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The Drink Shop – Price Reductions

May 4, 2011 by Gary Leave a Comment

Some reductions that are worth checking out from The Drink Shop’s product list this week.
In particular is the Chivas Regal whose price has come down by £18.70 (11%). Plus there is a nice reduction on a book title from The Whisky Exchange.

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
The Drink Shop	Chivas Regal – 25 Year Old 70cl Bottle Country: Scotland Region: Age: 25 Year Old Strength: Summary: Limited Availability – 500 bottles available in the UK in 2008/9. Each bottle is individually numbered. Blend – Elegantly smooth and perfectly balanced. Rich character yields an abundance of flavour and aromas. Nose – Enticing fruity aromas of sweet orange and peach, followed by notes of marzipan and nuts. Palate – Hints of rich milk chocolate orange and a fondant creaminess. Finish – Smooth, rounded and luxuriously long. Serving tip: Chivas Regal 25yo is best appreciated served over ice.	70cl	£ 149.61 BUY NOW SAVE: £ 18.70 (11%) (was: £ 168.31)
The Drink Shop	Ballantines – Finest 70cl Bottle Country: Scotland Region: Summary: Ballantine's Finest is a complex, refined and elegant blended scotch whisky. It is regarded as the taste to satisfy a modern style. The original flavour, complexity and refinement comes from more than 50 single malt flavours. The unmistakable Ballantine's flavour is dependent on these 50 single malts, 4 single grains and in particular the fingerprint malts from Miltonduff and Glenburgie. It is balanced because no one single component dominates. Colour: A light gold Nose: Deep with hints of spice Body: Rounded Taste: Well balanced with tones of chocolate, apple and vanilla followed by a gently floral finish Finish: Sophisticated after-taste gives a fresh floral glow.	70cl	£ 19.91 BUY NOW SAVE: £ 2.56 (11%) (was: £ 22.47)
The Drink Shop	Black Bottle – Standard 70cl Bottle Country: Scotland Region: Summary: The Island of Islay is renowned all over the world for its intensely powerful and charismatic Scotch whiskies. Black Bottle is totally unique in being created from whiskies from all seven of the famous distilleries on Islay. Its spiritual home is the Bunnahabhain distillery in the north-east of the Island. Black Bottle was created in 1879 by Gordon Graham and Co. based in Aberdeen. The three Graham brothers – (Charles Innes, Gordon and David) original business was tea but they switched their attention to whisky blending. Soon the popularity of the whisky spread through the East Coast fishermen who favoured it on long sea journeys. Black Bottle's name came from its original bottle design based on black German glass and echoing the traditional pot whisky still. In 1914, following the outbreak of war, production was switched to green glass as it is to be found today. Black Bottle has long been regarded as one of the smoothest and most balanced of the Scotch Whiskies. The skilful craft of blending only the finest malt and grain whiskies delivers a wonderfully balanced and whisky experience. Fresh and fruity on the nose it combines full, honeyed and delightfully smoky flavours that set it apart. The tasting experience is rounded off with a long and warming finish.	70cl	£ 15.73 BUY NOW SAVE: £ 1.97 (11%) (was: £ 17.70)
