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Cardhu 15 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – An older variant of Spain’s favourite Scotch single malt – Cardhu. Aged for 15 years it combines the distillery’s characteristic fruit and spice with lighter tropical fruit and vanilla notes.
Price: £ 45.95 BUY IT NOW from The Whisky Exchange
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Edencroft has 5 New additions to it’s range this week with some Islay, Japanese and Speyside whiskies.
The brands include Bowmore, Glendronach, Suntory & Glenlivet.
The ages of the new whiskies range from 12 to 21 Year Old malts.
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Suntory – 12 Year Old Hakushu Country: Japanese Region: Japanese Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: Straight from the untouched forests, mountains, and pure waters of the Southern Japanese Alps, it is no wonder that Hakushu is a “green and fresh” whisky, praised by the most curious whisky connoisseurs and lovers of gastronomy. Its crisp and vibrant feel, unique in a single malt, enlivens and liberates your senses. Colour: pure gold; |
70cl | £ 51.95 BUY NOW |
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Bowmore – 15 Year Old “the Darkest” Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: Matured in an inspired combination of both bourbon and sherry casks, its the final three years spent in Oloroso sherry casks that gives Bowmore 15 Years Old Darkest, one of the most beautifully balanced Bowmores, the rich, deep colour reflected in its name, and its warming finish. Colour: treacle dark amber. Aroma: delicious dark chocolate, sun-dried fruits and a tell-tale wisp of Islay smoke. Taste: wonderful cedar wood and rich treacle toffee. Finish: the robust and complex finish with a hint of sherry tannin. |
70cl | £ 50.00 BUY NOW |
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Glendronach – 15 Year Old Revival Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 15 Year Old. Strength: 46% Summary: Renowned amongst many whisky enthusiasts around the world, this remarkable and full bodied malt is matured for a minimum of 15 years in the finest Oloroso sherry casks. Bottled at 46%, the GlenDronach Revival is non chill filtered and of natural colour. A truly excellent single malt. Colour: deep gold with a lovely mahogany heart; Nose: Incredible concentration of aromas. Treacle toffee and chocolate orange; Taste: a very dynamic and full bodied dram for its age. Chewy with coffee chocolate and treacle scones; Finish: a veritable feast to enliven the senses; |
70cl | £ 44.99 BUY NOW |
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Glendronach – 18 Year Old Allardice Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 15 Year Old. Strength: 46% Summary: The famous GlenDronach 18 year old, now renamed Allardice, is the third expression in the GlenDronach core range. This exceptional single sherried malt is non chill filtered and of natural colour. Matured in the finest Spanish Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 46%, this sublime richly sherried malt is truly unforgettable. Colour: bright deep gold with a tawny centre; Nose: sweet aromatics of fudge and muscovado sugar. Fruit compote and glacier morello cherries provide added complexity; Taste: rich dark and seductive. Remarkable flavours of stewed fruits and all-spice marry together with classical aged Oloroso and toasted walnut bread and chocolate orange; Finish: tremendously complex and long; |
70cl | £ 56.99 BUY NOW |
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Glenlivet Р21 Year Old Archive Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 21 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: Sitting in the Glen of the same name, taking its water from the River Livet which feeds into the Spey, Glenlivet has been producing whisky since the days when only small scale domestic production was legal. George Smith (of George & JG Smith) was the first distiller in the Glen to produce legal whisky on a large scale, a choice which forced Smith to arm himself against the threat of attack from the illicit distillers in the region. A second challenge came in the form of the neighbouring whisky producers in the Glen (and outside the Glen) when they attempted to use the Glenlivet name to market their own whisky. With the courts on his side, Smith forced his neighbours to relinquish the name and today Glenlivet remains one of the most renowned whiskies in the world. As the best selling Scotch in the United States, Glenlivet enjoys a huge support for its whisky. A huge range of bottlings have appeared at auction and the choice for collectors is wide. The Glenlivet 21 Year Old Archive is a batch produced whisky using only hand-selected casks. It is a complex whisky with sherried and wood notes integrating seamlessly with the aromatic palette. Let the pleasure linger late into the night. Colour: amber with sparkling copper shades. Nose: opulent, mature. Sherry influence. An intricate array of fruit and wood. Christmas cake-like, sultanas, Maraschino cherry, thick-cut marmalade. Oak panels in an old church, a cedary touch. Balsamic spices, Cub̬be pepper. A hint of eucalyptus, tropical hardwood. Oak soon gives way to malty notes. Fruit and fibre cereal bowl, toasted granary bread. Citrussy freshness, orange and kumquat peel. Some cakey notes, a reminder of Grand Marnier souffl̩. Taste: unctuous. Mouth-coating, almost syrupy. Full-bodied. Sultana cake, ginger biscuits. Oak holds the reins back, releasing a drying spiciness. Cinnamon and ginger, a touch of hot paprika. Walnut and raisins, dark chocolate. Finish: everlasting, warming. Nutty. Toasted hazelnuts. A full layer of liquorice. |
70cl | £ 75.00 BUY NOW |
Abbey Whisky has 6 New ‘That Boutique-y Whisky Company’ additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from the Islay and Speyside regions.
