Paul was chatting to Kevan Fraser, General Manager (at Eden brewery & distillery, near St Andrews).

Q; What started you along this whisky road when you have a successful beer operation? A; It seemed the next logical step for us to progress in to distilling. Looking back at the history of our site it was a brewery and before that a distillery owned by the Haig family between 1810 – 1882 so its nice to be restoring the site back to its original use.

Q; talking of the beer, how is this going? A; The beers are going down well we are in the process of increasing capacity to keep up with demands with lots of interest in the export market.

Q; sorry, back to the whisky – Paul Mc’s note; wasnee my fault, he kept giving me beers as we chatted! – who has been involved during the whisky start up process? A; We have been consulting with David and Tony from Strathearn who are great

Q; where did the stills and equipment come from and why? A; From Hoga in Portugal to make the great 1000L Stills and do this in the small time frame we were looking for.

Q; where will the casks come from? And what size? A; We get casks from all over our PX and Sherry casks from Toneleria J.L. Rodriguez as a sherry finish will be our standard finish. But we will source casks from all over too try new and exciting finishes too.

Q; will you have the opportunity to “finish” differently? A; Yes we will and as we are all small batch gives us great flexible to experiment and try new things.

Q; who is the master distiller? (whisky) A; Scott Ferguson is the head of our distilling.

Q; will you be selling casks from day one? A; We are selling casks but only a limited number each year.

Q; I think also you mentioned new make sales, can you expand on this? A; We are looking at perhaps releasing a small amount of new make spirit to show people the progression of the spirit with the smaller octaves that mature at a faster rate than the larger counter parts.

Q; what will be the annual volume of whisky? A; 80,000L

Q; your plans are small but quality distilling? A; Yes Our aim is to create the best small-batch whisky in the world, alongside our award-winning craft beer and gin from a single, small site.

Q; so when do you expect the first dram to be ready? A; We expect our first dram to be ready in May 2018 Q; have you completed the label design and bottle shape? A; We are almost there but we have plenty time to fine tune the design.

Q; What whiskies have you been involved with over the years that you would consider extra special? In fact what is your background? A; I have always had a love for whisky , Beer and gin. But I built up my knowledge of whisky while managing the Dunvegan in St Andrews which had a great selection of malt whisky to offer all the golfers after the round on the Old Course

Q; Relaxing at home what whisky would you pour yourself? Same for a beer? A; At the moment I have been enjoying Edradour – Ruby Port cask matured 10yo, Beer of the moment just now is Siren Brewery – Soundwave IPA

Q; what is your least favourite part of the job ? A; Paper work not the best part but is essential

Q; what is your favourite part of the job? A; tours showing people round our small set up and sharing our passion and vision for what we are doing is what I enjoy most I am a people person and love meeting new people every day.

FINALLY … Q; what are the future plans at Eden for both beer and whisky? (you mentioned a gin and a whisky room, more warehousing etc etc) – A; The plans are really exciting looking to try new things and really push the boundaries in beer whisky and gin! We have also created whisky & gin experiences where people can come down and see what we are doing here at Eden. Mill and be a part of it.

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It’s time. Time for you to start getting organised for the joys of Christmas. We here at Royal Mile Whiskies strongly believe that you can’t go wrong with giving a good bottle of Christmas cheer so here are a selection of suitable products for giving or receiving. We’ve hundreds of other products available, so if you still can’t decide what you need get in touch with us we’d be happy to help, just try not to leave it until the last minute!

CHECK OUT ALL OUR GREAT DEALS HERE.

Allow us to assist you in organising your seasonal gift giving to clients, associates, colleagues or staff. We would be more than happy to help you select from a vast range of suitable products to meet all your budget and quantity requirements. We can then make all the necessary arrangements, including gift messages, for swift delivery direct to the recipients. Please get in touch for further details either by email or by calling our office on 0131 524 9380.

BALLANTINE’S CHRISTMAS RESERVE
LIMITED EDITION MAKES ITS FESTIVE
APPEARANCE FOR 2014 27th NOVEMBER 2014

Ballantine’s, the world’s No.2 Scotch whisky, has today announced the global launch of its 2014 Christmas Reserve Limited Edition. The launch of this delicious and seasonal whisky blend will be supported with an integrated marketing campaign, ‘The Taste of Christmas’, which aims to maximise awareness and create demand by educating customers and engaging them with the festive drink.

