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Abbey Whisky New Stock Arrivals!

September 17, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Mortlach 75 Year Old 1939 Generations
£ 20,000.00

New Arrivals

The Lost Distilleries Blend / Batch 4
£ 450.00
Country: Scotland
Region:
Age:
Strength: 50.9%
70cl

Tomatin Cu Bocan / Bourbon Cask
£ 48.95
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age:
Strength: 46%
70cl

Tomatin Contrast / Limited Edition Double Whisky Pack
£ 95.88
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age:
Strength: 46%
35cl (2)

Mortlach 75 Year Old 1939 Generations
£ 20,000.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age: 75 Years Old
Strength: 44.4%
70cl
Vintage: 1939
Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail

Reference Series I
£ 37.94
Country: Scotland
Region:
Age:
Strength: 47.5%
50cl

Reference Series II
£ 55.94
Country: Scotland
Region:
Age:
Strength: 47.5%
50cl

Reference Series III
£ 112.94
Country: Scotland
Region:
Age:
Strength: 47.5%

New Arrivals From Edencroft!

September 16, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Dalmore / 21 Year Old Single Malt
£ 325.00

Edencroft has 35 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from the Highland, Highlands, Island, Islay, Lowland and Speyside regions.

The brands include Ardbeg, Benriach, Blair Athol, Bowmore, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Dailuaine, Dalmore, Glen Albyn, Glen Grant, Glen Mhor, Glendronach, Glenfiddich, Glenmorangie, Glenury Royal, Linkwood, Macallan, Mannochmore, Mortlach, Port Ellen, Royal Brackla, Royal Lochnagar & Talisker.

New Arrivals

Blair Athol / 20 Year Old Rare Malts Selection
£ 395.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age:
Strength: 54.7%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highland. ABV: 54.7%. Unit: 70cl. Bottler: Distillery Bottling. Series: Rare Malts Selection. Age: 27 Year Old. Distilled: 1975. Bottled: For sale only within the EEC.

Bowmore / 35 Year Old Sherry Cask
£ 8,999.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age:
Strength: 42.1%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Islay. ABV: 42.1%. Unit: 70cl. Bottler: Distillery Bottling. Age: 35 Year Old. Distilled: 1964. A bottling of a single cask, part of the same batch of Oloroso casks that produced Black Bowmore. This particular cask yielded just 99 bottles, of which only 95 went on sale. This was originally earmarked by Bowmore as the very best of these famous casks and tasting it, you can see why – all the flavours are super-concentrated. For sale only within the EEC.

Bunnahabhain / 1966 Jim Mcewan's Celtic Heartlands
£ 855.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age:
Strength: 40.1%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Islay. ABV: 40.1%. Unit: 70cl. Series: Celtic Heartlands. Age: 37 Year old. Year of Distillation: 1966. Year of Release: 2004. Bottles: 726 For sale only within the EEC.

Caol Ila / 20 Year Old Rare Malts Selection
£ 395.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age:
Strength: 61.18%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Islay. ABV: 61.18%. Unit: 70cl. Bottler: Distillery Bottling. Series: Rare Malts Selection. Age: 20 Year Old. Distilled: 1975. Bottled: For sale only within the EEC.

Chivas Regal / 18 Year Old Designed By Lacroix
£ 465.00
Country: Scotland
Region:
Age:
Strength:

Summary: Chivas Regal has joined forces once again with French fashion designer Christian Lacroix to create a lavish limited edition bottle.
Following the success of the award-winning Chivas 12 Year Old Magnum by Christian Lacroix last year, the two international luxury brands – flamboyant fashion designer Christian Lacroix and ultra premium Scotch whisky Chivas Regal – have extended their exclusive partnership, unveiling Chivas 18 Year Old by Christian Lacroix.
Lacroix has delivered a lavish and sophisticated design for the bottle that is perfectly coupled by the bespoke mirrored presentation box, resembling an ancient relic of regal nature. It is a true gem for collectors.
The whisky bottle, label, capsule and presentation box are embellished in a rich tapestry, embroidered and bejeweled, yet still instantly recognizable as the Chivas Regal brand.
The intricate and finely detailed jacquard fabric, interwoven with metallic threads and diamante stones, created by one of the designer’s regular suppliers, is hand applied to the capsule, bottle and box.
Again the bottle features the metallic decoration that was developed for the Chivas 12 Year Old Magnum, but this time the technology as been challenged even further in order to extend it over the curved shoulders of the bottle. These decorative effects, applied in the colour of the whisky onto a premium silver surface, use precision laser technology to deposit thin metal-film features onto the glass substrate.
Chivas Regal global brand director James Slack, said “Christian Lacroix has produced something magnificent in the new Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Limited Edition – a design that perfectly combines the luxury of haute couture and the craftsmanship of luxury Scotch whisky. What we are presented with, is not simply a bottle of whisky, but a crafted collector’s piece. We feel privileged to have worked with Christian Lacroix yet again and are proud to include such an extraordinary limited edition to the Chivas Regal range.”
Chivas Regal 18 Year Old by Christian Lacroix will be released as a limited edition with only 3,000 bottles available internationally and will be available from the travel retail price of US$495.00.
Precision laser technology is used to deposit thin metal-film features onto the glass substrate About Chivas Regal Chivas Brothers is the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard – the world’s co-leader in wine and spirits. Chivas Brothers is the global leader in luxury Scotch whisky and premium gin. Its portfolio includes Chivas Regal, Ballantine’s, Beefeater Gin, The Glenlivet, Royal Salute, Aberlour, Plymouth Gin, Longmorn, Scapa, 100 Pipers, Clan Campbell, Something Special and Passport. In July 2010 Chivas Brothers launched The Age Matters campaign to help consumers understand the importance of Scotch whisky age statements. About the House of Christian Lacroix Since its inception in 1987, the House of Christian Lacroix has electrified the fashion world with its collections inspired by Gypsy and Provençal traditions, and by the flamboyant Haute Couture scene in Paris and London during the “Swinging 60's.”

