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Tasting Notes – Glendronach 20 Year Old Abbey Whisky Exclusive!

February 13, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Just look at the colour of that dram!

Well Abbey Whisky has been sampling whisky cask samples again!

Their latest Whisky Exclusive is the result of all this ardous tasting and it is a Glendronach 20 Year Old – Cask 3400 to be precise!

Their last GlenDronach offering – single cask 33 was a fantastic success and I have a feeling, well in fact a certainty, that this success is about to be repeated.

For a start it has an amazing colour – I wouldn’t be able to resist it on this basis alone!

Glendronach distillery is located near Forgue, by Huntly, Aberdeenshire and is owned by another whisky stalwart, BenRiach.

Founded in 1826 by James Allardes it was the second distillery to apply for a licence to legally produce whisky under the recently introduced Excise Act of 1823.

The distillery draws its water from the Dronac burn within the distillery grounds. In addition to this it has its own floor maltings and two wash stills as well as two spirit stills.

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

Tasting Notes – Glendronach 20 Year Old Abbey Whisky Exclusive – Cask 3400
( 54.8% )

As I said earlier, the first thing that hits you is the drams amazing colour – it’s dark sherry appearance invites you in well before you get to nosing it.

The liquid is also very full bodied and generous, clinging to the glass in a gravity defying manner.

Nose: Glorious sweet sherry nose, golden syrup, molasses and tropical fruits including mango. There’s also a little wood and maybe even a hint of licquorice.

Palate: Lovely generous mouth coating liquid with luscious sweet rich fruits. There’s also sherry, toffee, chocolate and spice with a slight touch of grapefruit.

Finish: Rich, dark chocolate comes to the fore followed by a long spicy finish. A touch of dryness and woodyness are present as well.

Overall: One of the finest whiskies I’ve ever tasted. It looks good, has an amazing nose and tastes fantastic!
A Powerful sherry dram. One to be savoured and shared with only those who are worthy – be strict though – most of us won’t be!

£97.95

Many thanks to Abbey Whisky (@abbeywhisky) for an incredible sample!

anCnoc 1975 Vintage Available Now From Edencrofts!

February 3, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Ancnoc / 1975 Vintage / Single Malt

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Edencroft	Ancnoc / 1975 Vintage / Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 44.2% Summary: We’re delighted to announce that from the 1st of February the eagerly anticipated anCnoc 1975 Vintage will be released. This exclusive single malt was drawn from just three casks at the picturesque Knockdhu Distillery in Huntly. Only 1590 bottles of this Vintage will be available in markets including the UK, USA, Russia and Canada. Distinguished by its amber tone, anCnoc 1975 Vintage is neither chill-filtered nor coloured and is bottled at its natural cask strength of 44.2% ABV. The whisky, which is matured in Spanish and American oak casks, is spicy on the nose and accentuated by orange peel and green apple. To taste, the malt is full bodied, intense and complex with notes of fruit cake, sticky toffee and seasoned leather which leads to a long, sweet finish. In true anCnoc style, the bold black and silver packaging mirrors the contemporary design of our core range and features the unique illustration of the enchanting Knockdhu Distillery.		£ 300.00 BUY NOW

Edencrofts New anCnoc & Balblair Arrivals – Did Someone Mention Xmas?!

December 16, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Balblair 1990 Vintage / 2nd Release

