{"title":"Whisky","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eWhisky is one of the world’s most fascinating spirits, shaped by tradition, geography and a remarkable variety of production styles. While Scotland remains one of its most iconic homes, great whisky now comes from many corners of the world, each bringing its own character, cultural influence and approach to maturation, blending and flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eOur Whisky collection brings together bottles from across the globe, selected for quality, personality and genuine drinking appeal. From the elegance and precision of Scotch whisky to the richness of Irish whiskey, the refinement of Japanese whisky and the bold, expressive styles emerging from countries such as the United States, England and beyond, this is a collection designed for curious drinkers and dedicated enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eExpect a broad range of styles and flavour profiles. Some whiskies are light, smooth and approachable, with notes of vanilla, orchard fruit, honey and gentle spice. Others are richer and deeper, showing dried fruit, caramel, toasted oak, dark chocolate and warming baking spice. You may also find smoky, peated and maritime expressions, alongside whiskies defined by finesse, texture and long, layered finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003eAt Hay Wines, we choose spirits with the same care we bring to wine. We look for balance, identity and craftsmanship, not just familiarity. That means offering whiskies from renowned producers as well as distinctive bottles that deserve to be discovered, whether you are searching for an everyday dram, a thoughtful gift or something special for your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003eWhisky is a spirit to explore slowly and enjoy in your own way. Some bottles shine when served neat, others open up beautifully with a few drops of water, and many pair surprisingly well with food, especially hard cheeses, roasted nuts, dark chocolate or richer savoury dishes. Its depth and versatility are part of what make whisky so endlessly rewarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2418\"\u003eBrowse our Whisky collection to discover bottles from Scotland, Ireland, Japan, the USA and other leading whisky-producing countries. Whether your taste leans towards smooth and mellow, rich and sherried, smoky and intense or fresh and elegant, there is a world of whisky here worth exploring.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"isle-of-raasay-single-malt-first-batch","title":"Isle of Raasay Single Malt","description":"\u003ch4\u003eIsle of Raasay Single Malt \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_30_1427293557438_31439\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Isle of Raasay, an island rooted in centuries of illicit distilling, provides the ingredients for the perfect dram. Our lightly peated Isle of Raasay Single Malt is an expression of this magical place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo Isle of Raasay spirits – peated and unpeated – are matured separately in first fill Rye whiskey, fresh Chinkapin oak and first fill Bordeaux red wine casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese six recipe casks marry together to create the perfect dram with real elegance, complexity and depth of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery drop of spirit is distilled, matured and bottled on the Isle of Raasay using water from our well: Tobar na Ba Bàine (the Well of the Pale Cow).\" - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/raasaydistillery.com\/raasay-whisky\/single-malt\/\"\u003eIsle of Raasay Single Malt | Isle of Raasay Distillery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsle of Raasay Single Malt - Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652181209278,"sku":"GORDWHI047","price":56.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/WH-Isle-of-Raasay-Whisky.jpg?v=1653484430"},{"product_id":"amrut","title":"Amrut Indian Single Malt Whisky","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAmrut Indian Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmrut is the first single malt whisky to be made in India, Amrut is a Sanskrit word which can be translated as \"nectar of the gods\", \"nectar of life\", or \"drink of the gods\". 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The palate is sweet to start with an appetising fruitiness and a long smooth finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe proprietors of the Knockdhu distillery have managed to confuse their customers by repeatedly switching between the brand names 'An Cnoc' and 'Knockdhu' over the years. In 2003, they redesigned their 12 year old standard official bottling with the name'An Cnoc' to avoid confusion with the products of the Knockandu distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDCL (Distillers Company Limited) started construction on Knockdhu in 1893; a few years before 'the whisky boom' of the late 19th century reached its peak. Actual production started in October 1894 and it continued uninterrupted until 1931 when the distillery was closed. One year earlier the management of Knockdhu had been taken over by Scottish Malt Distillers (SMD), who decided to ressume production again in 1933. Knockdhu distillery remained in operation for exactly fifty years until the economic crisis of the early 1980's hit Scotland; United Distillers (the owners at the time) decided to close Knockdhu again in 1983. The closure wasn't permanent. Inver House bought\u003cbr\u003eKnockdhu distillery from United Distillers in 1988 and resumed production of whisky on February 6, 1989. 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The distillery in its current form was founded by the MacDougall family (with John MacDougall being the most prominent). In 1997, the distillery was acquired by Glenmorangie plc who have invested heavily in the distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArdbeg 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky - Hay Wines\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652229836990,"sku":"GORD000030","price":42.