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New Balblair & Kilchoman Malts From Edencrofts!

May 7, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Balblair - 1983 Vintage / 1st Release

The Balblair – 1983 Vintage / 1st Release

Supplier Brand Bottle
Size
Price
Edencroft
Balblair - 1975 Vintage / 2nd Release

Balblair – 1975 Vintage / 2nd Release
Country: Scotland   Region: Highlands
Age: 37 Year Old   Strength: 46%
Summary: The second release of Balblair 1975 was launched in February 2012 and replaced 1978. Typically fresh yet full bodied, this fine Balblair Vintage displays aromas of citrus fruits, vanilla, toffee and coconut.
The second release of Balblair 1975 is a rich gold colour.
Typically fresh yet full bodied, this fine Balblair vintage displays aromas of citrus fruits, vanilla, toffee and coconut. The American oak ex-sherry casks used in maturation impart a rich and sweet vanilla flavour.
On the palate it is sweet and spicy; fresh fruits and honey combine with a slightly oaky note to create a long and warming finish.
BALBLAIR DISTILLERY
Exclusively Vintage: Each Balblair Vintage captures the essence of its year in a bottle. They’re only ever selected at the absolute peak of perfection. Handpicked, to represent the very best our Distillery has to offer.
You’ll notice our bottles are not marked with an age statement, but simply with the year that the whisky was laid down. From then, every cask is sampled, judged and selected by John MacDonald to find its optimum maturation point. The point at which each Vintage says it’s ready.
Our Whisky: Every distillery is different. From its location and water source, to its still shape and wood policy. These are all determining factors in its ultimate outcome – its taste.
Our Vintages are intriguingly complex and satisfying. We capture the intense esters at the start of the spirit cut to give our Vintages the core characteristics of apricots, oranges, spices, floral notes and green apples. The heavier oils and lipids at the end of the cut are also captured, giving leathery, nutty and full-bodied characteristics.
Our People: Every Balblair Vintage is strongly individual. Each a unique essence of a year, captured in a bottle.
Every year, our Distillery Manager, John MacDonald, tastes, judges and selects straight from the cask. And at exactly the right moment, when the balance between the age and the character of the whisky is just right, we bottle it.

70cl £ 225.00  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Balblair - 1983 Vintage / 1st Release

Balblair – 1983 Vintage / 1st Release
Country: Scotland   Region: Highlands
Age: 30 Years Old.   Strength: 46%
Summary: Matured in American oak ex-bourbon barrels, Balblair Vintage 1983 is a rich, warm dram, combining all core Balblair characteristics. Only just launched to replace the 2nd release of 1975 this stunning dram is sure to be just as popular as its predecessor.
Appearance: The first release of Balblair 1983 has a rich golden appearance.
Aroma: On the nose there are warm aromas of butterscotch, toffee and vanilla that come from the long years of maturation in American oak ex-bourbon barrels. Citrus fruits can also be detected in the aroma adding to the complexity of this exceptional Vintage.
Taste: On the palate it is sweet and spicy; with overtones of fresh fruits and honey.
Finish: A long, warming and full bodied finish.

70cl £ 210.00  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Balblair - 1990 Vintage / 2nd Release

Balblair – 1990 Vintage / 2nd Release
Country: Scotland   Region: Highlands
Age: 23 Year Old   Strength: 46%
Summary: Matured in American oak ex-bourbon casks and Spanish oak ex-sherry butts Balblair Vintage 1990 2nd release is truly exceptional. Recently released to replace our award-winning 1989 Vintage, this incredible dram is sure to become a firm favourite amongst Balblair fans and whisky connoisseurs.
The second release of Balblair 1990 is deep copper in appearance with hints of sparkling amber.
Matured in 2nd fill American oak ex-bourbon casks and 1st fill Spanish oak ex-sherry butts.
The aroma is spicy yet sweet & is punctuated with notes of raisins, toffee & honey.
Hints of vanilla, chocolate & citrus fruits are also present.
On the palate it’s full bodied; sweet & spicy in character with hints of honey, raisins & zesty fruits. The finish is smooth & long lasting.
BALBLAIR DISTILLERY
Exclusively Vintage: Each Balblair Vintage captures the essence of its year in a bottle. They’re only ever selected at the absolute peak of perfection. Handpicked, to represent the very best our Distillery has to offer.
You’ll notice our bottles are not marked with an age statement, but simply with the year that the whisky was laid down. From then, every cask is sampled, judged and selected by John MacDonald to find its optimum maturation point. The point at which each Vintage says it’s ready.
Our Whisky: Every distillery is different. From its location and water source, to its still shape and wood policy. These are all determining factors in its ultimate outcome – its taste.
Our Vintages are intriguingly complex and satisfying. We capture the intense esters at the start of the spirit cut to give our Vintages the core characteristics of apricots, oranges, spices, floral notes and green apples. The heavier oils and lipids at the end of the cut are also captured, giving leathery, nutty and full-bodied characteristics.
Our People: Every Balblair Vintage is strongly individual. Each a unique essence of a year, captured in a bottle.
Every year, our Distillery Manager, John MacDonald, tastes, judges and selects straight from the cask. And at exactly the right moment, when the balance between the age and the character of the whisky is just right, we bottle it.

70cl £ 85.00  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Balblair - 1997 Vintage / 2nd Release

Balblair – 1997 Vintage / 2nd Release
Country: Scotland   Region: Highlands
Age: 15 Year Old   Strength: 46%
Summary: This exceptionally well balanced dram has been maturing in first fill American oak, ex bourbon barrels since 1997. The 2nd release of 1997 is on track to secure just as many recognitions and awards as the first release.
Balblair 1997, 2nd release is deep golden amber in appearance.
On the nose there is an abundance of tropical fruits; bananas and pineapple, together with green apples, oranges and apricots. Hints of honey, vanilla and butterscotch can also be detected.
The taste is initially sweet, yet spicy and full bodied, which reflects the time spent maturing in first fill American, ex bourbon oak barrels. There is a long, spicy finish to this exceptionally well balanced, yet complex Vintage.
BALBLAIR DISTILLERY
Exclusively Vintage: Each Balblair Vintage captures the essence of its year in a bottle. They’re only ever selected at the absolute peak of perfection. Handpicked, to represent the very best our Distillery has to offer.
You’ll notice our bottles are not marked with an age statement, but simply with the year that the whisky was laid down. From then, every cask is sampled, judged and selected by John MacDonald to find its optimum maturation point. The point at which each Vintage says it’s ready.
Our Whisky: Every distillery is different. From its location and water source, to its still shape and wood policy. These are all determining factors in its ultimate outcome – its taste.
Our Vintages are intriguingly complex and satisfying. We capture the intense esters at the start of the spirit cut to give our Vintages the core characteristics of apricots, oranges, spices, floral notes and green apples. The heavier oils and lipids at the end of the cut are also captured, giving leathery, nutty and full-bodied characteristics.
Our People: Every Balblair Vintage is strongly individual. Each a unique essence of a year, captured in a bottle.
Every year, our Distillery Manager, John MacDonald, tastes, judges and selects straight from the cask. And at exactly the right moment, when the balance between the age and the character of the whisky is just right, we bottle it.

