Ardbeg Supernova S.N.2010
DON’T MISS OUT!

We’re about to get a small allocation of the 2010 Release of Supernova. There won’t be very much please order early as to not be left out. This edition has the highest Ardbeg peat count ever, at over 100 ppm. more than double normal barley peating. The 2010 has been rated better than the first release, and is one of the hardest to find.

Distillery Tasting Notes:

Big and powerful with peaty, earthy and deep herbal notes.
With first sniff, encounter deep earthy peat oils and crushed black pepper embedded in the darkest chocolate. Swirl the glass and dip your nose into herbal infusions of juniper, elderflower and agave. Tarry ropes and creosote-soaked elm with flowering currants, olives and hot chili peppers.

Swirl water into the glass, and voyage into the unknown with smokey coal tar, an open box of rolling tobacco, peat moss and roasted malt. A barbeque of smokey charcoal rises above the peat moss, softened by camomile, ceder and heather bloom. A blast of brine, white pepper and smokey asparagus escapes into the atmosphere with a spritely display of gooseberries and greengages.

Taste: Ardbeg challenges the palate with a smoke and salt explosion – hot, sizzling and gristy sensations effervesce and explode on the tongue with a powerful peaty punch. Black and white crushed pepper pop with chili and chocolate . Chewy sweet rolling tobacco, linseed oil and newley tanned leatherroll backwards on a wave of brininess and burst of lime marmalade. Cigar smoke builds up to a crescendo before drying out to bring dark roast earthy coffee, toasted almonds and liquorice root.
Finish: Long, deep and powerful, refusing to fade away – remaining warm and drying with tarry peat, cacoa and chili.

Ardbeg Supernova (SN2010) $134.99 Very Limited!!!!

Coming:

Dalmore Masterclass July 20th. Richard Paterson Master Blender
Full Details next week

Please pass this on to any friends who are scotch enthusiasts.

Joe Howell
Federal Wine & Spirits

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Email: joe@federalwine.com
Phone: 617-367-8605
Web: http://www.federalwine.com/

ARDBEG – CORRYVRECKAN 57.1%

Price: C$146

SKU / UPC: 21758 

A very limited amount (340 bottles) of Ardbeg Corryvreckan 57.1% is now available in British Columbia.

Visit www.bcliquorstores.com/ for store availability

ISLE OF ARRAN WHISKY CELEBRATES WITH SPECIAL BOTTLING

June 29th will mark the 15th Anniversary of award-winning single malt Scotch whisky producer the Isle of Arran Distillery.

To mark the occasion, the distillery is to release a commemorative bottling – a 1999 vintage which has been finished for two years in Amontillado Sherry casks. This has given the Arran Malt a rich nutty character with a complex sweet-spicy finish.
Arran’s Master Distiller, James MacTaggart said: “The quality of these casks from the famous house of Valdespino is second to none and we are delighted with the end result –this is the perfect whisky for toasting our 15th anniversary.

“Bottled at natural cask strength of 54.6% and limited to 5,640 bottles worldwide, demand for this release is sure to outstrip supply.”
No artificial colouring has been added and the whisky has not been subjected to chill-filtration at the bottling stage resulting in a more complex and full-bodied character.

Pale gold in colour, it has an intriguing aroma of hazelnuts, cloves and Parma-violets. This gives it a crisp, briny and lingering spice with a citrus note on the finish.

The whisky has been packaged in a striking design with the wings of a golden-eagle, the symbol of the Isle of Arran Distillery, emblazoned on both the bottle and the bold orange gift box.

Managing Director Euan Mitchell said: “We have come so far in 15 years that it was only fitting we mark the occasion with such a unique bottling of The Arran Malt.

“With this release we mark the past and look forward to great things in the future.”

The 15th Anniversary bottling will be available in 15 markets around the world including the UK, USA, France, Germany, Japan and Taiwan

In the UK, the 15th Anniversary will have a recommended retail price of £55.00 available from leading independent whisky retailers.

The Isle of Arran Distillery will be opening its doors on the 3rd of July and hosting a series of masterclasses finishing the day with a traditional Scottish ‘ceilidh’ with music by the renowned Skerryvore.

Visit Isle of Arran Distillery at www.arranwhisky.com

Upcoming Events

Black Bull at the Royal Highland Show 2010
 
The very best of pedigree Highlanders will be line up at Royal Highland Show, Ingliston, 24-27 June, in a bid to win the most coveted trophy and Black Bull 12yo will be present at the awards’  ceremony.

