Edradour — Malthound

Sampling New Edradour & Ballechin Exclusive Bottlings From The Whisky Exchange – Put Simply – They’re Two Cracking Drams!

February 12, 2021 by Gary Leave a Comment

New Edradour and Ballechin from The Whisky Exchange!

The Whisky Exchange has released two new whisky exclusives and they’re cracking drams!

They are a pair of sherried drams from Edradour distillery, namely:-

Established in 1825 and claimed to be the smallest distillery in Scotland, Edradour distillery was traditionally run by three men, but now there are just two. Only eighteen casks are produced each week!

Previously owned by Pernod Ricard, since 2002 Edradour has been owned by the Signatory Vintage Scotch Whisky Company.

The Whisky Exchange has kindly sent me a sample of each to try (Thanks @WhiskyExchange!)

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

Tasting Notes – Edradour 2008 11 Year Old Exclusive Bottling (58.3%)

Distilled on 28/11/2008
Bottled on 08/05/2020
Matured in first-fill sherry butt #372 for 11 years
58.3% ABV
709 bottles
£79.95

Nose: Rich, creamy sherry with generous whiffs of red wine. Add in some green crunchy apples and finish up later with caramel vanilla fudge and that’s a great nose right there!

Palate: Satisfying mouthfeel, cane sweetness and creamy sherry.

Finish: Smooth and punchy but the peppery chilli is held nicely in check via the sherry sweetness.

Overall: I haven’t tasted a sherried dram like this before – it’s highly sherried and very tasty to boot! Highly recommended for those who’ll love a punchy, sherry dram!

Tasting Notes – Ballechin 2005 14 Year Old Exclusive Bottling (58.8%)

Distilled on 15/08/2005
Bottled 08/05/2020
Matured in second-fill sherry hogshead #158 for 14 years
58.8% ABV
296 bottles
£94.95

Nose: Smokey gloriousness! A vintage smokehouse vibe. Coastal, peaty and earthy with polished wood and old library books later on – classy and educational!

Palate: Cane sweetness with some lovely barbecue smokiness and added treacle.

Finish: Warming and full of glow – it’s punchy, peppery warmth goes right down to my toes!

Overall: THAT DRAM IS GORGEOUS! To say I love it is an understatement! It’s smokey but the balance of sweetness allows it to be enjoyed by all, not just the hardcore smoke fans.

Master of Malt – New Malts Monday!

February 25, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

Master of Malt has 71 New additions to it’s stock this week with whiskies from the following regions and / or countries: American, Campbeltown, English, Highland, Irish, Island, Islay, Japanese, Lowland and Speyside.

The brands include Aberfeldy, Aberlour, Allt-a-bhainne, Ardbeg, Ardmore, Auchentoshan, Auchroisk, Aultmore, Balblair, Balvenie, Ben Nevis, Benriach, Benrinnes, Big Peat, Blair Athol, Bowmore, Braeval, Bunnahabhain, Caperdonich, Clynelish, Dufftown, Edradour, Fettercairn, Glen Elgin, Glen Grant, Glen Moray, Glen Ord, Glen Spey, Glenburgie, Glencadam, Glenglassaugh, Glengoyne, Glenlivet, Glenrothes, Highland Park, Imperial, Ledaig, Macallan, Miltonduff, Port Ellen, Springbank, Stronachie, Talisker, Tamdhu, Tamnavulin, Teaninich, Tomatin & Tormore.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 7 to 43 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Master of Malt	Dewars White Label Blended Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Other Scotch Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 17.03 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Connemara Peated Single Malt Whiskey Country: Ireland Region: Irish Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 27.79 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Glen Elgin 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 12 Year Old.	70cl	£ 30.19 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey Country: America Region: American Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 45.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 10 Year Old.	75cl	£ 30.64 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Glenglassaugh The Spirit Drink Set Malt Spirit and New Make Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 50.00%	60cl	£ 32.95 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Big Peat Blended Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Scotch Age: Strength: 46.00%	70cl	£ 34.14 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 12 Year Old.	70cl	£ 34.61 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	BenRiach 15 Year Old (Dark Rum Finish) Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 46.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 15 Year Old.	70cl	£ 36.39 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Stronachie 18 Year Old Blended Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Scotch Age: 18 Year Old Strength: 40.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 18 Year Old.	70cl	£ 37.62 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Jura 9 Year Old 2003 Cask 9305 – Provenance (Douglas Laing) Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 9 Year Old Strength: 46.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 9 Year Old.	70cl	£ 37.75 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Fettercairn 10 Year old 2002 – Provenance (Douglas Laing) Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 46.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 10 Year Old.	70cl	£ 39.30 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Tamdhu 11 Year Old 2000 – Provenance (Douglas Laing) Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 11 Year Old Strength: 46.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 11 Year Old.	70cl	£ 39.65 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Glengoyne 12 Year Old 1999 Cask 9282 – Provenance (Douglas Laing) Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 46.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 12 Year Old.	70cl	£ 39.95 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2000 – Provenance (Douglas Laing) Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 46.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 12 Year Old.	70cl	£ 40.25 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Glencadam 12 Year Old 1999 – Provenance (Douglas Laing) Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 46.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 12 Year Old.	70cl	£ 40.55 BUY NOW