Glen Albyn / 26 Year Old Rare Malts Selection
£ 375.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age:
Strength: 54.8%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highland. ABV: 54.8%. Unit: 70cl. Bottler: Distillery Bottling. Series: Rare Malts Selection. Age: 26 Year Old. Distilled: 1975. Bottled: For sale only within the EEC.

Glenmorangie / Ealanta
£ 245.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age:
Strength: 45.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highland.
ABV: 45%
Unit: 70cl
Age: 19 Year Old.
Cask Type: Virgin American white oak.
Distilled/Bottled: 1993/2012
Glenmorangie Ealanta is the fourth annual release in our award winning Private Edition range. Scots Gaelic for 'skilled and ingenious', Ealanta is a 19 Years Old Glenmorangie, fully matured in virgin American white oak casks with a provenance that stretches all the way to the mountains of Missouri and the Mark Twain National Forest. The porous oak wood, air-dried for over 2 years, but in this instance never seasoned with any other whisky, allows our precious spirit to extract maximum flavours as nature intended – producing a whisky of incredible taste and smoothness, with layers of vanilla and candied orange peel, interwoven with sugar coated almonds. Non chill-filtered
Aroma: Toffee, butterscotch, vanilla, and a curious hint of stewed fruits. Classic Glenmorangie mentholic top-note, interwoven with an unusual nuttiness, reminiscent of Brazil nuts in toffee.
Taste: Candied orange peel, sugar coated almonds, sweet vanilla and marzipan.
Finish: The taste goes on and on, finally giving way to some oak-derived spices – clove, ginger and a hint of aniseed.

Glenury Royal / 23 Year Old Rare Malts Selection
£ 595.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age:
Strength: 63.1%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highland. ABV: 63.1%. Unit: 70cl. Age: 23 Year old. Year of Distillation: 1971. Year of Release: 1995. For sale only within the EEC.

Haig / 12 Year Old Dimple / 350th Anniversary Silver Decanter
£ 895.00
Country: Scotland
Region:
Age:
Strength:
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland.
ABV: %
Unit: 70cl
Age: 12 Year Old.
This Limited Edition decanter is made from sterling silver and formed around Haig's iconic Dimple bottle. Inside is a whishy which has been matured for more than 12 years. The decanter commemorates the 350 years over which the Haig family has been distiling and blending the finest Scotch whiskies. Comes in original presentation box complete with House of Haig certificate.

Royal Brackla / 1964 Gordon & Macphail Private Collection
£ 750.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age:
Strength: 45.9%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highland. ABV: 45.9%. Unit: 70cl. Age: 40 Year Old. Year of Distillation: 1964. Year of Release: 2004. Number of bottles: 94 For sale only within the EEC.

Royal Lochnagar / 24 Year Old Rare Malts Selection
£ 285.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age:
Strength: 55.7%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highland. ABV: 55.7%. Unit: 70cl. Bottler: Distillery Bottling. Series: Rare Malts Selection. Age: 24 Year Old. Distilled: 1972. Bottled: For sale only within the EEC.

Dalmore / 1981 Amoroso Sherry Finesse
£ 925.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age:
Strength: 42.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highland.
ABV: 42%.
Unit: 70cl.
26 years in American white oak bourbon barrels followed by a short, intense period in Amoroso sherry casks from world-renowned bodega Gonzalez Byass has delivered a quite stunning single malt whisky. This single cask bottling has yielded just 484 bottles.
Tasting Notes: Almonds, citrus, autumn fruits.
This 1981 Amoroso Finesse combines crushed almonds, citrus fruits and warm berries with whispers of cherry, plum and mandarin. The extra period of finesse in Amoroso Sherry wood has nurtured the spicy character of this stunning single malt.

Dalmore / 1992 The Mackenzie
£ 335.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age:
Strength: 56.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highland.
ABV: 56%.
Unit: 70cl.
A tribute to the Clan Mackenzie. The Dalmore will contribute a substantial proportion of the profits from this stunning single malt in support of the Mackenzie Clan Gathering in 2010. Matured initially in American white oak for 11 years, then transferred to port pipes from Oporto for a further 6 years. An unforgettable masterpiece.
Taste Notes: Sweet pear, bitter chocolate, crushed almonds.
Warm and seductive with aromas of ripe plums, citrus fruits and marzipan, followed closely with ginger spice and mangos. A taste of sweet pear, bitter chocolate and crushed almonds reward the senses.
For sale only within the EEC.

Dalmore / 21 Year Old Single Malt
£ 325.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highlands
Age:
Strength: 42.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highlands.
Unit: 70cl.
ABV: 42%.
A one off release of only 8000 bottles – only 1200 will remain in the UK.
Initially matured in American white oak, this limited edition 2015 release is transferred into first-fill Matusalem oloroso sherry butts. Hand-selected from the famous Gonzalez Byass bodega in Jerez de la Frontera, our whisky spends a decade in these exceptional casks for an outstanding finish.
Aroma: Ginger cake, orange fondant, caramelised pear and brandy snaps.
Palate: Fresh ground coffee, chocolate ganache and cinnamon apple.
Finish: Oxford marmalade, macerate cherries and soft liquorice.

