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  Adelphi The Glover 7th Edition 8 Year Old Cask Strength Blended Malt Whisky (700ml)

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  ABV: 56.4%

  Now in its seventh iteration, 'Glover' is a blend of Scotch and Japanese Whiskies named in honour of 19th century Scottish industrialist, Thomas Glover. This time around, 8 year old peated Chichibu and unpeated Ardnamurchan are in the mix, both distilled in 2014 and both matured in Bourbon barrels. Described as complex, perfumed and coastal, it should be another very tasty addition to Adelphi's Fusion series. As word has travelled, these limited editions now routinely sell out. 56.4% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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• Adelphi Kincardine 7 Year Old Cask Strength Blended Malt Whisky (700ml)

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  ABV: 52.9%

  Continuing what started with last year’s ‘Glover’ release (an uber expensive Japanese and Scotch 'fusion'), Kincardine is another ambitious cross-country blending exercise, this time the result of marrying whisky from Scotland and India. The regime included refill ex-Bourbon casks from India's already famous Amrut Distillery and Glen Elgin Distillery, Speyside, Scotland, plus refill Spanish oak ex -Sherry from Macallan. 796 bottles are on offer. Extremely limited Australian allocation and obviously quite collectable. 52.9% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from Adelphi... Aroma: initially spicy, fruity and floral with notes of ripe bananas, freshly opened jar of Dundee marmalade, green apple skin and lemon curd. White chocolate and coconut ice cream in the development with lychees, melon balls and citrus brullée. Taste: almost chilli-hot spices from the High Ranges of Kerala, tempered by fresh coconut, sweetening to Tunnock’s Snowballs with black cherry cola. Finish: Black Forest Gâteau, ground pepper and a hint of mustard seed.

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  Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Campbeltown, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 46%

  "...a fully naked Campbeltowner, undisguised and maskless. Very cool proposition, and certainly a true 'regional malt'." - whiskyfun.com

  This Springbank novelty could easily be mistaken for the Campbeltown Loch Blend, as the label looks almost identical - only the age statement has been dropped. It is, actually, a little more exciting than that. Instead of blending malt with grain whisky, Springbank have re-invented the label using Campbeltown single malts sourced from the district's five distilleries (or distillates): Unpeated Kilkerran forms the base, followed by Springbank, Glen Scotia, Hazelburn and Longrow. The upgrade promises a genuine celebration of Campbeltown character, and the distillates all get a showing - from the dirtiness of Glen Scotia to the minerality and citric fruits of Springbank, the chalkiness, saltiness, and florality of Kilkerran, to the peat of Longrow and the clean honeyed notes of Hazelburn. All were drawn from ex-Bourbon and x-Sherry casks and combined and bottled at Springbank, although the whisky's deep colour suggests more of the latter.

  If you want to get your head around Springbank without emptying your wallet, Campbeltown Loch is about your only option. The peated elements do most of the heavy lifting, balanced by a lovely malt and sherry richness. That combination, capped off by a salivating salt and pepper tang recalls certain peatier bottlings of Springbank 10 year old (which is reasonable to assume as the inspiration for this whisky). Also bottled at 46%, there's no shortage of Campbeltown chutzpah on offer: Sweet and sooty with a coastal bite, it firmly ranks amongst the most flavoursome, characterful blended malts of recent years. Buy it whenever the price is right.

  Other reviews... ...Now, I just see that this is actually a blended malt – I used to believe Campbeltown Lochs were blended Scotch, no? Looks like this one's made out of all single malts in Campbeltown, namely Springbank, Glen Scotia, Hazelburn, Macallan, Kilkerran/Glengyle and Longrow (spot the odd one out!) Colour: white wine. Nose: young, starting citric and chalky, with some lemonade and kiwi juice. Then there's sourdough, a fresh pack of lemon drops, yellow Haribos and a little lime grass. This one should repel any mosquitos, perhaps even Campbeltown's famous – and voracious - midges. Mouth: very good, with a similar chalky, doughy and lemony development, supplemented with a little fresh mint, green pepper and tiny roots and saplings (quinoa?) Finish: rather long, on pretty much the same flavours and with a smokier signature. Longrow, I presume. This wee chemicalness too… Comments: a fully naked Campbeltowner, undisguised and maskless. Very cool proposition, and certainly a true 'regional malt'. Perhaps for your favourite hipflask rather than for your most expensive crystal sniffer (a.k.a. fishbowl). 86 points - whiskyfun.com

  ...There’s a fruitier freshness and a slightly peppery grip added with a mineralic fizz that makes things a little more pleasing for me. Yet objectively, this remains good, easy sipping whisky and regardless of which batch you grab, you’ll be in good company. The rumours have moved towards this being mostly Glengyle malt (Kilkerran) in the mix here and that would make a lot of sense, despite that distillery only running 25% of the year (from the same team - and malt - as Springbank) they’ve been making whisky since 2004 ,and a lot more since 2018, they’ve gotta free up that precious warehouse space somehow. Why not step in to alleviate some of the demand for Campbeltown whisky with a good honest malt blend?...Very good indeed. - dramface.com

  Notes from Springbank... Nose: A distinct buttery note and characteristic hint of sea salt introduce this dram, along with notes of ginger loaf and pecan pie. Palate: Creamy coffee, salted caramel, date syrup and crystallised brown sugar on the palate, with a subtle hint of peat smoke. Finish: The peat smoke builds in the finish, with a leathery note developing over time.

  Collectors note: Springbank's labels almost always arrive with minor wearing and markings, most often to the top of the front labels. This is unavoidable. If you are likely to be disappointed by minor label scuffing, we recommend you don't buy these whiskies.

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  Cardhu 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) - Old Bottling

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 43%

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  A charming Cardhu labelled as "Pure Malt" (although oddly, the box also says "single malt"), probably produced for the travel retail market and bottled through the 1980s. The malt from this distillery forms the heart of the Johnnie Walker blends, hence the striding man depicted on the front of the box. 43% Alc./Vol.

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  2013 Claxton's Exploration Series Smoke on the Spey 10 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 50%

  We do enjoy these blends that often capture a kind of 'quintessential' Speyside character. It's probably a second or third-fill sherry casked malt; regardless, the region's classic traits come accompanied by the gentlest puff of smoke: Chewy muesli, barley cakes, poached orchard fruits, a dollop of honey and a hint of vanilla are all seamlessly stitched together, delicate peat adding depth and old-world charm to the finish. A profile that shows a level of integration and poise beyond its age statement. If you enjoy whiskies from Glenfiddich or Balvenie, this has a similar kind of vibe. 50% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered. Tasted from a 50ml sample.

  Notes from the bottlers... An undisclosed Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky that has a sweet yet smoky finish. Nose: Smoky shortbread. White pepper. Biscuits. Vanilla. palate: Sweet and malty at first with oakiness before a wave of herbal peat. finish: Peaty, but not smoky. Sweet pepperiness with shortbread.

