallan, Glenfarclas and Aberlour; and the lighter, more subtle style. Within Speyside, the River Livet is so famous that its name is borrowed by some whiskies from far beyond its glen. Only one may call itself The Glenlivet, only Braes of Glenlivet and Tamnavulin are produced in the valley, and only Tomintoul in the parish. These are all delicate malts, and it could be more tentatively argued that other valleys have malts that share certain characteristics. The Highland region includes a good few coastal and island malts, but one peninsula and just one island have been of such historical importance in the industry that they are each regarded as being regions in their own right. Campbeltown On the peninsula called the Mull of Kintyre, on the west coast of Scotland, Campbeltown once had about 30 distilleries. Today, it has only two. One of 2

3 these, Springbank, produces two different single malts. This is achieved by the use of a lightly peated malt in one and a smokier kilning in the other. The Campbeltown single malts are very distinctive, with a briny character. Although there are only three of them, they are still considered by serious malt lovers to represent a region in their own right. Islay Pronounced "eye-luh", this is the greatest of whisky islands: much of it deep with peat, lashed by the wind, rain and sea in the Inner Hebrides. It is only 25 miles long, but has no fewer than eight distilleries, although not all are working. Its single malts are noted for their seaweedy, iodine like, phenolic character. A dash of Islay malt gives the unmistakable tang of Scotland to many blended whiskies. Tasting notes We have included a brief tasting note for each of the many single malt whiskies on our list which we hope will prove useful to both the novice and seasoned drinkers. By their nature, tasting notes are always subjective and so you may not agree with what we say! We are indebted to the many different sources who have provided these notes, not least which provides a wealth of information for the whisky enthusiast. Slainte mhoiz and slaandjivaa 3

4 BOISDALE WHISKIES LIMITED EDITION Bottled by Berry Bros & Rudd Boisdale Clynelish 1997 Highland Southerland is Scotland s last wilderness, a reigon that offers dramatic coastlines and lonely moorland. Clynelish distillery can be found near Brora, a popular resort with golfers and fisherman. Clynelish is renowned for its briny coastal character. This single cask whisky reveals uplifting fruit and vanilla driven aromas with emerging roast beef hints. The flavour is succulent and gives citrus and salt intensities. A beautifully balanced finish crowns the experience Boisdale Auchroisk 1998 Speyside Boisdale Auchroisk distillery, (pron. Othrusk), started producing in A major contributor to some famous blends, it is seldom seen as an independently bottled whisky. This single cask expression has a classic Speyside style nose with plenty of fresh soft yellow fruit, well woven sweet barley and oak. The palate is silky and mouth-watering, balanced with pear juice and apple acidity. The finish is clean, refreshing, uplifting and perilously moreish finale Boisdale Longmorn 1992 Speyside Floral and opulent on the nose, backed up with well-varnished oak, this Longmorn starts the charm offensive long before it gets anywhere near the palate! There s a lovely, sweet attack on the tip of the tongue with roundness provided by the wood and malt undertones. Scottish strawberries and Devon cream crash around the mouth wrestling for supremacy with the luxurious macadamia nut texture. Caramelised peaches, old rosehip, and oozing honeycomb flesh out the forget-me-not finish

5 Boisdale Linkwood 1991 Speyside The picturesque linkwood distillery, founded in 1821, is one of the Speyside region s hidden gems. The Victorian buildings remain despite much updating and expansion during the 1960 s and 70 s. Swans and ducks swim on the distillery dam which provides cooling water for the condensers. Fruit and floral aromas abound with peach skin and vanilla coming to the fore. The delicately smoky palate has a balanced and complex feel, building to deliver nectarine, sugared almonds with sweet floral intensities towards the satisfying elegant finish Boisdale Teaninich 1973 Highlands Beguiling and fruity with perfumed aromas emerging. Passion fruit, a touch of lime and polished oak invite further exploration. The palate delivers waves of vanilla, yellow fruit and honey with some toasty influence. A little liquorice kicks in heralding the graceful finish

6 666 Aberfeldy 12yrs 40% Southern Highlands, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail On the nose we find orange zest, incense and a touch of sherry. The palate is oily, with clean fruitiness and very lively, fresh flavours. The finish is like biting into a kumquat; then a long, fruity glow. 847 Aberlour a bunadh 59.9% A wide spectrum of saturated shades of sherry and a very fruity nose. Big sweet and woody cask strength malt with lots of oak in the finish. Softer and sweeter when diluted. 633 Aberlour 10yrs 40% 9.50 Nutty, with nutmeg and a hint of cinnamon. Although peated it is very brandy like and warming. Not overly challenging but quite satisfying, particularly with dessert. 845 Aberlour 16yrs 43% Aberlour 16 year old has been double matured in traditional oak and sherry casks. Intense, honeyed flavoured, complex, with fabulous spicy wood notes lingering & mouth-watering finish. 846 Aberlour 18yrs 43% Notes of chocolate & orange zest, with soft flavours of cream, peach and apricots, & a warm soft finish. 634 Aberlour 15yrs Sherry Cask 40% Complex and sophisticated a perfect balance of sherry and the malty, spicy, house character. The two elements are tightly combined, with the spicy flavours emerging slowly: nutmeg, aniseed and emphatic orange flower. Long, soothing, with a minty and spicy finish. 635 Ardbeg 10yrs 46% Islay, distillery bottling The nose is amazingly smoky with a whiff of tar covered rope. The palate is robust with more peat smoke and the flavours of turf and Lapsang Souchong. A long finish with a fragrant peaty reek. Whilst flavour packed, this is still a delicate Scotch. 651 Ardbeg Uigedail 54.2% Islay, distillery bottling Pronounced 'Oog-a-dal.' A fine drop of Ardbeg bottled at cask strength. A marriage of Ardbeg from bourbon barrel and sherry butt which gives a sweet and smoky finish to this malt. Uigeadail is the loch from which all Ardbeg water flows. This 'huge' dram is, in the best traditions of Ardbeg, intense. 6

