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Burns Night Extravaganza with The Whisky Exchange at Vinopolis

January 10, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

Burns Night Extravaganza with The Whisky Exchange at Vinopolis

Burns Night Extravaganza with The Whisky Exchange at Vinopolis

The Whisky Exchange and Vinopolis present…
Burns Night Whisky, Food & Fun, with Simon & Franchi from Simply Whisky.
Wednesday 25th January, 7:00pm

Yes, it’s that time of the year again. Not that we have any complaints!

The annual Whisky Exchange Burns Night Whisky celebration has enlisted the fine services of Simon Roser and Franchi Ferla from Simply Whisky.com – a Scottish duo who are virtuosos in the art of tongue-in-cheek entertainment.
Simon & Franchi’s tasting in Vinopolis at the start of 2011 went down a storm and ranks as one of the best (and funniest) tasting evenings The Whisky Exchange has ever held.

Simon & Franchi will be bringing with them pipers, drummers, live music and of course a few extra surprises to keep you all in fine spirits throughout the evening.
Of course, no Burns Night would be complete without just a little Highland dancing, so to that end an invite has gone out to Licence to Ceilidh. They will be coming along to the dinner and be on-hand to teach you a few moves and set the night off!

There's a great line-up of drams to keep you in fine spirits for this delightful evening!

There's a great line-up of drams to keep you in fine spirits for this delightful evening!

Don’t worry! … you don’t have to be wearing a kilt or a ballgown on the night – there’s no dress code for the dinner, but don’t forget your dancing shoes!

You will be greeted on arrival with a whisky cocktail, before each course of the dinner is matched with a different whisky and accompanied by wine, beer and soft drinks. After dinner there will be a free bar sponsored by Chivas Brothers to accompany the dancing, open until 11:30pm with carriages at midnight.

The Whisky Exchange has put together a great line-up of drams to keep you in fine spirits for this delightful evening:-

* Chivas Brothers will be starting the evening by showing off some cocktails as well as running the post dinner bar featuring the middleweight champion of Speyside – The Glenlivet
* They will also be behind the delicious pairing of Scapa 16 year old with Cock-a-Leekie soup.
* Whyte & Mackay are beefing up the main course of Haggis, Neeps & Tatties with a little Isle of Jura 16 year old
* Glenfiddich will be on hand to wash down your Clootie Dumplings with a goodly dose of the 14 year old Rich Oak.
* For the final dram of the meal, we’ll be serving coffee with the Isle of Skye’s finest malt, the Talisker Distiller’s Edition.

Tickets are priced at £89 per person, and full tables of 8 are available at a 10% discount if you are looking for a corporate / party booking.
They are available by calling Vinopolis directly on +44 (0)20 7940 8300, or online.

Filed Under: Chivas, Events, Glenfiddich, Isle Of Jura, News, Scapa, Talisker, The Whisky Exchange, Whyte & Mackay

Whisky Exchange New Year, New Arrivals

January 9, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

To welcome the New Year The Whisky Exchange has a heart warming 50 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: American, Campbeltown, Highland, Island, Islay, Lowland and Speyside.

The brands include Aberlour, Ardbeg, Balvenie, Banff, Benromach, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Clynelish, Dallas Dhu, Deanston, Edradour, Glen Flagler, Glen Garioch, Glen Grant, Glen Scotia, Glenallachie, Glendullan, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Glenmorangie, Highland Park, Knockando, Linkwood, Macallan, Miltonduff, North Port, Rosebank, Royal Lochnagar, Scapa, Springbank, Strathisla, Teaninich & Tomintoul.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 5 to 40 Year Old malts.

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Supplier Brand Bottle
Size
Price
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Glen Grant 25 Year Old / Royal Marriage Speyside Whisky

Glen Grant 25 Year Old / Royal Marriage Speyside Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 25 Year Old   Strength: 40%
Summary: 75cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A very special bottling of 25 year old Glen Grant bottled for the wedding of Charles & Di in 1981. A quality aged Speyside from one of the classic distilleries.

75cl £ 299.00  BUY NOW
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Glenallachie 1969 / 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Whisky

Glenallachie 1969 / 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 12 Year Old   Strength: 40%
Vintage: 1980   Bottler: 
Summary: 75cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – An early 1980s bottling of Glenallachie, distilled in 1969 – the year after construction of the distillery was completed. This was the first vintage bottling of fully mature Glenallachie.

75cl £ 225.00  BUY NOW
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Glenfarclas 150th Anniversary Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Glenfarclas 150th Anniversary Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 43%
Summary: 75cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A fabulous old sherried Glenfarclas, the casks for this were personally selected by John Grant to commemorate the distillery's 150th anniversary in 1986.

