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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch is the flagship expression from one of Kentucky’s most innovative bourbon houses. Master blender Trey Zoeller selects up to four different Kentucky straight bourbons of varying ages and marries them together, achieving a level of complexity and balance that no single barrel could deliver on its own. The result is a bourbon that’s rich enough for the connoisseur yet approachable enough for anyone stepping into the premium bourbon world for the first time.

Tasting Notes: Warm caramel and vanilla on the nose, with notes of toasted oak, dried fruit, and a hint of spice. The palate is smooth and well-rounded with a gentle sweetness, leading to a clean, medium-length finish with soft warmth.

Spirit: Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Producer: Jefferson’s Bourbon
Region: Kentucky, USA
ABV: 41.15% (82.3 Proof)
Bottle Size: 750ml

Producer Description 

Quinta Ruban 14 year has spent 10 years maturing in American white oak casks, before being transferred into specially selected ruby port pipes from the Quintas or wine estates of Portugal.

Expert Review

Whisky Advocate 92 Points | This Quinta Ruban succeeds the 12 year old version, adding two additional years of finishing in port casks, while maintaining the same bargain price. The result is a symphony of understated opulence. Marzipan, fresh apple and pear, milk chocolate, red berries, candied ginger, and praline on the nose build slowly, leading into a fruity, spiced palate. Flavors of soft gingerbread, molasses cake, cherry pie, spiced plums, almond nougat, and dark chocolate intermingle with faint strains of pipe tobacco. It sings on the finish, with a parting crescendo of hazelnut, spice, cigar wrapper, and lengthy oak.

Expert Reviews

    •    93 Points (Whisky Advocate): "The peat is never a blunt instrument... allowing maritime notes and sweetness to shine."  

    •    Silver Medal (Bartender Spirits Awards 2025): Recognized for its consistency and "go-to" status in the heavily peated category.



Producer Description

Port Charlotte 10 year old is conceived, distilled, matured and bottled only on Islay. Made from 100% Scottish barley, it is trickle distilled through tall, narrow-necked stills for a balanced, heathery style of barbeque smoke. 

Our Port Charlotte 10 year old expression is everything an Islay whisky can and should be.

With an ambition to make the ultimate “Islay” whisky, this is a single malt made by people not software; a whisky watched over every day of its maturing life by those who made it; a whisky born of a community with a vision and a mission to kick start a single malt whisky revolution. This Port Charlotte 10 year old is who we are. This is where we’re from.

We believe an “Islay” whisky should live and breathe the fresh salt tang of Islay air, all its life. This is not a spirit distilled on the island and immediately shipped off to the mainland to mature in an undisclosed warehouse.

This is a spirit born from the island and the community, a true expression of the land, the culture, the people.

Memo Summary Notes

Bruichladdich is known for transparency; this expression is non-chill filtered and coloring-free, distilled, matured, and bottled exclusively on Islay.

Laphroaig 10 Year Old — The Most Richly Flavoured of All Scotch Whiskies

From the remote southern shore of Islay — an island whose name means "the beautiful hollow by the broad bay" in Gaelic — comes one of the world’s most distinctive and beloved single malts. Laphroaig (pronounced La-froyg) is not a whisky that asks for your approval. It announces itself boldly and leaves a lasting impression.

Malted barley dried over Islay’s unique peat fires gives Laphroaig its unmistakable character: a deep, pungent smoke layered with seaweed, campfire ash, and smoked fish on the nose, followed by a palate of earthy sweetness, toasted barley, and a long, oily, medicinal finish that Islay devotees find utterly irreplaceable.

“Great Value” — Wine Enthusiast, 90 Points

• Distillery: Laphroaig, Islay, Scotland
• Age: 10 Years
• Size: 750ml
• ABV: 43%
• Tasting Notes: Blue peat smoke, seaweed, campfire ash, toasted barley, heather, medicinal finish
• Style: Heavily peated, maritime Islay single malt

Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of cool water to open up the aromatics. Roll it on your tongue and let Islay come to you. A benchmark bottle for any serious whisky collection.

