Johnnie Walker’s Elusive Umami is a limited-edition bottling exploring the fifth taste sensation—umami. It results from a collaboration between Master Blender Emma Walker and Japanese chef Kei Kobayashi to translate culinary umami into whisky form. The whiskey features flavor notes of caramelized miso, grilled pineapple, cacao, blackberries, a mineral salinity, and subtle savory-smoked meat undertones.

Reviews note the nose carries red apple, chalk, orange zest, cured meats, sandalwood, and oak spice; the palate is creamy, with hints of ginger, orange, sweet wood-spice, and herbs. The finish is medium-length with nutty, mushroom, and black pepper touches.

This is one of Johnnie Walker’s more imaginative collector editions, visually striking and conceptually bold.

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This Mortlach 26 year old is part of Diageo’s 2019 Special Releases and has been matured exclusively in first-fill Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso-seasoned casks, imparting pronounced sherry influence. The distillery, sometimes known as “The Beast of Dufftown,” is revered for bold, meaty, savory character.

The nose is profound and layered: dark fruit in liquor, prune, old oak, soft leather, toffee, and chocolate-covered coffee bean notes. On the palate, it is smooth but tannic, with damson, dried fruit, spice, and a lightly savory edge. The finish is deeply lingering and harmonizes fruit and spice in a warming close.

With only 3,883 bottles produced, this Mortlach is a standout in the 2019 collection and one of the most ambitious official bottlings from the distillery.

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Pittyvaich was a short-lived distillery (operational 1974 to 1993), making any single malt from it especially rare. This 2019 Special Release expression is the only one in the lineup to be double-matured in Pedro Ximénez / Oloroso-seasoned bodega casks, making it truly unique. The official notes call it “the only double-matured Pittyvaich ever released.”

Tasting notes highlight a delicate nose of dried florals, buttery sponge, fruitiness, and soft spice. The palate is rich, ultra-smooth, with dried fruit, sultanas, soft spice, and a drying, gingery finish. Whisky Connosr describes pomelo, yuzu, chestnut, caramelized ginger, and floral notes. This is a rare chance to own a remaining piece of a “ghost” distillery’s legacy.

1 × 75cl (5 bottles available)

Released as part of Diageo’s 2019 Special Releases, this Dalwhinnie 30 year old was matured in a combination of refill hogsheads and butts for three decades. It was bottled at cask strength (54.7% ABV) and limited to 7,586 bottles.

A “veteran Dalwhinnie,” the aroma is floral and elegant, with honeysuckle, marshmallow, almonds, ginger, and green fruit notes. The palate brings creamy texture, gentle spice, orange, fondant sweetness, honey, and cocoa. The finish holds persistent orange and milk chocolate, with a wisp of smoke.

This is one of the more refined and delicate expressions from the 2019 series and a prized Highland release for collectors.

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The Black Lion – Hailed one of the most luxurious 100% Shiraz ever produced in South Africa. The Black Lion, a wine crafted from the ancient soils of Africa, cultivated from specially selected vines and nurtured by special hand manicuring and individual attention. Truly an international wine, positioned to stand proud amongst its peers. A mere 1000 – 1300 individually numbered bottles produced. 

The Book XVII – Book XVII was born from a pursuit of excellence blended with a passion for craftsmanship and isolating the very best that nature has to offer. The name Book XVII was inspired by one of the first pieces of literature dedicated solely to wine and extreme viticulture methods written over 2 millennia ago by roman philosopher, Pliny the Elder. As part of our Icon wine range, this unique red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec was born from a desire to craft a wine that could stand amongst the greatest wines in the world. The result of our devotion to precision is a limited production of a mere 6 barrels and an irresistible, lush red blend with stunning depth and complexity. With modern viticulture methods, bold winemaking and masterful experimentation with Bordeaux barriques, Book XVII becomes a harmonious evolution of our acclaimed Bordeaux-styled blends.

The Patronus – Named in homage to our commitment to sustainability and the preservation of nature, The Patronus, Latin for ‘patron,’ is an unmatched Malbec with exquisite depth and character. Harvested from decades-old vines, this exceptional Malbec is the patrimony of De Toren’s continuous quest for perfection.