70cl £ 55.00  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Balblair - 2002 Vintage / 1st Release

Balblair – 2002 Vintage / 1st Release
Country: Scotland   Region: Highlands
Age: 10 Year Old   Strength: 46%
Summary: Released in July 2012, Balblair Vintage 2002 displays signature Balblair aromas; floral and fragrant with zesty fruits such as oranges and lemons.
The first release of Balblair 2002 is sparkling gold in colour.
On the nose there are the signature Balblair aromas; floral and fragrant with zesty fruits such as oranges and lemons. The American oak, ex-bourbon barrels used in maturation impart toffee and vanilla notes.
On the palate it is full bodied, yet sweet and spicy in character, with hints of oranges, lemons, green apples, toffee and vanilla. There is a typical long finish as the floral and fruit notes develop and combine with the initial spice and sweetness from the American oak casks.
BALBLAIR DISTILLERY
Exclusively Vintage: Each Balblair Vintage captures the essence of its year in a bottle. They’re only ever selected at the absolute peak of perfection. Handpicked, to represent the very best our Distillery has to offer.
You’ll notice our bottles are not marked with an age statement, but simply with the year that the whisky was laid down. From then, every cask is sampled, judged and selected by John MacDonald to find its optimum maturation point. The point at which each Vintage says it’s ready.
Our Whisky: Every distillery is different. From its location and water source, to its still shape and wood policy. These are all determining factors in its ultimate outcome – its taste.
Our Vintages are intriguingly complex and satisfying. We capture the intense esters at the start of the spirit cut to give our Vintages the core characteristics of apricots, oranges, spices, floral notes and green apples. The heavier oils and lipids at the end of the cut are also captured, giving leathery, nutty and full-bodied characteristics.
Our People: Every Balblair Vintage is strongly individual. Each a unique essence of a year, captured in a bottle.
Every year, our Distillery Manager, John MacDonald, tastes, judges and selects straight from the cask. And at exactly the right moment, when the balance between the age and the character of the whisky is just right, we bottle it.

70cl £ 42.50  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Balblair - 2003 Vintage / 1st Release

Balblair – 2003 Vintage / 1st Release
Country: Scotland   Region: Highlands
Age: 10 Year Old   Strength: 46%
Summary: Launched alongside 1990 & 1983 in November 2013, Balblair Vintage 2003 replaces Vintage 2002. The American oak, ex-bourbon barrels used in maturation impart toffee, butterscotch and vanilla notes.
Vintage Highland 2003 Single Malt Whisky, 1st Release.
2nd fill American oak, ex-Bourbon barrels used in maturation impart toffee, butterscotch & vanilla notes.
On the nose there are the signature Balblair aromas: floral & fragrant punctuated with citrus fruits, apricots & honey.
On the palate it is full bodied, with notes of orange, lemon, honey & spice. The long lasting finish is sweet yet spicy: a superbly well balanced dram.
On the palate it is full bodied, yet sweet and spicy in character, with hints of oranges, lemons, green apples, toffee and vanilla. There is a typical long finish as the floral and fruit notes develop and combine with the initial spice and sweetness from the American oak casks.
BALBLAIR DISTILLERY
Exclusively Vintage: Each Balblair Vintage captures the essence of its year in a bottle. They’re only ever selected at the absolute peak of perfection. Handpicked, to represent the very best our Distillery has to offer.
You’ll notice our bottles are not marked with an age statement, but simply with the year that the whisky was laid down. From then, every cask is sampled, judged and selected by John MacDonald to find its optimum maturation point. The point at which each Vintage says it’s ready.
Our Whisky: Every distillery is different. From its location and water source, to its still shape and wood policy. These are all determining factors in its ultimate outcome – its taste.
Our Vintages are intriguingly complex and satisfying. We capture the intense esters at the start of the spirit cut to give our Vintages the core characteristics of apricots, oranges, spices, floral notes and green apples. The heavier oils and lipids at the end of the cut are also captured, giving leathery, nutty and full-bodied characteristics.
Our People: Every Balblair Vintage is strongly individual. Each a unique essence of a year, captured in a bottle.
Every year, our Distillery Manager, John MacDonald, tastes, judges and selects straight from the cask. And at exactly the right moment, when the balance between the age and the character of the whisky is just right, we bottle it.

70cl £ 40.00  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Kilchoman - Loch Gorm 2014

Kilchoman – Loch Gorm 2014
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age: 5 Year Old   Strength: 46%
Summary: Named after a famously peaty loch at the end of the Kilchoman drive, Loch Gorm is the only fully ex-sherry cask matured release from Kilchoman. As with other ranges in our portfolio, Loch Gorm will be periodically re-released as a more mature expression. Each bottling will be differentiated by distillation and bottling years printed on the label. Loch Gorm combines rich sherry fruits and spices with smouldering peat, cloves and lingering sweetness.
The Loch Gorm was filled into fresh Oloroso sherry butts in 2009 and bottled in spring 2014. This full ex-sherry cask maturation creates a unique balance of classic Kilchoman character and rich Oloroso sherry influence.
Nose: Mixed preserved fruit, particularly lemon and rich peat smoke.
Palate: Dry cereal flavour develops into honey and biscuit with lingering peat.
Finish: Rich, sweet and smoky.

70cl £ 59.50  BUY NOW

Filed Under: 10 Year Old, 15 Year Old, 23 Year Old, 30 Year Old, 37 Year Old, 5 Year Old, Balblair, Edencroft Spirit Specialists, Highland, Islay, Kilchoman

Abbey Whisky – Classy New Arrivals!

April 30, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

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Size
Price
Abbey Whisky
Auchroisk 13 Year Old / 1998 / Boisdale / Cask 13423

Auchroisk 13 Year Old / 1998 / Boisdale / Cask 13423
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 13 Years Old   Strength: 46%
Vintage: 1998   Bottler: Berry Bros & Rudd
70cl £ 49.95  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
BenRiach 1996 / 17 Year Old / Single Cask #45754

BenRiach 1996 / 17 Year Old / Single Cask #45754
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 17 Years Old   Strength: 49.7%
Vintage: 1996   Bottler: Berry Bros & Rudd
70cl £ 72.50  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Benrinnes 1984 / Single Cask #2270

Benrinnes 1984 / Single Cask #2270
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 56.5%
Vintage: 1984   Bottler: Berry Bros & Rudd
70cl £ 79.95  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Blair Athol 1989 / 23 Year Old / Single Cask #6333

Blair Athol 1989 / 23 Year Old / Single Cask #6333
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 23 Years Old   Strength: 46%
Vintage: 1989   Bottler: Berry Bros & Rudd
70cl £ 94.95  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Glen Garioch Batch 1

Glen Garioch Batch 1
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age:    Strength: 50.6%
50cl £ 46.95  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Glen Grant 1995 / 18 Year Old / Single Cask #85138

Glen Grant 1995 / 18 Year Old / Single Cask #85138
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 18 Years Old   Strength: 46%
Vintage: 1995   Bottler: Berry Bros & Rudd
70cl £ 69.95  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Lagavulin 1993 / Feis Ile 2008 / Single Cask #1403

