Elixir Distillers is an independent spirits creator, blender, and bottler founded by Sukhinder and Rajbir Singh. The business adopted the Elixir Distillers name in 2017 and owns Port Askaig, Elements of Islay, and The Single Malts of Scotland.
Apple and cinnamon cake give this whisky some backbone, though rough edges remain; it’s good but not extravagant, with a long, herbal finish and lovely coffee…
A small gathering of Glen Garioch
The Antelope: Dailuaine, La Frog, Ardbeg, Secret Islay
A sumptuous, wildly complex whisky with mango, heather honey, camphor and eucalyptus, unfolding into waxes, tobacco and a long, rich finish.
A pretty, taut whisky with beeswax, stewed apple, quince and almond milk, though it lacks the extravagant fruitiness expected and finishes on marzipan and…
A lovely, intensely floral whisky with peach, apricot, damson and cherry, finishing in an almost liqueur-like wave of sugary fruitiness.
Lovely and never tiring, this whisky balances medicinal peat, salty smoke and sea spray with candied fruit, citrus, mango and pear syrup.
Rich and polished, this heavily sherried Glenrothes delivers layers of dark fruit, chocolate, tobacco and spice, with a long finish of bitter coffee.
A beautiful Bunnahabhain with refined sherry influence, perfectly polished by time, offering elegant fruits, coastal notes, tobacco and precious woods.
A nice dram, far more elegant than what I’ve had from other American single malts, with a subtle peaty hint as a welcome asset.
Mango, grapefruit, pineapple and unmistakable hoppy florals make this a quirky, distinctive whisky, though the reviewer prefers a more classical Japanese style.
A sweet, dessert-like whisky with stewed peaches, pear candy, apple tarts and crème brûlée, balanced by lemon, mint, cask char and a distant smoky echo.
A well-balanced rye with ginger and pepper tempered by sweetness, Nordic herbs, bright citrus and a warming caramelized finish.