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/WH-Ardbeg-10YO5-1.jpg?v=1653484596"},{"product_id":"ardbeg-uigeadail","title":"Ardbeg Uigeadail Single Malt Whisky","description":"\u003ch3\u003eArdbeg Uigeadail Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDramatically perched on the southern edge of the island of Islay, surrounded by treacherous seas and battered by strong winds, Ardbeg Distillery has produced one of the heaviest and peatiest malts likely to be encountered. The distillery in its current form was founded by the MacDougall family (with John MacDougall being the most prominent). In 1997, the distillery was acquired by Glenmorangie plc who have invested heavily in the distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Ardbeg Uigeadail Single Malt Whisky - Hay Wines\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652229869758,"sku":"GORD000031","price":81.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/WH-Ardbeg-Uigeadail5-1.jpg?v=1653484597"},{"product_id":"balvenie-doublewood-12-yo-40","title":"Balvenie Doublewood 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBalvenie Doublewood 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Balvenie distillery in Dufftown was built in 1892 by W. \u0026amp; J. Grant, owners of the Glenfiddich distillery nearby. 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In 1965 the distillery was re-opened by Glenlivet Distillers after a period that saw most of the distillery re-built. In 1978 Benriach was purchased by Canadian whisky firm, Seagrams and as a result of the need to step up production, Benriach was extended from two stills to four. 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The palate of forest fruits, sherry, malt and a whiff of peat smoke. Aged in Sherry and Bourbon casks and finished in sweet Oloroso barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Benromach distillery in Forres was constructed in 1898 by the Benromach Distillery Company Ltd then was almost immediately closed and like many a Scottish distillery spent much of the next century opening and closing it's doors with the rise and fall of the whisky market until bought by whisky merchants Gordon and Macphail in 1992.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Benromach, they handcraft their whisky and make it slowly, the time-honoured way. It’s why their 10 Year Old is brimming with gorgeous classic pre-1960s Speyside character. And every drop is fine enough to be savoured as a single malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the mid 1960s, Speyside distilleries malted their own barley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidden away in remote glens, they’d top up their fires with cuts of local peat when coal was running low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese slices were enough to impart a touch of smoke in the region’s whisky. And, with the advent of new commercial maltings in the swinging ‘60s, this subtle Speyside smokiness was lost to the world. But only for a while.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Gordon and Macphail bought the mothballed Benromach Distillery and gave the world back this lost style of whisky. But it’s not just the peat that makes the difference. Numerous nuances go into creating the classic character of Benroamch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey say:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"At BENROMACH, we handcraft our whisky and make it slowly, the time-honoured way. 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This made it the westernmost distillery in Scotland until Kilchoman was officially opened in 2005. Bruichladdich was constructed in 1881 by Robert, William and John Gourlay Harvey. Members of the Harvey family remained owners and shareholders until 1929 when the Bruichladdich distillery was mothballed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1938 Bruichladdich was sold and the distillery kept changing hands like a hot potato for next 40 years. In 1952 it was sold to Ross \u0026amp; Coulter Ltd, who in turn sold it to A.B. Grant in 1960. Invergordon Distillers acquired Bruichladdich in 1968 and expanded the number of stills from two to four in 1975, before selling it to JBB \/ Whyte \u0026amp; Mackay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bruichladdich distillery was mothballed again in January 1995 and sold in 2000 to a consortium of twenty five different shareholders amoungst them seasoned professionals like Jim McEwan (formerly of Bowmore) and Murray McDavid’s Mark Reynier. Apart from the traditionally lightly peated spirit that is produced under the name Bruichladdich, two more heavily peated malts are being produced at the distillery. A heavily peated malt under the name ‘Port Charlotte’ (the name of the village two miles south of the distillery) produced since the start (or shortly afterwards) and an even more heavily peated malt with the name ‘Octomore’. 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It offers sweet floral fragrances The balance is sublime and the mouthfeel is perfectly rounded with maritime flavours and a light, dry finish. A great 14 year old Highland malt, quite coastal too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can almost taste the coastal flora in Clynelish \u003cspan class=\"jargon-tooltip\"\u003eSingle Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/span\u003e, with its crisp, medium- bodied, mustard-fresh style. Although you won’t find \u003cspan class=\"jargon-tooltip\"\u003eIslay\u003c\/span\u003e’s powerful smokiness here, there is just a trace of it lingering. It’s said Clynelish whisky is closer to an Island style than other mainland malts, with a complex and fragrant nose and an agreeable long finish that leaves a lingering fresh-fruity flavour. Not a heavyweight, it is yet deliciously drinkable, and perfect as an aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClynelish was built in 1819 by the 1st Duke of Sutherland at a cost of £750. By the end of the century the demand for its whisky was such that no trade orders were accepted. This led to the distillery being purchased by Ainslie \u0026amp; Co., blenders from Leith, who increased capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1930 the distillery was owned by Scottish Malt Distillers. During the 2nd World War production was halted but recommenced in 1945 and continued until 1967. With the installation of electricity a new larger distillery was built next to the old one, with 3 pairs of stills as opposed to one. The new distillery assumed the Clynelish name. This was not the end for the old distillery. It was renamed Brora and production recommenced in 1969 and continued until 1983 when it closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClynelish is an anglicised version of the Gaelic for green pasture. And, though it’s a coastal whisky, this is fitting for a Scotch with sweet floral fragrances and verdant flavour notes. 