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Sampling ‘Angels’ Nectar Cairngorms 2nd. Edition – A Dram Of Two Halves – But A Perfect Match!

December 17, 2020 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Angels are supporting the Cairngorms Trust!

Grantown-on-Spey based Highfern Ltd have made a donation to the Cairngorms Trust of £1230, raised from sales of the Angels’ Nectar Cairngorms Edition, their Speyside Single Cask Scotch Whisky.
This donation will be used by the Cairngorms Trust for environmental and community projects in the Cairngorms National Park.

Cairngorms 2nd Edition

The Angels’ Nectar Cairngorms Edition, a Single Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, was released by Highfern Ltd in the summer in partnership with the Cairngorms Trust. Whilst the cask is now more or less sold out, a few bottles of this limited edition are still available from the Balliefurth Farm Shop and The Whisky Castle.

Following the success of the project, Angels’ Nectar have announced the release of their Cairngorms 2nd Edition. Whilst every single cask is different, like the previous release this is an 11 years old single cask which has been bottled at 46% and at natural colour, and as before distilled at a speyside distillery in the Cairngorms National Park.

This exclusive dram has an inviting sweet nose with hints of vanilla fudge and floral notes, which opens on the taste to reveal more sweetness, brandy butter and dried tropical fruit. Thanks to the Angels’ share, the cask has given just 146 bottles.

As before a donation from each bottle sold of the Angels’ Nectar Cairngorms 2nd Edition will go towards the Cairngorms Trust, whose vision is to encourage sustainable and community led development, which enhances wildlife conservation, outdoor recreation and cultural heritage in the Cairngorms National Park.

Nancy Chambers and Robert Ransom

We are absolutely delighted that Angels’ Nectar are continuing their support to environmental and community projects around the Cairngorms National Park with the release of a second cask of the Cairngorms Edition.
– Nancy Chambers: Cairngorms Trust Manager

Firstly I would like to thank all those who have supported the important work of the Cairngorms Trust via their whisky glass! Looking ahead may we suggest the Angels’ Nectar Cairngorms 2nd Edition is the perfect Christmas gift for those who love whisky and the Cairngorms.
– Robert Ransom: Angels’ Nectar Founder

Amongst others the Angels’ Nectar Cairngorms 2nd Edition is now available from The Speyside Centre and from Highfern’s own on-line store highfern.com at £79.98 per bottle.

Free upgrade to 1st Class!

Orders placed on highfern.com until the 22nd. December:-
Pay for Royal Mail 2nd Class Signed For & they’ll send Royal Mail 1st Class Signed For!
Hopefully this will help ensure all drams arrive in time!

Robert from Highfern has very kindly sent me a sample (Cheers Robert!)

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

Tasting Notes: Angels’ Nectar Cairngorms 2nd. Edition – Single Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (46%)


Nose: Quite buttery with soft toffee, vanilla and white wood. Fresh apple grow and grow and there’s even a little citrusy lime! – It’s a lovely gentle nose that gets more and more tropical the longer it sits in the glass!

Palate: Creamy vanilla toffee with accompanying sweetness coupled with fresh apples and citrus – very fresh and light.

Finish: Gentle spice that blends with the sweeter flavours. This eventually takes over to release a powerful, long, peppery, chilli finish with tanin dryness at the end.

Overall: This dram grows on me as I sip!

It’s a balance of two halves with a refreshing first-half followed by a more fiery, punchy second-half.

A perfect match!

Many thanks to highfern.com (@angelsnectar) for sending me the sample!


· Highfern Ltd are the proprietors of Angels’ Nectar Whisky and importers of Langatun Whisky, Seven Seals Whisky, Smögen Whisky, Strane Gin & Kinghaven Rum. Alongside the Cairngorms Edition, Angels’ Nectar also offer Angels’ Nectar Blended Malt Scotch Whisky – Original 40%, Angels’ Nectar Blended Malt Scotch Whisky – Rich Peat Edition 46% and Angels’ Nectar Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Islay Edition 47%.

· For more on the Cairngorms Trust please see cairngormstrust.org.uk

· Cairngorms National Park: With an area larger than Luxembourg, the Cairngorms National Park, is the UK’s largest National Park, but home to just 18000 people. Endangered wildlife resident in the park include capercaillie, wildcats, golden eagles, and black grouse. Four of the UK’s five highest mountains are in the park. The headwaters of the River Spey are within the park. For more see cairngorms.co.uk and visitcairngorms.com

· For more information about Angels’ Nectar, please see: angelsnectar.co.uk

Filed Under: Angels Nectar, News, Sampling, Speyside, Whisky tasting

Sampling Angels’ Nectar ‘Cairngorms’ Edition – The “Angels” Are Helping Protect The UK’s Largest National Park!

