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AQUA VITAE “Water of life”

There is a mystique that surrounds whisky lore which allures to the promise of some ancient connection to a simpler time in our existence, a bygone era that we gaze back upon longingly in

starry-eyed wonderment.

The very incantation of its name brings to mind vivid tableaux of misty moors and emerald fields; rocky outcrops and tortuous sheep-worn trails that snake their way through the highland countryside; of salt sprayed promontories, and jagged rock faces carved since time immemorial by the minions of Odin’s wrath; where the benediction of monks can be heard wafting from lofty peaks of roughly-hewn stone; and tartan-clad warriors cross hand-forged steel on the battlefield, and

by night, in the flickering light of the great hall, drink deeply from bottomless tankards.

This extant elixir transcends time and place and allows us, at least for the briefest moment, a glimpse into the zeitgeist of our forefathers.

ILLUSTRATIONS BY JARRYD HARDNER

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1AN ODE TO WHISKY

3FOOD PAIRINGS

4 - 5WHISKY FLIGHTS

6 - 23WHISKY OF SCOTLAND

ISLAYHIGHLANDS

SPEYSIDE BLENDED MALTCAMPBELTOWN

LOWLANDS

24 - 28WHISKEY OF AMERICA

BOURBON WHISKEYRYE WHISKEY

TENNESSEE WHISKEYNEW VENTURES

29 - 32WHISKEY OF IRELAND

PURE POT STILLSINGLE MALTIRISH BLENDS

33 - 35 WHISKY OF JAPAN

36 - 37WHISKY OF AUSTRALIA

38 - 39INDEPENDENT BOTTLINGS

40LIMITED & SPECIAL RELEASES

41 - 43GLOSSARY

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WHISKY AND CHEESE PAIRING $60.00Three seasonal cheeses paired with three whiskies to combine for a delight on your palate. Cheeses are subject to change.

Teeling Single Grain, Starward Wine Cask, Kilchoman Red Wine Cask WHISKY EXPERIENCE $60.00Let us bring you through a journey of hand-picked whisky for your enjoyment. This includes a whisky cocktail on arrival, a tasting session carried out by one of our resident whisky experts coupled with a selection of seasonal canapés. A perfect gift for you and yours.

Whiskies subject to change due to availability.

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JOURNEY THROUGH THE ORIENT $40.00Showcasing two of Japan’s prominent whisky houses, this collection gives up a combination of flavours of some highly sought after liquid.

Nikka Coffey Grain, Hibiki Harmony, Nikka Pure Malt Red, Hakushu 12

WORLD TOUR $40.00Trot around the globe with one of our skilled bartenders and experience a whisky from every corner of the world, from peat smoke to Bourbon County.

Blanton’s Bourbon, Yamazaki 12, Tullamore DEW 12, Bowmore 12

CASK FINISH RANGE $45.00Ever wondered what gives whisky its unique colour and flavour? Try these four whiskies and experience the impact various wood finishes impart on your wondrous liquid.

Teeling Single Grain, Balvenie 16 Triple Cask, Loch Lomond Madeira Cask, Talisker Port Ruighe

FLIGHT AROUND ISLAY $45.00Scotland’s most iconic whisky producing region, home to some king’s of liquid. This journey showcases what the island is most famous for.

Caol Ila Distiller’s, Kilchoman Machir Bay, Laphroaig Quarter Cask, Octomore 8.1

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VISIT THE EMERALD ISLE $40.00Home to our master of malts and the traditional method of copper pot distillation. Take this example of traditional Irish whiskey expressions along with some newer releases in line with the current Irish whiskey revival.

Writer’s Tears Copper Pot Still, Teeling Single Malt, Redbreast 15, Bushmills 16 TOUR OF SCOTLAND $40.00Forget Le Tour de France; take a mouth-watering ride around the vastly unique whisky regions. Immerse yourself in the rich, diverse range of whiskies that are scattered across the moors, islands, Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland.

Glenkinchie 12, Clynelish 14, Cragganmore 12, Lagavulin 16, Johnnie Walker Double Black

INDEPENDENT BOTTLINGS $50.00An exclusive bottling company selecting only the most highly regarded whisky for vintage bottling. Each range is limited to under 1000 bottles per release.

Bruichladdich 25 Signatory, Bunnahabhain 26 Signatory, Glenlivet 2006 Signatory, Ledaig 2005 Signatory

RARE MALTS FLIGHT $100.00A selection of Diageo’s annual rare and limited release. Blair Athol 23, Collectivum XXVIII, Port Askaig 15, Glen Elgin 18, Teaninich 17

Some whiskies are subject to change due to availability. All measurements are per 15ml tasting.

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No one knows the exact identity of the first Scotsman to distil spirits, nor are they sure when or where the first malt whisky was made, but one fact of

which we can be certain is that whisky is endemic in Scottish culture.

As with all great enterprise mass whisky production was born out of economic necessity, Highland farmers burdened with a surplus of grain discovered that through fermentation and distillation a supplementary source of income could be made. Barley was most commonly used, although wheat and oats

were also turned into whisky.

The leap toward a global industry started with the invention of the Coffey still in 1827. For many early imbibers malt whisky was an acquired taste but this new still produced a much lighter, less robust and therefore a more widely appealing whisky than its predecessor and at a far greater volume to boot. Abrogation of laws restricting the use of continuous still whisky in the 1860s paved the way for blended whiskies to consumers’ great delight. In the 1870s a rampant strain of phylloxera devastated Cognac production. Naturally, a suitable replacement was needed. Scotch whisky was suddenly

lauded as the drink du jour.

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BOWMOREThis iconic distillery is nestled on the banks of Loch Indaal, and was the first Islay distillery to receive a license to produce whisky in 1779. Bowmore is among the few remaining distilleries that malt their own barley, up to two tons a week using their traditional malting floors and peat fires.

12 YEAR OLD 40% $14.00Remarkably long and complex, finishing with hints of vanilla ice cream.

DARKEST 15 YEAR OLD 43% $15.00Maturated in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, this dram spends its final three years in Oloroso casks. A robust and complex dram from a well-established distillery.

18 YEAR OLD 43% $21.00The official replacement for Bowmore seventeen year old, this whisky has become a fan favourite from the Bowmore portfolio. It is a fresh dram, with notes of salty kippers and coal smoke.

VAULT 57.5% $23.00Matured in their No. 1 Vault maturation warehouse, this dram contains hints of sun-ripened fruit, spiced cocoa and blood orange.

A region renowned for its heavily peated style of whisky, such as Octomore and Lagavulin, it is understandable why one would assume that the island’s titular whisky is predominantly peat-centric. One of five whisky distilling localities in Scotland whose identity is protected by law, there are eight active distilleries on the island offering several contrasting styles of Scotch.

This is an island steeped in tradition, with a whisky to suit all palates.

“Scotch Whisky is made from barley & the morning dew on Angel’s nipples.”

- Warren Ellis

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BRUICHLADDICHBuilt in 1881, this distillery is the heart of the town Port Charlotte and employs close to a whopping 100 people. The distillery is filled with original equipment such as their original grain mill and mash tun. Dissimilar to most Scottish distilleries, these guys use three different types of malt in their core range, the Classic Laddie, Port Charlotte, and the Octomore.

THE CLASSIC LADDIE UNPEATED 46% $14.00 This classic laddie is a non-aged statement from a fast emerging distillery. An aroma of pear and melon dances on the nose; with a finish of vanilla and tropical fruits. It is certainly a dram to please the most ardent whisky connoisseur. PORT CHARLOTTE HEAVILY PEATED 50% $14.00 Distilled from malt peated to 40 ppm, using 100% Scottish barley. Creamy vanilla and dark caramel get the palate started, finishing with slight hints of bonfire toffee. Stunning. BERE BARLEY 50% $17.00 A 2009 vintage single malt from Bruichladdich, made with 100% organically grown Scottish barley. In fact, the whole process of making this whisky, from barley to bottle, has been organically certified by the Biodynamic Association! Vanilla cream and lemon zest is followed by a refreshing and clean finish. THE ORGANIC 50% $17.00 100% organically grown Scottish barley, matured for 8 years in ex-bourbon American Oak, non chill-filtered and colouring free. Melted butter with a hint of spice and salt on the nose, with a rich toffee sponge cake taste, followed by citric notes on the finish.

OCTOMORE 8.1 59.3% $27.00 The first expression of Octomore released by the new head distiller Adam Hannet. Aged for 8 years exclusively in first fill American oak casks with 42,000 bottles exclusively, peated to a level of 168 PPM. Well-rounded peat smoke with toffee and chocolate, winding into a deep balance of a vanilla and creamy finish.

