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Alphabet Dram – Caskstrength Creative Release a Limited Edition Blended Whisky

March 28, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

Caskstrength Cutty Sark with bag and paper

Caskstrength Cutty Sark with bag and paper

Master of Malt is continuing our education with the release of a limited edition blended whisky from drinks writers Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley: Caskstrength and Carry On Cutty Sark.

The third instalment in the growing alphabet range of spirits is also the first blend in the collection. This limited edition bottling is available exclusively through Master of Malt.

Their successful ‘A’ and ‘B’ releases in the Caskstrength A-Z of Whisky (single malt Scotch whiskies from the Isle of Arran and BenRiach distillery, respectively), Neil and Joel chose to partner with the world famous brand Cutty Sark to try their hand at creating a blend.

With guidance from Master Blender Kirsteen Campbell, they have produced a distinctive whisky to coincide with the 90th anniversary of Cutty Sark, which was launched on the 23rd of March, 1923.

Each of the 500 bottles has been hand-signed by Neil Ridley, Joel Harrison and Kirsteen Campbell.

The first 100 purchases of Caskstrength and Carry On Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky include an accompanying “Cask Strength and Carry On” cotton bag which has been specially printed for this release.
Also included in the first hundred bottles is an edition of “The Daily Cargo”, a collectible newspaper which includes articles from industry experts as well as photographs, cocktail recipes, and a glimpse into the creative and wacky minds of Neil Ridley and Joel Harrison themselves.

Tasting Notes for: Caskstrength and Carry On (Cutty Sark) – 51.40% – £34.95

Nose: Creaminess and light butter supplement golden raisins and flower stems. Some hints of citrus.

Palate: Warming pepper comes to the fore; a result of the high abv. Pepper subsides quickly to reveal Demerara sugar and an unmistakable Lemon Meringue Pie. Just a whisper of smoke.

Finish: Pleasant and more-ish. More smoke becomes apparent but doesn’t dilute the lemon, cream, or sugar. This is an easy dram for such strength.

Overall: The drinkability belies the strength! Easy to sip neat but also stands up to water and cocktails. Versatile and utterly approachable.

Filed Under: Blended, Caskstrength, Cutty Sark, Limited Editions, Master of Malt, New Arrivals, News

Master of Malt Exclusive: A Single Cask Peated Scotch Whisky from the Balblair Distillery

March 27, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

Master of Malt Exclusive: A Single Cask, Peated Scotch Whisky from the Balblair Distillery

Master of Malt Exclusive: A Single Cask, Peated Scotch Whisky from the Balblair Distillery

Master of Malt has released an Exclusive Single Cask, Peated Whisky from the Balblair Distillery in Scotland: Balblair 1990 Islay Cask 1466.

Balbair Whisky Distillery in the Highland region of Scotland has produced a limited-edition bottling of a peated whisky. Typical of the regional style, this Highland whisky provides a soft sweetness balanced with a smooth and subtle smokiness.

This Single Cask Scotch Whisky has acquired its smoky flavour through non-traditional methods. Instead of producing a spirit made from peated barley, Balblair distillers chose to mature this special bottling in casks that had previously held an Islay Whisky.
Thus, the warm, peaty flavours have permeated the classic honeyed sweetness to produce a single malt which is unlike any other.

Distilled in 1990, this ultra-rare Single Cask Whisky was aged in Cask 1466, an American Oak Barrel which previously held an Islay Single Malt Whisky.

Tasting Notes from MOM: Balblair 1990 Islay Cask 1466 – 50.40% – £124.95

Nose: What the deuce? Some kind of trick, surely. This smells overwhelmingly, potently, of delicious, freshly squeezed apple juice. Copella Apple Juice to be precise. One of the most sweet, and fruity whiskies we’ve come across in a long time. The Bourbon cask has clearly had some influence here. Given time in the glass, there is a development of very subtle peat, which complements without ever being intrusive. A touch of cinnamon and brown sugar to go with the apple. Lovely Stuff.

Palate: Following an initial hit of mid-80’s tuck-shop sweetness (Refreshers of both sorts – chewy and chalky), the peat is immediately apparent here. Becomes much more savoury than the nose and initial palate would suggest. Initial short-crust pastry notes (buttery, too) are fleeting, giving way to caramelised bananas, and a touch of Nasturtium leaf. Becomes more grown-up than the nose hinted. The best of both worlds?

