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WHISKY
FLIGHTS
JOHNNIE WALKER RANGE
$50.00
A journey through the iconic Johnnie Walker range. A must for any fans of this wildly popular blended scotch whisky. Black Label, Green Label, Gold Label Reserve, Platinum Label, Blue Label
DISTILLER’S EDITION
$40.00
A selection of special Distillers Edition whiskies from the finest distilleries in Scotland. Glenkitchie, Cragganmore, Talisker, Lagavlin, Dalwhinnie, Caol ila, Oban
TOUR OF SCOTLAND
$52.00
Forget 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 & lowlands of Scotland. * Bartender’s choice
ISLE OF ISLAY
$35.00
The land that time forgot. This rugged isle of the west coast of Scotland is known for two things, fishing and producing rich smoky whisky. One of the most beloved whiskies in the world. Join the Islay fanatics *Bartender’s choice.
WORLD TOUR
$35.00
Ever wanted to visit Bourbon County in Kentucky or smell the sea salt that washes over the Isle of Skye? Take a tour around the world of whisky and allow our highly trained bartenders to guide you through a delicious and diverse journey.
FOOD PAIRINGS Three single malt whiskies from Scotland are perfectly paired with a daily selection of delicious cheeses. Perfect for after dinner. Refer to our chalkboard for up to date prices.
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AN ODE TO
WHISKY
AQUA VITAE “Water of life” There is a mystique that surrounds whisky lore. It is an allure that carries with it 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.
WHISKY OF
SCOTLAND
“The whisky of this country is a most rascally liquor & by consequence only drunk by the most rascally part of the inhabitants” Robert Burns 1788 No one knows the exact identity of the first Scotsman to distill 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 through fermentation and distillation a supplementary source of income to 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.
THIS IS
ISLAY A region renowned for its heavily peated whiskies, such as Ardbeg, Laphroaig and Lagavulin, it is understandable why one would assume that the areas titular whisky is exclusively peat-centric. However, Islay is home to several distinct styles, some of these contrastingly light and floral, with barely discernable notes of peat.
BRUICHLADDICH
ISLE OF ISLAY The Gaelic word “Bruichladdich” can be translated either as “stoney shore bank” or “rocky lee shore”. Owned by wine merchants until the early 2000’s, the distillery has had a mixed range of styles over the years. None the less what sets Bruichladdich apart from most distilleries is a focus on traditional methods.
THE CLASSIC LADDIE UNPEATED 46%
$13.00
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. Nose: Barley sugar and mint with wild flowers, and cherry blossom Palate: Sweet malt with oak, barley, green fruit and brown sugar
LADDIE 16 YEAR OLD UNPEATED 64%
$19.00
This sixteen year old dram has been matured in American oak barrels, and is a complex and multi-layered malt, with a sweet vanilla finish and a ton of fruit essence. Nose: Sweet vanilla with a touch of ginger. Palate: Full bodied sweetness with notes of vanilla and biscuit.
PORT CHARLOTTE HEAVILY PEATED 10 YEAR OLD 46% $14.00 This is the first aged statement from the Port Charlotte range and is distilled from malt peated at forty ppm. Creamy vanilla & dark caramel get the palate started, finishing with slight hints of bonfire toffee. Stunning. Nose: Creamy vanilla notes with rich, powdering peat and hazelnut Palate: Dark caramel and peat smoke with dried tropical fruit
OCTORMORE 6.3, 5 YEAR OLD 64%
$43.00
The sixth edition from the experimental Octomore range, this dram is famous for being made with the most heavily peated barley on earth. Although intense, there is a delicate, graceful side to this whisky.
Nose: A strong peaty aroma with sea spray and oily iodine Palate: Crisp malted barley and sweet oak, with vanilla and toasted rye
ELEMENTS OF ISLAY BR4. 54.7%
$27.00
The fourth release of single malt whisky from this Islay favourite. Sweet and full of buttery grain, yet contrasting with its Islay cousins by avoiding the traditional island smokiness.
Nose: Malty sweetness with barley sugar, honeysuckle and polished oak Palate: A smooth honeyed malt character, with berries and caramel
ARDBEG ISLE OF ISLAY, PORT ELLEN The Ardbeg distillery has been producing whisky since the late 18th Century. Located on the south coast of Islay, this is a whisky with a massive cult following. Since they have changed to a ‘no longer chill filter’ their whisky now sits at a very high percentage yielding a more flavourful taste.
10 YEAR OLD 46%
$12.00
Winner of the 2012 best Scotch whisky ten years and under, this ten year old is a whirlwind of peat and complex malty flavours.
AUIRVEDES 49.9% $21.00 Released on world Ardbeg day 2014, this whisky is named for Ardbegs gold and green label, and the colours of the Brazilian flag; a homage to the 2014 World Cup.
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.
PERPETUUM 47.7% $15.00
Released on world Ardbeg day 2015, the two hundreth anniversary of the Ardbeg distillery, this tipple is a marriage of bourbon and sherry casks.
