The Whisky Barrel has 81 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: Campbeltown, Highland, Indian, Island, Islay, Lowland and Speyside.
The brands include Aberlour, Abhainn, Amrut, Ardbeg, Balmenach, Balvenie, Ben, Benromach, Blended, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Caol, Caperdonich, Clynelish, Dalmore, Dalwhinnie, Edradour, Glen, Glendronach, Glenfarclas, Glengyle, Glenkinchie, Glenlivet, Hazelburn, Highland, Isle, Kilchoman, Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Ledaig, Linkwood, Linlithgow, Macallan, Macduff, North Port, Springbank &Tamdhu.
The ages of the new whiskies range from 6 to 60 Year Old malts.
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Isle Of Jura Crinan Boat Festival 2007 Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: Strength: Vintage: 2007 Bottler: Summary: A 2007 single cask, individually numbered bottles, one of only 400. Distilled 1999 re -racked from American White Oak in September 2004 into an Oloroso Sherry butt. A heavily peated Jura whisky, to commemorate the Crinan Classic Boat Festival and released exclusively during the 2007 Islay Festival of Malt and Music. Isle of Jura The first Isle of Jura Distillery was built at Craighouse on the Isle of Jura off the west coast of Scotland in 1810 but closed in 1901 and was subsequently demolished. The present Isle of Jura Distillery was designed by William Delmé Evans and opened in 1963. The Jura Distillery visitor centre and shop offers distillery tours and accommodation in the Jura Distillery Lodge, and the distillery supports The Malt Whisky Writers Retreat and participates in Feis Ile, the Islay Festival of Malt and Music. Autumn bonfire coupled with a tang of damp salt and peat. Feel the full force of sharp winds and driving rain in your face as this complex malt rolls over the palate to reveal its character of smoke, peat, tar rope and hints of lemon. |
£ 91.89 BUY NOW | |
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Linkwood 17 Year Old Signatory Vintage Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 17 Year Old Strength: Summary: Single cask hogshead #9726. 262 numbered bottles. Linkwood Linkwood Distillery was established in 1821 by Peter Brown in the Scotland’s Speyside whisky region. Linkwood Distillery is a malt whisky distillery equipped with six stills and whilst a large percentage of Linkwood whisky flows into blends of scotch an increasing volume is appearing as single malt whisky and there are some excellent independent releases of Linkwood single malt whisky. Linkwood Distillery participates in the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. No tasting notes at present. |
£ 56.99 BUY NOW | |
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Linlithgow (st. Magdalene) 1975 Vintage Rare Old Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: Strength: Vintage: 1975 Bottler: Summary: Matured in refill sherry hogsheads. Bottled by Gordon & MacPhail in 2008 under their Rare Old label.A smooth, sweet whisky with the Lowland style still evident. St Magdalene (Linlithgow) St. Magdalene malt whisky distillery was established by Sebastian Henderson in Linlithgow sometime between 1753 and 1798. During the 1810s St. Magdalene Distillery was amalgamated with its near neighbour Bonnytoun Distillery. The Union Canal was constructed right on its southern doorstep during the early nineteenth century then the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway steamed right past on its northern doorstep and ensured easy access to rapidly expanding markets. St. Magdalene Distillery closed in 1983 and was later converted into private housing and is now a lost Scottish Lowland malt whisky distillery. All the whisky from St. Magdalene’s four stills went into blends during its working life, the few single cask bottlings are a modern development. On the nose sherry notes with strong fruit aromas – melons, red apples. Dry, hessian note with herbal, bracken aromas. Sweet palate, winey with oak and hop flavours. Some heather blossom (honey) elements. |
£ 114.99 BUY NOW | |
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Kilchoman 2 Year Old Anticipation Cask #05/2007 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 2 Year Old Strength: Vintage: 2007 Bottler: Summary: Single cask #05/2007. Distilled January 2007, bottled March 2009. For the French market. Two year old new make spirit from Islay's youngest distillery (it cannot be called whisky until the spirit has matured for three years). Kilchoman Kilchoman Distillery was established by Anthony Wills in 2005 at Rockside Farm near the centuries old Kilchoman Cross and the old Kilchoman Church on the Isle of Islay. Kilchoman Distillery is a malt whisky distillery which malts barley grown in Rockside fields and bottles Kilchoman single malt whisky at the distillery using local Islay water. Field to bottle. Kilchoman is the newest and most westerly of Islay’s distilleries and with just two small stills it is one of the smallest working distilleries in Scotland. No tasting notes at present. |
£ 152.99 BUY NOW | |
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Benromach Latitude 53 Single Cask #705 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: Summary: Single refill sherry hogshead #705. Bottled to commemorate Benromach's support of the Clipper 07-08 round the world yacht race. 2nd release limited to 300 bottles. Benromach Benromach Distillery was designed by Charles C. Diog and constructed at Forres in 1898 and was due to commence production in 1899. But demand for scotch collapsed when the principle purchaser of Benromach’s malt whisky Pattison‘s of Leith went bankrupt and Benromach Distillery sat silent as the next decade rolled by. Intermittent production followed until major investment and refurbishment in the 1960s and 1970s turned Benromach into a thoroughly modern Speyside malt whisky distillery, only to close again in 1983. Ten years later it was purchased by the independent bottler Gordon and MacPhail who fired up its single pair of stills in 1998 and nurtured Benromach ever since. Benromach Distillery welcomes visitors into the Benromach Distillery visitor centre, offers distillery tours and is a participant in the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. No tasting notes at present. |
£ 46.99 BUY NOW | |
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Linlithgow (st. Magdalene) 26 Year Old Signatory Vintage Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: 26 Year Old Strength: Summary: Single wine treated butt #2200. 225 individually numbered bottles. Linlithgow (St. Magdalene) St. Magdalene malt whisky distillery was established by Sebastian Henderson in Linlithgow sometime between 1753 and 1798. During the 1810s St. Magdalene Distillery was amalgamated with its near neighbour Bonnytoun Distillery. The Union Canal was constructed right on its southern doorstep during the early nineteenth century then the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway steamed right past on its northern doorstep and ensured easy access to rapidly expanding markets. St. Magdalene Distillery closed in 1983 and was later converted into private housing and is now a lost Scottish Lowland malt whisky distillery. All the whisky from St. Magdalene’s four stills went into blends during its working life, the few single cask bottlings are a modern development. No tasting notes at present. |
£ 137.89 BUY NOW | |
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Glendronach 17 Year Old 1993 Cask #574 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 17 Year Old Strength: Vintage: 1993 Bottler: Summary: Single Oloroso sherry butt #574. Normally only available at the distillery. Distilled March 1993 and bottled July 2010. Glendronach Glendronach malt whisky distillery was established north east of Huntley in Scotland’s Highland whisky region by James Allardice in 1826. The malting floors at Glendronach Distillery closed in 1996 and it was the last distillery in Scotland to heat its stills directly with flames from a coal-fired furnace, until it had to comply with new regulations in 2005. Glendronach Distillery is resplendent with a traditional cask iron mash tun, wooden washbacks, four stills matures its malt whisky in top quality sherry casks. Glendronach Distillery has a distillery visitor centre offering a range of distillery tours and the distillery participates is the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. Nose: Commencing with full earthy aromas. This leads to a huge portion of dried fig and sweet date pudding. Palate: Concentrated dried fruit elements with figs and dates coming to the fore. Sweet Pedro Ximinez and toffee-nut brittle on the finish. |
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Linlithgow (st. Magdalene) 1975 Vintage Rare Old Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: Strength: Vintage: 1975 Bottler: Summary: 2010 bottling of the lost Lowland distillery. Matured in refill sherry hogsheads. Bottled by Gordon & MacPhail under their Rare Old label. A smooth, sweet whisky with the Lowland style still evident. St. Magdalene (Linlithgow) St. Magdalene malt whisky distillery was established by Sebastian Henderson in Linlithgow sometime between 1753 and 1798. During the 1810s St. Magdalene Distillery was amalgamated with its near neighbour Bonnytoun Distillery. The Union Canal was constructed right on its southern doorstep during the early nineteenth century then the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway steamed right past on its northern doorstep and ensured easy access to rapidly expanding markets. St. Magdalene Distillery closed in 1983 and was later converted into private housing and is now a lost Scottish Lowland malt whisky distillery. All the whisky from St. Magdalene’s four stills went into blends during its working life, the few single cask bottlings are a modern development. On the nose sherry notes with strong fruit aromas – melons, red apples. Dry, hessian note with herbal, bracken aromas. Sweet palate, winey with oak and hop flavours. Some heather blossom (honey) elements. |
£ 149.99 BUY NOW | |
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Bunnahabhain 20 Year Old Sherry Cask Christmas Malt Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 20 Year Old Strength: Summary: Islay Malt distilled Christmas Eve 1990 and matured in a fresh sherry butt #34. Bottled by the heir to throne of a certain Wigtown distillery – just 86 bottles at full strength have been released with a very seasonal label. An exceptional value single malt. Bunnahabhain Bunnahabhain Distillery was established in 1881 on the north eastern tip of the Isle of Islay by the shore of Bunnahabhain Bay and overlooking the Sound of Islay. All the building materials were transported by puffer and unloaded at the distillery pier. Now tucked away at the end of the single track ‘main’ road with spectacular scenery all the way. Bunnahabhain Distillery is equipped with four huge pear shaped stills and produces Scottish malt whisky which is released in blends and single malts. Visitors are welcomed at the distillery visitor centre and distillery cottages are available for holiday lets. A participant in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Festival of Malt and Music. No tasting notes yet. |
£ 49.99 BUY NOW | |
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Caperdonich 39 Year Old Connoisseurs Choice Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 39 Year Old Strength: Summary: Matured in a 1st fill sherry butt, this is a fresh, fruity and spicy single malt. Distilled March 1972 and bottled August 2011. Previous bottlings of this vintage from Gordon & MacPhail have been sublime. Caperdonich Caperdonich Distillery was founded in 1897 and its two stills were fired up a year later. Caperdonich Distillery was situated beside the North of Scotland Railway in the north west corner of Rothes in Scotland’s Speyside whisky region and was established at a time when whisky sales were on the up and up. But Caperdonich Distillery opened just as whisky sales crashed and subsequent wars and prohibition inhibited its recovery. And having closed in 1902 it remained mothballed until 1965 when the stills were fired up once again. It closed once more in 2002, and now that we have finally come to appreciate the complexity and depth of Caperdonich malt whisky …… demolished in 2011. Caperdonich whisky was intended primarily for blended scotch but a small volume has been released by independent bottles as Caperdonich single malt whisky. A lost Scottish Speyside malt whisky distillery. On the nose: heavily sherried notes, almond influences – marzipan and Christams cake influences – rich fruits. Palate: mouth drying, prominent sweetness, fruity influences with a delicate dark chocolate edge. |
