18 Year Old — Malthound

Abbey Whisky: Collectable, Delectable New Whiskies!

August 11, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Caperdonich 17 Year Old – The Rare Casks / 10cl Sample
£ 12.54

Abbey Whisky has 15 New additions to it’s range this week with American, Highland, Islay, Japanese, Speyside & Swedish whiskies.

The brands include Caperdonich, Mackmyra, Yoichi, Mortlach, Port Charlotte, Bunnahabhain, Ben Nevis, Ardmore, Macallan, Heaven Hill Whiskey Distillery, Laphroaig.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 9 to 49 Year Old malts.

New Arrivals

Caperdonich 17 Year Old – The Rare Casks / 10cl Sample
£ 12.54
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age: 17 Years Old
Strength: 57.8%
10cl
Vintage: 1995
Bottler: Abbey Whisky

Mackmyra Vit Hund / White Dog Spirit
£ 34.90
Country: Sweden
Region: Swedish
Age:
Strength: 46.1%
50cl

Yoichi 1987 / 26 Year Old / SMWS 116.20
£ 725.00
Country: Japan
Region: Japanese
Age: 26 Years Old
Strength: 61.6%
70cl
Vintage: 1987
Bottler: SMWS

Port Charlotte 2002 / 12 Year Old / SMWS 127.43
£ 129.60
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age: 12 Years Old
Strength:
70cl
Vintage: 2002
Bottler: SMWS

Bunnahabhain 2005 / 9 Year Old / SMWS 10.83
£ 96.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age: 9 Years Old
Strength: 58.8%
70cl
Vintage: 2005
Bottler: SMWS

Ardmore 2002 / 11 Year Old / SMWS 66.50
£ 66.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age: 11 Years Old
Strength: 58.2%
70cl
Vintage: 2002
Bottler: SMWS

Macallan 1973 Speymalt – 2015 / Gordon & MacPhail
£ 485.50
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 43%
70cl
Vintage: 1973
Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail

Parkers Heritage Collection – 13 Year Old Wheat Whiskey
£ 108.00
Country: America
Region: American
Age: 13 Years Old
Strength: 63.4%
75cl

Ben Nevis 49 Year Old – 1966 / Spirit of the Highlands
£ 124.80
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age: 49 Years Old
Strength: 29.5%
70cl
Vintage: 1966
Bottler: Whisky Broker

Mortlach 18 Year Old – 1995 / The Coopers Choice / Cask 3406
£ 67.40
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age: 18 Years Old
Strength: 46%
70cl
Vintage: 1995
Bottler: The Vintage Malt Whisky Company

Ben Nevis 17 Year Old – 1996 / The Coopers Choice / Cask 1317
£ 63.95
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age: 17 Years Old
Strength: 46%
70cl
Vintage: 1996
Bottler: The Vintage Malt Whisky Company

Mackmyra Mareld Moment Series 13 / Swedish Whisky
£ 123.00
Country: Sweden
Region: Swedish
Age:
Strength: 52.2%
70cl

Mackmyra BÃ¤rnsten Moment Series 15 / Swedish Whisky

Mackmyra Barnsten Moment Series 15 / Swedish Whisky
£ 108.00
Country: Sweden
Region: Swedish
Age:
Strength: 49.8%
70cl

Mackmyra Iskristall (Ice Crystal) / Swedish Single Malt Whisky
£ 56.80
Country: Sweden
Region: Swedish
Age:
Strength: 46.1%
70cl

Laphroaig 1997 / 17 Year Old / SMWS 29.160
£ 148.80
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age: 17 Years Old
Strength: 51.5%
70cl
Vintage: 1997
Bottler: SMWS

The Arran Whisky Tweet Tasting!

April 23, 2015 by Gary 2 Comments

Island Wonders From Arran!

Wednesday nights Tweet Tasting ably demonstrated the rise and rise of Arran Whisky and their range of whiskies which included the release of their first 18 year old and the release of White Stag – their members only dram.