First launched in 2010, the fifth edition of Ballantine’s Christmas Reserve is today available in 20 countries worldwide, including Korea, Turkey, Kenya, Estonia and Japan, who are stocking the whisky for the first time this year.
‘The Taste of Christmas’ campaign communicates the expression’s signature festive characteristics and captures the sensory experience of its seven tasting notes – ginger, moist raisin fruitcake, ripe pears, sweet candy apples, caramel toffee, tangy orange and liquorish root.

The print and digital advertising, for use across both on and off trade, features illustrations of the tasting notes. A Facebook and iPad App, ‘Discover Your Taste of Christmas,’ has also been developed, allowing fans to select their preferred tastes and Christmas elements which then results in a recommendation of the ideal Christmas Reserve serve for them.

A hugely popular signature cocktail, ‘The Ballantine’s Christmas Reserve Cinnamon Sleigh’, has also been developed to match the seasonal tasting profile of the expression. First created in 2013, the winter cocktail is served warm and uses cinnamon to underline the blend’s fruity depths.

Peter Moore, Global Brand Director for Ballantine’s, said: “We are delighted with the global sales success of Ballantine’s Christmas Reserve, which has more than doubled in growth since its 2010 launch.

“Our esteemed Master Blender, Sandy Hyslop, created this blend to naturally exude the spirit and taste of Christmas, resulting in a delicious drink for our fans around the world to enjoy – or gift for someone else to enjoy – during the 2014 festive season, and which stays true to both our Scottish heritage and quality values.”

The 2014 Ballantine’s Christmas Reserve Limited Edition is available now globally at an RRP of $26-29 USD in Duty Free.

About Ballantine’s Christmas Reserve

Different from other whiskies and inspired by Christmas, Ballantine’s Christmas Reserve is a blend of subtle details, aromas and tasting notes exclusive to this period: sweet candy apples, ripe pears, caramel toffee, tangy orange…it’s not just one of them, but the sum of them – together, their express its spirit. Ballantine’s Christmas Reserve is also soft, sweet, round and smooth – all signature characteristics of Ballantine’s. The malts and grains have been expertly selected for their sweet, fruity flavours, creating a unique blend that makes Ballantine’s Christmas Reserve the perfect drink to celebrate Christmas.

Tasting Notes

• Colour: The deep, dark colour reflects the complex toffee flavours that make the blend so sumptuous and perfect for Christmas indulgence.
• Nose: Rich, full and fruity with the flavours of luxurious moist raisin fruitcake and sweet candy apples. Perfectly balanced with caramel toffee and soft ripe pears.
• Palate: Deliciously sweet, with notes of succulent tangy orange. Bursting with fruit and finishing with superb hints of liquorice root and ginger.
• Finish: Long, round and honeyed.

About Ballantine’s

Ballantine’s is the No.1 Scotch whisky in Europe and the No. 2 Scotch whisky in the world with the range selling over 70 million bottles a year worldwide. Ballantine’s has won more than 130 trophies and medals at international competitions in the past 10 years for its outstanding quality, as a result of its unique richness of character and perfect balance. The range, from Ballantine’s Finest to the exclusive 40 Year Old, is the most extensive in the world of Scotch and is maintained by Master Blender Sandy Hyslop, continuing the brand’s tradition of Master Blenders that dates back to 1827. In 2013, Ballantine’s continued its innovative approach by launching Ballantine’s Brasil, a spirit drink made from selectively cask steeping Scotch whisky with Brazilian lime peel.  www.ballantines.com

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About Chivas Brothers

Chivas Brothers is the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard – the world’s co-leader in wine and spirits. Chivas Brothers is the global leader in luxury Scotch whisky and premium gin. Its portfolio includes Chivas Regal, Ballantine’s, Beefeater Gin, The Glenlivet, Royal Salute, Aberlour, Plymouth gin, Longmorn, Scapa, 100 Pipers, Clan Campbell, Something Special and Passport.  www.chivasbrothers.com

Well, here we are ladies and gentlemen. A month to go to Xmas and we are all being bombarded with penguins and fairies and all things in-between. Anything to part you from your hard-earned proverbial.