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Port Ellen 28 Year Old Connoisseurs Choice Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 28 Year Old Strength: Summary: Matured in a refill sherry butt. Distilled September 2010 and bottled October 2010 by Gordon MacPhail for the Connoisseurs Choice range. Port Ellen Port Ellen Distillery was established by Alexander K. Mackay on the southern coast of the Isle of Islay at Port Ellen in 1825. Port Ellen was a malt whisky distillery but closed in 1983 and whilst the distillery buildings remain Port Ellen drum maltings occupy part of the site and participates in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Festival of Malt and Music. Most recent official bottling of Port Ellen single malt whisky was the Port Ellen 11thRelease. During the winter of 1823-24 James Fox tested his newly designed spirit safe at Port Ellen Distillery prior to its introduction in all Scottish licenced distilleries by 1825 in order to comply with enactment of the Excise Act of 1823. Thus Port Ellen Distillery was the first Scottish distillery to install a spirit safe and James Fox was paid £428 for his work. Nose: Sweet, with peppered kipper notes. Ozone and hints of driftwood. Traces of birchwood and charred woods emerge. Palate: Sweet, but ashy, peat smoke elements quickly emerge. Some hints of kippers linger. |
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Macduff 11 Year Old Thewhiskybarrel.com Exclusive Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 11 Year Old Strength: Summary: Single fresh sherry butt #5774 distilled 2000 and bottled November 2011. Specially selected by Doug McIvor of Berry Brothers & Rudd exclusively for TheWhiskyBarrel.com Bottle at cask strength 60% this full bodied Speyside single malt is brimming with festive flavours: rich dried fruits, winter spices, toffee and the slightest wisp of smoke all wrapped up in lashings of sweet sherry. Limited to 120 bottles and features the new TheWhiskyBarrel.com logo. Macduff Macduff Distillery was established in 1962 near the coastal town of Macduff on the banks of the River Deveron which rises in the mighty Grampian Mountains, and just north of the site of the lost Mill of Banff Distillery. Macduff Distillery is a malt whisky distillery equipped with five stills and contributes to Dewar’s blends of scotch. Glen Deveron is the name given to official bottling of Macduff malt whisky and Macduff to the malt whisky bottled by independent bottlers. Macduff Distillery is situated in Scotland’s Highland whisky region. Nose: Rich dried fruit aromas, orange peel, a touch of liquorice and background smoke. Palate: Full bodied – the sweet sherry coats the mouth with plenty of dried fruit and teasing sweetness. Finish: Long and warming finishes with dark toffee and peppery spice. |
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Clynelish 1993 Distillers Edition Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: Vintage: 1993 Bottler: Summary: A well-rounded, classy single malt double matured in Oloroso sherry casks. This is a very easy to drink Highland malt, especially as an aperitif. Clynelish Clynelish Distillery is a malt whisky distillery situated at Brora on the Sutherland coast in Scotland’s Highland whisky region. The original Clynelish Distillery was founded in 1819 by the Marquis of Stafford and a new Clynelish Distillery was built in 1967 close-by the original. The new distillery has been enlarged in recent years and is now a major contributor to the Johnnie Walker range of blended Scotch. Visitors are welcomed at Clynelish Distillery Visitor Centre which offers tours around the new distillery and the opportunity to view parts of the original Clynelish Distillery. On the nose immediate raisins, in fact rum and raisin. Dried orange peel. In time a clean walnut crispness appears. Water makes it softer, dried cherry, sultana, apricot and some honey. The palate is very sweet with plumped up dried fruit. Sultana cake with thick butter and underneath a bowl of nuts; hazelnut and macadamia. A slightly salty quality cutting through the unctuous texture. |
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Glenfarclas 46 Year Old Speyside's Finest Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 46 Year Old Strength: Summary: Single sherry butt bottling of Speyside's Finest – bottled under the Douglas Laing Old & Rare Platinum label. Distilled October 1965 and bottled November 2011. 143 numbered bottles. Scotch from the 1960's is becoming increasingly rare making this really rather special. Glenfarclas Glenfarclas Distillery was established by Robert Hay in Speyside in 1836. John Grant purchased Glenfarclas in 1865 and it has remained in the ownership of the Grant family ever since. The interior of the visitor centre is stunning, the walls are lined with the original oak panels salvaged from a lounge on the liner SS Empress of Australia when she was scrapped 1952. Ace sherry casks underpin the ethos of Glenfarclas malt whisky, having released its first cask strength single malt way back in 1968 and in 1973 became the third to open a distillery visitor centre. Glenfarclas Distillery participates in the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. If the colour has not given it away yet, the nose certainly does – distinctly sherried and richly spiced with dried dates, warm toffee & ginger. The palate carries a creamy butterscotch quality infused with a surprisingly fresh orange zesty trait. The finish is long, still spicy plus a sweet hazelnut marzipan character. |
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Springbank 20 Year Old Platinum Selection Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: 20 Year Old Strength: Summary: Douglas Laing Old & Rare Platinum Selection. Single refill hogshead distilled July 1991 and bottled November 2011. This is the first time we have seen Springbank bottled under this label. Tasting notes sound wonderful! 158 numbered bottles. Hazelburn (Springbank) Springbank Distillery is the oldest, independent and family owned malt whisky distillery in Scotland having been founded in 1828 in Campbeltown at the foot of the Mull of Kintyre on the west coast of Scotland. Springbank produces three different types of malt whisky including Hazelburn which is non-peated and triple distilled and was first produced in 1997 and first released at the age of 8 years in 2005. The barley is spread across traditional malting floors at Springbank where it germinates and is then dried by hot air on the perforated floor of the malt kiln. The name Hazelburn is in memory of Hazelburn Distillery which was once one of the largest and now one of Campbeltown’s many lost distilleries and operated in the centre of the town from 1825 until 1925. The nose opens with a spicy, sea-weedy character and runs to ripe sugared banana plus oranges and a vanilla/cedar wood style. The palate is initially light and subtle – dry (even desiccating) and spicy – then it develops to an attractive smoky and briny quality. Spicy characteristics continue on the long sweet/woody finish which carries a gun powder tea style – then runs to more wood, dark sea-weed, and soft leather. |
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Tamdhu 21 Year Old Sherry Cask Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 21 Year Old Strength: Summary: Douglas Laing Old & Rare Platinum Selection. Single cask sherry hosghead distilled December 1989 and bottled November 2011. 205 numbered bottles. Tamdhu Tamdhu Distillery was founded in 1896, designed by Charles Doig and opened in 1897 in Scotland’s Speyside whisky region. Tamdhu Distillery was originally equipped with two stills which increased to four in 1972 and then six in 1975 in order to cope with the ever increasing demand for Famous Grouse and Cutty Sark blends of scotch to which Tamdhu was a major contributor. When the nearby railway station closed in 1965 the ticket office was subsequently converted into the Tamdhu Distillery visitor centre and the distillery became a founding member of the Speyside Whisky Trail. But the Tamdhu Distillery visitor centre closed and then Tamdhu Distillery itself in March 2010 and with it the last working Saladin malting boxes in Scotland. A year later and Ian Macleod Distillers purchased Tamdhu Distillery, and thus its working life is assured. Opens richly spiced on the nose carrying a dark fruit and attractively dry and nutty character. The palate is mouth coating, still spicy and develops to a Macedonia of macerated raisins and red fruit plus a later subtle smoked quality. The finish is long with a cherries (coated in dark chocolate) sweetness that runs to a drier, oak and cedar wood style. |
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Port Ellen 28 Year Old Sherry Cask Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 28 Year Old Strength: Summary: Old & Rare Platinum selection. Single sherry butt twenty-eight year old Port Ellen from the final year of distillation at lost Islay distillery. Distilled March 1983 and bottled October 2011. 227 numbered bottles. Port Ellen Port Ellen Distillery was established by Alexander K. Mackay on the southern coast of the Isle of Islay at Port Ellen in 1825. Port Ellen was a malt whisky distillery but closed in 1983 and whilst the distillery buildings remain Port Ellen drum maltings occupy part of the site and participates in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Festival of Malt and Music. Most recent official bottling of Port Ellen single malt whisky was the Port Ellen 11thRelease. During the winter of 1823-24 James Fox tested his newly designed spirit safe at Port Ellen Distillery prior to its introduction in all Scottish licenced distilleries by 1825 in order to comply with enactment of the Excise Act of 1823. Thus Port Ellen Distillery was the first Scottish distillery to install a spirit safe and James Fox was paid £428 for his work. Opens with a spicy, leather character and runs to nuts, dried fruit and a light ashy style. Initially the palate is round and mellow with flames/burnt orange peel before rich smoke develops with a burned polished wood style. The finish is LONG with ashes – soft tar – salty liquorice – sweet peat smoke going on and on… |
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Port Charlotte (bruichladdich) Smws 127.17 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: Summary: Single refill ex-bourbon barrel yielding 252 bottles. Distilled June 2002 and bottled 2011. "18th century anaesthetic" Port Charlotte (Bruichladdich) Bruichladdich Distillery was established in 1881 on the Rhinns peninsular on the island of Islay close by the sandy bays of Loch Indaal. Bruichladdich Distillery re-opened in 2001 with much of the original Victorian equipment restored to working order. The first release of Bruichladdich’s new whisky was the highly acclaimed PC5, the first release in the limited Port Charlotte range. Bruichladdich also produces very highly peated Octamore, Organic using Islay grown barley, and triple and quadruple distilled single malts whiskies. The Bruichladdich Distillery visitor centre welcomes visitors and offers distillery tours including the bottling hall, and the distillery participates in Feis Ile the annual Islay Festival of Malt and Music. No tasting notes at present. |
£ 99.99 BUY NOW | |
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Dalmore Distillery Exclusive Cask #446 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: Summary: Single sherry cask 446 distilled 1990 and bottled 2011 to commemorate the opening of the new Dalmore Distillery visitor centre (it's rather bling but hey-ho). Twenty year old bottled at full strength and originally only available from the distillery shop. 450 bottles. Dalmore Alexander Mathieson established Dalmore Distillery in 1839 on the northern shore of the Cromarty Firth near Alness in Scotland’s Highland whisky region. Dalmore stills are unique, the wash stills have flat tops and water jackets encircle the necks of the four spirit stills. Visitors are welcomed at Dalmore malt whisky Distillery visitor centre where distillery tours are available. A participant in the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. No tasting notes at present. |