Master of Malt – Want New Whiskies? We’ve Got ‘Em!

February 18, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

Master of Malt has 86 New additions to it’s stock this week with whiskies from the following regions and / or countries: American, Dutch, Highland, Irish, Island, Islay, Japanese, Speyside, Swedish and Welsh.

The brands include Aberfeldy, Ardmore, Arran, Auchroisk, Aultmore, Ballechin, Ben Nevis, Benrinnes, Bowmore, Braeval, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Caperdonich, Clynelish, Craigduff, Edradour, Fettercairn, Glen Elgin, Glen Grant, Glen Keith, Glen Mhor, Glendullan, Glenfiddich, Glenglassaugh, Glenisla, Glenlivet, Glenlochy, Glenturret, Highland Park, Ileach, Knockando, Laphroaig, Linkwood, Longmorn, Macallan & Tormore.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 5 to 48 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Master of Malt	Super-Peaty Whisky Tasting Set Single Malt Tasting set Country: Scotland Region: Other Scotch Age: Strength: 45.00%	15cl	£ 19.45 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Feckin Irish Blended Whiskey Country: Ireland Region: Irish Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 21.93 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Islay Storm Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 24.00 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	The Ileach Peaty Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 24.70 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Glenglassaugh The Spirit Drink That Blushes to Speak Its Name Malt Spirit and New Make Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 50.00%	50cl	£ 28.70 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Glenglassaugh The Spirit Drink That Dare Not Speak Its Name Malt Spirit and New Make Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 50.00%	50cl	£ 28.70 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Vintage Lowland 6 Year Old Malt (Signatory) Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Scotch Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 28.95 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	J&B Rare – 1990s Blended Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Other Scotch Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 30.00 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Haig Dimple 15 Year Old Blended Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Other Scotch Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 40.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 15 Year Old.	70cl	£ 32.42 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Braeval 14 Year Old 1998 (Signatory) Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 14 Year Old Strength: 43.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 14 Year Old.	70cl	£ 32.50 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1999 (Signatory) Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 13 Year Old Strength: 43.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 13 Year Old.	70cl	£ 33.50 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Auchroisk 12 Year Old 1993 – Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon and MacPhail) Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 43.00%	70cl	£ 34.40 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Aberfeldy 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory) Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 43.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 15 Year Old.	70cl	£ 34.61 BUY NOW

The Whisky Exchange – New Whiskies – Celebrate The Thaw!

January 28, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange has 52 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: American, Highland, Irish, Island, Islay, Japanese, Lowland and Speyside.