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Ardbeg Batch 1 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 51.9% |
50cl | £ 325.00 BUY NOW |
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Ardbeg Batch 4 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 52.4% |
50cl | £ 61.95 BUY NOW |
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Caol Ila Batch 1 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 45.8% |
50cl | £ 54.95 BUY NOW |
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Dailuaine Batch 1 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 51.5% |
50cl | £ 46.95 BUY NOW |
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Glen Moray Batch 1 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 49.1% |
50cl | £ 59.95 BUY NOW |
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Port Ellen Batch 4 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 50.7% |
50cl | £ 450.00 BUY NOW |
Longmorn-glenlivet 1966 / Sherry Cask / Moon Imports Speyside Whisky
75cl / 57% / Moon Import – A 1966 vintage Longmorn from legendary Italian whisky importer Moon Imports, aged in a sherry cask and bottled in 1985.
Price: £ 999.00 BUY IT NOW from The Whisky Exchange
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Inchgower 1974 / 22 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
75cl / 55.7% / Distillery Bottling
Price: £ 275.00 BUY IT NOW from The Whisky Exchange
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Glenfarclas 1969 / Sherry Cask / Family Casks Vi Speyside Whisky
70cl / 56.2% / Distillery Bottling – Another cask strength vintage sherry hogshead from Glenfarclas bottled as part of the Family Casks series. The perfect gift for anyone born in 1969. Speyside’s best distilleries. All but three of the range (1952, 1979 & 1984) are from first fill or refill sherry casks.
Price: £ 388.00 BUY IT NOW from The Whisky Exchange
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Edencroft has 10 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: American, Highland, Irish, Islay and Speyside.
The brands include Ardbeg, Balblair and Glendronach.
The ages of the new whiskies range from 10 to 36 Year Old malts.
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Wasmunds – Single Malt Whisky Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 48% Summary: Combines the best of the grand tradition of single malt whisky with creative and unique innovations for aging and flavoring that result in a special spirit that has no peer. At Copper Fox Distillery, we are the only distillery in North America to hand malt our own barley, and the only distillery on the planet to use apple and cherry wood smoke to flavor the malted barley. Our single batch copper potstill produces one barrel at a time and the spirit is non-chill filtered to preserve the complete flavor and essence of the barley grain. |
70cl | £ 40.00 BUY NOW |
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Connemara – Turf Mór Single Malt Country: Irish Region: Irish Age: Strength: 58.20% Summary: The Peatiest expression of an Irish Peated Single Malt ever bottled. This super premium whiskey is bottled at Cask strength with no chill filtration, providing consumers seeking heavily Peated Single Malts a new taste opportunity. Nose: ungent mixture of Salt, Smoke, Spice, Sweet all at once. Taste: Very Sweet with an explosion of peat on the tongue, lifting to fresh cut turf. Finish: Dry finish with spice giving way to oak and more peat. |
70cl | £ 55.00 BUY NOW |
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Shackletons Whisky – Mackinlays Rare Old Highland Malt Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 47.30% Summary: Whyte & Mackay has successfully recreated the century-old whisky buried under the Antarctic ice by famous explorer Ernest Shackleton. The company’s master blender Richard Paterson spent a painstaking eight weeks marrying and blending a range of malts to get an exact replica of the 100-year-old Mackinlay’s liquid. And according to one independent expert, he has got the copy exactly right. Renowned whisky writer Dave Broom is the only other person in the world to taste both the original whisky and Whyte & Mackay’s new liquid. He said: “The Shackleton whisky is not what I expected at all, and not what anyone would have expected. It’s so light, so fresh, so delicate and still in one piece – it’s a gorgeous whisky.” “It proves that even way back then so much care, attention and thought went into whisky-making.” “I think the replication is absolutely bang on. Richard has done a great job as it’s a very tricky whisky to replicate, because you have this delicacy, subtlety and the smoke just coming through.” “The sweetness, fragrance and spice, and the subtle smoke, are all there in the replica. I’m blown away.” The Shackleton replica will cost £100, with 5% from every sale being donated back to the Antarctic Heritage Trust, the New Zealand charity responsible for finding and uncovering the original whisky. If all 50,000 bottles sell out the Trust will receive £250,000. Trust chief executive Nigel Watson said: “From start to finish it’s taken almost four years to safely extract the whisky crate from site and then Antarctica, thaw it in museum conditions, secure permits and complete scientific analysis in Scotland . I am delighted that Whyte & Mackay recognise the hard work and