7 660 Ardbeg Lord of the Isles 46% Islay, distillery bottling A deep smoky yet balanced aroma with powerful peat and a sweet mouth feel. The palate is silky with fruitiness, usually reminiscent of lemons, with a momentary suggestion of cherries. The flavours become almond and walnut-like, then rooty and peppery. A long dry finish with chocolate malt and crushed peat. 836 Ardbeg Single Cask 49.9% Islay, distillery bottling for Verdier in Italy 1 of 246 bottles Of the many 72 cask Ardbeg has released this is one of the finest. Bottled from a single refill for Italy in 2003, over half the cask were returned to the distillery due to legal issues after the sale of Glenmorangie in At the distillery almost all the remaining bottles were used in tastings and such research. This remains, as a result one of the rarest of all Ardbeg bottling. The whisky itself is quite simply stunning the nose is rich with layers of dense oily phenols, tropical and green fruits, with an unusual distinctive medical streak running through it. On the palate the ancient peated malt detonates and after 31 years still come through clean and balanced. The familiar Ardbeg harmony is here in spades, floral, citrus character on the finish and immense simmering, sinewy creosols and tar all over the mid palate the medicinal aspect is now concentrated iodine. An amazing Ardbeg and a stunning drink that totally challenges and beguiles the senses. 652 Auchroisk 10yrs 43% Light soft and creamy. The nose is reminiscent of American cream soda, custard and cooked apple, bread and butter pudding with nutty malt underneath. Very soft and sweet on the palate. Straight down the middle. A delicious soft finish. 745 Auchentoshan Three Wood 40% Lowlands, distillery bottling Sweet, butterscotch with prunes and custard. Jaffa cake and apricots with Christmas cake and roasted almonds. The Three Wood expression is matured in three different casks American bourbon wood, Spanish oloroso sherry then finished in Pedro Ximenez casks. 889 Balmenach 27yrs 46% A bottling of 1983 vintage Balmenach from Douglas Laing as part of the Old Malt Cask range. This one was matured for 27 years in a refill hogshead before bottling in April

8 645 Balvenie Signature 12yrs 43% Rich and malty on the nose, with characteristically insinuating notes of spice, dried fruits, vanilla and honey. Becoming increasingly floral, with soft toffee and a hint of sweet sherry as it warms in the glass. Full bodied on the palate, yet with classic Balvenie smoothness and grace. Vanilla, honey, sherried cinnamon, nutmeg and a whiff of smoke merge beautifully. The finish is long with spicy oak. A great whisky. David Stewart has performed his magic once again! 664 Balvenie 15yrs 40% Rich and complex, suggestive of years of careful ageing, it has a honeyed maltiness with vanilla, oak flavours and delicate spice notes. Long and complex with a touch of liquorice. 675 Balvenie 21yrs Port Wood 40% The nose is rich, creamy and malty. The maltiness becomes creamy, then honeyed, than develops raisiny notes (Scottish black bun) and nutty dryness. An inviting, seductive dryness. The finish is bitter black chocolate. 659 Balvenie 30yrs 47.3% A Gold Medal Winner at the 2004 International Spirits Challenge. A special whisky for special occasions or just to reward yourself for being great. 646 Benrinnes 15yrs 43% An exquisite and powerful nose. A bittersweet taste with sherry dryness and oaky smoke and a long, dry finish. Quite similar to the The Macallan style. 656 Bowmore Dawn 56% Islay, distillery bottling Fairly robust on the palate with sweet flavours of grapes, plums and fig rolls with an underlying blackcurrant citrus quality all being imparted from the superb port casks. 732 Benromach Organic 43% Speyside, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail Sweet, charred oak aromas with bananas, pineapples & earthy toast. The palate is sweet vanilla & toffee with hints of green apples & orange peel with a rich resinous note. 8

9 650 Blair Athol 12yrs 43% Southern Highlands, distillery bottling The distillery has always insisted on using Orkney peat, preferred for its young character. A dry, sharp nose, becoming sweeter and creamier with some light caramel and heathery overtones. 653 Bowmore Darkest 15yrs 43% Islay, distillery bottling The sherry aroma is fantastic, together with almonds and mature oak. The peaty notes become an excellent foil to the fruity flavours and do not allow the sherry to totally dominate. Hints of the sea drift in given a little time in the glass. Soft over ripe dark grapes flood the palate like an incoming tide. It s rich, but not over the top, due to the wonderful heather fire smoky flavour you will find on the back palate. A warm chocolate sweetness runs throughout. 631 Bowmore 18yrs 43% Islay, distillery bottling From the oldest distillery on Islay, the nose of the 18 year old has autumn leaves on a damp woodland floor with heather, wood smoke, and waxy apple peelings, with a citrus fruitiness. On the palate there is a lot more evidence of the large number sherry casks used at Bowmore. Intensely floral with more citrus and chocolate. A complex whisky that changes and develops in the glass, very much a whisky that rewards time and patience. 657 Bowmore 25yrs 43% Islay, distillery bottling Full and round, with a gentle softness, the nose has a strong herb like fragrance overlying the sherry and peat notes. The palate has plenty of sherry, but surely as night follows day, you will find the oak, the smoke, the brine, the ozone, ending with toffee and hazelnut. The finish is mellow, gentle and warming. Try in front of a peat fire with a Gale Force 8 raging outside. 818 Brora 25yrs, Dun Bheagan Collection 48.5% A cask strength and sherried bottling from the magnificent but closed Highland distillery. Rich, with a good balance between wood and spirit, and a thread of smoke. 724 Brora 30yrs 55.7% Brora has a rich nose and is quite smoky. 736 Bruichladdich 18yrs 46% Islay, distillery bottling Matured for 18 years in bourbon casks and then Willi Opitz red Pinot wine casks. Soft flavours of crème brulée, syrup, toffee, vanilla and citrus fruits Highly recommended. 9