SUPERNOVA 55% $40.00
The supernova range has always been a fan favourite. Each bottling goes over one hundred ppm, which makes it easily the peatiest whisky in the Ardbeg portfolio. Heavenly.
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 smokey finish to this malt. Some consider this to be the core of the range.
LAGAVULIN ISLE OF ISLAY Referred to as the “Prince of Islay”, Lagavulin has been around since 1816. Lagavulin holds claim to Scotland’s slowest distillation with five hours for the first distillation and a further nine for the second. Despite the pungency of this single malt, there is a distinctive smoothness to the palate that many attribute to the leisurely rate of distillation.
12 YEAR OLD CASK STRENGTH 54.4%
$40.00
16 YEAR OLD 43%
$18.00
DISTILLERS EDITION (BOTTLED 2014) 43%
$24.00
A special whisky from a very special distillery, this dram dances on the nose with hints of nut integrated with citrus, then provides the palate with a large, well balanced mouth full of cocoa & seaweed. The finish is oily and smokey. This muti-award winning dram needs no introduction. Thick and rich with flavours of lapsang souchong tea on the palate, and a finish of sweet spices, with thick peated smoke. A classic. 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 ISLE OF ISLAY No one knows the full history of Laphroaig. Much of it has been lost in the midst of time. What is clear is that the Irish had been distilling in the area for many years; it is thought that the locals borrowed these skills and founded the distillery in 1815. Laphroaig is named for the area of land at the head of Loch, on the south coast of the Isle.
10 YEAR OLD 40%
$14.00
Smokey and iodine rich, this is one of Scotland’s most distinctive and complex drams. Laphroaig are known for their medicinal malts and the ten year old is no exception.
QUARTER CASK 48% $16.00
A vibrant young whisky, aged in quarter casks to speed up the distillation process. This dram teases the palate with traces of soft sweetness and finishes with bold peat, complimented by a velvety feel throughout, it is perfect for those who favour a smooth start and a strong finish.
SELECT 40% $15.00
Exposed to a combination of Oloroso sherry butts, American white oak, and hogshead, this dram is flavoured with Pedro Ximenez, then distilled in quarter casks and first fill bourbon casks.
18 YEAR OLD 48%
$41.00
A category winner at the World Whisky Awards 2010, this bold, well rounded whisky bursts onto the palate with dark chocolate, star anise, salt and fiery wood spices. Not for the faint hearted.
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ISLAY
BOWMORE 12 YEAR OLD 40%
$13.00
Remarkably long and complex, finishing with hints of vanilla ice cream.
BOWMORE DARKEST 15 YEAR OLD 43%
$15.00
Maturated in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, this dram spends its final three years in Oloroso casks. Starting with sun dried fruits and rich treacle toffee, it is a robust and complex dram from a well-established distillery.
BOWMORE 18 YEAR OLD 43%
$24.00
The 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.
BOWMORE LEGEND 40% $12.00 Aged in American bourbon barrels, this non-age statement from Bowmore has notes of lemon zest, honey and a distinctive islay smoke.
BUNNAHABHAIN 12 YEAR OLD 46.3%
$15.00
This is the entry level to the Bunnahabhain range. Recently Bunnahabhain have changed the distillation process of this classic whisky to be non-chilled filtered, meaning stronger, bolder flavours. Starting with hints of apples, sea salt and vanilla, and finishing with light smokiness, it is an easy introduction to islay whisky.
BUNNAHABHAIN 18 YEAR OLD 46.3%
$17.00
This non-chilled filtered malt has dense, rich sherry notes, heading towards mixed spice and sticky toffee pudding.
CAOL ILA 12 YEAR OLD 43%
$18.00
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 STITCHELL RESERVE 59.6%
$20.00
The unpeated, limited edition, natural cask strength Caol Ila, has been aged in refill American oak, ex-bodega European oak then rejuvenated American oak. Named after retired master distiller Billy Stichell, this is a mouth-filling whisky with a smooth texture.
CAOL ILA DISTILLER’S EDITION 43%
$23.00
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 smokey bonfires, then providing complexity on the palate with bold notes of cinnamon spice.
KILCHOMAN MACHIR BAY 46%
$21.00
Matured in ex-bourbon barrels from Buffalo Trace then finished in Oloroso sherry butts, this dram is smokey on the nose with a sherried oak palate.
Every year the Islay region is home to thousands of tourists and is famous for its annual “Festival of Malt and Music” known as “Feis Lie” in Gaelic, celebrating the cultural heritage of the island.
WELCOME TO THE
HIGHLANDS No region is more diverse in styles than the Highlands. Ranging from the bold, peated flavours of Highland Park to the rich and heavy drams of Dalmore, to light citrus notes of Glenmorangie.
GLENDRONACH HIGHLANDS, FORGUE, ABERDEENSHIRE The Glendronach distillery lies at the Dronach Burn in the Deveron area. The distillery was founded in 1826 and was one of the last distilleries to convert their stills to steam instead of coal.