Supplier	Brand	Price
Edencroft	anCnoc 35 Year Old Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Year Old Strength: 44.3% Summary: anCnoc single malt is refreshingly light and modern, even though it's made using traditional methods. Their 12 and 16 Year Old bottlings have a clean, fresh character. However, this is the more mature 35 Years Old, their oldest offering yet. As you'd expect, it shows a richer, more complex personality. However the resemblance to the younger expressions is unmistakable. anCnoc 35 Years Old is bottled in its most natural state; cask strength, non-chill filtered and natural colour & is limited to only 1,495 bottles worldwide. Nose: Initial aromas of sweet wood, sticky toffee pudding and baked apples are followed quickly by ripe sultanas and honey. Fragrant orange oil and cinnamon gum come to the fore next with a hint of peppermint lingering in the background. A drop of water brings out honeysuckle, gooseberry and chocolate-covered papaya. Great complexity. Colour: A rich, inviting amber. Taste: It sure has some body to it! Spicy entry with cinnamon and white pepper. Rich Christmas cake and walnuts are followed by bitter orange chocolate, that really rich 70% cocoa stuff. Look for vanilla ice-cream and a zing of lime at the back. A palate and a half. The finish is intense and fizzy with flavours of spicy dried fruit, cocoa, citrus and nuts. Really long and very elegant.	£ 205.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	anCnoc Flaughter Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 46% Summary: Peaty overview Under the watchful eye of the Distillery Manager – and after a few anxious moments – anCnoc Peaty emerged once more from the stills at Knockdhu. Once laid down in bourbon casks, it developed beautifully, creating the most remarkable malt. Dark peaty smokiness and light subtle flavours, as one. The spirit has found form in a new range of individual expressions named after traditional peat-cutting tools, some of which are still used to this day. For we have those simple implements to thank for the wonder that is the Limited Edition anCnoc Peaty Collection. All that remains is to try them – and shine a light on your dark side. creating anCnoc Peaty When Knockdhu Distillery opened its doors back in October 1894, peat was most commonly used as a source of fuel throughout the Highlands. There’s no doubt whisky made at Knockdhu was initially peaty but as time and technology moved on so did the production methods and with the dawn of specialist maltings the Knockdhu Distillery gradually moved to the unpeated style we associate with anCnoc Single Malt Scotch Whisky today. In homage to our malt’s peaty origins we have crafted a truly remarkable Limited Edition Peaty range. a craft? a science? both anCnoc Peaty brings together dark peaty smokiness and light subtle flavours, as one. Each bottle carries a note of the PPM (parts per million) phenol in the distilled spirit. In short, the higher the PPM levels, the peatier the whisky will be to taste and in turn helping you discover the perfect anCnoc Peaty expression to shine a light on your dark side. Colour: anCnoc Flaughter is pale gold. Nose: Initially smoky and ashy. Underneath that, fresh vanilla notes ooze softness and creaminess while a sharper hint of sticky toffee offers a balancing sweetness. Taste: A warming and smooth experience; peaty and intense but remarkably rounded, it flickers with hints of fragrant pipe tobacco, orchard fruits, brown sugar sweetness and a slight medicinal overtone. An intensely flavoursome, smoky and smooth finish.	£ 49.50 BUY NOW
Edencroft	anCnoc Rutter Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 46% Summary: Peaty overview Under the watchful eye of the Distillery Manager – and after a few anxious moments – anCnoc Peaty emerged once more from the stills at Knockdhu. Once laid down in bourbon casks, it developed beautifully, creating the most remarkable malt. Dark peaty smokiness and light subtle flavours, as one. The spirit has found form in a new range of individual expressions named after traditional peat-cutting tools, some of which are still used to this day. For we have those simple implements to thank for the wonder that is the Limited Edition anCnoc Peaty Collection. All that remains is to try them – and shine a light on your dark side. creating anCnoc Peaty When Knockdhu Distillery opened its doors back in October 1894, peat was most commonly used as a source of fuel throughout the Highlands. There’s no doubt whisky made at Knockdhu was initially peaty but as time and