Blending peanut butter with whiskey? We thought the idea sounded a little nutty too but some of life’s greatest pleasures do indeed come about by surprise… or in this case, by mistake!
One afternoon in Kentucky, a distillery owner’s loyal Sheep Dog knocked his glass of whiskey into an open jar of peanut butter. The result was a little bit shocking... and then it was intriguing… until it was just outright delicious!
And so a new breed of whiskey was born....
Johnnie Walker Red Label continues to be one of Australia's favourite Scotch Whiskies. With a pedigree that dates back to 1820 when John Walker himself was bottling and selling whisky in his grocery store, it was his son, Alexander Walker, who began the legacy that has made Johnnie Walker the iconic name it is today. The Red Label was first introduced in 1909 and contains an expert blend of 35 grain and malt whiskies to produce a whisky ideally suited for mixing. In fact, it was known that ...
Glengoyne is a unique distillery in that the stills are located in the Scottish Highlands, yet the distillery stores are located in the Lowlands - due to the distillery being located on the border between the regions. The other unique aspect is the the barley is warm air dried rather than using peat smoke which imparts a delicate, almost floral nature to their drams. The 10 Year Old has flavours and aromas of fresh green apples, toffee and a hint of nuttiness; a trademark taste that is courtesy ...
Starward Nova is uniquely Australian, crafted exclusively with local wine barrels for maturation resulting in a Whisky with balanced aromas of raisins, bananas and a touch of balsamic lead to clove, toffee and nougat. The palate is filled with red berries, hints of cinnamon and a variety of savoury and spice driven notes. A long, dry and tannic finish guides a strong linear reach through the palate, balancing a generous roundness and oiliness of the spirit....
Produced at the oldest distillery on the Isle of Skye, Talisker Storm Single Malt Scotch Whisky has been made by the sea since 1830, with its smell and taste instantly connecting you to its rugged maritime home. Every sip is a taste of the Isle of Skye itself, one of the most remote, rugged, yet beautiful landscapes in Scotland. Talisker Storm is a dark, smoky, more brooding member of the Talisker family, with notes of wood, brine and spice that puts you right at the heart of a storm at sea. Mat...
Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve is created using award-winning whiskies – including fruity Highland malts and lighter Speyside malts for sweetness and spice, combined with those from the Scottish islands for our signature smoky finish....
Aged in 200L American Oak ex-Bourbon casks for a minimum of five years, the whisky then sees secondary maturation in French Oak barriques that had Tasmanian Pinot Noir aged in them. This secondary maturation in French Oak ex-Tasmanian Pinot Noir casks adds beautiful red berry notes and a unique Tasmanian influence to this small batch single malt. With rich and full boasting vibrant notes of raisin toast, stewed fruits and candied orange with a hint of clove, our signature Double Cask is approa...
Johnnie Walker Aged 18 Years is an indulgent blend of up to 18 different whiskies each chosen for their remarkable depth of flavour and character. The blend is rich in Malt Whiskies that have been matured in oak casks under carefully controlled conditions for 18 years which makes them exceptionally well rounded and supremely smooth. Rich flavours of stewed fruit, malty cereal, smooth creamy vanilla, fragrant almonds and tangerines give a fruity and sweet character balanced with a subtle smokines...
The history and evolution of the Japanese Whisky scene can be traced back to one man, Masataka Taketsuru; a man known as the 'father of Japanese whisky'. Taketsuru not only left Japan to learn the craft from the experts in Scotland, he also crafted Japan's first whisky at the Yamazaki distillery before establishing the premium whisky house of Nikka in 1934. This unique bottling of 'From the Barrel' is a breathtaking blend of malt and grain whiskies that are hand selected...
Hendricks Lunar is a delightfully smooth and alluring gin that is rich with night blooming floral essence, offering a delicate balance of warm baked spices, and finished with a crisp burst of citrus. Lunar is best enjoyed during casual nights at home and is a curious companion for sundowners and starry nights with friends....
Martell VSOP is made from a blend of eaux-de-vie of which the youngest has aged for at least 4 years. Martell VSOP is a perfect harmony of generous fruit and refined woody overtones. It perfectly highlights Martell’s unique ageing style....
Hennessy V.S.O.P is a remarkable cognac that consistently embodies the expertise of Hennessy's master blenders. Their dedication over 200 years has resulted in a harmonious and well-balanced blend that is smooth, well-structured and sophisticated....