extra smooth, slightly sweet, we’re an award-winning spirit with a squirrelly attitude.

Usquaebach (Oos: Ke: Bah) is the name derived from the ancient Gaelic phrase, meaning water of life. These are the ancient words from which the word whisky is derived. A pleasant nose of pears, cooked apple, caramel and white pepper leads to a rich, slightly floral palate with layered notes of caramel, citrus and dried fruit. Hints of spice emerge on the lightly peppery finish.

We don't blame you if you aren't familiar with I.W. Harper 15 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, or even the Harper name, mostly because it hasn't been available here in the US in nearly 20 years. The Harper brand dates back to the late 1800's, when Isaac Wolf Bernheim and his brother began distilling. It has remained a premium offering in Japan all along, and is finally back on shelves in the states after a long hiatus. Packed with flavor, this 15 year old bourbon whiskey was distilled at the Bernheim Distillery and comes packaged in adecanter that is as classic as the Harper brand name. Sweeter up front with grain and corn immediately apparent, I.W. Harper15-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey then moves into notes of oak, raisin, caramel, spice, and vanilla. The finish leaves a long and lasting mouthfeel perfect for enjoying on the rocks, or neat to truly appreciate the full flavor profile.

This complex cinnamon whiskey is named “Spitball” as a nod to the controversial baseball pitch during the early days of the game. With 50% less sugar content than mass marketed competitors, whiskey connoisseurs can enjoy this spirit straight, on the rocks, or as a mixer in Manhattans or Whiskey Sours.

Cutwater Distilling was originally part of the Ballast Point Brewing family, but has recently cut out on their own and holds the distinction of being the first distillery in Southern California since Prohibition. This is their flagship bourbon, winner of 3 gold medals and two double gold medals over the past 6 years at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The bourbon is created by taking just the hearts of the small batch distillate, and it is aged in new charred American oak barrels.

Meaning 'Smoky Two' in Scots Gaelic, Toiteach A Dhà (pronounced Toch-ach ah-ghaa) is a sequel to the original peaty paradox on Bunnahabhain’s gentle single malt.  To create this Mòine variant, our blending team selected a combination of ex Bourbon and Sherry casks which were then matured in full, in our coastal warehouses on Bunnahabhain Bay.

With touches of smoke from our peated malted barley, this whisky’s prickling strength emanates from the dram, while warming with a lingering, robust length and delicately sweet sherry influence.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Light Amber Gold

Nose: Intriguing peatiness with hints of sherry and rich oak.

Palate: Immediate warming peatiness drift to a sweet Oloroso sherry influence with rich oak, balanced with delicate pepper.

Finish: Robust length for the discerning palate.

Matured in bourbon casks, helping to bolster the sweetness and bring balance to the flavour profile's spicy malt base.

TASTING NOTES

COLOUR: Lemon gold

NOSE: Delicate floral with notes of honey and refreshing citrus

PALATE: Parma violets with fresh apples and hints of wood spice

FINISH: Sweet mouth coating leads to a refreshing finish

Deep wood aroma, maltose, nectar, blueberry, Mizunara oak, milk coffee;Oily, ripe fruit, lemon peel, leather, cinnamon, and ginger.Finished with a hint of sweet malt with aromas of wooden barrels and a touch of fruity flavor.

Slapdick Agave Whiskey American whiskey 45% alc by vol. It's the best of both worlds. By blending Southern California's sweet culture with whiskey's rich, traditional heritage, Slapdick Agave Whiskey becomes the perfect spirit for sipping, shooting and mixing. Infused with our secret blend of organic agave nectar, 90% corn whiskey that has been aged 5 years in a light charred American oak barrel takes on a flavor profile unlike any other. Sweet and Smokey, Slapdick Agave Whiskey is a winning tradition that will last forever. Just as he was on Last Chance U, this whiskey is enthusiastic, edgy, and genuine. As real as Coach Jason Brown, and just as rugged and rough. But yet, so smooth. A winning tradition that will last forever!

STRUT Whiskey is created from a unique process that introduces music as it is made for its signature taste. Born to the sounds of Outlaw Country music, STRUT stands out with its unique, smooth, flavorful notes, just like the music itself. Stand out in a crowd. Challenge the way whiskey should taste. ABV: 43.0%

Whiskey: WhistlePig FarmStock Rye Crop No. 001

FarmStock is an historic step in realizing our vision of creating true farm-to-bottle whiskey. It is the manifestation of the dream that launched the company: to produce the best whiskey in the world from our Vermont Farm. Crop No. 001 marries the untamed contours and boldness of our estate whiskey, which only youth can provide, with the richness of our best five to six year ryes, topped off with the splendor of our 12 Year Old World whiskey.

Size: 750ML

Proof: 86 (43% ABV)

Origin: Vermont, USA

Distillery: WhistlePig distillery

Detailed Description

The first step in WhistlePig farm's vision of a true farm-to-bottle whiskey, this rye whiskey is made from the distillery's own grain, wood and water. Rye Crop 001 combines the youthful boldness of WhistlePig's estate whiskey, with the richness of the distillery's best 5 to 6 year old whiskeys and their award-winning 12 year old whiskey. Bottled at 43% abv, the nose has lots of oak, caramel, vanilla toffee and mint. The palate has caramel and cinnamon with baking spices, citrus and stone fruits. The complex finish brings dark chocolate, tobacco, butterscotch and vanilla with a classic rye spice

WhistlePig FarmStock Rye Crop No. 001 Tasting Notes

Nose: Abundant oak, vanilla, caramel, toffee and mint

Palate: Caramel,cinnamon, and baking spices prevail with hints of citrus and stonefruit.