REVIVAL 15 YEAR OLD 46%
$13.00
Aged for a minimum of fifteen years in Orloroso sherry casks, this dram is a house favourite. Nose: Walnut and beef with hints of sherry Palate: Big, rich and wonderfully sherried
HIGHLAND PARK HIGHLANDS (ISLAND- ORKNEY), KIRKWALL Highland Park is Scotland’s northern most whisky distillery, lying just north of fellow distillers Orcadian, Scapa. Although initially founded in 1798 by a notorious smuggler the distillery wasn’t officially licensed until 1826. In recent years it has collected countless awards and remains one of a small group of distilleries that still do onsite floor malting.
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. Nose: Floral notes accompanied by manuka honey and juicy citrus Palate: Full with flavours of orange, granary toast and jasmine tea
DARK ORIGINS 46.8% $16.00 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. Nose: Spiced with cinnamon with vanilla, dates and cocoa Palate: Sweet nutty milk chocolate, finishing with fragrant peat
18 YEAR OLD 43%
$26.00
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. Nose: Ripe floral notes with honey and exotic fruit Palate: Creamy and full with hints of cinnamon, allspice and espresso
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HIGHLANDS ABERFELDY 12 YEAR OLD 40%
$14.00
Strongly scented with honey notes, green apple and slight notes of raspberry jam. On the palate sweetness develops with hints of peach and butterscotch.
ABERFELDY 21 YEAR OLD 40%
$26.00
Winner of the ‘Best Mainland Single Malt’ at the ‘World Whisky Awards 2007’, this dram is zesty on the nose, with a smooth, vanilla finish on the palate and refined smoke.
BLAIR ATHOL 12 YEAR OLD 43%. FLORA & FAUNA $19.00 This expression is a sherried style of malt with spices and oak adding complexity to rich maltiness.
CLYNELISH 14 YEAR OLD 46%
$15.00
The fourteen year old single malt offers sweet floral fragrances and maritime flavours with a light and dry finish.
CLYNELISH DISTILLERS EDITION 46%
$18.00
Each distillers edition on the Clynelish line undergoes a second maturation in casks that have previously held fortified wine. This dram has been double matured in selected Oloroso casks and this adds a great deal of rich, sweetness.
DALMORE 12 YEAR OLD 40%
$16.00
This twelve year old showcases the finest characteristics of the Dalmore distillery, giving flavours of rich, toasted coffee, with a mouthful of slight spices.
DALWHINNIE 15 YEARS OLD 43%
$13.00
A great introduction to the single malt world, elegant and smooth with a light fruity palate. Fantastic with chocolate.
DALWHINNIE DISTILLERS EDITION 43%
$18.00
Finished in Oloroso sherry casks, giving this edition rich caramel notes, manuka honey, sweet vanilla and nutmeg.
EDRADOUR OLOROSO CASK BATCH 3 46%
$15.00
This Edradour is entirely matured in port and hogsheads. Bottled for eleven years with rich notes of dried fruit and finishes strong with port.
GLENMORANGIE THE ORIGINAL 40%
$10.00
The 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.
GLENMORANGIE ASTOR 51.7%
$16.00
Directly translated into “journey” from Gaelic, Astor is aged in oak from the Ozark mountains in Missouri this whisky is creamy on the nose with sweet hints of white chocolate. On the palate lychee, grapefruit and sliced pineapple shines through.
GLENMORANGIE LASANTA 12 YEAR OLD 43%
$13.00
Matured first in bourbon casks before moving to Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks for a finishing period. Think dark chocolate, dried fruit and fresh honey.
GLENMORANGIE QUINTA RUBAN 12 YEAR OLD 46% $14.00 To 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.
GLENMORANGIE SIGNET 46%
$28.00
Distilled 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 though. A Beauty.
ISLE OF JURA SUPERSTITION 43%
$15.00
Made up of whiskies aged from thirteen to twenty one years, with thirteen percent heavily peated malt this dram has strong notes of white pepper and hot buttered toast, finishing with forest honey.
TOBERMORY LEDAIG 10 YEAR OLD 46.3%
$13.00
This ten year old, from the Tobermory distillery, was a 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.
OBAN 14 YEAR OLD 43%
$18.00
A superb, full-blooded fruity malt with a whiff of heather and more than a hint of smoke.
OBAN DISTILLERS EDITION (BOTTLED 2014) 43% $22.00 This distiller’s edition was produced in 1999 and 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 17 YEAR OLD 46%
$19.00
A seventeen year old comprised of ninety percent refill bourbon casks with the remainder being from Oloroso casks. This whisky boasts sweet aromas of butterscotch, honey and chocolate with faint salt and oak spice on the finish.
ROYAL LOCHNAGAR 12 YEAR OLD 40%
$17.00
A light dram with notes of toffee, brown sugar and lingering sandalwood.
TALISKER 10 YEAR OLD 45.8%
$14.00
This 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 DISTILLERS EDITION (BOTTLED 2014) 45.8% $24.00 Distilled in 2003, after 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 57 DEGREES NORTH 57%
$26.00
A cask strength bottling from Talisker, bearing no age statement, this whisky was named for the line of latitude of the Isle of Skye. Starting with strong notes of honey, pepper and spice with a long finish.
