Dear Client This month we are proposing eight (8) different OLD MALT CASK bottlings as well as three (3) OLD & RAREs, plus one (1) new DIRECTOR’S CUT and one (1) OLD MALT CASK Cigar Malt. The second bottling of our Mortlach/Laphroaig DOUBLE BARREL will also be released. The first bottling sold out very fast through the latter part of 2011.

Tasting Notes for OLD MALT CASK:

OMC 2140 Caol Ila 15 Year Old Nose: BarBQ’d steaks+ sweet smoky bacon + ash/burnt twigs. Palate: Damp earthy + barley juice …… smoky with more ash – now tar. Finish: Sooty, with sweet tar which runs long. So mellow!(F)

OMC 2142 Glenburgie 16 Year Old Nose: Polished wood & sweet spices – like an old style sweetie shop Palate: Smooth & mellow – softly spiced – runs to a butterscotch style Finish: Long – replicating nose & palate + warming sensations (J)

OMC 2134 Strathisla 16 Year Old Nose: Fresh & clean + a spiced fruit quality + a wooden fruit boxes style Palate: Opens sweetly & softly spiced – runs to honey on buttered toast Finish: Long – still buttery – developing to a sweet oily/waxy character (J)

OMC 2143 Glen Grant 18 Year Old Nose: Light & fresh – sweetly fruited – running to a barley sugar style Palate: Sweet & softly spiced – developing to a fruity wine gum quality Finish: Medium long, still sweet – with vanilla and spicy orange pith (J)

OMC 2132 Laphroaig 18 Year Old Nose: Surprisingly sweet & vanilla’d + waves of smoked ham & ashes Palate: Distinctly Islay with honeyed burnt toast + sweet chimney soot Finish: Sweetly smoked with dry wood fire ashes & soft chewy tar (J)

OMC 2113 Glenlossie 18 Year Old Nose: Light & sweet – carrying a vanilla + home baked character Palate: Clean & fresh with barley sugar + attractively sweet spices Finish: Medium long, still sweet + orange zest coated in milk chocolate (J)

OMC 2147 Benriach 21 Year Old Nose: Fragrantly fruity – subtly spiced,lightly barley’d/lightly oaked. Palate: Dessicatingly citric – gristy + light gingery spices and distinct oak. Finish: More spiced now – soft but warming with late barley sugar (F)

OMC 2139 Macduff 21 Year Old Nose: Fresh & fragrant – a Macedonia of fruit + honey & vanilla Palate: Sweetly spiced + candied fruit + lemon & honey cough drops Finish: Sweet + a citric tang – reminiscent of a lemon meringue pie (J)

Tasting Note for OLD MALT CASK CIGAR MALT follows OMC

2145 Laphroaig 10 Year Old Nose: Sweetly smoked – creosoted + bonfire ashes Palate: Distinctly Islay – smoke + ashes + sweet tar Finish: Long + sweet liquorice & a charred fruit style (J)

Tasting Notes follow here for OLD AND RARE

OAR 0164 Glenrothes 21 Year Old Sherry Big – full of dark fruits and lively spices on the nose initially – it mellows as it warms to tobacco smells and a damp whisky warehouse character. On the palate the Sherry cask influences it early with more (now macerated) fruit – then sweet barley, more tobacco, vanilla and mocha flavours alternately appear. The finish is more vanilla’d now plus late cough drop style warming (now menthol!) spices. (F)

OAR 0148 Laphroaig 25 Year Old Spirited and sweet on the initial nosing – it warms to a more phenolic, oily, then barely sugar style, drifting back to peat. Palatewise it is subtly and sweetly peated – running to camphor laden cough drops with late – very late – tar….. then its finish carries a long, now more iodine and old creosoted beach fence character. (F)

