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Loch Fyne Whiskies Stocks Ben Nevis OB 25yo 55.4% - Scotch Whisky News

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Ben Nevis OB 25yo 55.4% alc.

(LFW Tasting Notes)

A single cask bottling of 638 bottles, distilled in 1984 and re-racked from bourbon casks to a sherry cask in 1998, bottled in May.

It’s no secret we love special Ben Nevis bottlings, great presentation and a very fair price. Cask No. 98/35/13 continues this tradition with an interesting variant on the last.

This dram is big, my notes say “many things”, referring to the myriad of sherry-wood characters; oak, bitterness, woodiness, smouldering matches. Big sherry-wood notes, bananas, ash, greenhouses (geraniums). Well balanced with a coffee, earthy & oranges finish.

Overall it’s a little clumsy but a sherry-fan’s ace.

Square J7 on the Flavour Map
On the Rich side of Rich and Smoky

Cask # 98/35/13

Distilled 20 December 1984 and put in Bourbon barrels

Transferred to Sherry butts 14 October 1998

Bottled May 2010

Limited to 638 bottles having spent almost 14 years in fresh Bourbon casks and then the remainder in fresh Sherry butts.

Added to LFW.CO.UK 21-July-10

Price excluding VAT: £76.17
£89.50 Including VAT at 17.5%

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Arran OB Sherry Cask #513 [Oran Mor] At Loch Fyne Whiskies - Scotch Whisky News

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Arran OB Sherry Cask 513 1998 12yo 56.4%alc. [Oran Mor]

Distilled: 20.4.98

Bottled: 3.7.10

Cask # 513 limited to 326 bottles

Known here as Arran “Oran Mor” after the Glasgow pub where a bunch of notorious drunks were assembled under Arran’s tutelage. By some bizarre and no doubt illegal voting system we ‘chose’ this as their next single cask bottling… However check the “Arran LFW” bottling (above) for something really worthwhile.

This sherry cask (of 326 bottles) exhibits the winey characters of a single malt. The aroma is vibrant, quite bitter which comes as a vinegar-Sauternes note and some nuts. To taste there is a fizz of butterscotch, an oaky-oiliness and some mint.

Water reveals dark, bitter chocolate and the signature Arran digestive biscuits come through at last. Good sherry-style malt.

On the Flavour Map, plonk it about square E3
Complex & Delicate

Arran Cask 513
Barcode: 5060044481147

Price excluding VAT: £38.72
£45.50 Including VAT at 17.5%

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The Whisky Barrel Stocks Rare Auld Laphroaig & More - Scotch Whisky News

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Laphroaig 13 Year Old
Rare Auld, 1997 Vintage

Single cask #56512 bottling from Duncan Taylor.

Bottled at full strength (55.1%) a complex and zesty example of the smoky Islay single malt.

£56.99 (£48.50 ex VAT)

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& More…

Glendronach 14 Year Old Sauternes Finish £41.99 £35.74 ex VAT
Glendronach 14 Year Old Virgin Oak Finish £41.99 £35.74 ex VAT
Glendronach 15 Year Old Moscatel Finish £43.99 £37.44 ex VAT
Glendronach 20 Year Old Tawny Port Finish £63.99 £54.46 ex VAT
Glen Scotia 19 Year Old Rare Auld £68.99 £58.71 ex VAT
Tamdhu 40 Year Old 1968 Vintage £169.99 £144.67 ex VAT
Hanyu 23 Year Old £449.99 £382.97 ex VAT

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Loch Fyne Whiskies Arran OB Bourbon Cask 41 1999 10yo 57.1% - Scotch Whisky News

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Arran OB Bourbon Cask 41 1999 10yo 57.1%alc. [LFW]

Distilled: 19.7.99

Bottled: 6.7.10

Cask # 41 limited to 219 bottles and so only 2 bottles per person…

Since we started in 1993 we have never entertained the idea of an ‘exclusive’ bottling – what’s the point? Here is the exception, our first exclusive - and we are very happy with it.