TALISKER PORT RUIGHE 45.8%
$18.00
Another non-aged statement from Talisker, it is finished in port casks after initial maturation in deeply charred American and European oak refill casks. This whisky has hints of milk chocolate, cocoa and mocha notes with faint orange on the nose whilst sweet chocolate and slight smoke dances on the palate.
TOBERMORY LEDAIG 10 YEAR OLD 46.3%
$13.00
This ten year old, from the Tobermory distillery, was a 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 15 YEAR OLD 46.3%
$26.00
Matured in Gonzalez Byass Oloroso sherry casks, this is a full bodied dram, with notes of sherried peels and winter spice, complimented by oak.
The Highlands is an iconic region of Scotland for many reasons. Perhaps the most notable being the tartan kilt, which was the regular dress of Highland warrior clans until the dress act of 1746 banned the use of them to bring the clans under government control. Now the tartan kilt is seen as a cultural symbol of Scotland and used predominantly for ceremonial purposes.
WELCOME TO
SPEYSIDE This region broadly divides into two main styles, the lighter style typified by Glenfiddich or the Cragganmore and the richer fruiter style exemplified by the Balvenie and the Mortlach.
ABERLOUR SPEYSIDE, CHARLESTOWN OF ABERLOUR A distillery located in the small village of Aberlour, Strath Spey. Although it’s labeling states that it was founded in 1879, it was actually first opened in 1826.
A’BUNADH BATCH 50 59.6%
$18.00
This dram is aged in Oloroso sherry butts, big, rich and full of fruit and nut flavours. Nose: Allspice, praline and spiced orange. Palate: Orange, black cherries, and ginger with dark bitter chocolate. Finish: Robust, with notes of exotic spices, dark chocolate and oak.
THE BALVENIE SPEYSIDE, DUFFTOWN 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%
$20.00
Aged in traditional oak cask for a fourteen year period, then “finished” in casks that previously held Caribbean rum. Rich, sweet and creamy toffee. Nose: Rich notes of tropical fruits and creamy toffee Palate: Sweet vanilla with notes of orange, apple and mango Finish: Lingering vanilla character
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. Nose: Oak, vanilla and honeyed sweetness with hints of green apple Palate: Sweet with dried fruits, toasted almonds and cinnamon Finish: Vanilla oak, honey and spicy sweetness
PORTWOOD AGED 21 YEARS 47.6%
$38.00
Aged in port pipes/casks that previously held fine port wine. The port wood is non-chilled filtered displaying bold notes of fruit, raisin, honey and spice. Nose: Fruity and ripe raisin notes, backed by a nutty dryness Palate: Creamy and silky with fruit, honey and spice notes Finish: Long, gentle and nutty
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SPEYSIDE AUCHROISK 10 YEAR OLD 43% FLORA & FAUNA $15.00 Tangy orange on the nose, the malt is amplified by the curious saltiness of the palate.
AULTMORE 12 YEAR OLD 46%
$13.00
A refreshing dram with plenty of vanilla, honey and citrus, alongside a touch of grassiness.
BENRIACH 15 YEAR OLD 43%
$20.00
Initially matured in American oak then finished in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks from southern Spain, this dram has zest citrus notes on the nose and a finish of honey and toffee.
BENRINNES 15 YEAR OLD 43%
$14.00
The only Speyside whisky to be triple distilled, this dram is slightly doughy on the nose, leading in a sweet, well rounded palate.
BENROMACH SASSICAIA WOOD FINISH. 45%
$20.00
Spending two years in Sassiacia wine casks, this dram is light with hints of vanillia and tropical fruit complimented by honey.
CARDHU 12 YEAR OLD 40%
$14.00
Sweet and rich, with apple peels and bruised pears on the nose. The palate is smooth and rounded with a gentle touch of soft peat.
CARDHU 18 YEAR OLD 40%
$25.00
A rich and complex Cardhu. Soft and approachable whilst staying true to the classic style of the distillery this dram is has rich fruits on the nose with a leather and chocolate finish.
CRAGGANMORE 12 YEAR OLD 40%
$15.00
A 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%
$17.00
This malt has been double matured in port pipes, yielding a sweet and deeply fruity flavour with smoked oak.
CRAIGELLACHIE 13 YEAR OLD 46%
$13.00
One of the three official Craigellachie bottlings released in 2014, this thirteen year old malt handsomely shows off the bold, robust character of the distilleries output. A dram that boasts oodles of dynamic fruit notes with a distinctive current of smoke running through.
DAILUAINE 16 YEAR OLD FLORA & FAUNA 43%
$16.00
This whisky has a certain period in sherry casks, producing thick fruitcake notes and winter spice. A great digestive.
SINGLETON OF GLENDULLAN 59.8%
$21.00
Smooth, sweet, richly fruity and rounded with just the right balance of complexity. This dram has plenty of rich, sweet flavour and a clean finish.
GLEN ELGIN 12 YEAR OLD 43%
$12.00
Smooth and mellow, with hints of honey. A great introduction to Scotch whisky.