The Drink Shop	Famous Dad – Famous Grouse 70cl Bottle Country: Scotland Region: Summary: The perfect gift for Father's day. The Famous Grouse is named after the Red Grouse, Scotland's national game bird. The blend is crafted from the finest malt whiskies, such as Macallan and Highland Park, married with exceptional grain whiskies for the smoothest possible taste.	70cl	£ 14.39 BUY NOW SAVE: £ 1.90 (12%) (was: £ 16.29)
The Drink Shop	Glinne Parras – 5 Year Old 70cl Bottle Country: Scotland Region: Age: 5 Year Old Strength: Summary: A blend of Speyside malt whiskies with a high malt content to give deptch and interest. This superior 5 Year Old blend was awarded the Gold Medal at the 2001 International Spirit Challenge as best blended Whisky. Shows plenty of full, smoky style.	70cl	£ 14.40 BUY NOW SAVE: £ 1.80 (11%) (was: £ 16.20)
The Drink Shop	Bells – Original 70cl Bottle Country: Scotland Region: Summary: The unique flavour of Bell's Blended Scotch Whisky comes from some of the finest malt whiskies in Scotland – from the fresh, sweet malts of Speyside to the smoky sea salt of the Islands – all matured in selected oak casks for a richer flavour. The malt at the heart of the Bell's blend is rich, spiced and nutty (a bit like ginger cake), and comes from our home, the Blair Athol distillery.	70cl	£ 14.21 BUY NOW SAVE: £ 1.68 (11%) (was: £ 15.89)
The Drink Shop	Macarthurs – Select Scotch Whisky 70cl Bottle Country: Scotland Region: Summary: MacArthur's Blended Scotch Whisky has been held in high esteem since 1877 and invokes some of the splendour and tradition associated with the ancient Clan MacArthur. Carefully selected regional malts and superior grain whiskies have been expertly blended to create this robust and full flavoured scotch which has become a firm favourite for customers around the world. MacArthur's Blended Scotch Whisky takes its name from the ancient MacArthur Clan of Argyllshire in Scotland who fought alongside Robert the Bruce in the struggle for Scottish independence. The MacArthur's blend is appreciated by those connoisseurs who enjoy an medium bodied, uncomplicated whisky. It is a softly aromatic blend with a smooth, mellow palate and a fresh lingering finish. Nose – Fragrant barley malt nose with sweet citrus after tones. Colour – Rich, clear golden. Taste – Light, smooth flavour with toffee and vanilla from cask ageing.	70cl	£ 12.12 BUY NOW SAVE: £ 1.51 (11%) (was: £ 13.63)
The Whisky Exchange	Beer Hunter, Whisky Chaser / In Honour Of Michael Jackson – Author: Ian Buxton/ Whisky Book Country: Whisky Books Region: Whisky Books Summary: A collection of writings on whisky and beer published to honour the memory of Michael Jackson. With contributions from the most respected experts in both fields and all profits going to the Parkinson's Disease Society, there's just no excuse not to buy it.		£ 7.99 BUY NOW SAVE: £ 5.00 (38%) (was: £ 12.99)

