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Black Art 11 has been created using pre-renaissance casks from Bruichladdich Distillery (pre-2001) which have been safeguarded and maturing on Islay for 24 years. Producer Description. 

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Port Ellen, Islay / Scotland
Size: 750ml  |  Non Chill-Filtered

Ardbeg is one of Islay’s most legendary distilleries — a remote, windswept outpost on the southern shore of the island that has been producing some of Scotland’s most intensely peated single malts since 1815. For devotees of smoky whisky, Ardbeg is a pilgrimage destination; for everyone else, it is a revelation.

An Oa (pronounced “an-OH”, named for the Oa peninsula at Islay’s southern tip) is the most approachable expression in the Ardbeg range — and the most deliberately rounded. Its singular character comes from time spent in a bespoke oak Gathering Vat, where whiskies from multiple cask types — sweet Pedro Ximénez, spicy virgin charred oak, and intense ex-bourbon — are brought together to harmonize before bottling. The result is Ardbeg’s hallmark peat and dark chocolate, mellowed by a delectable smooth sweetness: aniseed, silky butterscotch, black pepper, and clove, rising to an intense crescendo of flavor. Non chill-filtered, as it should be.

“A dram with smoky power, mellowed by a delectable, smooth sweetness. Hallmark Ardbeg peat, dark chocolate and aniseed are wrapped in smooth, silky butterscotch, black pepper and clove, before rising to an intense crescendo of flavour.”
— Ardbeg Distillery

Casks: Pedro Ximénez · Virgin charred oak · Ex-bourbon · Gathering Vat finishing
Non chill-filtered
Serve: Neat or with a few drops of water to open the peat. Pairs with dark chocolate, smoked meats, or aged cheddar.

Glenmorangie · The Lasanta 15 Year Old · Highland Single Malt Scotch · 750ml

Glenmorangie The Lasanta 15 Year Old is a Highland single malt Scotch whisky with a Sherry cask finish. This listing is for the 15-year-old expression in a 750ml bottle.

The existing producer description and Wine Enthusiast review below describe the earlier 12-year-old expression. They are preserved as historical references only; their tasting notes, maturation schedule and 93-point score should not be read as an assessment of this 15-year-old bottling.

Producer Description · Historical 12-Year-Old Expression

Supplied producer description, 12-year-old expression: This is the 12 year old, Sherry cask finished expression from Glenmorangie, dubbed The Lasanta. It first matures in bourbon casks before being moved over to Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks for a finishing period. Plenty rich and creamy with dark chocolate, dried fruit and fresh honey.

Expert Review · Historical 12-Year-Old Expression

Wine Enthusiast, 93 Points (12-year-old expression): Aged in Bourbon casks for 10 years, then "extra matured? for two years in Oloroso Sherry casks. The result is luxe and rich, a fine after-dinner sipper. Allow a little time for the aroma to emerge, and a splash of water for maximum flavor. The reward is a thick caramel aroma and flavor, with mouthwatering spicy notes of clove, cassia bark and a hint of orange peel.

Serving Suggestions

Try a small pour neat, then add a few drops of water to find your preferred balance. As a general single malt pairing idea, serve alongside dark chocolate or toasted nuts after dinner.

Product Details

• Producer: Glenmorangie
• Expression: The Lasanta
• Age statement: 15 years
• Region: Highlands, Scotland
• Style: Single malt Scotch whisky
• Finish: Sherry cask
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Historical material above: Earlier 12-year-old expression, not a review of this 15-year-old bottling

A Sherry-cask-finished Highland single malt for an unhurried pour.

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.

94 Points  Whisky Advocate | Number 1 in the 2018 Top 20. Notably balanced and elegant, the colorful palette of whiskies combines for tremendous depth of flavor. Soft, sweet butterscotch and orange peel meet poached pears and stone fruits. Earthiness appears as dried autumn leaves, coffee, old oak, and tobacco. Among the tangle of spices, tasters identified chili pepper, allspice, cloves, and universally adored its ginger note. Finally, wisps of smoke and sea salt. Overall, it feels generously malty, with the grain whisky lending broad sweetness and supple mouthfeel across the long finish. Beyond its delightful flavors, Nikka From the Barrel presents some paradoxes worthy of contemplation over a glass. It is a classic, yet new to the U.S. It is typically Japanese, yet singularly magnificent. It is delightful sipped neat and also blossoms with water. Even the simple, squat bottle is in contrast to the profound complexity within. (Fortunately, the 500 ml bottle offered in other markets received a supersizing for U.S. drinkers.) The great majority of new Japanese whiskies now arriving to our shores are so rare and so expensive that they seem intended only for elite whisky lovers. Nikka From the Barrel is a consummate Japanese blend for anyone to enjoy. - Winter 2018

91 Points Beverage Tasting Institute | Dark amber color. Aromas of cinnamon pastry, pickled ginger, sourdough, honey, and raisins with a silky, crisp, fruity medium body and a tingling, compelling, medium-length crepes, dulce de leche, butter-poached pear, and toasted spice cake finish. A rich and toasty Japanese blended whisky that offers big character that will stand up in craft cocktails.

