Blended Scotch Whisky

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  The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Perth, SCOTLAND

  $52. 99

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  $635.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Blended and bottled by the Gloag family, whose business was founded in 1800. The Famous Grouse is testimony to the unsurpassed blending experience of six generations of this family, which accounts for the consistent quality and smooth character of the blend. Like so many early whisky companies, Matthew Gloag & Son Ltd., has its origins in the early 19th century, when the founder established himself as a grocer and wine merchant in Perth. Matthew Gloag bought malt whiskies from distilleries around Scotland and built up a reputation for his cellars.

  Finest malt whiskies, such as The Macallan and Highland Park, are married with exceptional grain whiskies for an unusually long period in fully seasoned oak casks to create the Famous Grouse blend. The product takes its name from the Red Grouse, a native wild game bird of Scotland.

  Other reviews…Remains sexy, elegant and refined with a stunning opening on the palate. But can’t help feeling that caramel has recently replaced some of the crisper notes, especially on the finish.
  83 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2006.

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  The Naked Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  SCOTLAND

  $68. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  This is the new look for the whisky formerly known as "The Naked Grouse" which has transitioned to a new design and 100% recyclable packaging. The brand began with a grain whisky component, but in response to the popularity of single malts, it was decided to make it an 'all malt' in 2017. Highland Park, Glenturret, Glenrothes and Macallan are / were the core ingredients. The final composition was matured in first-fill and refill American and European oak casks, then finished in first-fill oloroso Sherry butts for a further six months.

  Tasting note: Deep amber-gold. Strong sherry input brings whisps of sulphur / struck match and gingery warmth, with a drying, nutty, muesli-like edge to the malt. A little thin on entry, building concentration and spice through the middle; Biscuity and crisp, with light dried fruits, bitter chocolate and some peel freshness carrying the finish. Starts like a Glenrothes and ends like young Macallan. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• Adelphi Private Stock Reserve Limited Release Peated Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  SCOTLAND

  $120. 00

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  $1440.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 57.6%

  Although this is “only a blend,” the price is very fair especially given it's bottled at 57.6%. Aged in a combination of Bourbon and Sherry casks, the total outturn was 906 bottles. The team at malt-review.com were certainly impressed...

  Other reviews... If you gave me this blind, I don’t think I would have had it down as a blend, and I do think there may be a fairly high malt content. Adelphi also bottle a 40% ABV private reserve blend for around £20, which is by all accounts kept in a Solera system. Is this a higher strength version of that? Perhaps with a bit more peated malt in this mix? I’m not sure. Although the components are unknown, Speyside, Islay, and Campbeltown are the names that crop up time and again in my research. Quite frankly, it doesn’t really matter. All I can say is this is superb, and one of the best blended whiskies I have tasted. Blended whisky can be truly excellent when done right, and not to a super tight budget like many of the readily available low-cost offerings that are more commonplace, and which give the entire sector a bad name.... More of this please Adelphi! - malt-review.com

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  Adelphi Private Stock Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  SCOTLAND

  $59. 99

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  $719.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  This is Adelphi's 'original' blend, employing four grains combined with a high proportion of aged single malts from the west coast and Speyside. Chosen from a large selection of ‘blind’ samples, the final mix is matured in a solera-style vat, whereby, each time a quantity is drawn off for bottling, the vat is topped up with exactly the same blend of whiskies. This practice allows Adelphi to maintain a consistent flavour for each bottling (each batch contains no more than 12,000 bottles). We inquired further, but the actual composition is a closely guarded secret!

  Tasting note: Flawless bright gold with a pale straw hue. Semi sweet aromas are pristine and sherry focussed with traces of peat. Brief aeration releases more dried fruits, along with vanilla and gently warming spices. Light to medium weight, super-soft on delivery with dilute butterscotch flavours and delicate, warming spices. Hints of peat become more salient towards the finish. Concludes squeaky clean and feather weight. Reminiscent of the recent Bruichladdich bottling, 'Laddie 10', likewise, this offers great buying value for your next slightly better-than-everyday-drinking dram. 40% Alc./Vol.

