20 Year Old — Malthound

Tasting Notes – Glendronach 20 Year Old Abbey Whisky Exclusive!

February 13, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Just look at the colour of that dram!

Well Abbey Whisky has been sampling whisky cask samples again!

Their latest Whisky Exclusive is the result of all this ardous tasting and it is a Glendronach 20 Year Old – Cask 3400 to be precise!

Their last GlenDronach offering – single cask 33 was a fantastic success and I have a feeling, well in fact a certainty, that this success is about to be repeated.

For a start it has an amazing colour – I wouldn’t be able to resist it on this basis alone!

Glendronach distillery is located near Forgue, by Huntly, Aberdeenshire and is owned by another whisky stalwart, BenRiach.

Founded in 1826 by James Allardes it was the second distillery to apply for a licence to legally produce whisky under the recently introduced Excise Act of 1823.

The distillery draws its water from the Dronac burn within the distillery grounds. In addition to this it has its own floor maltings and two wash stills as well as two spirit stills.

So, what did I think? Here are my tasting notes …

Tasting Notes – Glendronach 20 Year Old Abbey Whisky Exclusive – Cask 3400
( 54.8% )

As I said earlier, the first thing that hits you is the drams amazing colour – it’s dark sherry appearance invites you in well before you get to nosing it.

The liquid is also very full bodied and generous, clinging to the glass in a gravity defying manner.

Nose: Glorious sweet sherry nose, golden syrup, molasses and tropical fruits including mango. There’s also a little wood and maybe even a hint of licquorice.

Palate: Lovely generous mouth coating liquid with luscious sweet rich fruits. There’s also sherry, toffee, chocolate and spice with a slight touch of grapefruit.

Finish: Rich, dark chocolate comes to the fore followed by a long spicy finish. A touch of dryness and woodyness are present as well.

Overall: One of the finest whiskies I’ve ever tasted. It looks good, has an amazing nose and tastes fantastic!
A Powerful sherry dram. One to be savoured and shared with only those who are worthy – be strict though – most of us won’t be!

£97.95

Many thanks to Abbey Whisky (@abbeywhisky) for an incredible sample!

Abbey Whisky – New Malts To Conquer!

April 22, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Abbey Whisky	Abbey Whisky 40 Year Old Speyside / Gift Set Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 40 Years Old Strength: 43%	10cl	£ 44.50 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Abbey Whisky 50 Year Old Speyside Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 50 Years Old Strength: 43%	70cl	£ 369.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Arran 17 Year Old / Limited Edition Release Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 17 Years Old Strength: 46%	70cl	£ 62.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Arran Machrie Moor / Fourth Edition / Peated Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: Strength: 46%	70cl	£ 39.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Arran Single Cask #815 / 1998 / 2014 Spring Release Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 15 Years Old Strength: 55.3% Vintage: 1998 Bottler: Arran Distillery	70cl	£ 66.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Auchentoshan Batch 2 Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: Strength: 46.6%	50cl	£ 62.95 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	Ben Nevis Batch 1 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 49.7%	50cl	£ 36.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	English Whisky Co / English Gold Amazing 2012 Country: England Region: English Age: Strength: 46%	70cl	£ 69.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	English Whisky Co / Founders Private Cellar / Cask 0859 Country: England Region: English Age: 5 Years Old Strength: 59.3% Vintage: 2007 Bottler: English Whisky Co	70cl	£ 160.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Glenfiddich / Snow Phoenix / Limited Edition Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 47.6%	70cl	£ 375.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Karuizawa 1984 / 28 Year Old / SMWS 132.1 Country: Japan Region: Japanese Age: 28 Years Old Strength: 59.9% Vintage: 1984 Bottler: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society	70cl	£ 1,200.00 BUY NOW

New Old Pulteney & Macallan Malts From Edencroft!

March 20, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Old Pulteney – 40 Year Old Single Malt

Edencroft has 4 New additions to it’s range this week with a cracking Macallan malt and 3 Old Pulteney whiskies with vintages from 21 to 40 Years Old.

