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Prima & Ultima Collection Brora 45 Year Old 1977
Brands, Brora, Prima & Ultima Collection, Whisky/Whiskey, Scotch Whisky, Single Malt Scotch, AlcoholAn unrepeatable gem from the last hogsheads filled in the last distillation of the year on the 15th December 1977. Marking the end of the era known as the ‘Age of Peat’ this feal amber-hued legend is rich and tempting, complex and rewarding on the nose and palate with a unique ‘sweet peat’ character.
TASTING NOTES
Appearance: Deep amber with copper lights. Reddish gold. No beading; very good, long legs.
Body: Medium.
Nose: Very mellow, dense and complex, with no prickle. Familiar soft and fragrant notes suggesting scented candle wax are accompanied by a light mineral oiliness and a mere hint of sweet toffee. More fragrant in time. Water simplifies these notes, without materially changing them.
Palate: At natural strength, there is a textbook oily, smoothly waxy texture, while the taste is sweet overall with light saltiness and smokiness, becoming spicier, with Cayenne pepper at the back. Delicious straight. A little water gives a certain sweetness to the taste but is not needed.
Finish: Long warming and lightly drying, with gingery spice, a peaty kick and a menthol-like cool aftertaste.
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Prima & Ultima Collection Clynelish 26 Year Old 1996
Brands, Clynelish Distillery, Prima & Ultima Collection, Whisky/Whiskey, Scotch Whisky, Single Malt Scotch, AlcoholA first and last of the kind, these two experimental Pedro Ximenez/Oloroso Casks seasoned European Oak butts provide a new rich sweetness and darkness to this one of a kind Clynelish. Filled in 1996 this maturation has brought a more powerful taste to Clynelish’s crisp charm and is a tribute to those unafraid to plough into a new furrow.
TASTING NOTES
Appearance: Deep amber with copper lights. Excellent beading. Good legs.
Body: Medium.
Nose: Mellow and quite drying, with light prickle. The first impression is faintly medicinal and mossy, with just a faint hint of grapefruit, becoming lightly oily; beneath this is a sweet suggestion of toffee and a faint hint of fragrant smoke (a Clynelish aficionado hunting for a note of snuffed candle may think this an echo of it). All of this is comparatively shy and closed. A little water increases the hint of toffee and introduces a balsa wood note.
Palate: Smoothly oily, the texture is lightly waxy and tooth- coating. The taste is surprisingly sweet to start and apple- fruity at first, then quickly very drying and soon, chilli- pepper spicy. A toffee apple with burnt edges comes to mind. A little water helps bring up the sweetness and reduce the spiciness.
Finish: A good length, with a spicy kick and a mouth-cooling aftertaste which at the same time has warming Szechuan pepper-spice. Sweeter with a drop of water and now salty; the spice is reduced.
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Prima & Ultima Collection Lagavulin 25 Year Old 1997
Brands, Lagavulin, Prima & Ultima Collection, Whisky/Whiskey, Scotch Whisky, Single Malt Scotch, AlcoholThe final memory of a golden year at the distillery, 1997, when third generation distillery manager Mike Nicolson was custodian of the Lagavulin legacy. This is Lagavulin as it should be, mature, rich and in its pomp, a beautifully rounded example of the power and majesty of this Islay malt.
TASTING NOTES
Appearance: Pure 18 ct gold. Excellent beading, good legs.
Body: Medium.
Nose: A mellow nose in feel, with light prickle at first. The first impression is of full-on phenolic aromas that are both medicinal, as with sticking plasters and carbolic, and smoky, suggesting a fragrant birchwood bonfire. Gradually notes of camphor and linseed oil are added, along with a fragrant bergamot that calls to mind lapsang souchong tea. Maritime notes of salt crystals and dry sand provide a firm base. A drop of water increases the prickle and emphasises the smokiness.
Palate: At natural strength, the texture is quite light and smoothly oily, while the taste starts sweet then becomes more saline, lightly vegetal and drying, with smoky pungency then billowing through. An easy balance between sweetness, saltiness and smoke is maintained throughout. Adding a little water brings up the sweetness at first, though the smoke still comes through.
Finish: Long, clean, sweet and smoky, with more smoke in the aftertaste. Softer with water, but still rounded and warming, the late smoke becoming more charcoal-like.
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Prima & Ultima Collection Oban 26 Year Old 1996
Brands, Oban Distillery, Prima & Ultima Collection, Whisky/Whiskey, Scotch Whisky, Single Malt Scotch, AlcoholThe very last 1996 Oban is highly unusual yet delicious with a firmer backbone than is usual for this distillery. Rarely seen at Oban, the refill European oak delivers a distinctively dry maritime slant to both aroma and taste and hosts a lively peppery spiciness. A first appearance for Oban to Prima & Ultima, this bottling comes at a time when the distillery had won the highly competitive Managers Dram competition a record three times.