Lagavulin 16 Year Old — The Definitive Islay Single Malt

There are peated whiskies, and then there is Lagavulin. Distilled on the rugged southern shore of Islay and aged for a full 16 years, this is one of the most iconic single malts ever produced — a whisky that commands attention from the first pour and rewards patience with every sip.

The nose is immediate and unapologetic: a great wave of peat smoke, salted driftwood, and smoked fish, with a deep undercurrent of caramelized malt, baked apple, and oloroso sherry. On the palate, the smoke gives way to a lush maritime complexity — varnish, ocean spray, dark fruit, and a long, sweetly peated finish that lingers for minutes.

“Classy Islay” — Wine Enthusiast, 90 Points

• Distillery: Lagavulin, Islay, Scotland
• Age: 16 Years
• Size: 750ml
• ABV: 43%
• Tasting Notes: Peat smoke, salted driftwood, caramelized malt, dark fruit, oloroso sherry
• Style: Heavily peated, maritime Islay single malt

Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water. Essential for any serious whisky collection — and one of those rare bottles that never stays on the shelf for long.

Oban Little Bay Small Cask — Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Oban is one of Scotland’s oldest and most storied distilleries, founded in 1794 on the rugged west coast of the Highlands — a town and a distillery that grew up together. Perched between the mountains and the sea, Oban occupies a unique geographic position that gives its whisky a character unlike any other: maritime and coastal, yet rich and warming, with none of the heavy peat of the islands. Little Bay is Oban’s small cask expression — matured in a combination of small casks including American oak, European oak, and small refill casks, which accelerate maturation and impart exceptional depth and complexity. The result is a whisky of remarkable richness and approachability, with a medium to rich body and good viscosity that makes it one of the most satisfying drams in the Highland canon.

The nose opens with rich nuttiness balanced by ripe orchard fruits — inviting and layered. On the palate, chewy fruit bread, orange spice, and crisp green apple give way to a long, elegant finish of dark chocolate tannins. A whisky that rewards both the newcomer and the seasoned collector.

• Distillery: Oban Distillery, Oban, Scottish Highlands
• Expression: Little Bay — Small Cask Maturation
• Region: Highland, Scotland
• Style: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Size: 750ml
• Nose: Rich nuttiness, ripe orchard fruits
• Palate: Chewy fruit bread, orange spice, crisp green apple
• Finish: Long, elegant dark chocolate tannins
• Body: Medium to rich with good viscosity
• Best Enjoyed: Neat, with a drop of water, or over a large ice cube

A richly layered Highland single malt from one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries — Oban Little Bay is the small cask expression that delivers outsized character.

The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky | Glasgow, Scotland | 1.0L

Scotland's best-selling whisky since 1800, The Famous Grouse is a masterclass in blending. Built on a foundation of Highland Park and The Macallan single malts, it delivers a rich, sweet, and well-rounded dram — warm enough for a cold night, approachable enough for any occasion.

Producer Notes

Blending premium whisky isn't just something we do, it has been the foundation of our craft since 1800. We bring together the finest ingredients to create a natural spirit before the passing of time imparts the wonderful flavour from our handcrafted casks.

Expert Review

Greg | GreatDrams.com — Very delicate, more so than expected. A hint of grain but not too much, there's a sweetness there but not sickly, more subdued, like a warming dessert. A really good blended whisky for the price and one that a lot of people should reconsider.

• Style: Blended Scotch Whisky
• Region: Glasgow, Scotland
• Size: 1.0L

Producer Description 

Johnnie Walker Red Label is currently the world's best-selling Scotch Whisky. It's known for its bold and characterful taste, that's shines through even when mixed. It's a flavour the Walker family has never compromised on.

