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Generations Glenlivet nominated for industry Oscars

May 8, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Glenlivet 70 Years Old

The Glenlivet 70 Years Old

The Gordon & MacPhail Generations Glenlivet 70 Years Old is the only whisky to be shortlisted in this year’s Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards, widely regarded as the Scottish food and drink industry’s ‘Oscars’.

The Glenlivet 70 Years Old was released by Gordon & MacPhail in 2011 as an addition to its ‘Generations’ range.

The range features the world’s oldest and rarest Scotch single malt whiskies and this is the second 70 year old single malt to be released by Gordon & MacPhail.

It also has the distinction of being one of the oldest single malt Scotch whisky in existence.

This cask of The Glenlivet was laid down on 3rd February 1940, on the instruction of John Urquhart, grandfather and great-grandfather of the company’s current owners.
Since then, successive generations of the Urquhart family waited for the day when it would be ready to share with fellow whisky lovers. And now, 70 years on, the whisky has been bottled at a cask strength of 45.9%.

David Urquhart, joint managing director of Gordon & MacPhail, said: “This nomination is recognition of the Glenlivet 70 Years Old’s superb quality, luxury and its rarity.

“The cask this whisky came from was laid down by my grandfather in 1940 and it was carefully watched over by successive generations of the Urquhart family until we decided to bottle it ourselves 70 years later.

A limited number of bottles were released by Gordon & MacPhail in 2011, creating excitement among whisky connoisseurs across the world.

Only 100 70cl decanters were released, selling at around £13,000, the smaller, 20cl decanters sold at £3,500.

Each bottle is beautifully presented in a tear-shaped hand-blown crystal decanter with an elegant British Hallmarked silver stopper. The decanter nestles in a sterling silver base and is framed in a handmade box, crafted in Scotland using Scottish elm.

The Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards will be held on Thursday 24 May in Dunblane, Stirlingshire.

Tasting note Gordon & MacPhail Generations Glenlivet 70 Years Old

Appearance: Deep amber, with tawny lights.

Aroma: A mild nose-feel. The first aroma is of an old cocktail cabinet, with Sherry notes predominating; polished wood, soft leather and a trace of candle wax. Behind this are fruity notes, lightly baked apples (even Tarte Tatin), but also fresh orange juice, and just a thread of smoke or ash in the distance. Adding a drop of water suppresses the fruity notes and slightly enhances the sweetness (now tablet) and smokiness.

Taste: A waxy, teeth-coating mouthfeel; smooth and voluptuous. The taste is sweetish to start, then savoury, with a trace of salt – might this be a rare example of ‘umami’ in whisky, the elusive fifth primary taste? The finish is long, with a faint smokiness in the aftertaste. Drinks well at natural strength. With a drop of water the flavours remain intact.

Development: Fades gracefully towards vanilla fudge and sanded wood.

Comment: A stupendous whisky! Although it resonates with aged character – and, indeed, characteristics from another era – it retains vitality, both on the nose and on the palate.

Filed Under: 70 Year Old, Glenlivet, Gordon and MacPhail, News

Whisky Online – The New Whisky Stock!

May 8, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

Whisky Online has 10 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: Highland, Japanese and Lowland.

The brands include Auchentoshan 12 Year Old , Elijah Craig 12 Year Old | Kentucky Straight Bourbon , Elijah Craig 18 Year Old | Single Barrel, Nikka Miyagikyo | 15 Year Old, Nikka Miyagikyou | 10 year old , Nikka Taketsuru 12 Year Old | Pure Malt, Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old | Pure Malt, Pikesville Supreme Rye Whiskey, Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whiskey, Royal Lochnagar | 12 Year Old.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 10 to 21 Year Old malts.

Supplier Brand Bottle
Size
Price
Whisky Online
Auchentoshan 12 Year Old

Auchentoshan 12 Year Old
Country: Scotland   Region: Lowland
Age: 12 Year Old   Strength: 40%
Summary: The New look Auchentoshan replacing the old 10 year old triple distillation matured for over twelve years fantastic entry level – great value for money.

70cl £ 29.99  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Royal Lochnagar | 12 Year Old

Royal Lochnagar | 12 Year Old
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 12 Year Old   Strength: 40%
Summary: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl / 40% Vol

70cl £ 31.50  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Nikka Miyagikyou | 10 year old

Nikka Miyagikyou | 10 year old
Country: Japanese   Region: Japanese
Age: 10 Year Old   Strength: 45%
Summary: Japanese Single Malt Whisky Harmonized by a crisp light scent of malt with the fragrance of the cask. The palate is characterized by its silky smoothness. 70cl | 45% Vol.

70cl £ 56.95  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Nikka Miyagikyo | 15 Year Old

Nikka Miyagikyo | 15 Year Old
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age: 15 Year Old   Strength: 45%
Summary: Characterized by a deep mature sweetness and richness that expand softly and fragrantly and by the soft and smooth tang of its palate. 70cl | 45% Vol

70cl £ 85.95  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Pikesville Supreme Rye Whiskey

Pikesville Supreme Rye Whiskey
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age:    Strength: 
Summary: Pikesville supremere straight rye whiskey. 40% Vol (80 Proof)

£ 21.95  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Elijah Craig 18 Year Old | Single Barrel

Elijah Craig 18 Year Old | Single Barrel
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age: 18 Year Old   Strength: 45%
Vintage: 1990   Bottler: 
Summary: Aged for 18 years in a single charred oak barrel. It offers you a rare opportunity to enjoy the hearty full-bodied flavor of a true Kentucky classic.

75cl £ 52.50  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whiskey

Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whiskey
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age:    Strength: 80 Proof / 40%
Summary: Famous Straight Rye A rye whiskey distinguished for body and flavour.

£ 22.50  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old | Pure Malt

Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old | Pure Malt
Country: Japanese   Region: Japanese
Age: 21 Year Old   Strength: 43%
Summary: Japanese Blended Malt Whisky

70cl £ 105.95  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Elijah Craig 12 Year Old | Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Elijah Craig 12 Year Old | Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age: 12 Year Old   Strength: 47%
Summary: Kentucky Straight Bourbon

70cl £ 27.49  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Nikka Taketsuru 12 Year Old | Pure Malt

Nikka Taketsuru 12 Year Old | Pure Malt
Country: Japanese   Region: Japanese
Age: 12 Year Old   Strength: 40%
Summary: Japanese Blended Malt Whisky

70cl £ 44.50  BUY NOW

Filed Under: 10 Year Old, 12 year old, 15 Year Old, 18 Year Old, 21 Year Old, Auchentoshan, Elijah Craig, Highland, Japanese, Lowland, New Arrivals, Nikka, Whisky Online

Glenfarclas 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

May 8, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

Glenfarclas 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Glenfarclas 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – One up from their standard 10 year old bottling, the 12 year old has 2 more years in the cask and is a step closer to the sherry heavy older expressions..

Price: £ 35.25  BUY IT NOW

You can buy this Malt Whisky from:-

  • The Whisky Exchange
  • Master of Malt
  • Edencroft Fine Wine & Spirit Specialists
  • Abbey Whisky
  • The Drink Shop
  • The Whisky Barrel

Or you can compare prices from a selection of suppliers.

Filed Under: General Tagged With: 12 year old, bottling, cask, distillery, Glenfarclas, sherry, Speyside, year, years

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