Loch Fyne Whiskies News has posted a new item, ‘Bruichladdich 1992 PX’

Bruichladdich 1992 PX
46% abv
£52.90 inc vat
£46.00 ex vat

You may view the latest post at
https://www.lfw.co.uk/blog/2009/08/21/bruichladdich-1992-px/

Loch Fyne Whiskies
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Loch Fyne Whiskies News has posted a new item, ‘Bruichladdich 1992 Fino’

Bruichladdich 1992 Fino
46% abv
£52.90 inc vat
£46.00 ex vat

You may view the latest post at
https://www.lfw.co.uk/blog/2009/08/21/bruichladdich-1992-fino/

Loch Fyne Whiskies
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Loch Fyne Whiskies News has posted a new item, ‘Bruichladdich Infinity 3’

First of a new raft of releases from Bruichladdich, this time nothing actually ‘new’ but new variants on previous expressions, yet quite different to what we had before. So far we’ve tried the Infinity and the Port Charlotte and are duly impressed, a couple of unique, peaty whiskies here.
 
 Bruichladdich Infinity 3
 50% abv
 £41.50 inc vat
 £36.09 ex vat

You may view the latest post at
https://www.lfw.co.uk/blog/2009/08/21/bruichladdich-infinity-3/

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Loch Fyne Tasting Notes;

Fourth release of Bruichladdich’s heavily peated (but not heaviest peated – see ‘Octomore’) variant, this time as an eight year old.

Here is instant peat and an absolutely fabulous whiff of cold wood-fire embers (a bit damp), the peat is throughout the experience with a little UHU glue (can I mention another trade mark here?). Tasted it is soft and light, all tongue engaging of peat and later bitter, a finish reminiscent of dark chocolate Mars bars. Water changes little about this, just makes the whole experience go much further. PC8 is winner of RMW’s democratically nominated Fabbo Fringe Magnet Award 2009.

Loch Fyne Whiskies News has posted a new item, ‘Bruichladdich PC8’

Bruichladdich PC8
60.5% abv
£62.90 inc vat
£54.70 ex vat

https://www.lfw.co.uk/blog/2009/08/21/bruichladdich-pc8/

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 PC8 case of 6
 £377.40 inc vat
 £328.17 ex vat

Classic Expression report that their reprint of J A Nettleton’s The Manufacture of Whisky and Plain Spirit will arrive in the next few days and shipping will commence shorlty there after.

For full details visit Classic Expressions at http://www.classicexpressions.co.uk/

Image of the original version of the book

Loch Fyne Whiskies News has posted a new item, ‘New DEALS!’

Some new deals including the 4 whiskies featured in the Flavour Experience Pack (£12.90) and £8 off the magnificent Talisker 57 North

You may view the latest post at
https://www.lfw.co.uk/blog/2009/08/19/new-deals/

Best regards,
Loch Fyne Whiskies
david@lfw.co.uk

For the month of August we have only one (1) new bottling from PROVENANCE, sorry!

The PROVENANCE tasting notes follows:

PRV 0581 LONGMORN  10 YEAR OLD
Fresh, citric, herbal and barleyed on the nose – it is clean and vanilla toffee flavoured on its sweet palate – with that hint of fruit still apparent.  It runs to a finish which is spicy, gristy and lightly smoked.  (F)

All best wishes,
Fred

Visit Douglas McGibbon & Co at http://www.douglaslaingwhisky.com/

AUGUST release we have five (5) new bottlings of the OLD MALT CASK as well as one (1) OLD & RARE together.   Tasting Notes follow firstly for OLD MALT CASK:

OMC 1727 CAOL ILA   19 YEAR OLD    CLARET WINE FINISHED
Nose:  Red fruit and spices preface a sweet peat/maritime style
Palate:  Mouthcoatingly salty, tarred and phenolic (no hint of wine)
Finish:  Still peaty, warmly spiced now + tar + light wood-smoke  (F)

OMC 1729 CLYNELISH  20 YEAR OLD
Nose:  Sweetly citric + dark spices/liquorice
Palate:  With macerated sultanas/currants and oak
Finish:  Carries espresso, light smoke + dry spices (F)

OMC 1728 GLEN SCOTIA   17 YEAR OLD   BOURBON CASK MATURED
Nose:  Carries its bourbon cask influences evident – vanilla!
Palate:  Totally different from the nose – beachy, dry and salted
Finish:  The nose and palate combine here  most interestingly.  (F)

OMC 1725 GLENROTHES  14 YEAR OLD  RED WINE FINISHED
Nose :   Distinct wine character + home baked fruit tart + mint and tobacco
Palate:   Orange liqueur quality, tangy orange peel + honey sweetness
Finish:   Long and warming, the orange tang develops a long and dry note (F & J)
OMC 1652 SPRINGBANK  16 YEAR OLD
Nose:  Briny, clean and fresh – with sweet smoked nuts.
Palate:  Saline, gristy and lightly (citric) fruited in style
Finish:  Tannic, smoked, spiced and warming