Lagavulin 1993 / Feis Ile 2008 / Single Cask #1403
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age:    Strength: 52.9%
Vintage: 1993   Bottler: Lagavulin
70cl £ 498.00  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Linkwood 1993 / 19 Year Old / Single Cask #013904

Linkwood 1993 / 19 Year Old / Single Cask #013904
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 19 Years Old   Strength: 46%
Vintage: 1993   Bottler: Berry Bros & Rudd
70cl £ 77.95  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
The Lost Distilleries Blend / Batch 3

The Lost Distilleries Blend / Batch 3
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age:    Strength: 55.9%
70cl £ 450.00  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
The Lost Distilleries Blend / Batch 4

The Lost Distilleries Blend / Batch 4
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age:    Strength: 50.9%
70cl £ 450.00  BUY NOW

Filed Under: 13 Year Old, 17 Year Old, 18 Year Old, 19 Year Old, 23 Year Old, Abbey Whisky, Auchroisk, Benriach, Benrinnes, Blair Athol, Glen Garioch, Glen Grant, Highland, Islay, Lagavulin, Linkwood, New Arrivals, Speyside

New Old Pulteney & Macallan Malts From Edencroft!

March 20, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Old Pulteney - 40 Year Old Single Malt

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

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

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

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

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

Filed Under: 20 Year Old, 21 Year Old, 23 Year Old, 40 Year Old, Edencroft Spirit Specialists, Highland, Macallan, New Arrivals, Old Pulteney, Speyside

Quality New Whiskies From Edencrofts!

January 14, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Quality New Malts From Edencrofts!

Quality New Malts From Edencrofts!

Edencroft has 8 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from the Highlands, Islay, Lowland and Speyside regions.

The brands include Aberlour, Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Glenlossie, Glenrothes, Macallan & Old Pulteney.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 9 to 29 Year Old malts.

Supplier Brand Bottle
Size
Price
Edencroft
Port Dundas - 21 Year Old Clan Denny Edition

Port Dundas – 21 Year Old Clan Denny Edition
Country: Scotland   Region: Lowland
Age: 21 Year Old   Strength: 55.7%
Summary: Nose: honeycomb on speed: sharp, toasty, crispy sweet; lime on vanilla ice cream;
Taste: although the oak has dug in and makes an early impact, the spreading of what appears to be soft corn oils helps the ever-intensifying sugars to see off the underlying toastiness;
Finish: the sugars are now crystalline and persistent;
Balance: astonishingly invigorating. Leaps from the glass with intent and purpose. Wonderful!

70cl £ 72.50  BUY NOW
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Aberlour - Old Malt Cask 25 Year Old/15th Anniversary Edition

Aberlour – Old Malt Cask 25 Year Old/15th Anniversary Edition
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 25 Year Old   Strength: 52.3%
Summary: To conclude a very rewarding year for me, professionally and personally, Hunter Laing & Co Ltd. is releasing two special new lines. The first of these is an Anniversary series of six casks, bottled to celebrate fifteen years of our flagship Old Malt Cask brand. Together with my sons Scott and Andrew, as well as our Master Blender Tom Aitken, I have selected casks from our maturing stocks which each do justice to the labels fifteen year milestone. These cask-strength Anniversary bottlings are presented in green glass with wooden gift boxes, and are finished in the original-style labels to pay homage to the earliest Old Malt Cask releases. Choosing these casks allowed me to reflect with pride on my last fifteen years as a single cask bottler and, in reviewing our stocks, to look forward with relish to the next fifteen years of the Old Malt Cask.
Stuart Laing.

70cl £ 125.00  BUY NOW
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Ardbeg - Old Malt Cask 21 Year Old/15th Anniversary Edition

Ardbeg – Old Malt Cask 21 Year Old/15th Anniversary Edition
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age: 21 Year Old   Strength: 50.2%
Summary: To conclude a very rewarding year for me, professionally and personally, Hunter Laing & Co Ltd. is releasing two special new lines. The first of these is an Anniversary series of six casks, bottled to celebrate fifteen years of our flagship Old Malt Cask brand. Together with my sons Scott and Andrew, as well as our Master Blender Tom Aitken, I have selected casks from our maturing stocks which each do justice to the labels fifteen year milestone. These cask-strength Anniversary bottlings are presented in green glass with wooden gift boxes, and are finished in the original-style labels to pay homage to the earliest Old Malt Cask releases. Choosing these casks allowed me to reflect with pride on my last fifteen years as a single cask bottler and, in reviewing our stocks, to look forward with relish to the next fifteen years of the Old Malt Cask.
Stuart Laing.

70cl £ 425.00  BUY NOW
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Caol Ila - Old Malt Cask 29 Year Old/15th Anniversary Edition

Caol Ila – Old Malt Cask 29 Year Old/15th Anniversary Edition
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age: 29 Year Old   Strength: 50.2%
Summary: To conclude a very rewarding year for me, professionally and personally, Hunter Laing & Co Ltd. is releasing two special new lines. The first of these is an Anniversary series of six casks, bottled to celebrate fifteen years of our flagship Old Malt Cask brand. Together with my sons Scott and Andrew, as well as our Master Blender Tom Aitken, I have selected casks from our maturing stocks which each do justice to the labels fifteen year milestone. These cask-strength Anniversary bottlings are presented in green glass with wooden gift boxes, and are finished in the original-style labels to pay homage to the earliest Old Malt Cask releases. Choosing these casks allowed me to reflect with pride on my last fifteen years as a single cask bottler and, in reviewing our stocks, to look forward with relish to the next fifteen years of the Old Malt Cask.
Stuart Laing.

70cl £ 150.00  BUY NOW
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Glenlossie - 9 Year Old Managers Choice

Glenlossie – 9 Year Old Managers Choice
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 9 Year Old   Strength: 59.10%
Summary: Nose: a delicate trace of lime to the barley: what an understated, fragile, uber sexy nose…;
Taste: unusual in that the first wave on delivery appears to be a thin, oily note. This is promptly followed by the young barley water, threatening a sharpness but dampened by the lightest scattering of icing sugar; mouth watering, and youthful;
Finish: even with the custard powder arrival, never a hint of anything that is remotely non kindergarten;
Balance: one of the most impressive examples of Speyside malt, apparently not even out of nappies but treating you to a spectacular display of barley in all its beauty. Confirmation, barley needed, that with Clynelish, this has to be Diageo’s most under-rated distillery.
© Jim Murrays – 2012 Whisky Bible.