The event was once again hosted by Steve from The Whisky Wire and over two hours we got the opportunity to sample four malts from this Island powerhouse.

The malts sampled were:-

Arran Whisky Sauternes Finish

Arran Whisky 18 Year Old

Arran Whisky Bourbon Cask

Arran Whisky White Stag

You can catch up on what all the tasters had to say by searching for the hash tag #ArranWhisky on Twitter.

So, what did I think?

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

Tasting Notes – Arran Whisky Sauternes Finish ( 50% )

Matured in traditional oak casks for approximately 8 years, The Arran Single Malt was finished in a selection of Sauternes wine casks sourced from an artisan producer of this iconic Bordeaux sweet white wine.

Master Distiller, James MacTaggart, has carefully monitored this period of secondary maturation to ensure the perfect balance is struck between the Sauternes casks and the intrinsic sweet-fruity character of The Arran Malt.

Nose: Sweet n’ fruity! Honey & caramel with hint of melon and pineapple. Rich orange and spice comes thru later – nice!

Palate: Creamy mouthfeel, lovely rich orange and honey hits you straight away coupled with Xmas fruit cake like sweetness.

Finish: A dry, tanin finish laden with spice. Hints of tobacco & grapefruit.

Overall: At 50% it sure packs a punch – strong and powerful – but in a sweet way!

Tasting Notes – Arran Whisky 18 Year Old ( 46% )

The first ever official 18 year-old in the Arran Malt range!

Produced from un-peated malted barley and matured in a selection of the finest ex-Sherry casks this whisky has not been artificially coloured and has not been chill-filtered at bottling thus retaining the full range of aromas and flavours which typify this unique Island Single Malt.

This is the final bottling in a trilogy of 16, 17 & 18 year-old Arran Malts which celebrated the countdown to this first official release of The Arran Malt as an 18 year-old.

Only 9,000 bottles of The Arran Malt 18 Years Old have been released worldwide.

Nose: Not as sweet on the nose initially but then creamy vanilla comes thru. Waxy with a background of woodiness. It gets sweeter and sweeter in the glass – heady aromas of stewed apples with a slight hint of spice.

Palate: Less oily, thinner than the Sauternes. Heavy with pineapple, mango, kiwi & other tropical goodies! Richly balanced cakey sweetness with a little licourice.

Finish: Short, smooth finish. There’s a lovely sweetness to this dram that ends with a spicy, pepper combo – Exquisite!

Overall: This is going to be / should be a popular dram – congrats to the team at Arran – an excellent conclusion to the trilogy!

Tasting Notes – Arran Whisky Bourbon Cask ( 55.3% )

Part of Arran Whiskies Premium Cask Selection this particular batch has now, unfortunately, sold out. But there are other batches available to help satisfy us!

Nose: The Arran signature caramel, fudge sweetness is still there joined by yummy wood! Waxy, woody & charred – heaven! There’s also fruity, lilt-like aromas comin’ thru with continued nosing.

Palate: Fizzy, mango and pineapple with a kick-ass hit to it! Thick, rich and sweet – Amazing!

Finish: Long, smooth finish with strength aplenty – sweet and spicy to the last!

Overall: Even though it’s a 55%+ the alcohol burn is very slight and I had my nose well and truly stuck into my nosing glass! Full of character with a morish zest to it.

Tasting Notes – Arran Whisky White Stag ( 54.2% )

At nearly 18yrs this non-chill filtered single sherry cask was the first bottling chosen by the Arranwhisky White Stag tasting panel and will be launching in June.

Only 214 bottles will be released worldwide and they are available from Arran Whiskies web site.

To become a White Stag member you can sign up for free!

Nose: Quite subtle after the bourbon barnstormer – sweetness and a bit of the bourbon woodiness I think … There’s dark chocolate and coffee as well. Slightly waxy but a perfect balance of subtle sweetness & spice saves the day.

Palate: Intensely sweet and spicy with fizzy tropical fruit explosions! Mango, pineapple – liquid sunshine in a glass!

