16 Year Old — Malthound

Bushmills Whiskey Tweet Tasting: Tropical Fruit & Irish Genius!

June 18, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

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

Abbey Whisky: Collectable New Arrivals!

May 12, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Clynelish 24 Year Old – 1989 / Single Cask #5890

New Arrivals

Clynelish 24 Year Old – 1989 / Single Cask #5890
£ 127.50
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age: 24 Years Old
Strength: 52%
70cl
Vintage: 1989
Bottler: Carn Mor

Lagavulin 16 Year Old
£ 62.40
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age: 16 Years Old
Strength: 43%
70cl

Blair Athol 8 Year Old / 1980s
£ 168.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age: 8 Years Old
Strength: 40%
75cl

Littlemill 8 Year Old / 1970s
£ 228.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Lowland
Age: 8 Years Old
Strength: 43%
75cl

Glendronach Cask Strength / Batch 4
£ 53.50
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age:
Strength: 54.7%
70cl

Adelphis Fascadale Batch 8 / Cara McKinnon Crawford
£ 84.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Island
Age: 14 Years Old
Strength: 46%
70cl

Robbie Burns 1970s / Famed Old Scotch Whisky
£ 105.00
Country: Scotland
Region:
Age:
Strength:
75.7cl

Rowans Creek Straight Kentucky Bourbon
£ 43.80
Country: America
Region: American
Age:
Strength: 50.5%
70cl

Edencroft New Whisky Arrivals & The Cheshire Whisky Event Update!

May 5, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Laphroaig / 15 Year Old / 200th Anniversary Edition