Finish: Herbaceous. Mint, and parsley give way to the seam of peat, which given time becomes more menthol than phenol. Hints (but only hints) of bitumen and ash meld into one delicious, fruity, gristy, meaty ‘ball’.

Overall: This whisky has got that rare ‘x-factor’ which can only be described as ‘huge’, and very ‘spherical’. It starts sweet as you like on the nose, but the palate and finish progress beyond the simplicity that can sometimes be implicit with that term, and meld together into a seamless experience of mouth-filling flavour. Nothing is missing here, everything is balanced. Great Whisky.

Filed Under: Balblair, Exclusive Whiskies, Highland, Master of Malt, New Arrivals, News

Grab A Whisky Bargain For Easter!

March 27, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

Fancy grabbing a whisky with prices up to 25% OFF? Check out the list below!

Supplier Brand %
Fall
Price Diff. Price NOW Price BEFORE
The Whisky Exchange
Glenfiddich 1965 / 35 Year Old / Cadenhead's Speyside Whisky

Glenfiddich 1965 / 35 Year Old / Cadenhead's Speyside Whisky (70cl)
-15%
(£ -149.00) £ 850.00  £ 999.00 
Master of Malt
Kinclaith 35 Year Old 1969 - Rare And Very Old - Cask Strength Decante Single Malt Whisky

Kinclaith 35 Year Old 1969 – Rare And Very Old – Cask Strength Decante Single Malt Whisky (75cl)
-18%
(£ -148.95) £ 668.25  £ 817.20 
Master of Malt
Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) Single Malt Whisky

Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 – Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) Single Malt Whisky (70cl)
-14%
(£ -38.35) £ 242.55  £ 280.90 
Master of Malt
Glenisla 34 Year Old 1977 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) Single Malt Whisky

Glenisla 34 Year Old 1977 – Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) Single Malt Whisky (70cl)
-12%
(£ -22.01) £ 157.36  £ 179.37 
Master of Malt
Glen Grant 1974 (Berry Brothers and Rudd) Single Malt Whisky

Glen Grant 1974 (Berry Brothers and Rudd) Single Malt Whisky (70cl)
-10%
(£ -15.66) £ 135.63  £ 151.29 
Master of Malt
Highland Park 22 Year Old Runrig 2009 Dram of Destiny (Duncan Taylor) Single Malt Whisky

Highland Park 22 Year Old Runrig 2009 Dram of Destiny (Duncan Taylor) Single Malt Whisky (70cl)
-22%
(£ -27.87) £ 100.55  £ 128.42 
Master of Malt
Glenlossie 25 Year Old 1984 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) Single Malt Whisky

Glenlossie 25 Year Old 1984 – Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) Single Malt Whisky (70cl)
-8%
(£ -8.29) £ 99.95  £ 108.24 
Master of Malt
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1993 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) Single Malt Whisky

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1993 – Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) Single Malt Whisky (70cl)
-22%
(£ -25.95) £ 90.83  £ 116.78 
Master of Malt
Blair Athol 22 Year Old 1989 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) Single Malt Whisky

Blair Athol 22 Year Old 1989 – Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) Single Malt Whisky (70cl)
-7%
(£ -5.53) £ 77.97  £ 83.50 
Master of Malt
Edradour Ballechin Bordeaux Single Malt Whisky

Edradour Ballechin Bordeaux Single Malt Whisky (70cl)
-9%
(£ -6.14) £ 59.35  £ 65.49 
The Whisky Barrel
Glenkinchie 1996 Distillers Edition

Glenkinchie 1996 Distillers Edition ()
-6%
(£ -3.45) £ 58.54  £ 61.99 
Master of Malt
Royal Brackla 18 Year Old 1993 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) Single Malt Whisky

Royal Brackla 18 Year Old 1993 – Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) Single Malt Whisky (70cl)
-15%
(£ -10.40) £ 57.37  £ 67.77 
Master of Malt
Glentauchers 16 Year Old 1996 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) Single Malt Whisky

Glentauchers 16 Year Old 1996 – Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) Single Malt Whisky (70cl)
-12%
(£ -7.67) £ 57.18  £ 64.85 
Master of Malt
Macduff 16 Year Old 1995 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) Single Malt Whisky