OCTOMORE 8.4 58.7% $34.00The last release in the Masterclass series, it was created to examine the effect of virgin oak on this intensely peated spirit. The barley was peated to 170 PPM, with only 12,000 bottles released worldwide. Heavy oak is married with sweet honey malt and toffee. Unrelenting peat becomes submissive with coconut and cooked apples. OCTOMORE 8.3 61.2% $35.00With casks aged 0.1 miles away from the sea, there is a salty influence on the whisky with 309PPM. Aged for 5 years in 56% American Oak barrels and lives in European, Ex-Paulliac, Ventoux, Rhone and Burgundy casks for the remainder. Aggressive vanilla and peat go hand-in-hand here, plenty of chocolate jumping the gun over a sharp spice, finishing beautifully with tobacco and coffee.

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ARDBEG 10 YEAR OLD 46% $14.00 Winner of the 2012 best Scotch whisky ten years and under, this ten year old is a whirlwind of peat and complex malty flavours.

ARDBEG UIGEADAIL 54% $18.00 Bottled at cask strength, this whisky is a marriage of ex-American bourbon barrels and sherry butts, giving a sweet and smoky finish to this malt. Some consider this to be the core of the range. ARDBEG GROOVES 46% $21.00 Ardbeg Grooves was a special release to celebrate Ardbeg Day on June 2nd, 2018 (the Distilleries Open Day during the Islay festival). Part Maturation in extremely charred ex- red wine cask. Heavy iodine spice with unusual herbaceous notes paired with stone fruits. Sea salt with a touch of leather allow for a balanced bonfire smoke finish. ARDBEG CORRYVRECKAN 57.1% $22.00 Taking its name from the famous whirlpool that lies to the north of Islay, where only the bravest souls dare to venture. This whisky starts with chocolate and blackberries on the palate, with hickory and star anise before the finish.

BUNNAHABHAIN 12 YEAR OLD 46.3% $14.00 Recently Bunnahabhain has changed the distillation process of this classic whisky to be non-chilled filtered, producing stronger, bolder flavours. Starting with hints of apples, sea salt and vanilla, and finishing with light smokiness.

BUNNAHABHAIN 25 YEAR OLD 46.3% $50.00 Aged in refilled sherry casks, you’ll detect notes of figs and raisins on the nose, with a slight hint of chocolate and espresso.

CAOL ILA 12 YEAR OLD 43% $14.00 The Caol Ila twelve year old is of medium weight but still packing plenty of potent phenols. This is a refined, powerful dram with compensating oiliness. CAOL ILA DISTILLERS EDITION 43% $20.00 This distiller’s edition from Caol Ila is finished off in sweet muscatel wine casks for an extra depth of sweetness. It hits the nose with the smell of crisp smoky bonfires, then provides complexity on the palate with bold notes of cinnamon spice.

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CAOL ILA 18 YEAR OLD UNPEATED 59.8% $21.00 Although Caol Ila is renowned for its peat smoke – there’s so much more to this single malt than merely its ember qualities. Once a year the distillery swaps out its peated regimen for unpeated production runs, and the fruits of that labour shine through. A creamy and fruity expression coupled with sea salt and caramel, finishing with what could be discerned as smoke.

CAOL ILA 18 YEAR OLD PEATED 43% $28.00 A wonderfully balanced expression from the core Caol Ila range, this 18 year old is malty with thick notes of smoke and phenols, a lovely Islay single malt without extreme levels of peat. Aromatic and herbal with big refined sweetness and well integrated oak. Gentle peat and soft smoke give a long finish.

KILCHOMAN MACHIR BAY 46% $15.00Matured in ex-bourbon barrels from Buffalo Trace then finished in Oloroso sherry butts, this dram is smoky on the nose with a sherried oak palate.

KILCHOMAN RED WINE CASK 50% $22.00Distilled in 2012 and bottled in 2017, this expression of Kilchoman has spent its entire life in a single cask. The cask from the Douro valley in Portugal were personally selected by Kilchoman founder Anthony Wills. This maturation adds depth of cooked fruits to the classic citrus sweetness & peat smoke of Kilchoman, with just under 7,000 bottles available worldwide. KILCHOMAN PORT CASK 50% $23.00The 2nd release of the single matured Port cask from Kilchoman. Fully matured in Port casks and bottled at 50% ABV, resulting in a full bodied flavour profile with 10,000 bottles released worldwide. KILCHOMAN PX FINISH SINGLE CASK 57.2% $25.00This Non-age statement whisky can only be described as a fruity smoke bomb. An exclusive release to Australian, bottled at cask strength is a dram not to be missed.

LAGAVULIN 8 YEAR OLD 48% $16.00Released in celebration of their 200th anniversary, this whisky packs a powerful smoky punch. A complete palate hit, with notes of sweet spice that come forward with a touch of water. LAGAVULIN 16 YEAR OLD 43% $18.00 Thick and rich with flavours of Lapsang Souchong tea on the palate, and a finish of sweet spices with thick peated smoke. LAGAVULIN 12 YEAR OLD CASK STRENGTH 56.5% $23.00 Lagavulin has become a Special Releases stalwart – and for good reason. The classic Islay distillery is beloved by peat fans (and everyone’s favourite Parks Director, Ron Swanson). This year’s 12 year old candidate brings together the characteristic island smoke with the sweetness of American hogsheads, all wrapped up in a natural cask strength bottling. It’s meaty and robust – Ron would certainly approve. Full flavoured, long and dry with plenty of Tobacco.

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LAGAVULIN DISTILLERS EDITION 43% $24.00 A bold malt, rich in complexity. This dram was distilled in 1998 and bottled in 2014 following a finishing period in Pedro Ximenez casks. LAPHROAIG 10 YEAR OLD 40% $14.00 Smoky and iodine rich, this is one of Scotland’s most distinctive and complex drams. Laphroaig is known for their medicinal malts and the ten year old is no exception.

LAPHROAIG SELECT CASK 40% $16.00 Matured in a combination of Oloroso sherry butts, white American oak, hogsheads that have been seasoned with Pedro Ximenez quarter casks and first fill bourbon casks.

LAPHROAIG QUARTER CASK 48% $17.00 A vibrant young whisky, aged in quarter casks to speed up the maturation process. This dram teases the palate with traces of soft sweetness and finishes with bold peat, complimented by a velvety feel throughout.

LAPHROAIG 27 YEAR OLD 41.7% $100.00 This limited edition older Laphroaig release sees the liquid take on a bit more complex fruit and leather whilst still paying homage to those classics characteristics we love - smoke and the seaside.

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“I should never have switched from Scotch to Martini’s.”- Humphrey Bogart

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In 1843, William Matheson founded the Glenmorangie Distillery in the Scottish Highlands. Inspired by the Distillery’s peaceful surroundings on the banks of the Dornoch Firth, he brought forth a pioneering single malt whisky wonderfully complex and exceptionally smooth. To this day they honour the Distillery’s provenance in their award-winning single malt. Its pure, smooth spirit is distilled in Scotland’s tallest stills and

matured in the finest casks.

GLENMORANGIEThe name of Glenmorangie is one of the most famous in the world of whisky. Their single malt whiskies are multi award winning and are consistently in the top three for world sales. The Glenmorangie ‘Original’ is also the best selling single malt in Scotland. It became one of the first distilleries to sell their whisky outside of their local area and later, by the start of the First World War, be one of the first single malts to be truly established throughout the British Empire. The current stills at Glenmorangie are exact replicas of the original second hand stills that were installed in 1843 and create the famous and unique light, fragrant spirit.

THE ORIGINAL 40% $14.00The core of the Glenmorangie range, ‘the original’ was released to replace the 10 year old. A very thick and fruity offering with rich notes of vanilla and toffee, this dram has a sweet, creamy finish. A classic malt.

LASANTA 12 YEAR OLD 43% $15.00Matured first in bourbon casks before moving to Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks for a finishing period. Think of dark chocolate, dried fruit and fresh honey.

QUINTA RUBAN 12 YEAR OLD 46% $16.00To craft this single malt specially selected port pipes from the Douro valley in Portugal are used in the distillation process. On the nose there are notes of berry fruits with a bold and rich finish of chewy port. Delightful.

NECTAR D’OR 46% $17.00This is a 12 year old whisky finished in Sauternes casks. This sweet and spicy whisky is paired with notes of ginger, nutmeg and honeycomb.

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GLENMORANGIE 18 YEAR OLD 46% $21.00A wonderfully creamy and thick 18 year old dram, matured for 15 years in ex bourbon casks before being finished in Oloroso sherry casks. An exquisite, tropical-fruit driven Glenmorangie. GLENMORANGIE SIGNET 46% $28.00Distilled in chocolate malt and heavily roasted malted barley then matured in virgin oak casks, this whisky has huge cocoa notes with vanilla, cinnamon, lychee and fruits shinning through. A beauty.

INCHMURRINA range from the Loch Lomond Distillery, based in Alexandria, Scotland. The first commissioned distillation was in 1966 which was followed by the closure of the distillery in 1984. Production was reinstated after the purchase of the distillery in 1987. Their grain distillery opened in 1994 and was the only distillery in Scotland at the time to produce both grain and malt whisky. Their still design remains unique to this day with the ability to distill to 90% ABV, allowing light, more fragile notes to be achieved within the final products.