Dalmore / 30 Year Old Single Malt
£ 1,400.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highlands
Age:
Strength: 45.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highlands.
Unit: 70cl.
ABV: 45%.
A one off limited edition from Dalmore with only 888 bottles produced worldwide and 110 bottles available in the UK.
An assemblage of the finest aged stocks, drawn from Matusalem oloroso and Amoroso oloroso sherry butts, hand-sourced from the famous Gonzalez Byass bodega.
Aroma: Black morello cherries, sweet raisins and cider apples.
Palate: Sweet mangoes, panecotta, Colombian coffee and honeyed mulled wine.
Finish: Coconut blancmange, cracked black pepper and succulent dates.

Glendronach / 23 Year Old Px Sherry Puncheon Cask #1240
£ 195.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age:
Strength: 50.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highland.
ABV: 50%.
Unit: 70cl.
Cask Type: Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon.
Colour: Dark oak with glinting gold.
Nose: Rich toffee and toasted almonds with stewed barley over a chocolate-raisin richness.
Taste: Huge dark raisins and stewed plums with a complex balance of herbs and spices. Espresso coffee and cocoa beans with hints of sweet barley sugar explode on the palate.
Distilled/Bottled: 1990/2013.
Age: 23 Year Old.
Bottles from Cask: 647.

Talisker / 25 Year Old
£ 470.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Island
Age:
Strength: 59.9%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Isle of Skye.
ABV: 59.9%.
Unit: 70cl.
Age: 25 Year Old.
Year of Distillation: 1975.
Year of Release: 2001.
Bottles: 6000.
For sale only within the EEC.

Talisker / 57Â° North
£ 85.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age:
Strength: 57.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Islay. ABV: 57%. Unit: 70cl. For sale only within the EEC.

Port Ellen / 22 Year Old Rare Malts Selection
£ 975.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age:
Strength: 60.5%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Islay. ABV: 60.5%. Unit: 70cl. Bottler: Distillery Bottling. Series: Rare Malts Selection. Age: 22 Year Old. Distilled: 1978. Bottled: For sale only within the EEC.

Ardbeg / 30 Year Old Guaranteed
£ 965.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age:
Strength: 40.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Islay.
ABV: 40%.
Unit: 70cl.
For sale only within the EEC.

Dailuaine / 1974 27 Year Old Silver Seal Edition
£ 2,495.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 53.%
75cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. ABV: 53%. Unit: 75cl. Miscellaneous: Bottle no 2 of 2. For sale only within the EEC.

Glen Grant / 1953 Gordon & Macphail Private Collection
£ 1,165.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 45.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. ABV: 45%. Unit: 70cl. Age: 48 Year Old. Year of Distillation: 1953. Year of Release: 2001. For sale only within the EEC.

Glen Mhor / 22 Year Old Rare Malts Selection
£ 435.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 61.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. ABV: 61%. Unit: 70cl. Bottler: Distillery Bottling. Series: Rare Malts Selection. Age: 22 Year Old. Distilled: 1979. Bottled: For sale only within the EEC.

Glenfiddich / 21 Year Old Wedgwood Decanter
£ 545.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age:
Strength: 43.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Islay. ABV: 43%. Unit: 70cl. Age: 21 Year old. A 21 year old from Glenfiddich, released to celebrate a century of distillations at the distillery, presented in a Wedgwood decanter. For sale only within the EEC.

Linkwood / 23 Year Old Rare Malts Selection
£ 375.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 61.2%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. ABV: 61.2%. Unit: 70cl. Bottler: Distillery Bottling. Series: Rare Malts Selection. Age: 23 Year Old. Distilled: 1974. Bottled: For sale only within the EEC.

Benriach / 12 Year Old Horizons
£ 49.50
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 50.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside.
ABV: 50%
Unit: 70cl
Age: 12 Year Old.
Horizons, is one of the most unique whiskies to be released by The BenRiach Distillery Company. Traditionally most single malt Scotch whiskies are distilled twice, however during the late ‘90s BenRiach experimented with some limited production runs of Triple Distilled whisky, and theyhave allowed the whisky to mature for a minimum of 12 years before giving you the opportunity to the sample the fruits of their labour.
Nose: Roasted almonds and Brazil nuts. Hot, freshly buttered scones smothered in clotted cream. Sweet heather honey adds an extra luxurious contribution.
Colour: Bright lemon gold.
Taste: Vibrant and wonderfully fresh. Huge nutty characteristics right from the start including peanuts, Brazil nuts and hazelnuts. A slice of sweet creamy oak and honey brings balance to the equation.

Macallan / Easter Elchies 2012 Release
£ 900.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 57.2%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. ABV: 57.2%. Unit: 70cl. For sale only within the EEC.

Macallan / Jim Mcewan's Celtic Heartlands
£ 1,200.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 40.3%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. ABV: 40.3%. Unit: 70cl. Series: Celtic Heartlands. Age: 35 Year old. Year of Distillation: 1969. Year of Release: 2004. Bottles: 726 For sale only within the EEC.

Macallan / Reflexion
£ 899.00
Country: Scotland
Region:
Age:
Strength:

Summary: The Macallan Reflexion represents the natural colour and beauty of The Macallan – a true reflexion of the foremost influence of first fill sherry seasoned oak casks.
This incredible whisky has been given its character both in colour and in taste in part by the maturation in smaller hogshead casks allowing a greater surface area of wood to interact with the whisky – in this case Spanish and American Oak casks were used in the maturation process.
The result is spectacular both in its rich colour and its its sublime complex taste.