TASTING NOTES
Appearance: Deep amber with copper lights. Excellent beading. Good legs.
Body: Medium.
Nose: Mellow and quite drying, with light prickle. The first impression is faintly medicinal and mossy, with just a faint hint of grapefruit, becoming lightly oily; beneath this is a sweet suggestion of toffee and a faint hint of fragrant smoke (a Clynelish aficionado hunting for a note of snuffed candle may think this an echo of it). All of this is comparatively shy and closed. A little water increases the hint of toffee and introduces a balsa wood note.
Palate: Smoothly oily, the texture is lightly waxy and tooth- coating. The taste is surprisingly sweet to start and apple- fruity at first, then quickly very drying and soon, chilli- pepper spicy. A toffee apple with burnt edges comes to mind. A little water helps bring up the sweetness and reduce the spiciness.
Finish: A good length, with a spicy kick and a mouth-cooling aftertaste which at the same time has warming Szechuan pepper-spice. Sweeter with a drop of water and now salty; the spice is reduced.
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Prima & Ultima Collection Pittyvaich 30 Year Old 1992
Selected as the ultimate example of this little known malt, these are the last ever Pedro Ximénez/Oloroso butts from 1992 and the last of the distillery’s younger liquid as it closed the following year. Standing as Pittyvaich’s last ever 30-Year-Old whisky, the richness of character, fruity-spicy aromas and depth of taste make this a very special Single Malt.
TASTING NOTES
Appearance: Rich rosewood, deep red with amber lights. Good beading and legs.
Body: Medium.
Nose: A mellow, drying nose with no real prickle. A fleeting hint of wine nods to the PX/Oloroso casks, then the top notes are of red fruits, such as redcurrants, cherries and a suggestion of raspberry jam, joined by just a hint of ripe banana, although the overall effect is not sweet. These fruity notes soon fade to simply leave a dry trace of wine, and a sweet suggestion of chocolate at reduced strength.
Palate: A soft, creamy-smooth texture introduces a lightly sweet taste with a sherried fruitiness then a pinch of salt in mid-palate, which soon becomes tannic and dry, while spicily warming. Beautifully fluid and single minded. A drop of water thins the taste but increases the spice.
Finish: Of medium length and fruity, with a dry, slightly peppery spicy kick and aftertaste. Similar with water.
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Prima & Ultima Collection Port Ellen 43 Year Old 1978
Brands, Port Ellen, Prima & Ultima Collection, Whisky/Whiskey, Scotch Whisky, Single Malt Scotch, AlcoholThis vanishingly rare example of an exceptional Port Ellen, richly expressive after forty-three years, comes from the last four precious American Oak Hogsheads from 1978. Created by and tended to by Iain MacArthur, who filled the last cask at Port Ellen in 1983, this rare malt established the character of the distillery celebrated by connoisseurs to this day.
TASTING NOTES
Appearance: Deep gold, rich amber. Fine, light beading, Good viscous legs.
Body: Medium to full.
Nose: Mellow, reserved and lightly drying, with faint prickle, The top notes are of ash, suggesting an empty grate with wood ash, and maritime, with hints of rock salt and dry seaweed, beneath which another smoky note suggests a faded coal sack. It becomes sweeter in the development, with hints of buttery fudge. All these aromas are discreet and fragile. A drop of water brings up more classic coal smoke.
Palate: Smoothly oily and mouth-filling in texture, with the classic Port Ellen balance of sweetness, saltiness and smoke richly expressed in a surprisingly sweet taste to start, which becomes salty in mid-palate, finishing with light spice and billows of fragrant smoke. Adding a drop of water favours the sweetness, while the spice soon returns.
Finish: Long and peppery-smoky, with an attractively spicy edge and a tongue-tingling aftertaste. With water, the aftertaste takes a cooling slant, with a trace of linseed oil.
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Prima & Ultima Collection Talisker 46 Year Old 1976
Brands, Prima & Ultima Collection, Whisky/Whiskey, Scotch Whisky, Single Malt Scotch, Talisker, AlcoholIn 1976 Scotland basked in a once in a lifetime heatwave which made the stills run hot, increasing copper contact, creating this highly unusual Talisker. Standing as the oldest-ever release from Talisker, this forty six year old whisky was rested in a single puncheon gaining further complexity to this exceptionally rare malt.
TASTING NOTES
Appearance: Deep amber. Outstanding large beading, excellent legs.
Body: Medium to full.