Macduff 16 Year Old 1995 – Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) Single Malt Whisky (70cl)
-7%
(£ -4.36) £ 55.69  £ 60.05 
Master of Malt
Glencadam 21 Year Old Single Malt Whisky

Glencadam 21 Year Old Single Malt Whisky (70cl)
-12%
(£ -7.39) £ 55.04  £ 62.43 
Master of Malt
Braeval 13 Year Old 1998 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) Single Malt Whisky

Braeval 13 Year Old 1998 – Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) Single Malt Whisky (70cl)
-12%
(£ -7.16) £ 52.22  £ 59.38 
Master of Malt
Mortlach 14 Year Old 1997 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) Single Malt Whisky

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1997 – Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) Single Malt Whisky (70cl)
-10%
(£ -5.61) £ 51.48  £ 57.09 
Master of Malt
Cragganmore  11 Year Old 2000 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) Single Malt Whisky

Cragganmore 11 Year Old 2000 – Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) Single Malt Whisky (70cl)
-13%
(£ -7.54) £ 50.49  £ 58.03 
Master of Malt
The Tweeddale Blend 12 Year Old Blended Whisky

The Tweeddale Blend 12 Year Old Blended Whisky (70cl)
-11%
(£ -4.73) £ 36.58  £ 41.31 
Master of Malt
Tullamore Dew 12 Year Old Blended Whiskey

Tullamore Dew 12 Year Old Blended Whiskey (70cl)
-25%
(£ -10.31) £ 31.64  £ 41.95 

Filed Under: Offers, Price Reductions

Last Few Tickets Left! Cheshire Whisky Event 2013 Featuring Jim Murray!

March 26, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Cheshire Whisky Event 2013

The Cheshire Whisky Event 2013

Tickets are going fast!

The 4th Annual Cheshire Whisky Event is the whisky tasting and sampling event of the year, taking place on Monday May 6th 2013 at Willington Hall, Cheshire.

This year there will be a Master Class presented by the world renowned whisky journalist
Jim Murray.

Willington Hall is famous for its unrivalled views across the Cheshire countryside and magnificent sunsets behind the Welsh mountains, Willington Hall stands in 17 acres of award winning formal gardens and parklands.

The Cheshire Whisky Event appeals to both the enthusiast and the novice alike to provide the ultimate whisky experience. With expert advice on hand and the opportunity to learn about the whisky basics, there is something for all!

The Cheshire Whisky Event gives you the unique opportunity to sample over 100 of the greatest whiskies in the world, whilst mingling with the producers, distillers and marketers and all under one roof.

In addition to learning about the world of whisky, you have the opportunity to sample rare and sought after whiskies and meet the stars of the industry.

EXHIBITORS: The Cheshire Whisky Event brings a different balance of exhibitors, however, one thing we do guarantee is a selection of the greatest whiskies in the world.

Jim Murray

Jim Murray

JIM MURRAY MASTER CLASS: Tutored tastings provide a unique insight into the world of whisky and this is your chance to ask all the questions you always wanted to!

This years Master Class is presented by the world renowned whisky journalist Jim Murray.

Internationally recognised as a leading commentator on all the world’s whiskies, Jim Murray is frequently asked to conduct tutored tastings.

Undertaken in a style which reflects Jim’s solidly professional approach, they are well organised, informative, witty and sometimes controversial but always full of passion, honesty and fun.

Jim Murray has never been afraid to express his views and his tasting events are full of fascinating facts, flavours and bottlings. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of whisky, gained from having travelled to hundreds of distilleries all over the globe.

His classes delight audiences with an interactive tasting experience enjoyed by all who attend, involving the audience as often as possible.

These are events which embrace the novice and connoisseur alike and leave out the usual marketing mantra and propaganda.

Jim Murray has 19 years experience of holding tutored whisky tastings and in that time he has travelled the world giving tasting events on every continent.

He is equally at home fronting intimate parties, Whisky and Gentlemen’s Clubs, large venue corporate gatherings and educational programmes for sales and marketing teams.

He is also in demand for television, radio and web-based tastings attracting global audiences.

TASTINGS: Taste and discover great whiskies, from the classic ranges you may have sampled before to rare and exclusive bottling’s. Exhibitors are always on hand to talk (and drink) you through their range whiskies providing invaluable knowledge and experience.

