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Sampling The Glen Moray 21 Year Old Portwood Finish – A Dram Of Two Halves – And Twice The Flavour!

November 15, 2019 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Glen Moray 21 Year Old Portwood Finish

I was lucky enough recently to be sent a sample of The Glen Moray 21 Year Old Portwood Finish – A Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky which is a new addition to Glen Moray’s Elgin Heritage Collection.

It is described as a finely tuned balance of American Oak and Port flavours. It’s smoothness being a great example of how the whisky and the Portugese port casks interact leading to a world of flavours after initial maturation in ex-bourbon casks.

The Glen Moray 21 Year Old Portwood Finish retails for approximately £125.00.

Once again, Many thanks to Glen Moray (@GlenMorayDist) for sending the sample!

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

Tasting Notes – Glen Moray 21 Year Old Portwood Finish (46.3%)

Nose: Port, vanilla caramel and some fine plump raisins are present straight away. There’s some green apples with sweet orange and chocolate about midway. Much later on there’s furniture polish and some nice tropical nasalities!

Palate: Quite light in the mouth – there’s sweet port with vanilla, raisins and a little wood.

Finish: BIG spicy pepper hit – much bigger than I expected! Dry at the finish.

Overall: This is very much a dram of two definite halves – sweet fruits tempered by strong spice – I like!!

Add a little water and it’s beautifully thick and creamy. The Chocolate comes through big time and tastes great on the palate!

I would LOVE to try this at Cask strength – then maybe with a little water added – I think it would be dreamy!

Glen Moray is available to buy from these Whisky Merchants:-

The Whisky Exchange
Master of Malt
Edencroft Fine Wine & Spirit Specialists
Abbey Whisky
The Whisky Barrel

Dalmore Distillery Announces Two Limited Edition Bottlings!

September 11, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Dalmore 21 and The Dalmore 30 will be on sale globally

The Dalmore Highland Single Malt is to release two limited edition expressions. “The Dalmore 21” and “The Dalmore 30” are exemplary showpieces of The Dalmore house style created by Master Distiller Richard Paterson.

The Dalmore 30

The Dalmore 21 is initially matured in American white oak and finessed in hand-selected first-fill Matusalem oloroso sherry butts from the Gonzalez Byass bodega in Jerez de la Frontera. With indulgent flavours of orange fondant, brand snaps, fresh coffee, chocolate ganache and marmalade this 21 year old single malt is an outstanding example of The Dalmore house style. Only 8,000 bottles of this limited edition whisky will be available.

The Dalmore 30 is an assemblage of precious liquids that have been nurtured in hand-selected Matusalem oloroso and Amoroso oloroso sherry butts from the world renowned Gonzalez Byass bodega in Spain for 30 years. The result is a decadent nose of cherries, raisins and apples, a palate of sweet mangoes, panna cotta, Columbian coffee and honeyed mulled wine and a robust finish of coconut blancmange, cracked black pepper and rich dates. This stunning whisky is limited to only 888 bottles each of which have been individually numbered.

From watching over the new make spirit as it slumbered in its casks, to selecting the perfect assemblage of fine aged stocks and indulgent woods to finesse our whisky in, both The Dalmore 21 and The Dalmore 30 are whiskies that I have spent many years perfecting.

The results are exceptional; the liquids are rich, complex, and synonymous with The Dalmore – they are truly magnificent.
– Richard Paterson: Master Distiller

Richard’s experience and innate understanding of whisky has taught him respect for the passage of time, his meticulous attention to detail is coupled with a rare ability to select the finest finishes and fills that means each whisky The Dalmore creates is a work of art.

The Dalmore 21 and The Dalmore 30 will be on sale globally, with The Dalmore 21 available from 18th September, and The Dalmore 30 will follow in October.

Tasting Notes – The Dalmore 21 (42% ABV) RRP £350

Aroma: Ginger cake, orange fondant, caramelised pear and brandy snaps

Palate: Fresh ground coffee, chocolate ganache and cinnamon apple

Finish: Oxford marmalade, macerated cherries and soft liquorice

Maturation: Matured in American white oak, before being transferred to first-fill Matusalem oloroso sherry butts.

Tasting Notes – The Dalmore 30 (45% ABV) RRP £1,500

Aroma: Black morello cherries, sweet raisins and cider apples

Palate: Sweet mangoes, panna cotta, Colombian coffee and honeyed mulled wine

Finish: Coconut blancmange, cracked black pepper and succulent dates

Maturation: An assemblage of aged stocks drawn from Matusalem oloroso and Amoroso oloroso sherry butts

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

New Glendronach Parliament / 21 Year Old From Abbey Whisky!

