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Carsebridge 1965

One of only 63 Bottles in the world. This stunning single grain whisky is further evidence that grain whisky is making a huge impact on the collectors market and for the whisky connoisseur. Bottled at 41% volume the tasting notes include honey, orange coffee, something you would expect from a breakfast at the Ritz

Dalmore 1967

One of the rarest Dalmore whiskies ever. One of only 89 bottles this 1967 vintage has it all. Matured in a rum cask which contributed to some of the rich tasting notes of Dark Chocolate, Belgium chocolates, praline nuttiness, citrus fondant and coffee crèmes. Bottled at a cask strength of 60% volume. Simply stunning!

Fettercairn 1966

When collecting whisky it is always exciting to select a whisky which is rare and cask strength. This Fettercairn 1966 certainly ticks those boxes. One of only 39 bottles and bottled at 52.9% volume. The quality matches its rarity with exotic spices, a fusion of warm sea air and the warmth of a resort in Bali come to mind when tasting this delight.

The North British 1962

There are simply not many 50 year old whiskies anywhere in the world. So when on comes along it is a real treat. This single grain delight is one of only 138 bottles, bottled at 46% volume. The whisky is rich, soft and smooth. Some soft glazed fruits, rich syrup give the palate a real treat. This is a hugely complex and enjoyable whisky and certainly worth the wait.

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Glenmorangie 18 year old Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($83.99)
Malt Advocate: “43% abv. When compared to the 10 year old, this one’s richer, with darker fruit and more caramelized sweet notes, paired with accentuated dried wood spice, while the 10 year old is more vibrant and floral. Like the 10 year old, there’s good balance here. (Vol. 17, #2) “

Old Pulteney 17 year old Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($85.99)
Malt Advocate: “In one word: exotic. In some respects, it is reminiscent of a very old column-distilled Jamaican rum, and a lot of the wood spices really express themselves. Like the Compass Box whisky above, this whisky again proves that grain whiskies should not be ignored. They taste completely different than other whiskies-particularly the older ones-and they can be a lot of fun to drink. The two reviewed in this buyer’s guide are very fine examples of the style. (Vol. 16, #1)” K&L Notes: I recently re-tasted the entire Pulteney line and found myself wondering why I never paid these whiskies more attention. I sometimes feel as if the single barrel, cask strength, un-chill-filtered movement has been interpreted to mean that standard bottlings are no longer worthwhile. Whatever happened to just good, drinkable, 46% proof single malt with no cask enhancement and no frills? If you’re a true Scotch fan, then you’ll appreciate the brilliance of the Old Pulteney 17 Year because it’s a dying breed these days. A creamy mouthfeel with flavors of vanilla, dried apricots, vanilla, and sweet cereal grains is what enticed to me go back for a second sip. This is vintage Highland whisky and I love everything about it. The stonefruit still lingers on the tongue more than five minutes after tasting it and the caramel becomes more stated. I can’t believe I’m writing this, but in this case it’s appropriate: they don’t make ’em like Pulteney anymore. I wish they did. (David Driscoll, K&L Spirits Buyer)

1994 Laphroaig 18 Year Old K&L Exclusive Chieftain’s Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml (Pre-Arrival) ($125.99)
One of the great visits from our 2012 visit to Scotland was Laphroaig distillery, where we learned many new stories concerning its fascinating history. The whisky’s special combination of sea, smoke, and brine has had a magical effect on people over the years. In 1908, manager Ian Hunter decided to make Laphroaig one of the first distilleries to market itself as a single malt, rather than sell it off for blends. What an idea! Shortly after that, a failed attempt to purchase Laphroaig (as well as a childish attempt to block their water supply with large rocks) led Peter Mackie to build the now-defunct Malt Mill with Laphroaig’s exact specifcations, hoping to recreate that unique flavor (he couldn’t). Laphroaig was one of the first distilleries to have a female manager (Bessie Williamson) and they’re one of the few today that still malts their own barley. Despite their repuation for forward-thinking, they continue to operate very traditionally, making only one type of spirit and filling into only one kind of barrel – first-fill Bourbon casks. While Laphroaig does not sell casks directly, we were able to broker one via Chieftain’s exclusively for K&L. This 18 year beauty has everything we love about mature Laphroaig – medicinal notes, brine, and campfire smoke in a more subdued state, mixing brilliantly with soft vanilla and wood spice. It’s classic in every way and at full proof – no water added. A fantastic whisky from an iconic distillery’s older stock. (David Driscoll)

