A limited-edition 30-year-old single malt from Mortlach, Midnight malt was initially matured in a combination of refill American oak and European oak casks, before being finished in Bordeaux wine, Calvados and Guatemalan rum casks, then married and further matured in custom quarter casks. A release of just 350 limited bottles. NOSE A mellow nose with some initial prickle. This settles in time to reveal a savoury and faintly herbal top note, suggesting pork crackling sprinkled with dry sage. PALATE A richly winey, apple fruity and mouth-watering start delights the palate, backed by a long spicy intensity with a delicious black pepper note that really persists. FINISH Long, sweet and deep-flavoured, with a light peppery spiciness. With water, still sweet and softer, with the spicy heat joined by a suggestion of mint chocolate in the lingering aftertaste.

Part of Diageo's stable, Mortlach enjoys a cult status amongst whisky drinkers thanks to its thick, meaty texture. That unique spirit comes from a complex and unique distillation program, which sees the new make pass through a number of stills of varying shapes and sizes. In the end, it is said that Mortlach distill their spirit 2.81 times. The complex regime results in a thick, meaty spirit - one of Scotland's thickest - and has been prized by independent bottlers and drinkers since the vaunted 16-year-old Flora & Fauna release put it into the public psyche.

Mortlach Special Release 2022 The Lure of the Blood Moon Single Malt Scotch Whisky 57.8% ABV, Speyside Once underappreciated, Mortlachs quality and collectibility continues to rise and rise with each passing year. The 2022 Special Release is a deliciously rich expression of Mortlachs dark, meaty character that draws sweetness, darkness, and depth together in a mystical, intensely fruity union.

Clynelish Special Release 2022 The Wildcats Golden Gaze 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 58.5% ABV, The Highlands For this stunning 2022 Special Release the Master Blenders at Clynelish have finished their classic Highland malt in the finest Pedro Ximinez and Oloroso barrels. The utterly delicious result is bright sweet fruitiness combined with intense oakiness creating a Clynelish of radiant sweet-spicy intensity.

The Singleton Of Glen Ord Special Release 2022 The Enchantress of the Ruby Solstice 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 54.2% ABV, The Highlands This stellar 2022 Special Release from Singleton shows just how special whisky can be when double matured in the finest wine-seasoned casks. The result is mesmerising malt, in which beguiling, subtle wine-fruit notes entwine seductively with the layered, smooth, and rich distillery character.

Since 1814, Loch Lomond has been producing world class whiskies. They are a gold medal winning distillery winner of the '2017 Best Single Malt Distillery in the World' at the Berlin International Spirits Competition 2017. A distinctive background character with a hint of smoke and peat offering great flavour notes for the malt lover. Perfect anytime, straight over ice or with a little water. Sweet woody characters with a perfect smooth well balanced finish. Worlds Best Single Malt Distillery 2017 Berlin Spirit Awards. Gold Medal 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Distillery heritage amongst the oldest in Scotland dating back to 1772.

Laphroaig, founded in 1815 by brothers Donald and Alexander Johnston, has an extremely rich history; neighbourly disputes with Lagavulin and many ownership changes to name a couple. The 10 Year Old Single Malt is Laphroaig's signature malt that is full sparkling gold in colour and has that signature rich smoke and seaweed character with a hint of sweetness. Surprisingly the palate is rich with subtle sweet hints and complex layers of salt and peatiness that evolve on the palate and continue to the long and dry finish.

The 12 year old expression is a fine example of how the distinctively crisp, citrus character of Aberlours raw spirit is deftly softened by double cask maturation. Traditional oak and seasoned Sherry butts are both used to great effect as the mellowed spirits within are combined to deliver a subtly balanced flavour.

JOHNNIE WALKER Blue Label Ghost and Rare Port Dundas Scotch Whisky 43.8% ABV, Scotland

JOHNNIE WALKER John Walker & Sons King George V Scotch Whisky 43% ABV Angel Chen Edition, Scotland