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Introducing a New Whisky Liqueur for Single Malt Connoisseurs

February 18, 2011 by Gary Leave a Comment

The New Master of Malt Whisky Liqueur

Master of Malt have created a Whisky Liqueur for single malt Scotch whisky drinkers.

Master of Malt’s Whisky Liqueur is made exclusively with all-sherry matured, 10 year old single malt whisky from a very famous Speyside distillery. It is then flavoured with many Christmassy spices including cinnamon and cloves and also includes two kinds of orange peel.

The result?

A rich and complex liqueur aimed at the discerning single malt whisky connoisseur.

Master of Malt’s Sales Director, Ben Ellefsen, described the thinking behind the new venture: “We wanted to go against the grain and say “here’s a liqueur that a whisky connoisseur can enjoy”. Our new liqueur is made with all natural ingredients, based around an absolutely superb 10 year old Speyside single malt whisky, which was matured solely in sherry casks. The flavours we added were chosen to complement the Scotch and bring it to a new level.

This is in contrast to many of the mass-marketed liqueurs which use huge levels of sweetness and flavourings to hide the lack of complexity in the (often cheap, young, grain) whiskies they are based on.”

“Our new Whisky Liqueur is delicious neat or in a Rusty Nail cocktail, but we heartily recommend you have it in an ice-filled tumbler, garnished with a freshly cut strip of orange zest…”

You can buy Master of Malt 10 Year Old Speyside Whisky Liqueur here for £26.95.

To sum up: Master of Malt new Whisky Liqueur:-
It is made exclusively with 10 year old, all-sherry matured Speyside Single Malt.
Flavoured with Christmassy spices including cinnamon and cloves and two kinds of orange peel.
Handmade in very small batches.

If you haven’t visited Master of Malt’s website then they are well worth a look. Established in 1985 they have grown to become one of the UK’s leading Online Spirits Merchants.

They are also a highly rated independent bottler whose single cask whiskies scored over 90 points in the Jim Murray Whisky Bible 2009. If that wasn’t enough they also do innovative sample bottles (3cl.) so you can try before you buy the full size.

Just in case you were wondering, a rusty nail cocktail is made from the following …

Ingredients:

* 1 1/2 oz Scotch
* 3/4 oz Drambuie
* Lemon twist for garnish

Preparation:

1. Pour the ingredients into an old-fashioned glass with ice cubes.
2. Stir well.
3. Garnish with the lemon twist.

Congratulations! Three in a Row for The Whisky Exchange

February 17, 2011 by Gary Leave a Comment

Congratulations! Three in a Row for The Whisky Exchange

The Whisky Exchange has scooped Independent Spirit Retailer of the Year, sponsored by Glengoyne, for the third time in a row at The Drinks Retailing Awards 2011.

Congratulations!

The Dorchester Hotel was the venue for the ceremony held on the 1 February. The awards recognise the most outstanding retailers in the take-home drinks market. The event was hosted by TV presenter and wine expert Olly Smith and this years event marks 10 years of the prestigious awards, known in the industry to have one of the most rigorous and thorough judging processes in the business. So they know their stuff!

Sukhinder Singh of The Whisky Exchange said of the Award: “It is a real honour and true testament to the dedication and skill of the whole team to be awarded this prestigious title for the third year in a row. It is fantastic that great brands like Glengoyne are supporting independent retailers as they are a much loved by whisky enthusiasts.”

Neil Boyd of Glengoyne said: “Independents and specialists have a vital role to play in today’s marketplace which is why we chose to sponsor this important category. We were very impressed with the quality of the entrants and would like to congratulate The Whisky Exchange on a great hat-trick of awards.”

Glengoyne is one of the leading premium malt whiskies in the world and has been distilled at Glengoyne distillery since 1833. The Glengoyne is available in 10 Years Old, 12 Years Old, 12 Years Old Cask Strength, 17 Years Old , 21 Years Old and Vintage 1972 as well as other limited edition special bottlings.

But what’s different about Glengoyne Highland Single Malt is that it is distilled slower than any other Scotch whisky. Its high quality and smooth taste is attributed to this slow distillation, which is about one third the normal rate.