If you’re new to whisky or a seasoned expert, there is something for everyone to try at The Cheshire Whisky Event.

ADMISSION PRICE: £25.00 per person (tickets available from this link), this includes all samples and admission to the Master Class presented by Jim Murray.

Date: Monday 6th May 2013

Venue: Willington Hall – Willington – Tarporley – CW6 0NB

Time: 11am – 5pm

More information can be obtained from Mark at:-
EDENCROFT FINE WINES
8-10 Hospital Street
NANTWICH
Cheshire
CW5 5RJ

www.edencroft.co.uk

Tel: 01270 629 975
Mob: 07974 650 998

Filed Under: Cheshire Whisky Event, Edencroft Spirit Specialists, Events, Jim Murray, News, Whisky tasting

Irish Distillers Success At Whisky Awards

March 26, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

Irish Distillers Sweeps the Board at Icons of Whisky Awards

Irish Distillers Sweeps the Board at Icons of Whisky Awards

Irish whiskey, Jameson, is celebrating having been named Whisky Distiller of the Year at the Icons of Whisky Awards – Global 2013. They have now won the award two years running.

Further success followed as Redbreast 12 Cask Strength scooped the Best Irish Pot Still award.

The awards underline an impressive year for Irish Distillers, with sales of its flagship whiskey Jameson reaching four million cases.

Other recent highlights include the successful launch of Yellow Spot into the Single Pot Still range, as well as the launch of the coveted Midleton Single Cask Releases in February this year.

Peter Morehead, Production Director for Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard, said: “As one of the most respected whisky awards in the world, we are incredibly proud to be recognised once again by the Icons of Whisky Awards.

We have been vocal about our ambitions for the Irish Whiskey category over the next 10 years as we aim to increase global awareness and appreciation for the quality of Irish whiskey, so these awards are greatly appreciated by all the team as the ultimate recognition of our ambition to grow the popularity of Irish Whiskey around the world.”

“It’s a momentous time in the history of Irish Distillers as we say goodbye to our legendary Master Distiller Barry Crockett after 47 years at the Midleton Distillery, so we would like to thank him for his immense contribution to the company and we shall look forward to continued success in the future as Brian Nation takes the reins.”

Last week’s accolades follow a host of recent award successes for Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard, including Whisky Advocate awarding the company Distiller of the Year and its single pot still whiskey, Yellow Spot revealed as its ‘Irish Whiskey of the Year’.
Irish Distillers also won a trophy at The Spirits Masters in November 2012.

Pictured: Master Blender Billy Leighton (left) and Master Distiller
Barry Crockett (right) of Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard

Filed Under: Awards, Irish, Jameson, News

Whisky Online & Their New Whiskies!

March 26, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

Whisky Online has 36 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from the Highland, Irish, Island, Islay and Speyside regions.

The brands include Archers Peach Schnapps, Ballantines 12 Year Old, Ballantines 12 Year Old Whisky Water Jug, Ballantines 12 Year Old | Gold Seal, Ballantines 17 Year Old, Ballantines 21 Year Old, Ballantines 21 Year Old Ceramic Decanter, Ballantines 30 Year Old , Ballantines Black Selected Malts, Ballantines Finest, Ballantines Finest 1 Litre, Ballantines Limited Edition, Ballantines Purity | 20 Year Old, Ballantines Serenity, Ballantines Vitality, Bells Prince William Decanter, Benriach 10 Year Old | Curiositas, Benriach 15 Year Old | Dark Rum Wood Finish, Benriach 15 Year Old | Madeira Finish, Benriach 15 Year Old | Pedro Ximinez, Benriach Classic Collection & Peated Malts , Benriach Classic Malts Collection , Bull Miniature, Courvoisier VS Cocnac 5cl / 40% Vol, Cutty Sark 12 Year Old Miniature, Glendronach 12 Year Old, Glendronach 12yo 15yo & 18yo | Miniature Gift Pack, Glendronach 15 Year Old Revival, Glendronach 18 Year Old Allardice, Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 1, Glenmorangie Original | 10 Year Old | 10cl, Glenury Royal 1970 | 36 Year Old, Irish Mist, Isle of Jura Miniature, Lagavulin | 15 Year Old | The Syndicate 59.2% Vol & Macallan The Queens Diamond Jubilee.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 10 to 36 Year Old malts.

