LOCH FYNE WHISKIES www.LFW.co.uk 01499 302219 ship@lfw.co.uk

Shackleton

– Mackinlay’s Rare Old Highland Malt – Limited edition bottling

• Special commemorative bottling of a truly unique blended whisky liquid.
• Faithful reproduction of the actual Mackinlay’s whisky taken on the ill-fated Shackleton Antarctic expedition to the South pole in 1907.
•Presented in a replica bottle and wooden case – just as Shackleton left it “The most exciting find of scotch whisky since days began”
• 1907, Explorer Ernest Shackleton took 25 cases of Mackinlay’s Rare Old Highland Malt on his famous, ill-fated expedition to the South Pole, and left 11 bottles behind, buried in the ice.
•2007 Two priceless cases discovered and one taken to NZ by the heritage trust.
•2011 Richard Patterson of W&M analyses the liquid and reveals a truly awesome whisky.
•2011 Richard recreates this sensational blend, lost for over a century
•Malts from Speyside, Islands and Highlands including Glen Mhor from 1983, the year the distillery closed.
•Limited edition – Only 50,000 bottles will be produced
•Each bottle sold will generate a £5 donation to the Antartica Heritage Trust

Tasting Note:

Colour – Light honey, straw gold with shimmering highlights.
Nose – Soft, elegant & refined. Delicate aromas of crushed apple, pear and fresh pineapple arouse the senses. The spirit is exciting and vibrant with attractive notes of oak shavings that release hints of buttery vanilla, creamy caramel and nutmeg. A whisper of marmalade, cinnamon and even a tease of smoke, ginger and muscovado sugar completes this spectrum of delight.
Taste – With a generous strength of 47.3% this gives the spirit plenty of impact on the palate but in a mild warming manner. Harmonious and exhilarating. Whispers of gentle bonfire smoke slowly give way to spicy rich toffee, treacle and pecan nuts. These enticing flavours linger lovingly on the palate but are soon combined by a sensual, complex array of creme brulee, orange rind and freshly baked bread. It is a remarkable tapestry of tantalising taste sensations which truly rewards the palate.

RRP £100.00 due with Loch Fyne Whiskies Soon

Visit Single Malts Direct at www.singlemaltsdirect.com

Liz and Paul have been away to Islay (March 2011.) It’s a must for us to catch up on the local gossip, news and new events. Says Paul “A long overdue trip we are making “just for our members” – honest! We need sample drams and places so we can pass on all this glorious info to you.  It’s a hard thankless job, but some one has to do it, dinnae worry, we will struggle through”. Liz; “it’s a first for me and I am really looking forward to it, hope there isn’t too much peat!”  THE BLOG/DIARY of our ROAD TRIP goes like this; we started the trip from Perth, after an Angels corporate whisky tasting, taken by Willie and Don (we couldnee join in – driving y’know).

Leaving Perth approx 7.30pm Wednesday driving to Inveraray where we stopped overnight, a dram or three here in a friends hotel! Early start to Kennacraig … to catch the ferry to Islay … with 8 distilleries to check and several other “must do” not to mention meeting people and, trying to get to Jura, it was a whistle stop trip! WELL, WE ARE HOME AGAIN IN ONE PIECE. It was a grand trip, over two nights, three days on the island we visited all 8 distilleries (Bowmore twice) and Jura making 9 in all. Staying at Bowmore distillery was a good idea, fall asleep and awake to the sweet niff drifting in the slightly open windees… Lagavulin was shut when we got there, but, we were there and its their loss they were shut! Apart from distilleries, we were checkin oot accommodations, visits, historic sites, shops, grub and of course meeting people! Wait for the photos! Kildalton Cross and Kirk were immense, we ate at Holy Coo in Bowmore and a couple of take – away’s!