10 798 Bruichladdich 1970 Vintage 44.2% Islay, distillery bottling From original distillery stock prior to the new owner s acquisition this fantastic vintage has a luxurious nose of butterscotch, mint toffee, sweet oak, honeysuckle and orange blossom with touches of marzipan. It is soft, silky and smooth on the palate, loaded with fruits, coconut, hazelnut and creamy oak. Simply divine! 835 Bunnahabhain 12yrs 46.3% Islay, distillery bottling The nose offers a fresh and aromatic experience with a subtle whiff of smoke floating through the air. 663 Bunnahabhain Moine 59.6% Islay distillery bottling It s a beautiful, sinewy dram with immense power. 792 Caol Ila 12yrs 43% Islay, distillery bottling Good body, oily, tar, elegant smoke. Hints of boiled sweets. 849 Caol Ila 25yrs 43% Islay, distillery bottling Without water, immediately sweet and fruity with balancing bitterness. As befits its age, the trademark smoky-medicinal character of Caol Ila is controlled. Adding water gives a sweeter start, then a light smokiness elegantly envelopes the palate. Sweetly drying overall. Medium bodied, elegant and smooth. 850 Cardhu 12yrs 40% A much-loved single malt, Cardhu is an easygoing, charming Speysider. With clean, crisp oak and sweet malt evoking flavours of honeyed flapjacks and home-made caramel squares, this is one for the sweet-toothed among you. 881 Clynelish 14 46% This is a superb example of what Clynelish can produce even at younger age. The balance is sublime and the mouthfeel is perfectly rounded. A great 14 year old Highland malt, quite coastal too. 669 Cragganmore 12yrs 40% Intensely, nearly overwhelmingly, perfumed, especially with a splash of water. Very herbal and aromatic, the palate is dry and reminiscent of a very dry white wine. Exquisitely balanced, it is great as an aperitif, but complex enough to be enjoyed long after dinner. 672 Dailuaine 16yrs 43% Sherry and a hint of smoke on the nose. 10

11 603 Dalmore 15yrs 40% A brand new expression in the Dalmore stable, this new 15 year old is elegant and smooth, with lip smacking texture and the flawless balance one would expect from blending maestro Richard Paterson. 604 Dalmore King Alexander 40% To make this Dalmore King Alexander III, Master Distiller Richard Paterson has selected a range of differently aged malts matured in a mixture of French wine casks, Madeira drums, sherry butts, Marsala barrels, Port pipes and bourbon barrels from Kentucky. A remarkable feat of 679 Dalwhinnie 15yrs 43% Strikingly clean flavours with salt and malt in the nose. A clear Highland malt character with subtle peatiness. Aromatic and delicately spicy with grass and grain type vegetative associations. Refreshing as an aperitif. 655 Deanston 12yrs 46.3% Highland, distillery bottling Deanston uses only unpeated malts from Angus, East, Lothian and Moray, to produce a light, nutty, malty and restorative style of whisky. 682 Edradour 10yrs 40% Southern Highlands, distillery bottling Sherried, butterscotch and vanilla nose. Honeyed and creamy with dried fruits and minty spice on the palate. 740 Glen Elgin 12yrs 43% The intensity of the malt is breath taking; stunning fresh malt arrival, salivating barley that is both crisp and lush: then a big round of spice amid some squashed, over-ripe plums. Faultless mouth feel. 688 Glen Grant 10yrs 40% 8.50 A malty and sweet nose which notably improves after a little breathing. Sherry sweetness on the palate this is a pleasant but undemanding whisky. 692 Glen Ord 12yrs 40% Sweet and dry malt with sherry notes. Medium to full body, malty and very clean. Begins simply with the malt, then comes a dash of barley sugar 11

12 810 Glendeveron 10yrs 40% 9.95 A new bottling of Glen Deveron 1998 from the Macduff distillery, located at the eastern edge of Speyside near Banff. 698 Glendullan 12yrs 43% Light, dry, malty nose with a hint of fruit. 709 Glenkinchie 12yrs 43% Replacing the 10 year-old as the main expression of the Lowland style in the Classic Malts range, this Glenkinchie 12yo is a bit fuller and more complex. 690 Glen Moray classic 40% At full strength, the aroma is fragrant and lightly drying with warming malty notes. The first impression is of butterscotch and shortbread with fresh herbal/grassy notes. Lemon curd and meringue are discovered in the background. With water, malt and spices combine to reveal oatmeal with a hint of freshly ground black pepper. Lemongrass, tea tree oil and heather aromatics give the whisky a fragrance throughout. 696 Glen Moray 16yrs 40% A rich and mature nose with a robust character, it is reminiscent of dried fruit, perhaps figs and raisins, mixed with chocolate and spices (cloves and boiling sweets). 692 Glen Ord 12yrs 40% Sweet and dry malt with sherry notes. Medium to full body, malty and very clean. Begins simply with the malt, then comes a dash of barley sugar sweetness and a spicy, gingery, note with a crisp hit of peat. 744 Glen Ord 25yrs 58.3% Full of flavour and very appetising indeed, this is the second special release from the only Northern Highlands distillery to retain its own maltings. Matured in a mixture of American and European Oak casks, there are only 3600 numbered bottles worldwide. Often described as perilously drinkable, it has only been available as single malt in the last ten years and it is presented in a unique, hand etched Glen Ord decanter. Glen Ord is fresh, lively with well-balanced flavours of honey and lemon juice, some acidity and dry spices. The finish is medium length crisp, smoky and dry. 820 Glen Scotia 12yrs 40% Campbeltown, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail A very nice nose, clear and straight away, very spicy (pepper) where some sherry hints and hay smell on the background. A very nice complexity. The mouth confirms the nose, with nice spicy hints, clear chocolate notes, plum hints and a warm finish, pleasant with nice "pruneaux d'agen" aftertaste. 12

