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Black Velvet Blended Canadian Whisky 1.0L 40% Canadian Whisky Some people may also know Black Velvet, which has been around since the 1950s, under the name 'Black Lable'. However, this name was changed quickly after its creation so as not to upset a well-known Scottish competitor, so it is now known under the name 'Black Velvet' and not all that unknown. According to the manufacturer, it is even among the top 5 of its kind worldwide! After the whisky came onto the market, it quickly received a lot of attention and gained popularity and demand. So the distillery had to be expanded and extended promptly; this is the well-known Palliser Distillery in the province of Alberta. As the distillery became successful, so did the range. Other 'colours' came onto the market: In addition to the Red, a Golden Velvet followed, and for the premium and super premium segment, a Regal and a Royal Velvet. These are aimed at specific regional markets and price ranges. Black Velvet Black Velvet is also available in different age variants, so it can happen that it tastes completely different in another country than the one you tasted on holiday, for example. A special feature of Black Velvet is the type of blending: If you compare it with other distilleries, you will see that the 'Blended at Birth' process is used here. In concrete terms, this means that the freshly distilled spirits are married together before the actual maturation in the barrels, which with other whiskies usually only happens after the maturation phase has ended. Black Velvet is probably the best known whisky on the market. The great aroma comes into its own, especially when combined with ice cream. We are talking about a slightly sweet taste of vanilla and butterscotch. The aroma of the rye and corn used also finds its way to the taste buds, where a fearsome, tough orange also spreads. The Black Velvet 1L has a long, soft finish.

Maker's Mark Bourbon Cask Strength 0.7L 54.75% American Bourbon Distillery Makers Mark, or sometimes also known as Star Hill Distillery, is an American bourbon whiskey distillery in Kentucky. It was founded by the Samuels family, which can also be seen in the logo. It features a circle broken up by a five-pointed star and an S for the founders' surname. In 1780, Robert Samuels, a retired officer, moved from Pennsylvania to Kentucky to work as a farmer and distiller. It was not until a grandson that he began commercial whiskey production in 1844. Every whiskey that leaves the distillery is not only presented in a really special bottle. In addition, each label is handmade and each bottle is individually sealed by hand with wax. Bourbon Cask Strength This Bourbon Cask Strength matures for a slightly longer time than is actually intended for Bourbon, namely six years in white oak barrels. This gives the whisky a much more mature taste than its younger counterparts. Another special feature: it has not been filtered and comes to the house at cask strength. It also impresses with its spicy, soft character and notes of vanilla, caramel and oak.

Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Kentucky Bourbon 1.0L 43.2% Bourbon History Fine bourbon was first produced in 1812 at the national historic landmark, the Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky. It matures here in the state of Kentucky for at least 4 years, which entitles it to bear the name Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Woodford Reserve Double Oaked The maturation takes place in separate, charred oak barrels. First in a slightly charred barrel, followed by a second maturation phase in barrels that have been charred for twice as long. This creates a distinctly smoky taste that is perceived as a soft, sweet oak aroma. Tasting Notes On the nose, first notes of dark fruits, caramel, chocolate and toasted oak. On the palate, these aromas then turn into a full-bodied taste that is characterized by vanilla, caramel, nut and fruit notes and leads to a long, creamy finish.

Arran Single Malt Whisky Unchillfiltered 10 years 0.7L 46% This single malt from the Isle of Arran, distilled from unpeated, malted barley, matured for 10 years in oak casks and has an attractive amber color that is reminiscent of ripe wheat fields. On the palate, Arran Single Malt Whisky unchillfiltered 10 years is slightly alcoholic, with concentrated peaks and pronounced oak tones. This whisky was not chill-filtered in order to preserve an authentic aroma.

Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey 1.0L 45% Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has a bronze color with golden reflections and develops an aroma of vanilla, mint and molasses. Its taste is pleasantly sweet with notes of brown sugar, spices, oak and leather.The aftertaste of Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey is long and dry with sophisticated depth. After adding water, tones of toffee, dark fruits and a little anise appear.

