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Sampling Flaviar’s Nikka Yoichi 10 Year Old!

November 27, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Flaviar Nikka Yoichi 10 Year Old Japanese Whisky

Flaviar Nikka Yoichi 10 Year Old Japanese Whisky

Flaviar – Amazing Spirits – Just A Tasting Pack Away!

I previously tasted Flaviars’s Writer’s Tears Irish Whisky in my last blog and I’m now getting the chance to sample their Nikka Yoichi 10 Year Old Japanese Whisky.

The five malts to sample are:-

  • Flaviar Writer’s Tears Irish Whisky
  • Flaviar Amrut Indian Single Malt Whisky
  • Flaviar Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban Scotch Whisky
  • Flaviar Nikka Yoichi 10 Year Old Japanese Whisky
  • Flaviar Santis Swiss Peated Whisky

I’m not actually sampling them in the order shown above, it’s more of an un-scientific ‘whatever I fancy’ kind of selection process.

Flaviar recently sent me some of their whisky samples to demonstrate their subscription service.

Flaviar was founded back in 2012 by three friends who were all spirits enthusiasts. They used to meet up for spirits tastings, which gradually led to the idea of spirits tasting packs that would enable everyone to do the same.

Flaviar now creates Tasting Packs and each month, their experts select 3 awesome spirits, selected from all over the globe, which are then sent out to Prime Members in 45 ml bottles.

The Price for the first month is an introductory £14.99, then £18.99 per month thereafter.

Membership is completely flexible and members can decide to skip a month if they wish.

Flaviar also offers a selection of full-size bottles to enable everyone to discover the world of spirits and learn how to build the best home bar.

Gifts you won't lose 'Face' over!

Gifts you won’t lose ‘Face’ over!

If you’re looking for Gifts, Flaviar also has a 2 months subscription gift for under £40, where the buyer can choose the first month’s pack and also add a personal message. The fantastic packaging alone makes it an ideal present!

Your very own whisky companion

Your very own whisky companion

To accompany this Flaviar has a Free app providing a wealth of information on drinks. One section of the App is The Flavour Spiral which is Flaviar’s innovative way to visualize flavours that can be found in a drink.

Here are my tasting notes on the second dram …

Tasting Notes – Flaviar Nikka Yoichi 10 Year Old Japanese Whisky (45%)

Yoichi distillery has been producing whisky since 1934. It has it’s own cooperage and their hogshead barrels are made on-site using new oak.


Nose: Fudge and vanilla, sweet caramel. Fresh green apples and new wood.

Palate: Quite oily, hint of peat and smoke that’s soon washed away by lush sweetness. Fruit cake mixture.

Finish: Spicy, peppery and sweet finish. There’s also grapefruit with a touch of dry tobacco. The pepper is quite long and builds into a nice warming tummy glow!

Overall: A crisp whisky with a heart warming Fieriness to it that’s rather morish!

The Flavour Spiral Apps Verdict:-

I’ll be reviewing the other three whiskies from the tasting set in future blogs 🙂

Many thanks to Flaviar for sending the samples!

Filed Under: 10 Year Old, Flaviar, Tasting Packs

Bushmills Whiskey Tweet Tasting: Tropical Fruit & Irish Genius!

June 18, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

The five Bushmills malts!

The five Bushmills Drams!

Bushmills was the selected distillery for Wednesday nights Tweet Tasting and we had the chance to try five of their superior Whiskey range.

Bushmills is the oldest licensed distillery in the world (1608) and their recent acquisition by Jose Cuervo could herald the start of a new era for this most famous of Irish distilleries.

The event was once again ably hosted by Steve from The Whisky Wire and the drams sampled were:-

  • Bushmills Original
  • Bushmills Black Bush
  • Bushmills 10 Year Old Single Malt
  • Bushmills 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve
  • Bushmills 16 Year Old Old Single Malt

One thing that became obvious during the night was how consistent the core flavours were over the range – in short, tropical fruits abound!

If you want to catch up on what all the tasters had to say you can view the tweets by searching for the hash tag #BushmillsWhiskey on Twitter.

So, what did I think?

Here are my tasting notes … and the one which was my favourite on the night!

Tasting Notes – Bushmills Original Whiskey ( 40% )

A NAS blend of triple distilled Irish single malt & Irish grain whiskey. Matured for at least 5 years in American oak casks. It is named after the River Bush, a fine salmon river that powered the textile mills of the Scottish settlers.


Nose: Fruity vanilla, slightly woody, furniture polish and then those “little green apples” start to come thru. Closely followed by pineapple, peach & mint – a feast!

Palate: Fruit cake mixture, sweet, with a little caramel thrown in.

Finish: Very smooth with a satisfying, spicy finish – quite short.

Overall: The Chilli is on slow burn but makes itself known after a time making this a very sippable dram indeed!

Tasting Notes – Bushmills Black Bush Whiskey ( 40% )

Made up of 80% malt whiskey & matured for up to 7 years in oloroso sherry casks & bourbon barrels.


Nose: More honey & caramel than the Original & more body menthol. There’s lots of apples as well as a smattering of demerera and rum.

Palate: Still getting sweet fruit cake mixture but there’s more treacle & it’s lovely and smooth!

Finish: A sweeter dram than the Original, syrupy and full of chilli spice.

Overall: Another short finish but it’s spiciness is warming my cockles! A welcome addition to any drinks selection!

Tasting Notes – Bushmills 10 Year Old Single Malt Whiskey (40%)

Matured for at least 10 years mainly in bourbon barrels.


Nose: Less sweetness than the previous drams with hints of pears & pineapple – ‘thinner’. Plus there’s bananas, apples giving some very fresh and clean aromas!

Palate: Light mouthfeel, pineapple, mango – basically 40% Lilt!

Finish: The spice seemed to disappear from this but then made a welcome return right at the end – it’s a bit shyer on this dram!

Overall: Another winner and continuing the tropical fruit theme that runs through all these drams.