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Edencroft	Macallan – Old Malt Cask 20 Year Old Bourbon Cask Edition Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 20 Year Old Strength: 50% Summary: Nose: Sweet and mellow, with vanilla, raisins and toffee apples; Taste: Smooth rich fruits, with notes of cinder, toffee and vanilla; Finish: Long and sweet, with a wisp of oak; Buy any two bottles from their current Old Malt Cask* range (as listed on their Blog ) and receive a bottle of 13 Year Old Malt Cask Cragganmore FREE (worth £70.00).*	70cl	£ 110.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Old Pulteney – 1990 Vintage Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 23 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: Old Pulteney 1990 has been matured in hand selected American oak ex-Bourbon barrels and Spanish oak ex-Sherry butts. The casks previously held heavily peated malt which gives this Vintage a slight smoky character. Appearance: Polished amber. Aroma: Subtle, warm wood smoke envelopes the sweetness of peardrops & crunchy green apples. Fragrant floral notes, fresh lemon zest & honey are followed by a spicy & fruity touch of ex-sherry casks. Taste: Full bodied & rich. The initial sweet honey note is quickly followed by a wave of thick peat smoke, joined a moment later by a spicy vanilla, toffee & rum smoked raisins. 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	£ 125.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Old Pulteney – 21 Year Old Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 21 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: As with the 17-year-old, with this expression they marry together Old Pulteney matured in ex-bourbon wood with spirit from ex-sherry wood casks. The crucial difference, however, is that the ex-sherry wood in this case is made from American Oak (mostly Fino sherries). This adds yet another layer of complexity, depth and character to this truly superb malt whisky. Nose: Full bodied with traces of fruits (apples and pears); slightly fragrant with spicy overtones. Colour: Golden amber with straw highlights. Taste: Sweet to start with a light fruitiness; hints of honey and vanilla followed by a dry finish. 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	£ 82.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Old Pulteney – 40 Year Old Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 40 Year Old Strength: 51.3% Summary: All variants of Old Pulteney are intriguing but this 40-year old is uniquely complex. Its nose; fruit, butterscotch, oak, pears, cloves and spices; flood you like waves over Wick’s protective wall. Its taste; sweetness, spices, brine, orange, toffee and more butterscotch; the perfect storm. Its finish; sweet spicy, sherry and orange; as long as a trip to sea. Nose: Fruity and floral with hints of oranges, green apples and butterscotch; slightly spicy. Colour: Rich amber with a red hue. Taste: Sweet and spicy, with traces of toffee and pears; full bodied with sherry notes and a long lasting finish. 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	£ 1,350.00 BUY NOW

Abbey Whisky – 12 New Arrivals!

February 5, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Abbey Whisky has 12 New additions to it’s range this week with some American, Highland, Indian, Island, Japanese, Lowland and Speyside whiskies.

The brands include Karuizawa, Strathisla, Amrut, Scapa, Blue Hanger, Brora, Longmorn, Buffalo Trace, St Magdalene & Glenlivet.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 4 to 31 Year Old malts.

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
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	£ 59.95 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	£ 82.80 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Blue Hanger 9th Release / Berry Bros & Rudd Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 45.6%	70cl	£ 71.25 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Brora 1977, 24 Year Old Rare Malts Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 24 Years Old Strength: 56.1% Vintage: 1977 Bottler: Distillery Bottling	70cl	£ 685.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey Country: America Region: American Age: Strength: 50%	75cl	£ 98.50 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Glenlivet 17 Year Old / 1996 / Cask Strength Edition Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 17 Years Old Strength: 55.7% Vintage: 1996 Bottler: Chivas Brothers	50cl	£ 49.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Karuizawa 1981 / Sherry Cask 6056 / 2013 Country: Japan Region: Japanese Age: Strength: 60.3% Vintage: 1981 Bottler: Number One Drinks Company	70cl	£ 920.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Longmorn 18 Year Old / 1995 / Cask Strength Edition Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 18 Years Old Strength: 53.1% Vintage: 1995 Bottler: Chivas Brothers	50cl	£ 49.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Scapa 20 Year Old / 1993 / Cask Strength Edition Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 20 Years Old Strength: 58.6% Vintage: 1993 Bottler: Chivas Brothers	50cl	£ 56.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	St Magdalene 1982 / 31 Year Old / Hart Brothers Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: 31 Years Old Strength: 53.5% Vintage: 1982 Bottler: Hart Brothers	70cl	£ 312.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Strathisla 19 Year Old / 1994 / Cask Strength Edition Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 19 Years Old Strength: 57.8% Vintage: 1994 Bottler: Chivas Brothers	50cl	£ 54.95 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

Edencroft – Fine New Highlands, Islay, Japanese & Speyside Whiskies!

