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The Peated Malts Of Distinction Tweet Tasting!

November 13, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Tweet Tasting Line Up

The Tweet Tasting Line Up

Beam Suntory has lined up four of their most iconic malts for the latest Twitter Tasting to hit the net.

The malts sampled were:-

  • The Ardmore Legacy
  • Connemara Original
  • Bowmore Small Batch
  • Laphroaig Select

Ideal as entry level malts into each brands character they also come reasonably priced – always welcome news in light of recent trends for expensive limited editions and premium bottlings.

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 #PeatedMalts on Twitter.

So, what did I think?

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

Tasting Notes – The Ardmore Legacy ( 40% )

A new expression, lightly peated and described as sweet and uplifting.


Nose: Quite sweet, heathery and pleasantly peaty. There’s a touch of smoke n’ oaky wood in there as well with vanilla and toffee coming through later on.

Palate: Sweet, like icing sugar or those sugared rice crispies I got when I was a kid! Quite muted peat with very little in the way of smokiness.

Finish: Moderately long, spicy finish with a hint of lingering pepper sweetness.

Overall: A delicatly peated dram, ideal for those wishing to dip a toe into peats dark waters – a primer for those new to the dark side!

Tasting Notes – Connemara Original ( 40% )


Nose: Grassy with aromas of lemon. Very fruity with grapefruit mixed in. Initially I wouldn’t really know it was peated but then black treacle and a little peat comes thru!

Palate: Lovely black treacle, sweet liquorice and something sugary! (Ably described as “granulated sugar on the tip of the tongue” by @ben_cops. Nice hint of peat on this dram …. and praline.

Finish: Short, spicy finish with a whack of pepper! Slightly tobacco.

Overall: Full of surprises this dram – from the sugary sweetness to the liquorice, it all combines to form a very distinctive taste.

Tasting Notes – Bowmore Small Batch ( 40% )

Bowmore Small Batch is matured in first & second fill ex bourbon barrels.


Nose: Peppery plasticine, richly smoked citrus and a little vanilla.

Palate: Sweet apricots with zingy lemon and grapefruit!

Finish: Slight tanin but this gives way to a richly spiced finish with with smoke, peat and lots of Yum!

Overall: A warm & glowy dram, well liked by my fellow tweeters on the night and perfect for anyone wishing to spend a pleasant evening dramming by the fire!

Tasting Notes – Laphroaig Select ( 40% )

Laphroaig Select takes its name from the special selection of American and European casks, chosen for their unique character that they give during maturation.

Olorosso sherry butts, straight American white oak (non-filled with bourbon), PX seasoned hogs heads, Quarter Casks and finally First Filled Bourbon Casks were all used to vary cask maturation techniques enabling the creation of 6 new flavour combinations that were then tested by ‘The Friends of Laphroaig’.

From this they chose their favourite which then became LAPHROAIG SELECT.


Nose: Lovely smoke and peat hit straight away! Sweet, heathery overtones

Palate: Sweet sherry floral flavours with a peaty backnote.

Finish: Mild spice n’ pepper, lingering warm finish.

Overall: Another hit for this popular dram – lots more peat than the other three drams, but I guess that’s not surprising coming from a Laphroaig – the King of peats!

My Favourite On The Night

Out of the 4, I think it’s got to be the Laphroaig Select.

Milder than the traditional Laphroaig but it still upholds the best in peat traditions – lovely!

Second choice would be the Connemara – but then I do love a bit of licourice!

Many thanks to Steve at The Whisky Wire (@TheWhiskyWire) for a great dram evening and the team at Focus PR (@FocusPR) for sending the samples!

And of course, Beam Suntory, without whom!

My fellow Tweeters were:-

@TheWhiskyWire @CooleyGBA @FocusPR @dj_hann @alexandra1069 @GraemeG_EWB @TonyWTC @ifotou @steveprentice @SWWIG @mattveira @julie_gwc @raithrover @WhiskyCorner @warburton81 @TheWhiskyKiwi @GreatDrams @RumDiariesBlog @_littlebrowndog @dvdbloke @ben_cops @Whisky_Belfast @NeilMacKinnon1 @GeorgeHHutton @the_lady_sybil @MrSingleMalt @Whiskyexperts

These malts are 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: Ardmore, Bowmore, Connemara, Laphroaig, Peated Malts of Distinction, Twitter Tasting

Whisky Price Savings!