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Springbank 21 Year Old Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: 21 Year Old Strength: Summary: 2012 marks the return of a legend. The rumours and whispers are true and sadly limited to just 1,560 bottles. Springbank Springbank Distillery was established in 1828 in Campbeltown at the foot of the Mull of Kintyre on the west coast of Scotland. Springbank produces three different types of single malt whisky Hazelburn which is non-peated and triple distilled, Longrow which is highly peated and double distilled and Springbank which is medium peated and partially triple distilled having been distilled two and a half times. Barley is spread across traditional malting floors at Springbank where it germinates and is then dried on the perforated floor of the malt kiln. Springbank Distillery welcomes visitors and offers distillery tours. No tatsing notes present. |
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Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength Batch 3 Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: 12 Year Old Strength: Summary: Full strength release of the twelve year old Campbeltown single malt. Matured 60/40 fresh sherry hogsheads and refill sherry butts. Springbank Springbank Distillery was established in 1828 in Campbeltown at the foot of the Mull of Kintyre on the west coast of Scotland. Springbank produces three different types of single malt whisky Hazelburn which is non-peated and triple distilled, Longrow which is highly peated and double distilled and Springbank which is medium peated and partially triple distilled having been distilled two and a half times. Barley is spread across traditional malting floors at Springbank where it germinates and is then dried on the perforated floor of the malt kiln. Springbank Distillery welcomes visitors and offers distillery tours. Nose: Very rich and lush with strong toffee and caramel notes to begin with. The nose then develops to really thick treacle with heavy notes of marmalade. This whisky has a really "meaty" nose with some hints of cinnamon and smoke. Palate: An amazingly full bodied whisky, rich with a thick and oily texture. It has a very rich taste of oranges, tangerines and clementines as well as a hint of cocoa. Finish: Sweet and very rich, long finish with a hint of smoke. |
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Hazelburn (springbank) 12 Year Old 2011 Release Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: 12 Year Old Strength: Vintage: 2011 Bottler: Summary: 2011 Annual release of Springbank Hazelburn. Unpeated, triple distilled spirit matured in sherry casks. Hazelburn (Springbank) Springbank Distillery is the oldest, independent and family owned malt whisky distillery in Scotland having been founded in 1828 in Campbeltown at the foot of the Mull of Kintyre on the west coast of Scotland. Springbank produces three different types of malt whisky including Hazelburn which is non-peated and triple distilled and was first produced in 1997 and first released at the age of 8 years in 2005. The barley is spread across traditional malting floors at Springbank where it germinates and is then dried by hot air on the perforated floor of the malt kiln. The name Hazelburn is in memory of Hazelburn Distillery which was once one of the largest and now one of Campbeltown’s many lost distilleries and operated in the centre of the town from 1825 until 1925. Nose: Incredibly rich, the influence of the sherry casks is immediately apparent. Sweet and chocolatey, there are also notes of apricot, orange marmalade, almonds and marzipan. Palate: Malty, fruity and elegant. A very well balanced and rounded dram with hints of oak, figs and nuts. Finish: A long, lingering fruity sweetness. |
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Glendronach 39 Year Old 1972 Cask #716 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 39 Year Old Strength: Vintage: 1972 Bottler: Summary: Glendronach single casks Batch 5. 39 year old single Oloroso Sherry Butt cask number 716. Distilled 2nd March 1972. 421 numbered bottles. Glendronach Glendronach malt whisky distillery was established north east of Huntley in Scotland’s Highland whisky region by James Allardice in 1826. The malting floors at Glendronach Distillery closed in 1996 and it was the last distillery in Scotland to heat its stills directly with flames from a coal-fired furnace, until it had to comply with new regulations in 2005. Glendronach Distillery is resplendent with a traditional cask iron mash tun, wooden washbacks, four stills matures its malt whisky in top quality sherry casks. Glendronach Distillery has a distillery visitor centre offering a range of distillery tours and the distillery participates is the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. Nose: Stewed pears having been enriched with cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg. Lovely aged Oloroso personality creates a distinctive luxurious feel. Palate: Full bodied with excellent refinement. Ripe figs, dates and candied walnuts. Defined sherry presence, coupled with chocolate orange syrup. |
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Glendronach 32 Year Old 1978 Cask #1067 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 32 Year Old Strength: Vintage: 1978 Bottler: Summary: Glendronach single casks Batch 5. 32 year old single Oloroso Sherry Puncheon cask number 1067. Distilled 29th December 1978. 417 numbered bottles. Glendronach Glendronach malt whisky distillery was established north east of Huntley in Scotland’s Highland whisky region by James Allardice in 1826. The malting floors at Glendronach Distillery closed in 1996 and it was the last distillery in Scotland to heat its stills directly with flames from a coal-fired furnace, until it had to comply with new regulations in 2005. Glendronach Distillery is resplendent with a traditional cask iron mash tun, wooden washbacks, four stills matures its malt whisky in top quality sherry casks. Glendronach Distillery has a distillery visitor centre offering a range of distillery tours and the distillery participates is the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. Nose: Brazil nuts enrobed in a bitter chocolate ganache, topped with sugar glazed fruit and fresh liquorice. Palate: Vibrant and full bodied. Generous fruit components moulded around the richly fortified base of Oloroso sherry. |
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Glendronach 21 Year Old 1989 Cask #3314 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 21 Year Old Strength: Vintage: 1989 Bottler: Summary: Glendronach single casks Batch 5. 21 year old single Pedro Ximinez Sherry Puncheon cask number 3314. Distilled 9th November 1989. 489 numbered bottles. Glendronach Glendronach malt whisky distillery was established north east of Huntley in Scotland’s Highland whisky region by James Allardice in 1826. The malting floors at Glendronach Distillery closed in 1996 and it was the last distillery in Scotland to heat its stills directly with flames from a coal-fired furnace, until it had to comply with new regulations in 2005. Glendronach Distillery is resplendent with a traditional cask iron mash tun, wooden washbacks, four stills matures its malt whisky in top quality sherry casks. Glendronach Distillery has a distillery visitor centre offering a range of distillery tours and the distillery participates is the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. Nose: Rhubarb crumble and sweet red cherry influence, delivered in conjunction with a light mix of spices and toasted oak. Palate: Dynamic and fresh, with an initial citrus kick. Contrasting flavours of sugar syrup and molasses bring greater age definition and weight. |
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Glendronach 19 Year Old 1991 Cask #2406 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 19 Year Old Strength: Vintage: 1991 Bottler: Summary: Glendronach single casks Batch 5. 19 year old single Oloroso Sherry Butt cask number 2406. Distilled 1st November 1991. 530 numbered bottles. Glendronach Glendronach malt whisky distillery was established north east of Huntley in Scotland’s Highland whisky region by James Allardice in 1826. The malting floors at Glendronach Distillery closed in 1996 and it was the last distillery in Scotland to heat its stills directly with flames from a coal-fired furnace, until it had to comply with new regulations in 2005. Glendronach Distillery is resplendent with a traditional cask iron mash tun, wooden washbacks, four stills matures its malt whisky in top quality sherry casks. Glendronach Distillery has a distillery visitor centre offering a range of distillery tours and the distillery participates is the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. Nose: Fine, aged-sherry qualities partnering a dark fruit base, which is well paired with a coffee mocha charm. Elegant with fine balance. Palate: Poached pears and prunes structured around a central foundation of sherry and bitter chocolate shavings. |
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Glendronach 18 Year Old 1993 Cask #1 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 18 Year Old Strength: Vintage: 1993 Bottler: Summary: Glendronach single casks Batch 5. 18 year old single Oloroso Sherry Butt cask number 1. Distilled 15th January 1991. 507 numbered bottles. Glendronach Glendronach malt whisky distillery was established north east of Huntley in Scotland’s Highland whisky region by James Allardice in 1826. The malting floors at Glendronach Distillery closed in 1996 and it was the last distillery in Scotland to heat its stills directly with flames from a coal-fired furnace, until it had to comply with new regulations in 2005. Glendronach Distillery is resplendent with a traditional cask iron mash tun, wooden washbacks, four stills matures its malt whisky in top quality sherry casks. Glendronach Distillery has a distillery visitor centre offering a range of distillery tours and the distillery participates is the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. Nose: Ripe plums and stewed apples with a generous sprinkle of all-spice. A surge of fine old oloroso adds some weight and length. Palate: Juicy fruits of plums and ripe damsons This is followed by lighter summer fruit elements of peaches and nectarines. Medium to full bodied with terrific balance. |
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Lagavulin 1995 Distillers Edition Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: Vintage: 1995 Bottler: Summary: A much sought-after oily and rich single malt whisky which has been double matured in sweet Pedro-Ximenez sherry casks. Lagavulin Lagavulin Distillery was established in 1816 by John Johnston on the rocky south coast of the Isle of Islay off the west coast of Scotland. In 1908 Malt Mill Distillery was built next to Lagavulin Distillery but it closed in 1960 and although some of its buildings remain Malt Mill is now a lost distillery. Lagavulin is a malt whisky distillery which welcomes visitors at the Lagavulin visitor centre and offers distillery tours and participates in Feis Ile, the Islay Festival of Malt and Music, and sponsors the Lagavulin Islay Jazz Festival. Begins with sweetness, and ends with peat, smoke and hints of seaweed. Incredibly long finish even by Lagavulin standards, smooth and rounded, with waves of sandy dryness |