GLENFARCLAS 10 YEAR OLD 40%
$16.00
Delicately light, sweet and malty, leaving a long slightly spicy finish. Always impeccably well-made, this is a whisky that delivers in quality.
GLENFIDDICH 12 YEAR OLD 40%
$12.00
Aged in American and European casks, this award winning malt has flavours of honey, apple and pear.
GLENFIDDICH 15 YEAR OLD SOLERA 40%
$15.00
Matured 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.
THE GLENLIVET 12 YEAR OLD 40%
$12.00
This entry-level whisky, from the famous Glenlivet distillery, is orchard fruit driven on the nose with apple, pineapple, honey and creamy citrus shine from start to finish.
GLENROTHES SELECT RESERVE 43%
$14.00
This 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.
GLENROTHES SHERRY CASK RESERVE 40%
$15.00
Another non-aged statement whisky from Glenrothes. Distilled entirely in first filled sherry casks, this rich dram has notes of gingerbread, vanilla and crème brulee.
GLEN SPEY 12 YEAR OLD FLORA & FAUNA 43%
$14.00
The 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.
KNOCKANDO 12 YEAR OLD 43%
$18.00
Rich in fruity Speyside notes alongside good helpings of golden barley and candied ginger.
LINKWOOD 12 YEAR OLD FLORA & FAUNA 43%
$16.00
Rounded yet delicate, with notes of apples and tingly spiciness. This delicious dram fills the mouth with perfume flavours.
MORTLACH 16 YEAR OLD FLORA & FAUNA 43%
$28.00
A cracking malt from a great, but relatively unknown distillery. Rich and complex with a spicy sherried character. A whisky lover’s favourite!
MORTLACH RARE & OLD 43.4%
$24.00
The 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% $14.00 This 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.
Running through the heart of Speyside is the River Spey. Her clean, clear, fast-running water is a vital part of the whisky business. It’s also home to thousands of salmon they always seem to know the best places.
O T H E R S I N G L E M A LT
REGIONS
CAMPBELTOWN In the early twentieth century Campbeltown proclaimed itself the ‘whisky capital of the world’, with good reason. Being one of the smallest of the big five malt whisky producing regions, it boasted over thirty distilleries, but due to economic depression and prohibition, now all but three remain. The common style is rich and heavy
KILKERRAN WIP 46% $16.00 Lovely floral notes on the nose leading into cloves and more fruity sweetness on the palate. An excellent nip.
SPRINGBANK 10 YEAR OLD 46%
$16.00
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.
LOWLANDS Much like Campbeltown, Lowlands never quite recovered from prohibition and currently has three remaining distilleries from the ‘Golden Years’ of the nineteenth and early twentieth century. Recently, however, there have been plans made to introduce new distilleries to the region.
AUCHENTOSHAN 3 WOOD 43%
$15.00
This 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 & sherry oak.
GLENKINCHIE 12 YEAR OLD 43%
$15.00
Fresh cereal lingers on the palate with a nutty and a slight taste of sweetness. Easy to understand why this is a great expression for the lowlands region.
GLENKINCHIE THE DISTILLERS EDITION 43.5% $19.00 Bottled 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.
B L E N D E D M A LT
WHISKY
MONKEY SHOULDER 40%
$10.00
Used from malt from three distilleries, Glenfiddich, Balvenine and Kininvie This whisky has flavours of marmalade, vanilla and winter spice.
JOHNNIE WALKER BLACK LABEL 40%
$10.00
Winston Churchill’s whisky of choice a rich, smooth blend of over forty whiskies.
JOHNNIE WALKER DOUBLE BLACK LABEL 40% $13.00 A deep, smokier and more intense whisky with an essence all its own. Extra charred casks compared to its black label brother.
JOHNNIE WALKER GREEN LABEL 40%
$15.00
This 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% $16.00 Launched 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 smoke.
JOHNNIE WALKER PLATINUM LABEL 18 YEARS OLD 40% $17.00 A rich and contemporary blend inspired by the Walker family. Crafted from single malt and grain whiskies, matured for a minimum of eighteen years.
JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL 40%
$26.00
A blend of the rarest malts and has array of awards to its name. This whisky is a commemoration of the original 1867 Old Highland Whisky.
SINGLE GRAIN SCOTCH WHISKY CAMERON BRIG 40% $8.00 Distilled 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% $9.00 A light and sweet grain whisky, Haig Club is named after John Haig the founder of Cameronbrige distillery where the Scotch is made. Aimed at
AMERICAN
WHISKY
American whisky is rich in diversity, offering a vast and unique range of flavours, steeply contrasting that of its now distant British and Irish cousins. At the core, this deviation from its ancestry is directly related to different ingredients and techniques during the distillation and maturation process; however, to truly understand how American whisky came to be, you must delve into its rich history to the time of the earliest European settlers. Distillation in the North America dates back the 17th century, when Scottish and Irish settlers needed a nostalgic tipple to reminisce about the homeland they left behind. It was made predominantly with grains imported from Europe, and was a raw, unaged spirit, with few of the distinctive characteristics of a bourbon or a rye, that we know and love today. However, economic necessity forced many to look to native grains and corns for distillation and this would ultimately lead to a whiskey revolution. This revolution of sorts can be taken quite literally during the 1700’s when George Washington ‘mustered’ the troops with barrels of whisky to fight off the British imperialists and claim independence of a nation. By this stage barges with barrels of “Old Bourbon Whisky” would drift down the Mississippi River to and from New Orleans. By the 19th century bourbon and rye whisky had become booming industries across the Northern and Confederate states and the future looked golden for whisky. Unfortunately, the early half of the twentieth century was not so for fortunate for the industry. With the enforcement of prohibition, and the advent of “dry states” in Kentucky and Tennessee, distilleries were forced to close their doors. It would not be until 1945 that North American whisky would re-emerge and become the diverse, powerhouse that it is today. There are five distinctive styles of North American whisky, straight, bourbon, rye, corn and Tennessee whisky; each variation has its own unique flavours.
