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The elemental nature of whisky is something to behold. It’s the offspring of the earth, raised by the hand of the maker, forged by fire, wind and water. It’s the uisge beatha.

This month we explore the influence that the primal flavours of sea salt and peat smoke have on the whisky as it rests in oak whilst immersed in a micro-climate that leaves its indelible mark as the casks breathe in the salt laden air.

We’ve selected three whiskies which are made in close proximity to the sea, for you to gain an insight into the way the ‘coastal terroir’ impacts the taste and texture of the finished whisky.

These maritime influenced whiskies are especially enjoyable when accompanied by morsels from the sea, whether it’s freshly shucked oysters, sashimi or tea smoked ocean trout - the flavours just go together.

The Glenlivet Distillery dates back to 1822, nestled in the Speyside region of Scotland, near Inverness. The Glenlivet continues to be innovative today, set new standards, and pursue the vision of founder George Smith. The current Master Distiller, Alan Winchester, has carried the founders' legacy and continues to select exceptionally unique casks, finishes and liquids to deliver world-class single malts.

In this box, we explore the diversity in The Glenlivet stable. Side by side, you’ll taste and compare a well-aged original bottling with two single casks - one from the distillery itself and one from a renowned independent bottler.

In Scottish Gaelic, “Ben” translates to “Mountain Peak”. You’ll see many distilleries named with the prefix Ben- across Speyside due to their lofty locations. The colder hilly climate results in the drams maturing slower than their lower-lying “Glen” counterparts. To counter this, many of the Bens use richer new make spirit, flavoursome cask varieties or extended maturation periods to create highly sophisticated single malts. Here are three of the best.

 The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is “Break The Bias”, and we’re spotlighting the female distillers taking the industry by storm. In this box, you’ll find three drams produced by women at some of Australia’s leading whisky distilleries. Sláinte!

The Premier State is swiftly becoming one of the premier locations for whisky-making. Never to be outdone by the likes of Tasmania and Victoria, New South Wales is now home to some of Australia’s finest whisky distilleries. The state’s unique environment produces a distinctive style of spirit, unlike anything else found in the whisky-world. Here, we have carefully selected three of the newest and most exciting releases from up-and-comers, showcasing the best the state has to offer.

The festive season isn’t quite over yet. This month we have three big, bold and meaty drams in store for you!

Smoky flavours can be divisive - you either love them or hate them. But what many don’t realise is not all peat is created equal, there is more to it than simply parts per million. In this box, you will taste three different drams from three different continents, which all have their interpretation of the smoky spirit aged in Sherry casks. From light and elegant in Japan to a special release smoke bomb from Islay and an inbetweener from right here in Australia, discover what makes each unique.

The world of whisky is typically an industry stifled by tradition - why fix something that isn’t broken, right? Maybe not! Fortunately for us, we are lucky to work with a small group of maverick distillers and independent bottlers who aren’t afraid to break the chains of tradition to produce new and exciting flavours. This months box showcases two drams matured in never-seen-before casks and a smoked grain bourbon that wouldn’t look out of place at a Southern Style Barbecue. Strap yourself in for a rollercoaster of flavour.

Independent Bottlers are the cool kids of the whisky world – though some of them have been around longer than most distilleries! Independent bottlers purchase spirit or casks from different distilleries, then age it and bottle it themselves. Freed from distilleries’ obligations to produce consistent, stand-alone products in the market, indies (as they are affectionately known) are able to focus on niche expressions: rare distilleries, interesting finishes and single cask whiskies. We’ve picked out three such drams for this month’s Advanced box.

In box one, we will be exploring an under-the-radar cult single malt from Scotland and pitting it against two new world superstars. We'll be chatting about what is so special about Scottish Single Malts and why there is so much innovation happening right here in Australia and in other new world destinations.