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

  SCOTLAND

  $399. 00

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  $4788.00 Dozen

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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 Scapa 17 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  SCOTLAND

  $150. 00

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  $1800.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 43%

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

  This is from a series that is/was meant to showcase the influence of each of Ballantines’ core malts (Glenburgie, Scapa, Glentauchers, Miltonduff). Launched around 2015, some editions were considered more exciting than others; this one being a resounding success, at least according to Whisky Advocate. Review below. 43% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... As you raise the glass to your nose, this has refreshment written all over it. The fragrance of an early morning visit to a florist, zesty orange notes, honey, peach pits, a hint of salt, and the faintest trace of smoke. It's silky smooth, glistening with honey, a firm edge of orange, vanilla tablet, barley sugar, powdered ginger, all elevated by the grains supporting the Scapa. A smooth, feather-light finish of sparkling light spices and creaminess. A joy to behold. 91 points - whiskyadvocate.com

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  Ballantines 30 Year Old Cask Edition Blended Scotch Whisky (500ml) - Batch 2

  SCOTLAND

  Reduced from $599.00

  $550. 00

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  $6600.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 50.1%

  This is a very different beast to the standard Ballantines 30. Taking a leaf out of Johnnie Walker's playbook, it offers the whisky at a higher strength of 50.1% in order to experience its full glory. Released in August 2017 as a Korean Travel Exclusive, Master Blender Sandy Hyslop describes the blend as "intense, with an additional layer of floral and herbal notes that perfectly balance the poached pear and iconic flavour of the original Ballantine’s 30 Year Old". It's one of the few spirits to be rated 5 stars at distiller.com, and given that Jim Murray ranks the 40% expressions as one of the world's greatest blends (96 points), the higher ABV and more considered cask selections should make this something very special indeed. This edition also features limited-edition packaging, further distinguishing it from the standard 30 Year Old. The striking design makes for a perfect gift. Extremely limited stocks.

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• Ballantines Finest Blended Scotch Whisky (1125ml)

  SCOTLAND

  $69. 99

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  $839.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  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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  Ballantines 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  SCOTLAND

  $250. 00

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  $3000.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Another beautifully presented and well-aged Ballantines that really hits the mark taste wise too. The Master Blender favours a high proportion of whiskies aged in first-fill American oak casks. Great review from Whisky Advocate below.

  Other reviews... An exceptional blend from first-fill American oak casks, which has Glenburgie whisky at its heart. Dry oak, Rolos, cantaloupe, dried mango strips, papaya, and cinnamon on the nose. Rewarding and weighty, with caramel, orange, raspberry, layers of spice, and dark toffee, with a concentrated fruitiness and a smear of spices leading to a warm, dark, lengthy finish. 40% Alc./Vol. (Travel Retail exclusive)
  93 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jonny McCormick (Fall 2020)

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• Ballantines Limited Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Dumbarton, SCOTLAND

  $199. 00

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  $2388.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Note: Box has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks.

  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. His 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 the 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...

  Today Ballantine’s is one of the largest spirits brand in the world. The flavour profile of all the Ballantine’s bottlings is largely dependent on fingerprint malts from Miltonduff and Glenburgie. The "Limited" expression is a small production release aimed at the super premium blend market. Beautifully packaged in a cobalt blue bottle.

  Other reviews......Lovely fruit and a dab of smoke in the middle...bitters out impatiently...hadn't tasted this for a little while but maintains its early style and quite glorious delivery. 43% Alc./Vol.
  89 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2011

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  Ballantines 17 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Dumbarton, SCOTLAND

  $110. 00

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  $1320.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Scotch Whisky of the Year' & 'Third Finest Whisky in the World'
  - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2013.

