Whiskey : WOODFORD RESERVE 70cl Bottle Woodford Reserve is a super-premium small batch bourbon with roots at the Labrot & Graham Distillery (circa 1812), a National Historic Landmark in the bluegrass region of central Kentucky. It is a bourbon of exceptional depth and character, with a complex, full-bodied taste and uniquely smooth finish. Since it's inception, Woodford Reserve has developed an international following, culminating in its coveted Gold Medal award at the 2001 International Wine & Spirits Competition in London. It is already the best selling super-premium bourbon in Kentucky, the homeland of bourbon.

Whiskey : WISERS - 10yo 70cl Bottle More than a century later after J P Wiser's first bottle, they still make Wiser's whisky with the same care and craftmanship.

Whiskey : WILD TURKEY - 8yo 70cl Bottle Wild Turkey 8 Year-Old has an exceptionally soft, but rich aroma for a high proof bourbon, due to quality at all stages of making and aging for 8 years. It's taste is powerful and rich with caramel, vanilla and notes of honey and brown sugar. The finish is very long, rich and full-bodied, powerful, yet soothing.A brand that stands for American heritage and pride, Wild Turkey is the world's top-selling premium Bourbon. As it's advertising states: 'Not the latest thing, the genuine thing'. Available in seven varieties, all Wild Turkey products are created under exacting conditions watched over by Master Distiller Jimmy Russell in the historic distillery at Wild Turkey Hill in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.Russell oversees a process employing the highest quality corn, barley and rye, combined with pure limestone water to form a unique whiskey of full-bodied taste and distinctly Kentuckian character. Wild Turkey is distilled and put into new barrels at a much lower proof than most Bourbons. A costly method that results in less of the flavour being cooked out. The barrels used are made of the finest new oak with the heaviest char available, imparting a smoother flavour and a deep amber colour.

Whiskey : W L WELLER - 12yo 70cl Bottle The distillers have selected and reserved this 12 year old bourbon made from the finest corn, barley and red winter wheat, as a tribute to William Larue Weller's passion for making an honest bourbon at an honest price. We think you will find this to be one of the foremost 12 year old whiskies in the world. Like any true bourbon pioneer, Mr Weller left behind a legacy that lives to this day.

Whiskey : SUNTORY - Yamazaki 70cl Bottle The vale of Yamazaki at Tennozan Mountiain on the outskirts of Kyoto was the birthplace of Japanese Whiskey.The malt whiskey produced at the Yamazaki Distillery, with a tradition dating back to 1923, has slept through a long cycle of Japan's colourful seasons - the brightness of spring, the luxuriant green of summer, the vermillion foliage of autumn, and the white blanket of winter.Pure malt whiskey 'Ymazaki' uses only 100% malt whiskies of at least 12 years old.Radiant and noble, it's flavour is full-bodied and mellow, and the distinctive woody taste of mature malt indices a pleasant, lingering aftertaste.The nose is light with summer fruits and a spiciness. The flavour is sweet and spicy with a body, mainly on the top of your toungue and with a long finish.

Whiskey : SMOKEY JIMS 70cl Bottle A smooth genuine Kentucky bourbon, full of flavour and original taste.

Whiskey : SAZERAC - 18yo 75cl Bottle Sazerac 18 year old straight rye whiskey demonstrates a sophistication and style that is second to none. A hearty whiskey with a strong body, a mellow spice and a dry sweetness that dances on the tongue.It is the only 18 year old whiskey worthy of the Sazerac name.

Whiskey : ROCK HILL FARMS 75cl Bottle A true single-barrel bourbon. The nose presents hints of plums, candy, and papaya, and the medium body bears a simple palate with a touch of fruit, tobacco, and a pleasant minty backdrop.

Whiskey : PADDY - Old Irish Whiskey 70cl Bottle Paddy Old Irish Whiskey has been produced since 1779 by the Cork Distillers Company, Paddy owes its name to a well known company salesman, Paddy Flaherty, who spread the reputation of this remarkable whiskey well beyond the coasts of Ireland. The triple distillation process of this particularly smooth whiskey uses only the finest barley and the purest water from Ireland's lush countryside. Long years spent maturing in Oak Casks gives Paddy its final incomparable flavour. Enjoy it straight, on the rocks or with a mixer.

Whiskey : OLD RIP VAN WINKLE - 10yo 70cl Bottle A hint of caramel flavour is enjoyed when one tastes this hand-crafted bourbon whiskey, combining the its full ten years of ageing nicely with its 45% ABV.The family of Van Winkle have been engaged in the distiliing of fine whiskey since before the turn of the century. During the three generations they specialised strictly in only the best of premium grade, hand-made sour-mash Bourbons. It is with considerable pride therefore that they place their name and hand on this remarkably fine old bourbon.