New Arrivals

Edencroft	Glendullan / 1999 14 Year Old / Cask #10124 / Old Malt Cask Edition £ 67.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 14 Years Old Strength: 50% 70cl Summary: Old Malt Cask is unashamedly for connoisseurs of the finest expressions of Single Malt Scotch Whisky. As one of the most established brands in the single cask market, Old Malt Cask is trusted by thousands of Malt Whisky consumers all around the world as the selection which bottles some of the most noteworthy Scotches in the market. Each month, the Hunter Laing tasting panel reviews the company stocks and, after careful consideration, selects only the casks which are of the highest quality. Whether the whisky was distilled in Speyside or Islay, the Lowlands or the Islands, they all have one thing in common – they have been bottled at exactly the right time to capture the unique characteristics of the cask. Invariably bottled at 50% strength to maintain drinkability, each new expression is non-chillfiltered to ensure that the personality of each cask remains. Our expert blender also writes notes to guide the consumer through the tasting experience. We don't have to do much with the whisky – we let it speak for itself. Old Malt Cask has spent fifteen years as one of the market leaders in the single cask category. As the reputation of Hunter Laing rests on the quality of each release, they aim to ensure that each new bottling delights the consumer as much as the last one. Nose: what a beautiful mix between clean, alluring barley and citrus, mainly clementine’s; a little lavender freshens it up even further; Taste: just about a perfect impact on delivery; the malts are salivating, the sugars are crisp and clean, the vanilla un-embittered…wow!!! Finish: here’s the dull bit Glendullan…the oak injects a little natural caramel but a few spices compensate; Balance: at last! A Glendullan how I normally see it in the blending lab, rather than when tasting bottling’s for the bible. Of late they have been pretty ordinary and hardly representative. This one is much truer to its known quality among pros, mainly due to this crisp malt being presented in decent oak for a change. 93 Points / Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible. Tasting Notes / Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible ©.
Edencroft	Glendronach / Cask Strength / Batch 4 £ 55.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: Summary: A classic GlenDronach exactly as they made it – cask strength, non chill filtered and at natural colour. The cask strength has been matured in a combination of Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso sherry casks. The first batch comprises of some 12,000 bottles and is bottled at 54.8%. Batch 2 has been bottled at 55.2% and batch 3 at 54.9%. The GlenDronach Cask Strength batch 4 was bottled at 54.7%. Colour: Dark rich amber with a glint of burnished copper. Nose: Delicious molten toffee and wild honey poured over ripe figs and dates. Subtle hints of tangerine, coffee grounds and a dusting of cinnamon add a perfect balance to the nose. Palate: Vibrant oak spices and warming stem ginger compliment the rich sherry and dark fruit characteristics. Waves of sour plums and subtle gingerbread combine with stewed barley and roasted coffee beans, softened by a gentle hint of walnut. Finish: A perfect harmony of the finest sherry casks and traditional Highland characteristics.
Edencroft	Glenrothes / 1997 16 Year Old / Cask #10435 / Old Malt Cask Edition £ 77.15 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 16 Years Old Strength: 50% 70cl Summary: Old Malt Cask is unashamedly for connoisseurs of the finest expressions of Single Malt Scotch Whisky. As one of the most established brands in the single cask market, Old Malt Cask is trusted by thousands of Malt Whisky consumers all around the world as the selection which bottles some of the most noteworthy Scotches in the market. Each month, the Hunter Laing tasting panel reviews the company stocks and, after careful consideration, selects only the casks which are of the highest quality. Whether the whisky was distilled in Speyside or Islay, the Lowlands or the Islands, they all have one thing in common – they have been bottled at exactly the right time to capture the unique characteristics of the cask. Invariably bottled at 50% strength to maintain drinkability, each new expression is non-chillfiltered to ensure that the personality of each cask remains. Our expert blender also writes notes to guide the consumer through the tasting experience. We don't have to do much with the whisky – we let it speak for itself. Old Malt Cask has spent fifteen years as one of the market leaders in the single cask category. As the reputation of Hunter Laing rests on the quality of each release, they aim to ensure that each new bottling delights the consumer as much as the last one. Nose: clean with a proud butterscotch tart theme. The barley is still fresh and at times concentrated; Taste: I defy you to count how many different style of natural toffee you can find on this…; a thin layering of ulmo honey sits well with the maple syrup and persistent malt; Finish: a little spiced cocoa on the fading barley sugar; Balance: given the right cask, shows what a lovely malt this distillery is capable of producing. Engaging and irresistible. 92.5 Points / Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible. Tasting Notes / Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible ©.
Edencroft	Highland Park / Odin £ 420.00 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: Summary: Highland Park Odin represents a single malt Scotch whisky worthy of its namesake – the formidable and commanding ruler of Asgard. Its intense complexity ensures this final release is deserving of its rightful place at the head of the Valhalla Collection. Colour: Vivid burst of sunlight. Nose: This intense whisky possesses a fierce spice; cinnamon bark and nutmeg rise from Odin’s spirit. Behind the spice, toasted walnuts smoulder with pulsating explosions of smoke. Odin cuts an ominous figure and this whisky is no different. Palate: A huge, powerful palate draws on the complexity of Odin’s character. Layers of peat uncover thousands of years of wisdom. Dense oak and still smouldering away are the rich charred walnuts. Finish: Throughout is a subtle sweetness, sharing the knowledge of well-seasoned sherry wines. Plums and soft fruit disappear into the dark as the peaty embers glow into a smoky finale. Unit: 70cl. ABV: 55.8%. For sale only within the EEC.
Edencroft	Kilchoman's / Loch Gorm 2015 £ 62.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: Summary: Kilchoman launch third annual Loch Gorm limited edition release Independent farm distillery, Kilchoman, will be releasing a limited edition Loch Gorm Single Malt Whisky in March. Only a limited quantity of the exclusive bottling will be available and if past releases are anything to go by, it will sell quickly. This is the third annual Loch Gorm Single Malt to be released by Kilchoman. Each release is differentiated by the distillation and bottling dates on the front of the bottle and gift carton. Kilchoman’s Loch Gorm releases are traditionally matured in ex Oloroso sherry butts and this latest edition is no exception. Where the 2015 version differs from the previous year is the use of sherry hogsheads to mature a portion of the whisky rather than just sherry butts. This edition will also be marginally older than the five year old 2014 version, it being bottled from casks filled in both 2009 and 2010. Anthony Wills, Founder and Managing Director of Kilchoman, said: “As well as this year’s release being slightly older, we decided to increase the ratio of single malt matured in smaller sherry hogsheads versus that matured in larger sherry butts. This increases the influence from the sherry casks and gives the whisky a striking intensity and richness. That said, the whisky retains the balance and complexity Kilchoman releases are well-known for.” This range is named after a famously peaty loch over looked by the distillery; Kilchoman draws water for the production of Loch Gorm and their other releases from the burn that runs into the loch. Colour: Deep and rich. Nose: Soft, spicy and rich with light smoke dark chocolate and citrus fruit. Palate: Soft fruits and peat smoke with a rich sweet finish. Finish: Long and sweet, lingering smoke, well balanced. Country / Region: Scotland / Islay. Unit: 70cl ABV: 46%
Edencroft	Macallan / 1993 20 Year Old / Cask # 10290 / Old Malt Cask Edition £ 130.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 50% 70cl Summary: Nose: apples and pearsfreshly diced, topped with a aqueeze of lemon. The tannins look seemingly bemused and powerless…; Taste: though they don't hang around on delivery. Red liqourice to the fore, though soon swamped by salivating barley and muscovado suagr. A little orange hangs about; Finish: long, softy oiled and not a degree of light molassess and toffee as the tannins begin to make their mark; Balance ironically, a Macallan not from a wine cask, yet turns out to be as fruity as you'll find. A real treat. ©Tasting Notes from Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible.
Edencroft	Port Ellen / 1978 / 35 Year Old / Old & Rare £ 1,385.75 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 35 Years Old Strength: 56.5% 70cl Summary: Whilst we are proud to place the Laing family name on all the casks we bottle, there are some whiskies which are so remarkable that they deserve a little extra recognition. Hunter Laing's Old & Rare name signifies a rare single cask malt that has been bottled at the peak of its flavour. Whether it was the water, the wood, or even the location in the warehouse, circumstances have conspired to create a sublime drinking experience which once consumed, can never be repeated. Each bottling of Old & Rare has been matured to perfection, so due to the angels' share there are comparatively few examples to emerge from each cask. Presented in a highly distinctive squat bottle, each expression comes beautifully packaged in a specially crafted wooden box. The personal tasting notes of our expert "nose" are included to complement the views of each individual taster. It goes without saying that each cask remains unadulterated by excessive filtration or added caramel. Although each sip from an Old & Rare cask is an exquisite experience the pleasure must be tempered with a little sorrow, due to the fact that such a taste can never be exactly replicated again. Tasting Notes: A full bodied nose of earthy peatiness with a touch of iodine and sea salt. Initially sweet on the palate with peat coming through. A definite honey note takes over, giving a smooth mouth feel. The finish is long and lingering with the peat fading slowly and the honey giving a pleasant after taste.
Edencroft	Lagavulin / 12 Year Old / 2014 Release £ 79.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: Summary: Lagavulin with a lighter spring to its step; big on distillery character and full of life, with freshness, cereals, citrus and signature smoke. Sweeter notes of toffee and fruit are unusually to the fore, though the serious interplay of tannins, herbs, resin and smoke leaves no doubt as to its lineage. Appearance: Very pale delicate gold. Long beading. Nose: Gentle, and slightly sweeter than expected. At first it seems like you're in an old-time dairy; scrubbed clean, with a background scent of damped-down peat smoke. Gaining depth, the aromas grow appetisingly with classic notes of spent firework and ash above grainy cereals, acetic sharpness married to butterscotch sweetness, and boiled sweets, applesauce, spearmint and juicy fruit. There's toffee and fresh-baked baguette or leather too, with spice in the finish. Softer with water, at first it's Purely cleansing, then there's a subtle interplay of mint, white vinegar and fresh woodsmoke. The overall impression is youthful and vibrant: a painting For Those Who want a full-on smoky! Body: Medium. Palate: Immediate and intense. Sweet and lively, pleasantly oily, with lime zest and a barley sugar sweetness soon wreathed in peat-smoke. Then, dry and aromatic wood cut by a salty, smoky sharpness in the mid palate. Better with water; lighter, still sweet and zesty, fruity and oily, slightly salty, the smoke more autumnal. Like a slice of rich fruitcake eaten near a wood-fired stove. Finish: Lengthy, warming and coating. Waxy, resinous and herbal with burnt dried mixed fruit; sweet on the tongue with wood smoke on the breath. With water a delicate sweetness supports late, resinous pine and autumn smoke. Country/Region: Scotland/Islay. Alc: 54.4% Unit: 70cl Rating:
Edencroft	Laphroaig / 15 Year Old / 200th Anniversary Edition £ 75.00 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: Summary: Laphroaig 15 year old was first created 30 years ago. Barrels were individually selected for their particularly mellow rounded flavour, then batch bottled at the higher export strength of 43% ABV. The resulting flavour soon became a firm favourite winning many awards. Its highlight was being chosen for the famous ‘Erskine Charity Bottling’ in 2000 when 270 bottles were drawn from a single 15 year old cask signed by HRH The Prince of Wales for this charity of which he is a patron. The 200th Anniversary edition has been created in exactly the same way as the original. We very much hope it will be a delight both to those who have enjoyed it in the past and for many of you for whom it will be the first opportunity. COLOUR: Sparkling gold NOSE: Initial scents of grapefruit and fresh mint. A touch of water releases salted caramel, with signature Islay peat smoke underlying sweet orchard fruit aromas. BODY: Multifaceted. TASTE: Pink peppercorns, light peat smoke with a soft dryness, before a finish of tobacco and faint sea salt. FINISH: Mellow with a smoky aftertaste. Alc: 43%. Unit: 70cl.
Edencroft	Strathmill / 1991 21 Year Old / Cask #10122 / Old Malt Cask Edition £ 88.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 21 Years Old Strength: 50% 70cl Summary: Old Malt Cask is unashamedly for connoisseurs of the finest expressions of Single Malt Scotch Whisky. As one of the most established brands in the single cask market, Old Malt Cask is trusted by thousands of Malt Whisky consumers all around the world as the selection which bottles some of the most noteworthy Scotches in the market. Each month, the Hunter Laing tasting panel reviews the company stocks and, after careful consideration, selects only the casks which are of the highest quality. Whether the whisky was distilled in Speyside or Islay, the Lowlands or the Islands, they all have one thing in common – they have been bottled at exactly the right time to capture the unique characteristics of the cask. Invariably bottled at 50% strength to maintain drinkability, each new expression is non-chillfiltered to ensure that the personality of each cask remains. Our expert blender also writes notes to guide the consumer through the tasting experience. We don't have to do much with the whisky – we let it speak for itself. Old Malt Cask has spent fifteen years as one of the market leaders in the single cask category. As the reputation of Hunter Laing rests on the quality of each release, they aim to ensure that each new bottling delights the consumer as much as the last one. Nose: plenty of Kentucky at work here with the liquorice and hickory giving depth to the vanilla. The barley is not outdone, though…; Taste: the oak yoke is discarded on delivery and the barley is at full blast; Finish: just adore those gristy sugars which have somehow survived all these years; some lemon to the late vanilla; Balance: simple, but so elegant with it! 91 Points / Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible. Tasting Notes / Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible ©.
Edencroft	Tullibardine / 1990 23 Year Old / Cask #10453 / Old Malt Cask Edition £ 97.15 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 50% 70cl Summary: Old Malt Cask is unashamedly for connoisseurs of the finest expressions of Single Malt Scotch Whisky. As one of the most established brands in the single cask market, Old Malt Cask is trusted by thousands of Malt Whisky consumers all around the world as the selection which bottles some of the most noteworthy Scotches in the market. Each month, the Hunter Laing tasting panel reviews the company stocks and, after careful consideration, selects only the casks which are of the highest quality. Whether the whisky was distilled in Speyside or Islay, the Lowlands or the Islands, they all have one thing in common – they have been bottled at exactly the right time to capture the unique characteristics of the cask. Invariably bottled at 50% strength to maintain drinkability, each new expression is non-chillfiltered to ensure that the personality of each cask remains. Our expert blender also writes notes to guide the consumer through the tasting experience. We don't have to do much with the whisky – we let it speak for itself. Old Malt Cask has spent fifteen years as one of the market leaders in the single cask category. As the reputation of Hunter Laing rests on the quality of each release, they aim to ensure that each new bottling delights the consumer as much as the last one. Nose: beautiful structure and weight; a little toasty, but welcomes the nutty spread. Excellent salt to suger ratio; Taste: sublime delivery with near perfect weight and poise and some ramped up barley. The oils are delicate, the sugars playful and the quasi-bourbon style liquorice adding just the right degree of tostesterone; Finish: a late settling of some sugary scores as the light muscovado overpowers the fudgy oak; Balance: an early morning reminder why I can really love this job. ©Tasting Notes from Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible.