13 748 Glen Spey 12yrs 43% The whisky is very attractive from the very first nosing with an impression of lightness, together with some spice hints. The taste confirms the first impression a finish of average length prolongs the pleasure for some minutes. The second tasting confirmed the rather pleasant character of this whisky, and the finish seemed longer than the first time. A rather strong and long aftertaste on malt notes remains for a while in the palate, and the pleasant spicy taste disappears slowly. 810 Glendeveron 10yrs 40% 7.80 A new bottling of Glen Deveron 1998 from the Macduff distillery, located at the eastern edge of Speyside near Banff. 698 Glendullan 12yrs 43% Light, dry, malty nose with a hint of fruit. 13

14 In 2006 Glenfarclas was named distiller of the year by Whisky Magazine. They were nominated for the award for being consistently good and staying true to our core values. For six generations everyone at Glenfarclas has taken personal pride on the quality of the whisky we produce, so it was a great pleasure that these values should be recognised by the industry. It was this pride and sense of history which lead us to create a collection of limited edition. Glenfarclas expressions The Family Casks John L S Grant (Glenfarclas 2006). BIN Number of bottles ABV Per 50 ml 824 Glenfarclas Family Cask % There is lots of nuttiness and marzipan on the nose, with vanilla trying to fight its way forward. The taste is light, bitter, sweet, sour, smoky, every possible combination of flavours. Even some citrus and orange cordial. At 57 years old, this is the oldest bottling of Glenfarclas to date. 825 Glenfarclas Family Cask % A very rich, dark whisky, which reflects almost no light through the bottle. Strong, rich tannins are immediately present on the nose. However, you will also experience lots of sherry, rich stewed coffee, a fresh bag of liquorice; many different aromas as this delightful whisky is released into the air. After about 20 minutes you might even sense macadamia nuts. This is a very big, heavy whisky rich in alcohol soaked fruit. Almost bitter to begin with, then a delicate sweetness present. A strong double espresso immediately comes to mind. It has a bitter, dark chocolate aftertaste, present for a very long time. In short, a fantastic whisky. A great treat. 826 Glenfarclas Family Cask % A lovely rich, dark whisky colour more often associated with a dark cognac. A big heavy sherried whisky; great if you like them big and powerful. This bottling is more than 40 years old but has lost none of its appeal. Still strong but not overpowering. Some vanilla and citrus present at the back of your mouth almost like the caramelised fruit you d find in a fruit cake. A wonderful long finish sitting heavily at the back of your mouth. Sherry flavours and fruit cake wonderfully balanced. 827 Glenfarclas Family Cask % This strong, dark red whisky is a great all-rounder just fantastic from nose to finish. It is more than 55% Vol. And the strength is apparent on the trademark Glenfarclas nose, which is heavily sherried and rich with fruit and lots of fresh ripe plums and nectarines. 14

15 828 Glenfarclas Family Cask % The Glenfarclas Family Casks series is a new range of vintage casks from one of Speyside's best distilleries. All but three of the range (1952, 1979 & 1984) are from first fill or refill sherry casks. 833 Glenfarclas Family Cask % This bottling has a hint of redness and is darker and richer than you would expect from the 90s. The thick, powerful nose is bursting with sherry and Demerara sugar. The lovely malty flavour keeps pace with the powerful rich viscous flavours of sherry. It s a full whisky that demands respect; high in alcohol and flavour. Adding a little water does not tame the flavours. Instead, it simply elongates the sensation until you reach the lovely caramelised fruit flavours near the end. The finish is something to write home about very elegant and refreshing. 834 Glenfarclas Family Cask % The nose leaves you thinking of pear drops. It s buttery in character with gentle hints of vanilla essence. Perfumed. Citrus flavours are ever-present with some fresh herbs and spices, underpinned by light sherry and vanilla. The finish is pure sherry but some earthy flavours are also present. 718 Glenfarclas 10yrs 40% 9.50 A straw gold, delicately light, sweet and malty dram leaving a long slightly spicy finish. Always impeccably well made, this is a whisky that always delivers in quality. 800 Glenfarclas 21yrs 43% Dark amber-gold with an intense, full aroma of sherried & tropical fruits, nutmeg and almonds with slight citrus notes at the end, all held together with a vanilla sweet smokiness. 702 Glenfarclas 25yrs 43% Dark amber in colour this is a pungent, aged, spirit with overtones of oak and a hint of sherry on the nose. The flavour is big and dry but the finish is long and smooth. 723 Glenfarclas 30yrs 43% Full complex aromas with fruit and full sherried malty tones. 15

16 In the summer of 1886 Glenfiddich s founder, William Grant, set out to fulfil a lifelong ambition of creating the 'best dram in the valley'. With the help of his seven sons and two daughters, William built his distillery in a single year. Their hard work was rewarded on Christmas Day 1887 when the first drop of spirit flowed from the small copper pot stills. William named his distillery Glenfiddich, Gaelic for 'Valley of the Deer'. Over 120 years later, Glenfiddich is one of the few single malt distilleries to remain entirely family owned and the whisky has become the world's most awarded single malt, a true reflection of the passion, integrity and innovative spirit that have been passed down through the generations. 755 Glenfiddich 12yrs 40% The first whisky to truly market itself as a single malt, Glenfiddich now accounts for about 30% of all single malt sales. worldwide. 704 Glenfiddich 15yrs Solera 40% Three different types of casks is married together in a wooden vat, which is constantly topped up in solera style. 851 Glenfiddich 18yrs 40% An elegant nose, faintly sweet, scented with apple and wood. Glenfiddich 18yrs is a robust and full bodied yet soft and smooth dram. 683 Glenfiddich 19yrs Glenfiddich Age of Discovery - Madeira Cask Finish A rich, complex and delicious 19 year old single malt matured in oak casks previously used to age fine Madeira wine, a first for us. These Madeira casks add deep earthy aromas of sweet figs and rich grapes to our whisky, and unique spicy notes of cinnamon and black peppercorns. Gold: International Spirits Challenge % Glenfiddich 21yrs Carribean Rum Finish 40% Glenfiddich 21yrs is still finished in rum casks, although the rum is simply referred to as 'Caribbean'. 852 Glenfiddich 30yrs 43% Glenfiddich 30yrs is an evening whisky, with sweet floral top notes and a long honeyed finish. 658 Glenfiddich 40yrs Bot % Batch 6 of Glenfiddich 40yrs, bottled at a perfect tippling strength, this batch is restricted to just 600 bottles. 16

