Loch Fyne Whiskies News has stocked 3 new bottlings by Fettercairn 24yo, 30yo & 40yo

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Fettercairn OB 24yo 44.4%alc.

Limited to 6000 bottles presented in luxurious laquered livery.

Official Tasting Note:

Colour – Deep mahogany gold with amber copper highlights.

Nose – Warm and inviting. Sweet juicy grape pulp, crushed apples and soft pear with subtle hints of cinnamon. This pleasurable experience is quickly followed by oatcakes, freshly baked bread and creamy caramel, with nuances of lemon grass, pineapple and sensual jasmine.

Taste – Firm and positive. Elegant and distinguished. The warmth of American White oak has nurtured this Highland classic single malt and moulded its noble character to perfection. Luscious soft fruits of apple, pear and Cape gooseberries linger long on the palate before the next wave of ecstasy follows on. Nutmeg, peaches and spice brings this fanfare of flavours to a pleasing finish.

Price excluding VAT: £102.13
£120.00 Including VAT at 17.5%

Fettercairn OB 30yo 43.3%alc.

Limited to 3000 bottles presented in luxurious laquered livery.

Official Tasting Note:

Colour – Warm honey gold with shimmering sandy highlights

Nose – Rich and pleasing. Marmalade, ground coffee with whispers of crushed almonds, marzipan and spice open the initial bouquet of complex aromas. Matured for 30 long years in the finest wood, you can easily taste the influence of our Spanish Oloroso sherry butts.

Taste – A treasure chest of flavours gently unfolds on the palate and exposes its many hidden secrets. Warm, sensual and inviting. Citrus fruits, sweet mango and wild berries tease the tongue with their tantalising flavours. Enjoy subtle hints of freshly cut pineapple, tangy grapefruit and cranberries. This fruit bowl of abundance truly rewards the palate providing it with a long lasting memorable after taste. As the saying goes ‘ all good things come to those who are prepared to wait.’

Price excluding VAT: £163.40
£191.99 Including VAT at 17.5

Fettercairn OB 40yo 40%alc.

Limited to 463 bottles signed by Distillery Manager Dave Doig presented in luxurious laquered livery.

Official Tasting Note:

Colour – Dark & mysterious. Intense mahogany and cherry wood.

Nose – Bold, powerful and majestic yet smooth and seductive. For 40 long years the staves of our Apostoles Sherry Butts from the noble Sherry House of Gonzalez Byass in Spain have bound and nurtured this pure liquid gold. This malt offers thick chunky orange rind, cinnamon and spice, coupled with further pleasing aromas of crushed almonds, ginger and bitter chocolate.

Taste – Sip and savour this old master and give it time – never hurry it. Only by holding it long in the mouth will it start to reveal its true identity – its very soul. To enjoy a piece of history, take a generous mouthful and allow this silky nectar to drift over your tongue. Chocolate soufflé, Seville oranges, hints of crème brulee and marzipan richly reward your palate. Then enjoy a final barrage of caramelised raisins with hazelnuts followed by soft liquorice, bringing this symphony of unsurpassed satisfaction to a memorable end.

Price excluding VAT: £612.77
£720.00 Including VAT at 17.5%

Visit Loch Fyne Whiskies at www.lfw.co.uk

Yoichi 1989 Vintage (55%)
 
Distiller’s notes: Single Malt Yoichi 1989 is made from four different types of malt whiskies, distilled at Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery in 1989. Re-charred cask, new cask and sherry butt are used for maturation. Light and heavy peated malt whiskies filled in re-charred casks add character to this single malt.

We say “a say a bit of everything in this one!” Only 240 bottles released for Europe and available to order from www.TheWhiskyBarrel.com

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Taiwan stages the biggest two day whisky festival in the world

The city of Taipei has just staged the best attended whisky festival in the world, confirming that Scotch whisky is by far the most popular premium spirit sold in Taiwan.