Drinks Retailing Awards 2011

New Weekend Malts from The Whisky Exchange

February 11, 2011 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange has an amazing 63 New additions to it’s range for this weekend with whiskies from regions such as: Campbeltown, Highland, Island, Islay, Lowland & Speyside.

The brands include Allt-a-bhainne, Arran, Benriach, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Craigellachie, Dallas Dhu, Dalmore, Edradour, Glen Elgin, Glendronach, Glenesk, Glenfarclas, Glenglassaugh, Glengoyne, Glenlivet, Glenlochy, Glenrothes, Highland Park, Inchfad, Kilchoman, Kinclaith, Lagavulin, Lochside, Millburn, Miltonduff, Mortlach, Pittyvaich, Port Ellen, Speyside, Springbank, Talisker & Teaninich.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 10 to 35 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
The Whisky Exchange	Allt-a-bhainne 1991 / Connoisseurs Choice – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1991 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail	70cl	£ 36.25 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Classic Malts / Talisker 10 Year Old + Cragganmore 12 Year Old – Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 40cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A pair of 20cl bottles of two favourites from the Classic Malts selection – Talisker and Cragganmore.	40cl	£ 17.86 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glencraig 1975 / Rare Old Series – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1975 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail – Glencraig is a very rare single malt made using a Lomond still at the obscure Glenburgie distillery between 1958 and 1981, so this 1975 vintage from Gordon & Macphail will be highly sought-after. The mis-spelling of the distillery name as 'Glengraig' on the label makes this even more of a curio.	70cl	£ 158.30 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenlochy 1977 / Connoisseurs Choice – Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 40% Vintage: 1977 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 40% / Gordon & Macphail	70cl	£ 153.19 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Miltonduff 1969 – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1969 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail – A Gordon & Macphail bottling of little-seen Speysider Miltonduff. From the colour, we're hazarding a guess that this is from sherry wood. Bottled in 2008, just shy of its 40th birthday.	70cl	£ 117.45 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Pittyvaich 1989 / 20 Year Old – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 20 Year Old Strength: 57.5% Vintage: 1989 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 57.5% / Distillery Bottling – A very pleasant appley, biscuity dram from an unheralded distillery that closed its doors in 1993 after only eighteen years of existence. We were suprised at the quality of this Pittyvaich, which wears its twenty years very lightly.	70cl	£ 127.66 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Bruichladdich Infinity / 2nd Edition – Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 52.5% Summary: 70cl / 52.5% / Distillery Bottling	70cl	£ 41.20 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Strathisla 1960 – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1960 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail	70cl	£ 172.60 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenfarclas 1970 / Sherry Cask / The Family Casks – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 53.6% Vintage: 1970 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 53.6% / Distillery Bottling – The Glenfarclas Family Casks series is a new range of vintage casks from one of Speyside's best distilleries. All but three of the range (1952, 1979 & 1984) are from first fill or refill sherry casks.	70cl	£ 321.70 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Bowmore 1971 / 34 Year Old / Sherry Cask – Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 34 Year Old Strength: 51% Vintage: 1971 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 51% / Distillery Bottling	70cl	£ 650.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenlochy 1968 / Rare Old Series – Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1968 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail	70cl	£ 135.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Craigellachie 1991 / Connoisseurs Choice – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1991 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail – A Craigellachie 1991 from refill sherry hogsheads, bottled in 2008 by Gordon & Macphail for their Connoisseurs Choice label.	70cl	£ 37.74 BUY NOW

February New Malts from The Whisky Exchange

February 3, 2011 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange has 31 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from the Campbeltown, Highland, Island, Islay, Lowland & Speyside regions.

