Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 50%vol

SPECIFICATIONS:
Unpeated Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
GRAIN: 100% organically grown Scottish barley.
DISTILLATION: 2009 from 2008 harvest; a single vintage expression.
MATURATION: American oak casks from ex-Bourbon and Tennessee whiskies
AGED: 8 years
BOTTLED: At the distillery with Islay Spring water, non-chill filtered and colouring free
STRENGTH: 50% ABV
LIMITED: to 18,000 bottles
ACCREDITATION: Entire process from barley to bottle organically certified by the Biodynamic Association The whisky distilled from the organic barley of Mid Coul reflects the complex natural flavours of the landscape.

Just as Bruichladdich’s stillmen refuse to abandon the traditional crafts of distillation in favour of automation or industrialisation, so farmer William Rose rejects the use of herbicides, pesticides and artificial fertilisers. Crop rotation is key. This barley must take its turn in a seven year farm cycle that also produces organic cattle, sheep, oats, beans, grass, carrots, market gardening and a megawatt of green electricity. Respecting the land, the soil and the climate nourishes a genuine and thorough understanding of terroir and the results are pure Bruichladdich. Rich, complex and a fascinating expression of provenance, you can sense, feel and taste the results in the glass. Once again, land and dram united.

Un-chill filtered, no colouring added
 

Producer: Bruichladdich Distillery, Isle of Islay, Argyll, PA49 7UN, Scotland
 

www.bruichladdich.com

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 46,3%vol

A first for Deanston this rare Organic Single Malt Whisky has been handmade by a small team of local craftsmen who rely on traditional distilling techniques and their own eye to ensure quality. Certified Organic from start to finish by the Organic Food Federation – from the ingredients, distillation, maturation and bottling this precious spirit was carefully hand-filled to new oak barrels and left to sleep, undisturbed, for 15 years in the vaulted warehouse at Deanston Distillery.

This is a limited annual batch release, and the first organic Deanston is something of a milestone. Un-chill filtered to retain its natural flavour and deep character this is the very best that nature, knowledge and patience can provide.

Non chill filtered, no colouring.

Organic certificate: 101145/00 GB-ORG-04 UK Agriculture
 

Producer: Deanston Distillery, Near Doune, Perthshire, FK16 6AG, Scotland
 

www.deanstonmalt.com

Breton Single Malt Whisky, 46%vol

 

Producer: Distillerie Warenghem, Route de Guingamp, 22300 Lannion, France

Breton Single Malt Whisky, 46%vol

Symbol of the distillery’s values, this Armorik Double Maturation enhances both the quality of its know-how and its commitment to the Breton “terroir”. Through a partnership with a local cooper, the distillery uses unique oak casks from the forests of Brittany. Armorik Double Maturation rests there for many years before being transferred into sherry casks for a second maturation. Reduced to 46% and non chillfiltered, Armorik impresses with its elegance and complexity.

Producer: Distillerie Warenghem, Route de Guingamp, 22300 Lannion, France

In Brittany, a cousin of Ireland and Scotland, the Celtic spirit lives on. The seaside moor environment there is ideal for whisky to age in the best possible conditions.
Two copper stills for “last running” double distillation, a maturation cellar for in-depth work on different types of barrels and a cellar master who is passionate about the search for aromatic balance are so many factors that help make Armorik Whiskies great whiskies.
Today the Armorik range offers exceptional Breton Whiskies in Single Malt and Blended varieties.

Organic Single Malt Whisky, 46%vol

Producer: LLC & Sarl Organic Spirit Distillery, 16100 Merpins, France

www.brennewhisky.com