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The Glenfiddich Distillery was founded in 1886 by William Grant in Dufftown in the Speyside region of Scotland. The name Glenfiddich derives from the Scottish Gaelic Gleann Fhiodhaich meaning "valley of the deer". Once the spirit has matured, the whisky is cut with pure Robbie Dhu spring water. Glenfiddich has a bottling hall onsite along with a large bottling plant in Bellshill. It is visible in a rocky valley’s many solid strata; laid down over millennia, worn smooth by wind and rain. And with layers comes complexity. Which is why Glenfiddich 40 is so much more than an exemplary single malt. This rare single malt is made through remnant vatting, a pioneering process in which the Glenfiddich malt master carries one batch over, time and again, and marries it with the casks selected for each subsequent release. Cask after cask, season after season, it absorbs the evolving flavours of the passing years. It is time, age, experience accumulated. It’s a unique process that isn’t commonly used. In fact, Glenfiddich is the only distillery that still makes use of the remnant vatting process, which is a testament to the label’s traditional approach to distillation. Since the first release of Glenfiddich 40 Year Old in 2000, its special marrying tun has never been emptied, with some of the previous batch saved to provide the backbone of each new release. This year, Brian Kinsman added two butts and five hogsheads of whisky to the mix, creating a rich and sherry-led expression, weightier than previous editions. The sculptural packaging design is inspired by geological metamorphosis and made from jesmonite (a resin-based material used for sculpture and decoration), which is streaked with both upcycled copper, which represents Glenfiddich’s stills, and green glass, which nods to the ever-popular Glenfiddich 12 Year Old, giving a stone-like appearance. Luxuriously full and silky smooth, with memories of past releases in every nuanced note. Evolving from deep dried fruit notes to rich fruitcake, dates, raisins and stewed apples, with sweet cooking spices and vanilla, before giving way to dry oaky notes, with subtle hints of bitter chocolate and peat. The finish is complex, memorable and exquisitely long-lasting.

A Premier Cru by classification; a Grand Cru by breed. Clos Saint Jacques has long been a contentious site. For many it is superior to all Grands Crus in Gevrey but for the regal duo of Chambertin and Clos de Bèze and even then, it is often their equal. Sturt. Forceful. Ferrous. Among the very greatest expressions of this regal commune, Jasper Morris MW refers to the Clos as the ‘crown prince’, as it slopes steeply to an ideal southern and easterly exposure. Rousseau’s, by far the finest articulation.

Product Description: The Wall Collection Rope Edition 39 Year Old is an exceptionally rare expression that captures the history, place, and character of Laphroaig at its most elevated. Part of a limited series celebrating the iconic wall of Warehouse No.1, this release explores the relationship between Islay peat and long sherry maturation, expressed through both spirit and design. Matured for 39 years, the whisky draws depth and richness from Oloroso sherry seasoned European oak hogsheads before finishing in a Pedro Ximénez sherry seasoned European oak butt. The result is a composed and deeply layered single malt, where gentle peat smoke is woven through notes of toffee, dark red fruit, polished leather, and sweet spice. Bottled in extremely limited quantities, only 200 bottles were released worldwide. Each bottle is individually hand-painted by British artist and ceramicist Laura Carlin using the same green paint applied annually to the Laphroaig lettering on the distillery wall. The rope motif references the historic puffer boats that once carried sherry casks to Islay’s shores, tying together craftsmanship, maritime heritage, and flavour. This is a whisky for collectors and devoted Laphroaig enthusiasts, offering a rare opportunity to experience mature Islay peat shaped by time, sherry influence, and a profound sense of place. Tasting Notes NOSE – Spiced toffee and dried fruit richness Soft maritime peat rises alongside notes of polished leather, molasses, red cherry, cranberry and hints of mandarin and salted caramel. PALATE – Rich, smooth and layered Treacle toffee, candied orange, toasted hazelnut and ripe dried fruits unfold across a gently smoky and subtly sweet palate, framed by refined oak. FINISH – Long, smoky and elegant Smoked orange, soft oak tannins and warming spice give way to a lingering maritime finish with echoes of peat and sherry-soaked depth. Finer Details: Style – Single Malt Scotch Whisky Varietal – Malted Barley Country – Scotland Region – Islay Vintage – 1984 (Bottled 2023) Age – 39 Years Bottle Size – 700ml ABV – 42.4% Cask Type – Oloroso-seasoned European oak hogsheads, finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry butts Closure – Cork

Château Pétrus is one of Bordeaux's most important vineyard sites, lying on the easterly edge of the Pomerol appellation bordering Saint-Émilion. Although wines of Pomerol have never been classified, it is widely recognised that Pétrus is the most outstanding wine of the appellation, if not the entire Right Bank. Almost always made entirely of Merlot, the 2009 is one such vintage which is 100% single varietal. The perfect vintage conditions have provided the expert team at Pétrus the ideal opportunity to provide with a wine that comes as close to perfection as humanly possible. Stunning concentration and complexity run through the entire palate that is remarkably ready to drink today, yet will live comfortably in the cellar gathering further intense flavours and aromas for the next 20 to 30 years.

Château Lafleur is a tiny 4.5-hectare Pomerol property located opposite Pétrus and producing wines of comparable quality. It is owned and run by Sylvie and Jacques Guinadeau. While the majority of great Bordeaux châteaux have changed hands over the past several generations, Château Lafleur remains in the same family hands to this day. Its vineyards are situated on the gravel-rich Pomerol plateau and adjoin those of La Fleur-Pétrus. The soils here are particularly deep and are enriched by deposits of potassium and iron. Only natural fertilisers are used and yields are painfully low, even by Pomerol standards. Lafleur's wine is typically a blend of Merlot (50%) and Cabernet Franc (50%). It is aged in small oak barrels (50% new) for 18 months. Wines from Lafleur display a spectacularly intense perfume (partly attributable to the high percentage of Cabernet Franc in the blend) and display layers and layers of concentrated, black fruits, minerals, tobacco spices and creamy liquorice on the palate. The best vintages can last for up to 50 years.

Château Margaux is a 1er Cru Classé (first growth) estate of Bordeaux. The Grand Vin is renowned for its enthralling perfumed elegance, finesse and layered complexity. A Cabernet Sauvignon blend with a minor component of Merlot and a smattering of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, fermentation occurs in oak vats followed by maturation in 100% new barrels for approximately 22 months. Since its acquisition in 1978 by the Mentzelopoulos family, the quality and international reputation of Château Margaux has soared to even greater heights.