During the selection process for the “Oran Mor” (below) I reckoned this bourbon cask was exceptional; however all (bar one) of the other numpties present did not agree. So the nice Arran people said I should take the sample back to base and consider having it done for us.

Once in Inveraray we all tried it and, unusually for our diverse palettes, we all rated this as exceptional and agreed this would be our exclusive… Only 219 bottles this time.

A big bourbon-wood aroma, there is so much going on but here’s a start; lemon flower honey, brown sugar, geraniums, white toast and the Arran digestives. In the mouth it’s round and plump, liquid crème caramel, sumptuous.

Water releases floral characters and dried fruit and scent and pine and esters notes… The list goes on. Both complex and satisfying and an absolute ace, and so say all of us…

On the Flavour Map it’s about square D4
Complex, Light & Delicate

Arran Cask 41
Barcode: 5060044481161

Price excluding VAT: £41.62
£48.90 Including VAT at 17.5%

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Loch Fyne Whiskies Stocks Stronachie 18yo - Scotch Whisky News

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Loch Fyne Whiskies News has stocked a new item, ‘Stronachie 18yo’

Stronachie 18yo
46% abv
£36.50 inc vat
£31.06 ex vat

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…’About the nose there are bubbling sherry notes, soft and honeyed (and a little brackish), certainly very inviting. On the palate the soft, pleasing character is reinforced, with floral, slight European oak and no sulphur…’

Best regards,
Loch Fyne Whiskies
david@lfw.co.uk

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Loch Fyne Whiskies Stocks Glen Scotia 33yo by A. Dewar Rattray - Scotch Whisky News

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Loch Fyne Whiskies has stocked a new item, ‘Glen Scotia 1977 33yo Dewar Rattray’

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Glen Scotia 1977 33yo DR
57% abv
£114.00 inc vat
£97.02 ex vat

Glen Scotia DR 1977 33yo 57%alc.

We get loads of samples from JAFIBs most of which fall on stony ground. The sample for this 33yo Glen Scotia from independent bottler A D Ratray impressed so much we ordered some stock but forgot to keep the sample for proper appraisal.

Which is a shame as we don’t have enough bottles to open one, but it is very dark and very (very) good, most inviting just by looking at it…

Distilled: 28.04.1977

Bottled: 06.05.2010

Cask: #985 Sherry Hogshead and limited to 195 bottles

A Dewer Rattray independent bottling.

Price excluding VAT: £97.02
£114.00 Including VAT at 17.5%

Best regards,
Loch Fyne Whiskies
david@lfw.co.uk

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MASSIVE SAVINGS From Single Malts Direct on Slected Duncan Taylor Bottlings - Scotch Whisky News

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Kaiapoi Single Malt Whisky From New Zealand - New Zealand Whisky News

Fitzpatrick Kaiapoi Single Malt Whisky

Malted and Distilled in the true traditional style, this Whisky has a subtle nose that almost hides the rich depth of malt that covers the palate and warms the soul.  Incredibly smooth, oak characters perfectly balanced with deep malted body.  Long seemingly endless finish, rich and deep, leaving a warm glow and dancing malted after.

Fitzpatrick Kaiapoi Single Malt Whisky is truly something very special.  Distilled in New Zealand at  Kaiapoi Distillery, using  a 140 year old John Dore  Pot Still (known as the Rolls Royce of stills)   This is a true flavour Still that achieves a depth of Malt Flavour, while separating a purity of spirit, until now unseen outside the Highlands of Scotland.

This triumphant first release of 2000 bottles makes this Whisky very rare and sort after.

Managers Note

It has taken my family Three-generations working towards our first release of single Malt Whisky.  With a benchmark of quality that has required much patience, distilling technology that requires a depth of precise knowledge dating back to 16th Century, and a love of Whisky in its purist sense. The techniques of Distilling was passed to us by the the great master distiller, Ernest Bangs. Master distiller to the company J & W Nicholson of London, established in 1736.

Due to the limited edition nature of this product we have no hope of supplying the demand for this Whisky, but aim to provide allocations to those in deserving markets.