We here at TWL HQ are no different, excepting one thing. Well maybe two or three things. We can promise you no penguins or fairies for a start. But we can promise you plenty of Christmas spirit. Although we are all about whisky not just being for Christmas, we also recognise that lots of people either want whisky-orientated gifts or want to give said gifts. Therefore, without any further ado, we submit to you our ideas for you…

SALTY SEA-DOG Blended Malt Whisky 47.3%

Yes ladies and gentlemen it is back! Our very own label peaty little scamp is onto its third ‘litter’, with this one named ‘Littlest Hobo‘. Fans of THAT iconic 80’s TV show will remember the hero in question hitching around, helping people out wherever he went. Well our Hobo has been travelling the world, but with a mission of searching for peaty whiskies to blend for this bottling. We think he has done a cracking job, with the whisky within being smoky, minty, spicy and delicious. A 20cl bottle of this strictly limited batch is just £25 including UK delivery, or £35 with a smart TWL gift box and a pair of Glencairn Whisky Tasting glasses. Click HERE or on the picture to order. You’d be barking not to! (sorry)

TASTING GIFT PACKS

Possibly the greatest gift for the aspiring or even seasoned whisky-lover. Our gift-boxed tasting from home packs have everything covered for a tasting for one in the comfort of their own home. Why risk your money on one bottle of something they may not like when they can sample 6 outstanding whiskies from us? These incredible sets start from just £25 including delivery. Click HERE and select ‘Tasting Packs’ in the menu.

LONDON WHISKY WEEKENDER 2015

After the roaring success of last year’s inaugural ‘Whisky Weekender’ in the heart of old industrial London, we are set to repeat and better ourselves. MORE whisky, MORE food, MORE fun and with a firm emphasis on craft (distilling and more…), this should be THE whisky event of the year in London.

Details of the weekend will emerge in the coming weeks, but for you loyal customers, we have a juicy little ‘Early-Bird’ offer for you. The usual price of £30 will be foregone for the first 100 people to book onto each session, who are able to get a pair of tickets for £50! Click HERE or on the banner to get booking – and as always, we can produce PDF tickets for those wanting a physical gift to give.

‘ULTIMALT’ TASTING SESSIONS

We have been working on this little beauty of a series for what feels like years! Finally we have pinned down the inimitable Colin Dunn of Diageo and put together a real humdinger of a tasting. Colin has got out the big guns, and a for few lucky guys and gals, he will be presenting – in association with The Whisky Lounge – a mini-series featuring historic Diageo ‘Special Releases’ as well as a mystery bottle on each night. Dates are…

LONDON             THURS 26th FEB 7pm            SALT BAR, SEYMOUR St. W2

MANCHESTER   FRIDAY 27th FEB 7pm            BRITONS PROTECTION

NEWCASTLE      SAT 28th FEB 7pm                  BLACKFRIARS, FRIARS STREET

Tickets are £50, which is a bargain given the whiskies on tasting, and are strictly limited. Another perfect gift for the whisky-lover! Click on the relevant date and venue above for more detail.

Fèis Ìle 2015

For those with a want and need to go straight to source and fill their souls as well as their glasses, then this is what you want. The Fèis Ìle is a magical event on the magical island of Islay which is already a Mecca for peaty whisky-lovers. We are taking another lucky group of people with us next year – this time with an option to stay on a working tall ship as well as our regular house at Finlaggan. If you’re interested in coming with us, click HERE to find out more, check out comments from those that have been with us and then feel free to get in touch with questions you may have.

…GUIDE TO WHISKY

Have someone in your life that likes whisky but doesn’t know why? Would you like to learn a little more about your favourite tipple in a friendly, informal and cosy environment? Our ‘Whisky Lounge Guide to‘ nights are a brilliant way of brushing up and empowering yourself whilst kicking back with a few drams with one of our team. We have various dates at all our usual venues – the first of which are up on the website and take place in February. Click HERE and look for the ‘Guide’ to find out more.

