Archives for July 23, 2012

Abbey Whisky – Monday’s New Whiskies!

July 23, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

Abbey Whisky has 17 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from the Highland, Speyside and Islay these regions as well as some Japanese and Swedish malts.

The brands include Old Pulteney Distillery, Balvenie, Mackmyra Svensk Whisky, Bowmore, Nikka Taketsuru, Glenfiddich, James Sedgwick Distillery & Hanyu.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 12 to 21 Year Old malts.

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Abbey Whisky	Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky Country: South Africa Region: Age: Years Old Strength: 43%	70cl	26.45	BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Balvenie Tun 1401 / Batch 2 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Years Old Strength: 50.6%	70cl	0.00	BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Balvenie Tun 1401 / Batch 5 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Years Old Strength: 50.1%	70cl	0.00	BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Bowmore 1985 / Feis Ile 2012 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Years Old Strength: 52.3% Vintage: 1985 Bottler: Distillery Bottling	70cl	650.00	BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Glenfiddich Age Of Discovery / Bourbon Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 19 Years Old Strength: 40%	70cl	118.00	BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Ichiro’s Malt Double Distilleries Country: Japan Region: Age: Years Old Strength: 46%	70cl	84.50	BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Mackmyra First Edition / Swedish Whisky Country: Sweden Region: Age: Years Old Strength: 46.1%	70cl	40.25	BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Mackmyra Special 03 / Small Casks Country: Sweden Region: Age: Years Old Strength: 48.2%	70cl	62.20	BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Mackmyra Special 04 / Double Dip Bourbon Country: Sweden Region: Age: Years Old Strength: 53.0%	70cl	67.25	BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Mackmyra Special 05 / Happy Hunting Country: Sweden Region: Age: Years Old Strength: 47.2%	70cl	66.50	BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Mackmyra Special 06 / Summer Meadow Country: Sweden Region: Age: Years Old Strength: 46.8%	70cl	65.90	BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Mackmyra Special 07 / Hope Country: Sweden Region: Age: Years Old Strength: 45.8%	70cl	66.50	BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Nikka Taketsuru 12 Year Old Country: Japan Region: Age: 12 Years Old Strength: 40%	70cl	41.75	BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old Country: Japan Region: Age: 17 Years Old Strength: 43%	70cl	73.75	BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old Country: Japan Region: Age: 21 Years Old Strength: 43%	70cl	97.25	BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Old Pulteney 21 Year Old / Highland Whisky Country: Region: Highland Age: 21 Years Old Strength: 46%	70cl	81.90	BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Old Pulteney Spectrum WK217 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Years Old Strength: 46%	100cl	68.00	BUY NOW

Master of Malt – New Arrivals Bonanza!

July 23, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

Master of Malt has a stonking 121 New additions to it’s stock this week with whiskies from the following regions and / or countries: American, Campbeltown, English, Highland, Irish, Island, Islay, Japanese, Lowland and Speyside.

The brands include Ardmore, Auchentoshan, Balvenie, Benrinnes, Blair Athol, Braeval, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Clynelish, Craigellachie, Dalmore, Edradour, Glen Elgin, Glen Grant, Glen Keith, Glen Moray, Glen Scotia, Glenburgie, Glendronach, Glendullan, Glenfarclas, Glenisla, Glenlivet, Glenlossie, Glenmorangie, Glenrothes, Glentauchers, Glenturret, Highland Park, Ileach, Imperial, Inchmurrin, Inverleven, Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Linkwood, Linlithgow, Longmorn, Macallan, Mortlach, Oban, Royal Brackla, Teaninich & Tobermory.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 4 to 58 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Master of Malt	Haig Gold Label Blended Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Other Scotch Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 16.45 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	White Horse Blended Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Other Scotch Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 16.72 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Heaven Hill 4 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey Country: America Region: American Age: 4 Year Old Strength: 40.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 4 Year Old.	70cl	£ 16.72 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Blended Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Other Scotch Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 17.51 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Georgia Moon White Dog Whiskey Country: America Region: American Age: Strength: 40.00%	75cl	£ 19.72 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	The Ileach Peaty Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 21.35 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey Country: America Region: American Age: Strength: 45.00%	70cl	£ 22.95 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Evan Williams Extra Bourbon Whiskey Country: America Region: American Age: Strength: 43.00%	70cl	£ 23.01 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Glen Grant 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 40.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 10 Year Old.	70cl	£ 24.01 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Fighting Cock 6 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey Country: America Region: American Age: 6 Year Old Strength: 51.50% Summary: The malt whisky is 6 Year Old.	70cl	£ 25.70 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Bushmills 10 Year Old Single Malt Whiskey Country: Ireland Region: Irish Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 40.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 10 Year Old.	70cl	£ 25.99 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Islay Storm Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 26.72 BUY NOW