Yours sincerely

Matt Fitzpatrick
Manager/Director

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New Products From The Whisky Barrel - Scotch Whisky News

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Port Ellen Rarest of the Rare 1983, 27 Year Old

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Description

Single cask #672. Distilled March 1983 and bottled May 2010. Only 258 numbered bottles for the Duncan Taylor Rarest of the Rare series.

MAXIMUM 1 BOTTLE PER ADDRESS

Distillery: Port Ellen

Founded in 1825; closed in 1983. CLOSED, just the thought of it brings the tears to every eye, of every whisky connoisseur, everywhere. Twenty five years passed since the last distillation, long maturation, dwindling stocks, awesome whisky.

Product Details

Age: 27 Years Old
Vintage: 1983
Volume: 70cl
ABV: 49.4%
Bottler: Duncan Taylor

£189.99
£161.69 ex. VAT

St Georges Chapter 9, Peated

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Description

A lightly peated English whisky from St George’s distillery ‘down south’. Bottled May 2010 - a mix of just four first-fill ex-bourbon barrels distilled May 2007 and bottled June 2010.

Distillery: St George’s (England)

Opened at the end of 2006 and the only registered distillery in England producing malt whisky. Situated near Roundham between Cambridge and Norwich in Norfolk, south east England. Barley grown locally and water from deep beneath the distillery. Two small stills producing around thirteen barrels of spirit per week, just one more than one of the smallest distilleries in Scotland.

Product Details

Age: 3 Years Old
ABV: 46.0%
Volume: 70cl
Bottler: Distillery Bottling

£41.99
£35.74 ex. VAT

Glenfarclas 40 Year Old

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Description

New 2010 release. Tremendous value distillery botlling of the sherry matured Speyside single malt. This 40yo is a truly amazing whisky, so fresh and vibrant for an old whisky.

Distillery: Glenfarcas

Founded 1836 and purchased by John Grant and his son George in 1865. Ace sherry casks underpin the ethos of Glenfarclas, having released its first cask strength single malt way back in 1968.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Reminiscent of relaxing in an old leather armchair while eating walnuts and chocolate covered raisins. Palate: A sweet initial taste, orange segments dipped in liquid chocolate. Then a lovely flavour of burnt brown sugar at the back of the mouth. The dry finish oozes big tannins and more rich dark cocoa beans. Let the whisky breathe a little or add a drop or two of water to fully open up the dram.

Product Details

Age: 40 Years Old
ABV: 46.0%
Volume: 70cl
Bottler: Distillery Bottling

£294.99
£251.06 ex. VAT

Glendronach 18 Year Old, 1991 Cask #3182

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Description

Batch 2 of the annual vintage single cask bottlings from the resurgent Speyside distillery. Distilled November 1991 and bottled June 2010.

623 numbered bottles from a Single Pedro Ximinez Sherry Puncheon cask #3182.

Distillery: Glendronch

Founded in 1826. The last distillery in Scotland to heat its stills directly with flames from a coal-fired furnace, until it had to comply with new regulations in 2005. Nonetheless, still resplendent with a traditional cask iron mash tun, wooden washbacks and four stills.

Tasting Notes

On the nose incredible concentration of aromas. Treacle toffee and chocolate orange. A very dynamic and full bodied dram for its age. Chewy with coffee chocolate and treacle scones.

Product Details

Age: 18 Years Old
Vintage: 1991
ABV: 51.7%
Volume: 70cl
Bottler: Distillery Bottling

£71.99
£61.27 ex. VAT

Glendronach 20 Year Old, 1989 Cask #3315

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Description

Batch 2 of the annual vintage single cask bottlings from the resurgent Speyside distillery. Distilled November 1989 and bottled June 2010.

522 numbered bottles from a Single Pedro Ximinez Sherry Puncheon cask #3315.

Distillery: Glendronch

Founded in 1826. The last distillery in Scotland to heat its stills directly with flames from a coal-fired furnace, until it had to comply with new regulations in 2005. Nonetheless, still resplendent with a traditional cask iron mash tun, wooden washbacks and four stills.