Finish: Complex and enduring finish featuring winter fruit, dark chocolate, tobacco, butterscotch, and vanilla founded in classic rye spice

Distillery Information

Located in a 150-year-old renovated dairy barn, WhistlePig's distillery is the culmination of five diligent years. Opened in 2015, we distill 7 days a week in our unique copper pot still designed by world-renowned Master Distiller Dave Pickerell.

The barrels chosen for this small batch have been though a rigorous selection process and match the depth and flavor profile needed to craft this highly rated bourbon.

Size: 750mL

Proof: 94(47% ABV)

Origin: United States

Distillery: Western Spirits

Detailed Description

Bottled from hand selected barrels, Calumet has a customary mash bill of corn, rye and malted barley that offers a sweet, flawless finish. Glowing with butterscotch and soft oak, Calumet's harmonious perfection of wood and caramel is admirably balanced with complex flavors of light brown sugar and soft white pepper.

Calumet Farm Bourbon Whiskey Tasting Notes

Nose: Vanilla with aged oak and light spice.

Palate: Elaborate layers of caramel, spice and smoky wood.

Finish: Deep, satisfying and engaging.

Distillery Information

The marketing spiel tells a tale about the owner of Calumet Baking Powder who in 1924 established a farm to breed horses. Over the years the farm took home eight Kentucky Derbies and two Triple Crowns. In reality, this is another sourced whiskey from an undisclosed distillery put in a pretty bottle.

Aged for ten years in used bourbon casks and finished for two years in Sauternes casks, this whisky earned a score of 95 points from Wine Enthusiast.

Size: 750mL

Proof: 92 (46% ABV)

Origin: Scotland

Distillery: Glenmorangie Distillery

Detailed Description

Nectar D'Or is probably a reference to the golden nectar that was previously held in the casks used to finish the whisky. This is a sauternes finished single malt from the Glenmorangie distillery, a fruity, vinous release from the Highland distillery.

Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes

Nose: Full of dessert wines, a little fruitiness with a good barley sweetness. A mix of honey and apricot skins.

Palate: Notes of desert wine, with cereal notes and barley. A touch of malty spice and berry fruits.

Finish:Long with a good helping of oak. More apricot skins and dessert wines linger.

Distillery Information

The Glenmorangie distillery was established in 1843, on the Dornoch Firth by brothers William and John Matheson. The site originally held a farm distillery under the name Morangie. There is evidence that distillation was carried out at this site during the early 18th century. Production began in November of 1849. During the latter part of the 19th century Glenmorangie began overseas exportation and destinations included Europe and the United States.

Royal Lochnagar 12 Year House Baratheon is one of eight single malts Scotch whiskies made to commemorate the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones. Set to hit shelves in the fall of 2018, this 12 year-old single malt features the sigil for House Baratheon--a crowned black stag.

Size: 750mL

Proof: 80 (40% ABV)

Age: 12 Year

Origin: Scotland

Distillery: Royal Lochnagar Distillery

Detailed Description

Royal lineage drives the iconic pairing between House Baratheon and Royal Lochnagar. Similar to Robert Baratheon ruling the Seven Kingdoms upon the Iron Throne, Royal Lochnagar was deemed a whisky worthy of a royal family as it was granted a Royal Warrant after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited the distillery in 1848. Balanced with delicate fruits and spices, this taste of royalty is best enjoyed neat. Light notes of oak and sweet liquorice that develops into a rich, creamy vanilla coffee and finishes with a mild nutmeg custard note. These iconic whiskies serve as must-have collectibles for Game of Thrones and whisky adorers.

Distillery Information

Everything about the plant, especially its two small stills and worm tubs, point to this being a classic, heavy 19th century site. Instead, its distilling team work to make it light. The wort from a rake and plough mash tun manages to be clear (which is not easy to achieve). Ferments are long, but it is the way in which the stills and worms are utilised which makes the difference.Distillation is slow to maximise reflux and the stills doors are opened after distillation to allow air in to rejuvenate the copper. Meanwhile, the worm tubs are run warm. All of this maximises copper conversation and produces a new make with the aroma of dry grass, a background of fruit and mid-palate depth. It is this weight which allows the bulk of the make to be aged in ex-Sherry butts.

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Beautiful presentation box containing the Wee Laddie gift pack collection 3 x 200ml Classic Laddie, Islay Barley & Port Charlotte Scottish Barley.

Size: (3) 200ml

Proof: Varies

Origin: Islay, Scotland

Distillery: Bruichladdich Distillery

Detailed Description

1x Bruichladdich Islay Barley (200ml, 50% ABV) Unpeated, honey, citrus and sea salt. 1x Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie (200ml, 50% ABV) Unpeated, fruity, floral and elegant. This is Bruichladdich signature style. 1x Port Charlotte Scottish Barley (200ml, 50% ABV) Heavily peated, smoky sweetness. Full of depth and complexity.

Distillery Information

Bruichladdich is living proof that the traditional whisky regions of Scotland make no sense. Please dont think that labelling a whisky Islay has anything to do with taste because the truth is far more complicated and interesting. Built in 1881 when puffer-supplied coal was available as an alternative fuel to local peat, it is likely that Bruichladdich was specifically designed to produce the purest unpeated spirit possible. The great Alfred Barnard supports this view with a tantalising clue the Laddie is the only distillery on Islay that he does not describe as drying its malt using peat in his fascinating exploration of the island's distilleries in 1885.