July 16, 2020 by Gary Leave a Comment

Angels’ Nectar Cairngorms Edition

Grantown-on-Spey based Highfern Ltd have launched their new Angels’ Nectar Cairngorms Edition, a Single Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Distilled within the Cairngorms National Park, the Cairngorms Edition has been released in partnership with the Cairngorms Trust, to support environmental and community projects in the Cairngorms National Park.

The 11 year old single cask has been bottled at 46% and at natural colour and is a limited edition of just 263 bottles.

Nancy Chambers and Robert Ransom

A donation from each bottle sold will go towards the Cairngorms Trust, whose vision is to encourage sustainable and community led development, which enhances wildlife conservation, outdoor recreation and cultural heritage in the Cairngorms National Park.

Recent projects the Cairngorms Trust have assisted include improving habitat to encourage breeding ospreys and mountain footpath restoration.

We are delighted that Angels’ Nectar have chosen to donate to projects within the Cairngorms through the sales of the Angels’ Nectar Cairngorms Edition.
– Nancy Chambers: Cairngorms Trust Manager

For those who are missing the opportunity to get out and about in the Cairngorms this summer, what could be better than enjoying this taste of the Cairngorms at home.
– Robert Ransom: Angels’ Nectar Founder

Amongst others the Angels’ Nectar Cairngorms Edition is now available from the Balliefurth Farmshop, the Speyside Centre, and online at whiskycastle.com and Highfern’s own on-line store highfern.com at £68.00 per bottle.

So, what did I think? Robert from Highfern has very kindly sent me a sample (Cheers Robert!)

Here are my tasting notes …

Tasting Notes: Angels’ Nectar Cairngorms Edition – Single Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (46%)


Nose: Honey sweetness, popcorn, red and ginger wine. After a while there’s tropical fruits.

Palate: Syrupy, light, tropical fruits with a vanilla sweetness. Very nice!

Finish: Highly spiced with white wood and the tropical fruit continues. The fiery spice is long with a dry grapefruit finish.

Overall: Quite a peppery punch to this dram – a real surprise!
This is quite a contrast to the sweet tropical flavours that dominate at the beginning.

I really enjoyed this dram and I think it’ll soon sell-out – which is good news for the Cairngorms and an excellent way to help the environment!

The “Angels” Are Helping Protect The Cairngorms!

Many thanks to highfern.com (@angelsnectar) for sending me the sample!


· Highfern Ltd are the proprietors of Angels’ Nectar Whisky and importers of Langatun Whisky, Seven Seals Whisky, Smögen Whisky, Strane Gin & Kinghaven Rum. Alongside the Cairngorms Edition, Angels’ Nectar also offer Angels’ Nectar Blended Malt Scotch Whisky – Original 40%, Angels’ Nectar Blended Malt Scotch Whisky – Rich Peat Edition 46% and Angels’ Nectar Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Islay Edition 47%.

· For more on the Cairngorms Trust please see cairngormstrust.org.uk

· Cairngorms National Park: With an area larger than Luxembourg, the Cairngorms National Park, is the UK’s largest National Park, but home to just 18000 people. Endangered wildlife resident in the park include capercaillie, wildcats, golden eagles, and black grouse. Four of the UK’s five highest mountains are in the park. The headwaters of the River Spey are within the park. For more see cairngorms.co.uk and visitcairngorms.com

· For more information about Angels’ Nectar, please see: angelsnectar.co.uk

Filed Under: Angels Nectar, Sampling, Speyside, Whisky tasting

Sampling The Glen Moray 21 Year Old Portwood Finish – A Dram Of Two Halves – And Twice The Flavour!

November 15, 2019 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Glen Moray 21 Year Old Portwood Finish

I was lucky enough recently to be sent a sample of The Glen Moray 21 Year Old Portwood Finish – A Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky which is a new addition to Glen Moray’s Elgin Heritage Collection.

It is described as a finely tuned balance of American Oak and Port flavours. It’s smoothness being a great example of how the whisky and the Portugese port casks interact leading to a world of flavours after initial maturation in ex-bourbon casks.

The Glen Moray 21 Year Old Portwood Finish retails for approximately £125.00.

Once again, Many thanks to Glen Moray (@GlenMorayDist) for sending the sample!

