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The Whisky Exchange – Sunny Monday Malts!

March 5, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange has a stonking 170 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: American, Campbeltown, Canadian, Highland, Irish, Island, Islay, Lowland and Speyside.

The brands include Ardbeg, Balblair, Balvenie, Ben Nevis, Benriach, Benrinnes, Bladnoch, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Caperdonich, Cardhu, Convalmore, Cragganmore, Craigellachie, Dallas Dhu, Dalmore, Deanston, Dufftown, Edradour, Fettercairn, Glen Albyn, Glen Elgin, Glen Grant, Glen Keith, Glen Mhor, Glen Moray, Glenburgie, Glencadam, Glendronach, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, Glengoyne, Glenlivet, Glenrothes, Glenury Royal, Highland Park, Islay Whisky, Isle Of Jura, Knockando, Lagavulin, Linkwood, Linlithgow, Littlemill, Longmorn, Macallan, Macduff, Mortlach, Oban, Old Pulteney, Rosebank, Royal Lochnagar, Scapa, Springbank, Tamdhu, Teaninich, Tomintoul & Tullibardine.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 5 to 36 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
The Whisky Exchange	Bruichladdich Infinity 3rd Edition Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 50% Summary: 70cl / 50% / Distillery Bottling – The third edition of Bruichladdich's Infinity: a malt designed to display the complexity of the distillery's spirit. To this end, this multi-vintage mix contains malt matured in American oak casks previously containing bourbon and Syrah.	70cl	£ 44.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Caperdonich 1968 / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 46% Vintage: 1968 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46% / Gordon & Macphail – A 1968 vintage Caperdonich bottled after 39 years of maturation by Gordon & Macphail for their Connoisseurs Choice range of bottlings.	70cl	£ 89.28 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glendronach 12 Year Old – Original / Double Cask Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A dense, heavily-sherried dram from a distillery now producing again after a six-year layoff. A malt best suited to after-dinner sipping.	70cl	£ 31.25 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Bell's Christmas 1988 Blended Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1988 Bottler: Summary: 75cl / 43% – Slight Rusting on the lid	75cl	£ 325.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Greenore 8 Year Old Single Grain Irish Whiskey Country: Irish Region: Irish Age: 8 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% – A gold medal-winner at the International Wine & Spirits Competition, this unique concoction is a 100% Single Grain Irish whiskey, from the multi-award-winning Cooley distillery in Dundalk.	70cl	£ 31.75 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43% Vintage: 1980 Bottler: Summary: 75cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling	75cl	£ 999.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Benriach 15 Year Old / Dark Rum Wood Finish Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – After initial maturation in American oak ex-bourbon barrels, this 15yo Benriach is transferred for a finishing period in casks that formerly housed dark Jamaican rum, adding an extra layer of sweet, fruity flavours to the excellent distillery profile.	70cl	£ 37.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Chivas Regal 25 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: 25 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% – Jim Murray was very taken with this recently-launched Chivas Regal 25yo, describing it thus: "beautiful delivery…unbelievably juicy and mouthwatering…unadulterated class…leaves you demanding another glass. Brilliant!"	70cl	£ 160.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Tomintoul 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% – A recently-introduced variant from the under-appreciated Tomintoul, this has been finished in an Oloroso sherry cask and is soft, sweet and creamy. Great value, as always with this distillery.	70cl	£ 29.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Bowmore 1988 / 21 Year Old / Port Wood Matured Islay Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 21 Year Old Strength: 51.5% Vintage: 1988 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 51.5% / Distillery Bottling – Released in 2009, this version of Bowmore 21 year-old was distilled in 1988 and has been full-term matured in Port Wood casks, giving it a very alluring ruby glow.	70cl	£ 165.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Connemara Irish Whiskey (peated) Miniature Single Malt Irish Whiskey Country: Irish Region: Irish Age: Strength: 40% Summary: 5cl / 40%	5cl	£ 3.49 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Jack Daniel's Silver Select Tennessee Whiskey Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 50% Summary: 70cl / 50% – Considered by many to be the jewel in the crown of the Jack Daniels stable, Silver Select is bottled at a significantly higher strength, resulting in a greater intensity of flavour. A full-on Tennessee whiskey experience.	70cl	£ 54.95 BUY NOW

The Whisky Barrel – New Collectors Malts

March 5, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Barrel has 16 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from the following regions: Highland, Island, Islay, Lowland and Speyside.