The Walker family have used their knowledge of Scotland's Malts to create a blend that has universal appeal. This has played a pivotal role in Red Label becoming one of the world's favourite Scotch whisky's. It's developed for an export market that has a taste for long, refreshing drinks. Red Label can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks or combined with a favourite mixer.

Producer Description 

The unique character and complex flavours of The Macallan Litha is derived from the use of first fill sherry seasoned oak casks, the whisky mingling with the sherry seasoned oak.

The gentle scent of vanilla and butterscotch unites with a spark of citrus over a bright canvas of tropical fruits, reminiscent of a summer’s day and the radiance of the sun’s energy.

As the flavour develops, smooth vanilla ice cream topped with a berry compote dances on the palate, beautifully balanced with warming wood spice, chocolate, salted caramel and pecans, with a lingering hint of sweet oak.

The story of The Macallan Litha begins in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, where our exceptional sherry seasoned oak casks – the greatest single contributor to our outstanding flavour and natural colour – are crafted to our exacting specification.

The journey of our exceptional sherry seasoned oak casks begins in the vineyards of Jerez de la Frontera where the Andalucian sun grows the grapes that go on to become sherry, which seasons our casks. They continue their journey to The Macallan Estate, in Scotland, where they are filled with The Macallan fruity new make spirit and the meeting of two worlds begins.

Blended Scotch Whisky | Crieff, Perthshire / Scotland
Size: 1.75L Magnum  |  ABV: 40%

The Famous Grouse has been Scotland’s best-selling blended Scotch since 1980 — and for good reason. Founded in 1800 at the Glenturret Distillery in Crieff, Perthshire, it is built on a philosophy of meticulous blending: bringing together premium malt and grain whiskies, maturing them in handcrafted casks, and letting time do the rest. The result is a whisky that is rich, sweet, and beautifully well-rounded — approachable enough for everyday enjoyment, refined enough to command respect.

This 1.75L Magnum is the ultimate format for entertaining — generous, impressive, and built for sharing. Warm honey, dried fruit, and a hint of sherry on the nose; smooth and mellow on the palate with notes of vanilla, toffee, and a gentle oakiness. The finish is clean, balanced, and satisfying. A crowd-pleaser in the truest sense, and a staple of the Scotch world for over two centuries.

“Blending premium whisky isn’t just something we do, it has been the foundation of our craft since 1800… a tenacious obsession with quality and you arrive at our Famous, rich, sweet, well-rounded whisky.”
— The Famous Grouse

Serve: Neat, on the rocks, or with a splash of water or ginger ale.
Pairs with: Smoked salmon, aged cheddar, shortbread, or a classic Burns Night supper.

Producer Description 

Forager’s Keep 26 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the latest release from the Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co. It is the fourteenth release and the first single malt Scotch whisky to appear in the collection.

Perhaps the shortest lived of all Speyside distilleries, Pittyvaich—Gaelic for ‘farmstead at the birch wood’— was the innocent victim of industry restructuring. The distillery closed in 1993 through no fault of its whisky and has long since been demolished. Its pleasing single malt has never been widely available, though it has been proven to age well as none younger than 25 years of age remains. 

Most closed distilleries have produced for decades, even centuries before their closure. Pittyvaich lived for a mere 18 years, making it one of the most rarely seen single malts of all. This rare, limited release Forager’s Keep 26 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky has lived longer than the distillery from which it came. It is the first of its kind for the Orphan Barrel Whiskey Co. 

Oban Distillery | 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky | West Highland, Scotland

Oban Distillery is one of Scotland's oldest and most storied distilleries, founded in 1794 in the small coastal town of Oban on the western edge of the Scottish Highlands — a town that grew up around the distillery itself. Perched between the rugged Highland mountains and the sea, Oban occupies a unique geographical position that gives its whisky a character unlike any other: the best of both the Highlands and the coast, shaped by centuries of local distilling tradition.