The OLD & RARE tasting note follows:

OAR 0074 MACALLAN  30 YEAR OLD
This interesting Macallan without the sherry maturation is an example of refined complexity. The graceful and fresh nose carries a buttery, fruity sweetness (apples and apricots) and a hint of eucalyptus is coming through. The palate opens honeyed and runs to spicy caramelized baked apples and sweet ripe grapes. The finish is long and fresh, still sweet and develops a late and fruity tang. (J)

Beyond these, our Anniversary bottling this month is a 40 Year Old “SPEYSIDE’S FINEST” from a Sherry butt, probably selected by Fred Douglas Laing all those many years ago to increase his inventory. Stewart and Fred have already selected the 6 Malts, probably most appropriate to their late father’s taste, celebrating  6 decades in business. However, to end the year they have felt it would be fitting to select 2 cask favourites of their own. Watch out therefore (next month) for a very old Ardbeg as Fred’s selection, beyond the “regular” Anniversary release.

Based on the success of our DOUBLE BARREL (Macallan/Laphroaig) we can also inform you that through August we anticipate bottling 2 or 3 new, interesting, quality based and commercially attractive combinations to watch out for as September releases.

Warm Regards.
Fred

Visit Douglas Laing & Co at http://www.douglaslaingwhisky.com/

Glenrothes Alba Reserve now at the Park Avenue Liquor Shop

We recently received a shipment of great new bottling from The Glenrothes – Alba Reserve. We are big fans of all of the offerings from this well respected Speyside distillery and once again they don’t disappoint. See below for more info ‘Alba’ and a special appearance from a certain hard-to-find Islay malt.
As always if you have any questions please feel free to contact us.

Enjoy the rest of your summer.
Cheers!
Jonathan & Eric
The Park Avenue Liquor Shop
292 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017
212-685-2442
info@parkaveliquor.com
http://www.parkaveliquor.com

The Glenrothes ~ Alba Reserve
Glenrothes Alba Reserve is a new multi-vintage single malt from The Glenrothes, matured exclusively in American oak refill bourbon casks. Alba Reserve is a harmonious marriage of different years of distillation, all reserved for this bottling. It was hand-crafted by the malt-master in the same manner as The Glenrothes vintage malts, with focus on flavors and quality. It has a bright, pale straw appearance. The bouquet is fresh, floral and has notes of coconut, vanilla and American Oak. A soft and mellow palate evokes creme brulee and berry fruits. It all ends in a smooth, sweet, medium length finish. Did we mention that it’s also Kosher?

Our Price: $74 / btl

—– Press Release —–

For Immediate Release

Runaway Peacock jeopardises new whisky release…….

The release of a new limited edition single malt has been thrown into chaos by the disappearance of its cover star, a peacock called Albert who lives at the Isle of Arran Distillery. The whisky features the proud peacock in all its splendour on the label and was officially launched at the Edinburgh Whisky Fringe on Saturday 15th August. However, the beautiful bird has clearly decided he is publicity shy and gone on the run causing havoc in the village of Lochranza, on the north-west tip of Arran, where the Distillery is located.

Isle of Arran Distillery Manager, James MacTaggart, commented: “Albert was the perfect choice to grace the label of our new Icons of Arran bottling as the peacock has become a symbol of the Distillery’s distinctive whisky. There have been peacocks at the Distillery since we opened in 1995 and Albert is much admired by visitors.”

However, just as the labels for the new bottling were rolling off the printing press Albert decided to make a break for freedom and despite several sightings has never returned to his spiritual home. MacTaggart continued: “his timing was awful and we have received a number of complaints from locals that the peacock has been eating all the flowers in their gardens. I have even resorted to sticking up Wanted posters in the area with a reward of a free bottle for Albert’s safe return to the Distillery”.

Not everyone is convinced the timing of the peacock’s disappearance is entirely coincidental. Isle of Arran Distillers Managing Director Euan Mitchell commented: “we can’t be sure exactly what happened but we suspect ‘fowl’ play”!

The Arran Malt “Icons of Arran – Peacock” is a 1996 Vintage and is limited to 6,000 bottles worldwide. In total 20 casks were selected by James MacTaggart for this bottling – 13 ex-Bourbon Barrels and 7 ex-Sherry hogsheads. The whisky is typically Arran in style with hints of honey, coconut and citrus fruits. It will retail for £37.99 in the UK from all good whisky specialists.
For further information please contact Miss Céline Têtu at Isle of Arran Distillers Ltd:

E-mail: celine@arranwhisky.com
Tel: +44 1786 431903

Please visit Isle of Arran Distillers at http://www.arranwhisky.com/