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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 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 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

Filed Under: 21 Year Old, 30 Year Old, Dalmore, News

New Arrival Islay & Speyside Malts From Edencrofts!

December 2, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Glenglassaugh / Torfa (peated)

Glenglassaugh / Torfa (peated)

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

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

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

Supplier Brand Bottle
Size
Price
Edencroft
Benriach / Batch 10 / Cask # 296 / 30 Year Old

Benriach / Batch 10 / Cask # 296 / 30 Year Old
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 30 Year Old   Strength: 43.9%.
Vintage: 1983   Bottler: 
Summary: Cask Type: Hogshead.
Style: Classic Speyside.
Colour: Crisp bright gold.
Nose: Vanilla-dusted sweet fruits, melon and pineapple combined with gentle soft oak.
Taste: Candied fruits mingle with soft vanilla and cinnamon. A honeyed oak note holds the elegant barley sugar finish.
Awards: 96 Points – Jim Murray's 2014 Whisky Bible.

70cl £ 205.00  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Glendronach / 1993 / Uk Exclusive / Cask# 39

Glendronach / 1993 / Uk Exclusive / Cask# 39
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 58.8%.
Summary: Distilled: Jan 1993.
Bottled: July 2014.
Age: 21 Year Old.
Cask Type: Oloroso Sherry Butt.
Nose: Rich dark crimson.
Colour: A rich, meaty character filled with dark fruit-cake and roasted coffee beans, leading to a gentle balance of sugared dates, zested orange and hints of red chilli.
Taste: Fantastic depths of allspice, dark chocolate and espresso coffee combine with delicate, warm, toasted oak spices. A soft, floral fruitiness appears in the long, unique sherried finish.

70cl £ 110.00  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Glenglassaugh / Torfa (peated)

Glenglassaugh / Torfa (peated)
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 50%.
Summary: At Glenglassaugh, in addition to the traditional production, they also produce a very limited quantity of whisky using richly peated malted barley as the cereal varietal. The malted barley has been dried in the traditional way, over peat infused kilns, giving the whisky its unique smoky flavour. Glenglassaugh ‘Torfa’, with its peaty, phenolic nature, is a unique expression, and is quite different to the usual style of whisky produced in the Highlands. Cask Formula: Fully matured in ex-bourbon barrels. Peat level is 20 ppm. Appearance: Gleaming yellow gold. Nose: Vivid, sweet, sooty campfire smoke and sea air infuses zest of lime, apricot jam and ripe soft fruits; all gently warmed by hints of stem ginger and cracked black pepper. Palate: An eloquent, sweet coastal peat smoke engulfs candied peel over melon, pineapple and roasted red apples. Oat biscuits, hints of heather honey and a gentle cigar box spice all combine to give a terrific balance to the expressive smoky character. Finish: A heady, yet elegant harmony of distinct coastal peat and striking spiced fruit flavours.

70cl £ 39.50  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Old Ballantruan / The Peated Malt

Old Ballantruan / The Peated Malt
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 50%
Summary: "Old Ballantruan" Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky is only one of a handful of peated malt whiskies from the Speyside region. After 'sleeping' for many years in hand-picked oak barrels, this whisky has been bottled at 50% volume and without any chill-filtration, to retain its layered and integrated peaty flavours. Nose: Heathery smoke balanced with subtle floral notes. Taste: Gentle "peat reek" flavours with hints of citrus tones and malty nuttiness. Finish: Lingering smoke and peat with touch of malted barley sweetness. Colour: Warm gold.

70cl £ 34.50  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Tomintoul / 16 Year Old Single Malt

Tomintoul / 16 Year Old Single Malt
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 16 Year Old   Strength: 40%
Summary: Pure ingredients and the natural environment add to smooth and mellow character of our award-winning Tomintoul Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky, “the gentle dram”. Multi-award winning Tomintoul Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 16 Years has been lovingly crafted, from a selection of the finest bourbon casks, each aged for at least sixteen years. Nose: a fruity concoction of apples and pears topped with vanilla ice cream; even the vaguest hint of something smoky…one of the noses of the year…; Taste: soft, indeed every bit as gentle as the label promises, as the light oils coat the palate with a fabulously intense and delicately sweetened barley skin. The skeleton is playful oak; Finish: a wonderful, multi-layered interplay between malt and oak-vanillas. Long, curiously spice-free, increasingly dry but hugely sophisticated…; Balance: confirms Tomtintoul’s ability to dice with greatness.  