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Its availability is limited, and with a name that is difficult to pronounce, Caol Ila has remained an almost secret Islay malt. The name - pronounced 'culleela' is gaelic for 'Sound of Islay'. The distillery is appropriately hidden in a cove near Port Askaig, overlooking the Sound of Islay, across which the ferry chugs to the nearby island of Jura.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaol Ila was built in 1846 by Hector Henderson who also owned the old Camlachie distillery in Glasgow. Over the next 80 years the disillery had various owners until it was shut down in 1930. It restarted in 1937 only to shut again at the outbreak of World War 2. These were the only periods Caol Ila was silent; despite the many changes in ownership Caol Ila has been in production almost constantly since 1846. After World War II, things proceeded relatively uneventful at Caol Ila for a few decades before it was rebuilt and extended from two to six stills between 1972 and 1974. The distillery was completely rebuilt in order to meet increased demand from the blenders, only the warehouses (still filled with maturing whisky) were spared. After 1974 Caol Ila started to buy their malted barley from the Port Ellen maltings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Caol Ila distillery became part of the United Distillers conglomerate in 1986. In 1989, the first ‘semi-official’ bottling was released in the ‘Flora \u0026amp; Fauna’ range. This would be the only official bottling in a long time. Although the profile of Caol Ila as a single malt has been enhanced in recent years, the main function of the distillery is still the production of malt whiskies for the Johnnie Walker blends. 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Distilling resumed in 1989 and the current owners bought the distillery in 1993 and currently bottle under the name Tobermory for their unpeated whisky and Ledaig for their peated whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLedaig 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky- Hay Wines\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652233179326,"sku":"GORD000011","price":53.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/WH-Ledaig-10YO5-1.jpg?v=1653484626"},{"product_id":"nikka-from-the-barrel","title":"Nikka From The Barrel 500ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eNikka From The Barrel\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA real star, winning top prize in its category at the World Whisky Awards in 2007 and 2010.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNikka From The Barrel has a medium-body with good balance with notes of cut flowers and fresh fruits, spice and a little oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_ctl01_ctl01_palateTastingNote\" class=\"pageCopy\"\u003eNikka From The Barrel is full-bodied and punchy, plenty of winter spice and toffee, a little caramel and vanilla and a good mouthful of fruit - long, warming and fruity with a little oaken spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNikka from the Barrel is big-boned and bursting with character - not averse to a drop of water, either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncredibly clean with a nice gentle burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our tasting blind tasting we were unable to distinguish it from single-malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNikka From The Barrel is a rather misleading name for a blend of Japanese single malts and Japanese grain whisky (no age statement given), which is married in oak casks (rather than in a giant stainless-steel vat) and then bottled at (or near) cask strength. (a cask-strength blended whisky)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsahi Breweries, which owns the Nikka brand, also owns whisky distilleries Yoichi and Miyagikyo. It’s a good bet those are heavily represented as components in Nikka blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuote:- \"Tried this in a bar once, it was my first Japanese Whisky. One of my all time favourites now, goes down like water but has a nice gentle burn afterwards - Some great flavours - tastes\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1918, Masataka Taketsuru embarked alone on a long voyage to Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this distant land the secrets of whisky-making would be imparted to this young Japanese man, and here he would meet the woman who would become his bride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1920 Masataka returned to Japan with Jessie Roberta (Rita), whom he had married earlier that year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLater joining a company that aspired to make genuine whisky, he succeeded under its employment in producing Japan's first whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1934 Masataka established Nikka Whisky, and built its first distillery in Yoichi, Hokkaido, which-- though inconveniently located - he had always considered it to be the ideal site in Japan for whisky-making, similar in many ways to the Scottish town where he had studied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNikka From The Barrel - \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nikka.com\/\"\u003eNikka Whisky \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652233212094,"sku":"EVWHJ5001","price":45.