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Gordon & Macphail Benriach, Glendronach, Macallan New Arrivals From Edencroft!

May 19, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Gordon & Macphail Benriach / 12 Year Old Sherry Wood

New Arrivals

Gordon & Macphail Benriach / 12 Year Old Sherry Wood
£ 37.85
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Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside.
ABV: 43%
Unit: 70cl
Ratings: 95.5 points / Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible.
This rich, aromatic Single Malt Scotch Whisky has been created by marrying together whiskies matured in Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butts sourced from Jerez, Southern Spain.
Nose: Mocha, dark chocolate, sultanas and rich spices.
Colour: Deep gold – bronze.
Taste: The combination of Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez Sherry casks gives a wonderful balance of mocha and dark chocolate interwoven with figs, sultanas, vanilla, fruits and rich spices.

Gordon & Macphail Glendronach / Cask Strength / Batch 4
£ 55.95
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Summary: A classic GlenDronach exactly as they made it – cask strength, non chill filtered and at natural colour. The cask strength has been matured in a combination of Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso sherry casks. The first batch comprises of some 12,000 bottles and is bottled at 54.8%. Batch 2 has been bottled at 55.2% and batch 3 at 54.9%. The GlenDronach Cask Strength batch 4 was bottled at 54.7%.
Colour: Dark rich amber with a glint of burnished copper.
Nose: Delicious molten toffee and wild honey poured over ripe figs and dates. Subtle hints of tangerine, coffee grounds and a dusting of cinnamon add a perfect balance to the nose.
Palate: Vibrant oak spices and warming stem ginger compliment the rich sherry and dark fruit characteristics. Waves of sour plums and subtle gingerbread combine with stewed barley and roasted coffee beans, softened by a gentle hint of walnut.
Finish: A perfect harmony of the finest sherry casks and traditional Highland characteristics.

Gordon & Macphail Glendronach / Uk Exclusive / 1995 / Cask# 3326
£ 93.50
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age: 19 Years Old
Strength: 55%.
70cl

Summary: Distilled: June 1995.
Bottled: July 2014.
Age: 19 Year Old.
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.
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Gordon & Macphail Macallan / Elliott Erwitt Edition / Print 22
£ 945.00
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Summary: It is with great pride that we can reveal, Elliott Erwitt, the world’s most influential living photographer, as the fourth edition of our award-winning Masters of Photography series. You will recognise his work as some of the most iconic and powerful photographs of our time, including the incredibly poignant portrait of Jackie Kennedy at her husband’s funeral, and intimate shots of Marilyn Monroe on the set of The Misfits.
The Masters of Photography: Elliott Erwitt Edition sees Elliott interpret the unique richness and quirkiness of our Scottish character through his clever observational skills and subtle humorous style. His ‘Great Scottish Adventure’, puts the focus solely on the heartland of our precious single malt whisky.
This edition is without doubt our most extensive, and ambitious, to date with 58 unique single cask whiskies being paired with a different signed Elliott Erwitt print captured during his Scottish adventure. There are just 35 sets available worldwide, so, if you get your hands on one of the highly covetable bottles it will be just one of 35 ever produced. This collection is completely unique in terms of its scale and breadth of single cask malt Scotch whiskies, each of which has been personally selected by our Whisky Maker Bob Dalgarno to interpret the very essence of the photograph it is matched with. The range showcases the stunning spectrum of natural colours our whisky produces, coupled with the amazing array of flavours (from citrus and vanilla to toffee and dried fruit) and variety of strengths – makes it an outstanding collection of single malt whiskies.
Shot against dramatically different backdrops in the Highlands and Islands, Glasgow and Edinburgh, Elliott captures the beauty of the perfect moment. His collection showcases the traditions and eccentricities of the Scottish people, as well as, his most loved subjects – dogs. The Elliott Erwitt Edition comprises a bespoke photo-archival book featuring a total of 158 images, shot by Elliott during his Scottish trip. With his signature playfulness in mind and in true Elliott style, a handmade glass flask containing the single cask malt whisky is concealed within the pages of the book.
In Elliott’s own words; “Photography is an art of observation – it’s about creating something extraordinary out of the ordinary. You choose a frame and then wait until the right time for something magical to come along and fill it. I realised while working on this project that this is exactly the way Bob, the Whisky Maker, works when creating The Macallan. He envisages how he wants a particular whisky to taste, selects the perfect cask to create it, and then he waits! Timing is everything”.
58 unique single cask whiskies have been paired with a different signed Elliott Erwitt print captured during his Great Scottish Adventure. Only 35 of each of the exclusive pairings are available, making a complete global release of 2,030. The Elliott Erwitt Edition comprises a bespoke photo-archival book featuring a total of 158 images, shot by Elliott during the process, with a 37.5cl handmade glass flask containing a single cask malt whisky concealed within its pages.
This collection is completely unique in terms of its scale and breadth of single cask malt Scotch whiskies, each of which has been personally selected by Whisky Maker Bob Dalgarno to interpret the character of its corresponding photograph.
"The incredible richness and depth of character found in every Macallan whisky lends itself perfectly to this year's Masters of Photography offering. Selecting 58 individual single cask malt whiskies to bring to life Elliott's 58 favourite images of his Great Scottish Adventure was wonderfully challenging – tasting the image through the whisky and the whisky through the image on such an unprecedented scale was inspiring," remarks Bob Dalgarno, Whisky Maker, The Macallan.

