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Sampling New Edradour & Ballechin Exclusive Bottlings From The Whisky Exchange – Put Simply – They’re Two Cracking Drams!

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New Edradour and Ballechin from The Whisky Exchange!

The Whisky Exchange has released two new whisky exclusives and they’re cracking drams!

They are a pair of sherried drams from Edradour distillery, namely:-

Established in 1825 and claimed to be the smallest distillery in Scotland, Edradour distillery was traditionally run by three men, but now there are just two. Only eighteen casks are produced each week!

Previously owned by Pernod Ricard, since 2002 Edradour has been owned by the Signatory Vintage Scotch Whisky Company.

The Whisky Exchange has kindly sent me a sample of each to try (Thanks @WhiskyExchange!)

So, what did I think? Here are my tasting notes …

Tasting Notes – Edradour 2008 11 Year Old Exclusive Bottling (58.3%)

Distilled on 28/11/2008
Bottled on 08/05/2020
Matured in first-fill sherry butt #372 for 11 years
58.3% ABV
709 bottles
£79.95



Nose: Rich, creamy sherry with generous whiffs of red wine. Add in some green crunchy apples and finish up later with caramel vanilla fudge and that’s a great nose right there!

Palate: Satisfying mouthfeel, cane sweetness and creamy sherry.

Finish: Smooth and punchy but the peppery chilli is held nicely in check via the sherry sweetness.

Overall: I haven’t tasted a sherried dram like this before – it’s highly sherried and very tasty to boot! Highly recommended for those who’ll love a punchy, sherry dram!

Tasting Notes – Ballechin 2005 14 Year Old Exclusive Bottling (58.8%)


Distilled on 15/08/2005
Bottled 08/05/2020
Matured in second-fill sherry hogshead #158 for 14 years
58.8% ABV
296 bottles
£94.95



Nose: Smokey gloriousness! A vintage smokehouse vibe. Coastal, peaty and earthy with polished wood and old library books later on – classy and educational!

Palate: Cane sweetness with some lovely barbecue smokiness and added treacle.

Finish: Warming and full of glow – it’s punchy, peppery warmth goes right down to my toes!

Overall: THAT DRAM IS GORGEOUS! To say I love it is an understatement! It’s smokey but the balance of sweetness allows it to be enjoyed by all, not just the hardcore smoke fans.

The Old & Rare ‘Virtual’ Whisky Show With Free To Watch Masterclasses!

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Four masterclasses live-streamed on Facebook across three days: 25, 26, 27 February!

The famed annual celebration of Old & Rare Whisky is returning, and for the first time will take place virtually.

There will be four masterclasses live-streamed on Facebook across three days: 25, 26, 27 February 2021. Each class will be available to watch for free, with tasting packs available to purchase for those who wish to follow along with the hosts on Zoom.

The show is famed for celebrating the discovery of extremely rare whiskies produced in bygone eras, and this year will be no different.

The show founders – Sukhinder Singh, co-founder of The Whisky Exchange, and whisky experts Angus MacRaild and Jonny McMillan – and Billy Abbott, The Whisky Exchange ambassador, will be joined by a variety of guests to lead the classes, sharing a lifetime of invaluable expertise and passion for old spirits!

WAXY WHISKY MASTERCLASS
WAXY WHISKY
MASTERCLASS
25 February 2021
7pm (GMT)
£200

One of the key hallmarks of older-style single malts is the elusive characteristic we call ‘waxines’. In this tasting, our hosts will be joined by Roe and Co head distiller Lora Hemy and whiskyfun.com creator Serge Valentin to explore this flavour profile in depth with some famous and lesser-known examples.

LONGMORN MASTERCLASS
LONGMORN
MASTERCLASS
26 February 2021
7pm (GMT)
£175

As a single malt, Longmorn has developed a cult following among whisky aficionados as a hidden treasure of Speyside. In this class our hosts will be joined by The Whisky Exchange’s Old and Rare Spirits Manager Diego Lanza and Catawiki whisky specialist Jeroen Koetsier for a deep dive into Longmorn to discover what makes the distillery’s older whiskies so special.

