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1 Whisky List

2 GLENGOYNE Six guiding principles rooted in nearly 200 years of our craft. An unwavering commitment to the environment. And a gathering of like-minded people. This is the Glengoyne Way. "Our craftsmanship can be tasted in every bottle that leaves our distillery." DUNCAN MCNICOLL - STILLMAN GLENGOYNE 10yo [43%] [25ml] 5 Fresh green apples, toffee and a hint of nuttiness. This is the taste of distilling slower than anyone else in Scotland, of barley we dry by air never peat and of hand-selected sherry casks crafted from European and American oak. GLENGOYNE 12yo [43%] [25ml] 5.80 Lemon zest, toffee apples and a scent of coconut. Our signature sherry wood brings intensity and richness, while first fill bourbon casks add fresh notes of citrus and vanilla. GLENGOYNE CASK STRENGTH [58.7%] [25ml] 6.80 Digestive biscuits, ripe bananas and a hint of pepper. This is the taste of Scotland s slowest distillation, matured in sherry casks crafted from European and American oak. It's then bottled as tradition insists: at cask strength, unchillfiltered GLENGOYNE 15yo [43%] [25ml] 6.50 Complex depths and bright tropical notes - with a spicy oak finish. Hints of candied lemon and pineapple reveal the influence of first-fill bourbon casks, balanced by the rich intensity of our signature sherry wood. GLENGOYNE 18yo [43%] [25ml] 10 Spicy vanilla fruit, ripe apples and a rich, luxurious mouthfeel. This is the result of eighteen long years and a generous proportion of first-fill sherry casks. GLENGOYNE 21yo [43%] [25ml] 15 Christmas cake, honey, and rich fruit with a long cinnamon finish. Matured exclusively in hand-selected sherry casks for 21 years. Perfect after dinner or, frankly, anytime. GLENGOYNE 25yo [48%] [25ml] 28 Elegant spice, treacle toffee, rich sherry oak with an endlessly complex finish. Matured exclusively in hand-selected sherry casks for a character-building quarter-century. GLENGOYNE 30YO (46.8%) [25ml] 65 Intense sherry trifle then the rich complexity of cinnamon, cloves and tangy marmalade. Matured in hand-selected sherry casks of exceptional character, this is the taste of 30 years, held in a single dram. TAMDHU 10yo [40%] [25ml] 5.50 On the nose, enjoy a softness of vanilla and sugared almonds, balanced by fresh oak and cinnamon.the taste finishes with a touch of fresh fruit, becoming pleasantly drying - slowly unveiling the wisp of peat smoke. TAMDHU BATCH STRENGTH [58.8%] [25ml] 6.80 On the nose, fragrant red berries, walnuts and hints of pecan mixed with delicate citrus, creamy vanilla and a touch of cookie dough.to finish, the richness matures into biscuit, malt and marmalade with a lingering fruitiness. SMOKEHEAD SINGLE MALT [43%] [25ml] 5 Smokehead is a superb, cult single malt from Ian MacLeod. Just a massive, thick peat smoke rich dram. Plenty of great South Islay character. Herbal, tangy fruits and more peat smoke! SMOKEHEAD EXTRA BLACK 18yo [46%] [25ml] 18 A release of 6,000 bottles of 18 year old Smokehead, packaged smartly in an "extra black" bottle. Full bodied and rich. Medium on palate entry, then builds with spices and peat smoke. Sweet oak, chocolate and peat.

