Spring ’24
Drinks of Note
A tad opulent I must admit, but nonetheless a selection befitting of the mood—and the season—of Spring. Drinks to be discovered as well as enjoyed.
Aberturret Gin
“The Glenturret Single Malt New Make Spirit is enhanced in richness and complexity with 14 selected botanicals and housed in a Lalique designed bottle. An elegant London Dry Gin.”
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Taste Notes
A smooth and creamy maltiness of new make spirit meets the uplifting notes of lemon, lime, and grapefruit citrus zests.
Avion Silver Tequila
“100% Blue Weber Agave is hand-selected and hand-harvested after maturing for at least 5 years.”
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TASTE NOTES
Crisp hints of grapefruit, pineapple, and black pepper.
Ardmore 2009 by Berry Bros & Rudd
“This peaty Highlander has spent years luxuriating in a sweet Madeira cask. Lingering smoke comes in waves against an oily fruitiness.”
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TASTE NOTES
Wonderfully viscous notes of fruity smoke, plums, charcoal, earthy peat, peaches and oak spice.
* Non-Alcoholic *
Talonmore
“Edinburgh inspired Talonmore can be used as an able replacement for many alcoholic cocktails and beverages. “
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TASTE NOTES
Made from a mix of rooted and plant-based ingredients, the flavour of spiced cinnamon and ginger linger, complemented by sweet malty notes.
300th Anniversary Coupe by Rémy Martin
“Created by Cellar Master Baptiste Loiseau, elegant Cognac Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie from Rémy Martin archives are enriched with anniversary coupes by cellar masters past.”
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TASTE NOTES
Elegance & tension revealed through candied, exotic fruits, fig, with an extended finish.
Tributo 2023 by Havana Club
“Launched in 2016, Havana Club Tributo is a luxurious expression carefully crafted by Maestros to celebrate the convergence of rare rum reserves.”
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TASTE NOTES
A sweet entrance of cane honey merges into a clean, rounded, broad range of flavours, with notes of dried fruits and spices. A refined long finish.
00 Extra Anejo by Enemigo
“Luxurious, complex; to be savoured and celebrated. A tequila that Scotch drinkers will appreciate.”
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TASTE NOTES
A combination of oak, tobacco and Demerara sugar initially appear, followed by strong agave flavours.
Luminary No2 — The Collectible by The Dalmore
“Launched in collaboration with the V&A Dundee, Luminary No2 was created in partnership with Melodie Leung, the director of Zaha Hadid Architects. A 16 Year Old Highland Single Malt whisky finished in a blend of Graham’s Tawny Port pipes and Apostoles sherry casks—and a small portion in hand-selected peated ex-refill Bourbon casks—The Collectible Edition is limited to twenty-thousand bottles globally.”
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TASTE NOTES
A rich-yet-familiar warm opening of candied fruits gives way to a subtle, lingering hint of peatiness.
30 Years Old 2023 The Glenturret
“A whisky in deference to the skills retained within the walls of The Glenturret, this years edition of the 30 Years Old marries European oak, with a port pipe and two American oak hogsheads.”
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TASTE NOTES
Aromas of banana, mango and papaya on the nose, followed by spicy notes of ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg on the palate.
The Twelve Elements by The Glenlivet
“A marriage of two casks laid down to mature in 1974, The Twelve Elements are twelve bottles of extraordinary 50-year-old whisky, paying homage to the twelve essential elements that come together to create The Glenlivet single malt.”
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THE COLLECTION
This collection not only commemorates The Glenlivet’s 200th anniversary, but is the first to be sold via the ‘The Whisky Exchange Cabinet’, marking a bold leap into blockchain technology.
The Serpentine Coastal Cask Collection #1863 by Glenglassaugh
“Chosen by Master Blender Rachel Barrie, The Serpentine Coastal Cask Collection is a choice selection of casks discovered when the distillery was reawakened in 2008.”
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TASTE NOTES
A mouthwatering melange of blackberry, lychee and raspberry infused with passionfruit and sea salt.
British Single Malt Whisky by Bankhall
“From Halewood Artisanal Spirits comes this ‘Great British Whisky’, so named as they are the only spirits producer in the world to own whisky distilleries in England, Scotland and Wales.”
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TASTE NOTES
Sweet creamy berry notes, complemented with hints of dried fruit, sweet vanilla, candied fruits, and subtle wood spice.
Le Blanc de Blancs 2008 by Champagne Castelnau
“Chardonnay in its finest form, born in the Côte des Blancs, Vitryat and Montagne de Reims.”
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TASTE NOTES
Vintage through and through, this champagne reveals structure and harmony, with a creamy debut, and a fading hint of minty freshness.