The brands include Aberlour, An Cnoc, Ardbeg, Balblair, Benrinnes, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Cragganmore, Dalwhinnie, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Glenrothes, Glenury Royal, Isle Of Jura, Ladyburn, Lochside, Macallan, Macduff, Pittyvaich, Port Ellen, Royal Lochnagar, Speyside, Springbank, Talisker, Tobermory and Tullibardine.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 10 to 36 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
The Whisky Exchange	An Cnoc 12 Year Old – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – This lip-smacking 12 year old An Cnoc (formerly Knockdhu) is a top-quality proponent of the non-sherried Speyside style, showing polished malt and a delicious spiciness throughout a warm, complex palate and lasting finish.	70cl	£ 27.32 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenrothes 1967 / 36 Year Old / Cask# 6994 – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 36 Year Old Strength: 46.6% Vintage: 1967 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46.6% / Distillery Bottling	70cl	£ 868.09 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Connemara / Cask Strength – Single Malt Irish Whiskey Country: Ireland Region: Age: Strength: Summary: 70cl – An awesome peated Irish malt that will knock unbelievers for six. A gentle yet intense peat presence on the palate, this is a brilliantly balanced dram that Islay fans will adore. Picked up the top prize in its category at the World Whisky Awards 2010.	70cl	£ 42.84 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old – Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A favourite of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, being conveniently situated close by Balmoral Castle. Royal Lochnagar was originally a key ingredient in VAT 69, but most production is now for single malts.	70cl	£ 28.54 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Tobermory 1972 / 32 Year Old / Oloroso Sherry Finish – Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 32 Year Old Strength: 50.1% Vintage: 1972 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 50.1% / Distillery Bottling – A limited edition Tobermory from 1972, finished in Oloroso sherry casks for a deliciously rich sweetness. Released in 2005, we have been very lucky to get our hands on a small parcel of stock of this gem.	70cl	£ 188.94 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Isle Of Jura Prophecy / Peated – Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: Strength: 46% Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – The first of Isle of Jura's 'profoundly' peated Prophecy bottlings. These are slated for annual release, and are purportedly drier and smokier than the standard Superstition peated IOJ.	70cl	£ 50.54 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Ardbeg Supernova 2009 – Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 58.9% Vintage: 2009 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 58.9% / Distillery Bottling – Ardbeg Supernova has been a phenomenon since the Advance Committee Release sold out in a matter of hours back in January 2009. This is the peatiest Ardbeg ever at over 100ppm. Get 'em while they're hot.	70cl	£ 127.66 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenfiddich 18 Year Old – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 18 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – An elegant nose, faintly sweet, scented with apple and wood. Glenfiddich 18 year old is a robust and full-bodied single malt whisky, yet remains remarkably soft, rounded and long lasting.	70cl	£ 40.80 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Tullibardine 1988 – Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 46% Vintage: 1988 Bottler: Summary: 75cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – An unchilfiltered Tullibardine from the 1988 vintage, bottled at a good drinking strength of 46%.	75cl	£ 47.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Bruichladdich Miniature 3-pack / Links, Waves, Peat – Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 46% Summary: 15cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A three pack of miniatures of Bruichladdich single Islay malt, compromising the Links, Waves and Peat variations.	15cl	£ 13.87 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old – Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 100cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A litre bottle of the Dalwhinnie 15 year old, one of the gentlest drams around, and a great beginner whisky. A founder member of Diageo's Classic Malts selection.	100cl	£ 36.46 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Bunnahabhain 1997 / 12 Year Old / Unchilfiltered / Peated – Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 46% Vintage: 1997 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46% / Signatory – A heavily-peated Bunnahabhain 1997 matured in a pair of hogsheads. Fresh and bursting with smoky energy, this is a top-quality dram at a great price. Bottled for Signatory's Unchilfiltered series.	70cl	£ 30.12 BUY NOW

January New Malts from the Whisky Exchange

January 19, 2011 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange has 38 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions such as: Campbeltown, Highland, Island, Islay, Lowland and Speyside.