3 WHISKY FLIGHTS Try one of our Whisky Tasting Flights to taste and explore the different characteristics of Malt Whisky. FLIGHT-1. GLENGOYNE HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY FLIGHT 16 pp We are delighted to be able to share 3 expressions of one of our favourite distilleries, Glengoyne. Glengoyne is unique that it is made in the and aged in the giving it a very special identity. TASTING MEASURES: GLENGOYNE 10YO [40%] 25ML A smooth, fruity and incredibly moreish whisky a real classic from one of Scotland s most beautiful distilleries, Glengoyne. Aged for 10 years in hand-selected sherry casks and crafted from European and American oak, this exquisite expression has notes of fresh green apples, a taste of toffee and a hint of nuttiness. GLENGOYNE 15YO [43%] 25ML This whisky is sweet and well-rounded. Glengoyne 15yo has complex depth and bright tropical notes, with a lingering spicy oak finish on the palate. This unique malt, matured in both first-fill bourbon casks and Glengoyne s signature sherry casks, boasts hints of lemon, fresh pineapple and a subtle oak finish. GLENGOYNE CASK STRENGTH [58.7%*] 25ML A malt for purists - bottled as tradition insists at cask strength and unchill-filtered. Bursting with sherry-goodness, you can expect notes of digestive biscuits, ripe bananas and a slight hint of pepper from this bold malt. The perfectly balanced flavours make this a Contini favourite! *Strength varies by batch FLIGHT-2. REGIONAL WHISKY FLIGHT 20 pp Your opportunity to explore three regional bottlings of contrasting styles of Whiskies. We feel that these three whiskies give you a complimentary taste of Scotland's beautiful spirit. TASTING MEASURES [25ml]: Highland Glendronach 12 year old [43%] Islands Talisker Port Ruighe [45.8%] Speyside Tamdhu Batch Strength [58.8%] PLEASE ASK ONE OF OUR TEAM FOR OUR DAILY TASTING SELECTION TO SUIT YOUR MOOD, YOUR PALATE AND YOUR POCKET!!

4 SPEYSIDE Situated in the heart of the Highlands, the Speyside area has so many whisky distilleries that it has been given by right the title of having its own region. From this region we tend to see light styles of whisky that are then matured in fairly heavy flavoured casks such as Pedro Ximenez sherry and Tawny port casks. This particular region offers elements from all other regions due to the amount of distilleries that are in such close proximity to each other. AUCHROISK [46%] Quite sweet with a pleasant softness. Soft, dry green cereal notes [25ml] 7.50 ABERLOUR 15 YEAR OLD [43%] [25ml] 8.30 Grassy, with a charming oily, nutty texture. Gentle peat but with good sweet notes BALVENIE 14 YEAR OLD CARIBBEAN CASK [43%] [25ml] 7 The aroma is rich with notes of tropical fruits. Namely passion fruit, and creamy toffee CRAGGANMORE 12 YEAR OLD [40%] [25ml] 6.40 A famously complex Speyside with a little of all the great whisky flavours: fruity, floral, grassy and a touch smoky CRAGGANMORE 25 YEAR OLD [51.4%] [25ml] 40 Green wood, apple stalks, shaving foam, juicy melon, crushed nuts, mint, dark caramel CRAGGANMORE DISTILLERS EDITION [40%] [25ml] 8.50 Spicy red fruits, raspberry and black pepper (not hot), gingerbread too GLENFIDDICH 15 YEAR OLD DISTILLERY EDITION [51%] [25ml] 7 Fresh flowers and blossom. Summer and crisp with a peppery edge. Hints of custard and almond LONGMORN DISTILLERS CHOICE [40%] [25ml] 7 Citrus, toffee apples, caramelised pears, stem ginger and other subtle spices SPEYMALT MACALLAN 2006 [43%] [25ml] 5.50 Delicate sherry influences with apricot, mango, and lemon notes complemented by subtle beeswax polish aromas LINKWOOD G&M PRIVATE COLLECTION 1998 [45%] [25ml] 8.50 A strong sour note. Cider apples, cider cellar. Antique shop. Caramel, barley sugar. A touch of burnt wood LINKWOOD 15 G&M [43%] [25ml] 6.50 Dark spice and strawberries abound this 15 year old from the Linkwood distillery. LONGMORN DISTILLER'S CHOICE [40%] [25ml] A no age statement release from a beloved, underrated malt whisky distillery in Speyside, matured in three types of cask; hogsheads, Oloroso Sherry casks and bourbon barrels. TOMINTOUL 25 YEAR OLD [43%] [25ml] 26 Soft and creamy with sweet toffee tones