GORDON & MACPHAIL OLD & RARE MASTERCLASS
GORDON & MACPHAIL
OLD & RARE MASTERCLASS
27 February 2021
4pm (GMT)
£150

Gordon & MacPhail’s distillery label bottlings are frequently excellent but are often overlooked. Our hosts will be joined by Diego Lanza and Jason Vaswani from The Whisky Exchange Old & Rare Spirits team to showcase some of the best examples of more recent years, distilled between 1953 and 1972.

OLD-STYLE PEAT MASTERCLASS
OLD-STYLE PEAT MASTERCLASS
27 February 2021
7pm (GMT)
£225

The flavour of peaty whisky has changed over the years. This tasting will dig deep and examine some stunning examples of single malts that express starkly differing aspects of peat flavour. Our hosts will be joined by Scotch Whisky Research Institute senior scientist Frances Jack, and photographer, author and smoky whisky expert Marcel van Gils.

Elixir Distillers’ Gets The Go Ahead For It’s New Islay Distillery!

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Elixir Distillers’ new Islay distillery gets the green light!

The Argyll & Bute council planning committee has granted planning permission to Elixir Distillers to build its much anticipated new distillery in Islay, Scotland!

Born from a love of Islay and its whiskies, co-founders of Elixir Distillers Sukhinder and Rajbir Singh have taken a big leap forward in their dream to build an Islay distillery. The plans combine the best elements of tradition and modernity in both design and production.

Elixir Distillers is a creator, blender and bottler of fine spirits

The news that our planning application has been accepted is fantastic. We’ve worked closely with the Argyll & Bute planning committee to create plans for a distillery that fits into the landscape and supports the community.

We want to create whiskies that inspire both the people of Islay and Islay whisky fans world-wide, enhancing the already glowing reputation of Islay whiskies, while also becoming an integral part of the community.
– Sukhinder Singh: co-founder of Elixir Distillers

The design of the distillery features an exterior that keeps with the traditional look of the other south coast distilleries on Islay, alongside some modern touches that reflect the individual landscape of the site on which it will be built. The interior will include floor maltings capable of supplying over 50% of the full one million LA capacity of the distillery.

Elixir Distillers’ plans include housing on-site, a visitor’s centre and a multi-purpose educational facility. They also intend to create an apprentice programme to train the next generation of distillers, and hope to work with the local community and Scotch Whisky industry to create other initiatives to support the environment and people of Islay.

The next steps for the Elixir Distillers team will be to finalise details of their plans, with the objective of breaking ground in 2021. The name of the distillery will be announced at a later date.

We take great pride in being able to learn, as whisky enthusiasts and use that knowledge as a guide to find and bottle great whisky including our Independent bottlings brands Port Askaig and Elements of Islay.

Having our own distillery will be a fantastic opportunity to apply the same methodology and passion for flavour in a drive to make truly great spirit to enhance the incredible reputation that Islay single malt already has.
– Oliver Chilton: Head Blender at Elixir Distillers


About Elixir Distillers
Elixir Distillers is a creator, blender and bottler of fine spirits, seeking to combine aesthetically beautiful design with delicious, characterful spirits.

Their expertise is primarily Scotch whisky, together with rum, Irish, Japanese and American whiskies and tequila.

Their core brands include Port Askaig, Elements of Islay, Single Malts of Scotland and Black Tot which they export to more than 20 international markets.

Every member of the Elixir Distillers team is a spirits enthusiast with immense product knowledge, looking to produce the world’s next great drink.

New Balvenie Whisky Arrival At Edencroft – One Bottle – Containing 21 Of The Finest Casks!

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Balvenie / TUN 1509 Batch 7.
£300.00

New Arrivals

Balvenie / TUN 1509 Batch 7.
Balvenie / TUN 1509 Batch 7.
£300.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age: 
Strength: 52.4%.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Speyside.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Balvenie.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIE: Batch 7.

BOTTLED: 2020

CASK TYPE: Refill Sherry Butts, Ex-Bourbon Barrels.

ABV: 52.4% Vol.

To create Batch No7 of the Balvenie Tun 1509, David C. Stewart MBE carefully hand-selected 21 of the finest casks – 4 ex-American barrels, 10 Sherry butts and 7 hogsheads – from the distilleries precious aged whiskies. These 21 casks then spent 3 months knitting together in a traditional marrying Tun to create this exquisite liquid.

Sampling New Release Langatun & Smögen Whiskies – Drams That Live Up To All Expectations!

