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Bourbon & Whisky New Arrivals From Edencroft!

January 25, 2017 by Gary Leave a Comment

Benchmark / No 8 Straight Bourbon
£20.50

New Arrivals

Benchmark / No 8 Straight Bourbon
£20.50
Country: American
Region: American
Age:
Strength: 40.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: USA/Kentucky.
Unit: 70cl.
ABV: 40%.
Named after the McAfee brothers who surveyed a site just north of Frankfort in the late 1700s, this rye recipe bourbon is yet another label that honors the storied history of the Distillery and the land it sits on.
Tasting Notes: The nose bears caramel notes with a delicate stone-fruit backdrop. A robust and sturdy palate with some fine leather notes mingling with dry tobacco, a touch of oak and a hint of dried cherries. The finish is smooth and calming.
Ratings: Gold Medal / 2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Colonel EH Taylor / Single Barrel Bourbon
£105.00
Country: American
Region: American
Age:
Strength: 50.%
75cl

Summary: Country/Region: USA/Kentucky. ABV: 50%. Unit: 75cl. Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. is widely considered one of the founding fathers of the bourbon industry, fighting for the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, nearly three decades after he purchased what is now called Buffalo Trace Distillery. During his time, Taylor implemented several innovative methods still used today, including climate controlled aging warehouses. E.H. Taylor Single Barrel is aged exclusively in Warehouse C, which was built by Taylor in 1881 and proven to be an excellent aging warehouse. Each barrel is hand-picked and Bottled in Bond at 100 proof to honour its namesake. Tasting Notes: The aroma carries lightly toasted oak, with dried figs and butterscotch. One sip brings flavours of sweetness balanced with tobacco and dark spices. The finish is just long enough to prepare the palette for another sip. The bottle itself is a likeness to Colonel Taylor's original design used over a century ago. Ratings: Double Gold Medal / 2015 Sanfrancisco World Spirits Competition.

Colonel EH Taylor / Small Batch Bourbon
£105.00
Country: American
Region: American
Age:
Strength: 50.%
75cl

Summary: Country/Region: USA/Kentucky. ABV: 50%. Unit: 75cl. As founding father of the bourbon industry, Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. left an indelible legacy. His dedication to distilling began at the close of the Civil War when he purchased O.F C. Distillery. There, he developed innovative techniques that are still in use today. Made by hand, this Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey has been aged inside century old warehouses constructed by E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrels are evaluated and selected to create a perfect blend of distinctive character that is like no other. This bourbon is a true sipping bourbon that honours the uncompromising legacy of E.H. Taylor, Jr. Tasting Notes: Tastes of caramel corn sweetness, mingled with butterscotch and liquorice. The aftertaste is a soft mouth-feel that turns into subtle spices of pepper and tobacco. Ratings: Gold Medal / 2015 Sanfrancisco World Spirits Competition.

Four Roses / Small Batch Limited Edition 2016 Bourbon
£99.50
Country: American
Region: American
Age:
Strength: 55.6%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: USA.
Unit: 70cl.
ABV: 55.6%
History: "In 1884, Paul Jones Jr, moved his thriving business to Louisville, Kentucky, where he opened an office in Whiskey Row. Four years later, he trademarked the name Four Roses, claiming a history of production and sales back to the 1860s. Four Roses is the only Bourbon Distillery that combines five proprietary yeast strains with two separate mash bills to produce ten distinct Bourbon Recipes, each with their own unique character, spiciness, and rich fruity flavours. Despite a history dating back to 1888, the iconic name, and its popularity, Four Roses stopped selling Bourbon in the US fr 40 years. The whiskey was so popular in Asia that the Japanese Kirin Brewing Company bought the business in 2002 and soon after reintroduced the brand to the US market."
Production: Yellow Label remains true to its original recipe, although this is tweaked to achieve consistency during blending. A blend of all ten Four Roses recipes (approximately 2/3rd OE and 1/3rd OB mash bills) and is aged for between 5 and 6 years. It is generally blended from no more than 200 casks. A brand that dates back to the late 19th century. This Yellow Label bottling of Four Roses was originally sold the European and Japanese markets and is made up of whiskeys aged between 5 and 6 years of age.
Tasting note: Spicy nose, rich, mellow and fruity, hints of sweet oak & caramel. Creamy, mellow palate with ripened red berry flavours, it''s rich, spicy, well-balanced. The finish is soft, smooth & quite long.