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  2014 Cooper's Choice Campbeltown 10 Year Old Australian Exclusive Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Campbeltown, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 54.5%

  A hefty bouquet precedes a heftier delivery. A hard one to nail down but there’s no pronounced peat so if it’s from Springbank it’s a Hazelburn distillate or Glengyle? A slight grittiness to the mouthfeel reminds us of Glen Scotia, as does the slightly prickly attack. The sprite finish is flattened by the sweetness of the wine before a rush of coastal freshness relieves the sugars. Initially the wine input smothers, but it gets better as you go, which brings us back to Springbank… Whatever the mix, it's very characterful. Finished in a muscat cask. 312 bottles for the Australian importer. 54.5% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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• Douglas Laing's Big Peat Small Batch Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Edinburgh Edition

  Islay, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 46%

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  There was a London edition from Big Peat, so why not an Edinburgh edition? This highly successful series from Douglas Laing forms part of the 'Big Peat World Tour'. As you'd expect, the whisky inside is distinctly Islay with peated malt, bonfire ashes and salty rock pools galore. The outturn was tiny - just 180 bottles at 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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  Douglas Laing's The Epicurean Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Lowlands, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 46.2%

  The "Lowland" Epicurean joins Douglas Laing's regional range of colourfully packaged drams including "Timorous Beastie" from the Highlands, "Scallywag" from Speyside, "Rock Oyster" from the Islands and "Big Peat" from Islay. The packaging features the Epicurean himself, with no attention to detail spared, from the cocktail shaker, crystal decanter and barley husk illustrations, to the charmingly rhythmic pack copy that matches the whisky style and well and truly brings the spirit and its namesake to life.

  Fred Laing, Managing Director and 2nd Generation in the Laing family business, adds, "Back in 1930s Glasgow, The Epicurean, as everyone knew him, was the life and soul of any party. Wherever he popped in for a dram, you’d find him surrounded by a circle of admirers, regaling them with captivating tales of derring-do, of chance encounters in foreign climes and of the fine food and drink he feasted upon his travels. Our new expression is in honour of that roguish character who never fails to deliver charm, charisma and just a little bit of cheek."

  Tasting note: Pours like young Riesling with a very pale straw hue. Floral aromas are grassy / mildly gingery. Fruitiness develops as hints of elderflower, geranium and delicate vanilla wafer. Crisp, spicy delivery with flavours of rice crackers, straw and vanilla. Finish is fresh, zesty with white pepper and delicate citrus peel / vanilla hinted at in the aftertaste. Lively and appetising. 46.2 Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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• Douglas Laing's Timorous Beastie Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Glasgow, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 46.8%

  A non chill filtered vatted malt including whiskies from Blair Athol, Glen Garioch, Dalmore and Glengoyne distilleries.

  Other reviews... This wee, sleekit, cow’rin, tim’rous beastie is a blended malt of Highland whiskies from Douglas Laing, the latest of their regional recipes to join Scallywag and Big Peat. Perfumed soaps in muslin bags, dried sprigs of heather, beeswax, and Edinburgh rock give this an intriguing bouquet. Juicy: mandarins glow with green plums and Granny Smith apples. Ripe, yellow fruits and spices mid-palate conclude with sweet malt and fading creaminess sweeping around the gums. Distinctive and laudable. 86 points
  - maltadvocate.com (Spring 2015) Reviewed by: Jonny McCormick

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• Douglas Laing's Big Peat Small Batch Islay Vatted Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Islay, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 46%

  Awarded best vatted malt of the year - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2011.

  Glasgow-based Douglas Laing & Co are independent bottlers and blenders headed by brothers, Fred and Stewart Laing. The company has traditionally specialised in blending super premium whiskies for Far East markets. The brothers succeeded their father, Fred Douglas, who founded the company in 1948 and they’ve not let their Dad down over the past 25 years, significantly expanding the enterprise. Key to their success has been the management and marketing of the vast stocks of old and rare malts the family has built up over the last half century.

  The company’s latest offering is a new vatted Islay malt containing spirit from Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Bowmore and Port Ellen. It was awarded the top prize in its category at the World Whisky Awards 2010, while the Malt Maniacs awarded it “BEST PEATED WHISKY/DAILY DRAM.” Bottled without chill filtration at 46% alc vol.

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• Elements of Islay Cask Edit Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Islay, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 46%

  "...I’m having a hard time putting this bottle down and I would wager that you would as well." - dramface.com

  Elements of Islay Cask Edit is part of the new core range trilogy alongside Sherry Cask and Bourbon Cask. It's a composition of refill, bourbon and sherry casks bottled at 46% for the perfect balance of drinkability and personality. Rich, smoky single malt from Islay’s south coast marries together with a fresher, fruitier style from the north. Sip and savour, or experiment in cocktails.

  Other reviews... The 46% ABV strength is perfect for an easy-drinking but richly flavoured experience. The sherry casks are not over-bearing, providing some delicate nuances under these well-matured bourbon malts. I’m having a hard time putting this bottle down and I would wager that you would as well. If you like peated whiskies, and balanced ones at that, then this should be sitting on your shelf. I’m very much intrigued to get my hands on the Bourbon cask and Sherry cask releases from Elements of Islay now. Well played Elements of Islay team.... If this is priced below other Islay malts in your market, it’s a steal and get it on your shelf ASAP. If it’s in the same price range as Ardbeg 10, Port Charlotte 10, Ardbeg Corrie/Oogie/An Oa, then use your discretion.  However, depending on your preferences, this blended malt can stand toe-to-toe with any of these single malts. - dramface.com

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• Elements of Islay Beach Bonfire Feis Ile 2023 Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Islay, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 54.5%

  In the creation of this limited edition, Elixir's Head Blender, Oliver Chilton was inspired by a beach bonfire on Islay – the colours, heady smoke and collision of the flames and sand. Employing malts from two characterful Islay distilleries, the resulting blend brings together whiskies matured in new oak, Bourbon, refill and sherry casks before bottling at natural strength. Non chill filtered.

  Other reviews... Lovely name for an Islay, we use that descriptor often. Colour: deep gold. Nose: you do feel the new oak, with some butterscotch and a bit of wood varnish, then indeed a beach bonfire burning both dried kelp and floated wood. Something medicinal too, saline (sea spray), and chalky. With water: damp tweed jacket (it's raining cats and dogs on Islay) and beach sand and pebbles at low tide. Mouth (neat): very salty arrival but citron liqueur and just limoncello are soon to join the dance. Some fudge and butterscotch again. Very good heat. With water: lemon juice, rhubarb, unripe kiwi, a bit of caramel, plus the expected walnut cake and wine from the sherry. Well, that ought to stem from the sherry. Finish: long, still pleasantly a little hot. Salted butter caramel, walnuts, a little salty and spicy peanut butter. Satay sauce (from the Taj Mahal restaurant in Bowmore, naturally). Comments: very fond of this multifaceted big boy too. 86 points - whiskyfun.com

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  Elements of Islay Sherry Cask Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Islay, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 54.5%

  We're used to seeing the Elements series in 500ml formats. This bottling upgrades drinkers to 700ml. It's part of a new core trilogy of blended malts introduced in 2022 (the others are 'Cask Edit' and 'Bourbon Cask'). Matured in first-fill and refill sherry butts and hogsheads and combining whiskies from the north and south of Islay before bottling at a hearty strength, components are kept secret, but just looking at the bottle tells you everything you need; there are the expected aromas of sweet peat reek, joined by raisin cake, prunes, dried orange peel and baking spice, followed by a massive flavour drive that adds lanolin, walnut brownies, maritime salinity and chimney soot. Chilli-infused dark chocolate, smokey dates and trace iodine finish off this impressive blending effort that also comes non chill-filtered. 54.5% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Nose: obviously more sherried, with a rather dry profile on tobacco leaves, dark chocolate and Lapsang tea. Cigar boxes and hints of black peppercorns. Quite aromatic. Mouth: again more on the dark and dry side of the spectrum. Plenty of leafy notes, liqourice, dark chocolate and dried orange peels. A lot of sweet pepper, hints of seashells and a gingery edge. Rather sooty. Finish: really long, with dry smoke, dark chocolate, tobacco and a hint of muscovado sugar. - whiskynotes.be

  Notes from the bottlers... Nose: The lingering scent of tobacco remains in an empty sandalwood cigar box. Arbroath smokie sits alongside aromatic notes of lemon oil, ginger root and a hint of menthol. Palate: Rich and unctuous. Dark-chocolate-dipped candied orange slices and chunks of crystalised stem ginger. Muscovado sugar syrup provides a sticky, dark drizzle over date-studded ginger cake. Sweet smoke and dried autumn fruits sit in the background. Finish: Treacle toffee and smoky black tea, sweetened by dark brown sugar. A long, sweet, rich and spicy finish.

