Glenmorangie / Tain L’hermitage 1978
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Edencroft
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Caol Ila 5 Year Old / Hepburn's Choice Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 5 Years Old Strength: 46% Summary: Nose: new make but born with new born nip strainded out. The smoke is nothing more than pure grist. Rother lovely; Taste: and the highly peated grist, the sugars have the big say on the juicy delivery, but the smoke forms the framework; Finish: more of the same, with a little spice arriving late; Balance: when little things like oak aren't about to interfere with new make Caol Ila for five years, what isn't there to like? © Tasting Notes from Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible. |
70cl | £ 34.50 BUY NOW |
Edencroft
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Glengoyne / 1968 Vintage Reserve Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: Strength: 50.3%. Summary: The Glengoyne Distillery is situated in a wooded valley in the southern Highlands of Scotland close to a small river that flows into the famous Loch Lomond. The distillery, which takes its name from "Glen Guin" or Glen of the Wild Geese, has been producing an exceptional single malt scotch whisky for nearly 200 years. Glengoyne is one of the few distilleries producing whisky in this part of Scotland today. However at the beginning of the nineteenth century it is recorded that at least eighteen whisky stills were in operation in this area. But these, like many others at that time, were illegal. Whisky producers were forced to produce whisky illicitly as they were unable to pay the heavy taxes imposed by the government on spirit production to fund wars against France. Smuggling became rife and the hills and glens around Glengoyne formed a perfect cover for this lawless activity. It was not until the 1820's that an Act of Parliament was passed reducing the duty on spirit and the cost of a licence to distil which put an end to illegal production. This gave rise to a rush of stills being legalised, including those at Glengoyne in 1833. It is reputed that Glengoyne was one of only a few stills to be licensed in the southern Highlands due to the high quality of whisky it produced.Sir Walter Scott's novels capture the romance and intrigue of this period in Scottish history. In particular with his character, Rob Roy, who was renowned for cattle thieving and other activities and is believed to have once escaped the law by hiding in an oak tree just 300 metres from the Glengoyne Distillery. In 1876, the Lang Brothers from neighbouring Glasgow bought the distillery and ownership still remains in Scottish hands with the Edrington Group taking over the distillery in the 1960's and the independent, Scottish, family owned business, Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd. acquiring the distillery in 2003. The changes in ownership have done little to affect production of this unique malt as the traditional working methods have been passed from generation to generation to create this subtle, complex whisky in which all the delicate flavours are freely allowed to express themselves. No box available for this whisky. |
70cl | £ 750.00 BUY NOW |
Edencroft
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Glenmorangie / Tain L'hermitage 1978 Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: Strength: 43% Summary: Glenmorangie – The Men of Tain: Meet the Men of Tain, the select craftsmen entrusted with the secrets of our distillery. Men whose dedication, skill and attention to detail proves that the Glenmorangie story is not just about whisky, it's also about people. A Dram For A Difficult Job: There was a time when the Men of Tain would queue up for a daily dram of whisky with their lunch. Huddled together they would pass around a metal cup – blackened through constant use – and share a joke at the expense of one of the lads. This tradition, as well as the practice of handing out an extra dram for unpopular jobs like cleaning out the washback, is still fondly remembered by some of our more long serving men. Perhaps a little too fondly you might say. No box available for this whisky. |
70cl | £ 750.00 BUY NOW |
Edencroft
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Gordon & Macphail / Strathisla / 27 Year Old / Vintage 1967 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% Summary: Founded by George Taylor and Alexander Milton, it was originally known as Milton – named after the nearby Milton Castle. Strathisla was the name of the actual whisky produced and eventually became the name of the distillery. Much of Strathisla's production is used for blending and the distillery is the home of the one of the most famous blends – Chivas Regal.The distillery is the oldest in Northern Scotland and is certainly a delightful distillery to visit as it has an almost fairytale quality. No box available for this whisky. |
70cl | £ 750.00 BUY NOW |
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