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New Stock: Suntory Japanese Whiskies & More From Edencroft!

July 12, 2017 by Gary Leave a Comment

Hibiki / Harmony Blended
£69.45

New Arrivals

Hibiki / Harmony Blended
£69.45
Country: Scotland
Region:
Age:
Strength:
70cl

Summary: Country: Japan.
Unit: 70cl.
"Kanzen" or complete, Hibiki Whisky is a harmonious blend of in numerous malt and grain whiskies which are meticulously blended to create a full orchestra of flavours and aromas. Seductive, blossoming and enigmatic, Hibiki Whisky celebrates an unrivalled art of blending, fine craftsmanship and a sense of luxury from the House of Suntory.
From its launch, Hibiki Whisky has been embraced as the paragon of The Art of Japanese Whisky, the very product of Japanese nature and her people. Hibiki Whisky is not only Japan’s most highly awarded blended whisky, but among the most prestigious and honoured whiskies in the world.
Luminous. Delicate.
A transparency that unveils complexity.
Colour: amber.
Nose: rose, lychee, hint of rosemary, mature woodiness, sandalwood.
Palate: honey like sweetness, candied orange peel, white chocolate.
Finish: subtle, tender long finish, with hint of Mizunara (Japanese oak).

Hakushu / Distillers Reserve
£62.50
Country: Scotland
Region:
Age:
Strength:
70cl

Summary: Country: Japan.
Unit: 70cl
The Hakushu Distillery was founded half a century after Yamazaki. Keizo Saji inherited his father’s vision in his quest for innovation and constructed this second Suntory distillery in 1973.
Built amidst the deepest forests of Mt. Kaikomagatake in the Japanese Southern Alps, the Hakushu Distillery is without question one of the highest distilleries in the world. The majestic forest that surrounds the Hakushu Distillery shelters an abundance of plant varieties reflecting the many expressions of Japanese nature.
The malt whiskies born here are simultaneously blessed with a very particular microclimate, verdant forests, and water offering a rare softness and purity, only made possible by filtration of rain and snow through thousand-year-old granite rocks.
Fresh with citric notes.
Colour: light gold.
Nose: peppermint, melon, cucumber.
Palate: yuzu, grapefruit, lemon thyme.
Finish: refreshing, subtle smoke.

Yamazaki / Distillers Reserve
£62.50
Country: Scotland
Region:
Age:
Strength:
70cl

Summary: Country: Japan.
Unit: 70cl.
The Yamazaki Distillery is Japan's first and oldest malt whisky distillery established in 1923 by Suntory's founder Shinjiro Torii.
Inspired by traditional Scottish whisky, Torii envisioned a Japanese approach by choosing a terrain and climate completely different to those of Scotland to create a unique kind of whisky. The Yamazaki Distillery is thus the birthplace of Japanese whisky. Nestled proudly on the periphery of Kyoto, this region was formerly referred to as "Minaseno", where one of the purest waters of Japan originates.
Yamazaki is also home to Sen no Rikyu, Master of "The Way of Tea." Yamazaki Distillery is where the Katsura, Uji and Kizu rivers converge, providing a unique misty climate and one of Japan’s softest waters. The diversity of this region’s temperature and humidity creates ideal conditions for cask aging, known as the signature “Suntory Maturation.”
The new Yamazaki is born of the meeting of a variety of Yamazaki malts, including the traditional Yamazaki malts stored in Japanese oak (Mizunara) casks and revolutionary malts stored in wine casks.
Tasting Notes: The strawberry-like fragrance hidden in the soft, gorgeous aroma is brought about by the malt whisky aged in wine casks. The sweet, sparkling, smooth spreading feeling comes from the malt whisky aged in Mizunara oak casks.
Colour: gold.
Nose: strawberry, cherry, Mizunara (Japanese oak).
Palate: raspberry, white peach, touch of coconut.
Finish: sweet vanilla, clean finish,hint of cinnamon.

Yamazaki / 12 Year Old
£91.50
Country: Scotland
Region:
Age:
Strength:
70cl

Summary: Country: Japan.
Unit: 70cl.
The Yamazaki Distillery is Japan's first and oldest malt whisky distillery established in 1923 by Suntory's founder Shinjiro Torii.
Inspired by traditional Scottish whisky, Torii envisioned a Japanese approach by choosing a terrain and climate completely different to those of Scotland to create a unique kind of whisky. The Yamazaki Distillery is thus the birthplace of Japanese whisky. Nestled proudly on the periphery of Kyoto, this region was formerly referred to as "Minaseno", where one of the purest waters of Japan originates.
Yamazaki is also home to Sen no Rikyu, Master of "The Way of Tea." Yamazaki Distillery is where the Katsura, Uji and Kizu rivers converge, providing a unique misty climate and one of Japan’s softest waters. The diversity of this region’s temperature and humidity creates ideal conditions for cask aging, known as the signature “Suntory Maturation.”
Japan’s premiere single malt with a delicate and elegant taste that makes it a superbly drinkable whisky with layers of complex aromas. It continues to capture the hearts of whisky lovers the world over.
Tasting Notes: Sweet vanilla and fruity notes derived from white oak casks are accented with fine aromas of spirits aged in sherry and Japanese oak casks.
Colour: pure gold
Nose: Peach, pineapple, grapefruit,clove, candied orange, vanilla, Mizunara (Japanese oak).
Palate: coconut, cranberry, butter.
Finish: sweet ginger, cinnamon, long finish