Edencroft New Whisky Arrivals & The Cheshire Whisky Event Update!

May 5, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Laphroaig / 15 Year Old / 200th Anniversary Edition

New Arrivals

Edencroft	Glendullan / 1999 14 Year Old / Cask #10124 / Old Malt Cask Edition £ 67.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 14 Years Old 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. 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 ©.
Edencroft	Glendronach / Cask Strength / Batch 4 £ 55.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: Summary: A classic GlenDronach exactly as they made it – cask strength, non chill filtered and at natural colour. The cask strength has been matured in a combination of Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso sherry casks. The first batch comprises of some 12,000 bottles and is bottled at 54.8%. Batch 2 has been bottled at 55.2% and batch 3 at 54.9%. The GlenDronach Cask Strength batch 4 was bottled at 54.7%. Colour: Dark rich amber with a glint of burnished copper. Nose: Delicious molten toffee and wild honey poured over ripe figs and dates. Subtle hints of tangerine, coffee grounds and a dusting of cinnamon add a perfect balance to the nose. Palate: Vibrant oak spices and warming stem ginger compliment the rich sherry and dark fruit characteristics. Waves of sour plums and subtle gingerbread combine with stewed barley and roasted coffee beans, softened by a gentle hint of walnut. Finish: A perfect harmony of the finest sherry casks and traditional Highland characteristics.
Edencroft	Glenrothes / 1997 16 Year Old / Cask #10435 / Old Malt Cask Edition £ 77.15 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 16 Years Old 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. 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 ©.
Edencroft	Highland Park / Odin £ 420.00 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: Summary: Highland Park Odin represents a single malt Scotch whisky worthy of its namesake – the formidable and commanding ruler of Asgard. Its intense complexity ensures this final release is deserving of its rightful place at the head of the Valhalla Collection. Colour: Vivid burst of sunlight. Nose: This intense whisky possesses a fierce spice; cinnamon bark and nutmeg rise from Odin’s spirit. Behind the spice, toasted walnuts smoulder with pulsating explosions of smoke. Odin cuts an ominous figure and this whisky is no different. Palate: A huge, powerful palate draws on the complexity of Odin’s character. Layers of peat uncover thousands of years of wisdom. Dense oak and still smouldering away are the rich charred walnuts. Finish: Throughout is a subtle sweetness, sharing the knowledge of well-seasoned sherry wines. Plums and soft fruit disappear into the dark as the peaty embers glow into a smoky finale. Unit: 70cl. ABV: 55.8%. For sale only within the EEC.
Edencroft	Kilchoman's / Loch Gorm 2015 £ 62.50 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: Summary: Kilchoman launch third annual Loch Gorm limited edition release Independent farm distillery, Kilchoman, will be releasing a limited edition Loch Gorm Single Malt Whisky in March. Only a limited quantity of the exclusive bottling will be available and if past releases are anything to go by, it will sell quickly. This is the third annual Loch Gorm Single Malt to be released by Kilchoman. Each release is differentiated by the distillation and bottling dates on the front of the bottle and gift carton. Kilchoman’s Loch Gorm releases are traditionally matured in ex Oloroso sherry butts and this latest edition is no exception. Where the 2015 version differs from the previous year is the use of sherry hogsheads to mature a portion of the whisky rather than just sherry butts. This edition will also be marginally older than the five year old 2014 version, it being bottled from casks filled in both 2009 and 2010. Anthony Wills, Founder and Managing Director of Kilchoman, said: “As well as this year’s release being slightly older, we decided to increase the ratio of single malt matured in smaller sherry hogsheads versus that matured in larger sherry butts. This increases the influence from the sherry casks and gives the whisky a striking intensity and richness. That said, the whisky retains the balance and complexity Kilchoman releases are well-known for.” This range is named after a famously peaty loch over looked by the distillery; Kilchoman draws water for the production of Loch Gorm and their other releases from the burn that runs into the loch. Colour: Deep and rich. Nose: Soft, spicy and rich with light smoke dark chocolate and citrus fruit. Palate: Soft fruits and peat smoke with a rich sweet finish. Finish: Long and sweet, lingering smoke, well balanced. Country / Region: Scotland / Islay. Unit: 70cl ABV: 46%