Johnnie Walker Island Green Blended Whisky 1.0L 43% New interpretation The new edition of Johnnie Walker's Whisky, Island Green, is a dynamic interpretation of the already well-known 'Green Label' whisky. The focus, however, is on 100% malt whisky, which is a clear difference, as grain whisky is usually used in blended whisky. No Age Statement Whisky An innovation in the whisky world means that whisky can be brought onto the market without an age statement. Otherwise, the age of the youngest whisky contained must always be stated. However, since the Island Green wanted a much smokier taste, and this aroma diminishes with age, an NSA bottling was chosen. You can clearly smell the smokiness with peppery spices and citrus notes. This smoky aroma is even more pronounced on the palate, with some fine nougat and milk chocolate notes mixed in. And other additives that are usually used in whisky after blending, such as chill filtration or color adjustment, have also been omitted in the new Johnnie Walker.

Macallan Single Malt Whisky Concept Number 2 2019 0.7L 40% Malt distillery from Speyside Another distillery located in Speyside that has been producing whisky for over 200 years is The Macallan distillery. If the company had not been lost in 1996, it would have been one of the last independent companies today, like Glenfiddich, Glenfarclas or Springbank. At that time, however, Highland Distillers made a takeover offer to the company, which was actually well below its market value. However, an earlier deal was the downfall of the entrepreneurs and they had to sell. In an earlier financial uncertainty, a 25% share was sold to the Japanese Suntory company, and Rémy also owned 1%. Highland Destillers acquired these company shares, made a pact with Suntory and from then on owned the majority of shares in Macallan. One could only hope that this takeover would not cause Macallan Whisky to lose its good reputation as the 'Rolls Royce' of whisky, but fortunately it hasn't. Today it still wins prizes in numerous tastings and record prices are paid at auctions for old Macallan bottlings. Concept No. 2 It is the second of three bottlings in the Concept series from Macallan. The special thing about this bottling is that it targets the two passions of master blender Steven Bremner. He combines whisky and music. Whisky & music, how do they fit together? Bremner says that making whisky is in some ways the same as creating a song. First, the base note must be determined, with whisky this is the basic taste, then you can build up layer by layer around it. With both products, individual elements can be changed to go either in one direction or the other. Like Concept No. 1, No. 2 was also matured in different barrels. The longer maturation phase took place in Miguel Martin sherry barrels, followed by a finish in ex-bourbon barrels. The tasting notes show aromas of toffee, stewed apples and a hint of vanilla. Oak wood and spicy notes complement the taste. The finish also clearly shows pleasantly sweet aromas, accompanied by spices and toffe.

Old Pulteney Single Malt Whisky 16 years 0.7L 46% Old Pulteney Pulteney is the most northerly Scottish single malt whisky distillery on the Scottish mainland. The distillery, built in 1826, is located in the small village of Wick, which was once designed by Thomas Telford and Sir William Pulteney as the ideal fishing port. It was during this opening phase that the town experienced a real herring boom, which was of course perfect for James Henderson, the founder of the distillery, and the sale of his whisky. Shortly afterwards, however, the Wick town council had to impose an alcohol ban and turn the town into a 'dry town' in order to curb the amount of alcohol consumed. For a long time, whisky from the Pulteney distillery was only available through independent bottlers such as Gordon & MacPhail, which is of course different today. But even today you can find bottlings from Gordon & MacPhail as well as Cadenheads and Duncan Taylor. The distillery's core range includes a 12-, 15-, 18- and 25-year-old. In addition to these, there are also a few special bottlings with 'special' names, such as "Floatilla", "Duncansby Head" or "Noss Head". Old Pulteney 16 Year Old Malt Whisky For an even more intense and, above all, more complex taste, the Pulteney matures in two different types of barrels, followed by a blend of the two barrels. American bourbon barrels and Spanish sherry barrels are used for the maturation period. Notes of honey, vanilla and a pleasant aroma of smoky oak wood spread on the nose. Nevertheless, you have to give the 16-year-old some time in the glass to fully develop. But if you give it that time, every second of waiting will be worth it. The taste is initially a little reserved, then a more intense, sharper spiciness follows. Then, just like on the nose, vanilla, honey and oak.