The brands include Aberfeldy, Benromach, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Clynelish, Dailuaine, Glen Elgin, Glen Scotia, Glencadam, Glenfiddich, Glenmorangie, Glenrothes, Highland Park, Ileach, Imperial, Inchmurrin, Isle Of Jura, Laphroaig, Longmorn, Old Pulteney, Rosebank, Speyside & Tobermory.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 8 to 45 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
The Whisky Exchange	Benromach Traditional – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – The first new bottling since the distillery began production in 1998 after a 15-year lay-off. The whisky is year oldung, but has a delicious dollop of peat and plenty of fresh, ripe flavours. A very welcome return.	70cl	£ 21.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old – Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Bunnahabhain 12 year old is a very lightly-peated malt that serves as perhaps the mildest introduction to the Islay style. A winner at the World Whisky Awards 2010.	70cl	£ 34.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glen Elgin 1971 / 32 Year Old – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 32 Year Old Strength: 42.3% Vintage: 1971 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 42.3% / Distillery Bottling – Very few expressions of Glen Elgin have been bottled, so this is a rare treat. Released in 2003, this is a delicious honeyed, fruity dram from an often overlooked distillery that has long been rated 'First Class' by blenders lists.	70cl	£ 260.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenmorangie Cellar 13 / 10 Year Old – Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 100cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – Matured in a warehouse by the sea, this Glenmorangie has a more salty, fresh character with a whiff of iodine. Originally for Duty Free only.	100cl	£ 59.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenrothes 1967 / 35 Year Old / Cask# 6998 – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 35 Year Old Strength: 46.3% Vintage: 1967 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46.3% / Distillery Bottling – A phenomenal single cask bottling of Glenrothes from 2002, this was rated 94 points by Jim Murray in the inaugural Whisky Bible, describing it as 'Glorious…Glenrothes at its most seductive and complex. Now this is a classic: not just as a Speysider but among all Scotland malts'.	70cl	£ 850.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Aberfeldy 21 Year Old – Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 21 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – An excellent value 21 year old Aberfeldy, showcasing the richer end of the Highland spectrum with plenty of sherry influence. Winner of a Gold Medal and Best in Class at the International Wine & Spirits COmpetition 2010.	70cl	£ 85.49 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Bruichladdich 12 Year Old / 2nd Edition – Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling	70cl	£ 33.49 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Imperial 1991 – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1991 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail	70cl	£ 36.54 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Isle Of Jura 21 Year Old – Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 21 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 75cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – An explosion of soft citrus fruits, yet spicy and warm, as the lingering wood tones unfold in perfect harmony. A great whisky at a great price for this age.	75cl	£ 94.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Tobermory 10 Year Old – Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – The unpeated malt from the producers of Ledaig, Tobermory hails from the Isle of Mull and is a more gentle medium-bodied, accessible malt than its peated sister. A good aperitif malt.	70cl	£ 29.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Bruichladdich Peat – Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 46% Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A replacement for the highly successful '3D' series, Bruichladdich Peat apparently 'does what it says on the tin' with phenol levels of 35ppm. No age statement, but it is cheaper than the old 3D releases and, shockingly, has escaped from the the distillery without being finished. Doubly unique 'Laddie!	70cl	£ 29.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Laphroaig 1999 / 8 Year Old – Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 8 Year Old Strength: 57.6% Vintage: 1999 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 57.6% / Speciality Drinks Ltd – A vibrant, exuberant year oldung Laphroaig, bursting with sooty character and peppery tingle. A delightful 'Froyg.	70cl	£ 41.41 BUY NOW

2011 New Arrivals from The Whisky Exchange

January 5, 2011 by Gary Leave a Comment

Please note: Prices shown below may have changed due to the recent VAT increase.

The Whisky Exchange has 99 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies coming from regions such as: Campbeltown, Highland, Island, Islay, Lowland & Speyside.

The brands include Aberlour, An Cnoc, Ardbeg, Ardmore, Auchentoshan, Auchroisk, Balvenie, Banff, Ben Nevis, Ben Wyvis, Bowmore, Brora, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Edradour, Glen Albyn, Glen Grant, Glen Mhor, Glen Moray, Glen Ord, Glen Scotia, Glencadam, Glendronach, Glengoyne, Glenmorangie, Glenugie, Highland Park, Inverleven, Isle Of Jura, Knockando, Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Linkwood, Littlemill, Lochside, Macallan, Port Ellen, Rosebank, Speyside, Springbank, Tamnavulin & Tullibardine.