70cl £ 190.00  BUY NOW
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Glenrothes - 21 Year Old - Old & Rare Edition

Glenrothes – 21 Year Old – Old & Rare Edition
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 21 Year Old   Strength: 56.10%
Summary: Douglas Laing & Co. proudly offer this fine example of the Distillers’ Art as a special selection from their oldest stocks of whisky. No water is added to reduce its strength, as the Angel’s share has already taken care of that. No caramel, colouring is added, so that you can see it’s pure and natural colour. They have chosen to bottle this malt without chill-filtration in the old fashioned and traditional style. By so doing, they leave in the entire Distillers’ preferred qualities apparent on the nose, palate and finish – self evident when you remove the cork. As you can see on the label, this is one bottle of a very restricted offering, which once consumed, cannot ever be repeated.
Nose: full of dark fruits and lively spices on the nose initially – it mellows as it warms to tobacco smells and a damp whisky warehouse character.
Palate: on the palate the sherry cask influences it early with more (now macerated) fruit – then sweet barley, more tobacco, vanilla and mocha flavours alternatively appear.
Finish: the finish is more vanill’d now plus late cough drop style warming (now menthol!) spices.

70cl £ 180.00  BUY NOW
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Macallan - Old Malt Cask 25 Year Old/15th Anniversary Edition

Macallan – Old Malt Cask 25 Year Old/15th Anniversary Edition
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 25 Year Old   Strength: 51.4%
Summary: To conclude a very rewarding year for me, professionally and personally, Hunter Laing & Co Ltd. is releasing two special new lines. The first of these is an Anniversary series of six casks, bottled to celebrate fifteen years of our flagship Old Malt Cask brand. Together with my sons Scott and Andrew, as well as our Master Blender Tom Aitken, I have selected casks from our maturing stocks which each do justice to the labels fifteen year milestone. These cask-strength Anniversary bottlings are presented in green glass with wooden gift boxes, and are finished in the original-style labels to pay homage to the earliest Old Malt Cask releases. Choosing these casks allowed me to reflect with pride on my last fifteen years as a single cask bottler and, in reviewing our stocks, to look forward with relish to the next fifteen years of the Old Malt Cask.
Stuart Laing.

70cl £ 440.00  BUY NOW
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Old Pulteney - 1990 Vintage

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

Filed Under: 21 Year Old, 23 Year Old, 25 Year Old, 29 Year Old, 9 Year Old, Aberlour, Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Edencroft Spirit Specialists, Glenlossie, Glenrothes, Highland, Islay, Lowland, Macallan, New Arrivals, Old Pulteney, Port Dundas, Speyside

Edencroft – New Malts To Say Goodbye To An Old Year!

December 23, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

Celebrate the festive season in style!

Celebrate the festive season in style!

Edencroft has 9 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from the Highlands, Islay and Speyside regions.

The brands include Benriach, Caol Ila, Cardhu, Dufftown, Glendronach and Lagavulin.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 15 to 28 Year Old malts.

Supplier Brand Bottle
Size
Price
Edencroft
Benriach - 15 Year Old Pedro Ximenez Finish

Benriach – 15 Year Old Pedro Ximenez Finish
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 15 Year Old.   Strength: 46%
Summary: Matured in the traditional style in American bourbon barrels, this whisky is then ‘finished’ in Pedro Ximenez Sherry butts, sourced from the bodegas of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalucia, Southern Spain. During this second period of maturation the whisky derives many interesting characteristics specific to the Pedro Ximenez butt.
Nose: Honey, sultanas, dark chocolate with a flood of Pedro Ximenez Sherry.
Colour: Gold.
Taste: Cream and honey, infused with papaya, rosehips, eucalyptus and dark chocolate, all interwoven with rich Pedro Ximenez Sherry and oak wood.
BENRIACH DISTILLERY
FOR DISCERNING INDIVIDUALS:It’s not often a long kept secret is revealed in the world of Single Malt Scotch Whisky – but here is a true discovery! Since 1898, the BenRiach distillery has very quietly been producing quality Single Malt Scotch Whisky, which has only ever been enjoyed in very small quantities, by a few discerning individuals who have been fortunate enough to come across a bottle.
Today, BenRiach continues to produce its very special Single Malt Whiskies, as an Independent Distiller.
UNIQUE AMONGST MANY: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 Scotland’s 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 high quality barrels selected for maturation.
“I am often asked what makes BenRiach special. There is no one thing, but the starting point has to be reputation and legacy. Then you must take the astonishing skills of the men who craft the whisky, the ingredients we use, the copper stills, the high-quality casks, our rich and varied inventory and our broad range of peated and non-peated expressions. To these you must add independence, enthusiasm, creativity and a real passion for whisky craftsmanship. As a result you get what I call a “heavenly explosion” – a sensational, unique, complex tour de force.
Master Distiller, Billy Walker.

70cl £ 44.00  BUY NOW
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Benriach - 1994 Uk Exclusive Cask # 4386

Benriach – 1994 Uk Exclusive Cask # 4386
Country: Scotland   Region: Highlands
Age: 19 Years   Strength: 55%
Summary: 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.
BENRIACH DISTILLERY
FOR DISCERNING INDIVIDUALS:It’s not often a long kept secret is revealed in the world of Single Malt Scotch Whisky – but here is a true discovery! Since 1898, the BenRiach distillery has very quietly been producing quality Single Malt Scotch Whisky, which has only ever been enjoyed in very small quantities, by a few discerning individuals who have been fortunate enough to come across a bottle.
Today, BenRiach continues to produce its very special Single Malt Whiskies, as an Independent Distiller.
UNIQUE AMONGST MANY: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 Scotland’s 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 high quality barrels selected for maturation.
“I am often asked what makes BenRiach special. There is no one thing, but the starting point has to be reputation and legacy. Then you must take the astonishing skills of the men who craft the whisky, the ingredients we use, the copper stills, the high-quality casks, our rich and varied inventory and our broad range of peated and non-peated expressions. To these you must add independence, enthusiasm, creativity and a real passion for whisky craftsmanship. As a result you get what I call a “heavenly explosion” – a sensational, unique, complex tour de force.
Master Distiller, Billy Walker.

70cl £ 82.50  BUY NOW
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Caol Ila - Stitchell Reserve/2013 Release

Caol Ila – Stitchell Reserve/2013 Release
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age:    Strength: 59.6%
Summary: A limited edition, natural cask strength single malt. From Caol Ila, an active distillery on the Isle of Islay. A eighth limited release of unpeated Caol Ila. From a batch made only once a year, from unpeated malt, for blending in the ‘Highland Style’. From a mix of refill American Oak, rejuvenated American Oak and ex-bodega European Oak casks, so interesting to compare with expressions from first fill Bourbon previously released at 8, 10 and 12 years old and a 14 year old from ex-bodega oak, released in 2012.
Appearance: Clear, olive gold. Light beading.
Nose: At full strength, immediately clean, aromatic and fresh: like inhaling Friar’s Balsam. After this first blast, more reticent; softly sweet, then a vivid freshness like that of crisp green fruit or lemon zest. Water raises a fruity, nutty honeyed sweetness and a faint note of treacle, with perhaps just a hazy hint of smoke.
Body: Light to medium. Oily, yet firm.
Palate: Drinks well straight; has an intense and in your face style, with a most appealing smooth, lightly oily texture. Firm, clean and fresh throughout. Intense and mouth-filling, with a great initial surge of sweet spiciness unaccompanied by the usual signature phenols of peated Caol Ila or indeed, much fruit. Becoming honey-nutty (nut brittle, with a dark edge of treacle bitterness) then finally, warming and drying. A good splash of water develops these flavours; it’s tongue- coating and appetisingly bitter-sweet now, leaving a spicy dryness as the tide of flavour ebbs.
Finish: Aromatic, spicy and drying; a balancing bitter edge embraces more of the soft nutty, biscuity notes, always maintaining that essential freshness overall.

