Archives for 2021

Kilkerran / 12 Year Old Single Malt.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Campbeltown.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Glengyle.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIE: Cask Strength.

CASK TYPE: .

BOTTLED: 2019

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Glencadam / Aged 10 Years.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Highlands.

CATEGORY: Single malt.

DISTILLERY: Glencadam.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

STATED AGE: 10 years old.

STRENGTH: 46% Vol.

NOSE: crystal clarity to the sharp, ultra fresh barley. Clean, uncluttered by excessive oak, the apparent lightness is deceptive; the intensity of the malt carries its own impressive weight and the citrus note compliments rather than thins. Enticing;

TASTE: immediately zingy and eye-watering salivating with a fabulous layering of sweet barley. Equally delicate oak chimes in to ensure a lightly spiced balance and a degree of attitude;

FINISH: longer than the early barley freshness would have you expecting, with soft oils ensuring an extended, tapering, malty edge to the gentle, clean oak;

BALANCE: sophisticated, sensual with character and about as puckering elegant as single malt gets…and even thirst-quenching. My God: the guy who put this one together must be a genius, or something

Glengoyne / 30 Year Old.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Lowland.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Glengoyne.

BOTTLER: Distillery.

BOTTLING SERIE: .

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AGE: 30 Years Old.

CASK TYPE: Sherry.

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NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 5200

ABV: 46.8%

APPEARANCE: Deep Amber.

NOSE: Black Cherry, Sherry Trifle, Marmalade, Tea Rose, Rum & Raisin Chocolate.

TASTE: Burst of sweetness changing quickly to Plum compote, Cinnamon, Cloves and Tangy Marmalade.

FINISH: Soft Oak dryness and Cinnamon.

Tullamore D.E.W. / Irish Whiskey .

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Ireland.

CATEGORY: Blend.

DISTILLERY: Tullamore Dew.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

ABV: 40% Vol.

Tullamore D.E.W. Original is a triple distilled, triple blend of all three types of Irish whiskey: single malt, grain and pot still. The sweet softness of grain whiskey, soft spice from the pot still and fruitiness of the single malt create a uniqueness of flavour that marks out Tullamore D.E.W. from all other Irish whiskeys. Tullamore D.E.W. Original is triple cask matured in three distinct cask types – traditional refill, ex-bourbon and ex-sherry – to create unrivalled depth and balance of flavour.

The early floral yet biscuit flavour reflects the grain whiskey, while the soft spicy notes can be attributed to the pot still whiskey in the blend. The citrus flavour is complemented by the single malt. The nutty, or even marzipan note, combined with distinctive vanilla in the finish, is imparted by the sherry and bourbon casks used in maturation.

John Quinn, Global Brand Ambassador for Tullamore D.E.W., said: “Tullamore D.E.W. is the only whiskey to insist on the ‘Power of Three’ at the three key stages of whiskey making. It’s a triple distilled, triple blend of all three types of whiskey, matured in three types of cask. It’s the blend of all three types of triple distilled whiskey, and, in particular, the inclusion of single malt, that gives Tullamore D.E.W. more complexity and a unique smoothness, setting it apart from all others as an Irish whiskey of true character.”

NOSE: Light, sweet citrus and green apple combined with vanilla undertones.

TASTE: Early fresh fruit leads to a definite light spike followed by some toasted wood which evolves into a delicious vanilla sweetness.

FINISH: Put the glass down as you sense the almost buttery mellowness.

Tullamore D.E.W. / 14 Year Old Single Malt.

Summary: 

COUNTRY/REGION: Ireland.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Tullamore Dew.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLING SERIE: Four Cask Finish.

BOTTLED: 17.12.2018

AGE: 14 Year Old.

CASK TYPE: Bourbon, Oloroso Sherry, Port and Madeira Finish.

ABV: 41.3% Vol.

This triple-distilled single malt that has been patiently aged for up to 14 years in ex-Bourbon barrels and then finished in 4 different cask types being old ex- Oloroso Sherry Butts, ex-Port Pipes and ex-Madeira Drums for a minimum of 6 months for a perfect balance and then bottled at 41.3%.

NOSE: Vibrant and lively with incredible fruitiness. Ripe apples, sweet citrus and hints of tropical fruit all enveloped in Vanilla Oak.

TASTE: Beautifully rich and sweet with layers of fruit, oak and subtle spice.

FINISH: Long lasting sweetness.