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/WH-Nikka-from-the-Barrel5-1.jpg?v=1653484626"},{"product_id":"oban-14-yo","title":"Oban 14 Year Old Single Malt","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOban 14 Year Old Single Malt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the things that sets the Oban distillery apart from most other distilleries is the fact that it's located in the middle of a busy town, overlooking the harbour. Oban was silent between 1931 and 1937 and between 1969 and 1972. In the late 1960's and early 1970's the still house was rebuilt, and Oban has been continuously active since 1972.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOban 14 Year Old Single Malt - Hay Wines\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652233343166,"sku":"GORD000023","price":100.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/Wh-Oban-14YO5-1.jpg?v=1653484628"},{"product_id":"old-pulteney-12-yo","title":"Old Pulteney 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld Pulteney 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep amber in colour, medium to high intensity and complexity. Dry with a hint of sea air. Medium bodied and smooth with a clean finish. Faintly salty with a slight sherry note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Old Pulteney distillery was founded in 1826 by James Hendersonld and it lies on the Southern side of Wick, it is Scotland's most Northerly mainland distillery.The town experienced a 'boom' in the 19th century thanks to the herring industry. The bay was filled with hundreds of fishing boats and at a certain point the local herring economy became so overheated that the authorities had to declare an alcohol prohibition to prevent things from running out of control. 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Distilled in their unique copper pot still the whisky is then matured in bourbon barrels before being finished in rich Madeira wine casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at 46% vol premium strength creating a whisky which is smooth, light in character and softly golden in colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in the perfect spot in the old village of Penderyn, nestled in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons, and there they have created the best little distillery in Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey produce just one cask per day of the finest malted barley spirit, which, is then matured in casks in their cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePenderyn Single Malt Welsh Whisky was first launched on St David’s Day, 1st March 2004, in the presence of HRH Prince Charles, to huge critical acclaim from both acknowledged whisky experts and \"ordinary\" consumers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndeed, The Welsh Whisky Company has already won a number of prestigious international awards for the quality and taste of the whisky and for its distinctive and stylish packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company remains privately owned and managed by a committed, professional and enthusiastic team of individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA recent major development at Penderyn was the June 2008 opening, again by HRH Prince Charles, of our new Visitor Centre. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.welsh-whisky.co.uk\/\"\u003e http:\/\/www.welsh-whisky.co.uk\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows curious tourists and whisky enthusiasts alike to come to Penderyn and learn at first hand about distillation in Wales, seeing the production process from beginning to end and sampling the company’s products for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a world of globalised, multi-national and multi-brand companies it is important to understand that Penderyn is a small distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fact we are very, very small. 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With a wide portfolio of stock ranging back as far as 1952, Tullibardine is a lovely sweet, elegant and complex malt whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTullibardine Sovereign - Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652241895614,"sku":"GORDWHH006","price":40.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/WH-Tullibardine-Sovereign-1-1.jpg?v=1653484722"},{"product_id":"tullibardine-228-burgundy-finish-43","title":"Tullibardine 228 Burgundy Finish","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTullibardine 228 Burgundy Finish\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTullibardine 228 Burgundy Finish has a delightful ruby colour to this whisky with vanilla, light chocolate flavours, a creamy richness and hints of red summer fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor about 12 months, Tullibardine 228 Burgundy Finish has been finished off in Chateau de Chassagne Montrachet Red Burgundy Casks, which are 228 litres in size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTullibardine is one of the youngest Scottish distilleries; it was founded in 1949 by the architect William Delmé-Evans and C. 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Barrett.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is situated in Perthshire and is actually on of the easiest distilleries to visit being further south.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tullibardine distillery (which was mothballed in 1994 or '95) is purchased by a group of businessmen with experience in the whisky industry, including Michael Beamish and Doug Ross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tullibardine.com\/history.html\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.tullibardine.com\/history.html\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet in the beautiful Perthshire countryside at the gateway to the Highlands, we believe our Distillery is a real gem as it continues to operate in the traditional way, without modern day computer technology, giving visitors a real insight to the whisky distillation process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTullibardine 228 Burgundy Finish - Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"font: 16px\/16px 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin: 10px 0px 0px; color: #222222; text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; letter-spacing: normal; float: left; max-width: 322px; background-color: #ffffff;\" class=\"content-history-left\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652241928382,"sku":"GORDWHH007","price":45.