70cl £ 66.00  BUY NOW
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Cardhu - 21 Year Old/2013 Release

Cardhu – 21 Year Old/2013 Release
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 54.2%
Summary: A limited edition, natural cask strength single malt. From the renowned Cardhu distillery on Speyside. A second limited release in this series. Interesting to compare with the 22 year old 1982, released in 2005. From ex-bourbon American Oak casks filled in 1991.
Appearance: Old gold; richer amber depths. Good beading.
Nose: Mild and at first quite shy. An early creamy, fruity note of vanilla and boiled sweets (bubble gum!) is faintly underscored by a rich, floral perfume with a cleansing edge. The creamy fruitiness persists as dried figs, rum- and-raisin ice cream, red apple skins and beeswax. Later a malty, biscuity base layer is revealed, as the cleansing edge becomes a sharply defined top layer. Overall, it’s a richer vanilla custard and fruit trifle creaminess that emerges. Water opens things out, raising both fruit and floral scents slightly, the boiled sweets now mandarin-flavoured.
Body: Fine and light.
Palate: At natural strength, smooth and savoury, with light acidity. Clean, refined, pleasantly drying and delicate. Then wonderfully aromatic with notes of black cherry; growing spicy, warming and elegant, with nutty, dark chocolate offset by buttery shortbread. It’s even softer with a drop of water. Now the taste starts cooler and sweeter; still savoury (mint on a fresh fruit salad) but also newly spicy across the tongue.
Finish: Long, aromatic and warming; smooth vanilla balanced by juicy tangerine and faint orange oil with spicy cedar, late silky-smooth dryness and a wisp of smoke.

70cl £ 100.00  BUY NOW
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Singleton Of Dufftown - 28 Year Old/2013 Release

Singleton Of Dufftown – 28 Year Old/2013 Release
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 28 Year Old.   Strength: 52.3%
Summary: A limited edition, natural cask strength single malt. From Dufftown, an active distillery on Speyside. A first limited cask strength release of The Singleton in this series. From American Oak refill casks filled in 1985.
Appearance: Deep antique gold. Good beading.
Nose: Grand and mild; compact yet detailed, with ripe apple and pear fruit or perhaps beeswax and heather pollen, and scents of moorland herbs. Quite autumnal, with faint smoke and a savoury cereal note, and like an old dusty library carrying scents of wax and worn leather. Later, orange oil underscores the complex floral notes. In time some vanilla develops, becoming intense buttercream. Water lightens it considerably and brings out the malty, cereal character (like being in a grain loft), with leafy strawberries, more waxiness and the merest trace of smoke.
Body: Oily, dense.
Palate: At natural strength, this malt has a big, oily feel; sweet and reminiscent of a whole wheat breakfast cereal coated with honey. The initial effect is warming, with an instantly appetising astringency. Below this lie minty and faintly smoky notes and rich chewy liquorice with a digestive biscuit sweetness. It’s all sweeter and less oily with water; losing that piercing aromatic dryness and with the cereal note dimmed, it’s altogether gentler and more approachable.
Finish: Invigorating, warming and gloriously astringent at the end, with notes of pine and cedar to leave the palate tingling over a lingering last wisp of smoke.

70cl £ 222.00  BUY NOW
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Glendronach - 1990 Uk Exclusive Cask # 1240

Glendronach – 1990 Uk Exclusive 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.
GlenDronach Distillery: In 1826 the exuberant and extroverted James Allardice founded the distillery and produced his ‘Guid GlenDronach’ single malt.
In 2008, nothing less than a complete renaissance began. The BenRiach Distillery Company Ltd. became GlenDronach’s proud new owner.
While time can never stand still, their commitment will now ensure that the distinctive practices that have always defined GlenDronach will live on – the most influential of these being its independent ownership.
Independent ownership now gives them the freedom to rekindle the reputation of GlenDronach as the distiller of richly sherried single malt whiskies of inimitable and individual character. It’s a reputation that has travelled worldwide – to those in the know, it’s a well-kept secret.
They have re-launched the ever popular 12 year old Original, together with the already celebrated 33 year old. And they are hugely excited to reinstate a new edition 15 and 18 year old.
From the germination of the barley, to the flow of the purest middle cuts distilled spirit, every step in the GlenDronach journey is taken with meticulous care and immaculate timing.
Their glistening copper top mash tun and great Oregon pine wash backs form part of a carefully attended process.
Then, their four copper pot stills distil and re-distil the finest, richest spirit.
What follows is the final secret of GlenDronachs exceptional character.
Then, and only then are the whiskies ready to be bottled.
As was the case in 1826, The GlenDronach Distillery patiently matures its single malt whisky in superior quality sherry casks, hand crafted from European oak, by the most reputable and renowned bodegas in the south of Spain.
Over the years of extended maturation these carefully seasoned casks help create the unique richly sherried style that GlenDronach is famous for.

70cl £ 115.00  BUY NOW
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Glendronach - 1994 Uk Exclusive Cask # 67

Glendronach – 1994 Uk Exclusive Cask # 67
Country: Scotland   Region: Highlands
Age: 19 Year Old.   Strength: 56.8%
Summary: Cask Type: Oloroso Sherry Butt.
Colour: Rich crimson edged with gold.
Nose: Stewed plums and dates, spiced with cinnamon, black pepper and gentle nutmeg.
Taste: A full-bodied, robust sherry character holds a balance of dark dried prunes, raisins, sultanas and rich toasted spices. Roasted coffee bean and dark chocolate infuse with delicate herb notes in a long earthy finish.
GlenDronach Distillery: In 1826 the exuberant and extroverted James Allardice founded the distillery and produced his ‘Guid GlenDronach’ single malt.
In 2008, nothing less than a complete renaissance began. The BenRiach Distillery Company Ltd. became GlenDronach’s proud new owner.
While time can never stand still, their commitment will now ensure that the distinctive practices that have always defined GlenDronach will live on – the most influential of these being its independent ownership.
Independent ownership now gives them the freedom to rekindle the reputation of GlenDronach as the distiller of richly sherried single malt whiskies of inimitable and individual character. It’s a reputation that has travelled worldwide – to those in the know, it’s a well-kept secret.
They have re-launched the ever popular 12 year old Original, together with the already celebrated 33 year old. And they are hugely excited to reinstate a new edition 15 and 18 year old.
From the germination of the barley, to the flow of the purest middle cuts distilled spirit, every step in the GlenDronach journey is taken with meticulous care and immaculate timing.
Their glistening copper top mash tun and great Oregon pine wash backs form part of a carefully attended process.
Then, their four copper pot stills distil and re-distil the finest, richest spirit.
What follows is the final secret of GlenDronachs exceptional character.
Then, and only then are the whiskies ready to be bottled.
As was the case in 1826, The GlenDronach Distillery patiently matures its single malt whisky in superior quality sherry casks, hand crafted from European oak, by the most reputable and renowned bodegas in the south of Spain.
Over the years of extended maturation these carefully seasoned casks help create the unique richly sherried style that GlenDronach is famous for.

