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Master Of Malt – The New Malts (so it must be Monday!)

October 31, 2011 by Gary Leave a Comment

Master of Malt has 66 New additions to it’s stock this week with whiskies from the following regions and / or countries: Campbeltown, Canadian, Dutch, Highland, Irish, Island, Islay, Japanese, Lowland, Scotch, Speyside, Swedish and Welsh.

The brands include Aberlour, Arran, Auchentoshan, Aultmore, Balblair, Balvenie, Benriach, Benrinnes, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Cragganmore, Dalmore, Finlaggan, Glen Garioch, Glen Grant, Glen Moray, Glendullan, Glengoyne, Glenkinchie, Glenmorangie, Glenrothes, Glentauchers, Highland Park, Laphroaig, Longmorn, Macallan, Mannochmore, Miltonduff, Old Pulteney, Springbank, Strathisla, Tamdhu & Tullibardine.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 4 to 40 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Master of Malt	Jameson Irish Whiskey Single Malt Country: Ireland Region: Irish Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 16.84 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Canadian Club Single Malt Whisky Country: Canada Region: Canadian Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 18.01 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Auchentoshan Classic Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 21.85 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Glenrothes 8 Year Old – The MacPhails Collection (Gordon and MacPhail Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 8 Year Old Strength: 40.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 8 Year Old.	70cl	£ 24.25 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Finlaggan Old Reserve Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Scotch Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 25.23 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Bushmills 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky Country: Ireland Region: Irish Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 40.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 10 Year Old.	70cl	£ 25.99 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Connemara Peated Single Malt Whisky Country: Ireland Region: Irish Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 26.98 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Tullibardine Aged Oak Edition Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 27.67 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Glenkinchie 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 12 Year Old.	70cl	£ 27.70 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Glen Garioch 1797 Founders Reserve Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 48.00%	70cl	£ 29.65 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Yamazaki 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky Country: Japan Region: Japanese Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 40.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 10 Year Old.	70cl	£ 30.76 BUY NOW

Abbey Whisky – Mondays New Malts

October 31, 2011 by Gary Leave a Comment

Abbey Whisky has 22 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: Highland, Island, Islay and Speyside.