The Macallan Oscuro And Lalique Gift Pack
£ 1,450.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 44.6%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside.
ABV: 44.6%
Unit: 70cl.
Bottler: Distillery Bottling.
The Macallan and the historic French crystal brand Lalique have designed and launched a most unusual presentation for The Macallan Oscuro, which is exclusive to a select number of duty free and travel retail outlets in Asia.
The Macallan Oscuro and Lalique gift pack contains a bottle of exceptional single malt whisky, which is part of The Macallan 1824 Collection, and a Lalique crystal “Cheval Kazak Running Horse” which, with its streaming mane and tail, symbolizes speed and freedom.
With just 300 having been made, this limited edition of The Macallan Oscuro and Lalique gift pack was unveiled at the end of January at Hong Kong International Airport.
“This is our first local partnership with Lalique and we are very happy to have developed this exclusive gift pack together,” says Edrington’s Regional Marketing Manager Claren Wong. “The pack provides consumers with a unique and attractive choice for their gifting during festival season.”
“The Macallan Oscuro and Lalique gift pack is a perfect match; both names stand for excellence, artistry and a pursuit of perfection,” adds Lalique General Manager Montiza Tornow-Siu.
The Macallan is one of the most awarded and applauded single malts in the world and its peerless reputation is testament to the skill of the Masters of Spirit and Wood at The Macallan’s home in Scotland who have been responsible for its creation and maturation over the last two centuries.
About The Macallan Oscuro and Lalique
The Macallan Oscuro, whose name derives from the Spanish word for “dark,” has a rich deep color and intense flavor. Exclusively matured in sherry-seasoned oak casks, many of which were first fill, and bottled at 46.5% ABV, The Macallan Oscuro is a whisky of outstanding quality.
Lalique, the renowned crystal brand, is not only a part of the heritage of France but has been embraced by international markets.

Mannochmore / 22 Year Old Rare Malts Selection
£ 365.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 60.1%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. ABV: 60.1%. Unit: 70cl. Bottler: Distillery Bottling. Series: Rare Malts Selection. Age: 22 Year Old. Distilled: 1974. Bottled: For sale only within the EEC.

Mortlach / Gordon & Macphail 75 Year Old Generations
£ 19,750.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 44.4%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside.
Unit: 70cl.
ABV: 44.4%
Distilled: 1939
Age: 75 Years Old.
Established in 1895 Gordon & MacPhail is the custodian of some of Scotland's finest and rarest Single Malt Scotch Whiskies.
G&M has long established relationships with distillery owners throughout the country. Oak casks are sent to the majority of Scotland’s working distilleries to be filled with ‘new-make’ spirit, which then mature for many years at the distillery of origin or in bonded warehouses in Elgin.
The oak casks are carefully stowed and regularly checked until they finally achieve their highest quality standards. It’s a patient business, some casks reach over 75 years of age and some have outlived the distillery that produced them.
Mortlach 75 Years Old is a single malt that epitomises Gordon & MacPhail’s approach to single malt, built upon generations of expertise in the industry.
APPEARANCE: Mid-amber, with rubious lights.
AROMA: Fresh and clean; very slight nose prickle: still lively. A highly perfumed, floral top note – lily of the valley, barber’s shop, scented hand cream, soft leather lady’s dress handbag – with a fruity complex in the middle (dried figs, pomegranate, ripe pear. Peach juice); creamy vanilla (Crème Anglaise), even vanilla fudge, and a faint trace of coffee in the background.
TASTE: Sweet to start, but not as sweet as expected; considerable fresh acidity and slightly mouth drying. Bitter almonds. A most unusual trace of hemp ropes and very faded creosote, lending a slight smokiness.
DEVELOPMENT: A medium-length finish, leaving an attractive aftertaste of sandalwood.
COMMENT: A most unusual taste – never before encountered. Smooth and highly sophisticated – elegant as a grande dame – the Ingrid Bergman of malts!
TASTING NOTES: By Charles MacLean.

Compass / Box Hedonism 10th Anniversary
£ 500.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age:
Strength: 43.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highland. ABV: 43%. Unit: 70cl. The single cask, distilled in 1971 at the Invergordon Distillery, while much older than typically used for Hedonism, represented perfection in maturation, the basis for all the casks selected for Hedonism going back to that first batch in 2000. This special edition, one-off bottling of only 144 bottles, was meant to be a suitable toast to all who had helped Compass Box in its first decade. Year of Distillation: 1971. Year of Release: 2010. Number of bottles: 144 For sale only within the EEC.

Port Dundas / Directors' Cut 35 Year Old Single Grain Whisky
£ 210.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Lowland
Age:
Strength: 59.2%
70cl

Summary: Nose: Big – fruit & sweet – hints at oak plus an obvious vanilla/honey combination.
Palate: Equally full/mouthcoating + a citric tang + a vanilla/maple/caramel twist.
Finish: Continues its sweet route – surprisingly long + spices and butterscotch.
Country/Region: Scotland / Lowland.
ABV: 59.2%.
Unit: 70cl.
Age: 35 Year Old.
Cask No: 9729.
Distilled/Bottled: 1978/2013.
Miscellaneous: 260 bottles from Cask.

Duncan Taylor / 40 Year Old Black Bull (first Release)
£ 280.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Blended
Age:
Strength:
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Various.
ABV: %
Age: 40 Year Old.
Unit: 70cl
Black Bull 40 Year Old, the flagship of the Black Bull range, a superior blend of the finest Single Malt and Single Grain whiskies available from Scotland’s premium distilleries. The spirit in this very first bottling of Black Bull 40 contains whiskies ranging from 40 to 44 years old from the following distilleries: Bunnahabhain, Glenfarclas, Glenlivet, Glenburgie, Highland Park, Miltonduff, Springbank, Tamdhu and Invergordon.
Black Bull 40 Year Old is 90% single malt and 10% single grain and is bottled at cask strength. The spirit is completely natural, without chilled- filtration or added colourant.

LAPHROAIG LIVE 2015!