Auchroisk / 8 Year Old Hepburns Choice
£38.50
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength:
70cl

Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Speyside.
UNIT: 1 x 70cl
CATEGORY: Single Malt.
DISTILLERY: Auchroisk.
BOTTLER: Langside Distillers.
BOTTLING SERIE: Hepburn's Choice.
VINTAGE: 2009
BOTTLED: 2017
STATED AGE: 8 years old.
CASK TYPE: Filled from a Red Wine Cask.
CASK NUMBER:
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 272
STRENGTH: 46% Vol.

Miltonduff / 7 Year Old Hepburns Choice
£38.50
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength:
70cl

Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Speyside.
UNIT: 1 x 70cl
CATEGORY: Single Malt.
DISTILLERY: Miltonduff.
BOTTLER: Langside Distillers.
BOTTLING SERIE: Hepburn's Choice.
VINTAGE: 2009
BOTTLED: 2016
STATED AGE: 7 years old.
CASK TYPE: Finished in a Sherry Hogshead.
CASK NUMBER:
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 429
STRENGTH: 46% Vol.

Douglas Laing / 18 Year Old Rock Oyster
£67.50
Country: Scotland
Region: Blended
Age:
Strength:
70cl

Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Various.
UNIT: 1 x 70cl
CATEGORY: Blended Malt.
DISTILLERY: Various.
BOTTLER: Douglas Laing.
BOTTLING SERIE: Rock Oyster.
BOTTLED: 2017
STATED AGE: 18 years old.
NUMBER OF BOTTLES:
STRENGTH: 46.8% Vol.
Prise open a rock oyster and you’d be lucky indeed to find a pearl. The real treasure though is the hidden, tasty delicacy inside, rich with the flavours of the sea. Bottled at 46.8% alcohol strength and traditionally without colouring or chill-filtration, this Small Batch bottling has a truly maritime and oceanic character of sea-salt, sweet peat, smoke, honey and pepper. Containing the finest malt whiskies from Scotland’s Whisky islands, including those distilled on Islay, Arran, Orkney and Jura, it’s no wonder the Master Blender Fred Laing says “If I could select just one dram to transport the Whisky enthusiast to the Islands of Scotland, it would be this Rock Oyster.”
Rock Oyster 18 Years Old is a maritime marriage of Malts distilled on Arran, Islay, Jura and Orkney. Rich with flavours of the sea, Rock Oyster’s new limited edition delivers a blast of sea air, tobacco and sweet peat, brought to life on the packaging by a detailed illustration of a sailboat battling stormy seas off Scotland’s West Coast. In line with the Douglas Laing family philosophy, it is offered without colouring or chill-filtration, at alcohol strength of 46.8%.

Douglas Laing / 18 Year Old Timorous Beastie
£62.50
Country: Scotland
Region: Blended
Age:
Strength:
70cl

Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Various.
UNIT: 1 x 70cl
CATEGORY: Blended Malt.
DISTILLERY: Dalmore, Blair Athol and Glen Garioch.
BOTTLER: Douglas Laing.
BOTTLING SERIE: Timorous Beastie.
BOTTLED: 2017
STATED AGE: 18 years old.
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 7258
STRENGTH: 46.8% Vol.
The original Timorous Beastie, immortalised in Robert Burns’ famous Scots poem “To a Mouse” was a timid, little field mouse. Echoing our national bard’s wit, ours is most certainly not for the fainthearted! Timorous Beastie captures the essence of The Highlands; a marriage of the regions finest malts including Dalmore, Glengoyne and Glen Garioch. It is, of course, proudly without colouring or chill-filtration and bottled at 46.8% alcohol, resulting in an oily, chewy spirit that brings an incredible mouth-feel.
Timorous Beastie 18 Years Old is beautifully aged, Highland “Vatted” Malt, that is proudly offered without colouring or chill-filtration. Bottled at 46.8% alcohol strength, Timorous Beastie 18 Years Old's tasting notes include gentle spices, complemented by honey, vanilla and juicy barley. The third release under the brand to carry an age statement, Timorous Beastie 18 Years Old follows 2016’s globally acclaimed 40 Years Old and 21 Years Old bottlings.
The Timorous Beastie 18 Years Old is gently spiced initially on the nose, warming to honey, vanilla and juicy barley. All are similarly apparent on the intricate palate plus a late layer of macerated dark fruit. The finish shows cough drop spices, more of those dulcet flavours replicated from the palate, running to a bone dry finale.