75cl £ 325.00  BUY NOW
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Glenlivet Special Export Reserve / Bot. 1970's Speyside Whisky

Glenlivet Special Export Reserve / Bot. 1970's Speyside Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 43%
Vintage: 1970   Bottler: 
Summary: 75cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A special reserve Glenlivet bottled at 43% in the 1970s for the Italian market.

75cl £ 299.00  BUY NOW
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Glenlivet 20 Year Old / Baretto Import Speyside Whisky

Glenlivet 20 Year Old / Baretto Import Speyside Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 20 Year Old   Strength: 45.7%
Summary: 75cl / 45.7% / Distillery Bottling – A bottle of Glenlivet's 'Unblended All-Malt' 20 year old whisky, bottled as a limited edition of 2400 bottles for the company's Italian importer Baretto. We believe this to have been released in the late 1960s, meaning the whisky would have been distilled immediately post-war in the 1940s.

75cl £ 650.00  BUY NOW
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Miltonduff 1969 / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Miltonduff 1969 / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 43%
Vintage: 1969   Bottler: 
Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail – A Gordon & Macphail bottling of little-seen Speysider Miltonduff. From the colour, we're hazarding a guess that this is from sherry wood. Bottled in 2008, just shy of its 40th birthday.

70cl £ 165.00  BUY NOW
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Johnnie Walker Gold Label 18 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Johnnie Walker Gold Label 18 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age: 18 Year Old   Strength: 40%
Summary: 70cl / 40% – A superior deluxe 18-year-old blended Scotch whisky made from an exclusive selection of 15 different aged whiskies. The blend delivers an exceptionally smooth taste together with a richness of character and lasting finish.

70cl £ 55.49  BUY NOW
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Macallan 1874 Replica Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Macallan 1874 Replica Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 45%
Summary: 70cl / 45% / Distillery Bottling

70cl £ 499.00  BUY NOW
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Strathisla 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Strathisla 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 12 Year Old   Strength: 40%
Summary: 75cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A marvellous old original bottling of Strathisla 12 year old, probably released around the early 1990s.

75cl £ 179.00  BUY NOW
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Tomintoul 16 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Tomintoul 16 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 16 Year Old   Strength: 40%
Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Long known as 'the gentle dram' Tomintoul 16 year old is soft and nutty, with a pleasant richness. A Gold Medal winner at the International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC), this is a cracking dram for the money.

70cl £ 29.59  BUY NOW
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Glen Garioch 10 Year Old / Bot.1980's Highland Whisky

Glen Garioch 10 Year Old / Bot.1980's Highland Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 10 Year Old   Strength: 40%
Vintage: 1980   Bottler: 
Summary: 75cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A 1980s special bottling of 10 year old Glen Garioch, numbered and presented in a packing crate style box.

75cl £ 275.00  BUY NOW
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Glendullan 12 Year Old / Bot.1980's Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Glendullan 12 Year Old / Bot.1980's Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 12 Year Old   Strength: 47%
Vintage: 1980   Bottler: 
Summary: 75cl / 47% / Distillery Bottling – A 1980s bottling of Glendullan's old standard expression, pretty much the only distillery bottling they've released – a 12 year old.

75cl £ 199.00  BUY NOW
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Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old / 150th Anniversary Highland Whisky

Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old / 150th Anniversary Highland Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 12 Year Old   Strength: 40%
Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A special release of Royal Lochnagar 12 year old bottled for the distillery's 150th anniversary in 1995.

70cl £ 550.00  BUY NOW

Filed Under: 10 Year Old, 11 Year Old, 12 year old, 16 Year Old, 17 Year Old, 18 Year Old, 19 Year Old, 20 Year Old, 21 Year Old, 24 Year Old, 25 Year Old, 27 Year Old, 40 Year Old, 5 Year Old, 8 Year Old, Aberlour, American, Ardbeg, Balvenie, Banff, Benromach, Bunnahabhain, Campbeltown, Caol Ila, Clynelish, Dallas Dhu, Deanston, Edradour, Glen Flagler, Glen Garioch, Glen Grant, Glen Scotia, Glenallachie, Glendullan, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Glenmorangie, Highland, Highland Park, Island, Islay, Knockando, Linkwood, Lowland, Macallan, Miltonduff, New Arrivals, North Port, Rosebank, Royal Lochnagar, Scapa, Speyside, Springbank, Strathisla, Teaninich, The Whisky Exchange, Tomintoul

Pre-Xmas Price Decreases

December 19, 2011 by Gary Leave a Comment

Supplier Brand % – Price Diff. Price NOW Price BEFORE
Edencroft
Evan Williams, Single Barrel Bourbon 23 Years Old

Evan Williams, Single Barrel Bourbon 23 Years Old () -6% (£ -7.00) £ 118.00  £ 125.00 
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Glenlossie - 1978 Gordon & Macphail Connoisseurs Choice Range 70cl Bottle

