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"Clear. Polished aromas of fresh citrus, herbal juniper, flower petal and cucumber follow through on bright, silky entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body with violet, lavender, and pink peppercorn notes resonating brightly. Finishes with a delicate sweet citrus custard pastry, spice, potpourri, and mineral fade all in fine balance. A delightfully fruity, floral nouveau gin for artisan cocktails."

Known in Europe as "Dimple Haig", or just "Dimple", its taste is smooth and mellow onthe palate, with a delicate hint of smoke.

Deep golden amber color. Bright aromas of caramelized pear and honey buttered biscuit follow through on silky entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body with excellent depth, vibrancy and balance. Finishes with long, resonant peppery and baking spice, creme caramel and mineral flourishes. Sensationally smooth and flavorful

A marriage of three different single malts, aged in American and French oak. This whisky shows the advantage of marrying whiskies from more than one distillery (when properly done). Vibrant, with a complex array of fruit (orchard fruit, sultana), sweetness (light toffee, marzipan, honeyed malt), spice (creamy vanilla, mocha, warming pepper), smoke (tar, smoked olive, coal), and lesser notes of toasted almond and beach pebbles. More smoke and tar on the palate than the nose, yet always in balance. Well played!

"Pale golden color. Sweet clover honey, heather, and peat aromas. A soft, yet rich, entry leads to a sweetish medium-full body with caramel, orange peel, raw honey, toast, vibrant peat and pepper flavors. Finishes with a honeycomb, iodine, and toasty grain fade. Very drinkable, exquisitely balanced, and approachable with vibrant, but (despite the name) not dominant peatiness."

"Golden amber color. Smoky peat, melted brown sugar, and white pepper aromas. A round entry leads to a dry medium body of charred nut, peat, and dark, dry caramel flavors. Finishes with a long, slightly hot, pepper and brown spice fade. Will work nicely on the rocks."