![]() Glenfiddich / Project XX & Free Glass Country: Scotland Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Speyside. CATEGORY: Single Malt. DISTILLERY: Glenfiddich. BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling. BOTTLING SERIE: Experimental Series No. 02. BOTTLED: 2016 STRENGTH: 47.0 % Vol. SIZE: 700 ml. The second experiment of the Glenfiddich Experimental Series took place privately at their Conval warehouse. Shrouded in secrecy, malt Master Brian Kinsman invited 20 whisky experts from around the world to select any expression of their choosing from the thousands of stacked casks. The final 20 chosen malts, matured in everything from port pipes to virgin bourbon barrels, have created an unusual, innovative and unexpected whisky, one that has exceeded even our expectations. NOSE: complex. Not just complex but crafted, obviously, as there doesn't appear to be a single aroma strand out of place; it is like a malt that has spent the last few years in curlers. It is also the first Glenfiddich that shows signs of the old-age-statement personality, of barley sharpness (lost since the introduction of the 12-years-old) – thus suggesting some younger malts are involved to give bounce and vitality. This is balanced against a vague cough sweet bite, which may well come with age. I very much approve…and love! TASTE: such a soft delivery you are not quite sure it has landed. Again, there are some contrasting signals, perhaps the quickest to reach the brain are from younger malts stoking up as much barley juiciness as they can; slowly a spice forms alongside a little mocha and against those older hybrid nuances…; FINISH: heftier now, the spices caught up in a much more oak-induced vanilla thread; BALANCE: "20 minds, one unexpected whisky" goes the blurb on the label. And in fairness, they have a point. It has been a long time since I encountered a distillery-produced malt this exceptionally well rounded and balanced. All 20 involved should take a bow; this is Glenfiddich as it should be…xxellent, in fact. TASTING NOTES: Jim Murray's 2018 Whisky Bible. RATINGS: 95.5 Points – Jim Murray's 2018 Whisky Bible.
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New Arrivals
![]() Paul John / Unpeated Single Cask #1906 £77.95 Country: Indian Region: Indian Age: Strength: 55.9% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: India/Goa. ABV: 55.9%. Unit: 70cl. Bottles Filled: 210 Nose: Sweet, sharp and dusty, with refreshing fruit – orange squash, pineapple rings and a little red apple skin. There's an oaky, bourbony sweetness underneath this – big cask and complexity. It has something I can't put my finger on, it might be that it's not Scottish or American… the wood is undeniably bourbony but it's more perfumed, with a different type of lemon and mango in the tropicality. Fruitier and creamier with water. I like it. Body: Hot, thick with toffee and spiced red apple, creamy and boozy like Irish coffee. Much better with water, it's so creamy and fruity it reminds me more of Amarula. Finish: Medium to long with chocolate toffees and black pepper. Reminds me of some recent single cask rums with water. This is tasty stuff, more complex than I first thought and has a lovely, creamy tropicality. Tasting Notes: Ben's Whisky Blog. Ratings: A+ Ben's Whisky Blog. |
![]() North British / Old Particular 24 Year Old Single Grain Whisky £75.00 Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: Strength: 49.4% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highlands. |
![]() North British / Old Particular 27 Year Old Single Grain Whisky £77.50 Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: Strength: 50.2% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highlands. |
![]() Port Dundas / Old Particular 12 Year Old Single Grain Whisky £35.00 Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: Strength: Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Lowland. |
![]() Longrow / Peated £39.50 Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: Strength: 46.% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Campbeltown. |
![]() Springbank / 10 Year Old Single Malt £39.50 Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: Strength: 46.% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Campbeltown. |
![]() Springbank / 15 Year Old Single Malt £56.50 Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: Strength: 46.% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Campbeltown. |
![]() Glenfarclas / Family Cask 1992 Cask #5850 £245.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Speyside. |
![]() Glenfiddich / Project XX & Free Travel Bag £50.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Speyside. |
![]() Glenfiddich / 21 Year Old & Free Aspinal of London Luggage Tag £115.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Speyside. |
Michael Cameron Wins The Glenfiddich Malt Mastermind Competition 2015!
Following a rigorous judging process and a hard-fought battle, Glenfiddich has crowned Michael Cameron from Guy’s Restaurant & Bar, Glasgow the winner of its renowned Glenfiddich Malt Mastermind Competition, held at Voltaire bar, London.
Outperforming some of the best bartenders from across the UK, Michael Cameron won the competition with his bespoke Glenfiddich cocktail called ‘Ours is the Fury’, which showcased his originality, creativity and in-depth knowledge of the malt whisky category.
The 10 finalists battled it out by showcasing a signature serve using a choice of Glenfiddich 12 Year Old, Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Solera Vat or Glenfiddich 18 Year Old. The bartenders then had to take part in a quick fire buzzer round which tested their knowledge of the extensive world of malt whisky.
Judging the contest were Glenfiddich UK brand ambassador, Mark Thomson, Director of Prestige and William Grant & Sons family member, Kirsten Grant Meikle, Editor of The Cocktail Lovers, Gary Sharpen and Ali Reynolds, 2014 Glenfiddich Malt Mastermind winner. The judges based their scores on innovation, taste, technique, performance, presentation and knowledge.
It’s heart-warming to be working with such talent. The respect, yet playful take on our brand was both exciting to judge and kept all the judges entertained, whilst making the winning decision extremely tough to call this year.
– Mark Thomson: UK Brand Ambassador for Glenfiddich
Once again we were blown away by the high standard of the competitors in this much anticipated contest. All of the finalists showcased wonderful examples of innovative whisky cocktails and we hope the competition inspires other bartenders to experiment with Glenfiddich, driving category interest and consumer recruitment.
– Sarah Harding: Senior Brand Manager for Glenfiddich
Michael has won a VIP trip to the Glenfiddich distillery and £1,000. Glenfiddich will also work with Michael to showcase his serve at brand events throughout 2016.
‘Ours is the Fury’ by Michael Cameron, Guy’s Restaurant & Bar Glasgow
· 35ml Glenfiddich 15 year old Old Solera Vat
· 35ml saffron-infused golden Muscat smoked with hickory chips & powdered orange zest
· 15ml Drambuie
· 7 drops Fee Bros’ Black Walnut bitters
· Pinch vanilla sea salt
· Dehydrated candied orange zest
· Stir and serve in a Branded Maltmaster glass with crossed ‘antlers’ of dehydrated orange zest.
The finalists were:
Kieron Hall, Bonbar, Newcastle upon Tyne
Aiden Page, Carmelite Hotel, Aberdeen
Alix Nardella, Mission E2, London
Manachain Monaghan, Monk Cocktail Bar, Buxton
Dan Berger, Ace Hotel, London
Bartosz Kowalski, Union Street Café, London
Michael Cameron, Guy’s Restaurant & Bar, Glasgow
Mark Barrett, Cringletie House, Edinburgh
Nicholas Gilmour, The Tippling House, Aberdeen
Stephen Rutherford, Orchid, Aberdeen
GLENFIDDICH ANNOUNCES MALT MASTERMIND FINALISTS FOR 2015!
The 10 bartenders who will compete in this year’s prestigious Glenfiddich Malt Mastermind have been announced. The competition, which is now in its sixth year, will see some of the countries up and coming bartenders compete at the Glenfiddich Vaults at Voltaire bar in Central London on 14th September 2015.