Tasting Notes – Bushmills 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve Whiskey ( 40% )

Matured mainly in oloroso sherry casks and only available from the Bushmills distillery shop.


Nose: Vanilla & syrupy apples, pineapple, icing sugar.

Palate: Rich tropical fruit with a mango hit – nicely sweet.

Finish: Nutty caramel with a well balanced spiciness to finish.

Overall: Bit of a slow burner the 12YO- needs time to develop in the glass but stick with it and the rewards will come to those who wait!

Tasting Notes – Bushmills 16 Year Old Single Malt Whiskey (40%)

Made with two whiskies that have been matured for 16 years – one from a bourbon barrel the second from a sherry cask. They are then married together in port infused casks.


Nose: Fruit cake, sherry & port are very present. In addition there’s caramel and blackcurrant which was a revelation.

Palate: Sweet port giving way to pineapple & fruit sugar syrup.

Finish: The sweetness lingers and only gives way slightly to some welcoming spiciness!

Overall: These older drams certainly benefit from a little more time in the glass. Satisfying, rich mature flavours with lovely port being quite prominent.

My Favourite On The Night

Black Bush – smooth, sweet, full of chilli spice & fantastically priced.

But all had an interesting array of flavours – a close second being the 16 year old!

Many thanks to Steve at The Whisky Wire (@TheWhiskyWire) for a great dram evening.

And of course, Bushmills, without whom!

My fellow Tweeters were:-


@Whisky_Magazine @WhiskyDiscovery @DrinksEnthusist @EdinburghWhisky @Drinkmonger @brawspirit @BeersIveKnown @dvdbloke @mynameisgone @NeilMacKinnon1 @Andrew1McCallum @jpbglover11 @msykesjones @cache1337 @rodbodtoo @AWhetForWhisky @kaskwhisky @GingerWhisky1 @TheWhiskyKiwi @Whisky_Belfast @TheWhiskyphiles @MarkGwhisky @MrMDMaloney @bobsta1975 @annawizauk @Girl_Whisky @WhiskySpeller

Bushmills is available to buy from these Whisky Merchants:-

  • The Whisky Exchange
  • Master of Malt
  • Edencroft Fine Wine & Spirit Specialists
  • Abbey Whisky
  • Whisky Online
  • The Whisky Barrel
  • The Green Welly Stop

Filed Under: 10 Year Old, 12 year old, 16 Year Old, Bushmills, Irish, Sampling, Twitter Tasting, Whisky tasting

Nikka & Benriach New Arrivals From Edencrofts!

April 14, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Nikka Whisky / Taketsuru / 17 Year Old Vatted Malt

Nikka Whisky / Taketsuru / 17 Year Old Vatted Malt

Supplier Brand Bottle
Size
Price
Edencroft
 Benriach / 10 Year Old Single Malt

Benriach / 10 Year Old Single Malt
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age:    Strength: 
Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. ABV: 43% Unit: 70cl This release is a momentous high point for the award-winning Elgin distillery as the whisky is the first core range expression to be produced predominantly from spirit distilled under The BenRiach Distillery Company’s eleven-year ownership. Managing Director Billy Walker and his South African partners Wayne Kieswetter and Geoff Bell acquired BenRiach from Chivas Brothers in April 2004. Bottled at 43% vol, the BenRiach 10 Years Old is Classic Speyside in character. The cask formula focuses on ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks – exactly the types of wood we favour at BenRiach. This fresh, lively, fruit-laden single malt captures warm oak spices, green apple, dried apricots, peach and banana with subtle touches of aniseed, lemon zest and barley. Style: Classic Speyside. Nose: A fresh and lively combination of crisp, green orchard fruits, stem ginger and hints of tangerine mellows to creamy vanilla with a delicate note of mint and a gentle twist of citrus; all held together with a sweet barley back note. Colour: Crisp summer gold. Character: Warm toasted oak spices flood through green apple skins and dried apricots, ripening to hints of peach and soft banana. Subtle touches of aniseed and lemon zest create a contrasting edge to the fruit and add an intriguing character to the long, crisp barley finish.

£ 33.45  BUY NOW
Edencroft
 Nikka Whisky / Coffey Grain

Nikka Whisky / Coffey Grain
Country: Japanese   Region: Japanese
Age:    Strength: 45%.
Summary: An essential component of the house blends, the Nikka Coffey Grain is an original single grain whisky, distilled mainly from corn in a Coffey still. Exotic, fruity and unique, it is meant for the connoisseur in search of an unconventional whisky.

70cl £ 49.50  BUY NOW
Edencroft
 Nikka Whisky / Taketsuru / 17 Year Old Vatted Malt

Nikka Whisky / Taketsuru / 17 Year Old Vatted Malt
Country: Japanese   Region: Japanese
Age:    Strength: 45%.
Summary: This version is a vatting of the Yoichi and Miyagikyo single malts of which a strong percentage is aged in sherry oak, giving this blended malt a unique richness. Colour: old gold with a copper shimmer. Aroma: spicy and delicate, it also reveals fruity (yellow plum, peach) and chocolate notes. It develops into old leather, dried tobacco leaf, and dried fruit (apricot, fig). Taste: rich and generous, it is reminiscent of preserved fruit (orange) and Morello cherry, and is highly unctuous. Creamy, it develops into toffee, mocha, and hazelnut. Finish: long and, with an aftertaste of praline, charred wood and cigar-smoke, worthy of an old Speyside whisky. Aniseed and citrus provide this whisky with its freshness and elegance. Fine herbal notes are also present.

70cl £ 82.50  BUY NOW
Edencroft
 Nikka Whisky / Coffey Malt

Nikka Whisky / Coffey Malt
Country: Japanese   Region: Japanese
Age:    Strength: 45%.
Summary: The Nikka Coffey Malt is the result of a unique distillation process in “Coffey” type column stills, which are normally used for grain whisky production. This rare 100% malt bottling offers a surprisingly rich texture.