The ferry to Jura is a landing craft but we just had to have a go! There will soon be some new faces near the distillery, girls, it must be something in the air! Our very best wishes to all the “expecting” mums to be. Back on Islay we met our pal big Lamie, who drove us in his bullet proof Merc, bullet proof on Islay? must be a story there (aye there is), shared a few drinks and stories with him, a few good belly laughs too (if you have seen Paul and Lamie you’ll know how big belly laughs can be!). Just goes to show what whisky can do; a Campbell and a McLean getting on very well and best o friends! While the TV coverage of the darts in Glasgow SECC carried on relentless, we drank with Peter the younger and his lovely mum Linda exploring the wood in the bar, no to mention their own personal collection of excellent bottles.

So many nice people and a special hello to our man at Calmac on the way out of Port Ellen, made us a special place on the ferry. Hello also to the lovely lass at Spar in Port Ellen (from Mull and Dalmally!). Thanks for the butties.  S’funny isnee it, all except Kilchoman are on the water and all with a pier or slip, did they get deliveries by sea? Who is out there who knows?  Now then, who agrees with Liz and Paul, Islay needs a chip shop, a clothes shop (where do they buy socks, undies and jeans?) and a travel agent. We also need start trying to get all restaurants to lower their food costs a wee bit. We are no saying put in a KFC but something needs be done guys.  We also thought (rightly or wrongly) that after doing our best and spending money actually getting there ( no cheap ), that everyone should be made to accept a free bottle of their choice upon arrival or departure! Just as a thanks y’see.  Angels would be very happy to take you to the isle any time you wish. With our tour company MCLEANSCOTLAND you get so much packed in, real value for money and a great experience.

ARDBEG; Current owner: Glenmorangie plc.  Distillery Manager: Michael Heads  www.ardbeg.com What a clean and tidy place this is! Our first call right off the ferry, well, after Kildalton. Our first “spend!” here. Some work going on at the centre, grand wee place, lovely stuff to buy and great views, drams are no bad either! Their marketing and overall packaging matches the drink.

LAGAVULIN Current owner: Diageo. Distillery  www.discovering-distilleries.com Manager: Graham Logie.  Shut!!!

CAOL ILA Current owner: Diageo. Distillery www.discovering-distilleries.com Manager: Billy Stitchell. Doon by the water, chatted with other distillery tourists (on bikes). I would say, the least attractive distillery, big is no always beautiful. Come on Diageo.

LAPHROAIG Current owner: Allied Distillers Ltd. Distillery Manager: John Campbell www.Laphroaig.com Loved it! Big Lamie’s look – alike looked after us! Liz is now a land owner like Paul, enjoyed this distillery and its visitor centre with  museum and so on, enjoyed our drams, we left with gifts.

KILCHOMAN Current owner: Privately. Distillery  www.kilchomandistillery.com Manager: Malcolm Rennie. Eventually got there after our Dutch comrades, we detoured to see the ruined Kirk (Paul wanted this), back at the distillery; past the coos and horses into the barley floor, small but well formed. Our Canadian group coming in May, have a cask here. Some chattin and photos etc before we left for Bowmore.

BRUICHLADDICH Current owner: Bruichladdich Distillery Co. Ltd. Distillery Manager: Duncan McGillivray www.bruichladdich.com Chatted with Mary, shared a dram or several, bought the t shirt and enjoyed it all! Mary; we will be back! But – Dinnae carry on wi that gin! You get a nice feeling here, you know its not a big corporation who owns it and it shows, in a nice way, staff very happy!

BUNNAHABHAIN Current owner: Burn Stewart Distillers plc. Distillery Manager: Vacancy www.bunnahabhain.com A real “workin distillery” dirt an all, its what we thought  and much more, some purchases here at the Barlinnie of the isles. As a wee note Liz and Paul both thought this reminded them of prison, er, that’s another story. A nice drive doon a winding road that leads you to their door, all the time we were there one happy chap was whistling away driving his fork lift, a sign of a good happy workforce and aye, we would go back.