12 YEAR OLD PEATED 46% $14.00A blend of malt whisky from both a swan-neck still and a straight-neck still. Non-chill filtered and aged in re-fill bourbon and re-charred American Oak. Heavy vanilla and deep smoke paired with herbaceous peat, with a long and waxy finish with hopped bitterness.

12 YEAR OLD UNPEATED 46% $14.00Inchmurrin 12 Year old from Loch Lomond distillery, re-branded in 2015 as part of the Inchmurrin ‘Islands collection’. Aged in re-fill bourbon and re-charred American Oak. Refreshing and light with caramel sweetness, and plenty of orchard fruits and a spiced smoke

MADERIA WOOD 46% $17.00Individual cask selection all aged exclusively in refill bourbon, married and finished in Madeira wine casks. This gives the whisky juicy stone fruit notes and well-rounded nutty toffee and wood spice. The finish is long and tannic. 18 YEAR OLD 46% $23.00Given all new packaging in 2015, Inchmurrin is a single malt from Loch Lomond distillery named after the largest fresh water island in The British Isles. Aged in re-fill bourbon and re-charred American Oak, this dram is zesty and spicy with plenty of tropical fruit.

ABERFELDY 12 YEAR OLD 40% $14.00Strongly scented with honey, green apple and slight notes of raspberry jam. On the palate sweetness develops with hints of peach and butterscotch.

BLAIR ATHOL 12 YEAR OLD FLORA & FAUNA 43% $19.00This expression is a sherried style of malt with spices and oak adding complexity to rich maltiness.

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CLYNELISH 14 YEAR OLD 46% $15.00The fourteen year old single malt offers sweet floral fragrances and maritime flavours with a light and dry finish.

DALMORE 12 YEAR OLD 40% $14.00This twelve year old showcases the finest characteristics of the Dalmore distillery, giving flavours of rich, toasted coffee, with a mouthful of slight spices.

DALMORE CIGAR MALT 44% $22.00A whisky made to be enjoyed with cigars. Flavours of caramel, shortbread, coffee and chocolate will put a moreish dram in one hand, and a hefty cigar in the other.

DALWHINNIE 15 YEAR OLD 43% $14.00A great introduction to the single malt world, elegant and smooth with a light fruity palate. Fantastic with chocolate.

DALWHINNIE DISTILLERS EDITION 43% $19.00Finished in Oloroso sherry casks, giving this edition rich caramel notes, Manuka honey, sweet vanilla and nutmeg.

GLENDRONACH 12 YEAR OLD 43% $14.00A superbly richly sherried single malt matured for at least 12 years in a combination of the finest Spanish Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso sherry casks. A sweet, creamy dram perfect suited for after dinner sipping.

GLENDRONACH 18 YEAR OLD 46% $22.00Aromas of chocolate fudge and light citrus. It has a rounded palate, with a bitter, spicy finish from the 100% European oak maturation.

GLENDRONACH 21 YEAR OLD 48% $30.00A 21 year old Glendronach released in 2011, and aged in a mix of sherry casks (Oloroso and sweet Pedro Ximenez dessert sherry). Soft smoke, with heaps of fruit and Sherry notes. A Sherry sweet finish end this delicious dram.

THE GLENGLASSAUGH REVIVAL 46% $14.00After being mothballed for more than 20 years, the Glenglassaugh Revival has been matured in both fresh bourbon casks and ex-red wine casks, then married in rich sherry casks. Prevalent fruits, wonderfully sweet, finishing spicy and soft. THE GLENGLASSAUGH TORFA 50% $14.00Torfa – the old norse word for peat – is one of premier releases from the reopened distillery. On the sweeter end of the peat spectrum, this dram has a pleasant smoked meat flavour, charcoal and salt. A young whisky with lots to offer.

GLENGOYNE 18 YEAR OLD 43% $21.00Released toward the end of 2012 to replace the superb Glengoyne 17, this 18 year old was aged in refill Sherry and first-fill Sherry casks. The results speak for themselves. Hints of soft spice and citrus. Creamy and caramel on the finish with more citrus.

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HIGHLAND PARK 12 YEAR OLD 40% $14.00 The expression that started it all. First introduced in 1979 and still at the heart of the range for Highland Park.

HIGHLAND PARK DARK ORIGINS 46.8% $20.00 This welcome addition to the core range uses twice as many first fill sherry casks than the classic Highland Park twelve year old, resulting in a darker, richer flavour.

HIGHLAND PARK 18 YEAR OLD 43% $23.00 Previously named “Worlds Best Spirit” in 2005, this is a dram that just gets better every time you return to it. Sweet honey, dried fruit, marzipan and subtle smoke, it is a dram that reveals more layers with every sip.

ISLE OF JURA SUPERSTITION 43% $15.00Made up of whiskies aged from thirteen to twenty one years, with 13% heavily peated malt this dram has strong notes of white pepper and hot buttered toast, finishing with forest honey.

OBAN 14 YEAR OLD 43% $16.00A superb, full-blooded fruity malt with a whiff of heather and more than a hint of smoke.

OBAN DISTILLERS EDITION 43% $20.00This distiller’s edition has been given a finishing period in Montilla Fino casks for an interesting depth of flavour. A deeply intriguing expression of dry fruitiness. OLD PULTENEY 12 YEAR OLD 40% $14.00A very popular Highland dram, with a big sherry presence alongside sweet citrus, fruit notes and a faint whiff of brine. Picked up the top prize in its category at the World Whisky Awards 2010.

OLD PULTENEY 21 YEAR OLD 46% $26.00Full of vitality, charisma and class, this dram ran away with awards from all over the globe. Rich aromas of spicy apple and peach fill this robustly flavourful, velvet brick of a whisky.

ROYAL LOCHNAGAR 12 YEAR OLD 40% $16.00A light dram with notes of toffee, brown sugar and lingering sandalwood.

ROYAL BRACKLA 12 YEAR OLD 40% $18.00Finished in first fill Oloroso casks, this dram is spicy with hints of vanilla and black pepper.

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TALISKER 10 YEAR OLD 45.8% $14.00This classic dram from the Talisker portfolio starts with low levels of smoke, heather and pear; finishing with dry seaweed, slight peppery notes and strong peat.

TALISKER PORT RUIGHE 45.8% $16.00Finished in port casks after initial maturation in deeply charred American and European oak refill casks. On the nose there is faint orange whilst sweet chocolate and slight smoke dances on the palate. TALISKER DISTILLERS EDITION 45.8% $22.00After the initial maturation this malt is given a finishing period in Amoroso sherry casks. This process contributes some rich, juicy sherried notes to a traditionally smoky island dram.

TALISKER 18 YEAR OLD 45.8% $25.00A must have for any Talisker fan. A house favourite and the winner of “Best Whisky in the World” at the 2007 World Whiskies Awards. The palate is thick, rich and full-bodied. TOBERMORY LEDAIG 10 YEAR OLD 46.3% $14.00A gold medal winner at the 2008 International Wine and Spirits Awards. It is light and well balanced on the nose, transitioning into a medium bodied palate with rich smoke and hints of black pepper, charred oak and spice.

TOBERMORY LEDAIG 18 YEAR OLD 46.3% $28.00Ahh, Ledaig! A cracking single malt that proves Islay isn’t the only place to get your hands on a splendidly peated whisky. Smoky herbs, cracked black pepper and waves of sherry. Excellent stuff.

“What whiskey will not cure, there is no cure for.”

- Irish Proverb

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This region broadly divides into two main styles, the lighter style typified by Glenfiddich or Cragganmore, and the richer fruitier style exemplified

by Balvenie and Mortlach.

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THE BALVENIE In early 1892 work began to convert an eighteenth century mansion (Balvenie New House) into a distillery. The building took fifteen months to complete and on May 1, 1893, the first distillation took place at the Balvenie Distillery.

CARIBBEAN CASK AGED 14 YEARS 43% $16.00 Aged in American oak casks for a fourteen year period, then finished in casks that previously held Caribbean rum. Rich, sweet and creamy toffee.

DOUBLEWOOD AGED 17 YEARS 43% $20.00 Aged in American oak then finished off in European sherry oak casks. This dram is rich and complex with notes of honey, green apple, vanilla and creamy toffee.

TRIPLE CASK AGED 16 YEARS 40% $22.00 Comprised of 12 year, 16 year and 25 year casks. Rich, complex, with hints of vanilla, mellow spice and sweetness.

PORTWOOD AGED 21 YEARS 47.6% $30.00 Aged in port pipes/casks that previously held fine port wine. The Portwood is non-chilled filtered, displaying bold notes of fruit, raisin, honey and spice.