value of the Trust’s conservation mission in Antarctica by making this very generous and welcome donation." Richard Paterson said that matching the whisky really tested his blending skills, but it was a true labour of love. “It was a real privilege getting to handle, nose and taste such a rare and beautiful bottle of whisky. The quality, purity and taste of this 100-year-old spirit was amazing. The biggest surprise was the light flavour and the clear, almost vibrant colour of the liquid. I hope I have done our forefathers and Ernest Shackleton proud with the replica. I would like to thank the Trust in particular for their patience, their expertise and their hard work. They fully deserve the substantial funds this special bottle will generate.” Tasting Notes: The replica Mackinlay contains whisky from a range of highland malts, including Glen Mhor, which was the original Mackinlay’s distillery before it closed in 1983. The 47.3% ABV whisky has a light honey and straw gold colour with shimmering highlights. The nose is soft, elegant and refined with delicate aromas of crushed apple, pear and fresh pineapple. It has a whisper of marmalade, cinnamon and a tease of smoke, ginger and muscovado sugar. The generous strength of the 47.3% whisky, believed to be high to stop the alcohol freezing, gives plenty of impact, but in a mild and warming way. It has whispers of gentle bonfire smoke slowly giving way to spicy rich toffee, treacle and pecan nuts. |
70cl | £ 95.00 BUY NOW |
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Ardbeg – Corryvreckan Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 57.1% Summary: Corryvreckan takes its name from the famous whirlpool that lies to the north of Islay, where only the bravest souls dare to venture. Swirling aromas and torrents of deep, peaty, peppery taste lurk beneath the surface of this beautifully balanced dram. Like the whirlpool itself, Corryvreckan is not for the faint-hearted! Colour: Deepest amber. Aroma: Heady, intense and powerful. With the first sniff, encounter the deep and turbulent force of Corryvreckan as it pulls you inwards. Swirl the glass and dip your nose into the torrents of tarry ropes, creosote and linseed oil rising from deep within the vortex. As you succumb to its power, a collision of waxy dark chocolate, warm blackcurrants and muscovado sugar pulls you under its spell with a burst of plump cherries and earthy pine needles leaping from its depths. Swirl water into the glass, and observe the magical collision of whisky and water. As the liquid warms up, the seething cauldron bubbles and bursts, as you edge closer to sniff a pot full of gutsy cayenne-peppered steak and oysters smothered in hot pepper sauce. Salty seasoning brings a briny character with tangy crisp seaweed and smoky bacon swirling on the surface with hints of sweet vanilla, spicy cloves and blueberries. As the whirlpool narrows and quickens moving ever deeper, surrender to its dangerous depths with the heady force of menthol, treacle and chilli sauce. Taste: Plunge into the whirlpool and taste the mysterious depths of Corryvreckan. Torrents of taste well up on the palate; deep, peppery and chewy, bombarding the tongue with its intense tastes and textures. The first plunge brings forth chewy peppered steak soaked in pepper sauce with the tang of crispy seaweed. As you descend deeper, encounter a mouthful of black tarry espresso coffee that coats the palate with rich melted dark fruits (blackcurrants, blueberries and cherries) and bitter almonds. As the taste soaks in deeper, star anise and hickory dry out the palate before a surprise of chalky effervescent violets fizz to the surface. Finish: Long, deep and remaining powerful into the finish with black tarry coffee, chocolate coated cherries and hot pepper sauce, the lingering memories of your mysterious and daring journey into Corryvreckan. |
70cl | £ 57.50 BUY NOW |
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Ardbeg – Uigeadail Single Malt Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 54.20% Summary: In 2009, Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible named Ardbeg Uigeadail ‘World Whisky of the Year’ – in praise of its “utter silky brilliance” and “complexity on a level only a handful of distilleries in the world can even dream of reaching.” Ardbeg Uigeadail (pronounced ‘Oog-a-dal’) is a special vatting that marries Ardbeg’s traditional deep, smoky notes with luscious, raisiny tones of old ex-Sherry casks. Its non chill-filtered at high strength, which retains maximum flavour and gives more body and added depth. Colour: Deepest gold. Aroma: Rich and weighty with heady and smoky aromatics, this expression of Ardbeg is both intensely flavoured and perfectly integrated. At full strength, the initial aroma is a beguiling mix of warm Christmas cake, walnut oil and parma violets fused with fresh ocean spice, cedar and pine needles falling from the Christmas tree. A smouldering smoky coal fire and the deep scent of well-oiled leather brings warmth to the scene. The sweetness of treacle toffees and chocolate-coated raisins bring indulgence through the smoke. With water, the deep smokiness increases in intensity, reminiscent of a Christmas pudding on fire. Tarry smoke and diesel engine oil enter the room bringing smells of an age gone by. Rich flowering currants and warm baked banana and walnut bread are served with simmering mocha espresso. Taste: Full flavoured and rich with a deep mouth-coating texture, the taste is an intriguing balance between sweet, spicy and deep smoky flavours. The flavour is initially sweet as Christmas cake begins to soak into the tongue. A burst of winter spices sets off a smoky-spicy explosion countered by a sumptuous mid-palate of honey glazed smoked food and chewy treacle. Waves of deep smoky tones and rich aromas build up on the palate like a fine Montecristo cigar. Finish: Amazingly long and chewy with lingering raisiny, deep mocha tones and rich aromatic smoke into the perfectly integrated finish. |