New Arrivals Glendronach, Glen Grant, Springbank & Laphroaig From Abbey Whisky!

July 11, 2017 by Gary Leave a Comment

Glendronach 18 Year Old Allardice
£77.50

New Arrivals

Glendronach 18 Year Old Allardice
£77.50
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age: 18 Years Old
Strength: 46%
70cl

Springbank 21 Year Old | 2017 Release
£192.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Campbeltown
Age: 21 Years Old
Strength: 46%
70cl

Glen Grant 8 Year Old – 2008 | Cask Strength (G&M)
£47.80
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age: 8 Years Old
Strength: 56.7%
70cl
Vintage: 2008
Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail

Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength Batch 009
£89.76
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age: 10 Years Old
Strength: 58.1%
70cl

Chivas Regal Raises A Toast To Atsushi Suzuki!

July 6, 2017 by Gary Leave a Comment

Atsushi Suzuki

CHINA BARTENDER CROWNED 2017 CHIVAS MASTERS GLOBAL CHAMPION IN TOKYO WITH MEXICO AND HONG KONG COMPLETING THE WINNING COLLECTIVE TEAM

Chivas Regal has crowned Atsushi Suzuki from the Sober Company in Shanghai, China, the 2017 Chivas Masters Global Champion. Over a challenging five-day finale in Tokyo, Japan, Atsushi overcame strong competition from 14 of the world’s most skilled bartenders and led the winning Chivas Masters Collective team to victory, before being declared the overall champion.

The fourth Chivas Masters Global Final required the 15 national winners to showcase the Chivas Regal values of brotherhood, collaboration and generosity. Atsushi impressed the expert panel of judges by expressing these core principles as he proved the outstanding contestant in what was a highly captivating and memorable final, culminating in the awards ceremony at the MIXX Bar & Lounge at the ANA InterContinental Tokyo.

A Japanese native himself, Atsushi fully embraced the traditions of Japanese bartending culture throughout a week of individual and team challenges, which included four individual drinks-making rounds. Atsushi’s winning team drinks ritual was The Double Talk, which was made using Chivas Regal 12, and presented with a focus on Japanese craftsmanship, kind service and attention to detail. Inspired by the way in which great drinks can bring people together and cross language barriers, he collaborated with his Mexican and Hong Kong team-mates, and was mentored by hospitality industry pioneer and team sensei Iain Griffiths, to devise a ritual which ensured the drink was designed to be shared, and allowed the drink to be adapted and personalised for different countries around the world.

The Finalists

As the newly crowned 2017 Chivas Masters Global Champion, Atsushi has won an all-access, all-expenses-paid trip to Tales of The Cocktail 2017 in New Orleans. The winning Chivas Masters Collective team led by Atsushi – comprising Mexico’s Haydée Barron Flores and Ryan Nightingale from Hong Kong – walked away with the pinnacle of the range, Chivas Regal The Icon, presented in a bespoke decanter with customised Japanese glassware.

Wow. It is such an honour to receive this – and in my home town too. I feel like it’s a win for Japan as well as for China. And of course it’s not just for me, but for my awesome team of Haydée and Ryan, and my sensei, Iain. I’ve found friends for the rest of my life through the Chivas Masters – and I’ve learnt how to be a better bartender too.

– Atsushi Suzuki

The Chivas Masters Global Final has again shown the world the wonderful values and principles that great bartending can harness. Atsushi fully took the Chivas Regal spirit of generosity and collaboration with him into the final, which was the eventual point of difference in a very tough field – alongside, of course, some spectacular bartending skills.

Beyond the serve itself, teamwork and collaboration are just as crucial to the craft of drinks-making, and we have witnessed that here today, and throughout the entire contest. That is why we are also delighted to honour the entire winning Chivas Masters Collective, who helped lead our champion to victory and demonstrated that success really does taste better shared.
– Max Warner: Global Brand Ambassador for Chivas Regal

The 2017 Chivas Masters Global Final was host to a distinguished panel of internationally acclaimed judges: Iain Griffiths, hospitality industry pioneer and co-founder of Mr Lyan Ltd; Micah Melton, beverage director at the Alinea Group and renowned ‘ice chef’; Chris Lowder, ‘New York’s Rising Star Bartender’ in 2015; Dré Masso, ex-director of bars for the Potato Head Group in Bali, Jakarta, Singapore and Hong Kong; and Rogerio Igarashi Vaz, owner of Tokyo’s Tram & Trench.

Each not only scored the finalists, but also shared their insights and expertise through a series of inspirational masterclasses over the course of the week.

The evening also saw the first ever Chivas Masters Global Champion, Masa Urushido, honoured as a Grand Master, in his native Japan.

