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Whisky Wednesday Reviews Jack Daniels – American Whiskey News

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Happy Wednesday, everyone! Now then, Jack Daniels. A Brand known around the world for their unique style of American Whisky, Tennessee Whisky. A style that only themselves and George Dickel create through the use of charcoal mellowing in large vats. Now, this whisky is simply the standard No.7 Black Label that we all know rather well, but it has been bottled at 43% ABV compared to the usual 40%. As a direct result it will allow a few more esters and interesting flavour points battle through to the drinker. 

The Master Distillers range has been put in place to showcase that only seven men have taken the helm of JD and these bottle, with their simple presentation and nostalgic flavour help to cement the fact that we owe a lot to JD as whisky fans. Enjoy! 

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Day 7 of the Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar – Whisky Advent Calendar News

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Day 7 of the Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar 

Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar 3rd Edition Day 7 Blog #140 – Samaroli Allt a Bhainne 2008

Welcome back to the end of the first full week of whisky tasting through the 3rd edition. What a fun ride so far with some new players in the mix and a lot of different drams and wee bottles that have hit the recycling bin.

Today as promised we are getting our geek on with one of my favorite Independent Bottlers, Samaroli. Founded in 1968 by Silvano Samaroli they were at the time the only independent bottler outside of the UK buying up a bunch of casks and also laying down casks of their own. Bottling from a uniquely Italian perspective, Samaroli always look for the delicate complexity that is a feature of some of the best Scotches in the world. Just to make it 100% clear Samaroli source and bottle all their Scotch whisky in Scotland it just so happens that they get samples sent to Rome where Cindy and I get to travel to pick their whiskies every year (how did we make this up).

Allt a Bhainne (pronounced Olta-VAYne) is now owned by Pernod Ricard after being purchased from the closing Canadian Seagrams Group in 2000. Built in 1975 the bulk of its production goes into the Chivas Regal blends. Difficult to find as a Single Malt, even the odd independent bottling seems to be few and far between. The distillery started in 2010 to produce 50% of it’s output as a lightly peated whisky as Chivas needed some additional weight for some of its blends but does not own a distillery on Islay. The peated version of Allt a Bhainne is about 10ppm on the phenolic scale so still fairly light as far as peat goes.

Today’s whisky comes before that change and so should be peat free (sorry for the peat heads, you just had a dram a few days ago so chill already).

Samaroli Allt a Bhainne Single Malt 2008 – 8 Year Old aged in a lightly toasted new American Oak Hogshead and bottled at the Samaroli chosen percent of 43% without any color or chill filtration. Cask number 900853. Speyside.

Color:   Light as you would expect from Samaroli. Heck even the 30 year old Linkwood from the 2nd edition was incredibly light in color after 30 years. This one is no exception to that rule with only the tiniest touch of golden hue making it look like a lightly aged Sauv Blanc.

Nose:   Honeysuckle and tee tree bark. Alpine meadow complete with a fresh mountain stream.

Palate: OK seriously Italian dudes, wow. From the nose I was not expecting the explosion of taste on the palate. Sweet loving flavors of epic proportions. Intense floral notes of rose petals and violets underpinned with a cache of rich vanilla infused potpourri.

Finish: Fresh white chewy Nougat with almonds, rosemary and a hint of spearmint.

This is by far the very best Allt a Bhainne I have ever had (only had half a dozen or so) and only 8 years old. Got to love the Samaroli new oak aging. I wish more Scottish distilleries and independent bottlers would play with new oak and different toasting/charring levels. These are ingredients in whisky making that are largely ignored mostly due to tradition more than anything else.

50ml is not enough of this whisky and I am happy to let you know that there will be some full bottles available. Please email me at jonathan@secretspirits.com and I can tell you where to get it.

Whiskylassie has been having a blast and I am keen to see her tasting note on this beaut of a Samaroli here.

In the 2nd edition on this day we had the gorgeous Samaroli 18 year old Strathisla and you can read all about it here. Another coincidence like this and you are going to think I actually planned it all bwahahahaha.

Tomorrow we are staying in Speyside again but with an offering from the Malt Whisky Company aged in an Oloroso Sherry Cask. Until then dream about delicious drams and happy days.