Nikka From The Barrel, according to those behind it, was first introduced into Japan back in 1986, and is considered a coveted expression for travelers to bring back from its homeland. It is a Japanese blended whisky, bringing together a very complex mix of more than 100 different batches of malt whisky and grain whisky produced at Nikka’s Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries, and aged in multiple types of casks: ex-bourbon barrels and puncheons, ex-sherry butts, and refilled, recharred and remade hogsheads. While non-age statement in nature, importer Hotaling & Co. did note the blend undergoes three to six months of additional aging at Nikka’s aging cellar to help in the marriage of flavors. Producer Description.

Elijah Craig · Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey · 94 Proof · 750ml

Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey balances spicy rye grain with sweet corn, bringing together rich baking spices, honey and smooth oak. Bottled at 94 proof, it offers a rounded texture and a long, lingering finish for sipping or mixing.

Producer & Production

The first extra-aged Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey to join the Elijah Craig family, this expression follows a distillation process similar to the brand’s Small Batch Bourbon. Its distinction begins with the mashbill, which contains 51% rye grain rather than a corn-led recipe.

Tasting Notes

Medium chestnut in color, with aromas of dark chocolate, spices and a hint of smoke. Rich baking spices and honey unfold on the palate, supported by smooth oak influence. The finish is long and lingering.

Expert Comment

Fred Minnick
“On the palate, it’s like butter, drenching down the jawline and hitting the tongue with a cadre of spice, from cinnamon to black pepper.”

Producer Description

Elijah Craig
The first extra-aged Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey to join Elijah Craig’s award-winning family of Bourbons. A unique combination of spicy rye grains and sweet corn, coupled with a steadfast attention to detail, give Elijah Craig Straight Rye the perfect balance of flavor and smoothness.

Customer Comments

Michael · Salt Lake City · “A great sipping rye!”
My "go to" favorite. This rye is smooth and flavorful with just enough spice to be interesting and satisfying.

Tyler · Wisconsin · “Love it”
Loved the spice notes of the Rye coming through. Very smooth for the price. Definitely will buy again.

Spike · Salem, OR · “Daily drinker!”
I was looking to find a great tasting whiskey as my go to that didn't break the bank. I truly love all the flavors and being extremely smooth! This is my new daily sipper!

Dan · Prescott, AZ · “Smooth buttery spice”
Excellent flavor and viscosity. As a new rye drinker, I appreciate the corn sweetness -a perfect mellow addition to the rye spices.

W. · Texas · “Superior Tasting Rye” · Reviewed at Heaven Hill Distillery
I do enjoy Rittenhouse, Bulleit and Knob Creek Rye's. If you have a hankering for those, you'll love this one. I certainly do. Fantastic flavors.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy neat, over ice or with a small splash of water. Try in an Old Fashioned or Manhattan to bring its rye spice and oak character into a classic cocktail.

Details

• Brand: Elijah Craig
• Type: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Country: United States
• Region: Kentucky
• Location: Bardstown
• Grain base: 51% rye, with corn in the mashbill
• Strength: 94 proof, 47% ABV
• Color: Medium chestnut
• Primary tasting notes: Baking spices, honey, dark chocolate and oak

Highland Park 12 Year Old — Orkney Islands, Scotland

Highland Park is one of Scotland's most celebrated and distinctive single malt distilleries — located on the remote Orkney Islands at the very northern tip of Scotland, where the wild Atlantic climate, ancient Viking heritage, and unique local heather peat combine to create a whisky unlike any other. Founded in 1798, Highland Park is one of Scotland's oldest distilleries and one of the few remaining to still malt a portion of its own barley over Orcadian peat — a practice that gives the whisky its signature balance of honeyed sweetness and gentle, aromatic smoke. The 12 Year Old is the distillery's flagship expression: aged in a combination of sherry-seasoned European and American oak casks, it is regularly celebrated in spirits competitions worldwide for its uncompromising quality and exquisite balance.

The color is warm amber. The nose is vivid and inviting: crème brûlée, tangerine, charred peach, and smoked kindling, with a light, briny vanilla character and a rising veil of smoke. On the palate, heather honey, dried fruit, warm spice, and salty sea smoke intertwine with silky, elegant texture. The finish is sultry and long — brown sugar and toasted nuts with a lingering hint of smoke. A whisky of rare harmony and completeness.

Wine Enthusiast 93 — "Elegant, light and pretty. A light, briny vanilla scent and a silky feel. A veil of smoke rises through the Scotch, leaving behind a sweet nutty, vanilla finish."

