Extraction is the process by which the whisky extracts flavour and colour from the barrel wood. The wood contains a variety of compounds, including tannins, vanillin, and lactones, which all contribute to the flavour of the whisky. The longer the whisky is aged in the barrel, the more flavour it will extract.
Evaporation is the process by which some of the whisky evaporates through the pores of the barrel wood. This is known as the “angel’s share.” Evaporation can have a significant impact on the flavour of the whisky, as it concentrates the remaining alcohol and other compounds.
Oxidation is the process by which the whisky reacts with oxygen in the barrel. This can cause the whisky to darken in colour and develop more complex flavours.
The art and science of whisky maturation is how the Spirt of Excellence goes from grain to gold.
The unique and alluring nature of Single Cask releases means we cannot bring you the same delightful elixirs again and again – once the whisky is gone, it’s gone for good. The expressions live as a fragment of the past, never to be repeated.
We invite you to delve into our whisky archives. Explore past releases and bask in amber nostalgia, accompanied with distillery history and tasting notes from Mr. Hart himself.
Hart Brothers can trace their origins in the licensed trade back to the late 19th century when the family were licensed victuallers and publicans in Paisley, the mill town on the outskirts of Glasgow. It was not until 1964 that brothers Iain & Donald Hart incorporated the company as Wine & Spirit Wholesalers and Scotch Whisky Blenders.
Alistair Hart joined the company in 1975 and it was his responsibility as chief blender to source vintage casks of single malt whisky that were not readily available through any specialist whisky shop or online whisky site. Today, we continue to secure special and rare malt and grain whiskies that are further matured and only selected for single cask bottling after careful tasting and consideration.
We always pride ourselves on continuing the spirit of excellence by offering some of the finest single malt scotch whisky available through our selected distributors overseas.
We make sure our customers can best share with us the single malt scotch whisky experience which is why we add nothing to the malt whisky other than the purest water. Today, we pride ourselves on continuing the spirit of excellence by offering some of the finest single malt scotch whisky available through our selected distributors overseas.
Hart Brothers Limited, 3 Peel Park Place, College Milton, East Kilbride G74 5LW, Scotland
Tel: +44 (0) 1355 247 180 | Fax: +44 (0) 1355 244 615