70cl £ 49.50  BUY NOW

Filed Under: 10 Year Old, Benriach, Edencroft Spirit Specialists, Japanese, New Arrivals, Nikka, Speyside

Benromach Tweet Tasting: 4 Drams That Will Suit Everyone!

December 11, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Benromachs 4 Expressions!

Benromachs 4 Expressions!

Wednesday nights Tweet Tasting, which was once again ably hosted by Steve from The Whisky Wire, gave us the opportunity to sample an incredibly diverese range of drams from the Benromach distillery.

Benromach is a Speyside distillery founded by Duncan McCallum and F.W. Brickman in 1898 and currently owned and run by Gordon and Macphail who took over the distillery in 1993. Following a painstaking restoration, it was re-opened by HRH Prince Charles in 1998.

Since then sales of the classic Speyside malt have grown dramatically and Benromach is now exported to 42 countries around the world.

In 2013 a third distiller was recruited and additional warehouses were added to allow production to be expanded.

April 2014 saw a new look for the flagship Benromach 10 Years Old, reflecting its pre-1960s character and the fact that each cask is hand-filled, hand-weighed and hand-stamped.

On the night the malts sampled were:-

  • Benromach 10 Year Old
  • Benromach 100° Proof
  • Benromach Organic
  • Benromach Peat Smoke

If you want to catch up on what all the tasters had to say (and there was quite a few of them!) you can view the tweets by searching for the hash tag #BenromachTT on Twitter.

So, what did I think?

Here are my tasting notes … and the one which was my favourite on the night!

Tasting Notes – Benromach 10 Year Old ( 43% )

A pale amber colour for this 10YO – 80% Bourbon barrels, 20% Sherry hogshead. Final year in first fill Oloroso casks.


Nose: Heathery, slightly smokey, peaty with whiffs of sweetness and a lovely caramel. Giving way to stewed fruits, sultanas and vanilla and finally getting basil. A joy to nose!

Palate: Sweet xmas cake mixture, grapefruit and a whiff of smoke pushing thru the sherriness. Quite a raw beast this one …

Finish: Very fiery and peppery with a dry tanin aftertaste – long!

Overall: “Fiesty one you are!” comes to mind with the 10YO. A very drinkable dram.

Tasting Notes – Benromach 100° Proof ( 57% )

This whisky is rich sherry colour and has been bottled without chillfiltering.

Named after the old Imperial measure which followed a tradition established when skeptical sailors, who wanted to ensure their rum rations had not been watered down mixed spirit with gunpowder. If the mixture ignited, its strength was “proved”!


Nose: Sweet sherry frutiness. Apples and a sweet sugary something … rum! Dark chocolate and demerara for sure in there. Is this a wolf in sheeps clothing?

Palate: WoW! That tongue texture of pure spirit! Rich, sweet rich fruit cake, sherry and spiciness.

Finish: Very smooth finish, lovely muted pepperyness peat and smokiness blends together well.

Overall: In spite of it’s 57% ABV, this is a lovely dram to nose, sip and savour. Excellent dramming to be had here. Most people on the night panged for a roaring open fire to sip this by!

Tasting Notes – Benromach Organic ( 43% )

Matured in virgin oak casks giving this dram a pale amber colour.

Certified Organic from start to finish and meeting rigorous UK Soil Association standards for growing the ingredients, distillation, maturation and bottling. Unique on launch in 2006, it is still very rare today.


Nose: Strongly coconut with apples and oranges. Very fresh and ‘new’. There’s hints of chinese tea in there as well.

Palate: Sugary pears, pineapple and coconut, sherbert sweetness with fruity pleasures – so different from the 100!

Finish: A short finish – sweet to the end – maybe a slight hint of grapefruit. It gets quite zingy on the tongue though – almost citric acidy.

Overall: The freshness of the virgin oak casks gives this dram a vitality and youthfullness that’s unique. Soft, fruity flavours abound giving this malt a lightness that few other drams can achieve.

Tasting Notes – Benromach Peat Smoke ( 46% )

Matured in first fill oak Bourbon barrels and a pale straw like colour. The finest Scottish barley is malted with high levels of peat smoke at 67ppm (the phenol level.)


Nose: Smell that peat – heaven! Rich peat topped with smokiness and sea spray – take me to the smokery! Interstingly theres a hint of olives in there as well.

Palate: Lovely smooth, earthy peat, BBQ & smoke with a little smooth citrus.

Finish: Peppery, smokey finish coupled with smooth fruit.

Overall: Not as overpowering as you’d think in the peat department. Just very nicely done! A lovely dram.

My Favourite On The Night

My Favourite On The Night: Benromach 100 Proof – just an awesome dram – amazingly low price point as well!

It was Very closely followed by the Peat Smoke. I love a peat dram so it was a slightly painful decision to put the 100 before it but it just goes to show how good the 100 is!

Four different drams, four completely different tastes. An amazing feat and one which should ensure that there’s a Benromach to suit everyones palate!

Many thanks to Steve at The Whisky Wire (@TheWhiskyWire) for a great dram evening.

And of course, the team at Benromach, for sending the samples and without whom!

My fellow Tweeters were:-

@TheWhiskyWire @WhiskyWardrobe @WhiskySpeller @LaCaveDeCobalt @WhiskyFriends @MrSingleMalt @wernerswhisky @MashtunandMeow @Sherry_Ben @WhiskyCorner @raithrover @JohnnieStumbler @whiskyrepublic @julie_gwc @GeorgeHHutton @AlpacaJo @whiskytube @warburton81 @TheWhiskyKiwi @BeersIveKnown @annawizauk @Jamie_Rowley @dvdbloke @mynameisgone @Smokiechops @sjjgo @Andrew1McCallum @cenbons @msykesjones

Benromach is available to buy from these Whisky Merchants:-

  • The Whisky Exchange
  • Master of Malt
  • Edencroft Fine Wine & Spirit Specialists
  • Abbey Whisky
  • Whisky Online
  • The Whisky Barrel
  • The Green Welly Stop

Filed Under: 10 Year Old, Benromach, Sampling, The Whisky Wire, Twitter Tasting, Whisky tasting

Abbey Whisky: New Ardbeg Auriverdes / Ardbeg Day 2014 & Other New Arrivals!