The brands include Aberlour, Ardbeg, Banff, Benromach, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Dalwhinnie, Edradour, Glen Keith, Glen Moray, Glen Ord, Glencadam, Glendronach, Glenfiddich, Glenglassaugh, Glenlivet, Glenrothes, Highland Park, Islay Whisky, Knockando, Ladyburn, Lagavulin, Lochside, Longmorn & Mortlach.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 10 to 60 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
The Whisky Exchange	Glen Moray Classic Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Glen Moray's no age statement entry level single malt – easy drinking and honeyed.	70cl	£ 21.49 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glendronach 12 Year Old – Original / Double Cask Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A dense, heavily-sherried dram from a distillery now producing again after a six-year layoff. A malt best suited to after-dinner sipping.	70cl	£ 29.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Mortlach 1938 / 60 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 60 Year Old Strength: 40% Vintage: 1938 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 40% / Gordon & Macphail	70cl	£ 9,999.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Bruichladdich Queens Award Valinch 1989 Islay Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 53.1% Vintage: 1989 Bottler: Summary: 50cl / 53.1% / Distillery Bottling – A Valinch bottling of Bruichladdich, the name they give to the single cask 'fill your own bottle' range that they only sell at the distillery. This one was selected and named in honour of Bruichladdich receiving a Queen's Award for Enterprise in 2005.	50cl	£ 99.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Cutty Sark / Bot.1970s Blended Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% Vintage: 1970 Bottler: Summary: 75cl / 40%	75cl	£ 49.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Highland Park 1982 / 24 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 24 Year Old Strength: 54.9% Vintage: 1982 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 54.9% / Independent Bottler – A very different animal than the standard Highland Park 25yo, this displays bags of citrus (orange, grapefruit, lemon) on a medium-weight palate. A very interesting dram that makes up in vigour what it lacks in voluptuousness.	70cl	£ 99.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Jack Daniel's 1971 Gold Medal / Bot.1970s Tennessee Whiskey Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 45% Vintage: 1971 Bottler: Summary: 200cl / 45% – An original 1971 Gold Medal half-gallon bottle of Jack Daniel's in good condition. As these old bottles can have a tendancy to leak, we can only ship to a UK address	200cl	£ 999.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Lagavulin 21 Year Old / Sherry Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 21 Year Old Strength: 56.5% Summary: 70cl / 56.5% / Distillery Bottling – A legendary Lagavulin, originally released in 2007 – and it's to be the last fully sherried release, we're told. Boasting 95 points on Whiskyfun, this has become incredibly sought-after.	70cl	£ 825.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Benromach 2002 / Peat Smoke Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 46% Vintage: 2002 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46% / Gordon & Macphail – The second batch of Benromach's peated young Speyside, this has been full-term matured in American oak and peated to a lower level than the previous batch (35ppm as opposed to the previous 55ppm).	70cl	£ 32.49 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Bowmore Claret / Bordeaux Wine Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 56% Summary: 75cl / 56% / Distillery Bottling – An uncommon pairing of Bowmore and Claret casks, using barrels from Suntory owned Bordeaux wineries to finish the whisky. A strange and uncommon release from Bowmore.	75cl	£ 199.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Longmorn 1971 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1971 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail	70cl	£ 199.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	White Horse / Bot 1954 Blended Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% Vintage: 1954 Bottler: Summary: 75cl / 40% – A lovely old bottle of White Horse bottled over fifty years ago. We've tried a bottle of this from 1958 and believe you me, it is STUNNING. Very delicate, elegant structure (as you often get from a bottle this old); very powerful flavour (and quite peaty, given the links with Lagavulin).	75cl	£ 250.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glen Ord 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – An exuberantly spicy malt, with plenty of sherry influence, Glen Ord is a fine example of the Highland style and very good value for money. This bottling is now discontinued, to be replaced by Singleton of Glen Ord, so grab one while you can.	70cl	£ 51.65 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Knockando 1980 / Slow Matured Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1980 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – And old release of Knockando Slow Matured. This particular bottling is of 1980 vintage whisky which was bottled in 1998, meaning this whisky should be around 18 years old.	70cl	£ 89.95 BUY NOW

Master of Malt – New Whiskies On A White Monday!

January 14, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

The brands include Arran, Auchentoshan, Balblair, Benriach, Bladnoch, Blair Athol, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Caol Ila, Craigellachie, Dailuaine, Dalwhinnie, Dufftown, Edradour, Fettercairn, Glen Grant, Glen Scotia, Glendronach, Glenfarclas, Glengoyne, Glenlivet, Glenmorangie, Laphroaig, Littlemill, Macallan, Mortlach, Port Charlotte & Talisker.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 5 to 34 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Master of Malt	Penderyn With Tasting Glass Single Malt Whisky Country: Wales Region: Welsh Age: Strength: 46.00%	10cl	£ 11.71 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Bells Original Blended Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Other Scotch Age: 8 Year Old Strength: 40.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 8 Year Old.	70cl	£ 15.99 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch Blended Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Other Scotch Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 23.31 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Millars Special Reserve Single Malt Whiskey Country: Ireland Region: Irish Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 23.71 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey Country: America Region: American Age: Strength: 45.00%	70cl	£ 25.23 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Birnie Moss Intensely Peated Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 48.00%	70cl	£ 28.30 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old with 2 Glasses Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 12 Year Old.	70cl	£ 29.95 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Master of Malt Highland Single Malt Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Other Scotch Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 29.95 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Fettercairn 1997 – Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & Macphail) Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 46.00%	70cl	£ 31.35 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Glen Grant 2002 (Gordon and MacPhail) Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 33.89 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Laphroaig Quarter Cask Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 48.00%	70cl	£ 34.45 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Craigellachie 13 Year Old 1999 (Signatory) Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 13 Year Old Strength: 43.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 13 Year Old.	70cl	£ 34.83 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Penderyn Port Wood Single Malt Whisky Country: Wales Region: Welsh Age: Strength: 41.00%	70cl	£ 34.90 BUY NOW

The Whisky Exchange – Snowy New Whisky Arrivals!