Nose: A mellow feel, with very light prickle perhaps just hinting at that Talisker spice. The aromas are complex and reserved, with fragrant and lightly oily top notes backed by a salty sea-breeze and a whiff of new hessian sacks, and beneath this a sweet suggestion of toffee. Even a drop of water reduces the complexity, as it releases a hint of shoreline rock pool and a thread of volcanic smoke.
Palate: Ultra-smooth, oily and slightly waxy in texture, the taste sweet to start, with saltiness, white pepper-spice and subtle smokiness, complete with a familiar peppery kick at the back, all combining to make this an experience to savour throughout. Thoroughly confident in character, it is easy to enjoy straight. A little water raises the sweetness at first, and cools the palate overall, though the pepper and smoke still come through.
Finish: Long, warming and sweet-smoky, with a lingering mouth-cooling aftertaste. More of this menthol-like effect is noticeable at reduced strength.
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Prima & Ultima Collection The Singleton 37 Year Old 1985
Brands, Prima & Ultima Collection, Whisky/Whiskey, Scotch Whisky, Single Malt Scotch, The Singleton, AlcoholCasks which would have otherwise been used as part of a blend were rediscovered during the acquisition of a warehouse. The result is a thirty seven year old masterpiece from the last The Singleton of Dufftown 1985 casks. Slow crafting is the key to The Singleton depth of flavour and this elegant expression is no exception, with a fruity nose and lightly oily smooth texture formed by patient years in cask.
TASTING NOTES
Appearance: Deep amber, light walnut. No beading, long legs.
Body: Medium.
Nose: Mellow in feel, with very light prickle. The top notes begin oily and soon become fruity, suggesting a ripe Ogen melon or poached pears and baked apple. Beneath this there lie traces of flaked almonds and grated, dried coconut on a base of buttery short-crust pastry. Adding a drop of water moves the fruitiness towards boiled fruit sweets.
Palate: Lightly oily and smooth in texture, and slightly drying. A lightly sweet initial taste, mid-palate, then a spicier suggestion of salt, all briefly evoking a banana fritter. Easy to drink straight, and appreciably softer with water.
Finish: Of good length and elegantly drying, with a lovely, sweet warmth and a lingering aftertaste. Softer overall with water, which introduces a further hint of spice.
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Prohibition Spirits Peach Julep Bourbon Cocktail
Prohibition Spirits Southern Style Peach Julep Bourbon Cocktail is a perfectly balanced ready-to-drink cocktail for any occasion. Best served over crushed ice with a lemon round for a touch of brightness. Produced and bottled by Prohibition Spirits, Sonoma, Ca.
Tasting notes of bourbon, sweet peach tea, and brown sugar.
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Proof & Wood Crossborder Jackpot Whiskey
Crossborder Jackpot is an elegant mix of silky Canadian whisky mingled with Canadian rye and classic American rye whiskey. The Canadian blend contains 97% corn, 2.7% rye and some barley. The Canadian rye is 91% rye, 9% barley and the American rye whiskey is 95% rye, 5% barley. Lucky number 7!
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Proof and Wood 100 Seasons 25 Year Old American Whiskey
$499.99Proof and Wood 25 year old was distilled in 1992, aged for 100 seasons in used charred oak barrels, and finished in used American rye barrels for 8 weeks before being bottled at 102.3 proof.
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Proof and Wood Extraordinary North American Whiskey Seasons 2024
This exquisite whiskey features Canadian whiskey from 2000 and 2001, KY corn whiskey distilled in 2013, American Light Whiskey from 2016 and rye distilled in Indiana in 2015 and 2016.
At Proof & Wood Ventures, Inc., the focus is on investing in and developing spirits brands, as well as aging their own spirits. The core business revolves around sourcing and bottling fine American whiskies, while also importing high-quality spirits from around the world that were previously unavailable in the U.S. Founder Dave Schmier takes pride in creating both cocktail-friendly bottlings for value-focused bartenders and high-end collectors’ editions for connoisseurs.
The company’s name reflects the two essential elements they control as blenders and finishers of fine spirits: the proof at which the spirit is bottled and the wood of the barrel in which it is aged. These factors are paramount to the flavor of any spirit.
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Proof and Wood Good Day & Sunshine Blended Canadian Whiskey 21 Year Old
This blended Canadian whiskey is mostly corn with some rye and malted barley whiskey. The whiskey was distilled in 2000 and finished in rum barrels previously containing rum from Jamaica. Enjoy the flavors of the North enhanced by flavors of the Caribbean.
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Proof And Wood Good Day 21 Year Old Canadian Whisky
This blended Canadian whisky consists of corn, rye, and malt whisky that was all distilled in 2000 or before and entered into barrel in 2000. The whisky was carefully aged for 21 years before being finished in KY in barrels previously containing American rye.