5 HIGHLANDS The Highland region is geographically the largest whisky producing area and styles tend to vary from distillery to distillery. Typically quite a rich mouth feel that gives way to cereal notes, showcasing the true profile of the malt. The water in this particular area is rather high in minerals that only add to the unique flavor of the Highlands. ABERFELDY 12 YEAR OLD [40%] [25ml] 5.50 A fruity, clean and polished malt with a touch of honey and spice, Aberfeldy 12 Year Old is an excellent introduction to this Highland distillery. ARDMORE LEGACY/SMALL BATCH BOTTLING [40%] [25ml] 5 Sweet cinnamon, fresh honey and vanilla toffee waft up at points BALBLAIR CROZES HERMITAGE WOOD CASK FINISH [45%] [25ml] 14 Peppercorns and hints of strawberry jam. A little pear juice, hints of baking spices. Vanilla and blueberry CLYNELISH 14 YEAR OLD [46%] [25ml] 5 Clynelish is the successor to the now-silent Brora, built opposite the original distillery and producing a top-quality rich, smoky dram. CRAIGELLACHIE 13 YEAR OLD [46%] [25ml] 6 A lovely thick sweetness, stewed pears or the sort of filling you d get in a cold apple pie. Melon and a touch of vegetative minerality CRAIGELLACHIE 17 YEAR OLD [46%] [25ml] Apple crumble, melon and raisins. Honey flavoured barley, a little hint of smoke and vanilla ice cream THE DEVERON 12 YEAR OLD [40%] [25ml] 5 A core of butterscotch with waxy malt and apple pie THE DEVERON 18 YEAR OLD [40%] [25ml] 7.50 Creamy malt with hints of hazelnut cream, fresh summer berries and a drizzle of maple syrup FETTERCAIRN FIOR [42%] [25ml] 6 Dark chocolate, coffee beans and peat smoke, with nutmeg, mint, citrus fruits and truffle FETTERCAIRN 30 YEAR OLD [43.3%] [25ml] 32 Beeswax and dried herbs, some toffee apple and a hint of fresh peppermint leaf. Cider, cigar leaves and butterscotch GLENDRONACH 12 YEAR OLD [43%] [25ml] 5 Rich cereals, struck match, raisin, cinnamon, caramelised sugar GLENDRONACH 18 YEAR OLD [46%] [25ml] 8.50 Sweet aromatics of fudge and muscovado sugar. Fruit compote and glacier morello cherries provide added complexity GLENDRONACH 21 YEAR OLD [48%] [25ml] Soft smoke and lemon juice, cedar wood, apple peel, toasty oak, soft earth, date and walnut cake GLEN GARIOCH 12 YEAR OLD [48%] [25ml] 6.50 Heathery floral notes are balanced with the richness of poached pears and the sweetness of malted barley GLENGLASSAUGH PEATED TORFA [50%] [25ml] 5.80 Smoke and citrus in equal measures, with sweet spice happily sitting between the two GLENGLASSAUGH REVIVAL [46%] [25ml] 5 Sweet caramel and toffee with notes of nutty sherry, milk chocolate and honey. Ripe plums, red berries and oranges GLENMORANGIE SIGNET [46%] [25ml] 19 Chocolate raisins, an old-fashioned cocktail, cocoa MORE HIGHLANDS WHISKIES OVER THE PAGE...

