Awarded 94 points in Jim Murray's 2020 Whisky Bible, securing Liquid Gold status. Batch H17-08 Nine small American Oak casks have been vatted and allowed to “marry” together before bottling. A light engaging whisky with fragrant aromas, it was double distilled and is non-chill filtered to retain depth of character. Colour Rich dark golden. Nose Bright fragrant aromas with hints of vanilla, honey and pears. Taste A surprisingly gentle mouthfeel with subtle sweet bourbon notes, vanilla, honey and green fruit. Cinnamon spice joins the fray late in the game. Finish A pleasant, creamy, tongue coating finish.

It’s a Whisky of remarkable character and complexity. It boasts an enticing peaty touch to the nose (which may give some a clue as to its origin) balanced beautifully with the intense influence of the old Sherry cask. Fragrant and soft with poached pear, roasted malt and a hint of coffee bean and crème brûlée, the aromas give way to a sweet palate, intense and softly fruited, with florals, butterscotch and plenty of peaty smokiness—like Balvenie meets Islay. It’s got some power—even at 46% it’s happy with a touch of water—yet remains in perfect proportion. Finishes with notes of wild honey and, again, that delicious twang of iodine. La Bota de Magic.

Togouchi 15 year old, is the newest expression of Chugoku Jozo blending expertise. This blended whisky with a delicate and elegant nose reveals a rich and round texture subtly coated with fruity notes of citrus fruits and yellow fruits, but also spicy notes. On the palate it expresses vanilla sweetness and a fine peat iodine, while in the final it will leave you some notes of dark chocolate and hazel in retro olfaction. This whisky is the result of the blending of grain and malt whisky of different ages and origins, including Scotland, that had undergone a complementary aging in Japan in an exceptional place ; an old railway tunnel with the ideal atmosphere for a balanced aging.

Old Shed Distillery’s small-batch Whisky is a rich, characterful spirit aged to develop depth and warmth from the cool Blue Mountains climate. Crafted with passion using local ingredients and pure spring water, it delivers smooth, complex notes with subtle orchard and mountain influences.Ideal for sipping neat or with a drop of water. Presented in a distinguished 700ml bottle, this is a true expression of regional Australian whisky-making excellence from Bilpin.