The 14 Year Old is Oban's signature expression and one of the classic malts of the Diageo Classic Malts range. Aged for a minimum of 14 years, it strikes a remarkable balance between the rich, honeyed sweetness of the Highlands and the subtle maritime influence of the sea air — a combination that has made it one of the most beloved and consistently awarded single malts in Scotland.

The nose is complex and inviting — dried figs, honey-sweet spices, fresh apple, oak, maple sugar, clove, black pepper, and cinnamon. On the palate, pleasant sweetness and spice with a gentle coastal salinity and a long, smooth, sweet finish. Best served neat in a tumbler, perhaps with a splash of cool spring water to open up the aromas.

• Distillery: Oban Distillery
• Style: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Region: West Highland, Scotland
• Age: 14 Years
• Alcohol: 43% ABV (86 Proof)
• Bottle Size: 750ml

Critical Acclaim

• Wine Enthusiast — 91 pts: Pleasant sweetness and spice up front. Complex nose of oak, maple sugar, fresh apple, clove, black pepper and cinnamon.
• San Francisco World Spirits Competition — Gold Medal

Producer Description 

Upon its being named "Whisky Of The Year" for 2019 by The Whisky Exchange, Michter's US*1 Sour Mash Whiskey became the first whiskey made in the United States to ever achieve this honor. It is this award winning whiskey that is at the heart of our Toasted Barrel Sour Mash Whiskey.

Tasting Profile: Toffee and buttery vanilla notes up front with fragrant honey, milk chocolate, and a hint of orange peel. Mid-palate the toasty campfire notes appear and intensify the cherry and spice notes in this elegant whiskey.

Expert Review

Tasting Panel 96 Points | This limited release with an exquisite perfume of brown sugar, cinnamon, and apple pie is awash in flavors of peach, white pepper, and sassafras. With a heavenly texture, the satin glide of liquid stays on the tongue and finishes with a buttery sensation. 

Jefferson’s Rye Blend · 88 Proof

Jefferson’s brings together straight rye whiskeys drawing on American and Canadian distilling traditions. Bottled at 88 proof, this full-bodied blend is presented in a 750ml format.

At a Glance

• Style: Blended straight rye whiskey
• Proof: 88
• Size: 750ml
• Blend: American and Canadian distilling traditions

A bold, full-bodied rye blend shaped by two distilling traditions.

Producer Description - Voyage 28

OCEAN Voyage 28 made another long run off the Baja Peninsula, through the Tropic of Cancer and down the coast of Central America. The air was hot and heavy with moisture. Rain would have been a relief but it never came.

Our transit back through the Panama Canal was swift and smooth and while it remained hot and sticky, our final days through the Caribbean and up the Atlantic coast were smooth and clear.

The humidity, dramatic swings in temperature and ever-changing sea conditions had the effect of bringing balance and richness to the complex array of flavors and tastes you will find in OCEAN Voyage 28. 

Producer Description 

This whisky is inspired by JING’s Phoenix Honey Orchid, a complex tea with lush dessert wine aromas and exotic fruit notes.

Predominantly matured in sherry seasoned American oak casks, the whisky has drawn fruity and floral flavours, beautifully balanced by the inclusion of sherry seasoned European oak, which offers a pleasing roasted richness and a touch of astringency. The subtle inclusion of casks that previously held bourbon adds a final sweetness, emulating the dessert wine aromas found in this tea that inspires this single malt.

At The Macallan, we work with collaborators who share our values and a deep connection with nature. Whisky and tea begin with water and the land, each craft nurtured, steeped, and revealed through time.

As The Macallan is acorn to glass, JING Tea is garden to cup. 

JING Tea exists to change how the world thinks about and experiences tea. Finding the most exciting teas to create incredible drinking experiences, and to support producers and their environments.