Johnnie Walker Blue Blended Scotch Whisky 750ml (Previously $180) ($149.99)

Caol Ila Distillers Edition Moscatel Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 12 available ($79.99)

Glenmorangie Finealta Peated Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 6 available ($79.99)

1996 Oban Distillers Edition Montilla Fino Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($99.99)

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THE MACALLAN BREAKS WORLD RECORD FOR MOST EXPENSIVE WHISKY SOLD AT AUCTION

Guinness World Records™ has awarded The Macallan the accolade of ‘most expensive whisky sold at auction’. Now the definitive world record holder, The Macallan’s 64yo, The Macallan’s 64 Year Old in Lalique, Cire Perdue sold at auction for $460,000 (£291,125), with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting charity: water, an organisation that provides access to clean, safe drinking water to people in developing nations.

Coveted by bidders, the one-of-a kind Lalique crystal decanter housed the oldest and rarest Macallan ever bottled by the distillery, a 64 Year Old single malt whisky. The historic auction which took place at Sotheby’s in New York in November 2010 was the culmination of a 12-city “tour du monde” of the decanter.

David Cox, Director of Fine and Rare Whiskies for The Macallan commented: “We are absolutely thrilled to have been awarded the Guinness World Record™ for the most expensive whisky sold at auction. This major accolade from such a world-renowned and respected organisation, proves once and for all that The Macallan is the world record holder.”

He continued, “We had a phenomenal response around the world to this very special and rare decanter and I feel it is a fitting tribute to the inspiring project which managed to raise a staggering $600,000 overall for charity: water.”

Silvio Denz, President and CEO of Lalique, commented: “We are enormously proud of this world record we share with our friends at The Macallan, with whom we have successfully collaborated since 2004. Over the years our crystal decanters, which are entirely handcrafted by our glassmakers, have proved hugely admired and sought after by whisky consumers and connoisseurs, as well as collectors of Lalique crystal and lovers of beautiful ‘objets d’art’. This latest achievement, which was realised through the lost-wax moulding technique, is testament to the exceptional quality, artistry and longstanding tradition that is shared by both Lalique and The Macallan.”

The Macallan and Lalique global fundraising tour raised more than $600,000 (£375,000) for charity: water to provide clean water to over 30,000 people (www.charitywater.org/themacallan).

About The Macallan:
Founded in 1824, The Macallan is one of the world’s most admired and awarded single malt whiskies. The reputation of The Macallan is based on a product of outstanding quality and distinctive character, founded upon a set of guiding principles, the Six Pillars. An obsession with quality has been the hallmark of The Macallan since its founding by Alexander Reid on a plateau above the river Spey in north-east Scotland. The distillery is surrounded by a 150 hectare estate, with Easter Elchies House, a Highland Manor built in 1700, at its heart. Traditionally known for maturation in Spanish oak, sherry seasoned casks, The Macallan’s range of outstanding single malts includes :Sherry Oak, matured in Spanish oak casks seasoned with sherry; Fine Oak, matured both in sherry casks of Spanish and American oak and in American oak casks seasoned with bourbon; the 1824 range, exclusive to Global Travel Retail. In addition, The Macallan is well known for its great range of vintage whiskies, dating back to 1926, and is considered the most sought after of all single malts among collectors and connoisseurs at auction. Please savour responsibly.

www.themacallan.com

About Lalique:
LALIQUE is more than just a name. It is René LALIQUE’s (1860-1945) talent, a genius destined to revolutionise the world of jewellery, beginning in 1885 with his famous ″Art Nouveau″ jewellery sets, true works of art, which are now highly sought-after by museums and collectors. A brilliant master glassmaker of the Art Déco movement, René LALIQUE’s creations were highly eclectic. Indeed, it was René LALIQUE, who was responsible for the great technological and commercial revolution which even today continues to influence the way bottles of perfume are created and packaged. René LALIQUE’s imagination has proved to be the source of a vast and varied collection, including bowls, vases, statuettes and perfume bottles. They were produced at the Wingen-sur Moder factory in Alsace, opened in 1922.René Lalique’s creations belong to the international artistic and cultural patrimony. His works are displayed in more than 40 Museums worldwide including the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris, the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon, Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the Lalique museum in Hakone, Japan. A national Lalique museum was opened in Wingen-sur-Moder, in the Alsace region of France on 1 July 2011. In February 2008, the Swiss company Art & Fragrance acquired Lalique SA from the Pochet Group and Silvio Denz became Lalique’s President and CEO.www.lalique.com