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Langatun Swiss Single Malt Whisky and Smögen Swedish Whisky!

Langatun Swiss Single Malt Whisky and Smögen Swedish Whisky have two, new, but limited edition whiskies available – right now!

They are:-

Langatun Swiss Single Malt 10 Years Old – Second Edition – Pinot Noir Single Cask

For the second time Langatun is launching a 10-year-old Swiss Single Malt Whisky and they have selected an exceptional Pinot Noir cask.

Bottled at their signature strength of 49.12% it is a limited edition of just 555 bottles.

A must try for all lovers of wine cask matured whisky.

rrp £132.00

Smögen 8 Years Old – Batch 2

Smögen’s second 8 years old release – a vatting of seven first fill former bourbon barrels and one former sherry hogshead was filled in spring 2012 and then bottled at 59.8% in October 2020.

Distilled from heavily peated optic barley with Smögen’s trademark peat smoke in abundance!

rrp £109.98

Robert from Highfern has very kindly sent me some samples (Cheers Robert!)

So, what did I think? Here are my tasting notes …

Tasting Notes – Langatun Swiss Single Malt 10 Years Old – Second Edition (49.12%)

Nose: Very sherried with polished wood and fruity, creamy, toffee.

Palate: Thick mouthfeel, creamy toffee and sweet red wine – very tasty!

Finish: A balanced chilli finish with caramel and sugar.

Overall: A tasty dram with some classy flavours – very satisfying!

Tasting Notes – Smögen 8 Years Old – Batch 2 (59.8%)

Nose: Whoah! Loads of peaty liquid smoke – sweet & cheerful! Woody, coastal and aromas of full-on smokey barbecue – I think you get the idea!

Palate: Much of the same as the Nose! It’s also surprisingly sweet.

Finish: Punchy, warming and powerful it’s sweet, smokey barbecue sauce on the tongue!

Overall: I just love peat n’ smoke so I’m a big fan from the get go and this dram lives up to all expectations!

Many thanks to highfern.com (@angelsnectar) for sending me the samples!

Langatun is available to buy from these Merchants:-

Smögen is available to buy from:-


· Highfern Ltd are the proprietors of Angels’ Nectar Whisky and importers of Langatun Whisky, Seven Seals Whisky, Smögen Whisky, Strane Gin & Kinghaven Rum. Alongside the Cairngorms Edition, Angels’ Nectar also offer Angels’ Nectar Blended Malt Scotch Whisky – Original 40%, Angels’ Nectar Blended Malt Scotch Whisky – Rich Peat Edition 46% and Angels’ Nectar Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Islay Edition 47%.

· For more information about Angels’ Nectar, please see: angelsnectar.co.uk

Classy New Collectables From Edencroft – Karuizawa Japanese Whiskies!

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Karuizawa / 1999-2000 Cask Strength 15th Edition.
£2,300.00

New Arrivals

Karuizawa / 1999-2000 Cask Strength 8th Edition.
Karuizawa / 1999-2000 Cask Strength 8th Edition.
£2,300.00
Country: Japanese
Region: Japanese
Age: 
Strength: 59.2%.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Japan.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Karuizawa.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIE: Fugaku Sanjurokkei – 8th Release.

DISTILLED: 1999-2000

BOTTLED: 2016

ABV: 59.2% Vol.

"Fugaku Sanjurokkei" is a series of landscape prints by the prominent Japanese ukiyo-e (pictures of the floating world) artist Hokusai. The term literally means "36 Views of Mount Fuji", for which Hokusai depicts Mount Fuji from different locations in various weather conditions. Karuizawa has adopted the theme and introduced Fugaku Sanjurokkei Series, exhibiting one of the 36 striking prints in each release. These releases are drawn from casks of 1999 and 2000 vintages and bottled at cask strength.

Karuizawa distillery sat in the foothills of Mount Asama, where the chilly climate provided an excellent condition for the production of whisky. Though small, this distillery was known for producing whisky of the finest quality. The distillery was closed in 2011 and hence has made the Karuizawa whiskies extremely rare and valuable.

