Malt of the Month: Aberfeldy 12 Year Old

The start of August means it’s time for our new Malt of the Month. This time, we’ve chosen a lighter and summery whisky: Aberfeldy 12 Year Old, and have knocked £4.50 off the usual price – it’s now just £29.95.

Historically, Aberfeldy flew under the radar. Known to whisky connoisseurs and blenders, it wasn’t easy to find. That changed when Bacardi purchased John Dewar & Sons from Diageo in 1998, with the 12 Year Old released the following year. Much of the distillery’s production is used for Dewar’s White Label, just as it was when it opened in 1898. So important is Aberfeldy in the blend, that a new visitors centre opened at the start of the millennium, named Dewar’s World of Whisky.

Relaunched and repackaged as part of the Last Great Malts of Scotland range in late 2014, Aberfeldy 12 Year Old is a superb easy-drinking whisky. Predominantly aged in ex-bourbon casks, this is known for being one of the sweetest single malts, with a characteristic honeyed note and a rich, mouthfilling texture.

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old, 40%

Nose: Rich and intense with aromas of honey, pineapple, red apple and a hint of toffee and sweet cinnamon spice.

Palate: Unctuous texture; cinnamon and nutmeg intermingle with dry honey, apple, orange, vanilla and a hint of smoke.

Finish: Dry and medium-long with lingering nutmeg.

Comment: A whisky that gets it just right; light enough for an everyday drinker, but with enough complexity for sippers and those who like to think about their whiskies, too.

A perfect whisky for the warmer weather, it’s only £29.95 for the whole month of August – £4.50 off the usual price. It’s hard to find a malt of this quality for under £30 nowadays, so this is a great time to stock up.

Canada – Bourbon and Rye

• Whistle Pig “Boss Hog” 13 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey 750ml (2 bottle limit – ships as 1.5L) – 5 available ($174.99)

Scotland – Single Malt Scotch

• Balvenie 17 Year Old Doublewood Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 9 available ($125.99)

• Glendronach Cask Strength Batch #3 Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($89.99)

• Smokehead Islay Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 6 available ($52.99)

United States – Bourbon and Rye

• Angel’s Envy 100 Proof Rye Whiskey 750ml (one bottle limit) – 2 available ($67.99)

• Blanton’s Original Single Barrel Bourbon 750ml (oversized bottle, ships as 1.5L) ($46.99)

• Michter’s Limited Release US 1 Barrel Strength Rye 750ml – 2 available ($79.99)

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Arran 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Gift Pack

£34.99 – £39.99

The Last Chance Luxury Malts

The final stocks of some of the most collectable whiskies in the world are now available to order only at The Whisky Shop. From the luxurious Macallan No 6 and Balvenie Tun 1509 to the closed distillery gems from Rosebank and Port Ellen. If you like collectable whisky, look no further!

The Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch 2

The Balvenie Tun has attracted a cult following all over the world with each release usually selling out within days. Their latest release could prove to be even more popular with only 643 bottles available to purchase within the UK.

This release has been created using 32 casks, 23 of which were American oak and 9 were European sherry. Each cask was hand selected by master blender David Stewart.

£250 Buy Now

The Macallan No 6 – 1824 series

This incredibly rare Macallan has been crafted from a hand selected first fill sherry seasoned oak cask resulting in a whisky that is full of the most luxurious rich flavours imaginable. To match this unparalleled whisky comes the sublime, handcrafted crystal decanter in which the whisky is housed in. Luxury defined!

Limited to one per customer and sold strictly on a first come first served basis.

£2800 Buy Now

Port Ellen 35 year old

Part of the Diageo Special Releases Collection 2014.

A limited edition, natural cask strength single malt from Port Ellen, a closed distillery on the Isle of Islay. One of the most rare and highly sought after malts, this is the fourteenth of a limited series of annual releases and is the oldest release of Port Ellen ever to come from the original distillers. Annual allocation ensures availability of this irreplaceable malt for just a little longer.

£2400 Buy Now

Rosebank 21 year old

Part of the Diageo Special Releases Collection 2014.

A limited edition, natural cask strength single malt which was distilled at the Lowland distillery, Rosebank, which closed in the following year. This is the third limited release in this series and is interesting to compare with the previous 25 year old 1981 and 21 year old 1990 releases.

Distilled in 1992 and matured in refill American Oak casks, there are only 4,530 individually numbered bottles worldwide.

£300 Buy Now

Purr-fect Additions to the Team

We are delighted to announce the arrival of not one, but two furry feline additions to become the Distillery’s Official Mousers.  Purr-fectly named Glen & Turret, they are following in the famous pawsteps of a long and distinguished line of exceptional distillery cats.  Read the full story here and if you want to see more images of our new furry feline friends have a look at our Facebook page.

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THE ENGLISH WHISKY COMPANY HRH Pricess Charlotte

Bottled on the 2nd May 2015 to celebrate the birth of HRH Princess Charlotte in an edition of just 499

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AMBLING ALONG: SMOOTH AMBLER

If you’ve been sat at our whisky bar recently you will have probably overheard our staff pontificating about the whiskeys from Smooth Ambler. Smooth Ambler buy casks from various American distilleries that they believe are absolutely fantastic, then they slap their label on the side and hey presto we have the Old Scout whiskey range. Having tried everything they produce we are very much inclined to agree. Furthermore, due to the lack of availability of casks there will no longer be any Smooth Ambler rye, so get it whilst you can!

On another note we are now stocking California’s St George Spirits. These chaps make everything spirit related, but our top pick is the Terroir Gin which uses Douglas Fir as a primary botanical, try it and you won’t be disappointed! Oh and we have the brilliant Breaking & Entering Bourbon. St George Spirits are up-front and honest about their products – they didn’t make this whisky, they sourced it from a certain distillery in Kentucky – hence the Breaking & Entering nature of the whiskey!

Smooth Ambler Old Scout 8 Year Old Single Barrel Rye, 57.7%

Sadly the final single cask rye whisky from American whiskey bottler Smooth Ambler due to lack of availability. Bottled at barrel proof this rye has notes of apples, vanilla pods and allspice with absolutely superb balance.

£73.95

St. George Breaking & Entering Bourbon, 43%

Perhaps our favourite name for a Bourbon – Breaking & Entering refers to the fact that St George Distillery bought the casks from another distillery. We like the honest nature of this whiskey, and its great maple syrup and berry fruit flavour profile really hits the spot!

£54.45

BUNNAHABHAIN 12 YEAR OLD SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
£39.99 – £44.99