  Speaking at the publication of Jim Murray’s 2011 edition of the Whisky Bible, the man of the hour commented, “Blends are seen by many as the poor relations to single malts. Ballantine’s 17 proves, quite spectacularly, what many of us have known for a great many years: it isn’t. A blender has the chance to create something unique and quite beautiful by putting together many whisky styles. With Ballantine’s 17, the blender has done his job in glorious, quite majestic fashion.”

  Note: we have the 40% ABV bottling. Jim Murray's review refers to the 43% bottling, however we would expect the whiskies to be very similar.

  Tasting note: Impressive, bright deep, gold colour. The nose offers powerful sweet grainy scents, beautifully integrated with cocoa, charry vanillan oak and a very soft, gentlly wafting sweet peat adding depth. There’s a subtle grapiness too. Concentrated and mouth filling by blended standards and quite spicy, the palate is pristinely clean offering rich sweet malt, followed by cocoa and some smokey, honeyed, biscuit flavours. Outstanding length. Remains spicy, becoming dry - the aftertaste is a remarkable quality of this whisky - pulsing for a good 10-20 seconds and beyond. A first-rate blend with loads of character. 43 % Alc. Vol.

  Other reviews: (97.5 points) - (n24.5) deft grain and honey plus teasing salty peat; ultra high quality with bourbon and pear drops offering the thrust; a near unbelievable integration with gooseberry juice offering a touch of sharpness muted by watered golden syrup; (t24) immediately mouthwatering with maltier tones clambering over the graceful cocoa-enriched grain; the degrees of sweetness are varied but near perfection; just hints of smoke here and there; (f24) lashings of vanilla and cocoa on the fade; drier with a faint spicey, vaguely smoky buzz; has become longer with more recent bottlings with the most subtle oiliness imaginable; (b25) now only slightly less weighty than of old. After a change of style direction it has comfortably reverted back to its sophisticated, mildly erotic old self. One of the most beautiful, complex and stunningly structured whiskies ever created. Truly the epitome of great Scotch. To the extent that for the last year, I have simply been unable to find a better whisky anywhere in the world. 43% - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2013

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  Ballantines 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Dumbarton, SCOTLAND

  $160. 00

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  $1920.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  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. His 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 the 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...

  Today Ballantine’s is one of the largest spirits brands in the world. The flavour profile of all the Ballantine’s bottlings is largely dependent on fingerprint malts from Miltonduff and Glenburgie.

  94 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible.

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  Ballantines 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Dumbarton, SCOTLAND

  $59. 99

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  $719.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Today Ballantine’s is currently the 10th largest spirit brand in the world - refined and elegant, regarded as the taste to satisfy a modern style and an excellent, medium weight all-rounder. 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. It is balanced because no one single component dominates.
  Ballantine’s 12 Years Old , first introduced in the 1950’s includes a blend of over 40 specially selected single malt and grain whiskies.

  Other reviews... Bright golden amber color. Vanilla nut fudge aromas. A round entry leads to a dryish medium-boded palate with roasted nuts, caramel and sharp, white pepper. Finishes with a tinny, hot, spicy fade. A brawny, fiery style with a hint of Sherry. 40% Alc./Vol. International Review of Spirits Award: Bronze Medal. 84 points (Recommended). - www.tastings.com

   ...the kind of old fashioned, mildly moody blend Colonel Farquharson-Smythe (retired) might have recognised when relaxing at the 19th hole back in the early '50's. Too good for a squirt of soda, mind. 40% Alc./Vol.
  87 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2018.

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  Ballantines 30 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Dumbarton, SCOTLAND

  Reduced from $499.00

  $399. 00

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  $4788.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  "Simply one of the world's most sensual drams." - Jim Murray.

  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. His 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 the 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...

  Today Ballantine’s is one of the largest spirits brands in the world. The flavour profile of all the Ballantine’s bottlings is largely dependent on fingerprint malts from Miltonduff and Glenburgie.

