Very typical of a highland distillery, this 2015 release from Deanston has been very well received. Spending 18 years developing the soft, floral and complex nature of the spirit. The finish is reminiscent of sweet cereals.
This release has been finished in a first fill Kentucky bourbon cask.
“One of the most underrated drams in the shop!” Patrick McCourt
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Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 182: Trip to Islay – part 4 of 4
Mark Dermul, Belgian whisky blogger, travels to Islay. Together with his wife Sofie en friends Niek & Ilse, he visits all eight distilleries on this island, known as the Queen of the Hebrides. In this fourth of four videos, they visit the northernmost distillery on the island: Bunnahabhain. When travelling down the coast they stumble upon the building site of the soon to open 9th distillery – Ardnahoe – before reaching Caol Ila. Then back to Port Askaig to ferry back to Glasgow. But before taking the plane back home, one more stop simply cannot be avoided: Auchentoshan. Enjoy this video impression their trip to Islay. Enjoy this video impression of Mark’s trip to Islay.
Wolfburn Releases Its Third Permanent Expression: Morven
Wolfburn Distillery has today launched its third permanent single malt whisky expression, named ‘Morven’. Following the unprecedented success of the Northland and Aurora expressions, Morven is the distillery’s first peated whisky. Initial orders are already far beyond the forecast number.
‘For almost five years we’ve been asked to produce a peated whisky,’ comments Shane Fraser, distillery manager. ‘And here it is! A very exciting day for all the team at Wolfburn. Judging by the early reaction from distributors and retailers globally, Morven is going to be a significant step forward for the distillery. People seem to absolutely love it.’
Morven is made from lightly peated malted barley, which adds a beautiful depth of flavour to the much loved Wolfburn spirit. The whisky is named after the highest peak in Caithness, a mountain surrounded by open moors and wetlands, from where peat has been harvested for hundreds of years.
‘The original 19th Century Wolfburn Distillery was fired by peat.’ states Shane. ‘So for us, producing a peated whisky is a reflection of history. The link with our heritage is hugely important – our whisky is all made by hand in the traditional way, with a focus on quality throughout the entire production process.’
Photograph Shane Fraser, Wolfburn distillery manager
ABOUT WOLFBURN:
The original Wolfburn Distillery was founded just to the west of Thurso by William Smith in 1821. In its day it was one of the largest distilleries in Scotland, producing, according to HMRC records, 28,056 “gallons of proof spirit” in a single year. Taking its name from the stream that provided the water – the Wolf Burn – the distillery operated until around 1870. The reasons for its closure are lost in time, but by 1877 the newly produced Ordnance Survey maps showed it being in ruins.
In 2011 plans were laid to resurrect the old distillery. Construction began in 2012 and in January 2013 the new Wolfburn Distillery commenced production, thereby becoming the most northerly distillery on the Scottish mainland. Situated 300m from the site of the original distillery, the new Wolfburn operates in much the same way as the old: craftsmen use traditional methods to produce fine spirit, which is laid down in best quality oak casks to await the day when it is bottled as single malt scotch whisky. Wolfburn’s single malt scotch whiskies are now available in 24 countries globally.
Wolfburn Distillery, Henderson Park, Thurso, Caithness KW14 7XW
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Old Pulteney 25 Year Old
46% vol. / 70cl
£300.00
Ex VAT £250.00
Orders will be delivered week beginning 9th October
Distilled at the Pulteney Distillery in Wick, this Highland single malt has spent a quarter of a century maturing in a combination of American and Spanish oak, all the while breathing in the invigorating sea air of the Caithness coast.
Nose: spicy dark chocolate with rum-soaked raisins and lime honey, before clean orange peel and baked apples.
Palate: bitter chocolate and creamy vanilla with sweet toffees, coconut and crisp lemon overtones.
Finish: long and spicy with dried fruit cake and exotic wood.
Saturday October 14th, 2:30-5:30PM
Powers & Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey with Jessamine McLellan
Join us for a tasting of rare and award-winning whiskies from the Powers & Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey portfolio, presented by Ambassador Jessamine McLellan.
Pourlist:
Single Pot Stills Signature Release
Powers John’s Lane Green Spot
Powers John’s Lane Yellow Spot
Redbreast 12 Redbreast Lustau Edition
Ceòbanach (kyaw-bin-och), which means ‘smoky mist’ in Scots Gaelic. Ceòbanach reflects the origins of Bunnahabhain, both the place and the single malt’s charming, complex character. This edition is heavily peated, thus displaying the old style of production for this iconic distillery.
This expression pairs perfectly with food, especially seafood and chocolate (although not necessarily at the same time). The nose is intense and pungent, with hints of fragrant smoke and light tar, and creamy notes of sweet oak and seaweed. The initial taste is one of sweet maltiness, then a lovely balance of a tangy smokiness and vanilla notes, blending mellow and smooth.
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Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 181: Trip to Islay – part 3 of 4
Mark Dermul, Belgian whisky blogger, travels to Islay. Together with his wife Sofie en friends Niek & Ilse, he visits all eight distilleries on this island, known as the Queen of the Hebrides. In this third of four videos, they’ll pass the beautiful sites of Kilnave and Ardnave before visiting the smallest distillery on the island: Kilchoman. Then they travel back to Loch Indaal to visit the Bruichladdich distillery and the charming village of Port Charlotte, before travelling south to the Rhinns of Islay where they enjoy the sun and wildlife of Portnahaven and Port Wemyss. Enjoy this video impression of Mark’s trip to Islay.
