Master of Malt 12 Whiskies of Christmas

$119.99

!We are only expecting 25 of these 12 bottle whisky sets. Not quite a Whisky Advent Calendar, but more than a gift pack!

Producer Description: "Drinks by the Dram have unveiled a the perfect Christmas present for those whisky enthusiasts in your life - The 12 Scotch Whiskies of Christmas! This specially-curated bundle of festive deliciousness features 12 wax-sealed 30ml drams of Scotch whisky, from single malts to single grains, blended malts and more (including whisky worth over £100 per bottle!) - enjoy a different dram each day during the Twelve Days of Christmas (y'know, from Christmas Day onwards)."

Scotch Malt Whisky Society 7.177

$149.99

SWEET SNUGGLE

This 13 year old from Speyside comes in at 58.1% after maturing in a refill barrel.

Flavour profile: Sweet & spicy.

Outturn:  183 bottles.

Panel's tasting note:  "There was an array of aromas on the nose neat. We smelled dusty rosewood antique furniture, expensive waxed leather shoes and a floral designer fragrance. The taste neat had plenty of spice to start followed by the sweet heat of sticky toffee pudding and thick cut marmalade on hot buttered toast. Diluted, the soft scent of cinnamon swirls, pecan Danish and freshly brewed Earl Grey tea all served on an antique finished rosewood tray made us all feel very comfortable and cozy. On the palate now so smooth like a banana cream pie with a gingersnap cookie crust."

Scotch Malt Whisky Society 9.142

$199.99

GENTLE AND SOPHISTICATED

This 24 year old Speysider comes in at 49.2% after maturing in a refill barrel.

Flavour profile:  Sweet, fruity & mellow.

Outturn:  150 bottles.

Panel's tasting note:  "A delicate, sweet, fruity and floral earthy aroma filled the air when we poured this sample. Descriptions of a bed of roses, cherry blossom orchard, herb garden and the sandy clay floor inside a sherry bodega made us all very much look forward to having a sip. A gentle vanilla buttercream and lemon curd beginning  became a teasing, lively, pleasant spicy tingle of fresh fruit (peaches and apricots) with fromage blanc and a spiced honey sauce. Add a drop of water, if you wish, and even more mellow on the nose as well as on the palate; violet and rose creams accompanied by a glass of demi-sec Champagne."

Scotch Malt Whisky Society 42.44

$154.99

WINTER WARMER

This 9 year old from the Highland Islands comes in at 58.5% after maturing in a refill hogshead

Flavour profile:  Peated

Outturn:  232 bottles

Panel's tasting note:  "The nose evokes a beach bonfire barbecue on shell sand – maple-cured bacon and Portobello mushrooms sizzling away; someone is smoking Sobrani cigarettes and there are creamy custard tarts for after. The palate is pretty straightforward – balancing simple sugary barley sweetness with mineral, shale-like smoke; it has a slightly oily mouth-feel. Water shifts the nose to coal tar soap and creamy, nutty smoke. The palate is now much sweeter and better balanced – imagine smoked bonbons; a touch of citrus starts to come through – lemon, clove and Fisherman’s Friends on the finish. A dram for inner warmth before chopping logs in the snow."

Scotch Malt Whisky Society 54.62

$124.09

WASABI MARZIPAN

This 9 year old Speysider was matured in a 2nd fill barrel and is 61.2% abv.

Flavour profile:  Young & spritely.

Outturn:  204 bottles.

Panel's tasting note:  "The nose employed a spicy kick from cinnamon, nutmeg and mace to introduce green apples and grapes packed into wooden crates made of freshly sawn wood stacked on a damp earth floor. Moving through pine forests we discovered sweeter aromas of marzipan and strawberry laces with the thick texture of walnut oil. The palate was crisp and vibrant with a kick of fresh ginger and wasabi that became sweet like digestive biscuits and buttered malt loaf. A cooling wave washed through the mouth like candied mint leaves before turning dry on the finish with the introduction of quinine and powdered spice on a wooden chopping board."

Scotch Malt Whisky Society 96.16

$127.49

THE MERCHANT OF ALSACE

This 11 year old Speysider was matured in a 2nd fill barrel and is 55.2%.

Flavour profile:  Sweet & spicy.

Outturn:  204 bottles.

Panel's tasting note:  "This distillery is more commonly known for sherry maturation these days so the panel was both eager and curious to try this example from refill bourbon maturation. We found a vibrant nose full of mille-feuille, vanilla foam, sliced pineapple, black cherries in brandy, fresh pastries and an eventual slide towards mineralic, gravelly qualities. Water brought notes of rosehips, Turkish delight, marjoram, lime curd and pink lemonade. The palate revealed notes like crushed ivy, jelly beans, lavender icing, lychee, young Gewurztraminer and turmeric. Water softens everything and opens up herbal ice cream, tamarind, green oak, toasted mustard seeds and ripe apricot."

First Editions Aberlour 23 Year KWM Cask

$179.99

This is our 2nd single cask of Aberlour, and our first ever exclusive single cask under the First Editions label. Only 151 bottles were filled from a Refill Hogshead cask, Ref: HL14881, bottled at 58.8% after 23 years.

Old Malt Cask Mortlach 11 Year KWM Cask

$94.99

Our first ever exclusive single cask of Mortlach was bottled for us by Hunter Laing, and it is a steal. Bottled at 50% after 11 years maturing in a Refill Hogshead, Ref: HL14889, it is a steal for just $95! Featured on Day 4 of KWM's 2018 Whisky Advent Calendar.

ALSO AVAILABLE IN MINI BOTTLE FORMAT!

Andrew's Tasting Note

Nose: apple-cinnamon pastries, dried pineapple chunks, vanilla extract and white chocolate bars with cocoa nibbs; silky malty, soft citrus and decadent honey.

Palate: soft, malty, honeyed and sweet; loads of white fruit, sliced pear and more warm apple-cinnamon pastries; fruity, a touch of melon, more tart pineapple and crisp citrus tones; floral vanilla and white chocolate with cocoa nibbs; warming and toasty. 

Finish: fresh, malty and honeyed; white and citrus fruits fade slowly along with some spices, warm pastry and raw cocoa.

Comment: I remember when we selected the cask, I had very low expectations, they were shattered; for $95 a bottle it is a gem. 

Producer's Tasting Note

Nose: vanilla, chocolate fudge and lime juice.

Palate: chocolate mousse, citrus and soft fruit.

Finish: long and lingering with caramel and oak.

G&M CC Mortlach 1987

$874.99

On the premium end of Gordon Macphail's newly revamped Connoisseurs Choice range. The whisk was bottled in 2018 at 54% after maturing in a Refill Sherry Hogshead.

Producer's Tasting Note

"Aroma A fireside dram; rich Sherry harmonises with stewed raisins, prunes, sticky dates, and cinder toffee. Dark chocolate and liquorice aromas develop. Taste Sumptuous and smooth; warming cinnamon and clove notes linger in the background. Candied orange peel enhances flavours of marzipan covered dark fruitcake. Finish Creamy and lingering; charred oak leads into slightly drying cocoa powder."