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In 1916, Distillers Company Limited acquired Speyburn from John Hopkin and they subsequently closed the distillery for the Second World War and did not reopen it until 1947. During this period, two regiments from the Scottish Artillery used the distillery for accommodation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1991, Speyburn distillery was acquired by Inver House and a decade later they in turn are bought out by Pacific Spirits. Pacific Spirits were latterly acquired by Thai Beverages Plc. The Speyburn distillery was the first to use the drum malting system, though they later abandoned it in 1968. 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Being just North of Glasgow, it is one of the easiest Scottish distilleries to get to and they put on a great tour too!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlengoyne are one of the most sustainable distilleries in Scotland, they donate to local nature projects, they are fully powered by renewable energy and have recently moved into new eco-friendly packaging made with recycled materials sourced within 30 miles of the distillery, with no plastics used.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlengoyne's stills are Scotland's slowest, this encourages the formation of \"esters\" giving Glengoyne its characteristically sweet, fruity taste. No peat is used in the barley drying process, allowing the subtle, complex flavours of slow distillation and exquisite wood to shine through. Glengoyne's natural colour comes from time and wood alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eA first for Glengoyne, this brand new expression is matured exclusively American Oak casks, including first-fill Bourbon and virgin oak casks. These casks are charred for less than a minute allowing the Glengoyne spirit to shine, unladen. This release is bottled with natural colour and without chill filtration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNose: \u003cspan\u003eBright notes of buttery oak, green banana, and a touch of floral tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePalate: \u003cspan\u003eCreamy notes of vanilla, a touch of tropical pineapple, toffee apple, poached, spiced pears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinish: \u003cspan\u003eOrchard fruits linger, with pastry, a touch of pepper, warm sponge cake, and ginger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ian MacLeod","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55071765332344,"sku":"WHISK230126","price":52.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/files\/WHISK230126.jpg?v=1769518491"},{"product_id":"smokehead-rum-rebel","title":"Smokehead Rum Rebel Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eDeveloped by Ian Macleod Distillers in 2006, the Smokehead is an intensely peaty range of single malts from undisclosed distilleries. Since its first release in 2006, there have now been many extensions of the brand, including the 2012 Smokehead Rock Edition as a limited release designed to \"celebrate its credentials as the rock 'n' roll spirit of choice\". In 2009 the brand began a long association with the Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards, as well as the Marshall Ultimate Band Contest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eRum Rebel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmokehead has gone and finished its Islay single malt Scotch whisky (from an undisclosed distillery) in casks that have previously held Caribbean rum! If you're a fan of salty and sweet flavour combinations, you're in for a treat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNose: \u003cspan\u003eClear Islay smoke arrives first, with a touch of seaweed in there, before hints of BBQ pineapple and fresh mango develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePalate: \u003cspan\u003eEnjoyably savoury and briny at first, but once again, tropical fruit and cola cube sweetness attempts to wrestle control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinish: \u003cspan\u003eWaxy orange and vanilla, with the final smoky embers of a beach bonfire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ian MacLeod","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55071765463416,"sku":"WHISK232063","price":53.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/files\/WHISK232063.jpg?v=1769527327"},{"product_id":"sandford-orchards-katja-rose","title":"Sandford Orchards Katja Rose Cider","description":"\u003cp\u003eKatja Rosé is a delicious, sparkling rosé cider, crafted from the dessert apple Katja, blended with Rondo grape skins from Darts Farm’s Pebblebed Vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, fruity and bright. Sun ripened cherries and peaches, with notes of apple blossom and candyfloss. Balanced with tannins from the Rondo grape skins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sandford Orchards LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55129592660344,"sku":"CIDER301023","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/files\/CIDER301023.jpg?v=1769527117"},{"product_id":"bodega-atamisque-serbal-chardonnay","title":"Bodega Atamisque Serbal Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“We want to make great wines, we want to be successful, but we don’t want to be big!” This is a small to medium sized producer that believes it must work within a pre-defined maximum scale in order to maintain the highest possible style and quality credentials. It’s working!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in the district of San José in Tupungato, Uco Valley, this stunning yet simple winery is the first you will see on the famous ‘Ruta del Vino’, Route 86. The humble slate roofs and drably coloured walls host an extremely impressive modern facility, where winemaker Philippe Caraguel quietly plies his trade, bringing a touch of French restraint to the fruits of these 100% estate-owned vineyards, many of which boast some particularly old vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAtamisque makes great Malbec, of course, but it is perhaps with ‘other’ varietals and blends that you will find the finest examples of Uco expression. Serbal Cabernet Franc, for example, is one of the most exciting and best value examples of this grape that we have ever tasted, from anywhere. There are three, easy to climb tiers in the range – Serbal, Catalpa and Atamisque itself – all named after indigenous trees and shrubs that can be found growing amongst the vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermented in stainless steel before being aged in stainless steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAtamisque ‘Serbal’ Chardonnay is a lovely, tropically fruited, unoaked Chardonnay from Argentina. Like the whole Serbal range the fruit really sings and is at the forefront of the wine. The wine really is a fantastic expression of modern Chardonnay with melon and pineapple fruit along with hints of apple and pear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely wine, perfect with fish and Sunday afternoons!