The brands include Ardbeg, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Clynelish, Dailuaine, Dallas Dhu, Glen Grant, Highland Park, Hillside, Inchgower & Linkwood.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 18 to 40 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Abbey Whisky	Ardbeg Alligator / Untamed Release Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 51.2% Vintage: 1997 Bottler: Distillery Bottling Summary: Ardbeg Alligator / Untamed ReleaseIslay Single Malt Whisky If you are looking for a great tasting malt, Alligator is truly outstanding!	70cl	£ 74.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Ardbeg Supernova 2009 / Stellar Release Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 59.9% Vintage: 2010 Bottler: Distillery Bottling Summary: Ardbeg Supernova 2009 / Stellar ReleaseIslay Single Malt WhiskyArdbeg Supernova is the peatiest Ardbeg ever with the peating level well in excess of 100 parts per million! Bottled at 59.9 percent, Supernova is a strong peaty monster of a whisky…we love it!Scotch Whisky of the Year – Jim Murrays Whisky Bible -2010	70cl	£ 136.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Ardbeg Supernova 2010 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 60.1% Vintage: 2010 Bottler: Distillery Bottling Summary: Ardbeg Supernova 2010 Limited ReleaseIslay Single Malt WhiskyArdbeg Supernova 2009 went down that well that Ardbeg has no choice but to follow up with another limited release. Same phenol levels as 2009, but a higher in strength!Supernova is the peatiest Ardbeg ever with the peating level well in excess of 100 parts per million!	70cl	£ 84.50 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old / 1968 / Peerless Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 40 Year Old Strength: 40.8% Vintage: 1968 Bottler: Duncan Taylor Whisky Summary: Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old / 1968 / PeerlessIslay Single Malt Whisky	70cl	£ 215.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Caol Ila 28 Year Old / 1983 / Octave Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 28 Year Old Strength: 51.7% Vintage: 1983 Bottler: Duncan Taylor Summary: Caol Ila 28 Year Old / 1983 / The OctaveIslay Single Malt Whisky The Octave collection respresents the finest Single Malt & Single Grain Scotch Whiskies, invigorated by 3 months maturation in reconstructed ex sherrywood octave casks.Duncan Taylor has experimented for many years in the use of differing cask sizes for the maturation of Single Malt and Single Grain Scotch Whiskies. The theory was simple; There is more wood interaction with spirit over a shorter period of time in a small cask than in a large cask, therefore allowing a more rapid “melding” of wood, air and alcohol! Caol Ila 1983, 28 Year Old tasting notes, before and after Octave maturation.Before: Waxy, orange, rind, dry ash, smoke, aniseed.After: Vanilla, sesame seeds, soft smoke, lime, raspberries, kiwi fruits, peaches.	70cl	£ 112.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Clynelish 1972, 23 Year Old, Rare Malts Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 23 Year Old Strength: 57% Vintage: 1972 Bottler: Distillery Bottling Summary: Clynelish 1972, 23 Year Old, Rare Malts Highland Single Malt WhiskyA very rare bottling from The Rare Malts Series. This 1972, 23 year old Clynelish was bottled in the mid 90s, and released without a box; this wonderful dram is becoming very scarce and hard to find.	75cl	£ 255.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Dailuaine 1973, 22 Year Old, Rare Malts, 75cl Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 22 Year Old Strength: 60.92% Vintage: 1973 Bottler: Distillery Bottling Summary: Dailuaine 1973, 22 Year Old, Rare Malts, 75clSpeyside Single Malt Whisky	75cl	£ 295.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Dailuaine 1973, 22 Year Old, Rare Malts, USA Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 22 Year Old Strength: 60.92% Vintage: 1973 Bottler: Distillery Bottling Summary: Dailuaine 1973, 22 Year Old, Rare Malts, 75clSpeyside Single Malt Whisky	75cl	£ 325.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Dallas Dhu 1982 / 2008 / Gordon & MacPhail Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% Vintage: 1982 Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail Summary: Dallas Dhu 1982 / Gordon & MacPhailSpeyside Single Malt WhiskyBottled by Gordon MacPhail this Dallas Dhu vintage 1982 was bottled in 2008.Dallas Dhu Distillery is sadly ceased production, so any release from this distillery is rather special.	70cl	£ 75.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Glen Grant 18 Year Old / 1992 / Rare Auld Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 18 Year Old Strength: 54.6% Vintage: 1992 Bottler: Duncan Taylor Summary: Glen Grant 18 Year Old / 1992 / Rare AuldSpeyside Single Malt Whisky	70cl	£ 68.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Highland Park 40 Year Old / 1968 / Peerless Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 40 Year Old Strength: 40.8% Vintage: 1968 Bottler: Duncan Taylor Whisky Summary: Highland Park 40 Year Old / 1968 / PeerlessIsland Single Malt Scotch WhiskyHighland Park 40 year old for just over £250! Distilled in 1968, this 40 year old Highland Park single malt whisky shows incredible value for money. Bottled from cask number 3458, with a release of only 139 bottles.	70cl	£ 264.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Hillside 1970, 25 Year Old, Rare Malts Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 25 Year Old Strength: 61.1% Vintage: 1970 Bottler: Distillery Bottling Summary: Hillside 1970, 25 Year Old, The Rare Malts Selection Highland Single Malt Whisky	75cl	£ 470.00 BUY NOW

The Whisky Exchange – New Malt Arrivals – In Bulk!

October 24, 2011 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange has a stonking 118 New additions to it’s range this week (nearly as much as some merchants total stock!) with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: Australian, Campbeltown, Highland, Indian, Irish, Island, Islay, Japanese, Lowland and Speyside.