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Amrut Two Continents 2nd Edition Country: Indian Region: Indian Age: Strength: Summary: Amrut has returned to one of its early successes, this is batch 2 of the highly popular Amrut Two Continents Matured in refill bourbon barrels and bottled at a higher strenth 50% this time around. Limited release of 1,260 numbered bottles. Amrut (India) Amrut Distillery is situated in Bangalore in the state of Karnataka on the Mysore Plateau in central, southern India where production of malt whisky commenced using four stills during the early 1980s. Unpeated malted barley is sourced from the Punjab and Rajasthan regions in northern India whilst peated malted barley is shipped in from Scotland. Amrut Indian single malt whisky is matured in oak casks in Bangalore at an altitude of over 900m above sea level where maturation is subject to a tropical climate with dry seasons and rainy seasons. Due to the high rate of evaporation of at least 12% per year it is difficult to store and age casks of Amrut malt whisky locally, therefore, in order to produce older whiskies some casks of Amrut whisky are also matured in Scotland. The Amrut Distillery produces a range of Indian malts whiskies including peated and unpeated, some matured in bourbon and sherry casks including Amrut Intermediate Sherry, and some containing malt whisky which has matured in two continents. Tasting notes provied by Lawrence Graham, WhiskyIntelligence.com & Malt Maniac Bananas, cough syrup on the nose along with a good earthiness with the addition of some buttery richness, buttered raisin buns and grapefruit rinds. Over ripe fruit and aged musical instruments also pop into the picture. Malt and bees wax. Time for some water; things have settled down with a little more on the sweet side revealing itself, all very good. The undiluted taste is much gentler but still gives them a run for their money. Some good solid vibrancy here and then some malt and fruit but still very peppery. With water it slows down and the sweetness is revealed, syrupy and very good. There’s also now some hints of heather or roses; just a tinge of some floral notes adds to the whole picture. The addition of water is very welcome; don’t be afraid to add a good splash. The finish is very BIG and very long, again lots of fruit, pepper, oak spice, MALT (almost like a sweet meal biscuit) and some good hard candies. Another excellent example from Amrut. Score: 88 points. |
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Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 2 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: Summary: Second release of three so far (Batch 1 distillery only, Batch 3 USA only). Multi-vintage comprising of ten ex-sherry and ex-bourbon casks distilled in 1967, 1970s and 1989. Very limited and rather spectacular. Balvenie William Grant converted the ruins of Balvenie House into Balvenie malt whisky distillery in 1892 in order to meet the global demand for William Grant’s Scottish Speyside malt whisky and blended scotch. Balvenie Distillery is situated near Balvenie Castle and the River Fiddich in Scotland’s Speyside whisky region and is one of the few Scottish distilleries to malt barley on its own malt floors and to dry its malted barley over a peat fire in its own malt kiln. Visitors can enjoy an in-depth Balvenie scotch whisky experience and distillery tour. Balvenie Distillery is also a participant in the popular Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. No tasting notes present. |
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Springbank 10 Year Old Hms Campbeltown 2011 Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: 10 Year Old Strength: Vintage: 2011 Bottler: Summary: Private bottling to commemorate the decommission of HMS Campbeltown on 7th April 2011. Matured in Port Wood. Springbank Springbank Distillery was established in 1828 in Campbeltown at the foot of the Mull of Kintyre on the west coast of Scotland. Springbank produces three different types of single malt whisky Hazelburn which is non-peated and triple distilled, Longrow which is highly peated and double distilled and Springbank which is medium peated and partially triple distilled having been distilled two and a half times. Barley is spread across traditional malting floors at Springbank where it germinates and is then dried on the perforated floor of the malt kiln. Springbank Distillery welcomes visitors and offers distillery tours. No tatsing notes present. |
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Hazelburn (springbank) 10 Year Old Rum Cask Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: 10 Year Old Strength: Summary: Matured in a Barbados Rum cask yielding 240 bottles. Bottled July 2011 by Cadenhead's. Hazelburn (Springbank) Springbank Distillery is the oldest, independent and family owned malt whisky distillery in Scotland having been founded in 1828 in Campbeltown at the foot of the Mull of Kintyre on the west coast of Scotland. Springbank produces three different types of malt whisky including Hazelburn which is non-peated and triple distilled and was first produced in 1997 and first released at the age of 8 years in 2005. The barley is spread across traditional malting floors at Springbank where it germinates and is then dried by hot air on the perforated floor of the malt kiln. The name Hazelburn is in memory of Hazelburn Distillery which was once one of the largest and now one of Campbeltown’s many lost distilleries and operated in the centre of the town from 1825 until 1925. No tasting notes present. |
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Glenlivet 30 Year Old Dimensions Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 30 Year Old Strength: Summary: The first batch of a new brand 'Dimensions' (replacing Rare Auld) from independent bottlers Duncan Taylor. A full strength 1981 vintage single cask #9624 from one of Scotland's most famous distilleries. Distilled November 1981 and bottled November 2011. 217 numbered bottles. Glenlivet Glenlivet Distillery was established in 1824 and following expansion in 2010 is now equipped with fourteen stills making it one of the largest malt whisky distilleries in Scotland. Glenlivet Distillery is situated in Scotland’s Speyside whisky region near the River Livet and has a visitor centre which offers distillery tours with the opportunity to sample Glenlivet single malt whiskies. Glenlivet also participates in the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. Nose: Almonds, leather, peaches, liquorices, cream rhubarb, soft pickles and grain mustard Taste: Caramel, gooseberries, soft oakiness and then some heavier fruits. Figs and dates, and then mint. Toffee sweets get’s bigger and bigger Finish: Lots of toffee, traces of wood smoke and lots of raisins butter |
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Aberlour A'bunadh Batch 37 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: Summary: Aberlour A'bunadh is a natural single cask strength malt whisky. Taken directly from specially selected sherry casks it is bottled as simply as possible without the use of modern filtering methods or the addition of water. Aberlour Aberlour Distillery was founded in 1826 in the town of Aberlour in Scotland’s Speyside whisky region and is situated on the northern edge of Ben Rinnes mountain which accumulates snow and rainwater across its peaty moors and supplies cold, soft spring water to the distillery. Around a half of the spirit produced from Aberlour’s four copper stills is destined for single malts whilst much of the rest contributes to the Chivas brands of blended scotch. Aberlour malt whisky is matured in ex-sherry and ex-bourbon casks and Aberlour A’bunadh single malt whisky has matured solely in sherry casks. Aberlour Distillery has a visitor centre offering a distillery tour and is an established participant in the popular Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. Tasting Notes The nose is an intoxicating aroma of mixed spices, praline and spiced orange, harmonising with rich, deep notes of Oloroso sherry. On the palate orange, black cherries, dried fruit and ginger, spiked with dark bitter chocolate and enriched with sherry and oak. Full-bodied and creamy. |
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Amrut Portonova Country: Indian Region: Indian Age: Strength: Summary: Unpeated Amrut single malt matured in fresh American oak and ex-Bourbon barrels followed by 12-month secondary maturation in Port pipes before a third spell maturing in ex-Bourbon casks. If you can get your head around that one. Limited release of 1,250 numbered bottles. Amrut (India) Amrut Distillery is situated in Bangalore in the state of Karnataka on the Mysore Plateau in central, southern India where production of malt whisky commenced using four stills during the early 1980s. Unpeated malted barley is sourced from the Punjab and Rajasthan regions in northern India whilst peated malted barley is shipped in from Scotland. Amrut Indian single malt whisky is matured in oak casks in Bangalore at an altitude of over 900m above sea level where maturation is subject to a tropical climate with dry seasons and rainy seasons. Due to the high rate of evaporation of at least 12% per year it is difficult to store and age casks of Amrut malt whisky locally, therefore, in order to produce older whiskies some casks of Amrut whisky are also matured in Scotland. The Amrut Distillery produces a range of Indian malts whiskies including peated and unpeated, some matured in bourbon and sherry casks including Amrut Intermediate Sherry, and some containing malt whisky which has matured in two continents. No tasting notes present. |
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Kilchoman Feis Ile 2011 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: Vintage: 2011 Bottler: Summary: Sister sherry casks #32&32 distilled 20th April 2006 and bottled 5th May 2011 for the Islay Festival 2011. Limited release of 500 bottled available only at the distillery during the festival. Kilchoman Kilchoman Distillery was established by Anthony Wills in 2005 at Rockside Farm near the centuries old Kilchoman Cross and the old Kilchoman Church on the Isle of Islay. Kilchoman Distillery is a malt whisky distillery which malts barley grown in Rockside fields and bottles Kilchoman single malt whisky at the distillery using local Islay water. Field to bottle. Kilchoman is the newest and most westerly of Islay’s distilleries and with just two small stills it is one of the smallest working distilleries in Scotland. No tasting notes at present. |
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Glengyle Kilkerran Work In Progress 3 Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: Strength: Summary: New 2011 release of the lightly peated, double distilled single malt from Glengyle distillery in Campbeltown. This third release is limited to 15,000 bottles. Glengyle William Mitchell established Glengyle Distillery in 1872 in Campbeltown at the foot of the Kintyre Peninsular. Closed in 1925, malt whisky stock sold and all the equipment removed. The buildings were purchased by Hedley Wright in 2000 who re-furbished and re-opened Glengyle Distillery in 2004. Now equipped with two small stills and operating for one or two months per year to produce Glengyle single malt whisky which is called Kilkeran. Nose: Spicy buns! Cardamon, cinnamon, heather honey, butter toffee with a slight savory note of toffee popcorn. Palate: Like a silky smooth melted honey comb chocolate bar. Fruitiness present as crisp and very sweet red apples. Incredibly rich and buttery, like gingerbread cookie dough, yet fresh with hints of clover and freshly cut summers grass. Finish: Alluring and warm… a great summers evening dram that leaves you licking your lips for more. |
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Macallan 32 Year Old Sherry Cask Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 32 Year Old Strength: Summary: Douglas Laing Old & Rare Platinum Selection. Single refill butt distilled June 1979 and bottled November 2011. 204 numbered bottles. The Macallan The Macallan Distillery was established by Alexander Reid in 1824 near Easter Elchies House on the Easter Elchies estate. Easter Elchies House dates back to 1700. Macallan Distillery is a malt whisky distillery situated in Scotland’s Speyside whisky region. The old still house was re-commissioned in 2008 and now Macallan Distillery operates with two still houses sheltering twenty-one copper stills. On-site maturation is carried out in traditional dunnage warehouses and by racking in large new warehouses on the estate. The Macallan visitor centre welcomes visitors throughout the year and offers distillery tours. The Macallan Distillery also participates in the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. On the nose, detect honey, barley sugar and toffee running to a sweet, ripe banana character. The palate is smooth and carries a gentle mix of sweet spices plus a creamy butterscotch-on-vanilla-ice-cream style. The finish replicates these earlier qualities then develops a considerable drier aspect with subtle, light oaky traits. |