January 21, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Hakushu – 12 Year Old Single Malt

Edencroft has 10 New additions to it’s range this week with some fine Highlands, Islay, Japanese and Speyside whiskies.

The brands include Dalmore, Glenfiddich, Hakushu, Laphroaig, Macallan, Taketsuru, Yamazaki and Yoichi.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 12 to 25 Year Old malts.

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Edencroft	Hakushu – 12 Year Old Single Malt Country: Japanese Region: Japanese Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: Straight from the untouched forests, mountains, and pure waters of the Southern Japanese Alps, it is no wonder that Hakushu is a "green and fresh" whisky, praised by the most curious whisky connoisseurs and lovers of gastronomy. Its crisp and vibrant feel, unique in a single malt, enlivens and liberates your senses. Colour: pure gold; Aroma: fresh green leaves, green apple, pear, soft smoke; Taste: sweet pear, butter cookie, crisp; Finish: soft, pleasantly smoked, dry.	70cl	£ 52.50 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Hakushu – Bourbon Barrel Country: Japanese Region: Japanese Age: Average 10-12 years. Strength: 48.2% Summary: Bourbon Barrel refers to the unique type of cask used to hold bourbon whisky whose interior has been thoroughly charred. When used to age Hakushu key malts, the charred white oak wood lends the whisky an elegant aroma and sweet vanilla flavour. Smaller than other type of casks, these handcrafted 180-liter barrels are most susceptible to the surrounding atmosphere and produce whiskies that are distinctive to the region where they been aged. Hakushu Bourbon Barrel is a superior single malt whisky made from carefully selected Hakushu malts. The distillery where these malts are crafted lies nested deep within the Hakushu forest, 700 meters above sea level, in the shadow of the southern Japanese Alps’ Mt. Kaikomagatake. The area’s cold climate is an essential ingredient that gives Hakushu malts their mild refreshing taste and crisp citrus aromas with a distinctive vanilla flavour that can be found only in a bourbon barrel-aged whisky. Try it straight up for a taste experience that is sure to last a lifetime. Colour: gold; Aroma: tropical fruits, citrus and vanilla; Taste: light and smooth; Finish: refreshing and clean.	70cl	£ 75.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Yamazaki – Bourbon Barrel Country: Japanese Region: Japanese Age: Average 10-12 years. Strength: 48.2% Summary: Bourbon Barrel refers to the unique type of cask used to hold bourbon whisky whose interior has been thoroughly charred. When used to age Yamazaki key malts, the charred white oak wood lends the whisky an elegant aroma and sweet vanilla flavour. Smaller than other type of casks, these handcrafted 180-liter barrels are most susceptible to the surrounding atmosphere and produce whiskies that are distinctive to the region where they been aged. Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel is a superior single malt whisky made from carefully selected Yamazaki malts. The whisky is cradled in bourbon barrels and stored in aging cellars located in Japan’s Yamazaki and Oumi regions until it reaches the peak of maturity. It is here that nature paints a changing backdrop with a palette of seasonal colours and provides a warm moist climate to slowly nurture the whisky within the barrel. The result is a distinctively Japanese whisky with an uncommon aroma and smooth, lingering sweet flavour that only a bourbon barrel can impart. Try it straight up for a taste experience that is sure to last a lifetime. Colour: dark amber; Aroma: vanilla, honey and caramel; Taste: robust, woody; Finish: slightly sweet, pleasantly lingering.	70cl	£ 72.50 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Yoichi 1990 – 20 Year Old Single Malt Country: Japanese Region: Japanese Age: 20 Year Old Strength: 50% Summary: Single Malt Yoichi 1990 is made from four different types of malt whiskies, distilled at Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery in 1990. This whisky has its rich, deep aroma, lasting peaty character and distinctive dry finish.	70cl	£ 260.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Taketsuru – 25 Year Old Vatted Malt Country: Japanese Region: Japanese Age: 25 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: Introduced in Japan on May 29th 2012, the limited release Nikka Taketsuru 25 years old is now available in Europe, though in very small quantities. Like the rest of the Taketsuru range, which includes 12, 17 and 21 year bottlings, this pure malt whisky hails from the two Nikka distilleries in the north of Japan: Yoichi and Miyagikyo. Created as a tribute to their founder Masataka Taketsuru, the Nikka Taketsuru is an emblematic whisky range for the Japanese brand. This special status is reinforced by its many international awards. Made from malt whiskies aged at least 25 years, this new flagship offers floral aromas with soft sherry notes and a touch of sweetness from its long oak maturation. A hint of peat comes through on the complex finish.	