About charity: water
charity: water is a non-profit organization bringing safe and clean drinking water to people in developing nations. Unsafe water and lack of basic sanitation cause 80% of all sickness and disease, and kills more people every year than all forms of violence, including war. charity: water gives 100% of the money raised to direct project costs, funding sustainable clean water solutions in areas of greatest need. Just $20 can give one person in a developing nation clean water for 20 years. In four years, charity: water has brought clean drinking water to over 1.4 million people in 17 countries.
www.charitywater.org

About Sotheby’s
Founded in 1744, Sotheby’s is a global company specialising in art auction, private sales and art-related financing activities. Founded in 1744, Sotheby’s is the oldest and largest internationally recognised firm of fine art auctioneers in the world with an international network of 98 offices in 38 countries in Europe, Asia and the Americas, including 17 worldwide auction centres. Nearly 1,000 sales a year are held around the world. Central to Sotheby’s ability to achieve great successes is the well-established global name recognition, a reputation for knowledge and expertise, an extensive distribution network, and long-standing client relationships around the world, of which Sotheby’s is extremely proud.

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THE MACALLAN CELEBRATES EIGHT DECADES WITH SIR PETER BLAKE, GODFATHER OF POP ART

Today (25th June 2012), Sir Peter Blake, considered the “godfather” of British Pop art, will be 80 years old and to celebrate this momentous achievement, The Macallan has produced a unique, limited edition art piece, The Macallan and Sir Peter Blake celebrate eight decades.

Sir Peter has a long- standing connection with The Macallan, having designed the label which adorned the first 12 bottles of the highly collectable Macallan 1926, bottled back in 1986. For this project he has teamed up with art director, David Holmes, designer of the earliest Macallan advertising campaign and creative force behind the brand’s most recent Royal commemorative limited edition bottlings, celebrating the marriage of William and Kate in 2012 and more recently the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

The Macallan and Sir Peter Blake celebrate eight decades consists of an oak box, divided in to eight sections, each decade having a backdrop and artefact designed, inspired or chosen by Sir Peter Blake, a miniature of The Macallan distilled in that decade (1930 through to 2000’s), with labels designed by Sir Peter and a small book of illustrations and text about Blake’s life.

The wooden box is designed to represent eight decades in the life of Blake and also The Macallan. The artefacts* contained within the incredible box, sourced by art director Stuart Newman following Sir Peter’s guidance, represent the four elements of water, fire, air and earth, as a direct connection to the whisky making process.

Commenting on the project, Sir Peter Blake, said, “This piece is a reflection of my approach to my work, taking inspiration from the last 80 years, be it from my own art collection or my own actual work. This project has brought together an outstanding team who have truly brought this wonderful idea to life. Working with The Macallan has been great fun and this project allowed me to explore different ideas to create something special, unique and highly creative. ”

The eight whiskies contained in the box offer a journey through the character of The Macallan from the 1930s through to the 2000s. The journey begins with a number of extremely rare single malts taken from The Macallan’s prestigious Fine & Rare collection through the decades, to a stunning whisky from 2002. The oldest whisky in the collection is a 1937, then progressing to a 1949; 1952; 1969; 1976; 1989; 1997; 2002.

David Cox, Director of Fine and Rare Whiskies at The Macallan, said; “Working with Sir Peter Blake and David Holmes has been a great pleasure for us at The Macallan. They have brought such flair and creativity to the project, testament to their outstanding skill and inspiration. This wonderful box is a true celebration of both The Macallan and Sir Peter Blake over the past 80 years, a work of art in its own right from one of Britain’s greatest living artists. We’ve selected whiskies which best reflect the character of our single malt through these eight decades. We are confident that it will be eagerly sought after by Macallan collectors and art enthusiasts around the world. ”

With only 250 boxes for sale, this box of treasures is set to achieve high rarity value and collectability. A small number of boxes are available via www.themacallan.com and the remaining are allocated to key markets around the world, with a guide price of £4,500.