The Whisky Barrel – 5 New Stock Additions!

July 23, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Barrel has 5 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from the following regions: Highland, Islay and Speyside.

The brands include Balvenie, Caol Ila, Glen Albyn, Mortlach & Strathisla.

Supplier	Brand	Price
The Whisky Barrel	Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 5 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: Summary: Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 5 Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Multi-vintage comprising of ex-sherry and ex-bourbon casks with the oldest distilled 1966. Limited release of 2,862 bottles. 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.	£ 199.99 BUY NOW
The Whisky Barrel	Strathisla 1969 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: Vintage: 1969 Bottler: Summary: Strathisla 1969 Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Bottled 2012 by Gordon & MacPhail. Strathisla Strathisla Distillery was founded in 1786 and is one of the oldest working distilleries in Scotland. Strathisla Distillery was built on the site of a brewery on the banks of the River Isla in Scotland’s Speyside whisky region. Now equipped with two pagoda roofs over the old malt kilns, classical stone walls and slate roofs, a water wheel now catching your gaze from the front wall and pulling you into the splendid heather garden of this iconic Scottish distillery. Strathisla Distillery welcomes visitors at the distillery visitor centre where tours of the distillery are available. Strathisla Distillery participates in the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. Nose: Rich sherry influences, hints of Christmas caske and burnt brown sugar. Palate: Delivers hints of sweet tropical fruits, with hints of almonds and smooth lingering finish.	£ 199.99 BUY NOW
The Whisky Barrel	Mortlach 1971 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: Vintage: 1971 Bottler: Summary: Mortlach 1971 Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Bottled 2012 by Gordon & MacPhail. Mortlach Mortlach Distillery was established in 1823 on the banks of the River Dullan in Scotland’s Speyside whisky region. Mortlach is equipped with wooden worm tubs, six stills of assorted shapes and sizes and three spirit safes in order to run a unique two and a half times or partial triple distillation process. Mortlach Distillery participates in the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival when distillery tours may be available. Official bottling of Mortlach Distillery single malt whisky are few, however, independent bottlers recognise the great quality of Mortlach whisky particularly following long maturation in sherry casks. Gordon and MacPhail released a stunning bottling of 70 year old Mortlach single cask malt whisky which was distilled in 1938 and matured in a single sherry hogshead until bottling in 2009. Nose: Hints of dark chocolate, with Christmas cake aromas – sweet sherry and Festive spices. Palate: Fruity, with a touch of dark chocolate and a lingering spiciness.	£ 194.99 BUY NOW
The Whisky Barrel	Caol Ila Moch Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: Summary: Caol Ila Moch Islay single malt Scotch whisky. Moch takes its name from the Gaelic for ‘dawn'. 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. Nose: Unreduced, clean and fresh like wet, salty sand after the tide has receded. Some smoke behind, as from an old bonfire. Adding a little water brings up more freshness. Palate: Unreduced, sweet and salty with a balancing acidity, and fresh as a sea breeze. The trademark clean and smoky character of Caol Ila is here. Appetising. Adding water gives a smoother, softer, sweeter feel, still very maritime, with a nice texture. Sweetly drying overall. Finish: Quite short, drying and warming with a little bitterness. Lingering smoky aftertaste.	£ 54.99 BUY NOW
The Whisky Barrel	Glen Albyn 1973 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: Vintage: 1973 Bottler: Summary: Glen Albyn 1973 Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Bottled 2012 by Gordon & MacPhail. Glen Albyn Glen Albyn Distillery was established in 1844 on the east bank of the Caledonian Canal in Inverness. Whilst the canal opened in 1822 in order to facilitate a short cut for our navy during the Napoleonic wars, it provided ready access for shipping raw materials in and whisky casks out when the distillery opened. Glen Albyn Distillery closed in 1983 and was demolished in 1986 although some fragments of its old walls can still be found. Glen Albyn Distillery is a lost Scottish Highland malt whisky distillery. No tasting notes at present.	£ 164.99 BUY NOW

The Whisky Exchange – New Arrivals!

