The Auld Alliance – 9 Bras Basah Rd,

#02-02A Rendezvous Hotel,

Singapore 189559.

RSVP James Phang (97776590)

2.07

Double Cask American Oak – Ex- Tawny Port & Maple barrels 53.4%

Nose: Dark chocolate and marzipan nuts infused with maple liqueur.

Palate: Maple – maple – maple. The gift that keeps on giving, with berries as icing on the cake.

Finish: Always dancing within the lines, not once crossing the boundaries of overt hair-standing sweetness which ports are traditionally associated with. Great as a post-dinner aperitif with an added dimension of complexity.

2.08

Double Cask American Oak – Ex-Tawny Port & Ardbeg barrels 56%

Nose: Smoked applewood and dried figs.

Palate: Chewy & meaty with a big punch at the start, gradually transitioning into the best bits of smoked barbequed meats infused with sugar, spice and everything nice. Brings me back to fond memories of Chinese New Year aiming for the burnt corners of Bakkwa.

Finish: Akin to savoring sweet muscat grapes at a bonfire, against the backdrop of burning ember.

2.09

Single Cask American Oak – Ex- vintage Tawny Port barrel 43.4%

Nose: Dried strawberries, dark cherries and figs.

Palate: Plump raisins become more apparent with each sip, alongside some pepper spice, caramel and oak.

Finish: A sweet, honeyed note transitioning into a bitter-rich toasted almonds and oaky vanilla tail-end.

1.02

Double Cask American Oak – Ex-PX Sherry and Ardbeg barrels 44%

Nose: Dates, figs and smoked honey ribs.

Palate: Prep yourself for a rollercoaster ride! Starts off with laderach hazelnut dark chocolate, with some sour cherries sandwiched in between, and then ripe plums and roasted nuts take centrestage.

Finish: Reminds me of the maple & pecan vanilla ice-cream I just had last night, with a smoked cinnamon stick thrown in for good measure (Am I in a 2 michelin fine-dining restaurant? Just acting bougie – don’t mind me. 🤣)

1.03

Double Cask American Oak – Ex- Pedro Ximenez Sherry & Kirsch barrels 49%

Nose: dried apricots, dark cherry pits.

Palate: juicy red apples with a nice combination of sweetness and tartness giving a mouth watering sensation with slight astringency.

Finish: stewed apples with honey and slight oak.

3.03

Single Cask American Oak – Ex- Pedro Ximenez sherry barrel 42.6%

Nose: concentrated vanilla essence, sultana raisins and dried figs.

Palate: well balanced oak, accompanied with a wee spoonful of blackberries jam goodness.

Finish: Overripe berries with dark chocolate, with thinly veiled umeshu notes.