The brands include Aberfeldy, Aberlour, An Cnoc, Ardbeg, Ardmore, Balblair, Benriach, Bowmore, Brora, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Cragganmore, Dalmore, Glendronach, Glenrothes, Highland Park, Imperial, Islay Whisky, Knockando, Linlithgow, Lochside, Macallan, Mortlach, Old Pulteney, Rosebank, Scapa, Springbank, Strathisla, Strathmill, Talisker, Tomatin & Tomintoul.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 6 to 40 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
The Whisky Exchange	Aberlour 12 Year Old Vohm / Bot. 1980's Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43% Vintage: 1980 Bottler: Summary: 100cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A 1980s release of 12 year old Aberlour "Very Old Highland Malt". A 1 litre frosted glass bottle with gift tube.	100cl	£ 250.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Aberlour 1970 / 21 Years Old / Bot. 1991 Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1991 Bottler: Summary: 75cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A really terrific Aberlour, this 1970 is one of the best ever bottlings from this much-loved distillery.	75cl	£ 299.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Aberlour 1992 / 16 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 16 Year Old Strength: 46% Vintage: 1992 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46% / Speciality Drinks Ltd – A sherry butt-matured Aberlour 1992 bottled by Speciality Drinks for the Single Malts of Scotland range. Smooth and tasty, with a bit more lively spice than the standard bottlings.	70cl	£ 43.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Aberlour A'bunadh 12 Year Old / Silver Label Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 58.7% Summary: 70cl / 58.7% / Distillery Bottling – A limited edition release of Aberlour's heavily sherried A'bunadh. This special edition was aged for a minimum of 12 years and produced in a bottle with a hallmarked sterling silver label and cloth bag.	70cl	£ 299.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Aberlour-glenlivet 12 Year Old / Bot. 1980's Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% Vintage: 1980 Bottler: Summary: 113cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – An unusually large square bottle (1.13L) of 1980s Aberlour, from the days when they were still using the 'Glenlivet' suffix.	113cl	£ 150.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Ardbeg 1973 / 15 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 53.4% Vintage: 1973 Bottler: Summary: 75cl / 53.4% / Sestante – An independent bottling of 15 year old Ardbeg, distilled in 1973 when the onsite maltings were still in use. This was released in the late 1980s by Sestante.	75cl	£ 899.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Ardmore 1991 / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1991 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail – An independent bottling of peated Speysider Ardmore 1991 from Gordon & Macphail.	70cl	£ 44.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Ardmore Centenary 21 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 21 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A 1977 peated Ardmore bottled exclusively for VIPs & guests at the distillery's centenary celebrations in 1999. A little-known expression until Jim Murray gave it 91 points in the first ever Whisky Bible, with the comment 'It just gets better each time year oldu taste it.'.	70cl	£ 299.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Aberfeldy 1980 / 17 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 17 Year Old Strength: 62% Vintage: 1980 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 62% / Flora & Fauna – A Flora and Fauna bottling of Aberfeldy from before they were bought by Bacardi. One of a small number of cask strength expressions in the range.	70cl	£ 350.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Ardmore 1994 / 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 58.6% Vintage: 1994 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 58.6% / Speciality Drinks Ltd – Hefty peat is the dominant characteristic of this delicious, if atypical, Speyside from one of Scotland's most under-rated distilleries, Ardmore. This 1994 12 year old is a robust, potent dram.	70cl	£ 43.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Rosebank 12 Year Old Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 70cl / 43% / Flora & Fauna	70cl	£ 74.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Suntory Yamazaki 10 Year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky Country: Japanese Region: Japanese Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% – An introductory malt from Yamazaki, Japan's oldest distillery (founded in 1923). This is mild-mannered, clean, sweet malt, charming and very accessible – Speyside fans looking to try a Japanese malt should start here.	70cl	£ 44.95 BUY NOW

Master Of Malt – Malt Whisky Monday

September 19, 2011 by Gary Leave a Comment

Master of Malt has a hefty 76 New additions to it’s stock this week (some of them being the 3cl. ‘Try Before You Buy’ range not shown here.) The whiskies are from the following regions and / or countries: Campbeltown, Dutch, Highland, Irish, Island, Islay, Japanese, Lowland, Speyside & Swedish.

