Christmas Staff Picks – Dominic

When it comes to the festive season, the following are must haves for me:

Armagnac the Brandy for Christmas,

Sigognac VSOP from one of the oldest estates in the region. Who own their own vineyards, distillery and cellars. They also bottle all their own spirits.

Made from a blend of Baco and Ugni Blanc grape varieties.

Aged in new barrels for six months then aged in old barrels for a further seven years.

Technically an XO age under the current system.

Delicious with layers of plum fruits, soft candied peel with vanilla and floral aromas, balanced with a dry spicy finish.

Try it with mince pies and Stilton.

Torabhaig Sound of Sleat Single Malt.

From the second licensed distillery on the Isle of Skye.

Distillation started in 2017 after a brand new distillery was established. With a mission statement to use local staff and training.

The fourth edition in The Legacy Series, charting its journey towards releasing a 10-year-old single malt.

This peated single malt celebrates the island’s Sleat Peninsula with a label design from local artist Ellis O’Connor.

Matured in a combo of new oak, bourbon, and refill American oak casks, it’s layered with sweet bonfire smoke, maritime salinity, vanilla, and honey.

A perfect dram with an amazing peat balance. Try it with fruit cake, cheese and friends.