My vision for my Lighthouse Series project was a flavour bomb of a coffee liqueur, using a spirit base of rum distilled with spices and botanicals specifically chosen to enhance and complement the coffee flavour.

It struck me that Scotch Whisky seems quite inaccessible, exclusive, almost sitting high on a pedestal and out of reach. So, I wanted to take down some of those barriers and share just how simple it all really is, hopefully, making it more accessible to anyone feeling put off by the complexity of it all. The main thing to keep in mind when starting your own Scotch Whisky journey is that at its core, Scotch Whisky really is super simple.

Very notably a rum, it has that telltale butterscotch sweetness, but is married harmoniously with those buttery croissant notes from its time in whisky casks – and at 40% ABV, it’s not intimidating or overpowering.