Elijah Craig / 12-Year-Old Small Batch Bourbon
£32.50
Country: American
Region: American
Age:
Strength: 47.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: America/Kentucky.
Unit: 70cl
ABV: 47%
Named after the Rev. Elijah Craig 12-Year-Old this is a true Small Batch premium Bourbon, and had the distinction before the term even existed.Bottled exclusively from a dumping of hand selected casks, the brand carries the name of the Rev.
NOSE: Notes of toasty oak, toffee, spicy stewed fruits, a touch of resin and a lovely crème anglaise character.
PALATE: Full and sublimely smooth with notes if stewed Bramley apples, malmsey, a touch of aniseed and a hint of spice.
FINISH: Good length with toasty oak notes and a creamy sweetness.

Hancock's / President's Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon
£85.00
Country: American
Region: American
Age:
Strength: 44.45%
75cl

Summary: Country/Region: USA/Kentucky. ABV: 44.45%. Unit: 75cl. Hancock's President's Reserve is a classic high rye content premimum bourbon amd one of the original barrel bourbons introduced by Master Distiller Emeritus who nspent more than 50 years handcrafting Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey at the same distillery site that today is known as the Buffalo Trace Distilley. Tasting Notes: This Single Barrel Bourbon is deep amber in colour, the nose is light and sweet, with traces of mango and papaya. The body is full and the palate shows a nice, if simple balance of honey and clover. A slight fruitiness and a dash of spices. Ratings: 92 Points – Jim Murray's 2013 Whisky Bible.

John E Fitzgerald / Larceny
£47.50
Country: American
Region: American
Age:
Strength: 46.%
1cl

Summary: Country/Region: America/Kentucky. Unit: 1 Litre ABV: 46% Larceny was hand selected by the Master Distillers to have a taste profile of a six-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Made with wheat as the secondary grain, instead of the traditional rye. NOSE: Fresh bread and toffee, with a note of butterscotch. PALATE: Buttery caramel and honeyed notes, with a rich mouth-feel. FINISH: Long, gently sweet and savoury.

Stagg Jr
£75.00
Country: American
Region: American
Age:
Strength: 66.05%
75cl

Summary: Country/Region: USA/Kentucky. Unit: 75cl. ABV: 66.05% George T. Stagg built the most dominant American distillery of the 19th century, during a time known as the Gilded Age of Bourbon. Uncut and unfiltered, this robust bourbon whiskey ages for nearly a decade and boasts the bold character that is reminiscent of the man himself. Tasting Notes: Rich, sweet, chocolate and brown sugar flavors mingle in perfect balance with the bold rye spiciness. The boundless finish lingers with hints of cherries, cloves and smokiness. Ratings: Double Gold Medal – 2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

WhistlePig / 15 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey
£245.00
Country: American
Region: American
Age:
Strength: 46.%
75cl

Summary: Country/Region: America/Vermont. Unit: 75cl ABV: 46% The first WhistlePig product aged in Vermont Estate Oak harvested right from the farm. It is their oldest whiskey. Vermont oak rings are tighter than the standard oak used in whiskey barrels. Each ring is an opportunity to impart more flavour and depth in the whiskey. This Rye has been waiting for 15 years to reach your lips, and time is something that no amount of money can buy. Nose: Deep and rich, dominated by caramel, vanilla, and oak with hints of allspice and burnt orange Palate: Warm, rich, and slightly creamy. Loads of butterscotch and baking spice with leather and a hint of tobacco Finish: Ultra long and rich, warm, and inviting

Willet's / Kentucky Vintage Small Batch Bourbon
£34.50
Country: American
Region: American
Age:
Strength: 45.%

Summary: Country/Region: USA / Kentucky.
ABV: 45%.
Light, but not to be confused with lacking in complexity, just a very elegant, easy-sipper that is truly wonderful on it's own or a slight splash of water. This is an example of a versatile Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey!.
Nose: Oranges, lemon, tangerines, clover honey.
Palate: Ginger, butter, apples, light mouth-feel, creamy texture.
Finish: Short to Medium finish; White pepper, almonds, evergreens.
Ratings: 94.5 Points / Jim Murray's 2016 Whisky Bible.