70cl	£ 650.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Dalmore – The Cromartie/clan Mackenzie 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	£ 99.50 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glenfiddich – Foundation Reserve Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 50.8% Summary: This unique Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky is drawn from a single cask to celebrate 125 years of The Benevolent Charity. Cask Number: 29670. Colour: Rich amber. Nose: A rich oaky aroma with beautiful spice notes intertwined with fruit cake with underlying subtle hints of dark chocolate and Seville orange. Taste: Exceptionally smooth and mellow with a deep oaky flavour and rich luxurious mouth feel. The addition of a little water releases an abundance of sweet fruit notes and spices, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Finish: Wonderfully long, sweet and memorable.	70cl	£ 450.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Laphroaig – Cairdeas Origin 2012 Bottling Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 51.2% Summary: First released at the Feis Ile 2012, Laphroaig Cairdeas Origin was bottled to celebrate 18 years of the Friends of Laphroaig program. Combining the original liquid used to first create Cairdeas along with newer Laphroaig spirit that has been fully matured in quarter casks. Although there is no age statement on the bottle, weve been told by those-in-the-know that Laphroaig Cairdeas is new spirit that was placed into small quarter casks, enjoying a very intense maturation for seven years, that was then blended (50:50) with another special whisky the chaps at Laphroaig had been quietly maturing for between 13 and 21 years old. Both whiskies were fine expressions of Laphroaig in their own right, but when blended together something exceptional emerged as befits this 18th anniversary of the FOL club. Colour: Golden Barley. Nose: Distinctly Laphroaig – iodine, peat, smoke etc. but with quite a bit of citrus (Orange & Apples) and a hint of creamy fudge. Taste: A good mixture of Laphroaig medicinal, peat, slight ginger, apples and hints of vanilla sweetness. Finish: Quite long with peat, iodine and chocolatey coffee.	70cl	£ 295.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Macallan – Diamond Jubilee Bottling Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 52% Summary: This specially designed bottle bears a unique image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II created by the sculptor Arnold Machin. With only 2012 bottles available, and like their previous commemorative royal bottling’s, this edition is expected to be highly sought after by collectors from the worlds of whisky and art. Nose: Vanilla is the first to show, sweet to a point, yet shows maturity. Citrus fruits hang on to the coattails, (orange, apple, hints of lemon), almost appear when they are required. The cask influences then appear, resinous, never overbearing, changing to show polished oak, aged, reminiscent of a once exquisite dining room. Palate: Rich dried fruits open up to show their hand. Raisin drives the character in a non-nonsense manner. It is evident it is not alone, figs and dates, are the lesser players of the group. As they converse, treacle toffee takes a bow followed by the courtiers, ginger and clove. Like a finale the grand lady enters, Oak – refined, polished, elegant, overlooking all. Finish: Long, meanders, in no hurry to leave.	70cl	£ 1,100.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Macallan – The Coronation Bottling Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 58.1% & 55.7% Summary: This limited edition commemorative bottling comprises a beautifully designed box featuring two 350ml bottles of single malt whisky, the first conveying the Queen as she was in 1953, aged just 26, and the second honouring the treasured monarch she has become today. The two bottles each feature a different image of The Queen, one taken in 1953 by Cecil Beaton the other featuring an image taken in 2004 by Julian Calder, one of the world’s most renowned portrait photographers. The first whisky, matured in American oak sherry seasoned casks, is a vibrant gold spirit offering a lemon and orange citrus nose. Ginger and summer berries flit in the background showing the exuberance of youth while hinting at a founding level of maturity. Matured in Spanish sherry seasoned oak casks, the second whisky is a splendid mahogany spirit and presents a richly mature, elegant and refined nose. Nutmeg, ginger, rich fruits and resin soften to give a full mouth feel. There is great maturity on the palate, yet no sign of age.	2 x 35ml	£ 1,100.00 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

Edencroft – New Benriach, Braeval & Glendronach Malts!