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Supplier Brand Bottle
Size
Price
Whisky Online
Ballantines 12 Year Old Whisky Water Jug

Ballantines 12 Year Old Whisky Water Jug
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age:    Strength: 
Summary: Made by Wade Height 140mm

£ 15.00  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Ballantines Limited Edition

Ballantines Limited Edition
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age:    Strength: 43%
Summary: Blended Scotch Whisky 75cl / 43% Ballantines limited edition from reserve casks.

75cl £ 165.00  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Ballantines 12 Year Old

Ballantines 12 Year Old
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age: 12   Strength: 40%
Summary: Blended Scotch Whisky 70cl / 40%

70cl £ 27.00  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Ballantines 12 Year Old | Gold Seal

Ballantines 12 Year Old | Gold Seal
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age:    Strength: 43%
Summary: Blended Scotch Whisky 1 Litre / 43%

1 Litre £ 95.00  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Ballantines 17 Year Old

Ballantines 17 Year Old
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age: 17   Strength: 43%
Summary: Blended Scotch Whisky 75cl / 43%

75cl £ 85.00  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Ballantines 21 Year Old

Ballantines 21 Year Old
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age: 21   Strength: 43%
Summary: Blended Scotch Whisky 70cl / 43% Vol

70cl £ 80.00  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Ballantines 21 Year Old

Ballantines 21 Year Old
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age: 21   Strength: 43%
Summary: Blended Scotch Whisky 70cl / 43%

70cl £ 80.00  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Ballantines 21 Year Old Ceramic Decanter

Ballantines 21 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age: 21   Strength: 43%
Summary: Blended Scotch Whisky 70cl / 43% The 21 year old is a really refined blend dependent on 50 single malts four single grains Ballantines base their whiskies around malt whisky from distilleries from Glenburgie and Miltonduff.

70cl £ 150.00  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Ballantines 30 Year Old

Ballantines 30 Year Old
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age: 30   Strength: 43%
Summary: Blended Scotch Whisky 70cl / 43% Ballantines 30 Year Old ranks as one of the worlds most equisite and expensive blends. Subtle sweet flavour on the nose and a complex palate of honey and vanilla.

70cl £ 190.00  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Ballantines Black Selected Malts

Ballantines Black Selected Malts
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age:    Strength: 40%
Summary: Blended Scotch Whisky 70cl / 40%

70cl £ 19.99  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Ballantines Finest

Ballantines Finest
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age:    Strength: 40%
Summary: Blended Scotch Whisky 70cl / 40%

70cl £ 29.99  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Ballantines Finest 1 Litre

Ballantines Finest 1 Litre
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age:    Strength: 43%
Summary: Blended Scotch Whisky 1 Litre / 43%

1 Litre £ 29.99  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Ballantines Purity | 20 Year Old

Ballantines Purity | 20 Year Old
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age: 20   Strength: 43%
Summary: Blended Scotch Whisky 50cl / 43%

50cl £ 240.00  BUY NOW

Filed Under: New Arrivals, Whisky Online

Abbey Whisky – All The Latest Whiskies!

March 25, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

Abbey Whisky has 11 New additions to it’s range this week with a selection of Highland, Island, Islay and Speyside whiskies.

Supplier Brand Bottle
Size
Price
Abbey Whisky
Arran Batch 1

Arran Batch 1
Country: Scotland   Region: Island
Age:    Strength: 49.1%
50cl £ 43.95  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Aultmore Batch 2

Aultmore Batch 2
Country:    Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 56.0%
£ 41.95  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Bowmore Batch 2

Bowmore Batch 2
Country:    Region: Islay
Age:    Strength: 49.0%
£ 52.95  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Clynelish Batch 2

Clynelish Batch 2
Country:    Region: Highland
Age:    Strength: 50.6%
£ 56.95  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Highland Park Batch 1

Highland Park Batch 1
Country: Scotland   Region: Island
Age:    Strength: 44.7%
50cl £ 75.95  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Highland Park Loki / 15 Year Old / Valhalla Collection

Highland Park Loki / 15 Year Old / Valhalla Collection
Country: Scotland   Region: Island
Age: 15 Years Old   Strength: 48.7%
70cl £ 130.00  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Kilchoman Machir Bay 2013 Release

Kilchoman Machir Bay 2013 Release
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age:    Strength: 46%
70cl £ 39.25  BUY NOW
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Macallan Batch 3