*The artefacts
1930s
Black and white image of distillery workers at The Macallan
Fire bucket – representing water and fire
Dancing tin duck – a replica of one of Sir Peter’s favourite’s from his own collection

1940s
Windproof matches
Tin damsel fly – still very much alive on Speyside
Small bottle with painting of the Queen Mary, one of the first pieces of art Sir Peter Blake bought as a student in the late forties
Wellington boots – representing an original pair of Tom Thumb boots that Sir Peter has in his collection, and one of his favourites.

1950s
She Devil painting on cover of book
Halfpenny

1960s
CD with cover of Beatles painting by Sir Peter Blake – – including an old advertisement created by DH and a film by Phil Sansom on the making of the Blake @ LXXX box

1970s
Teapot and roses painting – adding flowers to the bold and colourful design

1980s
Robin painting – to provide some natural life
Gnome fishing (on the Spey!)or with garden spade.
Spey Salmon – representing the fishing on the Macallan’s Easter Elchies Estate

1990s
Extract from book – W for Whisky The collage is very typical of SPB’s style

Macallan cask – representing the importance of the oak casks in the making of The Macallan

2000s
Porcelain mouse – representing the computer age.

About Sir Peter Blake
Born 25 June 1932, Sir Peter Blake is an English pop artist, best known for his design of the sleeve for the Beatles’ album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. During the late 1950s, Blake became one of the best known British pop artists. His paintings from this time included imagery from advertisements, music hall entertainment, and wrestlers, often including collaged elements. Blake was included in group exhibitions at the Institute of Contemporary Arts and had his first solo exhibition in 1960.

THE MACALLAN TO UNVEIL EXCLUSIVE NEW RANGE FOR THE UK

The Macallan is set to unveil its latest development on the brand with the introduction of an entirely new range, The 1824 Series, commencing in the UK market this Autumn.

The move follows extensive work with distributors Maxxium UK, and other key market partners, to meet the growing demands for The Macallan, which consistently outperforms the category.

This addition to The Macallan family will initially be launched exclusively in the UK and will be classic, signature Macallan in style and character. The 1824 Series is 100% matured in oak sherry casks from Spain, focusing on the brand’s natural colour, delivering the full bodied aromas and flavours for which The Macallan is recognised and famed.

Ken Grier, Director of Malts, Edrington commented: “The 1824 Series will introduce a new approach to The Macallan in the UK market for single malt drinkers to enjoy and underlines our ongoing commitment to leading innovation. The move represents a major step in the evolution of The Macallan and we are extremely excited to be introducing this into the UK market first.”

Created by The Macallan Whisky Maker, Bob Dalgarno, and his team, the first expression in The 1824 Series will be available from September, followed by further expressions in 2013.

www.themacallan.com

Prince Harry Clinches Victory Against the Duke of Cambridge at the Beaufort Charity Polo Day

The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry competed head to head in a closely fought charity polo match on the 17th June at the Beaufort Polo Club, Tetbury, UK.

After an extremely close and high scoring match, Prince Harry’s Zedan polo team clinched victory in the final chukka against the Duke of Cambridge’s Royal Salute team, winning by 7½ goals to 7.

With polo legends Carlos Gracida (7 goals) and Miguel Novillo Astrada (9 goals) as Captains of the Royal Salute team and Zedan polo teams respectively, the spectators were treated to an exciting display of the sport.

The Goldin Metropolitan Polo Club Charity Cup raised over £60,000 for the charities Tusk Trust, Wellchild, and Child Bereavement, whose Patrons are the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry.

Guests enjoyed the thrilling game accompanied with a drinks reception, with hostesses serving Royal Salute 21 Year Old whisky with ice to guests in the glorious sunshine.