September 15, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Thursday 24th September 2015 (8:00pm) – Save the date!

On Thursday 24th September at 8pm the ninth annual Laphroaig Live will broadcast from Islay itself!

Laphroaig is this year celebrating 200 years and to mark this very special anniversary they are returning to the home of Laphroaig, the island of Islay to showcase four phenomenal whiskies as well as going behind the scenes at the distillery with Laphroaig’s very own distillery manager on this auspicious year, John Campbell.

He will be joined by no less than five of the previous distillery managers! The first time they have all been together.

This year they will be tasting 4 very special expressions. The one off Laphroaig 15 YO – The official 200th Expression, Laphroaig Cairdeas 2015 (distilled using only the original small stills), Laphroaig 21 YO – Created for the Friends of Laphroaigs 21st Birthday and a unique Laphroaig 32 YO 100% sherry matured- A very rare, special expression.

This year’s show will be streamed live from the home of Laphroaig, the island of Islay

Coming live from Laphroaig’s famous floor malting’s (one of only a handful left in the whisky industry), John Campbell and the five previous distillery managers will be joined by 2 experts Bernhard Schafer – Whisky journalist and Master of the Quiach, and Emma Andersson -Editor of Allt Om Whisky. Also joining Jon will be famous Scottish actor Sam Heughan – best known for his role in the series Outlander and Marcel van Gils – Author of the official 200th book about Laphroaig as well as many of the ‘Friends of Laphroaig’ from many countries around the World.

But the main audience, who will as always be posting in their questions to the panel live on the night – is a worldwide audience of Laphroaig lovers, including a live link to Laphroaig US whisky ambassador Simon Brooking who will be joined by 75 friends of Laphroaig via a live link from the New York.

To celebrate this special occasion, Laphroaig will be attempting to set a world record by encouraging the whole global audience to raise a toast to Laphroaig on their 200th anniversary!

You can watch the show live on Sept 24th. on our own dedicated page thru this link.

You can also submit a question for the panel (Laphroaig nosing glasses can be won for the best questions!)

Michael Cameron Wins The Glenfiddich Malt Mastermind Competition 2015!

September 15, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Glenfiddich Malt Mastermind Competition, held at Voltaire bar, London.

Following a rigorous judging process and a hard-fought battle, Glenfiddich has crowned Michael Cameron from Guy’s Restaurant & Bar, Glasgow the winner of its renowned Glenfiddich Malt Mastermind Competition, held at Voltaire bar, London.

Outperforming some of the best bartenders from across the UK, Michael Cameron won the competition with his bespoke Glenfiddich cocktail called ‘Ours is the Fury’, which showcased his originality, creativity and in-depth knowledge of the malt whisky category.

Michael Cameron from Guy’s Restaurant & Bar, Glasgow

The 10 finalists battled it out by showcasing a signature serve using a choice of Glenfiddich 12 Year Old, Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Solera Vat or Glenfiddich 18 Year Old. The bartenders then had to take part in a quick fire buzzer round which tested their knowledge of the extensive world of malt whisky.

Judging the contest were Glenfiddich UK brand ambassador, Mark Thomson, Director of Prestige and William Grant & Sons family member, Kirsten Grant Meikle, Editor of The Cocktail Lovers, Gary Sharpen and Ali Reynolds, 2014 Glenfiddich Malt Mastermind winner. The judges based their scores on innovation, taste, technique, performance, presentation and knowledge.

It’s heart-warming to be working with such talent. The respect, yet playful take on our brand was both exciting to judge and kept all the judges entertained, whilst making the winning decision extremely tough to call this year.
– Mark Thomson: UK Brand Ambassador for Glenfiddich

Once again we were blown away by the high standard of the competitors in this much anticipated contest. All of the finalists showcased wonderful examples of innovative whisky cocktails and we hope the competition inspires other bartenders to experiment with Glenfiddich, driving category interest and consumer recruitment.

– Sarah Harding: Senior Brand Manager for Glenfiddich

Michael has won a VIP trip to the Glenfiddich distillery and £1,000. Glenfiddich will also work with Michael to showcase his serve at brand events throughout 2016.

‘Ours is the Fury’ by Michael Cameron, Guy’s Restaurant & Bar Glasgow

· 35ml Glenfiddich 15 year old Old Solera Vat
· 35ml saffron-infused golden Muscat smoked with hickory chips & powdered orange zest
· 15ml Drambuie
· 7 drops Fee Bros’ Black Walnut bitters
· Pinch vanilla sea salt
· Dehydrated candied orange zest
· Stir and serve in a Branded Maltmaster glass with crossed ‘antlers’ of dehydrated orange zest.

The finalists were:

Kieron Hall, Bonbar, Newcastle upon Tyne
Aiden Page, Carmelite Hotel, Aberdeen
Alix Nardella, Mission E2, London
Manachain Monaghan, Monk Cocktail Bar, Buxton
Dan Berger, Ace Hotel, London
Bartosz Kowalski, Union Street Café, London
Michael Cameron, Guy’s Restaurant & Bar, Glasgow
Mark Barrett, Cringletie House, Edinburgh
Nicholas Gilmour, The Tippling House, Aberdeen
Stephen Rutherford, Orchid, Aberdeen

Chivas Regal Unveils ‘Made for Gentlemen’ series

September 15, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Chivas Globe-Trotter Made for Gentlemen

Chivas Regal is celebrating craftsmanship, generosity and a passion for travel with the launch of the latest instalment in the ‘Made for Gentlemen’ series. Chivas has partnered with renowned British brand Globe-Trotter in the fourth year of the series to design exclusive collectibles for connoisseurs of luxury whisky and adventure.

