"This seventh and last limited release of the Noble Collection, Barley Edition is an extraordinary blend of whiskies distilled from 85% unmalted and 15% malted barley grains, aged for at least 5 years. Its spicy notes of toasted oak and sweet caramel complement an aroma of creamy vanilla and fruity green apple, and ends in a warm, rounded finish." —producer
"As malcontents, we’re particular about our whiskey. When we decided to release a rye, we knew it had to be something special to live up to the amazing response received by our bourbon finished in port barrels. Angel’s Envy Rye Finished in Rum Barrels is genuinely unique and worthy of Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson’s legacy. The taste profile of rye whiskey was a perfect fit for a rum cask finish. After sampling over 100 rums to find the right flavor to complement rye whiskey, the team’s decision was unanimous. Angel’s Envy spends up to 18 months finishing in Caribbean rum casks, resulting in an immensely complex whiskey. The mingling of raw, spicy and earthy rye with the mellow sweetness of rum finishing creates an incomparably smooth and drinkable whiskey, even at 100 proof." —producer
"Taketsuru's no-age-statement blended malt contains a high percentage of malt from Miyagikyo, with the reminder coming from Yoichi. Aged on average for around 10 years in a variety of different cask types, including some sherry wood for extra richness." —producer
"WhistlePig produces a 100-proof, straight rye whiskey, aged for at least ten years through a unique double-barrel process. WhistlePig was released in the summer of 2010 to great critical acclaim, earning 96 points from Wine Enthusiast, their highest rating ever for a rye whiskey, a “highest recommendation” from Spirits Journal, as well as accolades from The Wall Street Journal, GQ, Forbes, Maxim, Imbibe Magazine, and many others. As Master Distiller Dave Pickerell notes, these extraordinary honors both “humble and set a high bar” for the company. WhistlePig embodies the perfect combination of proof, purity, and age — hitting “the sweet spot” in all three categories. In short: more rye, all the proof, and the perfect age. All in. Full stop." —producer
"Full gold colour. Rich aromas of dark chocolate with hint of caramel, black cherry, honey, and almonds. Substantial, tongue coating whisky. Flavors of sweet oranges, black cherry, nuts, and honey. Hint of smoke. Sweet finish with a hint of dried banana and nuts." —producer
"Full of aroma and flavour, Redbreast 12-Year-Old benefits from a strong contribution from distillates which have matured in Oloroso sherry casks, giving it its trademark Christmas cake character. On the nose, a complex spicy and fruity aroma with toasted wood notes evident. Full flavoured and complex on the palate; a harmonious balance of spicy, creamy, fruity, sherry and toasted notes. On the satisfyingly long finish, the complex flavours linger on the palate." —producer
"Jefferson’s Ocean Rye is aged in both new char and toasted barrels before being placed on ships that travel the seas. In addition to this unique ageing process, the whiskey is non-chill filtered to bring an even fuller flavor profile. On the nose, toasted marshmallows, maple syrup with a hint of spice. Notes of toffee and vanilla with accents of leather and tobacco on the palate. Baking spices with cinnamon kissed by sea salt on the finish." —producer
"This Single Pot Still Whisky is unique to Ireland. Nose: Fresh aromatic oils and spices with orchard fruits and barley on a background of toasted wood. Taste: Full spicy body. A hint of cloves along with the fruity sweetness of green apples, rounded off with toasted oak. Finish: Lingering flavors of spices and barley." —producer
"Concertmaster: a whisky that stresses the singular character yet does not lose its comprehensive harmony. Using Portuguese ruby, tawny and vintage Port wine casks as the main flavour, combining Kavalan distillery's Taiwanese whisky features to compose a harmonic symphony. Presenting a natural colour without additives, revealing its original flavour with a port finish that is composed with layers of flavours and fragrances." —producer
"Crafted to honor the repeal of Prohibition in 1933, Remus Repeal Reserve Series VIII continues the high-quality legacy of The King of the Bootleggers, George Remus, who was widely known for supplying the finest bourbons of the Roaring 20s. Building on this tradition, Ross & Squibb Master Distiller Ian Stirsman and the highly experienced blending team included a greater proportion of the high-rye bourbon than in past editions. This year's offering includes 9% of a 17-year-aged bourbon containing 21% rye; 24% of a 10-year-aged bourbon comprising 21% rye, and 67% of a second 10-year-aged bourbon containing 36% rye. The unique medley of extra-aged bourbon gives Remus Repeal Reserve Series VIII an aroma of cherry, candied pecans and hint of leather on the nose; flavors of maple syrup and cherry followed by fig, and a finish featuring vanilla and oak with lingering notes of baking spice." —producer
"Hibiki was created to be the paragon of the Suntory blend. The name Hibiki literally means 'resonance' in Japanese, and reflects the Suntory corporate philosophy to 'live in harmony with people and nature.' Hibiki celebrates Japanese nature and the subtleties found in the 24 seasons of the traditional calendar, reflected in the 24 facets of its bottle design. Hibiki is a harmonious blend of innumerous malt and grain whiskies from Suntory's distilleries, which are meticulously blended to create a full orchestra of flavors and aromas. The Hibiki Japanese Harmony is the epitome of the Hibiki blend. Subtle, noble, and harmonious, Hibiki Japanese Harmony is a perfect introduction to Japanese Whisky and the award-winning House of Suntory Whisky." —producer
"This is a single malt from the Miyagikyo distillery, Nikka's second distillery built in 1969. The founder Masataka Taketsuru chose this site in the mountains of Sendai to contrast with his first distillery, Yoichi, located in the coastal area. Using less peaty malt and distilled in a pot still heated by indirect steam, Miyagikyo single malt has an elegant fruitiness and a distinctive aroma with a strong Sherry cask influence." —producer
"Aged 18 Years is a rare blend of three of our most exceptional whiskies, handcrafted by our master blender, patiently aged to perfection for no less than 18 years. The result is layers of intensity that are both surprising and delightful. Enticing notes of vanilla and stone fruit greet you on the nose, followed by the velvety body of light oak tempered by caramel spice. Delicate notes of nougat linger in the full-bodied finish. This elegant, amber whisky is truly the jewel of our rare stock." —producer
"Now a permanent expression in the family having originally launched as a limited edition, Redbreast 15-Year-Old is matured in a combination of Spanish Oloroso sherry casks and American Bourbon whisky barrels. Bottled at the higher ABV strength of 46%, Redbreast 15-Year-Old is non chill filtered. Full and rich aromas with a complex yet balanced mix of berry fruits and aromatic oils. Fully round and mellow on the palate with the succulence of fleshy fruit combined with spices and toasted wood. Long and sophisticated finish." —producer
"Savour the seminal Redbreast 12 in its natural, full flavoured state. Straight from the cask, unfiltered, no water added. A fruit explosion; figs, dates, ripe banana, sultana, red apple and lime. Pot Still spices combine with the sweet vanilla and pine from the casks. Deep full dried fruit, a touch of citrus with aromatic oils and spices. Vanilla sweetness leads to toasted oak and barley. Exceedingly long, rich complexity of spices and fruit, slowly fading through sweet butterscotch to barley." —producer
"King Car whisky is one of our 3 latest releases. Our aim is to make the flavour the fullest and most rounded possible. And this time, because we wanted to retain most of the flavours, the alcoholic strength was raised to 46%! This is the first expression launched in the name of King Car which is the name of the Group. The chairman of the Group, Mr. T. T. Lee, wanted to have a whisky that could also represent the company to show the kind of diverse business that we do, and this King Car (aka Conductor) truly represents the Group with its complex flavours, delicate aromas, and multiple layers of background fruitiness!" —producer