Gordon & MacPhail / Speyside Collection
£12,500.00
Country: Scotland
Region:
Age:
Strength: 43.40%
6cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland.
Unit: 6 x 70cl.
ABV: 43%, 40%, 43%, 43%, 43% and 43%.
Leading whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail has launched an exclusive Speyside Collection, offering customers the chance to purchase six exquisite single malt Scotch whiskies from some of Scotland’s finest Speyside distilleries.
Established in 1895, the fourth-generation family business is custodian to some of the world’s oldest and most unique single malt Scotch whiskies. Allowing whisky fans the chance to savour an inimitable piece of Scotland’s liquid history, the Speyside Collection brings together 329 years of knowledge, expertise and whisky maturation.
The first release, limited-edition, Speyside Collection hosts a range of flavour profiles, from the fruity and peppery notes of Gordon & MacPhail Smith’s Glenlivet 1948 43%, to the long and slightly smoky finish of the Glen Grant 1949 40%, and the exotic fruit, sherry and crushed almonds flavours in Strathisla 1953 43%.
Showcasing whiskies from across the region, the Speyside Collection also offers Gordon & MacPhail Mortlach 1954 43%, a spicy and creamy whisky, the award winning Longmorn 1967 43%, which is bursting with warming spiciness followed by stewed fruit and citrus flavours, and Linkwood 1972 43%, with its flavours of chilli spice, banana and dark chocolate.
Since the founding of the business, Gordon & MacPhail has sent casks to distilleries throughout Scotland to be filled with new make spirit, before being matured under the custodianship of generations of the Urquhart family.
Developing relationships with distilleries across Scotland throughout the company’s history, the whiskies in Gordon & MacPhail’s Speyside Collection are uniquely labelled using the original distillery labels.
Stephen Rankin, director and a member of the fourth generation of the Urquharts, the family who own Gordon & MacPhail, said: “Four generations of our family have passed on skills and knowledge for matching spirit to quality casks and maturing whiskies for many years.
“The six vintages in the Speyside Collection are testament to our philosophy of producing high quality single malt. We hope malt whisky lovers will be able to enjoy and savour these special Speyside drams.”

Gordon & MacPhail / Cask Strength / Speyburn 2006
£49.50
Country: Scotland
Region: ScotclandHighlands
Age:
Strength:
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotcland/Highlands.
Unit: 70cl
Alc: 59.2%
As the name suggests, this is a range of high strength single malt whiskies from distilleries across Scotland. Bottled at natural cask strength and colour directly from oak casks without chill filtering. The highly individual label on each bottle indicates the cask number and the bottling date, along with the distillation year and strength.
COLOUR: Dark Gold.
BODY: Medium.
FINISH: Long and smooth with charred oak on the finish.
CASK TYPE: Refill Sherry butt.
STYLE: A perfect after dinner dram.
AROMA WITHOUT WATER: Sweet honey, rich fruitcake, and demerara sugar aromas with a slight beeswax polish note.
TASTE WITHOUT WATER: Sweet and spicy with raisin, plum, and orange peel flavours. Dark chocolate and charred oak combine and are complemented by a subtle menthol edge.
AROMA WITH WATER: Sweet baked apple and cinnamon aromas mingle with candied peel and hints of lime.
TASTE WITH WATER: Smooth and sweet with plum, apricot, and lime flavours. Charred oak and a hint of dried tobacco develop on the finish.

Tomintoul / 15 Year Old Portwood Cask Finish
£67.85
Country: Scotland
Region: Highlands
Age:
Strength: 46.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highlands. Unit: 70cl ABV: 46% Tomintoul Speyside Glenlivet 15 Years Old Portwood Finish has been created by the careful selection of mature whisky “finished” in Port wood. The malt whisky was transferred from Bourbon casks into the hand-picked Port pipes to “finish” its maturation for a generous period of time. This process of “finishing” bestows on the whisky refined characteristics, most notably, tones of fruity Port sweetness. Our Master Distiller deemed that the time was right to bottle the whisky at 15 years of age when the malt whisky flavour notes had reached harmony with the sweet attributes of the Portwood. Colour: Rose Gold Nose: Summer fruits, strawberries and blackberries tempered with some toffee sweetness and cigar box spiciness. Palate: Lush clean malt modified by fruity sweet port and some spicy oak tones. Finish: Full and rich with lingering herbal spices and toffee sweetness. Ratings: 94 Points – Jim Murray's 2017 Whisky Bible.