Glenlossie – 1978 Gordon & Macphail Connoisseurs Choice Range 70cl Bottle (70cl) -18% (£ -14.27) £ 64.68  £ 78.95 
Edencroft
Ardbeg, Corryvreckan

Ardbeg, Corryvreckan () -8% (£ -5.00) £ 60.00  £ 65.00 
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Sullivan's Cove Double Cask Australian Single Malt Whisky Australian Whisky

Sullivan's Cove Double Cask Australian Single Malt Whisky Australian Whisky (70cl) -8% (£ -5.00) £ 56.75  £ 61.75 
The Drink Shop
Old Pulteney - 1993 Gordon & Macphail Cask Strength Range 70cl Bottle

Old Pulteney – 1993 Gordon & Macphail Cask Strength Range 70cl Bottle (70cl) -14% (£ -8.49) £ 50.23  £ 58.72 
Edencroft
Elijah Craig, Bourbon 18 Year Old

Elijah Craig, Bourbon 18 Year Old () -5% (£ -2.50) £ 45.00  £ 47.50 
Edencroft
Wasmunds, Single Malt Whisky

Wasmunds, Single Malt Whisky () -20% (£ -10.00) £ 40.00  £ 50.00 
The Drink Shop
Aberfeldy - 1990 Gordon & Macphail Connoisseurs Choice Range 70cl Bottle

Aberfeldy – 1990 Gordon & Macphail Connoisseurs Choice Range 70cl Bottle (70cl) -4% (£ -1.53) £ 37.92  £ 39.45 
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Caol Ila - 1997 Gordon & Macphail Connoisseurs Choice Range 70cl Bottle

Caol Ila – 1997 Gordon & Macphail Connoisseurs Choice Range 70cl Bottle (70cl) -12% (£ -4.80) £ 35.15  £ 39.95 
Edencroft
Ardbeg, 10 Year Old

Ardbeg, 10 Year Old () -7% (£ -2.50) £ 35.00  £ 37.50 
Edencroft
Old Fitzgerald, 12 Year Old

Old Fitzgerald, 12 Year Old () -13% (£ -5.00) £ 32.50  £ 37.50 
The Drink Shop
Fettercairn - 1992 Gordon & Macphail Connoisseurs Choice Range 70cl Bottle

Fettercairn – 1992 Gordon & Macphail Connoisseurs Choice Range 70cl Bottle (70cl) -18% (£ -6.90) £ 32.05  £ 38.95 
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Connemara Peated Single Malt Glass Pack - Irish Single Malt Whiskey

Connemara Peated Single Malt Glass Pack – Irish Single Malt Whiskey (70cl) -12% (£ -3.54) £ 26.95  £ 30.49 
Edencroft
Elijah Craig, Bourbon 12 Year Old

Elijah Craig, Bourbon 12 Year Old () -7% (£ -2.00) £ 25.50  £ 27.50 
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Cutty Sark Connoisseurs Collection Miniature Set Blended Scotch Whisky

Cutty Sark Connoisseurs Collection Miniature Set Blended Scotch Whisky (15cl) -20% (£ -2.00) £ 7.95  £ 9.95 

Filed Under: 10 Year Old, 12 year old, 18 Year Old, Aberfeldy, American, Ardbeg, Australian, Caol Ila, Edencroft Spirit Specialists, Fettercairn, Glenlossie, Highland, Irish, Islay, Old Pulteney, Price Reductions, Speyside, The Drink Shop, The Whisky Exchange

The Whisky Exchange – Santa’s Malt Newbies

December 19, 2011 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange has 43 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: American, Australian, Canadian, Highland, Irish, Island, Islay, Speyside and Welsh.

The brands include Balblair, Benromach, Bowmore, Caperdonich, Dallas Dhu, Dalmore, Edradour, Glenburgie, Glenglassaugh, Glengoyne, Glenlivet, Glenlochy, Glenmorangie, Glenrothes, Glenugie, Highland Park, Isle Of Jura, Longmorn, Macallan, Mortlach, Old Pulteney & Tamdhu.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 6 to 50 Year Old malts.

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Supplier Brand Bottle
Size
Price
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Balblair 1969 / Gordon & Macphail Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Balblair 1969 / Gordon & Macphail Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age:    Strength: 43%
Vintage: 1969   Bottler: 
Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail – An independent bottling from Balblair, distilled in 1969 just before the distillery was sold to Hiram Walker.

70cl £ 139.00  BUY NOW
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Glenburgie 1963 / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Glenburgie 1963 / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 43%
Vintage: 1963   Bottler: 
Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail – A 1963 vintage Glenburgie bottled in 2007 by Elgin's Gordon & Macphail after more than 40 years maturing. While we can't be sure, from the colour this one looks like it's seen the inside of a sherry cask.