technology moved on so did the production methods and with the dawn of specialist maltings the Knockdhu Distillery gradually moved to the unpeated style we associate with anCnoc Single Malt Scotch Whisky today. In homage to our malt’s peaty origins we have crafted a truly remarkable Limited Edition Peaty range. a craft? a science? both anCnoc Peaty brings together dark peaty smokiness and light subtle flavours, as one. Each bottle carries a note of the PPM (parts per million) phenol in the distilled spirit. In short, the higher the PPM levels, the peatier the whisky will be to taste and in turn helping you discover the perfect anCnoc Peaty expression to shine a light on your dark side. The Rutter spade is used to size and separate the peat blocks producing a turf that is slow burning. This peat creates less reek and therefore gives the whisky a more fragrant smokiness, in this case, with a PPM of 11.0. Colour: anCnoc Rutter is sparkling gold in appearance. Nose: Initially very smoky, it quickly unveils the unmistakable anCnoc character with delicate spices, juicy pineapples, peardrops and gentle vanilla. Rich and warming. Taste: Full-bodied and bursting with peaty richness. Soft undertones of honey, creamy vanilla, toffee and leather are punctuated by the freshness of green apples.	£ 60.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Balblair 1975 Vintage / 2nd Release Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 46% Summary: The second release of Balblair 1975 was launched in February 2012 and replaced 1978. Typically fresh yet full bodied, this fine Balblair Vintage displays aromas of citrus fruits, vanilla, toffee and coconut. 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.	£ 225.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Balblair 1983 Vintage / 1st Release Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 46% Summary: 96.5 Points / Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible. Appearance: the weight has been touched by a wand: Demerara enriched Dundee cake without a trace of dissention in the ranks. The gentle grapey, sultana notes are almost ghostlike and are happy to enjoy top billing with the candy store barley sugar and chocolate coconut. Almost impossible to describe the full story, as the changes with temperature can be as startling as they are beautiful. Touches greatness…; Aroma: an almost exact carbon copy of the nose on the palate, except here the mouth fell tallies exactly with the weight. The sugars dissolve disarmingly and the fruitiness is little more than the odd breeze. A little more spice, though, than can be detected nasally though this reveals a nimleness of Ali in his pomp. Taste: like lengthening shadows on a summer's evening, the oak begins to make itself slightly better known. The barley recedes, though leaving behind a gristiness enhanced by syrup-dank coconut flakes; Finish: very few malts are this comfortable, or vibrant, by the time they reach their third decade in the cask. A highland gathering of sensational casks resulting in a celebration of what great Scotch whisky is really all about. Magnificent. © Tasting Notes from Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible.	£ 195.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Balblair 1990 Vintage / 2nd Release Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 46% Summary: Matured in American oak ex-bourbon casks and Spanish oak ex-sherry butts Balblair Vintage 1990 2nd release is truly exceptional. Recently released to replace our award-winning 1989 Vintage, this incredible dram is sure to become a firm favourite amongst Balblair fans and whisky connoisseurs. The second release of Balblair 1990 is deep copper in appearance with hints of sparkling amber. Matured in 2nd fill American oak ex-bourbon casks and 1st fill Spanish oak ex-sherry butts. The aroma is spicy yet sweet & is punctuated with notes of raisins, toffee & honey. Hints of vanilla, chocolate & citrus fruits are also present. On the palate it’s full bodied; sweet & spicy in character with hints of honey, raisins & zesty fruits. The finish is smooth & long lasting.	£ 175.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Balblair 1997 Vintage / 2nd Release Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 46% Summary: This exceptionally well balanced dram has been maturing in first fill American oak, ex bourbon barrels since 1997. The 2nd release of 1997 is on track to secure just as many recognitions and awards as the first release. 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.	£ 60.00 BUY NOW