The Glenrothes 12 year old Speyside Single Malt Whisky 0.7L 40% New paths As in many well-known distilleries, one or the other product at The Glenrothes is also replaced by a new design, a different name or a similar product. This 12-year-old Speyside Single Malt and its similar representative, the 10-year-old, are new products that are intended to replace the Reserve and Vintage bottlings we know and belong to the so-called The Soleo Collection. Soleo should not be confused with the Solera process! It simply refers to whiskies stored in sherry casks. In terms of character, connoisseurs in particular appreciate it for its harmonious image, but beginners in the world of whisky are also on the safe side with the 10- or 12-year-old. When storing, it is usual to first complete a longer maturation phase in first fill or ex-bourbon barrels and then finish it in sherry or other types of barrels. With this Soleo Collection, the distillery has turned the tables and first matured in sherry barrels. The 12-year-old Glenrothes owes its golden color with flashing amber tones exclusively to its storage in sherry barrels; no coloring was used here. Its unusual aroma is characterized by fruity notes such as bananas and a hint of vanilla. These can also be recognized on the palate. It is a fruity and rich single malt. You can also recognize a taste of melon, citrus and a spice of cinnamon. The whisky does not hide the fact that it was stored in a sherry barrel, so notes of dried fruit are also added.

Balvenie Single Malt Vintage Cask 1970 0.7L 44.6% Balvenie – since 1892 The Balvenie distillery is also a Scottish malt distillery. Along with many other distilleries, it is located in the tranquil village of Dufftown in Speyside. One of the most famous neighboring distilleries is the Glenfiddich Distillery. To this day, the distillery belongs to the independent company William Grant & Son. The name refers to the nearby Balvenie Castle, which plays another important role for the distillery. The founder of William Grant & Son and his sons built the distillery almost with their own hands from building materials that came from a manor house of the eponymous New Balvenie Castle. Then as now, the motto is 'quality over quantity' and it pays off, as it is not without reason that Balvenie's whiskies are among the ten best. Vintage Cask Series In this series, the Balvenie distillery presents four real rarities from their range. The series includes bottlings from 1970, 1971, 1972 and 1973, all of which have matured for at least 30 years. Each bottling is very limited, so there are only 1,025 bottles in the entire series. 1970s bottling For this single malt vintage cask bottling, cask no. 12524 was specially selected from the limited stock of old reserve whiskies by master blender David Stewart himself. The nose is first pampered with great notes of honey and peat, and a little cinnamon can also be detected. At the latest on the palate you notice what a great, really high-quality whisky you actually have in your glass. On the tongue a soft, almost creamy whisky with great fruity nuances. The candied orange is particularly noticeable. Notes of chocolate and marzipan are more in the background.

Jameson Triple Triple Irish Whiskey 1.0L 40% Jameson – branded whiskey since 1780 This year John Jameson developed a special method of producing whiskey. It was supposed to be particularly soft and mild. Over 200 years of daring, experience and passion are behind every Jameson bottle that leaves the distillery today. Triple Distilled As with every Jameson whiskey, the basis of this Triple Triple Whiskey is a blend of pot still malted and unmalted barley and grain whiskey, both of which are triple distilled and then matured for at least 4 years each. For the Triple Triple, the distillery adds another triple component on top. In this edition, the blend is not just matured in one type of barrel. Here, three are used again: sherry and bourbon as well as Malaga barrels. All contribute to a great overall picture with their own, unique aromas. However, the distillery does not give any precise information about the maturation time in the various barrels. All good things come in threes The overall impression of the Jameson Triple Triple Whiskey is definitely convincing. However, what is rather unusual for Jamson Whiskeys is the significantly fruitier character. The nose is reminiscent of wine, with a very berry accent, refined with citrus peel, cinnamon and cloves. On the palate, a sweet body, berries, raisins and a touch of spice. Here, too, the association with wine. The finish is also fruity and spicy and has a pleasant length.

