Welcome to our interactive tasting notes, we look forward to hearing what you think of the Whiskeys we have sourced this month.
This is your place to tell us how you've enjoyed your Whiskeys, whether that be neat, over ice, in a cocktail, with a mixer or however you prefer to sip your pour.
We have included some information and tasting notes below, on what the distillers suggest you'll find; this may help you pull out flavours as you look for them, but don’t worry if you don’t.
There is no right or wrong answer, how you drink your Whiskey and the flavours you find are what you can relate to so feel free to share your experience.
We don’t recommend you drink all your Whiskeys in one go, its powerful gear, so relax into a slow drink. However, we do recommend you start with the bottle we've labeled 'number one' first, then work your way through in number order and clear your pallet with water in-between each bottle.
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Chivas Regal XV: From the Chivas Distillery, is Blended Scotch from Speyside / Highland Scotland.
Created by Master blender Sandy Hyslop in 2018 this luxurious blend is finished in French oak Cognac casks which complements the iconic Chivas style.
The XV took Gold in international Spirits Challenge 2020 (silver 2019) & Gold International wine & spirits awards and can be found for an average retail price of £45. ABV 40%
On the Nose: Chivas suggest you'll find Rich, sweet notes of stewed red apples, orange marmalade, honey, cinnamon, and sultanas.
To Taste: Smooth and fruity flavours of poached pear, blended with butterscotch, caramel toffees with a velvety texture.
To Finish: Rounded off with a touch vanilla
If you love this, you'll also like Monkey Shoulder and Aberlour 12-year double cask
Hinch 10 year: The Hinch Distillery is located in the grounds of the Killaney Estate, County Down Ireland. Using the pure waters from the silent valley in the Mourne Mountains for their creations, the whiskey itself is a part of the Time collection with 3000 bottles released. A single grain & Single malt blended whiskey which is distilled using copper pot still, and finished in Oloroso Sherry casks from Jerez, giving it a rich & bold character. With an ABV of 43% you can find a bottle of Hinch 10 year for around the £50 marker
On the nose: You’ll hope to find a fresh fruit aroma
To Taste: A stewed fruit taste
To Finish: the fruity flavour will roll back to a complex nutty aftertaste that should linger long enough to savour the flavour.
Paul John Brilliance: Is an Indian single malt using barley from the foothills of the Himalayas and matured in bourbon casks. Demera sugars add sweetness and spices from the region make this a unique offering that has won multiple awards such as the Liquid Gold Award by Jim Murray, the spirit Business Gold award and the Oran Mor Award, a steel at £40 a bottle. 46% ABV
On the Nose: The distiller suggests you'll find a sweet fragrance, with cinnamon, honey, and spices.
To Taste: An interesting concept of cocoa with crunchy bar like crispness, smooth honey, and sweet spices
To Finish: A smooth relaxed finish, with a mild spices & intense vanilla.
Heaven’s door straight Bourbon is distilled and aged in Tennessee and is a collaboration with Bob Dylan linked to his artwork and iron sculptures as well the famous knockin’ on heaven’s door hit.
Heaven’s door sour mash distillation is aged for a minimum of 6 years in new American oak barrels, and with a non-chill filtered bottling process the toasted oak flavours are at the heart of this stunning pour.
Weighing in at 46% ABV you’re looking at around £65 if you want to add the full bottle to your collection.
On the nose: You will find vanilla, spices, and toasted oak
Taste: The distiller suggests baked bread, vanilla, and toasted oak
To finish: Caramel, cinnamon and nutmeg will linger leaving a smooth feeling on the tongue.
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