Ardbeg Galileo

For those just interested in the titular whisky who don’t want to read my random wifflings here’s a tl;dr version of this blog post: despite the rumours Ardbeg Galileo is not sold out everywhere and we now have it available … Continue reading >>

50 Years’ Service and Counting

Hi all,

This week I was fortunate to join a very special celebration dinner in Dufftown at William Grant’s second distillery – The Balvenie. Around 160 colleagues, journalists, family members and Master Blenders from other companies gathered to celebrate David Stewart’s 50th year with William Grant & Sons. David is quite simply a legend in the whisky…(please click on the link below to read the remainder of the article)…

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Kind regards,

Ludo

Loch Fyne WhiskiesStocks ‘Ardbeg Galileo’

Ardbeg Galileo 49% abv

£69.90 inc vat (£58.25 ex vat)

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

BENROMACH 10 YEAR OLD GLASS GIFT PACK 70cl/43%

Benromach 10 Years Old is hand-crafted at Speyside’s smallest working distillery using the finest Scottish malted barley and the purest spring water from the nearby Romach Hills. Matured in the finest, hand selected Sherry & Bourbon casks, Benromach 10 Years Old is returned to sweet Oloroso sherry casks for a final marrying period. £34.99

BENROMACH GIFT PACK 3 X 20CL

This is a gift pack of 3 20cl bottles Benromach Single Malt Whisky including 10 Year Old, Peat Smoke and Organic in a metal presentation tin.

Benromach 10 Year Old
Benromach 10 Years Old is hand-crafted at Speyside’s smallest working distillery using the finest Scottish malted barley and the purest spring water from the nearby Romach Hills. Matured in the finest, hand selected Sherry & Bourbon casks, Benromach 10 Years Old is returned to sweet Oloroso sherry casks for a final marrying period.

Benromach Peat Smoke
At Benromach Distillery they source batches of heavily peated barley that varies from year to year. Bringing out different batches of Benromach Peat Smoke allows the discerning whisky drinker assess how differing peating levels complement the unique Benromach distillery character. Benromach Peat Smoke has a seriously smoky character. It is complex, intense and challenging – yet balanced with the fruity elegance of Speyside. Colour – Dark Straw. Nose: Initial soft fruit notes, with a subtle medicinal edge. A sweetness develops and a touch of fire embers linger. With a delicate phenol edge. Palate: Touch of gentle spices – warming, with a pronounced sweetness, hints of cigar ash. Finish – long and sweet.

Benromach Organic
TASTING NOTE. COLOUR: Golden brown. UNDILUTED: NOSE: Light & delicate fruity aromas – hints of soft, fresh fruits. A subtle smoky edge develops. PALATE: Mouth warming with a distinctive peaty note present, hints of charred oak and a sweet, cream toffee finish.
WITH WATER: NOSE: Fresh aromas with a floral, perfumed note. Some green fruitiness arrives with a touch of cut grass. The sweet, toffee aromas continue.PALATE: The smokiness is now more evident but surrounded by a smooth vanilla sweetness. Some roasted malt and oak notes linger in the background.BODY: Medium. FINISH: Long. CASK TYPE(S): Virgin Oak Casks. £34.99

DALLAS DHU 1979 GORDON & MACPHAIL RARE VINTAGE SINGLE SPEYSIDE MALT WHISKY 70cl/40%

In partnership with each respective distillery, all whiskies in their Rare Vintage range are uniquely labelled. In years gone by many of these unique designs were used ‘officially’ to bottle the whisky under licence from the distillery. Today these trusted relationships with distillers enables Gordon & MacPhail to bottle exclusive vintages of single malt at various strengths – all with their unique distillery label.

TASTING NOTE. Colour: Pale Gold. WITHOUT WATER:Nose: Fruity and fruity with influences of green apples and fresh pears. Subtle sweet toffee aromas with a delicate malty edge. Palate: Initially peppery with soft fruit influences, ripe bananas and pears. Subtle hints of vanilla and white chocolate.

WITH WATER: Nose: Still fresh and fruity with a touch of toasted malt with subtle influences of fresh pear. Sweet toffee and coffee notes become apparent. Palate: Very fruity initially, tropical fruits flavours. Becomes sweet and creamy with a milk chocolate edge, retaining a certain freshness. Body: LightMedium. Finish: Long and fruity. Cask Type(s): Refill Sherry Hogsheads. Whisky Style: A good example from what is now a closed distillery. £146.99

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Loch Fyne Whiskies News ‘Diageo new distillery plans’

Here’s a press release from Diageo revealing the three sites they favour for their proposed big distillery development, all in the Highlands.

http://www.lfw.co.uk/infosheets/DIAGEO-3-Possible-Sites.pdf

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

Loch Fyne Whiskies Stocks ‘Longrow Red’

New in stock – Longrow Red.

This has spent 7 years in refill Bourbon casks then 4 years in Cabernet Sauvignon hogsheads from Angove’s Long Row in Australia.

Limited to 9000 bottles at 52.1%

You may read more at Lohttp://www.lfw.co.uk/blog/2012/08/30/longrow-red/

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Loch Fyne Whiskies
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Voting open for the 1st “all time” World Wide Whisk(e)y Design Contest

The Final voting for the World Wide Whisk(e)y Design Awards is open from 1-September-2012 and ends on 30-November-2012. Voting is open to public. No registration required. This final round is based on the elected nominations that received a total of … Continue reading →(please click HERE to read the remainder of the article)

Taste sensations at The Bombay Brasserie
The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show presents The Whisky Dinner

Enjoy the ultimate dining experience at The Bombay Brasserie in London and indulge in an exclusive showcase dinner of Indian cuisine and whisky pairing. As a prelude to The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show, The Whisky Dinner boasts a delicious range of food and drink and promises to take diners through a culinary journey which will surprise and awaken the senses. Taking place on 11 September from 7pm, tickets are £125 per person and are available to buy now from through The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show website: http://www.whisky-show.com

Begin the evening with drinks and cocktails designed by award-winning bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana followed by an elaborate five course menu which has been carefully created by Michelin-starred chef Sriram Alyur. Each of the five courses will be paired with a different whisky and presented by renowned author and drinks expert Dave Broom. The selected whiskies will complement each course and will be tasted blind to encourage challenging any preconceptions about the flavour combinations.

Sukhinder Singh, Show Director, said:

“Setting the stage for The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show, the evening promises to be an intimate dining experience showcasing some of our finest whiskies. Guests will be surprised and delighted with the unexpected food and whisky pairings we have specially designed. Diners wishing to continue exploring the senses can expect many more innovative pairings at The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show this October”.

Set to delight the senses, guests will be enticed with spiced infused dishes starting with Palak Patta Chaat, (crispy baby spinach with sweet mango relish). Followed by a fish course consisting of Prawn Tokri and Pan Fried Tilapia. The main course will feature Lamb Roganjosh, Aloo Katliyan, Dal Tadka and Chicken Biryani. The gastronomic experience will finish with a sweet course of Berries, Reduced Milk Pudding and Malai Kulfi – a set milk pudding with berries and cardamon infused Indian ice cream. Following dessert will be coffee and chocolate which has been selected to pair with the accompanying whisky.

The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show takes place over 6-7 October 2012, offering visitors the chance to taste some of the finest, rarest and most expensive whiskies and enjoy a range of food pairings. Tickets are £99 for a day ticket and £185 for a weekend ticket. For more information about The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show please visit http://www.whisky-show.com or to book tickets visit http://www.whisky-show.com/tickets

Spaces at The Whisky Dinner are strictly limited, so to book your place please visit www.whisky-show.com/highlights/whisky-dinner/