November 10, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Abbey Whisky has 5 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from the Island and Islay regions.

The brands include Bowmore, Arran, Ardbeg & Compass Box.

Supplier Brand Bottle
Size
Price
Abbey Whisky
Ardbeg Auriverdes / Ardbeg Day 2014

Ardbeg Auriverdes / Ardbeg Day 2014
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age:    Strength: 49.9%
70cl £ 128.00  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Arran The Devils Punchbowl / Chapter 2 / Angels & Devils

Arran The Devils Punchbowl / Chapter 2 / Angels & Devils
Country: Scotland   Region: Island
Age:    Strength: 53.1%
70cl £ 195.00  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Arran The Devils Punchbowl Chapter 3 / The Fiendish Finale

Arran The Devils Punchbowl Chapter 3 / The Fiendish Finale
Country: Scotland   Region: Islands
Age:    Strength: 53.4%
70cl £ 165.00  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Bowmore The Devils Cask II / Small Batch Release

Bowmore The Devils Cask II / Small Batch Release
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age: 10 Years Old   Strength: 56.3%
70cl £ 350.00  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Compass Box Great King Street - Glasgow Blend

Compass Box Great King Street – Glasgow Blend
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age:    Strength: 43%
50cl £ 29.20  BUY NOW

Filed Under: 10 Year Old, Abbey Whisky, Ardbeg, Arran, Bowmore, Compass Box, Island, Islay, New Arrivals

Fathers Day Ideas From Edencrofts – Classic Glenfarclas & Glenglassaugh!

June 3, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Glenfarclas / 105 Cask Strength

Glenfarclas / 105 Cask Strength

Forget Socks – Choose Malts!

And Edencrofts can help with these classic Glenfarclas and Glenglassaugh malts plus a fine Elijah Craig for Bourbon lovers – and all on Special Fathers Day Offer Prices!

Supplier Brand Bottle
Size
Price
Edencroft
Elijah Craig / 12-year-old / Small Batch Bourbon

Elijah Craig / 12-year-old / Small Batch Bourbon
Country: American   Region: American
Age: 12 Years Old   Strength: 47%
Summary: Elijah Craig 12-Year-Old is a true Small Batch premium Bourbon, and had that distinction before the term even existed.
Bottled exclusively from a dumping of 70 barrels or less, the brand carries the name of the Rev. Elijah Craig, the man who discovered the method of making true Kentucky Bourbon when he stored his wares in barrels that had been charred in a fire.
Elijah Craig is critically acclaimed. It was awarded a “Double Gold Medal” at both the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and WSWA Tasting Competition, and whiskey expert and author Jim Murray calls it “unquestionably one of the great Bourbons.” It has twice been awarded “Best of the Best” from Whisky Magazine.

75cl £ 31.75  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Glenfarclas / 10 Year Old Single Malt

Glenfarclas / 10 Year Old Single Malt
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 10 Year Old   Strength: 40%
Summary: Colour: Vibrant straw-gold.
Nose: Tempting sherry-sweet malty tones combine with delicate smokiness, releasing subtle spices. Warming the glass reveals honey, vanilla and pear drops.
Flavour: Delicately light, with a mouth-watering combination of maltiness, smokiness and sherry sweetness. Hints of dried fruit, vanilla, cinnamon and cloves tempt the taste buds further.
Finish: Long, smooth and spicy, with a delicious, yet delicate, lingering smokiness.
Glenfarclas / One Family / Six Generations: Since 1865 Glenfarclas has been owned and managed by just one family, the Grants of Glenfarclas. On the 8th of June 1865 John Grant acquired the tenancy for the Rechlerich Farm and as part of the transaction purchased the Glenfarclas Distillery for £511.19S.0d.
To this day Glenfarclas is one of only a few distilleries in Scotland to remain family owned and managed. Now in the hands of the fifth and sixth generation of the family, the Grants remain committed to the vision of creating the best quality Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, in the traditional Speyside style.

70cl £ 30.00  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Glenfarclas / 105 Cask Strength

Glenfarclas / 105 Cask Strength
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 60%
Summary: Colour: Deep peaty-gold.
Nose: Complex, oaky, apples and pears, and a tempting dark toffee sweetness.
Flavour: Dry and assertive, develops quickly to reveal a rich spiciness, combined with a hint of oak and sherried fruit.
Finish: Amazingly smooth for the strength; wonderfully warming and with a lingering smokiness, yet very rounded.
Comment: A great whisky holding all the flavours of all the Glenfarclas in one glass. Being so warming, this is the perfect Hogmanay dram. Don’t be afraid of the strength and order a 210, if you dare!
The smoothness makes the 105 drinkable at cask strength, but I suggest adding a little water to fully explore its great depth.
Glenfarclas / One Family / Six Generations: Since 1865 Glenfarclas has been owned and managed by just one family, the Grants of Glenfarclas. On the 8th of June 1865 John Grant acquired the tenancy for the Rechlerich Farm and as part of the transaction purchased the Glenfarclas Distillery for £511.19S.0d.
To this day Glenfarclas is one of only a few distilleries in Scotland to remain family owned and managed. Now in the hands of the fifth and sixth generation of the family, the Grants remain committed to the vision of creating the best quality Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, in the traditional Speyside style.