6 HIGHLANDS [cont.] GLENMORANGIE - ORIGINAL [40%] [25ml] 5 The scent of citrus and ripening peaches is softened by the aroma of vanilla GLENTURRET TRIPLEWOOD [43%] [25ml] 6 Citrus peels, crushed nuts, fresh pear and enjoyably oaky GLENTURRET - PEATED [43%] [25ml] 6 Peaty nut cookies. Barbecue and coffee cake OLD PULTENEY 12 YEAR OLD [40%] [25ml] 5 Crisp and clean. Great balance reveals notes of herbs and grist. Parsley and almond OLD PULTENEY 21 YEAR OLD [46%] [25ml] 15 Full bodied with traces of fruits (apples and pears); slightly fragrant with spicy overtones ROYAL BRACKLA 12 YEAR OLD [40%] [25ml] 6.50 Florentines, Coco Pop cakes, slightly leafy, more ginger. A drop of water brings out more green apple and toasted almonds ROYAL BRACKLA 16 YEAR OLD [40%] [25ml] 9.50 Ripe red apple at first before thick crème brûlée takes charge with apricot, custard and a little Buttercup cough syrup TULLIBARDINE 225 SAUTERNES CASK [43%] [25ml] 7.50 Citrus peels and allspice. Notes of creamy vanilla, golden syrup, cocoa butter and black pepper TULLIBARDINE 228 BURGUNDY [43%] [25ml] 7.50 Spiced, with notes of red berry fruit, vanilla and toasted oak TULLIBARDINE SOVEREIGN [43%] [25ml] 5.50 Adorned with golden detailing, Tullibardine Sovereign is a delicious creamy single malt which was aged in first-fill bourbon barrels before bottling. Expect plenty of vanilla and spice from this Highland Dram. LOWLANDS In keeping with their traditional style of light, crisp and floral notes the Lowland region offers a very clean single malt with a light and delicate touch. Unfortunately this area was plagued with numerous problems that led to quite a few distilleries being closed down and now sadly only a few distilleries remain. AUCHENTOSHAN 3 WOOD [43%] [25ml] 7.50 Cooked fruit, sherry, toffee, a rum-like quality AUCHENTOSHAN AMERICAN OAK [40%] [25ml] 5 Oranges and lemons, toffee chunks and milk chocolate. Wafts of grassy air and clotted cream

7 ISLANDS This particular region offers a very flavourful dram due to the sourcing of peat in the local area, giving that luxurious smoke. Geographically, it runs alongside several regions and tends to have elements from all of them. Rich in history dating back to the conception of whisky, it is full of smugglers stories and illicit transactions. ARRAN MACHRIE MOOR [46%] [25ml] 6.50 Classic tropical sand dune notes alongside some alluring peat smoke ARRAN THE BOTHY QUARTER CASK [55.7%] [25ml] 7.80 The Bothy harks back to the 18th and 19th centuries on the Isle of Arran when smaller casks were favoured for logistical reasons, whilst delivering gorgeous vanilla and spice flavours. JURA SUPERSTITION [43%] [25ml] 6.50 Initial gristy cereal gives way to evocative smoke and heady malt SCAPA SKIRREN [40%] [25ml] 6.50 Runny honey and fresh cream. Hints of apple and a touch of anise TOBERMORY 10 YEAR OLD [46.3%] [25ml] 6.50 Quite light and fresh. There are notes of barley sugars and toasted cereals, hints of winter spice and a soft oak TALISKER PORT RUIGHE [45.8%] [25ml] 9 After a wave of initial sea spray, the nose becomes more complex with wax seal, orange pith and a touch of white chocolate LEDAIG CC BOTTLING FROM G&M [46%] [25ml] 7.50 Aromatic with sweet vanilla and honey notes. A subtle hint of smoke develops