Whiskey : EAGLE RARE - 10yo 75cl Bottle Eagle Rare 10 year old, single barrel, Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey has a sweet, oaky nose and full, complex body. Reminiscent of a fine port wine, this rare whiskey is best served neat, or over ice. Of course, feel free to drink Eagle Rare in such classic cocktails as the Manhattan or Whiskey Rare.

Whiskey : EAGLE RARE - 17yo 75cl Bottle This deep, burnushed-gold whiskey has a somewhat fragrant nose, and the aromas develop an almost wine-like character, with a hint of almonds lurking in the backdrop. The body is big and silky, and the palate is far spicier than the nose leads you to believe, but there are also violet notes here, along with a touch of caramel and a hint of old leather. The finish is very leathery, and very long.

Whiskey : MIDLETON - Rare 2002 70cl Bottle Midleton Very Rare is the most exclusive whiskey ever produced in Ireland. Distilled three times by John Jameson and Son, the whiskey is carefully aged in indidually chosen oak casks. Midleton Very Rare is only available in strictly limited quantities as just a small number of casks of the finest distillates are personally selected by the Master Distiller each year. It is reserved for the appreciation of only the most discerning judges of fine whiskey.Each bottle is individually numbered and each label signed by the Master Distiller at the Midleton distillery as a final guarantee of outstanding quality.

Whiskey : MAKERS MARK 70cl Bottle Maker's Mark is the only bourbon distillery to use pure, iron-free limestone spring water exclusively, not city, well or river water. The source is a 10-acre limestone spring-fed lake at the distillery. The red wax seal you see on the bottle is like a snowflake, no two of them are alike. They'd be hard pressed to explain what's behind the differences in snowflakes, but it's easy to explain the individuality of our wax patterns. It's the people who have been hand dipping the bottles for more than a quarter century. Each one has a different personality that is expressed in the way the wax drips. This is just another step in the Maker's Mark process where people, not machines control the quality of the product.

Whiskey : KNOB CREEK 70cl Bottle Hand-bottled in limited quantity for a superior taste and smoothness.Deep in Kentucky, tiny Knob Creek spills and riffles down through the hills. Like the bourbon bearing its name, there's not much of Knob Creek but what there is rewards your finding it. Named after Abraham Lincoln's boyhood home in Kentucky, Knob Creek is truly bourbon at its finest. Created to represent whiskey before it was mass produced, Knob Creek embodies the look, feel and taste of pre-prohibition bourbon. This full-bodied, flavourful bourbon takes classic cocktails to a new level. Knob Creek Bourbon, bottled at an honest 100 proof (50% abv) like all good bourbons were a century ago, is aged nine years in charred American white oak which lends this bourbon its maple sugar aroma, distinctive sweetness and rich, full-bodied flavour, giving it the distinction of being aged the longest of the small-batch bourbons.This extra aging allows it to absorb more of the sugar in the wood, giving it a slightly sweeter taste and nose.

Whiskey : JIM BEAM - Black Label 8yo 70cl Bottle Jim Beam Black is no ordinary bourbon. Jim Beam Black has been aged a full eight years in new charred oak barrels, charcoal filtered and then bottled at the distillery in Kentucky at a full 86 proof. This makes Jim Beam Black a little smoother than most other premium bourbon whiskey. It truly is a bourbon of distinctive character.

Whiskey : JIM BEAM - White Label 70cl Bottle Founded in 1795 and produced in Illinois. Jim Beam is the original Kentucky bourbon.

Whiskey : JAMESON 70cl Bottle Founded in 1780 and produced at Midleton Distillery, Co Cork, by John Jameson and Son. Members of the family are still involved in the business, though in 1966 Jameson became a part of the Irish Distillers Group, who also make Bushmills. When John Jameson opened his distillery in Dublin in 1780 he was carrying on a tradition of whiskey making which had its origins in Ireland over a thousand years ago.Today Jameson Irish Whiskey is world famous for its distinctive flavour and smooth characteristics. Triple distilled from the finest Irish barley and pure spring water and then matured in oak casks. Jameson carries the hallmark of quality, which has made it the best selling Irish Whiskey around the world.

Whiskey : JAMESON 15yo 70cl Bottle The 15-year-old Irish whiskey was selected from a special reserve of 200 exceptional casks. Each bottle is individually numbered. The pure pot-still whiskey was matured in dark, aromatic warehouses, in hand-picked American barrels and Oloroso sherry butts, undisturbed since 1984.