KENTUCKY
BOURBON Bourbon is a barrel-aged spirit that must be made primarily from corn to which a selection of small grains is added, most commonly rye; it then must be aged in new charred oak cask. The word bourbon can be traced back to the 1820s and is ultimately derived from the French Bourbon dynasty. Although bourbon can be made anywhere in the United States it is synonymous with the American South and predominantly the state of Kentucky. BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY Established near the Kentucky River over two hundred years ago, making it the oldest continuously operating distillery in the United States, Buffalo Trace is internationally revered for its traditional distilling methods yielding a rich variety of award winning bourbon whiskies.
BUFFALO TRACE BOURBON 40%
$10.00
Sweet and spicy with caramel and hints of cinnamon on the nose, flavours of toffee apple, chocolate raisins and oodles of vanilla fill the palate with every sip.
ELMER T. LEE 45%
$13.50
A delicious single barrel bourbon. On the nose there are notes of nutty and buttery toffee, while the taste is sweet and supple with some citrus and toffee.
EAGLE RARE 10 YEAR OLD 45%
$11.50
This single barrel whisky has aromas of toffee, orange peel, and honey with very bold entrance to the palate; it is accompanied with a finish of candied almonds and very rich cacao.
EAGLE RARE 17 YEAR OLD 45%
$42.00
This rare bourbon is aged in oak barrels for nearly two decades and only made available in small quantities once a year. The fragrant aroma has a wine like character with hints of almond and cinnamon, which continues onto the palate accompanied by flavours of leather, vanilla & tobacco. A long finishes ensues, with hints of leather and toffee.
GEORGE T. STAGG 71.5%
$39.00
An extremely hearty whisky, 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. Lush toffee sweetness and dark chocolate round out the palate with hints of vanilla, fudge and coffee to finish.
WILLIAM LARUE WELLER 63.3%
$40.00
Aged for exactly twelve years and three months, this award winning whisky offers notes of tobacco, intense oak, maple spice and vanilla.
BULLEIT BOURBON 45% $10.00 Gold medal winner at the San Francisco World Spirits Awards in 2012, this bourbon whisky is smooth and spicy with bright orange zest, toasted oak and vanilla on the palate, finishing with hints of tobacco leaf and winter spice.
JIM BEAM BAKERS 7 YEAR OLD 53.5%
$14.00
A small batch bourbon, named after the grandnephew of Jim Beam. This whiskey is fruity with notes of caramel, dark fruit and toffee on the nose; tangy fruit fills the palate finishing with vanilla spice and rounded char.
JIM BEAM BASIL HAYDEN 40%
$11.00
An eight year old small batch bourbon named after Jim Beams historic Master Distiller, Basil Hayden Sr, who in 1796 created a bourbon with a base of mashbill corn and mixed small grains. This whisky is gentle on the palate with hints of crispness and floral notes on the nose, rounded off with a finish of winterberries.
JIM BEAM BOOKERS 7 YEAR 64.5%
$14.50
Booker’s true barrel bourbon is a full-bodied, intense whisky, named in honour of Booker Noe, their former master distiller.
JIM BEAM SMALL BATCH 40%
$10.00
Jim Beam small batch is a unique blend of bourbon that is aged in barrels for an impressive nine years then bottled with a small amount of full bodied port to bring out that extra sweetness and give it a rich, robust, delicious point of difference.
MAKERS MARK BOURBON 45%
$10.00
Makers Mark maintain that they distil their bourbon to the lowest proof of any US whisky distillery. This offers a bourbon that retains a rich, fruity flavour with butterscotch, vanilla and spiced honey being the most predominant.
MAKERS MARK 46 BOURBON 47%
$12.00
The first extension to the range since the 1950’s, this whisky offers an extra dimension to the Makers Mark portfolio by inserting seared French oak staves with the profile “number 46” into the barrels. This is a spicy, non-traditional, bourbon.
WOODFORD RESERVE BOURBON 43.2%
$11.00
In 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 six years. This process produces a bourbon that is balanced and complex; rich vanilla flavours fill the palate with hints of oak and spice followed by a smooth finish.