The brands include Aberfeldy, Aberlour, Ardbeg, Arran, Auchentoshan, Aultmore, Balblair, Ben Nevis, Bladnoch, Bowmore, Brora, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Caperdonich, Clynelish, Craigduff, Dalwhinnie, Glen Grant, Glen Scotia, Glencadam, Glenfarclas, Glenglassaugh, Glenlivet, Glenmorangie, Hazelburn, Kilchoman, Kinclaith, Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Macallan, Pittyvaich, Port Charlotte, Springbank, Talisker, Tamdhu, Tomatin, Tomintoul & Tullibardine.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 3 to 40 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Master of Malt	Whiskies of the World Tasting Set Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Other Scotch Age: Strength: 0.00%	15cl	£ 24.95 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Glen Scotia 2000 Select Cask No. 337 Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: Strength: 45.00%	70cl	£ 28.95 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Old Ballantruan The Peated Malt Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 50.00%	70cl	£ 30.99 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Tullibardine 1993 Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 33.66 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Kinclaith 35 Year Old 1969 Rare Reserve – Cask Strength Collection (Si Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: 35 Year Old Strength: 51.30% Summary: The malt whisky is 35 Year Old.	3cl	£ 34.95 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Pittyvaich 1993 – Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon and MacPhail) Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43.00%	70cl	£ 35.75 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Aberlour aBunadh Batch 37 Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 59.60%	70cl	£ 35.95 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Tomatin 1988 – Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon and MacPhail) Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 43.00%	70cl	£ 36.13 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 1996 – Coopers Choice (Vintage Malt Whisky Co) Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 13 Year Old Strength: 46.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 13 Year Old.	70cl	£ 36.45 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Arran The Amarone Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: Strength: 50.00%	70cl	£ 41.93 BUY NOW

More On Diageo’s Classic Malts Special Releases 2011

September 12, 2011 by Gary Leave a Comment

This years Brora 32 year old is in a limited edition of only 1,404 bottles

Diageo’s prolific collection of single malt Scotch whiskies, the Classic Malts Selection, is augmented every year by the issue of a small portfolio of limited edition single malts, under the heading of Special Releases.

The series has always aimed to intrigue, delight and sometimes surprise whisky connoisseurs and collectors, by presenting unusual, rare, collectable – but always deeply enjoyable – expressions of single malt whisky, all from original distillery stocks.

Some are affordable, others enjoy a rarity that imposes frankly aspirational prices. Many enjoy striking, specially designed packaging that enhances the pleasure of ownership and sharing.

Familiar distilleries are often present, but in unusual expression or ages. Other bottles are drawn from the precious and dwindling stocks of distilleries that ceased production last century. Most are bottled at natural cask strength and all without chill filtration. There are eight Special Releases this year; five are from closed distilleries; and the whole production is less than 60,000 bottles.

Diageo’s Nick Morgan explains:

“We set out to include one or two really unexpected bottlings in the 2011 Special Releases collection. Very few whisky connoisseurs – possible none at all – will ever have encountered anything like the 20 year old glorious Port Dundas single grain whisky that we are offering this year, and since the distillery closed two years ago, it’ll be a rare experience for those who who get to try it now.

“By contrast, the 25 year old Knockando from first-fill ex-sherry casks might astonish those who thought they know this malt: this bottling is rich, deep-flavoured and very complex. The Glenury Royal at 40 years old is a very venerable (and inevitably expensive) bottling, an old-style after-dinner experience; but it shows no fatigue and is packed with flavour. Lovers of the Lowland style will be charmed by the Rosebank 21 year old.”