Macallan Batch 3
Country:    Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 43.4%
£ 66.95  BUY NOW
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Mackinlays Shackelton Whisky / The Journey

Mackinlays Shackelton Whisky / The Journey
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age:    Strength: 47.4%
70cl £ 98.50  BUY NOW
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Teeling Whisky Company Poitin

Teeling Whisky Company Poitin
Country: Ireland   Region: 
Age:    Strength: 61.5%
50cl £ 27.95  BUY NOW
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Tormore Batch 1

Tormore Batch 1
Country:    Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 50.0%
£ 69.95  BUY NOW

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Latest Arrivals From The Whisky Barrel!

March 25, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Barrel has 9 New additions to it’s range this week with some Highland, Island, Islay and Lowland whiskies.

The brands include Highland Park, Kilchoman, Littlemill and Tullibardine.

Supplier Brand Bottle
Size
Price
The Whisky Barrel
Littlemill 27 Year Old Coopers Choice

Littlemill 27 Year Old Coopers Choice
Country: Scotland   Region: Lowland
Age: 27 Year Old   Strength: 
Summary: Littlemill 27 Year Old Coopers Choice Lowland single malt Scotch whiskey. 1985 vintage single cask hogshead #110 bottled 2012.

£ 79.15  BUY NOW
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Highland Park 16 Year Old Coopers Choice

Highland Park 16 Year Old Coopers Choice
Country: Scotland   Region: Island
Age: 16 Year Old   Strength: 
Summary: Highland Park 16 Year Old Coopers Choice Island single malt Scotch whiskey. Single cask hogshead #1483 bottled 2012.

£ 53.27  BUY NOW
The Whisky Barrel
Kilchoman Machir Bay 2013

Kilchoman Machir Bay 2013
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age:    Strength: 
Summary: Kilchoman Machir Bay 2013 release Islay single malt Scotch whiskey. Machir Bay 2013 is a vatting of 4 and 5 year old ex-bourbon casks, with the 4 year old casks being finished in Oloroso sherry butts for 4 weeks prior to bottling.

£ 41.55  BUY NOW
The Whisky Barrel
Tullibardine Sovereign

Tullibardine Sovereign
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age:    Strength: 
Summary: Tullibardine Sovereign Lowland single malt Scotch whiskey.

£ 36.73  BUY NOW
The Whisky Barrel
Tullibardine 225 Sauternes

Tullibardine 225 Sauternes
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age:    Strength: 
Summary: Tullibardine 225 Sauternes Lowland single malt Scotch whiskey. Double matured in Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes casks.

£ 45.40  BUY NOW
The Whisky Barrel
Tullibardine 228 Burgundy

Tullibardine 228 Burgundy
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age:    Strength: 
Summary: Tullibardine 228 Burgundy Lowland single malt Scotch whiskey. Double matured in Chateau de Chassagne Montrachet Burgundy casks.

£ 45.40  BUY NOW
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Tullibardine 500 Sherry

Tullibardine 500 Sherry
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age:    Strength: 
Summary: Tullibardine 500 Sherry Lowland single malt Scotch whiskey. Double matured in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks.

£ 45.40  BUY NOW
The Whisky Barrel
Tullibardine 20 Year Old

Tullibardine 20 Year Old
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 20 Year Old   Strength: 
Summary: Tullibardine 20 Year Old Lowland single malt Scotch whiskey.

£ 78.70  BUY NOW
The Whisky Barrel
Highland Park Loki

Highland Park Loki
Country: Scotland   Region: Island
Age:    Strength: 
Summary: Highland Park Loki 15 Year Old Island single malt Scotch whiskey. Loki is the second in The Valhalla Collection of four unique whiskies from Highland Park distillery, taking inspiration from the legendary Nordic gods.

£ 140.34  BUY NOW

Filed Under: New Arrivals, The Whisky Barrel

Latest Whiskies From The Whisky Exchange!

March 25, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange has 78 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: American, Campbeltown, Highland, Irish, Island, Islay, Japanese, Lowland and Speyside.