December 3, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

Edencroft – New Benriach, Braeval & Glendronach Malts!

Edencroft has 9 New additions to it’s range this week with some fine Highland and Speyside malt whiskies.

They are Benriach, Braeval and Glendronach malts with ages running from 12 to 35 Years Old.

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Edencroft	Benriach – 1994 Cask # 4386 Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 19 Years Strength: 55% Summary: The BenRiach Distillery is located in the Heart of Speyside, between the village of Rothes and the town of Elgin, in the North-East of Scotland. The Spey Valley, in which the BenRiach Distillery was built by John Duff in 1898, is home to many of Scotlands great whiskies, but BenRiach has its own uniqueness borne from the particular methods and skills of the men who craft the whisky, the ingredients they use, the distinctive copper stills and the high quality barrels selected for maturation. And, BenRiach boasts one further difference – standing apart from the other Spey Valley distilleries, the traditional floor maltings with their distinctive pagoda style chimneys can produce peated, malted barley, enabling the distillery to capture the defining taste of peat reek in a few of their special bottlings. Cask Type: Virgin Oak Hogshead. Cask Style: Virgin Oak finish. Colour: Rich harvest gold. Nose: A perfect balance of toasted oak spices and sweet barley. Waves of ripped fresh mint and sweet gooseberries add a delicate fruit background. Taste: A powerful richly oaked character develops into waves of toasted coconut and fruit salad. Vanilla and barley sugar fill the mouth in the classically long sweet oak finish.	70cl	£ 82.50 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Benriach/batch 9 – 1990 Cask # 2596 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 22 Year Old Strength: 53.40% Summary: The BenRiach Distillery is located in the Heart of Speyside, between the village of Rothes and the town of Elgin, in the North-East of Scotland. The Spey Valley, in which the BenRiach Distillery was built by John Duff in 1898, is home to many of Scotlands great whiskies, but BenRiach has its own uniqueness borne from the particular methods and skills of the men who craft the whisky, the ingredients they use, the distinctive copper stills and the high quality barrels selected for maturation. And, BenRiach boasts one further difference – standing apart from the other Spey Valley distilleries, the traditional floor maltings with their distinctive pagoda style chimneys can produce peated, malted barley, enabling the distillery to capture the defining taste of peat reek in a few of their special bottlings. Cask Type: Tawny Port Pipe. Style: Tawny Port Finish. Colour: Coffee-bronze. Nose: Vanilla, orange and milk chocolate in a wonderful wrestling match. Taste: Rich tangerine notes with engaging contributions from sweet spices and vanilla-honey.	75cl	£ 87.50 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Benriach/batch 9 – 1976 Cask # 6967 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 35 Year Old Strength: 54.9% Summary: The BenRiach Distillery is located in the Heart of Speyside, between the village of Rothes and the town of Elgin, in the North-East of Scotland. The Spey Valley, in which the BenRiach Distillery was built by John Duff in 1898, is home to many of Scotlands great whiskies, but BenRiach has its own uniqueness borne from the particular methods and skills of the men who craft the whisky, the ingredients they use, the distinctive copper stills and the high quality barrels selected for maturation. And, BenRiach boasts one further difference – standing apart from the other Spey Valley distilleries, the traditional floor maltings with their distinctive pagoda style chimneys can produce peated, malted barley, enabling the distillery to capture the defining taste of peat reek in a few of their special bottlings. Cask Type: Butt. Style: Classic Speyside. Nose: 23 creaky old leather and dusty libraries… I feel quite at home; some spiced up juicy dates, too; Taste: an engrossing experience: the grape is almost as fresh as it must have been way back in the days when Abba were topping the charts. The inevitable spices hold firm, setting into a rich fudge and mocha middle; Finish: some vanillas and tannins peel off from the grape and it is the popping vanilla pods which have the very last say; Balance: it is impossible to ask any more of an old sherry cask from Benriach than this: quite magnificent. — Jim Murrays – 2013 Whisky Bible.	