The Cheshire Whisky Event

The Cheshire Whisky Event 2015

Held at the fantastic Willington Hall – Tarporley, The Cheshire Whisky Event gives you the unique opportunity to sample the greatest whiskies in the world, whilst mingling with the producers and distillers and marketers, all under one roof.

EXHIBITORS: The Cheshire Whisky Event brings a different balance of exhibitor guaranteeing a selection of the greatest whiskies in the world.

MASTER CLASSES: These tutored tastings provide a unique insight into the world of whisky and your chance to ask all those hidden questions. You have up to an hour of intense time learning more about your favourite whiskies.

Many of the Master classes are dedicated to one brand or expression, presented by brand ambassadors, master distillers, leading experts or Whisky Magazine writers, the Whisky Taste Master classes always guarantee a memorable experience.

TASTINGS: Taste and discover great whiskies, from the classic ranges you may have sampled before to rare and exclusive bottlings.
New to whisky or a seasoned expert, there is something new for everyone to try at The Cheshire Whisky Event.

Ticket prices are £25.00 per person (which includes admission, samples and entry to one Masterclass).

A bargain!

MASTER CLASS DETAILS

Master Class 1: Paul John Indian Single Malt Whisky / Presented by Brand Ambassador Krish Kumar.
Master Class 2: BenRiach, GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh / Presented by Brand Ambassador Stewart Buchanan.
Master Class 3: anCnoc, Blablair, amd Old Pulteney / Presented by Brand Ambassador David Reid.
Master Class 4: Tomatin / Presented by Brand Ambassador Alistair Mutch.

(Please state when ordering which if any Master Class you would like to attend.)

List Of Whiskies Available During Event

BenRiach / 10 Year Old. | BenRiach / 12 Year Old Sherry Matured. | BenRiach / 15 Year Old / Single Cask #9150. | BenRiach / 16 Year Old. | BenRiach / 18 Year Old / Single Cask #3607.

GlenDronach / The Hielan / 8 Year Old. | GlenDronach / 18 Year Old. | GlenDronach / 19 Year Old / Single Cask #3326. | GlenDronach / 19 Year Old / Single Cask #4887. | GlenDronach / Cask Strength Batch 4.