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

Tasting Notes – Glen Moray 21 Year Old Portwood Finish (46.3%)


Nose: Port, vanilla caramel and some fine plump raisins are present straight away. There’s some green apples with sweet orange and chocolate about midway. Much later on there’s furniture polish and some nice tropical nasalities!

Palate: Quite light in the mouth – there’s sweet port with vanilla, raisins and a little wood.

Finish: BIG spicy pepper hit – much bigger than I expected! Dry at the finish.

Overall: This is very much a dram of two definite halves – sweet fruits tempered by strong spice – I like!!

Add a little water and it’s beautifully thick and creamy. The Chocolate comes through big time and tastes great on the palate!

I would LOVE to try this at Cask strength – then maybe with a little water added – I think it would be dreamy!

Glen Moray is available to buy from these Whisky Merchants:-

  • The Whisky Exchange
  • Master of Malt
  • Edencroft Fine Wine & Spirit Specialists
  • Abbey Whisky
  • The Whisky Barrel

Filed Under: 21 Year Old, Glen Moray, Sampling, Speyside, Whisky tasting

Sampling The SMWS 36.155: “Marmalade In A Nutshell” – But DON’T Waste It On Toast!

August 1, 2019 by Gary Leave a Comment

SMWS 36.155 “Marmalade In A Nutshell”

I’m currently sampling one of The Scotch Malt Whisky Societies’ drams each month which is great fun. It also spreads the dram love out for a little longer instead of binging on them all at once – which is so easy to do!

My second dram-a-month, this month, is their members only SMWS 36.155 “Marmalade In A Nutshell”.

The 36.155 is a Speyside dram, quite sweet but with some nice, spiciness at the end. As usual though, stocks are limited (currently 36) so this dram will soon be taste-bud history!

A sad thing in a way, some may say. But then, in a world where everything is always available 24/7, it’s a real pleasure to savour and enjoy something which is unique and ‘of the moment’ and is not part of the standard uniformity of our consumer orientated lives.

Anyway, enough of the speeches! The SMWS (@SMWSUK) has very kindly sent me a sample to try – thanks guys!

So, what did I think?

Tasting Notes – SMWS 36.155 “Marmalade In A Nutshell” (56.9%)

A Speyside (Benrinnes Distillery) 20 year old, distilled on 15th. August 1997. Matured in a Refill Ex-Bourbon barrel.

185 bottles released.


Nose: Vanilla fudge, mint, orange and apple hit me straight away – right between the nose! Very luscious and creamy.

Palate: Much like the nose really. Luscious, sweet, creamy, fudge and vanilla with some apple and hints of chocolate with a little mint.

Finish: Some dry wood. There’s plenty of power at the end with some nice spice and pepper but it’s the lovely, smooth, creamy vanilla-ness (is that a word?) which is the highlight of this dram.

Overall: I really do like the SMWS offerings – so much flavour, punch and bang for your buck!
This particular dram delivers, once again, on all fronts.

Buy SMWS 336.155 “Marmalade In A Nutshell”
£82.00 to Members


About The SMWS

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is a club unlike any other.

As well as being a place to connect with other like-minded whisky lovers, they are also internationally renowned for their mission: “to provide our members with an adventurous and fun journey of discovery of the world’s widest collection of single cask whiskies.”

Conceptualised in the late 70’s and established in 1983, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, now 35 years old, has branches and partners bars in 19 countries globally. The Society has a selection of over 500 casks every year, each cask yielding a few hundred or less whisky bottles which are unique to that cask.

Rather than name their Whiskies after the distillery, the Society has a coding system. The Society also creates fantastic tasting notes summaries for their Whiskies and other bottles. The whiskies are straight from the cask single malt, undiluted, without chill-filtration or colouring at cask strength.

More recently the Society has been named Independent Bottler of the Year in Whisky Magazine’s prestigious Independent Bottlers’ Challenge (IBC) competition.

Filed Under: Sampling, Smws, Speyside, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Whisky tasting

Sampling The Whisky Exchange’s Exclusive Bottling – A 1973 Vintage Speyside – Taste Thats 43 Years In The Making!

February 1, 2019 by Gary Leave a Comment

Great things come in small Sample bottles!

The Whisky Exchange has once again collaborated with German independent bottler The Whisky Agency to release a 1973-vintage Speyside blended malt whisky, aged for 43 years and bottled in 2017 from a refill sherry butt.

The Speyside Region Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

It is one of a small number of similar casks that have been released recently, all to critical acclaim. They capture a very particular style of early-1970s spirit, which has been allowed to develop slowly over the past five decades, bringing together fruity character from both cask and distillery.