Ardbeg An Oa The Ultimate Islay Single Malt Whisky 1.0L 46.6% Ardbeg Distillery Islay The distillery can be found on the south coast of the whisky island of Islay, very close to Port Ellen. In terms of taste, the whisky distillery stands out from other producers on the island. These are usually known for very heavy, peaty and smoky whiskies that rely on salt or sea aromas. At Ardbeg, the focus has been on spices, malt and sweeter aromas through various finishes. The distillery was officially founded in 1815 by John McDougall, but spirits had already been distilled illegally here before then, although this is of course not written down anywhere. During the distillery's history it passed through many hands, but much of it always returned to the McDougall family. It was not until the 1970s that it was completely handed over to Allied Distillers Ltd. Under their ownership, the reopening was slow to begin with - no wonder, since under their management whisky was only distilled twice a year. It was not until Glenmorangie took it over at the end of the 20th century that the distillery experienced a resurgence. An Oa The Ultimate Single Malt The new An Oa Ultimate now complements the standard bottling with a finish in a sherry cask. The Islay peat character that is very typical of Ardbeg and other Islay distilleries is complemented by a pleasant sweetness through this finish. You can expect a strong whisky with soft, sweet notes. This sweetness and peat are met with aromas of dark chocolate, aniseed and a matching spice of crushed pepper. Soft and creamy in texture, the taste shows a broad range of aromas: orange and roasted tea leaves, various spices and tobacco notes. Even in the long, gentle finish, the spicy aromas of anise are clearly recognizable.

Tobermory 12 Years Non Chill Filtered Single Malt Scotch Whisky 0.7L 46.3% Scottish Malt Distillery The Tobermory distillery is located on the Scottish island of Mull, takes its name from the island's capital of the same name, is the only distillery on the island and is also considered one of the oldest active distilleries in Scotland. It was founded in 1795 right next to the island's impressive waterfall. However, over the past few centuries it has been closed more often than it has been in operation. It has been owned by DCL since 1916. In the last century it was closed from 1930-1972, was then renovated and expanded to four stills and was also renamed 'Ledaig', under this name it was produced between 1972 and 1976. There were even two bottlings under this name. Up until 1993 there were numerous closures, bankruptcies and reopenings. Only with the sale to Burn Stewart did this back and forth come to an end. Since then the Tobermory distillery has produced smaller quantities, with only two stills and only uses little to no peated malt. In the past there was no clear line and so there were often very big (quality) differences. With the new owner there is now more clarity and two uniform lines: Ledaig Whisky & Tobermory Whisky. 12-year-old Non Chill Filtered Malt Whisky This bottling is a 12-year-old whisky from the rarities collection. With its colorful designs it is intended to be reminiscent of the colorful houses of the island's capital. The edition of the 12-year-old whisky was allowed to mature in Manzanilla barrels and is non-chill-filtered. This preserves an overwhelming abundance of aromas that reflect the spirit of the Isle of Mull. These aromas, which can be clearly perceived on the palate, include citrus notes, dried fruits, various finely balanced spices and creamy toffee notes. The finish also reveals a fruity, spicy, long-lasting bouquet.

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey 0.7L 46% The myth lives on Like many whiskeys, rums, gins, etc., there is often something profound behind the name of the product. Be it a story about old sailors, tales from war or mythology. The Silkie blended Irish Whisky also uses one of these exciting creatures from old Irish or Scottish folklore. This great blended Irish whiskey is supposed to remind you of a mythological creature with its name and its 'irresistible' taste. According to stories, it lives in the water and resembles a seal there, but on land it transforms into 'irresistible' human-like creatures. 'Irresistible' is also the taste of this blended Irish whiskey, which was distilled and bottled for the Sliabh Liag Distillery - Donegal - Ireland. This is how a whiskey was designed that presents notes of fresh fruit on the nose. These include apricot and white grapes. Malt and honey as well as a floral note ensure a fresh whiskey. On the palate, this fruity part is accompanied by honey or syrup wafers, a little violet and a note reminiscent of perfume. The finish is rather short, a slightly bitter note with oak aroma comes through.

