The Poet's Pour - ft. Janette Ayachi

£ 149.00 GBP

A toast to whisky and verse, this collection of single cask, single malt scotch whisky pays tribute to the great Robert Burns and Scotland’s rich literary history. Imbued with the spirit of Scotland’s Bard himself, each bottle in the collection features specially-crafted, hand-written prose by a celebrated Scottish poet.

For the inaugural release, we are delighted to collaborate with the incredibly talented Edinburgh-based poet & author Janette Ayachi. Huddled over the flicker of candles, dram in hand, Ayachi composed a poem especially to match the palette and nose of this 13 year old Islay Single Malt.

“Whisky embodies the spirit of Scotland. I want[ed] this poem to do the same.” - Janette Ayachi

  • Single Cask, Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Distilled 21/10/2009 at a secret Islay Distillery
  • Aged 13 years in a refill Bourbon Hogshead
  • 1 of only 25 bottles
  • 70cl  |  58.9% ABV
Tasting Notes

Colour
Lustrous, soft gold with a bright sheen of barley blonde.

Nose
An invigorating burst of maritime freshness unfolds, sea spray and salt-kissed winds carry wisps of peat smoke. Delicate notes of moss and petrichor.

Palate
Rich and oily. Hints of treacle give way to a flash of charred oak, olive brine, and peat smoke while black pepper and citrus zest lend a bright, lively edge.

Finish
Long and lingering. Dry with persistent weavings of smoke, spice, and salt.

A toast to whisky and verse, this collection of single cask, single malt scotch whisky pays tribute to the great Robert Burns and Scotland’s rich literary history. Imbued with the spirit of Scotland’s Bard himself, each bottle in the collection features specially-crafted, hand-written prose by a celebrated Scottish poet.

For the inaugural release, we are delighted to collaborate with the incredibly talented Edinburgh-based poet & author Janette Ayachi. Huddled over the flicker of candles, dram in hand, Ayachi composed a poem especially to match the palette and nose of this 13 year old Islay Single Malt.

“Whisky embodies the spirit of Scotland. I want[ed] this poem to do the same.” - Janette Ayachi

  • Single Cask, Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Distilled 21/10/2009 at a secret Islay Distillery
  • Aged 13 years in a refill Bourbon Hogshead
  • 1 of only 25 bottles
  • 70cl  |  58.9% ABV
Tasting Notes

Colour
Lustrous, soft gold with a bright sheen of barley blonde.

Nose
An invigorating burst of maritime freshness unfolds, sea spray and salt-kissed winds carry wisps of peat smoke. Delicate notes of moss and petrichor.

Palate
Rich and oily. Hints of treacle give way to a flash of charred oak, olive brine, and peat smoke while black pepper and citrus zest lend a bright, lively edge.

Finish
Long and lingering. Dry with persistent weavings of smoke, spice, and salt.

  back against a chariot of stars

moon-belted drouthy tollbooth far

free like urchin-spiked drunken bracken

my love for you this glass won't slacken

    light of primal fire & slick wax

I wet my lips, dip the nib back

scythes reap, sip ballads of barley 

gold beneath our breath calmly 

inspire, respire, spiro, spiritus soars

    palm to palm in ritual

                    of fruit peel & petrichor.

-Janette Ayachi

Janette Ayachi (1982 - ) BA (English Lit. / Film Media, Stirling University) MSc (Creative Writing, Edinburgh University) is a Scottish-Algerian poet. She’s a regular on BBC arts programmes & she collaborates with artists & performs at festivals internationally. Her poetry, prose & essays have been published & translated into a broad range of newspapers, magazines & anthologies. Her first poetry book Hand Over Mouth Music (Pavilion, Liverpool University Press) won the Saltire Poetry Book of the Year Literary Award 2019 & QuickFire, Slow Burning (Pavilion, LUP) was shortlisted for The Laurel Prize & for Scotland’s National Book Awards 2024. She’s now writing her travel memoir Lonerlust & her debut fiction novel Sweet Figs.

A toast to whisky and verse, this collection of single cask, single malt scotch whisky pays tribute to the great Robert Burns and Scotland’s rich literary history. Imbued with the spirit of Scotland’s Bard himself, each bottle in the collection features specially-crafted, hand-written prose by a celebrated Scottish poet.

For the inaugural release, we are delighted to collaborate with the incredibly talented Edinburgh-based poet & author Janette Ayachi. Huddled over the flicker of candles, dram in hand, Ayachi composed a poem especially to match the palette and nose of this 13 year old Islay Single Malt.