70cl £ 43.50  BUY NOW
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Glenfarclas / 1994 Family Cask / Sherry Butt 2950

Glenfarclas / 1994 Family Cask / Sherry Butt 2950
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 18 Year Old   Strength: 57.9%
Summary: Colour: Rich Amber.
Nose: Rich sweet, malty almost like a chocoalte covered digestive. Some dried fruit present, sultanas and raisins.
Flavour: 1994 is a fantastic vintage for Glenfarclas. This dram although not as sweet on the palate as on the nose, has dry coffee bitterness, rich dark chocolate also very much present.
Finish: One of the longest finishies I have ever experienced in a whisky. A truly moreish whisky (you will have more!).
Glenfarclas / One Family / Six Generations: Since 1865 Glenfarclas has been owned and managed by just one family, the Grants of Glenfarclas. On the 8th of June 1865 John Grant acquired the tenancy for the Rechlerich Farm and as part of the transaction purchased the Glenfarclas Distillery for £511.19S.0d.
To this day Glenfarclas is one of only a few distilleries in Scotland to remain family owned and managed. Now in the hands of the fifth and sixth generation of the family, the Grants remain committed to the vision of creating the best quality Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, in the traditional Speyside style.

70cl £ 210.00  BUY NOW
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Glenglassaugh / 1973 / 41 Year Old / Massandra Sherry Finish

Glenglassaugh / 1973 / 41 Year Old / Massandra Sherry Finish
Country: Scotland   Region: Highlands
Age: 41 Years Old.   Strength: 44.5%
Summary: Cask Formula: Massandra Sherry Puncheon.
Colour: Warm harvest gold.
Nose: Dried pineapple, banana and golden sultanas warmed by hints of stem ginger and white pepper spice. Candied peel notes soften to a unique sweet oak character.
Palate: A fresh crisp lime zest flows over green apple and pear. Hints of tantalising ripe tropical fruits emerge in the mid palate and combine with delicate cigar box spices and a gentle oiliness, bringing great depth to the long exclusive vintage.
Finish: A fantastically vibrant expression for a malt of this vintage, giving a diverse combination of classic fruit and spiced flavours.

70cl £ 550.00  BUY NOW

Filed Under: 10 Year Old, 12 year old, 18 Year Old, 41 Year Old, American, Edencroft Spirit Specialists, Fathers Day, Glenfarclas, Glenglassaugh, Highland, New Arrivals, Speyside

New Balblair & Kilchoman Malts From Edencrofts!

May 7, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Balblair - 1983 Vintage / 1st Release

The Balblair – 1983 Vintage / 1st Release

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Balblair - 1975 Vintage / 2nd Release

Balblair – 1975 Vintage / 2nd Release
Country: Scotland   Region: Highlands
Age: 37 Year Old   Strength: 46%
Summary: The second release of Balblair 1975 was launched in February 2012 and replaced 1978. Typically fresh yet full bodied, this fine Balblair Vintage displays aromas of citrus fruits, vanilla, toffee and coconut.
The second release of Balblair 1975 is a rich gold colour.
Typically fresh yet full bodied, this fine Balblair vintage displays aromas of citrus fruits, vanilla, toffee and coconut. The American oak ex-sherry casks used in maturation impart a rich and sweet vanilla flavour.
On the palate it is sweet and spicy; fresh fruits and honey combine with a slightly oaky note to create a long and warming finish.
BALBLAIR DISTILLERY
Exclusively Vintage: Each Balblair Vintage captures the essence of its year in a bottle. They’re only ever selected at the absolute peak of perfection. Handpicked, to represent the very best our Distillery has to offer.
You’ll notice our bottles are not marked with an age statement, but simply with the year that the whisky was laid down. From then, every cask is sampled, judged and selected by John MacDonald to find its optimum maturation point. The point at which each Vintage says it’s ready.
Our Whisky: Every distillery is different. From its location and water source, to its still shape and wood policy. These are all determining factors in its ultimate outcome – its taste.
Our Vintages are intriguingly complex and satisfying. We capture the intense esters at the start of the spirit cut to give our Vintages the core characteristics of apricots, oranges, spices, floral notes and green apples. The heavier oils and lipids at the end of the cut are also captured, giving leathery, nutty and full-bodied characteristics.
Our People: Every Balblair Vintage is strongly individual. Each a unique essence of a year, captured in a bottle.
Every year, our Distillery Manager, John MacDonald, tastes, judges and selects straight from the cask. And at exactly the right moment, when the balance between the age and the character of the whisky is just right, we bottle it.

70cl £ 225.00  BUY NOW
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Balblair - 1983 Vintage / 1st Release

Balblair – 1983 Vintage / 1st Release
Country: Scotland   Region: Highlands
Age: 30 Years Old.   Strength: 46%
Summary: Matured in American oak ex-bourbon barrels, Balblair Vintage 1983 is a rich, warm dram, combining all core Balblair characteristics. Only just launched to replace the 2nd release of 1975 this stunning dram is sure to be just as popular as its predecessor.
Appearance: The first release of Balblair 1983 has a rich golden appearance.
Aroma: On the nose there are warm aromas of butterscotch, toffee and vanilla that come from the long years of maturation in American oak ex-bourbon barrels. Citrus fruits can also be detected in the aroma adding to the complexity of this exceptional Vintage.
Taste: On the palate it is sweet and spicy; with overtones of fresh fruits and honey.
Finish: A long, warming and full bodied finish.

70cl £ 210.00  BUY NOW
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Balblair - 1990 Vintage / 2nd Release