The Whisky Exchange believes it has been matured in a fino sherry butt, rather than the more usual oloroso cask, adding an extra dimension of flavour.

The whisky’s style is incredibly reminiscent of similarly matured whisky from a renowned family-owned distillery, bottles of which sell for many times the price of this excellent release.

The Whisky Exchange has kindly sent me a sample to try (Thanks Whisky Exchange!).

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

Tasting Notes – The Whisky Exchange’s Exclusive Bottling Of A 1973 Vintage Speyside (47.4%)



Distilled: 1973
Age: 43 Years (Matured in a refill sherry butt)
Bottled: 2017 at 47.4%
Price: £399 (70cl.)


Nose: Massive, crisp, crunchy, green apple aromas hit you right out of the glass! There’s Vanilla, fudge and then glorious quantities of tropical fruits.
Following on comes some wood, old waxy polish and there’s a crisp, icing sugar headiness which increases the longer the dram is in the glass. Which wasn’t very long to be honest!

Palate: Bountiful Tropical fruits, hints of cherry and a nice, underlying vanilla creaminess.

Finish: Smooth and sweet with tropical fruitiness and vanilla. Spicy pepper is present to spice things up nicely! A slight dryness at the finish.

Overall: Smooth, creamy and tropical is a quick summary of this most excellent dram.
Getting hold of whiskies this old is getting increasingly difficult and getting hold of one at this price is nigh on impossible.
So if you fancy tasting a dram from a bygone age then this one could be for you!

Filed Under: Sampling, Speyside, The Whisky Exchange, Whisky tasting

The Glenlivet Launches A Cognac Cask Finish Expression – Captain’s Reserve!

May 9, 2018 by Gary Leave a Comment

Captain’s Reserve, a Single Malt selectively finished in high-quality Cognac casks!

The Glenlivet is set to re-assert its credentials as the definitive Single Malt Scotch whisky with the release of a contemporary new expression; Captain’s Reserve, a Single Malt selectively finished in high-quality Cognac casks. The launch is set to push the boundaries of modern Scotch through its distinctive cask combination.

Captain’s Reserve is the result of flavour and cask experimentation

Captain’s Reserve is the result of flavour and cask experimentation. This combination of the raisin-rich intense taste of Cognac with the signature citrus notes and creamy smoothness of The Glenlivet offers consumers the opportunity to broaden their Single Malt Scotch repertoire.

The new flavour and taste experience also encourages new consumers to explore the thriving Single Malt Scotch category, which is one of the fastest growing spirits categories globally, and is expected to continue its growth at +6%.

This new expression, which will sit as part of The Glenlivet range, is a tribute to Captain William Smith Grant, great-grandson of George Smith, founder of The Glenlivet.

The Captain not only fought in the First World War in France, but later went on to fight for The Glenlivet, guiding the brand through the difficult Prohibition years and leading the Single Malt Scotch whisky revival in the UK and US.

This unique story is brought to life through Captain’s Reserve by uniting the definitive Speyside Single Malt and the opulent rich flavours of Cognac.

We know that Single Malt consumers are becoming increasingly adventurous and are seeking to explore new flavour profiles and finishes in the category. Research shows that the global consumption of Cognac is expected to increase by some 2 million cases by 2021. By introducing the Cognac casks into our maturation process, we are able to capitalise on the popularity of this flavour and add another dimension to our world-renowned portfolio.

The Cognac casks’ influence will bring a real richness to the smooth and fruity style of The Glenlivet, which we’re confident new and existing Single Malt Scotch enthusiasts will enjoy.
– Alan Winchester: The Glenlivet Master Distiller

Captain’s Reserve is available globally, with an RRP ranging from £45-48.

The Glenlivet Captain Reserve Tasting notes:

NOSE: Bursting with sweet and fruity aromas. Rich in honey and apricot jam, with notes of sweet cinnamon bread and a subtle sensation of spicy liquorice.

TASTE: Succulent flavours of mandarins in syrup, ripe poached pears and chocolate-dipped raisins.

FINISH: Incredibly smooth and luscious.

Glenlivet is available to buy from these Whisky Merchants:-

  • Master of Malt
  • The Whisky Exchange
  • Edencroft Fine Wine & Spirit Specialists
  • Abbey Whisky
  • The Whisky Barrel
  • The Green Welly Stop
  • Whisky Online

Filed Under: News, Speyside, The Glenlivet

Glenlivet & Longmorn New Arrivals From Edencroft!