70cl | £ 47.50 BUY NOW |
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Balblair – 1975 Vintage/2nd Release Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 36 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: The second release of Balblair 1975 is a rich gold colour. Typically fresh yet full bodied, this fine Balblair vintage displays aromas of citrus fruits, vanilla, toffee and coconut. The American oak ex-sherry casks used in maturation impart a rich and sweet vanilla flavour. On the palate it is sweet and spicy; fresh fruits and honey combine with a slightly oaky note to create a long and warming finish. |
70cl | £ 225.00 BUY NOW |
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Balblair – 1989 Vintage/3rd Release Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 23 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: The third release of Balblair 1989 is subtly amber in appearance with rose gold highlights. A full bodied malt with aromas of raisin, green apples and hints of banana and lemon. The American oak, ex bourbon casks used in the maturation lend a warm toffee vanilla fragrance. On the palate there are raisins and fruits with rich spiciness leading to a long, complex and ultimately smooth finish. |
70cl | £ 85.00 BUY NOW |
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Balblair – 1997 Vintage/2nd Release Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: Balblair 1997, 2nd release is deep golden amber in appearance. On the nose there is an abundance of tropical fruits; bananas and pineapple, together with green apples, oranges and apricots. Hints of honey, vanilla and butterscotch can also be detected. The taste is initially sweet, yet spicy and full bodied, which reflects the time spent maturing in first fill American, ex bourbon oak barrels. There is a long, spicy finish to this exceptionally well balanced, yet complex Vintage. |
70cl | £ 55.00 BUY NOW |
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Balblair – 2002 Vintage/1st Release Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: The first release of Balblair 2002 is sparkling gold in colour. On the nose there are the signature Balblair aromas; floral and fragrant with zesty fruits such as oranges and lemons. The American oak, ex-bourbon barrels used in maturation impart toffee and vanilla notes. On the palate it is full bodied, yet sweet and spicy in character, with hints of oranges, lemons, green apples, toffee and vanilla. There is a typical long finish as the floral and fruit notes develop and combine with the initial spice and sweetness from the American oak casks. |
70cl | £ 39.50 BUY NOW |
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Glendronach – 18 Year Old Single Cask Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 18 Year Old. Strength: 55.1% Summary: Cask Size and Type: Pedro Ximenez – Sherry Puncheon. Cask #: 3547. Colour: Polished cherry wood. Nose: Creamy chocolate rum-raisins are perfectly spiced by a hint of sweet chilli. A gentle apple and barley note rounds off the nose. Taste: Beautifully sweet peppery spices roll to chocolate fudge cake and waves of vanilla pod, ending in a delicate mint and stewed barley finish. |
70cl | £ 80.00 BUY NOW |
Abbey Whisky has 3 New additions to it’s range this week with some Highland and Speyside whiskies.
The brands include Glendronach, Glenlochy and English Whisky Co.
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English Whisky Co Queens Coronation 60th Anniversary Country: England Region: Age: Strength: 46% |
70cl | £ 62.95 BUY NOW |
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Glendronach 1994 / 18 Year Old / Cask 3547 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 18 Years Old Strength: 55.1% Vintage: 1994 Bottler: GlenDronach Distillery |
70cl | £ 75.00 BUY NOW |
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Glenlochy 1979 / Rare Old / Gordon & MacPhail Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 46% Vintage: 1979 Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail |
70cl | £ 308.00 BUY NOW |
Mannochmore 1982 / 28 Year Old / Liquid Sun Speyside Whisky
70cl / 49.4% / Liquid Sun – A 1982 vintage whisky from Mannochmore, sister distillery to Glenlossie, matured for 28 years in a bourbon cask and bottled in 2011 by Liquid Sun.
Price: £ 88.45 BUY IT NOW from The Whisky Exchange
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Glenlivet 1965 / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail – A 1965 vintage Glenlivet at a remarkably reasonable price thanks to the folks at Gordon & Macphail and their unfeasibly big collection of old casks.
Price: £ 296.00 BUY IT NOW from The Whisky Exchange
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