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Macallan 21 Year Old Director's Cut Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 21 Year Old Strength: Summary: Douglas Laing Old Director's Cut series. Single cask refill hogshead #7565. Distilled February 1990 and bottled August 2011. 267 bottles. The Macallan The Macallan Distillery was established by Alexander Reid in 1824 near Easter Elchies House on the Easter Elchies estate. Easter Elchies House dates back to 1700. Macallan Distillery is a malt whisky distillery situated in Scotland’s Speyside whisky region. The old still house was re-commissioned in 2008 and now Macallan Distillery operates with two still houses sheltering twenty-one copper stills. On-site maturation is carried out in traditional dunnage warehouses and by racking in large new warehouses on the estate. The Macallan visitor centre welcomes visitors throughout the year and offers distillery tours. The Macallan Distillery also participates in the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. Nose: Opens sweet with ripe banana, toffee + a home baked quality.Palate: Fresh, carrying a creamy, vanilla'd sweet style + ripe fruit (peaches?).Finish: Medium long – still attractively sweet + an orange pith character. |
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Ardbeg 20 Year Old Platinum Selection Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 20 Year Old Strength: Summary: Douglas Laing Old & Rare Platinum Selection. Single cask refill hosghead distilled March 1991 and bottled November 2011 at full strength. 128 numbered bottles. Ardbeg Ardbeg Distillery was established in Ardbeg on the Kildalton Peninsular on the Isle of Islay in 1815 by John McDougal. Ardbeg Distillery draws soft peaty water from Loch Uigeadail and Loch Airigh nam Beist up amongst the hills behind the distillery. Ardbeg Distillery is a participant in the world famous Feis Ile, the annual Islay Festival of Malt and Music. Visitors are welcome at the distillery visitor center which offers Ardbeg Distillery tours and serves delicious Scottish fare in the Ardbeg Café. Massively tarry and distinctly Islay in style on the nose plus creosote, soot and hot beach sand all apparent. Palatewise the tar is still evident, now sweet – now with creosote, soft leather and heavily malted barley – running to a finish which is Scotch tablet sweet, more barley’d now with late bonfire ash and more of that same tar. |
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Bruichladdich Xvii 17 Year Old Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 17 Year Old Strength: Summary: 17 Year Old first edition matured in first fill American oak. Released back in 2004. Bruichladdich Bruichladdich Distillery was established in 1881 on the Rhinns peninsular on the island of Islay close by the sandy bays of Loch Indaal. Re-opened in 2001 with much of the original Victorian equipment restored to working order. The first release of Bruichladdich’s new whisky was the highly acclaimed PC5, the first release in the limited Port Charlotte range. Also producing very highly peated Octamore, Organic using Islay grown barley, and triple and quadruple distilled single malts. The Bruichladdich distillery visitor centre offers distillery tours including the bottling hall and the distillery participates in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Whisky Festival. Nose: Gentle and soft. Sweet oak, flowers, vanilla, nutmeg, driedapple, apricot. Water brings out more toasty notes, hazelnut and milk chocolate.Palate: Rounded and creamy with a subtle interplay between vanilla-like oak, macaroons, fruit and nut.Finish: Fresh and crisp. |
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Bruichladdich 15 Year Old Duke Of Edinburgh Award Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 15 Year Old Strength: Summary: Special edition released 2006 to commemorate 50 years of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. 1,500 numbered bottles only available at the distillery. Bruichladdich Bruichladdich Distillery was established in 1881 on the Rhinns peninsular on the island of Islay close by the sandy bays of Loch Indaal. Re-opened in 2001 with much of the original Victorian equipment restored to working order. The first release of Bruichladdich’s new whisky was the highly acclaimed PC5, the first release in the limited Port Charlotte range. Also producing very highly peated Octamore, Organic using Islay grown barley, and triple and quadruple distilled single malts. The Bruichladdich distillery visitor centre offers distillery tours including the bottling hall and the distillery participates in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Whisky Festival. No tasting notes present. |
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Bruichladdich Wmd Ii The Yellow Submarine Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: Summary: When a Ministry of Defence yellow mini-submarine was discover by fishermen on Islay, Team Bruichladdich sprung into action and a special release was born. Distilled 1991 and bottled 2005. Bruichladdich Bruichladdich Distillery was established in 1881 on the Rhinns peninsular on the island of Islay close by the sandy bays of Loch Indaal. Re-opened in 2001 with much of the original Victorian equipment restored to working order. The first release of Bruichladdich’s new whisky was the highly acclaimed PC5, the first release in the limited Port Charlotte range. Also producing very highly peated Octamore, Organic using Islay grown barley, and triple and quadruple distilled single malts. The Bruichladdich distillery visitor centre offers distillery tours including the bottling hall and the distillery participates in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Whisky Festival. No tasting notes present. |
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Bruichladdich 1994 Kosher Wine Finish Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: Vintage: 1994 Bottler: Summary: 12 year old special edition finished in kosher wine casks from the Carmel winery in Israel. Limited release of 12,000 bottles. Bruichladdich Bruichladdich Distillery was established in 1881 on the Rhinns peninsular on the island of Islay close by the sandy bays of Loch Indaal. Re-opened in 2001 with much of the original Victorian equipment restored to working order. The first release of Bruichladdich’s new whisky was the highly acclaimed PC5, the first release in the limited Port Charlotte range. Also producing very highly peated Octamore, Organic using Islay grown barley, and triple and quadruple distilled single malts. The Bruichladdich distillery visitor centre offers distillery tours including the bottling hall and the distillery participates in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Whisky Festival. No tasting notes at present. |
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Laphroaig 30 Year Old Cairdeas Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 30 Year Old Strength: Summary: Thirty year old Laphroaig matured in sherry and ex-bourbon casks bottled 2008. 1536 individually numbered bottles. Laphroaig Laphroaig Distillery was established in 1815 on the rocky south coast of the Isle of Islay off the west coast of Scotland. Laphroaig is a malt whisky distillery which continues to malt barley using its traditional malting floors and malt kiln. In 1994 Laphroaig was awarded the Royal Warrant. Visitors are welcomed at the Laphroaig Distillery visitor centre where distillery tours are available. Laphroaig Distillery participates in Feis Ile, the Islay Festival of Malt and Music. No tasting notes at present. |
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Caperdonich 1994 Connoisseurs Choice Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: Vintage: 1994 Bottler: Summary: 1994 vintage bottled 2011. This lost Speyside distillery was finally demolished in 2010. Matured in refill sherry hogsheads. Caperdonich Caperdonich Distillery was founded in 1897 and its two stills were fired up a year later. Caperdonich Distillery was situated beside the North of Scotland Railway in the north west corner of Rothes in Scotland’s Speyside whisky region and was established at a time when whisky sales were on the up and up. But Caperdonich Distillery opened just as whisky sales crashed and subsequent wars and prohibition inhibited its recovery. And having closed in 1902 it remained mothballed until 1965 when the stills were fired up once again. It closed once more in 2002, and now that we have finally come to appreciate the complexity and depth of Caperdonich malt whisky …… demolished in 2011. Caperdonich whisky was intended primarily for blended scotch but a small volume has been released by independent bottles as Caperdonich single malt whisky. A lost Scottish Speyside malt whisky distillery. Nose: Fresh toasted malt notes, with subtle floral influences emerging. Sweet and fruity – strawberry jam. Palate: Hint of black pepper, creamy and smooth. A subtle aniseed influence lingers. |
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Ledaig (tobermory) 6 Year Old Sherry Cask Murray Mcdavid Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 6 Year Old Strength: Summary: 2004 vintage heavily of peated Ledaig distilled at Tobermory Distillery and matured in sherry casks. These young sherry Ledaig's are often spectacular. 1,100 bottles. Ledaig (Tobermory) Tobermory Distillery was established by John Sinclair in 1798 and is situated in the harbour town of Tobermory on the Isle of Mull off the west coast of Scotland. Tobermory Distillery is a Scottish Islands malt whisky distillery and is equipped with four stills fitted with unusually twisted lyne arms to create a light and fruity spirit. The distillery produces an unpeated single malt whisky called Tobermory and a peated single malt whisky called Ledaig. Tobermory Distillery welcomes visitors at its visitor centre which offers tours around Tobermory Distillery. No tasting notes present. |
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Bunnahabhain 20 Year Old Sherry Cask Berry Bros & Rudd Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 20 Year Old Strength: Summary: 20 year old 1990 vintage from a single refill sherry butt #20. Bottled 2011 at full strength by Berry Bros & Rudd. Bunnahabhain Bunnahabhain Distillery was established in 1881 on the north eastern tip of the Isle of Islay by the shore of Bunnahabhain Bay and overlooking the Sound of Islay. All the building materials were transported by puffer and unloaded at the distillery pier. Now tucked away at the end of the single track ‘main’ road with spectacular scenery all the way. Bunnahabhain Distillery is equipped with four huge pear shaped stills and produces Scottish malt whisky which is released in blends and single malts. Visitors are welcomed at the distillery visitor centre and distillery cottages are available for holiday lets. A participant in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Festival of Malt and Music. The enchanting nose gives dried fruit notes with a marzipan richness, coffee and brazil nuts. The palate is layered, again rich building intensity as the flavours display on the nose develop. This beautifully intense malt with a warming finish that leaves one in no doubt of its sherry cask origins. |
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North British 11 Year Old Sherry Cask Berry Bros Country: Scotland Region: Age: 11 Year Old Strength: Summary: Single refill sherry butt #4312. Single grain Scotch whisky from the Edinburgh distillery North British distilled 2000. Features the new Berry Bros & Rudd labelling. North British North British Distillery was established on farmland to the west of Edinburgh in 1885 by Andrew Usher, John M. Crabbie and William Sanderson. Since then the city has expanded ever outwards and now the distillery resides in the Gorgie area of Edinburgh and well within the city boundary. North British Distillery was built to guarantee supplies of grain whisky for their cordials and scotch whisky blending businesses. Nowadays North British Distillery matures some casks at the distillery in the remaining dunnage warehouse for release as well aged North British single grain whisky. A pale golden hue, this fresh and lively Single Grain hasa sweet aromatic nose with tropical fruit and butterscotch. The palate is delicate and creamy. The light clean finish makes this a fantastic aperitif whisky or one to be enjoyed on long summer days. |