Royal Salute Brand Director, Neil Macdonald says, “We’re delighted to once again support this very special charity polo day at Beaufort, and to enjoy such a thrilling and closely fought polo game. Some terrific defensive play by Prince Harry allowed his team to clinch victory against the Duke of Cambridge’s team by just half a goal in a tremendously exciting match.”

Royal Salute
1. Janie Dear (0)
2. Dave Allen (5)
3. Carlos Gracida (7)
4. The Duke of Cambridge (1)

Zedan Polo
1. Amr Zedan (0)
2. Prince Harry (1)
3. Miguel Novillo Astrada (9)
4. Mark Baldwin (2)

Half time: Royal Salute 2 Zedan Polo 3 ½
Full time: Royal Salute 7 Zedan Polo 7 ½

Notes:

Royal Salute Scotch Whisky

Royal Salute starts where other whiskies end, as only the most precious Scotch whiskies aged for a minimum of 21 years are used to create its powerful and sophisticated blend.

The Royal Salute range includes Royal Salute 21 Year Old, Royal Salute Hundred Cask Selection, Royal Salute 38 Year Old Stone of Destiny, and Royal Salute 62 Gun Salute – the oldest permanent whisky expression in the world, with whiskies aged for a minimum of 40 years. Royal Salute has also released a number of limited editions including Royal Salute 50 Year Old and Royal Salute Tribute to Honour.

Royal Salute World Polo

Royal Salute Scotch Whisky is one of the world’s leading sponsors of international polo, with a series of events across China, India, Dubai, U.S, Brazil, Spain, Australia, South Korea, and the UK.

Within this international programme, Royal Salute is proud to support charity polo tournaments, which have included events that have raised funds for charities whose patrons are Prince William and Prince Harry.

These events have included:
• The Metropolitan Goldin Polo Cup, Tetbury, UK 2012
• Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup, Sao Paulo, Brazil 2012
• The Foundation Polo Challenge, Santa Barbara, U.S 2011
• The Sentebale Polo Cup, Coworth Park, UK 2011
• The Bernard Weatherill Cup, Tetbury, UK 2011
• The Beaufort Charity Day, Tetbury, UK 2010

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Loch Fyne Whiskies Now Stocks ‘GlenDronach Single Cask Release Batch 6’

Due soon – GlenDronach have announced there latest single cask release which will be extremely limited

1971 / 41yo PX
1978 / 33yo Oloroso
1989 / 23yo Moscatel
1990 / 22yo PX
1993 / 19yo Oloroso

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

www.ralfy.com gets chatty with Serge the mega-blogger with Whisky Review #286 – Chat with Serge from Whiskyfun!

1 July 2012

This month we have a wide ranging selection of six (6) different OLD MALT CASK bottlings – six (6) from PROVENANCE plus one (1) OLD AND RARE – not forgetting two (2) from DIRECTOR’S CUT and two (2) DOUBLE
BARRELs.

Tasting Notes for OLD MALT CASK:

OMC2174 HIGHLAND PARK 15 YEARS
Nose: Sweet & vanilla’d + honey & an interesting camphor style
Palate: Opens fruitily sweet – lightly peated – softly smoked
Finish: When the sweetness fades, gentle peat smoke takes over (J)

OMC2187 IMPERIAL 17 YEARS
Nose: Aromatic with barley + tobacco early & nuts + baking later.
Palate: Dry – warmly spiced – opens to more tobacco, now camphor
Finish: Cough drops + gristy quality + light gentle oakiness (F)

OMC2186 SPEYSIDE SHERRY 20 YEARS
Nose: Syrupy sweet –with orange zestiness – nutty & gristy
Palate: Dark, macerated, spicy fruit + barley – crunched oats/nuts
Finish: Still spicy with soft camphor – grist & sweet liquorice. (F)

OMC2159 LINKWOOD 21 YEARS
Nose: Opens with a sweet, dried fruit character + a malty/woody quality.
Palate: Richly spiced + macerated dried fruit + marzipan & dark chocolate.
Finish: Long – still spiced – now drier carrying a nutty/leathery character. (J)

OMC2165 ROSEBANK 21 YEARS
Nose: Clean, fresh & fragrant – carrying a sweet fruity quality + honey
Palate: Sweet spicy with a Jasmin character + a fresh, lemon zest style
Finish: Long – still fruity + sweet grist then running drier to an oak tang (J)

