MILROY’S OF SOHO OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

It has been an exciting month so far, the big news is that our new Milroy’s of Soho Single Cask Glen Spey 1998 has arrived. We are also edging ever closer to the arrival of our own stunningly elegant Single Cask Calvados, and it must be Christmas because we have what we’re certain is the world’s first single cask 100% rye whisky.

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MILROY’S OF SOHO SINGLE CASK BOTTLINGS

Milroy’s of Soho Single Cask
Glen Spey 1998, Aged 13 Years
The Glen Spey may go down as being the most enjoyable whiskies we have bottled. Delicious honey and heather on the nose, on the palate much the same but with aniseed and apple adding to the complexity, a fantastic dram!
£40 JUST ARRIVED

SO WHAT ELSE IS NEW?

BRUICHLADDICH
Octomore 4th Release
The latest Octomore release is peated to a staggering 167ppm, capped with an alcoholic strength of 62.5% this isn’t a whisky for the fainthearted. Reams of smoke on the nose with underlying vanilla, peat lovers will enjoy this intense record-breaking dram.
£85

PORT ELLEN
Port Ellen 1983, 27 Years Old, Provenance, Douglas Laing
Just to whet your appetite for the impending official release, we had just a few bottles left of this fantastic 27 year old independently bottled Port Ellen. What a steal.
£185

EDRADOUR PRE-ORDER NOW
Everyone’s favourite smallest distillery has just released two new bottlings. These are both “full term maturations”.

2003 Edradour Sauternes Matured 46%
£43.95

2003 Edradour Chardonnay Matured 46%
£43.95

GLENDRONACH
GlenDronach 21Year Old ‘Parliament’
The new 21 Year Old is classic GlenDronach, created using both Oloroso and Pedro Ximinez sherry casks, and takes its name from the ‘parliament’ of rooks that have been nesting in the trees overlooking the distillery for almost 200 years. This expression is a permanent addition to GlenDronach’s core range.
£70

GlenDronach Single Cask 1995, Cask 4681 Pedro Ximénez Sherry Matured
Distillery notes: “Cherry wood with a russet mahogany-like appearance. Subtle antique gold elements. Nose: chocolate orange segments with a hearty helping of stewed plums and forest fruit compote. Palate: chocolate and toffee qualities reveal a bold mix of dried, spiced fruits including figs, raisins and dates. Full-bodied with a dry, stylish finish.”
Aged in a Pedro Ximénez Sherry Puncheon, only 725 bottles made.
£60

BENRIACH
BenRiach Limited Release 1995, Cask 7164 Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Distillery notes: “Bright amber with a late autumnal glow. Nose: Bananas and citrus fruits combined with fresh mountain herbs with oregano in abundance. Palate: Juicy fruits of melons, bananas and lychee. Clean toasted oak attributes and distinctive cinnamon flavours.”
Aged in a Pedro Ximénez Sherry Puncheon, only 695 bottles made.
£55

SHACKLETON
We celebrate the long awaited return of Shackleton.
The price is unchanged. The whisky is even better than the hype.
£100

JURA 1976
Dusty, buttery Jura with a smoky, spicy twist. Only two bottles available.
£500

UPCOMING TASTING EVENTS

For an evening of fun, entertainment and a bit of learning you just can’t beat a whisky tasting.

Sherry Cask Whisky Tasting, 15th November, 6.30pm
Whether Highland, Islay, Japanese or indeed any whisky producing region of the world, it’s a safe bet you will find a sherry cask around a distillery. Amongst the first vessels in which whisky was transported and thus matured, sherry can produce a spectrum of flavours from dried fruits to dark chocolate. Join us to discover the benefits of combining whisky with Jerez’s most famous export.
Tickets £45

Diageo Special Releases Masterclass, 7th November 2011, 6.30pm
Join us for a taste of some of the most sought after whiskies on the planet, in our latest Masterclass series of tastings! Diageo’s Special Releases will include such rarities as the closed Brora and Port Dundas along with this year’s special releases of Lagavulin and Caol Ila.
Tickets £55

To place an order please visit www.milroys.co.uk , call Lee on 020 7437 2385
or email Lee.Tomlinson@milroys.co.uk

Milroy’s of Soho
3 Greek Street
London, England W1D 4NX