February 27, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

Supplier Brand %
Fall
Price Diff. Price NOW Price BEFORE
Master of Malt
BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Sherry Butt Single Malt Whisky

BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Sherry Butt Single Malt Whisky (70cl)
-7%
(£ -23.56) £ 321.75  £ 345.31 
Edencroft
Tamnavulin - Old Malt Cask 20 Year Old Edition

Tamnavulin – Old Malt Cask 20 Year Old Edition (70cl)
-17%
(£ -12.20) £ 61.00  £ 73.20 
Master of Malt
Balcones Baby Blue Corn Whisky Corn Spirit Whiskey

Balcones Baby Blue Corn Whisky Corn Spirit Whiskey (75cl)
-8%
(£ -4.86) £ 54.75  £ 59.61 
Edencroft
Connemara - Turf Mór

Connemara – Turf Mór (70cl)
-6%
(£ -3.50) £ 50.50  £ 54.00 
Master of Malt
Arran Machrie Moor Peated - Batch 3 Single Malt Whisky

Arran Machrie Moor Peated – Batch 3 Single Malt Whisky (70cl)
-21%
(£ -11.27) £ 41.53  £ 52.80 
Master of Malt
Port Charlotte 10 Year Old Heavily Peated Single Malt Whisky

Port Charlotte 10 Year Old Heavily Peated Single Malt Whisky (70cl)
-41%
(£ -25.26) £ 36.88  £ 62.14 
Master of Malt
Arran 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky

Arran 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky (70cl)
-13%
(£ -4.43) £ 30.95  £ 35.38 
Master of Malt
Penderyn Madeira 41 Single Malt Whisky

Penderyn Madeira 41 Single Malt Whisky (70cl)
-19%
(£ -6.95) £ 29.20  £ 36.15 
The Whisky Exchange
Cooley Collection Irish Whiskey Miniatures 4-pk

Cooley Collection Irish Whiskey Miniatures 4-pk (20cl)
-8%
(£ -2.00) £ 21.95  £ 23.95 
Master of Malt
Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2010 Books

Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2010 Books (0cl)
-41%
(£ -4.60) £ 6.50  £ 11.10 

Filed Under: 10 Year Old, 20 Year Old, 35 Year Old, Arran, Balcones, Benriach, Connemara, Penderyn, Port Charlotte, Price Reductions, Tamnavulin

Edencroft Connemara Whiskey Bargains!

December 18, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

Connemara - Cask Strength Peated Single Malt

Connemara - Cask Strength Peated Single Malt

Edencrofts have some fantastic savings on their Connemara Whiskey range at the moment. Just in time to get some Christmas cheer and not forgetting New Year cheer as well!

And with savings up to 30% OFF I can see no reason not to celebrate the festive season with some fine Irish malt!

Supplier Brand %
Fall
Price Diff. Price NOW Price BEFORE
Edencroft
Connemara - Turf Mor

Connemara – Turf Mor ()
-14%
(£ -8.50) £ 54.00  £ 62.50 
Edencroft
Connemara - 12 Year Old Peated Single Malt

Connemara – 12 Year Old Peated Single Malt ()
-30%
(£ -17.76) £ 41.19  £ 58.95 
Edencroft
Connemara - Sherry Finish Peated Single Malt

Connemara – Sherry Finish Peated Single Malt ()
-30%
(£ -15.60) £ 35.90  £ 51.50 
Edencroft
Connemara - Cask Strength Peated Single Malt

Connemara – Cask Strength Peated Single Malt ()
-31%
(£ -14.35) £ 32.15  £ 46.50 

Filed Under: 12 year old, Connemara, Edencroft Spirit Specialists, Irish, Price Reductions, Whiskey

Bargain Malts From Santa!

December 18, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

A last chance to grab some Bargain Malts before Santa makes his annual trip. Especially good are the Connemara Whiskies from Edencrofts.