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Balmenach 30 Year Old Berry Bros & Rudd Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 30 Year Old Strength: Summary: 30 year old refill hogsheads #155 & #156 distilled 1979. 2009 bottling of the rarely seen Speyside single malt. Balmenach James McGregor built Balmenach Distillery on his farm in Cromdale in Scotland’s Speyside whisky region in 1800. An ideal location with plenty of chilly peaty water flowing off the slopes of the imposing Hills of Cromdale. By 1897 a branch line from the Strathspey Railway enabled Balmenach Distillery to profit from the boom in demand for fine Speyside scotch whisky. Balmenach is one of just a small number of Scottish distilleries to have retained its cast iron mash tun complete with internal cogged raking system, wooden washbacks, worm tubs to cool the new spirit from its six copper stills, round red brick chimney and dunnage warehouses. A gem in the Inver House Distillers portfolio. The nose is engaging with some classy fruity depth and ancient polished oak. Certain smokiness appears with a brazil nut note. The palate delivers some oily, creamy intensity with smoke seeping through the fruit-cake layers. The final flavours trail off slowly with a firm handshake. |
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Bowmore 22 Year Old Sherry Cask Berry Bros & Rudd Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 22 Year Old Strength: Summary: 22 year old single refill butt #12867. 1989 vintage bottled 2011 at natural cask strength. Bowmore Bowmore Distillery was established on the Isle of Islay off the west coast of Scotland by John Simpson in 1779. Situated in Bowmore by the shore of Loch Indaal it is the oldest working distillery on Islay and one of the oldest malt whisky distilleries in Scotland. Bowmore Distillery continues to produce a proportion of its malted barley on its own traditional malting floors and malt kilns. Visitors are welcomed in the Bowmore visitor centre where distillery tours are available in addition to Bowmore Distillery cottages to rent. Bowmore Distillery is a participant in Feis Isle, the Islay Festival of Malt and Music. Remarkably aromatic, this single cask whisky exudes delicate fruity, leathery and earthy aromas with a backdrop of trademark peat-smoke. The smoke is far more readily detected on the palate and this settles to allow the fruit notes to build and give balance making this a very fine old Islay indeed! |
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Caol Ila 28 Years Old 1983 Berry Bros & Rudd Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: Vintage: 1983 Bottler: Summary: 28 year old single cask refill hogshead #4825. Distilled 1983 and bottled 2011 featuring the new Berry Bros label. 240 bottles. Caol Ila Caol Ila Distillery on the Isle of Islay is famous for the stunning view from the still house windows looking out across the Sound of Islay and for the objects which have passed by including naval battleships, smugglers in dinghies, submarines and whales. Caol Ila Distillery was established in 1846 by Hector Henderson on a sheltered but rocky stretch of coast on north east Islay. Now the largest malt whisky distillery on Islay and visitors are welcomed at the distillery visitor centre where distillery tours are available. Caol Ila Distillery is a participant in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Festival of Malt and Music. A deep smokiness lies behind the yellow fruit, green olives and leather aromas. The mouth feel is textured, slowly releasing the smoky flavours which seep through the fruitiness. This is an intense and balanced Caol Ila with a charming and lingering peaty finish. |
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Caol Ila 28 Years Old 1982 Berry Bros & Rudd Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: Vintage: 1982 Bottler: Summary: 28 year old single cask refill hogshead #6514. Distilled 1982 and bottled 2011 featuring the new Berry Bros label. 288 bottles. Caol Ila Caol Ila Distillery on the Isle of Islay is famous for the stunning view from the still house windows looking out across the Sound of Islay and for the objects which have passed by including naval battleships, smugglers in dinghies, submarines and whales. Caol Ila Distillery was established in 1846 by Hector Henderson on a sheltered but rocky stretch of coast on north east Islay. Now the largest malt whisky distillery on Islay and visitors are welcomed at the distillery visitor centre where distillery tours are available. Caol Ila Distillery is a participant in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Festival of Malt and Music. A deep smokiness lies behind the yellow fruit, green olives and leather aromas. The mouth feel is textured, slowly releasing the smoky flavours which seep through the fruitiness. This is an intense and balanced Caol Ila with a charming and lingering peaty finish. |
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Bunnahabhain 21 Year Old Sherry Cask Burns Malt Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 21 Year Old Strength: Summary: TheWhiskyBarrel.com Exclusive Bottling Burns Islay Malt matured in a single fresh sherry butt #51. Distilled Christmas Eve 1990 and bottled 31st December 2011. On 25th January Scots and expats and scotch aficionados celebrate the birthday of Scotland’s national poet and Haggis the world over come out of hibernation for their special supper. What better way to join in than by raising a dram! Just 120 bottles at full strength have been released featuring one of the Bard's favourite quotes "Freedom an whisky gang thegither!' Bunnahabhain Bunnahabhain Distillery was established in 1881 on the north eastern tip of the Isle of Islay by the shore of Bunnahabhain Bay and overlooking the Sound of Islay. All the building materials were transported by puffer and unloaded at the distillery pier. Now tucked away at the end of the single track ‘main’ road with spectacular scenery all the way. Bunnahabhain Distillery is equipped with four huge pear shaped stills and produces Scottish malt whisky which is released in blends and single malts. Visitors are welcomed at the distillery visitor centre and distillery cottages are available for holiday lets. A participant in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Festival of Malt and Music. No tasting notes yet. |
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Springbank 10 Year Old Portwood Alchemist Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: 10 Year Old Strength: Summary: 10 year old port cask matured Springbank bottle by the Alchemist Society. Springbank Springbank Distillery was established in 1828 in Campbeltown at the foot of the Mull of Kintyre on the west coast of Scotland. Springbank produces three different types of single malt whisky Hazelburn which is non-peated and triple distilled, Longrow which is highly peated and double distilled and Springbank which is medium peated and partially triple distilled having been distilled two and a half times. Barley is spread across traditional malting floors at Springbank where it germinates and is then dried on the perforated floor of the malt kiln. Springbank Distillery welcomes visitors and offers distillery tours. No tasting notes present. |
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Springbank 10 Year Old Rundlets And Kilderkins Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: 10 Year Old Strength: Summary: New 2012 release matured in 50 & 80 litre small casks known as Rundlets & Kilkderkins. Bottled at cask streangth featuring a smart new label and limited to 9,000 bottles. Springbank Springbank Distillery was established in 1828 in Campbeltown at the foot of the Mull of Kintyre on the west coast of Scotland. Springbank produces three different types of single malt whisky Hazelburn which is non-peated and triple distilled, Longrow which is highly peated and double distilled and Springbank which is medium peated and partially triple distilled having been distilled two and a half times. Barley is spread across traditional malting floors at Springbank where it germinates and is then dried on the perforated floor of the malt kiln. Springbank Distillery welcomes visitors and offers distillery tours. Nose: Honey, vanilla, chocolate, nougat, and toffee in abundance followed by hints of wholesome freshly ground nutmeg. Taste: Creamy and rich as expected from the nose, with notes of chocolate covered honey comb mixed with pistachio and crushed almonds. Rich and oily from its maturation in small casks, it gives an impression of being older than its ten years. Finish: The ground nutmeg is still evident on the finish but the creaminess outstays the spices to a long smooth and sweet finish. With water this dram develops an even sweeter finish, fruity and sugar candy, it becomes even smoother. |
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Ben Nevis Mcdonald's Traditional 185th Anniversary Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: Summary: Peated Ben Nevis in commemoration of 185 years of the Ben Nevis distillery. This single malt is a recreation of the Ben Nevis distillery style from 130 years ago – young and peaty. Limited edition of 700 numbered bottles. Ben Nevis Ben Nevis Distillery is a Highland distillery situated at Inverlochy just north of Fort William on the west coast of Scotland and rests at the foot of Ben Nevis, Scotland’s highest mountain. Ben Nevis Distillery was established by John McDonald in 1825 and in order to meet the demand for fine Ben Nevis Highland malt whisky the Nevis Distillery was established in 1878. Nevis Distillery closed in 1908. A Coffey’s Still was installed in Ben Nevis Distillery in 1955 and both malt and grain whiskies were produced simultaneously until 1981. Ben Nevis Distillery welcomes visitors at the distillery visitor centre and offers tours of the distillery. Nose: Hot, warming spices cinnamon and black pepper. Chargrilled beef burger with sweet sherry, new make, ash and smoke. Seville orange peel. Palate: surprisingly soft with a very oily mouthfeel. Oak, ash, barely sugars, porridge and pine needles with wonderfully sweet sherry. Finish: Very oily, more sweet sherry notes, ask and smoke envelopes the mouth. |
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Abhainn Dearg 3 Year Old Cask Strength Miniature Country: Scotland Region: Age: 3 Year Old Strength: Summary: TheWhiskyBarrel.com Exclusive Cask strength Miniature (5cl) bottling of the historic release of Scotch whisky distilled on the Isle of Leiws, the first Lewis Scotch in over 170 years. Single first fill ex-bourbon cask. Distilled 2008 and bottled January 2012. Available at natural strength for the very first time. See our Abhainn Dearg Distillery blog article for review. Abhainn Dearg Abhainn Dearg Distillery was established in 2008 by Mark Tayburn and is a Scottish Islands distillery situated at Carnish near Uig in the Isle of Lewis on the Outer Hebrides off the north west coast of Scotland. Abhainn Dearg Distillery plans to use some Lewis grown and malted barley and is bottling its own whisky at the distillery. Soft and pristine water from the Uig Hills, two small mash tuns, two pine washbacks, two small stills each with a round wooden worm tub, and maturation in dunnage warehouses close to the Atlantic shore. Draff from the mash tun is fed to Abhainn Dearg’s very own heard of Highland cattle. The Abhainn Dearg Distillery visitor centre welcomes visitors and offers distillery tours by appointment. From The Whisky Barrel Blog Nose: Unmistakable young spirit, sweet barley sugar, butterscotch, vanilla pods, pine forest and layers of sea salt. Remarkably similar to walking along the beach at Uig bay. Palate: Hot and quite oaky, the barley sugar and vanillas apparent on the nose are all kept in check by lashings of pine needles and salivating sea salt. Finish: The mouth feel is oily with a salty tang leaving a mineral and black tea coating. |