8 ISLAY The most prominent note common to nearly all Islay distilleries is a very strong punchy note of peat. Probably the most famous characteristic that divides whisky enthusiasts, it s a beast that requires some taming. It s location offers a salty spray of seawater and that ever billowing note of smoke. BOWMORE 12 YEAR OLD [40%] [25ml] 6.50 Coastal smoke and ash soon make way for bergamot, orange zest, lemon slices and some hay before becoming rather floral. BRUICHLADDICH - PORT CHARLOTTE (50%) [25ml] 7.50 Full of depth and complexity, the smokey sweetness of the barley contrasts beautifully with the marine freshness of the spirit and the richness of toffee and vanilla BUNNAHABHAIN - 8 YEAR OLD MACPHAIL'S COLLECTION [43%] [25ml] 5 Sweet bran, light floral note BUNNAHABHAIN - 12 YEAR OLD [46.3%] [25ml] 8 This 12 year old is lightly peated for an Islay single malt and consequently is a light, fresh dram. LAPHROAIG 10 YEAR OLD [40%] [25ml] 5.80 Laphroaig 10yo is a full-bodied, smoky gem, with a residual sweetness and a hint of salt amid the seaweedy, peaty characters before a long warming finish. A classic dram. LAPHROAIG 25 YEARS OLD 2014 CASK STRENGTH EDITION [45.1%] [25ml] 38 Rich exotic lychees and citrus balance the salty seaweed on the nose, this follows on the palate, as the salty extroverted peat is contrasted by the Oloroso Sherry-aged casks. Ripe, rich and fruity with cinnamon spiced apples and a hint of dark chocolate. CAMPBELTOWN A fairly small area located in the northern tip of Scotland, it draws influences of cereal and barley that are then complemented by just a touch of smoke. (Although it is pretty uncommon to see peat being used in a mainland bottling this particular region due to its close proximity to the Islands will occasionally source peat and use it pre-distillation). This offers a very unique flavour profile.. LONGROW 18 YEAR OLD LIMITED RELEASE HEAVILY PEATED [46%] [25ml] Apple peels and smoke. Earthy peat, damp leaves, notes of truffle, woodshed, porridge oats and soot GLEN SCOTIA 92 MACPHAIL'S COLLECTION [43%] [25ml] 13 Lots of sea greens, atlantic freshness, gingery spice and touches of fruit oils and wood smoke

9 BLENDS A blend offers the opportunity to take different elements and blend them together giving either a new and very unique profile or they can be used to recreate something special that may have long ago disappeared. A craft that can trace it s history back many years and still to this day offers many varied flavors. COMPASS BOX PEAT MONSTER [46%] [25ml] 7 Peat, marked salinity, leans to Caol Ila in style, something medicinal. Sweet and fruity, grainy COMPASS BOX HEDONISM [43%] [25ml] 10 From that first, delectable, introduction, Hedonism is all ripe fruit, fraises des bois and sponge cake COMPASS BOX NOT A LUXURY MALT [53.1%] [25ml] 18 Light smoke and Sherried sultanas open this one. Full on Christmas cake notes, with a very slight touch of pineapple chunks COMPASS BOX THE LOST BLEND [43%] [25ml] 11 An ethereal fruit and herbal character and a sweetness on the palate is buttressed by an underlying smokiness COMPASS BOX ORANGERIE [40%] [25ml] 6.50 Fascinating aromas of freshly peeled orange and Christmas cake spices CUTTY SARK PROHIBITION EDITION [50%] [25ml] 6 Citrus, pear and fudge cubes you get in seaside sweet shops MACKINLAY SHACKLETONS THE JOURNEY 2ND EDITION [47.4%] [25ml] Honey hue body and soft, refined aromas JOHNNIE WALKER PLATINUM [40%] [25ml] 11 Sweet rich and deep notes with maraschino cherries, toffee caramel, vanilla, baked rhubarb crumble and a very thin whiff of smoke. WORLD WHISKIES Whilst we tend to go straight for a single malt we often tend to forget about our brothers and sisters in other parts of the world striving to distill their own unique styles and our world whiskies section pays homage to their passion. YAMAZAKI 18 YEAR OLD [43%] [25ml] 65 A pleasant oiliness with zesty citrus peel and a hint of sherry. Plenty of oak and orchard fruits NIKKA FROM THE BARREL [40%] [25ml] 6 Medium-body with good balance. There are notes of cut flowers and fresh fruits, spice and a little oak