17 Glenlivet is a special place in Speyside. Translated from Gaelic, the name means valley of the smooth-flowing one. Those who christened it were most likely referring to the River Livet, which surfaces high in the Ladder Hills and meanders down to join the Avon. But something altogether more sought-after has been flowing here for centuries: whisky. 711 The Glenlivet 12yrs 40% 8.95 Fresh vanilla and caramel aromas mingle with the scent of cooked fruit. Delicate in texture, a hint of spice, smoke and butterscotch is followed by a subtly spicy finish. 712 The Glenlivet 15yrs French Oak 40% Rich vanilla and floral nose with, again, cooked fruit showing through in the palate. Custard, fudge and citrus zest with an oaky spice finish. 823 The Glenlivet 18yrs 40% Elements beautifully combined. Depth of flowery aromas. Very light touch of fresh peatiness. Some sweetness and a hint of sherryish oak. Palate: Flowery and sweet at first, then developing peach-stone nuttiness 806 The Glenlivet Nàdurra 16yrs 56% Nadurra is the Gaelic word for natural and revisiting 19 th century practises and unlike most modern whiskies, this single malt is not chill-filtered, giving more body and richer texture. Lemon pulp, green apples and praline on the nose give way to a luscious palate of poached peaches in vanilla syrup, white chocolate, aniseed lollipop and candied ginger. 808 The Glenlivet 21yrs 40% An opulent, mature nose with a sherry influence. An intricate array of wood and fruit: Christmas cake, sultanas, maraschino cherry. Water enlightens the fruity bouquet and brings out vanilla and lighter notes of ripe peaches. Pear and marzipan pie. Luscious barley sugar aromas. This full-bodied whisky is unctuous and mouth coating, almost syrupy. Oak holds the reins back, releasing a drying spiciness of cinnamon, ginger, walnut and dark chocolate. Seriously smooth whisky! 17

18 814 The Glenlivet 25yrs 43% The Glenlivet XXV is the perfect tribute to the skill and judgement of the craftsmen involved in making this special whisky. The original new spirit character, fruity and floral, has been faithfully retained during years of careful maturation. The final finish in rare ex-sherry butts yields a sublime, intense whisky of powerful yet elegant character. The sherry shows itself with luscious fruity and spicy note with creamier notes rising. Orange crème brûlée; candied fruit; pineapple. Silky and caressing the palate is sweet at first then releasing a full bunch of spices; ginger, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg. Developing dark chocolate and orange peel. 819 The Glenlivet 1964 Cellar Collection 45.1% Hand selected from The Glenlivet cellar by Master Distiller Jim Cryle. After maturing in the finest sherry and traditional oak casks, the 1964 vintage has reached the peak of maturity. Each bottle encompasses The Glenlivet's classic Speyside character with many layers of subtle complexity. Rich, fruity aromas of raising and ripe bananas. Notes of sherry and walnuts interplay with a spicy oakiness. Full and wonderfully smooth on the palate with the perfect balance of sweet plums and the deep floral extravagance of heather in bloom. 648 The Glenlivet 1973 Cellar Collection 49% The 1973 Cellar Collection is a rare style of whisky thanks to its age and cask profile: a single ex-sherry butt and two refilled American oak hogsheads have been hand-selected as the absolute zenith of the stock available from that vintage and the result is a rich, sherried expression. Bursting with big juicy sweet orange flavours combined with rich sherry sweetness and freshly baked moist ginger bread notes. The fruity flavours are very reminiscent of fruit drop boiled sweets. Perfectly balanced, mouthwatering, fills the mouth with sweet fruity flavours echoing the nose. Allied with these fruity orange and peach flavours is a wonderful liquorice and aniseed experience followed by a cinnamon ginger tang. 837 The Glenlivet 30yrs - Queen of the Moorlands 54% Speyside, distillery bottling 1 of 60 bottles Queen of the Moorlands are cask series in Leek, Staffordshire there is an unusual wine and whisky merchant, David Wood, who with a little help from his friends, bottle his own whisky. This special bottling was done for a friend s 40th birthday. Only 60 bottles from a fresh sherry butt of Glenlivet were secured. This one of once in a lifetime malt, dark and enticing in the bottle it slugs seductively in the glass thick unctuous it is rich with stewed fruits, marmalade, Seville oranges, Christmas spices and waltz oil flavours. A hedonistically dense whisky one of the finest Glenlivet you will ever drink. 18