 
BOWMORE Current owner: Suntory, Japanese Whisky Co. Distillery Manager: Eddie McAffer www.bowmore.co.uk what can we say? we stayed there, enjoyed there, drank their drams there, laughed with the lassies there, had a special tour which we both appreciated thank you, and felt at home! Great relax area and bar overlooking the water to Port Charlotte. I tended to favour this one, probably as we were staying with them, wanderin aboot at 7am, the distillery is quiet, you can peep into places, its good to be the only person around at times, och the weather was good too!
 
AYE WE KNOW, Jura is a different isle altogether, aye but it’s nearby and we shall do our best! Jura Prophecy is the fourth of Jura’s classic bottlings and the first to be ‘profoundly’ peated. The whisky takes its name from one of the island’s most famous legends. In the early 1700’s the hated Campbells of Jura evicted a wise old seer. Bristling with resentment, she prophesised that the last Campbell to leave the island would be one-eyed with his belongings carried in a cart drawn by a lone white horse. Was the old seer a Maclean? wouldn’t surprise us. 1938, Charles Campbell, blind in one eye from the Great War, fell on hard times and led his white horse to the old pier for the last time. Ha!  Prophecy is bottled without chill filtration for an authentic taste of 1938. Flavours of peat, smoke, cinnamon and sea spray with bonfire notes give way to soft liquorice and nutmeg.

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The Dalmore Releases Castle Leod Whisky

The Dalmore has released a limited edition whisky called Castle Leod, named after the spiritual home of the Mackenzie clan, to raise much needed funds to help return the Scottish castle to its former glory.

The move follows the successful launch last year of the brand’s Mackenzie expression, which saw 3,000 bottles sell out in less than nine months across the world, raising more than £20,000 towards castle restoration and other clan projects.

This time there will be 5,000 bottles of Dalmore Castle Leod produced with an RSP of £100, and according to Richard Paterson, the creator of this new release, this one will sell even faster than the Mackenzie whisky.

The Dalmore has a long association with the Mackenzie clan. Not only did the family once own the Highland distillery, their clan symbol – the royal stag – sits on each and every bottle of the Dalmore in a tribute to its regal heritage and aristocratic pedigree.  In 1263, a member of the clan saved King Alexander III of Scotland from a charging stag and was subsequently granted the honour of using the 12-point royal stag as their crest. That in turn has been adopted by The Dalmore, along with the clan’s motto I Shine, Not Burn.

Castle Leod is nestled in the Scottish highlands just 14 miles from the Dalmore distillery.  Built in 1606, it is still one of the few castles in Scotland that was built and occupied by direct descendents of the original family owners.

Richard Paterson, Master Blender, Whyte and Mackay

“Castle Leod is an exceptional single malt. It’s the first time we have released a whisky matured in barriques from one of the most revered and iconic Bordeaux houses in France.

“Having spent its initial maturation in American white oak and Spanish sherry wood, this whisky still retains The Dalmore’s ‘house style’ of orange marmalade, vanilla and spice. But its final 18 months in Bordeaux adds an extra level of pure luxury, as well as a sensual finish of kiwi, sweet pear and sweet mango.”
 
John Cromartie Caberfeidh of the Mackenzie clan, is thrilled by the The Dalmore’s latest efforts to raise much needed funds

“I’m honoured that Richard Paterson has created this extraordinary single malt in tribute to Castle Leod, which is both my home and the spiritual home of the Mackenzie clan. We regularly have gatherings for our members at the Castle as this has been the seat of the clan since it was built by Roderick Mackenzie in the 17th century. The castle is filled with rich heritage and history, but more importantly, it has stood the test of time, and I have no doubt that in years to come The Dalmore’s Castle Leod will equally be recognised as a timeless classic.”

Tasting Notes:

Colour:   Radiant amber with hints of crimson gold
Nose:  Exhilarating romantic notes of Rose de Mai, heady tuberose, ylang-ylang and rich narcissus are coupled with arousing notes of juicy plums, blackcurrants, bergamot and mandarin.
Taste:  The “King of Grapes”. the Cabernet Sauvignon from a legendary 1st cru classe Bordeaux chateau adds that extra level of pure luxury to our noble Dalmore. But again fleshy plums, raisins and citrus fruits are reinforced during this initial flirtation on the palate. Within seconds the next sensual fusion makes its presence felt when silky tones of kiwi fruit, honey, caramelised pear and sweet mango roll over from the warmth of your tongue. A final feast of crushed almonds, spicy ginger, chewy toffee and soft liquorice brings this passionate love affair to a perfect conclusion.