The 1999-2000 cask strength series comes from the final years of the distilleries production. This one is one of the latest releases in 2016 and marks the 8th edition of this series. This edition presents the "Yoshida on the Tokaido Highway". Living in the age of Edo, every day can be Sunday. The life is so free that they can have an up-and-go travel whenever they want to. The painting shows a tea room located on the Tōkaidō, where travelers can take a rest and enjoy the beautiful view of Mt. Fuji.

This bottle of Karuizawa Whisky is presented to those on the road. Enjoy the taste of life.
Karuizawa / 1999-2000 Cask Strength 9th Edition.
Karuizawa / 1999-2000 Cask Strength 9th Edition.
£2,300.00
Country: Japanese
Region: Japanese
Age: 
Strength: 60.8%.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Japan.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Karuizawa.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIE: Fugaku Sanjurokkei – 9th Release.

DISTILLED: 1999-2000

BOTTLED: 2016

ABV: 60.8% Vol.

"Fugaku Sanjurokkei" is a series of landscape prints by the prominent Japanese ukiyo-e (pictures of the floating world) artist Hokusai. The term literally means "36 Views of Mount Fuji", for which Hokusai depicts Mount Fuji from different locations in various weather conditions. Karuizawa has adopted the theme and introduced Fugaku Sanjurokkei Series, exhibiting one of the 36 striking prints in each release. These releases are drawn from casks of 1999 and 2000 vintages and bottled at cask strength.

Karuizawa distillery sat in the foothills of Mount Asama, where the chilly climate provided an excellent condition for the production of whisky. Though small, this distillery was known for producing whisky of the finest quality. The distillery was closed in 2011 and hence has made the Karuizawa whiskies extremely rare and valuable.

The 1999-2000 cask strength series comes from the final years of the distilleries production. This one is one of the latest releases in 2016 and marks the 8th edition of this series. This edition presents the "Yoshida on the Tokaido Highway". Living in the age of Edo, every day can be Sunday. The life is so free that they can have an up-and-go travel whenever they want to. The painting shows a tea room located on the Tōkaidō, where travelers can take a rest and enjoy the beautiful view of Mt. Fuji.
Karuizawa / 1999-2000 Cask Strength 10th Edition.
Karuizawa / 1999-2000 Cask Strength 10th Edition.
£2,300.00
Country: Japanese
Region: Japanese
Age: 
Strength: 60.9%.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Japan.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Karuizawa.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIE: Fugaku Sanjurokkei – 10th Release.

DISTILLED: 1999-2000

BOTTLED: 2017

ABV: 60.9% Vol.

"Fugaku Sanjurokkei" is a series of landscape prints by the prominent Japanese ukiyo-e (pictures of the floating world) artist Hokusai. The term literally means "36 Views of Mount Fuji", for which Hokusai depicts Mount Fuji from different locations in various weather conditions. Karuizawa has adopted the theme and introduced Fugaku Sanjurokkei Series, exhibiting one of the 36 striking prints in each release. These releases are drawn from casks of 1999 and 2000 vintages and bottled at cask strength.

Karuizawa distillery sat in the foothills of Mount Asama, where the chilly climate provided an excellent condition for the production of whisky. Though small, this distillery was known for producing whisky of the finest quality. The distillery was closed in 2011 and hence has made the Karuizawa whiskies extremely rare and valuable.

The 1999-2000 cask strength series comes from the final years of the distilleries production. This one is one of the latest releases in 2016 and marks the 8th edition of this series. This edition presents the "Yoshida on the Tokaido Highway". Living in the age of Edo, every day can be Sunday. The life is so free that they can have an up-and-go travel whenever they want to. The painting shows a tea room located on the Tōkaidō, where travelers can take a rest and enjoy the beautiful view of Mt. Fuji.
Karuizawa / 1999-2000 Cask Strength 11th Edition.
Karuizawa / 1999-2000 Cask Strength 11th Edition.
£2,300.00
Country: Japanese
Region: Japanese
Age: 
Strength: 60.5%.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Japan.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Karuizawa.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIE: Fugaku Sanjurokkei – 10th Release.

DISTILLED: 1999-2000

BOTTLED: 2017

ABV: 60.5% Vol.

"Fugaku Sanjurokkei" is a series of landscape prints by the prominent Japanese ukiyo-e (pictures of the floating world) artist Hokusai. The term literally means "36 Views of Mount Fuji", for which Hokusai depicts Mount Fuji from different locations in various weather conditions. Karuizawa has adopted the theme and introduced Fugaku Sanjurokkei Series, exhibiting one of the 36 striking prints in each release. These releases are drawn from casks of 1999 and 2000 vintages and bottled at cask strength.

