www.ralfy.com presents an interesting Highland Park Collectable Box at www.scotchwhiskyauctions.com (Whisky Review 413 – Search and Rescue Dogs & Highland Park )

www.ralfy.com heads for the hills with Whisky Review 412 – Ardmore Traditional Malt

Whisky Ramblings Via Video #69

Mark Dermul, Belgian whisky blogger, tries the much hyped and hence hard to find Bowmore 10 Year Old The Devil’s Casks. It is sold out and fetches prices at auctions that are quite ridiculous. Much ado about nothing or truly a magical whisky? You can find Mark’s thoughts in this Whisky Rambling.

http://youtu.be/XXXHQ9tAqiA

NEW ARRIVALS

Scotland – Single Malt Scotch

• 1996 Bowmore 17 Year Old A.D. Rattray Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 5 available ($119.99)
• 1991 Caol Ila 22 Year Old Cadenhead’s Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 6 available ($139.99)
• 1984 Caol Ila 29 Year Old Cadenhead’s Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($239.99)

United States – Bourbon and Rye

• Roughstock Montana Straight Rye Whiskey 750ml – 3 available ($49.99)

BACK IN STOCK

Scotland – Single Malt Scotch

• Glenmorangie 18 year old Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($84.99)
Whisky Advocate: “43% abv. When compared to the 10 year old, this one’s richer, with darker fruit and more caramelized sweet notes, paired with accentuated dried wood spice, while the 10 year old is more vibrant and floral. Like the 10 year old, there’s good balance here. (Vol. 17, #2) ” K&L Notes: If I had to pick my favorite whisky from the LVMH line up, including all the Ardbeg expressions, I’d easily choose the 18 year old from Glenmorangie. It’s the best whisky they make for the price and everybody likes it: beginners, casual sippers, experts, whisky geeks. It’s so gentle, supple, rich, and full of flavor. The problem for me at K&L was getting a competitive price. I’ve got plenty of $115-$140 options that are more exciting to many of our serious whisky fans, but at $84.99, now we’re talking! Removing $32 from the price tag makes a world of difference. All of a sudden we’re talking serious deal! It’s not that the Glenmorangie isn’t worth $115, because it is. It’s just that it’s really worth $84.99. Kyle and I both agree that this is currently the hottest deal in the store. Soft stone fruit, caramel, creme brulee, vanilla, all the way to the finish. We won’t be able to sustain the pricing past this order, so when we sell through we have to raise it back up. (David Driscoll, K&L Spirits Buyer)

• 1991 Macallan 21 Year Old Speymalt, Gordon & MacPhail, Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 9 available ($149.99)

United States – Bourbon and Rye

• 1792 Ridgemont Reserve Bourbon 750ml (ships as a 1.5L) – 12 available ($25.99)
• Leopold Bros.Maryland Style Rye Whiskey 750ml – 7 available ($46.99)
• Old Fitzgerald 100 pf Bottled in Bond Bourbon 750ml – 8 available ($14.99)

K&L Wine Merchants
http://www.klwines.com
Phone: 877-KLWines (toll free 877-559-4637)
Email: wine@klwines.com
San Francisco, Redwood City, Hollywood CA

A message from Oliver at Malt Maniacs Central;

“I am happy to report that another new E-pistle has just been published. Louis has been understandably unhappy about the ever-increasing price of Lagavulin, so he offers advice for cheaper alternatives.”

THE E-PISTLE

www.ralfy.com has a classic cartoon-book moment with Whisky Review 411 – Loch Lomond Malt Whisky

Glenfiddich “Spirit of a Nation” Now Available at The Whisky Shop. Only available while stocks last. Free postage on all purchases.

This UK Exclusive, one-of-a-kind single malt was selected by the Glenfiddich Malt Master from a refill sherry cask that was laid down on February 14th, 1984.

The Spirit of a Nation cask conducted a UK tour hosting four events in key “garrison towns” supporting the Walking With The Wounded UK South Pole Challenge team. Two bottles will be sent to the South Pole with the team , one to open and one to return for auction.

Finished in an American Oak barrel which adds some soft, sweet notes to create a complex, rewarding and completely unique malt. One of only 200 bottles, available only in the UK. 29 year old, bottled at 48.8% abv.

£1000, click here to buy

For more information on this unique expression please click here

A few new releases from Bruichladdich Distillery and a few older releases that have almost gone. Stocks are limited.

Bruichladdich Cuvee 382 La Berenice
70cl | 46% ABV
Incl. Tax: £98.99

Bruichladdich 16 Year Old
70cl | 46% ABV
Incl. Tax: £58.00

Bruichladdich Port Charlotte
70cl | 50% ABV
Incl. Tax: £42.99

Bruichladdich Cuvee 407 PX
70cl | 46% ABV
Incl. Tax: £98.99

Bruichladdich Scottish Barley Classic
70cl | 50% ABV
Incl. Tax: £40.99

Bruichladdich Octomore 06-1
70cl | 57% ABV
Incl. Tax: £89.99

Bruichladdich Cuvee 640 Eroica
70cl | 46% ABV
Incl. Tax: £98.99

Bruichladdich Islay Barley Rockside Farm 2007
70cl | 50% ABV
Incl. Tax: £42.99

Duncan Taylor Bruichladdich 1992 20 Year Old
70cl | 49.3% ABV
Incl. Tax: £115.00

UK vlogger Joe Ellis a.k.a Whisky Wednesday reviews the Armorik Classic French Single Malt!

http://youtu.be/mhxwS7aXfak

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The Yamazaki Cask Selections Now Available At The Whisky Shop. Only Available While Stocks Last. Free Postage On All Bottles!

Available to order only while stocks last…

Click Here To Buy: £250

Yamazaki Mizunara is part of the Yamazaki limited edition single malts series, designed so that whisky lovers may discover the amazing variety of unblended whiskies. Hints of sandalwood and aloes wood, incense, cinnamon and coconut. Smooth with a rich sweetness and a pleasant lingering aftertaste. The Whisky Shop is proud to present The Yamazaki Cask Collection. All expressions now available via whiskyshop.com

Click Here To Buy: £100

The sherry cask that has matured this Yamazaki whisky was made from Spanish oak, in Spain, to Suntory’s exacting specifications. Rich, fruity aromas and an excellent balance of sweet and sour flavours. Raisins, dark chocolate and dried fruit lead to a pleasantly bitter and lingering finish.

Click Here To Buy: £100

A distinctively Japanese whisky with an uncommon aroma and smooth, lingering, sweet flavour. The charred white oak imparts an elegant aroma and sweet vanilla flavour.Made from carefully selected Yamazaki malts, this is a robust, smooth whisky with aromas of tropical fruit, vanilla and caramel which finishes slightly sweet and pleasantly lingers. Purchase something unique and special this Christmas with The Yamazaki Cask Collection.

Click Here To Buy: £100

Since it began making whisky in Japan in 1923, the Yamazaki distillery has taken exceptional care over the selection of the right casks needed to craft its wide variety of single malt whiskies. We invite you to savour the rich aromas and sweet coconut and vanilla flavour that only a Puncheon cask can deliver. Aromas of peach, honey and vanilla move on to a slightly sweet, clean finish.