Information on The Dalmore:

The Dalmore whisky is crafted in small batches using an artisan philosophy that has been passed down through generations. The Dalmore converts crystal-clear water from Loch Morie in the Highlands into liquid gold. The small band of stillmen that run the distillery all originate from a handful of local families and, with years of experience, exhibit true craft and take enormous pride in their work. This ensures The Dalmore whisky’s unique and revered character.

Whisky fans can join The Dalmore Custodians, a select group of individuals with an appetite for luxury single malt, by visiting http://www.thedalmore.com

‘Statement Bottles’ at the Park Avenue Liquor Shop
 
Greetings,

We were very excited to move our clocks ahead for daylight savings time this year. Why? Well, we’re glad you asked.

Moving ahead one hour means we are one hour closer to seeing some of the country’s most anticipated bottles. Listed below are four special bottles. We call them “Statement Bottles” because everything about them makes quite a statement. From specialized packaging to the liquid that has been aging for decades to their limited availability each says a lot just by looking at it.

These bottle are due this Spring and we wanted to give you advanced knowledge about them. Unfortunately pricing for all of them is not yet available but feel free to contact us as information is coming to us on a daily basis.

We are also excited about two upcoming events. The first is ‘Whisky Live 2011’ at New York City’s Chelsea Piers. See below for a discount codes on tickets.

The other event is a Tartan Week Scotch Tasting & Dinner at St. Andrews with Park Avenue Liquor Shop’s very own Scotch buyer, Marlon Paltoo. See below for details. 

Cheers!,

Jonathan & Eric

Park Avenue Liquor Shop 
292 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017
212-685-2442
info@parkaveliquor.com
www.parkaveliquor.com

Highland Park, 50 Year Old

Highland Park 50 Year Old is the distillery’s oldest and most prestigious release. Only 275 bottles of this remarkable Limited Edition are available worldwide. The initial shipment for the U.S. is just 5 bottles and Park Avenue Liquor Shop is one just 2 stores that will have them. 

It is a vatting of five casks distilled in 1960. Like all Highland Park, the 50 year old has been cask-harmonized, that is to say, refilled into casks upon reaching maturity for the perfect balance and consistency.

To ensure the full impact of the rich, complex flavours that come from a lifetime of maturation, Highland Park 50 Year Old has been bottled at 44.8% abv.

Inspired by the elemental forces of Orkney, each bottle is hand-crafted from sterling silver and designed by internationally-renowned designer Maeve Gillies. Her design for Highland Park 50 Year Old celebrates Orkney; in particular the influence of the sea, wild weather and the passage of time. A long-time customer of Park Avenue Liquor Shop, Maeve has promised to personally sign any bottle of Highland Park 50 purchased at our store.

Arriving in April.

Price: Please inquire

Bowmore, 40 Year Old

Just 53 bottles of the limited edition Bowmore 40 Years Old will be released for sale worldwide. This is the ultimate luxury gift for the Single Malt whisky connoisseur.

Handcrafted to perfection, this remarkable spirit has been maturing since March of 1969 in a specially selected American bourbon cask (cask # 2161 to be precise), gently imparting its unique and finest flavors into the malt.  Inspired by the rugged Islay coastline, every bottle is a work of art.  Painstakingly designed by two of Scotland’s foremost glass-blowers Brodie Nairn and Nichola Burns, each bottle is hand-blown and sculpted using molten glass and stones collected from the Islay shore – no two bottles are the same.

Hamilton and Inches, Warrant Holder to The Queen and one of Scotland’s most prestigious jewellers, were enlisted to add finishing touches to the bottle with a hand-engraved solid silver collar that adorns each bottle. Finally the whisky rests on a polished slab of natural slate providing a fitting base to display the bottle.