Gordon & MacPhail / Cask Strength / Highland Park 2007
£53.50
Country: Scotland
Region: Island
Age:
Strength:
1cl

Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Orkney.
UNIT: 1 x 70cl
DISTILLED: 2007.
STRENGTH: 59.2%
COLOUR: Dark Straw.
BODY: Light to medium.
FINISH: Long, drying with a lingering trace of bonfire embers.
CASK TYPE: Refill bourbon barrels.
STYLE: Fruity Island dram.
AROMA WITHOUT WATER: Sweet vanilla with green apple, banana, and hints of coconut are complemented by a smoked bacon note.
TASTE WITHOUT WATER: Sweet initially followed by intense chilli spice on the tongue. Orange peel and chocolate flavours lead to a cigar ash finish.
AROMA WITH WATER: Vanilla, ripe banana, and blueberry aromas are complemented by white chocolate and ginger notes. Subtle smoke is present.
TASTE WITH WATER: Sweet and spicy with banana, butterscotch, and orange flavours. Toasted oak and cocoa powder notes develop to combine with a touch of smoke.

Auchroisk / 12 Year Old Hepburn's Choice
£38.15
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength:
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside.
Unit: 70cl
Alc: 46%
Age: 12 Years Old.
Distilled: 2003
Bottles: 2015
Cask: Filled from a refill hogshead.
Bottles Filled: 375
Always from a specially selected single cask, the Hepburn's Choice is bottled at 45% alcohol, and naturally without artificial coloring or chill-filtration.
Each bottle is chosen to showcase the specific characteristics of one of Scotland’s whisky producing regions or those of a distillery in particular.
This range is named in honour of one of the directors of Hunter Laing’s late maternal grandfather William Hepburn, who travelled the globe with his job in the Diplomatic Service, with a fine judgement honed at many Embassy Functions. Mr Hepburn was a connoisseur of his homeland’s whiskies, with this in mind we believe these bottlings would indeed have been Hepburn’s Choice.

Dailuaine / 8 Year Old Hepburn's Choice
£32.25
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength:
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. Unit: 70cl Alc: 46% Age: 8 Years Old. Distilled: 2007 Bottles: 2016 Cask: Filled from a Sherry butt. Bottles Filled: 391 Always from a specially selected single cask, the Hepburn's Choice is bottled at 45% alcohol, and naturally without artificial coloring or chill-filtration. Each bottle is chosen to showcase the specific characteristics of one of Scotland’s whisky producing regions or those of a distillery in particular. This range is named in honour of one of the directors of Hunter Laing’s late maternal grandfather William Hepburn, who travelled the globe with his job in the Diplomatic Service, with a fine judgement honed at many Embassy Functions. Mr Hepburn was a connoisseur of his homeland’s whiskies, with this in mind we believe these bottlings would indeed have been Hepburn’s Choice.

Gordon & MacPhail / Cask Strength / Glentauchers 1998
£70.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highlands
Age:
Strength:

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highlands.
Category: Single Malt from Speyside, Scotland.
Distillery: Glentauchers.
District: Speyside.
Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail.
Bottling serie: Cask Strength.
Vintage: 07.10.1998
Bottled: 11.04.2016
Age: 17 years old.
Casktype: Refill Sherry Casks.
Casknumber: 2410, 2412 & 2416.
Strength: 56.8 % Vol.
Size: 700 ml.

Gordon & MacPhail / Distillery Label / Imperial 1996
£75.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength:
1cl

Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Speyside.
UNIT: 1 x 70cl
DISTILLED: 1996.
STRENGTH: 43%
COLOUR: Dark straw.
BODY: Medium.
FINISH: Medium in length with lots of fruit and spices.
CASK TYPE: 1st Fill and Refill Sherry Casks.
STYLE: Fruity Speyside Malt.
AROMA WITHOUT WATER: Delicate Sherry character with toasted malt and vanilla aromas. Tropical mango and pineapple notes mingle with hints of tangy citrus.
TASTE WITHOUT WATER: Cracked black pepper initially, followed by clove, cinnamon and orange flavours. Subtle Sherry influences are complemented by hints of charred oak. A liquorice undertone develops.
AROMA WITH WATER: Vanilla initially with passion fruit, mango and apricot aromas. Orange zest mingles with brown sugar and clove notes.
TASTE WITH WATER: Creamy and smooth with tropical fruit flavours, complemented by toasted oak.