OAR 0154 Glencadam 34 Year Old Sherry The nose opens with a complex mix of aromas ranging from sweet leather and nuts to dried orange peel. The palate is rich, mouth coating and carries an interesting tobacco quality which runs to warm oranges and cloves. The long finish is overall spicy with a hazelnut marzipan character lingering on. (J)

The Tasting Note for DIRECTOR’S CUT is:

DIR 0008 Bunnahabhain 20 Year Old Nose: Fresh & fragrant – sweetly gristed + vanilla tablet & orange blossom Palate Has a distinct spiced fruit character + a sweet, softly oaked quality Finish: Long & spicy – carrying an orange pith and liquorice/cloves style (J)

We believe these are great additions to our ranges – exemplifying the best of young and middle aged/old casks with the best of the best (O&R), but that decision rests with you! We hope to be of assistance to you, and send you our ….. Best wishes

Fred H Laing Managing Director

Scotland – Single Malt Scotch

Arran 10 Year Old Amarone Finish Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 6 available ($72.99)

Arran 14 Year Old Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 12 available ($69.99)

United States – Bourbon and Rye

Breckenridge Distillery Colorado Bourbon 750ml – 9 available ($42.99)

K&L Wine Merchants
http://www.klwines.com/
Phone: 877-KLWines (toll free 877-559-4637)
Email: wine@klwines.com
San Francisco, Redwood City, Hollywood CA

Loch Fyne Whiskies has Published a  ‘Collectors’ Loft New Edition’

Today we have listed a new edition of our Collectors’ Loft where you can find some old and discontinued bottlings.

You may view the latest post at https://www.lfw.co.uk/blog/2012/02/07/collectors-loft-new-edition/

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

The Dalmore Releases Zenith

The Dalmore has released some of the oldest and rarest bottles of whisky in the world which are being highly sought after by connoisseurs and collectors alike as they vie for a piece of distilling history.

The latest exceptional malt to be released from the distillery is Dalmore Zenith, which is crafted from three very old Dalmore whiskies; The Dalmore 1964, The Dalmore 1951 and a historic 52 year old Dalmore distilled back in 1926, which were brought together and further finessed in Oloroso Sherry casks. This singular precious whisky, is currently being auctioned exclusively through The Whisky Shop.

This valuable single malt is encased in a bespoke crystal decanter of unsurpassed quality and clarity and is presented in a one of a kind English oak and Rosewood veneer cabinet.

The decanter and its cabinet are currently making their way around The Whisky Shop’s stores throughout the UK as the interest and bids accumulate for this most exclusive Highland malt.

The Dalmore Zenith is available exclusively through The Whisky Shop http://www.thewhiskyshop.com/. Reserve bids start at £50,000. Bidding closes on the 31st March 2012. 10% of the final selling price will be donated to the Red Cross.

The Dalmore Master Distiller, Richard Paterson
 
“This is truly a one of a kind whisky. It contains some of the most precious stocks we have, including some of my last drops of The Dalmore 62 years old. For me, it glitters like a galaxy of amber gold and tastes like pure heaven, with notes of pistachios, coconut and cracked black pepper which only the aging in the oldest woods can provide”.

The Dalmore Zenith

Tasting notes:

Colour:
A galaxy of glittering amber gold laced with facets of black diamonds

Nose:
Pure heaven as exquisite aromas of black cherries, raisins, fig cake and caramelised citrus fruits flaunt themselves in an enticing cluster of unashamed pleasure. Age has not diminished this golden nugget as it shines with layers of over ripe apricots, rich praline, chocolate ganache, coffee esque, intimately interlaced with ginger sultanas and spice. Muscatel and wisteria complete this gallery of delight.   
 
Taste:
The palate is deep and languorous with a festoon of pistachios, hazel nuts and crushed almonds. However this soon gives way to a sensual array of toasted Colombian coffee, coconut blancmange, cracked black pepper and moist banana cake. The after taste is a fusion of festivities on your tongue as dense notes of frangipane, pineapple, soft liquorice tempered by honeyed mulled wine gently drift over the tongue. The palate is truly rewarded with these rare attributes that only age in the finest woods can only provide. Savour these memorable flavours with reverence and pride.
 