On the nose, Bowmore 40 Years Old is smoked oak, sweet vanilla cream, poached pears and a gentle earthy peatiness. The palate reveals wood spice, orange peel, fresh pink grapefruit and sweet pear, with the mild influence of peat smoke, bringing balance to the sweet and fruity characteristics.

Arriving in April.

Price: Please inquire

Glenmorangie  “Pride”, 1981 

The culmination of 28 years of passion, patience and artistry – Pride 1981 is the most luxurious and longest ever extra-matured Glenmorangie.

This is a 28 year old whisky first matured in the finest oak casks for 18 years before being aged exclusively in Chateau d’Yquem Sauternes casks for another 10 years. This makes Pride the longest period any current  Glenmorangie whisky has undergone extra maturation.

This bottle are extremely rare with just 1,000 made and only 100 marked for the U.S.

Each bottle of Pride is in an exquisite Baccarat crystal decanter designed by renowned artist Laurence Brabant. They are individually numbered and personally signed by Master Distiller, Dr. Bill Lumsden. The decanter  is housed inside an elegantly crafted wooden case.

It has an intense, deep gold color. The aromas include apple tart with demerara sugar, nutmeg – underpinned by musky oak tones. The addition of water releases a collection of exotic fruits and spices. On he palate layers of syrup sponge pudding covered in milk chocolate sauce, honeydew melon and lemon vanilla all abound. There is also a backbone of oak tannins with hints of toast and mineral notes. The finish is long, succulent and sweet. Sultanas, toasted almonds, lemon and coconut all provide a lingering memory.

Arriving in April.

Price: Inquire

Whisky Live New York returns to the spectacular Pier Sixty on 6th April 2011 creating a magnificent evening of great whisky, fine food and wonderful entertainment in the heart of New York. Our 2010 show was our most successful edition attracting great whiskies and a fine crowd of whisky lovers to a fantastic evening. Whether, the seasoned whisky lover or novice you can expect to experience an incredible and in-depth insight into the world of whisky drinking and producing. This is your chance to become closer to the industry, taste rare and sought-after whiskies, increase your knowledge and meet the whisky experts!
 
Enter codes parkaveliquor OR singlemaltcon to receive a 10% discount on your ticket purchase!

Tartan Week Scotch Tasting & Dinner with Marlon Paltoo of Park Avenue Liquor Shop

We are proud to announce that the Park Avenue Liquor Shop’s very own, Marlon Paltoo will be hosting a Scotch Whisky Tasting and Dinner at St. Andrews restaurant in New York City. The event will feature bottlings from The Gordon MacPhail’s Collection and International Beverage.Click on this promotion to see all of the featured Scotches and the menu Dinner menu.

Thursday April 7th at 7:00pm

Ticket Price: $95 

March Outturn Update: Spiritual Reawakening

With our heavenly bottles from March Outturn selling fast, we took a look at the top five member favourites …

        1. 121.40 Black tea with brown sugar
   
        2. 9.59 Garden in the Glen

        3. 29.96 Scorched & Smoulderin

        4. 4.149 Creamy, zest fruit

        5. 7.63 In place of pudding

March Recommendations:

Heavenly Pair
Buy 121.40 & 7.63 for £85 (save £17.50)

Transcendental Trio:
Buy 4.149, 29.96 & 9.59 for £125
(save £24.90)

Spiritual Six:
Buy 121.40, 7.63, 4.149, 29.96, 9.59 & 26.76
for £241.30 (save £50.00)

Society Tastings & Events (33 Society tastings online)

West Coast Tasting – Queen Street, Fri 25 Mar
Winchester Preview Tasting -Winchester Royal Hotel, Fri 25 Mar
Leeds Preview Tasting – Malmaison, Fri 25 Mar
Bristol Preview Tasting – Hotel du Vin, Fri 25 Mar
Dundee Preview Tasting – Hilton Hotel, Fri 25 Mar
New Outturn Open Tastings – London, Sat 2 Apr
Mother’s Day Carvery & Tasting – The Vaults, Sun 3 Apr

Society Whisky Tastings

Whatever and wherever our tasting or event, the main focus is to give members an informal, enjoyable and relaxed night out..with a taste of the single cask good stuff!