The brands include Auchentoshan, Balmenach, Benrinnes, Bladnoch, Bowmore, Brora, Bruichladdich, Caol Ila, Cardhu, Clynelish, Cragganmore, Dallas Dhu, Glen Moray, Glen Scotia, Glenallachie, Glendronach, Glenfarclas, Glenlivet, Glenmorangie, Glenrothes, Highland Park, Islay Whisky, Kilchoman, Ledaig, Linkwood, Littlemill, Longmorn, Macallan, Mortlach, Octomore, Royal Brackla, Royal Lochnagar, Springbank, Strathisla, Tamdhu & Tomatin.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 5 to 57 Year Old malts.

[Read more…]

Supplier Brand Bottle
Size
Price
The Whisky Exchange
Benrinnes 15 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Benrinnes 15 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 15 Year Old   Strength: 43%
Summary: 70cl / 43% / Flora & Fauna – A very interesting dram, the only Speysider to be triple-distilled like a Lowland malt or Irish whiskey, but with a lot more body and character than either of those styles. Impressive stuff.

70cl £ 40.49  BUY NOW
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Bruichladdich 15 Year Old / 2nd Edition Islay Whisky

Bruichladdich 15 Year Old / 2nd Edition Islay Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age: 15 Year Old   Strength: 46%
Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Finished in Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes casks, this has all the expected Bruichladdich characteristics – seaspray, brine, floral notes – with a deliciously smooth extra veneer of sweetness. A deservedly popular 'Laddie.

70cl £ 49.95  BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange
Glenmorangie 15 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Glenmorangie 15 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 15 Year Old   Strength: 43%
Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – The now-discontinued Glenmorangie 15yo is a bit like a slightly heavier version of the 10-year-old, with a big, oaky palate and plenty of honey and spice notes. Very good stuff.

70cl £ 99.95  BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange
Jack Daniel's Belle Of Lincoln Tennessee Whiskey

Jack Daniel's Belle Of Lincoln Tennessee Whiskey
Country: American   Region: American
Age:    Strength: 45%
Summary: 150cl / 45% – A big commemorative decanter from Jack Daniel's, named for one of the names that JD used to be sold under – Belle of Lincoln.

150cl £ 499.00  BUY NOW
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Bell's Year Of The Sheep (1991) / 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Bell's Year Of The Sheep (1991) / 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age: 12 Year Old   Strength: 43%
Vintage: 1991   Bottler: 
Summary: 75cl / 43% – The first of a series of Bell's decanters to commemorate the Chinese New Years. The series was discontinued after the second release, Year of the Monkey, in 1992.

75cl £ 125.00  BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange
Glenmorangie Millennium 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Glenmorangie Millennium 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 12 Year Old   Strength: 40%
Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A special bottling of Glenmorangie to commemorate our progression into the 21st century, this is made up of only whisky from first fill casks, giving a more fuller flavoured whisky than the regular 12 year old. Highly rated and increasingly rare.

70cl £ 120.00  BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange
Ledaig 20 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Ledaig 20 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Island
Age: 20 Year Old   Strength: 43%
Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling

70cl £ 99.95  BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange
Tomatin 18 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Tomatin 18 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 18 Year Old   Strength: 46%
Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – After spending eighteen years in refill oak, this Tomatin is married in Oloroso sherry casks to round it out and add a layer of sweet dried fruit flavours.

70cl £ 49.25  BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Wild Turkey Rare Breed Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Country: American   Region: American
Age:    Strength: 54.1%
Summary: 70cl / 54.1% – Blended from barrels of 6-12 year-old bourbon and bottled at barrel proof with no added water, Rare Breed has a rich, yet mellow flavour despite its high alcohol content.

70cl £ 45.95  BUY NOW
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Black Bowmore 1964 / 30 Year Old / 2nd Edition Islay Whisky

Black Bowmore 1964 / 30 Year Old / 2nd Edition Islay Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age: 30 Year Old   Strength: 50%
Vintage: 1964   Bottler: 
Summary: 75cl / 50% / Distillery Bottling – This is the American version of Black Bowmore 2nd edition, the second of the three extraordinary Oloroso cask 1964 Bowmores released in the mid-1990s. An almost unfathomable concentration and intensity of flavour, and with the perfect balance of fruit, peat and power.

75cl £ 3,800.00  BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange
Highland Park 21 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Highland Park 21 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Island
Age: 21 Year Old   Strength: 40%
Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A shortlived official bottling of Highland Park 21yo, this was the second edition launched in duty free and was bottled at the lower strength of 40%. HP21 was later discontinued altogether to make way for the 1990 vintage bottling.