Yamazaki 12 Years Single Malt Whisky 0.7L 43% Yamazaki 12 Years Single Malt Whisky is a wonderful example of the skills of Japanese whisky producers who can easily compete with Scottish distillers. This whisky matured in American, Spanish and Japanese oak barrels and offers spicy notes, some malt and fruit aromas on the nose. Strong and heavy on the palate, with notes of honey, malt and dried fruit. The aftertaste is pleasantly long and dry.

The Glenrothes Bourbon Cask Reserve 0.7L 40% Speyside Distillery Glenrothes, a Scottish malt distillery, is located in the 'Valley of the Rothes' (which is also what the company name means) between Craigella and Elgin in Speyside. It was founded in 1879. At that time, the distillery was founded by William Grant & Co., who is not to be confused with the founder of Glenfiddich. In the years after its founding, there were a few turbulent years for the whisky distillery. It was often hit by one fire or another and once burned down completely. However, these setbacks did not hold the company back and the distillery was continually rebuilt. It was worth it: The distillery's generally light whisky with its fine bouquet of berries, other fruits and carefully selected spices is among the best in all of Scotland. Here, whisky is divided into categories by master blenders. In this classification, the malt from Glenrothes is now among the top six and is therefore doing really well in the whisky business. Bourbon Cask Reserve This new release 'Bourbon Cask' is also known to experts as 'Alba Reserve'. However, in order to better emphasize the name of the type of cask used, it was renamed 'Bourbon Cask' and so it fits better into the cask series, which includes a sherry and a peated cask. Tasting Notes The aroma is floral and fresh with hints of vanilla and a few exotic notes. It is stored in ex-bourbon barrels made of American white oak, which primarily shape the taste profile. On the palate, as is well known, a very soft and light whisky, with a strong emphasis on vanilla. The aromas are accompanied by other fruit components of red berries. The finish is medium-long, but as expected, very soft and creamy with sweet notes

Highland Park Single Cask Series No. 4439 2003/2018 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 0.7L 59.6% Highland Park Distillery Under the patronage of the Borwick family, the distillery received its first official distilling license in 1829. Speculation that the distillery was founded much earlier cannot be refuted, but this statement should not be taken seriously, as a lot of illegal distilling took place in the 18th century and Orkney was also a well-known place for such distilleries. In 1895, the distillery was sold to James Grant, under whom the company truly flourished. They caught the attention of Highland Destilliert, who ultimately bought the distillery. Highland Park Whiskys The special thing about the whiskies from the Scottish distillery is its round, harmonious character, which is nevertheless influenced by the surrounding area. Peat and sea air give these whiskies a very special taste and the heather used to dry them also leaves behind its own very own aroma. Single Cask Series Cask No 4439 2003/2018 Single Malt Scotch Whisky This is a new special bottling from the well-known distillery. It is a single malt Scotch whisky and is an exclusive country bottling for Germany. After a maturation phase of 15 years in a first fill sherry cask made of American oak, the whisky has developed its aroma and found its way into the bottles. Now it impresses with a pleasant sweetness of heather and the well-known peaty notes of a Highland Park. Special aromas that can also be recognized here are spicy ginger as well as notes of tobacco and cocoa.

Penderyn Faraday Single Malt Welsh Whisky 0.7L 46% Penderyn The Penderyn whisky is a Welsh single malt from the Gwalia distillery. This has been operated by the Welsh Whiskey Company since September 2000. It is the only distillery in Wales, which, along with other factors, makes it very unique. The distillery also uses a very special distillation process, using the Faraday still which was specially made for Penderyn. Just three years after it opened, the first 'First Ever Single Malt Welsh Whiskey' was released. The first real presentation of the Penderyn single malt started with an all-star cast. As Prince of Wales, Prince Charles took on the task himself - you couldn't have found a better crew! The first bottling was sold out on the same day. The company was very lucky with this event and was able to quickly gain international recognition. The whisky The Penderyn Single Malt Whiskey is characterized above all by its purity and soft texture. In terms of taste, the Penderyn whisky offers primarily fruity aromas with an exciting spice and aroma due to the barrel maturation, which takes place here in bourbon and Madeira barrels.