  Other reviews......Simply one of the world's most sensual drams...
  96 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2017

  ...The nose unravels with milk chocolate, thick hazelnut spread, and a slender twist of orange peel, though that delectable goodness is evenly balanced with peppermint patties and detectable light, floral top notes. This has a lush softness, with a perceptibly slow crescendo of flavors incorporating caramel toffee, popcorn, and chocolate praline. It’s beautifully integrated with a smooth, dense texture, and releases its grip reluctantly with just a whisper of a peppermint reprise. 43% Alc./Vol. 89 points - www.maltadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jonny McCormick (Summer 2016)

  ....Colour: full gold. Nose: this is different and, most amazingly, much closer to the old one, with these whiffs of old books, old herbs liqueurs and metal polish, then moss and mushrooms. There’s also more oak, obviously, vanilla custard, cinnamon… And then mead, old roses and Turkish delights (very vivid). Rather beautiful! Mouth: bigger, richer, sweeter and fruitier than the 17. Starts with tinned pineapples and apricots and goes on with pomegranates and cinnamon from the oak. There’s also a little honey, aniseed and touches of rancio (and sherry), then more oak. Just like the 17, it becomes a little dry after a while, a little light… but it remains pretty excellent. Finish: medium long, a notch smokier. Bitter oranges in the aftertaste. Comments: again, it’s no big whisky but it’s complex and beautifully balanced. 85 points
  - Serge Valentin, www.whiskyfun.com

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• Ballantines Finest Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 1990s Bottling

  Dumbarton, SCOTLAND

  $39. 99

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  $479.88 Dozen

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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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• Ballantines 17 Year Old & Johnnie Walker Explorers Club Collection The Gold Route Blended Scotch Whisky Bundle Buy (1 x 750ml & 1 x 1000ml)

  SCOTLAND

  $199. 99

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  $2399.88 Dozen

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  Get Ballantines 17YO, normally $89.99, PLUS Johnnie Walker Explorers Club The Gold Route, normally $199.00 together and save!

  Note: we have the 40% ABV bottling of Ballantines 17 YO. Jim Murray's review refers to the 43% bottling, however we would expect the whiskies to be very similar.

  Ballantines 17 Year Old tasting note: Impressive, bright deep, gold colour. The nose offers powerful sweet grainy scents, beautifully integrated with cocoa, charry vanillan oak and a very soft, gentlly wafting sweet peat adding depth. There’s a subtle grapiness too. Concentrated and mouth filling by blended standards and quite spicy, the palate is pristinely clean offering rich sweet malt, followed by cocoa and some smokey, honeyed, biscuit flavours. Outstanding length. Remains spicy, becoming dry - the aftertaste is a remarkable quality of this whisky - pulsing for a good 10-20 seconds and beyond. A first-rate blend with loads of character. 43 % Alc. Vol.

  Other reviews: (97.5 points) - (n24.5) deft grain and honey plus teasing salty peat; ultra high quality with bourbon and pear drops offering the thrust; a near unbelievable integration with gooseberry juice offering a touch of sharpness muted by watered golden syrup; (t24) immediately mouthwatering with maltier tones clambering over the graceful cocoa-enriched grain; the degrees of sweetness are varied but near perfection; just hints of smoke here and there; (f24) lashings of vanilla and cocoa on the fade; drier with a faint spicey, vaguely smoky buzz; has become longer with more recent bottlings with the most subtle oiliness imaginable; (b25) now only slightly less weighty than of old. After a change of style direction it has comfortably reverted back to its sophisticated, mildly erotic old self. One of the most beautiful, complex and stunningly structured whiskies ever created. Truly the epitome of great Scotch. To the extent that for the last year, I have simply been unable to find a better whisky anywhere in the world. 43% - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2013

  Notes on Johnnie Walker Explorers Club Collection The Gold Route: The second addition to the Johnnie Walker Explorers' Club Series - "The Gold Route" was launched in 2013 as a Travel Retail exclusive.