January 14, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange has 73 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: American, Highland, Irish, Island, Islay, Japanese, Lowland, New Zealand and Speyside.

The brands include Ardbeg, Auchentoshan, Balblair, Balvenie, Benromach, Big Peat, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Caol Ila, Clynelish, Dallas Dhu, Edradour, Glendronach, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Glenmorangie, Imperial, Islay Whisky, Macallan, Mortlach, Port Charlotte, Rosebank, Royal Lochnagar & 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 15 Year Old / 2nd Edition Islay Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Finished in Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes casks, this has all the expected Bruichladdich characteristics – seaspray, brine, floral notes – with a deliciously smooth extra veneer of sweetness. A deservedly popular 'Laddie.	70cl	£ 49.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glendronach 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Bot.1980s Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% Vintage: 1980 Bottler: Summary: 75cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling	75cl	£ 150.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Port Ellen 1979 / 30 Year Old / 9th Release (2009) Islay Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 30 Year Old Strength: 57.7% Vintage: 2009 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 57.7% / Distillery Bottling – The 9th Port Ellen Annual Release is the first official 30yo and a definite return to form after a couple of 'mediocre' releases.	70cl	£ 499.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Bell's Christmas 1990 Blended Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1990 Bottler: Summary: 75cl / 43% – Slight Rusting on the lid	75cl	£ 59.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Bell's Princess Beatrice (1988) Blended Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1988 Bottler: Summary: 75cl / 43% – A special edition Bell's decanter released to mark the birth of the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York.	75cl	£ 69.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Bell's Princess Eugenie (1990) Blended Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1990 Bottler: Summary: 75cl / 43% – A ceramic Bell's decanter produced to celebrate the birth of the Duke and Duchess of York's second child, the Princess Eugenie, in 1990.	75cl	£ 69.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Macallan 12 Year Old / Sherry Oak Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Deliciously smooth, with rich dried fruits and sherry, balanced with wood smoke and spice. Described by Paul Pacult, the renowned international whisky writer, in his book Kindred Spirits as: "simply the best 12 Year Old single malt around".	70cl	£ 41.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Powers Gold Label 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey /special Reserve Country: Irish Region: Irish Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% – An aged version of this classic Irish blend made by the Midleton distillery (home of Jameson). "I love the pot still character of Powers, and the 12 year old expression is quite stunning." John Hansell, Malt Advocate Magazine.	70cl	£ 42.25 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Redbreast 15 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Country: Irish Region: Irish Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: 70cl / 46% – A sumptuous single pot still whiskey with a great degree of ageing, Redbreast 15 is richer, earthier and stronger than its 12 year old sibling. An essential part of any whiskey-drinker's education.	70cl	£ 67.49 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Tobermory 10 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – The unpeated malt from the producers of Ledaig, Tobermory hails from the Isle of Mull and is a more gentle medium-bodied, accessible malt than its peated sister. A good aperitif malt.	70cl	£ 44.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Balblair 1997 / First Release Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1997 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – Long known to blenders as a category 'A' malt, Balblair is a terrific malt whisky worthy of far greater exposure than it has previously enjoyed. Relaunched in 2007 as a series of vintage expressions, and repositioned as a premium product, this unsung hero is now finally getting the attention and respect it deserves. This is a young Highland malt from the top drawer.	70cl	£ 40.49 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Bruichladdich Peat Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 46% Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A replacement for the highly successful '3D' series, Bruichladdich Peat apparently 'does what it says on the tin' with phenol levels of 35ppm. No age statement, but it is cheaper than the old 3D releases and, shockingly, has escaped from the the distillery without being finished. Doubly unique 'Laddie!	70cl	£ 36.95 BUY NOW

Master of Malt – Xmas Time New Whiskies!