19 717 Glenlossie 10yrs 43% An elegant style of malt with sweet malt n walnut aromas which follow on through the taste. Notably smooth. Glenlossie is licensed to the famous Haig firm and is used in most of the Haig blends. 722 Glenmorangie Original-10yrs 40% 9.50 Walnuts, vanilla, green herbs and some flowery sweetness on the nose with a herbal, salty, palate. The finish is amazingly long, drying from the initial sweetness but with flaked almonds amid the oakier notes. 725 Glenmorangie 18yrs 43% Glenmorangie 18 Years Old slips like silk over the tongue with a full, rounded flavour, starting with grapefruit and orange. The palate is then entranced with an accord of melting honey, creamy malt and aromatic floral that segue into the warm, syrupy nuttiness of hazelnuts and walnuts from the Oloroso sherry casks in which the whisky is matured. Savour the rich, sticky date and fig flavours as they are heightened by the unexpected caress of wood smoke. 726 Glenmorangie 25yrs 43% The lingering late summer scent of fruit orchards laden with cherries and plums and hedgerow blackberries is melded with lavish chocolate and coffee tones followed by the sudden, icy clarity of fresh wild mint A splash of water takes you into shady woods where the heady aroma of dark, syrup forest fruits including blackberries, redcurrants and bramble jelly linger, then give way to the aroma of sweet marzipan, tropical coconut and cinnamon-spiced orchard fruits. Big and full-flavoured, the effect is mouthwatering, chewy and then lightly mouth coating. 720 Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban- Port Wood 43% A complex balance of sweet and dry flavours that engage the entire palate and envelope it in an intriguing balance of smooth velvet and crisp, cooling textures. Its key flavour notes are rich, chocolaty and minty. 699 Glenmorangie Lasanta 46% Glenmorangie Lasanta is an elegant and full-bodied single malt that has been extra matured in Spanish Oloroso casks after a minimum of 10 years in ex-bourbon casks. 19

20 713 Glenmorangie 1987 Margaux Cask 46% Zesty orange, apple and ginger wine notes flood through before deeper hints of spicy black pepper and cinnamon intertwine to give an overall combination of boldness and subtlety that perfectly captures the spirited essence of Scotland and the passionate soul of France. 817 Glenrothes Select Reserve 43% Speyside, bottled by Berry Bros & Rudd Select Reserve is the essence of all that is The Glenrothes in its early prime. Laden with ripe fruits, citrus, vanilla, and a hint of spice this savouring, fresh single malt is characteristically complex with a deliciously creamy texture on the palate. 789 Glentauchers % Glentauchers was founded in 1897 by two famous whisky blenders of the day: James Buchanan and W P Lowrie. The two had been business partners since 1884, when Lowrie backed Buchanan with both money and whisky in the creation of his first whisky, 'Buchanan Blend' (which was later renamed as 'Black and White'). Most now goes into famous blends such as Ballantines, with just 1% retained for release as single malt. 727 Highland Park 12yrs 40% Orkney, distillery bottling Fruity sweetness with sherry and coffee beans, accompanied by a hint of peat, on the nose. The palate is seriously smoky with perfectly balanced sweetness, a pinch of salt and a little peat. 786 Highland Park 18yrs 43% Orkney, distillery bottling Natural colour, clear and bright. Rich and mature oak nose. The taste is rich, with honey and peat and the finish soft, round and long. 661 Highland Park 30yrs 48.1% Orkney, distillery bottling A gorgeous autumnal nose. Burnt orange, orange oil, a liqueur-like sherry character, wood smoke, burning autumn leaves. Chocolate. With water the more ripe plums and apple come up and the fruitiness comes to the fore. 20

21 728 Inchgower 14yrs 43% This malt is for the discerning drinker a complex nose precedes a fruity, spicy palate with a hint of salt. 729 Isle of Jura 10yrs 40% 8.50 Jura, distillery bottling An oily, lightly piny, earthily dry nose. The palate is sweetish with a soft, malty, oiliness and slight island salt. Very quaffable, it makes a great aperitif. 730 Knockando 12yrs 40% 9.50 Speyside, bottled by Justerini & Brooks An aromatic, fragrant, flowery, dry nose. Light to medium bodied with a complex palate of flowers, nuts and a hint of mint near the end. A long lingering finish with some sweetness and smoky, coffee notes. 731 Lagavulin 16yrs 43% Islay, distillery bottling Fragrant smoke and a touch of black pepper. 853 Lagavulin 12yrs 40% Islay, Distillery bottling Intensely peaty. Rounded with a big kick and marine character. Fragrant smoke and a touch of black pepper, but balanced by sufficient sweetness. Complex, sophisticated heavyweight. The one they all have to beat. 733 Laphroaig 10yrs 43% Islay, distillery bottling Opens with sweetly smoked sausage and runs to peaty malted barley. Palate: Starts sweetly - quickly followed by rich smoke and ashes, peaty! Finish: All characteristics of the palate return and run on and on. 737 Linkwood 12yrs 43% Light, sweet and gently smoky, but also carries a lovely quiet complexity. There is considerable fruit presence with a spicy-apple tang. A whisky that is particularly cherished by cognoscenti. 743 Longmorn 15yrs 45% A rich, slightly peppery, nose with soft oak and cooked apples. Quite fullbodied, round, soft and smooth medium-sweet with a delicate edge of smokiness and gentle tannins and a smooth and elegant finish with just a touch of smokiness. 21

22 746 The Macallan 10yrs 40% Mahogany in colour. Slightly toffee sweet on the nose with hints of dried fruit, cloves, and sherry. Smooth and well-rounded dried fruit flavour with a touch of sherry sweetness and wood. 673 The Macallan 21yrs Fine Oak 43% Light Amber colour with a soft, rich and spicy palate with hints of oranges and peat. On the nose there is an intense rich aroma, with hints of vanilla and passion fruit and the finish lingers with hints of smoke. 705 The Macallan 30yrs Fine Oak 43% Pale gold colour. The nose is rich, exotic, heady, and aromatic. On the palate, rich, macadamia nut and vanilla flavours, with hints of sandalwood and black cherry. The finish is soft, silky and extremely elegant. 790 The The Macallan Vintage 1971, 30 Year Old Cask No % On the nose there are aromas of Parma violet sweets with light fruits and citrus orange. On the palate there are prunes and raisins balanced with clove spice and wood. Dried fruits and drying spice deliver a long finish. 794 The The Macallan Vintage 1966, 35 Year Old Cask No % The whisky is alive on the nose with aromas of cloves, ginger resins and prunes. 813 The Macallan Vintage Year Old Cask No % Wood shavings and dried fruits on the nose. The taste is of dry wood at first, then citrus and dried fruits, leaving a finish of spices and tannic oak. 22