Older & Rarer

As in previous years, Brora and Port Ellen will be a focus for committed devotees of these irreplaceable single malts.

The Brora 32 year old is in a limited edition of only 1,404 bottles: compare the first release in this series, in 2002, which ran to 3,000 bottles.

The Port Ellen, also at 32 years old, comes in an edition of 2,988 bottles (compared with 12,000 bottles in 2002!). Rarer and older as the years go by, both are priced at £300.

Here’s a quick summary:-

2011 Release	Quick Facts	Price Range
Brora 32 Year Old 1978 (54.7% abv)	Diageo’s oldest Brora to date. 1,404 individually-numbered bottles available.	£300
Caol Ila Unpeated 12 Year Old 1999	6,000 bottles available.	£55
Glenury Royal 40 Year Old 1970	Second oldest release of Glenury Royal from Diageo. 1,404 bottles available worldwide.	£525
Knockando 25 Year Old 1985	Knockando has never before been featured in the Special Releases range. Fewer than 4,500 numbered bottles.	£135
Lagavulin 12 Year Old Cask Strength	The tenth time Lagavulin has been featured in the Special Releases series.	£63
Port Dundas 20 Year Old 1990	First ever Special Release of grain whisky! There are just 1,920 numbered bottles from the now closed distillery.	£110
Port Ellen 32 Year Old 1978 (53.9%)	Oldest ever official release of Port Ellen. 2,988 bottles available from this legendary distillery which closed just a few years after this was distilled in 1978.	£300
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1990	5,604 numbered bottles worldwide. The distillery closed almost two decades ago and stocks are becoming heavily depleted.	£160

The Special Releases 2011

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The Whisky Exchange – Latest Malt Stock

September 12, 2011 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange has 36 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: Australian, Campbeltown, English, Highland, Irish, Island, Islay & Speyside.

The brands include Aberlour, Ardbeg (including the highly sought after Ardbeg Alligator), Arran, Benromach, Bruichladdich, Clynelish, Coleburn, Dalmore, Glen Garioch, Glendronach, Glenfarclas, Glenlivet, Glenrothes, Glenugie, Knockando, Laphroaig, Macallan, Springbank, Strathisla and Tobermory.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 8 to 55 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
The Whisky Exchange	Bruichladdich 20 Year Old / 3rd Edition / Malmsey Madeira Finish Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 20 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A 3rd edition of Bruichladdich's 20 year old whisky, distilled in the 1980s and finished in Malmsey wine casks.	70cl	£ 74.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glendronach 15 Year Old / Sherry Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling	70cl	£ 120.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenlivet 1949 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% Vintage: 1949 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 40% / Gordon & Macphail	70cl	£ 585.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Strathisla 1954 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% Vintage: 1954 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 40% / Gordon & Macphail	70cl	£ 320.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Strathisla 1960 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1960 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail	70cl	£ 205.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Ardbeg 17 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 17 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A tad less peaty than early bottlings, the classic Ardbeg 17 year old is still a great whisky, but is sadly becoming very thin on the ground as demand increases and supply runs low – it's now a good few years since owners Glenmorangie discontinued it. The first bottling of this sparked the revival of Ardbeg's fortunes after the takeover by Glenmorangie.	70cl	£ 199.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Dalmore Gran Reserva Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A replacement for the enormously popular Cigar Reserve, we are sure this will be just as successful. An enticing heather and chocolate nose leads to a delicious rich palate with a silky texture and plenty of spice on the finish. Worryingly easy to drink.	70cl	£ 42.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenfarclas 17 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 17 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A big sherried 17 year old whisky from Speyside stalwarts Glenfarclas. Rich and surprisingly good value.	70cl	£ 61.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Macallan 55 Year Old Lalique Crystal Decanter Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 55 Year Old Strength: 40.1% Summary: 70cl / 40.1% / Distillery Bottling – The second edition of Macallan's Lalique series of staggeringly old Macallan in difficult-to-ignore crystal decanters.	70cl	£ 15,000.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Strathisla 1957 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1957 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail – Strathisla is one of those great Speyside distilleries (like Glenfarclas, Macallan, Glen Grant etc) with a spirit capable of immense ageing. This Gordon and Macphail bottling is astonishing value for money for a fifty-year-old malt.	70cl	£ 285.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Coleburn 1981 / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1981 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail – A new Connoisseurs Choice bottling of Coleburn 1981. This little-seen Speysider was closed by Diageo in 1985.	70cl	£ 89.95 BUY NOW