Edencroft	Macallan / 1993 20 Year Old / Cask # 10290 / Old Malt Cask Edition £ 130.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 50% 70cl Summary: 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. ©Tasting Notes from Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible.
Edencroft	Port Ellen / 1978 / 35 Year Old / Old & Rare £ 1,385.75 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 35 Years Old 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. 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.
Edencroft	Lagavulin / 12 Year Old / 2014 Release £ 79.95 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: Summary: Lagavulin with a lighter spring to its step; big on distillery character and full of life, with freshness, cereals, citrus and signature smoke. Sweeter notes of toffee and fruit are unusually to the fore, though the serious interplay of tannins, herbs, resin and smoke leaves no doubt as to its lineage. Appearance: Very pale delicate gold. Long beading. Nose: Gentle, and slightly sweeter than expected. At first it seems like you're in an old-time dairy; scrubbed clean, with a background scent of damped-down peat smoke. Gaining depth, the aromas grow appetisingly with classic notes of spent firework and ash above grainy cereals, acetic sharpness married to butterscotch sweetness, and boiled sweets, applesauce, spearmint and juicy fruit. There's toffee and fresh-baked baguette or leather too, with spice in the finish. Softer with water, at first it's Purely cleansing, then there's a subtle interplay of mint, white vinegar and fresh woodsmoke. The overall impression is youthful and vibrant: a painting For Those Who want a full-on smoky! Body: Medium. Palate: Immediate and intense. Sweet and lively, pleasantly oily, with lime zest and a barley sugar sweetness soon wreathed in peat-smoke. Then, dry and aromatic wood cut by a salty, smoky sharpness in the mid palate. Better with water; lighter, still sweet and zesty, fruity and oily, slightly salty, the smoke more autumnal. Like a slice of rich fruitcake eaten near a wood-fired stove. Finish: Lengthy, warming and coating. Waxy, resinous and herbal with burnt dried mixed fruit; sweet on the tongue with wood smoke on the breath. With water a delicate sweetness supports late, resinous pine and autumn smoke. Country/Region: Scotland/Islay. Alc: 54.4% Unit: 70cl Rating:
Edencroft	Laphroaig / 15 Year Old / 200th Anniversary Edition £ 75.00 Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: Summary: Laphroaig 15 year old was first created 30 years ago. Barrels were individually selected for their particularly mellow rounded flavour, then batch bottled at the higher export strength of 43% ABV. The resulting flavour soon became a firm favourite winning many awards. Its highlight was being chosen for the famous ‘Erskine Charity Bottling’ in 2000 when 270 bottles were drawn from a single 15 year old cask signed by HRH The Prince of Wales for this charity of which he is a patron. The 200th Anniversary edition has been created in exactly the same way as the original. We very much hope it will be a delight both to those who have enjoyed it in the past and for many of you for whom it will be the first opportunity. COLOUR: Sparkling gold NOSE: Initial scents of grapefruit and fresh mint. A touch of water releases salted caramel, with signature Islay peat smoke underlying sweet orchard fruit aromas. BODY: Multifaceted. TASTE: Pink peppercorns, light peat smoke with a soft dryness, before a finish of tobacco and faint sea salt. FINISH: Mellow with a smoky aftertaste. Alc: 43%. Unit: 70cl.
Edencroft	Strathmill / 1991 21 Year Old / Cask #10122 / Old Malt Cask Edition £ 88.95 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 21 Years Old 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. 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 ©.
Edencroft	Tullibardine / 1990 23 Year Old / Cask #10453 / Old Malt Cask Edition £ 97.15 Country: Scotland Region: 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. Nose: beautiful structure and weight; a little toasty, but welcomes the nutty spread. Excellent salt to suger ratio; Taste: sublime delivery with near perfect weight and poise and some ramped up barley. The oils are delicate, the sugars playful and the quasi-bourbon style liquorice adding just the right degree of tostesterone; Finish: a late settling of some sugary scores as the light muscovado overpowers the fudgy oak; Balance: an early morning reminder why I can really love this job. ©Tasting Notes from Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible.