Whisky Live & Fine Spirits Taipei, held on August 28 and 29, at Taipei World Trade Centre, saw 12,400 people, passionate to learn more about the water of life, came through the door. Sixty Scotch whisky brands were showcased offering consumers a range of over 300 styles of whisky to taste. The festival included its trademark whisky tastings, master classes and live entertainment.

Asked why the East Asian island would have such an affinity with whisky, importing £85.1 million worth of Scotch last year, Stephen Notman, show director, said: “I think it’s about whisky’s perceived status as a luxury product and people’s desire to discover the fascinating world of single malts.

“The Taiwan Single Malt market emerged approximately 10 years ago when it was comparatively unknown. Brands like Macallan set this market up and from there it’s gone from strength to strength” said Notman.

“The taste profile of Malt has certainly caught the imagination of the Taiwanese people. It was fantastic to see so many young Malt drinkers at the festival, and also women, something you would rarely see in established Western markets. The genuine passion, enthusiasm and appreciation reverberated around the festival,” Notman added.

It is only the second year the event has been held in Taipei. Taiwan is the 10th largest export market for Scotch whisky by value, worth about £102 million in 2009.

Exhibitors heaped praise on the event.

David Pattison, Marketing Director for Asia from Morrison Bowmore, said: “This is arguably the most exciting and dynamic market in the world with a festival of stature to match. It was great to see whisky being seen as fun and enjoyable by so many young people.”

Dr Bill Lumsden, Master Distiller of Glenmorangie, said: “The show has been outrageously successful- we went like a train.”

Ronnie Cox: Global Brand Ambassador for Berry Brothers & Rudd added “The Taipei event was undoubtedly the greatest international Whisky Live and indeed whisky event that I have ever experienced. It overflowed with boundless energy, innovative dynamism and the attendees with joyful exuberance. That it should have had a world record record number of attendees, surprised me not in the least ~a  real credit to the magnetism of Scotch

Notes:

-Taiwan’s rapid growth during the latter half of the 20th century, has been called the Taiwan Miracle. As Taiwan developed alongside Singapore, South Korea, and Hong Kong, they are collectively known as the Four Asian Tigers. It is categorized as an advanced economy by the International Monetary Fund.

-Whisky Live is the world’s premier whisky tasting and sampling show, taking place in 15 countries worldwide, from London to Tokyo, Shanghai to New York. In 2010 it celebrates its 10th anniversary.
-Kuala Lumpur Whisky & Fine Spirits will be held on October 30 at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur.

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Women are discovering whisky and other brown spirits at record levels, and dispelling the old myth that whisky is a “man’s drink.” Meghan Leary is the author of “Whiskey for Women” and the website of the same name, and is on the forefront of teaching women about whisky. She’ll share her insights with us on this week’s episode. In the news, Scotland’s government plans to impose minimum pricing over industry objections, Colum Egan of Bushmills picks his apprentice, and the “Water of Life Drive” reaches its goal for Charity: Water!

Visit WhiskyCast at www.whiskycast.com

The Autumn Speyside Whisky Festival is organised by Dufftown 2000 Ltd. in partnership with Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Ltd.

Thursday September 23rd 2010
 
Inchgower Distillery Visit Inchgower Distillery, Buckie 10:00 11:30 1 Places  £8.00 
 
This is a unique opportunity to visit one of Diageo’s unsung heroes of the Bells Blended Whiskies. 
 
Tomintoul Distillery Visit Tomintoul Distillery 14:30 16:45 5 Places  £8.00 

Join Tom Gerrie head brewer at the Tomintoul Distillery for one of the best distillery tours on Speyside.
 