Supplier Brand %
Fall
Price Diff. Price NOW Price BEFORE
Master of Malt
Dewars White Label - 1970s Blended Whisky

Dewars White Label – 1970s Blended Whisky (175cl)
-50%
(£ -180.00) £ 180.00  £ 360.00 
The Whisky Exchange
Laphroaig 18 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Laphroaig 18 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (70cl)
-12%
(£ -8.54) £ 63.95  £ 72.49 
Edencroft
Connemara - Turf Mor

Connemara – Turf Mor ()
-14%
(£ -8.50) £ 54.00  £ 62.50 
The Whisky Exchange
Glenglassaugh Evolution Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Glenglassaugh Evolution Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (70cl)
-35%
(£ -26.00) £ 48.49  £ 74.49 
Master of Malt
Glenkinchie 1996 Amontillado Finish - Distillers Edition Single Malt Whisky

Glenkinchie 1996 Amontillado Finish – Distillers Edition Single Malt Whisky (70cl)
-29%
(£ -18.57) £ 45.90  £ 64.47 
Edencroft
Connemara - 12 Year Old Peated Single Malt

Connemara – 12 Year Old Peated Single Malt ()
-30%
(£ -17.76) £ 41.19  £ 58.95 
Edencroft
Connemara - Sherry Finish Peated Single Malt

Connemara – Sherry Finish Peated Single Malt ()
-30%
(£ -15.60) £ 35.90  £ 51.50 
Master of Malt
Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) Single Malt Whisky

Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2002 – Provenance (Douglas Laing) Single Malt Whisky (70cl)
-85%
(£ -196.41) £ 34.95  £ 231.36 
Master of Malt
Ardbeg 10 Year Old with Glass Gift Pack Single Malt Whisky

Ardbeg 10 Year Old with Glass Gift Pack Single Malt Whisky (70cl)
-8%
(£ -3.06) £ 34.89  £ 37.95 
Master of Malt
Ardbeg 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky

Ardbeg 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky (70cl)
-8%
(£ -3.06) £ 34.89  £ 37.95 
Edencroft
Connemara - Cask Strength Peated Single Malt

Connemara – Cask Strength Peated Single Malt ()
-31%
(£ -14.35) £ 32.15  £ 46.50 
The Whisky Barrel
Bowmore 12 Year Old

Bowmore 12 Year Old ()
-10%
(£ -3.11) £ 29.58  £ 32.69 

Filed Under: Ardbeg, Bowmore, Connemara, Dailuaine, Dewar's, Edencroft Spirit Specialists, Glenglassaugh, Glenkinchie, Laphroaig, Master of Malt, Price Reductions, The Whisky Barrel, The Whisky Exchange

Whisky Online – A New Malty Xmas!

December 18, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

Whisky Online has 16 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: Irish, Island, Islay, Lowland, Speyside and Welsh.

The brands include Ardbeg 1991 – Malts Of Scotland, Ardbeg 21 Year Old, Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 20cl, Bells Christmas Decanter 2012 | Robert Duff, Connemara Sherry Finish, Crawfords Five Star 75cl Blended Whisky, Glen Grant 1961 – 22 Year Old, Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 1, Glenrothes 1988, Highland Park 12 Year 1980s, Jameson Ceramic Whisky Water Jug, Jameson Irish whisky, Jameson Round Cream Whisky Water Jug, Penderyn | Sherrywood welsh whisky, Rosebank 8 Year Old | Unblended & Wasmunds Barrel Kit | Rye.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 8 to 22 Year Old malts.

Supplier Brand Bottle
Size
Price
Whisky Online
Ardbeg 1991 - Malts Of Scotland

Ardbeg 1991 – Malts Of Scotland
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age:    Strength: 48.4%
Vintage: 1991   Bottler: Malts Of Scotland Bottling
Summary: That rarest of beasts a fully sherry matured Ardbeg from the distillerys often forgotten era in the early 1990s under Allied Distillers. This spectacular 1991 sherry hogshead was bottled exclusively for guests at the Hotel Bero in Oostende Belgium. Its an earthy tarry and richly medicinal masterpiece that shows off the house style of the time in a truly beautiful light.

70cl £ 600.00  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Ardbeg 21 Year Old

Ardbeg 21 Year Old
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age: 21   Strength: 56.3%
Summary: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery Bottling 70cl / 56.3% This was a committee only bottling from over ten years ago. It was comprised of 12 casks from 1978 and 79. The result is as you might expect a fantastic latter day style Ardbeg with a huge delivery and concentration of flavor. Kind of like a cask strength version of the 1978 vintage.