The ages range from 8 to 43 Years Old.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
The Whisky Exchange	Ardbeg 30 Year Old (wooden Box) – Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 30 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling	70cl	£ 699.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Tamnavulin 1992 / 16 Year Old – Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 16 Year Old Strength: 54.1% Vintage: 1992 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 54.1% / Speciality Drinks Ltd – A hogshead-matured Tamnavulin from the 1992 vintage, bottled at full strength for The Single Malts of Scotland.	70cl	£ 49.49 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Balvenie 1967 / 32 Year Old – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 32 Year Old Strength: 49.7% Vintage: 1967 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 49.7% / Distillery Bottling – An old single cask bottling of Balvenie 1967, bottled at the end of the 1990s.	70cl	£ 799.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Cu Dhub / Black Whisky – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40%	70cl	£ 21.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Springbank Millennium Miniature Set / 25yo – 50yo – Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: Strength: Summary: 30cl / Distillery Bottling –	30cl	£ 399.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Smws 114.3 / 1990 / 13 Year Old – Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: 13 Year Old Strength: 54.5% Vintage: 1990 Bottler: Summary: 50cl / 54.5% / SMWS	50cl	£ 199.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Smws 81.3 / 1968 / 34 Year Old – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 34 Year Old Strength: 58.3% Vintage: 1968 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 58.3% / SMWS	70cl	£ 199.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Smws 86.8 / 1975 / 24 Year Old – Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: 24 Year Old Strength: 59% Vintage: 1975 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 59% / SMWS	70cl	£ 299.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	An Cnoc 16 Year Old – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 16 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A 16yo bottling from the An Cnoc distillery (formerly known as Knockdhu), bottled at a healthy 46% abv.	70cl	£ 36.05 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Highland Park 1958 / 40 Year Old / Crystal Dec – Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 40 Year Old Strength: 44% Vintage: 1958 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 44% / Distillery Bottling	70cl	£ 1,788.46 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Isle Of Jura 16 Year Old – Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 16 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – With the smoothness of the 10 year-old allied to extra complexity from more ageing, this is a winner. 'A delicious and sophisticated dram with impressive depth and almost perfect weight.' Jim Murray, Whisky Magazine Dec 2000	70cl	£ 39.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Springbank 25 Year Old / Millennium Edition – Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: 25 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling	70cl	£ 699.00 BUY NOW

The Glengoyne Christmas Cask 2010

December 24, 2010 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Glengoyne Christmas Cask 2010

Glengoyne Distillery is to launch its SLOWEST ever bottling. Taking over four years to complete, this is a world’s first small batch release from a single cask, creating a live experiment which whisky enthusiasts can take part in.

Available from Tuesday 28 December 2010, The Glengoyne Christmas Cask will be released each Christmas until 2014. Just 100 bottles will be released at a time, exclusively available to buy in person from the distillery shop. This highly innovative, first of a kind bottling will allow single cask lovers to trace the flavour evolution in this remarkable, yet typical, Glengoyne cask over its next four years of maturation.

Cask 790, a First Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt distilled in 2002, is currently rich, with hints of rosehip syrup, cocoa beans, oak and spice. It still clings to the last of its spirited youth, but delivering plenty and promising much more.

Glengoyne’s unique flavour is derived from Scotland’s SLOWEST malt whisky distillation and the use of some of Spain’s finest sherry casks. Every year a team of dedicated noses search the warehouses for casks that are just right, releasing between two and four Single Casks a year. Once in the bottle the whisky stops maturing, so Single Cask bottlings represent a snapshot in time.

Stuart Hendry, Glengoyne Brand Heritage Manager explained “One day, after a particularly productive tasting session, we got to thinking – what if there is something more? We at the distillery are able to taste casks as they mature, witnessing their highs and lows, their flavour peak and troughs as they wind their way towards maturity. What if we were able to share that with our anorak-wearing whisky chums?”