Atsushi Suzuki’s winning drinks ritual:

THE DOUBLE TALK

40ml Chivas Regal 12

20ml Campari

20ml Bianco Vermouth

Garnished with Matcha Tea Salt – or customised to your country

Stirred and served over block ice in a rocks glass, with a side serve for sharing

The Chivas Masters Collective teams:

Team leader: Atsushi Suzuki, China

Team member: Haydée Barron Flores, Mexico

Team member: Ryan Nightingale, Hong Kong

Team leader: Hyacinthe Lescoët, France

Team member: Daniel Huggins, Germany

Team member: Patryk Biadacz, Poland

Team leader: Masato Sakurai, Japan

Team member: Sandra Šalatová, Czech Republic

Team member: Aloisek Rodríguez Martínez, Cuba

Team leader: Roger Grüter, Switzerland

Team member: Abner Barrientos, Puerto Rico

Team member: Wouter Bosch, The Netherlands

Team leader: Adam Schmidt, USA

Team member: Benjamin Boyce, United Arab Emirates

Team member: Rhys Wilson, United Kingdom

Edencroft New Arrivals & Discounts On Paul John Whiskies!

July 4, 2017 by Gary Leave a Comment

Paul John / Brilliance Indian Single Malt
Was: £38.50 Now: £32.50

See More Discounts On Paul John Whiskies!

New Arrivals

Paul John / Brilliance Indian Single Malt
Was: £38.50 Now: £32.50
Country: Indian
Region: Indian
Age:
Strength: 46.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: India/Goa.
ABV: 46%.
Unit: 70cl.
A non-peated Indian Single Malt Whisky.
Nose: a complex amalgam of nougat, spotted dog pudding (sans sultanas!) and orange blossom honey with the vanilla spinning tangled webs just beneath. Honey is captured as the bourbon element expands; a delicate gristiness ushers in a freshness to the custard tart;
Taste: the mouth feel exudes star quality with the barley generating all kinds of juicy riches with the light Demerara sugars forming an elegant accompaniment. A coppery spine is soon carrying the barley in varied forms while a gorgeous cocoa sub strata heralds in the spices which buzz the taste buds at will;
Finish: beautifully relaxed: a light tingle from the spices pulses contentedly, the vanillas gather in deeper intensity yet the barley and copper stretches to the end;
Balance: yet another astonishing malt from India.
Ratings: 94.5 Points – Jim Murray's 2016 Whisky Bible.

Paul John / Peated Select Cask Indian Single Malt
Was: £66.50 Now: £57.50
Country: Indian
Region: Indian
Age:
Strength: 55.2%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: India/Goa.
ABV: 55.2%.
Unit: 70cl.
One never tires of Goa. From exploring its various personalities, its past, its present, its sheer decadence or perky cheer. For the true explorer, Goa always has a surprise tucked up its sleeve. Much like the Paul John Select Cask Peated. This Single Malt astonishes even a seasoned whisky aficionado. Unexpected flavours balance each other, offering the perfect tipple.
It is a wholesome Goan experience, packed into every sip.
Colour: Golden mahogany.
Nose: The smoky, sweet and earthy fragrances have mellow resonances of spice.
Palate: As the crisp Muscovado and Demerara sugars create layered nuances, the smokiness of the Single Malt sets in, creating a perfect balance. A hint of spice radiates from the hickory and Dominican-style cocoa.
Finish: The delicate finish of this Single Malt has notes of Dominican cocoa laced with the tart edge of marmalade.
Ratings: 96 Points / Jim Murray's 2016 Whisky Bible.

Yamazaki / 2013 Mizunara
£1,250.00
Country: Japanese
Region: Japanese
Age:
Strength:
70cl

Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Japan/.
UNIT: 1 x 70cl
CATEGORY: Single Malt.
DISTILLERY: Yamazaki.
BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.
BOTTLED: 2013
CASKTYPE: Mizunara.
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 1600
STRENGTH: 48% Vol.
This whisky is being sold for a private client, the price shown is the price to be paid, no tax can be reclaimed.

Nikka / Taketsuru 21-Year Old Vatted Malt
£500.00
Country: Japanese
Region: Japanese
Age:
Strength:
70cl

Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Japan/.
UNIT: 1 x 70cl
CATEGORY: Blended Malt.
DISTILLERIES: Yoichi and Miyagikyo.
BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.
BOTTLING SERIE: Non Chill Filtered.
BOTTLED: 2014
STATED AGE: 21 years old.
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 3000
STRENGTH: 48% Vol.
BOTTLED FOR: Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Founding of Nikka.
This whisky is being sold for a private client, the price shown is the price to be paid, no tax can be reclaimed.