70cl £ 175.00  BUY NOW
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Glenglassaugh 1986 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Glenglassaugh 1986 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 40%
Vintage: 1986   Bottler: 
Summary: 70cl / 40% / Gordon & Macphail – A 1986 vintage Glenglassaugh bottled in 2000 by Gordon & Macphail for their Macphail's Collection range.

70cl £ 61.49  BUY NOW
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Glengoyne 21 Year Old / Sherry Cask Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Glengoyne 21 Year Old / Sherry Cask Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 21 Year Old   Strength: 43%
Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – Glengoyne 21 year old is noticeably deeper than year oldunger expressions, with delicious rich fruity and oaky notes – the darker colour and long finish are testament to the extra years in the sherrywood.

70cl £ 81.75  BUY NOW
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Glenrothes 30 Year Old Macphail's Collection Speyside Whisky

Glenrothes 30 Year Old Macphail's Collection Speyside Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 30 Year Old   Strength: 43%
Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail – A sherried Glenrothes 30 year old bottled by Gordon & Macphail for the Macphail's series. This really is amazing value, and the perfect gift for the sherryhead approaching that significant birthday.

70cl £ 89.95  BUY NOW
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Old Pulteney 21 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Old Pulteney 21 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 21 Year Old   Strength: 46%
Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Pulteney is the most northerly mainland distillery in Scotland and known for their love of the sea – some of which rolls over into their whisky. The 21 year old is a mix of fino sherry and refill bourbon cask matured whisky and sits at the top of their regular range.

70cl £ 82.95  BUY NOW
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Balblair 1966 / Gordon & Macphail Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Balblair 1966 / Gordon & Macphail Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age:    Strength: 43%
Vintage: 1966   Bottler: 
Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail – An independent bottling of 1966 vintage Balblair by whisky veterans Gordon & Macphail. This one is about 40 years old and should be something quite special.

70cl £ 155.00  BUY NOW
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Bell's Original Miniature Blended Scotch Whisky Miniature

Bell's Original Miniature Blended Scotch Whisky Miniature
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age:    Strength: 40%
Summary: 5cl / 40% – A miniature bottle of popular blended Scotch whisky, Bell's

5cl £ 1.95  BUY NOW
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Mortlach 1949 / Sherry Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Mortlach 1949 / Sherry Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 40%
Vintage: 1949   Bottler: 
Summary: 70cl / 40% / Gordon & Macphail

70cl £ 585.00  BUY NOW
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Mortlach 1954 / Sherry Cask / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Whisky

Mortlach 1954 / Sherry Cask / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 43%
Vintage: 1954   Bottler: 
Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail

70cl £ 345.00  BUY NOW
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Dalmore King Alexander Iii Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Dalmore King Alexander Iii Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age:    Strength: 40%
Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – To make this Dalmore King Alexander III, Master Distiller Richard Paterson has selected a range of differently-aged malts matured in a mixure of French wine casks, Madeira drums, Sherry butts, Marsala barrels, Port pipes and Bourbon barrels from Kentucky. A remarkable feat of blending.

70cl £ 115.00  BUY NOW
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Glenrothes Robur Reserve Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Glenrothes Robur Reserve Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 40%
Summary: 100cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A travel retail exclusive, Glenrothes Robur Reserve is named for Quercus Robur, the official name for European or Spanish oak, and contains a greater proportion of first-fill Oloroso sherry casks.

100cl £ 57.95  BUY NOW

Filed Under: 10 Year Old, 21 Year Old, 25 Year Old, 30 Year Old, 50 Year Old, 6 Year Old, American, Australian, Balblair, Benromach, Bowmore, Canadian, Caperdonich, Dallas Dhu, Dalmore, Edradour, Glenburgie, Glenglassaugh, Glengoyne, Glenlochy, Glenmorangie, Glenrothes, Glenugie, Highland, Highland Park, Irish, Island, Islay, Isle Of Jura, Longmorn, Macallan, Mortlach, New Arrivals, Old Pulteney, Speyside, Tamdhu, The Whisky Exchange, Welsh

The Whisky Exchange: The Best Whisky in the World

December 16, 2011 by Gary Leave a Comment

I loved this newsletter from The Whisky Exchange, I’m afraid I nicked it for this blog.

Old Pulteney 21 Year OldOld Pulteney 21 Year Old
Old Pulteney 12 Year OldOld Pulteney 17 Year Old
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Whisky Price Cuts: More Malts For Your Money!

December 12, 2011 by Gary Leave a Comment

A nice selection of price decreases this week, mainly dominated by Abbey Whisky who have some very sturdy price cuts indeed!

