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Friday the 13th might just be our lucky day! That’s when our government will give us an update and announce which restrictions will be lifted and which will remain. We are still confident we can have a safe and relaxed Maltstock this September.
With everyone either fully vaccinated or tested just before Maltstock, there should be no reason why we shouldn’t be able to come together, safe and relaxed. Of course we will keep you updated! In the meantime we have some very relaxed news for you!
Stay healthy everyone, stay relaxed,
Annette, Bob, Klaas, Stan, Teun
The very relaxed people of The Single Cask are coming to Maltstock in full strength! With Wei De from Singapore, Teo from Greece and Michael and the Butcher (Mikolaj) from Poland they will bring fun, passion and relaxedness to Maltstock. Oh, and of course lot’s of the very good The Single Cask bottlings!
They will be hosting tastings on the Friday and a couple of “Drinks with…” sessions on the Saturday. They will also be present at the gathering area which is now renamed as “The Single Cask Gathering Arrea”. If they feel like it they might also be making some relaxed whisky cocktails for you.
Scotch & Tattoos is a brand under which Torsten bottles some very relaxed whiskies. If you have ever met Torsten you will understand the name. Having been to Maltstock before he was really hoping to be able to join us again this year. Unfortunately, he can’t. Well not in person. But will definitely be there in spirit every evening at the Scotch & Tattoos Midnight Café! Relaxed whisky and a bit of dancing.
Brexit, Covid-19, they can try, but nothing stops Wullie and his relaxed team from the Hielander restaurant in Alkmaar. They have put in maximum effort and made sure they are able to source only the best for you. So both mornings everyone at Maltstock will get to enjoy a proper Scottish breakfast and a smile from Wullie. The best start of the day!
We love his breakfast. But you should really try the food at his restaurant! A good excuse for a nice break to the lovely city of Alkmaar.
http://www.schotsrestauranthielander.nl
MALTSTOCK TICKETS
If you’re looking for a relaxed weekend and meeting old and new friends: if you haven’t got a ticket yet then it’s time to get relaxed! We still have a few tickets available in our shop: https://www.maltstock.com/shop Please do check out the information regarding Covid-19. By following these regulations we can have a safe and very relaxed Maltstock!
Stay healthy everyone, stay relaxed and we hope to see you in September!
Missed from the recent batch release, a first fill sherry butt from Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers at their signature 47.5% Strictly Limited label. Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2010vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Matured in first fill sherry butts bottled 2021 by Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers for the Strictly Limited series. 1,690 bottles. Fully matured for 12 years in first fill sherry butts this Sherry Bomb is rich and spicy with dusty wood and leather notes.
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The Glentauchers Distillery Company, comprising W.P. Lowrie a Glasgow based whisky blender and James Buchanan a London based blender, commenced construction of Glentauchers Distillery in 1897 with distillation commencing the following year. Equipped with six stills Glentauchers Distillery is a Speyside malt whisky distillery to be found at Mulben in Banffshire. Since production is designed primarily to generate spirit for blends of scotch official releases of Glentauchers single malt whisky are sparse. Notwithstanding, Signatory Vintage, Gordon & MacPhail and Morrison & MacKay produce some excellent independent bottlings.
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Signatory
A 2013 Bunnahabhain Staoisha single malt from independent bottler Signatory Vintage, matured in a pair of casks for seven years, before being bottled in June 2021 as part of its Un-Chillfiltered Collection. Really impressed with this Islay non-chill filtered Signatory offering. Shows maturity beyond its years and has a lovely peaty and maritime palate. If you like Islay malts then the peat is up there, which is normally reserved for the Lagavulin/Ardbeg/Laphroaigs on the island. Complimented with lovely salty smooth finish. Gorgeous stuff.” – Posted by Andy R
Given that 98% of the liquid from Dailuaine contributes to blends such as Johnnie Walker, it is no wonder that this one is a wee bit of a hidden gem; adored and kept quiet by those that get familiar with it. A 16-year-old single malt at 43% abv for under 50 quid? Sounds good to me!