Nikka / Taketsuru 21 Year Old Madeira Wood Finish
£650.00
Country: Japanese
Region: Japanese
Age:
Strength:
70cl

Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Japan/.
UNIT: 1 x 70cl
CATEGORY: Blended Malt.
DISTILLERIES: Yoichi, Miyagikyo.
BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.
BOTTLING SERIE: Madeira Wood Finish.
BOTTLED: 2014
STATED AGE: 21 years old.
CASKTYPE: Madeira Wood Finish.
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 546
STRENGTH: 46% Vol.
BOTTLED FOR: Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Founding of Nikka.
This whisky is being sold for a private client, the price shown is the price to be paid, no tax can be reclaimed.

Balblair / 2000 Vintage Single Cask
£300.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age:
Strength:
70cl

Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Highland.
UNIT: 1 x 70cl
DISTILLERY: Balblair.
BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.
VINTAGE: 2000
BOTTLED: 2014
CASKNUMBER: 1341
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 597
STRENGTH: 51% Vol.
This whisky is being sold for a private client, the price shown is the price to be paid, no tax can be reclaimed.

Ben Nevis / 1990 Vintage / 21 Year old
£750.00
Country: Japanese
Region: Japanese
Age:
Strength:
70cl

Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Japan/.
UNIT: 1 x 70cl
CATEGORY: Single Malt.
DISTILLERY: Ben Nevis.
BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.
BOTTLING SERIE: Single Cask.
VINTAGE: 11.1990
BOTTLED: 09.2012
STATED AGE: 21 years old.
CASKTYPE: 13yo Refill Hogshead + 8yo Port Bodega Butt.
CASKNUMBER: 3/10/4
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 825
STRENGTH: 59.8% Vol.
This whisky is being sold for a private client, the price shown is the price to be paid, no tax can be reclaimed.

Ben Nevis / 1984 Vintage / 25 Year old
£900.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age:
Strength:
70cl

Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Highland.
UNIT: 1 x 70cl
CATEGORY: Single Malt.
DISTILLERY: Ben Nevis.
BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.
BOTTLING SERIE: Fort William Limited.
VINTAGE: 12.1984
BOTTLED: 12.2010
STATED AGE: 25 years old.
CASKTYPE: Bourbon/Sherry.
CASKNUMBER: 98/35/12
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 526
STRENGTH: 54% Vol.
This whisky is being sold for a private client, the price shown is the price to be paid, no tax can be reclaimed.

Laphroaig / 25 Year Old Cask Strength
£450.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age:
Strength:
70cl

Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Highland.
UNIT: 1 x 70cl
DISTILLERY: Laphroaig.
BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.
BOTTLING SERIE: Cask Strength Edition.
BOTTLED: 2013
STATED AGE: 25 years old.
STRENGTH: 45.1% Vol.
This whisky is being sold for a private client, the price shown is the price to be paid, no tax can be reclaimed.

Littlemill / 21-year-old First Release
£700.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Lowland
Age:
Strength:
70cl

Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Lowland.
UNIT: 1 x 70cl
BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.
BOTTLING SERIE: First Release.
STATED AGE: 21 years old.
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 3000
STRENGTH: 46% Vol.
This whisky is being sold for a private client, the price shown is the price to be paid, no tax can be reclaimed.

Littlemill / 21-year-old Second Release
£500.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Lowland
Age:
Strength:
70cl

Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Lowland.
UNIT: 1 x 70cl
BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.
BOTTLING SERIE: First Release.
STATED AGE: 21 years old.
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 4550
STRENGTH: 47% Vol.
This whisky is being sold for a private client, the price shown is the price to be paid, no tax can be reclaimed.

Glenrothes / 12 Year Old Douglas Laing Old Particular
£74.50
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 48.4%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside.
ABV: 48.4%.
Unit: 70cl
Cask No: DL11601
Cask Type: Sherry Butt.
Distilled: March 2005
Bottled: June 2017
Number of Bottles: 808
Nose: Attractively sweet and richly spiced with a salted butterscotch surprise.
Palate: Mouthcoating and spicy with beeswax, polished wood before running sweeter.
Finish: Long and lingering, still sweetly spiced with ginger and toffee.

Glentauchers / 10 Year Old Douglas Laing Provenance
£39.50
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 46.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside.
ABV: 46%.
Unit: 70cl
Cask No: DL11763
Cask Type: Sherry Butt.
Distilled: March 2007.
Bottled: March 2017.
Number of Bottles:
Nose: Sweet and rich opening with burnt oranges, polished oak and gentle cinnamon spice.
Palate: More rich and full bodied with ginger, lemon zest, mocha and big sherried body.
Finish: A real scallywag – wonderfully sherried and running sweet and fruity with a spiced finish.

Macallan / 25 Year Old Cask Strength
£350.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength:
70cl

Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Speyside.
UNIT: 1 x 70cl
DISTILLERY: Macallan.
BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.
BOTTLING SERIE: Fine Oak.
BOTTLED: 2011
STATED AGE: 21 years old.
STRENGTH: 43% Vol.
LABEL: 3 Barrel Label with Ribbon.
This whisky is being sold for a private client, the price shown is the price to be paid, no tax can be reclaimed.