The finalists will be asked to create their own signature serve using Glenfiddich 12 Year Old, Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Solera Vat or Glenfiddich 18 Year Old. They will also have to take part in a quick fire buzzer round which will test their knowledge on the complex world of whisky.
Judging the contest is UK brand ambassador, Mark Thomson, Kirsten Grant Meikle, a William Grant family member who is also Director of Prestige, William Grant & Sons UK, and Gary Sharpen, Editor of The Cocktail Lovers. Each contestant will be tested on their creativity, innovation, technique and presentation. Judges will also be looking for a cocktail that demonstrates an excellent balance of flavour.
Selecting our finalists has been extremely difficult. The standard has been higher than ever, which is a credit to the on-trade industry in the UK.
We are looking for a whisky maverick this year – someone who displays passion, knowledge and a modern style with a nod to tradition. It’s going to be a difficult one to judge but we have an esteemed panel on board who are well qualified to select a worthy winner.
– Mark Thomson: UK Brand Ambassador
The finalists are confirmed as:
· Kieron Hall, Bonbar, Newcastle upon Tyne,
· Aiden Page, Carmelite Hotel, Aberdeen
· Alix Nardella, Mission E2, London
· Manachain Monaghan, Monk Cocktail Bar, Buxton
· Dan Berger, Ace Hotel, London
· Bartosz Kowalski, Union Street Café, London
· Michael Cameron, Guy’s Restaurant & Bar, Glasgow
· Mark Barrett, Cringltie House, Edinburgh
· Nicholas Gilmour, The Tippling House, Aberdeen
· Stephen Rutherford, Orchid, Aberdeen
The bartender who is crowned this year’s Glenfiddich Malt Mastermind will win a VIP trip to the Glenfiddich distillery, the prestigious trophy and £1,000.
The Malt Mastermind 2015 winner will be announced on the 15th September.
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Edencroft: Collectable New Malts – Spoil Those Taste Buds!
New Arrivals
![]() Allt A'bhainne / 21 Year Old / Old Malt Cask £ 105.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 50.% 70cl Summary: Old Malt Cask is unashamedly for connoisseurs of the finest expressions of Single Malt Scotch Whisky. As one of the most established brands in the single cask market, Old Malt Cask is trusted by thousands of Malt Whisky consumers all around the world as the selection which bottles some of the most noteworthy Scotches in the market. Each month, the Hunter Laing tasting panel reviews the company stocks and, after careful consideration, selects only the casks which are of the highest quality. Whether the whisky was distilled in Speyside or Islay, the Lowlands or the Islands, they all have one thing in common – they have been bottled at exactly the right time to capture the unique characteristics of the cask. Invariably bottled at 50% strength to maintain drinkability, each new expression is non-chillfiltered to ensure that the personality of each cask remains. Our expert blender also writes notes to guide the consumer through the tasting experience. We don't have to do much with the whisky – we let it speak for itself. Old Malt Cask has spent fifteen years as one of the market leaders in the single cask category. As the reputation of Hunter Laing rests on the quality of each release, they aim to ensure that each new bottling delights the consumer as much as the last one. Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. Unit: 70cl. ABV: 50% Age: 21 Year Old. Cask: Refill Hogshead DL No: 8820. Bottles from Cask: 323. Distilled/Bottled: May 1991/July 2012. Nose: richly spiced – sweet & nutty – carrying a hazelnut praline style. Taste: mouth coating – warmingly spiced – still nutty + butterscotch. Finish: long & richly spiced + a cigar boxes & cedar wood character. |
![]() Blair Athol / 20 Year Old Rare Malts Selection £ 395.00 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 54.7% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highland. ABV: 54.7%. Unit: 70cl. Bottler: Distillery Bottling. Series: Rare Malts Selection. Age: 27 Year Old. Distilled: 1975. Bottled: For sale only within the EEC. |
![]() Bowmore / 35 Year Old Sherry Cask £ 8,999.00 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 42.1% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Islay. ABV: 42.1%. Unit: 70cl. Bottler: Distillery Bottling. Age: 35 Year Old. Distilled: 1964. A bottling of a single cask, part of the same batch of Oloroso casks that produced Black Bowmore. This particular cask yielded just 99 bottles, of which only 95 went on sale. This was originally earmarked by Bowmore as the very best of these famous casks and tasting it, you can see why – all the flavours are super-concentrated. For sale only within the EEC. |
![]() Caol Ila / 20 Year Old Rare Malts Selection £ 395.00 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 61.18% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Islay. ABV: 61.18%. Unit: 70cl. Bottler: Distillery Bottling. Series: Rare Malts Selection. Age: 20 Year Old. Distilled: 1975. Bottled: For sale only within the EEC. |
![]() Chivas Regal / 18 Year Old Designed By Lacroix £ 465.00 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: Summary: Chivas Regal has joined forces once again with French fashion designer Christian Lacroix to create a lavish limited edition bottle. |
![]() Glen Albyn / 26 Year Old Rare Malts Selection £ 375.00 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 54.8% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highland. ABV: 54.8%. Unit: 70cl. Bottler: Distillery Bottling. Series: Rare Malts Selection. Age: 26 Year Old. Distilled: 1975. Bottled: For sale only within the EEC. |
![]() Glenesk 1979 / Gordon & Macphail Rare Edition £ 340.00 Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: Strength: 46.% 70cl Summary: The distillery began life as a flax mill and became a Malt Distillery in 1898. It was re-equipped to produce grain whisky around the Second World War. It was then converted back to malt in the 1960's and extended in the 1970's. The majority of the distillery?s output was used for the Vat 69 blend. Althought the distillery is no longer in production, the large drum maltings continue to supply malt to group distilleries. AROMA WITHOUT WATER: Aromatic with stewed fruits and menthol. Delicate honey and sweet vanilla notes develop. TASTE WITHOUT WATER: Cracked black pepper with orange and strawberry flavours. Complemented with a delicate charred oak and milk chocolate edge. AROMA WITH WATER: Floral with toasted malt and charred oak aromas. Hints of gooseberry, lime and strawberry develop. TASTE WITH WATER: Ripe banana, red apple and blackberry flavours. Complimented by nutmeg, Brazil nut and a delicate eucalyptus edge. Country/Region: Scotland/Highlands. Unit: 70cl. ABV: 46%. Miscellaneous: Demolished Distillery. |
![]() Glenmorangie / Ealanta £ 245.00 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 45.% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highland. |
![]() Haig / 12 Year Old Dimple / 350th Anniversary Silver Decanter £ 895.00 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: .% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland. |
![]() Glendronach / 18 Year Old Tawny Port Finish £ 67.50 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 46.% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highland. Unit: 70cl. ABV: 46%. Appearance: Bright amber with a tawny heart. Nose: Elegant notes of golden syrup drenched over red fruit compote with a contrasting grapefruit balance. Touches of cinnamon and nutmeg add to a rounded, warm depth. Palate: Vivid, tart cranberries and crisp barley marry harmoniously with stewed plums and roasted apples. Cedar wood and sweet cigar box spices add a delicate warmth and unique complexity to the long warm finish. Finish: A beautifully structured balance of contrasting rich fruit characters and intriguing warm oak spices. |
![]() Glendronach / 23 Year Old Px Sherry Puncheon Cask #1240 £ 175.00 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 50.% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highland. ABV: 50%. Unit: 70cl. Cask Type: Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon. Colour: Dark oak with glinting gold. Nose: Rich toffee and toasted almonds with stewed barley over a chocolate-raisin richness. Taste: Huge dark raisins and stewed plums with a complex balance of herbs and spices. Espresso coffee and cocoa beans with hints of sweet barley sugar explode on the palate. Distilled/Bottled: 1990/2013. Age: 23 Year Old. Bottles from Cask: 647. |