RYE, CORN & TENNESSEE
WHISKY
RYE WHISKY Much like bourbon, rye whisky 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 whisky is the prevalent whiskey of the northeastern states, predominantly Pennsylvania and Maryland. BUFFALO TRACE THOMAS. H. HANDY SAZERAC 64.7% $40.00 A renowned tipple and award winner. Named after Thomas H. Handy, the New Orleans bartender who was the first to use rye whisky in a Sazerac cocktail. Powerful, lush and bold spices with flavours of toffee, fig and candied fruit filling the palate, this is followed by a clove, cinnamon, coconut, mint and all spice finish.
BULLEIT RYE 45% $12.00 Double Gold medal winner at the San Francisco World Spirits Awards in 2013. Exclusively produced in small batches, Bulleit Rye is made with a mashbill of ninety five percent rye and five percent malted barley. This process yields a flavour that is rich in cherries and vanilla on the palate with slight hints of allspice and cinnamon.
RITTENHOUSE RYE 50% $12.00 Produced 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, this whiskies reputation is well deserved!
HIGH WEST DOUBLE RYE 46%
$13.00
Double Rye is made by blending two very distinct rye whiskies together. A lively two year old and a sweeter sixteen year old that was made with a higher portion of corn. The result is a mighty fine whisky with a strong kick from the younger rye and lasting refined flavour from the elder.
CORN WHISKY Unlike its American whisky cousins, no wood ageing is required at all for corn whisky, but if the product is aged, it must be in either uncharred casks or refill casks. These whiskies must be a minimum of eighty percent corn mash and a maximum strength of 160 proof.
BALCONES BABY BLUE 46%
$18.00
Baby Blue Corn is the first ever whiskey to be produced in Texas, as well as the first whisky to be distilled from blue corn. Soft vanilla and caramelised bananas fill the nose, with a dark caramel and baked apple offering on the palate.
BALCONES BRIMSTONE 53%
$26.00
This smokey corn whisky, fittingly named the Brimstone, is created by smoking the whiskey itself rather than the grain, techniques such as this are generating a large amount of buzz in the American whisky community at the moment. Barbecue steak, brown sugar and honey roast pork come to mind when approaching this delicious dram.
BALCONES TRUE BLUE CASK STRENGTH 50%
$30.00
This cask strength offering from Balcones is rich with nutmeg, vanilla ice cream and a touch of spice on the palate. A buttery consistency finishes the experience with touches of banana bread and freshly baked spice cake.
TENNESSEE WHISKY Tennessee whisky is a fiercely independent branch of American whiskey, with any references to its products a ‘bourbon’ dismissed by purists. The truth is that it could be described as a straight bourbon, were it not for two unique characteristics. Firstly, Tennessee whisky is made exclusively in the state of Tennessee and secondly, it is filtered through maple sugar charcoal before ageing.
GEORGE DICKEL NO.8 40%
$10.00
A sweet tipple with lovely vanilla notes and slight maple flavours on the palate.
JACK DANIELS GENTLEMAN JACK 40%
$10.00
Gentleman Jack is charcoal-mellowed twice, before and after the ageing process, resulting in a cleaner, more refined end product.
JACK DANIELS SINGLE BARREL 45%
$16.00
Bottled 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.
STRAIGHT WHISKY Straight whisky must be aged for a minimum of two years in oak barrels. This is usually coupled with another category, for example “Kentucky Straight Bourbon”, or “Straight Rye”.
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IRELAND Irish whiskey is unique to its Scottish cousins, predominantly due to fewer regulations on ingredients and an emphasis on triple distillation. It must be distilled and aged in either Eire or Northern Ireland, and matured in wooden casks for a minimum of three years. The crucial difference, however, is in the use of unmalted barley, which is defined as the signature “Irish” style, this yields a whiskey that is oily, spicy and fruity.
PURE POT STILL REDBREAST 12 YEAR OLD 40%
$19.00
A lively and firm dram with gentle fruity sweetness, leading into notes of muscovado sugar, soft vanilla and a slight touch of spice.
SINGLE MALT BUSHMILLS 16 YEAR OLD 40%
$14.00
One of Ireland’s best whiskies, this a great after dinner dram. The whiskey is aged in three different casks, which leads to a multi-layered flavour with hints of honey and stone fruit on the nose leading into developing spices on the palate.
CONNEMARA CASK 40% $23.00 A very well balanced malt from a South Ireland distillery, this dram teases the nose with light citrus notes backed up by faint peat leading into hints of vanilla and tangy fruit on the palate.
GLENDALOUGH POITIN SHERRY CASK 40%
$12.00
This Irish dram is finished in sherry casks yielding a rich texture with notes of honey and raisins.
GLENDALOUGH 7 YEAR OLD 46%
$13.50
Aged in first fill ex-bourbon casks resulting in a full, well rounded Irish dram with notes of dark chocolate and crème brulee; this is balanced out by zesty orange and fresh floral notes.
TEELING SINGLE MALT 46%
$14.00
A selection of five, wine cask finished whiskeys are used for this delicious dram from Dublin. Balanced fruit, backed up with cinnamon and white pepper fill the palate, with a finish of strawberries and fresh cream.