Inchgower / 8 Year Old Hepburn's Choice
£42.25
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength:
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. Unit: 70cl Alc: 46% Age: 8 Years Old. Distilled: 2008 Bottles: 2016 Cask: Filled from a wine finished hogshead. Bottles Filled: 395 Always from a specially selected single cask, the Hepburn's Choice is bottled at 45% alcohol, and naturally without artificial coloring or chill-filtration. Each bottle is chosen to showcase the specific characteristics of one of Scotland’s whisky producing regions or those of a distillery in particular. This range is named in honour of one of the directors of Hunter Laing’s late maternal grandfather William Hepburn, who travelled the globe with his job in the Diplomatic Service, with a fine judgement honed at many Embassy Functions. Mr Hepburn was a connoisseur of his homeland’s whiskies, with this in mind we believe these bottlings would indeed have been Hepburn’s Choice.

Inchgower / 25 Year Old Douglas Laing's Old Particular
£110.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength:
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside.
Unit: 70cl
Alc: 51.5%
Age: 25 Years Old.
Distilled: October 1989
Bottled:

Irish Distillers to invest €10m in production capacity at Midleton Distillery

January 20, 2017 by Gary Leave a Comment

Hope the SatNav got the route right …

Irish Distillers has announced plans for a €10.5 million investment at Midleton Distillery, Cork which will see the company increase its single pot still Irish whiskey production capacity by over 30%. Three new copper pot stills will be installed at Midleton Distillery, ensuring that Irish Distillers continues to lead the global Irish whiskey renaissance and supporting the Irish Whiskey Association’s target of global growth of 300% by 2030. 60 jobs will be supported during the construction phase.

Irish whiskey is the fastest growing premium spirit globally and Irish Distillers has invested heavily to drive this growth. Since 2012, Irish Distillers has invested €120 million in the Midleton Distillery, €20 million at its Fox and Geese bottling facility in Dublin and is currently investing €100 million at its Dungourney maturation site. In August 2016, the company also announced an €11 million redevelopment project at the Old Jameson Distillery in Smithfield, Dublin to showcase the best of Irish whiskey to the 600,000 whiskey tourists that come to Ireland every year.

Installation has now commenced and the stills will be operational by June 2017

Irish whiskey continues to enjoy phenomenal global growth, led by Jameson with sales of 5.7 million cases in 2016. Irish Distillers has been driving the growth of the category since 1988, a commitment further underpinned by investments of over €230 million since 2012. With this additional investment of over €10 million at Midleton, the home of Irish whiskey, we will ensure that we are positioned to meet growing global demand and support the growth of Irish whiskey in the international spirits category.

We are seeing growth accelerating across Jameson and the wider Single Pot Still Irish whiskey range and we will continue to direct our focus for growth here. With our increased production capacity, we are confident that the category will hit the ambitious targets set by the Irish Whiskey Association – increasing exports to 12 million cases by 2020 and 24 million cases by 2030.
– Jean-Christophe Coutures: Chairman and CEO of Irish Distillers

Single pot still Irish whiskey is the quintessential style of Irish whiskey which Irish Distillers saved from virtual extinction in the mid-1900s. Since then we have been investing to protect this traditional Irish whiskey and today’s announcement will help us grow Irish whiskey even further over the next 30 years and beyond.

This investment will also see us increase our support for the wider Cork economy. All our barley comes from farms located within 100 miles of Midleton Distillery, supporting families who have produced barley for centuries. Using unmalted barley is a long-standing tradition of Irish whiskey and one which Irish Distillers continues, believing it contributes to the smooth characteristics of our products. At present, we spend €60 million annually on cereals, energy, capital projects and payroll in the local economy and this will increase with the installation of these new stills.
– Paul Wickham: General Manager of Midleton Distillery

The three copper pot stills, handmade by master coppersmiths Forsyth’s of Scotland and weighing a combined 24 tonnes, were delivered to Midleton Distillery this week. Installation has now commenced and the stills will be operational by June 2017.

New Whisky Arrivals From Edencroft – Perfect For Burns Night!