70cl £ 750.00  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 20cl

Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 20cl
Country: Scotland   Region: Lowland
Age: 12   Strength: 40%
Summary: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery Bottling 200ml / 40% The New look Auchentoshan replacing the old 10 year old triple distillation matured for over twelve years fantastic entry level – great value for money.

200ml £ 12.99  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Bells Christmas Decanter 2012 | Robert Duff

Bells Christmas Decanter 2012 | Robert Duff
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age:    Strength: 43%
Summary: Well the time has arrived end of an era for this iconic decanter Christmas will never be the same some will be saddened that there will be no more others will be glad to see the back of these decanter’s. This final farewell decanter features Robert Duff Bell Arthur Bells second son who was born in 1871.

70cl £ 81.00  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Connemara Sherry Finish

Connemara Sherry Finish
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age:    Strength: 46%
Summary: Irish Single Malt Whiskey Distillery Bottling 70cl / 47% Another spectacular whiskey from this twice winner of the I.W.S.C. World Distiller of the Year.

70cl £ 51.99  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Crawfords Five Star 75cl Blended Whisky

Crawfords Five Star 75cl Blended Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age: 12   Strength: 40%
Summary: Deluxe Blended Scotch Whisky 75cl / 40%

75cl £ 125.00  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Glen Grant 1961 - 22 Year Old

Glen Grant 1961 – 22 Year Old
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 22   Strength: 45%
Vintage: 1961   Bottler: Distillery
Summary: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Bottled for: Nadi Fiori 75cl 45% This stunning 1961 Glen Grant was the very first bottling by legendary Italian whisky importer Nadi Fiori from way back in 1983. Like so many of these old Italian import bottlings it is in a class of its own. Not to mention the fact that this is bottle number 1 of the 350 that were produced.

75cl £ 1,450.00  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 1

Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 1
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 54.8%
Summary: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery Bottling 70cl / 54.8% Matured in a combination of the finest Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez Sherry Casks.

700ml £ 47.50  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Glenrothes 1988

Glenrothes 1988
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 20   Strength: 43%
Vintage: 1988   Bottler: Distillery Bottling
Summary: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery Bottling 70cl / 43% This 1988 Vintage is a fantastic reminder of how beautifully Glenrothes ripens from vibrant zesty youth to rich full-bodied maturity.” Never before bottled the Vintage has benefited from more than two decades maturing in a combination of Spanish and American oak. The combination gives it the citrus notes a delicious cooked orange flavour and plenty of fruit as well.

70cl £ 85.00  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Highland Park 12 Year 1980s

Highland Park 12 Year 1980s
Country: Scotland   Region: Island
Age: 12   Strength: 40%
Summary: Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery Bottling 75cl / 40% These old screen printed dumpy bottlings from the 1980s and early 1990s are a world away from the modern 12yo. Smokier richer and fruitier they just seem to be more alive and vivid in every sense. Majestic old style Highland Park that is well worth trying while theyre still relatively available.

75cl £ 175.00  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Jameson Ceramic Whisky Water Jug

Jameson Ceramic Whisky Water Jug
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age:    Strength: 
Summary: Height125mm Jameson White Whisky Water Jug

£ 9.99  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Jameson Irish whisky

Jameson Irish whisky
Country: Irish   Region: Irish
Age:    Strength: 40%
Summary: Irish Single Malt Whiskey The worldÂ’s best selling Irish whiskey originally distilled in Dublin JamesonÂ’s is now one of many whiskeys produced in Irish DistillerÂ’s highly versatile Midleton distillery in County Cork.

70cl £ 22.50  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Jameson Round Cream Whisky Water Jug

Jameson Round Cream Whisky Water Jug
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age:    Strength: 
Summary: Height : 125mm

£ 9.99  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Penderyn | Sherrywood welsh whisky

Penderyn | Sherrywood welsh whisky
Country: Welsh   Region: Welsh
Age:    Strength: 46%
Summary: Single Malt Welsh Whisky At premium strength Penderyn Sherrywood yields rich dark fruits and caramels from dry Oloroso sherry caks which intermingle with green apples hazelnuts and hints of sugared almonds.