March 11, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Abbey Whisky	Glendronach Parliament / 21 Year Old Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 21 Years Old Strength: 48%	70cl	£ 84.50 BUY NOW

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 Royal Salute Tweet Tasting – Celebrate History In The Dramming!

December 17, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Royal Salute Range Sampled

Last Monday saw me attend another Tweet Tasting, which was once again ably hosted by Steve from The Whisky Wire, and one which gave me the opportunity to sample one of the worlds premium whisky blends.

I’m talking, of course, about Royal Salute and I have to say, I feel very lucky to have been involved, these kind of tastings are rare indeed!

Royal Salute is produced by Chivas Brothers (and owned by Pernod Ricard). Founded in 1801 in Aberdeen, Scotland. The Royal Salute brand’s home is Strathisla Distillery at Keith, Moray in Speyside, Scotland. The full-bodied Strathisla is at the heart of every Royal Salute expression.

The range was launched on 2 June 1953 by Chivas Brothers in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her coronation. Named after the traditional 21-gun salute, Royal Salute whisky is aged for a minimum of 21 years.

On the night we were lucky enough to have Master Blender Colin Scott tweet along with us, sharing his insights and knowledge of this amazing blend.

The whiskies sampled were:-

Royal Salute 21 Year Old

Royal Salute Diamond Tribute

Royal Salute 38 Year Old Stone of Destiny

Royal Salute 62 Gun Salute

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 #RoyalSaluteTT on Twitter.

So, what did I think?

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

Tasting Notes – Royal Salute 21 Year Old ( 40% )

Nose: Sweet fruits, pears, apples and fresh oak. Lovely apple aromas! Toffee, caramel and vanilla.

Palate: Intensely sweet mixed with grapefruit. There’s a little bit of toffee in there as well as pineapple and pears.

Finish: Short, dry, spicy finish with hints of tobacco.

Overall: Undeniably smooth blend with some excellent fruit flavours. Quality abounds in this dram.

Tasting Notes – Royal Salute Diamond Tribute ( 40% )

Bottled in honour of Queen Elizabeth II 60th. Anniversary of her coronation.

Nose: Creamy and buttery. There’s a slight hint of fresh wood again as well as vanilla & caramel mixed with soft fruits.

Palate: Sweet cake mixture, raisins, vanilla – almost a little rum like in it’s flavour!

Finish: Smooth, short, dry finish. A little spice with the fruit makes it very enjoyable indeed.

Overall: I think this is softer than the original 21 year old. Morish? I’d say!

Tasting Notes – Royal Salute 38 Year Old Stone of Destiny ( 40% )

Crafted from whiskies aged for no less than 38 years, this unique blend shares its name with the Stone of Destiny, the Coronation stone of the ancient Scottish Kings.

For every bottle of the 38 Year Old Stone of Destiny that goes on sale, the ‘angels’ have already had four!

Nose: Stewed spicy fruits – earthy deep flavours of aged malts. Mint, chocolate, spice and all things nice!

Palate: Rich, plump, sweet Christmas cake with a hint of mint chocolate.

Finish: Gloriously spicy with rich sherry – tongue lingering!

Overall: This is a fine dram. You can taste the rich pedigree of whiskies that have gone into this blend. The balance of flavours is stunning!

Tasting Notes – Royal Salute 62 Gun Salute ( 43% )

Named after the firing of 62 cannons, an exclusive privilege of the Tower of London, and reserved only for the most special Royal anniversaries.

The whiskies contained within this blend are aged for at least 40 years.

Nose: This smells divine! Toffee and vanilla in old antique wood casks. Coffee, dark chocolate (the good stuff) abound. Even the colour looks classy!

Palate: Pear, pineapple and apple create a sweet fusion of flavours. Fresh sevile oranges and rich, deep sherryness topped off with a little bit of smoke complete this taste celebration.

Finish: Super smooth finish with a hint of spicy mint and orange.

Overall: This dram is truly an experience, deserving due respect and patience to savour it properly. You can literally taste the fine history of the drams that go into it’s creation. Outstanding!

My Favourite On The Night

The Royal Salute 62 Gun Salute – A once-in-a-lifetime experience that may leave your wallet a bit dented but your taste buds will love you for it!

Many thanks to Steve at The Whisky Wire (@TheWhiskyWire) for a great dram evening and the team at Richmond Towers (@DrinksPRAgency) for sending the samples!

And of course, Royal Salute, without whom!

My fellow Tweeters were:-

@champdenwhite @Whisky_Magazine @EdinburghWhisky @TheWhiskyBoys @DrinksEnthusist @WhiskyDiscovery @Girl_Whisky @WhiskyCorner @MCRWhiskyClub @Whisky_Belfast

Royal Salute 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

Ballantine’s Tweet Tasting: Five Classic Blends To ‘Stay True’ Too!