70cl £ 38.00  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Douglas Laing / The Christmas Big Peat 2011

Douglas Laing / The Christmas Big Peat 2011
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age:    Strength: 57.8%
Summary: HISTORICALLY WE CALL THIS – WHISPER IT – A VATTED MALT, BLONDE IN THE BOTTLE – BUT WITH A BIG PEAT KICK
A SMALL BATCH BOTTLING TRADITIONALLY UNCHILL FILTERED CONTAINING ONLY ISLAY MALT WHISKIES!
But what exactly is a Vatted Malt? It is what the Scotch Whisky industry has traditionally called “a marriage of Malts”. Big Peat contains Malt Whisky ONLY from the island of Islay – some say it’s the ultimate taste of Islay!
Big Peat is a feisty Islay character has a sweet side too – ‘he’ carries a big peaty (“phenolic”), beachy, oceanic, rather ashy selection of malts only from the island of Islay. We do not chill filter – we prefer a more old fashioned traditional approach – so you will detect a massive amplification of sea-faring qualities on the nose, palate, and finish
Nose: just one of those noses where it takes a tremendous act of will to put the glass down…the interplay between the salts and sugars, the counterweights between the different varieties of phenols themselves;
Taste: when the delivery strikes home with the oils, phenols and sugars in immediate harmony, you know you are in for an experience. The question is: can it keep this quality to the end?
Finish: …indeed it can! In fact, it improves and so complex and tantalising are those astonishing Demerara and peaty riches, it is hard to quite know where the end begins. A number of teasing bourbon tones, on the liquorice and hickory side – perhaps with a hint of honey – stokes the fireside complexity further…;
Balance: I haven’t got a television these days as my life is simply too busy. And with entertainment like this in the glass to keep you occupied, who needs one…? I doubt if any Christmas special on the box came remotely close to matching this…!

£ 47.50  BUY NOW

Filed Under: 16 Year Old, 30 Year Old, Benriach, Big Peat, Edencroft Spirit Specialists, Glendronach, Glenglassaugh, Islay, New Arrivals, Speyside, Tomintoul

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

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

Filed Under: 12 year old, 17 Year Old, 21 Year Old, 30 Year Old, Ballantines, The Whisky Wire, Twitter Tasting, Whisky tasting

Abbey Whisky – New Arrivals!

July 23, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Supplier Brand Bottle
Size
Price
Abbey Whisky
Abbey Whisky 30 Year Old Speyside

Abbey Whisky 30 Year Old Speyside
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 30 Years Old   Strength: 43%
70cl £ 129.95  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Abbey Whisky 40 Year Old Speyside

Abbey Whisky 40 Year Old Speyside
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 40 Years Old   Strength: 43%
70cl £ 229.95  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Balcones Brimstone Corn Whisky

Balcones Brimstone Corn Whisky
Country: America   Region: American
Age:    Strength: 53%
75cl £ 62.50  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Glenlivet Conglass / Single Cask #41723 / 14 Year Old

Glenlivet Conglass / Single Cask #41723 / 14 Year Old
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 14 Years Old   Strength: 59.8%
70cl £ 199.98  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Kilkerran Work In Progress / 6th Release / Bourbon Wood

Kilkerran Work In Progress / 6th Release / Bourbon Wood
Country: Scotland   Region: Campbeltown
Age:    Strength: 46%
70cl £ 38.95  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Kilkerran Work In Progress / 6th Release / Sherry Wood

Kilkerran Work In Progress / 6th Release / Sherry Wood
Country: Scotland   Region: Campbeltown
Age:    Strength: 46%
70cl £ 38.95  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Macallan 1993 Speymalt

Macallan 1993 Speymalt
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 43%
Vintage: 1993   Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail
70cl £ 70.50  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Old Pulteney Clipper

Old Pulteney Clipper
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age:    Strength: 46%
70cl £ 49.50  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Strathisla 19 Year Old / 1994 / Cask Strength Edition

Strathisla 19 Year Old / 1994 / Cask Strength Edition
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 19 Years Old   Strength: 57.8%
Vintage: 1994   Bottler: Chivas Brothers
50cl £ 54.95  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Tomatin 1981 Single Cask #001 / Oloroso Sherry Butt

Tomatin 1981 Single Cask #001 / Oloroso Sherry Butt
Country: Scotland   Region: Highlands
Age: 32 Years Old   Strength: 42.3%
Vintage: 1981   Bottler: Tomatin
70cl £ 464.95  BUY NOW

Filed Under: 14 Year Old, 19 Year Old, 30 Year Old, 32 Year Old, 40 Year Old, Abbey Whisky, American, Balcones, Campbeltown, Glenlivet, Highland, Kilkerran, New Arrivals, Old Pulteney, Speyside, Strathisla, Tomatin

Abbey Whisky – New Glenburgie, Balvenie & Kilchoman Malts!