Whiskey : JACK DANIELS - Silver Select 70cl Bottle Jack Daniel's Silver Select Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey returns to the simplest days of the distiller's art when whiskey was crafted and sold by the barrel, each with its own individual taste. Each barrel of this select 100 proof (50% abv) whiskey is aged in a unique location within the warehouse where the whiskey's colour and taste mature in extra measure. Because Silver Select is a single barrel whiskey, bottles drawn from individual barrels offer subtle differences in nose, colour and taste.To mark its distinctive character, each bottle is hand-labelled with it's rick and barrel number and it's individual bottling date. It is a single barrel with a singular taste that could only be crafted by the Jack Daniel Distillery.

Whiskey : JACK DANIELS - Single Barrel 70cl Bottle Jimmy Bedford, Jack Daniel's sixth Master Distiller, has been making whiskey a long time. An official taste-tester and the man who decides which barrels should become Jack Daniel's Single Barrel, he has a gift for detecting the subtle differences a barrel brings to his or her whiskey. Each bottle of Jack Daniel's Single Barrel is hand-labelled with its barrel number, giving whiskey connoisseurs the opportunity to compare the tastes from different barrels.So, when you try Jack Daniel's Single Barrel for the first time, note the barrel number. Try to detect the different nuances - a strong caramel or vanilla presence, perhaps; or maybe the toasted oak flavour or fruit drawn from the barrel wood captures your tastebuds.

Whiskey : JACK DANIELS - Gentleman Jack 70cl Bottle Crafted from Mr. Jack's own private recipe, Gentleman Jack was the first new whiskey from the Jack Daniel distillery in over 100 years. It is a distinctively smooth, rich whiskey, distilled and aged to perfection by the genuinely good-natured folks at America's oldest ditsillery. But, at the end of the day, what makes Gentleman Jack so unique is actually quite simple: Gentleman Jack is charcoal mellowed twice, once before and once after it is aged in charred oak barrels. The result is an extremely smooth, satisfying taste that you'll surely appreciate.Take a sip. Just one sip. Then you know why Gentleman Jack, Rare Tennessee Whiskey is so special.

Whiskey : JACK DANIELS - Green Label 1 Litre Bottle Jack Daniels' litre sized, Green Label, Old No 7 whiskey.A completely natural product, made from pure spring water, yeast and 100% whole natural grains of corn, rye and barley malt.

Whiskey : JACK DANIELS - Master Distillers 70cl Bottle Mr. Jack Daniel liked to present his friends with a special gift. The gift was Jack Daniel's whiskey that had to be from a special location in a certain barrel-house which, he knew took on a darker colour and a richer Jack Daniel's taste. He would set the whiskey aside, sign the labels, and keep a small supply for close friends and gift-giving. Today, Mr. Jack Daniel's Master Distiller is hand selected from the same special locations in their barrel-houses that Mr. Jack discovered. Jack Daniel's Master Distiller is an exceptionally smooth whiskey with a deeper Jack Daniel's taste. For all who admire the quality of Jack Daniel's, it is indeed a special gift.

Whiskey : JACK DANIELS - Old No 7 70cl Bottle The archetypal JD.This rare, sippin' whiskey is made at the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee, using pure cave spring water and a unique mellowing process perfected by Jack Daniel in 1866.The distinctively pleasing flavour is the reason they'll always stay faithful to the slow, time-honoured methods their founder insisted upon.

Whiskey : JACK DANIELS - 100th Anniversary Gold Medal 1.5 Litre Bottle Limited stocks available of this majestic, very tall and handsome magnum decanter of JD. The first Gold Medal to be won by the Jack Daniel Distillery was a special one. Mr. Jack Daniel himself traveled to St. Louis, Missouri, for the 1904 World's Fair, and against all odds, he came back to Lynchburg with the 1904 Gold Medal for the world's best whiskey.To commemorate the 100th anniversary of this special honour, the Jack Daniel Distillery is releasing a limited quantity of the reproduction of the original 1904 Gold Medal decanter that Jack Daniel had helped to design. He commissioned several special bottles to commemorate notable events or accomplishments during his lifetime, but the 1904 Gold Medal decanter was particularly unique with its fluted body and neck.The 100th anniversary bottle, a 1.5-litre decanter filled with 90-proof Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, has the same fluted design and similar lettering of the one Mr. Jack had commissioned in 1904. Like all of Jack Daniel's commemorative bottles, the 1904 Gold Medal decanter can be registered at the distillery. Owners of the bottle can register online at the website address below at JackDaniels.com.

Whiskey : GREEN SPOT 70cl Bottle Green Spot is the oldest continuously made pot-still, triple-distilled Irish Whiskey. Made for Mitchell & Son of Dublin since the last century the whiskey is sweet and slightly malty. Very limited production and highly rated by whiskey pundit Jim Murray.