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Abhainn Dearg Spirit Of Lewis Cask Strength Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: Summary: TheWhiskyBarrel.com Exclusive A full strength bottling of Abhainn Dearg new make matured for 3-months in a single fresh sherry hogshead. Bottled January 2012. Available at natural strength for the very first time. See our Abhainn Dearg Distillery blog article for review. Abhainn Dearg Abhainn Dearg Distillery was established in 2008 by Mark Tayburn and is a Scottish Islands distillery situated at Carnish near Uig in the Isle of Lewis on the Outer Hebrides off the north west coast of Scotland. Abhainn Dearg Distillery plans to use some Lewis grown and malted barley and is bottling its own whisky at the distillery. Soft and pristine water from the Uig Hills, two small mash tuns, two pine washbacks, two small stills each with a round wooden worm tub, and maturation in dunnage warehouses close to the Atlantic shore. Draff from the mash tun is fed to Abhainn Dearg’s very own heard of Highland cattle. The Abhainn Dearg Distillery visitor centre welcomes visitors and offers distillery tours by appointment. No tasting notes yet. |
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Glen Moray 15 Year Old Sherry Cask #7251 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 15 Year Old Strength: Summary: 1995 vintage 2nd fill sherry cask #7251. A special Distillery Manager's Choice bottling from the Speyside distillery. Glen Moray Henry Arnold’s long established West Brewery situated on the banks of the River Lossie was converted into Glen Moray Distillery in 1897. Glen Moray is a Scottish Speyside malt whisky distillery which has increased its range of single malt whiskies in recent years. The distillery has a visitor centre and offers distillery tours. Glen Moray Distillery participates in the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. No tasting notes yet. |
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Hazelburn (springbank) 8 Year Old Alchemist Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: 8 Year Old Strength: Summary: Rare 1998 vintage Hazelburn by the Alchemist Society. Bottled 2007. Hazelburn (Springbank) Springbank Distillery is the oldest, independent and family owned malt whisky distillery in Scotland having been founded in 1828 in Campbeltown at the foot of the Mull of Kintyre on the west coast of Scotland. Springbank produces three different types of malt whisky including Hazelburn which is non-peated and triple distilled and was first produced in 1997 and first released at the age of 8 years in 2005. The barley is spread across traditional malting floors at Springbank where it germinates and is then dried by hot air on the perforated floor of the malt kiln. The name Hazelburn is in memory of Hazelburn Distillery which was once one of the largest and now one of Campbeltown’s many lost distilleries and operated in the centre of the town from 1825 until 1925. No tasting notes yet. |
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Highland Park 16 Year Old Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 16 Year Old Strength: Summary: Highland Park 16 Year Old was created for the Airports in 2005. 1-litre bottle. Highland Park Highland Park Distillery is the most northerly malt whisky distillery in Scotland and the closest Scottish distillery to the Arctic Circle. Highland Park was established in 1798 and is one of the few Scottish distilleries which continues to malt barley on its own traditional malting floors and to use locally cut peat from Hobbister Moor in its malt kiln. The distillery visitor centre welcomes visitors and offers distillery tours. Nose: Sherried smoke peat, spicyPalate: Rich, full flavour, smokey heather honeyFinish: Rich, long medium sweet then medium dry |
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Highland Park 12 Year Old Dumpy Bottle Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 12 Year Old Strength: Summary: Rare bottling of the classic Highland Park with the old style label. The exceptional Orkney whisky from Scotland's most northerly distillery. Smoky and smooth with honey-tones rounding off a classic Island whisky. Delicious Highland Park Highland Park Distillery is the most northerly malt whisky distillery in Scotland and the closest Scottish distillery to the Arctic Circle. Highland Park was established in 1798 and is one of the few Scottish distilleries which continues to malt barley on its own traditional malting floors and to use locally cut peat from Hobbister Moor in its malt kiln. The distillery visitor centre welcomes visitors and offers distillery tours. A rich amber glow and a distinctive taste of smokiness and heather honey with just a hint of peat, finish long and delicious. |
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Ardbeg Alligator Committee Reserve Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: Summary: 2011 Ardbeg Committee limited edition. ,atured in new, heavily charred casks of air-seasoned American white oak. The result is a smoky, spicy expression with barbecue flavours. 10,000 bottles. Ardbeg Ardbeg Distillery was established in Ardbeg on the Kildalton Peninsular on the Isle of Islay in 1815 by John McDougal. Ardbeg Distillery draws soft peaty water from Loch Uigeadail and Loch Airigh nam Beist up amongst the hills behind the distillery. Ardbeg Distillery is a participant in the world famous Feis Ile, the annual Islay Festival of Malt and Music. Visitors are welcome at the distillery visitor center which offers Ardbeg Distillery tours and serves delicious Scottish fare in the Ardbeg Café. Nose: Warning signs of cumin and barbecue sauce. Palate: Hot and spicy flavours grip you, ginger and chocolate thrash. Finish: Slow and long mocha espresso while cigar smoke ebbs. |
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Ardbeg 1998 Vintage Single Cask #368 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: Vintage: 1998 Bottler: Summary: Single first fuill bourbon barrel number 368 bottled March 2010. 240 bottles individually numbered and signed by the distillery manager. Ardbeg Ardbeg Distillery was established in Ardbeg on the Kildalton Peninsular on the Isle of Islay in 1815 by John McDougal. Ardbeg Distillery draws soft peaty water from Loch Uigeadail and Loch Airigh nam Beist up amongst the hills behind the distillery. Ardbeg Distillery is a participant in the world famous Feis Ile, the annual Islay Festival of Malt and Music. Visitors are welcome at the distillery visitor center which offers Ardbeg Distillery tours and serves delicious Scottish fare in the Ardbeg Café. No tasting notes at present. |
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Royal Brackla 16 Year Old Connoisseurs Choice Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 16 Year Old Strength: Summary: A rich, flavoursome Highland Malt matured in refill sherry casks. Distilled 1991 and bottled 2007. Royal Brackla Royal Brackla Distillery was established in the grounds of Brackla House near Nairn in 1812. A line of three ponds formed a stunning landscape feature in the grounds of Brackla House, the residence of William Fraser and founder of the distillery. The still house now overlooks the ponds and although substantially rebuilt last century it remains an eye catching structure reflecting on its reflection on calm days. Royal Brackla is one of only three distilleries granted permission to embellish its name with Royal. King William IV bestowed the privilege on Royal Brackla Distillery in 1835. Andrew Usher developed and launched the first legally blended scotch in 1860 and Royal Brackla malt whisky is believed to have been one of the original components. Nose: Sherry notes with herbal, earthy aromas. Fruit notes with limes, melon and pears all present. Hints of charred wood. Palate: Sweet, sherry flavours combine with a rich spiciness (liquorice sticks) traces of new leather and some sweet caramel flavours. |
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Kilchoman Single Cask Release #114/2007 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: Vintage: 2007 Bottler: Summary: Single ex-bourbon cask #114/2007. Distilled May 2007 and bottled June 2010. Bottled for LMDW, France. 265 bottles Kilchoman Kilchoman Distillery was established by Anthony Wills in 2005 at Rockside Farm near the centuries old Kilchoman Cross and the old Kilchoman Church on the Isle of Islay. Kilchoman Distillery is a malt whisky distillery which malts barley grown in Rockside fields and bottles Kilchoman single malt whisky at the distillery using local Islay water. Field to bottle. Kilchoman is the newest and most westerly of Islay’s distilleries and with just two small stills it is one of the smallest working distilleries in Scotland. No tasting notes at present, |
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Highland Park Thor 16 Year Old Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 16 Year Old Strength: Summary: First release of the Valhalla Collection – a series of four limited edition bottlings representing Orcadian mythology with a healthy Scandinavia godly twist. Bottled at full strength and presented in wooden frame which echoes the fearsome contours of a traditional Viking long ship. Highland Park Highland Park Distillery is the most northerly malt whisky distillery in Scotland and the closest Scottish distillery to the Arctic Circle. Highland Park was established in 1798 and is one of the few Scottish distilleries which continues to malt barley on its own traditional malting floors and to use locally cut peat from Hobbister Moor in its malt kiln. The distillery visitor centre welcomes visitors and offers distillery tours. Nose: Concentrated and forceful, with an explosion of aromatic smoke, pungent fresh ginger, antique copper, stewed plums, and golden syrup. With water, earthy notes emerge, like a garden after a heavy rain shower. Palate: Thor’s high strength grabs the palate and refuses to let go. Initially dry, with fiery gingerbread then vanilla, blackberries, fresh mango, peach and hints of cinnamon. As its big flavours swirl around the mouth, some softer, sweeter notes develop, giving Thor and unexpected layer of complexity and depth. Finish: The finish thunders on, leaving behind lingering notes of sweet vanilla and an intense spiciness. |
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Glen Grant 60 Year Old Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 60 Year Old Strength: Summary: In honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952 – 2012) Gordon & MacPhail have selected a sixty year old Glen Grant from a single first fill Oloroso sherry hogshead cask number 465. Filled 2nd February 1952 and bottled 2nd February 2012. Only 85 decanters have been bottled. The decanter and stopper are designed by Glencairn Crystal and engraved with a unique number. Two pieces of silver adorn the decanter creating by Scottish Silver is an Edinburgh. The box is made from Scottish Elm, felled a short distance from Holyrood House, the Queen's official Scottish residence and lined with purple Harris Tweed. Each decanter includes a certificate individually numbered and signed by Michael Urquhart, Joint Managing Director at Gordon & MacPhail. Glen Grant Glen Grant Distillery is a Speyside malt whisky distillery situated in Rothes. Established in 1840 by brothers James and John Grant, the business prospered and in 1897 Glen Grant No. 2 distillery was established across the road in order to meet the high demand for Glen Grant whisky. During the late nineteenth century a Victorian garden was laid out in the valley behind the distillery and is now open to distillery visitors. Glen Grant Distillery has a visitor centre and offers distillery tours. Glen Grant Distillery participates in the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. After maturing slowly for sixty years the result is a beautifully balanced Single Malt with poise and great complexity. The introduction to the whisky is one of fresh fruit and spices – aromas of Cox’s Pippins and Granny Smith apples, laced with cinnamon and root ginger. In the background linger subtle hints of lavender and rose petals, all wrapped in a sweet, toffee parcel. A sip of the whisky reveals the age and depth of character. Initially there are hints of cedar wood and freshly cut grass. However, these are quickly replaced by rich, burnt fruit notes with a drying, spicy edge and a dusting of white pepper. A smokiness twists its way through the flavour leaving a slightly bitter, treacle toffee finish. |