June 17, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Abbey Whisky has 4 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from the Islay and Speyside regions.

The brands include Glenburgie, Abbey Whisky, Balvenie & Kilchoman.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 15 to 32 Year Old malts.

Supplier Brand Bottle
Size
Price
Abbey Whisky
Abbey Whisky 30 Year Old Speyside Gift Set

Abbey Whisky 30 Year Old Speyside Gift Set
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 30 Years Old   Strength: 43%
10cl £ 28.50  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Balvenie 15 Year Old / Single Sherry Cask #16290

Balvenie 15 Year Old / Single Sherry Cask #16290
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 15 Years Old   Strength: 47.8%
70cl £ 84.95  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Glenburgie 1974 / 32 Year Old / Master Blenders Selection

Glenburgie 1974 / 32 Year Old / Master Blenders Selection
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 32 Years Old   Strength: 55.9%
Vintage: 1974   Bottler: 
70cl £ 274.50  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Kilchoman 100% Islay / Fourth Edition

Kilchoman 100% Islay / Fourth Edition
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age:    Strength: 50%
70cl £ 58.50  BUY NOW

Filed Under: 15 Year Old, 30 Year Old, 32 Year Old, Abbey Whisky, Balvenie, Glenburgie, Islay, Kilchoman, New Arrivals, Speyside

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

New Highland, Islay, Japanese & Speyside Malts From Abbey Whisky!

April 8, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

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Size
Price
Abbey Whisky
Abbey Whisky 30 Year Old Speyside Gift Set

Abbey Whisky 30 Year Old Speyside Gift Set
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 30 Years Old   Strength: 43%
10cl £ 28.50  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Ardbeg 10 Year Old / SMWS Single Cask 33.91

Ardbeg 10 Year Old / SMWS Single Cask 33.91
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age: 10 Years Old   Strength: 64.4%
Vintage: 2000   Bottler: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
70cl £ 295.00  BUY NOW
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Balblair 1983 Vintage / 1st Release

Balblair 1983 Vintage / 1st Release
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age:    Strength: 46%
Vintage: 1983   Bottler: Balblair
70cl £ 208.00  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Balblair 2003 Vintage / 1st Release

Balblair 2003 Vintage / 1st Release
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age:    Strength: 46%
Vintage: 2003   Bottler: Balblair
70cl £ 43.75  BUY NOW
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Glen Garioch 1999 / Sherry Cask Matured / Batch 30

Glen Garioch 1999 / Sherry Cask Matured / Batch 30
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age:    Strength: 56.3%
Vintage: 1999   Bottler: Glen Garioch
70cl £ 59.95  BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky
Glencadam 22 Year Old / The Rare Casks / Release 4

Glencadam 22 Year Old / The Rare Casks / Release 4
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 22 Years Old   Strength: 55.3%
Vintage: 1991   Bottler: Abbey Whisky
70cl £ 76.95  BUY NOW
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Glenfiddich 1976 / La Grande Epicerie Paris / Cask #16392

Glenfiddich 1976 / La Grande Epicerie Paris / Cask #16392
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 47.0%
Vintage: 1976   Bottler: Glenfiddich
70cl £ 740.00  BUY NOW
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Glenlivet 1982 / 30 Year Old / Cask 6669

Glenlivet 1982 / 30 Year Old / Cask 6669
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 30 Years Old   Strength: 52.5%
Vintage: 1982   Bottler: Berry Bros & Rudd
70cl £ 128.00  BUY NOW
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Nikka 1990 Single Cask 223619 / 10 Year Old

Nikka 1990 Single Cask 223619 / 10 Year Old
Country: Japan   Region: Japanese
Age: 10 Years Old   Strength: 61.2%
Vintage: 1990   Bottler: Nikka
75cl £ 295.00  BUY NOW

Filed Under: 10 Year Old, 22 Year Old, 30 Year Old, Abbey Whisky, Ardbeg, Balblair, Glen Garioch, Glencadam, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Highland, Islay, Japanese, New Arrivals, Nikka, Speyside

New Dalmore, Glenglassaugh & Old Pulteney Whiskies From Edencrofts!