January 18, 2017 by Gary Leave a Comment

Highland Park / Fire
£195.00

New Arrivals

Gordon & MacPhail / The MacPhail's Collection / Glen Scotia 1992 Vintage
£93.50
Country: Scotland
Region: Campbeltown
Age:
Strength: 43.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Campletown.
Unit: 70cl.
ABV: 43%
Distilled: 1992
CASK TYPE: First fill bourbon barrels and remade American hogsheads.
STYLE: After dinner dram.
AROMA: Sweet vanilla with fresh pear and red apple aromas. These combine with a subtle hint of beeswax polish.
COLOUR: Dark Gold.
BODY: Medium.
TASTE: Cracked black pepper with ripe banana, green apple and orange flavours are complemented by a lingering milk chocolate edge.
FINISH: Long, sweet and creamy.

Springbank / 12 Year Old Burgundy Finish / 2016 Release
£110.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Campbeltown
Age:
Strength: 53.5%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Campbeltown.
Unit: 70cl.
ABV: 53.5%
Age: 12 Year Old.
Distilled: November 2000.
Bottled: May 2016.
Cask Type: 1st Fill Burgundy Barrels.
Number of bottles: 10260
Nose: Bold and rich with mineral and dunnage warehouse notes combining with maple syrup, pancetta, cranberry and red currants.
Palate: A soft velvet like texture with buttered brown toast and chocolate shortbread complimenting light herb & oak notes.
Finish: A medium dry finish gives up liquorice and mint accompanied woody tannins.

Springbank / 21 Year Old / 2014 Release
£295.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Campbeltown
Age:
Strength: 46.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Campletown.
Unit: 70cl.
ABV: 46%
With its warm golden glow, the 21-year-old is inviting, creamy and offers unbelievable complexity. The maritime influences uncovered in this single malt will take you on a journey to its Campbeltown home.
Nose: A creamy delight. Toffee and cereal notes interspersed with bursts of freshly picked strawberries and ripe watermelon.
Palate: Robust and steadfast with a dry, creamy oiliness. Sugared almonds are heavily present as well as a dash of cinnamon.
Finish: Creamy with an evolving length which coats the mouth and finally gives up its peaty origins.

Gordon & MacPhail / The MacPhail's Collection / Balblair 10 Year Old
£35.95
Country: Scotland
Region: Highlands
Age:
Strength: 43.%
70cl

Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Highlands.
UNIT: 70cl
ABV: 43%
AGE: 10 Year Old.
CASK TYPE: Refill bourbon barrels.
STYLE: Light Highland dram.
AROMA: Fresh cut grass, pear, and lime aromas mingle with toasted malt and subtle nutmeg aromas.
COLOUR: Straw.
BODY: Light.
TASTE: Peppery but creamy with milk chocolate, orange zest, and roasted hazelnut flavours. A peppermint edge develops.
FINISH: Medium in length with fresh fruit and delicate briny accents.

Highland Park / Fire
£195.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Island
Age:
Strength: 45.2%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Orkney. Unit: 70cl ABV: 45.2% Bottler: Distillery Bottling. Bottled: 2016 Highland Park FIRE Edition is a special release 15 year old single malt which has been matured in 100% refill Port wine seasoned casks – a first for Highland Park. This follows on from the release of ICE Edition and completes the two-part series of special edition bottlings which celebrate some of the myths and legends emerging from the Viking age. Tasting Notes: Natural in colour, the vibrant and intense aromas of ruby red fruits and warm vanilla complement the fiery bitter sweetness of cinnamon bark and the richness of devilishly dark chocolate.

Bowmore 1964 / 35 Year Old Sherry Cask
£9,999.00
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.

Gordon & MacPhail / The MacPhail's Collection / Bunnahabhain 2006 Vintage
£35.95
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age:
Strength: 43.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Islay.
Unit: 70cl.
ABV: 43%
Distilled: 2006
CASK TYPE: First Fill and Refill Sherry Hogsheads.
STYLE: Aperitif.
AROMA: Delicate Sherry influences mingle with toasted malt and orange citrus aromas. Hints of mango, apricot and fresh gooseberry are complemented by a subtle rose water note.
COLOUR: Pale Gold.
BODY: Light.
TASTE: Rich orange zest flavours combine with ripe banana and kiwi. Roasted hazelnut and milk chocolate complement delicate bonfire embers on the tongue.
FINISH: Medium and creamy.