New Project To Bring Environmentally Friendly Energy To Scottish Distilleries!

June 30, 2017 by Gary Leave a Comment

LNG is produced by liquefying natural gas to significantly reduce its volume, so that it can be more efficiently transported.

– Innovative Project to Deliver Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Directly to Scottish Port
– Project Aims to Reduce LNG Prices and Help Lower Carbon Emissions
– Brewing and Distilling Sectors to Benefit

Flogas Britain, the UK’s leading LNG provider, and Stolt-Nielsen LNG Holdings Limited, a leading global provider of bulk liquid transportation and storage solutions, are working on a joint project to explore bringing LNG to areas of Scotland and the north of England not served by the existing natural-gas grid.

If successful, the initiative will reduce the cost of energy for businesses located off the national gas network, bringing huge benefits to those in the brewing and distilling industry.

LNG will be shipped by Stolt-Nielsen LNG via small-scale LNG carriers and stored in bulk at the Port of Rosyth in Dunfermline, before being distributed by Flogas road tankers to distilleries and breweries across Scotland and the north of England.

At present, the region’s off-grid natural gas is delivered by road tanker from Kent, South East England. The costs associated with the long distances are high, forcing many off-grid breweries and distilleries to use oil to power their processes, or pay a premium for gas.

With a target completion date set for 2019, the bulk LNG solution will deliver LNG more cost effectively, thus enabling users to switch to the more environmentally friendly fuel, which will help reduce carbon emissions in line with the Scottish Government’s Low Carbon Economic Strategy (LCES).

Often located in off grid locations, breweries and distilleries will be among the biggest beneficiaries of this unique project. Not only will it help reduce energy costs, but it will also help cut carbon emissions. We’re working on obtaining permits at the moment, and once we have them construction will begin.

Flogas already supplies gas to many distilleries in Scotland, and the interest we have from potential new customers is huge. The demand is certainly there. We now need to work with the Scottish Government and our other stakeholders to bring the project to life.
– Rob McCord: Flogas’ Head of Sales

Abbey Whisky Tempting New Stock From Bunnahabhain, Miltonduff & Ardbeg!

June 28, 2017 by Gary Leave a Comment

Bunnahabhain Stiùireadair
£39.98

New Arrivals

Miltonduff 8 Year Old – 2005 | Provenance Cask 10406
£75.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age: 8 Years Old
Strength: 46%
70cl
Vintage: 2005
Bottler: Douglas Laing

Highgrove Organic | Single Cask #452
£74.98
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age:
Strength: 46%
70cl

Bunnahabhain Stiùireadair
£39.98
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age:
Strength: 46.3%
70cl

Ardbeg Kelpie
£91.98
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age:
Strength: 46%
70cl

Chivas Regal Announces The 15 National Winners For Chivas Masters Global Final

June 23, 2017 by Gary Leave a Comment

The 2017 Chivas Masters Global Champion Finalists

Chivas Regal has revealed the 15 national winners who will compete to be crowned the 2017 Chivas Masters Global Champion, at the Chivas Masters Global Final taking place next month in Tokyo.

Now in its fourth year, the 2017 Chivas Masters Global Final (1st – 5th July) will focus for the first time on the celebrated traditions of Tokyo’s bartending scene – whose unique cocktail customs continue to fascinate and inspire bartenders across the world. Throughout the week, the contestants will take part in a number of individual and team challenges, and will need to showcase both exemplary bartending skills and team spirit to impress the judges.

The 15 finalists, who have each excelled in their national competitions running across four continents, will be hosted in Tokyo by Masahiro Urushido, the first ever Chivas Masters Global Champion. They will be mentored by a distinguished panel of internationally-acclaimed judges, who will share their expertise through a series of inspirational masterclasses.

The panel comprises:
– Iain Griffiths, hospitality industry pioneer and co-founder of Mr Lyan Ltd;
– Micah Melton, beverage director at the Alinea Group (Aviary Chicago & NY) and renowned ‘ice chef’;
– Chris Lowder, spirits evangelist and ‘New York’s Rising Star Bartender 2015’ (StarChefs);
– Dré Masso, ex-director of bars for the Potato Head Group in Bali, Jakarta, Singapore and Hong Kong; worldwide Cocktail Mentor and spirit creator
– Rogerio Igarashi Vaz, owner of Tokyo’s Tram & Trench, celebrating the modern interpretation of Japanese bartending

Our 15 national winners have already hugely impressed us with both their skill and character, but there’s still much more to do if they want to be crowned our 2017 Chivas Masters Global Champion.

The values of community, collaboration and generosity lie at the very heart of this competition, and successful participants must not only impress a world-renowned panel of judges, but demonstrate that they embody these values every step of the way.
– Max Warner: Global Brand Ambassador for Chivas Regal

The Chivas Masters cocktail competition is built on Chivas’ belief that great bartending is measured not only by the achievements of an individual, but by the ability to work in harmony with others. The ultimate winner will not only impress with their individual bartending skills, but – crucially – will also prove their ability to work collaboratively with an international bartending team, and inspire others to achieve shared success, through the Chivas Masters Collective team challenge.