Karuizawa distillery sat in the foothills of Mount Asama, where the chilly climate provided an excellent condition for the production of whisky. Though small, this distillery was known for producing whisky of the finest quality. The distillery was closed in 2011 and hence has made the Karuizawa whiskies extremely rare and valuable.

The 1999-2000 cask strength series comes from the final years of the distilleries production. This one is one of the latest releases in 2016 and marks the 8th edition of this series. This edition presents the "Yoshida on the Tokaido Highway". Living in the age of Edo, every day can be Sunday. The life is so free that they can have an up-and-go travel whenever they want to. The painting shows a tea room located on the Tōkaidō, where travelers can take a rest and enjoy the beautiful view of Mt. Fuji.
Karuizawa / 1999-2000 Cask Strength 12th Edition.
Karuizawa / 1999-2000 Cask Strength 12th Edition.
£2,300.00
Country: Japanese
Region: Japanese
Age: 
Strength: 60.7%.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Japan.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Karuizawa.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIE: Fugaku Sanjurokkei – 10th Release.

DISTILLED: 1999-2000

BOTTLED: 2017

ABV: 60.7% Vol.

"Fugaku Sanjurokkei" is a series of landscape prints by the prominent Japanese ukiyo-e (pictures of the floating world) artist Hokusai. The term literally means "36 Views of Mount Fuji", for which Hokusai depicts Mount Fuji from different locations in various weather conditions. Karuizawa has adopted the theme and introduced Fugaku Sanjurokkei Series, exhibiting one of the 36 striking prints in each release. These releases are drawn from casks of 1999 and 2000 vintages and bottled at cask strength.

Karuizawa distillery sat in the foothills of Mount Asama, where the chilly climate provided an excellent condition for the production of whisky. Though small, this distillery was known for producing whisky of the finest quality. The distillery was closed in 2011 and hence has made the Karuizawa whiskies extremely rare and valuable.

The 1999-2000 cask strength series comes from the final years of the distilleries production. This one is one of the latest releases in 2016 and marks the 8th edition of this series. This edition presents the "Yoshida on the Tokaido Highway". Living in the age of Edo, every day can be Sunday. The life is so free that they can have an up-and-go travel whenever they want to. The painting shows a tea room located on the Tōkaidō, where travelers can take a rest and enjoy the beautiful view of Mt. Fuji.
Karuizawa / 1999-2000 Cask Strength 13th Edition.
Karuizawa / 1999-2000 Cask Strength 13th Edition.
£2,300.00
Country: Japanese
Region: Japanese
Age: 
Strength: 60.8%.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Japan.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Karuizawa.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIE: Fugaku Sanjurokkei – 10th Release.

DISTILLED: 1999-2000

BOTTLED: 2017

ABV: 60.8% Vol.

"Fugaku Sanjurokkei" is a series of landscape prints by the prominent Japanese ukiyo-e (pictures of the floating world) artist Hokusai. The term literally means "36 Views of Mount Fuji", for which Hokusai depicts Mount Fuji from different locations in various weather conditions. Karuizawa has adopted the theme and introduced Fugaku Sanjurokkei Series, exhibiting one of the 36 striking prints in each release. These releases are drawn from casks of 1999 and 2000 vintages and bottled at cask strength.

Karuizawa distillery sat in the foothills of Mount Asama, where the chilly climate provided an excellent condition for the production of whisky. Though small, this distillery was known for producing whisky of the finest quality. The distillery was closed in 2011 and hence has made the Karuizawa whiskies extremely rare and valuable.

The 1999-2000 cask strength series comes from the final years of the distilleries production. This one is one of the latest releases in 2016 and marks the 8th edition of this series. This edition presents the "Yoshida on the Tokaido Highway". Living in the age of Edo, every day can be Sunday. The life is so free that they can have an up-and-go travel whenever they want to. The painting shows a tea room located on the Tōkaidō, where travelers can take a rest and enjoy the beautiful view of Mt. Fuji.
Karuizawa / 1999-2000 Cask Strength 14th Edition.
Karuizawa / 1999-2000 Cask Strength 14th Edition.
£2,300.00
Country: Japanese
Region: Japanese
Age: 
Strength: 60.5%.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Japan.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Karuizawa.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIE: Fugaku Sanjurokkei – 10th Release.