Balblair – 1990 Vintage / 2nd Release
Country: Scotland   Region: Highlands
Age: 23 Year Old   Strength: 46%
Summary: Matured in American oak ex-bourbon casks and Spanish oak ex-sherry butts Balblair Vintage 1990 2nd release is truly exceptional. Recently released to replace our award-winning 1989 Vintage, this incredible dram is sure to become a firm favourite amongst Balblair fans and whisky connoisseurs.
The second release of Balblair 1990 is deep copper in appearance with hints of sparkling amber.
Matured in 2nd fill American oak ex-bourbon casks and 1st fill Spanish oak ex-sherry butts.
The aroma is spicy yet sweet & is punctuated with notes of raisins, toffee & honey.
Hints of vanilla, chocolate & citrus fruits are also present.
On the palate it’s full bodied; sweet & spicy in character with hints of honey, raisins & zesty fruits. The finish is smooth & long lasting.
BALBLAIR DISTILLERY
Exclusively Vintage: Each Balblair Vintage captures the essence of its year in a bottle. They’re only ever selected at the absolute peak of perfection. Handpicked, to represent the very best our Distillery has to offer.
You’ll notice our bottles are not marked with an age statement, but simply with the year that the whisky was laid down. From then, every cask is sampled, judged and selected by John MacDonald to find its optimum maturation point. The point at which each Vintage says it’s ready.
Our Whisky: Every distillery is different. From its location and water source, to its still shape and wood policy. These are all determining factors in its ultimate outcome – its taste.
Our Vintages are intriguingly complex and satisfying. We capture the intense esters at the start of the spirit cut to give our Vintages the core characteristics of apricots, oranges, spices, floral notes and green apples. The heavier oils and lipids at the end of the cut are also captured, giving leathery, nutty and full-bodied characteristics.
Our People: Every Balblair Vintage is strongly individual. Each a unique essence of a year, captured in a bottle.
Every year, our Distillery Manager, John MacDonald, tastes, judges and selects straight from the cask. And at exactly the right moment, when the balance between the age and the character of the whisky is just right, we bottle it.

70cl £ 85.00  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Balblair - 1997 Vintage / 2nd Release

Balblair – 1997 Vintage / 2nd Release
Country: Scotland   Region: Highlands
Age: 15 Year Old   Strength: 46%
Summary: This exceptionally well balanced dram has been maturing in first fill American oak, ex bourbon barrels since 1997. The 2nd release of 1997 is on track to secure just as many recognitions and awards as the first release.
Balblair 1997, 2nd release is deep golden amber in appearance.
On the nose there is an abundance of tropical fruits; bananas and pineapple, together with green apples, oranges and apricots. Hints of honey, vanilla and butterscotch can also be detected.
The taste is initially sweet, yet spicy and full bodied, which reflects the time spent maturing in first fill American, ex bourbon oak barrels. There is a long, spicy finish to this exceptionally well balanced, yet complex Vintage.
BALBLAIR DISTILLERY
Exclusively Vintage: Each Balblair Vintage captures the essence of its year in a bottle. They’re only ever selected at the absolute peak of perfection. Handpicked, to represent the very best our Distillery has to offer.
You’ll notice our bottles are not marked with an age statement, but simply with the year that the whisky was laid down. From then, every cask is sampled, judged and selected by John MacDonald to find its optimum maturation point. The point at which each Vintage says it’s ready.
Our Whisky: Every distillery is different. From its location and water source, to its still shape and wood policy. These are all determining factors in its ultimate outcome – its taste.
Our Vintages are intriguingly complex and satisfying. We capture the intense esters at the start of the spirit cut to give our Vintages the core characteristics of apricots, oranges, spices, floral notes and green apples. The heavier oils and lipids at the end of the cut are also captured, giving leathery, nutty and full-bodied characteristics.
Our People: Every Balblair Vintage is strongly individual. Each a unique essence of a year, captured in a bottle.
Every year, our Distillery Manager, John MacDonald, tastes, judges and selects straight from the cask. And at exactly the right moment, when the balance between the age and the character of the whisky is just right, we bottle it.

70cl £ 55.00  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Balblair - 2002 Vintage / 1st Release

Balblair – 2002 Vintage / 1st Release
Country: Scotland   Region: Highlands
Age: 10 Year Old   Strength: 46%
Summary: Released in July 2012, Balblair Vintage 2002 displays signature Balblair aromas; floral and fragrant with zesty fruits such as oranges and lemons.
The first release of Balblair 2002 is sparkling gold in colour.
On the nose there are the signature Balblair aromas; floral and fragrant with zesty fruits such as oranges and lemons. The American oak, ex-bourbon barrels used in maturation impart toffee and vanilla notes.
On the palate it is full bodied, yet sweet and spicy in character, with hints of oranges, lemons, green apples, toffee and vanilla. There is a typical long finish as the floral and fruit notes develop and combine with the initial spice and sweetness from the American oak casks.
BALBLAIR DISTILLERY
Exclusively Vintage: Each Balblair Vintage captures the essence of its year in a bottle. They’re only ever selected at the absolute peak of perfection. Handpicked, to represent the very best our Distillery has to offer.
You’ll notice our bottles are not marked with an age statement, but simply with the year that the whisky was laid down. From then, every cask is sampled, judged and selected by John MacDonald to find its optimum maturation point. The point at which each Vintage says it’s ready.
Our Whisky: Every distillery is different. From its location and water source, to its still shape and wood policy. These are all determining factors in its ultimate outcome – its taste.
Our Vintages are intriguingly complex and satisfying. We capture the intense esters at the start of the spirit cut to give our Vintages the core characteristics of apricots, oranges, spices, floral notes and green apples. The heavier oils and lipids at the end of the cut are also captured, giving leathery, nutty and full-bodied characteristics.
Our People: Every Balblair Vintage is strongly individual. Each a unique essence of a year, captured in a bottle.
Every year, our Distillery Manager, John MacDonald, tastes, judges and selects straight from the cask. And at exactly the right moment, when the balance between the age and the character of the whisky is just right, we bottle it.