I cannot wait to put our contestants through their paces in Tokyo, and see who will walk away with the 2017 title – and beyond that, watch as they, together with their Chivas Masters Collective, take what they have learned to further develop and inspire their bartending communities back home.

– Max Warner

The 2017 Chivas Masters Global Champion will be decided on the evening of Wednesday 5th July, and will win an all-access, all-expenses-paid trip to Tales of The Cocktail 2017 in New Orleans. The winning Chivas Masters Collective team will walk away with the pinnacle of the range, Chivas Regal The Icon, presented in a bespoke decanter with customised Japanese glassware.

Follow the finalists’ journey in Tokyo and tune in live to the Global Final (05.07.17) through Instagram

Maverick Drinks Partners With Wolfburn Distillery!

June 22, 2017 by Gary Leave a Comment

Wolfburn’s signature expressions, Aurora and Northland

MAVERICK DRINKS APPOINTED WOLFBURN SINGLE MALT UK DISTRIBUTOR

Maverick Drinks is excited to announce that the Wolfburn distillery has chosen them as their partner to distribute their range of Scotch whiskies in the UK, including their World Whiskies Awards 2017 Gold Medal-winning Northland Single Malt.

The Northland

Wolfburn joins the carefully curated selection of craft spirit brands represented by Maverick Drinks, including Ableforth’s, FEW Spirits, St George Spirits and That Boutique-y Whisky and Gin Company.

The strength of their portfolio and their dedication to driving change in the spirits industry by reducing their customers’ reliance on mainstream brands played a substantial role in Maverick Drinks being named Spirits Distributor of the Year at the 2016 International Wine & Spirit Competition.

We’re absolutely thrilled to represent Wolfburn in the UK. Wolfburn have everything we look for in a brand: extraordinary quality, great design, and amazing people.

Shane and his team have a burgeoning reputation for making some of the best whisky in the world and I know we’re going to have a great time working together.
– Michael Vachon: Maverick Drinks’ Head of Brand Development

The Aurora

We’re hugely proud of our hand-crafted whiskies so it makes a lot of sense to team up with Maverick Drinks, as they’re at the forefront of the spirits revolution in the UK with a genuine focus on craftsmanship and quality.

– Shane Fraser: Wolfburn’s Distillery Manager

Wolfburn’s signature expressions, Northland and Aurora, are both available now from Maverick Drinks with a recommended retail price of £49.95.

Collectable Auchentoshan, Ballechin, Benriach, Caol Ila & Springbank From Edencroft!

June 21, 2017 by Gary Leave a Comment

Caol Ila / 2008 La Maison du Whisky / Artist #6
£135.25

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Compass Box / The Double Single
£135.00
Country: Scotland
Region:
Age:
Strength: 46.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland.
ABV: 46%
Unit: 70cl
How many components are required to create true complexity in a Blended Scotch Whisky?
For Double Single, instead of using many tens of component whiskies we have used just two – one single grain whisky and one single malt whisky (hence the name). Both are beautiful liquids in their own right but we believe they are elevated above the sum of their parts when combined in the correct proportions.
Such thinking runs strongly counter to the blending strategies evident in the larger, commercial Blended Scotch releases that dominate the whisky market worldwide, where many dozens of components can often be found within a single blend.
So why do things differently?
We believe that when using components of the highest quality, less is often more. That the interaction between a single grain and a single malt can be every bit as good – better even – than either a more complex blend or the component tasted on its own.
Above all, share & enjoy.
John Glaser, Whiskymaker
Availability: Limited Edition release of 5,838 bottles worldwide.
Bottled: March 2017.
Flavour Descriptors: The blending of the two component whiskies in The Double Single allows the sweet caramel flavours of the grain whisky to complement the fruity and herbal flavours of the malt, giving the final blend a creamy vanilla character overlaying a delicate ethereal malt whisky character.
Recommendations: The combination is a deeply satisfying yet versatile whisky, perfect served as a rich aperitif before a winter’s dinner, or as a rewarding post-prandial any time of year.

Springbank / 21 Year Old Hunter Laing Old & Rare Magnum
£1,050.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Campbeltown
Age:
Strength: 51.8%
150cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Campbeltown.
Unit: 150cl.
ABV: 51.8%
Distilled: 1995.
Age: 21 Year Old.
Cask Type: Refill Hogshead.
Bottle: Hunter Laing & Co.
Hunter Laing & Co Ltd proudly offer this fine example of the distillers art as a special selection from their oldest stocks of whisky. No water has been added to reduce its strength, as the Angel's Share has already taken care of that. They have chosen to bottle this malt without chill-filtration and natural colour. By doing so, they leave in all the distillers preferred qualities apparent on the nose, palate and finish which is self-evident when you remove the cork.
As you can see on the label, this is one bottle of a very restricted offering, which, once consumed, cannot ever be repeated.
Tasting Notes: This golden whisky opens softly with moss and hay on the nose, then releases dried fruits which are surrounded by gentle peat smoke.
The palate is soft with more dried fruits, some coconut and with peat smoke more apparent than on the nose, yet again well integrated.
The finish is medium long, slightly dry on toasted barley with a hint of pepper.