‘Headspace’ – the area within the cask unoccupied by liquid – is normally created through evaporation at the rate of approximately 1.5% per annum. In the case of the Christmas Cask we will be removing 70 litres from the cask each year, leading to much increased headspace, giving the potential for higher rates of evaporation and interactive maturation. Stuart continued: “We don’t know for sure what will happen, but we’re looking forward to finding out.”

The release of the Glengoyne Christmas Cask is something completely different, a first of its kind for the distillery, and the world, representing the Glengoyne SLOW ethos. It is an utterly unique insight into the life of a Single Malt Whisky cask, with the staggered bottlings perfectly demonstrating the long slow path each and every cask takes to reach the moment of perfect maturity. Each bottle will be numbered and signed by the Glengoyne Tasting Panel, but will be presented without packaging in order to keep the price down.

The release date for the first 100 bottles is 28th December 2010 and the bottles must be purchased AT the distillery, priced £100. They will not be available online.

For further information visit: www.glengoyne.com

About Glengoyne:
Award-winning Glengoyne is one of the leading premium malt whiskies in the world and has been distilled at Glengoyne distillery since 1833. The Glengoyne portfolio consists of the 10 Years Old, 12 Years Old Cask Strength, 12 Years Old at 43%, 17 Years Old , 21 Years Old and Vintage 1972 as well as other limited edition special bottlings.

SLOWLY distilling the spirit allows more contact with the copper stills, removing unwanted sulphur which can result in bitterness and encouraging the formation of esters creating Glengoyne’s distinctive apple fruitiness. The increased copper interaction also helps draw more flavour from the slowly handcrafted Spanish Sherry oak casks during maturation.

Xmas New Arrivals From The Whisky Exchange

December 15, 2010 by Gary Leave a Comment

Well Christmas is nearly here but there is still chance to check out some festive Christmas goodies from The Whisky Exchange. It has 41 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies coming from Campbeltown, Highland, Island, Islay and Speyside regions.

The brands include Aberfeldy, Balblair, Benrinnes, Benromach, Bruichladdich, Caol Ila, Caperdonich, Cardhu, Cragganmore, Dalmore, Edradour, Glen Albyn, Glen Mhor, Glencadam, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, Glenglassaugh, Glenlivet, Glenmorangie, Glenturret, Highland Park, Isle Of Jura, Kilchoman, Knockando, Laphroaig, Macallan, Port Ellen, Scapa, Speyside and Springbank.