The Whisky Exchange’s New Fifty-One

May 4, 2011 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange has a whopping 51 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from the Highland, Island, Islay, Lowland & Speyside regions. There are also some new English, French and Japanese malts.

The brands include Aberfeldy, Aberlour, An Cnoc, Ardbeg, Auchentoshan, Balblair, Benriach, Benromach, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Clynelish, Dalmore, Edradour, Glen Garioch, Glen Moray, Glencadam, Glendronach, Glenfarclas, Glenlivet, Glenlochy, Glenrothes, Glenturret, Glenugie, Kilchoman, Laphroaig, Ledaig, Speyside & Tomatin.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 7 to 33 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
The Whisky Exchange	Auchentoshan 21 Year Old – Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: 21 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A deliciously smooth, mellow long-aged Auchentoshan. This 21 year old Lowland single malt is a sophisticated and well-balanced dram to savour slowly after a good meal.	70cl	£ 88.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Bruichladdich 15 Year Old / 2nd Edition – Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Finished in Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes casks, this has all the expected Bruichladdich characteristics – seaspray, brine, floral notes – with a deliciously smooth extra veneer of sweetness. A deservedly popular 'Laddie.	70cl	£ 61.89 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Bunnahabhain 1978 / 31 Year Old – Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 31 Year Old Strength: 54.7% Vintage: 1978 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 54.7% / Signatory	70cl	£ 102.87 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glen Moray 16 Year Old – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 16 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Sweet, full and exceptionally well-rounded. The flavour is initially of toffee, progressing to mint humbugs and barley sugar and followed by a hint of smoke and peat flavours.	70cl	£ 37.29 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glendronach 33 Year Old / Oloroso Sherry Cask – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 33 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Distilled in 1971 and matured in a small batch of exquisite Oloroso sherry casks, this 33 year-old dram appeared in 2004 and at the time was the oldest and quite possibly the best Glendronach ever released. Boasting 95/100 from Jim Murray's Whisky Bible and a Gold Medal at the San Francisco Spirits Competition, this is not a dram to miss.	70cl	£ 189.51 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Laphroaig 1996 / 13 Year Old / Cask #1983 – Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 13 Year Old Strength: 46% Vintage: 1996 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46% / Speciality Drinks Ltd – Another Laphroaig for our Single Malts of Scotland range, this 1996 is from a single hogshead. Peppery on the nose with a hint of cured ham, before a surprisingly sweet, fruity palate.	70cl	£ 49.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Aberfeldy 21 Year Old – Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 21 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – An excellent value 21 year old Aberfeldy, showcasing the richer end of the Highland spectrum with plenty of sherry influence. Winner of a Gold Medal and Best in Class at the International Wine & Spirits COmpetition 2010.	70cl	£ 87.75 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Benriach 15 Year Old / Px Sherry Wood Finish – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling	70cl	£ 37.38 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Bruichladdich Infinity / 2nd Edition – Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 52.5% Summary: 70cl / 52.5% / Distillery Bottling	70cl	£ 41.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenfarclas 1977 / The Family Casks – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 59% Vintage: 1977 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 59% / Distillery Bottling – The Glenfarclas Family Casks series is a new range of vintage casks from one of Speyside's best distilleries. All but three of the range (1952, 1979 & 1984) are from first fill or refill sherry casks.	70cl	£ 253.85 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenrothes 1994 – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1994 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A big emphasis on the citrussy side of the distillery character, with a delicious vanilla edge and tingling spices. Another revelatory year oldung Glenrothes, destined to be a massive hit.	70cl	£ 38.49 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Bruichladdich 1994 / 14 Year Old / Kosher Wine Finish – Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 14 Year Old Strength: 46% Vintage: 1994 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A Bruichladdich 1994 aged in bourbon casks for 14 years before being finished in casks from the Carmel winery in Israel.	70cl	£ 38.40 BUY NOW

Master Of Malt Releases World’s Oldest Whisky Liqueur

May 4, 2011 by Gary Leave a Comment

Master of Malt Launch the World’s Oldest Whisky Liqueur

Online Retailer and Independent Bottler, Master of Malt, has launched the world’s oldest whisky liqueur.
It is based on the very finest 40 year old single malt Speyside whisky from one of Scotland’s most legendary distilleries!

The 40 year old single malt at the heart of this liqueur hails from a Speyside distillery, and whilst the exact origins remain a closely guarded secret, it is reputed to be one of the world’s most famous, and one known for its rich, sherry-matured whiskies.

“The key part for us was that the whisky shone through,” says Master of Malt’s Sales Director Ben Ellefsen, “this is a liqueur for single malt connoisseurs, so we spent an incredible amount of time picking subtle flavours which highlighted the malt, rather than creating something that was just sweet and overpowering. We’ve used top quality, authentic ingredients including cinnamon bark, cloves and orange peel, and we couldn’t be more proud of the results.”

The 40 year old joins Master of Malt’s range of single malt Speyside whisky liqueurs and the prices range from £26.95 for the 10 year old, up to £219.95 for the 40 year old.

The Liqueurs
Master of Malt 10 Year Old Speyside Whisky Liqueur – £26.95
Master of Malt 15 Year Old Speyside Whisky Liqueur – £39.95
Master of Malt 21 Year Old Speyside Whisky Liqueur – £59.95
Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside Whisky Liqueur – £109.95
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside Whisky Liqueur – £219.95

Or you can get a Tasting Set of all 5 – £29.95

Laphroaig 2000 / 10 Year Old / Un-chillfiltered Collection – Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

May 4, 2011 by Gary Leave a Comment

Laphroaig 2000 / 10 Year Old / Un-chillfiltered Collection - Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

70cl / 46% / Signatory – A single cask (refill butt) 10 year old Laphroaig 2000, bottled for Signatory’s Un-Chillfiltered Collection at a very reasonable price..

Price: £ 31.05 BUY IT NOW

You can buy it here: Laphroaig 2000 / 10 Year Old / Un-chillfiltered Collection – Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Or you can compare prices from a selection of suppliers here.