![]() Glendronach / 19 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask #67 £ 140.00 Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: Strength: 56.8% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highlands. ABV: 56.8%. Unit: 70cl. Distilled/Bottled: 1994/2013. Age: 19 Year Old. Cask Type: Oloroso Sherry Butt. Colour: Rich crimson edged with gold. Nose: Stewed plums and dates, spiced with cinnamon, black pepper and gentle nutmeg. Taste: A full-bodied, robust sherry character holds a balance of dark dried prunes, raisins, sultanas and rich toasted spices. Roasted coffee bean and dark chocolate infuse with delicate herb notes in a long earthy finish. Bottles from Cask: 625. |
![]() Glendronach / 20 Year Old Px Sherry Puncheon Cask #2822 £ 99.50 Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: Strength: 55.% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highlands. Unit: 70cl. ABV: 55%. Distilled: November 1994. Bottled: November 2014. Age: 20 Year Old. Cask Type: Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon. Colour: Polished mahogany. Nose: Succulent sultanas and soft ripe figs dusted with cocoa hold a contrasting fresh, crisp oak spice. Dried apricots emerge giving a light fruit balance to the refined finish. Taste: Vibrant orange bitters and sharp citrus notes flood through rum-soaked raisins and sultanas. Soft barley, stem ginger and a gentle herb note provide an ever-changing and lengthy finish to this classic expression. Bottles filled from Cask: 660. |
![]() Glendronach / 19 Year Old Px Sherry Puncheon Cask #3326 £ 115.00 Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: Strength: 55.% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highlands. Unit: 70cl. ABV: 55%. Distilled: June 1995. Bottled: July 2014. Cask Type: Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon. Nose: Deep amber gold. Colour: Soft, well-rounded oak spices combine perfectly with rich plum juice and dates. Hints of citrus and cedar wood add a crisp contrast to the initial soft nose. Taste: Lashings of dark fruit syrup and a dark chocolate depth are warmed by cracked black pepper and touches of orange bitters. The long finish explodes with traditional sherry characteristics. Bottles filled from Cask: 661. |
![]() Glendronach / 19 Year Old Px Sherry Puncheon Cask #3250 £ 115.00 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highlands. ABV: 52.5%. Unit: 70cl. Distilled: July 1995. Bottled: September 2014. Age: 19 Year Old. Colour: Dark cherry wood. Nose: A powerful balance of rich molasses sugar and dark treacle softens to raisins, stewed barley and touches of white pepper. Taste: Classic flavours of dark fruit-cake and muscovado sugar, drenched with prune syrup, which hold waves of coffee bean, soft clove and warm oak spices. Bottles filled from Cask: 554. |
![]() Glendronach / 19 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Puncheon Cask #4887 £ 105.00 Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: Strength: 55.4% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highlands. Unit: 70cl. ABV: 55.4%. Distilled: June 1995. Bottled: September 2014. Colour: Rich burnt amber. Nose: Sweet figs and toffee, infused with subtle allspice and white pepper, all of which combine perfectly to give a fully rounded and balanced aroma. Taste: Contrasting bursts of sweet dates and crisp, freshly-picked herbs, dusted with nutmeg, giving a tremendous depth of character. Soft sweet barley, touches of orange marmalade and toasted-oak spices enliven the long, slightly earthy finish. Bottles filled from Cask: 542. |
![]() Royal Lochnagar / 24 Year Old Rare Malts Selection £ 285.00 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 55.7% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highland. ABV: 55.7%. Unit: 70cl. Bottler: Distillery Bottling. Series: Rare Malts Selection. Age: 24 Year Old. Distilled: 1972. Bottled: For sale only within the EEC. |
![]() Tullibardine / 23 Year Old / 1990 Old Malt Cask £ 99.50 Country: Scotland Region: spanHighland Age: Strength: 50.% 70cl Summary: Old Malt Cask is unashamedly for connoisseurs of the finest expressions of Single Malt Scotch Whisky. As one of the most established brands in the single cask market, Old Malt Cask is trusted by thousands of Malt Whisky consumers all around the world as the selection which bottles some of the most noteworthy Scotches in the market. Each month, the Hunter Laing tasting panel reviews the company stocks and, after careful consideration, selects only the casks which are of the highest quality. Whether the whisky was distilled in Speyside or Islay, the Lowlands or the Islands, they all have one thing in common – they have been bottled at exactly the right time to capture the unique characteristics of the cask. |
![]() Talisker / 57° North £ 85.00 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 57.% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Islay. ABV: 57%. Unit: 70cl. For sale only within the EEC. |
![]() Port Ellen / 22 Year Old Rare Malts Selection £ 975.00 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 60.5% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Islay. ABV: 60.5%. Unit: 70cl. Bottler: Distillery Bottling. Series: Rare Malts Selection. Age: 22 Year Old. Distilled: 1978. Bottled: For sale only within the EEC. |
![]() Port Ellen / 35 Year Old Hunter Laing Old & Rare Edition £ 1,385.75 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 56.5% 70cl Summary: Whilst we are proud to place the Laing family name on all the casks we bottle, there are some whiskies which are so remarkable that they deserve a little extra recognition. Hunter Laing's Old & Rare name signifies a rare single cask malt that has been bottled at the peak of its flavour. Whether it was the water, the wood, or even the location in the warehouse, circumstances have conspired to create a sublime drinking experience which once consumed, can never be repeated. Each bottling of Old & Rare has been matured to perfection, so due to the angels' share there are comparatively few examples to emerge from each cask. Presented in a highly distinctive squat bottle, each expression comes beautifully packaged in a specially crafted wooden box. The personal tasting notes of our expert "nose" are included to complement the views of each individual taster. It goes without saying that each cask remains unadulterated by excessive filtration or added caramel. Although each sip from an Old & Rare cask is an exquisite experience the pleasure must be tempered with a little sorrow, due to the fact that such a taste can never be exactly replicated again. Country/Region: Scotland/Islay. Unit: 70cl ABV: 56.5% Age: 35 Year Old Distilled/Bottled: Sept 78/Oct 2013 Tasting Notes: A full bodied nose of earthy peatiness with a touch of iodine and sea salt. Initially sweet on the palate with peat coming through. A definite honey note takes over, giving a smooth mouth feel. The finish is long and lingering with the peat fading slowly and the honey giving a pleasant after taste. Bottles filled from cask: 231 |
![]() Classic Malt Collection / Strong £ 40.00 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 3x20cl Summary: Here are the big flavours for the big fan of Classic Malts! These whiskies offer a broad canvas of powerful tastes ranging from the tang of the sea to the smoky and the peaty, making a distinctive Gift Pack to savour. The perfect gift for the person who enjoys malts that are uncompromising in their character. |
![]() Ardbeg / Perpetuum Committee Distillery Edition £ 340.00 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 49.2% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Islay. |
![]() Ardbeg / Perpetuum £ 84.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 47.4% 70cl Summary: Colour: Deep amber. Aroma: Mellow, rich and enticing, with the unmistakable Ardbeggian combination of tar, soot and pine resin. This leads into dark chocolate, treacle toffee, coffee grinds and a distant, nutty/oaky note. A splash of water initiates a burst of fresh, briny sea-spray with a hint of salt, some linseed oil, and then some more of the classic Ardbeg pine resin/lime top note. A remarkably fresh bouquet for such a peaty whisky. Mouthfeel: Creamy and mouth-coating, slightly chewy. Taste: Intense, robust peat smoke, savoury smoky bacon, cinnamon and nutmeg, but also an incredible creamy, sweet vanilla/milk chocolate note, which soothes the palate. The never-ending aftertaste, sees more linseed oil (a hint of the sherry casks in the recipe), some creosote and tar, but understated, always gentle. ABV: 47.4%. Unit: 70cl. |