Late Night at The WSD The Whisky Shop Dufftown, Dufftown 18:00 20:00    
 
Drop in for a dram and see what’s going on at the festival. …read more
 
A Soiree with the Mates of the Whisky Museum Whisky Museum, Dufftown 19:30 21:30 7 Places   
 
Get the Festival off to a swinging start at a soiree with the Mates of the Whisky Museum

Friday September 24th 2010
 
The Beyond Speyside Bus Tour The Square, Dufftown 08:30 18:30 Fully Booked  £48.00  
 
This is a unique opportunity to visit the Glen Ord Distillery Group and the Dalmore Distillery North of Inverness 
 
The Whisky Smugglers Experience The Square, Dufftown 09:00 13:00 3 Places  £30.00 
 
Join us on an exploration of the Braes of Glenlivet by Land Rover – home to illicit whisky distillers and smugglers during the late 18th century.

Mortlach Distillery Tour Mortlach Distillery, Dufftown 10:00 11:30 Fully Booked  £8.00  
 
This is a rare opportunity to visit the Mortlach Distillery one of Diageo’s best-loved Distilleries.  

Speyside Cooperage Tour Speyside Cooperage, Craigellachie 10:00 12:00 6 Places  £13.50 
 
Specially arranged for the Festival, an exclusive tour of this unique 5 Star Visitor Attraction. 
 
Glenfiddich: The Manager’s Tour Glenfiddich Distillery, Dufftown 10:30 13:30 11 Places  £21.00 
 
A Unique opportunity to tour the Glenfiddich Complex in the company of Stuart Watts of William Grant’s & Sons to see behind the scenes. 
 
6 of the Best at the Whisky Castle Tomintoul The Whisky Castle, Tomintoul 11:00 17:00 

Join Mike Drury and sample some delightful Drams.
 
Strathmill & Strathisla Distilleries by Train Dufftown Station, Dufftown 11:20 17:35 10 Places  £25.00

Travel along The Whisky Line to Keith for a Tour of Strathmill and Strathisla Distilleries and enjoy a dram on the way! 
 
Keith & Dufftown Railway from Dufftown to Keith Dufftown Station, Dufftown 11:25 12:05 25 Return  £9.50 25 Single  £6.00 

All aboard for a spectacular journey along The Whisky Line! 

Keith & Dufftown Railway from Keith to Dufftown Keith Town Station, Keith 12:15 12:55 25 Return  £9.50 25 Single  £6.00 Book Now
 
All aboard for a spectacular journey along The Whisky Line! 

Aultmore Distillery by Train and Bus Dufftown Station, Dufftown 12:45 17:30 2 Places  £25.00 

Travel along The Whisky Line to Keith and then by bus for an exclusive Tour of Aultmore Distillery and enjoy a dram on the way! 
 
Whisky Tasting: Arran Distillery St James’, Dufftown 13:00 14:30 35 Places  £17.00 
 
Whisky tasting with Andy Hogan of Arran Distillery.

Speyside Cooperage Tour Speyside Cooperage, Craigellachie 13:00 15:00 8 Places  £13.50 
 
Specially arranged for the Festival, an exclusive tour of this unique 5 Star Visitor Attraction. 
 
Strathisla Distillery by Train (pm) Dufftown Station, Dufftown 13:55 17:25 4 Places  £17.00
 
Travel along The Whisky Line to Keith for a Tour of Strathisla Distillery and enjoy a dram on the way! 
 
The Whisky Smugglers Experience The Square, Dufftown 14:00 18:00 Fully Booked  £30.00  
 
Join us on an exploration of the Braes of Glenlivet by Land Rover – home to illicit whisky distillers and smugglers during the late 18th century. 
 
Keith & Dufftown Railway from Dufftown to Keith Dufftown Station, Dufftown 14:00 14:40 25 Return  £9.5025 Single  £6.00 
 
All aboard for a spectacular journey along The Whisky Line! 
 
Keith & Dufftown Railway from Keith to Dufftown Keith Town Station, Keith 14:50 15:30 25 Return  £9.50 25 Single  £6.00 
 
All aboard for a spectacular journey along The Whisky Line! 
 
Whisky Tasting: Gordon & MacPhail St James’, Dufftown 15:30 17:00 25 Places  £17.00 
 
Whisky Tasting with Mike Patterson of Gordon & MacPhail.
 