LIMITED RELEASE TRIPLE CASK 25 YEARS 40% $42.00 A marriage of liquid that has been matured in three different casks in order to achieve a uniquely complex and deep yet, light and refreshing whisky. It proved very popular when it started out life as a ‘travel retail’ exclusive which saw it make its way to the permanent range and then our shelves.

ABERLOUR A’BUNADH 60.8% $15.00This dram is aged in Oloroso sherry butts, big, rich and full of fruit and nut flavours.

AUCHROISK 10 YEAR OLD FLORA & FAUNA 43% $14.00Tangy orange on the nose, the malt is amplified by the curious saltiness of the palate.

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AULTMORE 12 YEAR OLD 46% $14.00A refreshing dram with plenty of vanilla, honey and citrus, alongside a touch of grassiness.

BENRIACH HEART OF SPEYSIDE 40% $14.00A non-age statement release, young and intended to be a good entry malt. Earthy with gentle smoke and soft oak. BENRIACH 10 YEAR OLD 40% $15.00This was a milestone in the Benriach distillery as this expression was the first core bottling created under Billy Walker. Matured in both ex-bourbon and ex-Sherry casks. Citrus forward sweetened with brown sugar and a peppery malt finish.

BENROMACH SASSICAIA WOOD FINISH 45% $20.00Spending two years in Sassicaia wine casks, this dram is light with hints of vanilla and tropical fruit complimented by honey.

CARDHU 12 YEAR OLD 40% $14.00Sweet and rich, with apple peel and bruised pear on the nose. The palate is smooth and rounded with a gentle touch of soft peat.

CARDHU 18 YEAR OLD 40% $21.00A rich and complex Cardhu. Soft and approachable whilst staying true to the classic style of the distillery this dram has rich fruits on the nose with a leather and chocolate finish.

CRAGGANMORE 12 YEAR OLD 40% $14.00A sherried, twelve year old malt. A well rounded representation of the Speyside region, offering a rich, slightly floral finish with barley notes.

CRAGGANMORE DISTILLERS EDITION 40% $16.00This malt has been double matured in port pipes, yielding a sweet and deeply fruity flavour with smoked oak.

CRAIGELLACHIE 13 YEAR OLD 46% $14.00This thirteen year old malt handsomely shows off the bold, robust character of the distillery’s output. A dram that boasts oodles of dynamic fruit notes with a distinctive current of smoke running through.

CRAIGELLACHIE 19 YEAR OLD 46% $28.00Sticking to the ‘Maverick’ style of this distillery, this whisky has a huge oily mouth feel with juicy fruits and a winter spice palate.

CRAIGELLACHIE 23 YEAR OLD 46% $70.00A whisky like no other. Well-refined citrus and tropical fruits on the nose and a waxy, sulphury palate with hints of menthol and beautiful herbaceous notes.

DAILUAINE 16 YEAR OLD FLORA & FAUNA 43% $16.00This whisky has a certain period in sherry casks which produces thick fruitcake notes and winter spice. A great digestive.

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GLEN ELGIN 12 YEAR OLD 43% $15.00Smooth and mellow, with hints of honey. A great introduction to Scotch whisky.

GLENFARCLAS 8 YEAR OLD 40% $14.00A vibrant fresh whisky with aromas of honey, almonds and butterscotch. Always impeccably well-made, this is a whisky that delivers in quality.

GLENFARCLAS 10 YEAR OLD 40% $16.00Lots of malty characteristics, backed up with some sherry overtones and vanilla and spice.

GLENFIDDICH 12 YEAR OLD 40% $14.00Aged in American and European casks, this award winning malt has flavours of honey, apple and pear.

GLENFIDDICH 15 YEAR OLD SOLERA 40% $16.00Matured in American oak, Portuguese sherry and virgin oak, then married into a wooden vat and constantly topped up to ensure quality. This dram has rich flavours of dark fruit, sherry oak and marzipan.

GLENROTHES SELECT RESERVE 43% $14.00This non-aged statement release is a tremendous Speyside dram, with lots of zesty fresh fruit on the nose, with a vanilla and slight spice finish.

GLEN SPEY 12 YEAR OLD FLORA & FAUNA 43% $14.00The only official bottling from the Glen Spey distillery, this is a light, crisp malt with fresh and dried grass, finished off by hints of honey and fruity Calvados. LINKWOOD 12 YEAR OLD FLORA & FAUNA 43% $15.00Rounded yet delicate, with notes of apples and tingly spiciness. This delicious dram fills the mouth with perfume flavours.

THE MACALLAN 12 YEAR OLD DOUBLE CASK 40% $15.00 An exciting new release age statement from Macallan that’s matured in a combination of American and European (Oloroso) Sherry oak for a minimum of 12 years. Creamy, thick with delicious spice and fruit. Simply superb.

THE MACALLAN 12 YEAR OLD FINE OAK 40% $16.00A beautiful oily whisky coming from their small, squat stills, and an amazingly complex palate showing the effect that quality barrels can have.

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THE MACALLAN EDITION NO. 2 48.2% $21.00A collaboration between master blender Bob Delgarno and legendary Spanish chefs Joan, Josep and Jordi Roca. A combination of sherry puncheons, butts and refill hogsheads. Deliciously floral and fruity, with notes of tropical fruit, black pepper and liquorice.

MORTLACH RARE & OLD 43.4% $24.00The first release from the new range of Mortlach single malts. This malt has come from a mixture of sherry and bourbon casks with a rich cinnamon and light spice finish.

STRATHMILL 12 YEAR OLD FLORA & FAUNA 43% $14.00This rare bottling, which has since been discontinued, is soft and fruity on the nose, leading a silken, smooth delivery to the palate with notes of winter spice and vanilla custard.

“The light music of whiskey falling into glasses makes for an agreeable interlude.”

- James Joyce, the Dubliners

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B L E N D E D M A L T

W H I S K Y

JOHNNIE WALKER DOUBLE BLACK LABEL 40% $14.00A deep, smoky and intense whisky with an essence all its own. Extra charred casks compared to its Black Label brother.

JOHNNIE WALKER GREEN LABEL 40% $15.00This is a rich, full dram with notes of mocha and espresso. The palate is medium bodied, finishing with long spicy hints of honeyed oak.

JOHNNIE WALKER GOLD LABEL RESERVE 40% $16.00Launched to replace the previous eighteen-year-old Gold Label, this new arrival to the Walker stable retains its predecessor’s succulence with honeycomb, tangerine marmalade and a light smokiness.

JOHNNIE WALKER PLATINUM LABEL 18 YEARS OLD 40% $18.00A rich and contemporary blend inspired by the Walker family’s tradition of crafting private blends. A Speyside driven dram, crafted from single malt and grain whiskies, matured for a minimum of eighteen years.

JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL 40% $25.00A blend of rare malts; has an array of awards to its name. This whisky is in commemoration of the original 1867 Old Highland Whisky.

MONKEY SHOULDER 40% $12.00Malt from three distilleries, Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Kininvie are blended together to produce a whisky that has flavours of marmalade, vanilla and winter spice.

CAMERON BRIG 40% $14.00Distilled in the Kingdom of Fife at the Cameronbridge distillery and used for the Johnnie Walker range, this single grain is a very light and gentle whisky.

HAIG CLUB 40% $19.00A light and sweet grain whisky, Haig Club is named after John Haig the founder of Cameronbridge distillery where the Scotch is made and is aimed at drinkers that have not yet been won over by the undeniable charms of whisky.

SINGLE GRAIN SCOTCH WHISKY

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R E G I O N S

AUCHENTOSHAN AMERICAN OAK 40% $14.00Bright esters on the nose, with loads of coconut and fresh citrus. An easy palate with a short finish.

Being one of the smallest of the big-five whisky producing regions, it once boasted over thirty distilleries, however due to economic depression and prohibition only three remain. The common style is rich and heavy.

CAMPBELTOWN

LOWLANDS

GLEN SCOTIA DOUBLE CASK 46% $15.00 This Campbeltown single malt is finished in a combination of first-fill bourbon barrels and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks, giving the drinker a vibrantly fruity, oily and sweet dram.

GLEN SCOTIA 15 YEAR OLD 46% $18.00 This is the 15 year old single malt scotch whisky from Glen Scotia in the Campbeltown region, released in 2015 as part of a redesign range. The distillers use specifically selected American oak casks to age this expression, which complement the fruit-forward and subtly coastal whisky smell.

SPRINGBANK 10 YEAR OLD 46% $15.00 This dram picked up top prize in its category at the ‘World Whisky Awards 2014’. Blended from a mixture of bourbon and sherry casks, this malt has notes of citrus fruits to pears and peat with touches of nutmeg, smoke and cinnamon.

KILKERRAN 8 YEAR OLD CASK STRENGTH 56.2% $18.00 This expression comes from Glengyle Distillery in Campbeltown. A lightly peated, 8 year old at cask strength means one thing - absolutely great value for money from what was once the centre of whisky production in Scotland.