70cl £ 38.00  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Rosebank 8 Year Old | Unblended

Rosebank 8 Year Old | Unblended
Country: Scotland   Region: Lowland
Age: 8   Strength: 40%
Summary: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery Bottling 75cl / 40% A beautiful old official bottling of Rosebank from the 1980s. These old Rosebanks were very natural whiskies that really highlighted the distillerys wonderful character. Grassy mineraled oily and full of citrus goarse and green tea notes. Rosebank was a big whisky and these bottlings give us a rare look at that long lost style.

75cl £ 525.00  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Wasmunds Barrel Kit | Rye

Wasmunds Barrel Kit | Rye
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age:    Strength: 2 X 62%
Summary: The kits include: Wasmunds two-liter charred American White Oak mini-barrel. Two 700ml bottles of cask strength (62%) spirits: Wasmunds Single Rye Spirit. f you’d love to make whiskey but you can’t fit a distillery into your garden shed then this is the next best thing! The ultimate gift for the Whisky Lover!

2 X 700ml £ 115.00  BUY NOW

Filed Under: 12 year old, 20 Year Old, 21 Year Old, 22 Year Old, 8 Year Old, Ardbeg, Auchentoshan, Bell's, Connemara, Glen Grant, Glendronach, Glenrothes, Highland Park, Irish, Island, Islay, Jameson, Lowland, New Arrivals, Penderyn, Rosebank, Speyside, Wasmunds, Welsh, Whisky Online

Christmas Whisky Price Savings!

December 4, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

Celebrate Christmas a little early this year with these whiskies. Reduced in price to spread a little festive cheer!

Supplier Brand %
Fall
Price Diff. Price NOW Price BEFORE
The Whisky Exchange
Brora 1982 / 20 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Brora 1982 / 20 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (70cl)
-10%
(£ -49.00) £ 450.00  £ 499.00 
Master of Malt
Jim Beam Blue Decanter - 1960s Bourbon Whiskey

Jim Beam Blue Decanter – 1960s Bourbon Whiskey (91cl)
-20%
(£ -60.00) £ 240.00  £ 300.00 
Master of Malt
Jim Beam 8 Red Decanter - 1960s Bourbon Whiskey

Jim Beam 8 Red Decanter – 1960s Bourbon Whiskey (91cl)
-20%
(£ -60.00) £ 240.00  £ 300.00 
The Whisky Exchange
Midleton Very Rare Blended Irish Whiskey

Midleton Very Rare Blended Irish Whiskey (70cl)
-9%
(£ -10.00) £ 105.00  £ 115.00 
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 100% Islay / Inaugural Release 2011 Islay Whisky

Kilchoman 100% Islay / Inaugural Release 2011 Islay Whisky (70cl)
-7%
(£ -5.00) £ 63.95  £ 68.95 
The Whisky Exchange
Oban 14 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Oban 14 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (70cl)
-7%
(£ -2.54) £ 33.95  £ 36.49 
The Whisky Barrel
Balvenie 12 Year Old Doublewood

Balvenie 12 Year Old Doublewood ()
-8%
(£ -3.04) £ 32.75  £ 35.79 
The Whisky Exchange
Connemara Peated Irish Whiskey Glass Pack Irish Single Malt Whiskey

Connemara Peated Irish Whiskey Glass Pack Irish Single Malt Whiskey (70cl)
-13%
(£ -4.00) £ 26.95  £ 30.95 
The Whisky Exchange
Buffalo Trace Bourbon / New Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Buffalo Trace Bourbon / New Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (70cl)
-7%
(£ -1.60) £ 22.15  £ 23.75 

Filed Under: 12 year old, 14 Year Old, 20 Year Old, Balvenie, Brora, Buffalo, Connemara, Jim Beam, Kilchoman, Midleton, Oban, Price Reductions

Whisky Online – New Arrivals!

November 13, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

Whisky Online has 8 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from the Highland, Islay and Speyside regions.

The brands include Auchroisk 30 Year Old, Bowmore 10 Year Old, Bowmore 12 Year Old, Bowmore 17 Year Old, Brora 30 Year Old | Bottled 2009, Compass Box Asyla , Connemara Single Cask Bottling, Lagavulin 16 Year Old | White Horse,

The ages of the new whiskies range from 10 to 30 Year Old malts.

