Current Bottlings

Drawn from a refill sherry hogshead, amber in colour and showing minimal beading. The beguiling nose is all bung-cloth, garage forecourt, lawnmower shed and oily rags. But then, orange blossom, peach, papaya, candyfloss, Edinburgh rock. What a nose! And now the palate is black treacle, hypoid oil, brandy-soaked fruit, Grand Marnier, Clément Shrubb liqueur. And the finish, freshly manured fields, embers, earthiness. A truly exceptional, enticing whisky which will live long in the memory!

Drawn from a refill sherry hogshead, gold in coulour and showing a very good bead. On the nose we have gentian root, green bark, granny smith apples, greengage, apple chewits, freshly broken rhubarb, wine gums and fresh meadows. The palate takes a tropical turn with green banana, lemon curd, shaved coconut, fruit salad and brazil nuts. Tangy, vibrant and zingy, an atypical Mortlach but a delight nonetheless.

Exclusively matured in a first fill PX sherry butt, showing a deep mahogany colour and a moderate bead. The nose is laden with coffee beans, dark chocolate, strawberry laces, allspice, cola bottles, sage and tarragon, redcurrant and lemon rind. The palate continues the rich theme with Cherry Ripe confectionary, post-mix cola, beef jerky, cranberry sauce. A viscous, satisfying mouthfeel and a lasting finish.

Matured exclusively in a first fill sherry butt, rosewood in colour and showing very good beading. On the nose we first discover harbourside oysters with Tabasco, eucalyptus, twiglets, mature cheddar and peanut satay. The palate is similarly savoury with biltong, Oxo cube, olive brine, chocolate and chilli, salted liquorice and a lengthy, waxy finish.

Fully matured in a refill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead, the colour is rosewood with a moderate bead. On the nose we find fruit and nut chocolate, cherry jam, Fentimans Cola, dried apricot, marmalade and a hint of firelighters. The palate leads with nicely integrated, ashy smoke. Underneath there is heather honey, shipwreck and sea dogs, berry compote and Crunchie bars. A lavish, hefty palate with a lingering savoury finish.

Drawn from a first-fill sherry hogshead, amber in colour with a moderate bead. On the nose there are aromas of tiramisu, sticky toffee pudding, Medjoul dates, blackcurrant Ribena and pink peppercorns. The pleasing mouthfeel is redolent of savoury venison jus, juniper, maraschino cherries, red wine vinegar and a final flourish of cooling mint.

Drawn from a French oak barrique, displaying a moderate bead and mahogany in colour. The spice-laden nose is rich with sweet vermouth, damson jam, parma violets, black forest gâteau, panettone and aniseed. On the palate we discover herbaceous rosemary, cherry cola, blackberry coulis, Old Spice and Fernet Branca. A lingering finish rounds this off wonderfully.

Deep, polished chestnut colour with bright amber lights. On the nose, a bouquet of dark cherry liqueur chocolates with grated nutmeg, initially nose drying and eucalyptic. Rum Toft in the development with plums, peaches and oranges, becoming more savoury: a marmalade-glazed smoked ham (rested), and sweet smoked cheese notes. An oily, mouth filling texture, starting tangy with a mid-palate of dried seaweed and sea salt, then roasted sweet chestnurs, new hessian and autumnal bonfires.

Matured in a first fill Apera cask, copper in colour with slight beading. On the nose we find bundles of stone fruit, foam banana, lime leaf, golden syrup, crème de banane, flapjack, marigold gloves and almond paste. The palate is similarly tropical with dolce de leche, banana milkshake, vanilla ice cream, cardamon, cinnamon. A classy Antipodean dram.

Drawn from a refill sherry butt, faded bronze in colour and showing moderate beading. The nose opens with a light whiff of sulphur followed by Camp Coffee, espresso martini, porcini mushroom, miso, green tomatoes and crème caramel. The earthy, savoury palate is swimming with fennel fronds, liquorice, Bovril, brown sugar and mushroom stock. A lengthy, luscious finish.

Honeysuckle, Crunchy Nut Cornflakes and flapjacks with honey, Oodles of McCowan’s Highland Toffee, salted popcorn and a hint of fresh mint with a wisp of smoke.