Whiskey : CANADIAN CLUB 70cl Bottle Canadian Club whisky was first produced in a world where the spittoon was considered quite sophisticated.Life was harsh in the mid 1800's in North America and the whiskey was harsher. Hiram Walker (distiller), set out to create a different whiskey that offered a smoother, cleaner taste.Even in those days, Canadian Whiskey was beginning to create a new flavour, combining the richness and fruitiness of bourbon for a cleaner, crisper palate.Canadian Club, with it's unique distilling process was a cut above the rest. Lighter than Scotch and smoother than bourbon, this was no ordinary whiskey.Still made and bottled in Walkerville Canada, Canadian Club is the only Canadian whiskey that is 'barrel-blended' prior to aging in white oak barrels to allow the flavours to marry. Aged six years (twice the period of required by Canadian law), Canadian Club is a true, quality Canadian whisky that has not changed with time.A versatile drink, enjoy Canadian Club straight, on the rocks or in a variety of mixed drinks.Canadian Club has been the world's favourite Canadian whiskey for more than 140 years and has set the standard for great whiskey. It's a smooth satisfying taste that will never go out of style.

Whiskey : BUSHMILLS - Original 70cl Bottle Bushmills Irish whiskey is the original and best known whisky from the Old Bushmills Distillery, the oldest licensed whisky distillery in the world. Its is a blend of single malt and single grain whiskey. Grain whiskey reserved for Bushmills is aged a minimum of five years in oak casks that are specially selected to bring out the golden hue and light. When mature this grain whiskey is blended with a single malt whiskey to balance the flavour. The malt used in Bushmills mash derives its clean taste from the deliberate absence of peat used in the barley drying process. Irish whiskey distilleries kiln-dry their malt in a heat-fired, not peat-fired, oven. Lighter, no smoke and perfectly balanced, Bushmills is triple distilled for exceptional smoothness.

Whiskey : BUSHMILLS - Black Bush 70cl Bottle Black Bush Special Irish Whiskey is a rich, dark, 80-proof blend from the world's oldest licensed distillery, Old Bushmills distillery in County Antrim, Ireland. It is comprised almost entirely of single malt whiskey, making it a choice selection of deluxe whiskey aficionados.Malt whiskey that becomes Black Bush is aged up to eleven years in selection sherry-seasoned oak casks before being blended with a small portion of a special single grain whiskey to enhance the independant, non-conformist character of the malt. The malt used in the mash derives its clean taste from the deliberate absence of peat used in the malted barley drying process. All of the Irish whiskey distilleries kiln-dry their malt in a heat-fired, not peat-fired, oven. This drying process lets the clean, clear taste of the malt and barley shine through. The combination is then returned to the cask for marrying. As the whiskeys mellow together, the uniquely rounded bouquet, rich amber hue and distinctive taste of Black Bush is born. Black Bush has a distintive, full bodied aroma with spicy, malty and nutty sweet sherry notes. It is complex and well flavoured, slightly sweet with clear malt notes that are not masked by smoke. It is a whiskey to be enjoyed straight or on the rocks.

Whiskey : BUSHMILLS - 10yo 70cl Bottle A product of the world's oldest licensed distillery. Bushmills single malt Irish Whiskey is the original single malt whiskey from Ireland. With an intriguing aroma and well-balanced flavour, Bushmills Malt is a delightfully delicate malt and uncomplicated whiskey crafted from 100% malted barley. Its style is mellow and light, and a time tested drying process assures that the taste of the malt shines through. All the malt used in the mash is dried in closed kilns devoid of peat, preventing it from absorbing the fire's smokiness while retaining the malt's distinctive, authentic character and exceptionally clean taste. Bushmills Malt has a sweet spicy aroma with overtones of Oloroso sherry, vanilla and honey.It is characterful and complex; mild, but nonetheless has a rich, malty character, not overlaid by any strong peaty/smokey notes so typical of most Scottish malts. Smooth on the palate with a slightly dry finish.

Whiskey : BUFFALO TRACE 70cl Bottle Light bronze in colour with streaks of gold, Buffalo Trace, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey bears a complex aroma of vanilla, mint, and molasses. It's taste is pleasantly sweet and contains notes of brown sugar and spice that give way to oak and leather. The long and dry finish has significant depth. When enjoyed with water, flavoors of toffee, dark fruit and anise are revealed.

Whiskey : BOOKERS BOURBON 70cl Bottle The whiskey in this package is the highest grade bourbon made by me, here at Jim Beam. It is uncut and bottled straight from the barrel. My Grandfather, Jim Beam, liked his whiskey from 6-8 years old.Sequentially numbered, limited edition bottle.

