Archives for 2012

Abbey Whisky New Stock Arrivals!

July 16, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

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

The brands include Old Pulteney Distillery, Bowmore, Balvenie & Glenfiddich.

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Abbey Whisky	Balvenie Tun 1401 / Batch 2 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Years Old Strength: 50.6%	70cl	0.00	BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Bowmore 1985 / Feis Ile 2012 / 200 Limited Release 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	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’s New Whisky Bonanza!

July 16, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

Master of Malt has 69 New additions to it’s stock this week with whiskies from the following regions and / or countries: American, Canadian, Highland, Irish, Island, Islay, Japanese and Speyside.

The brands include Ardbeg, Ben Nevis, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Caol Ila, Edradour, Glen Grant, Glen Mhor, Glenfarclas, Glenlivet, Kilchoman, Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Mortlach, Talisker, Teaninich & Tullibardine.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 4 to 47 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Master of Malt	Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky 35cl Blended Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Other Scotch Age: Strength: 40.00%	35cl	£ 11.57 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Ginger Tams Whisky Liqueurs Country: Scotland Region: Scotch Age: Strength: 48.50%	35cl	£ 14.75 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Jameson Irish Single Malt Whiskey Country: Ireland Region: Irish Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 16.84 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Blairmhor 8 Year Old Blended Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Other Scotch Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 17.79 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Canadian Club Single Malt Whisky Country: Canada Region: Canadian Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 18.01 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Mellow Corn Straight Corn Whiskey Country: America Region: American Age: Strength: 50.00%	70cl	£ 21.52 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Makers Mark Bourbon Whiskey Country: America Region: American Age: Strength: 45.00%	70cl	£ 22.44 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Jim Beam Rye Whisky Whiskey Country: America Region: American Age: 4 Year Old Strength: 40.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 4 Year Old.	70cl	£ 23.10 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Jim Beam Red Stag Liqueurs Country: America Region: American Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 23.51 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Powers Gold Label Blended Whiskey Country: Ireland Region: Irish Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 24.01 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Wild Turkey 101 8 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey Country: America Region: American Age: 8 Year Old Strength: 50.50% Summary: The malt whisky is 8 Year Old.	70cl	£ 24.70 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Old Grandad Bourbon Whiskey Country: America Region: American Age: Strength: 43.00%	70cl	£ 25.00 BUY NOW

The Whisky Exchange’s New Whisky Arrivals

July 16, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange has 38 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: Canadian, Highland, Irish, Island, Islay, Lowland and Speyside.

The brands include Ardbeg, Balblair, Benromach, Brora, Dallas Dhu, Glen Grant, Glen Mhor, Glenburgie, Glendronach, Glenfiddich, Glenkinchie, Glenlivet, Glenlochy, Glenmorangie, Highland Park, Kilchoman, Linkwood, Miltonduff, Mortlach, Old Pulteney, Speyburn, Strathisla, Talisker & Tullibardine.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 8 to 30 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
The Whisky Exchange	Balblair 1969 / Gordon & Macphail Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1969 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail – An independent bottling from Balblair, distilled in 1969 just before the distillery was sold to Hiram Walker.	70cl	£ 189.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old Canadian Whisky Country: Canadian Region: Canadian Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 75cl / 40% – Aged for 12 years – the extra 6 years maturing in wood produces a darker spirit with more of the traditional characteristics of aged whiskies and a richer, more aromatic flavour.	75cl	£ 28.49 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glen Grant 1956 / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% Vintage: 1956 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 40% / Gordon & Macphail – A 1956 vintage Glen Grant bottled by Gordon & Macphails from there impressive collection of old casks of whisky. A long aged spirit bottled at about 50 years old.	70cl	£ 390.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glen Grant 1958 / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% Vintage: 1958 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 40% / Gordon & Macphail – Bottled in 2011, this 1958 vintage Glen Grant has been aged for well over fifty years in sherry casks and has been packaged in fancy upgraded boxes that at last go some way to befitting the majesty of their contents. Please note that this product is MAXIMUM ONE BOTTLE PER CUSTOMER.	70cl	£ 323.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glen Grant 1965 / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% Vintage: 1965 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 40% / Gordon & Macphail – A bottling of 1965 vintage Glen Grant from the depths of the Gordon & Macphail warehouses. Bottled at about 40 years old and impressively well-priced for that age.	70cl	£ 225.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenburgie 1963 / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1963 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail – A 1963 vintage Glenburgie bottled in 2007 by Elgin's Gordon & Macphail after more than 40 years maturing. While we can't be sure, from the colour this one looks like it's seen the inside of a sherry cask.	70cl	£ 245.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Tullibardine 1993 / Connoisseurs Choice Highland Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 46% Vintage: 1993 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46% / Gordon & Macphail – A recent Connoisseurs Choice bottling of 1993 Tullibardine from Gordon & Macphail, bottled at a higher-than-usual strength for this series of 46% abv.	70cl	£ 44.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Brora 1982 / Connoisseurs Choice Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1982 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail – A Brora 1982 in the smart new Connoisseurs Choice packaging. Bottled from refill sherry butts at 43%.	70cl	£ 150.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Midleton Very Rare Blended Irish Whiskey Country: Irish Region: Irish Age: Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% – The flagship blend from Ireland's biggest distillery (home of Jameson), Midleton Very Rare is a small batch blend released annually, generally to universal acclaim. Please note that the vintage may differ from the product image – please contact us if there is a specific year you are looking for.	70cl	£ 115.00 BUY NOW

The Whisky Barrel – This Weeks New Whiskies!