New Arrival Islay & Speyside Malts From Edencrofts!

December 2, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Glenglassaugh / Torfa (peated)

Edencroft has 6 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from the Islay and Speyside regions.

The brands include Benriach, Big Peat, Glendronach, Glenglassaugh & Tomintoul.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 16 to 30 Year Old malts.

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Edencroft	Benriach / Batch 10 / Cask # 296 / 30 Year Old Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 30 Year Old Strength: 43.9%. Vintage: 1983 Bottler: Summary: Cask Type: Hogshead. Style: Classic Speyside. Colour: Crisp bright gold. Nose: Vanilla-dusted sweet fruits, melon and pineapple combined with gentle soft oak. Taste: Candied fruits mingle with soft vanilla and cinnamon. A honeyed oak note holds the elegant barley sugar finish. Awards: 96 Points – Jim Murray's 2014 Whisky Bible.	70cl	£ 205.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glendronach / 1993 / Uk Exclusive / Cask# 39 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 58.8%. Summary: Distilled: Jan 1993. Bottled: July 2014. Age: 21 Year Old. Cask Type: Oloroso Sherry Butt. Nose: Rich dark crimson. Colour: A rich, meaty character filled with dark fruit-cake and roasted coffee beans, leading to a gentle balance of sugared dates, zested orange and hints of red chilli. Taste: Fantastic depths of allspice, dark chocolate and espresso coffee combine with delicate, warm, toasted oak spices. A soft, floral fruitiness appears in the long, unique sherried finish.	70cl	£ 110.00 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	Old Ballantruan / The Peated Malt Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 50% Summary: "Old Ballantruan" Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky is only one of a handful of peated malt whiskies from the Speyside region. After 'sleeping' for many years in hand-picked oak barrels, this whisky has been bottled at 50% volume and without any chill-filtration, to retain its layered and integrated peaty flavours. Nose: Heathery smoke balanced with subtle floral notes. Taste: Gentle "peat reek" flavours with hints of citrus tones and malty nuttiness. Finish: Lingering smoke and peat with touch of malted barley sweetness. Colour: Warm gold.	70cl	£ 34.50 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Tomintoul / 16 Year Old Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 16 Year Old 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. Nose: a fruity concoction of apples and pears topped with vanilla ice cream; even the vaguest hint of something smoky…one of the noses of the year…; Taste: soft, indeed every bit as gentle as the label promises, as the light oils coat the palate with a fabulously intense and delicately sweetened barley skin. The skeleton is playful oak; Finish: a wonderful, multi-layered interplay between malt and oak-vanillas. Long, curiously spice-free, increasingly dry but hugely sophisticated…; Balance: confirms Tomtintoul’s ability to dice with greatness.	70cl	£ 38.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Douglas Laing / The Christmas Big Peat 2011 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 57.8% Summary: HISTORICALLY WE CALL THIS – WHISPER IT – A VATTED MALT, BLONDE IN THE BOTTLE – BUT WITH A BIG PEAT KICK A SMALL BATCH BOTTLING TRADITIONALLY UNCHILL FILTERED CONTAINING ONLY ISLAY MALT WHISKIES! But what exactly is a Vatted Malt? It is what the Scotch Whisky industry has traditionally called “a marriage of Malts”. Big Peat contains Malt Whisky ONLY from the island of Islay – some say it’s the ultimate taste of Islay! Big Peat is a feisty Islay character has a sweet side too – ‘he’ carries a big peaty (“phenolic”), beachy, oceanic, rather ashy selection of malts only from the island of Islay. We do not chill filter – we prefer a more old fashioned traditional approach – so you will detect a massive amplification of sea-faring qualities on the nose, palate, and finish Nose: just one of those noses where it takes a tremendous act of will to put the glass down…the interplay between the salts and sugars, the counterweights between the different varieties of phenols themselves; Taste: when the delivery strikes home with the oils, phenols and sugars in immediate harmony, you know you are in for an experience. The question is: can it keep this quality to the end? Finish: …indeed it can! In fact, it improves and so complex and tantalising are those astonishing Demerara and peaty riches, it is hard to quite know where the end begins. A number of teasing bourbon tones, on the liquorice and hickory side – perhaps with a hint of honey – stokes the fireside complexity further…; Balance: I haven’t got a television these days as my life is simply too busy. And with entertainment like this in the glass to keep you occupied, who needs one…? I doubt if any Christmas special on the box came remotely close to matching this…!		£ 47.50 BUY NOW

Edencroft New Arrival: Ancnoc / 18 Year Old Single Malt!

November 26, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Edencroft has a special New addition to it’s range this week with this 18 year old AnCnoc whisky.