70cl £ 87.50  BUY NOW
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Glendronach/batch 8 - 1996 Cask # 1490

Glendronach/batch 8 – 1996 Cask # 1490
Country: Scotland   Region: Highlands
Age: 17 Year Old.   Strength: 53.1%
Summary: Cask Type: Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon.
Colour: Ruby-flecked dark gold.
Nose: Waves of chocolate and coffee complimented by cracked black pepper and a hint of ginger.
Taste: Toffee drenched raisins and dried apricots laced with warm allspice and soft vanilla; all of which combine in a rich, full finish.
GlenDronach Distillery: In 1826 the exuberant and extroverted James Allardice founded the distillery and produced his ‘Guid GlenDronach’ single malt.
In 2008, nothing less than a complete renaissance began. The BenRiach Distillery Company Ltd. became GlenDronach’s proud new owner.
While time can never stand still, their commitment will now ensure that the distinctive practices that have always defined GlenDronach will live on – the most influential of these being its independent ownership.
Independent ownership now gives them the freedom to rekindle the reputation of GlenDronach as the distiller of richly sherried single malt whiskies of inimitable and individual character. It’s a reputation that has travelled worldwide – to those in the know, it’s a well-kept secret.
They have re-launched the ever popular 12 year old Original, together with the already celebrated 33 year old. And they are hugely excited to reinstate a new edition 15 and 18 year old.
From the germination of the barley, to the flow of the purest middle cuts distilled spirit, every step in the GlenDronach journey is taken with meticulous care and immaculate timing.
Their glistening copper top mash tun and great Oregon pine wash backs form part of a carefully attended process.
Then, their four copper pot stills distil and re-distil the finest, richest spirit.
What follows is the final secret of GlenDronachs exceptional character.
Then, and only then are the whiskies ready to be bottled.
As was the case in 1826, The GlenDronach Distillery patiently matures its single malt whisky in superior quality sherry casks, hand crafted from European oak, by the most reputable and renowned bodegas in the south of Spain.
Over the years of extended maturation these carefully seasoned casks help create the unique richly sherried style that GlenDronach is famous for.

70cl £ 82.50  BUY NOW
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Lagavulin - 12 Year Old/2013 Release

Lagavulin – 12 Year Old/2013 Release
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age:    Strength: 55.1%
Summary: A limited edition, natural cask strength single malt whisky. From the essential Islay distillery, Lagavulin, on Islay’s rocky south coast. Twelfth in a series of special 12 year old releases from the original distiller’s stocks. Vatted from refill American Oak casks, each at least 12 years old.
Appearance: Extremely pale green-gold.
Nose: Soft, beguiling and cautious at first, when an appetising sharpness slowly crystallises into red berry fruit, then developing soft, savoury aromas and a delicious smoky sweetness. Savoury hints of charred baked potato skins cooked in a bonfire come first, then peat smoke and a box of spent matches come through. Later still, there are teasing, oily hints of sharp tropical fruit (lime pickle?). These aromas are altogether softer with water; less tense and underscored by youthful sweetness. There are smoky-fresh notes, then raisins and dried fruit, with distant wood smoke.
Body: Light. Oily.
Palate: Cooling at first, then salty, drying and dusty, with a good balance of sweetness and acidity. Beautifully cleansing, like a salad of tarragon and peppery rocket, then really appetizing, as if a char-grilled endive splashed with peppery olive oil. The charred notes then strengthen, into smoky wax. Sweeter with water and more accessible, as captivating notes of aniseed and fennel seeds give way to charred fruit scones and burnt jam tarts.
Finish: Simultaneously sweet and savoury, dominated by pungent smoke and appetising aniseed. With growing warmth, it becomes oily near the end. With water it is sweet and abrupt with subdued smoke; pleasantly drying and piney.

70cl £ 75.00  BUY NOW

Filed Under: 15 Year Old, 17 Year Old, 19 Year Old, 23 Year Old, 28 Year Old, Benriach, Caol Ila, Cardhu, Dufftown, Edencroft Spirit Specialists, Glendronach, Highland, Islay, Lagavulin, New Arrivals, Speyside

New Aberlour & GlenDronach Malts From Abbey Whisky!

December 18, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

Abbey Whisky has some Aberlour & GlenDronach Malts to add to it’s range this week. Check out these fine Speyside whiskies!

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Size
Price
Abbey Whisky
Aberlour 16 Year Old / 1996 / Single Cask 5642

Aberlour 16 Year Old / 1996 / Single Cask 5642
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 16 Years Old   Strength: 58.3%
Vintage: 1996   Bottler: Aberlour
70cl £ 128.00  BUY NOW
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Glendronach 1989 / 23 Year Old / Cask #5470 / Batch 9

Glendronach 1989 / 23 Year Old / Cask #5470 / Batch 9
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 23 Years Old   Strength: 49.2%
Vintage: 1989   Bottler: GlenDronach
70cl £ 116.25  BUY NOW

Filed Under: 16 Year Old, 23 Year Old, Abbey Whisky, Aberlour, Glendronach, New Arrivals, Speyside

Edencroft – New Bourbons & New Old Pulteney!

December 11, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

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Edencroft’s New Bourbons!

Edencroft has 8 New additions to it’s range this week with some exciting new Bourbon whiskies and some Highland malts.

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Size
Price
Edencroft
Bowmans Brothers - Small Batch Bourbon

Bowmans Brothers – Small Batch Bourbon
Country: American   Region: American
Age:    Strength: 45%
Summary: John, Abraham, Joseph and Isaac Bowman were Virginia militia officers in the American Revolutionary War. In 1779, they led thirty pioneer families to Madison County, Kentucky and established Bowmans Station. Later, the brothers helped establish and settle Fayette County. They were legends, admired and respected by fellow settlers for their courage and bravery. This hand-crafted bourbon whiskey is a tribute to these four heroic Bowman Brothers.
Tasting Notes: This small batch bourbon has been distilled three times using the finest corn, rye and malted barley. Our unique copper still produces a flavour like no other bourbon. After many years of aging in new charred oak barrels, this 90 proof Virginia bourbon whiskey will please even those with the most discerning tastes. The nose is warm like the Virginia summer. Its complex flavour has hints of vanilla and oak, while the finish is smooth and mellow like a quiet night on the front porch. Enjoy straight, over ice or with a splash of water.

