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Port Ellen 1982 / 25 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
70cl / 50% / Douglas Laing – A 25yo Port Ellen of the 1982 vintage, matured full term in a refill butt. Douglas Laing’s Old Malt Cask range hit a really sweet spot around 2008 when this was bottled, and being from a refill butt is unusual as well. We reckon this will be pretty good.
Price: £ 499.00 BUY IT NOW from The Whisky Exchange
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The Ardbeg – Alligator/committee
Edencroft has 4 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from the Islay and Speyside regions. Namely some Ardbeg, Benromachand Bowmore brands.
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Ardbeg – Alligator/committee Bottle Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 51.2% Summary: Lurking within is an Ardbeg of hidden depths. Extremely fierce charring of the cask gives Ardbeg Alligator a unique spicy bite that’ll catch you unawares. Charge your glass with a splash of water and roll it around and around in your jaws! Nose: Warning signs of cumin and barbecue sauce. Taste: Hot and spicy flavours grip you, ginger and chocolate thrash. Finish: Slow and long mocha espresso while cigar smoke ebbs. |
70cl | £ 280.00 BUY NOW |
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Ardbeg – Rollercoaster/committee Bottling Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 57.3% Summary: Nose: youthful malts dominate; a patchwork of smoke on many different levels from ashy to ethereal: almost dizzying; Taste: again, its the young Ardbeg which dominates; the delivery is almost painful as you shake your head at the shock of the spices and unfettered peat. A genuine greenness to the malts though some natural caramels do make a smoky surge; Finish: long, buttery in part, limited sweetness; almost a touch of smoked bacon about it; Balance: to be honest, it was the end of another long day – and book – when I tasted this and I momentarily forgot the story behind the malt. My reaction one of my researchers who happened to be in the tasting room was: "Bloody hell! They are sending me kids. If this was any younger id just be getting a bag of grist!" This malt may be a fabulous concept. And Rollercoaster is a pretty apt description, as this is a dram which appears to have the whisky equivalent of Aspergers. So dont expect the kind of balance that sweeps you into a world only Ardbeg knows. This, frankly, is not for the Ardbeg purist or snob. But for those determinded to bisect the malt in all its forms and guises, it is the stuff of the most rampant hard-ons. |
70cl | £ 280.00 BUY NOW |
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Benromach – 30 Year Old Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 30 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: Located on the outskirts of the ancient Royal Borough of Forres lies Benromach – Speysides smallest working distillery. Established in 1898 the distillery experienced many closures and changes of ownership prior to 1993 when malt whisky specialists, Gordon & MacPhail rescued it. After being extensively re-equipped, Benromach was officially re-opened by HRH The Prince of Wales in 1998. Just two experienced distillers create Benromach using the finest Scottish barley and the purest spring water from the nearby Romach Hills. They personally ensure that only the highest quality spirit is filled into sturdy oak casks before being left to mature at Benromach Distillery for many years. Benromach – 30 Year Old: Matured in first fill and refill Sherry casks Benromach 30 Year Old is a rich, elegant Single Malt from Speyside’s smallest working distillery. Colour: Bright Gold. Nose: Initial rum and raisin notes, with a delicate vanilla edge. Smooth peach and nectarine fruit flavours mingle beautifully with toasted malt. Palate: Hints of rich Sherried Christmas cake, with a touch of marzipan. Some mixed spices emerge. Smooth and creamy with mouth warming qualities. Body: Medium. Finish: Long and warming. Cask Type(s): 1st fill and refill Sherry casks. |
70cl | £ 200.00 BUY NOW |
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Bowmore – 1985/26 Year Old Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 26 Year Old Strength: 52.3% Summary: Launched in 2012 this is the Bowmore 1985 Vintage, which follows in the footsteps of the previous 1980s Vintage series. Created from a unique combination of hand-selected sherry and bourbon casks, the expression is remarkably rich and fruity, balanced with the trademark Bowmore sea -salt tang, and possesses more smoke and depth than the earlier Vintage releases. This unique edition is a classic Bowmore; smoke, fresh Atlantic sea-salt and layers of fruit complexity. Presented in a wooden gift box with a weather-beaten brown leather strap and copper buckle, each bottle is also accompanied by a hand-signed and numbered certificate by the Bowmore Distillery Manager, Eddie MacAffer. Hand crafted to perfection. From thrashing waves and Atlantic gusts to the purest water and finest peat, the ancient elements have also helped in shaping this Single Malt. |
70cl | £ 475.00 BUY NOW |
Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky Japanese Grain Whisky
50cl / 45% – A release of grain whisky from Japan’s Nikka, produced mainly from corn using one of their continuous Coffey stills. Rather than the rare and limited releases they have done before, this is a larger release to further show off this key component in the Nikka family of whiskies.