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Edencroft	Ancnoc / 18 Year Old Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 18 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: The anCnoc 18 Year Old has matured in Spanish oak ex-sherry casks and American oak ex-bourbon barrels and has been bottled in its most natural form, neither chill-filtered nor coloured. As a result this dram may develop a light haze with the addition of water or if kept at a cold temperature. This haze is a natural characteristic of whisky that is non chill-filtered. Colour: Bronzed amber. Nose: Gentle spices and intense sweetness of dried fruits are topped with chocolate, ripe oranges and oiled leather. Taste: Full-bodied and bold, aromatic spices, fruit loaf and candied lemon are followed by a surge of vanilla, honey and caramel. The finish transforms from peppery and hot to deliciously sweet and smooth.		£ 70.00 BUY NOW

Edencrofts: New Glenglassaugh Rare Cask Batch Malts & Others!

November 11, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Glenglassaugh / Rare Cask Batch 1 / Cask # 1601

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Edencroft	Hunter Laing Sovereign / 36 Year Old Strathclyde Single Grain Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: 36 Year Old Strength: 58.1% Vintage: 1977 Bottler: Summary: The Hunter Laing Sovereign Single Grain bottlings are increasingly becoming firm favourites with Whisky enthusiasts around the globe. Hunter Laing select only the finest casks which have been lying untouched in cold, dark and damp Scottish warehouses for many decades. Typically their aged Single Grain whiskies have a deliciously sweet and distinctly fruity character as a result of many years in the finest oak casks during maturation. Nose: just about enough thickening grain – and alcohol to make this into a whisky. Otherwise the nose is pure cream oloroso, of the fruitiest variety possible; Taste: the delivery is one mouth coating homage to the gods of sherry, slightly sticky, gently sweetened and dripping in sharp grape and emboldened by a vague but busy spiciness. And so it continues…; Finish: the finish is all about offering balance as the grape at last punches itself out. The oak come into its own now, a kind of spiced Cadbury’s fruit and nut candy bar; Balance: those who fell in love with Marcallan all those years back because of its faultlessly silky sherry influence are about to have their hears won again. It’ll be love at first flight… © Tasting Notes from Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible.	70cl	£ 99.50 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glenglassaugh / Rare Cask Batch 1 / Cask # 1601 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 44.3%. 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: Sherry Hogshead. Finish: Sherry Finish. Appearance: Rich autumn gold. Nose: Long and luxurious. Heady red candy apples balance with a delicate spiced orange; all softening to a distant pineapple juice. Palate: Crisp oak spices soften to reveal elegant waves of fresh green apple and wisps of ripe banana. Delicate of hints of passion fruit, cedar wood and lime zest bring a fantastic depth to the long finish.	70cl	£ 1,185.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glenglassaugh / Rare Cask Batch 1 / Cask # 7301 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40.7%. 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: Oloroso Sherry Hogshead. Finish: Sherry Finish. Appearance: Golden oak. Nose: A deeply captivating aroma combining fruit salad syrup, warm toasted oak and a gentle warmth of white pepper. Palate: Vivid tropical fruits burst on the palate and combine with sweet barley and gentle hazelnut. Gentle touches of caramelised orange run through the refined classic character.	70cl	£ 430.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Imperial 17 Year Old 1995 / Old Malt Cask Edition Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 17 Year Old Strength: 50% Vintage: 1995 Bottler: 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: sweet & malty + old wooden fruit boxes & a hairdresser's quality. Taste: softly spiced, sweet style runs to caramelised peaches & vanilla. Finish: more sweet spices then developing to a drier, soft oak character.	70cl	£ 83.50 BUY NOW

New Glendronach Uk Exclusive 19 Year Old Casks From Edencrofts!

November 3, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Glendronach / Uk Exclusive / 1995 / 19 Year Old / Cask# 3250

Edencroft has 2 New additions to it’s range this week with these fine Speyside drams from Glendronach.

There are two cask variations on this 19 Year Old.