Tasting Notes

On the palate stewed damsons and candied citrus fruits combine with fine oak and spiced apple cake. Plate - baked apples with sweet brown sugar syrup. Nutty, with almonds and hazelnuts bringing weight to the mix.

Product Details

Age: 20 Years Old
Vintage: 1989
ABV: 53.2%
Volume: 70cl
Bottler: Distillery Bottling

£81.49
£69.35 ex. VAT

Glendronach 20 Year Old, 1990 Cask #2621

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Description

Batch 2 of the annual vintage single cask bottlings from the resurgent Speyside distillery. Distilled June 1990 and bottled June 2010.

546 numbered bottles from a Single Oloroso Sherry Butt cask #2621.

Distillery: Glendronch

Founded in 1826. The last distillery in Scotland to heat its stills directly with flames from a coal-fired furnace, until it had to comply with new regulations in 2005. Nonetheless, still resplendent with a traditional cask iron mash tun, wooden washbacks and four stills.

Tasting Notes

Palate - sweet late harvest grapes and fotified elements integrate with honey and nuts. Lovely almond and bitter chocolate nuances create depth. Palate - chocolate orange and coffee mocha mousse. Delightful balance and complexity with excellent length.

Age: 20 Years Old
Vintage: 1990
ABV: 57.9%
Volume: 70cl
Bottler: Distillery Bottling

£81.99
£69.78 ex. VAT

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Loch Fyne Whiskies Stocks Seven New Single Casks From GlenDronach Distillery - Scotch Whisky News

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GlenDronach OB Cask 529 1993 17yo 60.5%alc.
Oloroso Butt

Distilled 26/02/1993

Bottled June 2010

Limited to 627 bottles and so limited to 1 each.

GlenDronach Cask 529 1993 17 year old
Barcode: 5060088792483

Price excluding VAT: £54.89
£64.50 Including VAT at 17.5%

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GlenDronach OB Cask 3182 1991 18yo 51.7%alc.
Pedro Ximinez Puncheon

Distilled 15/11/1991

Bottled June 2010

Limited to 633 bottles and so limited to 1 each.

GlenDronach Cask 3182 1991 18 year old
Barcode: 5060088792452

Price excluding VAT: £56.09
£65.91 Including VAT at 17.5%

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GlenDronach OB Cask 2621 1990 20yo 57.9%alc.
Oloroso Butt

Distilled 20/06/1990

Bottled June 2010

Limited to 546 bottles and so limited to 1 each.

GlenDronach Cask 2621 1990 20 year old
Barcode: 5060088792469

Price excluding VAT: £63.74
£74.89 Including VAT at 17.5%

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GlenDronach OB Cask 3315 1989 20yo 53.2%alc.
Pedro Ximinez Puncheon

Distilled 09/11/1989

Bottled June 2010

Limited to 522 bottles and so limited to 1 each.

GlenDronach Cask 3315 1989 20 year old
Barcode: 5060088792438

Price excluding VAT: £62.89
£73.90 Including VAT at 17.5%

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GlenDronach OB Cask 1040 1978 31yo 51.2%alc.
Oloroso Puncheon

Distilled 29/12/1978

Bottled June 2010

Limited to 645 bottles and so limited to 1 each.

GlenDronach Cask 1040 1978 31 year old
Barcode: 5060088792476

Price excluding VAT: £131.06
£154.00 Including VAT at 17.5%

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GlenDronach OB Cask 718 1972 38yo 51.5%alc.
Oloroso Butt

Distilled 02/03/1972

Bottled June 2010

Limited to 396 bottles and so limited to 1 each.

GlenDronach Cask 718 1972 38 year old
Barcode: 5060088792490

Price excluding VAT: £235.74
£276.99 Including VAT at 17.5%

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GlenDronach OB Cask 489 1971 39yo 48.8%alc.
Oloroso Butt

Distilled 25/02/1971

Bottled June 2010

Limited to 541 bottles and so limited to 1 each.

GlenDronach Cask 489 1971 39 year old
Barcode: 5060088792445

Price excluding VAT: £248.51
£292.00 Including VAT at 17.5%

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