Slainte

Jonathan – taster of Secrets

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ROYAL SALUTE CELEBRATES ROYAL BANQUETS WITH ARTISTIC NEW GIFT PACK – Scotch Whisky News

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ROYAL SALUTE CELEBRATES ROYAL BANQUETS WITH ARTISTIC NEW GIFT PACK

Inspired by ‘The Field of the Cloth of Gold’; imagined by British illustrator Tom Lane

Royal Salute, the exceptionally crafted and aged Scotch whisky, has unveiled the first in a new range of limited edition gift packs that bring to life the unique heritage and celebrated rituals of the British monarchy’s royal banquets. The first edition in the series, launched to coincide with Chinese New Year, contains a bottle and miniature of Royal Salute 21 Year Old and, under the guidance of British designer Tom Lane, illustrates the story of the Field of Cloth of Gold.

Tom Lane is one of Britain’s foremost calligraphy artists and illustrators, with over a decade of experience in the industry. His work is instantly recognisable, encompassing intricate pack designs and playful typographic posters. Tom took inspiration from the rich awnings of The Field of the Cloth of Gold – an historic meeting held in 1520 between the kings of England and France, remembered for its ornate temporary palaces made of golden cloth to create a gift pack as rare and precious as the iconic Royal Salute 21 Year Old that it houses.

Royal Salute’s signature whisky – Royal Salute 21 Year Old – is held within the gift pack, alongside a miniature of the same variant, giving aficionados the chance to enjoy the rare whisky while retaining the distinctive bottle. Created to celebrate the 21 gun salute – a tradition of firing guns for special royal occasions – the product combines rare malt and grain whiskies aged for a minimum of 21 years, giving connoisseurs a complex and sophisticated drinking experience.

Tom Lane said of the collaboration: “The visual history of the British royal family is a superbly rich hoard, from which it was a joy to seek inspiration for Royal Salute’s new limited edition gift pack. Looking at illustrations of The Field of the Cloth of Gold and royal motifs, past and present, the pack is a contemporary reworking of a historic moment for the British monarchy. The Royal Salute partnership was an extremely rewarding project, giving me complete creative freedom and allowing me to produce a design which I’m proud to see all over the world.”

Peter Moore, Prestige Brand Director at Chivas Brothers, commented: “The new Royal Salute festive gift pack continues our brand’s celebration of the British monarchy, whose values have been intrinsic to Royal Salute since its foundation in 1953. The new series will give collectors the opportunity to enjoy our shared heritage, through an exploration of historic royal celebrations, of which The Field of the Cloth of Gold is surely the most renowned.”

The Royal Salute limited edition festive gift pack is available globally with RRP $149, price does vary depending on the market. Further limited edition gift packs dedicated to Royal celebrations will be added to the range year.

For further information about Royal Salute, please visit www.royalsalute.com

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About Royal Salute
Royal Salute is a careful blend of matured malt and grain whiskies – with its youngest whisky matured for a minimum of 21 years. Created to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, which was honoured with a traditional 21 gun salute, Royal Salute is steeped in tradition, while still firmly engaged in the modern world by constantly pushing the art of blending into new, creative and ambitious forms. Royal Salute is deeply involved in polo – the world’s oldest surviving team sport and a game that’s expanding in the modern era. The brand sponsors more than 15 international tournaments from the UK and the USA through Argentina and China to Korea.
www.royalsalute.com

About ‘The Field of the Cloth of Gold’
The Field of the cloth of Gold festive gift pack is inspired by the celebration of unity and peace that marked the coming of age of British royalty. The original field was the site of the meeting between King henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France – two renaissance princes in their prime. With the aim of securing their strong bond of friendship, each brought such rich gifts and built temporary palaces of such glittering wealth that the site of the two and a half week banquet, jousting and dancing was dubbed the Field of the cloth of gold.