July 16, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Barrel has 5 New additions to it’s range this week with some Speyside whiskies.

The brands include Benrinnes, Glendronach, Macallan and Tamdhu.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 10 to 41 Year Old malts.

Supplier	Brand	Price
The Whisky Barrel	Glendronach 41 Year Old Batch 6 Cask #1247 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
The Whisky Barrel	Benrinnes 34 Year Old Connoisseurs Choice Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 34 Year Old Strength: Summary: Benrinnes 1976 vintage Connoisseurs Choice single malt Scocth whisky. Matured in first fill and refill sherry casks. Distilled March 1976 and bottled August 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
The Whisky Barrel	Macallan Speymalt 2000 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: Vintage: 2000 Bottler: Summary: Macallan Speymalt 2000 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Matured in 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: Sherried, with fragrant fruity notes. Hints of marzipan/almonds. Some brown sugar and influences of Christmas cake develop. Palate: Some subtle spice, pronounced dried fruit influences, with a hint of oak. Smooth and buttery.	£ 36.99 BUY NOW
The Whisky Barrel	Tamdhu 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 10 Year Old Strength: Summary: Tahmdhu 10 Year Old Islay single malt Scotch whisky. From a single a refill sherry hogshead #610 distilled 2001. For the Gordon & MacPhail Cask Strength range. 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. Nose: Rum and raisin notes, with a rounded hint of sweet Sherry. Some marzipan emerges and hints of tropical fruits linger. Palate: A smooth and creamy palate, which reveals a warming burst of mixed spices, followed by a sweet Sherry influence and delicate summer fruit flavours.	£ 46.99 BUY NOW
The Whisky Barrel	Macallan Speymalt 1990 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: Vintage: 1990 Bottler: Summary: Macallan Speymalt 21990 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Matured in first fill and refill sherry butts. Bottled by 2012 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: Hints of toasted oak with a sweet honey nose. Delicate hints of rose petals and a burst of aniseed. Palate: Sweet with honey influences and a subtle burst of pepper. Creamy with some dark chocolate notesemerging. Well rounded and smooth.	£ 69.99 BUY NOW

Benromach Gets Creative!

July 10, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

Urquhart family toast Keith's illustration

Benromach has just got all creative!

With the help of Scottish illustrator, Jill Calder, two distillery workers have been penned by Jill to feature at the heart of Benromach’s new design concept set to showcase the secret of Benromach, Speyside’s smallest distillery, to the UK and the world!

Benromach is handmade by just two stillmen – Keith Cruickshank and Mike Ross – who make in one year what other distillers make in a week!

This makes Benromach one of Scotland’s best kept whisky secrets. Now Keith and Mike have now been immortalised in Fife-based artist Jill Calder’s illustrations, reflecting the personal qualities the two men bring to Benromach and its expressions.
The illustrations will be used in the distillery’s advertising, marketing and promotional campaigns.

Keith and Jill with illustration

David Urquhart, Joint Managing Director of Gordon & MacPhail, the family-run Elgin company which owns Benromach commented: “Benromach is a handmade, boutique whisky which is lovingly crafted by Keith and Mike. They are the essence of Benromach and so we thought it appropriate that they were placed front and centre of our new concept.”

“Jill’s illustrations are a perfect fit for Benromach – home and handmade and with loving attention to detail.”

Douglas Alexander of Stuff Creative got the job of overseeing Benromach’s new personality. He said, “Anyone who visits Benromach can meet Keith and Mike, but now those who can’t make the trip to Forres personally can ‘meet’ both of them in Benromach displays across the country.”

Illustrator Jill Calder (www.jillcalder.com) is an award-winning illustrator based in Cellardyke, Fife. Trained at Glasgow School of Art, her clients include the New Yorker, Elle magazine, the British Museum, Sainsburys and Harvard Business review.
She said: “Illustrating Benromach distillery and its two stillmen, Keith and Mike, was a lovely process. I’ve never been a whisky drinker but they’ve done their best to try and convert me!”

You can buy Benromach Malt Whisky from:-

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

Bruichladdich’s Islay Barley Series – New Release

July 10, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

Bruichladdich's Latest Release Of The Islay Barley Series

The latest edition of Bruichladdich’s Islay Barley Series, this one from Dunlossit Farm, has been released.

The Islay Barley Series is the ultimate expression of Islay, a single malt whose provenance and traceability is as unparalleled as the origin is unique.
Bruichladdich’s Islay Barley Series showcases the first single malt whiskies in a century to be exclusively Islay made.
Be it from barley to barrel to bottle.