Glenglassaugh / Evolution. | Glenglassaugh / Torfa. | Glenglassaugh / 30 Year Old.

The Antiquary. | The Antiquary 21 year old.

Paul John / Brilliance. | Paul John / Edited. | Paul John / Classic Select Cask. | Paul John / Peated Select Cask.

Old Malt Cask / 16 year old Glenrothes. | Old Malt Cask / 20 year old Macallan. | Old Malt Cask / 21 year old Strathmill. | Old Malt Cask / 23 year old Tullibardine.

Old & Rare / 21 Year Old Ardbeg. | Old & Rare / 21 Year Old Macallan. | Old & Rare / 35 Year Old Port Ellen.

Sovereign / 26 Year Old Cambus. | Sovereign / 25 Year Old North British. | Sovereign / 36 Year Old Strathclyde.

An Cnoc / 12 Year Old. | An Cnoc / 18 Year Old. | An Cnoc / 22 Year Old. | An Cnoc / 1975. | An Cnoc / Cutter.

Balblair / 2003. | Balblair / 1990. | Balblair / 1999. | Balblair / 1983.

Old Pulteney / 12 Year Old. | Old Pulteney / 17 Year Old. | Old Pulteney / 21 Year Old. | Old Pulteney / 1990. | Old Pulteney / 35 Year Old.

Speyburn / Bradan Orach. | Speyburn / 12 Year Old. | Speyburn / 25 Year Old.

For more information: The Cheshire Whisky Event

Old Malt Cask Special Offers From Edencroft!

March 9, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Glendullan / 14 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Edition

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Edencroft	Glendullan / 14 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Edition Special Offer: Save £15.25 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 14 Years Old Strength: 50% Summary: Old Malt Cask is unashamedly for connoisseurs of the finest expressions of Single Malt Scotch Whisky. As one of the most established brands in the single cask market, Old Malt Cask is trusted by thousands of Malt Whisky consumers all around the world as the selection which bottles some of the most noteworthy Scotches in the market. Each month, the Hunter Laing tasting panel reviews the company stocks and, after careful consideration, selects only the casks which are of the highest quality. Whether the whisky was distilled in Speyside or Islay, the Lowlands or the Islands, they all have one thing in common – they have been bottled at exactly the right time to capture the unique characteristics of the cask. Invariably bottled at 50% strength to maintain drinkability, each new expression is non-chillfiltered to ensure that the personality of each cask remains. Our expert blender also writes notes to guide the consumer through the tasting experience. We don't have to do much with the whisky – we let it speak for itself. Old Malt Cask has spent fifteen years as one of the market leaders in the single cask category. As the reputation of Hunter Laing rests on the quality of each release, they aim to ensure that each new bottling delights the consumer as much as the last one. Nose: what a beautiful mix between clean, alluring barley and citrus, mainly clementine’s; a little lavender freshens it up even further; Taste: just about a perfect impact on delivery; the malts are salivating, the sugars are crisp and clean, the vanilla un-embittered…wow!!! Finish: here’s the dull bit Glendullan…the oak injects a little natural caramel but a few spices compensate; Balance: at last! A Glendullan how I normally see it in the blending lab, rather than when tasting bottling’s for the bible. Of late they have been pretty ordinary and hardly representative. This one is much truer to its known quality among pros, mainly due to this crisp malt being presented in decent oak for a change. 93 Points / Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible. Tasting Notes / Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible ©.	70cl	£ 52.50 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glenrothes / 16 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Edition Special Offer: Save £15.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 16 Years Old Strength: 50% Summary: Old Malt Cask is unashamedly for connoisseurs of the finest expressions of Single Malt Scotch Whisky. As one of the most established brands in the single cask market, Old Malt Cask is trusted by thousands of Malt Whisky consumers all around the world as the selection which bottles some of the most noteworthy Scotches in the market. Each month, the Hunter Laing tasting panel reviews the company stocks and, after careful consideration, selects only the casks which are of the highest quality. Whether the whisky was distilled in Speyside or Islay, the Lowlands or the Islands, they all have one thing in common – they have been bottled at exactly the right time to capture the unique characteristics of the cask. Invariably bottled at 50% strength to maintain drinkability, each new expression is non-chillfiltered to ensure that the personality of each cask remains. Our expert blender also writes notes to guide the consumer through the tasting experience. We don't have to do much with the whisky – we let it speak for itself. Old Malt Cask has spent fifteen years as one of the market leaders in the single cask category. As the reputation of Hunter Laing rests on the quality of each release, they aim to ensure that each new bottling delights the consumer as much as the last one. Nose: clean with a proud butterscotch tart theme. The barley is still fresh and at times concentrated; Taste: I defy you to count how many different style of natural toffee you can find on this…; a thin layering of ulmo honey sits well with the maple syrup and persistent malt; Finish: a little spiced cocoa on the fading barley sugar; Balance: given the right cask, shows what a lovely malt this distillery is capable of producing. Engaging and irresistible. 92.5 Points / Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible. Tasting Notes / Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible ©.	70cl	£ 62.75 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Strathmill / 21 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Edition Special Offer: Save £20.70 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 21 Years Old Strength: 50% Summary: Old Malt Cask is unashamedly for connoisseurs of the finest expressions of Single Malt Scotch Whisky. As one of the most established brands in the single cask market, Old Malt Cask is trusted by thousands of Malt Whisky consumers all around the world as the selection which bottles some of the most noteworthy Scotches in the market. Each month, the Hunter Laing tasting panel reviews the company stocks and, after careful consideration, selects only the casks which are of the highest quality. Whether the whisky was distilled in Speyside or Islay, the Lowlands or the Islands, they all have one thing in common – they have been bottled at exactly the right time to capture the unique characteristics of the cask. Invariably bottled at 50% strength to maintain drinkability, each new expression is non-chillfiltered to ensure that the personality of each cask remains. Our expert blender also writes notes to guide the consumer through the tasting experience. We don't have to do much with the whisky – we let it speak for itself. Old Malt Cask has spent fifteen years as one of the market leaders in the single cask category. As the reputation of Hunter Laing rests on the quality of each release, they aim to ensure that each new bottling delights the consumer as much as the last one. Nose: plenty of Kentucky at work here with the liquorice and hickory giving depth to the vanilla. The barley is not outdone, though…; Taste: the oak yoke is discarded on delivery and the vbarley is at full blast; Finish: just adore those gristy sugars which have somehow survived all these years; some lemon to the late vanilla; Balance: simple, but so elegant with it! 91 Points / Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible. Tasting Notes / Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible ©.	70cl	£ 72.75 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glencadam / 18 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Edition Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 18 Years Old Strength: 50% Summary: Old Malt Cask is unashamedly for connoisseurs of the finest expressions of Single Malt Scotch Whisky. As one of the most established brands in the single cask market, Old Malt Cask is trusted by thousands of Malt Whisky consumers all around the world as the selection which bottles some of the most noteworthy Scotches in the market. Each month, the Hunter Laing tasting panel reviews the company stocks and, after careful consideration, selects only the casks which are of the highest quality. Whether the whisky was distilled in Speyside or Islay, the Lowlands or the Islands, they all have one thing in common – they have been bottled at exactly the right time to capture the unique characteristics of the cask. Invariably bottled at 50% strength to maintain drinkability, each new expression is non-chillfiltered to ensure that the personality of each cask remains. Our expert blender also writes notes to guide the consumer through the tasting experience. We don't have to do much with the whisky – we let it speak for itself. Old Malt Cask has spent fifteen years as one of the market leaders in the single cask category. As the reputation of Hunter Laing rests on the quality of each release, they aim to ensure that each new bottling delights the consumer as much as the last one. Nose: apple and pears….with the accent on the pears; Taste: gets the sugars in early and, better still, makes them of a gristy type. Which means that the ever-growing oak is comfortably contained and the complexity increases….; the barley is juicy despite the years and the spices early on; Finish: some very clever oils ensure a dessert feel to the finale which includes some sugary diced coconut; Balance: creamy, complex and luxurious. Both well-made and matured. 90 Points / Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible. Tasting Notes / Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible ©.	70cl	£ 84.95 BUY NOW