Finish: Sweet, smooth, peppery finish: sublime …

Overall: A truly gorgeous dram – strong but well balanced – a giver not a taker! Excellent stuff indeed.

My Favourite On The Night

Out of the 4, I think it’s got to be the White Stag closely followed by the Bourbon Cask.

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

And of course, Arran Whisky (@ArranWhisky), for sending the samples and without whom! They also have an excellent online shop!

My fellow Tweeters were:-

@TheWhiskyWire @whiskyrepublic @raithrover @WeDrinkWhisky @annawizauk @JoeFHolmes @JohnnieStumbler @LiquortoLips @GreatDrams @jasonbstanding @MyWhiskyGuide @ben_cops @dramming_uk @julie_gwc @WordsofWhisky @Girl_Whisky @WhiskyFriends @MaltKlaus @sjoerd972 @LoveBowmore @WhiskySpeller @Pandemoniumd01 @DH17slijterij @PWulf

Arran Whisky is also 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

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

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Launches New Limited Edition Gift Packs For Christmas!

December 10, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Glenlivet 12YO Limited Edition Range

The Glenlivet has today unveiled a new limited edition gift pack series, aimed to increase on-shelf appeal for its 12 Year Old expression during the pre-Christmas gifting season.
Created in partnership with Master Typographer Alan Kitching, the bold new packaging highlights The Glenlivet’s dedication to crafted quality and brings to life the heritage of the definitive Speyside malt.

The gifting series, which features specially-commissioned letter press artwork by Kitching, an appointed royal designer, includes The Glenlivet 12 Year Old (70cl), as well as two value added packs: one with two branded glasses and a second with 5cl miniature bottles of the 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve and 18 Year Old expressions.

Each of the value added packs contains a booklet detailing The Glenlivet’s brand story and the partnership with Kitching, which was inspired by the shared tradition, craftsmanship and skill found in both the art of letter press printing and the creation of quality, single malt whisky.

The story of The Glenlivet, which started in 1824 when George Smith founded the first licensed distillery in the parish of Glenlivet, is explored on the packaging alongside references to its rich heritage. These include King George IV’s request for “Glenlivet” by name in 1822, together with other examples of how this renowned single malt set the standard of quality and craftsmanship that went on to define the Speyside style of whisky.

Nikki Burgess, Global Brand Director of The Glenlivet, comments: “The Glenlivet has worked with Alan Kitching to create a design for our flagship expression that is both bold and eye-catching; something that will stand out this Christmas while also highlighting some of the key moments in the brand’s inspiring history.

“Letterpress printing is a traditional technique which mirrors the time-honoured craftsmanship of The Glenlivet. We have then presented the prints in an eye-catching way on pack, resulting in a contemporary gift that we anticipate will appeal to whisky fans.”

Edencroft New Arrival: Ancnoc / 18 Year Old Single Malt!

November 26, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Edencroft has a special New addition to it’s range this week with this 18 year old AnCnoc whisky.

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Edencroft	Ancnoc / 18 Year Old Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 18 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: The anCnoc 18 Year Old has matured in Spanish oak ex-sherry casks and American oak ex-bourbon barrels and has been bottled in its most natural form, neither chill-filtered nor coloured. As a result this dram 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 non chill-filtered. Colour: Bronzed amber. Nose: Gentle spices and intense sweetness of dried fruits are topped with chocolate, ripe oranges and oiled leather. Taste: Full-bodied and bold, aromatic spices, fruit loaf and candied lemon are followed by a surge of vanilla, honey and caramel. The finish transforms from peppery and hot to deliciously sweet and smooth.		£ 70.00 BUY NOW

Abbey Whisky – New Islay & Speyside Malts!

June 9, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

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

The brands include Kilchoman, GlenDronach, Bowmore & Longmorn.