About Chivas Brothers
Chivas Brothers is the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard, the world’s n°2 in wines and spirits. Chivas Brothers’ award-winning portfolio features some of the world’s most revered Scotch whisky brands including Chivas Regal, the world’s first luxury whisky and the No.1 Scotch whisky in China; Ballantine’s, Europe’s No.1 Scotch whisky; The Glenlivet, the single malt whisky that set the standard; and Royal Salute, the world’s only exclusively prestige Scotch whisky range. The portfolio also includes two of the world’s leading English gins – Beefeater, the world’s most awarded premium gin, and Plymouth gin – plus a selection of highly acclaimed single malt whiskies, including Aberlour, Longmorn, Scapa, Strathisla and Tormore. The range is completed by a collection of blended Scotch whiskies operating in many of the world’s key whisky markets which includes 100 Pipers, Clan Campbell, Something Special and Passport Scotch.
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About Pernod Ricard
Pernod Ricard is the world’s n°2 in wines and spirits with consolidated Sales of € 8,558 million in 2014/15. Created in 1975 by the merger of Ricard and Pernod, the Group has undergone sustained development, based on both organic growth and acquisitions: Seagram (2001), Allied Domecq (2005) and Vin&Sprit (2008). Pernod Ricard holds one of the most prestigious brand portfolios in the sector: Absolut Vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Kahlúa and Malibu liqueurs, Mumm and Perrier- Jouët champagnes, as well Jacob’s Creek, Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo, Graffigna and Kenwood wines. Pernod Ricard employs a workforce of approximately 18,000 people and operates through a decentralised organisation, with 6 “Brand Companies” and 85 “Market Companies” established in each key market. Pernod Ricard is strongly committed to a sustainable development policy and encourages responsible consumption. Pernod Ricard’s strategy and ambition are based on 3 key values that guide its expansion: entrepreneurial spirit, mutual trust and a strong sense of ethics.
Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN code: FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 index.

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The Whisky Lounge Burns Night Special – Scotch Whisky News

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BURNS NIGHT SPECIALS

If you were to say Robert Burns’ birthday is just an excuse for us to break out the good stuff, we would say ‘No, no, no, no!’…and then we might soften a little and say, ‘well…maybe’.

The truth be told, is somewhere in-between, with a respectful nod to the Bard but with the emphasis very much on the whisky aspect of the evening.

Funny that with a company name like ours…

What you can be sure of is that we will be bringing some of our favourite drams and you can be sure we only drink the good stuff…

At each venue we have a slightly different offering, in terms of both whiskies and food – from a simple six-whisky tasting with a tasty half-time haggis supper, to a full-blown Burns’ dinner experience. But whichever you choose to attend you know you can rely on our team to provide a fantastic evening of the finest whisky, food and fun!

To get your tickets, just click on the links for each city below – make sure you’re quick as they won’t last long!

Good folks of Birmingham please bear with us – we are awaiting date confirmation with the venue. We will be in touch very soon!

MANCHESTER, NEWCASTLE, YORK, SHEFFIELD, BRIGHTON, LIVERPOOL, LONDON, LEEDS

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E: info@thewhiskylounge.com
T: 01904410841

The Whisky Lounge Ltd
Unit 3
61a Osbaldwick Lane
York, North Yorkshire YO10 3AY
United Kingdom

 

Sweets for your sweet! The Loch Fyne Whisky Liqueurs – Scotch Whisky News

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Loch Fyne Liqueurs

Sweets for your sweet!

For those with a bit of a sweet tooth, Hamish has just the thing!

The Loch Fyne Liqueur, with it’s delicious notes of chocolate orange and tangerine, has been a firm favourite of our customers for many years now. This year we have added a brand new expression to our range with The Loch Fyne Honey & Ginger Liqueur which takes two classic flavours and combines them with a healthy dose of our famous Loch Fyne Blend.

Whichever one you choose, our liqueurs are guaranteed to delight that special someone in your life.

Next day delivery available on UK orders We ship worldwide

New Whiskies from Glenturret, GlenDronach and Benromach at The Whisky Barrel – Scotch Whisky News

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New whiskies from Signatory, Old Pulteney, AnCnoc and Benromach

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Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987

Single cask expression of the Highland single malt bottled October 2016 by Signatory Vintage for the Cask Strength Collection. Just 203 numbered bottles from the distillery situated on the edge of historic town of Crieff.

£111.79

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AnCnoc 1975 2nd Release £484.34

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Benromach 1973 Cask #4606 £1,795.00

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Day 6 of the Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar – Whisky Advent Calendar News

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Day 6 of the Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar 

Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar 3rd Edition Day 6 Blog #139 – Ainneamh Highland 18 Year Old

Ainneamh (pronounced any-oov) means a rare thing in Gaelic and is an apt name for the independent bottling company owned by Brian Woods and Scott Watson. Releasing only a small number of bottling’s each year means that this whisky geek pair seek out only the most delicious drams. Today we visit the Highlands of Scotland and taste an undisclosed 18 Year Old Single Malt aged in a refill American Oak Hogshead.