March 25, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Dalmore - 1995 Castle Leod/bordeaux Finish

The Dalmore – 1995 Castle Leod/bordeaux Finish



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

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

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Size
Price
Edencroft
Dalmore - 1995 Castle Leod/bordeaux Finish

Dalmore – 1995 Castle Leod/bordeaux Finish
Country: Scotland   Region: Highlands
Age: 16 Year Old.   Strength: 46%
Summary: A HEROIC PAST. In 1263, an ancestor of Clan Mackenzie saved King Alexander III from being gored by a stag whilst out hunting. The grateful King granted him the right to bear a stag’s head in his coat of arms. The Dalmore Distillery was long owned by The Mackenzie family and every bottle of single malt whisky from our Highland distillery was, and is, adorned with this proud emblem, symbolising the supremacy of The Dalmore.   SUPPORTING CASTLE LEOD TODAY.

This limited edition bottling celebrates the ancient and historic seat of Clan Mackenzie and is the second in a series crafted by Master Distiller Richard Paterson in homage to Clan Mackenzie. After all, it was the vision of the Mackenzie brothers in 1839 that laid the foundation for the distillerys monumental success. Located just 14 miles from The Dalmore Distillery. Castle Leod has been home to the Cabarfeidh, Chief of the Clan Mackenzie, since 1606 and is one of the few castles in Scotland still lived in and owned by direct descendents. It is in honour of one of Scotlandss great landmarks that The Dalmore commissioned the painting that graces this exceptional single malt. Fittingly, a proportion of the proceeds from its sale will go towards the upkeep of Castle Leod.   A MESSAGE FROM CABARFEIDH. “I’m honoured that Richard Paterson has created this extraordinary single malt in tribute to Castle Leod, the Mackenzie Clan’s spiritual home. Our Castle has stood the test of time, and I have no doubt that, in years to come, The Dalmore Castle Leod will equally be recognised as a tomeless classic.” Cabarfeidh, The Earl of Cromartie, Chief of the Clan Mackenzie.   A TASTE TO REMEMBER. “The joyful effervescence of fleshy plums, raisins and citrus fruits are followed by the silky tones of kiwi fruit, honey, caramelised almonds, spicy ginger, chewy toffee and soft liquorice brings this cornucopia of delights to a perfect conclusion. Matured initially in American white oak and Spanish sherry wood, and then transferred for a final 18 months to barriques from a legendary 1st cru Classé Bordeaux chateau. An Exceptional single malt of inimitable finesse.” Richard Paterson, Master Distiller.

70cl £ 115.00  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Dalmore - 1996 The Cromartie

Dalmore – 1996 The Cromartie
Country: Scotland   Region: Highlands
Age: 15 Year Old.   Strength: 45%
Summary: The Dalmore Cromartie is the third in a series of limited edition releases crafted by our Master Distiller, Richard Paterson, in homage to the Clan Mackenzie, owners of The Dalmore distillery for over a century. It celebrates the ancient lands of Cromartie, heartland of the clan, and home to Castle Leod, the clan’s historic seat where they still reside today. A substantial contribution from the sale of every bottle will go towards the matinenance of the clan estates at Cromartie. Distilled in 1996 at 45% ABV, The Dalmore Cromartie was initially matured in American white oak casks before being transferred to Oloroso sherry casks from Gonzales Byass, in Jerez de la Frontera. Aroma: Bergamot, mandarin and lemongrass. Palate: Bitter chocolate, Colombian coffee, marmalade, Seville oranges, Pedro Ximenez grapes and spicy cinnamon.

70cl £ 110.00  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Glen Avon - 1955 Vintage

Glen Avon – 1955 Vintage
Country: Scotland   Region: Highlands
Age:    Strength: 40%
Summary: This single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky was distilled at a distillery on Speyside. It has been matured in Gordon & MacPhails own selected oak casks at their distillery and in their own cask warehouses in Elgin. It was bottled in the City and Royal Burgh of Elgin, Scotland.
Colour: Dark Amber.
Nose: Sherry with hints of vanilla and an earthy spiciness.
Body: Medium.
Palate: Smoky with rich fruitcake flavours and a spicy edge.
Finish: Slightly sweet.