Chivas Bottle Tin

Containing the newly re-designed Chivas 12 bottle, the Chivas 12 ‘Made for Gentlemen’ by Globe-Trotter limited edition gift tin is inspired by the long tradition of proud travellers applying decorative stickers onto their luggage. Featuring some of the most iconic cities around the world, the bespoke stickers adorning the tin have been hand-drawn by illustrator Andrew Davidson and represent the truly global footprint of Chivas.

To commemorate the partnership, Globe-Trotter has for the first time created a 20” trolley case for the modern gentleman. The Chivas 12 ‘Made for Gentlemen’ by Globe-Trotter Carry-On Case features a colour matched burgundy vulcanised fireboard and customised lining detailing the Chivas signifier.

As the ultimate luggage piece, Chivas and Globe-Trotter have also created the Chivas 12 ‘Made for Gentlemen’ by Globe-Trotter Steamer Trunk. The made-to-order creation is the ultimate luggage piece complete with a mini bar for the perfect service of the modern gentleman’s bottle of Chivas Regal.

A bespoke backdrop expressing the modern heritage of both brands lines the trunk interior with additional compartments for suits, watches and other travel essentials. Underlining its authenticity, the design of the trunk nods to the art of whisky making with handles crafted from American white oak in honour of the casks that influence the complexities of Chivas 12 Year Old, and a hand engraved copper plaque made from a retired Scotch whisky still.

All proceeds from the sale of the first Chivas 12 ‘Made for Gentlemen’ by Globe-Trotter Steamer Trunk will be donated to The Prince’s Trust charity.

Celebrating iconic global cities and to honour this exclusive partnership, Chivas Regal Global Brand Ambassador, Max Warner, has created the ‘Chivas Maximilian’, a fresh and modern twist on a classic cocktail, the Whisky Mac, and takes inspiration from all four corners of the world.

Chivas and Globe-Trotter form a natural partnership as two luxury British brands. We are very proud to introduce the fourth Made for Gentlemen partnership and we believe the synergies in our values and expert craftsmanship has resulted in this fine collection of limited editions that we hope will inspire adventurous travellers and spirits connoisseurs around the world.
– Richard Black: Chivas Regal Global Brand Director

The Chivas 12 ‘Made for Gentlemen’ by Globe-Trotter limited edition gift tin is available globally in travel retail. The Chivas ‘Made for Gentlemen’ Carry-On Case is available through Globe-Trotter retail outlets with RRP £950. The Chivas 12 ‘Made for Gentlemen’ by Globe-Trotter Steamer Trunk will be for sale in the Globe-Trotter flagship store in London from October at RRP £12,000 (with all proceeds donated to The Prince’s Trust charity).

Chivas Maxilmillian

Chivas Maximilian

40ml Chivas Regal 12 Year Old
20ml Earl Grey tea (brewed, chilled)
20ml simple syrup
20ml dry red wine
1 small piece of ginger

Garnish:

Star anise + lemon twist, which should be discarded

Method:

Muddle a piece of ginger in a mixing glass.
Add whisky, earl grey tea, and simple syrup, then stir with ice.
Strain over fresh ice.
Gently pour dry red wine on top.
Garnish with star anise, and twist of lemon (discard the peel).

Serve:

stirred over ice and strained into a chilled glass with fresh ice

Dalmore Distillery Announces Two Limited Edition Bottlings!

September 11, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Dalmore 21 and The Dalmore 30 will be on sale globally

The Dalmore Highland Single Malt is to release two limited edition expressions. “The Dalmore 21” and “The Dalmore 30” are exemplary showpieces of The Dalmore house style created by Master Distiller Richard Paterson.

The Dalmore 30

The Dalmore 21 is initially matured in American white oak and finessed in hand-selected first-fill Matusalem oloroso sherry butts from the Gonzalez Byass bodega in Jerez de la Frontera. With indulgent flavours of orange fondant, brand snaps, fresh coffee, chocolate ganache and marmalade this 21 year old single malt is an outstanding example of The Dalmore house style. Only 8,000 bottles of this limited edition whisky will be available.

The Dalmore 30 is an assemblage of precious liquids that have been nurtured in hand-selected Matusalem oloroso and Amoroso oloroso sherry butts from the world renowned Gonzalez Byass bodega in Spain for 30 years. The result is a decadent nose of cherries, raisins and apples, a palate of sweet mangoes, panna cotta, Columbian coffee and honeyed mulled wine and a robust finish of coconut blancmange, cracked black pepper and rich dates. This stunning whisky is limited to only 888 bottles each of which have been individually numbered.

From watching over the new make spirit as it slumbered in its casks, to selecting the perfect assemblage of fine aged stocks and indulgent woods to finesse our whisky in, both The Dalmore 21 and The Dalmore 30 are whiskies that I have spent many years perfecting.

The results are exceptional; the liquids are rich, complex, and synonymous with The Dalmore – they are truly magnificent.
– Richard Paterson: Master Distiller

Richard’s experience and innate understanding of whisky has taught him respect for the passage of time, his meticulous attention to detail is coupled with a rare ability to select the finest finishes and fills that means each whisky The Dalmore creates is a work of art.

The Dalmore 21 and The Dalmore 30 will be on sale globally, with The Dalmore 21 available from 18th September, and The Dalmore 30 will follow in October.

Tasting Notes – The Dalmore 21 (42% ABV) RRP £350

Aroma: Ginger cake, orange fondant, caramelised pear and brandy snaps

Palate: Fresh ground coffee, chocolate ganache and cinnamon apple

Finish: Oxford marmalade, macerated cherries and soft liquorice

Maturation: Matured in American white oak, before being transferred to first-fill Matusalem oloroso sherry butts.