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/WHTullibardineBurgundyFinish.jpg?v=1665072216"},{"product_id":"tullibardine-500-sherry-finish","title":"Tullibardine 500 Sherry Finish","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTullibardine 500 Sherry Finish\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTullibardine 500 Sherry Finish has been finished off for about 12 months in Sherry Butts, which are 500 litres in size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTullibardine 500 Sherry Finish has an intense, dark, rich brown whisky - there are hints of toffee and apples with an edge of cereal notes. On the palate Tullibardine 500 Sherry Finish - vanilla and toffee abound with dates and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTullibardine is one of the youngest Scottish distilleries; it was founded in 1949 by the architect William Delmé-Evans and C. I. Barrett.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is situated in Perthshire and is actually on of the easiest distilleries to visit being further south than most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #222222; text-transform: none; line-height: 19.2px; text-indent: 0px; letter-spacing: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; float: none; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\"Set in the beautiful Perthshire countryside at the gateway to the Highlands, we believe our Distillery is a real gem as it continues to operate in the traditional way, without modern day computer technology, giving visitors a real insight to the whisky distillation process\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe distillery has taken 15 years to reach the Danny Burn, which is the spring where we take our water from. This is the same water bottled by the renowned mineral water company, Highland Spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1947 William Delme Evans began converting the original brewery buildings that remained into a distillery, and in 1949 the first spirit was distilled at the newly named Tullibardine Distillery. The name in Gaelic means ‘lookout hill’, and was taken from the small medieval chapel built in 1446, which is close to the distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1953 the distillery was sold to Brodie Hepburn, who were themselves later sold to Invergordon Distillers.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the next few decades production continued using the original two stills and maturing the spirit in sherry casks. In 1973 the capacity was increased with the addition of two more stills. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tullibardine.com\/history.html\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.tullibardine.com\/history.html\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecently Tullibardine began a new chapter in its history as in November 2011 the distillery was purchased by an independent family company already involved in the Whisky Industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no doubt that the future of Tullibardine is in safe hands. 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The version at drinking strength was more than okay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one has a cask strength of 58%, which is considerate. No word on the distillery, although many believe it to be a young Lagavulin. I am not so sure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndoubtedly many sherry casks were used in the mix, for besides seaweeds and peat, this nose also offers quite some fruit and even chocolate. Pears and apricots, followed by figs and dates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen the peat returns and adds goat cheese and wet earth. A touch medicinal, but not overly so. You know those dades that are wrapped in bacon? Yep, that’s it, but in liquid form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is mouth coating with a good body. Immediately very powerful peat and spices with loads of maritime elements (my brain shouts ‘Laphroaig!’). Then the fruit kicks in. Wonderfully sweet, making this whisky quite complex. I am impressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long finish is warm and lingers with a battle between sweet and salt. It leaves the mouth as good as completely dry\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume - 40%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIslay Whisky Region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Highlands and Islands Scotch Whisky Company\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ileach Peated Islay Malt 40% Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652242059454,"sku":"EVWHS4999","price":34.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/WH-Ileach-1.jpg?v=1653484725"},{"product_id":"redbreast-12-yo","title":"Redbreast 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey","description":"\u003ch4\u003eRedbreast 12 YO\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedbreast 12 YO is full of aroma and flavour and benefits from a strong contribution from distillates which have matured in Oloroso sherry casks, giving it its trademark Christmas cake character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most decorated Irish whiskeys, Redbreast 12 YO is the largest selling Single Pot Still Irish whiskey in the world and is regarded as the definitive expression of traditional Pot Still whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedbreast is one of the few single pot still whiskey brands produced today and is the only one with an age statement. It is produced at the New Midleton Distillery, Midelton, County Cork by Irish Distillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #252525; font-family: Arial;\"\u003eRedbreast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a brand of\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Single pot still whiskey\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Single_pot_still_whiskey\"\u003esingle pot still\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etype\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Irish Whiskey\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Irish_Whiskey\"\u003eIrish Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are currently four expressions available; Redbreast 12 year, Redbreast 12 Cask Strength, Redbreast 15 and the newest addition, Redbreast 21.