70cl £ 500.00  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Glenglassaugh - 30 Year Old Single Malt

Glenglassaugh – 30 Year Old Single Malt
Country: Scotland   Region: sSpeyside
Age: 30 Year Old   Strength: 44.8%
Summary: Cask Formula: Fully matured in refill Oloroso sherry butts.
Appearance: Amber.
Nose: Rich, complex and full with luxurious tropical fruits of peach, mango and banana, complimented with sultanas, sherry and gentle oak spice.
Palate: Sweet, rich, syrupy and complex. Oloroso sherry, toffee apples, mango and banana sit beautifully in the mouth alongside ginger and cocoa spice.
Finish: Warm, soft and gently spiced.

70cl £ 210.00  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Glenglassaugh - Evolution/2013 Release

Glenglassaugh – Evolution/2013 Release
Country: Scotland   Region: sSpeyside
Age:    Strength: 50%
Summary: Cask Formula: Fully matured in ex Tennessee whisky barrels.
Appearance: Crisp harvest gold.
Nose: A luscious, syrupy combination of sweet barley, delicate pineapple and waves of soft buttery vanilla. Deeper oak spices and caramelised pear develop and warm the nose.
Palate: Robust, white peppery oak floods through crisp green apple and freshly cracked barley. A gentle salted caramel emerges alongside hints of ripe banana and fruit salad syrup.
Finish: A vibrant combination of classic oak spices and delicate soft fruits surrounded by fragrant waves of vanilla pod.

70cl £ 45.00  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Glenglassaugh - Torfa (peated)

Glenglassaugh – Torfa (peated)
Country: Scotland   Region: sSpeyside
Age:    Strength: 50%
Summary: Cask Formula: Fully matured in ex-bourbon barrels. Peat level is 20 ppm.
Appearance: Gleaming yellow gold.
Nose: Vivid, sweet, sooty campfire smoke and sea air infuses zest of lime, apricot jam and ripe soft fruits; all gently warmed by hints of stem ginger and cracked black pepper.
Palate: An eloquent, sweet coastal peat smoke engulfs candied peel over melon, pineapple and roasted red apples. Oat biscuits, hints of heather honey and a gentle cigar box spice all combine to give a terrific balance to the expressive smoky character.
Finish: A heady, yet elegant harmony of distinct coastal peat and striking spiced fruit flavours.

70cl £ 40.00  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Old Pulteney - The Navigator

Old Pulteney – The Navigator
Country: Scotland   Region: Highlands
Age:    Strength: 46%
Summary: Old Pulteney launches Navigator as a limited edition exclusive.
This is the launch bottle from Old Pulteney, the Maritime Malt, in conjunction with the sponsorship of the Clipper Round the World yacht race.
The competing Old Pulteney yacht has been designed specifically to replicate the Navigator packaging.
Matured in ex American bourbon and ex Spanish Sherry casks.
Colour: Honeycomb.
Nose: Sweet and crisp. Layers of tangy apples and dried fruit harmonise with hints of chocolate and fresh vanilla.
Taste: Full-bodied and rich in flavour. A burst of honey, cocoa and oranges eases into a long-lasting, spicy finish with a maritime surprise at the end.
OLD PULTENEY DISTILLERY
Founded in 1826 by James Henderson at the height of Wicks celebrated herring boom, the Pulteney Distillery is one of the most northerly on the British mainland.
At a time when road links to the town were yet to be established, the distillery was dependent on the sea for its supply of barley and for the shipping out of its malt whisky. Wick became known for the barrels of silver (herring) and gold (whisky) which left the port in vast numbers.
The distillery itself has an absorbing history, with its unique stills defying convention to this day. The wash still, in particular, is a source of fascination to visitors due to the absence of a swan neck. Legend has it that when the still was delivered it was too tall for the still house and the manager simply decided to cut the top off! The Old Pulteney bottle now incorporates a bulbous neck to reflect the shape of the stills.
Over time, the distillery has passed through the hands of various owners, and even closed during times of trouble for the industry in 1930. Luckily, the repeal of an often forgotten period of prohibition in 1947 saw the welcome resumption of whisky production, with the distillery changing ownership a number of times, before its purchase by Inver House Distillers in 1995. Throughout this history what has endured is the quality of the whisky. Traditional craftsmanship and the distillerys windswept location continue to contribute to the award-winning whisky that is Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

70cl £ 45.00  BUY NOW

Filed Under: 15 Year Old, 16 Year Old, 30 Year Old, Dalmore, Edencroft Spirit Specialists, Glenglassaugh, Highland, New Arrivals, Old Pulteney, Speyside, The Dalmore - 1995 Castle Leod

Amazing Historical Dalmore Malts Now Available From Abbey Whisky!

