SHOT IN THE DARK

Black Art 06.1, the latest by Progressive Hebridean Distillers Bruichladdich, fascinates with its rich aroma of black charred oak, brightened up with mouth-watering notes of blackberry jam, dark chocolate, raisin, plum, elderberry and apple. There are only 18,000 bottles — all individually numbered — of this 26-year-old unpeated Islay single malt Scotch whisky by head distiller Adam Hannett, which boasts a velvety tobacco finish.