![]() Douglas Laing / Imperial / 17 Year Old / Old Malt Cask £ 83.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 50.% 70cl Summary: Old Malt Cask is unashamedly for connoisseurs of the finest expressions of Single Malt Scotch Whisky. As one of the most established brands in the single cask market, Old Malt Cask is trusted by thousands of Malt Whisky consumers all around the world as the selection which bottles some of the most noteworthy Scotches in the market. Each month, the Hunter Laing tasting panel reviews the company stocks and, after careful consideration, selects only the casks which are of the highest quality. Whether the whisky was distilled in Speyside or Islay, the Lowlands or the Islands, they all have one thing in common – they have been bottled at exactly the right time to capture the unique characteristics of the cask. Invariably bottled at 50% strength to maintain drinkability, each new expression is non-chillfiltered to ensure that the personality of each cask remains. Our expert blender also writes notes to guide the consumer through the tasting experience. We don't have to do much with the whisky – we let it speak for itself. Old Malt Cask has spent fifteen years as one of the market leaders in the single cask category. As the reputation of Hunter Laing rests on the quality of each release, they aim to ensure that each new bottling delights the consumer as much as the last one. Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. Unit: 70cl ABV: 50% Cask: Refill Hogshead DL No: 9270. Bottles from Cask: 148. Distilled/Bottled: 1995/2012. Nose: sweet & malty + old wooden fruit boxes & a hairdresser's quality. Taste: softly spiced, sweet style runs to caramelised peaches & vanilla. Finish: more sweet spices then developing to a drier, soft oak character. |
![]() Glen Mhor / 22 Year Old Rare Malts Selection £ 435.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 61.% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. ABV: 61%. Unit: 70cl. Bottler: Distillery Bottling. Series: Rare Malts Selection. Age: 22 Year Old. Distilled: 1979. Bottled: For sale only within the EEC. |
![]() Glen Spey / 25 Year Old / Old Malt Cask £ 110.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 50.% 70cl Summary: Old Malt Cask is unashamedly for connoisseurs of the finest expressions of Single Malt Scotch Whisky. As one of the most established brands in the single cask market, Old Malt Cask is trusted by thousands of Malt Whisky consumers all around the world as the selection which bottles some of the most noteworthy Scotches in the market. Each month, the Hunter Laing tasting panel reviews the company stocks and, after careful consideration, selects only the casks which are of the highest quality. Whether the whisky was distilled in Speyside or Islay, the Lowlands or the Islands, they all have one thing in common – they have been bottled at exactly the right time to capture the unique characteristics of the cask. Invariably bottled at 50% strength to maintain drinkability, each new expression is non-chillfiltered to ensure that the personality of each cask remains. Our expert blender also writes notes to guide the consumer through the tasting experience. We don't have to do much with the whisky – we let it speak for itself. Old Malt Cask has spent fifteen years as one of the market leaders in the single cask category. As the reputation of Hunter Laing rests on the quality of each release, they aim to ensure that each new bottling delights the consumer as much as the last one. Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. Unit: 70cl. ABV: 50% Cask: Refill Hogshead DL No: 8196. Bottles from Cask: 299. Distilled/Bottled: 1986/2012. Nose: how evocative! A stroll through bluebell woods; slightly earthy without the smoke and floral without the pungency. Fresh and allows the barley to display a wonderful citrus edge. Taste: mouth-watering delivery with the malt growing in intensity by the second… amazing! Finish: slackens in pace as the vanillas move in; Balance: Rarely have I found a Glen Spey so self-assured and intense. Bravo! Ratings: 94 Points – Jim Murray's 2013 Whisky Bible. |
![]() Glendullan / 14 Year Old / Old Malt Cask £ 66.35 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 50.% 70cl Summary: Old Malt Cask is unashamedly for connoisseurs of the finest expressions of Single Malt Scotch Whisky. As one of the most established brands in the single cask market, Old Malt Cask is trusted by thousands of Malt Whisky consumers all around the world as the selection which bottles some of the most noteworthy Scotches in the market. Each month, the Hunter Laing tasting panel reviews the company stocks and, after careful consideration, selects only the casks which are of the highest quality. Whether the whisky was distilled in Speyside or Islay, the Lowlands or the Islands, they all have one thing in common – they have been bottled at exactly the right time to capture the unique characteristics of the cask. Invariably bottled at 50% strength to maintain drinkability, each new expression is non-chillfiltered to ensure that the personality of each cask remains. Our expert blender also writes notes to guide the consumer through the tasting experience. We don't have to do much with the whisky – we let it speak for itself. Old Malt Cask has spent fifteen years as one of the market leaders in the single cask category. As the reputation of Hunter Laing rests on the quality of each release, they aim to ensure that each new bottling delights the consumer as much as the last one. Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. Unit: 70cl ABV: 50% Age: 14 Year Old. Cask: Refill Hogshead DL No: 10124. Bottles from Cask: 336. Distilled/Bottled: October 1999/October 2013. Nose: what a beautiful mix between clean, alluring barley and citrus, mainly clementine’s; a little lavender freshens it up even further; Taste: just about a perfect impact on delivery; the malts are salivating, the sugars are crisp and clean, the vanilla un-embittered…wow!!! Finish: here’s the dull bit Glendullan…the oak injects a little natural caramel but a few spices compensate; Balance: at last! A Glendullan how I normally see it in the blending lab, rather than when tasting bottling’s for the bible. Of late they have been pretty ordinary and hardly representative. This one is much truer to its known quality among pros, mainly due to this crisp malt being presented in decent oak for a change. 93 Points / Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible. Tasting Notes / Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible ©. |
![]() Glenfiddich / 30 Year Old £ 435.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43.% 75cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. ABV: 43%. Unit: 75cl. Age: 30 Year old. For sale only within the EEC. |
![]() Glenrothes / 16 Year Old / Old Malt Cask £ 80.15 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 50.% 70cl Summary: Old Malt Cask is unashamedly for connoisseurs of the finest expressions of Single Malt Scotch Whisky. As one of the most established brands in the single cask market, Old Malt Cask is trusted by thousands of Malt Whisky consumers all around the world as the selection which bottles some of the most noteworthy Scotches in the market. Each month, the Hunter Laing tasting panel reviews the company stocks and, after careful consideration, selects only the casks which are of the highest quality. Whether the whisky was distilled in Speyside or Islay, the Lowlands or the Islands, they all have one thing in common – they have been bottled at exactly the right time to capture the unique characteristics of the cask. Invariably bottled at 50% strength to maintain drinkability, each new expression is non-chillfiltered to ensure that the personality of each cask remains. Our expert blender also writes notes to guide the consumer through the tasting experience. We don't have to do much with the whisky – we let it speak for itself. Old Malt Cask has spent fifteen years as one of the market leaders in the single cask category. As the reputation of Hunter Laing rests on the quality of each release, they aim to ensure that each new bottling delights the consumer as much as the last one. Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. Unit: 70cl ABV: 50% Age: 16 Year Old. Cask: Refill Hogshead DL No: 10435. Bottles from Cask: 361. Distilled/Bottled: December 1997/October 2013. Nose: clean with a proud butterscotch tart theme. The barley is still fresh and at times concentrated; Taste: I defy you to count how many different style of natural toffee you can find on this…; a thin layering of ulmo honey sits well with the maple syrup and persistent malt; Finish: a little spiced cocoa on the fading barley sugar; Balance: given the right cask, shows what a lovely malt this distillery is capable of producing. Engaging and irresistible. 92.5 Points / Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible. Tasting Notes / Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible ©. |