March 19, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Abbey Whisky has 15 New additions to it’s range this week including an amazing collection of Dalmore whiskies.

The vintages of the collection range from 30 to 45 Year Old malts.

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Size
Price
Abbey Whisky
Dalmore 1966 / 45 Year Old / Constellation Collection

Dalmore 1966 / 45 Year Old / Constellation Collection
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 45 Years Old   Strength: 41.7%
Vintage: 1945   Bottler: Dalmore
70cl £ 19,283.00  BUY NOW
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Dalmore 1969 / Constellation Collection / Cask #1

Dalmore 1969 / Constellation Collection / Cask #1
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 43 Years Old   Strength: 49.9%
Vintage: 1969   Bottler: Dalmore
70cl £ 17,370.00  BUY NOW
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Dalmore 1969 / Constellation Collection / Cask #14

Dalmore 1969 / Constellation Collection / Cask #14
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 42 Years Old   Strength: 45.5%
Vintage: 1969   Bottler: Dalmore
70cl £ 16,149.00  BUY NOW
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Dalmore 1971 / 40 Year Old / Constellation Collection

Dalmore 1971 / 40 Year Old / Constellation Collection
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 40 Years Old   Strength: 43.9%
Vintage: 1971   Bottler: Dalmore
70cl £ 13,963.00  BUY NOW
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Dalmore 1972 / 39 Year Old / Constellation Collection

Dalmore 1972 / 39 Year Old / Constellation Collection
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 39 Years Old   Strength: 47.5%
Vintage: 1972   Bottler: Dalmore
70cl £ 13,439.00  BUY NOW
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Dalmore 1973 / 38 Year Old / Constellation Collection

Dalmore 1973 / 38 Year Old / Constellation Collection
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 38 Years Old   Strength: 48.1%
Vintage: 1973   Bottler: Dalmore
70cl £ 11,833.00  BUY NOW
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Dalmore 1976 / 35 Year Old / Constellation Collection

Dalmore 1976 / 35 Year Old / Constellation Collection
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 35 Years Old   Strength: 51.1%
Vintage: 1976   Bottler: Dalmore
70cl £ 8,644.00  BUY NOW
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Dalmore 1978 / 33 Year Old / Constellation Collection

Dalmore 1978 / 33 Year Old / Constellation Collection
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 33 Years Old   Strength: 47.1%
Vintage: 1978   Bottler: Dalmore
70cl £ 6,390.00  BUY NOW
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Dalmore 1979 / Constellation Collection / Cask #1093

Dalmore 1979 / Constellation Collection / Cask #1093
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 33 Years Old   Strength: 58.9%
Vintage: 1979   Bottler: Dalmore
70cl £ 5,255.00  BUY NOW
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Dalmore 1979 / Constellation Collection / Cask #594

Dalmore 1979 / Constellation Collection / Cask #594
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 33 Years Old   Strength: 48.5%
Vintage: 1979   Bottler: Dalmore
70cl £ 5,362.00  BUY NOW
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Dalmore 1980 / Constellation Collection / Cask #2140

Dalmore 1980 / Constellation Collection / Cask #2140
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 31 Years Old   Strength: 52.1%
Vintage: 1980   Bottler: Dalmore
70cl £ 4,336.00  BUY NOW
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Dalmore 1980 / Constellation Collection / Cask #495

Dalmore 1980 / Constellation Collection / Cask #495
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 32 Years Old   Strength: 51.2%
Vintage: 1980   Bottler: Dalmore
70cl £ 4,301.00  BUY NOW
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Dalmore 1981 / Constellation Collection / Cask #3

Dalmore 1981 / Constellation Collection / Cask #3
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 30 Years Old   Strength: 54.0%
Vintage: 1981   Bottler: Dalmore
70cl £ 3,931.00  BUY NOW
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Dalmore 1981 / Constellation Collection / Cask #4

Dalmore 1981 / Constellation Collection / Cask #4
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 30 Years Old   Strength: 54.0%
Vintage: 1981   Bottler: Dalmore
70cl £ 4,012.00  BUY NOW
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Glenmorangie Companta / Private Edition

Glenmorangie Companta / Private Edition
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age:    Strength: 46%
70cl £ 76.95  BUY NOW

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New Benriach Malts From Edencrofts!