  Developed as a 'luxury' whisky, Walker's Master Blender, Jim Beveridge describes this as an, “exotic mix of bananas, mango and pitaya,” with a taste of “pineapples, guava, passionfruit and raisins, all balanced perfectly by deep charred peaty notes in keeping with the signature smoky Johnnie Walker flavour”.

  Very limited stocks.
  

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

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  $129. 99

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  $1559.88 Dozen

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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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  Black & White Blended Scotch Whisky (750ml)

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  $46. 99

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  $563.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Some may recall the old Black & White bottlings and their canine marketing mascots. This famous old blend was first introduced in the late 19th century. The story goes that the whisky baron, James Buchanan selected a black Scottie dog and a white West Highland terrier as brand mascots after visiting a dog show. The pair of pooches were widely used in advertising before they appeared on the label of the best-selling blend.
  Described as a light, simple, grain-forward whisky with a clean, citrus edge. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• Black & White Buchanan's Blended Choice Blended Scotch Whisky - 1950s Bottling

  SCOTLAND

  $399. 00

  Bottle

  $4788.00 Dozen

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  Some may recall the old Black & White bottlings and their canine marketing mascots. Considering its age, this genuine antique is in good condition excepting some slight tears and markings to the front label. The back label features the brand's two famous terriers. The capsule is sealed with a wire 'spring' closure and the fill level is excellent. This was scheduled for the Malayan market.
  One only to sell.

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  Black Bottle Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Glasgow, SCOTLAND

  $69. 99

  Bottle

  $839.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Dating back as far as 1879, the Black Bottle blend, created by the Aberdeen family business, Gordon Graham & Co, has enjoyed incredible success (especially in Scotland). This must largely be due to the talent of its creators in using the very best Islay malt in an otherwise already well-balanced blend of grain whiskies.

  The Black Bottle label is derived from its original bottle design in black German glass with the bottle shape echoing the traditional pot whisky still. In 1914, following the outbreak of war, production was switched to green glass as it is to be found today. After many ups and downs over the course of the 20th century, Black Bottle is today owned by Burn Stewart. The NAS blended edition has just arrived in Australia.

  Tasting notes: Bright gold with a straw hue. First nosings detect moderate notes of sweet toasty grains and mild peat. The aromas become sweeter after aeration as vanilla and caramel come to the fore. Light entry leads to a medium bodied, grain focused palate with an undercurrent of sweet, sooty peat. Soft warming spirit with some distinct spices at the finish. Reasonable balance. Concludes a little short with a subtle cocoa, vanilla aftertaste. For those who enjoy a smoke, but only every now and then. 40% Alc./Vol.

  

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  Black Bull 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Huntly, SCOTLAND

  $79. 99

  Bottle

  $959.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 50%

  A 50/50 grain / malt blend at high ABV
  that breaks all the rules.
  

  
  The Black Bull blend was originally trademarked in1933 by George Willshire & Co Ltd, and celebrates the historic Highland Cattle that Scotland is famous for. The name subsequently was assigned to Duncan Taylor & Co Ltd after its takeover of the company in 2001. The present day range includes Black Bull 12, 30 and 40 yr old whiskies.

  The 12 year old contains 50% malt whisky and 50% grain whisky and is bottled without chill-filtration at an unusual ABV of 50%. Earlier this year, Black Bull 12 Year Old was awarded ‘Best Blended Scotch Whisky – 12 Years and Under’ at the World Whiskies Awards.

  Tasting note: Pale gold colour. This whisky is a little sleepy when poured from a fresh bottle, so if at first you're underwhelmed, just give it some time. A few minutes brings out aromas of dried grass seamlessly melded with sweet, fresh grains, cocoa and a faint suggestion of peat. Hints of fruit begin to emerge. Entry is soft and belies a concentrated palate profile that is an expression of controlled force. Dried grass is followed by dark chocolate and spices, delivered with terrific length and vibrancy, while the balance and mouth feel at high ABV is unexpected. Gentle spices persist into the finish and through to the aftertaste. Concludes delicate, though a little short, with suggestions of dark chocolate and soft smoke at the farewell. A stand out blend. 50% Alc./Vol.