Whiskey : BLANTONS - Straight From The Barrel 70cl Bottle Colour: amber with coppered reflections. Nose: acidulated, marked by honey, candied fruits (apricot) and spices (pepper, nutmeg). Palate: full, fatty, rich. Expressing the softness of corn, vanilla, and citrus fruits (lemon-yellow). Finish: impressive length on wooded-vanilla and r+¬gliss+¬es notes. Crystallized apricot, mirabelle plum.Blanton's was the first ever Single Barrel Bourbon in the world, and it set the standards for others to follow. This fantastic product was named after the late Colonel Albert Bacon Blanton (1881-1959), who managed the largest distillery of its day. It was during that time that he created a very special and limited supply of bourbon, which he hand-picked and stored in what now is known as the famous Warehouse H. Blanton's Original Single Barrel Bourbon is aged in one new American oak barrel for at least 8 years, unlike most others, never blended with any other bourbon.When a barrel is believed to have reached its optimum age, it is evaluated by the Master Distiller and a panel of professional tasters. There is no margin for error, because there is no way to compensate for flavour by mixing with any other liquid. The barrels that have been chosen are then dumped, bottled and packaged by hand. From the beginning to end, making Blanton's is a labour intensive process. Blanton's is made by using the finest Kentucky and Indiana corn, selected rye, and superior malted barley. Grains must be carefully milled (crushed) to exactly the right specifications. The milled corn is added to the pressure cooker with Kentucky limestone water. When the corn and the lime stone water reach the right temperature, it is time to add the rye and the barley malt, which breaks down starch into sugar. Yeast is added after the mash has cooled. Blanton's, at this point, undergoes a natural fermentation lasting from three to five days and becomes beer. This beer is transferred to a still. The steam that is pumped from the bottom of the still interacts with the falling beer, creating an alcohol-rich vapor. The vapor is condensed and passed through a second still, known as the doubler, to produce a crystal clear liquid. The liquid is placed into newly charred, virgin white oak barrels. To be called Bourbon, it must meet the following specifications: 1. Be stored in newly charred oak barrels 2. Be stored at least two years (if less than two years it must state on the label) 3. Can't have colour or flavour added 4. Barrels can be used only once (most used barrels are sold to Scotch or other non-bourbon malers). These full barrels now weighing 500-plus pounds, are placed in century old warehouse H and left for six to eight, but no more than ten, years. Only the Master Distiller can tell the right time to bring Blanton's out of the warehouse for dumping. When the Master Distiller selects the barrels, they are brought to the bottling house to be bottled and packaged. Blanton's has the most labour intensive bottling line in the bourbon business. The process is all by hand: hand filled, hand sealed (stopper and wax), hand applied label, hand numbered (each and every bottle), and hand-placed in the box.

Whiskey : BLANTONS - Original 70cl Bottle Colour: coppered amber. Nose: consistent, delicate. Cereals, spices (pepper, groove), and citrus fruits (orange). Palate: full, creamy. The raised vanilla of caramel notes. Ripe fruits and heady flowers. Soft spices.Finish: long and spiced (clove). Notes of star anise and mentholated freshness.Blanton's was the first ever Single Barrel Bourbon in the world, and it set the standards for others to follow. This fantastic product was named after the late Colonel Albert Bacon Blanton (1881-1959), who managed the largest distillery of its day. It was during that time that he created a very special and limited supply of bourbon, which he hand-picked and stored in what now is known as the famous Warehouse H. Blanton's Original Single Barrel Bourbon is aged in one new American oak barrel for at least 8 years, unlike most others, never blended with any other bourbon.When a barrel is believed to have reached its optimum age, it is evaluated by the Master Distiller and a panel of professional tasters. There is no margin for error, because there is no way to compensate for flavour by mixing with any other liquid. The barrels that have been chosen are then dumped, bottled and packaged by hand. From the beginning to end, making Blanton's is a labour intensive process. Grains: Blanton's is made by using the finest Kentucky and Indiana corn, selected rye, and superior malted barley. Grains must be carefully milled (crushed) to exactly the right specifications. The milled corn is added to the pressure cooker with Kentucky limestone water. When the corn and the lime stone water reach the right temperature, it is time to add the rye and the barley malt, which breaks down starch into sugar. Yeast is added after the mash has cooled. Blanton's, at this point, undergoes a natural fermentation lasting from three to five days and becomes beer. This beer is transferred to a still. The steam that is pumped from the bottom of the still interacts with the falling beer, creating an alcohol-rich vapor. The vapor is condensed and passed through a second still, known as the doubler, to produce a crystal clear liquid. The liquid is placed into newly charred, virgin white oak barrels. To be called Bourbon, it must meet the following specifications: 1. Be stored in newly charred oak barrels 2. Be stored at least two years (if less than two years it must state on the label) 3. Can't have colour or flavour added 4. Barrels can be used only once (most used barrels are sold to Scotch or other non-bourbon malers). These full barrels now weighing 500-plus pounds, are placed in century old warehouse H and left for six to eight, but no more than ten, years. Only the Master Distiller can tell the right time to bring Blanton's out of the warehouse for dumping. When the Master Distiller selects the barrels, they are brought to the bottling house to be bottled and packaged. Blanton's has the most labour intensive bottling line in the bourbon business. The process is all by hand: hand filled, hand sealed (stopper and wax), hand applied label, hand numbered (each and every bottle), and hand-placed in the box.