Much like Campbeltown, Lowlands never quite recovered from prohibition and currently has only three remaining distilleries from the ‘Golden Years’ of the nineteenth and early twentieth century. Recently, however, there have been plans to introduce new distilleries to the region.

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AUCHENTOSHAN 3 WOOD 43% $14.00This dram is matured in three different types of cask, American bourbon to Spanish olorosso and then finally Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. 3 Wood is a rich and complex malt with hints of toffee and sherry oak.

AUCHENTOSHAN 12 YEAR 40% $15.00This Auchentoshan 12-year-old expression replaced the old 10 year-old when the range was totally revamped. Elegant and refined, with theose classic Auchentoshan notes of vanilla and almonds. AUCHENTOSHAN 18 YEAR OLD 43% $21.00Rich with toasty oak and vanilla spice, chocolate cake and a lovely grassiness.

GLENKINCHIE 12 YEAR OLD 43% $14.00Fresh cereal lingers on the palate with a nutty taste and slight sweetness. Easy to understand why this is a great expression for the Lowlands region. GLENKINCHIE DISTILLERS EDITION 43.5% $18.00Bottled for Diageo Distillers Edition this dram has been finished in Amontillado sherry casks. Orange peel, pepper and spice shine through on the palate with hints of walnut and marzipan.

“My favourite drink is a cocktail of carrot juice whiskey. I’m always drunk,

but I can see for miles.”- Roy Chubby Brown

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BOURBON

Bourbon is a barrel-aged spirit that must be made primarily from corn, to which other grains must be added, most commonly rye. Then it must be aged in a new charred American oak cask for a minimum of 2 years. Although Bourbon can be made anywhere in the United States, it is

predominantly associated with Kentucky.

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K E N T U C K Y

B O U R B O N

BASIL HAYDEN 40% $14.00An eight-year-old small batch bourbon named after Jim Beams historic Master Distiller, Basil Hayden Snr. This whiskey is gentle on the palate with hints of crispness and floral notes on the nose, rounded off with fresh winterberries, peppermint with a touch of fruit and plenty spice.

BLANTON’S GOLD 51.5% $20.00Stunning single barrel bourbon from the Buffalo trace distillery. Blanton’s Gold is distilled from a mash-bill of corn rye and malted barley. Each bottle is hand filled, sealed, labelled and individually numbered. Oaky, plenty of fruit with a long, dried and spiced finish.

BOOKER’S 7 YEAR 64.5% $15.00Booker’s true barrel bourbon is a full-bodied, intense whiskey, named in honour of Booker Noe, their former master distiller. This whiskey comes with a spiced tobacco nose, and a long, oaky palate. A true testament to Bourbon.

BUFFALO TRACE 40% $14.00Sweet and spicy with hints of caramel and hints of cinnamon on the nose, flavours of toffee apple, chocolate, raisins, and hints of vanilla fill the palate. A true American Bourbon.

EAGLE RARE 10 YEAR OLD 45% $14.00A rare, single barrel whiskey has aromas of toffee, orange peel, honey with a very bold entrance to the palate; it is accompanied with a finish of candied almonds and with very rich cacao. A whiskey thoroughly enjoyed throughout the U.S.

GEORGE T. STAGG 71.5% $39.00An extremely hearty whiskey, which is aged in new charred oak barrels for no less than fifteen years. Straight out of the barrel, uncut and unfiltered, the taste is powerful, flavourful and intense.

JIM BEAM SMALL BATCH 40% $14.00Jim Beam small batch is a unique blend of bourbon that is aged then bottled with a small amount of full bodied port to bring out that extra sweetness and give a rich, robust flavour profile. A nod to the evolution of Bourbon.

KNOB CREEK 50% $14.00This bourbon has been aged for 9 years and has a big flavour behind it. The oak has inflicted its flavours of sweet caramel and vanilla into this pre-prohibition style whiskey. Spiced, oaky and a hint of chocolate make this bourbon delightfully dry.

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MAKER’S MARK 45% $14.00Maker’s Mark maintain they distil their bourbon to the lowest proof of any US whiskey distillery. This offers a bourbon that retains a rich, fruity flavour with butterscotch, vanilla and spiced honey being the predominant.

MAKER’S MARK 46 47% $16.00The first line extension to the Maker’s Mark range since the 50s, Maker’s 46 is essentially the standard expression with added spice. They add this extra dimension by inserting seared French Oak staves into the barrels. Toffee and toasted oak, with a creamy body open up to all your spice needs.

MICHTER’S 10 SINGLE BARREL 47.2% $25.00Very fruity and sweet, this bourbon positively rips off toffee and butterscotch. There is a true skill in picking a well-seasoned Bourbon cask to age whiskey in, and Michter’s seem to get it right every time.

WILLIAM LARUE WELLER 63.3% $42.00A second expression from Buffalo Trace Antique collection. This whiskey uses an extremely high wheat content in replacement to rye, achieving a softer, smoother product. William. L. Weller is uncut, unfiltered, barrel-proof and hand bottled. Aged for exactly 12 years and 3 months, this award winning whiskey offers notes of tobacco, intense oak, maple spice and vanilla.

WOODFORD RESERVE 43.2% $14.00In a deviation from traditional distilling methods the mash bill for Woodford reserve features a high percentage of rye and is triple distilled, yielding the lowest proof upon entering the barrel, it then matures for 6 years. The result, a Bourbon that takes you to the heart of Kentucky.

“If I cannot drink bourbon and smoke cigars in Heaven, then I shall not go.”

- Mark Twain

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W H I S K E Y

RYE WHISKY

Where Rye differs from Bourbon is significant to its history. It’s not a history soaked in blood, like moonshine, or rooted in the American slave trade, like Jack Daniels. It’s more a history of a spirit that went from a near monopoly to little more than an alcoholic footnote to driving the cocktail revival over the past decade. The history of Rye is a story of how quickly you can rise to fame and fortune, and how fast you can lose it.

KNOB CREEK RYE 50% $14.00This whiskey is a wonderful balance between your classic, spicy rye whiskies and your sweeter, vanilla-fueled high-rye-content bourbons. Rich caramel and vanilla, with a lovely rye spiciness.

MICHTER’S US*1 STRAIGHT RYE 42.4% $15.00A straight rye whiskey from the Michter’s Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky. Every bottle of their excellent rye comes from a single barrel, highlighting the quality of their craft.

RITTENHOUSE RYE 50% $14.00Produced in the tradition of the classic Pennsylvania or “Monongahela” rye whiskies, Rittenhouse bottled in bond is a highly regarded rye. Big and bold in character, with a clean, rich palate and finishing with hints of nutmeg and spice.

SAZERAC RYE 45% $17.00The Orleans Rye of choice. Fresh and bright with a sweet, spicy backbone, this rye whisky offers so much more with a long finish of cinnamon, honey and hints of brown sugar. A must try in a Sazerac cocktail.

THOMAS H. HANDY SAZERAC 64.7% $40.00Named after Thomas H. Handy, the New Orleans bartender who was the first to use rye whiskey in a Sazerac cocktail. Powerful, lush and bold spices with flavours of toffee, fig and candied fruit filling the palate.

WOODFORDS RESERVE RYE 45.2% $14.00Woodford have kept the flavour profile rather ‘middle ground’, however this expression still holds the spice of a rye but is significantly less abrasive than its sister ryes. Good for entry level rye drinkers. Strong hints of new wood, sweet apples and pears elongated with vanilla.

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TENNESSEE WHISKEY

Initially Tennessee Whiskey and Bourbon are made in the exact same way. They both are distilled from at least 51% corn, and go into charred new oak barrels to age. Where the spirits differ drastically however is in regards to what happens just before the freshly distilled clear spirit goes into the barrel. In Tennessee, it gets charcoal filtered. Known as the Lincoln County Process, fresh whiskey is filtered through charcoal chips before barrelling. This process strips the harsh flavour-ing and creates a smoother, easy drinking spirit.

GEORGE DICKEL NO.8 40% $14.00A sweet tipple with lovely vanilla notes and slight maple flavours on the palate.

JACK DANIELS GENTLEMAN JACK 40% $14.00Gentleman Jack is charcoal-mellowed twice, before and after the aging process, resulting in a cleaner, more refined end product.

JACK DANIELS SINGLE BARREL 45% $15.00Bottled from a single barrel, resulting in a loss of sweetness compared to the No.7. Notes of corn and toffee simmer off the liquid with a finish of spice, slight aniseed and citrus.

NEW VENTURES

Off the back of the American Whiskey boom in 2010, we are now witnessing expressions from all parts of the United States. From tried and tested techniques to purely experimental - this is exciting times to be a fan!

LOST SPIRITS ‘ABOMINATION’ SAYERS OF THE LAW 54% $17.00A big, bold, peppery and peaty spirit (think peat monster) with rounded fruit notes to boot. Made in California, this is aged in bourbon barrels for up to 18 months and then subjected to further aging in heavily charred, Riesling-seasoned oak barrels. This is placed into a reactor which breaks down wood polymers and fuses them to the spirit. This simulates the effect of decades of ageing in just a few days. A magical fuse of peaty whisky and technology.