![]() Karuizawa / 1984 Cask #3663 £ 2,450.00 Country: Japanese Region: Japanese Age: Strength: 56.8% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Japan. |
![]() Benriach / 12 Year Old Single Malt £ 35.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 46.% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. ABV: 46% Unit: 70cl This smooth single malt has an elegant full taste and aroma that captures fruity, floral and oak wood notes, with fascinating overtones of honey, vanilla and spice. Nose: Honey, vanilla, floral, fruity with well balanced wood overtones. Colour: Mid-amber, hints of gold. Character: Rounded medium to full bodied, rich honey, vanilla with hints of cream, spice and chocolate. Ratings: Gold Medal Outstanding / International Wine & Spirits Competition 2014. |
![]() Benriach 15 Year Old Px Sherry Puncheon / Cask #9150 £ 64.45 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 55.% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. ABV: 55% Unit: 70cl Distilled: July 1999. Bottled: November 2014. Age: 15 Year Old. Cask Type: Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon. Colour: Polished antique gold. Nose: Warm toasted-oak spices flood through roasted orchard fruits drizzled with golden syrup and dusted with vanilla. Taste: Crisp green apple and pear sweeten to sultanas and dried apricot. Vibrant oak spices and soft vanilla pod warm and deepen the long, succulent finish. Bottles filled from Cask: 694 |
![]() Benriach 18 Year Old Pedro Ximenez Sherry Finish / Cask# 3607 £ 87.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 54.4% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland / Speyside. ABV: 54.4% Unit: 70cl Distilled: January 1996. Bottled: September 2014. Age: 18 Year Old. Cask Type: Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon. Style: Pedro Ximenez Sherry Finish. Colour: Rich amber gold. Nose: Luscious tarte Tatin with intriguing hints of orange bitters surround a gentle plum syrup and barley sweetness. Taste: A fantastic explosion of fresh citrus zest rolls over richly stewed plums and Demerara sugar. Crisp barley and black pepper fills the finish with a sweet rich warmth. Bottles filled from Cask: 668 |
![]() Benriach 18 Year Old Classic Speyside Style / Cask# 182044 £ 87.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 52.5% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. ABV: 52.5% Unit: 70cl Distilled: December 1995. Bottled: July 2014. Age: 18 Year Old. Cask Type: Bourbon Barrel. Style: Classic Speyside Style. Colour: Bright harvest gold. Nose: Classic crème caramel combines with ripe pear and apricot. Gentle waves of lime zest add a contrasting, crisp fresh edge. Taste: Fruit salad syrup, vanilla pod and touches of toasted coconut combine to give the delicious, classic-Speyside character. Barley sugar and toasted oak give a sweet, warm and lingering finish. Bottles filled from Cask: 208 |
![]() Benriach 19 Year Old Virgin Oak Finish / Cask# 4386 £ 79.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 55.% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland / Speyside. ABV: 55% Unit: 70cl Distilled/Bottled: 27th July 1994/13th October 2013. Age: 19 Year Old. Cask Type: Virgin Oak Hogshead. Cask Style: Virgin Oak finish. Colour: Rich harvest gold. Nose: A perfect balance of toasted oak spices and sweet barley. Waves of ripped fresh mint and sweet gooseberries add a delicate fruit background. Taste: A powerful richly oaked character develops into waves of toasted coconut and fruit salad. Vanilla and barley sugar fill the mouth in the classically long sweet oak finish. Bottles produced: 344 |
![]() Benriach 22 Year Old Tawny Port Finish / Cask #2596 £ 110.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 53.4% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. ABV: 53.4% Unit: 70cl Distilled/Bottled: 1990/2012 Age: 22 Year Old. Cask Type: Tawny Port Pipe. Style: Tawny Port Finish. Colour: Coffee-bronze. Nose: Vanilla, orange and milk chocolate in a wonderful wrestling match. Taste: Rich tangerine notes with engaging contrubitions from sweet spices and vanilla-honey. Bottles from Cask: 624 Ratings: 95.5 Points – Jim Murray's 2013 Whisky Bible. |
![]() Benriach 34 Year Old Rioja Finish / Cask #2588 £ 265.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 44.1% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. ABV: 44.1% Unit: 70cl Distilled/Bottled: 1977/2012 Age: 34 Year Old. Bottles from Cask: 280 Cask Type: Rioja Barrel. Style: Rioja Finish. Colour: Rich bronze-toffee. Nose: A delicious combination of gooseberries, dates and honey. Taste: Sponge cake and coffee-mocha flavours with elegant grape and mellow oak notes. Ratings: 90 Points – Jim Murray’s 2013 Whisky Bible. |
![]() Benriach / 24 Year Old Tawny Port Finish / Cask #4000 £ 110.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 52.6% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. ABV: 52.6% Unit: 70cl Distilled/Bottled: 1988/2013 Age: 24 Year Old. Bottles from Cask: 251 Cask Type: Hogshead. Style: Tawny Port. Nose: thicker than a 1070 vintage; oakier and spicier than even a 35 Cockburn. Pulsing with orange peel; Taste: no let up on the delivery. Zesty with sublime spiced Dominican cocoa while the sugars never veer very far away from light molasses; Finish: dries but towards dates and fudge. Balance: why can't all wine cask matured whisky be like this? Hardly a single telling off note. Sublime. Tasting notes from: © Jim Murray's 2014 Whisky Bible. Ratings: 95.5 Points – Jim Murray's 2014 Whisky Bible. |
![]() Benriach 28 Year Old Peated/pedro Ximenez Sherry Finish / Cask #1051 £ 165.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 49.9% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. ABV: 49.9% Unit: 70cl Distilled/Bottled: 1988/2013 Age: 28 Year Old. Cask Type: Pedro Ximenez Sherry Barrel. Style: Peated/Pedro Ximenez Sherry Finish. Colour: Deep rich amber. Nose: An instant explosion of warm, honeyed peat smoke. Touches of mint emerge through rich dates and chocolate-coated raisins. Taste: A perfect sherry sweetness combining vanilla, chocolate and rum-soaked raisins, all smoked by the sweetest campfire peat reek. Bottles from Cask: 248 Ratings: 94 Points – Jim Murray's 2014 Whisky Bible. |
![]() Linkwood / 23 Year Old Rare Malts Selection £ 375.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 61.2% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. ABV: 61.2%. Unit: 70cl. Bottler: Distillery Bottling. Series: Rare Malts Selection. Age: 23 Year Old. Distilled: 1974. Bottled: For sale only within the EEC. |
![]() Linkwood / 25 Year Old / Gordon & Macphail £ 92.50 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43.% 70cl Summary: The distillery was built in 1821 by Peter Brown, the factor of the Seafield Estates of Moray and Banffshire, and is named after Linkwood House, the family home. Brown?s son, William, carried on the business and rebuilt the distillery in the 1870s. One of the managers in the 1930s believed that absolutely everything in the distillery played its part in making the whisky what it was and he commanded that nothing – not even a cobweb – be removed. Had he lived long enough, he would have been dismayed in 1962 when the internal layout was radically changed and again in 1971 when a second distilling unit with two pairs of stills was built alongside the original Linkwood single-pair set-up. Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. Bottler: Gordon & Macphail. Unit: 70cl ABV: 43% AROMA WITHOUT WATER: Burst of freshness – hay like notes, with a defined hint of well toasted malt. Some candied fruits emerge and a subtle Sherry influence lingers. Herbal with a touch of Rosemary. TASTE WITHOUT WATER: Mouth watering with a sweet and creamy edge. Some delicate hints of bonfire embers develop. Vanilla emerges and a hint of peppery warmth comes to the fore. AROMA WITH WATER: Toasted malt, with a Sherried sweetness. Hints of citrus notes (lemon zest) linger and a defined vanilla edge becomes apparent. TASTE WITH WATER: Initially sweet and warming with hints of mixed spices and a defined dark chocolate nose. A subtle touch of peat smoke lingers in the background. |