Master Of Malt Announce Diageo’s 2011 Special Releases

September 9, 2011 by Gary Leave a Comment

‘The Chaps at Master of Malt’ have been sitting very quietly, saying not a word and only responding with name, rank and car registration number when anyone spoke to them over the last few days.

Why?

Well they’ve been keeping a big secret, it’s been killing them but now they can reveal all – well not quite, it’s not that type of blog – but they can tell us what Diageo’s 2011 Special Releases are going to be!

They share all the details in their blog posting here but here’s a quick run down of the releases.

2011 Release	Quick Facts	Price Range
Brora 32 Year Old 1978 (54.7% abv)	Diageo’s oldest Brora to date. 1,404 individually-numbered bottles available.	£300
Caol Ila Unpeated 12 Year Old 1999	6,000 bottles available.	£55
Glenury Royal 40 Year Old 1970	Second oldest release of Glenury Royal from Diageo. 1,404 bottles available worldwide.	£525
Knockando 25 Year Old 1985	Knockando has never before been featured in the Special Releases range. Fewer than 4,500 numbered bottles.	£135
Lagavulin 12 Year Old Cask Strength	The tenth time Lagavulin has been featured in the Special Releases series.	£63
Port Dundas 20 Year Old 1990	First ever Special Release of grain whisky! There are just 1,920 numbered bottles from the now closed distillery.	£110
Port Ellen 32 Year Old 1978 (53.9%)	Oldest ever official release of Port Ellen. 2,988 bottles available from this legendary distillery which closed just a few years after this was distilled in 1978.	£300
Rosebank 21 Year Old 1990	5,604 numbered bottles worldwide. The distillery closed almost two decades ago and stocks are becoming heavily depleted.	£160

Glenfiddich Hosts 21st. Century Pioneers Summit

September 5, 2011 by Gary Leave a Comment

Glenfiddich, the world’s most awarded single malt whisky, is to host its first ever global exchange for 21st century pioneers, attended by contemporary innovators from all over the world. The Glenfiddich ONE DAY YOU WILL Summit 2011 will be set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Conval Hills, at The Glenfiddich Distillery, in Dufftown.

A new generation of pioneers will be celebrated and inspired at this global event

The inspirational two-day event will be attended by up to 40 pioneers, including adventurist Pen Hadow. The first person in history to sledge from Canada to the North Geographic Pole without any assistance, Pen will be talking about the motivation behind his pioneering explorations, sharing the stories of his life’s adventures and discussing the importance of self belief in achieving them.

Over the course of the Summit, three key areas will be explored: how new technologies are influencing the world of art and design, how innovation is affecting what we eat and drink, and how physical and mental limitations can be overcome to meet new challenges. The summit has been curated in association with The Future Laboratory, the internationally recognised trend forecasting, consumer insight and brand innovation agency.

As well as motivational talks from key pioneers, the two day forum will include inspirational seminars, exclusive nosing and tasting sessions of the award-winning and pioneering Glenfiddich range, a celebratory dinner and networking opportunities.