WESTLAND AMERICAN SINGLE MALT 46% $16.00Based out of Seattle, these guys are utilising what is naturally available around them to create some American single malts that could stand up to some of the world’s greatest!

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The Irish Whiskey revival can be felt all over the country, from Donegal to Dublin, opening new and re-branded distilleries to let loose to the world what was once the global spirit of choice. It was Irish Whiskey that was the world’s first global spirit. In 1887, the four big distilleries, John Power, John Jameson, William Jameson and George Roe, produced 2.4 million gallons of whiskey a year. With the unique distillation, blending, whiskey finishes and moves towards non-age statements, it’s no wonder why Irish Whiskey is reliving it’s former glory. There are now 16 distilleries in Ireland, from the gigantic to the boutique, with more on the way.

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PURE POT STILLS

REDBREAST 12 YEAR OLD CASK STRENGTH 58.2% $21.00Redbreast 12 year cask strength is a ‘big brother’ to the 12 year, it still retains the pronounced influence from the sherry cask but less obvious than the standard 12 year. A rich mouthful with lasting spices and fruits fading to cream and butterscotch.

REDBREAST 15 YEAR OLD 46% $27.00An outstanding single pot still whiskey, which brings a richer, earthier and stronger flavour than its 12-year-old younger sibling.

REDBREAST 21 YEAR OLD 46% $38.00The oldest expression of Redbreast so far, this is a combination of malted and unmalted barley matured in a mixture of bourbon and first-fill olorosso casks, creating a rich and complex whiskey. GREEN SPOT 40% $15.00A single pot still Irish whiskey, produced exclusively for Mitchell and Son of Dublin, by Irish distillers at the Middleton Distillery in Cork. Made from seven to eight year old whiskies, with a good proportion of sherry maturation.

YELLOW SPOT 12 YEAR OLD 46% $23.00Re-introduced to the market in 2012, this single pot still Irish Whiskey contains juice no younger than 12 years old that has been aged in ex-bourbon barrels, ex-Spanish sherry butts and ex-Spanish Malaga casks.

SINGLE MALT

BUSHMILLS 16 YEAR OLD 40% $23.00A 16 year old Irish single malt from Bushmills aged in three different cask types: bourbon, port and sherry. The result is a beautiful whiskey that was awarded Gold at the 2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

CONNEMARA ORIGINAL 40% $14.00From the Cooley distillery, this is the only peated single malt coming from Ireland. A dram for any smoke lover.

CONNEMARA TURF MOR 46% $16.00Stemming from a limited release of Ireland’s most popular peated single malt. This whiskey is a great introduction to Irish fair for the lovers of smoky flavours. Turf Mor literally translates to ‘Big Peat’ which is a nod to its higher peat content. Enjoy.

HYDE NO. 4 RUM CASK FINISH 46% $14.00An Irish single malt with plenty of character. A limited release named after the first president of Ireland. Tropical notes from the Caribbean, ginger and apple, finished with a buttery vanilla finish.

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TEELING SINGLE MALT 46% $14.00A selection of 5, wine cask finished whiskies are used for this delicious dram from Dublin. Balanced fruit, backed up with cinnamon and white pepper fill the palate. This dram contains whiskies aged up to 23 years and have been aged in a variety of wine casks. Sherry, Port, Madeira, white Burgundy and Cabernet Sauvignon. . TEELING BRABAZON, SERIES 1 49.5% $21.00Bottled in March 2017 to celebrate the spirits of the Liberities area of Dublin where its distillery is based. This celebrates William Brabazon, 3rd Earl of Meath. The first release in Teeling’s Brabazon bottling range, which will explore the impact that fortified wine casks have on the flavour profile of Irish whiskey. The initial bottling features whiskey drawn from 6 sherry casks, resulting in huge bundles of sherried deliciousness. TEELING 21 YEAR OLD VINTAGE 46% $31.00Teeling’s much anticipated 21 year old vintage reserve. Distilled in 1991, this was matured in ex-bourbon casks and then married in Sauternes (French, sweet dessert) casks. This is believed to be the first ever Sauternes-finished Irish whisky.

IRISH GRAINS & BLENDS

EGAN’S IRISH GRAIN WHISKEY 46% $14.00A much lighter, more approachable style of whiskey from a brand that once ruled the Irish midlands. Aged in entirely bourbon barrels means plenty of sweet vanilla, toasted oak and coconut. JAMESONS 18 YEAR OLD 40% $21.00The big brother of the range, this dram boasts rich sherry notes on the nose accompanied by faint spice and toffee aromas, leading into a complex palate with layers of fudge, toffee and spice.

SLANE IRISH WHISKEY 40% $14.00An approachable blended whiskey from the Boyne Valley that focuses on triple cask maturation. The combination of bourbon, sherry and virgin oak leads to a complex yet easily enjoyable dram. TEELING SINGLE GRAIN 46% $14.00There are only a few elite Irish single grain whiskies available, but Teeling went ahead and made theirs unique by maturing it in Californian Cabernet Sauvignon barrels. Deliciously sweet with a good deal of spice and fruit hide within the Teeling single grain.

TEELING SMALL BATCH 46% $14.00An Irish whiskey consisting of hand-selected casks, extra matured in ex-Flor de Cana barrels. The Rum influence is apparent from the nose to the finish with hints of vanilla, cinnamon and caramel throughout.

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TULLAMORE DEW 12 YEAR OLD 40% $14.00This Irish age statement expression whiskey has a full blown citrus nose. This draws us into a vanilla, buttery and sherry rich palate. The finish is perfectly balanced with the rest of the whiskey, sweet caramel and ripe lemon. PADDY’S ORIGINAL 40% $11.00A triple distilled blended Irish Whiskey produced in Cork and made, unusually, with all three styles of Irish whiskeys: single pot still, single malt and grain. The nose is oily and fresh, with a sweet and spiced palate that lingers.

WRITER’S TEARS COPPER POT STILL 40% $14.00This is a blend of two richer styles of whiskey, a single malt and a single pot still. The results are a fruity, spiced, sweet and creamy dram of whiskey from Royal Oak Distillery in Co. Carlow.

“Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite, and furthermore, always

carry a small snake.”- W. C. Fields

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W H I S K Y O F

J A P A N

The periodical rise of Japanese Whisky can be largely attributed to one man, Masataka Taketsuru. In 1923 Taketsuru returned to Japan from an apprenticeship at Hazelburn Distillery in Campbeltown, Scotland to help establish the Yamazaki Distillery. Eleven years later he would establish his own distillery which would become known as the Nikka Distillery. These days Japanese whisky is highly awarded, and as a result, there is an ever-

increasing demand for the reputable spirit.

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HAKUSHU 12 YEAR OLD 43.5% $14.00A delicate light malt from a distillery which boasts two sites located in the picturesque lush forest at the foot of the Kaikomagatake mountains. Fruity and sweet, with ripe cherry plums, almond milk and acacia honey.

HAKUSHU DISTILLERS RESERVE 43% $15.00A green and crunchy entry in the Hakushu Range, combining whiskies of a wide variety of ages, from across the range of casks used by the distillery to create a gentle smoky dram, packed with fruity flavour. HAKUSHU 18 YEAR OLD 43% $55.00Orange, pear and a dry smokiness are first from the glass, however after it has opened up, you receive a long fruity hit followed by hints of honey and subtle smoke.

HIBIKI HARMONY 43% $16.00A blend of whiskies from the Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita distilleries. A favourite of many, with enticing notes of orange peel and white chocolate. ICHIRO MALT WINEWOOD RESERVE 46% $27.00A ‘Pure Malt’ whisky from the Ichiro’s Malt series, containing whisky from the now closed Hanyu distillery and matured, vatted and bottled at the Chichibu distillery. This expression was finished for a period in French wine casks. ICHIRO MALT & GRAIN 46% $19.00A ‘delicious’ blend from Japan, created by Ichiro Akuto, the Japanese whisky extraordinaire. This particular gem is made with both malt and grain whisky from Japan, along with some from around the world. “A worldwide blended whisky”.

ICHIRO MALT DOUBLE DISTILLERIES 46% $27.00From the beautiful Ichrio’s Malt range, this is a vatting of whisky from both the Hanyu and Chichibu distilleries. This whisky is matured in Japanese Mizunara oak and ex-Sherry casks, and bottled in 2010.