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Supplier Brand % – Price Diff. Price NOW Price BEFORE
Abbey Whisky
Glenlochy 1969, 26 Year Old, Rare Malts

Glenlochy 1969, 26 Year Old, Rare Malts (75cl) -18% (£ -175.00) £ 800.00  £ 975.00 
Abbey Whisky
Ardbeg 1975 / Single Cask 1375 / 31 Year Old

Ardbeg 1975 / Single Cask 1375 / 31 Year Old (70cl) -10% (£ -90.00) £ 800.00  £ 890.00 
Abbey Whisky
Bowmore 1983 / Feis Ile 2011 / 100 Limited Release

Bowmore 1983 / Feis Ile 2011 / 100 Limited Release (70cl) -6% (£ -50.00) £ 745.00  £ 795.00 
Abbey Whisky
Glenmorangie Managers Choice, 1981 / 1998

Glenmorangie Managers Choice, 1981 / 1998 (70cl) -14% (£ -100.00) £ 600.00  £ 700.00 
Abbey Whisky
Glenmorangie, Sale Of The Company

Glenmorangie, Sale Of The Company (70cl) -15% (£ -100.00) £ 550.00  £ 650.00 
Abbey Whisky
Balvenie Vintage Cask 1978 / Cask 2705

Balvenie Vintage Cask 1978 / Cask 2705 (70cl) -9% (£ -50.00) £ 525.00  £ 575.00 
Abbey Whisky
Springbank, Amontillado Cask, Private Bottling, Christmas 2006, 1 of 66 bottles

Springbank, Amontillado Cask, Private Bottling, Christmas 2006, 1 of 66 bottles (70cl) -10% (£ -49.00) £ 450.00  £ 499.00 
Abbey Whisky
Ichiros Malt, Hanyu, 23 Year Old

Ichiros Malt, Hanyu, 23 Year Old (70cl) -6% (£ -29.00) £ 420.00  £ 449.00 
Abbey Whisky
Caol Ila 1975, 20 Year Old, Rare Malts, 75cl, USA

Caol Ila 1975, 20 Year Old, Rare Malts, 75cl, USA (75cl) -17% (£ -80.00) £ 395.00  £ 475.00 
Abbey Whisky
Brora 1977, 24 Year Old Rare Malts

Brora 1977, 24 Year Old Rare Malts (70cl) -20% (£ -100.00) £ 395.00  £ 495.00 
Abbey Whisky
Glenmorangie Missouri Oak Reserve, 1991

Glenmorangie Missouri Oak Reserve, 1991 (70cl) -15% (£ -59.00) £ 340.00  £ 399.00 
Abbey Whisky
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old, Hand Signed By The Sixteen Men Of Tain

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old, Hand Signed By The Sixteen Men Of Tain (70cl) -14% (£ -50.00) £ 295.00  £ 345.00 

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The Whisky Exchange New Whisky Arrivals

December 12, 2011 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange has 73 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: American, Highland, Irish, Island, Islay, Japanese, Lowland and Speyside.

The brands include Aberfeldy, Auchentoshan, Balmenach, Benriach, Benromach, Blair Athol, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Clynelish, Convalmore, Glen Grant, Glen Keith, Glencadam, Glendullan, Glengoyne, Glenlivet, Glenlossie, Glenrothes, Imperial, Islay Whisky, Knockando, Laphroaig, Linkwood, Macallan, Mannochmore, Miltonduff, Old Pulteney, Port Askaig, Rosebank, Royal Brackla, Tobermory, Tomatin & Tomintoul.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 8 to 46 Year Old malts.

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Supplier Brand Bottle
Size
Price
The Whisky Exchange
Convalmore 1975 / Rare Old Series / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Whisky

Convalmore 1975 / Rare Old Series / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 43%
Vintage: 1975   Bottler: 
Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail – A Gordon & Macphail Rare Old bottling of the very infrequently-seen Convalmore. This distillery was closed by Diageo in 1990 and later sold to Wm Grants, who currently use the buildings for storage only.

70cl £ 139.00  BUY NOW
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Jack Daniel's Original / Bar Bottle Tennessee Whiskey

Jack Daniel's Original / Bar Bottle Tennessee Whiskey
Country: American   Region: American
Age:    Strength: 40%
Summary: 300cl / 40% – A double magnum of the world's No.1 American whiskey.

300cl £ 89.95  BUY NOW
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Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey

Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey
Country: American   Region: American
Age:    Strength: 40%
Summary: 70cl / 40% – A tart, fruity nose and a full-bodied spicy palate, this is the epitome of the Maryland style of Rye and is becoming very popular in bars across the country.

70cl £ 19.25  BUY NOW
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Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 21 Year Old   Strength: 40%
Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – An excellent value 21 year old Aberfeldy, showcasing the richer end of the Highland spectrum with plenty of sherry influence. Winner of a Gold Medal and Best in Class at the International Wine & Spirits Competition 2010.