September 7, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Glenlivet / 16 Year Old Gallow Hill Single Cask £ 175.00

Glenlivet / 16 Year Old Gallow Hill Single Cask
£ 175.00

New Arrivals

Clan Denny Port Dundas / 21 Year Old Single Grain Whisky
Clan Denny Port Dundas / 21 Year Old Single Grain Whisky

£ 72.50
Country: Scotland
Region: Lowland
Age: 
Strength: 55.7%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Lowland.
Unit: 70cl.
ABV: 55.7%.
Age: 21 Year Old.
Distilled/Bottled: 1982/2013.
Nose: honeycomb on speed: sharp, toasty, crispy sweet; lime on vanilla ice cream;
Taste: although the oak has dug in and makes an early impact, the spreading of what appears to be soft corn oils helps the ever-intensifying sugars to see off the underlying toastiness;
Finish: the sugars are now crystalline and persistent;
Balance: astonishingly invigorating. Leaps from the glass with intent and purpose. Wonderful!
Country/Region: Scotland/Lowland.
Ratings: 93 Points – Jim Murray's 2014 Whisky Bible
© Jim Murray's / 2014 Whisky Bible.

Longmorn / 1967 Gordon & Macphail Rare Vintage
Longmorn / 1967 Gordon & Macphail Rare Vintage

£ 525.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age: 
Strength: 43.%
70cl

Summary: Longmorn Distillery is found between Glen of Rothes and Elgin. Its name is derived from the Gaelic, Lhanmorgund, which means "place of the holy man". This is a reference to the church which once stood there. Prior to the distillery being built in 1897, there had also been a grain mill on the site. R.J.S. McDowell considered Longmorn to be one of the top four malt whiskies.
Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside.
Unit: 70cl.
Abv: 43%.
Age: 45 Year Old.
Distilled/Bottled: 1967/2012.
Aroma without water: Soft and delicate, with a soft sweet Sherry nose, which mingles with ripe nectarine notes and hint of marzipan.
Taste without water: Initially sweet with a warming spiciness, ground black pepper. Stewed fruit and citrus flavours develop.
Aroma with water: Sweet and fresh with honey and a touch of aniseed. Sherry influences remain.
Taste with water: Creamy and rich with orange citrus fruit, stewed fruits and touch of pepper.
Ratings: 94 Points – Jim Murray's 2014 Whisky Bible.

Glenlivet / 14 Year Old Conglass Single Cask
Glenlivet / 14 Year Old Conglass Single Cask

£ 175.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age: 
Strength: 59.8%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside.
Unit: 70cl
Age: 14 Year Old.
Cask No: 41723
ABV: 59.8%
Bottling date: 18/02/2014
Rising in the hills beyond Glenlivet, The Conglass Water cascades downstream, flowing through the wild, rugged landscape of Highlands of Scotland. Eventually it meets the Livet, the smooth, flowing river that gives the region its name and inspires the taste of our whisky.
Nose: Sweet, citrusy orange and creamy vanilla flavours are balanced with delicate hints of almonds.
Taste: Incredibly smooth and sweet, this whisky is a treat for the taste buds. The creamy toffee flavours are  delicately balanced with the fruitiness of boiled sweets.
Finish: Long, smooth and slightly dry.

Glenlivet / 16 Year Old Gallow Hill Single Cask
Glenlivet / 16 Year Old Gallow Hill Single Cask

£ 175.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age: 
Strength: 51.8%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside.
Unit: 70cl
Age: 16 Year Old.
Cask No: 142608
ABV: 51.8%
Bottling date: 25/02/2014
With spectacular views across Glenlivet, Gallow Hill slopes gently above the Distillery. This rugged and remote landscape has hardly changed since George Smith, The Glenlivet’s founder, first started distilling his whisky all those years ago.
Nose: Bursting with fruits from sweet clementine oranges and pears complemented perfectly with toasted almonds and moist, spicy gingerbread.
Taste: Wonderfully sweet orange flavours balanced with rich milk chocolate and a hint of treacle toffee.
Finish: Long and refreshing.

Filed Under: Edencroft Spirit Specialists, Glenlivet, Longmorn, Lowland, New Arrivals, Speyside

Abbey Whisky: Collectable, Delectable New Whiskies!

August 11, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Caperdonich 17 Year Old - The Rare Casks / 10cl Sample £ 12.54

Caperdonich 17 Year Old – The Rare Casks / 10cl Sample
£ 12.54

Abbey Whisky has 15 New additions to it’s range this week with American, Highland, Islay, Japanese, Speyside & Swedish whiskies.

The brands include Caperdonich, Mackmyra, Yoichi, Mortlach, Port Charlotte, Bunnahabhain, Ben Nevis, Ardmore, Macallan, Heaven Hill Whiskey Distillery, Laphroaig.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 9 to 49 Year Old malts.