July 23, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange has 11 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from these areas: English, Highland, Islay and Speyside.

The brands include Aberfeldy, Caol Ila, Glenfarclas, Glenmorangie & Macallan.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 10 to 33 Year Old malts.

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
The Whisky Exchange	Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 21 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – An excellent value 21yo Aberfeldy, showcasing the richer end of the Highland spectrum with plenty of sherry influence. Winner of a Gold Medal and Best in Class at the International Wine & Spirits Competition 2010.	70cl	£ 87.25 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Macallan 1974 / 30 Year Old / Fine & Rare Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 30 Year Old Strength: 56.5% Vintage: 1974 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 56.5% / Distillery Bottling – A 1974 Macallan, aged for 30 years in cask #929038 and released as part of their Fine & Rare range of vintaged whiskies.	70cl	£ 4,065.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Macallan 1969 / 32 Year Old / Fine & Rare #9369 Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 32 Year Old Strength: 50.6% Vintage: 1969 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 50.6% / Distillery Bottling – A 1969 Macallan, aged for 32 years and released as part of their Fine & Rare range of vintaged whiskies.	70cl	£ 2,815.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	St. George's Distillery Chapter 6 / English Whisky Co. English Whisky Country: English Region: English Age: Strength: 46% Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Chapter 6 is the official release of proper three year old unpeated English single malt whisky from Norfolk's St. George's distillery, which has become a phenomenon following recent media coverage. 2 per customer.	70cl	£ 37.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glencraig 1976 / 33 Year Old / Cask #6782 Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: 33 Year Old Strength: 53.8% Vintage: 1976 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 53.8% / Signatory – Glencraig single malt is rather rare, having been made only on Glenburgie's Lomond stills between 1958 and 1981. Kudos to Signatory for unearthing this attractively-coloured hogshead.	70cl	£ 130.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenfarclas 1953 / Sherry Cask / The Family Casks Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 53.7% Vintage: 1953 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 53.7% / Distillery Bottling – The Glenfarclas Family Casks series is a new range of vintage casks from one of Speyside's best distilleries. All but three of the range (1952, 1979 & 1984) are from first fill or refill sherry casks.	70cl	£ 1,145.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	English Whisky Co. / Chapter 7 / Rum Finish English Single Malt Whisky Country: English Region: English Age: Strength: 46% Summary: 70cl / 46% – A special limited edition from the English Whisky Company, Chapter 7 is English single malt whisky that has been finished in a rum barrel and bottled at a good drinknig strength of 46%.	70cl	£ 68.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenmorangie 10 Year Old + 2 Tumblers / Gift Pack Highland Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A bottle of Glenmorangie's excellent 10 year old Original, perfect for giving as a gift. It comes in a metal fronted box, showing off the distillery's love of swirly designs, along with 2 branded whisky tumblers.	70cl	£ 32.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Caol Ila 1998 / Connoisseurs Choice Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1998 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail – A 1998 vintage Caol Ila from the fine folks at Gordon & Macphail, bottlers of the Connoisseurs Choice range of whiskies. A classic Caol Ila with an edge of fruit thanks to having been matured in first fill sherry butts.	70cl	£ 33.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenfarclas 1964 / Family Cask Vii / Sherry Butt #4719 Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 48.5% Vintage: 1964 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 48.5% / Distillery Bottling – A 1964 vintage from Glenfarclas, bottled in 2011 after maturing in a sherry butt.	70cl	£ 515.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenfarclas 1996 / Family Cask Vii / Sherry Butt #1306 Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 55.6% Vintage: 1996 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 55.6% / Distillery Bottling – A 1996 vintage Glenfarclas bottled in 2011 for the Family Casks range after maturing in a sherry butt.	70cl	£ 176.00 BUY NOW