DISTILLED: 1999-2000

BOTTLED: 2017

ABV: 60.5% Vol.

"Fugaku Sanjurokkei" is a series of landscape prints by the prominent Japanese ukiyo-e (pictures of the floating world) artist Hokusai. The term literally means "36 Views of Mount Fuji", for which Hokusai depicts Mount Fuji from different locations in various weather conditions. Karuizawa has adopted the theme and introduced Fugaku Sanjurokkei Series, exhibiting one of the 36 striking prints in each release. These releases are drawn from casks of 1999 and 2000 vintages and bottled at cask strength.

Karuizawa distillery sat in the foothills of Mount Asama, where the chilly climate provided an excellent condition for the production of whisky. Though small, this distillery was known for producing whisky of the finest quality. The distillery was closed in 2011 and hence has made the Karuizawa whiskies extremely rare and valuable.

The 1999-2000 cask strength series comes from the final years of the distilleries production. This one is one of the latest releases in 2016 and marks the 8th edition of this series. This edition presents the "Yoshida on the Tokaido Highway". Living in the age of Edo, every day can be Sunday. The life is so free that they can have an up-and-go travel whenever they want to. The painting shows a tea room located on the Tōkaidō, where travelers can take a rest and enjoy the beautiful view of Mt. Fuji.
Karuizawa / 1999-2000 Cask Strength 15th Edition.
Karuizawa / 1999-2000 Cask Strength 15th Edition.
£2,300.00
Country: Japanese
Region: Japanese
Age: 
Strength: 60.6%.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Japan.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Karuizawa.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIE: Fugaku Sanjurokkei – 15th Release.

DISTILLED: 1999-2000

BOTTLED: 2017

ABV: 60.6% Vol.

"Fugaku Sanjurokkei" is a series of landscape prints by the prominent Japanese ukiyo-e (pictures of the floating world) artist Hokusai. The term literally means "36 Views of Mount Fuji", for which Hokusai depicts Mount Fuji from different locations in various weather conditions. Karuizawa has adopted the theme and introduced Fugaku Sanjurokkei Series, exhibiting one of the 36 striking prints in each release. These releases are drawn from casks of 1999 and 2000 vintages and bottled at cask strength.

Karuizawa distillery sat in the foothills of Mount Asama, where the chilly climate provided an excellent condition for the production of whisky. Though small, this distillery was known for producing whisky of the finest quality. The distillery was closed in 2011 and hence has made the Karuizawa whiskies extremely rare and valuable.

The 1999-2000 cask strength series comes from the final years of the distilleries production. This one is one of the latest releases in 2016 and marks the 8th edition of this series. This edition presents the "Yoshida on the Tokaido Highway". Living in the age of Edo, every day can be Sunday. The life is so free that they can have an up-and-go travel whenever they want to. The painting shows a tea room located on the Tōkaidō, where travelers can take a rest and enjoy the beautiful view of Mt. Fuji.

Beautiful Bottles To Celebrate Chinese New Year From The Whisky Exchange!

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Beautiful Bottles for Chinese New Year!

Johnnie Walker Blue Label King George V Chinese New Year 2021
Johnnie Walker Blue Label
King George V
Chinese New Year 2021
This release of John Walker & Sons King George V blended malt comes in a limited-edition presentation box to commemorate Chinese New Year 2021.
£550
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year Of the Ox Special Edition
Johnnie Walker Blue Label
Year Of the Ox
Special Edition
The latest annual Chinese New Year edition from Johnnie Walker, presented in the classic Blue Label bottle adorned with an ornate design created specially for the Year of the Ox.
£210
Hennessy XO Chinese New Year Lunar Edition
Hennessy XO
Chinese New Year
Lunar Edition
This limited edition of Henness’s legendary XO Cognac is now available in a presentation box designed in collaboration with artist Zhang Huan in honour of Chinese New Year.
£150
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Chinese New Year 2021
Glenfiddich
21 Year Old
Chinese New Year 2021
Matured for 21 years in a combination of ex-bourbon, ex-sherry and ex-rum casks, this fruity and spicy whisky is as lively as its limited-edition presentation box.
£145

Classy New Bottlings From Edencroft – Go On, Spoil Those Tastebuds!