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Abbey Whisky	Bowmore 1985 / Feis Ile 2012 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 52.3% Vintage: 1985 Bottler: Bowmore Distillery	70cl	£ 772.50 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Glendronach 18 Year Old Allardice Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 18 Years Old Strength: 46%	70cl	£ 58.75 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Glendronach Grandeur / 24 Year Old / Batch 5 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 24 Years Old Strength: 48.9%	70cl	£ 297.50 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Kilchoman Small Batch Release / Oloroso Sherry Finish Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 5 Years Old Strength: 58.2% Vintage: 2008 Bottler: Kilchoman	70cl	£ 132.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Longmorn 1967 / Gordon & MacPhail Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1967 Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail	70cl	£ 332.50 BUY NOW

Fathers Day Ideas From Edencrofts – Classic Glenfarclas & Glenglassaugh!

June 3, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Glenfarclas / 105 Cask Strength

Forget Socks – Choose Malts!

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

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Edencroft	Elijah Craig / 12-year-old / Small Batch Bourbon Country: American Region: American Age: 12 Years Old Strength: 47% Summary: Elijah Craig 12-Year-Old is a true Small Batch premium Bourbon, and had that distinction before the term even existed. Bottled exclusively from a dumping of 70 barrels or less, the brand carries the name of the Rev. Elijah Craig, the man who discovered the method of making true Kentucky Bourbon when he stored his wares in barrels that had been charred in a fire. Elijah Craig is critically acclaimed. It was awarded a “Double Gold Medal” at both the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and WSWA Tasting Competition, and whiskey expert and author Jim Murray calls it “unquestionably one of the great Bourbons.” It has twice been awarded “Best of the Best” from Whisky Magazine.	75cl	£ 31.75 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glenfarclas / 10 Year Old Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: Colour: Vibrant straw-gold. Nose: Tempting sherry-sweet malty tones combine with delicate smokiness, releasing subtle spices. Warming the glass reveals honey, vanilla and pear drops. Flavour: Delicately light, with a mouth-watering combination of maltiness, smokiness and sherry sweetness. Hints of dried fruit, vanilla, cinnamon and cloves tempt the taste buds further. Finish: Long, smooth and spicy, with a delicious, yet delicate, lingering smokiness. Glenfarclas / One Family / Six Generations: Since 1865 Glenfarclas has been owned and managed by just one family, the Grants of Glenfarclas. On the 8th of June 1865 John Grant acquired the tenancy for the Rechlerich Farm and as part of the transaction purchased the Glenfarclas Distillery for £511.19S.0d. To this day Glenfarclas is one of only a few distilleries in Scotland to remain family owned and managed. Now in the hands of the fifth and sixth generation of the family, the Grants remain committed to the vision of creating the best quality Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, in the traditional Speyside style.	70cl	£ 30.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glenfarclas / 105 Cask Strength Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 60% Summary: Colour: Deep peaty-gold. Nose: Complex, oaky, apples and pears, and a tempting dark toffee sweetness. Flavour: Dry and assertive, develops quickly to reveal a rich spiciness, combined with a hint of oak and sherried fruit. Finish: Amazingly smooth for the strength; wonderfully warming and with a lingering smokiness, yet very rounded. Comment: A great whisky holding all the flavours of all the Glenfarclas in one glass. Being so warming, this is the perfect Hogmanay dram. Don’t be afraid of the strength and order a 210, if you dare! The smoothness makes the 105 drinkable at cask strength, but I suggest adding a little water to fully explore its great depth. Glenfarclas / One Family / Six Generations: Since 1865 Glenfarclas has been owned and managed by just one family, the Grants of Glenfarclas. On the 8th of June 1865 John Grant acquired the tenancy for the Rechlerich Farm and as part of the transaction purchased the Glenfarclas Distillery for £511.19S.0d. To this day Glenfarclas is one of only a few distilleries in Scotland to remain family owned and managed. Now in the hands of the fifth and sixth generation of the family, the Grants remain committed to the vision of creating the best quality Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, in the traditional Speyside style.	70cl	£ 43.50 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glenfarclas / 1994 Family Cask / Sherry Butt 2950 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 18 Year Old Strength: 57.9% Summary: Colour: Rich Amber. Nose: Rich sweet, malty almost like a chocoalte covered digestive. Some dried fruit present, sultanas and raisins. Flavour: 1994 is a fantastic vintage for Glenfarclas. This dram although not as sweet on the palate as on the nose, has dry coffee bitterness, rich dark chocolate also very much present. Finish: One of the longest finishies I have ever experienced in a whisky. A truly moreish whisky (you will have more!). Glenfarclas / One Family / Six Generations: Since 1865 Glenfarclas has been owned and managed by just one family, the Grants of Glenfarclas. On the 8th of June 1865 John Grant acquired the tenancy for the Rechlerich Farm and as part of the transaction purchased the Glenfarclas Distillery for £511.19S.0d. To this day Glenfarclas is one of only a few distilleries in Scotland to remain family owned and managed. Now in the hands of the fifth and sixth generation of the family, the Grants remain committed to the vision of creating the best quality Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, in the traditional Speyside style.	70cl	£ 210.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glenglassaugh / 1973 / 41 Year Old / Massandra Sherry Finish Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 41 Years Old. Strength: 44.5% Summary: Cask Formula: Massandra Sherry Puncheon. Colour: Warm harvest gold. Nose: Dried pineapple, banana and golden sultanas warmed by hints of stem ginger and white pepper spice. Candied peel notes soften to a unique sweet oak character. Palate: A fresh crisp lime zest flows over green apple and pear. Hints of tantalising ripe tropical fruits emerge in the mid palate and combine with delicate cigar box spices and a gentle oiliness, bringing great depth to the long exclusive vintage. Finish: A fantastically vibrant expression for a malt of this vintage, giving a diverse combination of classic fruit and spiced flavours.	70cl	£ 550.00 BUY NOW