Expert Reviews

Falstaff Magazine - Harmonious aromas with notes of vanilla, sweet dried fruit, coffee, citrus and sherry nuances. Also very harmonious in the mouth with a sweet opening and an intense taste experience through to the long, spicy-sweet finish. - 94

Wine Enthusiast - Silky and downright succulent, this Scotch is made with two types of oak casks—as the DoubleWood name suggests—but it's really all about the influence of the ex-Sherry cask. Aromas suggest golden raisins and dried apricots. The silky palate starts out moderately smoky, but glides into a richer, honeyed, nutty profile that finishes with cocoa and clove accents.

Producer Description 

The Balvenie DoubleWood is a 12 year old Single Malt which gains its Distinctive Character from being matured in two woods. During its period of maturation The Balvenie DoubleWood is transferred from a Traditional Oak whisky cask to a First Fill Spanish Oak Sherry cask. Each stage lends different qualities to the resulting single malt- the traditional casks, having previously held Bourbon, soften and add character, whilst the Sherry Wood brings depth and fullness of flavour. 

Kinishihai Yukikage ‘Snow Shadow’ Tokubetsu Junmai — Niigata, Japan (300ml)

Kinishihai is brewed in Niigata Prefecture — one of Japan's most revered sake-producing regions, celebrated for its cold winters, pristine snowmelt water, and the distinctive ‘tanrei karakuchi’ style: clean, dry, and refined sake of exceptional elegance and food-friendliness. Yukikage — meaning ‘Snow Shadow’ — is a Tokubetsu Junmai, a special designation within the Junmai category indicating a higher level of rice polishing or a distinctive brewing technique that elevates the sake above the standard. It is crafted from a blend of two local Niigata rice varietals — Gohyaku Mangoku and Koshi Ibuki — both milled to 58% of their original size, removing the outer layers to reveal a cleaner, more refined grain. Fermented with S-3 yeast, which produces a mildly fragrant and clean profile with light earthy qualities, Yukikage is a true expression of the gutsy, grounded Niigata style: smooth, earthy, and built for the table. Uniquely versatile — it is equally compelling served chilled or gently warmed, making it one of the most food-friendly sakes in the glass.

The nose is mildly fragrant and inviting: toasted brown rice, light earthiness, and a clean, grounded character. On the palate, it is smooth and earthy with notes of toasty brown rice and a gentle nuttiness. Chilled, it is a natural companion for sushi, gyoza, and delicate seafood. Gently warmed, it blossoms — the perfect accompaniment for yakitori, grilled salmon, or roasted yellowtail. A sake of genuine versatility and quiet depth.

"A true gutsy Niigata style sake — smooth and earthy, with notes of toasty brown rice. When chilled it makes a great companion for a sushi platter or gyoza dumplings, but when gently warmed it blossoms into the perfect accompaniment for yakitori, grilled salmon or roasted yellowtail." — Kinishihai, Producer

• Brewery: Kinishihai, Niigata Prefecture, Japan
• Classification: Tokubetsu Junmai
• Rice: Gohyaku Mangoku & Koshi Ibuki, milled to 58%
• Yeast: S-3
• Style: Niigata tanrei karakuchi — clean, dry, earthy
• ABV: 15%
• Size: 300ml
• Tasting Notes: Toasted brown rice, light earthiness, smooth, mildly fragrant, nutty finish
• Serve: Chilled (45–50°F) or gently warmed (100–110°F)
• Best Paired With (Chilled): Sushi, gyoza, delicate sashimi, cold tofu
• Best Paired With (Warmed): Yakitori, grilled salmon, roasted yellowtail, miso soup, hearty izakaya dishes

Niigata's snow-country terroir in a 300ml bottle — Kinishihai Yukikage is smooth, earthy, and one of the most versatile sakes on the shelf.

Producer Description 

Sinatra Select pays tribute to Jack’s biggest fan: Frank Sinatra. It is made with our unique “Sinatra Barrels” that have deep grooves, specially carved into their staves to expose the whiskey to extra layers of toasted oak, balanced with our finest Tennessee Whiskey. This added exposure imparts a rich amber color, bold character, and pleasant smokiness, punctuated by an incredibly smooth vanilla finish. Much like Frank, this Whiskey is one of a kind. 