December 17, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

Master of Malt has 79 New additions to it’s stock this week with whiskies from the following regions and / or countries: American, Campbeltown, Highland, Irish, Island, Islay, Lowland and Speyside.

The brands include Aberlour, Aultmore, Ballechin, Ben Nevis, Benriach, Bladnoch, Bowmore, Braeval, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Caperdonich, Clynelish, Cragganmore, Craigellachie, Edradour, Glen Garioch, Glen Grant, Glen Keith, Glen Spey, Glendronach, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, Glengoyne, Glenlivet, Glenmorangie, Glenrothes, Highland Park, Ileach, Inchmurrin, Laphroaig, Port Askaig, Talisker, Tamdhu, Tormore & 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	Dewars White Label Blended Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Other Scotch Age: Strength: 40.00%	100cl	£ 17.03 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Dew of Ben Nevis Special Reserve Blended Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 17.66 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Loch Lomond Blended Scotch Blended Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 19.47 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Frasers Supreme Blended (Gordon and MacPhail) Blended Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Other Scotch Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 21.58 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Islay Storm Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 22.85 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Jim Beam Rye Whiskey Country: America Region: American Age: 4 Year Old Strength: 40.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 4 Year Old.	70cl	£ 23.71 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Inchmurrin 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 12 Year Old.	70cl	£ 24.00 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	The Ileach Peaty Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 24.70 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	The Speyside 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 12 Year Old.	70cl	£ 27.80 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Robert Burns Single Malt Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 28.66 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Braeval 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory) Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 13 Year Old Strength: 43.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 13 Year Old.	70cl	£ 28.67 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	William Larue Weller 12 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey Country: America Region: American Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 45.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 12 Year Old.	75cl	£ 29.95 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Bladnoch Distillers Choice Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: Strength: 46.00%	70cl	£ 30.45 BUY NOW

The Whisky Exchange – New Malts Monday!

December 3, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange has 95 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: American, Campbeltown, English, Highland, Irish, Island, Islay, Japanese, Lowland, Speyside, Swedish and Welsh.

The brands include Aberlour, Ardbeg, Ardmore, Aultmore, Balblair, Ben Nevis, Bowmore, Bunnahabhain, Cardhu, Clynelish, Coleburn, Dallas Dhu, Edradour, Glen Flagler, Glen Garioch, Glen Grant, Glen Keith, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Glenmorangie, Glenrothes, Glenturret, Highland Park, Hillside, Ileach, Imperial, Inchgower, Islay Whisky, Knockando, Lagavulin, Littlemill, Macallan, Mortlach, Rosebank, Scapa, Springbank, Strathisla, Talisker & Tamdhu.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 7 to 57 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
The Whisky Exchange	Johnnie Walker 18 Year Old – Gold Label Blended Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: 18 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 20cl / 40%	20cl	£ 18.01 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Ardmore 1994 / 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 46% Vintage: 1994 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46% / Speciality Drinks Ltd – A peated Speyside that turns out to be a sweetheart underneath, this 12yo Ardmore 1994 is an easy-drinking malt, and more mellow than hardcore peatheads might expect. See our tasting notes for more info.	70cl	£ 39.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Ardmore 1994 / 13 Year Old / Cask Ref #65 Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 13 Year Old Strength: 56.8% Vintage: 1994 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 56.8% / Speciality Drinks Ltd – Another release from our much-lauded stash of Ardmore 1994, this 13yo is medium-bodied with intense spices, pepper and soot alongside compensating honeyed fruity hints. Top-quality stuff from this little-known peated Speysider.	70cl	£ 47.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Mackmyra Preludium 05 Swedish Single Malt Whisky Country: Swedish Region: Swedish Age: Strength: 48.4% Summary: 50cl / 48.4% / Distillery Bottling – Yes, it's another Preludium! The fifth edition of Sweden's massive success story is finally here and it's as exciting and innovative as ever.	50cl	£ 49.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenmorangie 10 Year Old – Original / Jeroboam Highland Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 300cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A whopping three litre bottle of the splendid Glenmorangie Original. Glenmorangie are getting into large formats in a big way these days (think Ardbeg Mor). It may be gimmicky, but it does look good.	300cl	£ 167.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Tamdhu 1966 / Macphail's Collection / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1966 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail – A very old Tamdhu 1966, bottled by Gordon & Macphail for their Macphail's Collection series.	70cl	£ 215.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glen Flagler 1973 / 30 Year Old Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: 30 Year Old Strength: 46% Vintage: 1973 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – The 2003 release of 1973 vintage whisky from short-lived Glen Flagler, bottled after 30 years of maturation by Inver House. The distillery only operated between between 1964 and 1985 and this bottling is some of the last remaining stock known to exist.	70cl	£ 999.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenlivet 1967 / 33 Year Old / Cellar Collection Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 33 Year Old Strength: 46% Vintage: 1967 Bottler: Summary: 75cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Bottled over a decade ago at the turn of the century, Glenlivet 1967 was one of the first of the distillery's Cellar Collection bottlings and is nowadays almost impossible to find.	75cl	£ 999.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Ben Nevis 10 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A full-bodied malt with a whiff of peat. 'Brilliant! Just a hint of fettered spice, and then waves of oak and malt with vanilla… A truly great malt. 9/10' Jim Murray in Whisky Magazine, Sept 2000	70cl	£ 29.49 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Aberlour 100 Proof Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 57.1% Summary: 100cl / 57.1% / Distillery Bottling – An litre bottle of Aberlour malt whisky, bottled a few years ago at 57.1%.	100cl	£ 250.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Hillside 1971 / 28 Year Old / Silent Stills Highland Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 28 Year Old Strength: 51.4% Vintage: 1971 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 51.4% / Signatory – A late 1990s cask-strength Signatory bottling of a single cask of Hillside (aka Glenesk). Part of the now-legendary Silent Stills series.	70cl	£ 699.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	W L Weller 7 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Country: American Region: American Age: 7 Year Old Strength: 45% Summary: 70cl / 45% – With wheat replacing rye in the mash, this is an extremely smooth whiskey to be savoured in a wide glass by a warm fire in winter, or long over a lot of ice with a sprig of mint in the summer.	70cl	£ 25.10 BUY NOW