Events range from step by step instruction in how to get the most from tasting single cask, single malt whisky to more adventurous couplings of whisky with food.

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society,
The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ
Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm).

Visit the Society at http://www.smws.co.uk/memberships for your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers. 

Visit Single Malts Direct at www.singlemaltsdirect.com

Company History

Mr. Robert W. Duthie was the nephew of William Cadenhead, and ran William Cadenhead Ltd from 1904 until his untimely death in 1931. Mr. Duthie was also the person most responsible for building the reputation of William Cadenhead Ltd as a bottler of single malts and rum.

Duthies is a new range from Cadenhead’s that are all bottled at 46% and non chill filtered. They are all single malts but not necessarily single cask bottlings.

The old Classic regions (50% vol.) have been replaced by the Duthies Regions series that are bottled at 46% and are non chill filtered. The regions are all Vatted Malts, also known as Blended Malt whiskies.

The firm of William Cadenhead Ltd, Wine and Spirit Merchants, was founded in 1842 and is Scotland’s oldest independent bottler. The company was in the ownership of the same family until taken over by J & A Mitchell & Co.Ltd in 1972, the proprietors of Springbank distillery.
 
The early days

For 130 years prior to this, the firm of William Cadenhead Ltd traded from the same premises in the Netherkirkgate, Aberdeen. It was what subsequently became number 47 that Mr George Duncan established himself as a vintner and distillery agent. The business prospered and in little over 10 years he was joined by his brother-in-law Mr. William Cadenhead. In 1858 Mr. Duncan died following a short illness. William Cadenhead acquired the business and changed the trading name to that of his own. Whilst not much is known of George Duncan, a great deal is on record about his brother-in-law. It must be said that this is not because of his distinction as a vintner but because he was a local poet of renown throughout the Victorian era. Born in 1819, he began working at an early age in a small thread factory where he gained a great deal of respect from his employer. From there he became an overseer in the yarn sorting department of Maberly & Co at their Broadford works, now Richards PLC. About 1853 he left the company and joined his brother-in-law as traveller for Cadenhead’s until Duncan’s death in 1858 where he acquired the business. Apart from his enviable reputation as a poet, he became a prominent citizen taking part in all aspects of local affairs during his long life.

Acquiring a worldwide reputation..

Early on Sunday morning, 11 December 1904 William Cadenhead died. He was succeeded in the business of Wine and Spirit Merchants at 47 Netherkirkgate by his nephew Robert W. Duthie. He was a quiet unassuming man, unlike his uncle, but developed what the firm became most famous for, namely single malt Scotch whisky and Demerara Rum. He advertised extensively on the back of buses, theatre curtains, concert programmes and in much else under the slogan ‘By test the Best’. In addition Mr Duthie developed Cadenhead’s brand whiskies, the de-luxe blend Putachieside and the more plebeian name The Heilanman.

Difficult times

In 1931 in the depth of the depression, the business of William Cadenhead was not in good shape financially. Mr. Duthie was on his way to a meeting with his bank manager when he was unfortunately run over by a tram car whilst crossing the street. Duthie was a batchelor but left two sisters who knew nothing about the Wine and Spirit trade but were determined that the name of William Cadenhead should survive. Responsibility was handed over to a long term employee, Miss Ann Oliver, an eccentric lady who ran the business exactly as she wanted, refusing to move with the times. However, administration was lax and several bad decisions were made during this time forcing Ms Oliver to retire and sell the business.

The turning point

Both the bonded and duty paid warehouses were full from the roof to the cellars of stock, the value of which no-one knew nor for which there were any records. In the end Christie’s who had liquidated considerable stocks of rum were contacted. The result was a two-day sale of the entire stock and was at that date the largest sale of wines and spirits ever held in Great Britain. The sale took place in London on 3rd and 4th of October 1972 and although there were many bargains, on the whole it was most successful and contrary to expectations it resulted in a six figure surplus over liabilities for the firm.