Edradour Ballechin Double Malt Double Cask (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)
£81.75
Country: Scotland
Region: Highlands
Age:
Strength: 46.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highlands.
Unit: 70cl.
ABV: 46%
Unveiled as part of La Maison du Whisky's 60th Anniversary celebrations, this expression from Edradour combines their single malt aged in Sherry casks and their peated single malt (which goes by the name of Ballechin).
Nose: Spicy oak, leading towards burnt oak and dark chocolate.
Palate: Oily malt, dried fruit and slightly coastal peat smoke.
Finish: Floral malt begins to take control on the finish, with final wafts of warming embers.

Caol Ila / 2008 La Maison du Whisky / Artist #6
£135.25
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age:
Strength:

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Islay.
Distillery: Caol Ila
District: Islay.
Bottler: La Maison du Whisky.
Age: 5 Year Old.
Distillation Date: 2008
Bottling Date: 2016
Bottling serie: Cask Strength.
Maturation: Bourbon.
Alcohol: 61.1%
Volume: 70cl
Cask Number: 311912
Single cask Caol Ila single malt Scotch whisky, released as part of La Maison du Whisky's sixth Artist range. This was distilled in 2008, matured in a bourbon barrel and bottled in 2016 (with "aged over 5 years" on the label – the whiskies in this range always feature an age which has been rounded down to the nearest 5 years). 184 bottles were produced.
Nose: Brine and peat smoke, with a light hint of caramelised apple.
Palate: Fennel, orange peel and another whack of brine.
Finish: Long and rich, with plentiful waves of smoke.

Auchentoshan / 2001 La Maison du Whisky / Artist #6
£155.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Lowland
Age:
Strength:

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Lowland.
Distillery: Auchentoshan
District: Lowland.
Bottler: La Maison du Whisky.
Age: 10 Year Old.
Distillation Date: 2001
Bottling Date: 2016
Maturation: Bourbon.
Alcohol: 43.6%
Volume: 70cl
Cask Number: 8000108
An indie bottling of single malt Scotch whisky from the Auchentoshan distillery from La Maison du Whisky's Artist range. It was distilled in 2001 and aged in a single bourbon barrel until 2016 (though bottled with an age statement of '10 year old' – all of these Artist bottlings feature an age statement of the closest 5 years rounded down). Only 68 bottles were produced.
Nose: Grassy mint, milk chocolate, a hint of blackberry and cardamom.
Palate: A clean, silky spirit, featuring notes of lemon peel, redcurrants and caramel.
Finish: Medium length, with fresh fruit lingering.

BenRiach / 34 Year Old Rioja Finish Cask #2588
£285.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 44.1%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. ABV: 44.1% Unit: 70cl Distilled/Bottled: 1977/2012 Age: 34 Year Old. Bottles from Cask: 280 Cask Type: Rioja Barrel. Style: Rioja Finish. Colour: Rich bronze-toffee. Nose: A delicious combination of gooseberries, dates and honey. Taste: Sponge cake and coffee-mocha flavours with elegant grape and mellow oak notes. Ratings: 90 Points – Jim Murray’s 2013 Whisky Bible.

Yummy Glenrothes, Glen Garioch & Longrow New Arrivals From Abbey Whisky!

June 21, 2017 by Gary Leave a Comment

Glenrothes 2006 – Single Cask 5454 | UK Exclusive Batch 1
£67.20

New Arrivals

Longrow 18 Year Old | 2017 Release
£89.98
Country: Scotland
Region: Campbeltown
Age: 18 Years Old
Strength: 46%
70cl

Glen Garioch 24 Year Old – 1992 | Cask 3059 | Berry Bros
£87.42
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age: 24 Years Old
Strength: 46%
70cl
Vintage: 1992
Bottler: Berry Bros & Rudd

Glenrothes 1976 – 39 Year Old | Single Cask 2677 | UK Exclusive
£830.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age: 39 Years Old
Strength: 47.4%
70cl
Vintage: 1976
Bottler: Distillery Bottling

Glenrothes 2006 – Single Cask 5454 | UK Exclusive Batch 1
£67.20
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 67.2%
70cl
Vintage: 2006
Bottler: Distillery Bottling

Glenrothes 2000 Single Cask 2364 | UK Exclusive Batch 1
£96.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 58.7%
70cl
Vintage: 2000
Bottler: Distillery Bottling

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