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Edencroft	Glendronach / Uk Exclusive / 1995 / 19 Year Old / Cask# 3250 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 19 Year Old Strength: 52.5%. Summary: Distilled: July 1995. Bottled: September 2014. Age: 19 Year Old. Cask Type: Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon. Colour: Dark cherry wood. Nose: A powerful balance of rich molasses sugar and dark treacle softens to raisins, stewed barley and touches of white pepper. Taste: Classic flavours of dark fruit-cake and muscovado sugar, drenched with prune syrup, which hold waves of coffee bean, soft clove and warm oak spices.	70cl	£ 93.95 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glendronach / Uk Exclusive / 1995 / 19 Year Old / Cask# 4887 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 19 Year Old Strength: 55.4%. Summary: Distilled: June 1995. Bottled: September 2014. Age: 19 Year Old. Cask Type: Oloroso Sherry Puncheon. Colour: Rich burnt amber. Nose: Sweet figs and toffee, infused with subtle allspice and white pepper, all of which combine perfectly to give a fully rounded and balanced aroma. Taste: Contrasting bursts of sweet dates and crisp, freshly-picked herbs, dusted with nutmeg, giving a tremendous depth of character. Soft sweet barley, touches of orange marmalade and toasted-oak spices enliven the long, slightly earthy finish.	70cl	£ 93.95 BUY NOW

Abbey Whisky – New Arrivals!

July 23, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Abbey Whisky	Abbey Whisky 30 Year Old Speyside Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 30 Years Old Strength: 43%	70cl	£ 129.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Abbey Whisky 40 Year Old Speyside Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 40 Years Old Strength: 43%	70cl	£ 229.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Balcones Brimstone Corn Whisky Country: America Region: American Age: Strength: 53%	75cl	£ 62.50 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Glenlivet Conglass / Single Cask #41723 / 14 Year Old Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 14 Years Old Strength: 59.8%	70cl	£ 199.98 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Kilkerran Work In Progress / 6th Release / Bourbon Wood Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: Strength: 46%	70cl	£ 38.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Kilkerran Work In Progress / 6th Release / Sherry Wood Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: Strength: 46%	70cl	£ 38.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Macallan 1993 Speymalt Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1993 Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail	70cl	£ 70.50 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Old Pulteney Clipper Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 46%	70cl	£ 49.50 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Strathisla 19 Year Old / 1994 / Cask Strength Edition Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 19 Years Old Strength: 57.8% Vintage: 1994 Bottler: Chivas Brothers	50cl	£ 54.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Tomatin 1981 Single Cask #001 / Oloroso Sherry Butt Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 32 Years Old Strength: 42.3% Vintage: 1981 Bottler: Tomatin	70cl	£ 464.95 BUY NOW

New Macallan 1993 Speymalt From Abbey Whisky!

July 15, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Bottled as part of Gordon & MacPhail’s Speymalt series, this 1993 vintage was aged in 1st fill and refill sherry casks before being bottled in 2013 at 43% vol.

The Speymalt from Macallan distillery range includes a series of exceptional single malts, each matured in the highest quality casks selected by Gordon & MacPhail.

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Abbey Whisky	Macallan 1993 Speymalt Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1993 Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail	70cl	£ 70.50 BUY NOW

Edencroft – New Knockando, anCnoc & Lagavulin Malts!

July 14, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Ancnoc / 35 Year Old Single Malt

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Edencroft	Knockando / 12 Year Old Managers Choice / Sherry Cask Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 58.50% Summary: Nose: I think my staff have poured me the wrong stuff: they’ve opened up some pot still Demerara, right…? Wrong. No definitely from the Knockando sample. Well, well, well…let’s just say it’s a fruity, sugary, rich start on the nose…;	70cl	£ 215.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Ancnoc / 35 Year Old Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 35 Year Old Strength: 44.30% Summary: anCnoc single malt is refreshingly light and modern, even though its made using traditional methods. Their 12 and 16 Year Old bottlings have a clean, fresh character.	70cl	£ 215.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Lagavulin / 12 Year Old / 2011 Release Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 12 Year Old. Strength: 57.50% Summary: Description: Extremely well constructed and highly complex: full of wood smoke, peppery and spicy, this 12 year old shares much with its immediate predecessors – not least the capacity to instantly defibrillate the taste buds: the texture and taste, both straight and dilute, are splendid.	70cl	£ 77.50 BUY NOW