The first in a new series of annual, limited-editions from the closed Rosebank distillery in the Lowlands, bottled by Ian Macleod Distillers (who bought the distillery in 2017, and are currently rebuilding it). Marked Release One, a nod to this new chapter in Rosebank’s legacy, each release will be selected from the old remaining casks, leading up to the first “new” Rosebank spirit. Distilled in 1990 (three years before the distillery closed), matured in 62% refill sherry butts and 38% refill bourbon hogsheads and bottled in 2020. A total of 4,350 bottles were produced. Non-chill filtered and bottled at 48.6%.

Nose: Wonderfully crisp and creamy with soft floral aromas.

Palate: Vanilla, mint and gentle syrup on the palate.

Finish: A spiced pear finish.

Single Malt Whisky from the Isle of Jura. Off the West Coast of Scotland lies a magical island with whisky distilling at its heart - The Isle of Jura. The mystical landscape, the abundance of myths and legends surrounding Jura, and the eccentricity of the island all go towards making Jura a mystery that fuels inquiry and discovery. Beautifully crafted from only the finest malt, pure spring water, soft sea breezes and generations of tradition, the Jura taste experience is distinctive from all other Island malts.

Another exceptional single malt from Jura's Rare Vintage bottling series, distilled back in 1988! After an initial maturation in American white oak bourbon barrels, it was finished in Port pipes for five years before being bottled at 52.8% ABV. It's all honeyed nuts and cooked red fruit in this one, folks!

This stunning cask strength 36 year old Jura single malt was distilled in 1965 and bottled as a limited edition release on the 19th July 2001.

Drawn from cask number 590 at a natural strength 44% ABV, this is one of only 449 bottles released and hand signed by the Distillery Manager, Michael Heads.

Laphroaig single malt from Islay aged for three decades! Twice matured in bourbon casks, expect this peated whisky to be complex, rounded and absolutely full of flavour.

Nose: Mandarin and mango rise to the fore tempered by toasted almond and coconut. Aromatic peat oils are interwoven, appearing as cedar, wintergreen and smoked sage.

Palate: A superbly oily mouthfeel with orange peel, vanilla, and coriander leaf, in a cedar cigar box alongside wild root ginseng.

Finish: Long and complex with lingering pulpy stone fruit and chewy green hand-rolled tobacco.

53.5% ABV

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In just a fraction of a second, this bottling takes us to Laphroaig to breathe in the particularly invigorating salty sea air. Next, acting as a link between the peat and the other ingredients of the aroma and flavour palette, incredibly smooth dark chocolate brings us irresistibly towards the malting floors filled with the utterly divine fragrances of germinating barley.

Nose: clean, complex. On the first nose, traces of rubber, intense smoke and gentian root dig furrows into an anthracite-coloured peat. Allowed to breathe, this peat becomes more oily and medicinal (band-aid, merbromin), salty and even hot (cayenne). Gradually, the gamy character takes over (smoked fish and bacon). At the same time, the aromatic palette is undeniably jaunty, spring-like and bright.

Palate: powerful, lively. On the attack, blocks of chocolatey peat roll across the palate. Immediately after, iodine tincture and mustard seed bring lots of vitality. The mid-palate is a subtle mixture of herbaceous (hay, malted barley), fruity (pear, Golden Delicious) and vanilla sequences. At the end of the palate, a subtle liqueur of acacia honey and roasted pineapple unctuously floods the entire palette of flavours.

Finish: long, generous. In archetypal Laphroaig style, the start of the finish is peaty/chocolatey, fruity, iodine and phenolic (hydrocarbon, sleet). Rooted in its terroir (gentian, ginger), in a mineral-rich soil. A handful of dried fruits (almond, walnut) and citrus fruits (lemon, grapefruit) dominate the very dynamic end of the palate. On the retro-nasal olfaction, coconut milk, ash and aromatic plants (sage, verbena) stand out for their intensity. The empty glass is vegetal (Havana cigar) and chocolatey.

Charm Quark is an unfiltered extra pale ale made with Idaho7 and Zythos hops. Softy biscuit malts and citrusy and floral hops round out this exceptional beer. It is refreshing and very drinkable!