![]() Macallan / 20 Year Old / Old Malt Cask £ 130.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 50.% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. Unit: 70cl ABV: 50% Distilled/Bottled: June 1993/February 2014. Cask #: 10290 Bottles from cask: 263 Nose: apples and pearsfreshly diced, topped with a aqueeze of lemon. The tannins look seemingly bemused and powerless…; Taste: though they don't hang around on delivery. Red liqourice to the fore, though soon swamped by salivating barley and muscovado suagr. A little orange hangs about; Finish: long, softy oiled and not a degree of light molassess and toffee as the tannins begin to make their mark; Balance ironically, a Macallan not from a wine cask, yet turns out to be as fruity as you'll find. A real treat. Ratings: 93 Points / Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible. ©Tasting Notes from Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible. |
![]() Macallan / 25 Year Old / Old Malt Cask 15th Anniversary £ 475.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 51.4% 70cl Summary: To conclude a very rewarding year for me, professionally and personally, Hunter Laing & Co Ltd. is releasing two special new lines. The first of these is an Anniversary series of six casks, bottled to celebrate fifteen years of our flagship Old Malt Cask brand. Together with my sons Scott and Andrew, as well as our Master Blender Tom Aitken, I have selected casks from our maturing stocks which each do justice to the label's fifteen year milestone. These cask-strength Anniversary bottlings are presented in green glass with wooden gift boxes, and are finished in the original-style labels to pay homage to the earliest Old Malt Cask releases. Choosing these casks allowed me to reflect with pride on my last fifteen years as a single cask bottler and, in reviewing our stocks, to look forward with relish to the next fifteen years of the Old Malt Cask. Stuart Laing. Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. Bottler: Hunter Laing. Unit: 70cl ABV: 51.4% Distilled/Bottled: 1988/2013. Miscellaneous: 285 bottles drawn from cask. |
![]() Macallan / Reflexion £ 899.00 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: Summary: The Macallan Reflexion represents the natural colour and beauty of The Macallan – a true reflexion of the foremost influence of first fill sherry seasoned oak casks. |
![]() The Macallan Oscuro And Lalique Gift Pack £ 1,450.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 44.6% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. |
![]() Mannochmore / 22 Year Old Rare Malts Selection £ 365.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 60.1% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. ABV: 60.1%. Unit: 70cl. Bottler: Distillery Bottling. Series: Rare Malts Selection. Age: 22 Year Old. Distilled: 1974. Bottled: For sale only within the EEC. |
![]() Mosstowie / 1979 Rare Edition / Gordon & Macphail £ 500.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 46.% 70cl Summary: For over 25 years Miltonduff Distillery produced 2 different Single Malt Whiskies. In 1955 due to the increased demand within Hiram Walker for different styles of whisky, a chemical engineer, Alistair Cunningham designed the Lomond Still. This type of still had a wide neck which housed three rectifying plates. These plates were used to vary the amount of reflux that took place within the still thus altering the spirit produced. The plates could either be filled with cool liquid or left dry. They could be rotated – the horizontal position would maximise reflux while the vertical position would reduce reflux. Due to increased demand for Ballantines Blend in the 1980s, the Mosstowie stills were altered to produce Miltonduff – the key component of Ballantines. Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. Unit: 70cl ABV: 46% Distilled/Bottled: 1979/2012. Miscellaneous: 350 Bottles from Cask. AROMA WITHOUT WATER: Freshly washed wool and hessian. With hints of polished oak, beeswax and orange peel. TASTE WITHOUT WATER: A sweet liquorice and aniseed flavour. Pepper and ash notes linger. AROMA WITH WATER: Creamy hot chocolate aromas with spiced orange and cardamom notes. TASTE WITH WATER: Cinnamon and Clove influences with hints of Cedar wood. |
![]() Old Ballantruan / The Peated Malt Aged 10 Years £ 47.25 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 50.% 70cl Summary: "Old Ballantruan" Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky is only one of a handful of peated malt whiskies from the Speyside region. After 'sleeping' for 10 years in hand-picked oak barrels, this whisky has been bottled at 50% volume and without any chill-filtration to retain its layered and integrated peaty flavours. Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. Unit: 70cl ABV: 50% Colour: Warm-gold. Nose: Gentle waft of "peat reek", smoked campfires and subtle citrus fruit notes. Taste: A mellow, dry peat with hints of lemon cheesecake, cocoa and shortbread. Finish: Lingering smoke and peat with a light pepper kick. |
![]() Strathisla / 42 Year Old / Vintage 1955 / Gordon & Macphail £ 750.00 Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: Strength: 40.% 70cl Summary: Founded by George Taylor and Alexander Milton, it was originally known as Milton – named after the nearby Milton Castle. Strathisla was the name of the actual whisky produced and eventually became the name of the distillery. Much of Strathisla's production is used for blending and the distillery is the home of the one of the most famous blends – Chivas Regal.The distillery is the oldest in Northern Scotland and is certainly a delightful distillery to visit as it has an almost fairytale quality. Country/Region: Scotland/Highlands. Unit: 70cl. ABV: 40%. Distilled/Bottled: 1955/1997. Miscellaneous: Only 1 bottle left. |
![]() Strathisla / 27 Year Old / Vintage 1967 / Gordon & Macphail £ 350.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40.% 70cl Summary: Founded by George Taylor and Alexander Milton, it was originally known as Milton – named after the nearby Milton Castle. Strathisla was the name of the actual whisky produced and eventually became the name of the distillery. Much of Strathisla's production is used for blending and the distillery is the home of the one of the most famous blends – Chivas Regal.The distillery is the oldest in Northern Scotland and is certainly a delightful distillery to visit as it has an almost fairytale quality. No box available for this whisky. Country/Region: Scotland / Speyside. Unit: 70cl. ABV: 40%. Distilled/Bottled: 1967/1994. Miscellaneous: Only 1 bottle left. |
![]() Strathmill / 21 Year Old / Old Malt Cask £ 92.45 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 50.% 70cl Summary: Old Malt Cask is unashamedly for connoisseurs of the finest expressions of Single Malt Scotch Whisky. As one of the most established brands in the single cask market, Old Malt Cask is trusted by thousands of Malt Whisky consumers all around the world as the selection which bottles some of the most noteworthy Scotches in the market. Each month, the Hunter Laing tasting panel reviews the company stocks and, after careful consideration, selects only the casks which are of the highest quality. Whether the whisky was distilled in Speyside or Islay, the Lowlands or the Islands, they all have one thing in common – they have been bottled at exactly the right time to capture the unique characteristics of the cask. Invariably bottled at 50% strength to maintain drinkability, each new expression is non-chillfiltered to ensure that the personality of each cask remains. Our expert blender also writes notes to guide the consumer through the tasting experience. We don't have to do much with the whisky – we let it speak for itself. Old Malt Cask has spent fifteen years as one of the market leaders in the single cask category. As the reputation of Hunter Laing rests on the quality of each release, they aim to ensure that each new bottling delights the consumer as much as the last one. Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. Unit: 70cl ABV: 50% Age: 21 Year Old. Cask: Refill Hogshead DL No: 10122. Bottles from Cask: 294. Distilled/Bottled: December 1991/October 2013. Nose: plenty of Kentucky at work here with the liquorice and hickory giving depth to the vanilla. The barley is not outdone, though…; Taste: the oak yoke is discarded on delivery and the barley is at full blast; Finish: just adore those gristy sugars which have somehow survived all these years; some lemon to the late vanilla; Balance: simple, but so elegant with it! 91 Points / Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible. Tasting Notes / Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible ©. |