BURNS(ISH) NIGHTS  

Our legendary and traditional new year tastings are back for 2015! At a venue near you we will be tasting some fantastic whiskies and feeding you with a yummy snack or meal – venue dependent. We may even read a poem or two in honour and remembrance of the Scottish bard – but the emphasis is on the whisky! Prices vary so please check the website. Due to popular demand we have put on further dates so pay attention! Click HERE and look for Burns in the list to find out more…

GIFT VOUCHERS

If you’re simply unsure of what to go for, we also have a our wonderful TWL Gift Vouchers that the recipient can use to buy tickets or products from the website. All you need to do is head over to the shop HERE, choose gift vouchers and add the appropriate number of vouchers to your basket and buy! If you then add the name of the recipient to the order notes on the checkout screen, we can then email you PDFs of the vouchers for you to print and trim and pop in a card. Don’t forget that we can also email PDF tickets for any of the above events to help you create the perfect gift. Add the recipient/s names to the order notes on the checkout screen and we’ll do the rest!

COMPETITION TIME

Very simple one this month as we are so snowed under! All we would like you to do is share and like this newsletter on Facebook – we want more people to know about us! Click HERE to go to our FB page and look out for when this newsletter hits it. We will then enter you in for a prize draw for our extensive stash of whisky-related goodies and cask samples. We are literally clearing up the warehouse in order to start the New Year with a squeaky clean space, so don’t miss out!

THAT’S ALL FOLKS!

That’s it for now, so plenty for you to Mull over (sorry again). No news this month as I’m sure, like us, you are busy enough, but we’ll get back on it next time. We will be in touch again before Xmas but in the meantime, be safe, keep dramming and we hope to see you soon.

Slainte, Eddie, Amanda and Joe The Whisky Lounge Team.

BenRiach 10th Anniversary 10 year old
To celebrate their 10th anniversary, BenRiach are releasing a special limited edition bottling. Crafted from four bourbon barrels distilled and filled during the first week that production re-started under the new owners in September 2004. This is a unique, one-off bottling, bottled at 46% abv and as you would expect from BenRiach, it is non-chill filtered with no additional colouring added.  £65
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BenRiach 35 year old
This 35 year old whisky is the latest addition to the distillery’s super premium and limited range, replacing the 30 year old expression. This expression is made up of a selection of whiskies, hand-selected by master distiller Billy Walker, which have all been matured for at least 35 years. Non-chill filtered, natural colour and bottled at 42.5% abv. £450
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Glenglassaugh 51 year old
This whisky was distilled and filled to cask 3301 on 15th February 1963, and has been maturing ever since. This is the oldest cask in Glenglassaugh’s inventory.  One of only 191 bottles filled from cask 3301, bottled at 41.7% abv. Each bottle is hand-numbered, and comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by Master Distiller and part-owner Billy Walker. £5000
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Glendronach Grandeur Batch 6 24 year old
The ‘Grandeur’ whisky from Glendronach is specially selected by Master Distiller Billy Walker from some of the distillery’s oldest and most unique Oloroso casks.  This expression is bottled at 48.9% abv, and is a perfect example of Glendronach’s full bodied and incredibly smooth style. One of only 1180 bottles. £300
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D&M Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Gift Pack

Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky 4 Bottle Gift Set

4 Bottle Gift Set: includes 100ml. bottle of each – Glenmorangie (original), Lasanta, Nectar D’Or and Quinta Ruban. A great way to try all expressions.

$29.99 Buy Now

Festive Malt of the Month – Port Askaig 19 Year Old

December’s Malt of the Month certainly fits the criteria – a stunning whisky that is often overlooked – Port Askaig 19 Year Old Cask Strength. Introduced by independent bottler Speciality Drinks in 2009, the range is named after Islay’s main port and encompasses a range of small-batch whiskies at various ages from undisclosed distilleries on the island. Initially bottled at 45.8%, the cask-strength edition of the 19 Year Old was released in August 2011, the extra alcohol adding complexity and intensity.

Port Askaig 19 Year Old, 50.4%, £74.95 until 31 December (usually £99.95).

Nose: Intense salty, maritime character, backed up by sour lemons and bitter oranges, with the smoke very much in the background.

Palate: The smoke comes to the fore in the mouth. Ashy, earthy and drying, with spicy cardamom and clove appearing and the fruity notes from the nose taking a back seat.

Finish: Medium to long – the ash and earth are joined by hints of tropical fruit (mango and pineapple), which slowly dissipate to reveal a dry, smoky ending.

Comment: An elegant yet complex aged Islay that combines classic peated-whisky notes of ash and earth with some fruitier tones. This is a sipper and definitely one to sit and take your time over.