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedbreast comes in a green bottle, and the 12-year-old is 40.0%\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Alcohol by volume\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alcohol_by_volume\"\u003eABV\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(80\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Alcoholic proof\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alcoholic_proof\"\u003eproof\u003c\/a\u003e) – whereas the 15-year-old is at 46% ABV and is non-chill filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is produced at the\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"New Midleton Distillery\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_Midleton_Distillery\"\u003eNew Midleton Distillery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Irish Distillers\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Irish_Distillers\"\u003eIrish Distillers\u003c\/a\u003e, a subsidiary of\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Pernod Ricard\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pernod_Ricard\"\u003ePernod Ricard\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2010, the Redbreast 12-year variation was proclaimed Irish Whiskey of the Year by whiskey writer,\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Jim Murray (whisky writer)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jim_Murray_(whisky_writer)\"\u003eJim Murray\u003c\/a\u003e, and was also nominated as #1 buy in John Hansell's Buyer's Guide, which gave it a rating score of 96 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Delicious, soothing, contemplative. A great whiskey. For lovers of the style, Redbreast approaches perfection\".\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"author\"\u003eMichael Jackson, Whisky - The Definitive World Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedbreast is the secret restaurant tucked away in the back of the strip mall that only a handful of people know about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The atmosphere is great and the food divine, but no one is sure that they should tell other people about it because either it'll become too crowded (and thus will be impossible to get a table) or the increased production by the staff in the back will affect the overall quality of the place\".\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"author\"\u003eKate Hopkins, 99 Drams Of Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedbreast 12 YO - Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652243337406,"sku":"GORDWHE001","price":69.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/WH-Redbreast-12YO-1.jpg?v=1653484741"},{"product_id":"tullibardine-225-sauternes-finish","title":"Tullibardine 225 Sauternes Finish","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTullibardine 225 Sauternes Finish\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor about 12 months, Tullibardine 225 Sauternes Finish has been finished off in Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes Casks, which are 225 litres in size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis creates a wonderful Tullibardine 225 Sauternes Finish golden whisky with interesting citrus flavour, cereal notes and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTullibardine 225 Sauternes Finish has a touch of pineapple and orange peel on the finish, which is medium to long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTullibardine is one of the youngest Scottish distilleries; it was founded in 1949 by the architect William Delmé-Evans and C. 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Located in Blackford, the gateway to the Highlands, it was here in 1488 that the young King James 4th of Scotland stopped by on his way to his coronation, to purchase beer from the local brewery.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is recorded as the first public purchase of beer. In 1503 the brewery received the first Royal Charter issued by James IV, in recognition of the fine beer produced at Tullibardine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the easy access from the north and the south makes this the perfect location for distilling and brewing, the most important aspect is the plentiful supply of fresh, spring water from the surrounding Ochil Hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese hills were formed more than 400 million years ago with layers of basalt and red sandstone, and are well known for the gold that was mined from them. The water that reaches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1953 the distillery was sold to Brodie Hepburn, who were themselves later sold to Invergordon Distillers.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor the next few decades production continued using the original two stills and maturing the spirit in sherry casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1973 the capacity was increased with the addition of two more stills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecently Tullibardine began a new chapter in its history as in November 2011 the distillery was purchased by an independent family company already involved in the Whisky Industry. There is no doubt that the future of Tullibardine is in safe hands. With a wide portfolio of stock ranging back as far as 1952, Tullibardine is a lovely sweet, elegant and complex malt whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTullibardine 225 Sauternes Finish - Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652243370174,"sku":"GORDWHH009","price":48.