The Cheshire Whisky Event

The Cheshire Whisky Event 2015

Held at the fantastic Willington Hall – Tarporley, The Cheshire Whisky Event gives you the unique opportunity to sample the greatest whiskies in the world, whilst mingling with the producers and distillers and marketers, all under one roof.

EXHIBITORS: The Cheshire Whisky Event brings a different balance of exhibitor guaranteeing a selection of the greatest whiskies in the world.

MASTER CLASSES: These tutored tastings provide a unique insight into the world of whisky and your chance to ask all those hidden questions. You have up to an hour of intense time learning more about your favourite whiskies.

Many of the Master classes are dedicated to one brand or expression, presented by brand ambassadors, master distillers, leading experts or Whisky Magazine writers, the Whisky Taste Master classes always guarantee a memorable experience.

TASTINGS: Taste and discover great whiskies, from the classic ranges you may have sampled before to rare and exclusive bottlings.
New to whisky or a seasoned expert, there is something new for everyone to try at The Cheshire Whisky Event.

Ticket prices are £25.00 per person (which includes admission, samples and entry to one Masterclass).

A bargain!

MASTER CLASS DETAILS

Master Class 1: Paul John Indian Single Malt Whisky / Presented by Brand Ambassador Krish Kumar.
Master Class 2: BenRiach, GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh / Presented by Brand Ambassador Stewart Buchanan.
Master Class 3: anCnoc, Blablair, amd Old Pulteney / Presented by Brand Ambassador David Reid.
Master Class 4: Tomatin / Presented by Brand Ambassador Alistair Mutch.

(Please state when ordering which if any Master Class you would like to attend.)

List Of Whiskies Available During Event

BenRiach / 10 Year Old. | BenRiach / 12 Year Old Sherry Matured. | BenRiach / 15 Year Old / Single Cask #9150. | BenRiach / 16 Year Old. | BenRiach / 18 Year Old / Single Cask #3607.

GlenDronach / The Hielan / 8 Year Old. | GlenDronach / 18 Year Old. | GlenDronach / 19 Year Old / Single Cask #3326. | GlenDronach / 19 Year Old / Single Cask #4887. | GlenDronach / Cask Strength Batch 4.

Glenglassaugh / Evolution. | Glenglassaugh / Torfa. | Glenglassaugh / 30 Year Old.

The Antiquary. | The Antiquary 21 year old.

Paul John / Brilliance. | Paul John / Edited. | Paul John / Classic Select Cask. | Paul John / Peated Select Cask.

Old Malt Cask / 16 year old Glenrothes. | Old Malt Cask / 20 year old Macallan. | Old Malt Cask / 21 year old Strathmill. | Old Malt Cask / 23 year old Tullibardine.

Old & Rare / 21 Year Old Ardbeg. | Old & Rare / 21 Year Old Macallan. | Old & Rare / 35 Year Old Port Ellen.

Sovereign / 26 Year Old Cambus. | Sovereign / 25 Year Old North British. | Sovereign / 36 Year Old Strathclyde.

An Cnoc / 12 Year Old. | An Cnoc / 18 Year Old. | An Cnoc / 22 Year Old. | An Cnoc / 1975. | An Cnoc / Cutter.

Balblair / 2003. | Balblair / 1990. | Balblair / 1999. | Balblair / 1983.

Old Pulteney / 12 Year Old. | Old Pulteney / 17 Year Old. | Old Pulteney / 21 Year Old. | Old Pulteney / 1990. | Old Pulteney / 35 Year Old.

Speyburn / Bradan Orach. | Speyburn / 12 Year Old. | Speyburn / 25 Year Old.

For more information: The Cheshire Whisky Event

New Whisky Arrivals: BenRiach & Macallan From Abbey Whisky!

April 15, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

BenRiach 15 Year Old / Sauternes Wood Finish

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Abbey Whisky	BenRiach 15 Year Old / Sauternes Wood Finish Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 15 Years Old Strength: 46%	70cl	£ 47.20 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Macallan 1980 Speymalt / 2013 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 33 Years Old Strength: 43% Vintage: 1980 Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail (Speymalt)	70cl	£ 312.50 BUY NOW

Nikka & Benriach New Arrivals From Edencrofts!

April 14, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Nikka Whisky / Taketsuru / 17 Year Old Vatted Malt

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Edencroft	Benriach / 10 Year Old Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: Summary: Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside. ABV: 43% Unit: 70cl This release is a momentous high point for the award-winning Elgin distillery as the whisky is the first core range expression to be produced predominantly from spirit distilled under The BenRiach Distillery Company’s eleven-year ownership. Managing Director Billy Walker and his South African partners Wayne Kieswetter and Geoff Bell acquired BenRiach from Chivas Brothers in April 2004. Bottled at 43% vol, the BenRiach 10 Years Old is Classic Speyside in character. The cask formula focuses on ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks – exactly the types of wood we favour at BenRiach. This fresh, lively, fruit-laden single malt captures warm oak spices, green apple, dried apricots, peach and banana with subtle touches of aniseed, lemon zest and barley. Style: Classic Speyside. Nose: A fresh and lively combination of crisp, green orchard fruits, stem ginger and hints of tangerine mellows to creamy vanilla with a delicate note of mint and a gentle twist of citrus; all held together with a sweet barley back note. Colour: Crisp summer gold. Character: Warm toasted oak spices flood through green apple skins and dried apricots, ripening to hints of peach and soft banana. Subtle touches of aniseed and lemon zest create a contrasting edge to the fruit and add an intriguing character to the long, crisp barley finish.		£ 33.45 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Nikka Whisky / Coffey Grain Country: Japanese Region: Japanese Age: Strength: 45%. Summary: An essential component of the house blends, the Nikka Coffey Grain is an original single grain whisky, distilled mainly from corn in a Coffey still. Exotic, fruity and unique, it is meant for the connoisseur in search of an unconventional whisky.	70cl	£ 49.50 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Nikka Whisky / Taketsuru / 17 Year Old Vatted Malt Country: Japanese Region: Japanese Age: Strength: 45%. Summary: This version is a vatting of the Yoichi and Miyagikyo single malts of which a strong percentage is aged in sherry oak, giving this blended malt a unique richness. Colour: old gold with a copper shimmer. Aroma: spicy and delicate, it also reveals fruity (yellow plum, peach) and chocolate notes. It develops into old leather, dried tobacco leaf, and dried fruit (apricot, fig). Taste: rich and generous, it is reminiscent of preserved fruit (orange) and Morello cherry, and is highly unctuous. Creamy, it develops into toffee, mocha, and hazelnut. Finish: long and, with an aftertaste of praline, charred wood and cigar-smoke, worthy of an old Speyside whisky. Aniseed and citrus provide this whisky with its freshness and elegance. Fine herbal notes are also present.	70cl	£ 82.50 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Nikka Whisky / Coffey Malt Country: Japanese Region: Japanese Age: Strength: 45%. Summary: The Nikka Coffey Malt is the result of a unique distillation process in “Coffey” type column stills, which are normally used for grain whisky production. This rare 100% malt bottling offers a surprisingly rich texture.	70cl	£ 49.50 BUY NOW