MIYAGIKYO SINGLE MALT 45% $17.00An entry level whisky from Miyagikyo distillery. Light in body, yet full in flavour, this is an excellent introduction to Japanese whisky. Elegantly fruity with a hint of sherry-cask personality. Floral, tropical and malt-focused. NIKKA TAKETSURU PURE MALT 43% $14.00A NAS expression of Nikka named after the company’s founder, Masataka Taketsuru, It features plenty of whisky from the Miyagikyo distillery, as well as a percentage of malt matured in sherry casks to give it a rich, spiced nose. NIKKA FROM THE BARREL 51.4% $14.00A powerful and well-awarded whisky. A house favourite as it never backs down. Full-bodied, with never ending winter spice. Coming in at 51.4% ABV a drop of water will really release some hidden flavour.

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NIKKA PURE MALT BLACK 43% $15.00One of three Pure Malt colours, this expression falls in the middle of the light and fruity red malt, and the peated and spicy white. Nikka has done a great job integrating everything in Pure Malt Black.

NIKKA PURE MALT RED 43% $15.00Made up of malts from both Yoichi and Miyagiko, this coloured malt expression gives the drinker a buttery, creamy mouthful elongated with long with juicy fruits and candied citrus.

NIKKA COFFEY MALT 45% $16.00This expression is produced from 100% malt, though not technically a single malt due to its distillation in Coffey stills. Scheduled as a European exclusive, we’re very fortunate to have received this creamy and biscuit whisky. NIKKA COFFEY GRAIN 45% $17.00This Grain whisky is distilled in a ‘Coffey still’, which is a very traditional and rare still Nikka imported from Scotland in 1963. The Coffey still produces a complex whisky with a mellow and sweet taste originating from the grain itself. The result, a sticky sweet blend with caramel and corn. NIKKA YOICHI SINGLE MALT 45% $20.00The latest Yoichi single malt will replace both its aged and non-aged predecessors. This new expression aims at representing this special distillery’s direct-coal-heated, peated yet fruity style.

NIKKA YEAR 12 YEAR OLD 43% $25.00The product of two distilleries (Yoichi and Miyagikyo), The Nikka 12 year is a well-balanced blend. There’s green-apple freshness, rich fruitcake, spiciness, butterscotch and peppercorn. Another winner from Nikka.

YAMAZAKI DISTILLERS RESERVE 43% $14.00A whisky that has been aged in multiple casks, such as Bordeaux wine, Sherry and even Mizunara casks. Multi-layered and complex, red berries and spice develop and continue to linger on.

YAMAZAKI 12 YEAR OLD 43% $22.00Japans most successful single malt. On the palate it’s smooth and soft with slight zesty notes. One of our all-time favourites! Full bodied, with nutty oils and zest, this is complimented by a pleasant floral character.

YAMAZAKI 18 YEAR OLD 43% $70.00Double gold winner at the San Francisco awards, this medium bodied whisky comes across on the nose with plenty of rich oak and orchard fruits which then compliments the floral earthy notes.

“Whisky making is an act of cooperation between the blessings of nature and the

wisdom of man.”- Masataka Taketsuru

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W H I S K Y O F

A U S T R A L I A

The early 1990’s saw the kick-start of the modern Australian whisky industry, Bill Lark, the ‘Grandfather’ of Aussie Whisky successfully lobbied for the removal of the law in the Licensing Act of 1901, which limited still sizes to a minimum of 2,700 litres. This allowed craft distillers such as Lark to focus on quality small batches of distillate and set out on a

path that would soon lead to world recognition for their efforts.

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HELLYERS ROAD PEATED 46.2% $16.00A fine example of a smoky dram of whisky from Tasmania. Made using Tasmanian barley and matured in bourbon barrels, you get plenty of fruit, honey and peat.

STARWARD TWO FOLD 40% $14.00The most accessible, uniquely Australian whisky currently available. A blend of two grains - malt and wheat, which is then matured in Starward’s signature red wine barrels. A true milestone.

STARWARD WINE CASK 41% $16.00Aged in Barossa ex-Shiraz casks for only a few years, this quest for new flavour has yielded this terrific dram. A dance of cherries lead to chocolate and fruits. The odd bit of pepper and tannin evolve as the whisky travels. An incredibly warming mouth feel lingers.

STARWARD SOLERA CASK 43% $18.00A great release from the distillery located at Port Melbourne. Aged completely in Australian Apera casks, aromas of bananas and tropical fruit jump out of the glass, with a light body and a finish of toffee and malt.

SULLIVAN’S COVE RELEASE $20.00Please ask our staff what release we currently have available from this award-winning Tasmanian Distillery.

“When asked for his hangover cure, I take the juice of two bottles of whiskey.”

- Dean Martin

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I N D E P E N D E N T

B O T T L I N G S

BEN NEVIS 12 YEAR OLD ‘HIGHPROOF’ 55.4% $25.00 Like the previous Ben Nevis from this Japanese independent bottler, this 12 year old is also peated, though not labelled as such. The style references the distillery’s past, when Ben Nevis was producing peated malt spirit under the directorship of Peter McDonald. Matured in a Sherry cask giving this release controlled spices, heavy sweet smoke and chocolate.

CADENHEAD’S SMALL BATCH MORTLACH 20 YEAR OLD 53.4% $38.00Like the previous Ben Nevis from this Japanese independent bottler, this 12 year old is also peated, though not labelled as such. The style references the distillery’s past, when Ben Nevis was producing peated malt spirit under the directorship of Peter McDonald. Matured in a Sherry cask giving this release controlled spices, heavy sweet smoke and chocolate.

SIGNATORY VINTAGE GLENLIVET 1995 20 YEAR OLD 56.7% $14.00 One of the world’s top 2 selling single malts tanks to their prolific official bottlings, independent expressions of Speyside’s Glenlivet are fleeting but often exceptional. With the shackles thrown off, the spirit shows fantastic depth and complexity when bottled at cask strength. This expression was distilled 30th October 1995 and matured for 20 years in a sherry butt and only 581 bottles were produced. SIGNATORY VINTAGE GLENLIVET 2006 9 YEAR OLD 46% $16.00 Matured in a first fill sherry cask giving this whisky a golden bronze colour. A light dusting of tobacco on the nose that opens with water. The palate encourages sugary sweetness, chocolate and hints of spice. A solid and very enjoyable whisky.

SIGNATORY VINTAGE DAILUAINE 1997 19 YEAR OLD 46% $19.00 A 1997 Dailuaine bottled by Signatory for the non-chill filtered Collection. Distilled on 21st May, it was aged for 19 years in a pair of hogsheads before being bottled on 23rd May 2016. This dram has now been discontinued. Dailuaine whiskies are noted for having notes of pepper and oranges. SIGNATORY VINTAGE 1989 BUNNAHABHAIN 26 YEAR OLD 47.7% $24.00 A Signatory bottling of 26 year old Bunnahabhain single malt, drawn from 2 hogshead casks (large bourbon barrels). This was distilled on the 23rd October 1989 and bottled on the 21st October 2016 (only 2 days before its 27th birthday). Only 429 bottles were produced.

Over the years, many distilleries have sold different casks to independent buyers that have then bottled it under their name. As every cask ages differently, these bottles offer flavours that could be considered a little bit left of field than its normal distillery bottling. Often sold as single cask, and very limited, these whiskies can be little pots of gold.

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SIGNATORY VINTAGE LEDAIG 2005 10 YEAR SINGLE CASK 57.3% $17.00 A young indie bottling of this Tobermory distillery expression, presented under the Ledaig name. This was matured for 10 years in first fill Oloroso sherry butts so expect strong peat notes, pepper and plenty of thick fruits. Only 576 bottles were produced.

SIGNATORY VINTAGE JURA 1989 26 YEAR OLD 59% $25.00 This heavily peated whisky from the Jura distillery comes from a pair of Bourbon barrels that only yielded 338 bottles. Beautifully minty with generous slabs of peat and plenty of ginger. SIGNATORY VINTAGE BRUICHLADDICH 1990 25 YEAR OLD 58% $30.00 Bottled in November 2015, this un-peated Laddich malt from the Signatory bottling company has been aged in a re-fill sherry butt, and has been limited to 619 worldwide. Experience the culture and heritage of an outstanding Islay whisky. Beautiful red apple, oak and citrus zest fill your nose and palate.

THE TEN CLYNELISH #3 40.1% $14.00Matured in bourbon casks, this super fruity, zesty dram is backed up with a complex finish. A great young expression of this Highland distillery.

THE TEN CAOL ILA #7 40.1% $16.00Bottled in 2015, this seven-year-old whisky is a truly great expression of the distillery character of Caol Ila. An almost clear whisky resulted from being aged in ‘tired’ oak barrels. THE TEN BUNNAHABHAIN #9 50.1% $21.00 Distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2015 this is a full bodied and peated expression of Bunnahabhain generating notes of spicy, peppery oak, espresso beans and wood smoke.

“There is no such thing as bad whisky. Some whiskies just happen to be better

than others.”- William Faulkner

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BLAIR ATHOL 23 YEAR OLD 58.4% $80.00 A superlative example of Blair Athol, one of the highland’s most under-appreciated distilleries. Characterised by Blair Athol’s signature nutty, spicy character, this cask-strength single malt is full of candied peel, baked apples, chocolate and fruit-cake. This limited edition 23-year-old whisky has been aged in ex-sherry European oak casks, resulting in a rich, full-bodied dram in quintessential Blair Athol. 5514 bottles released.