75cl	£ 305.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Benriach/batch 9 – 1977 Cask # 2588 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 34 Year Old Strength: 14% Summary: The BenRiach Distillery is located in the Heart of Speyside, between the village of Rothes and the town of Elgin, in the North-East of Scotland. The Spey Valley, in which the BenRiach Distillery was built by John Duff in 1898, is home to many of Scotlands great whiskies, but BenRiach has its own uniqueness borne from the particular methods and skills of the men who craft the whisky, the ingredients they use, the distinctive copper stills and the high quality barrels selected for maturation. And, BenRiach boasts one further difference – standing apart from the other Spey Valley distilleries, the traditional floor maltings with their distinctive pagoda style chimneys can produce peated, malted barley, enabling the distillery to capture the defining taste of peat reek in a few of their special bottlings. Cask Type: Rioja Barrel. Style: Rioja Finish. Nose: an intriguing head-on meeting of fruit salad and barley sugar… with some spiced vanilla thrown in to remind you of the age; Taste: silky yet strangely well mannered for a malt which has plenty of spices just bursting to escape; Finish: creamy textured, long and deliciously chewable. Some of those spices finally make it into general play; Balance: clean, sweet and quietly understated. — Jim Murrays – 2013 Whisky Bible.	75cl	£ 236.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Braeval – 12 Year Old Clan Denny “spitfire” Edition Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Years Old Strength: 46.8% Summary: We are very proud to unveil Douglas Laingâ€™s 2013 charity bottling: a Single Sherry Cask of Braeval 12 Years Old with ALL proceeds going to the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund. Douglas Laings founder, (Sergeant) Fred Douglas Laing served in the Royal Air Force which makes this bottling even more special for us. Revs up – sweetly citric & butterscotched on the nose – with a palate taking off into macerated fruit, honey, cinnamon & camphor – soaring to a finish of vanilla & biscuits.	1 x 75cl	£ 48.50 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glendronach – 1990 Cask # 1240 Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 23 Year Old. Strength: 50% Summary: Cask Type: Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon. Colour: Dark oak with glinting gold. Nose: Rich toffee and toasted almonds with stewed barley over a chocolate-raisin richness. Taste: Huge dark raisins and stewed plums with a complex balance of herbs and spices. Espresso coffee and cocoa beans with hints of sweet barley sugar explode on the palate.	70cl	£ 115.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glendronach/batch 9 – 1990 Cask # 1243 Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 23 Year Old Strength: 50.6% Summary: Cask Size and Type: Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon. Appearance: Aged polished cherry wood. Nose: Bursting with Muscovado, over-stewed prunes and plum sauce warmed with distant red chilli spice. Palate: Dark chocolate fondant and rich Seville orange marmalade are warmed by a gentle white pepper spice which leads to the gentle sweet finish of rum raisin fudge.	1 x 70cl	£ 117.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glendronach/batch 9 – 1993 Cask # 5 Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 20 Year Old Strength: 53% Summary: Cask Size and Type: Oloroso Sherry Butt. Appearance: Dark crimson crowned by gold. Nose: Delicate waves of cracked black pepper and distant cardamom pod spice the honey drizzled orchard fruits and toasted barley. Palate: A classic, fine sherry character. Sultanas, raisins and sweet plum syrup combine with complementing waves of freshly cut herbs and sweet oak spices.	1 x 70cl	£ 95.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glendronach/batch 9 – 1995 Cask # 3302 Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 18 Year Old Strength: 53.7% Summary: Cask Size and Type: Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon. Appearance: Rich golden burnt amber. Nose: Vibrant citrus zest combines with touches of wild mint and oak spice, warming waves of sweet fig syrup. Palate: An initial sweet chocolate and vanilla fullness moves to a delicate, lasting zest and herb note. All backed by a fantastically long rum-soaked raisin and sweet barley finish.	1 x 70cl	£ 84.00 BUY NOW

Douglas Laing Directors Cut – New Malts From Edencroft!