New Arrival Islay & Speyside Malts From Edencrofts!

December 2, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Glenglassaugh / Torfa (peated)

Edencroft has 6 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from the Islay and Speyside regions.

The brands include Benriach, Big Peat, Glendronach, Glenglassaugh & Tomintoul.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 16 to 30 Year Old malts.

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Edencroft	Benriach / Batch 10 / Cask # 296 / 30 Year Old Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 30 Year Old Strength: 43.9%. Vintage: 1983 Bottler: Summary: Cask Type: Hogshead. Style: Classic Speyside. Colour: Crisp bright gold. Nose: Vanilla-dusted sweet fruits, melon and pineapple combined with gentle soft oak. Taste: Candied fruits mingle with soft vanilla and cinnamon. A honeyed oak note holds the elegant barley sugar finish. Awards: 96 Points – Jim Murray's 2014 Whisky Bible.	70cl	£ 205.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glendronach / 1993 / Uk Exclusive / Cask# 39 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 58.8%. Summary: Distilled: Jan 1993. Bottled: July 2014. Age: 21 Year Old. Cask Type: Oloroso Sherry Butt. Nose: Rich dark crimson. Colour: A rich, meaty character filled with dark fruit-cake and roasted coffee beans, leading to a gentle balance of sugared dates, zested orange and hints of red chilli. Taste: Fantastic depths of allspice, dark chocolate and espresso coffee combine with delicate, warm, toasted oak spices. A soft, floral fruitiness appears in the long, unique sherried finish.	70cl	£ 110.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glenglassaugh / Torfa (peated) Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 50%. Summary: At Glenglassaugh, in addition to the traditional production, they also produce a very limited quantity of whisky using richly peated malted barley as the cereal varietal. The malted barley has been dried in the traditional way, over peat infused kilns, giving the whisky its unique smoky flavour. Glenglassaugh ‘Torfa’, with its peaty, phenolic nature, is a unique expression, and is quite different to the usual style of whisky produced in the Highlands. Cask Formula: Fully matured in ex-bourbon barrels. Peat level is 20 ppm. Appearance: Gleaming yellow gold. Nose: Vivid, sweet, sooty campfire smoke and sea air infuses zest of lime, apricot jam and ripe soft fruits; all gently warmed by hints of stem ginger and cracked black pepper. Palate: An eloquent, sweet coastal peat smoke engulfs candied peel over melon, pineapple and roasted red apples. Oat biscuits, hints of heather honey and a gentle cigar box spice all combine to give a terrific balance to the expressive smoky character. Finish: A heady, yet elegant harmony of distinct coastal peat and striking spiced fruit flavours.	70cl	£ 39.50 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Old Ballantruan / The Peated Malt Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 50% Summary: "Old Ballantruan" Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky is only one of a handful of peated malt whiskies from the Speyside region. After 'sleeping' for many years in hand-picked oak barrels, this whisky has been bottled at 50% volume and without any chill-filtration, to retain its layered and integrated peaty flavours. Nose: Heathery smoke balanced with subtle floral notes. Taste: Gentle "peat reek" flavours with hints of citrus tones and malty nuttiness. Finish: Lingering smoke and peat with touch of malted barley sweetness. Colour: Warm gold.	70cl	£ 34.50 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Tomintoul / 16 Year Old Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 16 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: Pure ingredients and the natural environment add to smooth and mellow character of our award-winning Tomintoul Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky, “the gentle dram”. Multi-award winning Tomintoul Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 16 Years has been lovingly crafted, from a selection of the finest bourbon casks, each aged for at least sixteen years. Nose: a fruity concoction of apples and pears topped with vanilla ice cream; even the vaguest hint of something smoky…one of the noses of the year…; Taste: soft, indeed every bit as gentle as the label promises, as the light oils coat the palate with a fabulously intense and delicately sweetened barley skin. The skeleton is playful oak; Finish: a wonderful, multi-layered interplay between malt and oak-vanillas. Long, curiously spice-free, increasingly dry but hugely sophisticated…; Balance: confirms Tomtintoul’s ability to dice with greatness.	70cl	£ 38.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Douglas Laing / The Christmas Big Peat 2011 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 57.8% Summary: HISTORICALLY WE CALL THIS – WHISPER IT – A VATTED MALT, BLONDE IN THE BOTTLE – BUT WITH A BIG PEAT KICK A SMALL BATCH BOTTLING TRADITIONALLY UNCHILL FILTERED CONTAINING ONLY ISLAY MALT WHISKIES! But what exactly is a Vatted Malt? It is what the Scotch Whisky industry has traditionally called “a marriage of Malts”. Big Peat contains Malt Whisky ONLY from the island of Islay – some say it’s the ultimate taste of Islay! Big Peat is a feisty Islay character has a sweet side too – ‘he’ carries a big peaty (“phenolic”), beachy, oceanic, rather ashy selection of malts only from the island of Islay. We do not chill filter – we prefer a more old fashioned traditional approach – so you will detect a massive amplification of sea-faring qualities on the nose, palate, and finish Nose: just one of those noses where it takes a tremendous act of will to put the glass down…the interplay between the salts and sugars, the counterweights between the different varieties of phenols themselves; Taste: when the delivery strikes home with the oils, phenols and sugars in immediate harmony, you know you are in for an experience. The question is: can it keep this quality to the end? Finish: …indeed it can! In fact, it improves and so complex and tantalising are those astonishing Demerara and peaty riches, it is hard to quite know where the end begins. A number of teasing bourbon tones, on the liquorice and hickory side – perhaps with a hint of honey – stokes the fireside complexity further…; Balance: I haven’t got a television these days as my life is simply too busy. And with entertainment like this in the glass to keep you occupied, who needs one…? I doubt if any Christmas special on the box came remotely close to matching this…!		£ 47.50 BUY NOW