I’ve been sworn to secrecy on the distillery but can give you a bit of a clue. It’s a difficult name to pronounce and so the house style of their Single Malt was called something completely unrelated to the name of the distillery.

I am a big fan of what most people think of as the “Highland” style of Single Malt. There is of course a lot of blurring of the lines these days but Honey and Heather have been two hallmarks of quintessential Highland Malt.

Ainneamh Highland 18 Year Old Single Malt – Aged in a refill American Hogshead barrel bottled at a natural cask strength of 57%

 Color:   Another light in color whisky after 18 years in a refill barrel.

Nose:   Lemon drop candies and ripe pear halves. A hint of salty sea air adds a layer to the otherwise fresh and crips nose.

Palate:   A teaspoon of malt powder stirred with some creamed honey. Oak influence is nicely subtle on this allowing even more fruit like ripe honeydew and Starfruit to appear.

Finish:   Long and zesty at 57% and the melon just keeps on coming. Like the ubiquitous side of honeydew and cantaloupe with your Eggs Benedict.

Lovely breakfast dram if ever there was one. I think I might have to put that to the test sometime soon.

Ainneamh does bottle whiskies with declared distilleries as well as undisclosed. Unfortunately this delicious dram was all snapped up to fill the calendar bottles and a few 700ml’s that were sold locally in Scotland. If you are looking for more of this then grabbing another 3rd edition will be your only chance.

Let’s check out what Whiskylassie has to say about today’s dram here.

In the 2nd edition on this day we visited the excellent Highland Distillery, Tullibardine (another coincidence that we had Highland today) from the eyes of The Malt Whisky Company. You can read or re-read it here.

It’s been really fun to be able to bring you some new small independent bottlers to add to the mix and offer up even more variety as we work to keep the 25 new whiskies in each edition interesting and unique.

Tomorrow we head back to Speyside for the first Samaroli in the 3rd edition. Any of you that have read some of my blogs know that I love the Samaroli style of bottling whisky so I can’t wait.

See you tomorrow

Slainte

Jonathan – Taster of Secrets

http://www.singlemalting.com/

Second Exclusive Release for Old Pulteney 35 Year Old Single Malt – Scotch Whisky News

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Second Exclusive Release for Old Pulteney 35 Year Old Single Malt

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Award winning Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky has today announced a second release of its limited edition 35 Year Old expression, following the success of its first release in 2014 which sold out globally.

Only 1,254 bottles of this rare and exceptional whisky will be available through specialist outlets around the world, with a recommended retail price of £515 per bottle.

The second Old Pulteney 35 Year Old release is matured in ex American bourbon and ex Spanish oak casks which have been hand selected by Distillery Manager, Malcolm Waring.

Each bottle reflects Old Pulteney’s uniquely shaped stills. The quality of the whisky is perfectly embodied by the striking beauty of its packaging, which is similar to the first 35 year old release but with refreshed colours chosen to emphasise the Spanish oak influence on its flavours.

It is encased in a beautifully engraved wooden box featuring Old Pulteney’s distinctive herring drifter symbol, and is naturally coloured and non-chill filtered at 42.5% ABV.

A full bodied expression, it is initially sweet and spicy on the palate, before quickly developing a range of flavours from honey, rum soaked raisins and oranges to the heavier notes of seasoned leather, pralines and a touch of the salty North Sea air before finishing with waves of dried fruit. A truly indulgent, perfectly balanced whisky, on the nose, it brings together honey sweetness, exotic spices and citrus, before releasing more gentle undertones of vanilla.

Old Pulteney Senior Brand Manager, Margaret Mary Clarke commented: ‘We are delighted to launch the second release of Old Pulteney 35 Year Old Single Malt, building on the success of our first release which was in high demand amongst whisky lovers around the globe. It is an exceptional expression, fantastically balanced and a true representation of the skill and quality of the Old Pulteney distillery team.’