November 5, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

Edencroft has 6 New additions to it’s range this week with a Japanese malt (Yoichi) and some Douglas Laing Directors Cut whiskies from the Lowland, Orkney and Speyside regions.

The brands include Aberlour, Highland Park, Littlemill.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 20 to 46 Year Old malts.

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Edencroft	Yoichi Single Malt – 1990 – Aged 20 Years Country: Japanese Region: Japanese Age: 20 Year Old Strength: 50% Summary: Single Malt Yoichi 1990 is made from four different types of malt whiskies, distilled at Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery in 1990. This whisky has its rich, deep aroma, lasting peaty character and distinctive dry finish.	70cl	£ 260.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Port Dundas – 35 Year Old Directors Cut (douglas Laing) Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: 35 Year Old Strength: 59.2%	1 x 70cl	£ 180.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Aberlour – 25 Year Old Directors Cut (douglas Laing) Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 25 Year Old Strength: 50.9%	1 x 70cl	£ 185.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Highland Park – 28 Year Old Directors Cut (douglas Laing) Country: Scotland Region: Orkney Age: 28 Year Old Strength: 48.5%	1 x 70cl	£ 200.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Littlemill – 21 Year Old Directors Cut (douglas Laing) Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 21 Year Old Strength: 45.2%	1 x 70cl	£ 115.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Speysides Finest – 46 Year Old Directors Cut (douglas Laing) Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 46 Year Old Strength: 47.9%	1 x 70cl	£ 295.00 BUY NOW

Edencroft – Four Fine New Malt Whiskies!

September 24, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

Edencroft has 4 New additions to it’s range this week with some American, Islay, Lowland and Speyside whiskies.

The brands include Ardbeg, Glen Moray and some Berry Brothers malts.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 10 to 23 Year Old malts.

