Thursday, 4 December 2008

Whisky Gifts


Great whiskey gifts online at john lewis - Whisky Gifts - John Lewis
Talisker is a single malt Scotch whisky produced by the Talisker Distillery in Scotland, the only distillery on the Isle of Skye.

10 Year Old
Full-bodied and smooth, strikingly muscular with a robust, deep intensity and a long warm finish.

Distiller's Edition
Double-matured in Amoroso wood, with a sharp nose and sultana sweetness.

18 Year Old
Rich and sweet, full-bodied, with a smoky, subtle, richly warming finish.

With a range of whisky gifts available this one is a top quality product with 3 great bottles of whisky.

Whisky & Wine Set - a nice present perhaps for him and her
£39
Glenlivet 12-Year-Old Speyside Malt Whisky
Malt whisky that’s pale gold in colour, with a fresh and light nose, and a mellow, rounded flavour. Glenlivet was the first Highland distillery to be licensed to make Scotch whisky in 1824. It was founded by George Smith whose family had been previously distilling whisky in the valley of the Livet for many years.

Domaine des Eyssards 2006 Bergerac Rouge, Bordeaux, Franc
Enjoyable Merlot based red with hints of spice and good complexity. Another brilliant wine from winemaker Pascal Cuisset of Domaine des Eyssards in Bergerac. It’s a supremely enjoyable Merlot based red with hints of spice and good complexity on the finish. An uncomplicated soft and juicy wine for enjoying in the coming year or two. Excellent value.

Inycon Fiano 2006/07 Sicily, Italy
A refreshing and fruity Italian white. Fiano is an indigenous grape variety to southern Italy and this is a very fruity and refreshing example with aromatic peach and pear fruit flavours. With age the wine will develop a honeyed and nutty character. Enjoy with linguine and steamed clams.




Johnnie Walker Blue Label Whisky Single Bottle Gift
£160

One of the best regarded blended whiskies on the market, containing old and rare whiskies. Its complex nose includes such diverse aromas as lanolin, dried fruit, polished wood floors, liquorice and cream; on the palate there’s spiciness and smokiness. One to keep and savour.



Lagavulin 15-Year-Old Distillers Edition Islay Malt Whisky Single Bottle Gift
£45
A very popular and flavourful malt whisky that has been matured in old Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. Peat and seweed flavours dominate the palate but are softened by sweet sherry notes imparted by the casks, giving a smooth malt with a long finish. An excellent gift to whisky lovers and collectors.



Aberlour 10-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky and Jug Gift
£36
A whisky lover’s joy - a classic single malt presented with an elegant water jug wrapped up in a smart blue gift box.

This classic 10-year-old Speyside single malt is exceptionally smooth with fruity aromas and sweet cake spice notes on the palate followed by a warming finish. A few drops of water from the elegant water jug help the whisky open up and release its full array of aromas and flavours.



Islay Malt Whisky Collection
£85

Ardbeg 10-Year-Old Islay Malt Whisky
This 10-year-old single malt whisky is not chill-filtered so it has maximum depth, body and flavour. The light gold liquid has an aroma of toffee and chocolate and the palate is classically peaty and smoky.

Laphroaig 10-Year-Old Islay Malt Whisky
Laphroaig is Gaelic for ‘The beautiful hollow by the broad bay’. This Islay malt boasts its own peat beds and its maturation warehouses face directly on to the sea. For many, it is an acquired taste, but one which rewards persistence. Its palate is smoky with a long aftertaste. If you like Islay smoky whiskies, then you'll love this one.

Bunnahabhain 12-Year-Old Islay Malt Whisky
Bunnahabhain 12-year-old single Islay malt whisky is sweeter and lighter than other Islays, with less of a peaty influence. It has a smooth palate and a long, full yet spicy finish.




Glenkinchie 20-Year-Old Malt Whisky Single Bottle Gift
£70
Glenkinchie is a Lowland whisky and just 5124 bottles of this 20-year-old malt were released.

It is an intriguing, unusual and elegant Glenkinchie, extra-matured for 10 years in brandy casks to give greater depth and soft roundness. It has an immediate nose, lightly fruity with a dry spiciness, a pleasant mouthfeel on the palate and a liquorice and brandy cask wood finish.



Rosebank 25-Year-Old Malt Whisky Single Bottle Gift
£135
A ripe and mellow cask strength malt from the Lowlands that's bigger on the palate than might be expected.

The nose has hints of almond and baked apple, while on the palate it is sweet at first, followed by mixed spice. There is a hint of sooty smoke and a short, drying finish. Just 4,710 bottles were produced.




Mini Auchentoshan Whisky and Lantern Gift Set
£5
Lovely gift set comprising of a mini 50ml bottle of Auchentoshan single malt Scotch Whisky and a white red ideal for placing a tea light candle inside.



Bowmore's Islay Whisky Tasting Gift Set, 3 x 50ml
£15
Beautifully packaged in a wooden gift box, this set contains 3 x 50ml single malt miniatures and an Appreciation and Tasting Guide book.


Lyme Bay Winery Whisky and Ginger Liqueur, 375ml
£12.50
A classically warming winter tipple, awarded the gold prize at the 'Great Taste' and 'Taste of the West' Awards 2007. Presented in a gift box. 375ml.

Glendullan 26-Year-Old Malt Whisky Single Bottle Gift
£90
Glendullan 26-year-old is a cask strength Speyside malt whisky that was distilled in 1978.

This release is pale amber in colour and is a fresh and fruity expression of this big, under-valued whisky. The lightness and freshness, combined with its appetising character, make this an excellent apéritif malt.

The nose is rich, deep and fruity, with sultanas and dried orange peel. With a little water, the characteristic Speyside pear drops nose shows at first. The smooth mouthfeel is sweet to start, with notes of figs, ginger and mince pies, followed by a clean and fresh medium length finish.


Fantastic gift ideas - must be over 18 to buy these and remember not to drink too much or too often!

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