Places at the Glenfiddich ONE DAY YOU WILL Summit are limited and the global search is on for those with a genuine passion for conquering physical and mental barriers, the ability to tackle worldwide concerns, and the enthusiasm and confidence to exchange ideas and collaborate with a room full of strangers. To be part of this once in a lifetime event, eager participants should visit www.glenfiddich.com/pioneers.

The deadline for application is Friday 9 September 2011 and winners will be notified by Friday 16 September 2011.

Jamie Milne, UK Brand Ambassador, Glenfiddich said, “We strive to be pioneering and challenging in everything we do at Glenfiddich, and the Glenfiddich ONE DAY YOU WILL Summit 2011 promises to be an inspiring, educational event, with money-can’t-buy insight from the world’s leading pioneers from a variety of fields.”

The Glenfiddich ONE DAY YOU WILL Summit 2011will take place from 18-20 October at The Glenfiddich Distillery, in Dufftown, Scotland.

You can buy Glenfiddich Malt Whisky from:-

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

Glenfiddich Malt Whisky Recent Awards:
Gold Best in Class, International Wine & Spirits Competition 2011: Glenfiddich 15 Year Old, Glenfiddich Rich Oak & Glenfiddich 40 Year Old
Gold, International Wine & Spirits Competition 2011: Glenfiddich 12 Year Old, Glenfiddich 18 Year Old, Glenfiddich 21 Year Old & Glenfiddich 30 Year Old
Silver Best in Class, International Wine & Spirits Competition 2011: Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix
Silver, International Wine & Spirits Competition 2011: Glenfiddich Age of Discovery
Gold, Scotch Whisky Masters awards 2011, Speyside up to 18: Glenfiddich Rich Oak & Glenfiddich 15 Year Old
Silver, Scotch Whisky Masters awards 2011, Speyside up to 25: Glenfiddich 21 Year Old & Glenfiddich Age of Discovery
Master, Scotch Whisky Masters awards 2011, Speyside over 25: Glenfiddich 30 Year Old & Glenfiddich 40 Year Old
Master, Scotch Whisky Masters awards 2011, Speyside special editions: Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix

The Whisky Exchange – Monday New Malts

September 5, 2011 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange has 42 New additions to it’s range this week.
It includes the famous (or infamous, there has been a lot of dicussion over the packaging) Glenmorangie 1981 / Pride priced at £2450 and an Ardbeg 1991 / Bloodtub Valinch / Sherry Cask #643. The Whisky Exchange has only got 1 bottle of this so if you want it, you’ll have to be quick!
There is also a nice collection of Douglas Laing bottlings.

So, to sum up, the malt whiskies come from the following regions and / or countries: Highland, Island, Islay, Japanese, Lowland, Speyside & Swedish.

The brands include Allt-a-bhainne, Ardbeg, Balblair, Balvenie, Benrinnes, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Cragganmore, Dailuaine, Glen Garioch, Glencadam, Glendronach, Glenkinchie, Glenmorangie, Highland Park, Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Longmorn, Macallan, Mortlach, Port Ellen, Rosebank, Royal Lochnagar, Strathmill, Talisker, Tamdhu & Tomatin.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 10 to 46 Year Old malts. (That being the Longmorn 1964 Private Collection.)