November 21, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Stay True To Ballantine’s Whisky Range

Wednesday nights Tweet Tasting, which was once again ably hosted by Steve from The Whisky Wire, gave us the opportunity to sample one of the worlds powerhouse whisky blends in terms of global sales and awareness.

I’m talking, of course, about Ballantine’s which is the No.1 Scotch whisky in Europe and the No. 2 Scotch whisky in the world with their range selling over 70 million bottles a year worldwide.

Winners of more than 130 trophies and medals at international competitions in the past 10 years, Ballantine’s is known for its outstanding quality, unique richness of character and perfect balance.

The range, from Ballantine’s Finest to the exclusive 40 Year Old, is the most extensive in the world of Scotch and is maintained by Master Blender Sandy Hyslop, continuing the brand’s tradition of Master Blenders that dates back to 1827.

We were particularly honoured to have Sandy tasting along with us tweeters on the night which makes a special event even more special – after all, it’s always great to get the facts straight from the Head Drammers mouth!

Their was a fantastic selection of five whiskies being sampled on the night and they were:-

Ballantines Finest

Ballantines 12 Year Old

Ballantines 17 Year Old

Ballantines 21 Year Old

Ballantines 30 Year Old

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 #BallantinesTT on Twitter.

So, what did I think?

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

Tasting Notes – Ballantines Finest ( 40% )

Ballantine’s Finest is the oldest recipe in the current range, created in 1910 by the Ballantine’s family.

There are more than 40 malts & grains in this blend (with particular emphasis on Miltonduff and Glenburgie), carefully selected from 4 different iconic Scottish regions and matured in American Oak Barrels.

Ballantines Finest was Jim Murray’s No Age Statement Blend of the Year with a whopping 96 points!

Nose: Sweet vanilla & toffee – fruity and slightly woody with a bit of yummy spice!

Palate: Sweet fruits & honey with vanilla! Apples and a little grapefruit.

Finish: Warming and spicy with a long caramel backtaste.

Overall: A really nice blended whisky this, made even more remarkable by the retail price – amazing value for money!

Tasting Notes – Ballantines 12 Year Old ( 40% )

Ballantines 12 Year Old has won 26 medals in the world’s top spirits awards over the last 10 years.

The signature malts within the blend are Glenburgie & Miltonduff and the malt and grain whiskies used to create this 12YO are predominantly aged in American oak casks.

Nose: Subtle nose – vanilla & promises of something sweet … maybe icing sugar. Apple and oakyness come thru a little later but you have to be patient!

Palate: Sweet pear and creamy toffee, quite thin and light in the mouth.

Finish: A short finish with a nice spice and vanilla combination going well together.

Overall: Ballantine’s Master Blender Sandy Hyslop said this was his favourite blend of the range and I can see why – fantastic, all round flavours at an incredible price!

Tasting Notes – Ballantines 17 Year Old ( 43% )

This was Jim Murray’s Scotch Blend of the Year for 2010!

Every cask of Ballantine’s 17 is nosed before it’s emptied to be blended. Nothing is left to chance.

Nose: Faintly smokey with a lovely fruit hit!

Palate: Powerfully sweet with hints of stewed fruit – very smooth & luxurious – creamy even.

Finish: Tempered ginger spice, slight tanin – maximum yummy! 🙂

Overall: The stronger smoke adds something very special to the 17YO. Coupled with the smooth sweetness and you’ve got a very drinkable dram!

Tasting Notes – Ballantines 21 Year Old ( 40% )

The 21 Year Old has a higher proportion of whiskies matured in European oak casks compared to the rest of the range.

Nose: Rich, with a stronger woodiness to it – sweet n’ fruity with little whiffs of smoke.

Palate: Generous mouth feel, caramelised fruits, salty and a delicate taste of liquorice – lovely!

Finish: Satisfyingly long spicy finish with a gorgeous sweet n’ peppery finale!

Overall: The 21YO is a robust dram that’s got some serious Oomph! Very sure of itself and it has every right to be – it delivers!

Tasting Notes – Ballantines 30 Year Old ( 43% )

The very first batch of the Ballantine’s 30 was sold in 1930, so the stock was first laid down in 1900.

It won a Gold at the International Spirits Challenge and Jim Murray gave it 92 points.

Some of the whiskies are incredibly rare, from distilleries that are no longer in existence, Dalmunach and Dumbarton being two of them.