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Proof and Wood Seasons 2021 Blended Whiskey
This exquisite whiskey features Tennessee bourbon distilled in 2003 supported by a 2007 distilled American light whiskey, 2015 Indiana bourbon and 2013 Kentucky corn whiskey.
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Proof and Wood The Globe Polish Rye Whiskey
This whiskey was distilled in Poland using a mash of 100% rye, originally aged in French oak and then sent to the USA where it was placed in ex-bourbon barrels then finished in barrels formerly containing rum from Jamaica. Travel the world in one sip.
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Proof and Wood Vertigo 2021 Blended Whiskey
This extraordinary whiskey is a blend of our finest stock of American whiskey. The heart of the blend is American light whiskey distilled in 2008 and bourbon distilled in 2015 and 2016 with spicy flavor notes from 2012, 2013, and 2014 rye with the absolute last drops of our 1992 American light whiskey.
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Proper No. Twelve 13 Year Old Madeira Cask Matured
Proper No. Twelve was founded in Dublin’s District Twelve and born from its community. Always honing our craft and never settling for the status quo, Proper No. Twelve is proud to release our 13-year-aged Single Malt as an homage to our homeland, underlining the belief that perfection takes time.
Our 13-year-aged Single Malt is matured in American Oak 1st Fill Bourbon casks and European Oak 2nd Full Madeira casks to give it an exquisite fusion of bold flavors to excite the taste bus.
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Proper No. Twelve 13 Year Old Ruby Port Cask
Whisky/Whiskey, Irish Whiskey, Brands, Proper No. Twelve, Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Single Malt Whiskey, AlcoholProper No. Twelve was founded in Dublin’s District Twelve and born from its community. Always honing our craft and never settling for the status quo, Proper No. Twelve is proud to release our 13-year-aged Single Malt as an homage to our homeland, underlining the belief that perfection takes time.
Our 13-year-aged Single Malt is matured in American Oak 1st Fill Bourbon casks and European Oak 2nd Full Ruby Port casks to give it an exquisite fusion of bold flavors to excite the taste bus.
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Proper No. Twelve 13 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Proper No. Twelve was founded in Dublin’s District Twelve and born from its community. Always honing our craft and never settling for the status quo, Proper No. Twelve is proud to release our 13-year-aged Single Malt as an homage to our homeland, underlining the belief that perfection takes time.
Our 13-year-aged Single Malt is matured in a marriage of American Oak 1st Fill Bourbon casks and European Oak 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry casks to give it an exquisite fusion of bold flavors to excite the taste bus.
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Proper No. Twelve Irish Apple Whiskey by Conor Mcgregor
Flavored Whiskey, Apple Flavored Whiskey, Whisky/Whiskey, Irish Whiskey, Brands, Proper No. Twelve, AlcoholOur master distiller and I set out to craft something flavorful that stays true to my roots and where it all began for me in Ireland. Proper Irish Apple is a delicious blend of my award-winning and tasty Proper No. Twelve Irish whiskey with natural apple flavor. This liquid gold is smooth to the core with a crisp and fresh Irish Apple finish. Enjoy it neat, as a shot, over ice, or in a cocktail – a proper Irish refreshment!
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Pullman Single Malt Whisky Port Wood Finish
American Whiskey, American Single Malt Whiskey, Whisky/Whiskey, Brands, Pullman Distilling, Single Malt Whiskey, AlcoholNestled at 9097’ feet in picturesque Frisco, Co., The Pullman Distilling Company is surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, giving it the perfect environment to create world-class handcrafted spirits. The area is rich in local ingredients, including pristine spring water, which is used to produce an array of boutique spirits.
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Puncher’s Chance 12 Year Old Bourbon
Puncher’s Chance Kentucky straight bourbon inspired by two great American traditions: whiskey and fighting for what we believe in.
It takes courage and perseverance to make it to the 12th Round of a fight. That’s why it’s called “the distance” round. Many try, few succeed. Those few deserve Puncher’s Chance 12-Year-Old straight bourbon whiskey finished in Cabernet Sauvignon barrels – a bourbon crafted with heart, honor, and then aged to perfection. If you have a passion worth fighting for and can go The Distance, you’ve earned this Bourbon.
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Puncher’s Chance Single Barrel
Puncher’s Chance is Kentucky straight bourbon inspired by two great American traditions: whiskey and fighting for what we believe in. The bourbon is made with heart and honor for those who know how far they’ve come. For those who started early. Stayed late. Day after day. Year after year. For those who have the courage and strength to do what others won’t.