Tomatin Single Malt Whisky 12 years 1.0L 43% Tomatin The Tomatin distillery is a Scottish distillery. Translated, its name means 'juniper book'. The whisky distillery can be found on the edge of the Grampian Mountains, where it was founded in 1897, during the peak whisky years. Like many other distilleries, however, the Tomatin distillery fell victim to the rapid end of the whisky boom. However, it reopened in 1909 and was greatly expanded between 1956 and 1962. The Tomatin distillery quickly became the largest in Scotland, with more than twelve million litres of alcohol. The tradition of whisky production was maintained despite its size, but a 'saviour in times of need' was needed. This was the Japanese interest group Takara Shuzp Co. and Okura and was the first intervention by a Japanese company in Scotland. Tomatin 12 YO Because of storage in traditional oak barrels, former bourbon barrels and former sherry barrels, the Tomatin 12 YO gets a very complex aroma. On the nose, a great combination of fruit and fine spices. Green apple, cinnamon, nutmeg and a subtle hint of milk chocolate are the defining features. On the palate, the Tomatin 12 YO is definitely clearer. Fruity notes are particularly prominent. Lemon and orange peel join in, followed by strong notes of spices and wood. The finish is surprisingly refreshing with citrus notes that are rounded off by fine roasted oak aromas.

Glengoyne Single Malt Whisky Balbaina 1.0L 43% Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Distillery The distillery's origins go back to 1820 on the Burnfoot Farm. George Connell secretly began distilling whisky under the best conditions to avoid the tax collector. A hidden waterfall and a small gorge offered him the perfect conditions for this. Connell acquired an official distilling license for Glenguin of Burnfoot for the first time in 1833. The distillery kept this name until the beginning of the 20th century, when it was renamed the Glengoyne Distillery as it is known today. To this day, the special thing about the distillery is that the distillates mature in imported sherry casks. One to save a few marks, of course, but it was quickly noticed that it gave the whisky a particularly complex taste. Today, importing the barrels is probably the more expensive way of maturing whisky, but the complex sweet, fruity, spicy taste of Glengoyne is well known and so this style has been retained. The unmistakable taste When you open the bottle you are immediately treated to fine aromas. A hint of the finest chocolate as well as the scent of aromatic orange marmalade and freshly baked biscuits waft from the bottle. There is also a strong spicy note: barley malt and the strong notes of the sherry barrels have their effect, while sweet, fruity notes of red wine round off the aroma. When you then taste the Glengoyne Balbaina Single Malt it seems even more exciting. The already aromatic Tough is accompanied by spicy notes of cinnamon and cloves on the palate. The fruity side of the single malt is also deepened, with apple and date aromas recognizable here. The multi-layered Glengoyne is convincing throughout and rounds off the overall picture with a great finish. The taste is rounded off with a long finish and further aromas of oak, roasted brown sugar and a hint of citrus.

Nikka Days Blended Whisky 0.7L 40% Japan The Nikka distillery is a Japanese whisky distillery based in Yoichi/Hokkaido. The path to this point was not easy - Teketsuru was already forty when he founded his distillery. Taketsuru came to Glasgow as a student in 1918, originally to learn more about brewing beer. Somehow, however, he was more fascinated by the art of whisky and so he continued his studies in this direction. When he returned to Japan, Taketsuru was hired by the second pioneer of Japanese whisky, Shinjiro, as production manager, where he contributed his experience for several years. In 1929, the two of them brought the first Japanese whisky onto the market. It wasn't long before they went their separate ways and Masataka Taketsuru founded his own distillery in 1934 and used it to ensure that whisky became increasingly well-known and popular in Japan. A good thirty years later, a second distillery, the Miyagikyo distillery, was founded. Nikka Days Blended Whisky Nikka Days Whisky is a fine blend of Coffey grain whisky and Miyagikyo single malt whiskies. It matures in bourbon barrels and thus gets its golden yellow color. The aroma of Nikka Blended Whisky is fruity to floral. Notes of orange blossom and pear can be detected on the nose. The taste also reveals sweet caramel and vanilla aromas. Together with a subtle spiciness and fine peat aroma, the components combine to create a true taste experience. A long finish of malty vanilla and apricot notes end in a beautiful aftertaste.