70cl £ 86.75  BUY NOW
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Kilbeggan Blended Irish Whiskey

Kilbeggan Blended Irish Whiskey
Country: Irish   Region: Irish
Age:    Strength: 40%
Summary: 70cl / 40% – "A highly delicious and dangerously more-ish whiskey which will remain in the taste-buds" Jim Murray, author of Classic Irish Whiskey.

70cl £ 19.75  BUY NOW
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Miltonduff 1968 / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Miltonduff 1968 / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 40%
Vintage: 1968   Bottler: 
Summary: 70cl / 40% / Gordon & Macphail

70cl £ 199.00  BUY NOW
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Old Pulteney 17 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Old Pulteney 17 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 17 Year Old   Strength: 46%
Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A delicious Highland dram from Old Pulteney, this 17 year old is comnprised of 90% refill bourbon casks with the remainder being from Oloroso casks. Lovely sweet aromas of butterscotch, honey and chocolate, with some faint salt and oakspice on the palate.

70cl £ 47.95  BUY NOW
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Powers Gold Label Irish Whiskey Blended Irish Whiskey

Powers Gold Label Irish Whiskey Blended Irish Whiskey
Country: Irish   Region: Irish
Age:    Strength: 40%
Summary: 70cl / 40% – The best-selling whiskey in the Republic of Ireland, Power's has a spicy potstill character and is aged between 5 and 6 years in Bourbon casks.

70cl £ 24.25  BUY NOW
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Royal Brackla 1978 / 20 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Royal Brackla 1978 / 20 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 20 Year Old   Strength: 59.8%
Vintage: 1978   Bottler: 
Summary: 70cl / 59.8% / Distillery Bottling

70cl £ 299.00  BUY NOW
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Royal Salute 38 Year Old / Stone Of Destiny Blended Scotch Whisky

Royal Salute 38 Year Old / Stone Of Destiny Blended Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age: 38 Year Old   Strength: 40%
Summary: 70cl / 40% – A very special 38 year old Royal Salute from Chivas, Stone of Destiny is named after the ancient stone used for British royal coronation ceremonies for centuries, symbolizing the approval for the incoming king.

70cl £ 450.00  BUY NOW

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Benromach picks up silver and bronze at Malt Maniacs

December 5, 2011 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Benromach 30 Years Old

The Benromach 30 Years Old

Benromach Cask Strength 2001

Benromach Cask Strength 2001

Speyside’s smallest whisky distillery, Benromach has another duo of top awards to celebrate. Their Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Benromach 30 Years Old has won a silver medal in the 2011 “Malt Maniacs” Awards.

Matured in first fill and second fill Sherry casks, the 30 year old Single Malt, scored 85 points.

And it wasn’t the only Benromach whisky to receive a top accolade as their 2001 Cask Strength vintage received a bronze award.

Malt Maniacs, which is in its ninth year, say theirs is “probably the world’s most independent whisky competition and perhaps the most gruelling!”

Under the management of Gordon & MacPhail, Benromach is handcrafted by just two experienced distillers. Using their unique skills they have developed the distillery’s portfolio which includes the popular Benromach 10 Year Old and Benromach Organic – the world’s first fully certified organic Single Malt.

Michael Urquhart, Joint Managing Director of Gordon & MacPhail, said: “To be awarded a silver and bronze medal ahead of another 171 fine whiskies is a wonderful achievement. I am delighted that our flagship Benromach range continues to be honoured at respected events like these.”

The “Malt Maniacs” award is the latest accolade for the whiskies from Speyside’s smallest working distillery. Top awards include Benromach’s flagship Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Benromach 10 Year Old being awarded a gold medal at TheFiftyBest.com tasting event in New York City. Benromach 30 Years Old
was described as “magnificent, one of the outstanding malts of the year”, scoring 95.5 points out of 100, in Jim Murray’s famous Whisky Bible 2012.

You can buy Benromach Malt Whisky from:-

  • The Whisky Exchange
  • Master of Malt
  • Edencroft Fine Wine & Spirit Specialists
  • Abbey Whisky
  • The Drink Shop
  • Whisky Online

Other Benromach expressions include:

Benromach 10 Years Old
Benromach Ten Years Old is created from the finest Scottish barley and pure spring water from the nearby Romach hills. After being matured for at least ten years, it emerges golden in colour and displays rich fruit, sweet chocolate and delicate spicy aromas. With a rich sherry influence, the mouth-watering palate coats the senses with exotic fruit flavours, toasted malt and a delicate hint of smoke.

Benromach Traditional
A rich and mellow single malt with fruit and malty tones, balanced with a hint of smoke.

Benromach Peat Smoke
Full bodied, intense and challenging with a smoky character, yet balanced with the fruity elegance of Speyside.

Benromach Origins
A series of special bottlings crafted to highlight how small changes in the art of whisky-making can help to shape the character of the final single malt.