Keith & Dufftown Railway from Dufftown to Keith Dufftown Station, Dufftown 15:50 16:30 25 Return  £9.50 25 Single  £6.00
 
All aboard for a spectacular journey along The Whisky Line! 
 
Keith & Dufftown Railway from Keith to Dufftown Keith Town Station, Keith 16:40 17:20 25 Return  £9.50 25 Single  £6.00 
 
All aboard for a spectacular journey along The Whisky Line! 
 
It’s not just about Water, Barley and Yeast St James’, Dufftown 18:00 19:30 32 Places  £17.00 
 
This whisky tasting will seek to underline the range of flavours that whisky has from comparing triple distillation to a iconic Islay distillery.
 
Stramash Memorial Hall, Dufftown 20:00 00:00 103 Places  £7.00
 
Stramash is a fun musical evening where musicians come together to play. Food will be provided together with a licenced bar.

Saturday September 25th 2010
 
Glendronach Distillery and Single Malts Direct The Square, Dufftown 09:15 13:30 10 Places  £31.00 

Join Allan McConnochie for a Distillery Manager’s tour of Glendronach and vertical tasting followed by a visit to Single Malts Direct in Huntly. 
 
Glenfiddich Cooperage Tour Glenfiddich Distillery, Dufftown 10:00 11:30 8 Places  £10.00

This is a rare opportunity to visit the Genfiddich Cooperage.
 
Balvenie Malt Master Tour Balvenie Distillery, Dufftown 10:00 14:30 6 Places  £100.00
 
Join David Stewart, The Balvenie Malt Master, on an exclusive, Balvenie Distillery experience, tasting and lunch. 
 
Craft Fayre Memorial Hall, Dufftown 10:00 16:00
 
The Craft Fayre will be held in the Memorial Hall. This year we have a great variety of stalls in the Hall. 
 
6 of the Best at the Whisky Castle Tomintoul The Whisky Castle, Tomintoul 11:00 17:00 
 
Join Mike Drury and sample some delightful Drams
 
Strathisla Distillery by Train (am) Dufftown Station, Dufftown 11:20 15:35 6 Places  £17.00 
 
Travel along The Whisky Line to Keith for a Tour of Strathisla Distillery and enjoy a dram on the way! 

Keith & Dufftown Railway from Dufftown to Keith Dufftown Station, Dufftown 11:25 12:05 25 Return  £9.50 25 Single  £6.00 
 
All aboard for a spectacular journey along The Whisky Line! 
 
Glenfiddich Cooperage Tour Glenfiddich Distillery, Dufftown 12:00 13:30 8 Places  £10.00 
 
This is a rare opportunity to visit the Genfiddich Cooperage.

Keith & Dufftown Railway from Keith to Dufftown Keith Town Station, Keith 12:15 12:55 25 Return  £9.50 25 Single  £6.00 
 
All aboard for a spectacular journey along The Whisky Line! 
 
The Seven Stills Bus Tour The Square, Dufftown 12:30 17:30 Fully Booked  £25.00  
 
A unique opportunity to visit all of Dufftown’s working distilleries guided by Gordon Haughton of Dufftown and his team.

Whisky Tasting: Springbank St James’, Dufftown 13:00 14:30 25 Places  £17.00 
 
Whisky tasting with Iain Scott of Springbank.
 
Glen Elgin and Glen Moray Distilleries The Square, Dufftown 13:35 18:00 7 Places  £25.00 

Visit the Glen Elgin Distillery on the outskirts of Elgin, followed by the 5th Chapter Tour and Tasting at the Glen Moray Distillery.
 
Keith & Dufftown Railway from Dufftown to Keith Dufftown Station, Dufftown 14:00 14:40 25 Return  £9.50 25 Single  £6.00 

All aboard for a spectacular journey along The Whisky Line! 
 
Glenfiddich Cooperage Tour Glenfiddich Distillery, Dufftown 14:00 15:30 8 Places  £10.00 

This is a rare opportunity to visit the Genfiddich Cooperage .