10 THE WHISKY ANORAK'S TOP RECOMMENDATIONS Cannonball Restaurant & Bar is delighted to add the Whisky Anorak s top seven whiskies exclusively for you. In 2012, John Mark, aka The Whisky Anorak, wrote and performed his first one man show for Edinburgh's International Festival Fringe - this created The Whisky Anorak's 'Whisky Theatre'. The Whisky Anorak has performed to sell out shows at home and abroad. We are delighted to host our own events at here with the Whisky Anorak, ask our team if there are any Whisky Tasting events planned soon or book the Whisky Anorak for your own private show here in our beautiful private tasting room. GREENORE 8 YEAR OLD 40% (REP. OF IRELAND) Ignore that this is a grain whiskey. Cooley Distillery know what they are doing. This whiskey is no longer available as it has been repackaged under the Kilbeggan brand. I somehow feel that the cask selection is not as strong these days - Perhaps a victim of its own success, this is one of my favourites. Rose Water, Lemon Oil and Sweet Pear Drops, Apple, Banana, Green Tomatoes and Hay finishes with Caramel/ Toffee and Almonds. 25ML 8.50 GRAND OLD PARR DE LUXE 12 YEAR OLD 43% (GL) The Gay-Lussac scale on the label tells me that this bottle has been to Europe and most importantly bottled before So it's 'old whisky stock' matured in superior casks from yesteryear. It's just not possible to make whisky like this anymore. A classic blend held in high regard. The Controlled Spirit is dominated by Sweet Orange/Marmalade and Sour Almond in the background. Burnt Toffee finish with a Menthol lift. Some linseed and a hint of Salt. 25ML 6.80 JOHNNIE WALKER PREMIER 43% A glimpse into the past and a masterclass in blending. Perhaps one of the most underrated whiskies I know. Made with very old grain and very old malts; matured in top quality casks. Using the rarest of stock with several of the component distilleries no longer in production. Old Dunnage, A Sweet Nose, Dense Incense, Complex Treacle Toffee/Fudge, Savoury, Pencil Shavings, All Integrated. Pleasantly sour finish with only the hint of Tobacco. Soy Sauce. Perhaps salty, or some Old Bottle Effect, with a puff of smoke at the end. One for the grown ups. 25ML MORE FROM THE WHISKY ANORAK OVER THE PAGE...

11 SERENDIPITY 12 YEAR OLD 40% In 2005, a 16,000 bottle mistake in the bottling plant ended up with a cult following. Rumoured to be 23/24 year old Ardbeg accidentally mixed with c.20% of Glen Moray. All the more painful given that Ardbeg had been mothballed between 1981 and Sweet Bourbon Vanilla to start from the Glen Moray then Liquorice, lightly Smoked Antiseptic/Iodine, Citrus, melons and some Chocolate. Not a peat monster, the smoke just coats perfectly. 25ML 20 LONGMORN 15 YEAR OLD 45% (SPEYSIDE) Those in the know seek out this pre 2007 bottling of Longmorn. Still under the radar but loved by enthusiasts. The '15 was quietly withdrawn from the market. No hype just a very very solid old school whisky that embarrasses many modern expressions. The quality of the Sherry casks used is obvious from first sniff. Raisins, Figs. Tannin from say cherry stones. Berry Fruit is there but in the background. Some Almonds and Liquorice, a little peat and a little peppermint. Ends with a pleasant savoury nip of Iodine and tea. 25ML 10 GLENFARCLAS 15 YEAR OLD 80 PROOF (SPEYSIDE) bottled in the mid 1970's which means it's been over 45 years waiting to be opened. This is the very bottle that my dad never got around to drinking. A whisky from another era. Toast Johnny's memory. The Sulphur from the Sherry Casks subsides very quickly revealing Burnt Sugar, Buttered Toast, Raisins/Dates, A punch of Orange and Mango/Fruit Cake. Mellow but complex Vanilla leading to Asparagus, Herbs, Spring Onion (but without the Onion!) Gentle Ginger/Incense, a little Cheesy but in a good way. 25ML ELMER T. LES SINGLE BARREL SOUR MASH STRAIGHT BOURBON 45% (KENTUCKY) A maverick, a legend. Elmer was still responsible for the final selection of his barrels right up to his 93rd birthday. This bottle was purchased in 2013 and so might be one of the last Sour Mash in which he had an input - What a Legacy. First impressions are that you are dealing with a superior distillate. Dominated by Citrus Intense Vanilla and Blueberry. Orange Incense. Sweet and Sour Aromatic Herbs. The alcohol is controlled to the point of its true role - to merely carry the flavour. A dusty Aniseed/Cola finish with Cinnamon Joss Sticks. This forces you to recalibrate what 'drinking' is all about. Always Quality not Quantity. 25ML 10.50

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