DISCOVER A RARE FIND WITH THE LEGENDS OF THE GARIOCH EXPERIENCE
Rarely can the characteristics of a place and its people have been so masterfully bottled.
A rare find indeed.
UNIQUE LOCATION Glen Garioch (pronounced Geery in ancient Doric dialect) has been making its mighty malt in the quaint and historic market town of Oldmeldrum, near Aberdeen in North East Scotland, since 1797.
The beautiful and richly fertile land has been famed for centuries as the ‘Granary of Aberdeenshire’, known for producing the finest barley in all of Scotland.
With rolling hills and crystal springs filled with the purest of waters so crucial to whisky production, it’s easy to see why this site was chosen for one of the country’s very first distilleries.
For more than 200 years, Glen Garioch has been handcrafting a small but perfectly formed range of natural, non chill-filtered single malt whiskies.
The distillery remains at the heart of the community and stays true to the original charm of the Highlands, our local staff brimming with passion for the fine whisky they make and offering a warm welcome to all.
AN EVENTFUL PAST Founded in 1797 by John and Alexander Manson, Glen Garioch has stood the test of time, overcoming changes in ownership, droughts and war. With stunning views to Bennachie, lush land, crystal clear spring water and its close proximity to Aberdeen, Oldmeldrum was the perfect site for two young brothers to build their distillery and write their own chapter in Scotch history.
A MAGICAL PLACE TO BE It’s true what they say – you can never fully enjoy a dram of Glen Garioch until you have seen how and where it’s made. Glen Garioch is made the same way today as it has always been. The Glen Garioch Brand Home Experience offers visitors the opportunity to experience time-honoured skills at work; to touch and smell the natural ingredients used in its production; to hear from the master craftsmen involved and finally, to taste the fruit of their labours.
THE LEGENDS OF THE GARIOCH EXPERIENCE Glen Garioch®, one of Scotland’s oldest whisky distilleries is launching an inspirational half-day experience which will focus on their unique location, eventful past and the legends who helped influence Glen Garioch as it is today.
This in-depth experience begins in the historic market town of Oldmeldrum, before delving into the heart of the Valley of the Garioch where the distillery takes its name. This voyage of discovery allows you to explore first-hand the the beautiful and richly fertile land of Oldmeldrum which has been famed for centuries as the ‘Granary of Aberdeenshire’ known for producing the finest barley in Scotland.
With over 200 years of experience in producing single malt Scotch whisky, this unique experience pays homage to the distillery’s long standing tradition of craftsmanship and the charm and passion of the people who make it.
Back at the Glen Garioch Distillery, the connoisseur’s journey includes a visit to some normally unseen parts of the distillery and an exclusive tasting of the single cask, limited release and archive portfolio.
Having followed in the footsteps of Glen Garioch’s founders, this rare experience will conclude with a specially selected regional lunch and whisky pairing, served in the unique setting of the 800 year old Whisky Cave Bar at Meldrum House Country House Hotel. The menu has been created to showcase the quality of produce from the region and to complement and enhance the Glen Garioch story and flavour profile.
Available from 2nd October 2017 at an exclusive price of £120 pp. Over 18s only. Please book one week in advance. Minimum two guests for this experience.
To find out more please visit www.glengarioch.com/visitor-centre or email visitor.centre@glengarioch.com.
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ABOUT GLEN GARIOCH
One of the oldest operating distilleries in Scotland – and its most easterly – Glen Garioch (pronounced Geery in the ancient Doric dialect still spoken in these parts) has been making its mighty malt in the quaint and historic market town of Oldmeldrum, near Aberdeen in North East Scotland, ever since 1797. Shielded from the world’s prying eyes, deep in the fertile ‘Granary of Aberdeenshire’, and only ever produced in small, precious batches, Glen Garioch is a rare find indeed, but warmly appreciated by those who like a hearty Highland malt, non chill-filtered malt as nature intended, with a wholesome maltiness, honeyed sweetness and delicious creamy texture to savour.
About Beam Suntory Inc.
As the world’s third largest premium spirits company, Beam Suntory is Crafting the Spirits Brands that Stir the World. Consumers from all corners of the globe call for the company’s brands, including the iconic Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark bourbon brands and Suntory whisky Kakubin, as well as world renowned premium brands including Knob Creek bourbon, Yamazaki, Hakushu and Hibiki Japanese whiskies, Teacher’s, Laphroaig, and Bowmore Scotch whiskies, Canadian Club whisky, Courvoisier cognac, Hornitos and Sauza tequila, EFFEN and Pinnacle vodka, Sipsmith gin, and Midori liqueur.
Beam Suntory was created in 2014 by combining the world leader in bourbon and the pioneer in Japanese whisky to form a new company with a deep heritage, passion for quality, innovative spirit and commitment to Growing for Good. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Beam Suntory is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan. For more information on Beam Suntory, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamsuntory.com and www.drinksmart.com.
Bowmore No.1
Exclusively matured in first-fill bourbon casks, this Islay single malt unlocks layers of peat smoke, sweetness and citrus fruits from the world’s oldest Scotch whisky warehouse, Bowmore’s No.1 Vaults.
Ledaig 18 is one of our favourite malts in the shop. It is a beautifully peated island style whisky. It is produced at the idyllic Tobermory distillery on the Isle of Mull and exemplifies the perfect balance of a rich fruity style with smoke and spice. “I like it, it’s massive” Simo
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