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• Hunter Laing's Highland Journey Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Highlands, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 46%

  A blend that conjures the majestic Highlands of Scotland where purple heather covers rugged hills and ice-cold burns cut smoothly through gentle glens. 46% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from the bottlers...  A golden coloured whisky with a robust, full bodied nose of rich, sweet aromas such as vanilla custard, fudge, toffee apples and puff candy. Creamy and buttery on the palate it is initially sweet before developing with vanilla custard powder, apricots, peaches and pears like a fruit salad. A relatively short finish – sweet with hints of oak and nuts.

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• Hunter Laing's Hebridean Journey Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

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  ABV: 46%

  Two new additions to Laing's "Journey Series" have arrived. This one showcases the rugged western region of the Hebrides. Long popular with ornithologists, climbers and anglers, the Hebridean Islands are fast becoming a destination for connoisseurs of the amber spirit! Think coastal styles like Talisker, Ardnamurchan, Tobermoray and Torabhaig. 46% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from the bottlers... On the nose we are immediately transported to the rugged Hebridean isles off Scotland’s west coast, with a wonderfully zesty, coastal brininess. A gentle peat smoke on the palate, ripe apples, malted barley and a touch of seaweed. A long, satisfyingly warming finish calls us back for another sip.

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  Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Fife, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 43%

  '...God, I love this stuff... this is exactly how a vatted malt should be and one of the best samples I've come across since its launch.' - 95 points, Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2017.

  Johnnie Walker Green Label is the only whisky in the Walker range to carry the 'Blended Malt Scotch Whisky' certification. It replaces the older term 'Vatted Malt' and indicates that the whisky has been blended exclusively from single malts, and not blended with inexpensive grain whisky. The Walker family began buying some of Scotland's finest distilleries over 100 years ago. Now, with over 27 malt whisky producers in ownership, the company doesn't have to look too far for the very best material. They can choose from the cream of the crop, and have also acquired over a century of distilling experience in the process, guaranteeing the quality of their whisky well into the future.

  Undisputed as one of the all-time classics in its genre, Green label is instantly recognisable as a Walker blend, with a profile of fresh and slightly fruity aromas with hints of mango and toffee followed by the trademark whiff of peat & sea air that distinguishes most of the JW stable.

  Tasting note: Brassy gold / impeccable clarity. A sophisticated, expressive nose offers an assemblage of soft, sweet peat, oatmeal biscuit, dried mango / fig, white pepper with good freshness - sustained even after several minutes in the glass. Full and well rounded in the mouth with nipping spices carrying the malty attack, along with flavours of salted crackers, restrained peat and an oily-yet-crisp finish with strong staying power. The vivacious and intensely flavoured character of this vatting will keep you coming back time and again. Forget Blue Label: Green and Gold remain the stars in the JW line up. 43% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Just as complex as Johnnie Walker Gold, but fuller and more richly textured. (Not surprising, given that there are no grain whiskies in Johnnie Walker Green.) This is one of the finer vatted malts on the market. Its flavors are well-integrated. You’ll find creamy toffee and nougat at its core, which is then layered with notes of vanilla, mint, fresh brine, and even a hint of mustard seed. Excitingly fresh and vibrant on the finish. A whisky for both the blend and single malt drinker. And at the price, it is also fairly valued for an all-malt whisky.
  89 points - maltadvocate.com (Summer 2005) Reviewed by: John Hansell

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  Monkey Shoulder Batch 27 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Dufftown, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 40%

  Named after an afflication sufferred by distillery workers engaged in the back-breaking work of turning the malting barley with a shiel (a kind of large wooden spade). Thankfully machines do this now, but this whisky has been named in honour of their passion. Produced by Malt Master David Stewart at William Grant & Sons, the whisky is a blended malt made up of 27 casks from Kininvie, Glenfiddich and Balvenie distilleries. (Kininvie has been in production for over a decade but without a bottling of any kind coming onto the market). The slick presentation features a triplet of monkeys, representing the three distilleries. Re-tasted in early 2024, the whisky delivers a medium sweet, pleasantly fruity, mainstream blend that oils-up nicely with ice but flattens out with minimal dilution. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews… Nose: Ripe, very sweet and long. Toasted/polished oak, light resin notes, nutmeg. Palate: Still sweet: a soft start, vanilla custard, a hint of dried fruit, baked banana, cinnamon, vanilla. Honeyed centre. Toasted, indeed roasted, wood gives much needed grip. Finish: Membrillo. Comment: Exuberant, sweet and extremely well balanced. A great introduction to whisky. 83 points - David Broom, whiskymag.com

  Outstanding vatting here by David Stewart who clearly has the malts in the palm of his hands... Nose: Busy, complex and wonderfully weighted: the theme is orangey citrus softened by vanilla. Excellent malt-oak ratio. Palate: soft mouth arrival and then a steady increase in malt intensity; shards of Demerara sweetness help counter the vanilla…some grain early on…enormous length…A joy. 93 points - Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2006

  This one is enjoyed from time to time, being a very important malt in France, a vatting of Glenfiddich, Balvenie, and Kininvie. Since its introduction in 2005, it has always been Batch 27—surely the largest vatting tank in the world! Jokes aside, I used to prefer earlier versions, but things can always evolve. Colour: gold. Nose: well, it’s lovely, ever so slightly cardboardy, but also on shortbread, acacia honey, ripe mirabelles, and cinnamon cake. Honestly, I really like this nose… Perhaps they’ve increased the Balvenie proportion? Mouth: yes, it’s good, not as light as you might expect, with flavours close to the nose, plus a touch of orange. It only loses momentum after about thirty seconds—that’s the 40% for you. Finish: very short, indeed, and that’s its main flaw. A return of cardboard. Comments: a shame, I felt it was heading beyond 80 points. 79 points - whiskyfun.com

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  Morrison Distillers Old Perth Double Sherry Wood Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

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  ABV: 48.2%

  The Old Perth Double Sherry Wood joined the core lineup of Old Perth Whiskies in late 2024. Drawn from ex-Oloroso and Pedro Ximinez sherry casks, we have clean and fairly contemporary sherry at play here with some basic, fresh fruit cake character and a light nuttiness and late bitter cocoa intruding in the sweetness of the malt. 48.2% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 30ml sample.

  Other reviews... Nose: To begin, lots of baking spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange peel) before brown sugar, sultanas, crème caramel, then a hint of raspberry. Palate: Spanish custard slice, fragrant vanilla bean, and cinnamon sugar crêpes all make this a sweet treat on the palate. Finish: Some notes of wood spice emerge, alongside heather honey and a medium-length finish. Comment: Perfectly pleasant whisky but lacks some complexity. 7.2 points - whiskymag.com
  

  
  

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  Morrison Distillers Old Perth Manzanilla Limited Edition Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

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  ABV: 54.3%

  This small batch release of 4,200 bottles is from a vatting of whiskies matured in ex-Manzanilla sherry casks (6 hogsheads and 5 butts). A lightly scented malt, slightly dry and nutty, a bit like the sherry itself, then on the palate, mildly sweet. The finish is tangy, with a spike of pepper and brine through the brisk finish. 54.3% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 30ml sample.

  Notes from the bottlers... Zesty and coastal, bursting with fragrant and floral notes with layers of amaretti biscuits.