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Edencroft	Evan Williams – 23 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Country: American Region: American Age: 23 Year Old Strength: 53.50% Summary: The Evan Williams Single Barrel is produced to honour Evan Williams who is, widely known as Kentucky’s first distiller. Born a Welshman, settled in Virginia and in 1780 moved to what became Kentucky, he grew crops, and he soon learnt that converting his corn and other grains to whiskey made them easily transportable and prevented the excess grain from rotting. Williams set up his small distillery on the Ohio River at the foot of what is now Fifth Street in Louisville. According to an article in the Louisville Courier-Journal of 29 April 1889, “Williams was a member of the early Board of Trustees of Louisville, …he never attended a meeting without bringing a bottle of his whiskey, and that was always drank.” He was censured every time for doing so, but he never left with a full jug ! He died in October of 1810. Delicate aroma, with hints of spice, vanilla and some malty dried fruits. Initially slightly sweet, moving on with a touch of spice, citrus and apple and an edge of grain. Well-balanced and tight with some punch and an edge of rye appearing. Delicate touches of cocoa, more spice and a little butterscotch sweetness. Crisp and peppery at the end with a distinctive rye touch.	70cl	£ 145.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	24 Year Old Invergordon – Berry’s Own Selection Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: Strength: 46% Summary: Invergordon distillery is located on the shores of the Cromarty firth in the north-east Highlands of Scotland. Founded in 1959, it is the only grain distillery in the Highlands and for a few years also had the Ben Wyvis malt distillery on the site but this closed in 1975. The nose gives toasted oak, apple and melon skins with an uplifting menthol note. There is some honeyed depth and cinnamon spice. The palate is beautifully expansive with bourbon cask notes, buttery vanilla and cream caramel. The delivery is almost angelic and long lingering.	70cl	£ 59.50 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Ardbeg – 10 Year Old Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: Ardbeg Ten Years Old is revered around the world as the peatiest, smokiest, most complex single malt of them all. Yet it does not flaunt the peat; rather it gives way to the natural sweetness of the malt to produce a whisky of perfect balance. Typically most whiskies are chill-filtered and reduced to a strength of 40% ABV. Ardbeg Ten Years Old, however, is non chill-filtered and has a strength of 46% ABV, thus retaining maximum flavour, at the same time giving more body and added depth. It’s whisky with none of the goodness taken out! Colour: Light gold. Aroma: A burst of intense smoky fruit escapes into the atmosphere – peat infused with zesty lemon and lime, wrapped in waxy dark chocolate. Bold menthol and black pepper slice through the sweet smoke followed by tarry ropes and graphite. As you dip your nose in further, savour the aroma of smoked fish and crispy bacon alongside green bell peppers, baked pineapple and pear juice. Add water and breathe in the vortex of aromas rising from the glass. An oceanic minerality brings a breath of cool, briny seaspray on chalky cliffs. Waxed lemon and lime follows with coal tar soap, beeswax and herby pine woodlands. Toasted vanilla and sizzling cinnamon simmer in the background with warm hazelnut and almond toffee. Taste: An explosion of crackling peat sets off millions of flavour explosions on the tongue: peat effervesces with tangy lemon and lime juice, black pepper pops with sizzling cinnamon-spiced toffee. This is followed by a wave of brine infused with smooth buttermilk, ripe bananas and currants. Smoke gradually wells up on the palate bringing a mouthful of warm creamy cappuccino and toasted marshmallows. As the taste lengthens and deepens, dry espresso, liquorice root and tarry smoke develop coating the palate with chewy peat oils. Finish: The finish goes on and on – long and smoky with tarry espresso, aniseed, toasted almonds and traces of soft barley and fresh pear.	70cl	£ 35.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	20 Year Old Glen Moray – Berry’s Own Selection Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 20 Year Old Strength: 57.3% Summary: Nose: a lovely intertwining of polished oaky floors and muscavado-polished barley; Taste: deliveries on the palate rarely come more delicious than this: Glen Moray, when on form, is in the true malty elite of Scotland and here it tops the Premier League. The blend of sugars, some honeyed, spices and cocoa make you groan with pleasure; Finish: the vanilla and butterscotch kick in as you suspect they might. But the barley remains steadfast and clean; Balance: I have long regarded Berry’s whisky buyer Dougie McIvor one of the genuinely understated gems of the industry and the best whisky writer we never had. Here he demonstrates his understanding of clean, barley-rich malts which has made this year’s crop of Berry’s Own Selection arguably their best yet. When you taste this you can see why I exploded in rage at the deficiencies of the official ‘Distillery manager’ bottling a few years back…	70cl	£ 71.50 BUY NOW

Abbey Whisky – The New Whiskies!

July 29, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

Abbey Whisky has 9 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from the Islay and Speyside regions plus the famous Abbey Whisky Tasting Glass!

The brands include Glenfarclas, Ardbeg, BenRiach, Kilchoman, Bruichladdich, GlenDronach and Glencairn.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 2 to 33 Year Old malts.

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Abbey Whisky	Ardbeg Supernova / Committee Release Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 58.9%	70cl	£ 495.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	BenRiach 12 Year Old 4.5L Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Years Old Strength: 43%	450cl	£ 230.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Bruichladdich Valinch / El Classico / Cask 516 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 20 Years Old Strength: 50% Vintage: 1992 Bottler: Distillery Bottling	50cl	£ 175.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Bruichladdich Valinch / The Guitar Man Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 18 Years Old Strength: 50.2% Vintage: 1992 Bottler: Distillery Bottling	50cl	£ 148.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Glendronach 12 Year Old 4.5L Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Years Old Strength: 43%	450cl	£ 242.50 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Glendronach 33 Year Old / Oloroso Sherry Casks Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 33 Years Old Strength: 40%	70cl	£ 545.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Glenfarclas 1987 Quarter Casks Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 19 Years Old Strength: 48.8% Vintage: 1987 Bottler: Glenfarclas	70cl	£ 120.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Glenfarclas Vintage 1991 / Oloroso Sherry Cask Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 16 Years Old Strength: 46% Vintage: 1991 Bottler: Glenfarclas	70cl	£ 118.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Kilchoman Anticipation Cask 06 2007 / 62.6% Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 2 Years Old Strength: 62.6% Vintage: 2007 Bottler: Kilchoman	70cl	£ 149.50 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	The Abbey Whisky Tasting Glass / Glencairn Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength:		£ 4.75 BUY NOW