Edencrofts – anCnoc Flaughter & Rutter In Stock!

July 8, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Ancnoc / Rutter

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Edencroft	Isle Of Jura / Prophecy Country: Scotland Region: Isle of Jura Age: Strength: 46% Summary: In the early 1700’s the Campbells of Jura evicted a wise old seer. Bristling with resentment, she prophesised that the last Campbell to leave the island would be one-eyed with his belongings carried in a cart drawn by a lone white horse. Over time the story became legend and the prophecy drifted from memory. Until 1938, when Charles Campbell, blind in one eye from the Great War, fell on hard times and led his white horse to the old pier for the last time.	70cl	£ 52.50 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Ancnoc / Flaughter Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 46%	70cl	£ 50.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Ancnoc / Rutter Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 46%	70cl	£ 50.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Ancnoc / 16 Year Old Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 16 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: anCnoc 16 Year Old has been bottled in its most natural form, as it’s neither chill-filtered nor coloured. As a result, anCnoc 16 Year Old may develop a light haze with the addition of water or if kept at a cold temperature. This haze is a natural characteristic of whisky that is unchill-filtered.	70cl	£ 65.00 BUY NOW

New Aberfeldy & Dalmore Malt Whiskies From Edencrofts!

May 28, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Edencroft	Aberfeldy / 16 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Edition Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 16 Year Old Strength: 50% Summary: Cask: Refill Hogshead DL No: 6844. Bottles from Cask: 350. Distilled: June 1994. Bottled: December 2010. Nose: heather, lavender and polished leather…; Taste: juicy barley with a beautiful lustre to the thin treacle outlining the vanilla-rich oak; all kinds of spices buzz and fret; Finish: a succession of firm barley-bourbon notes drying towards the very death; Balance: a trademark top range Aberfeldy I actually recognised as being from this distillery even before I looked at what sample I was tasting! Adorable. And quite beautifully constructed.	70cl	£ 70.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Dalmore / 18 Year Old Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 18 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: The Dalmore Distillery has been producing exceptional single malt whisky since 1839 and, for almost a century, was owned by the Clan Mackenzie. The clan’s defining influence on the distillery is still evident to this day, with the iconic royal stag’s antlers – taken from the Mackenzie family crest – adorning each and every bottle of The Dalmore. Located on the northern shores of the Firth of Cromarty, deep in the spectacular Scottish Highlands, the distillery is perfectly placed to take advantage of a feast of natural resources: from the waters of Loch Morie, found high in the hills overlooking the distillery, to the golden barley of the rich coastal soils of the Black Isle. Being sited at sea level is critically important. Enveloped by the salt air, the sea-facing traditional dunnage warehouses provide the ideal conditions for maturation. Time, different cask types, varying sizes, and warehouse conditions can all influence the maturity of a single malt. For this Dalmore, 15 years in bespoke Matusalem, Apostoles and Amoroso sherry butts from Jerez de la Frontera have been elemental. The redolence of these vessels delivers the perfect balance between spirit, wood and maturity. Tasting Notes: potent and robust, this expression delivers a rich and aromatic taste experience. A rich and aromatic heart full of dried spices, cloves, cinnamon and ginger with a concentrated citrus mouth-feel to tantalise your tongue and an abundant aftertaste of spice to reward the palate.	70cl	£ 85.00 BUY NOW

Tasting Notes: The Rare Casks – Glencadam 22YO & Ben Nevis 16YO From Abbey Whisky!!

May 6, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Latest Rare Casks From Abbey Whisky

Tasting Notes – Glencadam 22 Year Old / The Rare Casks / Release 4

Release 4 in the Rare Casks series is a stunning Highland malt from the Glencadam distillery.

Distilled in 1991 and aged in a refill bourbon cask for 22 years, this once mothballed distillery was brought back to life in 2003 and is the only existing distillery in the region of Angus.

96 bottles filled.

Glencadam 22 Year Old / The Rare Casks / Release 4

Nose: Pale straw colour. Woody, toffee fudge, hints of mint.

Palate: Smooth and creamy. Sweet icing sugar tingle on the tongue. Slightly sherried which is a surprise!

Finish: Heady shades of powerful long spice n’ pepper.

Overall: Not as fiery as I thought it would be. Instead it displays a really nice balance of sweet n’ pepper with a mildly dry finish. The 55% packs a powerful punch! A full-bodied but gentle giant of a dram!

70cl, 55.3%

£76.95

Tasting Notes – Ben Nevis 16 Year Old / The Rare Casks / Release 3

The Release 3 in the Rare Casks Series is Ben Nevis from the Highlands of Scotland.

Distilled in 1997 and aged for 16 years in a single sherry hogshead, the whisky has been bottled at natural cask strength without chill filtering or colour additives.

96 bottles filled.

Ben Nevis 16 Year Old / The Rare Casks / Release 3

Nose: Intense dark sherry colour. Vanilla, caramel and butterscotch.

Palate: Smooth, sweet and creamy. Fruit cake mixture, stewed fruits and chocolate.