Discounts & New Arrivals From Edencroft!

March 23, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Paul John / Classic Select Cask 31% Discount!

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Edencroft	Glenlochy / Cadenheads Edition 17 Year Old / 1977 Vintage Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: Strength: 61.8% Summary: Founded in 1898 by David McAndies, The Glenlochy Distillery commenced production in 1901, and it had been part of Diageo from 1953 until its transfer to Scotish Malt Distilleries Co. Production ceased in 1983, when the distillery was definitely mothballed, just like so many others in that decade. The premises have been acquired by a local hotel group, West Coast Inns Ltd, that developed the site commercially, only retaining the kiln and the pagoda roof, which are declared historic buildings. The house style is fruity, verging towards sweet, exotic fruitiness and coconut, vanilla and honey characters. The peat is delicate, and soft. Barring a few independent bottlings (such as Gordon & MacPhail's) and an edition in Diageo's Rare Malts series, distillery bottlings are extremely rare and hard to find. Nose: Coffee; leafy. Palate: Green, floral, fresh. Another good cask with plenty of the grassy freshness the distillery was famed for.	75cl	£ 275.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glenglassaugh / Rare Cask Batch 1 / Cask # 7801 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 38 Years Old Strength: 42.4%. Summary: Glenglassaugh Distillery was founded in 1875 by James Moir, a local general store owner. Elgin architects Reid and Melvin designed the distillery and William Sellar of Keith was recruited to plan out the plant. The initial annual production of the distillery was 100,000 gallons.Robertson and Baxter were major customers who supplied spirit to Teacher's for blending and in 1892 purchased the distillery for £10000, who then sold it to Highland Distillers for a £5000 profit. Highland Distillers rebuilt the distillery in 1960, it was later mothballed in 1986. In 2008 the distillery was purchased by The Scaent Group and re-opened. Cask Size and Type: Moscatel Hogshead. Finish: Moscatel Finish. Appearance: Summer harvest gold. Nose: An initial suggestion of boiled sweets with a spearmint warmth gently flows to soft mango, caramelised green pears and cracked black pepper. Palate: Delicate fruit salad balanced with a warm black pepper spice softens to waves of gentle orchard fruits, rich oak and a beautiful fresh barley finish.	70cl	£ 430.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glenglassaugh / Torfa (peated) Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 50%. Summary: At Glenglassaugh, in addition to the traditional production, they also produce a very limited quantity of whisky using richly peated malted barley as the cereal varietal. The malted barley has been dried in the traditional way, over peat infused kilns, giving the whisky its unique smoky flavour. Glenglassaugh ‘Torfa’, with its peaty, phenolic nature, is a unique expression, and is quite different to the usual style of whisky produced in the Highlands. Cask Formula: Fully matured in ex-bourbon barrels. Peat level is 20 ppm. Appearance: Gleaming yellow gold. Nose: Vivid, sweet, sooty campfire smoke and sea air infuses zest of lime, apricot jam and ripe soft fruits; all gently warmed by hints of stem ginger and cracked black pepper. Palate: An eloquent, sweet coastal peat smoke engulfs candied peel over melon, pineapple and roasted red apples. Oat biscuits, hints of heather honey and a gentle cigar box spice all combine to give a terrific balance to the expressive smoky character. Finish: A heady, yet elegant harmony of distinct coastal peat and striking spiced fruit flavours.	70cl	£ 39.50 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Tomatin / The Legacy Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: Strength: 43%. Summary: This whisky is light and delicate, true to traditional Tomatin style. However the introduction of Virgin Oak casks into the mix offers a new dimension with a vibrant and enticing sweetness. Aroma: Vanilla pods, marshmallow, sponge cake and fresh pineapple, mixed with citrus lemon and boiled sweets. Palate: Light and delicate with a candy sweetness which is peppered with hints of pine. Lemon sherbet, pineapple and crunchy green apples with a touch of freshly baked sponge cake. Finish: Clean, light and refreshing. Cask: Matured in a combination of Bourbon barrels and Virgin Oak casks.	