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Blended Japanese Nikka All Malt Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: Summary: Nikka All Malt is the result of a vatting of Yoichi and Miyagikyo single malts with a whisky made with 100% malted barley, and distilled in coffey stills. Japanese Blended Contains whisky from different casks and from different years, and importantly, from a number of different Japanese distilleries. Blended Japanese whisky may contain a proportion of grain whiskies. Nose: Lively and mineral. Animal (leather and smoked meat) and lightly smoky (tobacco and ashy). Develops along a theme of fresh grass and ripe fruit (apple). Palate: Rich and delicious. After a burst of rich, liqueur-like softness which is at odds with the liveliness of the nose, ripe fruit (sultanas) notes develop alongside an increasing iliness (sunflower oil). Finish: Soft and licquoricey, with distinct notes of precious wood and spices (clove). Concentrated. |
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Blended Japanese Nikka From The Barrel Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: Summary: Nikka from the Barrel is a blend of grain whisky from Miyagikyo distillery and malt from Yoichi distillery. Matured in first fill bourbon cask and a great introduction to Japanese whiskies. World Whisky Awards Winner 2011. Japanese Blended Contains whisky from different casks and from different years, and importantly, from a number of different Japanese distilleries. Blended Japanese whisky may contain a proportion of grain whiskies. Nose: Floral, fruity and spicy. Palate: Big, spicy and oaky developing ripe and caramalised fruit. Finish: Long with ripe fruit flavours combined with soft oaky and vanilla notes. |
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Bruichladdich Octomore 4.2 Comus Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: Summary: Chateau D’Yquem limited edition 2012 release of the most heavily peated malt whisky in the World. This time notching up 167 PPM. Matured in ex-bourbon followed by double maturation in premier cru superior sauternes casks. 18,000 bottles. Pre-Order shipping late February 2012. Bruichladdich Bruichladdich Distillery was established in 1881 on the Rhinns peninsular on the island of Islay close by the sandy bays of Loch Indaal. Re-opened in 2001 with much of the original Victorian equipment restored to working order. The first release of Bruichladdich’s new whisky was the highly acclaimed PC5, the first release in the limited Port Charlotte range. Also producing very highly peated Octamore, Organic using Islay grown barley, and triple and quadruple distilled single malts. The Bruichladdich distillery visitor centre offers distillery tours including the bottling hall and the distillery participates in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Whisky Festival. Body: medium weight and well defined for a young islander. the texture is rich, sweet and mellow and the viscosity of the sauterne brings balance to the power of the peat. this is a most sophisticated octomore and it’s kind of unbelievable to see “the beast” tamed a little! Nose: the opening is a beautiful combination of peat smoke, bracken, leather, tobacco pouches, bog-myrtle & briny waves. then little twists of home-made mint toffee enter the system as do the nutty notes from the oaks – both french and american. and so the dance goes on but where is the french beauty? she waits patiently on the fringes then at exactly the right moment she makes her entrance from the epicentre of the spirit bringing aromatics and flavour the young ileach could only dream about. it’s a brilliant engagement to experience. from deep in her soul she commits to this amazing relationship, the aromatics relay the message to the waiting taste buds to expect a whole new experience. the grand cru sauterne flavours of pear syrup, plump bursting grapes, guava, passion fruits and cantaloupe with a dusting of icing sugar; you have to wonder just how surreal this is, a super heavy peated spirit being seduced by the delectable classic french beauty – passion changes everything! Palate: it’s absolutely outrageous, the coming together of flavours so far removed from each other you would think it would be a disaster but once again we stand in awe of imagination and the courage to take the consumer on this incredible journey of discovery. the kaleidoscope of aromatics transcends beautifully onto the palate which is going crazy with excitement. the smoke is the perfect foil for the sauterne; this is bruichladdich at its best, walking on the wild side, bringing pleasure and excitement to those who have that sense of adventure and passion that comes only from people who are totally committed to tradition, nyet fearless in their search for the ultimate dram. Finish: this love affair should never have happened but it has and we are witness to its enchantment, passion and joyfulness as the flavours linger long into the night, ending on a drift of peat smoke and the marine magic that is truly islay. |
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Blended Japanese Nikka Pure Malt White Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: Summary: Nikka Pure Malt White is a blend of Japanese and Scotch whiskies. Distilled at Yoichi distillery Japan and a secret smoky Islay Scotch. Japanese Blended Contains whisky from different casks and from different years, and importantly, from a number of different Japanese distilleries. Blended Japanese whisky may contain a proportion of grain whiskies. Nikka White has a strong peaty nose reminiscent of seaweed and iodine, and a soft but deep taste. |
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Blended Japanese Nikka Pure Malt Red Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: Summary: Nikka Pure Malt Red is a blend of Japanese whiskies primarily from Miyagikyo distillery. Japanese Blended Contains whisky from different casks and from different years, and importantly, from a number of different Japanese distilleries. Blended Japanese whisky may contain a proportion of grain whiskies. Nikka Red is characterized by lightly sweet vanilla nose and a soft and gentle taste. |
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Blended Japanese Nikka Pure Malt Black Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: Summary: Nikka Pure Malt Black is a blend of Japanese whiskies primarily from Yoichi distillery. Japanese Blended Contains whisky from different casks and from different years, and importantly, from a number of different Japanese distilleries. Blended Japanese whisky may contain a proportion of grain whiskies. Nikka Red is characterized by powerful peat, rich taste and firm flavor. |
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Kilchoman Machir Bay Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: Summary: New 2012 core bottling of the Islay single malt named after Machir Bay beach just a mile from the distillery. The whisky is a vatting of: 60% 3 year old (ex-bourbon), 35% 4 year old (Oloroso sherry butts) and 5% 5 year old (ex-bourbon). Pre-Order shipping late February 2012. Kilchoman Kilchoman Distillery was established by Anthony Wills in 2005 at Rockside Farm near the centuries old Kilchoman Cross and the old Kilchoman Church on the Isle of Islay. Kilchoman Distillery is a malt whisky distillery which malts barley grown in Rockside fields and bottles Kilchoman single malt whisky at the distillery using local Islay water. Field to bottle. Kilchoman is the newest and most westerly of Islay’s distilleries and with just two small stills it is one of the smallest working distilleries in Scotland. No tasting notes at present. |
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Glenkinchie 1996 Distillers Edition Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: Strength: Vintage: 1996 Bottler: Summary: After mellowing in a refill cask to develop the soft distillery character for a decade, a secondary maturation in a specifically chosen amontillado sherry wood cask ensures that all the good work continues. Gold award winner International Wine & Spirits Competition 2011. Glenkinchie Glenkinchie Distillery was established as Milton Distillery near Pencaitland by John Rate in 1825. Equipped with just two stills but the wash still is one of the largest in Scotland and the spirit is still cooled in two big worm tubs fed by the Kinchie Burn. The old maltings now house an excellent museum and visitor centre which offers distillery tours and samples of Glenkinchie single malt whiskies. Intense, a biscuity-sweetness followed by a long echoing interplay of sugar sweetness and oaky dryness. An astonishingly long finish, dry and soothing. |
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Dalwhinnie 1995 Distillers Edition Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: Vintage: 1995 Bottler: Summary: Dalwhinnie double matured in Oloroso Sherry casks; the result is a sweetness and depth of character quite different to the standard 15 year old. Dalwhinnie Dalwhinnie malt whisky Distillery was established in 1897 at Dalwhinnie in Scotland’s Highland whisky region. Situated at an altitude of just over 320m above sea level this is the second highest working distillery in Scotland. Dalwhinnie Distillery continues to operate with just a single pair of stills and two round wooden worm tubs. Visitors are welcomed at the Dalwhinnie Distillery visitor centre where distillery tours are available. A sweetness on the lips, moving to well-defined malt cask-wood flavours. Rich, longer finnish than usual, honey finish with hints of sweet oak. |
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Edradour 12 Year Old Sauternes Finish Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: Summary: Full strength Edradour finished in ex-Sauternes wine casks for almost three years. 420 bottles. Edradour Edradour Distillery was formed in 1825 by a group of eight local farmers. Situated at Milton of Edradour near Pitlochry and still just a farm sized distillery equipped with a Morton refrigerator to cool the worts and two wee stills with worm tubs making it one of the smallest working distilleries in Scotland. Edradour is a Scottish Highland malt whisky distillery which welcomes visitors at the Edradour Distillery visitor centre which offers distillery tours. No tasting notes at present. |
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Edradour 2003 Port Cask Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: Vintage: 2003 Bottler: Summary: Matured in a a Port Bogega butt. Batch 4, cask #381. Limited release of 1,127 bottles. Edradour Edradour Distillery was formed in 1825 by a group of eight local farmers. Situated at Milton of Edradour near Pitlochry and still just a farm sized distillery equipped with a Morton refrigerator to cool the worts and two wee stills with worm tubs making it one of the smallest working distilleries in Scotland. Edradour is a Scottish Highland malt whisky distillery which welcomes visitors at the Edradour Distillery visitor centre which offers distillery tours. No tasting notes at present. |
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Royal Brackla 17 Year Old Connoisseurs Choice Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 17 Year Old Strength: Summary: A rich, flavoursome Highland Malt matured in refill sherry casks. Distilled June 1991 and bottled April 2009. Royal Brackla Royal Brackla Distillery was established in the grounds of Brackla House near Nairn in 1812. A line of three ponds formed a stunning landscape feature in the grounds of Brackla House, the residence of William Fraser and founder of the distillery. The still house now overlooks the ponds and although substantially rebuilt last century it remains an eye catching structure reflecting on its reflection on calm days. Royal Brackla is one of only three distilleries granted permission to embellish its name with Royal. King William IV bestowed the privilege on Royal Brackla Distillery in 1835. Andrew Usher developed and launched the first legally blended scotch in 1860 and Royal Brackla malt whisky is believed to have been one of the original components. Nose: Sherry notes with herbal, earthy aromas. Fruit notes with limes, melon and pears all present. Hints of charred wood. Palate: Sweet, sherry flavours combine with a rich spiciness (liquorice sticks) traces of new leather and some sweet caramel flavours. |
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