A perfect choice for a Christmas whisky, this is perfect for sipping by the fire on a cold day. Why not head to The Whisky Exchange website to take advantage of the special price – we are offering 25% off for the month of December.

Welcome to our special Christmas release!

The wait is over and we are delighted to offer some truly fabulous whisky just in time for Christmas. The whisky has taken it’s time getting ready, but that’s the way it should be – we don’t want to rush a very good thing. Today, for your drinking pleasure we are excited to present the dark caramel and fruit cake flavours of French Oak Cask HH0422, the vanilla, butterscotch and spice of American Oak Casks HH484, HH0100 and HH0102 and finally the smooth toffee and fudge of Double Cask DC73. Based on past experience you are well advised to HURRY, because stocks won’t last! Finally – we are pretty heavily under the pump trying to make more whisky, so there may be a delay in postage. If we compound that with AusPost’s general performance over Christmas then it’s fair to say you might only get your bottle in January. We will do everything that we can to get your order into the Auspost system ASAP, but please don’t expect the bottle to be with you immediately.

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With round one of the Holiday season behind us, we thought now would be a good time to fill you in on some important dates, as well as make sure you’re aware of our updated holiday Spirits Library hours. Also, we recently received a plethora of Single Malt Scotches from Signatory as well as Gordon & Macphail, not to mention two new blends from Compass Box and a handful of distillery bottlings from the likes of Auchentoshan, Bowmore and Glengoyne. So, if you’ve got a Scotch-lover to cross off your holiday shopping list be sure to stop by and see us for a recommendation. Cheers, -The Party Source Spirits Department

Please Note: The Jimmy Russell signing date has been changed to December 11th from 4-6 pm

12.10.14 – Wes Henderson from Angel’s Envy Bottle Signing, 5-7 pm

12.11.14 – Jimmy Russell of Wild Turkey Bottle Signing, 4-6 pm

12.12.14 – Chris Morris of Woodford Reserve/Old Forester Bottle Signing, 4-7 pm

12.12.14, 12-8 pm and 12.13.14, 9 am – 5 pm – a bottle engraver will be here to engrave Jack Daniels Single Barrel, Gentleman Jack, Woodford Reserve.

Monday and Tuesday – Closed Wednesday and Thursday – 12-8 pm* Friday and Saturday – 2-10 pm Sunday – 12-8 pm *Wednesday, December 24th – 10 am – 6 pm *Thursday, December 25th – Closed