Keith & Dufftown Railway from Keith to Dufftown Keith Town Station, Keith 14:50 15:30 25 Return  £9.50 25 Single  £6.00 

All aboard for a spectacular journey along The Whisky Line! 
 
Whisky Tasting: Whyte & MacKay St James’, Dufftown 15:30 17:00 35 Places  £17.00 

Whisky tasing with Steven MacConachie of Whyte & MacKay 

Keith & Dufftown Railway from Dufftown to Keith Dufftown Station, Dufftown 15:50 16:30 25 Return  £9.50 25 Single  £6.00 
 
All aboard for a spectacular journey along The Whisky Line! 

Keith & Dufftown Railway from Keith to Dufftown Keith Town Station, Keith 16:40 17:20 25 Return  £9.50 25 Single  £6.00 
 
All aboard for a spectacular journey along The Whisky Line! 

Whisky Tasting: Adelphi St James’, Dufftown 17:30 19:00 15 Places  £17.00 

Whisky Tasting with Antonia Bruce of Adelphi 

Tannochbrae Restaurant Gala Dinner Tannochbrae Restaurant, Dufftown 19:30 23:30 Fully Booked  £49.50  
 
Susie and Alan will be hosting a 6-course Gala Dinner  
 
A Taste of Speyside Festival Dinner Taste of Speyside, Dufftown 19:30 00:00 27 Places  £49.00  
 
Join the Festival Gala Whisky Dinner at the Taste of Speyside. The 5-course menu will be accompanied with a dram for every course. 
 
Celtic Music at Glenfiddich Glenfiddich Distillery, Dufftown 19:30 22:30 56 Places  £20.00 
 
Enjoy an evening of Celtic and Traditional Scottish Music.

Sunday September 26th 2010
 
The Battle of Mortlach Walk The Square, Dufftown 09:00 13:40 4 Places  £27.00 

Join David Newland and Ann Hewawitharana for this historic Walk to trace the Battle of Mortlach.

Tomintoul Distillery & Tomintoul The Square, Dufftown 10:00 15:30 9 Places  £28.00 

Enjoy a guided tour of the Tomintoul Distillery, visit the Whisky Castle for a dram or 2 followed by lunch at the Clockhouse Restaurant. 

Craft Fayre Memorial Hall, Dufftown 10:00 16:00   
 
The Craft Fayre will be held in the Memorial Hall. This year we have a great variety of stalls in the Hall. 

6 of the Best at the Whisky Castle Tomintoul The Whisky Castle, Tomintoul 11:00 17:00 

Join Mike Drury and sample some delightful Drams 
 
Strathisla Distillery by Train (am) Dufftown Station, Dufftown 11:20 15:35 7 Places  £17.00 

Travel along The Whisky Line to Keith for a Tour of Strathisla Distillery and enjoy a dram on the way! 
 
Keith & Dufftown Railway from Dufftown to Keith Dufftown Station, Dufftown 11:25 12:05 25 Return  £9.50 25 Single  £6.00 
 
All aboard for a spectacular journey along The Whisky Line! …read more
 
Keith & Dufftown Railway from Keith to Dufftown Keith Town Station, Keith 12:15 12:55 25 Return  £9.50 25 Single  £6.00 

All aboard for a spectacular journey along The Whisky Line!

Keith Dufftown Railway Nosing & Tasting Special 1 Dufftown Station, Dufftown 12:45 15:30 10 Places  £29.00 
 
Join Steve Oliver in the first class compartment for a nosing and tasting on route to Keith. A light lunch at the Buffer Stop Café is included. 
 
Whisky Tasting: “Do We Think We Know About Whisky? St James’, Dufftown 13:00 14:30 19 Places  £17.00 

Whisky tasting with Mike Lord of The WSD looking at whether some of the whisky truths are really true. 
 