Founded in 1826 at the height of Wick’s herring boom, Pulteney Distillery is one of the most northerly distilleries on the Scottish mainland. A long-held favourite for whisky enthusiasts, many say they can taste a faint hint of the sea in Old Pulteney thanks to the Distillery’s windswept location and close proximity to the North Sea.

Old Pulteney has been acclaimed for its excellence many times over. Earlier this year its 1989 Vintage was awarded Whisky Magazine’s ‘World’s Best Single Malt’, whilst it’s 21 Year Old Single Malt was named ‘World Whisky of the Year 2012’ in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible.

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Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Old Pulteney is one of the world’s finest and most distinctive single malt Scotch whiskies. Known as the ‘Maritime Malt’, it is crafted in the windswept coastal town of Wick, home to the Pulteney Distillery which is one of the most northerly on the Scottish mainland. The distillery was established in 1826 in the heart of ‘Pulteneytown’, the town created to house fishermen during Wick’s famous herring boom which drew a fleet of over 1000 boats and 7000 workers to this remote and rugged harbour.

Old Pulteney is the embodiment of this place, its people and its remarkable history. The skilled Pulteney Distillery team continues to craft whisky using the most traditional and time-honoured techniques that most others have long abandoned. This includes the uniquely shaped Pulteney stills, which are reflected in the design of the Old Pulteney bottle on shelves today.

Matured in hand-selected oak casks, the resulting whisky has been acclaimed for its excellence, its smooth drinking style and faint hint of the sea. Old Pulteney’s 21 Year Old Single Malt holds the coveted title of ‘World Whisky of the Year’ for 2012 in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible – one of the industry’s highest accolades. Earlier this year Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage was crowned the ‘World’s Best Single Malt’ at Whisky Magazine’s prestigious World Whiskies Awards. The whisky also achieved top ten status in the UK single malt market in 2012 and is flourishing in many other countries around the world.

R&B Distillers Whisky Stills Arrive On The Isle Of Raasay – Whisky News

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On Tuesday 6th December, 2 copper pot stills will arrive on the Isle of Raasay in Scotland following a long journey from Tuscany in Italy. The arrival of the stills is a huge milestone in the build for R & B Distillers, who will be launching their first distillery on the island in late spring 2017.

The two stills, one 5,000 litre wash still and a 3,500 litre spirit still, were manufactured by Frilli in Tuscany and custom made for the Isle of Raasay Distillery. The stills’s provenance is the reason that R&B Distillers is also sourcing Tuscan wine casks for the whisky.

Having left Tuscany on Wednesday, the stills travelled by sea and road to Raasay and, because of their huge size, only by night. Once arriving on the island, they will be housed in the distillery’s huge production hall.

R&B Distillers co-founder Alasdair Day is looking forward to welcoming the arrival of this essential part of the build. “It’s all very exciting and ever-real now. Seeing the stills wrapped up and leaving Italy it definitely looks like Christmas is coming early to our Raasay Distillery.”

In June 2016, award-winning Scotch whisky brand, R&B Distillers, commenced their momentous endeavour – to build the first legal distillery on the Isle of Raasay. With construction now underway, R&B plan to open, and begin production, in late Spring 2017.

The island’s striking Victorian villa and ex-hotel, Borodale House, has stood empty since 2006, and will now be converted into a visitors centre and luxury members’ accommodation with adjacent distillery. Designed by Olli Blair from ABIR Architects and Allen Associates, the distillery will be independently owned and operated and is expected to generate employment for up to 10% of the island’s 120 residents. Having subsequently secured grants for the distillery build from the FPMC (Food Processing Marketing and Co-Operation Grants Scheme), and the Highlands and Islands Enterprise, for the development of a visitor’s centre, construction for this long-anticipated project is now underway.

While the distillery is being built, R&B Distillers have released the aptly named Raasay While We Wait whisky, a preview of the calibre and flavour of whisky yet to come – every sip certain to transport the drinker to the rugged island of Raasay.