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• 2007 Morrison Distillers Old Perth Vintage Collection Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

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  ABV: 56.7%

  From one of Scotland's oldest whisky families, previous owners of Bowmore, Auchentoshan and Glen Garioch. The Morrison family purchased the Old Perth brand and brought the legacy back to life for all to enjoy. This 2007 vintage blended malt is a small batch release of only 1292 bottles created using whiskies from the Glenlivet region, 100% drawn from sherry casks. Australia's allocation is all of 30 bottles! 56.7% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.

  Notes from the importers... While the alcohol is obvious on the nose, so is the quality of these sherry casks! Orange peel, raisins, stewed apricots, a deft touch of rancio, alongside ginger, dark chocolate, forest floor & leather notes. The palate is more than rich enough to handle the 56.7% ABV. Cinnamon and clove spices, join the mix. Texturally this veers comfortably into a silky oiliness. An extremely long finish! Wow! 

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  Morrison Distillers Old Perth Pedro Ximenez Limited Edition Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

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  ABV: 56.2%

  The Old Perth range has delivered some decent values in the sherry matured department. A new 2023 addition composed of Speyside malts matured in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez hogsheads and butts raises the standard higher. Spending its last fifteen months in first-fill PX casks sourced from Bodega José y Miguel Martin, the final marrying took place at Morrison's facility in Aberargie, Perthshire. Graeme Mackeddie, head of production at Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers said "Inspired by the Spanish sherry bodegas, we use a solera system — a complex system of fractional blending — for vatting rather than producing batch releases, which ensures consistency of our liquid. This includes the use of 50-year-old, traditional 700-litre Spanish casks, creating the perfect balance in our final blend." Sales Director, Niel Hendriksz added "...we are delighted with the results of PX maturation, producing a velvety texture with raisins, dates and candied fruit leading into dark chocolate and cocoa." We'd have to agree. But perhaps what's most enjoyable about this blend is the clever way the PX and Oloroso arrive in equal, complementary waves. It feels like a choreographed balance of sweet dried fruit and chocolate flavours, finished by drier, tangy oloroso while a sustained vibrancy keeps it all fresh. Thoughtful vattings like this are much more appealing than simple, overly-sweet single malts, which too often fall flat. The drinkability at cask strength is also impressive. 7800 bottles on offer. Non-chill filtered. 56.2% Alc./Vol.
  
  
  

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• Morrison Distillers Old Perth 12 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

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  Named for the city of Perth in Scotland, the Old Perth blends have a history dating back to the early 20th century when Peter Thompson, a grocer from Perth, started to create his own whiskies which proved to be popular. Eventually, the lights went out for Old Perth in the early 1970s. Almost half a century later, the brand was resurrected by independent bottlers, Morrison & Mackay, and now Morrisons. The range consists of four different expressions, all of which have matured in sherry casks. The latest and oldest to date is this deeply coloured twelve year old. According to the back label, sherry-sweet stewed fruits and spicy orange marmalade give this vibrant blended malt a beautifully balanced flavour with a warm, lasting finish. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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• 1989 Murray McDavid The Fiddichside 31 Year Old Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

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  ABV: 47.5%

  A mystery malt. The Fiddichside Inn is a legendary bar started by the late Joe Brandie, but this teaspooned whisky is said to have a clue to its provenance in its title (is there more than one distillery with ‘fiddich’ in its name?) The second component is reported to be Balvenie - but we can't say for sure. What we do know is that Murray McDavid finished the duo in two first-fill sherry casks: Six months in PX and two years in Oloroso. Two barrels and two different distilleries technically makes this a blended malt rather than a single. Reuniting both has resulted in a whisky with flavours of baked apple, waxy fruits, creamy vanilla and sweet oak. 47.5% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Other reviews... The palate is very gentle but does have a bit of a sawdust dryness. Again, a pastry like sweetness with egg-washed puff pastry, apples, raisins and cinnamon. So yeah, Tarte-Tatin, cobbler, what have you. Quite some oak and after a while some pepper starts shining through. Swallow: The finish lingers with dryness and the hint of pepper. It’s less sweet than the palate and nose, and a little bit more spicy. An apple seed bitterness joins the fray, with baking spices and some pear skins. It is quite true to the character of the distillery that we don’t know about, with notes of fruit and apples, some honey throughout as well. A very gorgeous dram, especially because it has mellowed so much over three long decades. Highly recommended. - maltfascination.com

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  St Bridget's Kirk Solera Batch #3 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

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  This limited edition is created using Lady of the Glen's own method of blending malt whiskies. Drawing on different distilleries and styles, each batch is small, bespoke and distinct from the last; each blended, married and bottled from the company's custom built solera system made up of an ex-Fino sherry quarter cask and two ex-Oloroso quarter casks. Synonymous with the sherry and port industries, a solera involves multiple 'connected' barrels. As whisky is drawn from the last barrel the first barrel is topped up and the whiskies improve as they flow down the line. This is the 3rd batch under the St.Bridget's Kirk label and Hannah says they're now seeing real benefit from the process. In this example there's a rewarding balance of malt and sherry with any signs of youth now well into the background. Some tasters have found wisps of smoke. Instead we found the emphasis was on orange spice cake and cream tea biscuits. With an ice cube melting away, the emphasis shifts towards coffee cake and chocolate, also luxing up the mouthfeel. Very well integrated and much better than an everyday drinker. You'll find it hard to stop at one. 218 bottles. 48.5% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Other reviews... Taste: Oloroso-led arrival. Toffees and caramels. Treacle. Walnuts and winter spices. Black pepper – very peppery at first, though mellows over time. Medium to full-bodied. Velvety texture. Marmalade and honey. Oak – becomes more noticeably woody the longer it sits on the palate. Smoky finish lingers. Water reduces the intensity of the pepper and makes for a more rounded dram. It also seemed to unleash more of the smoke – with an earthier, more pungent peaty note coming through. Thought: Satisfying and fully flavoured. Not overly smoky but neither does the sherry completely dominate, although it certainly leads the way. With time and water the balance seemed to improve and make for a more interesting dram, at least for me – those who like that big sherry hit might prefer it without water. Tasting it on a crisp, Autumn day was a winner – the dram itself seems very Autumnal – like fallen leaves, distant coal fires and sultana cake. - ascotonscotch.com

  Notes from the bottlers... Old leather, orange peel, cola cubes, toasted marshmallow and smoked kippers.

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  2012 Watt Whisky Dalrymple 11 Year Old Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Lowlands, SCOTLAND

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  As Serge Valentin comments in his review below, the principal component here comes from the Grant's-owned Aisla Bay distillery on the Clyde Coast. Five different styles are produced here, but the most common is a light and rather sweet spirit. "Dalrymple" means it's teaspooned, however you could still consider it a single malt as it's likely there's only a trace amount from another distillery. 294 bottles were decanted from a Hogshead at 57.1% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Other reviews... Dalrymple is a trade name for Ailsa Bay, and while our experience with this distillate is limited, a superb Dalrymple from Tri Carragh once left a strong impression. The official Ailsa Bay releases, however, have often been as cold as a North Sea flounder – if I may. Colour: pale gold. Nose: delightful, with an intriguing mix of tequila and gentian—no jest here. Ripe pear and apple follow, creating a harmonious bouquet. A touch of medicinal quality emerges, accompanied by green walnuts and a hint of mustard. With water: develops towards a fine fino sherry. Mouth (neat): very good indeed! Green apple, fir smoke, plasticine, Sichuan pepper, mustard, mezcal, and radish—spicy with a slight bite. With water: the fruitiness becomes more pronounced, but a peppery edge also takes hold. An unusual mix of sultanas and white pepper surprises the palate. Finish: long, with smoke overlaying those peppered sultanas, making for a slightly more challenging conclusion. Comments: the peat runs subtly throughout, never dominating but always present. A complex and captivating dram, perfect for a blind guessing game among friends. 87 points - whiskyfun.com

  ...At the risk of sounding obtuse, it seems like William Grant & Sons know what they’re doing. (There’s a reason they are the biggest family-owned whisky company in Scotland.) They’ve hit a bulls-eye with Ailsa Bay it seems... Taste: An initial hit of nuts and spices, not my preferred style per se. I find it improves hugely with some water. Thick mouthfeel with a nice chunk of vanilla foam blocks, but also fresh orchard fruits, crème brûlée and even tinned pineapple. Finish: Medium length. Gentle notes of white pepper linger, but are balanced out by notes of peach, peanuts and honey. - wordsofwhisky.com

  Notes from the bottlers... Toffee apples, marzipan, honeycomb, peanuts, peaches and crème brûlée.