  

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  Black Bull 10 Year Old Rum Cask Finish Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  SCOTLAND

  $69. 99

  Bottle

  $839.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 50%

  Winner: Best Scotch Blended Limited Release WWA 2019.

  With roots going back to 1864, the Black Bull Blend was the very first 100-proof blend in whisky history. Duncan Taylor create this with an unusually high malt-to-grain ratio and continue to bottle the range at a robust ABV.

  Tasting note: A bold blend finished for a period of 16 months in ex-rum casks from Brazil, Barbados, Jamaica, Guatemala, Guadeloupe and Fiji. Bright gold. Fumes of alcohol and grassy, rum-like aromas lead into a soft, full bodied whisky; well balanced with light rum sugars at the finish and hints of molasses cake, raw sugar and cinnamon. Not overly sweet, but the rum pick up may be too much for some. Add water and you could mistake this for rum. 50% Alc./Vol.

  What the WWA said... "Nose of biscuit-like pastry and fresh black cherries. A little sour, some nail varnish and quite alcoholic. The palate has lemon drops, honey, icing sugar and a melt in your mouth texture. Warming finish with more vanilla, shortbread fingers and a pleasing subtlety."

  Notes from Duncan Taylor... Rich and delightful aroma with tropical notes of coconut and passion fruit and crisp candy floss. Grassy flavours with notes of grapefruit and apples covered with a creamy sweetness and topped with a hint of mint. The finish offers more fruit and mint balanced with a hint of vanilla oakiness.

  Best Scotch Blended Limited Release at the World Whiskies Awards 2019.

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  Black Bull Kyloe Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  SCOTLAND

  $69. 99

  Bottle

  $839.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 50%

  A whisky inspired by the hardy breed of highland cattle, the Kyloe (pronounced Kahy-loh), known to survive in the bitter windswept highlands and islands of Scotland. Blended with a high ratio of malt to grain and bottled at a hearty 50% abv, without the use of chill filtration, just like it’s namesake, this promises a robust, powerful dram.

  Black Bull brand manager Andrew Shand comments “With the new release, Kyloe, we set out to create a very approachable whisky with a great flavour profile, which is great to drink on its own or mixed with other ingredients in a cocktail. As with all of the current range, we have stuck to the original formula created in 1864, that being bottled at 50% abv (100 US proof), using a high malt content in the blend, and using bourbon wood with a portion of sherry wood, which, with the Kyloe release, produces a rich and fruity flavour profile, with lots of oak, malt and vanilla.”

  Other reviews… Kyloe is the old Scots name for the famous hairy, horned breed of Highland beef cattle, better known in Scotland as a Heilan coo. This bright NAS whisky has aromas of fresh orange, lemon, grapefruit, and light muscovado sugar. It is soft and sweet to drink, with lemon sherbet notes, some fruity piquancy, and rich butterscotch, with some peppermint creeping in on the finish.
  87 points - maltadvocate.com, Reviewed by: Jonny McCormick (Spring 2017)

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• Buchanan's De Luxe Blended Scotch Whisky - 1950s/60s Bottling

  SCOTLAND

  $150. 00

  Bottle

  $1800.00 Dozen

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  Buchanan's De Luxe once came packaged in these dumpy bottles with old style spring closures. Our bottling date is a best guess in this case. Spring clips/closures were introduced in the 1920s and discontinued into the 60s, so this bottle could be much older than suggested. It's hard to resist the temptation to open it, but we'll leave it to a lucky punter. One only. Note low fill level. Also missing a front label and part of side label.

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  Bulloch Lade Extra Special Gold Label Blended Scotch Whisky (1 Pt. 6 Fl. Ozs.)

  SCOTLAND

  Reduced from $399.00

  $299. 00

  Bottle

  $3588.00 Dozen

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  A bottling of Bulloch Lade's Extra Special Gold Label blend, probably from the 1960s. The company were traders in whisky stocks, and at one point owned the famous Caol Ila Distillery on Islay. One bottle only from a private collection. Very good to excellent condition given the age of this curio.