Finish: Peppery spice, thick stewed fruit. The spice is long but tapers out nicely. Barely a touch of dryness.

Overall: A substantial, robust, muscled dram. As with all these cask strength whiskies, it packs a punch! An amazing mixture of flavours that you would expect from a much older malt.

70cl, 55%

£64.95

Abbey Whisky also has 9 New additions to it’s range this week with some Campbeltown, English, Highland and Lowland whiskies.

The brands include St Magdalene, St George’s Distillery, Rosebank, Glenmorangie, Blair Athol, Littlemill & Springbank.

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Abbey Whisky	Blair Athol / Distillery Only 2010 / Limited Edition Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 55.8%	70cl	£ 89.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	English Whisky Co Chapter 13 / St. Georges Day Edition Country: England Region: English Age: Strength: 45%	70cl	£ 48.25 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Glenmorangie Companta / Private Edition Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 46%	70cl	£ 89.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Littlemill 1985 / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: Strength: 46% Vintage: 1985 Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail	70cl	£ 252.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Rosebank 1989 / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: Strength: 46% Vintage: 1989 Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail	70cl	£ 240.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Rosebank 21 Year Old / 1990 / 2011 Release Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: 21 Years Old Strength: 53.8% Vintage: 1990 Bottler: Distillery Bottling	70cl	£ 425.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Springbank 21 Year Old / Single Cask 248 Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: 21 Years Old Strength: 51.9% Vintage: 1992 Bottler:	70cl	£ 498.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	St Magdalene 1982 / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: Strength: 46% Vintage: 1982 Bottler: Gordon& MacPhail	70cl	£ 348.00 BUY NOW

New Dalmore, Glenglassaugh & Old Pulteney Whiskies From Edencrofts!

March 25, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Dalmore – 1995 Castle Leod/bordeaux Finish

Some serious quality malts this week from Edencrofts! They have 7 New additions to their range with a selection of Highlands and Speyside malts.

Malts of this stature don’t come around every day!

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Edencroft	Dalmore – 1995 Castle Leod/bordeaux Finish Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 16 Year Old. Strength: 46% Summary: A HEROIC PAST. In 1263, an ancestor of Clan Mackenzie saved King Alexander III from being gored by a stag whilst out hunting. The grateful King granted him the right to bear a stag’s head in his coat of arms. The Dalmore Distillery was long owned by The Mackenzie family and every bottle of single malt whisky from our Highland distillery was, and is, adorned with this proud emblem, symbolising the supremacy of The Dalmore. SUPPORTING CASTLE LEOD TODAY. This limited edition bottling celebrates the ancient and historic seat of Clan Mackenzie and is the second in a series crafted by Master Distiller Richard Paterson in homage to Clan Mackenzie. After all, it was the vision of the Mackenzie brothers in 1839 that laid the foundation for the distillerys monumental success. Located just 14 miles from The Dalmore Distillery. Castle Leod has been home to the Cabarfeidh, Chief of the Clan Mackenzie, since 1606 and is one of the few castles in Scotland still lived in and owned by direct descendents. It is in honour of one of Scotlandss great landmarks that The Dalmore commissioned the painting that graces this exceptional single malt. Fittingly, a proportion of the proceeds from its sale will go towards the upkeep of Castle Leod. A MESSAGE FROM CABARFEIDH. “I’m honoured that Richard Paterson has created this extraordinary single malt in tribute to Castle Leod, the Mackenzie Clan’s spiritual home. Our Castle has stood the test of time, and I have no doubt that, in years to come, The Dalmore Castle Leod will equally be recognised as a tomeless classic.” Cabarfeidh, The Earl of Cromartie, Chief of the Clan Mackenzie. A TASTE TO REMEMBER. “The joyful effervescence of fleshy plums, raisins and citrus fruits are followed by the silky tones of kiwi fruit, honey, caramelised almonds, spicy ginger, chewy toffee and soft liquorice brings this cornucopia of delights to a perfect conclusion. Matured initially in American white oak and Spanish sherry wood, and then transferred for a final 18 months to barriques from a legendary 1st cru Classé Bordeaux chateau. An Exceptional single malt of inimitable finesse.” Richard Paterson, Master Distiller.	70cl	£ 115.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Dalmore – 1996 The Cromartie Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 15 Year Old. Strength: 45% Summary: The Dalmore Cromartie is the third in a series of limited edition releases crafted by our Master Distiller, Richard Paterson, in homage to the Clan Mackenzie, owners of The Dalmore distillery for over a century. It celebrates the ancient lands of Cromartie, heartland of the clan, and home to Castle Leod, the clan’s historic seat where they still reside today. A substantial contribution from the sale of every bottle will go towards the matinenance of the clan estates at Cromartie. Distilled in 1996 at 45% ABV, The Dalmore Cromartie was initially matured in American white oak casks before being transferred to Oloroso sherry casks from Gonzales Byass, in Jerez de la Frontera. Aroma: Bergamot, mandarin and lemongrass. Palate: Bitter chocolate, Colombian coffee, marmalade, Seville oranges, Pedro Ximenez grapes and spicy cinnamon.	70cl	£ 110.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glen Avon – 1955 Vintage Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: Strength: 40% Summary: This single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky was distilled at a distillery on Speyside. It has been matured in Gordon & MacPhails own selected oak casks at their distillery and in their own cask warehouses in Elgin. It was bottled in the City and Royal Burgh of Elgin, Scotland. Colour: Dark Amber. Nose: Sherry with hints of vanilla and an earthy spiciness. Body: Medium. Palate: Smoky with rich fruitcake flavours and a spicy edge. Finish: Slightly sweet.	70cl	£ 500.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glenglassaugh – 30 Year Old Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: sSpeyside Age: 30 Year Old Strength: 44.8% Summary: Cask Formula: Fully matured in refill Oloroso sherry butts. Appearance: Amber. Nose: Rich, complex and full with luxurious tropical fruits of peach, mango and banana, complimented with sultanas, sherry and gentle oak spice. Palate: Sweet, rich, syrupy and complex. Oloroso sherry, toffee apples, mango and banana sit beautifully in the mouth alongside ginger and cocoa spice. Finish: Warm, soft and gently spiced.	70cl	£ 210.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glenglassaugh – Evolution/2013 Release Country: Scotland Region: sSpeyside Age: Strength: 50% Summary: Cask Formula: Fully matured in ex Tennessee whisky barrels. Appearance: Crisp harvest gold. Nose: A luscious, syrupy combination of sweet barley, delicate pineapple and waves of soft buttery vanilla. Deeper oak spices and caramelised pear develop and warm the nose. Palate: Robust, white peppery oak floods through crisp green apple and freshly cracked barley. A gentle salted caramel emerges alongside hints of ripe banana and fruit salad syrup. Finish: A vibrant combination of classic oak spices and delicate soft fruits surrounded by fragrant waves of vanilla pod.	70cl	£ 45.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glenglassaugh – Torfa (peated) Country: Scotland Region: sSpeyside Age: Strength: 50% Summary: Cask Formula: Fully matured in ex-bourbon barrels. Peat level is 20 ppm. Appearance: Gleaming yellow gold. Nose: Vivid, sweet, sooty campfire smoke and sea air infuses zest of lime, apricot jam and ripe soft fruits; all gently warmed by hints of stem ginger and cracked black pepper. Palate: An eloquent, sweet coastal peat smoke engulfs candied peel over melon, pineapple and roasted red apples. Oat biscuits, hints of heather honey and a gentle cigar box spice all combine to give a terrific balance to the expressive smoky character. Finish: A heady, yet elegant harmony of distinct coastal peat and striking spiced fruit flavours.	70cl	£ 40.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Old Pulteney – The Navigator Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: Strength: 46% Summary: Old Pulteney launches Navigator as a limited edition exclusive. This is the launch bottle from Old Pulteney, the Maritime Malt, in conjunction with the sponsorship of the Clipper Round the World yacht race. The competing Old Pulteney yacht has been designed specifically to replicate the Navigator packaging. Matured in ex American bourbon and ex Spanish Sherry casks. Colour: Honeycomb. Nose: Sweet and crisp. Layers of tangy apples and dried fruit harmonise with hints of chocolate and fresh vanilla. Taste: Full-bodied and rich in flavour. A burst of honey, cocoa and oranges eases into a long-lasting, spicy finish with a maritime surprise at the end. OLD PULTENEY DISTILLERY Founded in 1826 by James Henderson at the height of Wicks celebrated herring boom, the Pulteney Distillery is one of the most northerly on the British mainland. At a time when road links to the town were yet to be established, the distillery was dependent on the sea for its supply of barley and for the shipping out of its malt whisky. Wick became known for the barrels of silver (herring) and gold (whisky) which left the port in vast numbers. The distillery itself has an absorbing history, with its unique stills defying convention to this day. The wash still, in particular, is a source of fascination to visitors due to the absence of a swan neck. Legend has it that when the still was delivered it was too tall for the still house and the manager simply decided to cut the top off! The Old Pulteney bottle now incorporates a bulbous neck to reflect the shape of the stills. Over time, the distillery has passed through the hands of various owners, and even closed during times of trouble for the industry in 1930. Luckily, the repeal of an often forgotten period of prohibition in 1947 saw the welcome resumption of whisky production, with the distillery changing ownership a number of times, before its purchase by Inver House Distillers in 1995. Throughout this history what has endured is the quality of the whisky. Traditional craftsmanship and the distillerys windswept location continue to contribute to the award-winning whisky that is Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky.	70cl	£ 45.00 BUY NOW