OMC2189 AULTMORE 30 YEARS
Nose: Sweetly spiced – lightly oaked – home baked (ginger biscuit?) quality
Palate: Toffee’d & spicy + caramel & milk chocolate + sweet coffee
Finish: Long – now drier – with dark chocolate + more oak tang (J)

PROVENANCE Tasting Notes follow:

PRV0810 SPEYBURN SHERRY 7 YEARS
Opens with a fresh, flowery character carrying a sweet home baked style plus honey and vanilla – then ripe fruit and candied lemon appear. The palate is equally sweet, softly spiced with more fruit – now gently fermenting. This all runs to a light but surprisingly long finish with a spicy and crushed sugar style. (J)

PRV0809 BALMENACH 9 YEARS
The nose opens light and fresh and carries a fruity, malty quality. The palate is sugary sweet, still fruity and develops to a gristy character – all this is neatly replicated – sucrose sweet – on the medium long finish plus a late zesty tang (F & J)

PRV0812 JURA 9 YEARS
Blonde – but big and sweet initially on the nose plus later clean, fresh, gristy tones. On the palate – detect sweet barley, vanilla toffee plus light oak, toast and spiced flavours. The finish shows more of the (now lightly burnt?) toast and marmalade plus grist and a real spicy character. (F)

PRV0731 BOWMORE 10 YEARS
The nose opens with a surprisingly creamy vanilla style and runs to a sweet, peated barley quality. The palate carries a well balanced smoky character plus an old fashioned sweet butter style- like slightly burnt shortbread.
The finish is long – sweetly smoked and carries a flamed lemon zestiness. (J)

PRV0777 BRAEVAL SHERRY 12 YEARS
Wonderfully round, full and autumnally fruited as it opens on the nose – then as it warms detect burnt orange zest and warming spices. Palatewise it is massively sweet carrying fruit salad, candy floss and more spice with a long nutmeg – on – fruit – and – creamy-custard finish. (F)

PRV0784 ROYAL LOCHNAGAR 12 YEARS
Opens clean and fresh on the nose carrying a fruity, vanilla’d quality – home baked style. The palate opens light, still fresh and develops to a crushed sugar and orange pith character. The finish is medium long, sweetly spiced and runs to an orange tang. (J)

Tasting Notes follow here for OLD AND RARE

OAR0173 BANFF 36 YEARS
Sweet barley is immediately evident on the nose – and it opens further with honey, fresh cut summer grass – running to subtle aged and toasted, smoking oak. Palatewise there is a mouthcoating sugar tang of sweetness plus a Galliano liqueur style of spiciness with more late honey (Hot Toddy style) and coffee. Beyond replication of those same flavours – on the finish there is a vanilla fudge quality with the soft spices carrying even more interest. (F)

DOUBLE BARREL Tasting Notes:

DBS0036 CAOL ILA/TAMDHU – 1ST RELEASE
Nose: Initially it is sugary – opening to briny, beachy rock pools.
Palate: Oceanic with waves of sweet toffee and dark sugar coffee.
Finish: Spicy – with an interesting mix of hard candy, salt and a maritime style.

DBS0037 TALISKER/CRAIGELLACHIE – 1ST RELEASE
Nose: Opens surprisingly fresh, with burnt orange peel, spicy biscuits (also slightly burnt)
Palate: Fresh & grassy at first – before a sweetly spiced smoke appears
Finish: An apparent wood quality linger, burnt pine with a sweet ashy character

DIRECTOR’S CUT Tasting Notes:

DIR0015 DAILUAINE 40 YEARS
Nose: Rather citric – distinctly vanilla’d – Malty + lightly honied.
Palate: Soft and subtle/sugary and cedar-y/spiced yet subtle.
Finish: More honey apparent + warming spices and trailing smoke. (F)

DIR0013 BEN NEVIS SHERRY 45 YEARS
Nose: Spicy, with a Sherry trifle style and a drier/oaky backdrop.
Palate: Warmly spiced & tingling – heads drier to cloves in oranges.
Finish: A cough drop quality – mentholated! – dry yet warming (F)

With these and others we hope to be of service to you.

Yours faithfully

Fred Laing

www.douglaslaing.com