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5.3% ABV.

Part of the Secret Speyside Collection, this sumptuous single-malt whisky has been maturing for three decades. Braes of Glenlivet is exactly the kind of distillery that the series was made to showcase: underappreciated and sublime. This expression demonstrates its qualities nicely!

Aged in American oak barrels and hogsheads and distilled in 1989, before the distillery changed its name to Braeval.

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The oldest port house has released 380 numbered bottles of an exclusive very old tawny port in honour of Cristiano Nicolau Kopke, who founded Kopke in 1638.

Kopke CNK is an exquisite blend of wines from the 1920’s and 30’s, as well as the extremely rare Colheita 1900, which Kopke still holds in its wide stock of old wood aged Ports. This is a one of a kind port that stands out for its complex flavours unfolding layer after layer!

The fruit is sourced from old vineyards of Quinta S. Luiz (located in the prodigal sub-region of Cima Corgo), spread along slopes in horizontal levels, on schist-sandstone (greywacke), interspersed with granite.

Tasting notes from Kopke - Mahogany colour with green hues. On the nose it reveals intense and opulent aromas in a perfect combination of notes of spice such as clove, curry and black pepper and notes of dried fruit (hazelnut, fig, walnut), with hints of coffee, chocolate and molasses. The palate offers a remarkable marriage between acidity and sugar, resulting from all the decades of maturing in oak casks, whilst being fresh, full-bodied and audacious. Flavours of jelly, cinnamon, curry, nutmeg and light balsamic combine with other lighter notes of resin. A wine with complex flavours that develop layer after layer.

"Tasted at the Mouton-Rothschild vertical in London, the 2010 Mouton-Rothschild is a modern-day benchmark for the First Growth and here, side-by-side with the 2009, it certainly has its nose in front. It is in possession of quite breathtaking delineation and precision, a crystalline bouquet with black fruit laced with minerals, potent pencil shaving notes, a touch of cold slate. It is totally entrancing. The palate has beguiling symmetry, but for me what really distinguishes this Mouton is its effortlessness. Like watching Usain Bolt in his prime sprinting to another world record, this wine is almost self-effacing in terms of its brilliance. Will Philippe Dhalluin ever better this Mouton-Rothschild? Keep it in the cellar for 15 years, if you know what's good for you." Tasted May 2016.

Rating 99

Crisp and hoppy New Zealand Pilsner.

"Sick as, bruh" meant something different for New Plymouth's surfers back in the day. It was probably what they were telling their General Practitioner after paddling through the proverbial let go from the town's 'revolutionary' sewerage system installed in 1933. Thankfully, things have been cleaned up since then, allowing for a much more refreshing ocean experience at the surf break known as 'Bogworks', located directly outside our Brewery. A combination of clean, light malts and crisp Riwaka hops make this New Zealand Pilsner the perfect way to cap off a day catching the big ones.

Les Fondraux is semi-sweet: it always has some residual sugar, wich gives concentration and fullness to the palate. White flowers dominate the nose and help bring into focus all of the wine's freshness, fullness, minerality and vivacity. Whilst young, the wine matches perfectly with river fish, charcuterie, goat's cheese, and sweet-and-sour dishes. With age, the flavours can manage more spicy foods and white meat. - Champalou note.

Pinot lovers will adore this spicy, earthy and juicy medium bodied Pinot Noir from Marlborough's Southern Valleys, where elevated hillside vineyard sites benefit the early ripening Pinot grape. This is a great red with structure and impressive flavours for drinking now and also for cellaring, if willpower allows.

From the Whisky Cellar

‘Ruadh Maor’ is the trade name given to this curiously heavily-peated Highland Malt, distilled at Glenturret in February 2010 and filled into a refill Sherry Butt before being bottled in August 2021.

Colour: Bright Gold.
Nose: Barbeque smokehouse aromas. Liniment oil, black pepper and yellow sultanas.
Palate: Smoked meats with a sweet barbeque glaze. Some chocolate covered raisins.
Finish: Savoury meat roasting juices with a dusting of sugar and sweet spice. Great balance.
Bottles: 719.