Black Bull 12yo will also be available at the Stockman’s Marquee Bar by the dram and it will be on sale at Great Grog, stand H in the centre of the Food hall. For those who know a champion, we hope to see you there.
 
Recent Events

Shanghai and Hong Kong

In May Lin  spent most of her time in Asia.  After a jittery start,  her first trip to Taiwan being delayed (due to the volcano erupting  in April), she set off again. Lin had a great tasting event with loyal Duncan Taylor supporters in Taiwan and visited many stockists. Black Bull had a good start in Taiwan with the first shipment  having just arrived in stores.

On the way back to Europe, Lin got stuck in Amsterdam due to volcanic ash again!  So when the flight resumed, she went directly to Shanghai for Whisky Live Shanghai in case the ash wanted to keep pouring! 

Whisky Live Shanghai however proved its weight in gold after all that hard core travelling. Audiences were stunned by Black Bull and Peerless Glenrothes 40YO. Quality speaks!  Duncan Taylor  confirmed their spot as a highlight at the show  and were able to meet up with many old friends and meet loads of new fans.  Euan was invited to host a master class for local whisky fans. 

Once Whisky Live Shanghai finished, Euan and Lin went to Vinexpo Asia in Hong Kong to explore one of the biggest wine and spirits show in Asia. As a lot of people in the industry went to the show, Euan and Lin were able to have a few meetings and catch up’s with existing and potential customers of Duncan Taylor.  Asia is certainly up and coming in their thirst for whisky and knowledge!
 

Whisky Live Singapore
 
Mark had a busy time at Whisky Live Singapore at the end of May. This was the first Whisky Live to be held in Singapore, so it was a great delight for Duncan Taylor to be involved.

Black Bull 12 and 40 made their debut in Singapore, with both going down a storm.

 
New Bottlings

NC2 Craigellachie 1999 10yo Cask Strength 57.1%
 
Nose: Smokey, Orange, Almonds, Marshmallow, Ice Cream Soda, Petrol Mowers Cutting grass
Nose Reduced: Odd-fellows, Perfumed, Smokey grass, Lemons
Taste: Big peat, Ashtray, Lemons, Old Leather, Dry Ash, Salty.
Pallet Reduced: Softer Ash, Sweeter, Bitter Oranges
Finish: Long, Very long!!
Comment: Superb Dram
 
OC Tomatin 1976 33yo 48.2%
Before: Orange, mint, hot spices, dry, chocolate
After: Lime, mint, caramel waffles, pinewood, spiced melon
 
OC Glenrothes 1969 40yo 45.8%
Before: Sweet, Vinilla, Fruity, dry, Creamy, Grassys
After: Fresh, Raisins, Caramel, Cherry cola, long sweet finish.
 
OC Royal Lochnagar 1986 23yo C.571099 51.9%
Before: Light, Citrus, dry, Grassy, Herbal
After: Almond, Peaches, Orange, Raisins, sherry
 
OC Glen Grant 1972 37yo C.444486 51.8%
Before: Dry, Pears, Dusty, lemons, Grassy
After: Stewed fruit, nutty, olives, grassy, toffee
 
To view more tasting notes, please follow this link:
http://www.duncantaylor.com/products/new_bottlings.html

Blooming Marvellous Mystery Malts
Cask Ends Sale: Ends Thursday 24 June
Our Cask Ends Sale has been a stomper so far, Parcel A and Parcel C have sold out as well as bottle 77.18.

Fear not, Parcels B & D are still available at £89.50 and we have replaced 77.18 with 19.46 Handbags and ironboards – buy for £29.40 with any Cask Ends Parcel (save £35).

Parcel B
Highland, Speyside & Grain
£89.50 inc. Free P&P

Parcel D
1 x Highland & 2 Speyside
£89.50 inc. Free P&P

19.46 Handbags and ironboards
Highland Eastern
£29.40* inc. Free P&P (*with ANY Cask Ends Parcel)
Mouth-watering, like banana toffees in a lady’s handbag. We also got spice (clove, nutmeg), coconut and a woody after-taste, like chewing a banana ice-lolly stick.  Age: 21 years    Cask: Refill ex-bourbon hogshead

SMWS Whisky Tasting & Events
South African Dinner – 28 Queen Street, Wed 23 Jun
Wokingham Preview Sensory Tasting – Cantley House, Thu 24 Jun
Dundee Preview Tasting – Hilton Hotel, Fri 25 Jun
Inverness Preview Tasting – Kingsmills Hotel, Fri 25 Jun
Pan-Asian Curry Experience – London, Sat 26 Jun
A night with Richard Paterson – London, Mon 28 Jun
Glenmorangie Tasting – Queen Street, Thu 1 July
World Cup Quarter Final Viewing – Queen Street, Fri 2 July
World Cup Quarter Final Viewing – Queen Street, Sat 3 July
Williams Bros Beer Tasting – The Vaults, Sat 3 July
New Outturn Open Tasting – London, Sat 3 July
New Outturn & Sunday Roast Tasting – The Vaults, Sun 4 July
New Outturn Open Tasting – London, Mon 5 July

