Hi everyone its been some time since we had a major release like this one so sit back and take your time reading through the lists. This release is a two parter with a stunning collection of single cask malts followed by the latest Rum release by Cadenhead’s.

Lets look at a few of the latest releases from the single malt range, from the history of the distillery to the latest bottling.

Aultmore

First off the block is Aultmore distillery always a firm favourite here in the London shop. The Distillery was established in 1896 by Alexandre Edward who had a few other distilleries under his kilt! (Lets assume he wore one) including Benrinnes and Craigallachie! Another two distilleries we love here in London. After full production started at Aultmore around 1897 its output was soon doubled.

Around 1923/4 the distillery is sold to John Dewar & Son then after several decades of changes and mergers we reach the early 1970’s. The number of pot stills are doubled from 2 to 4 during a rebuild of the distillery.

As demand for the top quality distillate increased for the Blending market so did interest from Malt whisky drinkers. Its one of those best kept secret whiskies that those who have tried it in the past came back for more each time letting more people in on the secret.

Tullibardine

Next lets look at Tullibardine another distillery thats been kept secret by some malt fans with more people finding it around the whisky world its now become a must have here in London.

The distillery was founded 1949 by Delmé-Evans soon afterwards it was sold on to Brodie Hepburn Ltd, between 1971 to 1993 work continued as did a few changes inc ownership! In 1994 the distillery was mothballed until around 2003 due to social and economic conditions many distilleries closed for a short time some for ever and other for a few years.

Thankfully Tullibardine is now open producing a smooth delicate yet flavoursome single malt that has quality through its core.

We often use Tullibardine in the tasting room with some great feedback from fans of Lowland and Highland styles.

THE NEW RANGE​!

Single Cask Whisky Range September 2018

 AULTMORE 1997 21 Years Old 52.1% 70CL Speyside Single Cask

NOSE: oranges, vanilla, marshmallows, foam bananas, toffee yoghurt and pine needles.

PALATE: Very fresh, juicy fruits, gooseberries, peaches, kiwi and mango. Clotted cream, mashed bananas and lemon curd.

FINISH: Delicate creamy fruits with hints of pebble beaches and honeycomb.

BENRIACH 2008 10 Years Old 56.5% 70CL Speyside Single Cask

NOSE: Creme brûlée, hints of white pepper, hard boiled sweets, toffee popcorn and all spice.

PALATE: Baked apples, fresh ginger, toffee, brown sugar, over ripe bananas, lemon olive oil and faint hint of oily smoke.

FINISH: Lingering creamy notes with kiwi and green apple skins.

CANADIAN 1985 32 Years Old 62.1% VOL – 70CL – Canadian Single Barrel

Nose: Spicy rye notes, buttered biscuits, lemon drizzle cake with peaches, raisin butter and honey.

Taste: Thick and chewy, warming spices, cayenne pepper, paprika and aniseed mixed with white chocolate and golden syrup.

Finish: Big wood spice, butterscotch, dried fruits, hints of salt and lots of fresh vanilla.

NOSE: Fruity and syrupy, peaches, mango with toffee sauce and barley sugar sweets.

PALATE: Pears, dried ginger, hints of nutmeg and then more flaked almonds and white chocolate.

FINISH: Lemon cheesecake with soft spice and butterscotch.

GLENBURGIE 1992 26 Years Old 50.2% VOL – 70CL – Speyside Single Cask

NOSE: Pineapple, cinnamon buns, passion fruit and traditional cloudy lemonade.

PALATE: Peaches, apricots and lashings of cream. Becoming oiler with marzipan and steamed milk.

FINISH: Long and creamy with bags and bags of fruit.

TOMATIN 2008 10 Years Old 53% VOL – 70CL – Highland Single Cask

NOSE: Fresh cut grass, engine oil, lemon grass, chives and lemon thyme.

TASTE: Coconut, buttery, shortcrust pastry, grape skins, strawberry milkshake and raspberry sauce.

FINISH: Mixed fruits in syrup with mustard seeds and lemon zest.

TULLIBARDINE 1993 25 Years Old 40.7% VOL – 70CL – Highland Single Cask

NOSE: Spearmint, rosemary and thyme followed by bubblegum and greengages.

TASTE: lemon and lime juice, more minty notes along with caramel, plums and sponge cake.

FINISH: Hints of aniseed giving way to plums, bakewell tart and toffee sauce.

TAMNAVULIN 1992 26 Years Old 51.3% VOL Speyside Single Cask

NOSE: Juicy and oily, dusty, hay lofts. Lemon meringue pie with green bananas and grapes.

PALATE: Green apple skins, dunnage warehouses, flint, almond butter, pears and hints of dry cider.

FINISH: Floral and grassy with growing satsumas, fennel and peaches

GLEN SCOTIA 1992 26 Years Old 47.3% VOL – Campbeltown Single Cask

NOSE: Oily and grassy, charcoal, soft briny notes, then custard creams and lime marmalade

PALATE: Coal dust and hints of tarmac, grenadine, olive oil, shortbread and hazelnuts.

FINISH: Initially soft and creamy, distant smoke and becoming drier and flinty.

SPEYSIDE Distillery 1994 23 Years Old 50.9% VOL – 70CL – Speyside Single Cask

NOSE: Honeycomb, geraniums and salted popcorn. With faint whiffs of blackcurrant jam.

PALATE: Ginger beer, apple crisps, faint liquorice and then gooseberries and chocolate ice cream.

FINISH: Praline, soft grassy notes and then cloves and lime zest.

And finally for the whiskies…

WILLIAM CADENHEAD SHERRY CASK MATURED BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY 20 YEARS OLD 46% VOL

A bit of a surprise release with this rather stunning dram that will take your breath away with its amazing richness. Check the web site for the full details.

Did I say finally for the whiskies! Well we have one last addition.

We have been allocated 1 last case for 2018 of this years Springbank 21 year old. The price is the same unlike a few other sites who seem to hike the price up we will keep it at normal retail.

A few of our favourite things. Tasting room & Staff archive picks from our stack and keep back range.

We have a lot of single casks and small batch whiskies come out over the year some old some young and some mid age ranges each is unique.

LINKWOOD 11 YEARS OLD 59.3% VOL

We liked this one because its big and powerful from the bottle but leave this to sit in the glass it then becomes one of the most complex after dinner drams in its age group.

As a contrast

TOMINTOUL 11 YEARS OLD 56.1% VOL

This dram is sublime with a sweetness thats never too sweet but allows some subtle spices to come though.

Can be enjoyed from the first pour with no need to add water if you want it as an after dinner dram or let it open with a drop of water and a pre dinner dram.

So thats it for our first release of the new season.

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