Irish

Ireland's oldest working distillery, Bushmills is located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland where the original license to distill was granted by King James in 1608. Pouring a rich/deep gold colour this offers aromas of oatmeal and peach; the palate is soft with flavours of vanilla and citrus rind notes on finish. 40%

Triple distilled, with a high proportion of single malt whiskey that has been aged 8 years in Oloroso sherry casks. Distinctive aromas of spice, raisin and dark chocolate with nutty, sweet fruit and toffee-like flavours. The palate is smooth and balanced with a rich finish. 40%

Thought peat was all about Islay? Think again. All Islay fans owe it to themselves to check out Connemara from the splendid Cooley distillery. An aroma of sweet barley with wafts of peaty smoke, kippers and well baked apple crumble. Tastes of lightly honey sweet, subdued clean rather than sooty smoke with peaty vegetal notes, sweet barley water, light spice and vanilla oak. 40%

A gold medal winner at the 2017 World Spirits Competition. Maturation in bourbon barrels contributes to a nose of caramel, vanilla, spice and oak. A finely balanced palate, with flavours that build slowly - an initial impression of dryness evolves to light sweetness with spicy notes and a warm finish. 42%

This single pot still whiskey from Ireland uses malted and unmalted barley to give it a unique spiciness. Clove, apricot and oak toast aromas evolve to flavours of cedar, clove, apple and ginger. The long finish echoes spicy notes of clove, nutmeg, and ginger. Enjoy neat to fully appreciate its glorious complexity. 40

This bottling of Hyde is a blend of whiskeys aged for four years in ex-bourbon and Oloroso Sherry casks then finished in stout casks. Fragrant with aromas of sandalwood, spice and toffee, it evolves to flavours of binned apple, baking spice and fig and finishes with malt and spice tones. 43%

Jameson Irish Whiskey is a versatile, smooth blend of pot still and fine grain whiskeys. Bright, pale amber with subtle aromas of white flower, nectarine, ripe pear and clove. Mellow and approachable on the palate, with spicy vanilla, wildflower honey and ginger flavours. 40%

A delightful release from Kilbeggan that is matured in three different cask types: Bourbon, Pedro Ximénez Sherry, and American Oak. This premium blend delivers a characterful Irish whiskey with rich notes of summer fruits and vanilla, leading into an oak spice finish. 43%

Lugnaquilla means "the hollow of the wood". This is a fantastic Irish highland peated whiskey. Expect aromas and flavours of citrus, vanilla, dried apricot, peat and spice. It's full bodied and smoky with a long, rich finish. 40%

Created by UFC star Conor McGregor, Proper No. Twelve pays tribute to where it all began for Conor, Dublin 12. This triple-distilled blend has been aged in ex-bourbon barrels, giving it smooth notes of vanilla, honey and toasted oak. 40%

Made from a mash of malted and unmalted barley and then triple distilled in copper pot stills. It is matured in a combination of Bourbon barrels and Oloroso Sherry butts. Scents of exotic fruit with a little citrus, with deeper notes of dried apricot and sultana. Infusion of assorted spices and toasted wood. Rich taste, with luscious fruit and spices. Sweetness of vanilla and a touch of oak. Long finish with the combination of fruit and spices slowly giving way to toasted oak, then barley. 56.3%

Maturation for an added year in first-fill sherry butts that are seasoned with Oloroso sherry from Bodegas Lustau gives this an additional layer of character. Expect notes of toasted pecan, prune and licorice on a rich and creamy palate that finishes with delicate flavours of candied orange, raisin, and dark chocolate. 46%

Five select bartenders consulting with the distillery's Master Blender created this fine combination of malt and grain whiskies aged in bourbon cask. Aromas and flavours of spiced pear, vanilla and cream lead to a silky smooth finish. 45%

Awarded Best Blended Irish Whiskey at the 2018 Irish Whiskey Awards. Aged in hand-picked casks and finished in rum barrels. In the glass, a brilliant yellow gold. Light, smooth and sweet on the palate, with notes of burnt sugar, tropical fruit, vanilla and spice. 46%

Multiple award-winning single malt that is uniquely aged in five distinctive wine casks. Shows inviting fruit-forward aromas with hints of toffee, vanilla, herb and floral notes. The palate is warm and creamy with flavours of caramel, spice and tropical fruit on a lengthy finish. 46%

Patiently aged in a combination of ex-bourbon and sherry casks, this whiskey is known the world over for its smooth and gentle complexity. Pale amber in colour; expect soft aromas of caramel and sweet grain with flavours of spice and sweet barley on a smooth and creamy palate that finishes gently with soft/fruity character. 40%

Aromas of roasted nuts, nougat, and mild oak precede a palate that is honeyed and rich in texture. The finish brings forth the malt component, allowing a keen graininess to move to the forefront. 43%

Waterford Ballymorgan 1.2 Whiskey is a single farm origin whiskey produced by the Waterford Distillery in Ireland. Made exclusively from barley grown on the Ballymorgan farm, this expression is a tribute to the land and the people who cultivate it. The nose is delicate and floral, with notes of fresh-cut grass and lemon zest. On the palate, expect flavours of sweet malt, butterscotch, and dried fruit, with a subtle hint of vanilla and a smooth, creamy finish. 50%

The first release of Lakefield Irish single malt whiskey from Waterford is part of its Single Farm Origin range. Made with barley harvested in 2016, Lakefield 1.1 was matured in a variety of casks for three and a half years before being bottled. The palate offers notes of apple crumble, stewed rhubarb and clove that linger in the finish. 50%

Irish Single Malt Whiskey of the Year at the 2018 Wizards of Whisky Awards. Deep gold in colour with orange accents; beautiful aromas of citrus, honey, apple, vanilla and malt; the flavourful palate has notes of caramel and citrus peel, along with oak and pepper; medium-bodied and fruity with a long-lasting finish. 40%

This offering is triple-distilled and matured in hand-selected Spanish Sherry barrels. It pours a vibrant deep amber colour and has intriguing aromas and flavours of orange, dried apricot, red plum and oak spice. Notes of vanilla, raisin and balsamic lead to a lengthy finish. 46%