WEBSITES

http://www.thedalmore.com/

http://www.thewhiskyshop.com/ 

Second Saturday Scotch Sipping at Six

2nd Saturday each month 6 – 9 p.m. no reservation required

Enjoy 5 half-ounce samples of single malt Scotch whisky: $20

♦ We feature 3 single malts, including a Malt of the Month *

♦ You roll a die then pick a whisky from one of the six Scotch regions

♦ You pick your Connoisseur’s Choice from our menu of single malt menu 

Peruse our whisky library. Learn about our single malts in our menu book: distillery info, tasting notes, & more. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres. Non-whisky drinkers welcome.

February 11

BenRiach Curiositas 10 yo *
Cardhu 12 yo
The Arran Malt 10 yo

March 10

Ardmore Traditional *
Glenlivet 16 yo Nadurra
Auchentoshan Valinch

April 14   

Highland Park 12 yo *
Bruichladdich Laddie Ten
Tullibardine Aged Oak

May 12   

Balblair 1997 *
Edradour 10 yo
Glenkinchie 12 yo

June 9   

Kilkerran Work in Prgress 3 (2011) *
Isle of Jura 16 yo
Deanston Virgin Oak

Price goes to $25 July 14   

Balvenie Signature 12 yo Batch 4 *
Glenrothes Alba Reserve
Tullibardine 1993

10% off bottles of the Malt of the Month *

Bob at work….

Visit the Miner’s Delight Inn at http://www.minersdelightinn.com/

Give in to temptation this Valentine’s Day!

Send a Valentine to yourself and fall in love with some of our dreamy drams.

The February 2012 Outturn is now available at http://www.smws.ca/ (please note:  it is produced as a booklet, so if you’re printing single-sided, it will appear out of order, but the pages are numbered).  And this month sees the release of something entirely new and different from SMWS Canada!

As you know, The Society bottles only single casks, which makes the bottlings limited and rare, so when deciding on what to purchase, it’s always good to have a second choice in mind if you miss out on your first choice. Take heart, though, there are always plenty more terrific bottlings to come!

As for this month, here’s just a sample of what awaits you, so don’t delay – have a love-affair with a great single cask whisky, or if you’re feeling particularly devilish, two…

Cask No 123.07  Unusual and highly enjoyable

10 years old; refill port pipe; 59.6%  $107.99

We encountered a totally magnificent nose – plum jam, toffee crisp, fudge and port wine.  Adding water transformed the palate into a complete joy.

29.104  Not for wee boys

20 years old; refill sherry butt; 58.2%  $154.99

A big nose with lots going on.  Carbolic soap, hot smoked salmon and woody spiciness. The palate was massive with concentrated flavours.
 
It’s never our intention to send unwanted mail. If you’re receiving duplicates or would prefer not to receive Society news, simply let us know.

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Canada
104-1240 Kensington Road NW, Suite 160
Calgary, AB, Canada T2N 3P7
Email – curious@smws.ca

Ralfy at www.ralfy.com (whiskyreviews) presents another articulate opinion with Whisky Review #247 – Ballantines 12yo Scotch whisky.

Highland Park Tasting – Today!!

Tickets are still availble from the Butchart Centre Reception from Laura Chalmers!!

GET YOUR TICKET NOW!
ONLY £3 for a wonderful evening of whisky and fun!
Tickets should be bought in advance – there is still time!!!

Taste some fine Highland Park whisky today!

Where: Bookends (top floor), Butchart Centre, University Road
When: 7pm, Wednesday 8th February 2012 (SHARP – please arrive on time)
What to bring: Ticket, Membership card, money for PRIZES!
Are you “attending“

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Visit to Ardmore Distillery

We will be doing an exclusive visit to the Ardmore Distillery this Friday. Ardmore normally do not do visits, but have accepted to take us on an exclusive tour! We will be back in time for the Burns Night Supper in the evening, so you can have a full whisky themed day!