Price: £ 36.45 BUY IT NOW from The Whisky Exchange
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Abbey Whisky has 12 New additions to it’s range this week with some American, Highland, Indian, Island, Japanese, Lowland and Speyside whiskies.
The brands include Karuizawa, Strathisla, Amrut, Scapa, Blue Hanger, Brora, Longmorn, Buffalo Trace, St Magdalene & Glenlivet.
The ages of the new whiskies range from 4 to 31 Year Old malts.
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Amrut Bourbon Cask 3437 / Indian Single Malt Whisky Country: India Region: Indian Age: 4 Years Old Strength: 62.8% Vintage: 2009 Bottler: Amrut |
70cl | £ 59.95 BUY NOW |
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Amrut Peated Port Pipe / Cask 2713 Country: India Region: Indian Age: 4 Years Old Strength: 59% Vintage: 2009 Bottler: Amrut |
70cl | £ 82.80 BUY NOW |
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Blue Hanger 9th Release / Berry Bros & Rudd Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 45.6% |
70cl | £ 71.25 BUY NOW |
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Brora 1977, 24 Year Old Rare Malts Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 24 Years Old Strength: 56.1% Vintage: 1977 Bottler: Distillery Bottling |
70cl | £ 685.00 BUY NOW |
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Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey Country: America Region: American Age: Strength: 50% |
75cl | £ 98.50 BUY NOW |
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Glenlivet 17 Year Old / 1996 / Cask Strength Edition Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 17 Years Old Strength: 55.7% Vintage: 1996 Bottler: Chivas Brothers |
50cl | £ 49.95 BUY NOW |
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Karuizawa 1981 / Sherry Cask 6056 / 2013 Country: Japan Region: Japanese Age: Strength: 60.3% Vintage: 1981 Bottler: Number One Drinks Company |
70cl | £ 920.00 BUY NOW |
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Longmorn 18 Year Old / 1995 / Cask Strength Edition Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 18 Years Old Strength: 53.1% Vintage: 1995 Bottler: Chivas Brothers |
50cl | £ 49.95 BUY NOW |
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Scapa 20 Year Old / 1993 / Cask Strength Edition Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 20 Years Old Strength: 58.6% Vintage: 1993 Bottler: Chivas Brothers |
50cl | £ 56.95 BUY NOW |
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St Magdalene 1982 / 31 Year Old / Hart Brothers Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: 31 Years Old Strength: 53.5% Vintage: 1982 Bottler: Hart Brothers |
70cl | £ 312.00 BUY NOW |
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Strathisla 19 Year Old / 1994 / Cask Strength Edition Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 19 Years Old Strength: 57.8% Vintage: 1994 Bottler: Chivas Brothers |
50cl | £ 54.95 BUY NOW |
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Strathisla 1965 / Rare Vintage / Gordon & MacPhail Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1965 Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail |
70cl | £ 305.00 BUY NOW |
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Ardbeg 1990 | Airigh Nam Beist | 2007 Bottling Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 17 Strength: 46% Vintage: 1990 Bottler: Distillery Bottling Summary: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery Bottling 70cl / 46% The run of three consecutive 1990 vintages that Ardbeg released are widely considered to be the distillerys last gasp of greatness before aged stocks were all but dried up. This is the 2008 18yo edition and it is a spectacular whisky. The epitome of that unique early 1990s Ardbeg style. |
70cl | £ 295.95 BUY NOW |
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Ardbeg Glass Water Jug Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: Summary: What better way than to add a touch of water to your favorite whisky with this stylish water jug branded with the Ardbeg logo this time with a handle for easy pouring. |
£ 15.95 BUY NOW | |
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Arran Bourbon Cask Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: Strength: 59.8% Summary: Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery Bottling 70cl / 59.8% This Arran from cask number 103 has matured in Bourbon and was bottled in November 2008 with a yield of only 225 bottles at 59.8% Vol. A fascinating snapshot into a four year old peated variant of Arran. Very invigorating tasty and intriguing. |