Whiskey : BLANTONS - Gold 70cl Bottle Colour: amber with gilded reflections. Nose: finely timbered, marked by the dry fruits, evoke spices (grooves) and the flowers heady (ch+¿vrefeuille). Palate: the sharp mouth, elegant and rac+¬e evolves/moves on the fruits (plum) and the spices (clove). Finish: long, develops on vanilla notes, nut of pecan and wood flaring.Blanton's was the first ever Single Barrel Bourbon in the world, and it set the standards for others to follow. This fantastic product was named after the late Colonel Albert Bacon Blanton (1881-1959), who managed the largest distillery of its day. It was during that time that he created a very special and limited supply of bourbon, which he hand-picked and stored in what now is known as the famous Warehouse H. Blanton's Original Single Barrel Bourbon is aged in one new American oak barrel for at least 8 years, unlike most others, never blended with any other bourbon.When a barrel is believed to have reached its optimum age, it is evaluated by the Master Distiller and a panel of professional tasters. There is no margin for error, because there is no way to compensate for flavour by mixing with any other liquid. The barrels that have been chosen are then dumped, bottled and packaged by hand. From the beginning to end, making Blanton's is a labour intensive process. Grains: Blanton's is made by using the finest Kentucky and Indiana corn, selected rye, and superior malted barley. Grains must be carefully milled (crushed) to exactly the right specifications. The milled corn is added to the pressure cooker with Kentucky limestone water. When the corn and the lime stone water reach the right temperature, it is time to add the rye and the barley malt, which breaks down starch into sugar. Yeast is added after the mash has cooled. Blanton's, at this point, undergoes a natural fermentation lasting from three to five days and becomes beer. This beer is transferred to a still. The steam that is pumped from the bottom of the still interacts with the falling beer, creating an alcohol-rich vapor. The vapor is condensed and passed through a second still, known as the doubler, to produce a crystal clear liquid. The liquid is placed into newly charred, virgin white oak barrels. To be called Bourbon, it must meet the following specifications: 1. Be stored in newly charred oak barrels 2. Be stored at least two years (if less than two years it must state on the label) 3. Can't have colour or flavour added 4. Barrels can be used only once (most used barrels are sold to Scotch or other non-bourbon malers). These full barrels now weighing 500-plus pounds, are placed in century old warehouse H and left for six to eight, but no more than ten, years. Only the Master Distiller can tell the right time to bring Blanton's out of the warehouse for dumping. When the Master Distiller selects the barrels, they are brought to the bottling house to be bottled and packaged. Blanton's has the most labour intensive bottling line in the bourbon business. The process is all by hand: hand filled, hand sealed (stopper and wax), hand applied label, hand numbered (each and every bottle), and hand-placed in the box.

Whiskey : BLANTONS - Special Reserve 70cl Bottle Colour: coppered amber.Nose: consistent, reveals cereal notes, spices and citrus fruits.Palate: the light mouth confirms the nose.Finish: spiced (clove). To note, according to the barrels, the aromatic expression of Blanton's can vary appreciably.Blanton's was the first ever Single Barrel Bourbon in the world, and it set the standards for others to follow. This fantastic product was named after the late Colonel Albert Bacon Blanton (1881-1959), who managed the largest distillery of its day. It was during that time that he created a very special and limited supply of bourbon, which he hand-picked and stored in what now is known as the famous Warehouse H. Blanton's Original Single Barrel Bourbon is aged in one new American oak barrel for at least 8 years, unlike most others, never blended with any other bourbon.When a barrel is believed to have reached its optimum age, it is evaluated by the Master Distiller and a panel of professional tasters. There is no margin for error, because there is no way to compensate for flavour by mixing with any other liquid. The barrels that have been chosen are then dumped, bottled and packaged by hand. From the beginning to end, making Blanton's is a labour intensive process. Grains: Blanton's is made by using the finest Kentucky and Indiana corn, selected rye, and superior malted barley. Grains must be carefully milled (crushed) to exactly the right specifications. The milled corn is added to the pressure cooker with Kentucky limestone water. When the corn and the lime stone water reach the right temperature, it is time to add the rye and the barley malt, which breaks down starch into sugar. Yeast is added after the mash has cooled. Blanton's, at this point, undergoes a natural fermentation lasting from three to five days and becomes beer. This beer is transferred to a still. The steam that is pumped from the bottom of the still interacts with the falling beer, creating an alcohol-rich vapor. The vapor is condensed and passed through a second still, known as the doubler, to produce a crystal clear liquid. The liquid is placed into newly charred, virgin white oak barrels. To be called Bourbon, it must meet the following specifications: 1. Be stored in newly charred oak barrels 2. Be stored at least two years (if less than two years it must state on the label) 3. Can't have colour or flavour added 4. Barrels can be used only once (most used barrels are sold to Scotch or other non-bourbon malers). These full barrels now weighing 500-plus pounds, are placed in century old warehouse H and left for six to eight, but no more than ten, years. Only the Master Distiller can tell the right time to bring Blanton's out of the warehouse for dumping. When the Master Distiller selects the barrels, they are brought to the bottling house to be bottled and packaged. Blanton's has the most labour intensive bottling line in the bourbon business. The process is all by hand: hand filled, hand sealed (stopper and wax), hand applied label, hand numbered (each and every bottle), and hand-placed in the box.