The present day

Thereafter the goodwill, premises etc. of the firm William Cadenhead were sold to J & A Mitchell & Co Ltd., proprietors of Springbank Distillery, one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries still owned by descendants of its founder. The name of Cadenhead is now a household name in the whisky world, and the present owners have expanded the Cadenhead business whilst still keeping the goals and traditional methods the firm began with in 1842.

The new Duthies bottings for March 2011 with their tasting notes, the bottlings should be available at Cadenhead’s shops soon.

HIGHLAND

Aultmore 1997 13y/o 46%vol

Nose: Like a Scottish hillside on a summer day. Very lively notes of dew-soaked grass, heather and just a hint of oak.
Palate: A very flavoursome whisky. Initially peppery with hints of cumin and basil, opens out to release creamy vanilla and a pleasant malty flavour.
Finish: More oak and malt as the spices return to provide a long-lasting finish.

Clynelish 1995 15y/o 46%vol (sherrywood)

Nose: Creamy cappuccino at first, followed by rich, peppery butterscotch.
Palate: Boom! The flavours just explode in the mouth. Ripe fruits; bananas, melons, demerara sugar.
Finish: Gentle smoke rounds the experience off perfectly.

Glen Moray 1998 12y/o 46%vol

Nose: A sweet-tooth lovers heaven and a dentist’s nightmare! Toffee, fudge and just a little citrus and fruit developing.
Palate: Grassy and floral at first, the palate progresses to reveal flavours of pears and peaches.
Finish: Warm orange marmalade. Yum!

Highland Park 1992 18y/o 46%vol

Nose: Lemon and lime soda, blackcurrants and a touch of liquorice.
Palate: A very pleasant woody smokiness gets the tastebuds tingling as red berries, lilac and blood oranges come to the fore.
Finish: Very sweet and honeyed to complete a very complex dram.

Mortlach 1992 18y/o 46%vol (sherrywood)

Nose: Reassuring aromas of home baking – apple pie, rhubarb crumble and baked fruits.
Palate: Very rich and fruity at first, complemented by smooth chocolate and coconut.
Finish: Liquorice and aniseed complete a very full-bodied whisky.

ISLAY

Ardbeg 1994 16y/o 46%vol

Nose: This is unusual! Caramel, maple syrup and toffee before some of the expected smoke kicks in to remind you that you aren’t really enjoying some pancakes in a New York diner.
Palate: Here comes the peat – but not for long. The smoke gives way to more sweetness with treacle toffee, aniseed and liquorice.
Finish: Short and sweet but with just enough smoke hanging around to complete the dram.

Caol Ila 1995 15y/o 46%vol

Nose: Very sweet; gentle brine and sea salt. A touch of fresh tar.
Palate: Very reassuring. Not overpowering but subtle smoke and seaweed flavour balanced by a great oily mouthfeel.
Finish: More of the same “Islay-lite” style for a perfect winter whisky.

CAMPBELTOWN

Longrow 2001 9y/o 46%vol (sherrywood)

Nose: Your favourite desserts all in one – creme brulee, sticky toffee pudding and vanilla custard with a wee bit of creamy smoke.
Palate: Extraordinarily rich and full-bodied. Buttery and sweet with some lovely hints of toasted oak.
Finish: Coal smoke and peaty embers – very much in keeping with Longrow’s unique style.

LOWLAND

Auchentoshan 1999 11Y/O 46%vol

Nose: A fruity flavour burst. Strawberries, raspberries and a very pleasant sweet confectionary aroma.
Palate: A very gentle, sweet and delicate dram. Orange fondant, icing sugar and more strawberries.
Finish: Lingering vanilla and sugary sweetness.

www.cadenheads.dk

The Dalmore Castle Leod.

A formidable malt.