Supplier Brand Bottle
Size
Price
Whisky Online
Auchroisk 30 Year Old

Auchroisk 30 Year Old
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 30   Strength: 54.7%
Summary: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Ditillery Bottling Auchroisk 1982 the second and oldest release from Diageos s a vatting of refill European and American oak matured for no less than 30 years bottled 2012

70cl £ 225.00  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Bowmore 10 Year Old

Bowmore 10 Year Old
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age: 10   Strength: 40%
Summary: Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery Bottling 70cl / 40% A classic 10 year old Screen Printed Label.

70cl £ 75.00  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Bowmore 12 Year Old

Bowmore 12 Year Old
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age: 12   Strength: 43%
Summary: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery Bottling 70cl / 43% Screen Printed Label hints of dark chocolate and pears. Smoky flavour remaining throughout with a touch of heather and honey. The finish is remarkably long.

70cl £ 72.00  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Bowmore 17 Year Old

Bowmore 17 Year Old
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age: 17   Strength: 43%
Summary: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery Bottling 70cl / 43% Classic 17 year old screen printed labled bottling.

70cl £ 125.00  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Brora 30 Year Old | Bottled 2009

Brora 30 Year Old | Bottled 2009
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 30   Strength: 53.2%
Summary: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Again this release is softer on the peat but it is still world class old school distillate. These bottlings really are liquid history.

70cl £ 395.00  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Compass Box Asyla

Compass Box Asyla
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age:    Strength: 40% vol
Summary: Blended Scotch Whisky Bottled by: Compass Box 70cl / 40% Distilling sourcing: Single malts from the towns of Elgin Longmorn and Alness. Single grain whisky from Fife. All whiskies 10 and 12 year old.

70cl £ 29.00  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Connemara Single Cask Bottling

Connemara Single Cask Bottling
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age:    Strength: 46% vol
Vintage: 1992   Bottler: 
Summary: Irish Single Malt Whiskey Bottled from a single cask handpicked for its exceptional quality This limited edition bottling allows you to experience Connemara Peated Single Malt at its glorious best.

70cl £ 48.00  BUY NOW
Whisky Online
Lagavulin 16 Year Old | White Horse

Lagavulin 16 Year Old | White Horse
Country: Scotland   Region: Islay
Age: 16   Strength: 43%
Summary: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky An old edition of Lagavulin 16yo from the early-mid 1990s when it still bore the White Horse Distillers trademark. The whisky would have been distilled around the late 1970s. These are usually stunning drams.

70cl £ 175.00  BUY NOW

Filed Under: 10 Year Old, 12 year old, 16 Year Old, 17 Year Old, 30 Year Old, Auchroisk, Bowmore, Brora, Compass Box, Connemara, Highland, Island, Lagavulin, New Arrivals, Speyside, Whisky Online

This Weeks Special Offers!

September 11, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

Poor pickings this week I’m afraid. Only three whiskies which have been reduced in price. Two from The Whisky Barrel and one from The Drink Shop. Still, there is a nice Connemara – Single Cask 4332 70cl which has 17% off the normal price.

Supplier Brand %
Fall
Price Diff. Price NOW Price BEFORE
The Whisky Barrel
Glen Moray 20 Years Old Octave Cask

Glen Moray 20 Years Old Octave Cask ()
-4%
(£ -5.00) £ 109.99  £ 114.99 
The Whisky Barrel
Glen Grant 21 Years Old Octave Cask

Glen Grant 21 Years Old Octave Cask ()
-4%
(£ -4.00) £ 94.99  £ 98.99 
The Drink Shop
Connemara - Single Cask 4332 70cl Bottle

Connemara – Single Cask 4332 70cl Bottle (70cl)
-17%
(£ -9.10) £ 44.25  £ 53.35 

Filed Under: Connemara, Glen Grant, Glen Moray, Price Reductions, The Drink Shop, The Whisky Barrel

Edencrofts – Special Offer & Cheshire Whisky Event Update

April 17, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

Royal Lochnagar - The Distillers Edition

Royal Lochnagar - The Distillers Edition

Two pieces of news from Edencrofts this week…

Number 1 is a great offer on the Royal Lochnagar – The Distillers Edition

Though the origins of the Lochnagar distillery go back to 1826, it was some 22 years later that its received its royal approval. In 1848, Queen Victoria selected Balmoral Castle as her holiday residence.
Only three days after she had arrived, the distillery manager John Begg made an invitation to Prince Albert to visit his distillery, knowing he was interested in all things mechanical.
To his surprise, Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their three eldest children visited the next day. The rest, as the saying goes, is history. So impressed were they with the whisky, John Begg immediately received a Royal Warrant of Appointment as supplier to the Queen.