70cl £ 42.50  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Balblair - 2003 Vintage / 1st Release

Balblair – 2003 Vintage / 1st Release
Country: Scotland   Region: Highlands
Age: 10 Year Old   Strength: 46%
Summary: Launched alongside 1990 & 1983 in November 2013, Balblair Vintage 2003 replaces Vintage 2002. The American oak, ex-bourbon barrels used in maturation impart toffee, butterscotch and vanilla notes.
Vintage Highland 2003 Single Malt Whisky, 1st Release.
2nd fill American oak, ex-Bourbon barrels used in maturation impart toffee, butterscotch & vanilla notes.
On the nose there are the signature Balblair aromas: floral & fragrant punctuated with citrus fruits, apricots & honey.
On the palate it is full bodied, with notes of orange, lemon, honey & spice. The long lasting finish is sweet yet spicy: a superbly well balanced dram.
On the palate it is full bodied, yet sweet and spicy in character, with hints of oranges, lemons, green apples, toffee and vanilla. There is a typical long finish as the floral and fruit notes develop and combine with the initial spice and sweetness from the American oak casks.
BALBLAIR DISTILLERY
Exclusively Vintage: Each Balblair Vintage captures the essence of its year in a bottle. They’re only ever selected at the absolute peak of perfection. Handpicked, to represent the very best our Distillery has to offer.
You’ll notice our bottles are not marked with an age statement, but simply with the year that the whisky was laid down. From then, every cask is sampled, judged and selected by John MacDonald to find its optimum maturation point. The point at which each Vintage says it’s ready.
Our Whisky: Every distillery is different. From its location and water source, to its still shape and wood policy. These are all determining factors in its ultimate outcome – its taste.
Our Vintages are intriguingly complex and satisfying. We capture the intense esters at the start of the spirit cut to give our Vintages the core characteristics of apricots, oranges, spices, floral notes and green apples. The heavier oils and lipids at the end of the cut are also captured, giving leathery, nutty and full-bodied characteristics.
Our People: Every Balblair Vintage is strongly individual. Each a unique essence of a year, captured in a bottle.
Every year, our Distillery Manager, John MacDonald, tastes, judges and selects straight from the cask. And at exactly the right moment, when the balance between the age and the character of the whisky is just right, we bottle it.

70cl £ 40.00  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Kilchoman - Loch Gorm 2014

Kilchoman – Loch Gorm 2014
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age: 5 Year Old   Strength: 46%
Summary: Named after a famously peaty loch at the end of the Kilchoman drive, Loch Gorm is the only fully ex-sherry cask matured release from Kilchoman. As with other ranges in our portfolio, Loch Gorm will be periodically re-released as a more mature expression. Each bottling will be differentiated by distillation and bottling years printed on the label. Loch Gorm combines rich sherry fruits and spices with smouldering peat, cloves and lingering sweetness.
The Loch Gorm was filled into fresh Oloroso sherry butts in 2009 and bottled in spring 2014. This full ex-sherry cask maturation creates a unique balance of classic Kilchoman character and rich Oloroso sherry influence.
Nose: Mixed preserved fruit, particularly lemon and rich peat smoke.
Palate: Dry cereal flavour develops into honey and biscuit with lingering peat.
Finish: Rich, sweet and smoky.

70cl £ 59.50  BUY NOW

Filed Under: 10 Year Old, 15 Year Old, 23 Year Old, 30 Year Old, 37 Year Old, 5 Year Old, Balblair, Edencroft Spirit Specialists, Highland, Islay, Kilchoman

New Highland, Islay, Japanese & Speyside Malts From Abbey Whisky!

April 8, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

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Price
Abbey Whisky
Abbey Whisky 30 Year Old Speyside Gift Set

Abbey Whisky 30 Year Old Speyside Gift Set
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 30 Years Old   Strength: 43%
10cl £ 28.50  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Ardbeg 10 Year Old / SMWS Single Cask 33.91

Ardbeg 10 Year Old / SMWS Single Cask 33.91
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age: 10 Years Old   Strength: 64.4%
Vintage: 2000   Bottler: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
70cl £ 295.00  BUY NOW
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Balblair 1983 Vintage / 1st Release

Balblair 1983 Vintage / 1st Release
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age:    Strength: 46%
Vintage: 1983   Bottler: Balblair
70cl £ 208.00  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Balblair 2003 Vintage / 1st Release

Balblair 2003 Vintage / 1st Release
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age:    Strength: 46%
Vintage: 2003   Bottler: Balblair
70cl £ 43.75  BUY NOW
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Glen Garioch 1999 / Sherry Cask Matured / Batch 30

Glen Garioch 1999 / Sherry Cask Matured / Batch 30
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age:    Strength: 56.3%
Vintage: 1999   Bottler: Glen Garioch
70cl £ 59.95  BUY NOW
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Glencadam 22 Year Old / The Rare Casks / Release 4

Glencadam 22 Year Old / The Rare Casks / Release 4
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 22 Years Old   Strength: 55.3%
Vintage: 1991   Bottler: Abbey Whisky
70cl £ 76.95  BUY NOW
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Glenfiddich 1976 / La Grande Epicerie Paris / Cask #16392

Glenfiddich 1976 / La Grande Epicerie Paris / Cask #16392
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 47.0%
Vintage: 1976   Bottler: Glenfiddich
70cl £ 740.00  BUY NOW
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Glenlivet 1982 / 30 Year Old / Cask 6669

Glenlivet 1982 / 30 Year Old / Cask 6669
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 30 Years Old   Strength: 52.5%
Vintage: 1982   Bottler: Berry Bros & Rudd
70cl £ 128.00  BUY NOW
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Nikka 1990 Single Cask 223619 / 10 Year Old

Nikka 1990 Single Cask 223619 / 10 Year Old
Country: Japan   Region: Japanese
Age: 10 Years Old   Strength: 61.2%
Vintage: 1990   Bottler: Nikka
75cl £ 295.00  BUY NOW

Filed Under: 10 Year Old, 22 Year Old, 30 Year Old, Abbey Whisky, Ardbeg, Balblair, Glen Garioch, Glencadam, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Highland, Islay, Japanese, New Arrivals, Nikka, Speyside

Abbey Whisky – That Boutique-y Whisky Company New Arrivals & Others!

February 24, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Abbey Whisky has 11 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: Campbeltown, Highland, Indian, Island, Islay and Speyside.

The brands include Kilchoman, Balvenie, Amrut, Bunnahabhain, Glenfarclas, Clynelish, Highland Park, Glen Keith, Macallan, Hazelburn & Tobermory.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 4 to 42 Year Old malts.

