NEW AND BACK IN STOCK ISLAY SINGLE CASK SCOTCH WHISKY – Scotch Whisky News
AN ANTIQUE ARMCHAIR – CASK CLUB RELEASE 2
BUNNAHABHAIN I 1987 I 451 BOTTLES I 70CL | 46% abv.
The second exclusive release for the Wemyss Malts Cask Club; An Antique Armchair is an astonishing single cask single malt from Bunnahabhain distillery. Known as the ‘Gentle Giant‘ of the Islay distilleries it can often be found in one of Wemyss Malts releases but in many different styles, from light and malty through to heavily peated. This particular, unpeated spirit has spent just over three decades in a single sherry Butt developing sumptuous rich and leathery notes to complement the maritime character of the distillery.
£234.95
NEW AND BACK IN STOCK ISLAY SINGLE CASK SCOTCH WHISKY
A smattering of new and previously stocked single cask Scotch whisky is now available in our online store. All are a selection of exceptionally well aged casks from Islay and includes the Wemyss Malts Cask Club 2nd exclusive bottling; An Antique Armchair, a 31 year old sherry cask Bunnahabhain. Only members of the Cask Club can purchase this bottling. As with all single casks, stocks are extremely limited due to the fact these unique whiskies are the result of a maturation in just one oak cask. This means they take on the unique flavours, aromas and colour from the natural cask, never to be repeated again. So grab these bottling’s while you can and savour the unique subtleties of these exceptional Islay drams.
BOWMORE | 1990 | 200 BOTTLES | 70CL | 46% abv.
SINGLE CASK SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
Nose: Notes of honey roasted beetroots, sculpting clay and limestone introduce the initial earthy aromas. A bracing coastal aroma appears within a few seconds whilst other panellists noted the mineralic notes of fresh tuna steak.
Palate: Chewy candies and foam sweets start the show off but then coriander seed and green chilli spice build on the tongue. Mild ashy notes evoke a smoked and spicy green salsa.
Finish: Spicy Jalapeño, charred meaty fish and light smoke linger in the finish.
£229.95
BUNNAHABHAIN | 1988 | 612 BOTTLES | 46% abv. | 70CL
SINGLE CASK SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
Nose: The nose is rich and affluent like grand antique old furniture, and rich Nicaraguan cigars. Sweeter notes of maraschino cherries and stewed damsons mingle with dark chocolate. Palate: Like an orange marmalade or perhaps a damson jam spiced with ginger. Drying complex wood spices intensify after a few seconds to evoke allspice and clove studded orange. Finish: Slightly maritime with the addition of a mild bitterness like caraway seeds or perhaps even liquorice root.
£232.95
BUNNAHABHAIN | 1987 | 615 BOTTLES | 70CL | 48.1% abv.
SINGLE CASK SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
Nose: As brisk and awakening as a gust of sea salted wind or opening a packet of Fisherman’s Friends. Leathery and meaty notes build with hints of clove and salted caramel sweetness. Salted liquorice or Daim bars were also noted. Palate: The opening flavours are soft and gentle like traditional salted porridge garnished with mixed nuts and a dollop of clotted Cornish cream. The creamy notes develop a not unpleasant savoury edge like quark or cream cheese. Finish: Mild bitter notes of caraway and menthol finish this unusual coastal dram.
£239.95