The brands include Arran, Ben Nevis, Bowmore, Glenfarclas, Highland Park, Littlemill, North British & Port Ellen.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 15 to 50 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Price
The Whisky Barrel	Glenfarclas 1959 Family Casks Iv 50 Year Old Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 50 Year Old Strength: Vintage: 1959 Bottler: Summary: Single sherry hogshead cask #1838. 50 year old single malt Scotch distilled in 1959 and bottled August 2009 yielding just 147 bottles. Considered to be one of the very best in the series. One of the famous vintage casks from the Glenfarcas Family Casks series running consecutively covering the years from 1952 to 1996. 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. The nose is still emanating some fresh aromas, with heavy oloroso sherry punching its way through. A strong alcohol nose, very surprising for the age. However , the taste is nothing like the nose, very mellow and pleasing, textures similar to a fine old port, very smooth and heavy tannins mixed together with wonderful sweetness. A whisky you really can enjoy, savour and appreciate time after time. A very long aftertaste that lingers for hours. Christmas flavours ever present – spice, icing, alcohol soaked fruit and of course sherry.	£ 859.99 BUY NOW
The Whisky Barrel	Glenfarclas 1961 Family Casks Vii 50 Year Old Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 50 Year Old Strength: Vintage: 1961 Bottler: Summary: Single sherry hogshead cask #1325. 50 year old single malt Scotch distilled in 1961 and bottled May 2011 yielding just 108 bottles. One of the famous vintage casks from the Glenfarcas Family Casks series running consecutively covering the years from 1952 to 1996. 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. Chocolate cocoa beans that have been dipped into treacle. Leathery and a hint of plum brandy, a surprising combination of aromas for the age. Incredibly smooth, rich dark chocolate, rather bitter on the offset, giving way to heavily sherried dryness. Medium finish rather short, but for the 50 year old experience a true whisky to behold.	£ 799.99 BUY NOW
The Whisky Barrel	Glenfarclas 1964 Family Casks Release Vii Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: Vintage: 1964 Bottler: Summary: Single sherry butt cask #4719. Distilled 1964 and bottled May 2011 yielding 377 bottles. One of the famous vintage casks from the Glenfarcas Family Casks series running consecutively covering the years from 1952 to 1996. 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. Cola Cubes, sweet and dry on the nose, an interesting combination. Light tannins, more from Burgundy wine than a big Bordeaux. Almost like a polished segment of sandalwood, a very fragrant whisky. Smooth and very palatable, leaves you wanting more. Not as dry on the palate as it is on the nose. Long, delicate, lightly leathery, a very typical Glenfarclas	£ 499.99 BUY NOW
The Whisky Barrel	Glenfarclas 105 Cask Strength Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: Summary: A great sherry matured Scotch whisky holding all the flavours of all the Glenfarclas in one glass. Bottled at full strength 60% add a little water to fully explore its great depth. 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. Complex, oaky, apples and pears, and a tempting dark toffee sweetness. The flavour is dry and assertive, develops quickly to reveal a rich spiciness, combined with a hint of oak and sherried fruit.	£ 41.99 BUY NOW
The Whisky Barrel	Glenfarclas 1971 Family Casks Release Vii Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: Vintage: 1971 Bottler: Summary: Single cask sherry butt #150. Distilled 1971 and bottled May 2011 yielding 468 bottles. One of the famous vintage casks from the Glenfarcas Family Casks series running consecutively covering the years from 1952 to 1996. 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. Powerful, treacle toffee, fudge. Like a freshly made pan of tablet and licking thick vanilla goo off a metal spoon. Very fresh, a lot less sweet on the palate than you were experiencing on the nose. Grassy earthy notes also pushing their way through. Medium finish Glenfarclas, lovely taste of fresh cut grass.	£ 379.99 BUY NOW
The Whisky Barrel	Glenfarclas 1978 Family Casks Release Vii Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: Vintage: 1978 Bottler: Summary: Single cask refill sherry hogshead #590. Distilled 1978 and bottled May 2011 yielding 240 bottles. One of the famous vintage casks from the Glenfarcas Family Casks series running consecutively covering the years from 1952 to 1996. 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. Buttery, butterscotch and stewed apples. Vanilla and fruity marrying together perfectly in your glass, the whisky envelops your mouth, covering your taste buds and your tongue in a nanosecond. Silky long light sweetness, reminiscent of diluted maple syrup.	£ 299.99 BUY NOW
The Whisky Barrel	Glenfarclas 1981 Family Casks Release Vii Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: Vintage: 1981 Bottler: Summary: Single cask sherry plain hogshead #57. Distilled 1981 and bottled May 2011 yielding 183 bottles. One of the famous vintage casks from the Glenfarcas Family Casks series running consecutively covering the years from 1952 to 1996. 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. Autumn straw gold. The inside of a warehouse 3 at Glenfarclas, pipe tobacco present (unlit). Fresh and fruity, a freshly baked apple strudel. Would recommend a drop of water in this to open it up and reveal more delicate fruitiness. Not a typical Glenfarclas but a fine dram.	£ 239.99 BUY NOW
The Whisky Barrel	Glenfarclas 1984 Family Casks Release Vii Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: Vintage: 1984 Bottler: Summary: Single cask sherry plain hogshead #6030. Distilled 1984 and bottled May 2011 yielding 264 bottles. One of the famous vintage casks from the Glenfarcas Family Casks series running consecutively covering the years from 1952 to 1996. 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. Sweet on the nose, very fruity, like a tropical fruit drink. An exceptional whisky that you would never guess was Glenfarclas. A little dry on the finish that always leaves you wanting more.	£ 249.99 BUY NOW

Master Of Malt – New Whiskies

March 5, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

Master of Malt has 12 New additions to it’s stock this week with whiskies from the following regions and / or countries: Campbeltown, Highland, Indian, Island, Islay, Japanese and Speyside.