70cl	£ 25.50 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Tomatin / Cask Strength Edition Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: Strength: 57.5%. Summary: This whisky is the first Cask Strength expression to be added to the Tomatin Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky core range, allowing them to showcase the true Tomatin style in its most natural state – natural colour, no chill filtration, full strength. Batch 1 was released in February 2015 at 57.5%. A marriage of full maturation Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry casks, it is spicy, sweet and smooth and an excellent addition to the range. CASK TYPE: Matured in a combination of Bourbon barrels and Oloroso Sherry casks. AROMA: Golden syrup. Orange and lemon. Pears. Walnuts.Ginger biscuits. Gets sweeter with time. PALATE: Marzipan, burnt sugar. Toasted malt loaf. Chestnuts. Polished leather. Vanilla flavoured tobacco. FINISH: Dry, with a developing spiciness.	70cl	£ 45.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Tomatin / 14 Year Old Port Cask Finish Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: Strength: 46%. Summary: Added to the core range in 2014, this whisky is soft and smooth with significant sweet influence from the Port casks. After spending time maturing in traditional oak casks, this particular Tomatin spends the last year of its maturation exclusively in Port pipes. Aroma: Honeydew melon, red berries, baked apples. Rich toffee, butterscotch. Sweet honey and bitter dark chocolate. Taste: Fruit and nut. Peaches, apricots, mango and plum. Mixed Walnut and Pecan. Finish: Smooth fruit salad which lingers on the palate. 92.5 Points – Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible.	70cl	£ 54.75 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Tomatin / Cu Bocan The Virgin Oak Edition Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: Strength: 46%. Summary: 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.	70cl	£ 49.50 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Paul John / Brilliance Country: Indian Region: Indian Age: Strength: 46%. Summary: A non-peated Indian Single Malt Whisky. Nose: a complex amalgam of nougat, spotted dog pudding (sans sultanas!) and orange blossom honey with the vanilla spinning tangled webs just beneath. Honey is captured as the bourbon element expands; a delicate gristiness ushers in a freshness to the custard tart; Taste: the mouth feel exudes star quality with the barley generating all kinds of juicy riches with the light Demerara sugars forming an elegant accompaniment. A coppery spine is soon carrying the barley in varied forms while a gorgeous cocoa sub strata heralds in the spices which buzz the taste buds at will; Finish: beautifully relaxed: a light tingle from the spices pulses contentedly, the vanillas gather in deeper intensity yet the barley and copper stretches to the end; Balance: yet another astonishing malt from India. 94.5 Points / Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible.	70cl	£ 30.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Paul John / Classic Select Cask Country: Indian Region: Indian Age: Strength: 55.2%. Summary: The Paul John Classic Select Malt is the taster's expression with a high nod in bright finish. Every sniff and sip wind-sweeps the mystique of the meandering waterways and tales of yore, wafting from the oceanfront coast of Goa. This Classic Select Cask is distantly handcrafted and non-chilled filtered, in chaste tradition, aged undisturbed in American White-Oak ex Bourbon barrels. Nose: Like Brilliance, but turned up a notch. More vanilla, more cake batter, more fruity sweets and more spice. Stacks of cereal, with rolled oats, freshly milled barley and lots of fruit – apples, pears and hints of the more tropical: pineapples and Refresher chews (without the fizzy sherbert middle). With that there is sweet lemon drizzle cake, window putty and a light gluey note, as well as sweet pastry cream. Palate: Sharp cinnamon up front: fireball gobstoppers and Hot Tamales. It calms down to show off apple sauce and sweet vanilla, as well as spiced, heavily buttered pastry with a grind of black pepper. Behind that, squirty cream from a can on top of a bag of Haribo. Water kills the heat and ups the sweetness, revealing caraway and spirity notes, along with even more vanilla. Finish: Haribo fruitiness fades to spicy oak.	70cl	£ 45.00 BUY NOW

Bushmills & Paul John Special Offers From Edencroft Spirit Specialists!

March 19, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Bushmills / 21 Year Old Single Malt – Save £25!