New Arrivals

Caperdonich 17 Year Old - The Rare Casks / 10cl Sample
Caperdonich 17 Year Old – The Rare Casks / 10cl Sample

£ 12.54
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age: 17 Years Old
Strength: 57.8%
10cl
Vintage: 1995
Bottler: Abbey Whisky
Mackmyra Vit Hund / White Dog Spirit
Mackmyra Vit Hund / White Dog Spirit

£ 34.90
Country: Sweden
Region: Swedish
Age: 
Strength: 46.1%
50cl
Yoichi 1987 / 26 Year Old / SMWS 116.20
Yoichi 1987 / 26 Year Old / SMWS 116.20

£ 725.00
Country: Japan
Region: Japanese
Age: 26 Years Old
Strength: 61.6%
70cl
Vintage: 1987
Bottler: SMWS
Port Charlotte 2002 / 12 Year Old / SMWS 127.43
Port Charlotte 2002 / 12 Year Old / SMWS 127.43

£ 129.60
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age: 12 Years Old
Strength: 
70cl
Vintage: 2002
Bottler: SMWS
Bunnahabhain 2005 / 9 Year Old / SMWS 10.83
Bunnahabhain 2005 / 9 Year Old / SMWS 10.83

£ 96.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age: 9 Years Old
Strength: 58.8%
70cl
Vintage: 2005
Bottler: SMWS
Ardmore 2002 / 11 Year Old / SMWS 66.50
Ardmore 2002 / 11 Year Old / SMWS 66.50

£ 66.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age: 11 Years Old
Strength: 58.2%
70cl
Vintage: 2002
Bottler: SMWS
Macallan 1973 Speymalt - 2015 / Gordon & MacPhail
Macallan 1973 Speymalt – 2015 / Gordon & MacPhail

£ 485.50
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age: 
Strength: 43%
70cl
Vintage: 1973
Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail
Parkers Heritage Collection - 13 Year Old Wheat Whiskey
Parkers Heritage Collection – 13 Year Old Wheat Whiskey

£ 108.00
Country: America
Region: American
Age: 13 Years Old
Strength: 63.4%
75cl
Ben Nevis 49 Year Old - 1966 / Spirit of the Highlands
Ben Nevis 49 Year Old – 1966 / Spirit of the Highlands

£ 124.80
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age: 49 Years Old
Strength: 29.5%
70cl
Vintage: 1966
Bottler: Whisky Broker
Mortlach 18 Year Old - 1995 / The Coopers Choice / Cask 3406
Mortlach 18 Year Old – 1995 / The Coopers Choice / Cask 3406

£ 67.40
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age: 18 Years Old
Strength: 46%
70cl
Vintage: 1995
Bottler: The Vintage Malt Whisky Company
Ben Nevis 17 Year Old - 1996 / The Coopers Choice / Cask 1317
Ben Nevis 17 Year Old – 1996 / The Coopers Choice / Cask 1317

£ 63.95
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age: 17 Years Old
Strength: 46%
70cl
Vintage: 1996
Bottler: The Vintage Malt Whisky Company
Mackmyra Mareld Moment Series 13 /  Swedish Whisky
Mackmyra Mareld Moment Series 13 / Swedish Whisky

£ 123.00
Country: Sweden
Region: Swedish
Age: 
Strength: 52.2%
70cl
Mackmyra Bärnsten Moment Series 15 / Swedish Whisky
Mackmyra Barnsten Moment Series 15 / Swedish Whisky

£ 108.00
Country: Sweden
Region: Swedish
Age: 
Strength: 49.8%
70cl
Mackmyra Iskristall (Ice Crystal) / Swedish Single Malt Whisky
Mackmyra Iskristall (Ice Crystal) / Swedish Single Malt Whisky

£ 56.80
Country: Sweden
Region: Swedish
Age: 
Strength: 46.1%
70cl
Laphroaig 1997 / 17 Year Old / SMWS 29.160
Laphroaig 1997 / 17 Year Old / SMWS 29.160

£ 148.80
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age: 17 Years Old
Strength: 51.5%
70cl
Vintage: 1997
Bottler: SMWS

Filed Under: 11 Year Old, 12 year old, 13 Year Old, 17 Year Old, 18 Year Old, 26 Year Old, 49 Year Old, 9 Year Old, Abbey Whisky, American, Ardmore, Ben Nevis, Bunnahabhain, Caperdonich, Highland, Islay, Japanese, Laphroaig, Macallan, Mackmyra, Mortlach, New Arrivals, Port Charlotte, Speyside, Swedish

New Cu Bocan, Dalmore, Macallan & Tomatin Whiskies From Edencroft!