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Size
Price
Abbey Whisky
Amrut Bourbon Cask 3436 / Indian Single Malt Whisky

Amrut Bourbon Cask 3436 / Indian Single Malt Whisky
Country: India   Region: Indian
Age: 4 Years Old   Strength: 60%
Vintage: 2009   Bottler: Amrut
70cl £ 59.95  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Blended Malt Number One - Batch 1

Blended Malt Number One – Batch 1
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 54%
50cl £ 49.95  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Bunnahabhain Batch 2

Bunnahabhain Batch 2
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age:    Strength: 45.3%
50cl £ 52.95  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Clynelish Batch 2

Clynelish Batch 2
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age:    Strength: 50.6%
50cl £ 56.95  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Glen Keith Batch 1

Glen Keith Batch 1
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 51.2%
50cl £ 45.95  BUY NOW
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Hazelburn Rundlets & Kilderkins / 10 Year Old

Hazelburn Rundlets & Kilderkins / 10 Year Old
Country: Scotland   Region: Campbeltown
Age: 10 Years Old   Strength: 50.1%
Vintage: 2003   Bottler: Springbank Distillery
70cl £ 60.95  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Highland Park Batch 1

Highland Park Batch 1
Country: Scotland   Region: Island
Age:    Strength: 44.7%
50cl £ 75.95  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Kilchoman Batch 1

Kilchoman Batch 1
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age:    Strength: 55.5%
50cl £ 75.00  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Macallan 1970 Speymalt / First Fill Sherry Butt

Macallan 1970 Speymalt / First Fill Sherry Butt
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 42 Years Old   Strength: 43%
Vintage: 1970   Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail
70cl £ 405.00  BUY NOW
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Secret Distillery Number One - Batch 1

Secret Distillery Number One – Batch 1
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 55.4%
50cl £ 41.95  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Tobermory Batch 2

Tobermory Batch 2
Country: Scotland   Region: Island
Age:    Strength: 53.9%
50cl £ 51.95  BUY NOW

Filed Under: 10 Year Old, 4 Year Old, 42 Year Old, Abbey Whisky, Amrut, Balvenie, Bunnahabhain, Campbeltown, Clynelish, Glen Keith, Glenfarclas, Hazelburn, Highland, Highland Park, Indian, Island, Islay, Kilchoman, Macallan, New Arrivals, Speyside, Tobermory

Edencroft – New Glenmorangie & American Whiskies!

January 30, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

New American Whiskies from Edencrofts!

New American Whiskies from Edencrofts!



Edencroft has 3 New additions to it’s range this week with these American whiskies and a Highland malt from Glenmorangie.

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Size
Price
Edencroft
Eagle Rare - 10 Year-old Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Eagle Rare – 10 Year-old Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Country: American   Region: American
Age: 10 Years Old   Strength: 45%
Summary: Eagle Rare Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey is masterfully crafted and carefully aged for no less than ten years, each barrel is discriminately selected. The rareness of this great breed of bourbon is evident in its complex aroma, as well as the smooth and lingering taste. Each bottle of Eagle Rare offers consistent flavours, but with a seemingly individual personality from each unique barrel. Eagle Rare is a bourbon that lives up to its name with its lofty, distinctive taste experience.
Nose: Complex aromas of toffee, hints of orange peel, herbs, honey, leather and oak.
Taste: Bold, dry, oaky flavours with notes of candied almonds and very rich cocoa.
Finish: Dry and lingering.

75cl £ 39.50  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Sazerac - Straight Rye Whiskey

Sazerac – Straight Rye Whiskey
Country: American   Region: American
Age: 6 Years Old   Strength: 45%
Summary: The One and Only New Orleans Original. Sazerac Rye Whiskey symbolizes the tradition and history of New Orleans. Rye Whiskey that dates back to the 1800’s, around the time when saloons, veiled as Coffee Houses, began lining the streets of New Orleans.
It was at the Sazerac Coffee House on Royal Street where local patrons were served toddies made with Rye Whiskey and Peychaud’s Bitters. The libation became known as the “Sazerac” and America’s first branded cocktail was born. This is the whiskey that started it all.
Unique Features: With its distinctive bottle reminiscent of early settlers and “coffeehouses,” it’s easy to see how the Sazerac Whisky became a staple in the creation of one of America’s oldest cocktails.
Tasting Notes: Aromas of clove, vanilla, anise and pepper. Subtle notes of candies spices and citrus. The big finish is smooth with hints of liquorice.

75cl £ 42.50  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Glenmorangie - Companta Private Edition

Glenmorangie – Companta Private Edition
Country: Scotland   Region: Highlands
Age:    Strength: 46%
Summary: Inspired by Dr Bill’s travels across France’s greatest vineyards and the friends made along the way, Glenmorangie Companta (Scots Gaelic for ‘friendship’) is a refined balance between bold spice and rich, smooth sweetness; the result of a careful assemblage of spirit extra matured in Grand Cru casks from Clos de Tart and those of a lusciously sweet fortified wine from Côtes du Rhône.
“The smaller of the region don’t seem to worry about yields, costs, or timings. They work tirelessly, simply to produce the very best wine. In the same spirit as Glenmorangie, they stop at nothing in the pursuit of perfection.
“This shared philosophy inspired me to create the ultimate tribute to my longstanding love for French vineyards and the friends that I’ve had the pleasure to make throughout my travels.” – Dr Bill
Colour: Deep cherry red.
Aroma: On the nose, Companta exudes rich, autumnal scents of red berries and damp forest floors, with a hint of fragrant woodsmoke complementing notes of aromatic, nutty oak.
Taste: Upon tasting, a spicy palate redolent of cherries and stewed fruits is slowly revealed, as notes of sugared plums, blood orange and rose-hip syrup emerge alongside milk chocolate and brown sugar.
Finish: Companta lingers on with a rich, mouth-coating finish.

70cl £ 67.50  BUY NOW

Filed Under: 10 Year Old, 6 Year Old, American, Edencroft Spirit Specialists, Glenmorangie, Highland, New Arrivals

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