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Edencroft	Paul John / Classic Select Cask / Indian Single Malt Country: Indian Region: Indian Age: Strength: 55.2%. Summary: A non-peated Indian Single Malt Whisky. Nose: Like Brilliance, but turned up a notch. More vanilla, more cake batter, more fruity sweets and more spice. Stacks of cereal, with rolled oats, freshly milled barley and lots of fruit – apples, pears and hints of the more tropical: pineapples and Refresher chews (without the fizzy sherbert middle). With that there is sweet lemon drizzle cake, window putty and a light gluey note, as well as sweet pastry cream. Palate: Sharp cinnamon up front: fireball gobstoppers and Hot Tamales. It calms down to show off apple sauce and sweet vanilla, as well as spiced, heavily buttered pastry with a grind of black pepper. Behind that, squirty cream from a can on top of a bag of Haribo. Water kills the heat and ups the sweetness, revealing caraway and spirity notes, along with even more vanilla. Finish: Haribo fruitiness fades to spicy oak.	70cl	£ 45.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Bushmills / 21 Year Old Single Malt Country: Irish Region: Irish Age: Strength: 40%. Summary: “This rare whiskey is in scarce supply with only a limited number of casks in our warehouses. It’s matured in bourbon and sherry barrels for 21 years‚ before being married together for two years in a madeira-infused cask. The result is dark chocolate and caramelised toffee aromas and a sip that clings to the palate before releasing a magical burst like mint. It’s a rare taste in every serve.” NOSE: Caramelised toffee and dark chocolate. TASTE: Wow! rich raisins and fruity notes that cling to the palate. FINISH: A burst of mintmint that ends in an intense liquorice finale. 95.5 points / Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible.	70cl	£ 110.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Tomintoul / 14 Year Old Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 46% Summary: Pure ingredients and the natural environment add to smooth and mellow character of our award-winning Tomintoul Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky, “the gentle dram”. Tomintoul Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 14 Years is a naturally coloured and unchillfiltered expression of our mellow and smooth malt. Colour: Pale gold; Nose: Delicate, soft and creamy with light floral malt and some sweetness; Palate: Elegant, round, soft and gentle. Clean malt with some creamy sweetness; Balance: Long and creamy, tending to dry with slight peppery tones. 91 Points – Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible.	70cl	£ 39.25 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Tomintoul / 16 Year Old Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% Summary: Pure ingredients and the natural environment add to smooth and mellow character of our award-winning Tomintoul Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky, “the gentle dram”. Multi-award winning Tomintoul Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 16 Years has been lovingly crafted, from a selection of the finest bourbon casks, each aged for at least sixteen years. Colour: Amber; Nose: Rounded softness. Hints of hazelnut and candied peel; Palate: Full flavour, nutty with spicy overtones; Balance: Enduring. Cream at first with spicy finish. 94.5 Points – Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible.	70cl	£ 38.50 BUY NOW

New Glendronach Parliament / 21 Year Old From Abbey Whisky!

March 11, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

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Abbey Whisky	Glendronach Parliament / 21 Year Old Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 21 Years Old Strength: 48%	70cl	£ 84.50 BUY NOW

Old Malt Cask Special Offers From Edencroft!

March 9, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Glendullan / 14 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Edition

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Edencroft	Glendullan / 14 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Edition Special Offer: Save £15.25 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 14 Years Old Strength: 50% 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. 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 ©.	70cl	£ 52.50 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glenrothes / 16 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Edition Special Offer: Save £15.75 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 16 Years Old Strength: 50% 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. 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 ©.	70cl	£ 62.75 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Strathmill / 21 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Edition Special Offer: Save £20.70 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 21 Years Old Strength: 50% 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. 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 vbarley 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 ©.	70cl	£ 72.75 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glencadam / 18 Year Old / Old Malt Cask Edition Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 18 Years Old Strength: 50% 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. Nose: apple and pears….with the accent on the pears; Taste: gets the sugars in early and, better still, makes them of a gristy type. Which means that the ever-growing oak is comfortably contained and the complexity increases….; the barley is juicy despite the years and the spices early on; Finish: some very clever oils ensure a dessert feel to the finale which includes some sugary diced coconut; Balance: creamy, complex and luxurious. Both well-made and matured. 90 Points / Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible. Tasting Notes / Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible ©.	70cl	£ 84.95 BUY NOW

Benriach And Glengoyne New Arrivals From Edencrofts!