70cl £ 91.95  BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange
Octomore 5 Year Old / Edition 03.152 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Octomore 5 Year Old / Edition 03.152 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age: 5 Year Old   Strength: 59%
Summary: 70cl / 59% / Distillery Bottling – The third annual release of 'normal' Octomore has arrived – unlike the previous bottling, Orpheus, this has not been wine-finished and, at 152ppm, is said to be most heavily-peated Octomore released so far.

70cl £ 150.00  BUY NOW

Filed Under: New Arrivals, The Whisky Exchange

New Stock For Master of Malt!

March 25, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

Master of Malt has over 100 New additions to it’s stock this week with whiskies from the following regions and / or countries: American, Australian, Campbeltown, English, Highland, Irish, Island, Islay, Lowland, Speyside and Welsh.

The brands include Ardbeg, Arran, Balblair, Benriach, Benrinnes, Benromach, Bladnoch, Blair Athol, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Craigellachie, Dailuaine, Deanston, Edradour, Glen Grant, Glen Moray, Glen Scotia, Glendullan, Glenglassaugh, Glengoyne, Glenlivet, Glenturret, Hazelburn, Highland Park, Inchgower, Kilchoman, Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Linkwood, Littlemill, Longmorn, Longrow, Macduff, Millburn, Mortlach, Oban, Port Charlotte, Royal Lochnagar, Speyburn, Springbank, Strathisla, Strathmill, Tamdhu, Tomatin & Tullibardine.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 8 to 48 Year Old malts.

[Read more…]

Supplier Brand Bottle
Size
Price
Master of Malt
Glenglassaugh Peated Spirit Drink 20cl Malt Spirit and New Make Whisky

Glenglassaugh Peated Spirit Drink 20cl Malt Spirit and New Make Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 50.00%
20cl £ 13.45  BUY NOW
Master of Malt
Old St Andrews Golf Ball Blended Whisky

Old St Andrews Golf Ball Blended Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Other Scotch
Age:    Strength: 40.00%
50cl £ 22.51  BUY NOW
Master of Malt
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old Blended Whisky

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old Blended Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Other Scotch
Age: 12 Year Old   Strength: 40.00%
Summary:  The malt whisky is 12 Year Old.

70cl £ 24.08  BUY NOW
Master of Malt
J&B Minus Six Blended Whisky

J&B Minus Six Blended Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Other Scotch
Age:    Strength: 40.00%
70cl £ 25.45  BUY NOW
Master of Malt
Glen Grant 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky

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 £ 26.68  BUY NOW
Master of Malt
Glen Moray 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky

Glen Moray 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 £ 29.90  BUY NOW
Master of Malt
J&B Rare - 1990s Blended Whisky

J&B Rare – 1990s Blended Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Other Scotch
Age:    Strength: 40.00%
70cl £ 30.00  BUY NOW
Master of Malt
Teeling Irish Blended Whiskey

Teeling Irish Blended Whiskey
Country: Ireland   Region: Irish
Age:    Strength: 46.00%
70cl £ 32.62  BUY NOW
Master of Malt
Port Charlotte Peat Project Single Malt Whisky

Port Charlotte Peat Project Single Malt Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age:    Strength: 46.00%
70cl £ 32.62  BUY NOW
Master of Malt
The Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve Single Malt Whisky

The Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve Single Malt Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 15 Year Old   Strength: 40.00%
Summary:  The malt whisky is 15 Year Old.

70cl £ 34.14  BUY NOW
Master of Malt
Hazelburn 8 Year Old Single Malt Whisky

Hazelburn 8 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Campbeltown
Age: 8 Year Old   Strength: 46.00%
Summary:  The malt whisky is 8 Year Old.

70cl £ 34.37  BUY NOW
Master of Malt
Oban 14 Year Old Single Malt Whisky

Oban 14 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 14 Year Old   Strength: 43.00%
Summary:  The malt whisky is 14 Year Old.

70cl £ 34.40  BUY NOW
Master of Malt
Penderyn Port Wood 41 Edition Single Malt Whisky

Penderyn Port Wood 41 Edition Single Malt Whisky
Country: Wales   Region: Welsh
Age:    Strength: 41.00%
70cl £ 34.90  BUY NOW

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