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
The Whisky Exchange	Bruichladdich 3d / Moine Mhor / 2nd Edition – Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 50% Summary: 70cl / 50% / Distillery Bottling – The second edition of Bruichladdich's 3D series, Moine Mhor is Gaelic for 'big peat'. As with the other bottlings in the 3D range, this has been vatted from three different types of Bruichladdich spirit, ranging from older, lightly-peated Bruichladdich distilled before Jim McEwan & Co. took over the distillery, through to year oldung, heavily peated whisky that distilled for the Port Charlotte bottlings.	70cl	£ 49.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Tamdhu – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling	70cl	£ 21.49 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old – Japanese Pure Malt Whisky Country: Japanese Region: Japanese Age: 21 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 70cl / 43% – February 2010 marked an extraordinary achievement for Nikka, as their Taketsuru 21 year old scooped the title of	70cl	£ 81.75 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Dailuaine 1973 / 22 Year Old – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 22 Year Old Strength: 60.92% Vintage: 1973 Bottler: Summary: 75cl / 60.92% / Distillery Bottling	75cl	£ 350.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Longmorn 1964 Private Collection / 46 Year Old / Sherry Cask – Speyside Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 46 Year Old Strength: 51.9% Vintage: 1964 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 51.9% / Gordon & Macphail – A very dark sherried Longmorn 1964 from G&M, bottled at a healthy 51.9%. Sadly due to small allocations, this product is MAXIMUM ONE BOTTLE PER CUSTOMER.	70cl	£ 325.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Singleton 1975 – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% Vintage: 1975 Bottler: Summary: 75cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling	75cl	£ 225.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Lagavulin 1987 / Distillers Edition – Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1987 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling	70cl	£ 175.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Rosebank 1981 / Bot.1997 – Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: Strength: 63.9% Vintage: 1997 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 63.9% / Flora & Fauna	70cl	£ 450.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Mortlach 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Bot.1980s – Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% Vintage: 1980 Bottler: Summary: 75cl / 40% / Gordon & Macphail	75cl	£ 150.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Highland Park 1970 / Gordon & Macphail Centenary Reserve – Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: Strength: 40% Vintage: 1970 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 40% / Gordon & Macphail – A very special 1970 Highland Park selected by Gordon & Macphail to celebrate their Centenary in 1995.	70cl	£ 275.00 BUY NOW

Master Of Malt – The Latest Malts

August 22, 2011 by Gary Leave a Comment

Master of Malt has 63 New additions to it’s stock this week with whiskies from the following regions and / or countries: Australia, Highland, Irish, Island, Islay, Lowland, Other Scotch, Scotch, Speyside and Welsh.

The brands include Aberfeldy, Ardbeg, Auchentoshan, Balvenie, Ben Nevis, Benriach, Benrinnes, Bladnoch, Bowmore, Caol Ila, Clynelish, Craigellachie, Dailuaine, Dalmore, Edradour, Glen Keith, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, Glenkinchie, Glenlivet, Glenlossie, Glenugie, Highland Park, Imperial, Inchgower, Inchmurrin, Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Linlithgow, Loch Dhu, Longmorn, Macallan, Mortlach, Rosebank, Smokehead, Speyburn & Tomintoul.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 8 to 42 Year Old malts.

Nice to see the addition of the 3cl ‘Try Before You Buy’ sample for the 27 Year Old Dailuaine. Certainly worth a try as I think it’s a lovely malt (and even lovelier at the price!)

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Master of Malt	The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak 3cl Sample Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 12 Year Old.	3cl	£ 3.25 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Dailuaine 27 Year Old 1983 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 3cl Sample Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 27 Year Old Strength: 53.60% Summary: The malt whisky is 27 Year Old.	3cl	£ 4.75 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Tomintoul 33 Year Old 3cl Sample Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 33 Year Old Strength: 43.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 33 Year Old.	3cl	£ 7.95 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Smooth and Supple Whisky Tasting Set Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Other Scotch Age: Strength: 0.00%	15cl	£ 23.45 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Island Whisky Tasting Set Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Other Scotch Age: Strength: 0.00%	15cl	£ 24.45 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1997 (Signatory) Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 13 Year Old Strength: 43.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 13 Year Old.	70cl	£ 25.95 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Craigellachie 12 Year Old 1998 (Signatory) Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 12 Year Old.	70cl	£ 25.95 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Clynelish 12 Year Old 1998 (Signatory) Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 12 Year Old.	70cl	£ 26.95 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Speyside Whisky Tasting Set Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Other Scotch Age: Strength: 0.00%	15cl	£ 26.95 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Smokehead Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Other Scotch Age: Strength: 43.00%	70cl	£ 27.67 BUY NOW