1 x 75cl £ 51.00  BUY NOW
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John J Bowmans - Single Barrel Bourbon

John J Bowmans – Single Barrel Bourbon
Country: American   Region: American
Age:    Strength: 45%
Summary: Early pioneer Colonel John J. Bowman first explored Kentucky in 1775. Four years later he moved his family to Lincoln County where they were among the earliest settlers of Kentucky. He presided over Kentuckys first county court and was also appointed the first military commander and governor of Kentucky County. He was the great, great uncle of Abram Bowman, founder of Virginias A. Smith Bowman Distillery. This single barrel bourbon whiskey commemorates the early American pioneer John J. Bowman.
Tasting Notes: This bourbon whiskey has been hand selected from some of the oldest barrels in our warehouse. Each barrel rests years on end while Virginias moderate, but ever-changing climate extracts the complex flavours from the oak and mellows the whiskey. When the time is right, these prime barrels are hand-bottled with care. This single barrel bourbon is 100 proof, but still smooth as the fall breeze. Its fragrant nose is followed by hints of toffee, leather, figs and almonds with a long dry finish. Drink straight or over ice.

1 x 75cl £ 63.00  BUY NOW
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Eh Taylor - Single Barrel Bourbon

Eh Taylor – Single Barrel Bourbon
Country: American   Region: American
Age:    Strength: 50%
Summary: Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. is widely considered one of the founding fathers of the bourbon industry, fighting for the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, nearly three decades after he purchased what is now called Buffalo Trace Distillery. During his time, Taylor implemented several innovative methods still used today, including climate controlled aging warehouses.
E.H. Taylor Single Barrel is aged exclusively in Warehouse C, which was built by Taylor in 1881 and proven to be an excellent aging warehouse. Each barrel is hand-picked and Bottled in Bond at 100 proof to honour its namesake.
Tasting Notes: The aroma carries lightly toasted oak, with dried figs and butterscotch. One sip brings flavours of sweetness balanced with tobacco and dark spices. The finish is just long enough to prepare the palette for another sip. The bottle itself is a likeness to Colonel Taylors original design used over a century ago.

1 x 75cl £ 89.50  BUY NOW
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Eh Taylor - Small Batch Bourbon

Eh Taylor – Small Batch Bourbon
Country: American   Region: American
Age:    Strength: 50%
Summary: As founding father of the bourbon industry, Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. left an indelible legacy. His dedication to distilling began at the close of the Civil War when he purchased O.F C. Distillery.
There, he developed innovative techniques that are still in use today. Made by hand, this Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey has been aged inside century old warehouses constructed by E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrels are evaluated and selected to create a perfect blend of distinctive character that is like no other. This bourbon is a true sipping bourbon that honours the uncompromising legacy of E.H. Taylor, Jr.
Tasting Notes: Tastes of caramel corn sweetness, mingled with butterscotch and liquorice. The aftertaste is a soft mouth-feel that turns into subtle spices of pepper and tobacco.

1 x 75cl £ 89.50  BUY NOW
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Hancocks - Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon

Hancocks – Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon
Country: American   Region: American
Age:    Strength: 44.45%
Summary: In 1775, the Leestown settlement was established along the banks of the Kentucky River by Willis and Hancock Lee. Soon this became a well-known shipping port for tobacco, hemp and whiskey. The Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey pays tribute to the pioneering spirit of Hancock Lee.
This Single Barrel bourbon whiskey is deep amber in colour. The nose is light and sweet with traces of mango and papaya. The body is full and the palate shows a nice balance of honey, clover, fruit and a dash of spice. The finish is long and warm.

1 x 75cl £ 73.25  BUY NOW
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W L Weller - 12 Year Old Bourbon

W L Weller – 12 Year Old Bourbon
Country: American   Region: American
Age: 12 Years Old   Strength: 45%
Summary: As part of the wheated bourbon family, this twelve year old W.L. Weller is aged far longer than most wheated bourbons. This offering is a smooth, easy-going and balanced offering with a beautiful deep bronze colour.
Tasting Notes: Aromas of lanolin, almond, creamed corn and toasty vanilla. The mid-palate flavour is heavily wheated, layered and moderately sweet. Long, oaky, and intensely smooth finish.

1 x 75cl £ 33.76  BUY NOW
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Old Pulteney - 1990 Vintage

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.
This product will be available for delivery after the 16th November.

70cl £ 110.00  BUY NOW
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Old Pulteney - 21 Year Old Single Malt

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.

70cl £ 82.00  BUY NOW

Filed Under: 12 year old, 21 Year Old, 23 Year Old, American, Bourbon, Edencroft Spirit Specialists, Highland, New Arrivals, Old Pulteney

Edencroft – New Benriach, Braeval & Glendronach Malts!

December 3, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

Edencroft - New Benriach, Braeval & Glendronach Malts!

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

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
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Benriach/batch 9  - 1990 Cask # 2596

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
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Benriach/batch 9 - 1976 Cask # 6967

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
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Benriach/batch 9 - 1977 Cask # 2588

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
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Braeval - 12 Year Old Clan Denny

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 Laing’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
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Glendronach - 1990 Cask # 1240

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
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Glendronach/batch 9 - 1990 Cask # 1243

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
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Glendronach/batch 9 - 1993 Cask # 5

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
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Glendronach/batch 9 - 1995 Cask # 3302

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

Filed Under: 12 year old, 18 Year Old, 19 Year Old, 20 Year Old, 22 Year Old, 23 Year Old, 34 Year Old, 35 Year Old, Benriach, Braeval, Edencroft Spirit Specialists, Glendronach, Highland, New Arrivals, Speyside

Abbey Whisky – Winter Whisky Warmers!

October 28, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

Abbey Whisky has 13 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from the Indian, Island, Islay and Speyside regions.

The brands include Glen Keith, Amrut, Miltonduff, Glenfiddich, Arran Distillery, Allt-a-Bhainne, BenRiach, GlenDronach, Bunnahabhain, Kilchoman & Tomintoul.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 6 to 36 Year Old malts.

Supplier Brand Bottle
Size
Price
Abbey Whisky
Allt--Bhainne Batch 1

Allt–Bhainne Batch 1
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 49.2%
50cl £ 44.95  BUY NOW
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Amrut Fusion / Indian Single Malt Whisky

Amrut Fusion / Indian Single Malt Whisky
Country: India   Region: Indian
Age:    Strength: 50%
70cl £ 42.50  BUY NOW
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Amrut Portonova / Indian Single Malt Whisky

Amrut Portonova / Indian Single Malt Whisky
Country: India   Region: Indian
Age:    Strength: 62.1%
70cl £ 68.90  BUY NOW
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Arran Single Cask 1968 / 15 Year Old / 1996

Arran Single Cask 1968 / 15 Year Old / 1996
Country: Scotland   Region: Island
Age: 15 Years Old   Strength: 53.9%
Vintage: 1996   Bottler: Arran
70cl £ 118.00  BUY NOW
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BenRiach 1994 / Single Cask #4386 /  UK Exclusive

BenRiach 1994 / Single Cask #4386 / UK Exclusive
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 19 Years Old   Strength: 55.3%
Vintage: 1994   Bottler: BenRiach
70cl £ 74.82  BUY NOW
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Bunnahabhain 1988 / 24 Year Old / Cask 4111

Bunnahabhain 1988 / 24 Year Old / Cask 4111
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age: 24 Years Old   Strength: 49.8%
Vintage: 1988   Bottler: Berry Bros & Rudd
70cl £ 104.25  BUY NOW
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Bunnahabhain Batch 2