Master of Malt – Black Monday, Golden New Malts!

December 3, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

Master of Malt has 93 New additions to it’s stock this week with whiskies from the following regions and / or countries: American, Campbeltown, Dutch, Highland, Irish, Island, Islay, Japanese, Lowland, Speyside and Welsh.

The brands include Aberlour, Arran, Auchentoshan, Auchroisk, Aultmore, Balvenie, Ben Nevis, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Cardhu, Clynelish, Craigellachie, Deanston, Edradour, Glen Grant, Glen Moray, Glenallachie, Glendronach, Glenfiddich, Glengoyne, Glenlivet, Glenlochy, Glenrothes, Glentauchers, Glenturret, Highland Park, Ileach, Imperial, Inchgower, Knockando, Laphroaig, Ledaig, Macallan, Oban, Port Ellen, Royal Lochnagar, Springbank, Strathmill, Tamdhu, Teaninich & Tobermory.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 5 to 38 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Master of Malt	Penderyn With Tasting Glass Single Malt Whisky Country: Wales Region: Welsh Age: Strength: 46.00%	10cl	£ 11.71 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	White Horse Blended Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Other Scotch Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 16.72 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Ledaig Single Malt Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: Strength: 42.00%	70cl	£ 18.13 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Bailie Nicol Jarvie Blended Blended Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 18.52 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Tullamore Dew Blended Whiskey Country: Ireland Region: Irish Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 18.80 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	The Ileach Peaty Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 21.35 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch Blended Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Other Scotch Age: Strength: 40.00%	70cl	£ 22.72 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Old Grand-dad Bourbon Whiskey Country: America Region: American Age: Strength: 43.00%	70cl	£ 25.00 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Bushmills 10 Year Old Single Malt Whiskey 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	Jim Beam Black Label 6 Year Old – Triple Aged Bourbon Whiskey Country: America Region: American Age: 6 Year Old Strength: 43.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 6 Year Old.	70cl	£ 26.14 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Knockando 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 12 Year Old.	70cl	£ 27.80 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Bells Original 1l Blended Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Other Scotch Age: Strength: 40.00%	100cl	£ 28.06 BUY NOW
Master of Malt	Auchentoshan 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40.00% Summary: The malt whisky is 12 Year Old.	70cl	£ 28.46 BUY NOW

The Whisky Exchange – New Whisky Bonanza!

November 26, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange has 121 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: American, Highland, Indian, Irish, Island, Islay, Japanese, Lowland and Speyside.