Tasting Notes – The Dalmore 30 (45% ABV) RRP £1,500

Aroma: Black morello cherries, sweet raisins and cider apples

Palate: Sweet mangoes, panna cotta, Colombian coffee and honeyed mulled wine

Finish: Coconut blancmange, cracked black pepper and succulent dates

Maturation: An assemblage of aged stocks drawn from Matusalem oloroso and Amoroso oloroso sherry butts

Ballantine’s Unveils New Bottle For Its 12 Year Old Expression!

September 11, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Ballantine’s Unveils New Bottle For Its 12 Year Old Expression!

Ballantine’s has unveiled an elegant new bottle for its 12 Year Old expression. Rolling out globally from this month, the design evolution demonstrates the quality and super premium cues of Ballantine’s 12 Year Old to appeal to modern whisky enthusiasts.

Ballantine’s 12 Year Old
New Packaging

Following the re-packaging of Ballantine’s Finest in 2013, the brand took inspiration from this to develop a confident new look for its 12 Year Old expression. The designs reinforce the close link between the two expressions while highlighting the natural step between them, as discerning drinkers seek to enter and explore the super premium whisky category with Ballantine’s 12 Year Old.

The new packaging adopts the chevron-shaped label of Ballantine’s Finest, creating a more refined, masculine and eye-catching look on-shelf. The navy colour scheme and the greater prominence of the numeral 12 both emphasize the super premium quality of the 12 Year Old, while the re-positioning of the brand’s crest – the Ballantine’s Grant of Arms – and the Ballantine’s ‘B’ help to create a more modern aesthetic.

Thanks to its perfectly balanced taste profile, Ballantine’s 12 Year Old has become an award-winning blend with outstanding quality credentials. We are delighted to present a new elegant, super premium pack for the bottle that stays true to the pioneering values of our founder George Ballantine in his relentless pursuit of quality.

We’re confident that the new design, which is now in line with Ballantine’s Finest, will encourage consumers to trade up to Ballantine’s 12 Year Old for special occasions as they start their journey through the super premium whisky category.
– Peter Moore: Ballantine’s Global Brand director

The new Ballantine’s 12 Year Old bottle has been successfully received through consumer research and will be available globally.

ROYAL SALUTE LAUNCHES THE ETERNAL RESERVE

September 11, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

ROYAL SALUTE LAUNCHES THE ETERNAL RESERVE

Royal Salute is delighted to announce The Eternal Reserve, which uses an innovative blending technique to create an exceptional whisky that will literally live forever.

Royal Salute has selected rare and precious whiskies with an exceptionally long finish to blend and marry together in 88 casks to form the inaugural batch. Using a unique process called Circular Blending, Royal Salute has committed to including this original blend in each subsequent The Eternal Reserve release for decades to come.

Each time a new batch is unveiled, half of the blend will be re-casked in the Royal Salute Vault to conserve the precious liquid created in 2015. Thus, the original blend is forever preserved by this perpetual re-circulation – creating a smooth, voluptuous whisky that justifies its original name: uisge beatha (the water of life).

From the carefully crafted whisky, to the new porcelain flagon design, Royal Salute The Eternal Reserve is a dedication to the art of true craftsmanship. With distinctive features, the porcelain flagons have all been created with meaning to combine age-old techniques with a contemporary signature icon, which reflects the Circular Blending process.

Time is at the heart of Royal Salute – our youngest blend is 21 years old but the brand was born alongside a thoroughly modern monarch so we constantly blend tradition with the contemporary.

The Eternal Reserve is inspired by artists, writers, and philosophers – all dedicated to understanding the possibility of continuity in the modern world. This superb whisky is our suggestion that eternity doesn’t mean living forever. It means timelessness – and it belongs to those who live in the present.
– Vadim Grigorian: Royal Salute Global Brand Director

The first batch of 88 casks will be released in 2015 and sold exclusively in Global Travel Retail, supported by a digital and experiential promotional and merchandising campaign bringing the Royal Salute The Eternal Reserve story to life.

Royal Salute The Eternal Reserve will be available from September.

Circular Blending Process

The very first creation of Royal Salute The Eternal Reserve began with the preparation of 88 casks of incredibly rare and precious whiskies, all aged in their casks for over 21 years. These whiskies were carefully selected using two criteria: firstly, that each whisky possessed an exceptionally long finish that could be further extended through blending and marrying process and secondly, that the whiskies chosen could be beautifully harmonised in each new batch, while keeping the original signature style forever.

Once selected, the precious whiskies were blended together and then further married in 88 casks in the Royal Salute Vault for a period of six months. This original blend is then blended with other 88 casks worth of precious whisky of exceptionally aged whiskies to complete the first batch.

Before bottling this first batch, our expert blending team holds some of the blend back, returning it to the original 88 casks, so they can form the basis of the next batch. These 88 casks are always safeguarded in the Royal Salute Vault in Strathisla distillery. Each time a new batch is blended, the same process – circulation of 88 casks – is repeated; the whiskies of the 88 casks from the previous batch are added to the new blend of the next batch.

Tasting Notes

A dreamy sensation of ripeness is the first to arrive. Pears in syrup, honeycomb and creamy vanilla. An unmistakable promise of intense sweetness to come.

Like the changing of green to gold and the falling of the leaves, the burst of the rich sensuality of liquid honey, juice-laden oranges and tangy liquorice. Mellow, graceful and serene.
Time passes to reveal a beautiful and incredibly long lingering culmination.
Like the eternal cycle of nature. A finish that lasts and lasts; never-ending.

Chivas Regal Unveils Contemporary New Design!