23 751 Mannochmore 12yrs 43% Very delicate and fragrant with wild rose, honeysuckle and a hint of mint and marshmallow. Earth and grass after summer rain. Appetising palate, rich and fresh. Smooth to begin with blossoms and an array of spices. Candied ginger, mint, liquorice and vanilla cookies. 754 Miltonduff % Speyside, bottled by Gordon & Macphail Nice toffee. Cooked apple, raisins, melon, peach, tobacco. Some woody notes. Mouth: nicely balanced. Spicy, orangey. Notes of honey and butterscotch. Some woodiness, medium finish. Nothing special but a nice all-rounder 855 Mortlach 16yrs 43% A fresh, floral nose rounded with very delicate peat smoke. The palate is syrupy with oaky, vanilla and light spices. 756 Oban 14yrs 43% Western Highlands, distillery bottling A sturdy malt with chardonnay and peat on the nose. Salt and caramel make it an ideal seafood aperitif or an accompaniment to oysters. 758 Old Pulteney 17yrs 46% Highlands, distillery bottling This coastal highlander delivers a great balance between sherry and oak, delicious on the nose but dry on the palate. 757 Old Pulteney 12yrs 40% Northern Highlands, bottled by Gordon & Macphail Matured wholly in air-dried, hand-selected ex-bourbon casks, casks, 'unashamedly excellent.' 759 Pittyvaich 12yrs 43% A very sherried, assertive, palate. Some malty chewiness and soft, sweet, pear-like fruitiness, moving to a spicy dryness. 761 Poit Dhubh 12yrs 43% 9.95 Gaelic, distillery bottling Medium-bodied nose with firm, dark, smokiness, a touch of liquorice, and a slight rich green touch of citrus. 762 Poit Dhubh 21yrs 43% Gaelic, distillery bottling Soft enticing nose with suggestions of vanilla, oak, and peat belying the robust yet well-rounded flavours to come. 883 Port Ellen 29yrs Starts off relatively restrained. Peat emerges after a few minutes. The pinnacle of Scottish whisky. 55.3%

24 891 Dancing Stag Clynelish % This coastal malt has a honey lemon feel to it with a slight saltiness and a very faint smoky finish. 892 The Young Pretender 46% A lighter fruity flavoured Lowland single malt whisky. 893 Cearban Vatted Malt 40% 9.80 Earthy and well rounded. Influenced by the route this giant of the sea takes heading north on the west coast; and the distilleries it passes. 894 Treasurer Selection Deanston % A burst of fresh fruits and vanilla on the palate with hints of fresh pineapple on the finish. 24

25 776 Rosebank 12yrs 43% Lowland, distillery bottling Fragrant. Light fruits, fresh pear, creamy and zingy - ginger beer There's smoke and a hint of green, sappy sticks. It rolls nicely in the mouth. Elegant, with little spikes of flavour: nut, grass and flowers lay on top, Soft, clean and quite floral. It all zips into life at the end. 767 Royal Lochnagar 12yrs 40% Eastern Highlands, distillery bottling Fruitcake and faint burnt currants on the nose. Cakey, sherryish palate with a malty, grassy, sweetness. Complex, beautifully rounded and soothing ideal as a night-cap or after-dinner dram. 768 Royal Lochnagar Selected Reserve 43% Eastern Highlands, distillery bottling A lovely balanced nose of sherry, malt and peat with a palate of fruitcake, ginger cake, spiced bread and Sambuca. A luscious and smoky finish. 769 Scapa 16yrs 40% Orkney, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail Heather, honey and vanilla on the nose with a smooth, rich, creamy, seasalty taste and a long, caramel and toffee finish. 772 Singleton 12yrs 40% Straightforward nuttiness/nut shell, slightly bitter. Opens into yew, sawn oak, then marshmallow and a touch of apple and fig relish. 771 Speyburn 10yrs 40% 9.50 Mixed fruit and mixed peel on the nose a spicy prickle and an appetising peaty note. It is dry for a Speyside with a light to medium body. Straight forward and gentle with a surprisingly bitter, short finish. 773 Springbank 10yrs 46% Campbeltown, distillery bottling A fragrant, salty nose you can really smell the sea. 774 Strathisla 12yrs 43% 9.95 A soft, dry nose with faint hints of sherry, and a lot of development. A soft explosion at first on the palate gooseberry, chocolate, coffee, toffee and vanilla and a very long finish. 777 Strathmill % Speyside, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail A rarely seen Scotch - most ends up in blended whisky. 25

26 775 Strathmill 12yrs 43% Lightly fragrant nose with aromas of sins of dessert apples. In the palate is smooth and syrupy with a touch of vanilla-pod, very lively. A dessert malt. 778 Talisker 10yrs Skye, distillery bottling Peaty, island-style aroma. A silky, malty palate with a good kick of salt and pepper. Something of a firework, the primary taste is sweet and salty, with the pepperiness growing and powerful peat-smoke in the, relatively short, finish. 45.8% Talisker 18yrs 45.8% Skye, distillery bottling Rich and fruity Victoria plums, greengages, perhaps dried orange peel with some butterscotch or rum toffee and a thread of smoke behind. The smoke soon advances into the foreground and the toffee note is joined by a light mintiness with water maritime characteristics, emerge dry boat varnish, edible seaweed. The overall effect is warming. The development is towards smoke, coal-tar and toffee. Characteristic chilli catch in the finish is subtly present in the aftertaste 640 Talisker 25yrs 57.8% Skye, distillery bottling Its seaweedy, smoky nose and sweet maltiness is perfectly complemented by its spicy long finish. 884 Talisker Distillers Edition 45.8% Skye, distillery bottling Pungent and peaty, but with a rich sweet sultana flavour and heathery dryness from Skye's only distillery. 781 Teaninich 10yrs 43% Quite sharp and potent, a valuable contributor to blended whisky, but at this age it is one for the brave! 784 Tomatin 10/12yrs 40% A smoky and spicy nose, slightly sweet and malty with a nutty dry finish. A very versatile whisky. 780 Tullibardine 15yrs 54.8% Lowlands, distillery bottling A light malty nuttiness with fresh floral notes with an underlying sweetness and hints of honey. 26