COLLECTIVUM XXVIII 57.3% $30.00 A blend of 30 different whiskies from the Diageo collection, an ambitious blending exercise utilising whiskies from all their 28 operating distilleries. The blend contains; Auchroisk, Benrinnes, Blair Athol, Caol Ila, Cardhu, Clynelish, Cragganmore, Dauiluaine, Dalwhinnie, Dufftown, Glendullan, Glen Elgin, Glenkinchie, Glenlossie, Glen Ord, Glen Spey, Inchgower, Knockando, Lagavulin, Linkwood, Mannochmore, Mortlach, Oban, Roseisl, Royal Lochnagar, Strathmill, Talisker and Teaninich. Non-age statement as the lowest age in the collection from Roseisle makes it a 6 year old. A waxy dram with plenty of nuts and cooked fruit.

GLEN ELGIN 18 YEAR OLD 54.8% $60.00 Part of Special Releases 2017 line-up, this unusual Glen Elgin expression turns heads due to the use of two different yeast strains. A vatting of two batches, one part of this 18 year old made use of Pombe yeast in fermentation, and the other was produced using the more conventional cerevisiae yeast. The first batch was then matured in ex-bodega casks, with the second destined for refill European oak butts. The result, a creamy whisky offering a twist on a typical Speyside character. Only 5,352 bottles have been released worldwide.

JOHNNIE WALKER BLENDER’S BATCH RUM CASK 40.8% $14.00 Part of the blender’s batch series, Johnnie Walker’s ongoing experiments with flavour compounds, this is a mix of Speyside and Lowland whiskies that have been finished in Caribbean pot-still rum barrels. Expect spicy, fruity and sweet characteristics.

TEANINICH 17 YEAR OLD 55.9% $70.00 Official Teaninich bottlings just don’t exist (outside of that Flora and Fauna bottling), which is a crying shame as the independent efforts are quite sublime. This one doesn’t disappoint: the 17 year old liquid is from refill American oak hogsheads and sherry butts, both filled in 1999, and the resulting candied sweet spice is a delight.

In this section we want to share limited release liquid that we have acquired over the years with our whisky loving drinkers. These releases give you a little insight into some rare and unique bottlings from around the world. From us, to you.

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Barrel – A 200 litre American oak cask.

Blended Whisk(e)y – A mix of Grain and Malt Whisky (Scotland), or Bourbon and Rye Whiskey (America). Bourbon – Bourbon is a barrel aged spirit that must be primarily (51%) made from corn to which a small selection of other grain is added, most commonly rye. It then must be aged in a new charred oak cask for a minimum of 2 years. The word bourbon can be traced back to the 1820’s and is ultimately derived from the French Bourbon dynasty. Bourbon can be made anywhere in the United States but is synonymous with the south, particularly Kentucky.

Butt – A 500 litre ex-sherry cask used typically to mature scotch whisky.

Caramel – An additive used in many whiskies to adjust colour to make it consistent across batches, however it is not permitted to be used in bourbon. Overuse can dull the aroma of the whisky and give it a bitter finish.

Cask – A term referring to all different types of oak containers used for maturing whisky.

Chill Filtration – The process of chill filtering is where substances in the whisky are removed prior to bottling. The main reason to chill filter a whisky is actually purely cosmetic. An non chill filtered whisky that is 46% ABV or lower will go cloudy when water or ice is added, and when the whisky is cooled. This is seen as undesirable by some consumers, and the distillers react to this by removing the offending particles from the whisky so that this does not occur. Whiskies above 46% do not require chill filtration as the higher alcohol content prevents this cloudiness.

Corn Whiskey – Unlike its American whiskey cousins, no wood ageing is required at all for corn whisky, but if the product is aged, it must be in either non-charred casks or refill casks. These whiskies must be a minimum of eighty percent corn mash and a maximum strength of 160 proof.

Fino Sherry – Meaning ‘refined’ in Spanish, is the driest and palest of the traditional varietal of sherry and montilla-moriles fortified wine. They are consumed comparatively young and unlike, the sweeter varietals, should be consumed after the bottle is opened as exposure to air can cause them to lose their flavour within a few hours. The defining component of Fino sherries is the strain of yeast known as Flor that floats in a layer on top of sherry in the wine barrel. This Flor that covered the wine protected it from too much exposure to air which adds to making a lighter, cleaner product.

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First Fill – When distillers refers to a barrel as being “first fill”, they mean it is the first time they have filled it with whisky. As these industries often use second hand casks it is not however the first time the cask has been filled with whisky. This can become quite confusing.

Grain Whisk(e)y – Made from a mix of a small amount of malted barley and then either corn or wheat and distilled to under 94.8% in a column still.

Hogshead – A type of cask commonly made from American oak, with a volume of 250 litres.

Malaga Wine – Malaga in the Andalucian province of Spain is famed for sun, sea and sand, however it is also one of the oldest wine making regions in Spain. Once known as ‘mountain wine’ Malaga wine is a wonderfully unique sweet wine made predominantly from white muscatel and Pedro Ximenez grapes.

Malt – Malt Irish whiskey is made using 100% malted barley and distilled in pot stills. Single malt whiskey can only come from only one distillery.

Manzanilla Sherry – Essentially the same as Fino sherry but produced and matured around Sanlucar de Barrameda, closer to the sea than Jerez, and the only place it can be made. It is made from the Palomino grape. Almost no air contact resulting in a lighter style of Fino sherry, combining dry, saline notes with beautiful zesty liveliness. Oloroso Sherry – Meaning ‘scented’ in Spanish, this is a variety of fortified wine made in Jerez and Montilla-Moriles, produced via oxidative ageing. It is normally darker than Amontillado. Oloroso is usually dark and nutty. Unlike Fino and Amontillado sherries, in Oloroso the floor yeast is suppressed at an earlier stage. This causes the finished wine to lack the fresh yeasty taste of the Fino sherries.

Pedro Ximenez Sherry – This is the name of a white Spanish wine grape varietal grown in several Spanish wine regions but most notably in the Denominacion de Origen of Montilla-Moriles. Here it is used to produce a varietal wine, an intensely sweet, dark, dessert sherry. It is made by exposing the grapes under the hot sun, concentrating the sweetness, which are then used to create a thick, black liquid with a strong taste of raisins and molasses that is fortified and aged in solera.

Phenols – The chemical term for the aromatic compounds given off when peat is burned. Measured in phenolic parts per million, (ppm) the higher the ppm the smokier the whisky.

Pot Still – Pot Still Irish whiskey is made from a mash of a minimum 30% malted and a minimum 30% unmalted barley, with up to 5% of other cereals added, and is distilled in pot stills. Single pot still whiskey can only come from one distillery.

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Quarter Cask – A small cask with a volume of 45 litres.

Refill – A term used for casks that have already been filled once with scotch whisky.

Rye Whiskey – Much like bourbon, rye whiskey follows strict guidelines. By law, it must be made from a mash of at least fifty-one percent rye, distilled to no more than 160 proof and aged in charred, new oak barrels. Rye whiskey is the prevalent whiskey of the northeastern states, predominantly Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Single Barrel – A term used in USA, which states that the whisky in the bottle comes from a single barrel, however, each batch of a single barrel whisky may comprise more than one barrel.

Straight Whiskey – A term used in USA that is strictly defined by law. “Any whiskey made from a minimum of 51 percent of any one grain, distilled to 160° proof, aged at no more than 125° proof for a minimum of two years in new charred oak barrels and bottled at a minimum of 80° proof. No caramel addition of flavour enhancement is allowed.”

Tennessee Whiskey – Tennessee whiskey is a fiercely independent branch of American whiskey, with any references to its products as ‘bourbon’ dismissed by purists. The truth is that it could be described as a straight bourbon, if it was not for two unique characteristics. Firstly, Tennessee whiskey is made exclusively in the state of Tennessee and secondly, it is filtered through maple sugar charcoal before ageing.

Wort – This is the name for the sweet liquid that is drained off the mash tun. If the pumping is fast, some of the barley husk can be pulled through. This cloudy wort will in turn help to promote a cereal note in the final spirit. A gentle extraction gives clear wort and a fruitier result.

Worm Tubs – There are generally 2 aspects. The temperature of the water in the tub, and the surface area inside the worm. Generally speaking, the higher the temperature and greater the contact with copper, the lighter and less complex the spirit will become. The worm keeps the sulphur compounds in the new make spirit to give you a bigger, heavier style of whisky. These are the meaty, vegetable, coal gas, sulphury notes. Then, with an American oak bourbon barrel with its char layer, the sulphur compounds interact and that’s what gives you your toffee and butterscotch in your mature whisky.