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• Cadenheads 7 Stars Oloroso Cask Finish Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  SCOTLAND

  $99. 99

  Bottle

  $1199.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 46%

  This historic label was originally bottled many decades ago when Cadenhead's rose to the challenge of creating a great blend from their massive warehouse stocks. They recently resurrected the '7-Stars' blend using whisky from distilleries all over Scotland. The blend is then finished in Oloroso sherry casks – giving it a bolder more complex flavour.

  Notes from Cadenheads... Nose: Strawberries and cream, Apple crumble, butter biscuits. Flavour: Tangerine skin, Muscovado sugar, ginger snap biscuits. Finish: Raisins, cold cocoa drink, slightly hoppy and zesty. 46% Alc./Vol.

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  Campbeltown Loch 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Campbeltown & Lowlands, SCOTLAND

  $150. 00

  Bottle

  $1800.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 46%

  Composed of 21+ year old Springbank and Longrow single malt with the remainder old grain whisky, probably from the Girvan Distillery in Scotland’s far south west. We've been looking forward to this release given the outrageous quality and value of the now long gone 30 year old.

  Tasting notes: Bright pale gold. A soft yet expressive bouquet offers up sweet grains, suggestions of pear and cocoa. Gentle entry leads into a concentrated, medium dry profile showing dried fruits, ginger oatmeal biscuit, hints of peat and vibrant yet controlled spices. Dried fruits, cereals and spices persist with a trace of peat at the fade. Value buy given the price / age ratio.46% Alc./Vol.

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• Catto's Rare Scottish Highland Whisky (26 Fl. Oz.)

  SCOTLAND

  $199. 00

  Bottle

  $2388.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  More-or-less unknown in Australia, but a very old Scotch Whisky brand, named for one of the first Scots to master blending. Catto's connections with the founders of the P&O and White Star shipping lines helped to ensure his was the blend of choice aboard the most glamorous cruise liners of the 1900s. This antique looks like it's straight out of a time capsule. One only from a private collection. Excellent condition for its age.

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  Catto's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  SCOTLAND

  Reduced from $69.99

  $39. 99

  Bottle

  $479.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Normally selling for around $70+, this is a great opportunity to stock up on a quality everyday drinker.
  

  More-or-less unknown in Australia, but a very old Scotch Whisky brand, named for one of the first Scots to master blending. Catto's connections with the founders of the P&O and White Star shipping lines helped to ensure his was the blend of choice aboard the most glamorous cruise liners of the 1900s. Now the Australian wholesaler behind Catto's has decided to quit stocks. It's a blend that would normally be selling closer to $70 in Australia. We're offering it BELOW NORMAL COST to subscribers. A great opportunity to stock up on a quality everyday drinker!

  Tasting note: Bright brassy gold. Dryish aromas of grain store and pencil shavings with air contact adding hints of weet bix, vanilla wafer and balsa wood. A medium bodied blend with an enjoyable combination of oily malt, light cocoa, trace peat and lively spice. Good texture and mid-palate depth. Concludes dry, vibrant, grainy, clean. Quite elegant. Hard not to like if lighter blends are your thing. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Silver Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2013

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  Catto's Rare Old Scottish Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  SCOTLAND

  Reduced from $49.99

  $32. 99

  Bottle

  $395.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Normally $50. Wholesaler quits stocks.
  "Currently one of my regular blends to drink at home. Astonishingly old fashioned with a perfect accent on clean Speyside and crisp grain". 92 points - Jim Murray

  A value-for-money line from Catto's that includes unpeated Highland and Speyside malts with Lowland grain whisky. This is the antithesis of sweeter, heavy-handed blends like Black Douglas, Vat 69 or Johnnie Red. Instead you get a light, drier style at a price that makes for quaffing excellence!