Each Distillers Edition expression undergoes a second (or ‘double’) maturation in casks that have previously held a fortified wine. Carefully matched for a second maturation in Muscat casks, this is a beautifully soft and rounded whisky that’s a pleasure to drink.

STRENGTH: 40% ABV
APPEARANCE: Rich amber, with polished copper tones.
NOSE: Immediate strawberry jam, bags of jelly babies, then a richly malty heart with malt loaf and Dundee cake. With water, sweeter (rich fresh fruit aromas, as in a village fruit shop) and a hint of almond oil.
BODY: Medium.
PALATE: Oily. Fruity, with a silky cereal smoothness.
FINISH: Soft and biscuity, as with old fashioned fig rolls. Lovely late warmth.
PRICE: £32.50 per bottle – saving 32% on the standard retail price of £47.50.

(Promotion available whilst stocks last.)

The Cheshire Whisky Event 2012

The Cheshire Whisky Event 2012

News Item Number 2

is that Edencrofts now have the final details of the Master Class’s that will be held at this years Cheshire Whisky Event, the whisky tasting and sampling event of the year, taking place on Monday May 7th at Willington Hall, Cheshire.

12.00pm Ardbeg & Glenmorangie – Presented by Penny Still

1.30pm Bruichladdich – Presented by Craig Johnstone

3.00pm Bourbon – Presented by Alex Johnson

4.30pm Balvenie – Fiona Keyzor

If you would like to attend one of these class’s on the day, please contact Mark at Edencrofts as soon as possible.

EDENCROFT FINE WINES
8-10 Hospital Street
NANTWICH
Cheshire
CW5 5RJ

www.edencroft.co.uk

Tel: 01270 629 975
Mob: 07974 650 998

The Cheshire Whisky Event 2012

Willington Hall is famous for its unrivalled views across the Cheshire countryside and magnificent sunsets behind the Welsh mountains, Willington Hall stands in 17 acres of award winning formal gardens and parklands.

Appealing to both the enthusiast and the novice alike, and with expert advice on hand and the opportunity to learn about the whisky basics, The Cheshire Whisky Event is intended to provide the ultimate whisky experience.

The Cheshire Whisky Event gives you the unique opportunity to sample over 100 of the greatest whiskies in the world, whilst mingling with the producers and distillers, marketers and visitor centre staff, all under one roof.

In addition to learning about the world of whisky, you have the opportunity to sample rare and sought after whiskies and meet the stars of the industry.

EXHIBITORS: The Cheshire Whisky Event brings a different balance of exhibitors, however, one thing we do guarantee is a selection of the greatest whiskies in the world.

MASTER CLASSES: These tutored tastings provide a unique insight into the world of whisky and your chance to ask all those hidden questions. You have up to an hour of intense time learning more about your favourite whiskies. Many of the Master classes are dedicated to one brand or expression, presented by brand ambassadors, master distillers, leading experts or Whisky Magazine writers, the Whisky Taste Master classes always guarantee a memorable experience.

TASTINGS: Taste and discover great whiskies, from the classic ranges you may have sampled before to rare and exclusive bottling’s. Exhibitors are always on hand to talk (and drink) you through their range whiskies providing invaluable knowledge and experience.

New to whisky or a seasoned expert, there is something new for everyone to try at The Cheshire Whisky Event.

ADMISSION PRICE: £12.50 per person (tickets available from this link), which includes all samples and admission to one master class.*

SCOTTISH DISTILLERIES ATTENDING:
Ardbeg
Belvenie
Bruichladdich
Clynelish
Caol Ila
Compass Box
Dalwhinnie
Glencadam
Glenfiddich
Glenmorangie
Isle of Arran
Knockando
Lagavulin
Talisker
Tomintoul
The Old Malt Cask

AMERICAN DISTILLERIES ATTENDING:
Elijah Craig
Evan Williams
Old Fitzgerald
Parkers
Wasmund’s

IRISH DISTILLERIES ATTENDING:
Connemara
Tyrconnell
Greenore

JAPANESE DISTILLERIES ATTENDING:
Nikka

(* Please note: Tickets will not be available to purchase on the day of the event.)