• Producer: Highland Park Distillery, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland
• Age: 12 Years
• Style: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Casks: Sherry-seasoned European & American oak
• Region: Islands (Orkney)
• ABV: 43%
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Crème brûlée, tangerine, charred peach, heather honey, dried fruit, warm spice, sea smoke, brown sugar, toasted nuts
• Best Enjoyed: Neat, with a drop of water, or over a large ice cube
• Best Paired With: Dark chocolate, smoked salmon, aged cheddar, charcuterie, peated cheese

The benchmark island single malt — Highland Park 12 is honeyed, smoky, and one of the world's most perfectly balanced whiskies.

Producer Description 

Triple distilled and matured solely in American bourbon casks. The result: a Lowland Single Malt Whisky with the sweet aromas of vanilla and coconut – along with the signature smooth, delicate, Auchentoshan taste.

Like all Auchentoshan whisky, American Oak is a really versatile Single Malt. It works wonders as an Auchentoshan & Ale, is happy to stand on its own neat or over ice but also shakes up some classic cocktails that you might not think work with Single Malt whisky.

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.

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 

All five malts from the region’s three distilleries have been used to produce this Blended Malt. An unmistakable Campbeltown whisky: Initial notes of butterscotch, toffee apples and salted caramel give way to reveal more complexity with traditional maritime and spice notes combined with a subtle touch of peat smoke.

Matured in a combination of Ex-Bourbon and Ex-Sherry casks, vatted and bottled at Springbank Distillery, Campbeltown. 

Producer Description 

One of our most limited production items, Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye continues the legacy of America’s first whiskey variety (rye) from America’s first whiskey company (Michter’s, originally known as Shenk’s).

The 10-Year Rye, 10-Year Bourbon reflects the exceptional results of uncompromising craftsmanship and Kentucky’s unrivaled climate for aging outstanding whiskey. Often significantly older than the age statement on the label, only a select few barrels age with the elegance required for inclusion in these highly limited releases.

Expert Review

F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal rating: 5 Stars/Highest Recommendation - "Extraordinary whiskey by any measure." - F. Paul Pacult

Sweet baby Jesus what is this? An extraordinary aromatic nose. The alcohol will sear your taste buds so add some ice. Spicy. Wild at heart – David Broom

Each time you sip J&B Rare, 42 different whiskies pass you lips. They are carefully blended together to create a subtle, smpoth and complex flavour. The delicate balance is what gives J&B Rare its distinctive character. If we took even one whisky away you would taste the difference. 

The heart of J&B Rare is formed by Speyside Malt Whiskies. They provide the fruity,fresh quality you can taste, and give J&B its light colour. Speyside is recognised as the superior area in Scotland for making malts. 

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.

Producer Description 

With its copper-bronze color, its flavor notes of fruit and spice.

The spirit is initially matured in American white oak ex-Bourbon casks, yielding soft vanilla and honey notes. For its final maturation, the whisky is transferred into casks which have held 30-Year Old Matusalem Oloroso Sherry.

 These casks are exclusively provided to The Dalmore from the renowned Gonzalez Byass bodega and give the whisky its rich, deep chocolate character.

Vanilla, dark chocolate, orange and cinnamon. Dark chocolate, candied citrus fruits, rich coffee, nutmeg and soft liquorice. Citrus fruits and rich molasses

Warehouse stored item - three to five business days to fulfill. 

Finished in tequila casks this unique expression combines classic Islay peat flavor with sweet and citrusy agave notes. The palate is perfectly balanced with smoke and chewy meringue. While the finish is long with gentle heat, spice, and sweet citrus.

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.

Expert Review 

The Whiskey Advocate 91 Points | Rademon Estate Distillery’s superb core whiskey has a nose of rye crackers, fresh oak, vanilla sponge, honey, bread crust, sultana, and golden syrup. It’s light to medium-bodied, with honey, cinnamon, and a big hit of rye spice, sweetening with vanilla, spun sugar, and golden syrup, setting up a push and pull between the rye and the sweet notes, before a finish of toffee, cinnamon, cinder toffee, and walnuts in syrup.

Producer Description 

This carefully crafted Rye and Malt edition of Shortcross Irish Whiskey has been proudly distilled, matured and bottled at Rademon Estate Distillery.  This is our second release of whiskey, following our first release Inaugural single malt whiskey. Created with a unique mash bill of 100% Irish malted rye and malted barley.

This whiskey is highly regarded because it's part of a new wave of innovative Irish whiskeys, blending the traditional Irish style with the bold character of American rye.

This whiskey has been double distilled on our copper pot stills, including one of the smallest whiskey stills on the island of Ireland. Aged in a combination of virgin chinkapin oak and ex-bourbon barrels. Non-chill filtered all natural colour. 

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Soft spice, orange peel and creamy caramel fudge. 
Palate: Sweet stem ginger, fresh apricot and green apple followed by dark honey.
Finish: Sweet Marmalade and rich fudge, bringing with it light spice.  Velvety and rich finish.

Producer Description 

The first Caol Ila 35 year old in this series is the oldest Caol Ila ever bottled from the original distillers. Combining whisky from refill American oak hogsheads and refill European oak butts in a well-balanced and mature expression that shows a fine freshness, cleanliness and precision for its age. Just 3,276 bottles.