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

Abbey Whisky – Classy New Arrivals!

April 30, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Abbey Whisky	Auchroisk 13 Year Old / 1998 / Boisdale / Cask 13423 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 13 Years Old Strength: 46% Vintage: 1998 Bottler: Berry Bros & Rudd	70cl	£ 49.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	BenRiach 1996 / 17 Year Old / Single Cask #45754 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 17 Years Old Strength: 49.7% Vintage: 1996 Bottler: Berry Bros & Rudd	70cl	£ 72.50 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Benrinnes 1984 / Single Cask #2270 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 56.5% Vintage: 1984 Bottler: Berry Bros & Rudd	70cl	£ 79.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Blair Athol 1989 / 23 Year Old / Single Cask #6333 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 23 Years Old Strength: 46% Vintage: 1989 Bottler: Berry Bros & Rudd	70cl	£ 94.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Glen Garioch Batch 1 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 50.6%	50cl	£ 46.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Glen Grant 1995 / 18 Year Old / Single Cask #85138 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 18 Years Old Strength: 46% Vintage: 1995 Bottler: Berry Bros & Rudd	70cl	£ 69.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Lagavulin 1993 / Feis Ile 2008 / Single Cask #1403 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 52.9% Vintage: 1993 Bottler: Lagavulin	70cl	£ 498.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Linkwood 1993 / 19 Year Old / Single Cask #013904 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 19 Years Old Strength: 46% Vintage: 1993 Bottler: Berry Bros & Rudd	70cl	£ 77.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	The Lost Distilleries Blend / Batch 3 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 55.9%	70cl	£ 450.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	The Lost Distilleries Blend / Batch 4 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 50.9%	70cl	£ 450.00 BUY NOW

Edencroft – Buy 2 Bottles Of Old Malt Cask – Get A 13 YO Cragganmore FREE!

February 25, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

The 13 Year Old Malt Cask Cragganmore – Get it FREE!

Edencrofts has a great offer on at the moment on their Old Malt Cask range of whiskies.

The Deal

Buy any two bottles from their current Old Malt Cask range (listed below) and receive a bottle of 13 Year Old Malt Cask Cragganmore FREE! (worth £70.00)

Obviously, with such a great promotion as this, demand is going to be high and stocks are going to be limited. So it’s on a first come, first served basis.