Whiskey : BAKERS 70cl Bottle Baker's by the James B. Beam Distilling Co. (107 proof) and aged for 7 years. Elegant and well balanced on the palate, with a clean finish that follows round smooth flavours of vanilla and caramel. Baker's Bourbon follows the Beam family traditions of putting their best secrets inside the bottle, not on the label. They have distilled six generations of Bourbon skill into this bottle. That's a lot of good secrets. Please savour its smooth flavour over ice, with a splash of water, or however you take your Bourbon.

Whiskey : BASIL HAYDENS 70cl Bottle Basil Hayden began distilling his pure bourbon in 1796.Kentucky was but 4 years old when George Washington was president. Today they make Basil Hayden's kentucky straight bourbon whiskey using the same skill and care that made it a favourite among America's frontier settlers.Basil's bourbon is aged for eight years in Kentucky hillside rack-houses when bottled at a gentle 80 proof. Distilled by Kentucky Spring's Distilling Company.

Whiskey : The Glenlivet 18 y.o., 70cl A superior Speyside malt that is a classic in every sense of the word.

Whiskey : Bowmore 15 y.o., 70cl Wonderful aromas of cooking apples, Turkish Delight and walnuts, seaweed and peat.

Whiskey : Bowmore 25 y.o., 70cl Once tasted you'll be forever smitten with this fabulous and hugely complex malt.

Whiskey : Bowmore Darkest, 70cl Remember the mighty Black Bowmore? This is an affordable and available alternative.

Whiskey : Bowmore Cask Strength, 70cl An extraordinary Islay malt whisky of rarity and distinction.

Whiskey : Glen Clova, 70cl An excellent mixing blend possessing a surprising level of quality.

Whiskey : The Balvenie Doublewood 12 y.o., 70cl 2 woods, double the flavour. Classic Speyside intimately framed with a hint of Sherry.

Whiskey : Isle of Skye 8 y.o., 70cl A whisky of this quality for under £12 is as expected as the Spanish Inquisition.

Whiskey : Bells 8 y.o., 70cl The most popular blended whisky in England, it makes a great mixer.

Whiskey : Chivas Regal 12 y.o., 70cl A top quality blended Scotch whisky for when you want something a bit special.

Whiskey : The Glenlivet 12 y.o., 70cl One of the biggest hitters in the malt whisky world.

Whiskey : Glenmorangie 10 y.o., 70cl Hugely popular single malt from the Highlands.

Whiskey : Isle of Jura 10 y.o., 70cl Smooth and delicate, a malt for all.

Whiskey : Jamesons, 70cl Possibly Ireland's most famous whiskey.

Whiskey : J & B Rare, 70cl A good quality blend in a light smooth style, popular all over the world.

Whiskey : Johnnie Walker Black Label, 70cl Legendary, a king among blended whiskies.

Whiskey : Bushmills 10 Y.O., 70cl A superb Irish malt from the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world.

Whiskey : Jack Daniels, 70cl What no self-respecting would-be rock star should be without.

Whiskey : The Bailie Nicol Jarvie, 70cl Deservedly popular. As the label says, it is indeed a "Special" blended whisky.

Whiskey : Bushmills Black Bush, 70cl Lovely soft, smooth, heathery blended whiskey.

Whiskey : Oban 32 y.o.55%, 75cl 'Ultra-rare, ultra-premium bottling of 1 of the favourite of the 6 classic malts.' Grant Ramage, Senior Buyer.

Whiskey : Southern Comfort, 70cl A popular liqueur made from American whiskey and flavoured with peaches and orange.

Whiskey : Knockando 1987, 70cl A lovely light to medium-bodied Speyside malt.

Whiskey : Bruichladdich 15 y.o., 70cl A real shot in the arm to anyone who believes Bruichladdich to be one of the lighter Islay malts.