Bunnahabhain Batch 2
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age:    Strength: 45.3%
50cl £ 51.95  BUY NOW
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Glen Keith Batch 1

Glen Keith Batch 1
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 51.2%
50cl £ 45.95  BUY NOW
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Glendronach 1990 / Single Cask #1240 / UK Exclusive

Glendronach 1990 / Single Cask #1240 / UK Exclusive
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 23 Years Old   Strength: 50.8%
Vintage: 1990   Bottler: GlenDronach
70cl £ 105.80  BUY NOW
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Glenfiddich / Snow Phoenix / Limited Edition

Glenfiddich / Snow Phoenix / Limited Edition
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 47.6%
70cl £ 276.00  BUY NOW
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Kilchoman 2007 Vintage / 6 Year Old

Kilchoman 2007 Vintage / 6 Year Old
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age: 6 Years Old   Strength: 46%
Vintage: 2007   Bottler: Kilchoman
70cl £ 49.98  BUY NOW
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Miltonduff Batch 1

Miltonduff Batch 1
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 51.4%
50cl £ 37.95  BUY NOW
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Tomintoul 1977 / Single Cask #3691 / 36 Year Old

Tomintoul 1977 / Single Cask #3691 / 36 Year Old
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 36 Years Old   Strength: 54.9%
Vintage: 1977   Bottler: Tomintoul
70cl £ 415.00  BUY NOW

Filed Under: 15 Year Old, 19 Year Old, 23 Year Old, 24 Year Old, 36 Year Old, 6 Year Old, Abbey Whisky, Allt-a-bhainne, Amrut, Arran, Benriach, Bunnahabhain, Glen Keith, Glendronach, Glenfiddich, Indian, Island, Islay, Kilchoman, Miltonduff, New Arrivals, Speyside, Tomintoul

Edencroft – New Balblair, Knockando & Old Pulteney Arrivals!

October 22, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

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

The brands include Balblair, Knockando & Old Pulteney.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 10 to 45 Year Old malts.

Supplier Brand Bottle
Size
Price
Edencroft
Caledonian Grain Whisky - Clan Denny 45 Year Old Edition

Caledonian Grain Whisky – Clan Denny 45 Year Old Edition
Country: Scotland   Region: Lowland
Age: 45 Years   Strength: 47.30%
Summary: Cask No: HH7501.
Bottles from Cask:
Distilled: 1965.
Bottled:
Nose: a curious though not unpleasant mix of bourbon whisky warehouse and my dad’s old-train imbued clothes in the early 60’s after he got in from work …;
Taste: a Kentuckian character from the moment it touches the lips; the sugars are delicate and diverse, the liquorice building in boldness. By the midway point the sugars have moved into fully-fledged honey’s; light and brain-exploding complex;
Finish: a wee bitter note from tired oak. But that is outflanked by those oils carrying a gorgeous fruit and nut character and vanilla to die for;
Balance: anyone who managed to get their hands on the very oldest maturing stocks of Barton bourbon from twenty years ago (and there were very few of us who managed it) would recognise it immediately. The similarities are uncanny.
© Jim Murrays – 2013 Whisky Bible.

70cl £ 135.00  BUY NOW
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Carsebridge Grain Whisky - Clan Denny 45 Year Old Edition

Carsebridge Grain Whisky – Clan Denny 45 Year Old Edition
Country: Scotland   Region: Lowland
Age: 45 Years   Strength: 44.70%
Summary: Cask No: HH7500.
Bottles from Cask:
Distilled: 1965.
Bottled:
Nose: absolutely no doubting the corn used in this whisky: a gentle honeyed cross between a Canadian and bourbon, alternating in intensity between the two styles;
Taste: the delivery comes down firmly in the bourbon camp; or perhaps I should say softly but decidedly: the oils are sumptuous yet feather-light, the sugars no more than sprinkled;
Finish: warm;
Balance: and now we have so often seen in Kentucky and Canada, old grains maturing in high quality casks rank amongst the best whiskies in the world: here is a stunning example.
© Jim Murrays – 2013 Whisky Bible.

70cl £ 130.00  BUY NOW
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Balblair - 1990 Vintage/2nd Release

Balblair – 1990 Vintage/2nd Release
Country: Scotland   Region: Highlands
Age: 23 Year Old   Strength: 46%
Summary: Vintage Highland 1990 Single Malt, 2nd Release.
Matured in 2nd fill American oak ex-bourbon casks and 1st fill Spanish oak ex-sherry butts.
The aroma is spicy yet sweet & is punctuated with notes of raisins, toffee & honey.
Hints of vanilla, chocolate & citrus fruits are also present.
On the palate it’s full bodied; sweet & spicy in character with hints of honey, raisins & zesty fruits. The finish is smooth & long lasting.
This product will be available for delivery after the 16th November.

70cl £ 80.00  BUY NOW
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Balblair - 2003 Vintage/1st Release

Balblair – 2003 Vintage/1st Release
Country: Scotland   Region: Highlands
Age: 10 Year Old   Strength: 46%
Summary: Vintage Highland 2003 Single Malt Whisky, 1st Release.
2nd fill American oak, ex-Bourbon barrels used in maturation impart toffee, butterscotch & vanilla notes.
On the nose there are the signature Balblair aromas: floral & fragrant punctuated with citrus fruits, apricots & honey.
On the palate it is full bodied, with notes of orange, lemon, honey & spice. The long lasting finish is sweet yet spicy: a superbly well balanced dram.
On the palate it is full bodied, yet sweet and spicy in character, with hints of oranges, lemons, green apples, toffee and vanilla. There is a typical long finish as the floral and fruit notes develop and combine with the initial spice and sweetness from the American oak casks.
This product will be available for delivery after the 16th November.

70cl £ 37.50  BUY NOW
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Knockando - 12 Year Old Managers Choice/sherry Cask

Knockando – 12 Year Old Managers Choice/sherry Cask
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 12 Year Old   Strength: 58.50%
Summary: Nose: I think my staff have poured me the wrong stuff: they’ve opened up some pot still Demerara, right …? Wrong. No definitely from the Knockando sample. Well, well, well …let’s just say it’s a fruity, sugary, rich start on the nose …;
Taste: Actually, I don’t care if this is rum or whisky. When you get flavours this beautifully defined, a body this sublimely structure …it really doesn’t much matter. Oozes fruity, beautifully natural sweetened quality and complexity;
Finish: A slight bitterness on the finish where, for the first time, there is a minor blemish, but the array of sugars still make for something memorable …and absolutely 100% nothing like I have tasted from any previous Knockando …;
Balance: I have been in the Demerara region Guyana, crawled around a rum warehouse at a rum distillery and opened a cask of rum which has less rum characteristics than this rumbustuous chappie. Quite a rum do.
© Jim Murrays – 2012 Whisky Bible.

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Old Pulteney - 1990 Vintage

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.
This product will be available for delivery after the 16th November.

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Filed Under: 10 Year Old, 12 year old, 23 Year Old, 45 Year Old, Balblair, Edencroft Spirit Specialists, Highland, Knockando, Lowland, New Arrivals, Old Pulteney, Speyside

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