The Whisky Barrel has 12 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from the Islay and Speyside regions.
The brands include Benrinnes, Bruichladdich, Caol Ila, Glen Grant, Glendronach, Longmorn, Macallan and Mortlach.
The ages of the new whiskies range from 12 to 41 Year Old malts.
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Bruichladdich Black Art 3 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: Summary: Bruichladdich Black Art 3 is a 22 year old Islay single malt Scotch whisky. This 3rd release of the series distilled in 1989 has matured in American oak before a second period of maturation in premium wine casks. 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: The voyage of olfactory discovery starts with vanilla pods & chocolate raisins. hints of warm, christmas pudding and a splash of mulberry wine follow, all encased in a date syrup and walnut cradle. Add a dash of water and the direction changes; now we are joined by plump, ripe blueberries with a nuance of damson jam. Little hints of cinnamon and aniseed join the harmonious throng as they enter into the valley of oaks, where the mellow, sweet, vanilla notes have waited patiently to impart their majestic characters to the spirit; this they do in harmony with the lighter fruits, gleaned at birth from the malted barley. The pear, mango, papaya & honeydew melon is a seduction of the senses. Palate: The power of the oak encompasses the structure of the spirit, ensuring that all the characters can be experienced; their journey was long, and now you are there to hear their story and share in the harmony that’s to be found in the glass. It’s the black art of man-made spirit, nature’s natural resources, and the distiller’s never-ending quest to find the ultimate taste experience. At bruichladdich we are constantly making spiritual journeys, seeking new and exciting experiences for those who have been with us since we first set sail a decade ago. stay on board for our next voyage! Finish: A heart-warming finish, lasting long into the night. The flavours are like friends who listen and never disagree; who give comfort and companionship when there is no one else around; or in company, they bring out the best in all who partake of the black art. |
£ 93.99 BUY NOW | |
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Macallan Speymalt 2002 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: Vintage: 2002 Bottler: Summary: Macallan Speymalt 2002 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Matured in first fill and refill sherry casks. Bottled by Gordon & MacPhail. 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: Light floral notes, hints of rose petals, and a touch of sweet Sherry. Some subtle malty influences with ripe summer berries. A touch of creme brulee and fresh pear evolves. Palate: Gentle mixed spices and a delicate sweet Sherried edge. A creamy milk chocolate and nutty edge develops with a lingering burst of vanilla. |
£ 34.99 BUY NOW | |
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Glendronach 41 Year Old Batch 6 Cask #1257 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 41 Year Old Strength: Summary: Glendronach 41 Year Old Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Batch 6. Single Pedro Ximénez sherry puncheon #1247. Distilled February 1971 and bottled 2012. Limited to 529 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: A crescendo of Demerara sugar and Pedro Ximenez sherry notes, and then drifting into the picture dark chocolate and figs. Palate: Luxuriant chocolate-coated raisins, and a wave of spices followed by an explosion of sweet molasses, Demerara and mocha. |
£ 599.99 BUY NOW | |
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Glendronach 33 Year Old Batch 6 Cask #1068 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 33 Year Old Strength: Summary: Glendronach 33 Year Old Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Batch 6. Single Oloroso sherry puncheon #1068. Distilled December 1978 and bottled 2012. Limited to 318 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: An orchestra of spices, raisins and coffee, with undertones of barley cereal. Palate: Initially an explosion of honey, vanilla and Demerara sugar, followed by a cascade of dark chocolate, spices, coffee and raisins. |
£ 299.99 BUY NOW | |
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Glendronach 23 Year Old Batch 6 Cask #4885 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 23 Year Old Strength: Summary: Glendronach 23 Year Old Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Batch 6. Single Moscatel barrel #4885. Distilled January 1989 and bottled 2012. Limited to 286 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: Intense moscatel grape notes harmonising with honey, vanilla and hazelnuts. Palate: Lashings of honey with moscatel grapes, playing in harmony with oak-wood, hazelnuts, spices and dates. |
£ 109.99 BUY NOW | |