![]() Penderyn / Icons Of Wales / Red Flag £ 42.15 Country: Welsh Region: Welsh Age: Strength: 41.% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Wales. Unit: 70cl. ABV: 41%. Penderyn Red Flag is the first edition in the Icons of Wales Series. It commemorates the first time that a red flag was raised as a symbol of social protest: during the 1831 Merthyr Rising which ended in the execution of miner Dic Penderyn. The Red Flag special edition carries a passage telling the story of Dic Penderyn, whose real name was Richard Lewis, and the bottle features a specially commissioned print by the artist Andrew Davidson. The whisky is finished in madeira casks to impart a delicate flavour of subtle complexity. Tasting Notes: Aromas of fresh apples and citrus fruits intermingle with cream fudge and sultana raisins in the nose to create a complex yet fresh, clean and well-balanced whisky. In the mouth, this single malt whisky is incredibly smooth and both fresh and rich dried fruits abound. Delicate and sweet on the palate with just a hint of bitterness to remain refreshing, then slowly presents a long finish leaving an aftertaste of Madeira cake and sultanas. Ratings: 94 Points / Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible. |
![]() Penderyn / Icons Of Wales / Independence £ 42.15 Country: Welsh Region: Welsh Age: Strength: 41.% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Wales. Unit: 70cl. ABV: 41%. The second ‘Icon of Wales' is called ‘Penderyn Independence', and commemorates the signing of the American Declaration of Independence in 1776. The emerging statesman Thomas Jefferson, who went on to become one of America's most famous Presidents, was one of the fifty-six men who adopted the Declaration of Independence. Wales is a small country with an equally small population, yet Jefferson and fifteen of his fellow signatories came from Welsh roots. Penderyn Independence is beautifully presented and wrapped in a copy of the Declaration, accompanied with a quill and boxed. The front of the box also highlights the signatories from the Declaration. Tasting Notes: Aromas of fresh apples and citrus fruits intermingle with cream fudge and sultana raisins in the nose to create a complex yet fresh, clean and well-balanced whisky. In the mouth, this single malt whisky is incredibly smooth and both fresh and rich dried fruits abound. Delicate and sweet on the palate with just a hint of bitterness to remain refreshing, then slowly presents a long finish leaving an aftertaste of Madeira cake and sultanas. |
![]() Penderyn / Icons Of Wales Series / Dylan Thomas £ 42.50 Country: Welsh Region: Welsh Age: Strength: 41.% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Wales. Unit: 70cl. ABV: 41%. The third in the ‘Icons of Wales' series,which is a new Single Malt, specially created to celebrate the centenary of the birth of the famed Welsh writer, poet and broadcaster Dylan Thomas. This Sherrywood finish edition was awarded Silver in the Worldwide Whisky No Age Statement Category at the International Wines & Spirit Competition 2014. Released to coincide with a busy programme of events around the world, this officially licenced edition celebrates Dylan's life and works, and features original photography, illustrations and quotations that capture Dylan at his most creative. Included within this pack is a small notebook, in which we have printed some specially chosen extracts from Dylan's canon. The whisky is matured in a combination of ex-dry Oloroso Sherry casks and ex-bourbon casks. Dr Jim Swan's Tasting Notes: This Penderyn Sherrywood begins with the aroma of sugar bonbons, rich with the smell of creamy toffee and vanilla. Soon Penderyn's own fresh green apples and boiled berry fruits join in. In the mouth, cream sherry flavours, obvious but not overt, mingle with delicate fruits reminiscent of white currants and honeydew melon. An aperitif whisky with a medium long finish that ends up with an attractive aftertaste of mixed fruits. Dinner beckons! Ratings: 91 Points / Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible. |
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![]() Aberlour / 25 Year Old Director's' Cut £ 210.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 50.9% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. |
![]() Ardbeg / 30 Year Old Guaranteed £ 965.00 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 40.% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Islay. |
![]() Bunnahabhain / 1966 Jim Mcewan's Celtic Heartlands £ 855.00 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 40.1% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Islay. |
![]() Compass / Box Hedonism 10th Anniversary £ 500.00 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 43.% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highland. |
![]() Balcones / Baby Blue Corn Whisky / Batch #bb10-19 £ 32.50 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 46.% 70cl Summary: Baby Blue is not only Texas’ first whisky, but so far we know the only blue corn whisky made anywhere. It pays homage to the American whisky tradition and while adding something we think is new and innovative. |
![]() Balcones / Baby Blue Corn Whisky / Batch #bb129 £ 32.50 Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 46.% 70cl Summary: Baby Blue is not only Texas’ first whisky, but so far we know the only blue corn whisky made anywhere. It pays homage to the American whisky tradition and while adding something we think is new and innovative. |
![]() Dalmore / 1981 Amoroso Sherry Finesse £ 925.00 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 42.% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highland. |
![]() Dalmore / The Mackenzie £ 335.00 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 56.% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highland. |
![]() Glenury Royal / 23 Year Old Rare Malts Selection £ 595.00 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 63.1% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highland. |
![]() Royal Brackla / 1964 Gordon & Macphail Private Collection £ 750.00 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 45.9% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highland. |
![]() Ancnoc / 22 Year Old Single Highland Malt £ 87.50 Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: Strength: 46.% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highlands. |
![]() Glendronach / 8 Year Old The Hielan Single Malt £ 33.95 Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: Strength: 46.% 70cl Summary: Matured & married in a combination of the finest bourbon and sherry casks (both Pedro Ximenez & Oloroso). |
![]() Talisker / 25 Year Old £ 470.00 Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: Strength: 69.9% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Isle of Skye. |
![]() Dailuaine / 1974 27 Year Old Silver Seal Edition £ 2,495.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 53.% 75cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. |
![]() Glen Grant / 1953 Gordon & Macphail Private Collection £ 1,165.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 45.% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. |
![]() Glenfiddich / 21 Year Old Wedgwood Decanter £ 545.00 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 43.% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Islay. |
![]() Macallan / Easter Elchies 2012 Release £ 900.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 57.2% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. |
![]() Macallan / Jim Mcewan's Celtic Heartlands £ 1,200.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40.3% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. |
![]() Penderyn / Port Wood Single Cask £ 295.00 Country: Welsh Region: Welsh Age: Strength: 59.% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Welsh. |
![]() Penderyn / Icons Of Wales "that Try" £ 45.00 Country: Welsh Region: Welsh Age: Strength: 41.% 70cl Summary: Country/Region: Welsh. |
Glenfiddich Appoints New UK Brand Ambassador: Mark Thomson!