Filed Under: Ardbeg, Balvenie, Bruichladdich, Caol Ila, Cheshire Whisky Event, Clynelish, Compass Box, Connemara, Dalwhinne, Edencroft Spirit Specialists, Elijah Craig, Evan Williams, Glencadam, Glenfiddich, Glenmorangie, Greenore, Isle of Arran, Knockando, Lagavulin, Masterclass, News, Nikka, Offers, Old Malt Cask, Parkers, Royal Lochnagar, Talisker, Tomintoul, Tyrconnell, Wasmunds, Whisky tasting

Cheshire Whisky Event 2012

March 13, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Cheshire Whisky Event 2012

The Cheshire Whisky Event 2012

The Cheshire Whisky Event is the whisky tasting and sampling event of the year, taking place on Monday May 7th at Willington Hall, Cheshire.

Willington Hall is famous for its unrivalled views across the Cheshire countryside and magnificent sunsets behind the Welsh mountains, Willington Hall stands in 17 acres of award winning formal gardens and parklands.

Appealing to both the enthusiast and the novice alike, and with expert advice on hand and the opportunity to learn about the whisky basics, The Cheshire Whisky Event is intended to provide the ultimate whisky experience.

The Cheshire Whisky Event gives you the unique opportunity to sample over 100 of the greatest whiskies in the world, whilst mingling with the producers and distillers, marketers and visitor centre staff, all under one roof.

In addition to learning about the world of whisky, you have the opportunity to sample rare and sought after whiskies and meet the stars of the industry.

EXHIBITORS: The Cheshire Whisky Event brings a different balance of exhibitors, however, one thing we do guarantee is a selection of the greatest whiskies in the world.

MASTER CLASSES: These tutored tastings provide a unique insight into the world of whisky and your chance to ask all those hidden questions. You have up to an hour of intense time learning more about your favourite whiskies. Many of the Master classes are dedicated to one brand or expression, presented by brand ambassadors, master distillers, leading experts or Whisky Magazine writers, the Whisky Taste Master classes always guarantee a memorable experience.

TASTINGS: Taste and discover great whiskies, from the classic ranges you may have sampled before to rare and exclusive bottling’s. Exhibitors are always on hand to talk (and drink) you through their range whiskies providing invaluable knowledge and experience.

New to whisky or a seasoned expert, there is something new for everyone to try at The Cheshire Whisky Event.

ADMISSION PRICE: £12.50 per person (tickets available from this link), which includes all samples and admission to one master class.*

SCOTTISH DISTILLERIES ATTENDING:
Ardbeg
Belvenie
Bruichladdich
Clynelish
Caol Ila
Compass Box
Dalwhinnie
Glencadam
Glenfiddich
Glenmorangie
Isle of Arran
Knockando
Lagavulin
Talisker
Tomintoul
The Old Malt Cask

AMERICAN DISTILLERIES ATTENDING:
Elijah Craig
Evan Williams
Old Fitzgerald
Parkers
Wasmund’s

IRISH DISTILLERIES ATTENDING:
Connemara
Tyrconnell
Greenore

JAPANESE DISTILLERIES ATTENDING:
Nikka

More to follow …

(*Tickets will not be available to purchase on the day of the event.)

More information can be obtained from Mark at:-
EDENCROFT FINE WINES
8-10 Hospital Street
NANTWICH
Cheshire
CW5 5RJ

www.edencroft.co.uk

Tel: 01270 629 975
Mob: 07974 650 998

Filed Under: Ardbeg, Balvenie, Bruichladdich, Caol Ila, Cheshire Whisky Event, Clynelish, Compass Box, Connemara, Dalwhinne, Edencroft Spirit Specialists, Elijah Craig, Evan Williams, Glencadam, Glenfiddich, Glenmorangie, Greenore, Isle of Arran, Knockando, Lagavulin, News, Nikka, Old Malt Cask, Parkers, Talisker, Tomintoul, Tyrconnell, Wasmunds

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