SPEYSIDE

SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY



If single malt Scotch is the royalty of whisky, many connoisseurs would declare Speyside the monarch. Fruit, honey, vanilla, dessert spices, floral and nutty flavours are often found in this region.

With juggernauts like the Glenlivet, Glenfiddich and Macallan amongst their ranks, is it any wonder this region sells more than any other? If you like full-flavoured whisky, but do not care for smoke, this region is a safe haven for you.

Cardhu Gold Reserve

Glenfiddich 12

Glenfiddich Project XX

Macallan 12 Double Cask

Glenlivet 12

Glenlivet 15 French Oak Reserve

Glenlivet 18 Batch Reserve

Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve

Cardhu Gold Reserve

 
 

Price £39.90


Cardhu Gold Reserve is a refined single-malt Scotch whisky, matured in the Speyside region of Scotland. This expression embodies elegance and craftsmanship. With its rich flavour profile, it features notes of honey, toasted oak, cinnamon and apple, finishing with more honey and oak, with a lovely biscuit flavour.

The whisky boasts a smooth and velvety texture, embracing the palate with a comforting warmth. Its scent is inviting, with hints of toffee, cinnamon, and a touch of orchard blossoms, crafting an aromatic and captivating bouquet. In the glass, Cardhu Gold Reserve shines with a radiant honey colour, reflecting the quality and sophistication of Speyside whiskies.

This whisky is a superb choice for those who appreciate a well-rounded and flavorful Scotch whisky with a touch of opulence and complexity, this is a great introduction to whisky for new drinkers and a pleasant return for enthusiasts.

70cl / ABV – 40%

Nose – Orchard blossom, baking spices, toffee

Taste – Honey, cinnamon, toasted oak, apple

Finish – Honey, oak, biscuit          



Glenfiddich 12

 
 

Price £36.95


Glenfiddich 12-Year-Old, from Scotland's Speyside region, is a true classic of the region. It matures in a mix of sherry and bourbon casks for 12 years, resulting in a bright golden colour, complimented by an malty, floral aroma with hints of pear and honey.

The palate is exceptionally smooth, with a profile of butterscotch, orchard fruits, cream, malt and oak, before a smooth, mellow finish of sweet fruits and oak.

The 12 has won gold at multiple whisky competitions and is one of the best-selling single malts in the world, and it is easy to see why, this entry-level Scotch is as approachable as it gets.

70cl / ABV – 40%

Nose – Malt, floral, pear, honey

Taste – Butterscotch, orchard fruits, cream, malt, oak

Finish – Sweet fruits, oak          



Glenfiddich Project XX

 
 

Price £52.50


Glenfiddich Project XX, part of the Experimental Series, is a remarkable single malt Scotch whisky born from a collaborative experiment with 20 whisky experts and Glenfiddich's Malt Master.

This exceptional expression boasts a diverse flavour profile, incorporating notes of oak, cloves, cinnamon, fudge, vanilla, candy, apples and oranges, creating a complex and intriguing taste experience. The finish takes on notes of oak, dark chocolate and cinnamon.

The aroma is also complex and robust, with nots of apple, orange, oak, vanilla, heavy sugar and even liquorice. This beastie is certainly a bold, even brash expression, a diversity of influences and innovative spirit that make it a distinctive and delightful Scotch whisky choice for those who appreciate a one-of-a-kind whisky with a touch of creativity and collaboration.

70cl / ABV – 47%

Nose – Apple, orange, oak, vanilla, sugar, liquorice

Taste – Oak, cloves, cinnamon, fudge, vanilla, candy, apple, orange

Finish – Oak, dark chocolate, cinnamon          



Macallan 12 Double Cask

 
 

Price £76.90


Macallan 12-Year-Old Double Cask is a distinguished single malt Scotch whisky from the Speyside region of Scotland, celebrated for its rich and balanced flavour profile. Aged for a full dozen years, this expression is crafted using a combination of American oak and European oak sherry-seasoned casks.

The beautiful aroma of butterscotch, toffee apple, citrus fruits, vanilla and oak marry up with the dram’s golden harvest glow in the glass for an appealing start. The flavour profile is a pleasant blend of honey, warm spice, vanilla, raisins and oak in a startlingly smooth delivery, before a warm, sweet fruity finish of more oak and vanilla.