AUCHENTOSHAN Single Malt Scotch Virgin Oak – $139.99

BOWMORE Single Malt Scotch Dorus Mor 10 Year Batch II – $99.99

BOWMORE Single Malt Scotch Signatory 2002 11 Year – $90.99

BLADNOCH Single Malt Scotch Gordon & Macphail 1993 18 Year – $97.99

CLYNELISH Single Malt Scotch Signatory 1998 15 Year – $64.99

COMPASS BOX Great King Street Glasgow Blend – $44.99

COMPASS BOX The Lost Blend Blended Malt Scotch Whisky – $104.99

FETTERCAIN Single Malt Scotch Signatory 1996 17 Year – $68.99

GLENBURGIE Single Malt Scotch Signatory 1995 19 Year – $72.99

GLENGOYNE Single Malt Scotch 15 Year – $72.99

GLENLIVET Single Malt Scotch Signatory 1997 16 Year – $82.99

GLENROTHES Single Malt Scotch Signatory 1999 14 Year – $58.99

HIGHLAND PARK Single Malt Scotch Signatory 1988 25 Year – $261.99

INCHMURRIN Single Malt Scotch Signatory 1996 17 Year – $66.99

JOHNNIE WALKER Blended Scotch King George V – $599.99

LEDAIG Single Malt Scotch Gordon & Macphail 16 Year – $56.99

• 1990 Glenfarclas K&L Exclusive Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($169.99) We’ve always loved Glenfarclas. As you may or may not know, this distillery is one of the last independently owned in all of Scotland. It’s owned by the Grant family. It also happens to be on most knowledgeable people’s list of top distilleries and has consistently provided us with excellent sherried Speyside offerings at incredible prices. We’ve had success finding single casks in their vast warehouse system, but found that current market conditions have made purchasing a single cask from the Grants rather cost-prohibitive. Negotiating the price down on those casks is also out of the question as wholesalers worldwide are privy to the price structure and the Grants are very loyal and fair. With that option off the table we decided to get creative. Those single casks have a set price list, but picking multiple casks for one bottling afforded us some flexibility. We knew we were onto the next crazy value, but we never imagined how versatile a mu lti-cask bottling could be. So, into the warehouse we went. George bragged about the quality of the 1990 vintage, but we had no idea how special they were until we were standing in front of the barrels. These casks are from a sequential lot of first fill Oloroso sherry butts at 24 years old. Without a doubt, ‘Farclas fans will be pleased, but this bottling is approachable enough for even the most novice whisky lover to appreciate. ETA 12/1/14

• Glenfarclas “The Faultline Casks” K&L Exclusive First Fill Oloroso Sherry Casks Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($109.99) When George Grant offered us the opportunity to take multiple casks for a special exclusive bottling, we were over the moon. The creative juices began flowing. We talked about doing an ultra-aged expression, but we didn’t feel we could match the outrageous cask from the 1970 vintage, which we’d acquired a couple of years back. Instead, we decided to focus on a NAS (no age statement) mixture of casks from earlier vintages. The goal was to create a high proof, heavily sherried ‘Farclas that we could sell for around $100. After tasting multiple vintages from 8 to 15 years of age, we settled on three of our favorite casks in the 9-10 year range. At no other distillery is vintage so important and the importance of their vessel was clear when tasting these younger expressions. We’ve ended up with a mixture of young casks that surpass even our own high expectations. This is full fledged and powerful, yet tempered by the strong influence of that speci al wine of Andalucía. If you love sherry, if you love high proof single malt, if you love powerful flavors and massively textural whisky, then this bottling is for you. Even better, if you love not spending a ton for a bespoke offering from one of the world’s best distilleries, don’t wait to order. We’ll have more than the standard single barrel, but this bottling is still highly limited. Expect this to arrive in time for the holidays, hopefully by early December.

• Balvenie 30 year old Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 6 available ($999.99) 96-100 points Wine Enthusiast: “Bouquet offers hints of mead, almonds, pencil eraser, coffee grounds, pork and old leather. Palate entry is intensely resiny, smoldering warm and waxy; at midpalate, taste explosions of honey, oloroso sherry, dark caramel, hard cheese, malted milk, and Christmas pudding treat the taste buds to an extraordinary library of flavors. Ends deliciously sweet and honeyed. The best Balvenie I’ve ever reviewed.” (02/2005) 90 points Whisky Advocate: “This is a big and brooding dram. The aroma suggests it is aged in both bourbon and sherry oak. It’s complex and richly flavored (sweeter up front and increasingly dry towards its finish), with notes of honey, candied fruit, thick cut marmalade, vanilla, almonds, and prominent spicy oak notes. I’m picking up plenty of sherry in this new expression, which I like. It finishes firmly dry, with notes of spice and tannin. (Vol. 14, #2)”

• Macallan 18 year old Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($209.99) 92 points Wine Enthusiast: “This Speyside single malt is matured in Sherry oak casks from Jerez, Spain, for a minimum of 18 years. The amber spirit has a big, warm caramel flavor, finishing with a touch of sweet honey, bitter chocolate and espresso on the lingering finish. Viscous, creamy mouthfeel.” (12/2011) 91 points Whisky Advocate: “Macallan’s 18 year old expression is, for me, the highlight of its regular sherried range. Deep amber in color. The nose is rich and heavily fruited: fruit cake, mulberry, a little moist gingerbread, the bloody depths of molasses. On the palate, dried fruits — more figgy than raisined — while the natural oiliness in the spirit balances the boisterous tannins from the European oak. A singed note on the finish (an extension of the molasses?) completes the picture. Balanced and complex. (Vol. 20, #3)” Wine Spectator: “An object lesson in what Sherry does to whisky. A telltale nuttiness appears right on the nose, before spice and fruit join in on the palate, with a sort of chewing gum quality. The nutty notes return in earnest on the meaty finish. ” (02/2011) K&L Notes: The Macallan’s benchmark excellence is nowhere more evident than in the 18 year old, which is matured for a minimum of 18 years in seasoned, Sherry casks. Classic Macallan, with aromas and flavors of dried apricots and figs, spice, chocolate and orange zest.

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