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  Watt Whisky Ben & Sherry 6 Year Old Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

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  This curious blend of 50% Benrinnes and 50% Glasgow single malts has a dry, nutty sherry influence of a kind rarely encountered nowadays; Vaguely sulphury notes, like pencil eraser or matchbox are followed in a warm, grassy profile including traces of walnuts, ginger biscuits and sulphur. Tasted blind you might pick it as young Auchroisk. A somewhat old fashioned composition that nevertheless grows on you. 282 bottles from a butt. 57.1% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Notes from the bottlers... Rich Sherry, dark cherries, soft black pepper, liquorice and marmalade.

  Other reviews... This hippy whisky combines fifty percent Benrinnes and fifty percent Glasgow Dist. Let’s try to avoid overly frosty commentary. Colour: Nose: an unusual start, quite fermentary, with notes of cooked vegetables, courgettes, and even Brussels sprouts. Then comes saltpetre, soot, cherry stalks (in herbal tea), and roasted aubergines. It’s very polarising, as they say. With water: still those cooked vegetables, but now joined by honey and slightly "evolved" dried figs. Mouth (neat): more sherry-driven, but spicy and almost fizzy. Think chilli-infused Schweppes, kirsch straight off the still, pink grapefruits, and braised cabbage. With water: it settles down, revealing walnuts, baked apples, marmalade, tobacco, honey, and sweet peppers. Finish: similar, and it lingers for a good while, with a peppery aftertaste. Comments: don’t be fooled—my notes may seem odd, but this little UFO is rather charming, taking you on a journey from Brussels sprouts to meadow honey. Almost a thriller. 86 points - whiskyfun.com

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  Watt Whisky Peatsmoke on Gorgie 5 Year Old Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

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  Marrying 42% 5 year old peated blended malt with 12 year old North British grain whisky has resulted in an enormous dessert-styled dram with the textural exuberance of a cask strength single malt. Sweet wood smoke melts into honey drizzled muesli, vanilla cream and dates as the mid palate gathers momentum becoming oily and mouth filling with flickering alcohol and a coastal tang bringing vibrancy to the finish. A bombshell that defies both its age and category. 57.1% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. 618 bottles produced.

  Notes from the bottlers... Dry peat, soft sherry, distant smoke, toffee shortbread, ginger, custard and black cherries.

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• Aberlour-Glenlivet 8 Year Old Unblended All Malt Scotch Whisky (26 2/3 Fl. Oz.) - Old bottling

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  A circa 1970s square bottle of eight year old Aberlour containing 100% malt whiskies and "proudly featuring Campbell's Glenlivet Malt" (likely a reference to Aberlour, see below). Very good condition, with original presentation box and bottle in plastic wrapper. One only from a private collection.

  * For those puzzled by the 'Aberlour-Glenlivet' title on the label, history suggests the use of the 'Glenlivet' suffix was a convention in earlier times as means of association with Speyside and / or the Glenlivet distillery's enviable reputation. Tamnavulin, Glen Moray, Speyburn and Tomintoul all still carry "-Glenlivet" in their registered names. However, the suffix is now only used on the labels of some independent bottlers.

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• Adelphi The Sandebud 6 Year Old Fusion Cask Strength Whisky (700ml)

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  Adelphi achieves another world first in this cask strength fusion. The fifth in a series is a combination of two sherry barrels of six year old malt from Adelphi's own distillery, 'Ardnamurchan' and two barrels of Swedish single malt distilled at 'High Coast', drawn from x-Bourbon barrels. All whiskies in the mix were peated. Named, 'Sändebud' a Swedish word meaning 'envoy' or 'emissary', it's an appropriate title for this whisky, which is dedicated to Colin Campbell, a Scottish lawyer born in the 17th century who moved to Sweden in 1731 and set up the Swedish East India Company bringing huge trade and wealth to his adopted country. 1176 bottles at 58.9% ABV are on offer globally. Due to the limited allocation and expected high demand, this is limited to one per customer.

  Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Mild smoked mackerel, Arbroath smokies, Fisherman's Friends, ground ginger... Dried fruits, bbq smoke slight sweetness. Palate: Smoke, salt, ash, hawthorn berries... Finish: Spices leading to fruity finish. The perfect balance of Scottich and Swedish flavour and a great balance between bourbon and sherry.

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  Adelphi Glenborrodale 11 Year Old Batch 8 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

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  Notes from Adelphi... Honeysuckle, Crunchy Nut Cornflakes and flapjacks with honey. Oodles of McCowan’s Highland Toffee, salted popcorn and a hint of fresh mint with a wisp of smoke. The youngest component is 11 years old. 46% Alc./Vol. 1404 bottles.

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  Adelphi The Glover 4th Edition 18 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

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  A 'hybrid malt', made from whiskies sourced from both Scotland and Japan that have been aged for at least 18 years. The provenance is not disclosed.

  Tasting note: Deep bright gold. Impeccable purity to the floral-beeswax and pear drop opening bouquet. Evokes Clynelish at its best. Air contact further emphasises the beeswax key-note adding sponge cake and hints of honeydew. A slightly firm, spicy entry, broadening and softening as the whisky rolls across the tongue. Honey-drizzled orchard fruits are countered by powdery tannins. Concludes delicately tart with a silk-thread of sugars woven through the fade. Impossible not to like. 49.2% Alc./Vol. Very limited allocation.

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  Adelphi Glenborrodale 7 Year Old Batch 4 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

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  The fourth batch of Adelphi's blended malt is the best to date. This is reported to be considerably older than the label suggests, the majority being quite mature Speyside and Highland whiskies, with only a small amount of 7 year old added to 'freshen' it up - hence the young age statement.

  Tasting note: Matured in sherry casks. Pale gold. Evokes suggestions of lemon meringue, honey, sponge cake and mocha while also being pithy, dry and peppery. The sweetness builds with air contact. A medium to full bodied, perfectly rounded malt with flavours of salted oatmeal biscuits, straw and a tangy, oily, keenly balanced finish that resonates in the mouth. Lively and lipsmacking with a classically Speyside profile. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. 1,484 bottles released.

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• Adelphi Glenborrodale 8 Year Old Batch 1 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

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  A first for Adelphi, Glenborrodale (meaning 'Fortified Valley') is an eight year old blended malt, with the innaugural release limited to 1226 bottles.

  The vatting was created in a refill ex-Sherry Butt. Reportedly the composition includes Macallan, Highland Park, Bunnahabhain, possibly Glengoyne and a good splash (half a cask or so) of Glenrothes 8 years old from an active sherry cask.

  According to Adelphi, expect flavours of brandy snaps, toffee fudge, orange peel and distant camp fires. 46% Alc.Vol.

  Extremely limited stocks.

