The Ardbeg – Alligator/committee

Edencroft has 4 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from the Islay and Speyside regions. Namely some Ardbeg, Benromachand Bowmore brands.

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Edencroft	Ardbeg – Alligator/committee Bottle Country: Scotland   Region: Islay Age:    Strength: 51.2% Summary: Lurking within is an Ardbeg of hidden depths. Extremely fierce charring of the cask gives Ardbeg Alligator a unique spicy bite that’ll catch you unawares. Charge your glass with a splash of water and roll it around and around in your jaws! Nose: Warning signs of cumin and barbecue sauce. Taste: Hot and spicy flavours grip you, ginger and chocolate thrash. Finish: Slow and long mocha espresso while cigar smoke ebbs.	70cl	£ 280.00  BUY NOW
Edencroft	Ardbeg – Rollercoaster/committee Bottling Country: Scotland   Region: Islay Age:    Strength: 57.3% Summary: Nose: youthful malts dominate; a patchwork of smoke on many different levels from ashy to ethereal: almost dizzying; Taste: again, its the young Ardbeg which dominates; the delivery is almost painful as you shake your head at the shock of the spices and unfettered peat. A genuine greenness to the malts though some natural caramels do make a smoky surge; Finish: long, buttery in part, limited sweetness; almost a touch of smoked bacon about it; Balance: to be honest, it was the end of another long day – and book – when I tasted this and I momentarily forgot the story behind the malt. My reaction one of my researchers who happened to be in the tasting room was: "Bloody hell! They are sending me kids. If this was any younger id just be getting a bag of grist!" This malt may be a fabulous concept. And Rollercoaster is a pretty apt description, as this is a dram which appears to have the whisky equivalent of Aspergers. So dont expect the kind of balance that sweeps you into a world only Ardbeg knows. This, frankly, is not for the Ardbeg purist or snob. But for those determinded to bisect the malt in all its forms and guises, it is the stuff of the most rampant hard-ons.	70cl	£ 280.00  BUY NOW
Edencroft	Benromach – 30 Year Old Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside Age: 30 Year Old   Strength: 43% Summary: Located on the outskirts of the ancient Royal Borough of Forres lies Benromach – Speysides smallest working distillery. Established in 1898 the distillery experienced many closures and changes of ownership prior to 1993 when malt whisky specialists, Gordon & MacPhail rescued it. After being extensively re-equipped, Benromach was officially re-opened by HRH The Prince of Wales in 1998. Just two experienced distillers create Benromach using the finest Scottish barley and the purest spring water from the nearby Romach Hills. They personally ensure that only the highest quality spirit is filled into sturdy oak casks before being left to mature at Benromach Distillery for many years. Benromach – 30 Year Old: Matured in first fill and refill Sherry casks Benromach 30 Year Old is a rich, elegant Single Malt from Speyside’s smallest working distillery. Colour: Bright Gold. Nose: Initial rum and raisin notes, with a delicate vanilla edge. Smooth peach and nectarine fruit flavours mingle beautifully with toasted malt. Palate: Hints of rich Sherried Christmas cake, with a touch of marzipan. Some mixed spices emerge. Smooth and creamy with mouth warming qualities. Body: Medium. Finish: Long and warming. Cask Type(s): 1st fill and refill Sherry casks.	70cl	£ 200.00  BUY NOW
Edencroft	Bowmore – 1985/26 Year Old Single Malt Country: Scotland   Region: Islay Age: 26 Year Old   Strength: 52.3% Summary: Launched in 2012 this is the Bowmore 1985 Vintage, which follows in the footsteps of the previous 1980s Vintage series. Created from a unique combination of hand-selected sherry and bourbon casks, the expression is remarkably rich and fruity, balanced with the trademark Bowmore sea -salt tang, and possesses more smoke and depth than the earlier Vintage releases. This unique edition is a classic Bowmore; smoke, fresh Atlantic sea-salt and layers of fruit complexity. Presented in a wooden gift box with a weather-beaten brown leather strap and copper buckle, each bottle is also accompanied by a hand-signed and numbered certificate by the Bowmore Distillery Manager, Eddie MacAffer. Hand crafted to perfection. From thrashing waves and Atlantic gusts to the purest water and finest peat, the ancient elements have also helped in shaping this Single Malt.	70cl	£ 475.00  BUY NOW