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May 01

Staff Picks: eye catching new spirit releases

Posted on 1st May 2024 by Pierre

This month, our staff has handpicked exceptional whiskies for your enjoyment. From Glenmorangie's rich 14-year-aged expression, featuring a spectrum of flavors from fruitiness to dark chocolate, to Bruichladdich's farm-to-glass single malt with its juicy fruit and honey notes, each bottle promises a memorable tasting experience.

For a taste of American single malt excellence, try Westland's homage to Pilot barley, offering a blend of apple cider, chamomile tea, and almond flavors. And don't miss Nikka The Grain's creamy texture and complex aromas, blending Coffey grains and malts for a truly unique whisky journey. Enjoy our staff's curated selections and elevate your whisky experience this month!

Staff Picks - our choices for this month

Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban - Giraffe Tin

Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban - Giraffe Tin

Glenmorangie's tall stills produce a whisky that evolves from soft and fruity to deep and dark after 14 years in bourbon and port casks. It's a delicious journey of flavour combinations.

£69.95 at www.htfw.com

Nikka The Grain - Japanese Whisky

Nikka The Grain - Japanese Whisky

Nikka The Grain blends old Coffey grains and malts from Nishinomiya and Miyagikyo with Barley Grain and Corn & Rye spirits from Moji and Satsumatsukasa distilleries. Bottled at 48% ABV, it offers a creamy texture and complex aromas.

£199.95 at www.htfw.com

Westland Colere American Single Malt

Westland Colere American Single Malt

Westland showcases its Pilot barley's character, with a subtle tea note infused in the whisky. Partially aged in oloroso hogsheads, it balances apple cider, chamomile tea, almond, milk chocolate, and lemongrass flavors.

£129 at www.thewhiskyexchange.com

Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014

Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014

Bruichladdich's Islay-grown barley yields a farm-to-glass single malt. Aged in bourbon, sherry, and wine casks, it offers juicy fruit, peach, popcorn, and honey notes with subtle coastal minerality.

£68.25 at www.thewhiskyexchange.com