Whisky Flavour Profiles

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Apple · Honey · Pear 

New to whiskies? This flavour profile is for you! Light honey and crisp fruit notes, floral undertones and a delicate finish make it a lovely introduction to whisky. Perfect as an apéritif, served with fresh fish or mild Asian dishes, or mixed with ginger beer and a squeeze of lime over ice.

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Stone fruit · Vanilla · Dried fruit

The warming dried fruit and mellow vanilla notes of these medium-bodied whiskies come from time spent maturing in oak casks. A favourite among whisky lovers, they’re especially good with puds (think ginger sponge, crème brûlée and fruit cake), served neat or in an Old Fashioned cocktail.

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Nutmeg · Cinnamon · Caramel

‘Spice and all things nice’ definitely applies to these whiskies! Generously spiced with toasted caramel notes, they strike the perfect balance. Serve alongside cured ham, cheese, smoked salmon and dark chocolate. Alternatively, mix with soda water and a twist of lemon over ice.

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Subtle smoke · Intense peat

Rich and smoky with a warming, peaty finish, these punchy whiskies are all about big flavours. Often found on Islay, they match well with oysters and potent blue cheese such as Stilton, Gorgonzola or Roquefort. We’re also fans of mixing them with soda water over ice, with a pinch of white pepper. Trust us, it works…

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