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ucopia Wines LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55266492055928,"sku":"ARGEN101109","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/files\/ARGEN101109.jpg?v=1769517215"},{"product_id":"weingut-fritz-wassmer-chardonnay","title":"Weingut Fritz Wassmer Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince developing a passion and self-taught knowledge, Fritz Waßmer has established himself among the top winemakers in Baden with his internationally acclaimed Pinot Noir. His family has been involved in viticulture and agriculture for generations in the village of Schlatt and this is where he was first introduced to work in the vineyards. He hasn’t looked back since. Even though it would take a few years before Fritz Waßmer would produce his own wine, the cornerstone for his great love was laid at a young age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince founding the winery in 1998, Fritz Waßmer has pursued his own wine style: independent, finesse-rich and profound wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe is passionate about Pinot Noir and his special affinity to Burgundy, the cradle of Pinot Noir, is reflected in his daily work as a winemaker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the same passion, Fritz Waßmer has dedicated himself to the cultivation and vinification of Chardonnay, Pinot blanc, Pinot gris, Auxerrois and Fruhburgunder. As proof of his constant creativity, in recent years he has added plots with Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and (very rare in Germany) Viognier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the nose, this Chardonnay presents aromas of yellow stone fruits, green apple, and white blossoms – soft and fruity, with a subtle hint of sea breeze. On the palate, it is fresh, with ripe yellow fruit and a touch of salinity. Refreshing, fruity, and invigorating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daniel Lambert Wines LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55351519052152,"sku":"GERMA129038","price":20.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/files\/weingut-fritz-wassmer-chardonnay-8529957.jpg?v=1762494305"},{"product_id":"emporium-rosso-appassimiento","title":"Emporium Rosso Appassimiento","description":"\u003cp\u003eA true expression of the Heel of Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmporium wines tell a story about Puglia and its authenticity, from the passion for the land to the values of conviviality and sharing. These strong red wines are crafted from Primitivo (zinfandel) and Negroamaro grapes and pair well with traditional food of the region of Puglia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60% Negroamaro, 40% Primitivo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drying of grapes is a very ancient practice that precedes the Greek civilization and was used to preserve both the fruit and, later also the wine for a longer period. This was made possible because of a higher sugar concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring harvest, the best grapes are selected to remain on the vine for an extended period, until each grape is dried out concentrating its sugars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmporium Appassimento is a red wine crafted with Primitivo and the Negroamaro grape, two indigenous varietals which grow in the land of Salento in Italy. It pays homage to an old century winemaking method that was widely practiced throughout Mediterranean countries and little changed since ancient times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuby red with purple hues. Intense bouquet, with notes of ripe fruits and  jam.  A full-bodied wine on the palate with smooth tannins and long-lasting hints of cherry jam, spice and tobacco. Surprisingly fresh on the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmporium Appassimento is perfect with red meat dishes, wild game and seasoned cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Milestone Wines LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55392878887288,"sku":"ITALY135118","price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/files\/emporium-rosso-appassimiento-9239828.jpg?v=1766076728"},{"product_id":"molino-real-mountain-blanco-muscat","title":"Molino Real \"Mountain Blanco\" Muscat","description":"\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eIn 1995, Telmo Rodríguez and his business partner Pablo Eguzkiza established Molino Real in Málaga with a view to reviving the region’s ‘Mountain Wine’. This naturally sweet style once stood shoulder to shoulder with the great sweet wines of Tokaji, Sauternes and Germany. It was historically made from Moscatel grapes grown in the canyons around Málaga and sun-dried before fermentation. The resulting ‘Mountain Wines’ were decadent and rich, producing fine, age-worthy expressions. As trends changed, these wines fell out of fashion, and the wine-growing traditions of Málaga faded into near obscurity. That is, until the 90s, when Telmo and Pablo began seeking out the lost regions of Spain. Remembering how Hugh Johnson once said that old ‘Mountain Wine’ was the best wine he’d ever had, they were inspired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eFor over 20 years, Molino Real has produced traditional sweet wines from the ravines of Cómpeta in Axarquía. An hour's drive from the city of Málaga, Telmo and Pablo have nine hectares of Moscatel vines planted on dark schist and green slate soils, between 350 and 1,000 metres above sea level. The estate fruit is further supplemented by local, like-minded growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe eponymous ‘Molino Real’ is made from Moscatel dried using the ‘asoleo’ method, pressed in traditional oil presses with natural esparto mats. The grapes are so concentrated that two and a half kilos of fruit are required to produce just one litre of juice. 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The shallow, stony and fine textured soil, developed from Paleozoic schists, creates an excellent environment for traditional bush vines to be grown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes were hand harvested and then pressed using a traditional, artisanal method. The grapes were placed between two mats made from `esparto` (a straw-like material) and then crushed using an olive-oil press. The wine was then aged in bottle for between 9-12 months before being released.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the nose, this wine shows purity with aromas of spice and herbs. 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