Family run brand Glenfiddich, is delighted to announce the appointment of a new UK Brand Ambassador, Mark Thomson.
Mark will be the face of the brand in the UK with immediate effect. Whilst his role will see him host consumer and trade events across the country, the majority of Mark’s time will be spent working with the on-trade in London.
Originally from Dundee and now living in London, Mark has worked in the drinks industry for 14 years. His past experience includes organising educational training programmes for on and off-trade outlets and hosting masterclasses and tasting events for a number of major whisky brands.
He has previously worked with Glenfiddich on projects like its Malt Mastermind bartender competition – where he was a judge in 2013 and 2014.
Mark said: “I am thrilled to be the latest addition to the Glenfiddich team. I have always loved the brand since my grandfather introduced me to it many years ago and it’s an honour to be joining the team.
There are exciting things going on in the whisky category at the moment, so it’s a great time to join Glenfiddich and help further cement its status in the UK. We have some very interesting new projects in the pipeline and I’m really looking forward to bringing these to life over the coming months.”
Sarah Harding, Senior Brand Manager for Glenfiddich, added: “Mark has a compelling enthusiasm and passion for Glenfiddich and for the Scotch malt category as a whole, which makes him the perfect candidate for this role.
He is well respected by his peers and we look forward to Mark using his expertise to engage both the trade and consumers with Glenfiddich and our exciting brand plans ahead.”
You can Follow Mark on Twitter at @DramWhiskyMark.
Glenfiddich Announces Malt Mastermind Finalists For 2014
Twelve finalists have been selected to compete in this year’s Malt Mastermind and the competition looks stronger than ever as bartenders from renowned venues including The Dorchester, Boisdale of Canary Wharf and The Devil’s Advocate in Edinburgh step up to compete for the title.
The competition, which is now in its fifth year, will test contestants on their creativity, whisky knowledge and passion for bartending. The finalists will create their signature serve using Glenfiddich 14 Year Old, Glenfiddich 15 Year Old or Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Distillery Edition, before taking part in an additional challenge, which will be revealed on the day.
Each contestant will be judged by an expert panel comprised of whisky expert and former Malt Mastermind judge, Mark Thomson, Kirsten Grant Meikle, a William Grant family member and Director of Prestige at the company, and Roman Foltan from the ‘World’s Best Bar’, The Artesian.
The twelve finalists including ‘wild card’ entry Jamie Ireland from the 2013 competition, will compete for the prestigious title at Callooh Callay on Monday 17th November. The bartender who is named Malt Mastermind will win a weekend stay in Dufftown including a VIP distillery experience, £1,000 and the prestigious Glenfiddich trophy.
Judge and whisky expert, Mark Thomson commented: “This is an exciting year to be involved with Malt Mastermind as we’ve had more entries than ever and the calibre of entrants is astoundingly high. The finalists’ serves reflect Glenfiddich’s ruthlessly premium values but demonstrate that whisky is evolving and the on-trade is evolving with it. The level of creativity demonstrated by the applicants has been overwhelming and choosing 12 finalists out of so many strong entries was genuinely difficult.
“Having Kirsten and Roman on board adds another interesting element to the 2014 competition and a lot more pressure for the bartenders as they will need to impress two of the industry’s biggest whisky experts. Let’s see what they’ve got!”
The twelve finalists are:
1. Jamie Ireland, Hotel Missoni, Edinburgh (Wildcard entry from 2013 competition)
2. Ernest Reid, Boisdale of Canary Wharf, London
3. Alex Palumbo, Plateau, London
4. Andrea Signanini, The Bar at The Dorchester, London
5. Dominic Willox, The Tippling House, Aberdeen
6. Henry Yates, The Boilermaker, Nottingham
7. Isabella Newman, The Earl, Bath
8. Steve Georgiou, Bourne and Hollingsworth, London
9. Keivan Nemati, The Zetter Townhouse, London
10. Alix Nardella, Dandelyan, London
11. Ali Reynolds, Hawksmoor Spitalfields, London
12. Michael Lynch, The Devil’s Advocate, Edinburgh
The Malt Mastermind 2014 winner will be announced on Tuesday 18th November 2014.
Glenfiddich Launches This Year’s Malt Mastermind Competition!
Glenfiddich has announced the launch of this year’s Malt Mastermind competition.
Returning for the fifth year, the competition calls on bartenders to showcase their flair and creativity by crafting a signature serve, this year using Glenfiddich 14 Year Old Rich Oak, Glenfiddich 15 Year Old or Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Distillery Edition.
For the first time, the competition will focus on the brand’s 15 Year Old variant.
The judging panel will also include two new judges this year.
Joining Mark Thomson (who helped judge last year’s Malt Mastermind) will be Kirsten Grant Meikle, a William Grant & Sons family member and Director of Prestige at the company and Roman Foltan from The Artesian in London.
The final will take place in London on 17th November 2014. All finalists will be required to showcase their serve at the final, as well as take part in an additional challenge to be revealed on the day.
The inaugural wild card entry will be Jamie Ireland from G&V Royal Mile Hotel who reached the final last year and impressed the judges with his creativity when making his ‘Scotsman, Frenchman and an Englishman’ serve.
Sarah Harding, Senior Brand Manager for Glenfiddich, said: “Year on year, the calibre of bartenders entering the competition has only improved with some exceptional serves and creativity showcased.
We are looking for someone who really understands the pioneering spirit of Glenfiddich and someone who has great knowledge of the category, the complex structure of the liquid and how flavours can be used in serves to really complement the whisky and create interesting drinks.
We are also excited to have Kirsten and Roman on board for the first time too. Both bring exceptional levels of knowledge and expertise to the table and we have no doubt, will inspire and enthuse our finalists.”
Bartenders wanting to enter the competition should visit www.glenfiddich.com/uk/explore/malt-mastermind.
They will be required to complete a short online entry form, including details of the serve they would create using the Glenfiddich 14 or 15 Year Old variants.
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