The ages range from 10, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31, 38 and 45 Years Old.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
The Whisky Exchange	Aberfeldy 21 Year Old – Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 21 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – An excellent value 21yo Aberfeldy, showcasing the richer end of the Highland spectrum with plenty of sherry influence.	70cl	£ 85.49 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Highland Park 25 Year Old – Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 25 Year Old Strength: 50.7% Summary: 70cl / 50.7% / Distillery Bottling – This old, discontinued bottling of Highland Park 25yo is a really complex dram, with a rich sherry palate intermingled with spices, honey and smoky malt. Excellent after a heavy meal with a fine cigar, this is a sipping whisky to be savoured.	70cl	£ 179.29 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenfarclas 1971 / Sherry Cask / The Family Casks – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 57.1% Vintage: 1971 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 57.1% / Distillery Bottling – The Glenfarclas Family Casks series is a new range of vintage casks from one of Speyside's best distilleries. All but three of the range (1952, 1979 & 1984) are from first fill or refill sherry casks.	70cl	£ 330.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Tomintoul Peaty Tang – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – We assume that this new no-age-statement peated Tomintoul must be similar to the Old Ballantruan but at a reduced strength. Either way, at this price it must be worth a punt for peatheads.	70cl	£ 23.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenfarclas 1961 / 45 Year Old / The Family Casks – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 45 Year Old Strength: 52.2% Vintage: 1961 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 52.2% / Distillery Bottling	70cl	£ 450.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Penderyn Peated – Welsh Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 46% Summary: 70cl / 46% – A new peated expression of everyone's favourite Welsh whisky, Penderyn.	70cl	£ 34.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenmorangie Original 1974 – Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1974 Bottler: Summary: 50cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling	50cl	£ 350.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Cardhu Special Cask Reserve – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Selected from 'very old oak casks', this new Cardhu Special Cask Reserve is richer and sweeter than the hugely popular 12 year old and has proved very successful since its release.	70cl	£ 45.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Knockando 21 Year Old Master Reserve – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 21 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – An elegant, sophisticated Knockando, Master Reserve 21yo is made with casks lying in the coolest part of the warehouse. These casks take longer to mature and the resulting malt is extremely smooth.	70cl	£ 64.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenturret 1979 / 29 Year Old / Cask #1439 – Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 29 Year Old Strength: 51.4% Vintage: 1979 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 51.4% / Signatory – A rare outing for Glenturret as a single malt (most of the production goes into the Famous Grouse blend). This 1979 vintage is from indie bottlers Signatory and has been bottled at cask strength from a single hogshead.	70cl	£ 102.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glen Albyn 1981 / 29 Year Old / Cask #50 – Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 29 Year Old Strength: 57.5% Vintage: 1981 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 57.5% / Signatory – A rare independent bottlnig of Glen Albyn from Signatory's Cask Strength Collection. This 29 year-old was distilled in 1981, just two years before the distillery was closed by owners DCL (now Diageo). Glen Albyn's buildings were sadly demolished in 1986 to make way for a shopping centre.	70cl	£ 82.49 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Cragganmore 1985 / 24 Year Old / Cask #1994 – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 24 Year Old Strength: 50.7% Vintage: 1994 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 50.7% / Signatory – A single hogshead of Craggganmore 1985, bottled by Signatory for their Cask Strength Collection. Indie bottlings of Cragganmore are pretty thin on the ground, so this is a welcome addition.	70cl	£ 78.13 BUY NOW

68 Newbies from The Whisky Exchange

December 8, 2010 by Gary Leave a Comment

Yes, that’s right. The Whisky Exchange has 68 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies coming from Campbeltown, Highland, Island, Islay, Lowland and Speyside regions.

The brands include Ardbeg, Auchentoshan, Balblair, Benrinnes, Benromach, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Caperdonich, Dallas Dhu, Glen Flagler, Glen Garioch, Glen Grant, Glen Scotia, Glenfarclas, Glengoyne, Glenkinchie, Glenlivet, Glenmorangie, Glenrothes, Glentauchers, Inverleven, Isle Of Jura, Ledaig, Linkwood, Longmorn, Macallan, Mannochmore, Millburn, Miltonduff, Mortlach, Octomore, Port Ellen, Royal Lochnagar, Speyside, Springbank and Tullibardine.

The ages range from 5 to 41 Years Old.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
The Whisky Exchange	Balblair 1989 Miniature – Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky Miniature Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1989 Bottler: Summary: 5cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling –	5cl	£ 5.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Benromach Traditional – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – The first new bottling since the distillery began production in 1998 after a 15-year lay-off. The whisky is young, but has a delicious dollop of peat and plenty of fresh, ripe flavours. A very welcome return.	70cl	£ 21.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glen Grant 1950 – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% Vintage: 1950 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 40% / Gordon & Macphail	70cl	£ 360.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Miltonduff 1969 – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1969 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail – A Gordon & Macphail bottling of little-seen Speysider Miltonduff. From the colour, we're hazarding a guess that this is from sherry wood. Bottled in 2008, just shy of its 40th birthday.	70cl	£ 115.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Mannochmore 18 Year Old / Manager's Dram – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 18 Year Old Strength: 66% Summary: 70cl / 66% / Distillery Bottling – A rare Mannochmore 18 year old selected by the Diageo distillery managers for staff only. Please note that the bottle numbers have been removed from the labels on some of these bottles.	70cl	£ 184.54 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Royal Lochnagar / Selected Reserve – Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 43% Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling	70cl	£ 250.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glentauchers 1991 – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1991 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail	70cl	£ 32.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Inverleven 1991 – Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: Strength: 40% Vintage: 1991 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 40% / Gordon & Macphail	70cl	£ 43.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glen Scotia 12 Year Old – Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling	70cl	£ 26.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Macallan 1950 – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1950 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail	70cl	£ 775.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Strathisla 30 Year Old – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 30 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail – Another of Gordon & Macphail's bargain Strathislas, this 30yo release has been bottled at 43%, which seems to have become the company's standard bottling strength now. Bravo.	70cl	£ 79.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenmorangie 25 Year Old – Highland Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 25 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 75cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – An old presentation bottling of Glenmorangie 25yo. These have becoem extremely scarce in the last couple of years.	75cl	£ 299.00 BUY NOW

