Hampers from Virginia Hayward - Whisky Gifts

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Benromach £21.50
A Speyside single malt, these are noted in general for their elegance and complexity, and often a refined smokiness. On the outskirts of the ancient market town of Forres, situated just East of the Highland capital of Inverness lies Benromach Distillery, the smallest working distillery in Speyside. Benromach produced its first run of spirit in 1898, and still create and distil a fine single malt whisky which is true to their heritage and the historical methods of days gone by. Benromach is handmade by experienced distillers using the finest malted barley and the purest spring water from the nearby Romach hills before being matured in hand selected oak casks. This whisky is straw yellow in colour with a nose of citrus, honey and pine resin and a palate of smoky cereal and malt.

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Benromach Gift Set £42.00
A Speyside single malt, these are noted in general for their elegance and complexity, and often a refined smokiness. On the outskirts of the ancient market town of Forres, situated just East of the Highland capital of Inverness lies Benromach Distillery, the smallest working distillery in Speyside. Benromach produced its first run of spirit in 1898, and still create and distil a fine single malt whisky which is true to their heritage and the historical methods of days gone by. Benromach is handmade by experienced distillers using the finest malted barley and the purest spring water from the nearby Romach hills before being matured in hand selected oak casks. This whisky is straw yellow in colour with a nose of citrus, honey and pine resin and a palate of smoky cereal and malt.

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Famous Grouse £18.50
Originally known as the Grouse brand, this whisky became so well established in Scotland in the early 19th century that it became known as simply 'Famous Grouse'. Famous Grouse is a blend of flavoursome malt and lighter grain whiskies. The blend is largely based around the Speyside Tamdhu and Highland Park from the Orkneys. Other malts used come from all the five malt producing regions of Scotland. The whisky is mellowed by aging in oak barrels. The taste is soft and warm with a hint of peach on the finish.

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Famous Grouse Gift Set £40.00
Originally known as The Grouse Brand, this whisky became so well established in Scotland in the early 19th century that it became known simply as Famous Grouse. Famous Grouse is a blend of flavoursome malt and lighter grain whiskies. The blend is largely based on the Speyside malt Tamdhu and Highland Park from the Orkneys. Other malts used come from all five malt producing regions of Scotland. The whisky is mellowed by aging in oak barrels. The taste is soft and warm with a hint of peach on the finish.

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Glenlivet £25.00
The location of Glenlivet is crucial to the development and taste of the whisky. The Scottish Highlands form one of the last great wildernesses in Europe and no part of them is wilder or more remote than Glenlivet. In the lawless days of illicit whisky distilling, Glenlivet was too remote and dangerous for the excisemen to visit, resulting in a largely undisturbed and unhurried industry. This helped to create a smoother spirit, a characteristic prized by the makers of single malt. Combine this with the bracingly pure rarified air of one of the coldest places in Britain, the high altitude of the distillery which improves the process and the snow fed mountain streams which form the base of the whisky, and it becomes clear that this 12 year old single malt is indeed something very special. The colour a bright and lovely gold, the nose of summer fragrances mixed with floral and fruity aromas. The palate again has floral overtones, this time mixed with honey and almond biscuits, and a finish of hazelnuts, marzipan and fresh ginger.

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Glenlivet Gift Set £45.50
A Speyside single malt, these are noted in general for their elegance and complexity, and often a refined smokiness. The location of Glenlivet is crucial to the development and taste of the whisky. The Scottish Highlands form one of the last great wildernesses in Europe and no part of them is wilder or more remote than Glenlivet. In the lawless days of illicit whisky distilling, Glenlivet was too remote and dangerous for the excisemen to visit, resulting in a largely undisturbed and unhurried industry. This helped to create a smoother spirit, a characteristic prized by the makers of single malt. Combine this with the bracingly pure rarified air of one of the coldest places in Britain, the high altitude of the distillery which improves the process and the snow fed mountain streams which form the base of the whisky, and it becomes clear that this 12 year old single malt is indeed something very special. The colour a bright and lovely gold, the nose of summer fragrances mixed with floral and fruity aromas. The palate again has floral overtones, this time mixed with honey and almond biscuits, and a finish of hazelnuts, marzipan and fresh ginger.