Benromach 30 Years Old
Matured in 1st fill and refill Sherry casks Benromach 30 Years Old is complex, with hints of rich Sherried Christmas cake and a touch of marzipan. Some mixed spices emerge. Smooth and creamy with mouth warming qualities.

Filed Under: 10 Year Old, 30 Year Old, Abbey Whisky, Awards, Benromach, Edencroft Spirit Specialists, Master of Malt, News, Speyside, The Drink Shop, The Whisky Exchange, Whisky Online

The Whisky Exchange – New Whiskies

December 5, 2011 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange has 45 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: American, Campbeltown, English, Highland, Holland / Dutch, Irish, Island, Islay, Lowland and Speyside.

The brands include Aberlour, Ardbeg, Aultmore, Benriach, Big Peat, Bladnoch, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Caol Ila, Dalmore, Dalwhinnie, Glen Grant, Glen Moray, Glen Scotia, Glenburgie, Glenfarclas, Glenlivet, Glenturret, Highland Park, Linkwood, Longmorn, Longrow, Miltonduff & Old Pulteney.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 5 to 40 Year Old malts.

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Supplier Brand Bottle
Size
Price
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Grant 1956 / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Glen Grant 1956 / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 40%
Vintage: 1956   Bottler: 
Summary: 70cl / 40% / Gordon & Macphail – A 1956 vintage Glen Grant bottled by Gordon & Macphails from there impressive collection of old casks of whisky. A long aged spirit bottled at about 50 years old.

70cl £ 266.00  BUY NOW
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Glen Grant 1958 / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Glen Grant 1958 / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 40%
Vintage: 1958   Bottler: 
Summary: 70cl / 40% / Gordon & Macphail

70cl £ 245.00  BUY NOW
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Midleton 1984 / 20th Anniversary Blended Irish Whiskey

Midleton 1984 / 20th Anniversary Blended Irish Whiskey
Country: Irish   Region: Irish
Age:    Strength: 53%
Vintage: 1984   Bottler: 
Summary: 70cl / 53% – A rare special cask-strength edition of Midleton, bottled to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the first release of Midleton VR. Each bottle comes with two beautiful Waterford Crystal glasses.

70cl £ 1,999.00  BUY NOW
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Dalmore 40 Year Old / 1966 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Dalmore 40 Year Old / 1966 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Highland
Age: 40 Year Old   Strength: 40%
Vintage: 1966   Bottler: 
Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Dalmore's extra-special 40 year old is the leading light of Whyte & Mackay's Rare & Prestigious range. Dalmore ages better than perhaps any other Highland distillery, and these long-aged Dalmores are increasingly sought-after by collectors. The casks used for this 40 year old were a mixture of American oak and sherry casks from the world-beating Gonzalez Byass.

70cl £ 1,365.00  BUY NOW
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Glen Grant 1959 / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Glen Grant 1959 / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age:    Strength: 40%
Vintage: 1959   Bottler: 
Summary: 70cl / 40% / Gordon & Macphail – Another of Gordon & Macphail's long-aged Glen Grants which, along with Glenfarclas, represent the best-value long-aged sherried Speysides available. Thankfully, Glen Grant is one of those special Speysiders (like Glenfarclas, Mortlach and Macallan) that is capable of withstanding immense oak ageing without tasting like a pile of wet sawdust.

70cl £ 225.00  BUY NOW
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Aberlour 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Aberlour 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 12 Year Old   Strength: 40%
Vintage: 1980   Bottler: 
Summary: 75cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – An old 1980s expression of Aberlour 12 year old. This was probably bottled towards the end of the decade.

75cl £ 84.95  BUY NOW
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Wild Turkey Russell's Reserve 10yrs Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Wild Turkey Russell's Reserve 10yrs Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Country: American   Region: American
Age:    Strength: 45%
Summary: 75cl / 45% – Long-aged bourbon, with a massive palate, yet still deceptively smooth. Named after the company's long-serving Master Distiller, Jimmy Russell.

75cl £ 47.95  BUY NOW
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Benriach 1992 / 19 Year Old / Tawny Port Finish Speyside Whisky

Benriach 1992 / 19 Year Old / Tawny Port Finish Speyside Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 19 Year Old   Strength: 55.6%
Vintage: 1992   Bottler: 
Summary: 70cl / 55.6% / Distillery Bottling – A 1992 vintage Benriach, part of the 8th Limited Release of single casks that they bottled in the summer of 2011. This was finished in a Tawny Port cask, to add a chunk of sweet dried fruit to round out the big orange citrus of the body, creating a classic sweet and sour flavour profile.

