Speyside

Single Malt Scotch Whisky!

Some of our Speyside Favourites

Speyside is a ‘sub-region’ of the Scottish Highlands, named as such due to the large number of Scotch whisky distilleries in a comparatively small area. In fact, there are 84 working distilleries in Speyside, including the world’s most famous and popular: Glenfiddich, Glenlivet and Macallan. From this region, the style of whisky produced has altered significantly over time, and thus there are a wide range of whiskies displaying different characters that are available to enjoy.

A traditional Speyside single malt whisky would not be dissimilar to a Highland whisky, with a robust character and hints of the well known peated flavour. However in recent times, expressions have become lighter and sweeter, lacking the peaty punch of the Islay and Highland Drams. Due to Speysides location and low mineral content in the water, the whiskies are normally very low in peat, if not totally unpeated. There are certainly no definitive rules as to the characteristics of Speyside whisky, especially as age often brings increased body and most are matured in either ex-bourbon or ex-sherry casks, which adds a lot of strong flavours.

It can definitely be said that Speyside whiskies are subtle and for this reason tend to be a great ‘entry level whisky’ for those beginning to discover their tastes when it comes to drinking single malts. We certainly believe that there’s a dram for everyone in Speyside!

Raise a dram for Rabbie!

Next Tuesday the 25th of January is Burns Night, and a feast on this day would not be complete without a glass of something special to toast post-haggis, neeps and tatties! Have a look at some bottles that we have picked out to celebrate Scotland’s Bard, and remember that we have free delivery on all orders over £75. Slàinte Mhath!

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Burns Night is soon approaching and if you’re looking to raise a dram to the birthday of Scotland’s bard, Robert Burns, then look no further.

Our Burns Night whisky selection includes our top picks for celebrating the life of The Ploughman Poet, as no great Burns Night gathering should pass without some fine Scottish whisky. Even if you’re not hosting a Burns supper, it is still a great excuse to share some of your favourite Scottish whiskies or discover something new.

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TORMORE DISTILLERY

32 Year Old 1988 Old & Rare

Tormore 32 Year Old 1988 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Single refill sherry butt bottled April 2021 by Hunter Laing & Co. for the Old & Rare series. 203 bottles. This beautiful dark golden coloured whisky has a well-rounded, sweet nose of vanilla, rich fruits, and prunes, with a hint of caramel. On the palate it is smooth and mellow with vanilla tablet, butterscotch, raisins, and sultanas, leaving a long, lingering finish with a hint of fruit.

£339.68

Tormore Distillery was established in 1958 in the Speyside whisky region to supply malt whisky to blending houses. It was designed by Sir Albert Richardson, President of the Royal Academy and is set in stunning landscaped gardens. Resplendent with green-coppered roofs, decorative pagoda roofs, a clock tower and clock which still chimes Scottish tunes, a rectangular curling pond, topiary and houses for the staff. Tormore Distillery is now operating with eight stills in its tall still house and Tormore malt whisky is still mostly flowing into scotch blends. Whilst official bottling are sparse it features amongst the ranges of a number of independent bottlers including Signatory Vintage and Connoisseurs Choice.

Let’s Celebrate Some Recent Wins!

At the same time, the 2022 World Whiskies Awards winners were announced and included:

MacNair’s Lum Reek 12 yo
GlenAllachie 12 yo
Port Askaig 25 yo

Bringing home wins from the 2021 Whisk(e)y and Barrel Nite Consumer Choice Awards:

Gold Winners:
Ardnamurchan Small Batch
Kilchoman Sanaig
GlenAllachie 15 yo
Gouden Carolus
Penderyn Rich Oak
The ImpEx Collection 3 yo M&H Cask

Consumers’ Choice, Gold Winners:
The ImpEx Collection 2006 14 yo Glen Elgin
Port Askaig 8 yo
Filey Bay Fino Single Cask
M&H Classic

This was the first year we entered this competition and we were blessed to have two winners for 2021

We just couldn’t resist sharing a couple more amazing wins!

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There’s so much more to come in 2022 and we’re excited to share with you the new adventures and special drams coming in.  We’re sure you’ll find something extra special arriving with each one of you in mind!

If you have any questions or would like any additional information, please don’t hesitate to email Office@ImpExBev.com

ImpEx Beverages Inc.
360 Swift Ave
Side B # 9
South San Francisco, CA 94080

The Loch Fyne Fynest Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old

We still have a limited amount of bottles from our latest release in the Fynest Series of special single cask stunners. Aged for 19 years in a single sherry cask this one is all the good stuff: free form chill filtration, natural colour, cask strength 55.5% abv and highly limited to 597 bottles. Treat yourself!

Bunnahabhain is just a ferry ride away from ourselves in Inveraray, and we like to think that we know a good Bunnahabhain when we see one. This expression is exactly that! Distilled in 2001 and bottled in 2021, this was filled to a sherry wood cask, and is bottled at cask strength. A 19-year-old dram, this is part of our newly released Fynest Series, where we hand select single casks that capture the essence of some of the most celebrated whisky producing locations in the world. At 55.5% abv, this is a single malt with power. It is also totally free of chill filtration and arrives with a cask-imparted colour. Limited to 597 bottles!

A right proper treat if we don’t say so ourselves!

HAMISH SAYS

£150.00
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Talisker 27 Year Old

Single first fill sherry butt selected by Hart Bros. Filled December 1993 and bottled 2021. While stocks last… Talisker 27 Year Old 1993 vintage Island single malt Scotch whisky. Single first fill sherry butt distilled December 1993, bottled January 2021 by Hart Brothers

Buy – Taslisker 27 Years – £750 / €732* / $829* / c$1055*

Brothers Hugh and Keneth MacAskill Talisker Distillery was established at Carbost on the Isle of Skye off the west coast of Scotland in 1830 with construction commencing the following year. Soaking up its own reflection from Loch Harport one day yet fending off North Atlantic gales the next. Talisker is an Islands malt whisky distillery equipped with five stills and has retained its traditional five round wooden worm tubs. There is an excellent range of official bottlings, including Talisker 10 Year Old and Distillers Edition supplemented by independent bottlings in the Secret Stills and Old Malt Cask ranges.

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Westland Outpost Range “Garryana Edition 6” Limited Edition Single Malt Washington Whisky (750ml) $139.99 View

The cask profile for Westland’s Outpost Range “Garryana Edition 6” is as follows: 65% 2nd fill ex-Pedro Ximénez Butt, 25% Virgin Oregon white oak, a.k.a. Quercus garryana, 5% 1st fill ex-Calvados, 2% 1st fill ex-American grape brandy, and 3% 1st fill ex-Washington apple brandy. Aged for 41 months. An all-malt mash bill includes: Washington Select Pale, Munich, Extra Special, Pale Chocolate, and Brown. Only 5,922 bottles produced.

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