Whiskey : Bruichladdich 10 y.o., 70cl A vivacious and sprightly malt that, in the words of Jim McEwan, 'celebrates the joy of being alive'.

Whiskey : James Martin 8 y.o., 70cl This is an excellent vatted malt that is rich and refined without being overly weighty.

Whiskey : Bowmore 12 y.o., 70cl A superbly accomplished introduction to Islay malts.

Whiskey : Bowmore Dusk, Bordeaux Wine Casked, 50%, 70cl Smoky, sweet and succulent, this is medium in weight with understated power.

Whiskey : Aberlour d'Bunadh, 70cl Harmonious Speyside single malt whisky bottled at full cask strength.

Whiskey : Caol Ila 12yo 70CL 43%, 70cl 'The Sound Of Islay' - and it is sweet music indeed.

Whiskey : The Macallan 18 y.o., 70cl One of the finest Speyside malts, aged in old Olorosso Sherry casks to give its distinctive richness.

Whiskey : Auchentoshan 10 y.o., 70cl A delicate, smooth, light and enchanting single malt whisky.

Whiskey : Jon, Mark and Robbo's The Smooth Sweeter One, 50cl A deliciously approachable, vanilla-clad dram, with plenty of light top-notes and comely sweet edges.

Whiskey : Jon, Mark and Robbo's The Smoky Peaty One, 50cl A unique balance of smoky and peaty flavours, from a vatting of superior island spirits.

Whiskey : Jon, Mark and Robbo's The Rich Spicy One, 50cl If you like your whisky heavily sherried or enjoy a spicy bourbon, this could be your next malt calling.

Whiskey : Highland Park 1973 Cask 11167, 70cl Marginally the younger in this truly exceptional pair, Cask 11167 is the fragrant and feisty sibling.

Whiskey : Famous Grouse, 1 Ltr The number one Scotch in Scotland, well that's got to tell you something.

Whiskey : Lagavulin 16 y.o., 70cl The benchmark for Islay malts; strong with medicinal and peaty flavours.

Whiskey : Lagavulin 25 y.o. 57%, 70cl A wolf among malts: muscular, humbling, persuasive, lithe and rare.

Whiskey : Talisker 10 y.o., 70cl Flavoursome in the extreme, proximity to the sea is reflected in the malt's delicious briny tones.

Whiskey : Talisker 1988, Amoroso Cask, 70cl Totally satisfying and a most interesting malt to rouse you after a long dinner.

Whiskey : Glenkinchie Amontillado Cask, 70cl A malt with a cheeky character and a refreshing attitude.

Whiskey : Oban 1989, Fino Montilla Cask, 70cl A classic blend of Oban's peatiness combined with the delicacy of Montilla casks.

Whiskey : Lagavulin 1987, Pedro-Ximenez Cask, 70cl The sweet medicinal flavours of Lagavulin combine brilliantly with the sweet notes from the PX casks.

Whiskey : Isle of Arran Single Malt, 70cl Cue the Trumpet Voluntary, Scotland's newest malt whisky distillery has arrived!

Whiskey : Royal Lochnagar 12 y.o., 70cl A 12 year old fit to grace the top table with its regal nose of mocha and coffee.

Whiskey : Glenfarclas 10 y.o., 70cl Serve to Alien explorers to convince them of the civility of the human race.

Whiskey : Springbank 10y.o., 70cl A regional classic, with salt and coconut oil being this delectable offering's most dominant characters.

Whiskey : Brora 20 y.o. Rare Malt 58.1%, 70cl Reminiscent of a classic Islay malt, this is a mighty coastal dram with sea salt and peat characters aplenty.

Whiskey : Convalmore 24 y.o. Rare Malt 59.4%, 70cl A shimmery gold in colour, this is complex and robust and, when tasted blind, often mistaken for Islay malt.

Whiskey : Blair Athol 27 y.o. Rare Malt 54.7%, 70cl Unapologetically luxurious, this creamy-sweet malt has an enhanced spicy ginger and wedding cake character.

Whiskey : Dalwhinnie 15 y.o., 70cl An elegant and intricate whisky.

Whiskey : Oban 14 y.o, 70cl A classic Western Highland malt with a distinctive peat and smoke character.

Whiskey : Cragganmore 12 y.o., 70cl A mellow speyside uncluttered by Sherry butts to allow the hint of peat to shine through.

Whiskey : Aberlour 10 y.o., 70cl This is a whisky which is appreciated by aficionados and armchair supporters alike.

Whiskey : Bowmore 17 y.o., 70cl This is superbly integrated stuff, and it just happens to be Jim McEwan's favourite.

Whiskey : Glenkinchie 10 y.o, 70cl Light, aperitif style Lowland malt.

Whiskey : Dalmore Cigar Malt, 75cl The best malt to go with cigars - officially!

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