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Mild honey and almond aromas beckon on the nose. The palate opens with sweet spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla, leading into velvety caramel and a hint of dried fig. The fin- ish glimmers with cayenne, a burst of lemon peel acidity and a hint of peat smoke.

Owner Inver House Distillers has revamped its Balblair portfolio replacing its vintage releases with age statement versions. The 12 year matures in American oak ex-bourbon and "double-fired" American oak. Bottled at natural color with no chill filtration at 46%

Founded near Tain in 1843, Glenmorangie is a Highland distillery renowned for its exceptionally tall copper stills. The Nectar is a 16-year-old single malt aged in bourbon and sweet white wine casks, bringing together extended maturation and two distinct cask traditions in one Scotch whisky.

Smoky and earthy aromas mingle with fresh apple. The slightly viscous palate echoes that earthiness, layering on campfire smoke and apple cider, finishing with a brisk cinnamon and clove tingle. (KN)

Apostoles and Amoroso sherry casks

The Dalmore is finally starting to listen to Scotch fanatics. The first release in The Dalmore Prinicpal Collection is bottled at a higher proof (43.8%) and finished in PX casks bringing much more oomph to the glass. This luscious offering is first matured in American white oak ex- Bourbon barrels, gaining hallmark notes of soft vanilla, toffee, and honey. A proportion is then transferred to rare casks from Gonzalez Byass, which have previously held sweet Pedro Ximénez sherry and nurtured by Master Whisky Maker and Blender Gregg Glass. After approximately two years, these separate parcels are reunited to create a unique and harmoniously balanced single malt. The sun-drenched, sweetness of the Pedro Ximénez sherry adds intense layers of figs, dates, and rich maple to The Dalmore’s signature chocolate orange character. The decadent result will charm the most jaded and inexperienced palates alike.

The nose is rich, with new leather, sultanas, dates, furniture polish, ginger, Jaffa oranges, and cloves. Silky on the palate, mandarin oranges with cream, developing toffee, milky coffee, and milk chocolate. The long finish offers nougat, dark chocolate, licorice, and light spices. (GS, Winter-2020)

Founded in 1817 near Alness, Teaninich is one of the Northern Highlands’ longstanding distilleries. This 15-year-old single malt was bottled by Single Cask Nation from cask #162426, a second-fill Pedro Ximénez sherry cask, and presented at cask strength in a 700ml bottle.

Bid on this bottle of The Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old "Special Release" 2022 Limited Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky (91WA). Whisky Advocate: "Red apple, cranberry, damson, and ground pepper on first sniff, this showcases a beautifully layered bouquet of wood spices, caramel, cream, and more overt vinous aromas. The palate begins with warm baked fruits, watermelon, crystalized sugar, clove, pepper, Red Vines, red apple, taffy, and fruity red wine before a spicy finish. The cautious addition of a little water opens it up fully. (JM, Winter-2022)"

Bid on this 1.0 liter of Glenmorangie "Traditional 100 Proof" Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky (1L).

Bid on this bottle of 2011 Clynelish 11 Year Old "Single Malts Of Scotland" Single Barrel Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky. This Single Malt was distilled at Clynelish distillery in 2011 and aged for more than 11 years in a single barrel, yielding 189 bottles. This Clynelish is a buttery whisky with notes of chocolate and warming spices. Tasting notes from the bottler, "Nose: Velvety vanilla custard is joined by rich, luscious caramel. Freshly baked croissants - buttery and bready gives a homey feel. Warm spice lingers in the background.Palate: Buttery caramel chews with fresh vanilla cream poured over juicy ripe peach, nectarine, and apricot. Sandalwood and chocolate covered crystallized ginger provide a welcome zing to the fruity, buttery sweetness. Finish: Sandalwood fades to leave cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Cocoa powder remains." Only 6 bottles available.

Bid on this 1-700 ml bottle lot of 1988 Invergordon 35 Year Old Dramfool - Middle Cut Bourbon Barrel Aged Single Grain Scotch Whisky (700ml). Distilled at Invergordon in 1988, this single grain Scotch spent 35 years maturing in a bourbon barrel before selection for Dramfool’s Middle Cut series. Invergordon is a dedicated grain distillery in the Northern Highlands and an important source of mature whisky for Scotch blending and independent bottlings.

Aged in a series of barrels—first American oak, then transferred to a former oloroso Sherry cask and finished in used Cabernet Sauvignon barriques—this Scotch would be an outstanding dessert accompaniment too. Look for dusty cocoa and lots of Sherried dark fruit, like figs and dates, wrapped in caramel and baking tones that linger on the spicy finish. (KN)