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/WH-Tullibardine-Sauternes.jpg?v=1653484742"},{"product_id":"benromach-peat-smoke","title":"Benromach Peat Smoke Single Malt Whisky","description":"\u003ch4\u003eBenromach Peat Smoke Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenromach Peat Smoke Single Malt Whisky - Take in the aroma without water of sweet vanilla, honey and cured meat aromas, hints of apricot and lemon combining with a beautiful subtle tobacco note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDive in and enjoy the taste without water, there’s cracked pepper with sweet strawberry and orange flavours, a delicate hint of aniseed… combined with a lingering edge of bonfire embers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finest Scottish barley is malted with high levels of peat smoke at 67ppm (parts per million: the phenol level, to those in the know).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow enjoy the aroma of Benromach Peat Smoke with water, the delicate smokiness complements lemon, honey and vanilla aromas with sweet hints of apricot and sugared almonds developing on the tongue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLift Benromach Peat Smoke to your lips and savour the taste with water. Slow cooked apple, pear and tangy grapefruit give way to a trace of cocoa powder and an absolutely gorgeous edge of lingering cigars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenromach Peat Smoke is a wonderfully fruity and smoky single malt whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Benromach distillery in Forres was constructed in 1898 by the Benromach Distillery Company Ltd then was almost immediately closed and like many a Scottish distillery spent much of the next century opening and closing it's doors with the rise and fall of the whisky market until bought by whisky merchants Gordon and Macphail in 1992.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Benromach, they handcraft their whisky and make it slowly, the time-honoured way. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.benromach.com\/whiskies\"\u003eBenromach Whiskies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's why their 10 Year Old is brimming with gorgeous classic pre-1960s Speyside character. And every drop is fine enough to be savoured as a single malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the mid 1960s, Speyside distilleries malted their own barley. Hidden away in remote glens, they’d top up their fires with cuts of local peat when coal was running low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese slices were enough to impart a touch of smoke in the region’s whisky. And, with the advent of new commercial maltings in the swinging ‘60s, this subtle Speyside smokiness was lost to the world. But only for a while.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Gordon and Macphail bought the mothballed Benromach Distillery and gave the world back this lost style of whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it’s not just the peat that makes the difference. Numerous nuances go into creating the classic character of Benroamch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenromach Peat Smoke Single Malt Whisky - Hay wines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652248383678,"sku":"GORDWH0083","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/WH-Benromach-Peat-Smoke-1.jpg?v=1653484776"},{"product_id":"benromach-organic-whisky","title":"Benromach Organic Single Malt Whisky","description":"\u003ch4\u003eBenromach Organic Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenromach Organic Single Malt Whisky is golden brown in colour, imparted by ageing in virgin oak casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven the wood they use for maturing the spirit is an intrinsic part of producing this beautifully balanced Organic Single Malt Whisky… a world-first when it was launched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith that in mind, enjoy the sumptuous aroma of Benromach Organic Whisky without water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenromach Organic Whisky is delightfully sweet and malty at first, and after a few inhalations you may detect vanilla, toffee and banana influences coming through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the taste without water roll it around your mouth and savour the creamy pepper and sweet fruit flavours, particularly ripe bananas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a trickle of water to Benromach Organic Whisky and release the whisky and take in the aroma with water, fresh and malty with darker, delicious hints of coffee and cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may smell some vanilla notes, and a touch of the fruit bowl coming through once again - this time with citrus fruits, especially lemons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow for the taste with water the smooth and mellow body has an exotic carnival feel with some gorgeous chilli spice and tropical fruit flavours, balanced with creaminess and a dark chocolate edge: a mouth-watering balance with a smooth and long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis whisky is certified Organic from start to finish, meeting rigorous UK Soil Association standards for growing the ingredients, distillation, maturation and bottling. Unique on launch in 2006, it is still very rare today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Benromach distillery in Forres was constructed in 1898 by the Benromach Distillery Company Ltd then was almost immediately closed and like many a Scottish distillery spent much of the next century opening and closing it's doors with the rise and fall of the whisky market until bought by whisky merchants Gordon and Macphail in 1992.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Benromach, they handcraft their whisky and make it slowly, the time-honoured way. It’s why their 10 Year Old is brimming with gorgeous classic pre-1960s Speyside character. And every drop is fine enough to be savoured as a single malt. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Benromach_distillery\"\u003eBenromach Distillery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the mid 1960s, Speyside distilleries malted their own barley. 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