Maker's Mark 46 47% 70cl Dalwhinnie

Maker's Mark 46 47% 70cl DalwhinnieMaker's Mark 46 Kentucky Bourbon 47% Created as the first in a series of wood finishes, the cask is first used to mature a cask strength that's then bottled, the casks then have additional French virgin oak staves added to the cask to add another dimension to the finished bourbon. Nose: Bold fruit and spices mingle with some dried apricot and vanilla pod. Palate: Rich textured mouth feel with a sweet caramel and fruit note, lingering smooth finish

Un-chi filtered

dark chocolate

Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old / 2002 / Chorlton / 53

white plumbs and golden honeycomb

toasted marshmallow and spices

Beautifully balanced midpalate then salty

Matured in sherry casks with a soft fruity aroma but hidden beneath is something you might not have expected

Palate: The nose indicated a big palate

dark red fruit intensity to the powerful Islay spirit

medium-length

Yet their reputation is up there with the best Islay has to offer

Scapa 2005 / G&M Connoisseurs Choice / UK Exclusive / 55