“Whisky embodies the spirit of Scotland. I want[ed] this poem to do the same.” - Janette Ayachi

A toast to whisky and verse, this collection of single cask, single malt scotch whisky pays tribute to the great Robert Burns and Scotland’s rich literary history. Imbued with the spirit of Scotland’s Bard himself, each bottle in the collection features specially-crafted, hand-written prose by a celebrated Scottish poet.

For the inaugural release, we are delighted to collaborate with the incredibly talented Edinburgh-based poet & author Janette Ayachi. Huddled over the flicker of candles, dram in hand, Ayachi composed a poem especially to match the palette and nose of this 13 year old Islay Single Malt.

“Whisky embodies the spirit of Scotland. I want[ed] this poem to do the same.” - Janette Ayachi

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Made in Scotland

All our products are proudly made in Scotland, down to the last drop.

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Circularity

We plant a tree for every cask sold ensuring we support the local environment and help maintain Scotland’s native forests.

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GOOD COMPANY

Whisky is best enjoyed with good company. We look after the whisky, so the whisky looks after you.

Includes Steadman print
and course certificate
Includes whisky
correspondence course materials
Includes Steadman print,
course certificates and course materials
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The Poet's Pour - ft. Janette Ayachi

£ 149.00 GBP

A toast to whisky and verse, this collection of single cask, single malt scotch whisky pays tribute to the great Robert Burns and Scotland’s rich literary history. Imbued with the spirit of Scotland’s Bard himself, each bottle in the collection features specially-crafted, hand-written prose by a celebrated Scottish poet.

For the inaugural release, we are delighted to collaborate with the incredibly talented Edinburgh-based poet & author Janette Ayachi. Huddled over the flicker of candles, dram in hand, Ayachi composed a poem especially to match the palette and nose of this 13 year old Islay Single Malt.

“Whisky embodies the spirit of Scotland. I want[ed] this poem to do the same.” - Janette Ayachi

  • Single Cask, Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Distilled 21/10/2009 at a secret Islay Distillery
  • Aged 13 years in a refill Bourbon Hogshead
  • 1 of only 25 bottles
  • 70cl  |  58.9% ABV
Tasting Notes

Colour
Lustrous, soft gold with a bright sheen of barley blonde.

Nose
An invigorating burst of maritime freshness unfolds, sea spray and salt-kissed winds carry wisps of peat smoke. Delicate notes of moss and petrichor.

Palate
Rich and oily. Hints of treacle give way to a flash of charred oak, olive brine, and peat smoke while black pepper and citrus zest lend a bright, lively edge.

Finish
Long and lingering. Dry with persistent weavings of smoke, spice, and salt.

A toast to whisky and verse, this collection of single cask, single malt scotch whisky pays tribute to the great Robert Burns and Scotland’s rich literary history. Imbued with the spirit of Scotland’s Bard himself, each bottle in the collection features specially-crafted, hand-written prose by a celebrated Scottish poet.

For the inaugural release, we are delighted to collaborate with the incredibly talented Edinburgh-based poet & author Janette Ayachi. Huddled over the flicker of candles, dram in hand, Ayachi composed a poem especially to match the palette and nose of this 13 year old Islay Single Malt.

“Whisky embodies the spirit of Scotland. I want[ed] this poem to do the same.” - Janette Ayachi

A toast to whisky and verse, this collection of single cask, single malt scotch whisky pays tribute to the great Robert Burns and Scotland’s rich literary history. Imbued with the spirit of Scotland’s Bard himself, each bottle in the collection features specially-crafted, hand-written prose by a celebrated Scottish poet.

For the inaugural release, we are delighted to collaborate with the incredibly talented Edinburgh-based poet & author Janette Ayachi. Huddled over the flicker of candles, dram in hand, Ayachi composed a poem especially to match the palette and nose of this 13 year old Islay Single Malt.

“Whisky embodies the spirit of Scotland. I want[ed] this poem to do the same.” - Janette Ayachi

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Scotland Flag Icon

Made in Scotland

All our products are proudly made in Scotland, down to the last drop.

Tree Icon

Circularity

We plant a tree for every cask sold ensuring we support the local environment and help maintain Scotland’s native forests.

Glass Icon

GOOD COMPANY

Whisky is best enjoyed with good company. We look after the whisky, so the whisky looks after you.

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Check out the other bottles from this collection!

bru
Bruichladdich 31 Years Old
Distilled: 1991
Cask Type: Refill Hogshead
ABV: 50.6%
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aran
Arran 24 Years Old
Distilled: 1996
Cask Type: Oloroso Hogshead
ABV: 44.7%
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Glenburgie 24 Years Old
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Cask Type: 1st Fill Sherry Butt
ABV: 55.2%
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min
Miniature Set
A taster of all three 70cl bottles, accompanied by 'coursework' to teach you all about whisky engineering
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The Collection
A full set of ‘The Whisky Correspondence Course’
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