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Deanston / 2002 Pinot Noir Cask.
£110.00

New Arrivals

Cameronbridge / 28 Year Old Douglas Laing Old Particular.
Cameronbridge / 28 Year Old Douglas Laing Old Particular.
£95.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Lowland
Age: 
Strength: 52.6%

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Lowland.

CATEGORY: Single Grain.

DISTILLERY: Cameronbridge.

BOTTLER: Douglas Laing.

BOTTLING SERIE: Old Particular – The Spiritualist Series.

DISTILLED: 1991

BOTTLED: 2020

AGE: 28 Years Old.

CASK TYPE: Sherry Butt.

CASK NUMBERS: DL 14190

NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 297

ABV: 52.6%

Following our Spiritualist "Balance” Edition, this second instalment in the Old Particular “The Spiritualist Series” is named “Harmony” in honour of the spirit within, representing a perfect harmony of oak and spirit character. Distilled at the Cameronbridge Distillery in 1991, this exceptional single cask Scotch Whisky spent 28 years maturing in a Sherry butt, imparting a rich, deep colour and remarkable depth to the spirit within.
Longrow / 21 Year Old.
Longrow / 21 Year Old.
£210.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Campbeltown
Age: 
Strength: 46%.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Campbeltown.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Springbank.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIE: Limited Release.

BOTTLED: 20/10/2020

AGE: 21 Year Old.

CASK TYPE: 95% Sherry and 5% Bourbon.

NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 3600

ABV: 46% Vol.
Deanston / 2002 Pinot Noir Cask.
Deanston / 2002 Pinot Noir Cask.
£110.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highlands
Age: 
Strength: 50%

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Highlands.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Deanston.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIE: Pinot Noir Finish.

DISTILLED: 13th December 2002.

AGE: 17 Year Old.

CASK TYPE: Pinot Noir Finish.

NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 5604

ABV: 50%

One of the new limited editions, this is the first time using this type of cask for Deanston whisky.  Limited to 5604 bottles, this 17 year old single malt is light and crisp with a delicious malty creaminess.

ABOUT 2002 PINOT NOIR CASK: Given that Pinot Noir grapes are good enough to make Champagne, that most regal of sparkling wines, we hoped Pinot Noir casks might be worthy of creating a finish for our soft and honeyed malt. And you know what? They most definitely are. Notes of vanilla, citrus and sweet white wine are delivered with a zing so zesty, you can practically hear them.

NOSE: Light and crisp, orchard fruits followed by creamy vanilla and oak, giving way to a subtle hint of green grape.

PALATE: Dry, acidic, slight maltiness with a rich hit of tannin.

FINISH: Long acidity, giving way to a milk malty creaminess.
Bunnahabhain / 2008 Manzanilla Cask.
Bunnahabhain / 2008 Manzanilla Cask.
£120.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age: 
Strength: 52.3%.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Islay.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Bunnahabhain.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIE: Warehouse No. 9.

DISTILLED: 02.07.2008

BOTTLED: 05.2020

AGE: 11 Year Old.

CASK TYPE: Manzanilla Cask Matured.

NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 9249

ABV: 52.3% Vol.

Join The Whisky Exchange’s Virtual Burns Night Quiz – Win Prizes & Impress Your Peers!

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The Burns Night virtual whisky quiz!

The Whisky Exchange plans to keep whisky lovers entertained this Burn’s Night with an interactive virtual whisky quiz that also gives the chance for entrants to win some great prizes!

It will be held on Zoom at 6 30pm on the famous day itself – 25 January.

Dawn Davies & Billy Abbott!

It will be hosted by resident whisky whiz and Whisky Exchange ambassador, Billy Abbott, and all round-spirits buff and head buyer at The Whisky Exchange, Dawn Davies MW.

They’ll be diving into the fabric of Scotch whisky to give you an evening of taxing questions and the chance to win fabulous prizes which include Whisky Show tickets (worth over £200), special bottlings and a Robert Burns Gift Pack donated by Arran!

The quiz is free for all to join but attendees will need to register in advance to attend the event – which is limited to 250 participants.

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