70cl £ 71.49  BUY NOW
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Benriach 1976 / 34 Year Old / Cask #6942 Speyside Whisky

Benriach 1976 / 34 Year Old / Cask #6942 Speyside Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: Speyside
Age: 34 Year Old   Strength: 57.8%
Vintage: 1976   Bottler: 
Summary: 70cl / 57.8% / Distillery Bottling – A 2011 release of a single cask Benriach 1976. The reputation of this legendary vintage ensures an immediate sell-out. MAXIMUM 1 BOTTLE PER CUSTOMER.

70cl £ 245.00  BUY NOW
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Royal Salute 62 Gun Salute Blended Scotch Whisky

Royal Salute 62 Gun Salute Blended Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age:    Strength: 43%
Summary: 100cl / 43% – A limited edition ultra-premium blend from Pernod Ricard, topping their Royal Salute range and named for the 62 gun salute fired for royal anniversaries. The whiskies used to make the blend are aged for at least 40 years and it is packaged in an elegant blue decanter, painted and inlaid with 24-carat gold, and comes in a blue case complete with a book describing the creation of the blend.

100cl £ 1,500.00  BUY NOW
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St. George's Distillery Chapter 9 / Peated / English Whisky English Whisky

St. George's Distillery Chapter 9 / Peated / English Whisky English Whisky
Country: English   Region: English
Age:    Strength: 46%
Summary: 20cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A 20cl bottle of the first peated release from The English Whisky company. Young and smoky, with more creaminess than year oldu might at first imagine.

20cl £ 15.95  BUY NOW
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Johnnie Walker Blue Label / Porsche Cube Blended Scotch Whisky

Johnnie Walker Blue Label / Porsche Cube Blended Scotch Whisky
Country: Scotland   Region: 
Age:    Strength: 40%
Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A special edition of Johnnie Walker, produced as a collaboration between Diageo and the Porsche Design Studio. The Cube is a storage box for a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label and 4 chunky tumblers which splits in half to also form an ice bucket, with a pair of tongs included, perfect for drinking iced water to refresh the palate before digging into the whisky.

70cl £ 389.00  BUY NOW

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Thumbs up for Gordon & MacPhail’s whiskies

December 2, 2011 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Gordon & MacPhail Strathisla 1970, bottled at 43%

The Gordon & MacPhail Strathisla 1970, bottled at 43%

A bottle of whisky from Gordon & MacPhail’s Rare Vintage Range, Strathisla 1970, has become one of the highest scoring whiskies in the 2011 “Malt Maniacs” Awards.

Despite almost 200 entries, the Gordon & MacPhail Strathisla 1970, bottled at 43%, was among only eight whiskies to achieve a gold medal, 90 points, and was also the winner of the ‘Thumbs Up’ award for most exciting new release of the year in that price category.

Malt Maniacs, which is in its ninth year, say theirs is “probably the world’s most independent whisky competition and perhaps the most gruelling!”

Michael Urquhart, Joint Managing Director of Gordon & MacPhail, said: “To be awarded a gold medal and Thumbs Up award ahead of another 171 fine whiskies is a wonderful achievement. The Strathisla 1970 is testament to our approach for matching the right type of cask to this particular whisky.”

Strathisla 1970 is a robust and moreish after dinner dram with a nice depth and complexity, which display hint of festive spices, almonds and a burst of stewed fruits. Smooth and very enjoyable

The “Malt Maniacs” award is the latest accolade for the whiskies from Gordon and MacPhail. Their Miltonduff 1969 also walked away with a silver award at the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge which was held in November.

You can buy Strathisla Malt Whisky from:-

  • The Whisky Exchange
  • Master of Malt
  • Edencroft Fine Wine & Spirit Specialists
  • Abbey Whisky
  • The Drink Shop
  • Whisky Online


About Gordon & MacPhail:

· Gordon & MacPhail is an independent, family-owned spirit and wine merchant who have been based in Elgin, Moray, since 1895. Four generations of the Urquhart family have continued the tradition of seeking out the
best and rarest Scotch whiskies.

· Since its founding, Gordon & MacPhail’s policy has been to send casks to distilleries throughout Scotland, fill them with ‘new make’ spirit and mature them either at the distillery of origin or in the firm’s own bonded warehouses
in Elgin.

· Now one of the world’s leading malt whisky specialists, Gordon & MacPhail exports to more than 55 countries. It offers more than 300 presentations of own-bottled Single Malts. In 2009, Gordon & MacPhail was awarded the prestigious
Queens Award for Enterprise in International Trade.

· In 1993 the company purchased Benromach Distillery in nearby Forres. After extensively re-equipping the distillery over a five year period, Benromach was officially opened by HRH Prince Charles in October 1998. The award winning range
includes Benromach 10 Years Old and Benromach Organic – the world’s first single malt to be fully certified by the Soil Association.

Filed Under: Abbey Whisky, Awards, Malt Maniacs, News, Speyside, Strathisla, The Drink Shop, The Whisky Exchange, Whisky Online

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