Maltbarn at Milroys of Soho – Scotch Whisky News
Maltbarn is a tiny independent bottler based in Germany. We love them, and here is why:
1) A pure love of honest whisky, no caramel colouring or chill-filtration (Not even finishing casks!)
2) Simple labels
3) All weird and wonderful old stocks
4) The owner keeps casks of whisky in a barn on his farm!
One of the smaller distilleries in Scotland, Glen Elgin got off to rough start at the end of the nineteenth century, will multiple closures and sales of the distillery. However, since the 1930s, the distillery provides a lot of malt to the classic White Horse blend (hence the limited visibility on the marketplace). This edition is a single cask pick, with a delightful pale amber hue, expect roasted vanilla and rich custard cream notes. This is a stunning whisky, and very little of it available in the country. This is available at the Web Exclusive Price of £149.95 Not one to miss!
Tobermory distillery is an absolute favourite amongst the bar team at Milroys. The distillery has an non peated offering as well as its peatier big brother, Ledaig. It is on the idyllic Isle of Mull and represents the only distillery on the island. This smells incredible, it has the classic oiliness of the spirit along with green apple skin. On the palate it is like tarte tatin. Freshly baked pastry with caramelised pear and pastry cream. £134.95
Fettercairn (loosely translated as the foot of the mountain) is a classic Speyside whisky, with a light floral note. The distillery was established in 1824, a year after the Excise Reform Act, and was sold by the original owners to the Gladstone family. William Gladstone, as prime minister, was instrumental in the reforms of the latter half of the nineteenth century. This example is a single cask that has rested for a slow 29 years, which brings forth the nuttiness of the heavier style spirit, the perfect combination of spirit style and ageing potential. Only 3 bottles in store. £229.95
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Millburn was one of the smallest distilleries in the Inverness area. It is characterised by a light peatiness. Unfortunately the distillery did not outlive the tumultuous time of the 1980s in Scotland and closed back in 1985. Nowadays the site is used as a hotel. The small nature of the distillery at the time means incredibly limited casks that have matured on the market since. This single cask was distilled in 1971 and bottled in 1991. Expect the perfect balance of smoke, tropical fruit and leather notes. A great bottle for any collector… £309.95