70cl | £ 50.00 BUY NOW |
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Auchentoshan Gift Pack 3 x 5cl Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: Strength: 1 x 40% / 2 x 43% Summary: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery Bottling 3 X 5cl Very interesting and great value for money gift pack from Auchentoshan with three different expression so there should be something for everyone in this one. |
3 x 5cl | £ 15.50 BUY NOW |
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Ballantines 12 Year Old Blended Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: 12 Strength: 40% Summary: Blended Scotch Whisky (still in original wrapping). |
75cl | £ 65.00 BUY NOW |
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Ballantines 21 Year Old Blended Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: 21 Strength: 43% Summary: Blended Scotch Whisky 70cl / 43% |
70cl | £ 80.00 BUY NOW |
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Ballantines 21 Year Old Ceramic Decanter Blended Whisky 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 |
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Ballantines Limited Edition Blended Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 43% Summary: Blended Scotch Whisky 75cl / 43% Ballantines limited edition from reserve casks. |
75cl | £ 165.00 BUY NOW |
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Ben Nevis 1998 | 15 Year Old | Sherry Butt Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 15 Strength: 56.1% Vintage: 1998 Bottler: Distillery Summary: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery Bottling 70cl / 56.1 |
70cl | £ 83.50 BUY NOW |
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Bowmore 12 Year Old Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 12 Strength: 40% Summary: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery bottling 70cl / 40% This along with the Caol Ila 12yo is one of the true modern Islay success stories. The 12yo Bowmore has done nothing but go from strength to strength in recent times. Great cask selection has led to a great value gateway to the Islay malts and a hugely drinkable dram to boot. |
70cl | £ 29.95 BUY NOW |
Glenfiddich 1977 / 31 Year Old / Cask:4414 Speyside Whisky
70cl / 54.1% / Distillery Bottling – This year’s cask-strength vintage release from Glenfiddich is from 1977, and the reviews we’ve seen so far have been uniformly excellent. This is supposed to be the best for some time.
Price: £ 799.00 BUY IT NOW from The Whisky Exchange
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Port Ellen 1982 / 31 Year Old / Sherry Butt / Old & Rare Islay Whisky
70cl / 52.4% / Hunter Laing – One of the rarest bottlings from this closed cult distillery, bottlings of which are relatively rare themselves. Just 67 bottles were yielded from the single ex-sherry butt. This was distilled in September 1982, aged for 31 years and bottled at cask strength in October 2013.
Price: £ 750.00 BUY IT NOW from The Whisky Exchange
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Glen Grant 30 Year Old / 150th Anniversary Speyside Whisky
75cl / 45% / Distillery Bottling – A bottling of 30 year old Glen Grant released in 1990 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the distillery’s 1840 opening.
Price: £ 399.00 BUY IT NOW from The Whisky Exchange
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Longmorn 1992 / 20 Year Old / Directors' Cut / Cask #9528 Speyside Whisky
70cl / 53.6% / Douglas Laing – A 1992 vintage Longmorn from the Douglas Laing Directors’ Cut range, distilled in September, matured for 20 years in a refill hogshead and bottled in February 2013.
Price: £ 108.00 BUY IT NOW from The Whisky Exchange
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Bruichladdich The Organic Multi Vintage / Small Bottle Islay Whisky
20cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A 20cl bottle of Bruichladdich’s Organic whisky, made using organic barley – lower yields per field, less spirit per ton of grain, but all producing a high quality dram at the end of the day.
Price: £ 15.95 BUY IT NOW from The Whisky Exchange
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