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• Adelphi The Glover 18 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

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  ABV: 48.6%

  Another hybrid malt in the Adelphi portfolio is "The Glover", named after the 'Scottish Samurai' Thomas Blake Glover. This is the third release. Whiskies from Scotland (Longmorn and Glen Garioch) make up 35% of the blend. The remainder is sourced from refill ex-sherry hogsheads from Japan's now closed Hanyu distillery. All whiskies are at least 18 years of age. The consensus on the blogosphere is that this really is something genuinely different. 1448 bottles on offer, but we have less than a handful to sell.

  Notes from Adelphi... Ripe corn – sunshine. Good beading. Light nose prickle. Richly fruity – ripe pear, juicy red apples, cherries, orange juice – on a base of vanilla sponge, spread with strawberry jam and whipped cream. A drop of water introduces fondant. A sweet overall taste, with chocolate and coconut (Bounty Bar). Water introduces ripe pineapple and Szechuan pepper (both spicy and mouth-cooling). Parma violets in the development. Multi-faceted and exotic. 48.6% Alc./Vol.

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• Adelphi Glenborrodale 8 Year Old Batch 6 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

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  Batch 6 of Adelphi's annual blended malt consists of Highland Park, Bunnahabhain, Tamdhu and Glenrothes. The combination was transferred to sherry butts fourteen years ago and topped up with an eight year old sherry cask release from Glenrothes (hence the younger age statement). Bottled in 2018 non chill filtered and with no added colour. 1500 bottles world wide.

  Notes from Adelphi... Nose: smoked meat with warm toast, butter and heather honey. Palate: dark cherries with white peaches and kiwi compote finished with some Nutella. Finish: rich and round. 46% Alc./Vol.

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  Adelphi The E&K 5 Year Old Fusion Cask Strength Blended Malt Whisky (700ml)

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  ABV: 57.8%

  Another impressive example of Adelphi's remarkable blending flair.

  Following on from the sell-out Kincardine comes the second incarnation of Adelphi’s Indian-Scotch fusion. Vatted from two casks of India’s Amrut single malt and Scotland’s Ardmore and Glenrothes, with all whiskies being a minimum of 5 years of age, the "E&K" pays homage to the 9th Earl of Elgin and 13th Earl of Kincardine, Victor Bruce.

  As Governor of India from 1894 to 1899, Bruce oversaw improvements to India’s railway system, worked to combat drought and famine and helped stabilise the currency. There's also a personal connection to the historical reference: Bruce is the Great Grandfather of Alex Bruce, Adelphi's Managing Director. Capped at 825 bottles world wide.

  Tasting note: Bright gold. A shifting bouquet offering an engaging amalgam of tropical fruits, flashes of sherry and lifted spices. 5-10 minutes accents toffee apple, peppermint and cocoa. A vibrant whisky brimming with flavour and mini spice explosions that dapple the tongue. Very well integrated. Dried fruits with a smokey-sherried edge? Amrut dominates at natural strength. Water broadens and softens the profile adding length and drawing out attractive fruity-oily Speyside notes. 57.8% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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• Ardbeg Serendipity 12 Year Old Limited Release Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

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  ABV: 40%

  We've one bottle only to sell of this curio that evoked a combination of cynicism and praise when it was released as the result of a 'blending accident' - see below. Evidently, in the late 1990s, there was a product called "80:20" which was 80% Glenmorangie and 20% something else, and with an identical marketing speel from Glenmorangie. It would have been a no brainer to repeat the 'accident', but a stroke of genius was required to make it seem plausible a second time.

  Other reviews... Serendipity came about as a result of an error, when two parts of 12-year-old Glen Moray were inadvertently vatted with eight parts of much older Ardbeg. Indeed, the Ardbeg could be approaching its quarter-century. Cynics may suggest this smacks of something dreamt up by a marketing department, but whatever its origins, this 'Ardbeg Lite' blended malt whisky has much to commend it. The Glen Moray has given Serendipity a sweeter, more floral nose than is usual with Ardbeg. On the palate the defining dry, earthy, peat notes of Ardbeg lurk beneath a soft, mellow peachy character, but they remain steadfastly present. The result is notably harmonious. An inspired accident? 40.0% - www.whisky-pages.com

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• Ballantines Finest Blended Scotch Whisky (750ml)

  Dumbarton, SCOTLAND

  $59. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.
  
  George Ballantine, the founder of Ballantine's came from a farming family in the Scottish Borders. He established a grocers shop in Cowgate, Edinburgh in 1827, eventually extending his business into wines and spirits. The founders son, also named George, set up in Argyll Street, Glasgow, in 1872 as a whisky, wine and cigar merchant, with many export interests, especially the promotion of their Old Glenlivet and Talisker Fine Malt brands. In 1903 the family business was granted a Royal Warrant and was recorded as "transacting an immense trade in supplying wines and spirits to families of distinction all over Scotland and in many parts of England and Ireland." The company was subsequently sold, however the new owners had similar success, establishing solid markets in the United States and elsewhere. The rest is history...

  The Malt and Grain whiskies used to produce Ballantine’s Finest are all aged for more than three years. The original flavour, complexity and refinement comes from more than 50 single malt flavours. The unmistakable Ballantine's flavour is dependent on these 50 single malts, 4 single grains and in particular the fingerprint malts from Miltonduff and Glenburgie. No one single component dominates. The Ballantines range also includes: Ballantine's Gold Seal, a smooth and complex 12 years old whisky; Ballantine's 17 year old, a super premium brand with a deep complex flavour which is regarded as THE Scotch whisky by consumers in the Far East and Ballantine's 30 year old, a rare and exclusive blend of Scotland's finest malts.

  Tasting note: Bright gold. Attractive scents of breakfast cereals, husk and caramel. Super soft throughout, as grains and cocoa feature on the light to medium bodied palate, drying towards the finish which is clean, a little flabby and very gently warming. Although this latest bottling seems sweeter than previous batches, it's still one of the picks of current blends if you’re looking for a lighter style at an entry level price point. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews… Nose: Perfumy. Very fragrant smokiness. Palate: Soft and light. Silky, oily peaty. A therapeutically medicinal relaxant. Finish: Lemon-honey. Some late sweeetness. Late surge of gentle warmth. Comment: Very gentle, but a precise clarity of flavours. Drink while listening to Vivaldi. Rating: 85 - www.whiskymag.comsize>

  Medium golden color. Caramel, roasted nuts and old rose aromas with a good dose of hot vapor. A brisk entry leads to a dryish somewhat bitter, light to medium-bodied palate with mild toffee, light peatiness, and a sharp turn of white pepper. Finishes quickly with a pepper and caramel fade. Thin and uninteresting. 40% Alc./Vol.
  International Review of Spirits Award: Bronze Medal
  RATED: 81 points (Recommended)- www.tastings.com

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  Berry Bros & Rudd Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

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  ABV: 44.2%

  Whiskyfun.com's favourite bang for your buck bottling (May 2020) "...classic Islay...Impeccable blended malt, where are the oysters?"