The Aberlour Distillery Founder’s Tour The Square, Dufftown 13:40 16:40 Fully Booked  £34.00  
 
Join Julian and Dennis for this exciting Aberlour Distillery Tour, new for 2010.
 
Keith & Dufftown Railway from Dufftown to Keith Dufftown Station, Dufftown 14:00 14:40 25 Return  £9.50 25 Single  £6.00 

All aboard for a spectacular journey along The Whisky Line! 
 
Keith & Dufftown Railway from Keith to Dufftown Keith Town Station, Keith 14:50 15:30 25 Return  £9.50 25 Single  £6.00

All aboard for a spectacular journey along The Whisky Line! 

Keith Dufftown Railway Nosing & Tasting Special 2 Dufftown Station, Dufftown 15:00 17:30 8 Places  £27.00 

Join Steve Oliver in the first class compartment for a nosing and tasting on route to Keith. Afternoon Tea at the Buffer Stop Café is included. 

Whisky Auction The Royal British Legion Hall, Dufftown 15:00 18:00   
 
A large range of Whisky and Whisky Memorabilia will go under the hammer at the Annual Autumn Speyside Whisky Festival Auction.  
 
Whisky Tasting: The WSD Bottlings St James’, Dufftown 15:30 17:00 19 Places  £10.00 
 
Come and try the whiskies where Mike Lord of The WSD has chosen the casks 
 
Keith & Dufftown Railway from Dufftown to Keith Dufftown Station, Dufftown 15:50 16:30 25 Return  £9.50 25 Single  £6.00 

All aboard for a spectacular journey along The Whisky Line! 

Keith & Dufftown Railway from Keith to Dufftown Keith Town Station, Keith 16:40 17:20 25 Return  £9.50 25 Single  £6.00 
 
All aboard for a spectacular journey along The Whisky Line! 
 
Whisky Tasting: Cadenheads St James’, Dufftown 17:30 19:00 9 Places  £17.00 
 
Whisky tasting with Mark Davidson of Cadenheads.

The Whisky Quiz 2010 St James’, Dufftown 20:30 22:00 32 Places  £5.00 

Whisky trivia meets pub quiz.

Monday September 27th 2010
 
The Whisky Smugglers Experience The Square, Dufftown 09:00 13:00 3 Places  £30.00 
 
Join us on an exploration of the Braes of Glenlivet by Land Rover – home to illicit whisky distillers and smugglers during the late 18th century. 

Auchroisk and BenRiach Distilleries The Square, Dufftown 09:00 13:15 Fully Booked  £20.00  
 
Join this unique tour to Auchroisk and BenRiach Distilleries 

Dufftown Distillery Tour Dufftown Distillery, Dufftown 10:00 11:30 4 Places  £8.00 
 
This is a rare opportunity to visit the Dufftown Distillery the heart of Bells Whisky.
 
Speyside Cooperage Tour Speyside Cooperage, Craigellachie 10:00 12:00 3 Places  £13.50 

Specially arranged for the Festival, an exclusive tour of this unique 5 Star Visitor Attraction. 
 
6 of the Best at the Whisky Castle Tomintoul The Whisky Castle, Tomintoul 11:00 17:00   
 
Join Mike Drury and sample some delightful Drams.

Dramble” around the 7 Stills of Dufftown The Square, Dufftown 12:30 17:30 19 Places  £18.00 Book Now
 
Join Gordon Haughton and his team for this new take on the legendary “7 Stills of Dufftown“.  
 
Whisky Tasting: BenRiach St James’, Dufftown 13:00 14:30 34 Places  £17.00 
 
Whisky Tasting with Alastair Walker of BenRiach.

Speyside Cooperage Tour Speyside Cooperage, Craigellachie 13:00 15:00 9 Places  £13.50 
 
Specially arranged for the Festival, an exclusive tour of this unique 5 Star Visitor Attraction. 
 
