Suntory are the gods of the Japanese whisky scene and their Hakushu line is amongst the most popular. The Hakushi distillery is hidden in the forests near the Japanese alps and this particular offering is aged for 12 years. An exceptional single malt, Hakushu 12 year is a light and refreshing offering with hay and mixed peels on the nose and gentle barley malt, smokiness and hazelnut coming through in the taste. Sweetness is perfectly balanced against spice.

Savour subtle lemon and sweet heather honey, as the trademark peat smoke of Bowmore® leads to a delicious, long and mellow finish

Nose: Intense and vanilla sweet. Floral, hints of banana, figs, rich toffee, new leather and oak. Taste: Initially soft, then brisk, vibrant and drying, peppery, a touch of smoke, oak, lime, ginger and spices. Finish: Very long, warming, dry and spicy

This 21-year-old Balvenie malt is the flagship of Balvenie's small group of port wood whiskies and is a refined and balanced offering. It spends time maturing in thirty-year-old port pipes which deliver elegance to every sip. White peach and light smoke flood the nose and are quickly followed by a delicate flavour with red fruits, raisins and vibrant floral honey. Balvenie’s 21-year-old malt is a wonderful example of delicate flavours blended perfectly together.

18-year-old highland park is an exceptional whisky that builds upon the already renowned reputation of its younger, 12-year-old brother. All the exceptional stand out notes you’d expect in a quality Orkney note are there with mature oak and aromatic smoke coming through in the nose. The full-bodied flavour hits the palate with gusto, with smoke, peat and honey blending together in a beautiful mix. A soft, long and rounded finish teases you into trying just one more sip.

Nose: An intriguingly complex aroma. Sweet heather honey and vanilla fudge combined with rich dark fruits. Taste: Silky smooth, revealing layers of sherry oak, marzipan, cinnamon and ginger. Full-bodied and bursting with flavour. Finish: Satisfyingly rich with lingering sweetness

This 18-year-old offering from the core range of Glenfiddich is matured in a mixture of ex-bourbon and oloroso sherry casks, delivering a sweet, smooth flavour. As you open the bottle you’ll enjoy the zest of grapefruit, fresh apples and spiced dried wood. When your taste you’ll enjoy all these bright fruit flavours candied and spiced with ginger. Complimentary notes toffee and sherry give the drink further character.

Nose: Sweet fruit and Oloroso sherry notes, layered with honey and vanilla. Taste: Smooth and mellow with beautifully combined flavours of nutty sweetness, cinnamon spiciness and a delicately proportioned layer of sherry. Finish: Long and warming

This 18-year-old Macallan was aged in ex-bourbon barrels before bottling, creating a spicy, intense offering, part of the Macallan old malt cask range. A rum-infused nose rich with raisins, spice and caramel is the perfect introduction to a dark and brooding flavour, espresso and cocoa working in tandem with sweet biscuit spice and stem ginger also present. The malty finish is a satisfying way to round up an exceptional drink.

One of the world’s most revered whiskies and one which if you can taste it, you simply must! macallan’s exceptional 25-year-old malt is the epitome of Speyside, winning awards and lifelong fans alike. The nose is rich in orange and pear, with sweet spices and just the slightest touch of smoke. Its effect on the palate is textbook, malty apricots, prunes and figs are paired with cinnamon and sweet nutmeg. All bound together with a burst of honey, firmly planting this malt at the heart of the speyside scene.

Nose: Rich fruit, toffee. Palate: Balanced, bursts of sweet orange. Finish: Long, with raisins and spice

Colour: russet gold. Nose: fresh and aromatic, fruity floral with hints of dried fruit and a subtle prevalence of smoke. Palate: light with fruit notes, nutty flavours with a sweetness and slight hints of vanilla and caramel. Finish: lingering, beautifully rich and full bodied.

As the stalwart of the Talisker family, this powerful Single Malt boasts a sea-salty nose, spicy complexity, and a smoky- sweet character. It's famous for its rich, intense peat-smoke flavour, culminating in a warm peppery finish like a hearty welcome from a wild sea.

Intense, peat-rich, sweet and salty Scotch from the coast of Islay.

Seville oranges Heather honey Spiced fruitcake Heathered peat smoke

Nose: Distinctively fresh and fruity with a hint of pear. Beautifully crafted and delicately balanced. Taste: Characteristic sweet, fruity notes. Develops into butterscotch cream, malt and subtle oak flavours. Finish: Long, smooth and mellow

Nose: Rich, sweet and creamy toffee with fresh fruit notes. Taste: Rounded with vanilla, sweet oak and fruitiness. Finish: Warm, soft and lingering.

Oozing toasted marshmallows with notes of roasted pineapple and a soft, smooth finish.

Tasting notes: ripe green fruit, brown sugar and sweet malt bring closure.

Savour a delightful balance of rich berry fruits and Talisker's signature smokiness, with notes of ripe plums in every sip.

Talisker Storm unfolds with powerful smoke and layers of brooding spice, a true taste of the Isle of Skye.