So head off to Edencrofts or check out their blog post.

Edencrofts Old Malt Cask range

Aberfeldy – Old Malt Cask 16 Year Old Edition.

Allt A’Bhainne – Old Malt Cask 21 Year Old Edition.

Ben Nevis – Old Malt Cask 16 Year Old Edition.

BenRiach – Old Malt Cask 15 Year Old Edition.

Benrinnes – Old Malt Cask 21 Year Old Edition.

Bowmore – Old Malt Cask 18 Year Old Edition.

Bruichladdich – Old Malt Cask 15 Year Old Edition.

Bunnahabhain – Old Malt Cask 14 Year Old Edition.

Caol Ila – Old Malt Cask 16 Year Old Edition.

Cragganmore – Old Malt Cask 13 Year Old Edition.

Glen Ord Sherry Finish – Old Malt Cask 18 Year Old Edition.

Glen Scotia – Old Malt Cask 18 Year Old Edition.

Glen Spey – Old Malt Cask 25 Year Old Edition.

Highland Park – Old Malt Cask 23 Year Old Edition.

Imperial – Old Malt Cask 17 Year Old Edition.

Laphroaig – Old Malt Cask 14 Year Old Edition.

Tobermory – Old Malt Cask 15 Year Old Edition.

In addition Edencrofts has 2 New additions to it’s range this week with a couple of Speyside malts.

They are a Glendronach (24 Year Old) and an 18 Year Old Glenlivet.

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Edencroft	Glendronach – 24 Year Old Grandeur Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 24 Year Old Strength: 49% Summary: Cask Type: Matured exclusively in Oloroso sherry butts. Appearance: Glistening burnt amber holds a rich crimson heart. Nose: A magnificent combination of honey-drenched dates and succulent raisins which gently ebb and flow with waves of delicate orange blossom, mint and cracked black pepper. Hints of glazed cherries and toasted almonds perfectly complement the seductive nose. A nose to be appreciated slowly and often. Palate: A fabulously full-bodied, vibrant palate captures a multitude of classic sherry cask characteristics. The delicate sweetness of rum-soaked golden sultanas refines rich espresso, dark chocolate and treacle toffee. Zesty orange oil softens to a deep clove spice and prolongs the ever changing palate. A sublime example of understanding the relationship between cask and single malt perfectly. Conclusions: The Grandeur 24 years old encapsulates the perfect harmony of exquisite sherry oak casks, masterful maturation and traditional, crafted Highland single malt. A dram to be savoured in order to reveal the depth of dramatic flavours held in the glass. A truly memorable and captivating GlenDronach expression.	70cl	£ 295.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	The Glenlivet/guardians/18 Year Old/single Cask Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 18 Year Old. Strength: 55.7% Summary: The Glenlivet Guardians Single Cask Edition, which was hand-selected by members of The Glenlivet Guardians – the brands online community – at an exclusive event in London in 2011. The 18 Year Old expression, aged in a second-fill sherry butt filled on 18th December 1992, is non chill-filtered and bottled at 55.7% ABV cask strength. Just 631 bottles will be available exclusively to purchase or sample at VIP Guardian events. Colour: Deep gold. Palate: Gentle oakiness, creamy, spicy, vanilla & gingerbread. Nose without Water: Mocha, golden syrup, earthy, toasted oats. Nose with Water: Cinnamon, marzipan, dried fruit. Finish: Medium long, balance, warm, multi-layered.	70cl	£ 145.00 BUY NOW

Abbey Whisky: Collectable, Delectable New Whiskies!

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Tasting Notes – Arran Whisky White Stag ( 54.2% )

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Edencroft – Buy 2 Bottles Of Old Malt Cask – Get A 13 YO Cragganmore FREE!

The Deal

Edencrofts Old Malt Cask range

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Thursday, 30th. September!

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Tasting Notes – Arran Whisky White Stag ( 54.2% )

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