When asked to sum the 30YO up in five words, Sandy replied: “Fruity. Sweet. Voluptuous. Velvety. Balanced. That’s my taste of Ballantine’s 30yr old.”

He also added that for every Ballantine’s 30 yr old they sell, they lose 2 bottles to the angels. Eeek!

Nose: Fantastic pear – I can almost feel the grainy pear-ness! Mint, vanilla, banana, spice – all sorts of mature goodiness! A little bit of woodyness is in there as well.

Palate: Smooth, so smooth. Lovely sumptuous flavours of apricot & mango! Rich, sherry sweetness.

Finish: Smooth, mature, fruity sweetness and tempered spiciness that goes on and on in a glorious fashion!

Overall: A big hit wth the tweeters on the night and it’s not surprising – this is an exceptional dram that really shows the breadth of maturity that this fine blended whisky range can attain.

My Favourite On The Night

Well that has to be the Ballantines 30 Year Old – a standard defining blended whisky with a superior taste!

I was also well impressed with the 17YO – especially if the wallet is complaining – which it usually is!

Last, but certainly not least, I shall certainly be adding the 12YO to my drinks cabinet – a lovely ‘daily’ dram – and at such a fantastic price point!

Many thanks to The Whisky Wire (@TheWhiskyWire) for a great dram evening and the team at Richmond Towers (@DrinksPRAgency) for sending the samples!

And of course, @Ballantines, without whom!

My fellow Tweeters were:-

@TheWhiskyWire @EdinburghWhisky @TheWhiskyBoys @WhiskyWardrobe @Girl_Whisky @DrinksEnthusist @LRWhisky @TonyWTC @Whisky_Magazine @whiskyjunkie @OliverKlimek @champdenwhite @MCRWhiskyClub @Whisky_Belfast @SWWIG @WhiskyCorner @ben_cops @winepaper_fr @Thibaut_Octave @luxsure

Ballantines 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

Royal Salute 21 Year Old Unveils New Packaging

November 19, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Royal Salute 21 YO ruby

Royal Salute, the world’s only exclusively prestige Scotch whisky has unveiled a contemporary new look for its 21 Year Old expression reinforcing its position as a modern, luxury product of hand crafted quality.

Royal Salute seeks out the most precious materials to craft its blend – from perfectly matured single malt whiskies to the porcelain flagons in which it is presented. Robust, durable and strong, the opaque body of the flagon acts as a powerful guardian to the precious liquid. Crafted over five days from Cornish clay in Great Britain, Royal Salute’s high quality is further reinforced by the new artistic decoration on its cap that includes a guilloché pattern, while the label emphasises the brand’s legacy, which dates back to 1953 when Royal Salute was launched in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her coronation.

Elaborate engraving of a lion and cannon smoke on the bottle retain Royal Salute’s rich heritage as a powerful and sophisticated prestige Scotch whisky, with the expression being named after the traditional 21 Gun Salute. In 2012, the brand became the first ever to be officially associated with the Royal Gun Salutes at the Tower of London, further celebrating the brand’s celebration of royalty, a tradition that continues today.

Royal Salute 21 Year Old’s new bottle reflects the power and grace of Master Distiller Colin Scott’s craftsmanship. Colin Scott maintains consistent high quality throughout the production process, selecting rare and prized malt and grain whiskies laid down over 21 years ago for the final blend, which he describes as both subtle and strong, like “an iron fist in a velvet glove.”

Global Brand Director for Royal Salute, Neil Macdonald says: “There is a tremendous opportunity for Royal Salute to become a true and legitimate luxury brand. We have powerful credentials with our sumptuous whisky which has always used whiskies aged at least 21 years of age Now the new design complements with a modern look for our iconic 21 Year Old expression that alludes to the power and grace of our range. Royal Salute is steeped in royalty and history and this new contemporary packaging helps us bring the legacy of our crafted whisky to life. We are proud to present a bottle that today’s whisky connoisseurs, collectors and discerning drinkers alike will appreciate.”

Colin Scott, Master Blender for Royal Salute, continues: “21 years is an age necessary to capture the power and grace that defines this unique blend’s style. The new packaging enhances the exclusive Royal Salute experience.”

The new Royal Salute 21 Year Old flagon will remain available in three colours, including sapphire, ruby, and emerald complemented by a matching velvet pouch.

Abbey Whisky – New Teeling, Kilchoman, Balcones, Macallan & Yamazaki Arrivals!