August 4, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Cu Bocan / The Bourbon Cask

Cu Bocan / The Bourbon Cask

New Arrivals

Dalmore / The Mackenzie
Dalmore / The Mackenzie

£ 335.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age: 
Strength: 56.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highland. ABV: 56%. Unit: 70cl. A tribute to the Clan Mackenzie. The Dalmore will contribute a substantial proportion of the profits from this stunning single malt in support of the Mackenzie Clan Gathering in 2010. Matured initially in American white oak for 11 years, then transferred to port pipes from Oporto for a further 6 years. An unforgettable masterpiece. Taste Notes: Sweet pear, bitter chocolate, crushed almonds. Warm and seductive with aromas of ripe plums, citrus fruits and marzipan, followed closely with ginger spice and mangos. A taste of sweet pear, bitter chocolate and crushed almonds reward the senses. For sale only within the EEC.

Cù Bòcan / The Virgin Oak Edition
Cù Bòcan / The Virgin Oak Edition

£ 49.50
Country: Scotland
Region: Highlands
Age: 
Strength: 46.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highland's.
ABV: 46%
Unit: 70cl
Cù Bòcan is matured in a combination of Sherry, Virgin Oak and Bourbon casks. This exclusive limited edition, launched in February 2015, showcases the influence that Virgin Oak has on our lightly peated single malt. Clean and zingy with hints of smoke and warm spice, this fully matured Virgin Oak limited edition will not disappoint!
Nose: Lively citrus fruits – lime juice and lemon sorbet. Oak driven flavours of vanilla, coconut and candy floss soon emerge with rosewater, red berries, fresh pear and pineapple in the background.
Palate: Warm pecan pie with vanilla ice cream. Baked apples with cinnamon and toffee and just a touch of smoke.
Finish: Clean and zingy with pleasant spice.
Bottles Produced: 6000.

Cù Bòcan / The Bourbon Cask Edition
Cù Bòcan / The Bourbon Cask Edition

£ 49.50
Country: Scotland
Region: Highlands
Age: 
Strength: 46.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highland's.
ABV: 46%
Unit: 70cl
This exclusive limited edition, launched in July 2015, showcases the influence that Bourbon Oak has on our lightly peated single malt. Rich and creamy with hints of smoke and sweet citrus.
Nose: Toffee and honey are prominent. The smoke is distant at first but continues to emerge and then slowly fades to reveal pineapple and pear drops. A rich and creamy vanilla custard lingers.
Mouth: Velvety smooth coconut and vanilla. Milk chocolate covered marshmallows, almonds and toffee. Citrus fruits, especially orange and lime, have a significant presence.
Finish: Long lasting and sweet.
Bottles Produced: 6000.

Tomatin / Contrast
Tomatin / Contrast

£ 97.50
Country: Scotland
Region: Highlands
Age: 
Strength: 46.%
2cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Highland's.
ABV: 46%.
Unit: 2 x 35cl.
Bottles Produced: 5,400.
This limited release presents a unique opportunity to directly compare the effect of Bourbon and Sherry casks on whisky distilled in specific years at Tomatin Distillery; 1973, 1977, 1988, 1991, 2002 & 2006.
Having selected and vatted casks from the same six years in both types of casks, their Distillery Manager, Graham Eunson, has created two incredible whiskies and an exceptional tasting experience.
 
BOURBON MATURED
AROMA: Golden syrup and honey. Lemon & lime. Almond and macadamia nuts, vanilla and custard.
PALATE: Sweet vanilla custard and lemon sponge. Pineapple chunks, raspberries and icing sugar.
FINISH: Sweet, fresh and mellow.
 
SHERRY MATURED
AROMA: Toffee-apple crumble, Christmas pudding, raisins and treacle.
PALATE: Cinnamon and cloves, peppercorns. Thick cut marmalade.
FINISH: Oily, spicy and chewy.

Macallan / 30 Year Old 1985 Hunter Laing Old & Rare
Macallan / 30 Year Old 1985 Hunter Laing Old & Rare

£ 725.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age: 
Strength: 48.3%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside.
ABV: 48.3%
Unit: 70cl
Age: 30 Year Old.
Distilled: June 1985.
Bottled: 2015.
Bottles Filled: 212
A golden whisky with a powerful nose of vanilla and raisins to the fore, and a hint of liquorice, rhubarb and slight citrus notes appearing late.
There is a rich and creamy mouthfeel, with notes of vanilla, fruit cake, cinnamon and butterscotch sauce giving a balanced taste. The finish has a long and sweet aftertaste with just a wisp of oak.