TEELING SMALL BATCH 46%
$11.00
An 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, complimented by woody undertones.
GLENDALOUGH DOUBLE BARREL 42%
$11.00
Coming from a mash bill of Irish malted barely and corn, and spending three and a half years in first fill ex-bourbon barrels followed by a finishing process of six months in Spanish Oloroso sherry butts, this dram is rich with Christmas pudding aromas while butterscotch, honey and dried fruits coat the palate.
JAMESONS 40% $10.00 This iconic Irish whiskey, produced in Irelands famous Middleton distillery, is smooth and sweet with a spicy, honeyed finish.
JAMESONS 18 YEAR OLD 40%
$24.00
The 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.
The art of pot distillation is very traditional, and has been practiced in Ireland since the thirteenth century. In 1830, these traditions were challenged with the arrival of the “Coffey” two column still, however, this technology was dismissed, by the main Dublin distilleries, as disingenuous, and not regarded as the ‘real way’ to produce whiskey, thus the method was never embraced. This lead to a steep decline in Irish whiskey production, in comparison to its Scottish counterparts, and by 1975 there were only two Irish distilleries remaining. In recent years, Ireland has seen a rejuvenation in its whiskey industry, with many new and exciting distilleries producing high quality products.
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J A PA N Japan’s first distillery was established in 1923 when the Kotobukiya company opened the Yamazaki distillery, this company would later become the international distilling and Japanese brewing group known as Suntory. 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. Japanese whisky is predominantly made from crystal-clear worts, which have been fermented for a long time with a selection of wheat. This accounts for the clean, precise array of flavours, subtle malt and trademark “transparency” of the colour. American oak is mostly used for distillation, with some brands using sherry butts and Japanese oak. HAKUSHU 12 YEAR OLD 43.5%
$18.00
A delicate, light malt from a distillery which boasts two sites located in the picturesque lush forest at the foot of the Kaikomagatake mountains. Nose: Fruity and sweet, with ripe cherry plums, almond milk and acacia honey. Palate: Well balanced, smooth and velvety with a pleasant finish of dry spices.
HIBIKI 17 YEAR OLD 43%
$22.00
This blend has been a huge favourite amongst whisky experts. With notes of cooked fruits and mixed peels complimented by faint hints of smoke and cacao, and a nutty finish, this is truly a well rounded whisky. Nose: Full, with notes of honey, smoke, cocoa and oak. Palate: Sweet and rich, with crisp notes of mixed peel, raisin and custard, followed by a long finish.
YAMAZAKI 12 YEAR OLD 43%
$16.00
Japans most successful single malt. On the palate it’s smooth and soft with slight zesty notes. One of our all-time favourites! Nose: Full bodied, with nutty oils and zest, this is complimented by a pleasant floral character. Palate: Smooth and sweet with notes of winter spice, citrus and tropical fruits, followed by a zesty, medium finish.
The origins of Japanese whisky was forged in the fires of a love story. In 1920, Masataka Taketsuru married Jessie Roberta “Rita” Cowan of Middlecroft, Kirkintilloch, despite strong opposition from both of their families. This would set off a chain of events that would start in Campbeltown, Scotland and end with Japan’s first distillery, Suntory’s Yamazaki distillery, thus merging the two nations in the art of whisky distilling.
WELCOME TO
AUS TRALIA Australian whisky is a new and exciting addition to whisky world. It can only be traced back to 1992, when the first distillery was founded by Australian whisky pioneer Bill Lark. Not surprisingly, the majority of Australian distilleries reside in Tasmania, a lush and fertile environment with a lot of the characteristics required for whisky distilling including an abundance of water, barley and peat. Recently, over twenty distilleries have been established across Australia in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australian. The environment in Australia, being obviously quite different to that of Scotland, yields a unique flavour and colouring to Australian whiskies. There are two main types of Australian whisky; Australian malt whisky, which must be distilled with malted barley and aged to a minimum of two years, the other Australian blended whisky, which must be distilled with a minimum of twenty five percent malted barley & partly grain. BAKERY HILL NTH BAYSWATER, VICTORIA Bakery Hill Distillery uses only traditional ingredients such as malted barley, yeast and water, yielding a classic flavour and aroma. Each batch is double-distilled in a copper pot still and then barrelled in selected American Oak ex Bourbon barrels with some batches also being exposed to French Oak casks. Unlike many other malt whisky distilleries, Bakery Hill does not add caramel to improve appearance, meaning the flavour remains exceptionally pure.
CASK STRENGTH PEATED MALT 60%
$14.00
On the nose strong peat complimented by cherry and crispy salt, flavours of rich toffee and honeycomb flow onto the palate with notes of slight peat. Don’t let the percentage full you, a big soft malt.
CASK STRENGTH CLASSIC SINGLE MALT 60%
$14.00
A sweet satin malt with overtones of vanilla, almond and sweet chocolate orange all intermingled with rich dark chocolate on the nose. The palate opens up with orange Turkish delight leading to a fresh mouth of cleansing zestyness and finishing strong, with fresh malty cereal and chunky oak. Magnificent!