February 11, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Benriach / Batch 10 / Cask # 296

The Benriach / Batch 10 / Cask # 296



Edencrofts has a feast of five Benriach malts to delight us with this week – the ages of these Speyside whiskies ranging from 24 to 34 Years Old.

Supplier Brand Bottle
Size
Price
Edencroft
Benriach / Batch 10 / Cask # 296

Benriach / Batch 10 / Cask # 296
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 30 Year Old.   Strength: 43.9%
Summary: Cask Type: Hogshead.
Style: Classic Speyside.
Colour: Crisp bright gold.
Nose: Vanilla-dusted sweet fruits, melon and pineapple combined with gentle soft oak.
Taste: Candied fruits mingle with soft vanilla and cinnamon. A honeyed oak note holds the elegant barley sugar finish.
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 £ 196.00  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Benriach / Batch 10 / Cask # 4000

Benriach / Batch 10 / Cask # 4000
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 24 Year Old.   Strength: 52.6%
Summary: Cask Type: Tawny Port Hogshead.
Style: Tawny Port Finish.
Colour: Polished copper.
Nose: Red berries and hints of ginger mingle with gentle honey, vanilla and cracked peppercorn.
Taste: A mixed fruit jam holds allspice and a touch of coconut. A creamy port balances with crisp sweet oak in the 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 £ 127.50  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Benriach / Batch 8 / Cask # 6942

Benriach / Batch 8 / Cask # 6942
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 34 Year Old.   Strength: 57.8%
Summary: Cask Type: Butt.
Style: Classic Speyside.
Colour: Rich amber with distinctive tawny highlights and a cherry wood core.
Nose: A wave of stewed plums, damsons and sweet sultanas, interwoven with fine leather and well toasted oak.
Taste: Spiced fruit shortcake on a bed of crushed grapes leading to an intense sherried finish. Firm tannins with impressive weight and length.
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 £ 270.00  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Benriach / Batch 9 / Cask # 2588

Benriach / Batch 9 / Cask # 2588
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 34 Year Old   Strength: 14%
Summary: Cask Type: Rioja Barrel.
Style: Rioja Finish.
Colour: Rich bronze-toffee.
Nose: A delicious combination of gooseberries, dates and honey.
Taste: Sponge cake and coffee-mocha flavours with elegant grape and mellow oak notes.
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.

75cl £ 250.00  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Benriach / Batch 9 / Cask # 6967

Benriach / Batch 9 / Cask # 6967
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 35 Year Old   Strength: 54.9%
Summary: Cask Type: Butt.
Style: Classic Speyside.
Colour: Rich ruby-mahogany.
Nose: Toffee, sultanas and waves of spices and nuts.
Taste: Lashings of raisins and sultanas, dancing with spices, pineapples and cedar 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.

75cl £ 320.00  BUY NOW
Edencroft
Strathclyde - 36 Year Old/hunter Laing (sovereign)

Strathclyde – 36 Year Old/hunter Laing (sovereign)
Country: Scotland   Region: Lowland
Age: 36 Year Old   Strength: 58.1%
Summary: The Hunter Laing Sovereign Single Grain bottlings are increasingly becoming firm favourites with Whisky enthusiasts around the globe.
Hunter Laing select only the finest casks which have been lying untouched in cold, dark and damp Scottish warehouses for many decades.
Typically their aged Single Grain whiskies have a deliciously sweet and distinctly fruity character as a result of many years in the finest oak casks during maturation.
Nose: Sweet powdery vanilla rich fruits with light floral notes combined with toffee to give smooth balanced nose.
Palate: These rich fruity caramel flavours intensify on the palate to give a creamy bodied taste with dark chocolate highlights.
Finish: long lingering pleasant aftertaste of toffee and a wisp of oak wood delights.

70cl £ 87.50  BUY NOW

Filed Under: 24 Year Old, 30 Year Old, 34 Year Old, 35 Year Old, 36 Year Old, Benriach, Edencroft Spirit Specialists, Lowland, New Arrivals, Speyside

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