  A blend of malts from Islay, composed of whiskies from some of the island's most iconic distilleries. Very pale straw gold. Light citrus, crisp barley and sweet sooty peat, all perfectly tuned, with air contact adding smoked meats, dark chocolate and hints of pencil shavings. Juicy maritime-accented delivery - creamy and sweetly smokey with brine, cocoa, white pepper and hints of dried banana through the aftertaste. Offers a complex and beautifully integrated range of delicious flavours. 44.2% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... An endearing vatting which sums up the island's whiskies without any drama but still highly attractively and with no wrong turns. 90.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible

  One of four new affordable blended malts in the range, this delivers a direct line of clean, pure smoke; richly peaty, with shrimp shells, salty sea spray, fresh citrus peel, vanilla, and the aroma of fine cigar smoke. There's an elegant purity to the nose. The palate takes a different course, with tangy, sharp citrus, bitter orange, herbal notes, lemon sherbet, shortbread, and jagged spices. Quite a stallion. 88 points - whiskyadvocate.com

  I can’t see what could go wrong here. Colour: a whiter shade of pale (aarf). Nose: fresh, peaty, very coastal, gristy (youth) and pretty tarry and on diesel oil. I would imagine ¾ young CI and ¼ young Laphroaig would be a bit like this. No bad names. Mouth: just very good, more on brine, gherkins and olives, roots, pure mezcal and a little mercurochrome. Excellent briny ashes. Finish: long, crystalline, peaty, salty. Salty smoked almonds in the aftertaste. Comments: classic Islay, I’m not so sure. Not all young Islays are this good if you ask me. Impeccable blended malt, where are the oysters? 87 points - whiskyfun.com

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  Berry Bros & Rudd Peated Cask Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

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  "...imbued with a pretty smoky flavor for a peated cask, and leaves a creamy aftertaste to savor. " - Whisky Advocate

  Historically, almost all Scotch whiskies possessed a distinctive smoky character, as peat was the most readily available fuel to dry barley. Berry's 'Peated Cask' blend has been matured in a cask that previously contained heavily peated malt, keeping the barrel input relatively subtle. Pale straw gold. A few off-notes aside, the nose shows lovely freshness, the latent fruitiness given a subtle maritime edge, soon overtaken by milk chocolate - all mirrored in the delivery which is genteel, momentarily succulent, the edges blurred by feather-soft brush strokes of smoke. Concludes deeply warming, delicately oily, medium long. Wonderfully pure. 44.2% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Gentle and evenly paced. 92 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2023

  A pale blend with hidden depths of flavor and a sweet nose of honeyed pear, vanilla, Golden Delicious apples, taffy, and custard tarts, all overlaid with ashy smoke and drifting smoke trails from snuffed-out candles. Pear, apple, clove, and cracked black pepper meet butter toffee, vanilla, and nippy spices. It's imbued with a pretty smoky flavor for a peated cask, and leaves a creamy aftertaste to savor. 89 points - whiskyadvocate.com

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  Berry Bros & Rudd Classic Sherry Cask Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

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  High quality sherry casks are considered a luxury in the world of whisky, and the spirits they mature often command top dollar. The boys at Berry Bros have done a great job here with heritage director Ronnie Cox and spirits buyer, Doug McIvor, clearly enjoying the job of blending this sought after and uniquely engaging style. Spectacular deep copper colour. Dry nose-feel is attractively sherried with some Seville orange and nuttiness, dates, raisins and even a touch of rancio. Same goes for the palate; initially spicy before settling into a superb blend - a lovely definition of dried fruits (dates, prunes and raisins) – especially towards the finish. Follows with cinnamon and pepper warmth, zesty freshness, hints of bitter dark chocolate and Christmas cake through the aftertaste. The balance is spot on. A primer for anyone wanting to acquaint themselves with sherried styles without emptying their wallet. 44.2% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... The Islay just kills, but I’ve never tried the ‘Sherry Cask’, so now’s the time. I’m a fan of what they do at BB&R’s, they have this kind of understated, slightly posh way of doing things that should inspire many loudmouths from all around the world. Even politicians who don’t drink! Colour: deep amber. Nose: concrete and saltpetre at first, then roasted pine nuts, chestnuts, and a blend of well-roasted coffee beans and chocolate pods that have just been torrefied. A very pleasant proposition, not very common. Mouth: but yes! More coffee, orangettes, thin mints, 90% chocolate, dried dates and figs, coffee liqueur (I’ve decided to take it easy with quoting brands), and touches of tarry black liquorice from some of the most extreme Dutch liquorice makers. But yes! Finish: long, superb, extremely well-constructed, chocolaty and coffeeish, with the most perfect balance. Comments: wow, have they added some 1940s Glenlivet or something? At not even 50€, bang-for-your-euro, guaranteed. Genius.- 90 points - whiskyfun.com

  This is rich in cask characters, with baked orange, pronounced nutmeg notes, mace, peppercorn, and petrichor. The opening flavors of dark orange and syrupy caramel swerve headlong into pepper, root ginger, allspice, and nippy clove. Despite appearances, this is not awash with sherry-dominated fruitiness, but the finish is long, with spice-led dried fruits. 88 points - whiskyadvocate.com

  I'm certain there are types who will fight to the death for a bottle of this. A whisky, let us say, to divide opinion. 84 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2023

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  Berry Bros & Rudd Classic Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  Reduced from $89.99

  $49. 99

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  Note: Some bottles have mild label damage.
  
  "Great value whisky [that] encapsulates Speyside's appealing regional character" - Whisky Advocate

  A very pure and emphatically Speyside malt that oozes charm from the first sniff with floral-soft aromas of poached orchard fruits, light toasted marshmallow and even a touch of musk. Continues the theme flavour-wise, but with a slightly grassier/woody accent. Excellent concentration, spicing up towards the finish. Everything in its place. 44.2% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... This great value whisky encapsulates Speyside's appealing regional character with notes of green apple, airy florals, vanilla fudge, honey, pecan nut, toasted croissant, marzipan, and light dry spices. With its lovely structure and weight, this unwraps apple, golden syrup, tart citrus, banana, and caramel. A smart aperitif choice for a carefree day, this delivers a sweet, light, delicious dram with an active spicy finish.  88 points - whiskyadvocate.com

  A lot of malt to get your teeth into. The oak isn't exactly sympathetic, but the big wave of vanilla at the midpoint carries some attractive maple syrup. 84 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2023

  Another one that ‘captures the very essence of the region’. Oh the BS you have to come up with when you have no age statement, even when you’re a great old house such as BB&R! Colour: white wine. Nose: yep, naturally. Bread, sawdust, vanilla, barley, hand cream. What you can get out of some super-young malt whisky from Speyside and some good modern wood. We shall call it ‘gristy’. Mouth: of course it’s good, of course. Malt, vanilla, shortbread, stout, burnt caramel, apple pie, corn syrup. Really, it’s good, but a tad soulless. Some kind of ueber-blend, perhaps, fighting in the same category as that of Cardhu, Knockando, Glenlivet, Monkey Shoulder, and ‘stuff’. High volume, I hope! Finish: rather long, malty and caramelly. Ovaltine, come out of this whisky! Comments: yeah, sure! Made to perfection, but… bzz… 80 points - whiskyfun.com

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  Berry Brothers & Rudd Blue Hanger 6th Limited Release Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  SCOTLAND

  $165. 00

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  $1980.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 45.6%

  Recently awarded Whisky Advocate's 

  Blended Malt Whisky of the Year award.
  

  
  

  Berry Brothers (a UK wine merchant established in 1698) have tributed the Blue Hanger series to one of their early customers, so called because of the shade of clothes he wore as a young man. Willam 'Blue' Hanger, aka 'Lord Coleraine', was a loyal regular of Berrys at the end of the 18th century, and reputedly one of the best dressed men of his day.

  According to www.dramaticwhisky.me, "...the Blue Hanger releases originally came to the diplomatic market in 1932 but had faded into history, until being revived in 2003 by Doug McIvor, [Master of Cask Selection at Berry's]. The first release was a sublime marriage of Glenlivet and Glen Grant casks which produced just 723 bottles from a total of 4 hogsheads. Unsurprisingly, it sold out almost immediately upon its release as has been the fate of every subsequent release in the Blue Hanger range. Creation of a new addition only takes place when Doug feels they have secured the right casks in the best condition and can create a complimentary expression addition to the range".

  Bottled in 2012, the 6th release is composed of a Sherry butt of Glenrothes 1990, a Sherry Butt of Bunnahabhain 1990, a Hogshead of Bowmore 1980 and a Hogshead of Bowmore 1987. Only 2223 bottles produced. Non Chill Filtered.