Nose: Clean with sweet barley sugars and sherry notes.
Palate: Clean and malty with big syrupy notes, just a hint of smoke.
Finish: Medium, dry and oaky with a faint touch of smoke.
Dailuaine derives from the Gaelic ‘Green Vale’. It is a key contributor to blended whiskies as it’s appreciated for its rich and robust quality. This expression is part of the Flora & Fauna range from Diageo.
O.K.I. Straight Bourbon Whiskey has arrived at The Party Source. This is our own hand-selected barrel pick that we chose just for you. Bottles are limited and will be sold on a first come first served basis starting at 3 PM, today, Tuesday August 10th. Limit 1 per customer. When they’re gone, they’re gone! This is an in-store purchase only.
If you’re looking to craft your very own spirit and learn all about how we craft our own range of Outstanding Natural Spirits, our Blending Masterclass is an experience you don’t want to miss. We have released some new dates on our booking calendar for the upcoming months, so book your place now to avoid missing out!
Discover the craft of producing award-winning single malt whiskies and the magic of whisky maturation, before blending your very own whisky using four different cask samples.
Welcome to this weeks episode of the show in which I’ll be taking a look at a selection of bottlings from Scotland’s oldest Independent whisky bottler, Cadenhead’s.
Benromach releases limited edition Peat Smoke Sherry Cask Matured single malt
Benromach Distillery in Speyside has launched a new limited edition single malt, Benromach Peat Smoke Sherry Cask Matured, with fewer than 2,000 bottles available in the UK.
Only ever produced in limited runs, Benromach Peat Smoke Sherry Cask Matured uses the finest Scottish barley malted with high levels of peat smoke at 55ppm.
Laid down in 2012 before being bottled in 2021, this expression is natural in colour and non-chill filtered. It has been matured exclusively in first-fill sherry hogshead casks which results in cinnamon and ginger aromas with rich dark chocolate and stewed red berry flavours. This leads to a full finish of peat smoke and sweetness.
Keith Cruickshank, Distillery Manager at Benromach, said: “This small batch vintage expression has been created in a style which is deliberately different to the subtle smokiness Benromach is well-known for. This is only the second time we’ve released a heavily sherried peat smoke expression and we’re very proud of its unique flavour profile. Although it is different from the first sherry matured peat smoke expression we released in March 2019, given the enthusiasm we received from whisky fans we expect this release to be very popular.
“Like all expressions in the Benromach range, what always remains consistent is our traditional approach to whisky making. Made by hand for genuine character, our small team of distillers rely entirely on their expertise and senses to make the finest handmade whisky, matured exclusively in first-fill casks.”
Benromach Peat Smoke Sherry Cask Matured is available at selected retailers worldwide. Stockist information can be found on the brand website: https://www.benromach.com/stockists
Benromach Peat Smoke Sherry Cask Matured has an RRP of £49.99. Prices in international markets may vary due to local taxes and import duties.
Tasting Notes:
Benromach Peat Smoke Sherry Cask Matured is natural colour, non-chill filtered and is bottled at 46% ABV
About Benromach Distillery
Originally built in 1898, Benromach Distillery was brought back to life when the Urquhart family realised a lifelong dream to own a distillery and purchased it in 1993. The distillery was extensively re-equipped over a five-year period before it was officially opened by HRH The Duke of Rothesay in 1998.
In reopening Benromach Distillery, the Urquhart family wanted to create a single malt whisky that has a classic Speyside character: beautifully balanced with a light touch of smoke.
Benromach Distillery is located on the outskirts of the ancient market town of Forres. Its five-star visitor centre is closed to the public at present and is due to re-open in spring 2022 for tours and tastings. Benromach Distillery is a member of the world-famous Malt Whisky Trail.
For more information, visit: www.benromach.com
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