Bruichladdich feels that because of increasing production efficiency and global market raw material sourcing, the real sense of place, the terroir from which Scotch whisky originated, has been lost.

So, Bruichladich have set out to rectify this with a single malt that was made from barley sown and grown on the Isle of Islay.

The unpeated barley has been distilled in to Bruichladdich whisky, warehoused and matured and finally bottled still on the Hebridean island at Bruichladdich Distillery.

The terroir for this whisky is a desolate place known as the ‘headland of the gallows’. This lonely field is a rare patch of fertility amongst the barren, rocky outcrops and peat bogs tilled continually since Neolithic times.
(Interestingly, evidence of Islay’s earliest farmers, dated to 6,000 years ago, was discovered in this soil only last year.)

Chalice barley was grown by farmer Jim Logan in what is now called the Jubilee field (Queen Victoria’s, not Elizabeth’s), on Dunlossit land owned by Bruno Schroder, a Bruichladdich shareholder.
It was harvested in September 2006 and distilled eight weeks later.

Bruichladdich’s Islay Barley Series is the ultimate in whisky terroir – where once again land and dram are united.

Non chill-filltered, and colouring-free, Bruichladdich’s Islay Barley Series “Dunlossit” is bottled at 50% ABV.

Bruichladdich History
In the mid nineteenth century, 4000 acres of malting barley were grown on the island of Islay, but due to The Great War and its Islay casualties, the yield
collapsed to zero.
The programme by Bruichladdich to re-establish the cereal on the island now means 800-1000 tons, a quarter of the Victorian era yield, is now harvested for Bruichladdich.

You can buy Bruichladdich Malt Whisky from:-

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

Whisky Online – New Whisky Stock

July 10, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

Whisky Online has 4 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from the following regions: Highland, Island, Islay and Speyside.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 10 to 40 Year Old malts.

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Whisky Online	Talisker 18 Year Old Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 18 Year Old Strength: 45.8% Summary: The 18yo Talisker is for my money one of the best standard 18yo bottlings from any distillery. Oily thick medicinal hugely fruity and stunningly elegant. This is serious whisky.	70cl	£ 61.95 BUY NOW
Whisky Online	Tullibardine 1966 \| Cask 2132 \| World Cup Vintage Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 40 Year Old Strength: 48% Vintage: 1966 Bottler: Distillery Bottling Summary: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky A 40 year old distilled in 1966 from Tullibardine matured in sherry butt to commemorate the 2006 World Cup with a yield of 384 bottles.	70cl	£ 275.00 BUY NOW
Whisky Online	Tullibardine 1966 \| Cask 1112 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 40 Year Old Strength: 49.8% Vintage: 1966 Bottler: Distillery Bottling Summary: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tullibardine 1966 matured in cask number 1112 for 40 years bottled at cask strength 49.8% abv with a yield of 436 bottles.	70cl	£ 275.00 BUY NOW
Whisky Online	Glenlivet 1974 \| Private Collection Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 50.1% Vintage: 1974 Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail Bottling Summary: The 1974 release from G&M in their recent sneeze of Glenlivets. This looks fantastic with its beautiful sherry derived colour. Like several of its sister Speysiders Glenlivet ages in a very statesmanlike fashion and this one should be no exception.	70cl	£ 475.00 BUY NOW
Whisky Online	Glenlivet 1963 \| Private Collection Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40.6% Vintage: 1963 Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail Bottling Summary: Part of the series of super-premium aged Glenlivets released by G&M in celebration of their 70yo Glenlivet earlier this year. This has matured in first fill american oak and is at a naturally intriguing strength of 40.6%. Glenlivet ages brilliantly so this should be a stunner.	70cl	£ 685.95 BUY NOW

Edencroft: Balvenie – Tun 1401 – Batch 5 New Malt Whisky!

July 9, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

Edencroft has a cracking New addition to it’s Speyside malt whisky range this week with the Balvenie – Tun 1401 – Batch 5.

Supplier	Brand	Price
Edencroft	Balvenie – Tun 1401 – Batch 5 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: Summary: A smooth balance between sweetness & oak tannin, underpinning a sherried character full of dried fruits, cinnamon & ginger spiciness.		£ 175.00 BUY NOW

Abbey Whisky – The New Whiskies!

July 9, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

Abbey Whisky has 4 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from the Highland, Islay and Speyside regions.

The brands include Old Pulteney Distillery, Bowmore & Glenfiddich.

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Abbey Whisky	Bowmore 1985 / Feis Ile 2012 / 200 Limited Release 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	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

The Whisky Barrel – 12 New Whisky Arrivals

July 9, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

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.

Supplier	Brand	Price
The Whisky Barrel	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
The Whisky Barrel	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
The Whisky Barrel	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
The Whisky Barrel	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
The Whisky Barrel	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
The Whisky Barrel	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
The Whisky Barrel	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
The Whisky Barrel	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
The Whisky Barrel	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
The Whisky Barrel	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
The Whisky Barrel	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
The Whisky Barrel	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