March 2, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

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Edencroft	Benriach / Batch 10 / Cask # 4000 / 24 Year Old Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 24 Years Old Strength: 52.6%. Summary: 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. Awards: 95.5Points – Jim Murray's 2014 Whisky Bible. © Jim Murray's 2014 Whisky Bible.	70cl	£ 110.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glengoyne / 1968 Vintage Reserve Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: Strength: 50.3%. Summary: The Glengoyne Distillery is situated in a wooded valley in the southern Highlands of Scotland close to a small river that flows into the famous Loch Lomond. The distillery, which takes its name from "Glen Guin" or Glen of the Wild Geese, has been producing an exceptional single malt scotch whisky for nearly 200 years. Glengoyne is one of the few distilleries producing whisky in this part of Scotland today. However at the beginning of the nineteenth century it is recorded that at least eighteen whisky stills were in operation in this area. But these, like many others at that time, were illegal. Whisky producers were forced to produce whisky illicitly as they were unable to pay the heavy taxes imposed by the government on spirit production to fund wars against France. Smuggling became rife and the hills and glens around Glengoyne formed a perfect cover for this lawless activity. It was not until the 1820's that an Act of Parliament was passed reducing the duty on spirit and the cost of a licence to distil which put an end to illegal production. This gave rise to a rush of stills being legalised, including those at Glengoyne in 1833. It is reputed that Glengoyne was one of only a few stills to be licensed in the southern Highlands due to the high quality of whisky it produced.Sir Walter Scott's novels capture the romance and intrigue of this period in Scottish history. In particular with his character, Rob Roy, who was renowned for cattle thieving and other activities and is believed to have once escaped the law by hiding in an oak tree just 300 metres from the Glengoyne Distillery. In 1876, the Lang Brothers from neighbouring Glasgow bought the distillery and ownership still remains in Scottish hands with the Edrington Group taking over the distillery in the 1960's and the independent, Scottish, family owned business, Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd. acquiring the distillery in 2003. The changes in ownership have done little to affect production of this unique malt as the traditional working methods have been passed from generation to generation to create this subtle, complex whisky in which all the delicate flavours are freely allowed to express themselves. No box available for this whisky.	70cl	£ 350.00 BUY NOW

Edencroft: Classic Vintages To Add To Your Collection!

February 24, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Glenmorangie / Tain L’hermitage 1978

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Edencroft	Caol Ila 5 Year Old / Hepburn's Choice Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 5 Years Old Strength: 46% Summary: Nose: new make but born with new born nip strainded out. The smoke is nothing more than pure grist. Rother lovely; Taste: and the highly peated grist, the sugars have the big say on the juicy delivery, but the smoke forms the framework; Finish: more of the same, with a little spice arriving late; Balance: when little things like oak aren't about to interfere with new make Caol Ila for five years, what isn't there to like? © Tasting Notes from Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible.	70cl	£ 34.50 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glengoyne / 1968 Vintage Reserve Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: Strength: 50.3%. Summary: The Glengoyne Distillery is situated in a wooded valley in the southern Highlands of Scotland close to a small river that flows into the famous Loch Lomond. The distillery, which takes its name from "Glen Guin" or Glen of the Wild Geese, has been producing an exceptional single malt scotch whisky for nearly 200 years. Glengoyne is one of the few distilleries producing whisky in this part of Scotland today. However at the beginning of the nineteenth century it is recorded that at least eighteen whisky stills were in operation in this area. But these, like many others at that time, were illegal. Whisky producers were forced to produce whisky illicitly as they were unable to pay the heavy taxes imposed by the government on spirit production to fund wars against France. Smuggling became rife and the hills and glens around Glengoyne formed a perfect cover for this lawless activity. It was not until the 1820's that an Act of Parliament was passed reducing the duty on spirit and the cost of a licence to distil which put an end to illegal production. This gave rise to a rush of stills being legalised, including those at Glengoyne in 1833. It is reputed that Glengoyne was one of only a few stills to be licensed in the southern Highlands due to the high quality of whisky it produced.Sir Walter Scott's novels capture the romance and intrigue of this period in Scottish history. In particular with his character, Rob Roy, who was renowned for cattle thieving and other activities and is believed to have once escaped the law by hiding in an oak tree just 300 metres from the Glengoyne Distillery. In 1876, the Lang Brothers from neighbouring Glasgow bought the distillery and ownership still remains in Scottish hands with the Edrington Group taking over the distillery in the 1960's and the independent, Scottish, family owned business, Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd. acquiring the distillery in 2003. The changes in ownership have done little to affect production of this unique malt as the traditional working methods have been passed from generation to generation to create this subtle, complex whisky in which all the delicate flavours are freely allowed to express themselves. No box available for this whisky.	70cl	£ 750.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glenmorangie / Tain L'hermitage 1978 Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: Strength: 43% Summary: Glenmorangie – The Men of Tain: Meet the Men of Tain, the select craftsmen entrusted with the secrets of our distillery. Men whose dedication, skill and attention to detail proves that the Glenmorangie story is not just about whisky, it's also about people. A Dram For A Difficult Job: There was a time when the Men of Tain would queue up for a daily dram of whisky with their lunch. Huddled together they would pass around a metal cup – blackened through constant use – and share a joke at the expense of one of the lads. This tradition, as well as the practice of handing out an extra dram for unpopular jobs like cleaning out the washback, is still fondly remembered by some of our more long serving men. Perhaps a little too fondly you might say. No box available for this whisky.	70cl	£ 750.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Gordon & Macphail / Strathisla / 27 Year Old / Vintage 1967 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% 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.	70cl	£ 750.00 BUY NOW

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