This limited edition bottling celebrates the ancient and historic seat of Clan Mackenzie and is the second in a series crafted by Master Distiller Richard Paterson in homage to Clan Mackenzie. After all, it was the vision of the Mackenzie brothers that laid the foundation for the distillery’s monumental success.

Castle Leod has been home to the Caberfeidh, Chief of the Clan Mackenzie, since 1606 and is located just 14 miles from the The Dalmore Distillery.

This classic Vintage 1995 expression was matured initially in American white oak and Spanish sherry wood, before being transferred for a final 18 months to barriques from a legendary 1st cru classe Bordeaux chateau.

To find out more, visit www.thedalmore.com/castleleod or email castleleod@thedalmore.com.

Availability varies by market.

If you’d like to join The Dalmore Custodians, a select group of individuals with an appetite for exceptional single malt, please visit www.thedalmore.com and follow the links.

Cadenhead’s have just released several new bottlings for March; here are the tasting notes. The bottlings should be on the web shop sites soon. (www.cadenheads.dk)

Cadenhead tasting notes

SPEYSIDE

Aberlour – Glenlivet Distillery 1989 21Y/O 57.5%

Nose: Light on the nose, hints of gooseberries and abundance of sour green apples.
Palate: Freshly baked bread and fruity. Green apples still present on the palate.
Finish: Mild and fruity.

Caperdonich Distillery 1996 14Y/O 51.7%

Nose: Crisp and clean vanilla tablet. Buttery and sweet.
Palate: Butter/toffee popcorn. Malty, yet sweet and very buttery.
Finish: A subtle finish with lots of honey present.

Glentauchers – Glenlivet 1998 12Y/O 56.1%

Nose: Big and rich nose of chocolate, coconut and extremely buttery.
Palate: Wholesome heather and clover sweetness still with the chocolate present.
Finish: A long and very sweet finish.

Mortlach Distillery 1994 16Y/O 54.2%

Nose: Raisins, honey and candy peel.
Palate: Fruit and nut, orange peel and dry oak.
Finish: A dry finish that tingles on the tongue.

NORTH HIGHLAND

Dalmore Distillery 1989 21Y/O 51.4%

Nose: Warm, baked pear pudding with chocolate topping and custard. Dark chocolate, almost evident as coco powder.
Palate: Dark chocolate orange with a minty tint.
Finish: a lively finish with hints of eucalyptus.

SOUTH HIGHLAND

Glenturret Distillery 1995 15Y/O 53%

Nose: Truly nutty – full of almonds and walnuts!
Palate: Again, nutty notes evident as peanuts and monkey nuts. Woody flavours with hints of sweet varnish.
Finish: A long savoury finish.

ISLAY

Caol Ila Distillery 1991 20Y/O 53.4%

Nose: Smoked mackerel, seaweed, tar, sooty and some sweetness of peanut butter.
Palate: Smoky and sweet, the sooty coal notes are very evident on the palate yet still hints of sweet peanut butter.
Finish: Long, reliable and smoky.

ISLAND

Arran Distillery 1998 12Y/O 57.4%

Nose: Plum chutney with rich, ripe plums mixed with dark toffee.
Palate: A real sweet whisky, rich in ripe red apples and sun drenched raisins.
Finish: Peppery but still a very sweet long finish.

CLOSED DISTILLERIES

LOWLAND

Rosebank Distillery 1990 20Y/O 52.9%

Nose: Full of brown sugar almost evident as raw palm sugar. Honey comb, caramel, milk chocolate covered digestive biscuits.
Palate: Oaty and malty with sweetness of honey
Finish: A round finish with hints of cappuccino through the brown sugar.

WORLD WHISKIES

Bourbon (Heaven Hill) 14Y/O 59.8%

Nose: Rich treacle and toffee with strong hints of aniseed mixed with eucalyptus.
Palate: Chewy Danish liquorice sweeties and full flavour of blackcurrants.
Finish: Blackcurrant fruity flavours linger on, with hints of liquorice still evident – a very long finish.