This trip will be limited to 12 people. We will be taking a Minibus.
Prices for the trip will be £10.
Demand is very high on this one, so move fast!
Tickets will be on sale at the Highland Park Tasting on Wednesday.
Are you “attending“

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BURNS SUPPER THIS FRIDAY!
Missed out on Burns night because of exams? So did we! We plan to correct that misfortune by hosting a Burns supper with our friends at the German Society. Join us this Friday for a traditional Scottish event! Burns Supper celebrates the life and work of one of Scotland’s most famous poets, Robert Burns or in Scottish Rabbie Burns. You will be able to sample the traditional Scottish dish of Haggis, Neeps and Tatties! (Haggis, turnips and potatoes. There will also be a vegetarian option available) As well as two drams of whisky! The Celtic Society will be providing us with some Scottish music and song! Entrance will be 4£ for members of the Whisky, Celtic or German Society, and 5£ for non members. Tickets will be sold on a first come first served basis on the night. Limited to 40-50 people. Are you “attending“

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World Whisky Day™ 2012

http://www.worldwhiskyday.com/
 
Our mailing address is:

University of Aberdeen Malt Whisky Society
The Butchart Centre
University Road
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire AB24 3UT

GLEN GRANT 60 YEARS OLD QUEEN ELIZABETH II DIAMOND JUBILEE (1952-2012)

 
A 60 year old malt Single Malt Whisky has been launched today (6th February 2012) in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubillee by one of the world’s leading malt whisky specialist.

Gordon & MacPhail – the Elgin based and family-run Single Malt Whisky specialist – has released only 85 bottles of Glen Grant 60 years old.

On the 6th February 1952, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the throne of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and became Head of the Commonwealth. Four days earlier on the 2nd February 1952, on the instruction of George Urquhart, two First Fill Sherry Hogsheads – cask numbers 465 and 466 – were filled at Glen Grant and left to quietly mature at the distillery.

Cask 465 was transferred to the Bonded Warehouses of Gordon & MacPhail on 26th March 1968. On the 2nd February 2012, exactly sixty years after the whisky was distilled, the instruction was given to carefully empty cask number 465 and bottle the precious contents at cask strength.

In honour and celebration of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee, the Directors at Gordon & MacPhail have released just 85 decanters of Glen Grant 60 Years Old.

The single Malt is presented in a pyramid shaped crystal decanter adorned with a diamond shaped stopper. Each decanter is expertly engraved – the script in-filled with silver – and uniquely numbered.

The decanter carries an engraved crown with a sparkling Swarovski crystal, set at the meeting point of the crowns two arches. A silver collar, placed around the neck of the decanter completes the presentation.

The decanter is packaged in a hand-crafted box made of Scottish Elm, felled a short distance from Holyrood House, the Queen’s official Scottish residence. The decanter nestles in the box with luxurious, purple Harris Tweed and a dust jacket made from the same material protects the box an the precious contents.

£7,999.99 inc VAT

CLICK HERE TO BUY NOW

Malt Whisky

For those interested in Malt Whisky, a few places remain for a very special event here on -Tuesday 21st February
 
Richard Paterson Masterclass – Dalmore Whisky (Whyte & Mackay Master Blender)
 
Change of venue : This will now be held in the Amblecote Room at Stourbridge Town Hall (5 mins walk from our store)

Seating plan :  All drams will be pre poured into seperate glassware at individual table settings.

Drams : 7 whiskies …including Dalmore Astrum 40 year old (RRP £1400) and of course the Shackleton Mackinlay replica.

Cost : £35
Start : Arrive 6:45.
 
Buy tickets on line (paypal, mastercard, Visa etc)
 
Reservation essential