Archives for January 30, 2014

Edencroft has 3 New additions to it’s range this week with these American whiskies and a Highland malt from Glenmorangie.

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Edencroft	Eagle Rare – 10 Year-old Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Country: American   Region: American Age: 10 Years Old   Strength: 45% Summary: Eagle Rare Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey is masterfully crafted and carefully aged for no less than ten years, each barrel is discriminately selected. The rareness of this great breed of bourbon is evident in its complex aroma, as well as the smooth and lingering taste. Each bottle of Eagle Rare offers consistent flavours, but with a seemingly individual personality from each unique barrel. Eagle Rare is a bourbon that lives up to its name with its lofty, distinctive taste experience. Nose: Complex aromas of toffee, hints of orange peel, herbs, honey, leather and oak. Taste: Bold, dry, oaky flavours with notes of candied almonds and very rich cocoa. Finish: Dry and lingering.	75cl	£ 39.50  BUY NOW
Edencroft	Sazerac – Straight Rye Whiskey Country: American   Region: American Age: 6 Years Old   Strength: 45% Summary: The One and Only New Orleans Original. Sazerac Rye Whiskey symbolizes the tradition and history of New Orleans. Rye Whiskey that dates back to the 1800’s, around the time when saloons, veiled as Coffee Houses, began lining the streets of New Orleans. It was at the Sazerac Coffee House on Royal Street where local patrons were served toddies made with Rye Whiskey and Peychaud’s Bitters. The libation became known as the “Sazerac” and America’s first branded cocktail was born. This is the whiskey that started it all. Unique Features: With its distinctive bottle reminiscent of early settlers and “coffeehouses,” it’s easy to see how the Sazerac Whisky became a staple in the creation of one of America’s oldest cocktails. Tasting Notes: Aromas of clove, vanilla, anise and pepper. Subtle notes of candies spices and citrus. The big finish is smooth with hints of liquorice.	75cl	£ 42.50  BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glenmorangie – Companta Private Edition Country: Scotland   Region: Highlands Age:    Strength: 46% Summary: Inspired by Dr Bill’s travels across France’s greatest vineyards and the friends made along the way, Glenmorangie Companta (Scots Gaelic for ‘friendship’) is a refined balance between bold spice and rich, smooth sweetness; the result of a careful assemblage of spirit extra matured in Grand Cru casks from Clos de Tart and those of a lusciously sweet fortified wine from Côtes du Rhône. “The smaller of the region don’t seem to worry about yields, costs, or timings. They work tirelessly, simply to produce the very best wine. In the same spirit as Glenmorangie, they stop at nothing in the pursuit of perfection. “This shared philosophy inspired me to create the ultimate tribute to my longstanding love for French vineyards and the friends that I’ve had the pleasure to make throughout my travels.” – Dr Bill Colour: Deep cherry red. Aroma: On the nose, Companta exudes rich, autumnal scents of red berries and damp forest floors, with a hint of fragrant woodsmoke complementing notes of aromatic, nutty oak. Taste: Upon tasting, a spicy palate redolent of cherries and stewed fruits is slowly revealed, as notes of sugared plums, blood orange and rose-hip syrup emerge alongside milk chocolate and brown sugar. Finish: Companta lingers on with a rich, mouth-coating finish.	70cl	£ 67.50  BUY NOW