Filed Under: Cu Bocan, Dalmore, Edencroft Spirit Specialists, Highland, Macallan, New Arrivals, Speyside, Tomatin

Edencroft New Arrivals From Glenfarclas & Macallan!

July 21, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Glenfarclas / 51119 Family Reserve £ 81.50

Glenfarclas / 51119 Family Reserve
£ 81.50

New Arrivals

Glenfarclas / 51119 Family Reserve
Glenfarclas / 51119 Family Reserve

£ 81.50
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age: 
Strength: 43.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside.
Unit: 70cl
ABV: 43%.
This month J. & G. Grant introduce the new £511.19s.0d Family Reserve to celebrate the 150th anniversary of family ownership of the Glenfarclas distillery. On the 8th of June 1865, John Grant, 1st generation of the Grant family, bought the distillery for £511.19s.0d. His grandsons, John and George, later formed the company J. & G. Grant and to this day it remains an independent business and firmly in the hands of the family’s 5th & 6th generation.
The £511.19s.0d Family Reserve, a non-chill filtered bottling at 43%, is a vatting of predominantly first fill sherry butts which proudly embodies the distillery’s sherry profile, bringing together all the character of this great spirit across the generations. Sweet and rich sherry, like a toffee syrup over a freshly toasted French baguette, the nose promises fresh fruit smothered in heather honey, ending almost like a sweet port. Then a dry yet sweet taste, a lovely balance of fruit, light nuttiness and milk chocolate develop, followed by a very palatable long and easy finish. A copy of the original bill of sale is included with each bottle along with a note from George Grant explaining the significance of the £511.19s.0d Family Reserve to the Grant family tradition.
Putting this family achievement into perspective, the time and dedication taken by the Grant’s to create a consistently high quality whisky for well over a century should not be underestimated. Within an industry where economic booms and recessions are omnipresent, the art of balancing and anticipating the worldwide demand for whisky is no easy feat. Yet the Grants pushed on through the changing landscape of the whisky industry, as more and more distilleries were bought over by international conglomerates, as drinks portfolios expanded and aged single malt took to the fore. Over the years they have witnessed an entire transformation of distillery ownership across Scotland, resisting company proposals for the purchase of their very own distillery and choosing instead to be governed by no one other than themselves.
To mark this historic occasion today at the distillery, John and George Grant filled 10 sherry butts and 10 sherry hogshead casks to lay down for the future generations. “The beauty of independence is that we have total control over the quality and character of our whisky, and with this control we can personally choose what we want the brand to represent”, says George Grant, 6th generation of the family. Today with only a handful of independent distillers left, J. & G. Grant have stood the test of time and with the release of this special edition £511.19s.0d Family Reserve, what better way to raise a glass to their history and Glenfarclas single malt whisky.

Macallan Distillery / 1995 Speymalt
Macallan Distillery / 1995 Speymalt

£ 75.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age: 
Strength: 43.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside.
Unit: 70cl
ABV: 43%.
CASK TYPE: .
Age: 19 Years Old.
Distilled: 1995
Bottled: 2014
STYLE: .
AROMA WITHOUT WATER: .
TASTE WITHOUT WATER: .
AROMA WITH WATER: .
TASTE WITH WATER: .

Macallan Distillery / 2005 Speymalt
Macallan Distillery / 2005 Speymalt

£ 35.95
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age: 
Strength: 43.%
70cl

Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside.
Unit: 70cl
ABV: 43%.
CASK TYPE: 1st Fill and Refill Sherry Casks.
Age: 9 Years Old.
Distilled: 2005
Bottled: 2014
STYLE: Light summer dram (Aperitif).
AROMA WITHOUT WATER: Delicate Sherry influences with sweet Highland toffee and banana aromas. Hints of lemon and peppermint linger.
TASTE WITHOUT WATER: The palate is peppery initially with pear, pineapple and orange peel flavours. Complimented by a creamy milk chocolate and Brazil nut edge.
AROMA WITH WATER: Has become lighter, with green apple, pineapple and kiwi fruit aromas. Underlying hints of sweet vanilla and eucalyptus.
TASTE WITH WATER: Refreshing grapefruit, sweet strawberry and blueberry flavours initially. These combine with a delicate white chocolate edge.

Filed Under: Edencroft Spirit Specialists, Glenfarclas, Macallan, New Arrivals, Speyside

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