Made with 100% Japanese white rice, the name Haku means white in Japanese. The word can also be read as brilliant, a tribute to the craft of mastering a clear, clean tasting, and luminous vodka. Filtered through bamboo charcoal, Haku Vodka has an unparalleled soft, round, and subtly sweet taste.
On the nose a creamy toffee, caramel and vanilla - offset by a distinct pepperiness. Very slight peat smoke. On the palate, fruity with pear drops and luscious apricot. Creamy vanilla yoghurt and a very gentle smattering of peat.
Bottled at an impeccable 43% ABV, this 2023 release in the Rare Cask series is a testament to the Macallan Distillery's unwavering dedication to quality and tradition. The Macallan Rare Cask 2023 Release is crafted from the finest and rarest sherry-seasoned oak casks, meticulously selected to deliver The Macallan’s full-bodied character. Each cask is chosen for its exceptional richness and depth, imparting a symphony of flavours that define this exquisite whisky. The careful curation of European and American sherry-seasoned oak casks results in a whisky of unparalleled richness and sophistication.
The aroma of Roku is fleeting, competing with the ethanol base of the gin. You'll catch notes of cherry blossom, fruit, lemon, and notes of pepper, but it fades quickly and is overwhelmed by the base of the spirit.
On the palate, this dram is a spicy bomb in the foreground, drying slowly the palate. It highlights black pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Then it evolves to the sweeter side, full of vanilla and raisins. It is lighter than expected, with orange sponge cake and baked apple notes. There are intense drying oak flavors, and light almond notes. The finish is long and dry, highlighting nutmeg and a fresh touch of ginger.
It's a smooth, sherry-forward, easy drinker of elegance and style. It won't overpower your palate, it's sweet and not too spicy, full bodied and rich- everything you look for in a special occasion whisky to be shared with friends and colleagues. It's a bit overpriced for my liking, but that's Macallan
Translated as 'The Beauty of the Seasons' this Gin is inspired by tradition and modernity. Yellow Yuzu, Japanese cypress, green tea, bamboo and sanso berries make up the botanicals for and incredibly clean gin with a spicy finish.
America's biggest-selling premium bourbon, the much-loved Wild Turkey 101 is a richly-flavoured concoction with a mellowness that belies its high strength.
Great rum doesn't come quickly. That's why Appleton Estate have been carefully ageing it in oak in Jamaica for over 265 years. Serve with fresh lime juice and syrup for a fantastic Jamaican Daiquiri.
Bursting with bold, ripe tropical fruit flavours, silky smooth vanilla and a touch of dry, toasted oak, Don Papa Baroko is rich and perfectly balanced with a touch of dried dates and raisins, and toasted oak on the finish.
The depth of flavour reflects the fermentation and distillation process that produces an excellent mixing rum. Ideal for Daiquiri’s and Mojito’s, Pina colada, white cuban,
Sweet, aromatic and straight up delicious, STOLI Vanilla flavored vodka is rich with the indulgent flavor of vanilla. The sweet, warm, velvety notes awaken the senses with the promise of delight.