This whisky is a true representation of Macallan, a revered distillery amongst connoisseurs, making it an excellent choice for those who appreciate a well-balanced and flavorful Scotch whisky with a touch of sherry-seasoned complexity and a hint of elegance.

70cl / ABV – 40%

Nose – Butterscotch, toffee apple, citrus fruits, vanilla, oak

Taste – Honey, warm spice, vanilla, raisins, oak.

Finish – Oak, fruity, vanilla          



Glenlivet 12

 
 

Price £35.90


Glenlivet 12-Year-Old is an exquisite single-malt Scotch whisky from the Speyside region of Scotland. Aged for a dozen years, this expression boasts a fresh and vibrant flavor profile.

It features notes of orange, lemon, pineapple, vanilla, toffee, and a subtle touch of oak, with the citrus notes and oak staying for a spiced malty finish. The whisky offers a smooth and slightly creamy texture that caresses the palate with a comforting warmth. In the glass, Glenlivet 12 showcases a radiant and inviting golden deep honey colour, with a floral aroma of citrus and apricots.

This whisky is a true representation of Speyside's elegance and approachability, making it an excellent choice for those who appreciate a lively and well-rounded Scotch whisky with a touch of fruitiness and malt sweetness.

70cl / ABV – 40%

Nose – Floral, citrus, apricot

Taste – Orange, lemon, pineapple, vanilla, toffee, oak

Finish – Citrus, oak, malt          



Glenlivet 15 French Oak Reserve

 
 

Price £59.95


Glenlivet 15-Year-Old, the French Oak Reserve is a distinguished single-malt Scotch whisky from the Speyside region of Scotland. Aged for a full fifteen years, this expression boasts a rich and complex flavour profile.

It features notes of sherry, dark chocolate, oak, cinnamon, almonds and dried fruits, with a long and enduring finish of almonds, spiced oak and slight pepper. The whisky offers a smooth and velvety texture that caresses the palate with a comforting warmth. Its scent is captivating, with hints of raisins, fudge, butter and a subtle oak influence.

This whisky is a true representation of Speyside's elegance and depth, this whisky has a plethora of gold awards to its name, and we can see why. When this dram is on the table, someone with great taste is in the chair.

70cl / ABV – 40%

Nose – Oak, fudge, butter, raisins

Taste – Sherry, dark chocolate, oak, cinnamon, almonds, dried fruits

Finish – Pepper, almonds, spiced oak          



Glenlivet 18 Batch Reserve

 
 

Price £99.95


Glenlivet 18-Year-Old, the Batch Reserve is an exceptional single-malt Scotch whisky from the Speyside region of Scotland. Aged for a full eighteen years, this expression boasts a rich and complex flavor profile of sherry, malt, toffee, winter spice, vanilla, apple and cherry, followed by a long, dry finish of oak, winter spice and malt.

The delivery of this taste profile is velvety smooth and luxurious. Its scent is captivating, with hints of cherry, apple, toffee, vanilla and malt. In the glass, Glenlivet 18 displays a deep and inviting ruby gold hue, reflecting the depth and maturity achieved during its extended aging.

This whisky is a step up in class from the 15-year-old, which is high praise indeed. It is simply exquisite, a ‘must-have’ complex and robust whisky for connoisseurs.

70cl / ABV – 40%

Nose – Cherry, apple, toffee, vanilla, malt

Taste – Sherry, malt, toffee, winter spice, vanilla, cherry, apple

Finish – Oak, winter spice, malt          



Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve

 
 

Price £33.75


Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve is a captivating single-malt Scotch whisky that has been finished in Caribbean rum casks, resulting in a unique and tropical flavor profile.

This expression combines the traditional characteristics of Glenlivet with the sweet and fruity notes of Caribbean rum. In the glass, the dram glows amber, with an aroma of banana, pear, apple and honey inviting you in further.

On the palate, the dram is very sweet, with notes of banana, pineapple, vanilla and toffee all sweetened with honey and candy, with the tropical fruits and honey staying for a long, sweet finish. This is the perfect choice for enthusiasts with a sweet tooth, it’s a dessert of a dram.

70cl / ABV – 40%

Nose – Banana, pear, apple, honey

Taste – Banana, pineapple, vanilla, toffee, honey, candy

Finish – Tropical fruits, honey