With Raasay While We Wait, R&B Distillers have crafted a single malt whisky by bringing together two expressions from one distillery: one peated, one un-peated. This precise combination is a tantalising prediction of the flavours that will be produced at the new distillery on the Isle of Rasaay, off the remote west coast of Skye. The smoky peat aroma is softened in the finishing process which occurs in French oak Tuscan red wine casks and results in a unique, lightly fruity aroma and a heather hue. Raasay While We Wait has now been awarded three prestigious international awards: In May 2016, Raasay While We Wait received a bronze medal in the International Spirits Challenge (ISC), in August this was followed with a Silver Medal at the International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) and in November a bronze from the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition (HKIWSC). The awards are tremendous accolades for such a young whisky.

Meanwhile, Borders echoes the soft rolling landscape of its future location in the South of Scotland. This single grain whisky is lighter and softer in flavour than the smoky peat dram of Raasay While We Wait. Matured in Bourbon casks and finished in Oloroso sherry casks, Borders has been produced to reflect a lowland style. Alasdair Day’s great-grandfather blended whisky in the Coldstream and now, over 150 years since the last distillery in the Scottish Borders, Alasdair is returning to his roots and planning to reinstate whisky in this forgotten region. In 2015, Peebles was selected by the Scottish general public as the preferred location for the new distillery. In November 2016 Borders was awards its first international award – a bronze medal in the HKIWSC.

As a precursor to the new distilleries being built, R&B Distillers also unveiled membership to their Na Tùsairean club (Scots Gaelic for ‘The Pioneers’) – an exclusive offering for whisky aficionados. The inaugural 100 casks of Raasay whisky will be bottled exclusively for Na Tùsairean members who will receive one bottle each year for ten years, gradually acquiring up a rare collection of R&B Whisky. Members will also receive miniatures so they can experience a dram of the whisky without breaking into their collector’s bottle, are entitled to the equivalent of one night’s stay per year for the duration of their membership in the luxury members accommodation.

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RETAILERS UK:

 Master of Malt (online)

 Whiski Rooms (Edinburgh shop)

 Oban Whisky & Fine Wines (Oban)

 Shop4Whisky (online)

 JL Gill (Crieff)

 Royal Mile Whiskies (Edinburgh & online)

 Raasay Community Store (Raasay)

 Jeffrey Street Whisky & Tobacco (Edinburgh)

 The Whisky Shop (Dufftown)

 Mainstreet Trading Co. (St Boswells, Scottish Borders)

 Oblo Bar (Eyemouth, Scottish Borders)

BARS/RESTAURANTS

 Whiski Rooms (Edinburgh bar)

 Teuchters Landing (Edinburgh Leith)

 Teuchters West End (Edinburgh West End)

 Drysbrugh Abbey Hotel (Drysbrugh)

 Raasay House Hotel (Raasay)

 Sconser Lodge (Skye)

TASTING NOTES:

‘While We Wait’

Aroma: Surprisingly very little smoke on the nose but instead light fruity notes come through.

Colour: Natural colour, heather tinted imparted from Tuscan red wine oak casks.

Taste: Instantly there is peat smoke and spice (a distant campfire, black pepper, liquorice, oak and then the sea breeze) slowly this is balanced with the dry fruit from the Tuscan red wine casks (black currant, blackberry, raspberry and cherries).

Finish: A long lingering finish.

Food Pairings: Pairs well with Sconser Scallops, Smoked Salmon, game, grouse, woodcock, venison, creamy blue cheese, bacon, haggis.

ABV: 46% Non-Chill Filtered

Year released: November 2015 – 1st Release Limited Edition

‘Borders’

Aroma: Prominent sherry notes on the nose, hints of sugar-coated nuts.

Colour: Natural colour, lightly golden taken from sherry finishing casks.

Taste: Surprisingly dry on the palate with the sherry influences dominating. Walnuts balanced with vanilla, herbaceous and floral notes coming through towards the end, and just a touch of warm spice.

Finish: Lingering, dry and complex.

Food Pairings: Pairs well with Cocoa Black dark praline chocolates.

ABV: 51.7% Non-Chill Filtered

Year released: November 2015 – 1st Release Limited Edition

Bunnahabhain Single Cask #1428 at Abbey Whisky – Scotch Whisky News

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Bunnahabhain Single Cask #1428

An exciting sherry cask matured whisky distilled at the Bunnahabhain distillery October 2001 and matured for 14 years in single cask #1428. Bottled in 2016 by The Vintage Malt Whisky Co. for their excellent Coopers Choice range, only 420 bottles filled.

Limited Stock!

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