The brands include Aberlour, Allt-a-bhainne, An Cnoc, Ardbeg, Auchentoshan, Balblair, Balvenie, Benriach, Benrinnes, Big Peat, Bowmore, Brora, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Caperdonich, Clynelish, Convalmore, Craigellachie, Dallas Dhu, Dalmore, Edradour, Glen Albyn, Glen Garioch, Glen Grant, Glendronach, Glenglassaugh, Glengoyne, Glenlivet, Glenmorangie, Glenturret, Highland Park, Islay Whisky, Kilchoman, Knockando, Ladyburn, Laphroaig, Ledaig, Linkwood, Lochside, Longmorn, Macallan, Mannochmore, Mortlach, Oban, Old Pulteney, Port Charlotte, Royal Brackla, Scapa, Speyburn, Strathisla, Tamdhu, Tobermory & Tomintoul.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 9 to 55 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
The Whisky Exchange	Aberlour 15 Year Old / Cuvée Marie D'ecosse Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling	70cl	£ 49.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	An Cnoc 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – This lip-smacking 12yo An Cnoc (formerly Knockdhu) is a top-quality proponent of the non-sherried Speyside style, showing polished malt and a delicious spiciness throughout a warm, complex palate and lasting finish.	70cl	£ 26.49 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Big Peat / Islay Blended Malt Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 46% Summary: 70cl / 46% / Douglas Laing – Douglas Laing's Big Peat is a blended Islay malt made up of Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Bowmore and, shockingly, Port Ellen – and with pedigree like that, Big Peat is a nailed-on winner. Picked up the top prize in its category at the World Whisky Awards 2010, and 96 points in Jim Murray's 2011 Whisky Bible, along with the award for Best Vatted Malt.	70cl	£ 34.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Dalmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% Vintage: 1980 Bottler: Summary: 75cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – An old release of Dalmore 12 year old whisky. This appears to have been bottled sometime in the 1980s, before they switched to their current 'dumpy' bottles.	75cl	£ 120.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glen Grant 1957 / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% Vintage: 1957 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 40% / Gordon & Macphail – A lip-smacking sherried Speyside at an amazing 49 years of age. Very few whiskies can stand this kind of ageing, which is just one of the reasons that Glen Grant is a great malt. The perfect gift for anyone born in 1957.	70cl	£ 362.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glen Grant 1958 / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% Vintage: 1958 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 40% / Gordon & Macphail – Bottled in 2011, this 1958 vintage Glen Grant has been aged for well over fifty years in sherry casks and has been packaged in fancy upgraded boxes that at last go some way to befitting the majesty of their contents. Please note that this product is MAXIMUM ONE BOTTLE PER CUSTOMER.	70cl	£ 323.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glengoyne 1969 / The Farewell Dram Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 54.4% Vintage: 1969 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 54.4% / Distillery Bottling – The Farewell Dram is a special release of 1969 Glengoyne to commemorate the 1998 retirement of distillery manager Ian Taylor. Only 204 bottles were produced, each packaged in a heavy 'spirit safe' box.	70cl	£ 750.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenlivet 1964 / 40 Year Old / Cellar Collection Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 40 Year Old Strength: 45.1% Vintage: 1964 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 45.1% / Distillery Bottling – One of Sukhinder's all-time favourite Glenlivets, this is a phenomenal nutty, fruity bottling – another hit for the 'Cellar Collection', and highly sought-after by Glenlivet enthusiasts.	70cl	£ 1,250.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Kentucky Vintage Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 45% Summary: 70cl / 45% – "Amber, with a golden cast. Medium-bodied. Reminiscent of clove, citrus, smoke, dried herbs. Buttery, smooth texture. Attractive in its viscosity and warmth of the palate." Wine Enthusiast	70cl	£ 30.49 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Linkwood 15 Year Old / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail – A bottling of Linkwood 15yo from indie bottling heroes Gordon & Macphail.	70cl	£ 41.75 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Old Fitzgerald 12 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Country: American Region: American Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 45% Summary: 75cl / 45% – A really classic, long-aged bourbon with a wealth of complexity and subtle nuances of flavour after twelve years of slow oak-ageing. A great cigar bourbon.	75cl	£ 35.49 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Mortlach 1980 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 63.1% Vintage: 1980 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 63.1% / Flora & Fauna – An old bottling of 1980 vintage Mortlach by Flora and Fauna. This whisky was bottled at cask strength after more than 16 years of maturation, atleast some of which was in sherry casks.	70cl	£ 350.00 BUY NOW