Bumper List of New Arrivals from The Whisky Exchange!

December 1, 2010 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange has a staggering 219 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies coming from all the regions: Campbeltown, Highland, Island, Islay, Lowland and Speyside.

The brands include Aberfeldy, Aberlour, Ardbeg, Ardmore, Auchentoshan, Aultmore, Balmenach, Balvenie, Ben Nevis, Benriach, Benrinnes, Benromach, Bowmore, Brora, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Caperdonich, Clynelish, Cragganmore, Craigellachie, Dailuaine, Dallas Dhu, Dalmore, Dalwhinnie, Edradour, Glen Elgin, Glen Garioch, Glen Grant, Glen Mhor, Glen Moray, Glen Scotia, Glendronach, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, Glengoyne, Glenlivet, Glenlossie, Glenmorangie, Glenrothes, Highland Park, Inchgower, Inchmurrin, Isle Of Jura, Kilchoman, Knockando, Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Linkwood, Littlemill, Lochside, Longmorn, Macallan, Millburn, Miltonduff, Mortlach, North Port, Oban, Old Pulteney, Port Ellen, Speyside, Springbank and Talisker.

The whisky ages range from 5 to 50 Years Old.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
The Whisky Exchange	Brora 1981 / 26 Year Old / Oloroso Sherry Butt #1521 – Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 26 Year Old Strength: 48% Vintage: 1981 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 48% / Ian Macleod – A handsome-looking Brora 1981 from a single sherry butt, bottled by Ian MacLeod for their Chieftain's range.	70cl	£ 145.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Bruichladdich 15 Year Old / 2nd Edition – Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Finished in Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes casks, this has all the expected Bruichladdich characteristics – seaspray, brine, floral notes – with a deliciously smooth extra veneer of sweetness. A deservedly popular 'Laddie.	70cl	£ 59.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Edradour 10 Year Old – Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A tiny distillery in Perthshire is home to Edradour, one of Scotland's most endearingly different malts. Delicious honey notes complimented by an oily mouthfeel and a really stylish finish.	70cl	£ 29.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glen Moray 1960 / 26 Year Old – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 26 Year Old Strength: 43% Vintage: 1960 Bottler: Summary: 75cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling	75cl	£ 399.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenmorangie 1975 – Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1975 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling	70cl	£ 235.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Port Ellen 1979 / 29 Year Old / Cask#7089 – Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 29 Year Old Strength: 53.9% Vintage: 1979 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 53.9% – Bottled in early 2009 just shy of its 30th birthday, this 1979 Port Ellen has come from cask 7089, described on the label as 'oak'. That's a relief, then.	70cl	£ 199.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Port Ellen 1983 / Cask #cm136 / Gc – Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 52.5% Vintage: 1983 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 52.5% / Golden Cask – A rare Golden Cask bottling of Port Ellen 1983, bottled in 2008. No indication of cask type on the label, but it's a very good colour.	70cl	£ 129.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Aberfeldy 1980 / 17 Year Old – Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 17 Year Old Strength: 62% Vintage: 1980 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 62% / Flora & Fauna	70cl	£ 299.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Aultmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980's – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% Vintage: 1980 Bottler: Summary: 75cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling	75cl	£ 235.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Balvenie 17 Year Old / New Wood – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 17 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling	70cl	£ 125.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Bruichladdich Centenary 15 Year Old – Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 75cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling	75cl	£ 275.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Cu Dhub / Black Whisky – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40%	70cl	£ 21.95 BUY NOW