Japan's relationship with rice runs far deeper than cuisine — it is a philosophy of purity, craft, and patience distilled over centuries. Haku honors that heritage in every drop. The name itself carries a double meaning: Haku (白) for "white," and a tribute to its source, Hakumai (白米) — 100% Japanese white rice — shaped through the exacting mastery of Jyunpaku (純白), the art of achieving something purely and brilliantly clean.

Distilled and crafted by Suntory, Japan's legendary spirits house, Haku is filtered through bamboo charcoal — a process that strips away any harshness and leaves behind something remarkable: a vodka of uncommon softness, gentle sweetness, and a whisper of umami that sets it apart from any grain or potato expression.

On the nose it is delicate and clean, with subtle floral sweetness. The palate is round and silky, with the natural sweetness of white rice at its core. The finish is smooth and lingering, with that signature Japanese refinement — restrained, precise, and deeply satisfying.

• Producer: Suntory
• Base: 100% Japanese White Rice
• Filtration: Bamboo charcoal
• Origin: Japan
• Proof: 80 (40% ABV)
• Format: 750ml

Serving Suggestions: Best enjoyed chilled, neat, or on the rocks. Exceptional in a Vodka Tonic or Martini. Pairs beautifully with Japanese cuisine, sushi, or light seafood.

Expert Review

Wine Enthusiast 94 Points | The name of this whisky is a nod to how it s matured in three different casks: American Bourbon, Spanish oloroso and Pedro Ximenez Sherry. It s robust, with a deep amber hue and rich caramel scent. The flavor profile shows toffee, campfire smoke and a mouthwatering butterscotch note on the exhale. It almost reads like a peated Bourbon.

Producer Description 

The Dalmore Port Wood Reserve starts its journey in the finest American white oak ex-bourbon casks. The precious liquid is then split equally with half of the whisky remaining in the American white oak and the remainder transferred to aged Tawny Port pipes from W & J Graham’s vineyard in Portugal. They are then married back together to harmonize the flavors before bottling. Purposefully retained at 46.5% ABV to complement the enticing warm flavors of the Port and the classic taste of The Dalmore creating a whisky which is indulgent, smooth and complex.

Aromas of sweet red berries, Seville oranges, plummy fruits and sticky toffee pudding. Nectarines, creamy caramel, roasted chestnuts and Java coffee on the palate. Finishing notes of rich plums, sultanas, Sanguinello blood oranges and macerated cherries.

Asahi Shuzo, the Yamaguchi-based brewery behind the Dassai name, has spent decades redefining what premium sake can be. Their obsessive focus on Yamadanishiki rice — the finest sake brewing rice in Japan — and relentless pursuit of refinement has made Dassai one of the most recognized and respected sake brands in the world. The Sparkling 45 is their effervescent expression: a Junmai Daiginjo polished to 45% of the original grain, crafted to bring the elegance of Dassai to the sparkling format.

The Dassai Sparkling 45 Junmai Daiginjo Sake 360ml is not trying to be Champagne — it simply shares its grace. Lively, fine bubbles lift a semi-dry, creamy fluid in the glass, carrying aromas of grape, melon, apple, and cream. On the palate, flavors of pear, orange, and whipping cream drink juicy and effervescently, with a soft, refined finish. Best served in a Champagne flute, it is a stunning way to open a meal or celebrate a moment.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Grape, melon, apple, rice, and cream
• Palate: Pear, orange, and whipping cream — juicy, effervescent, and semi-dry
• Finish: Soft, creamy, and refined

Sake Details

• Junmai Daiginjo — 45% rice polishing ratio
• 100% Yamadanishiki rice
• Asahi Shuzo, Yamaguchi, Japan
• Kosher certified
• 360ml — serve in a Champagne flute, well chilled