Scotland in a Box Whisky Gift Set
Description
OMG, this is the ultimate gift......to yourself!!!!! and is one of the main reasons we recommend gift sets and not bottles for this stage of your journey. Only consider this set when your palette is beginning to understand the hints of flavours that exist within each bottle of our golden nectar. This box set is now upping the pace as it allows you to experience the diversity and richness of Scottish whisky. This set contains 12 x 3cl bottles of different whiskies from various regions and distilleries in Scotland, each with its own unique character and flavour profile. You will get to taste single malts from some of the best known and lesser known distilleries, as well as a Scotch whisky liqueur. The set also comes with a retro travelling trunk-style case and a tasting booklet that guides you through the tasting process and provides information and facts about each whisky. We absolutely love this gift for an intermediate sampler as its fun and educational.
Pronunciation
Auchentoshan - "ock-en-tosh-an."
Benrinnes - "ben-RIN-ess."
Bowmore - "BOH-more."
Caol Ila - "KULL EE-la."
Dalmore - "Dal-more"
Fettercairn - "Fet-er-kern."
Jura - "JOO-rah."
Laphroaig Lore - "la-FROYG lower."
Loch Fyne - "lock-fine".
Glen Garioch - "glen-geer-ock"
Oban - "Oh-ban".
Talisker Port Ruighe - "TAL-isk-er Port REE."
Auchentoshan 12 Year Old: A smooth and delicate Lowland whisky, with notes of honey, lemon, and grass.
Benrinnes 15 Year Old: A rich and spicy Speyside whisky, with notes of dried fruits, chocolate, nuts, and spice.
Bowmore 12 Year Old: A balanced and complex Islay whisky, with notes of smoke, salt, seaweed, and peat.
Caol Ila Distillers Edition: A smoky and fruity Islay whisky, with notes of iodine, seaweed, salt, and smoke.
The Dalmore 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Select: A full-bodied and malty Highland whisky, with notes of orange, chocolate, coffee, and sherry.
Fettercairn 12 Year Old: A fresh and floral Highland whisky, with notes of vanilla, ginger, mint, and pepper.
Jura 18 Year Old: A smooth and sweet Island whisky, with notes of peach, banana, orange, and chocolate.
Laphroaig Lore: A powerful and peaty Islay whisky, with notes of smoke, salt, seaweed, and peat.
The Loch Fyne Chocolate & Orange Liqueur: A sweet and smooth Scotch whisky liqueur, with notes of chocolate, orange, and honey.
Glen Garioch 12 Year Old: A robust and spicy Highland whisky, with notes of smoke, salt, apple, and cinnamon.
Oban Distillers Edition: A smooth and complex Highland whisky, with notes of toffee, aniseed, treacle, and dates.
Talisker Port Ruighe: A smoky and fruity Island whisky, with notes of smoke, pepper, cherry, and orange.
Flavours to look out for
Okay my fellow whisky lovers, I hope you are beginning to appreciate that not every bottle of whisky tastes the same. We will give you a few hints as to what you should be looking for in each bottle but try and test yourself as this is the perfect chance and one of the reasons we love gift sets instead of one bottle as you get a sample a buffet of amazing flavours.
Distillery
The Scotland in a Box Whisky Gift Set features whiskies from 12 different distilleries in Scotland, each with its own history, tradition, and style. The distilleries are:
Auchentoshan: One of the few remaining distilleries in the Lowland region, founded in 1815, and known for its triple distilled, unpeated, and light-bodied whisky.
Benrinnes: A distillery in the Speyside region, founded in 1826, and known for its rich, spicy, and sherry-matured whisky.
Bowmore: The oldest distillery on the Isle of Islay, founded in 1779, and known for its balanced, complex, and smoky whisky.
Caol Ila: A distillery on the Isle of Islay, founded in 1846, and known for its smoky, peaty, and maritime whisky.
The Dalmore: A distillery in the Highland region, founded in 1839, and known for its full-bodied, malty, and sherry-matured whisky.
Fettercairn: A distillery in the Highland region, founded in 1824, and known for its fresh, floral, and light-bodied whisky.
Jura: The only distillery on the Isle of Jura, founded in 1810, and known for its smooth, sweet, and fruity whisky.
Laphroaig: A distillery on the Isle of Islay, founded in 1815, and known for its powerful, peaty, and medicinal whisky.
The Loch Fyne: A whisky shop and producer in the town of Inveraray, founded in 1976, and known for its whisky liqueurs and blends.
Glen Garioch: One of the oldest distilleries in Scotland, founded in 1797, and known for its robust, spicy, and smoky whisky.
Oban: A distillery in the Highland region, founded in 1794, and known for its smooth, complex, and slightly peaty whisky.
Talisker: The only distillery on the Isle of Skye, founded in 1830, and known for its smoky, peppery, and maritime whisky.
Region
The Scotland in a Box Whisky Gift Set covers five of the official whisky regions of Scotland: Speyside, Highland, Lowland, Islay, and Island. Each region has its own climate, water source, peat level, and distilling tradition, which affect the flavour and aroma of the whisky. For example:
Speyside: The most prolific and diverse whisky region in Scotland, producing over half of the country’s single malt whisky. Speyside whiskies are generally smooth, sweet, and fruity, with notes of honey, vanilla, apple, and pear. Some Speyside whiskies also have a spicy, nutty, or floral edge, depending on the cask type and maturation.
Highland: The largest and most varied whisky region in Scotland, covering the north, west, and east of the country. Highland whiskies are generally rich, full-bodied, and malty, with notes of heather, honey, oak, and smoke. Some Highland whiskies also have a maritime, peaty, or floral influence, depending on the location and style of the distillery.
Lowland: The smallest and least populated whisky region in Scotland, covering the south of the country. Lowland whiskies are generally light, delicate, and floral, with notes of grass, lemon, and cereal. Some Lowland whiskies also have a sweet, creamy, or herbal edge, depending on the cask type and maturation.
Islay: The most famous and distinctive whisky region in Scotland, located on a small island off the west coast of the country. Islay whiskies are generally smoky, peaty, and medicinal, with notes of iodine, seaweed, tar, and smoke. Some Islay whiskies also have a sweet, fruity, or spicy edge, depending on the cask type and maturation.
Island: A sub-region of the Highland region, covering the islands off the west coast of the country, such as Skye, Mull, Jura, and Orkney. Island whiskies are generally smoky, peaty, and maritime, with notes of salt, pepper, seaweed, and peat. Some Island whiskies also have a fruity, floral, or nutty edge, depending on the cask type and maturation.