The Basketmakers Arms

In 2009, Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible named Ardbeg Uigeadail ‘World Whisky of the Year’ – in praise of its “utter silky brilliance” and “complexity on a level only a handful of distilleries in the world can even dream of reaching.”

Ardbeg Uigeadail (pronounced ‘Oog-a-dal’) is a special vatting that marries Ardbeg’s traditional deep, smoky notes with luscious, raisiny tones of old ex-Sherry casks. It’s non chill-filtered at high strength, which retains maximum flavour and gives more body and added depth.

Tasting Notes

Colour
Deepest gold

Aroma
Rich and weighty with heady and smoky aromatics, this expression of Ardbeg is both intensely flavoured and perfectly integrated. At full strength, the initial aroma is a beguiling mix of warm Christmas cake, walnut oil and parma violets fused with fresh ocean spice, cedar and pine needles falling from the Christmas tree. A smouldering smoky coal fire and the deep scent of well-oiled leather brings warmth to the scene. The sweetness of treacle toffees and chocolate-coated raisins bring indulgence through the smoke.

With water, the deep smokiness increases in intensity, reminiscent of a Christmas pudding on fire. Tarry smoke and diesel engine oil enter the room bringing smells of an age gone by. Rich flowering currants and warm baked banana and walnut bread are served with simmering mocha espresso.

Taste
Full flavoured and rich with a deep mouth-coating texture, the taste is an intriguing balance between sweet, spicy and deep smoky flavours.

The flavour is initially sweet as Christmas cake begins to soak into the tongue. A burst of winter spices sets off a smoky-spicy explosion countered by a sumptuous mid-palate of honey glazed smoked food and chewy treacle. Waves of deep smoky tones and rich aromas build up on the palate like a fine Montecristo cigar.

Finish
Amazingly long and chewy with lingering raisiny, deep mocha tones and rich aromatic smoke into the perfectly integrated finish.

£5.95 25ml

Go on… Treat yourself!

A great new Stout from Fuller’s, available throughout November and December.

Brewed with a combination of five different malts, some heavily roasted for a near jet black appearance, Black Cab Stout is 4.2% ABV and beneath its dark exterior features luxurious red berry notes, toasty aromas on the nose and culminates in a dry, bitter finish.

A seasonal treat!

Bunnahabhain 12 Y.O.

The nose offers a fresh and aromatic experience with a subtle whiff of smoke floating through the air. The taste starts with a light fruit and nut appeal that leads to a spectacular malty sweetness, finishing into a beautifully rich full-bodied, lingering experience.

 
Un-chillfiltered @ 46.3%

£1.95 25ml

Join us for another fabulous Beaujolais nouveau day on Thursday 17^th November

MENU

L’entrée

Duck Liver & Orange Parfait  – 5^.95

French Onion Soup with Roquefort Crouton  – 4^.50

Le Plat Principal

Cassoulet Toulousain with French bread  – 9^.50

Steak, Frites & Sauce a la Maison  – 12^.50

Trout Almondine  – 9^.50

Le Fromage

A selection of French cheeses with biscuits, grapes and celery  – 6^.95

Le Dessert

Chocolate & Courvoisier Mousse with crème fraiche  – 4^.95

Due to increased demand for food on Sunday evenings we will now be offering our famous roast dinners plus our full menu and other specials from 12 until 8pm! Now the nights are drawing in come and hunker down with a fantastic pint of ale or perhaps a malt of the month, and enjoy some top nosh!

An autumnal favourite, Red Fox is tawny red in colour and bursting with delicious malty flavours. Brewed with toasted oats which lends distinctive biscuit notes and a mellow aftertaste.

We are delighted to introduce the 3rd in the limited edition bottle conditioned ale series Brewer’s Reserve.

On this occasion this superb beer has been aged in Auchentoshan whisky casks for over 800 days; this extensive maturation time has infused the beer with delicious vanilla, warm honey and spicy ginger flavours. These combined with the rich malt body and pleasant sharp fruitiness derived from the beer, result in a wonderfully complex and very satisfying beer.

We now serve…
London Porter 5.4%
Fuller’s 1845 6.3%
Brewer’s Reserve No.2 8.2% & No.3 9.0% &
Gales Prize Old Ale 9.0%
All in 500ml bottles to drink in or take away!

Who is this mystery customer spotted by the Google car wandering home with a pint of ale from the Basketmakers? Funny that the pint has been blurred as well but I’m guessing it’s Seafarers.