27 APERITIFS ABV Per 50 ml Martini Bianco 15% 5.95 Martini Dry 15% 5.95 Martini Rosso 15% 5.95 Pimms NO1 15% 5.95 Punt & Mes 15% 5.95 Stones Ginger Wine 15% 5.95 Dubonnet 14.7% 5.95 Lilet 15% 5.95 Campari 25% 5.95 Noilly Pratt 15% 5.95 Pernod Absinthe 68% Ricard 45% 6.50 COGNAC ABV Per 50 ml Hennessy Grande Champagne % Hennessy Grande Champagne % Hennessy Grande Champagne % Delamain % Delamian Dry XO 40% Delamian Vesper XO 40% Hine Cigar Reserve 40% Hine % Hennessey XO 40% Hennessy Paradis Extra 40% Hennessey Paradis Imperial 40% Hennessey Paradis Richard 40% Martell VSOP 40% Martell XO 40% Martell Creation 40% Martell Cordon Bleu 40% Remy Martin Coeur de Cognac 40% Rémy Martin Extra 40% Cohiba Cognac Extra 40% George Roullet 1893, Grande Champagne, 1er Cru 40%

28 ARMAGNAC ABV Per 50 ml Baron de Sigognac VSOP 40% 8.90 Domaine de Joy Bas Armagnac 1986 Vintage 42% Chateau du Busca-Maniban Tenareze Armagnac % Bas Armagnac Delord % Bas Armagnac % Chateau de Gaube % Baron de Signonac % CALVADOS ABV Per 50 ml Berneroy Fine 40% 7.90 Berneroy XO 40% Lemorton Domfrontais % Rum ABV Per 50 ml Havana Club 3 Year /Cuba 40% 5.50 Havana Club Añejo Especial /Cuba 40% 6.50 Havana Club 7 Year Cuba 40% 8.50 Havana Club La Seleccion de Maestro /Cuba 40% Havana Club 15 Year /Cuba 40% Cockspur / Barbados 40% 6.50 J. Bally / Martinique 40% 8.95 Augustura Premium / Trinidad 40% 6.50 La Hechicera /Colombia 40% 9.50 Mount Gay Eclipse / Barbados 40% 6.50 Mount Gay Extra Old / Barbados 43% Sailor Jerry Spiced / Caribbean Blend 46% 7.95 Wood s % 8.50 Myers 40% 6.50 Zacapa 23 year 40% Zacapa XO 40% Pampero Blanco / Venezuela 37.5% 5.50 Pampero Anniversario 40% 9.95 Pampero Especial 40%

29 LIQUEURS ABV Per 50 ml Malibu 21% 5.50 Midori 21% 6.50 Bailey s Irish Cream 17% 5.95 Archers Peach Schnapps 23% 5.95 Galliano 42.3% 5.95 Kummel 39% 5.95 Kahlua 20% 5.95 Benedictine 40% 6.95 Grappa 40% 7.50 Mandarine Napoleon 40% 8.00 Southern Comfort 21% 7.00 Strega 40% 6.50 Tia Maria 20% 6.50 Frangelico 24% 7.50 Cachaça 40% 6.50 Sambuca 42% 5.95 Cointreau 40% 6.50 Apricot 40% 5.95 Absinthe 65% 7.50 Limoncello 35% 6.50 Amaretto 28% 5.95 Clement Blue / Martinique 40% Jagermeister 40% 6.75 Drambuie 40% 8.50 Fernet Branca 42% 8.95 Maraschino 40% 5.95 Triple Sec 40% 6.50 Tuaca 40% 5.95 Green Chartreuse 55% 5.95 Grand Marnier 40% 7.95 Pernod 40% 6.50 Pernod Absinthe 68%

30 EAUX DE VIE ABV Per 50 ml Apricot 40% 6.70 Fraise 40% 6.70 Framboise 40% 7.80 Gewurtztraimer 40% 8.00 Houx 40% Kirsch 40% 6.50 Kirsch d alsace 40% 8.50 Kirsch Vieux 40% 9.50 Marc de Bourgogne 40% 8.50 Poire William 40% 8.80 Prune 40% Reine Claude 40% 6.70 Surreau 40% 6.70 Prunelle Sauvege 40% 8.50 TEQUILA ABV Per 50 ml Grand Centenario Anejo 38% 8.75 Gran Centanario Reposado 38% 8.75 Omleca Plata 38% Omleca Reposado 38% Don Julio Añejo 38% 13.0 Don Julio Blanco 38% Don Julio Reposado 38% Reserva De La Familia 38% Jose Cuervo Platino 38% Jose Cuervo % 8.30 Jose Cuervo Tradicional 38% 6.50 Jose Cuervo Gold 38% 6.50 GIN ABV Per 50 ml Tanqueray 43.1% 6.50 Tanqueray No. Ten 47.5% 9.50 Beefeater 45% 6.50 Beefeater 24 45% 7.50 Hendricks 41.4% 8.75 Plymouth 41.2% 8.00 Gordon s 37.5%