  Tasting note Deep gold / brass appearance. First pass reveals nutty, vanillin notes. Develops intensity and complexity as a fruity dimension emerges from the peppery background. Unripe pear? Cumquot? Now more like spicy raisins. A hint of peat adds to the allure. A soft entry leads into a medium bodied profile that slowly builds in concentration with fruit cake like notes and lively spices. Outstanding depth and poise. Concludes dry with the vanillin malt and Christmas mince pie flavours persisting. A robust, bracing dram. 45.6% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Over the years Blue Hanger has built a reputation for fine quality, and each creation can be viewed as something of a master class in whisky making. But this release takes an unexpected turn for the better, surpassing even our highest expectations by offering an extra peaty, rustic dimension to a perfect mix of orange and berry fruits, cocoa, vanilla, and spice. With John Glaser still setting the pace for blended malts with the most recent versions of Flaming Heart and Spice Tree, and this release raising the bar still further, this category is on fire...

  If you want proof that blended malts can be world class, you’ll find it in any bottle of Blue Hanger. Lovingly created by Berry Bros. whisky maker Doug McIvor, every release has been exceptional. Even by the series’ own high standards, this sixth release surpasses itself. The nose is fresh, clean, and citrusy, with wafts of sherry. But there are smoky hints, too. And it’s that peaty, earthy note on the palate that gives this release a new dimension, enriching the fruity Speyside sweetness at the whisky’s core. The age and quality of the malt asserts itself throughout. This really is stunning stuff.

  94 points - Dominic Roskrow, Fall 2012 issue, www.whiskyadvocate.com

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  Berry Brothers & Rudd Blue Hanger 11th Limited Release Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  SCOTLAND

  Reduced from $149.99

  $129. 99

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  ABV: 45.6%

  Awarded 'Blended Malt of the Year’ by Whisky Advocate Magazine in 2016.
  Final shipment.

  The Blue Hanger releases were originally reserved for the diplomatic market in the 1930s but faded into history until being revived in 2003 by Doug McIvor, Master of Cask Selection at Berry Bros & Rudd. The first edition was a sublime marriage of Glenlivet and Glen Grant which produced just 723 bottles from a total of 4 hogsheads. It sold out almost immediately upon release, and its success was repeated by many subsequent expressions. Creation of a new edition only takes place when Doug feels they've secured the right casks to create a complimentary addition to the range.
  And the name? It's a tribute to one of Berry's early customers, so called because of the shade of clothes he wore. William 'Blue' Hanger, aka 'Lord Coleraine', was a loyal regular of the Wine Shop at the end of the 18th century and considered "one of the best dressed men of his day."

  Tasting note: [15ml sample] Another outstanding vatted malt from BBR. The 11th in the series is a sultry combination of eight casks – four hogsheads, three butts and a puncheon, including both peated and unpeated Bunnahabhain. Very light / pale gold. A semblance of Johnnie Walker Green to this (as it was a few decades back); the same seamless integration of fruit, vanilla-laced malt and menthol-freshness overlaid by a delicate blanket of oily peat. The smokiness is slightly more evident in the flavour but kept in check by the vibrant, salivating malt, orange spice cake and peel freshness. Spot on balance. Beautifully rounded and very moreish. Non-chill filtered. 45.6% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... It’s the intensity of flavor that just grabbed me by the lapels and spun me round. It harbors intense tangelo juiciness; that unparalleled concentration of deep citrus skillfully mingled with dark vanilla, dried apricots, and gentle smoke. This goes the distance, delivering wave after delicious wave: peach juice, mandarin, pineapple cubes, and lemon zest. A firm, unctuous finish shows a little charred wood and dark sugar cloaked in fine smoke. Tongue pleasing and very special indeed. 92 points
  - maltadvocate.com (Spring 2015) Reviewed by: Jonny McCormick

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• Douglas Laing's Big Peat Small Batch Cask Strength Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 2015 Christmas Edition

  Islay, SCOTLAND

  $135. 00

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  ABV: 53.8%

  Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.

  A marrying of different single malts is what the Scotch Whisky Industry previously termed "Vatted Malt" but now refer to as "Blended Malt". The 2015 Christmas edition of Big Peat includes a shovel full of weighty whiskies from such iconic Islay distilleries as Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Bowmore and even Port Ellen. Bottled at cask strength without chill filtration, expect massive maritime and bon fire flavours and aromas. 53.8% Alc./Vol.

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  Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old Pure Malt English Whisky (700ml)

  UNITED KINGDOM

  $129. 99

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  ABV: 46.3%

  Bimber's foray into sourced whiskies sees twelve year old Highland and Speyside malts matured and blended in spice-forward Bimber x-Bourbon casks. Tasted from a 15ml sample, as you'd find in many a Speysider, the opening sniffs include fresh cut oak, before moving into malty gear with gorgeous, ripe aromas of poached pears, apple tart, tea biscuits and vanilla wafer. It sounds a bit pedestrian in terms of flavour descriptors, but compensates in a superbly textural delivery with an almost fresh orchard fruit crunch and crispness, backed up by sweet wood notes and furry tannins. The fruit / malt / spice interplay is skilfully harmonised, but it's that special something to the mouthfeel that makes this more than an everyday drinker and more of a quiet treasure. Bottled without chill-filtration in a striking, custom bottle which features a tactile glass fashioned to imitate the surfaces of Bimber’s small copper pot stills. 46.3% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Spiced pears and oven-baked apricot flans are sweetened by candy necklaces and scented with rosewater, nutmeg and powdered ginger. Palate: Syrupy orchard and stone fruits provide a bright and fresh mouthfeel supported by lightly charred oak, gentle white pepper and cooling mint. Finish: Lingering ripe and sweet fruits alongside sympathetic, aromatic oak.

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  Blackadder Black Snake Vat 6 Second Venom Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  SCOTLAND

  $165. 00

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  ABV: 59.3%

  Robin Tucek's Blackadder range of independent bottlings continues to diversify with a selection of blended malts, first offerred in 2014 under the Black Snake label and derived from a "solera system". Although the number of barrels involved is not disclosed, it works on traditional Spanish principles: the lowest row of barrels is referred to as the "solera" (from the Spanish word 'suelo', or 'ground'). These will contain the oldest whisky. The butts in the row immediately above it contain somewhat younger whisky than the row beneath and so on up the rows. Whisky for bottling is extracted from the barrels on the ground-level and replaced by the same quantity from those above it with the highest row replenished with the youngest material. Tucek uses ex-oloroso sherry casks then finishes his blends off in PX casks. Bottled in February 2016, only 436 bottles of Vat 6 were released.

  Tasting note: Bright gold with pale straw edges and thick legs. Several twists and turns to the nose which starts spirity and acidic with a subtle sulphury edge; second pass reveals thick malt as cream tea biscuit / cafe creme / creamy soda like scents come to the fore. Wavers back and forth during five minutes of air contact. Huge delivery with a fabulous, viscous texture and a big vanilla / dried fruit hit; finish is creamy yet bittersweet, moderately alcoholic but well balanced, with juicy dates, fruit'n'nut chocolate, ginger biscuit and light vanilla wafer lingering with the spices. A robust, never-too-sweet sherried style that draws parallels with several full throttle Australian releases - think Black Gate or Iniquity. Non chill filtered and natural colour. 59.3% Alc./Vol.

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• Blairmhor 8 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  SCOTLAND

  $49. 99

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  $599.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Always interesting to try whiskies from decades back.... On the market circa 1980, we have one bottle of this youthful blended malt at a price to attract the curious. Reportedly blended from around 20 different single malts, this is said to have a whisper of smoke to it. 40% Alc./Vol. From a private collection. Note: Some markings to the packaging.

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