May 13, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Abbey Whisky	Balcones Rumble Texas Spirit Country: America Region: American Age: Strength: 47%	75cl	£ 65.20 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Kilchoman Loch Gorm / 2014 Release / Sherry Cask Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 46% Vintage: 2009 Bottler: Kilchoman	70cl	£ 56.25 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Macallan 1990 Blackadder Raw Cask #1051 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 55% Vintage: 1990 Bottler: Blackadder International	70cl	£ 150.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Macallan 60th Anniversary Queens Coronation Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength:	35cl (2)	£ 1,200.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Teeling Silver Vintage Reserve 1991 / 21 Year Old Country: Ireland Region: Irish Age: 21 Years Old Strength: 46% Vintage: 1991 Bottler: Teeling Whiskey Co	70cl	£ 127.90 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Teeling Small Batch Premium Blended Whiskey Country: Ireland Region: Irish Age: Strength: 46%	70cl	£ 32.80 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Teeling Whisky Company Poitin Country: Ireland Region: Irish Age: Strength: 61.5%	50cl	£ 27.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Yamazaki Sherry Cask / 2013 Release Country: Japan Region: Japanese Age: Strength: 48%	70cl	£ 125.00 BUY NOW

New Mortlach, Aultmore, GlenDronach & Teaninich Malts From Abbey Whisky!

April 16, 2014 by Gary 2 Comments

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Abbey Whisky	Aultmore 13 Year Old / 1989 / SMWS 73.8 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 13 Years Old Strength: 60.1% Vintage: 1989 Bottler: SMWS	70cl	£ 210.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Glendronach Parliament / 21 Year Old Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 21 Years Old Strength: 48%	70cl	£ 72.25 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Mortlach 1990 / Exclusive / Cask #4396 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 46% Vintage: 1990 Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail	70cl	£ 148.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Teaninich 1983 / 29 Year Old / SMWS 59.43 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 29 Years Old Strength: 56.4% Vintage: 1983 Bottler: SMWS	70cl	£ 275.00 BUY NOW

Sampling The Glen Moray 21 Year Old Portwood Finish – A Dram Of Two Halves – And Twice The Flavour!

Tasting Notes – Glen Moray 21 Year Old Portwood Finish (46.3%)

Dalmore Distillery Announces Two Limited Edition Bottlings!

Tasting Notes – The Dalmore 21 (42% ABV) RRP £350

Tasting Notes – The Dalmore 30 (45% ABV) RRP £1,500

Edencroft New Whisky Arrivals & The Cheshire Whisky Event Update!

New Arrivals

The Cheshire Whisky Event

A bargain!

MASTER CLASS DETAILS

List Of Whiskies Available During Event

New Glendronach Parliament / 21 Year Old From Abbey Whisky!

Old Malt Cask Special Offers From Edencroft!

The Royal Salute Tweet Tasting – Celebrate History In The Dramming!

Tasting Notes – Royal Salute 21 Year Old ( 40% )

Tasting Notes – Royal Salute Diamond Tribute ( 40% )

Tasting Notes – Royal Salute 38 Year Old Stone of Destiny ( 40% )

Tasting Notes – Royal Salute 62 Gun Salute ( 43% )

My Favourite On The Night

My fellow Tweeters were:-

Ballantine’s Tweet Tasting: Five Classic Blends To ‘Stay True’ Too!

Tasting Notes – Ballantines Finest ( 40% )

Tasting Notes – Ballantines 12 Year Old ( 40% )

Tasting Notes – Ballantines 17 Year Old ( 43% )

Tasting Notes – Ballantines 21 Year Old ( 40% )

Tasting Notes – Ballantines 30 Year Old ( 43% )

My Favourite On The Night

My fellow Tweeters were:-

Royal Salute 21 Year Old Unveils New Packaging

Abbey Whisky – New Teeling, Kilchoman, Balcones, Macallan & Yamazaki Arrivals!

New Mortlach, Aultmore, GlenDronach & Teaninich Malts From Abbey Whisky!

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Thursday, 30th. September!

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Tasting Notes – Glen Moray 21 Year Old Portwood Finish (46.3%)

Tasting Notes – The Dalmore 21 (42% ABV) RRP £350

Tasting Notes – The Dalmore 30 (45% ABV) RRP £1,500

New Arrivals

The Cheshire Whisky Event

A bargain!

MASTER CLASS DETAILS

List Of Whiskies Available During Event

Tasting Notes – Royal Salute 21 Year Old ( 40% )

Tasting Notes – Royal Salute Diamond Tribute ( 40% )

Tasting Notes – Royal Salute 38 Year Old Stone of Destiny ( 40% )

Tasting Notes – Royal Salute 62 Gun Salute ( 43% )

My Favourite On The Night

My fellow Tweeters were:-

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Tasting Notes – Ballantines 12 Year Old ( 40% )

Tasting Notes – Ballantines 17 Year Old ( 43% )

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