Abbey Whisky – New Whiskies For Xmas & The New Year!

December 23, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

Abbey Whisky has 19 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: American, Highland, Indian, Islay, Lowland, South African and Speyside.

The brands include Hanyu Distillery, Aberlour, Compass Box, Amrut, GlenDronach, Strathisla, Brora, Glen Moray, The James Sedgwick Distillery, Glenfiddich, Balcones, Kilchoman, Balvenie & Tomintoul.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 4 to 36 Year Old malts.

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Abbey Whisky	Aberlour 16 Year Old / 1996 / Single Cask 6342 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 16 Years Old Strength: 58.6% Vintage: 1996 Bottler: Aberlour	70cl	£ 128.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Aberlour aBunadh / Batch 46 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 60.4%	70cl	£ 39.25 BUY NOW
Abbey 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	Amrut Bourbon Cask 3437 / Indian Single Malt Whisky Country: India Region: Indian Age: 4 Years Old Strength: 62.8% Vintage: 2009 Bottler: Amrut	70cl	£ 44.75 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Amrut Peated Port Pipe / Cask 2713 Country: India Region: Indian Age: 4 Years Old Strength: 59% Vintage: 2009 Bottler: Amrut	70cl	£ 62.48 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Amrut PX Sherry Cask 2699 / Indian Single Malt Whisky Country: India Region: Indian Age: 4 Years Old Strength: 62.8% Vintage: 2009 Bottler: Amrut	70cl	£ 77.25 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Ayrshire Batch 1 Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: Strength: 47.2%	50cl	£ 192.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Bains Cape Mountain Whisky Country: South Africa Region: South African Age: Strength: 43%	75cl	£ 29.25 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Balcones 1 Texas Single Malt Whisky / 53% Country: America Region: American Age: Strength: 53%	75cl	£ 75.25 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Balvenie Tun 1401 / Batch 8 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 50.2%	70cl	£ 300.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Brora 35 Year Old / 2013 Release Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 35 Years Old Strength: 49.9% Vintage: 1977 Bottler: Diageo	70cl	£ 875.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Compass Box The General / Blended Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 53.4%	70cl	£ 185.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Glen Moray 25 Year Old / Port Wood Finish Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 25 Years Old Strength: 43% Vintage: 1986 Bottler: Glen Moray	70cl	£ 143.50 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Glendronach 1993 / 20 Year Old / Cask 474 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 20 Years Old Strength: 58.6% Vintage: 1993 Bottler: GlenDronach	70cl	£ 148.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Glenfiddich Age Of Discovery Collection Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength:		£ 120.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Ichiros Malt The Final Vintage Of Hanyu 2000 Country: Scotland Region: Age: 10 Years Old Strength: 59% Vintage: 2000 Bottler: Number One Drinks Company	70cl	£ 420.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Kilchoman Batch 1 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 55.5%	50cl	£ 75.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Strathisla 1965 / Rare Vintage / Gordon & MacPhail Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1965 Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail	70cl	£ 305.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Tomintoul 1977 / Single Cask #3691 / 36 Year Old Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 36 Years Old Strength: 54.9% Vintage: 1977 Bottler: Tomintoul	70cl	£ 398.00 BUY NOW