Hakushu •
A 12 year experience from the Japanese Alps
A connoisseur’s flex
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Buffalo Trace •
American Bourbon powered by strong horns
Oban Fourteen•
Scottish perfection from little bay
Singleton Twelve •
Classic Dufftown in a bottle
Talisker Storm •
Submerge in the rough Islay sea
Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve •
Rum induced
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Single Malt
Grapefruits & Pepper
Herbs & Fruits
Step into a cool forest at dawn. There’s freshness here — clean air, green apple, soft smoke — carried gently, never forced. It’s made high in the Japanese Alps, and you can taste that clarity. The flavours are crisp, layered, almost effortless. It’s not a loud whisky; it’s one that breathes. Hakushu isn’t just crafted in nature. It belongs to it.
Nose
Freshness is the first thing you notice. Bright green apple and juicy pear rise gently, carried by soft herbal notes — mint, pine, and a touch of citrus peel. A light, refined smoke drifts in quietly, never overwhelming, giving the nose a clean, structured character. There’s a sense of clarity here, like cool air in the forest just after it rains. Every note feels intentional and balanced.
Taste
The palate is crisp and layered. Orchard fruits like apple, pear, and vaguely white grape are present. This is followed by delicate herbal tones and subtle smoke. A gentle peppery warmth adds dimension without breaking the calm. There’s a beautiful lightness to the mouthfeel; it’s refreshing, almost airy, but still carries depth and precision. Each layer builds slowly, creating a sense of quiet complexity.
Finish
The finish is soft. The smoke stays on like a very thin mist, slowly fading into notes of herbs and fruit. A cool, clean brightness remains on the palate, leaving a lasting impression of the forest it comes from. It doesn’t push — it simply stays with you.
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Bourbon
Oak & Vanilla
Spices & Dark fruits
Buffalo Trace is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey crafted from a mash bill of corn, rye, and malted barley. Its name comes from the ancient trail carved into the land by herds of buffalo on their way to the Kentucky River — a region known for distilling since the 18th century.
Nose
Warm caramel and vanilla rise gently, wrapped in soft notes of brown sugar and toasted oak. It’s inviting, rich, and unmistakably classic.
Taste
The first sip lands softly, smooth and rounded. Sweet toffee flows into baking spice, with cinnamon and nutmeg creating a subtle warmth. There’s a structure beneath the sweetness — a quiet backbone of oak that holds everything together.
Finish
The finish is long and steady, like a fire that refuses to burn out too quickly. Sweetness melts into a light peppery heat, fading slowly, leaving a warm, toasted echo. A bourbon that lingers without ever overstaying.
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Single Malt
Stone fruit & Smoke
Fruits & Light smoke
Oban lives where the Highlands meet the sea. You can taste that meeting point in every sip — a soft balance of fruit, smoke, and salt carried by the coastal air. Fourteen years of quiet maturation give it a round, confident character. There’s nothing hurried about it. Each layer opens in its own time: bright citrus, a wisp of smoke, a finish that lingers like the tide pulling away. Oban doesn’t try to impress. It just does.
Nose
Delicate citrus and ripe stone fruit meet soft brine and a gentle thread of smoke. Hints of honey and sea air weave through it, giving the aroma both freshness and quiet depth. It’s coastal, balanced, and elegant.
Taste
Bright and smooth at first, with flavors of orange zest, pear, and sweet malt. Then comes a subtle maritime saltiness, a touch of smoke, and a rounded warmth that grows gradually. The layers unfold slowly, never rushing, creating a beautifully balanced sip.
Finish
Long, gentle, and quietly persistent. The soft smoke drifts on, joined by a touch of sea salt and warm malt sweetness. There’s a light, briny glow that lingers — elegant and calm, like the coast at low tide.
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Single Malt
Honey & Malt
Apple & Pear
The Singleton is easy to like. Soft, balanced, quietly elegant — a whisky made to be shared without ceremony. Twelve years in oak shape its honeyed sweetness and gentle fruit. It doesn’t demand your attention; it earns it with ease. The finish is smooth, warm, and familiar, like a conversation you don’t want to end. This is Speyside at its most approachable.
Nose
Soft and inviting. Notes of honey, ripe orchard fruit, and a touch of vanilla drift up gently. Underneath, a light maltiness adds warmth and roundness. It’s delicate, approachable, and quietly elegant.
Taste
Smooth and balanced from the first sip. Sweet apple and pear lead, followed by gentle honeyed malt and a hint of oak. The texture is soft and rounded, with no sharp edges — everything flows seamlessly.
Finish
Silky and light, with soft sweetness and a touch of fruit that lingers. A mellow warmth remains, leaving a clean, easy impression that invites another sip.
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Single Malt
Maratime salt & Dense smoke
Sweet malt & Dense smoke
The sea in a glass. It comes alive with smoke, salt, and the energy of crashing waves. There’s a raw edge at first — bold and bracing — but then it settles into sweet malt and a slow, rolling finish. It’s a whisky that speaks of its island home without saying a word. Wild, powerful, and beautifully controlled. Like standing on a rugged shore, face to the wind.
Nose
The sea arrives first. A bold wave of maritime salt and briny air sets the stage, followed by thick curls of smoke and cracked black pepper. Beneath the intensity, there’s a quiet sweetness — a touch of honeyed malt, a hint of citrus, and a warm, earthy undertone. It’s coastal, raw, and unmistakably Talisker. The aroma doesn’t just suggest the ocean; it feels like standing on a windswept shore.
Taste
The first sip hits with energy. A rush of sea salt and smoke rolls in, quickly followed by pepper and spice that light up the palate. Then, slowly, a softer side emerges — sweet malt, subtle fruit, and a whisper of caramel round it out. The texture is bold and mouth-filling, but never chaotic. Each element finds its place, balancing power with a quiet, deliberate structure.
Finish
Long, warming, and deeply satisfying. The smoke lingers like embers on a fading fire, mingling with peppery spice and a saline edge that refuses to disappear too quickly. A gentle sweetness hums underneath, keeping the storm grounded. It’s a finish that holds on, like the sea breeze at the end of a wild day.
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Single Malt
Tropical Fruits
Fruits & Creamy vanilla
Nose
Bright and full of life. Tropical fruit leads the way — juicy pineapple, mango, and a touch of ripe banana — followed by warm vanilla and soft toffee sweetness from the rum cask finish. A gentle layer of honeyed malt sits underneath, grounding the brightness. It’s playful but polished, with a light, sunny character that draws you in effortlessly.
Taste
The palate opens smooth and rounded. Sweet tropical fruit flows in first, vibrant and juicy, followed by creamy vanilla and honey. There’s a subtle warmth from soft spice that gives the whisky structure without weighing it down. The rum influence adds richness and depth, but the Speyside elegance remains clear and intact. Every note feels easy and unforced — a whisky that moves with confidence, not volume.
Finish
Soft, mellow, and gently lingering. The tropical sweetness slowly fades, leaving warm vanilla and a light, golden glow on the palate. It’s clean and inviting, the kind of finish that makes you want to come back to it. A whisky made for slow, easy moments that feel a little brighter than the rest.