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Glendronach 22 Year Old Batch 6 Cask #2966 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 22 Year Old Strength: Summary: Glendronach 22 Year Old Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Batch 6. Single Pedro Ximénez sherry puncheon #2966. Distilled May 1990 and bottled 2012. Limited to 539 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: An avalanche of grapes, figs, honey and Demerara sugar, followed by rich coffee notes. Palate: A fantasia of dates, figs and grapes being teased by overtones of Demerara, spices and dark chocolate. |
£ 109.99 BUY NOW | |
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Glendronach 19 Year Old Batch 6 Cask #536 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 19 Year Old Strength: Summary: Glendronach 19 Year Old Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Batch 6. Single Oloroso sherry butt #536. Distilled February 1993 and bottled 2012. Limited to 596 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: An avalanche of Demerara sugar and honey engaging with spices, toffee and fruit cake. Palate: Succulent Demerara sugars and honeycomb in harmony with rich grapes, raisins and toffee. |
£ 97.99 BUY NOW | |
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Benrinnes 1976 Connoisseurs Choice Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: Vintage: 1976 Bottler: Summary: Benrinnes 1976 vintage Connoisseurs Choice single malt Scocth whisky. Matured in first fill and refill sherry casks. Bottled 2010 by Gordon & MacPhail. Benrinnes Benrinnes Distillery was established by Peter Mackenzie in 1826 on the north-west shoulder of Ben Rinns Mountain and until the advent of modern road transport systems Benrinnes Distillery was rather isolated. Only a small percentage of Benrinnes malt whisky is released as Benrinnes single malt including Benrinnes Flora & Fauna. Since 1956 distillation at Benrinnes followed an unusual and complex partial triple distillation process but this was replaced by double distillation around 2010. Benrinnes Distillery is one of the few Scottish distilleries continuing to cool its spirit in traditional worm tubs and is a participant in the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. Nose: Initial Sherry notes, some hints of rum and raisin emerge. A subtle vanilla note develops with hints of toasted almonds. Palate: Heavy Sherry influences, some nutty overtones. Smooth and mouth warming. Fruity – cooked plums and red berries. |
£ 94.99 BUY NOW | |
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Mortlach 15 Year Old Gordon & Macphail Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 15 Year Old Strength: Summary: Mortlach 15 Year Old single malt Scotch is a sweet and delicate whisky matured in refill Sherry casks. Bottled by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin. 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: Initially sweet, fresh and fragrant with a distinct malty nose. Citrus elements develop – fresh orange peel. Well rounded. Palate: More subtle sweetness, hints of candied fruits. A rounded Sherry edge is evident and some raisin and sultana notes emerge. |
£ 42.99 BUY NOW | |
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Longmorn 12 Year Old Gordon & Macphail Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: Summary: Longmorn 12 Year Old single malt Scotch matured in first fill and refill sherry casks. Bottled by Gordon & MacPhail. Longmorn Longmorn Distillery was established in 1893 just north of Fogwat and beside the Strathspey Railway which whisked its deep and sumptuous whisky south to the scotch blenders. Longmorn Distillery is a Speyside malt whisky distillery and is now equipped with eight stills. Although Longmorn Distillery does not have a visitor centre it often participates in the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival when a few lucky visitors can tour the distillery. Nose: Sherry and fruit aromas – stewed rhubarb with a slight hint of charred wood. Palate: Fruity with a delicate sweetness. A nutty element also present. |
£ 35.99 BUY NOW | |
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Glen Grant 21 Year Old Gordon & Macphail Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 21 Year Old Strength: Summary: Glen Grant 25 Year Old singlemalt Scotch bottled by Gordon & MacPhail. Matured in first fill and refill sherry casks. 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. Nose: Sherry, bruised apples with rum and toffee notes. Polished leather aromas also develop. Palate: Cereal, almonds, walnuts with toasted malt flavours. Sherry becomes more evident.es. |
£ 74.99 BUY NOW | |
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Caol Ila 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 12 Year Old Strength: Summary: Caol Ila 12 Year Old Islay single malt Scotch whisky. Froma single first fill sherry butt #305326 distilled 1999. FOr teh Gordon & MacPhail Cask Strength range. 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: Sweet Sherry notes, with a defined sweet cured bacon note emerging. Some subtle touches of stewed pears and a burst of ash lingers. Palate: Mouth warming with a burst of chilli spices. Delicate Sherry sweetness, with a hint of vanilla developing. Peat smoke and bonefire embers evolve. |
£ 56.99 BUY NOW |
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