Join the Society and take advantage of these & future great deals at http://www.smws.co.uk/memberships

Beat The Emergency UK Budget: If industry predictions prove correct we are expecting a further significant rise in alcohol duty on Tuesday 22nd June 2010. VAT is also anticipate to increase. Beat the Budget by ordering your favourite drams by Midnight on Tuesday.

Port Ellen 27 Year Old Provenance

A new single cask bottling from the final year of distillation at Port Ellen.

Distilled Spring 1983 and bottled
Spring 2010. Refill butt from the Douglas Laing stable.
£144.99 (£123.40 ex VAT)

www.thewhiskybarrel.com

Scotland’s Online Whisky Shop

Loch Fyne Whiskies stocks a new item, ‘Caol Ila 25yo 43%’

Caol Ila 25yo
43% abv
£133.00 inc vat
£113.19 ex vat

https://www.lfw.co.uk/
Loch Fyne Whiskies
david@lfw.co.uk

Blooming Marvellous Mystery Malts

Cask Ends Sale: Fri 18*- Thu 24 June (*unless you’re a whisky twitcher)
We’ve put together four regional Mystery Malt Cask Ends Parcels at a very special price – we do love our bottled sunshine.

But it doesn’t stop there, buy ANY parcel and save a MASSIVE £36 on 77.18 An apothecary’s cabinet. You can buy as many bottles of 77.18 as you like at £29.40 each (with any parcel of course!)

Parcel A
Highland, Speyside & Islay
£99 inc. Free P&P

Parcel B
Highland, Speyside & Grain
£89.50 inc. Free P&P

Parcel C
Highland, Speyside & Campbeltown
£99 inc. Free P&P

Parcel D
1 x Highland & 2 Speyside
£89.50 inc. Free P&P

77.18 An apothecary’s cabinet
Highland Northern
£29.40* inc. Free P&P (*with ANY Cask Ends Parcel)
Flowers in sawdust, Crunchie bars, Victoria sponge and marmalade; then slightly more medicinal with water, like an apothecary’s cabinet.
Age: 22 years    Cask: Ex-bourbon hogshead

Subject to availability, and on a first-come-first-served basis
An alternative bottle will be offered if 77.18 runs out, order NOW to avoid disappointment

SMWS Whisky Tasting & Events
Two Distilleries, One Day Tour – The Vaults, Sat 19 Jun
Blend Your Own Whisky Lunch – The Vaults, Sun 20 Jun
Wokingham Preview Sensory Tasting – Cantley House, Thu 24 Jun
Dundee Preview Tasting – Hilton Hotel, Fri 25 Jun
Inverness Preview Tasting – Kingsmills Hotel, Fri 25 Jun
Pan-Asian Curry Experience – London, Sat 26 Jun
A night with Richard Paterson – London, Mon 28 Jun
Glenmorangie Tasting – Queen Street, Thu 1 July
World Cup Quarter Final Viewing – Queen Street, Fri 2 July
World Cup Quarter Final Viewing – Queen Street, Sat 3 July

Visit the Society at www.smws.co.uk

Tweeddale Blend OB 10yo 46%alc.

50% single grain and 50% malt

(LFW reports) Here’s an interesting blend with a decent story to it. A recreation of a 1899 recipe from a Borders’ Merchant’s cellar book.

A cool caramel nose of whisky and sweet Gallia melon – with a little gunpowder smoke. The taste is easy with nothing dominant reflecting it’s eastern and lowland origins. As a blend should be – there is nothing wrong with it!

Price excluding VAT: £22.55
£26.50 Including VAT at 17.5

Buy at Loch Fyne Whiskies www.lfw.co.uk

Father’s Day – Sunday 20th June 2010
Don’t Forget!!

Whisky of the Week – Glenburgie 10YO 40% 

Colour: Golden Brown
Nose: Fruity with hints of citrus and mulled fruit, with sweet,
creamy elements. Touch of toasted malt.
Palate: Rich fruit with sweet, oaky notes, some pepperiness
with floral hints.
Finish: Short.

Our Price: £17.99 RRP £22.99 Save £5.00!!