Ardmore Distillery and the Grouse Inn The Square, Dufftown 13:30 13:30 8 Places  £29.00 

Tour the Ardmore Distillery then visit the famous “Grouse Inn” at lower Cabrach for a dram or 2 and high tea.  
 
Mortlach Distillery Tour Mortlach Distillery, Dufftown 14:00 15:30 Fully Booked  £8.00  
 
This is a rare opportunity to visit the Mortlach Distillery one of Diageo’s best-loved Distilleries.  

Whisky Tasting: Glenfarclas St James’, Dufftown 15:30 17:00 37 Places  £17.00 

Whisky tasting of the Glenfarclas range.
 
Whisky Tasting: Duncan Taylor St James’, Dufftown 18:00 19:30 18 Places  £17.00 

A chance to sample 5 whiskies from Duncan Taylor’s latest range. 
 
The Drams Party The Whisky Shop Dufftown, Dufftown 20:00 22:00 47 Places  £12.00 

The Drams Party – come along and try whiskies from The Whisky Shop Dufftown tastings you missed.

Tuesday September 28th 2010
 
Benrinnes Distillery Visit Benrinnes Distillery 10:00 11:30 3 Places  £8.00 
 
This is a rare opportunity to visit the Benrinnes Distillery (not normally open to the public), one of Diageo’s unsung heroes.  
 
Knockdhu Distillery Visit KnockDhu Distillery 14:00 15:30 5 Places  £8.00 
 
Join Gordon Bruce the Distillery Manager for an exciting visit to the Knock Dhu Distillery by Huntly.

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What a amazing schedule of events!

Glenglassaugh – The Manager’s Legacy – Jim Cryle 1974 52.9%alc.

Limited to 200 bottles and so limited to 1 per person…

The first in a series of four bottlings to celebrate the achievements and influences of Glenglassaugh distillery managers during the period 1964 – 1986. A single cask bottling at natural strength, without colouring or chill-filtration. The Jim Cryle release is limited to 200 individually numbered bottles from a refill sherry hogshead filled in 1974 during Jim’s time in charge.

Tasting Note

Colour: Orange gold

Nose: Fresh and fruity with barley sugar sweetness. Boiled sweets, stewed plums and a sprinkling of demerara sugar. Banana skins and orange essence giving way to clove oil and liquorice.

Palate: Juicy, syrupy and round with sweet stewed plum and orange flavours, balanced with gentle oak spice and nuances of clove and liquorice.

Finish: Lingering fruits, warming spice and liquorice.

Glenglassaugh The Managers Legacy Jim Cryle 1974
Barcode: 5060193840338

Price excluding VAT: £203.40
£238.99 Including VAT at 17.5%

Visit Loch Fyne Whiskies at www.lfw.co.uk

From Stuart Nickerson;

We have also just published a newsletter which you can read on line at http://www.glenglassaugh.com/newsletter/

… fresh at  www.ralfy.com  you will find a two part Interview ” Raymond & Bladnoch” featuring a frank talk with Raymond Armstrong, owner of Bladnoch Distillery.   This follows the very successful e-bay sale of a Raymond/ralfy signed bottle of Inchgower for fund raising towards a local Pensioner Events.

After a two year absence Tom Lipka has returned to the Malt Maniacs. Welcome back Thomas or as one Maniac said “Oh no, not you again … 🙂 ”

Visit the Malt Maniacs at www.maltmaniacs.org

Pauline Keddilty of Glasgow has a bottle of Balvenie Founder’s Reserve for sale. Email: pauline_keddilty@hotmail.com

“I have inherited a bottle of The Balvenie Founder’s Reserve ‘Cognac Bottle’, however, not being a connoisseur I feel it is rather wasted on me and I am looking to sell it. Unfortunately, the rosette in the front has fallen of, however, I understand it is a rare bottle and I’m sure someone will appreciate it a lot more than me! Please get in touch if you are interested or would like to see photographs. Thanks. (WI indeed asked for a photograph; contact Pauline if you would like any other information. She is located in Glasgow and would like £120 for the bottle).