September 7, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

CHIVAS REGAL 12 YEAR OLD HIGHLIGHTS
ITS POSITION AS A CONTEMPORARY ICON
WITH NEW PACKAGING

Chivas Regal has unveiled a contemporary new design for its 12 Year Old expression that reinforces the craftsmanship, luxury and heritage of this iconic Scotch whisky.

The new bottle and outer pack will start appearing on shelves from September 2015.

The new Chivas Regal 12 Year Old bottle retains its round generous shape for which it is renowned, while its shoulders have been raised higher to reflect the brand’s pride as one of the world’s leading Scotch whiskies.

The brand signifier, is now included as a more prominent, organic feature of the bottle, and the signatures of founders James and John Chivas have been added to the glass to display the value of brotherhood at the heart of the brand. The label has evolved to present a simplified and more vibrant look.

The outer carton has been re-designed retaining the icons that hold depth of meaning and provenance to Chivas’ rich heritage, and select areas have been embossed and debossed to add a texturalised element to the packaging.

The new design successfully demonstrates Chivas Regal’s ability to carry forward years of brand heritage and craftsmanship in a way that is appealing to modern whisky drinkers.

For many, Chivas Regal 12 Year Old acts as an entry point to the brand so it is a tremendous opportunity for us to grab their attention. We have conducted extensive consumer research and are excited to present a new modern look while maintaining our craftsmanship and timeless luxury values.
– Richard Black: International Brand Director for Chivas Regal

Glenlivet & Longmorn New Arrivals From Edencroft!

September 7, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Glenlivet / 16 Year Old Gallow Hill Single Cask
£ 175.00

New Arrivals

Clan Denny Port Dundas / 21 Year Old Single Grain Whisky
£ 72.50
Country: Scotland
Region: Lowland
Age:
Strength: 55.7%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Lowland.
Unit: 70cl.
ABV: 55.7%.
Age: 21 Year Old.
Distilled/Bottled: 1982/2013.
Nose: honeycomb on speed: sharp, toasty, crispy sweet; lime on vanilla ice cream;
Taste: although the oak has dug in and makes an early impact, the spreading of what appears to be soft corn oils helps the ever-intensifying sugars to see off the underlying toastiness;
Finish: the sugars are now crystalline and persistent;
Balance: astonishingly invigorating. Leaps from the glass with intent and purpose. Wonderful!
Country/Region: Scotland/Lowland.
Ratings: 93 Points – Jim Murray's 2014 Whisky Bible
© Jim Murray's / 2014 Whisky Bible.

Longmorn / 1967 Gordon & Macphail Rare Vintage
£ 525.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 43.%
70cl

Summary: Longmorn Distillery is found between Glen of Rothes and Elgin. Its name is derived from the Gaelic, Lhanmorgund, which means "place of the holy man". This is a reference to the church which once stood there. Prior to the distillery being built in 1897, there had also been a grain mill on the site. R.J.S. McDowell considered Longmorn to be one of the top four malt whiskies.
Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside.
Unit: 70cl.
Abv: 43%.
Age: 45 Year Old.
Distilled/Bottled: 1967/2012.
Aroma without water: Soft and delicate, with a soft sweet Sherry nose, which mingles with ripe nectarine notes and hint of marzipan.
Taste without water: Initially sweet with a warming spiciness, ground black pepper. Stewed fruit and citrus flavours develop.
Aroma with water: Sweet and fresh with honey and a touch of aniseed. Sherry influences remain.
Taste with water: Creamy and rich with orange citrus fruit, stewed fruits and touch of pepper.
Ratings: 94 Points – Jim Murray's 2014 Whisky Bible.

Glenlivet / 14 Year Old Conglass Single Cask
£ 175.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 59.8%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside.
Unit: 70cl
Age: 14 Year Old.
Cask No: 41723
ABV: 59.8%
Bottling date: 18/02/2014
Rising in the hills beyond Glenlivet, The Conglass Water cascades downstream, flowing through the wild, rugged landscape of Highlands of Scotland. Eventually it meets the Livet, the smooth, flowing river that gives the region its name and inspires the taste of our whisky.
Nose: Sweet, citrusy orange and creamy vanilla flavours are balanced with delicate hints of almonds.
Taste: Incredibly smooth and sweet, this whisky is a treat for the taste buds. The creamy toffee flavours are delicately balanced with the fruitiness of boiled sweets.
Finish: Long, smooth and slightly dry.

Glenlivet / 16 Year Old Gallow Hill Single Cask
£ 175.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 51.8%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside.
Unit: 70cl
Age: 16 Year Old.
Cask No: 142608
ABV: 51.8%
Bottling date: 25/02/2014
With spectacular views across Glenlivet, Gallow Hill slopes gently above the Distillery. This rugged and remote landscape has hardly changed since George Smith, The Glenlivet’s founder, first started distilling his whisky all those years ago.
Nose: Bursting with fruits from sweet clementine oranges and pears complemented perfectly with toasted almonds and moist, spicy gingerbread.
Taste: Wonderfully sweet orange flavours balanced with rich milk chocolate and a hint of treacle toffee.
Finish: Long and refreshing.

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LAPHROAIG LIVE 2015!

Michael Cameron Wins The Glenfiddich Malt Mastermind Competition 2015!

‘Ours is the Fury’ by Michael Cameron, Guy’s Restaurant & Bar Glasgow

Chivas Regal Unveils ‘Made for Gentlemen’ series

Chivas Maximilian

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Dalmore Distillery Announces Two Limited Edition Bottlings!

Tasting Notes – The Dalmore 21 (42% ABV) RRP £350

Tasting Notes – The Dalmore 30 (45% ABV) RRP £1,500

Ballantine’s Unveils New Bottle For Its 12 Year Old Expression!

ROYAL SALUTE LAUNCHES THE ETERNAL RESERVE

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