Gordon & MacPhail / The MacPhail's Collection / Glenrothes 8 Year Old
£35.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 43.%
70cl

Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Speyside.
UNIT: 70cl
ABV: 43%
AGE: 8 Year Old.
CASK TYPE: Refill Sherry hogsheads and refill bourbon barrels.
STYLE: Aperitif.
AROMA: Toasted malt with fruit aromas, hints of green apples and fresh coconut. A subtle salty sea air is also present.
COLOUR: Pale Gold.
BODY: Light.
TASTE: Sweet with floral and fruit flavours, banana, and lemonade with a slight walnut edge.
FINISH: Fairly short.

New Whisky Arrivals To Celebrate Burns Night With!

January 17, 2017 by Gary Leave a Comment

Elijah Craig 18 Year Old Single Barrel #4248
£162.00

New Arrivals

Glenturret 16 Year Old – Fly's 16 Masters Edition
£89.98
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age: 16 Years Old
Strength: 44%
70cl

Highland Park Fire Edition 15 Year Old
£194.40
Country: Scotland
Region: Island
Age: 15 Years Old
Strength: 45.2%
70cl

Laphroaig 12 Year Old – 2003 / Single Cask 6385 (Highgrove)
£114.90
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age: 12 Years Old
Strength: 46%
70cl

Elijah Craig 18 Year Old Single Barrel #4228
£162.00
Country: America
Region: American
Age: 18 Years Old
Strength: 45%
75cl
Vintage: 1997
Bottler: Heaven Hill Whiskey Distillery

Elijah Craig 18 Year Old Single Barrel #4231
£162.00
Country: America
Region: American
Age: 18 Years Old
Strength: 45%
75cl
Vintage: 1997
Bottler: Heaven Hill Whiskey Distillery

Elijah Craig 18 Year Old Single Barrel #4248
£162.00
Country: America
Region: American
Age: 18 Years Old
Strength: 45%
75cl
Vintage: 1997
Bottler: Heaven Hill Whiskey Distillery

Bowmore Gold 1964 44 Year Old
£6,248.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age: 44 Years Old
Strength: 42.4%
70cl
Vintage: 1964
Bottler: Distillery Bottling

Aberlour a'Bunadh Batch 56
£48.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 61.2%
70cl

New Speyside Whisky Arrivals From Edencroft!

January 4, 2017 by Gary Leave a Comment

Tomintoul / 16 Year Old Single Malt
£42.85

New Arrivals

Old Ballantruan / The Peated Malt
£38.15
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 50.%
70cl

Summary: "Old Ballantruan" Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky is only one of a handful of peated malt whiskies from the Speyside region.
After 'sleeping' for many years in hand-picked oak barrels, this whisky has been bottled at 50% volume and without any chill-filtration, to retain its layered and integrated peaty flavours.
Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside.
Unit: 70cl
ABV: 50%
Nose: Heathery smoke balanced with subtle floral notes.
Taste: Gentle "peat reek" flavours with hints of citrus tones and malty nuttiness.
Finish: Lingering smoke and peat with touch of malted barley sweetness.
Colour: Warm gold.

Tomintoul / 14 Year Old Single Malt
£44.50
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 46.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside.
Unit: 70cl
ABV: 46%
Pure ingredients and the natural environment add to smooth and mellow character of our award-winning Tomintoul Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky, “the gentle dram”.
Tomintoul Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 14 Years is a naturally coloured and unchillfiltered expression of our mellow and smooth malt.
Colour: Pale gold;
Nose: Delicate, soft and creamy with light floral malt and some sweetness;
Palate: Elegant, round, soft and gentle. Clean malt with some creamy sweetness;
Balance: Long and creamy, tending to dry with slight peppery tones.
Ratings: 91 Points – Jim Murray's 2017 Whisky Bible.

Tomintoul / 16 Year Old Single Malt
£42.85
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 40.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside.
Unit: 70cl
ABV: 40%
Pure ingredients and the natural environment add to smooth and mellow character of our award-winning Tomintoul Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky, “the gentle dram”.
Multi-award winning Tomintoul Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 16 Years has been lovingly crafted, from a selection of the finest bourbon casks, each aged for at least sixteen years.
Colour: Amber;
Nose: Rounded softness. Hints of hazelnut and candied peel;
Palate: Full flavour, nutty with spicy overtones;
Balance: Enduring. Cream at first with spicy finish.
Ratings: 94.5 Points – Jim Murray's 2017 Whisky Bible.