Upcoming Events

Black Bull at the Royal Highland Show 2010
 
The very best of pedigree Highlanders will be line up at Royal Highland Show, Ingliston, 24-27 June, in a bid to win the most coveted trophy and Black Bull 12yo will be present at the awards’  ceremony.

Black Bull 12yo will also be available at the Stockman’s Marquee Bar by the dram and it will be on sale at Great Grog, stand H in the centre of the Food hall. For those who know a champion, we hope to see you there.
 
Recent Events

Shanghai and Hong Kong

In May Lin  spent most of her time in Asia.  After a jittery start,  her first trip to Taiwan being delayed (due to the volcano erupting  in April), she set off again. Lin had a great tasting event with loyal Duncan Taylor supporters in Taiwan and visited many stockists. Black Bull had a good start in Taiwan with the first shipment  having just arrived in stores.

On the way back to Europe, Lin got stuck in Amsterdam due to volcanic ash again!  So when the flight resumed, she went directly to Shanghai for Whisky Live Shanghai in case the ash wanted to keep pouring! 

Whisky Live Shanghai however proved its weight in gold after all that hard core travelling. Audiences were stunned by Black Bull and Peerless Glenrothes 40YO. Quality speaks!  Duncan Taylor  confirmed their spot as a highlight at the show  and were able to meet up with many old friends and meet loads of new fans.  Euan was invited to host a master class for local whisky fans. 

Once Whisky Live Shanghai finished, Euan and Lin went to Vinexpo Asia in Hong Kong to explore one of the biggest wine and spirits show in Asia. As a lot of people in the industry went to the show, Euan and Lin were able to have a few meetings and catch up’s with existing and potential customers of Duncan Taylor.  Asia is certainly up and coming in their thirst for whisky and knowledge!
 

Whisky Live Singapore
 
Mark had a busy time at Whisky Live Singapore at the end of May. This was the first Whisky Live to be held in Singapore, so it was a great delight for Duncan Taylor to be involved.

Black Bull 12 and 40 made their debut in Singapore, with both going down a storm.

 
New Bottlings

NC2 Craigellachie 1999 10yo Cask Strength 57.1%
 
Nose: Smokey, Orange, Almonds, Marshmallow, Ice Cream Soda, Petrol Mowers Cutting grass
Nose Reduced: Odd-fellows, Perfumed, Smokey grass, Lemons
Taste: Big peat, Ashtray, Lemons, Old Leather, Dry Ash, Salty.
Pallet Reduced: Softer Ash, Sweeter, Bitter Oranges
Finish: Long, Very long!!
Comment: Superb Dram
 
OC Tomatin 1976 33yo 48.2%
Before: Orange, mint, hot spices, dry, chocolate
After: Lime, mint, caramel waffles, pinewood, spiced melon
 
OC Glenrothes 1969 40yo 45.8%
Before: Sweet, Vinilla, Fruity, dry, Creamy, Grassys
After: Fresh, Raisins, Caramel, Cherry cola, long sweet finish.
 
OC Royal Lochnagar 1986 23yo C.571099 51.9%
Before: Light, Citrus, dry, Grassy, Herbal
After: Almond, Peaches, Orange, Raisins, sherry
 
OC Glen Grant 1972 37yo C.444486 51.8%
Before: Dry, Pears, Dusty, lemons, Grassy
After: Stewed fruit, nutty, olives, grassy, toffee
 
To view more tasting notes, please follow this link:
http://www.duncantaylor.com/products/new_bottlings.html