The brands include Cragganmore, Dufftown, Kilkerran, Lagavulin, Longmorn, Oban, Royal Lochnagar, Springbank & Talisker.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 10 to 18 Year Old malts.

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Master of Malt	Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 12 Year Old.	70cl	£ 24.73 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Talisker 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 45.80% Summary: The malt whisky is 10 Year Old.	70cl	£ 27.83 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 12 Year Old.	70cl	£ 29.20 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Kilkerran Work In Progress 3rd Release Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: Strength: 46.00%	70cl	£ 31.95 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Cragganmore 1997 Port Wood Finish – Distillers Edition Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 40.07 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Oban 1995 Montilla Fino Finish – Distillers Edition Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 43.00%	70cl	£ 48.76 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Longmorn 18 Year Old 1992 – Coopers Choice (Vintage Malt Whisky Co) Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 18 Year Old Strength: 46.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 18 Year Old.	70cl	£ 53.23 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Lagavulin 1995 Pedro Ximenez Finish – Distillers Edition Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 43.00%	70cl	£ 57.95 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Amrut Two Continents 2nd Edition Single Malt Whisky Country: India Region: Indian Age: Strength: 50.00%	70cl	£ 59.95 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Lagavulin 12 Year Old (2011 Release) Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 57.50% Summary: The malt whisky is 12 Year Old.	70cl	£ 61.95 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Springbank 18 Year Old Second Edition Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: 18 Year Old Strength: 46.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 18 Year Old.	70cl	£ 76.42 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Yamazaki 1984 Single Malt Whisky Country: Japan Region: Japanese Age: Strength: 48.00%	70cl	£ 899.95 BUY NOW

Edencroft – New Whisky Arrivals

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Edencroft has 8 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from the Highland, Island, and Islay regions.

The brands include Caol Ila, Clynelish, Dalwhinnie, Lagavulin, Oban, Royal Lochnagar & Talisker.

Supplier	Brand	Price
Edencroft	Caol Ila, 1997 – The Distillers Edition Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: Vintage: 1997 Bottler: Summary: Each Distillers Edition expression undergoes a second (or ‘double’) maturation in casks that have previously held a fortified wine. This extraordinarily stylish and complex expression of Caol Ila has been double-matured in carefully selected Moscatel casks. The wood is not over-evident and instead balances perfectly with this richly flavoured single malt.	£ 39.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Clynelish, 1993 – The Distillers Edition Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: Vintage: 1993 Bottler: Summary: Brilliant, clean and refined with great balance. Double-matured in carefully selected Oloroso Seco casks, making it easy to drink, especially as an aperitif.	£ 43.50 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Dalwhinnie, 1992 – The Distillers Edition Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: Vintage: 1992 Bottler: Summary: Each Distillers Edition expression undergoes a second (or ‘double’) maturation in casks that have previously held a fortified wine. Lovers of Dalwhinnie will appreciate the way the fragrance of Oloroso sherry overlays, but does not mask, the heather honey distillery notes.	£ 38.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Lagavulin, 1995 – The Distillers Edition Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: Vintage: 1995 Bottler: Summary: A really distinctive and distinguished dram, full of peat while the Pedro Ximinez sherry wood naturally has a big say; A more mellow Lagavulin, not quite as deep or intensely flavoured as the 16 year old.	£ 51.50 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Oban, 1995 – The Distillers Edition Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: Vintage: 1995 Bottler: Summary: Each Distillers Edition expression undergoes a second (or ‘double’) maturation in casks that have previously held a fortified wine.	£ 45.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Royal Lochnagar, 1996 – The Distillers Edition Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: Vintage: 1996 Bottler: Summary: Each Distillers Edition expression undergoes a second (or ‘double’) maturation in casks that have previously held a fortified wine. Carefully matched for a second maturation in Muscat casks, this is a beautifully soft and rounded whisky that’s a pleasure to drink.	£ 37.50 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Talisker, 1999 – The Distillers Edition Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: Strength: Vintage: 1999 Bottler: Summary: On the shores of Loch Harport, the village of Carbost is home to Skye’s only distillery producing a wonderfully powerful and award-winning Island malt bottled at above average strength.	£ 40.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Compass Box, Last Vatted Malt Country: Scotland Region: Blended Age: Strength: 22% Summary: Made from a marriage of fine, old single malt whiskies from Islay and Speyside distilleries: 22% Glenallachie 1974 (36 year old) aged in first-fill sherry butt, 78% Caol Ila 1984 (26 years old) aged in American oak hogsheads.	£ 175.00 BUY NOW

Glenlivet 1991 Private Collection / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Whisky

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Glenlivet 1991 Private Collection / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Whisky

70cl / 54.4% / Gordon & Macphail – A refill sherry hogshead of Glenlivet bottled in late 2010 as part of the Private Collection from Gordon & Macphail. MAXIMUM 1 BOTTLE PER CUSTOMER..

Price: £ 110.00 BUY IT NOW

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