Deanston Single Malt Whisky 10 Years Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish 0.7L 46.3% A strong community There is a small community behind Deanston and it represents the people who have made the company what it is today. The actual history of the distillery, however, begins in 1785 with an old cotton mill that was opened on the banks of the River Teith by Richard Arkwright. During these years, agriculture changed to industrialisation and Arkwright later became one of the fathers of the industrial revolution. The company developed very well and the number of employees grew. In order not to lose them again, it was necessary to think of accommodation for new employees. This is how the idea came about to build a self-contained village. This has been preserved to this day and continues to form the centre of Deanston. It was not until 1965, when the cotton industry slowly declined, that the number of employees also gradually decreased. Instead of giving up the company altogether, it was also of great value for the community to start anew with a new craft! Deanston 10 YO Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish After the distillation process in 2006, the whisky was first matured for 8 years in ex-bourbon casks and then finished for two years in old red wine casks from Bordeaux. This whisky has a lot of volume, with strong sherry and alcohol notes on the nose. Deanston is known for the fresh honey sweetness in every whisky and this note can also be found in the 10 YO Bordeaux. Honey, caramel and sweet malt combine with red wine and a hint of citrus aroma. The aftertaste is a persistent fruity sweetness combined with a subtle spiciness.

Islay Storm Single Malt Scotch Whisky Limited Release 0.7L 40% Islay Whisky These special whiskies speak for themselves. They are characterised by peaty, smoky aromas and are particularly strong to powerful; you really have to like them. The Islay island is usually seen as a whisky region, but is also increasingly seen as an independent region, which is probably due to the abundance of distilleries and is absolutely justified, because the island is home to a total of seven distilleries (if you count Port Ellen, some buildings are still standing and you can still get their malt, there would be eight). The taste is of course debatable; if you compare Bunnahabhain Wiksy with Ardbeg, for example, there is a world of difference; one is more fruity and gentle and the other is very extreme in taste. In summary, all whiskies from the island have one thing in common: the distinctive smoky and peaty taste with phenolic and some call it medicinal tones. Unfortunately, we don't know much about Islay Storm Whisky, but it is probably distilled and bottled in Scotland and is a single malt scotch from an unknown Islay distillery. Taste of the Islay Storm Whisky Limited Release On the nose, there is mainly a peaty, smoky aroma. On the palate, a light, sweet peat note alternates with sea salt, vanilla and various spices. The finish is once again characterized by smoke, but leaves a pleasant mouthfeel.

Johnnie Walker The White Walker Blended Whisky 1.0L 41.7% Johnnie Walker – White Walker The idea behind Johnnie Walker White Walker was inspired by the world-famous series 'Game of Thrones'. In it, an army of White Walkers goes to war against the supposedly good guys in the series. A lot of effort has been put into the bottle design to put the fine blend in the spotlight even more: The highlight becomes apparent when you store the bottle in the freezer; the fine cracks in the ice grow larger and the most famous sentence from the series appears: 'Winter is Here'. This special edition was created by Johnnie Walker's small blending team in collaboration with George Harper. Taste of White Walker's In terms of taste, the Scotch is more on the berry side. Notes of vanilla harmonize perfectly with caramel, red berries and other fruits from the orchard. Johnnie Walker is a finely tuned blend from two of the northernmost distilleries in Scotland: the Cardhu and Clynelish distilleries. When selecting the distilleries, the blenders naturally had something special in mind. The two distilleries in the icy north have had to endure long Scottish winters, just like the 'Night Watch' in the Game of Thrones series. Enjoy Johnnie Walker White Walker neat and ice cold! If you want one of these coveted bottles in your collection, you should be quick, because the White Walker Edition is unfortunately only a limited edition!!!