  Tasting note: Brilliant gold. Shy and delicate with bready-cereal-like notes and nuances of vanilla wafer, cocoa and digestif biscuit. Light-to-medium bodied with a mildly oily, malty sweetness, a sprightly, warming finish, rounding out crisp, grainy and medium long. Great balance. While the nose is muted, this drier-styled blend has everything going for it as an aperitif or everyday drinker. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Currently one of my regular blends to drink at home. Astonishingly old fashioned with a perfect accent on clean Speyside and crisp grain. In the last year or so it has taken on a sublime sparkle on the nose and palate. An absolutely masterful whisky which both refreshes and relaxes. 92 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2017

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• Chivas Brothers Royal Salute Diamond Jubilee Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml) - NO GIFT BOX

  SCOTLAND

  $350. 00

  Bottle

  $4200.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Note: Gift box is not included with this product. Actual product pictured.

  A limited edition bottling of Royal Salute 21 Year Old produced to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee in 2012, her 60th year as Queen. This very special addition to the range was crafted from some of the most rare spirit of the Royal Salute Vault at Strathisla, the oldest working distillery in the Highlands.

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• Chivas Regal 12 Year Old Christian Lacroix Blended Scotch Whisky (1500ml)

  SCOTLAND

  $299. 00

  Bottle

  $3588.00 Dozen

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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.

  The name 'Schivas' is derived from the old Gaelic 'seimh as', meaning 'the narrow place.' It perfectly describes the spot where a medieval castle once stood, at a narrow stretch of the River Ythan, in Aberdeenshire in the North East of Scotland. In 1950, Chivas Brothers began the search for a secure supply of fine malt whisky. Strathisla Distillery in Keith, the oldest and most beautiful distillery in the Highlands, was the obvious choice. The distillery was purchased and now the highly praised Strathisla Single Malt Scotch Whisky lies at the heart of the Chivas Regal blend. Aged for a minimum of 12 years, Chivas is distinguished by its light, lingering aroma, full, smooth, balanced palate with a hint of smoke - very subtle and complex. 'A good whisky blender knows intimately the character of all the whiskies he uses,' says Chivas's Master Blender Colin Scott. 'They are as unique as people. Some are subtle, some are bolder. My job is to produce a distinctive blend of whisky of the highest possible quality which is consistent in flavor and bouquet from year to year. I would describe Chivas Regal as smooth, with a honeyed richness, round and full-bodied, slightly smoky with a long, lingering finish. The classic, premium Scotch whisky.'

  Presented in a large format 1500ml bottle and box designed by fashionista Christian Lacroix, this is a must for any Chivas 12 fans.

  Other reviews... Nose: Distinct marshmallow. Peach blossom. Faint cocoa. Palate: Light hazelnuts. Cream. Buttercups. Violets. Lavender. Herbal. Finish: A little snappy and aggressive. Comment: The flavours tail off, as though the whisky is going to sleep. Smooth and easy, but lacks livliness. Springtime never quite blossoms into summer..  Rating: 75 -  Michael Jackson, www.whiskymag.com

  Brilliant golden amber color. A somewhat closed nose of light caramel, toast, and vapor. A soft, buoyant entry leads to a off-dry, somewhat thin light-to medium-bodied palate with sweet toasty malt, peppery spice, and a brush of grain alcohol. Finishes dryly with a quick, hot fade. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• Chivas Regal Revolve 1801 Blended Scotch Whisky (750ml) - No Gift Box

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $199. 00

  Bottle

  $2388.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 50%

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

  Higher ABV version of the original "Revolve".

  The name 'Schivas' is derived from the old Gaelic 'seimh as', meaning 'the narrow place.' It perfectly describes the spot where a medieval castle once stood, at a narrow stretch of the River Ythan, in Aberdeenshire in the North East of Scotland. In 1950, Chivas Brothers began the search for a secure supply of fine malt whisky. Strathisla Distillery in Keith, the oldest and most beautiful distillery in the Highlands, was the obvious choice. The distillery was purchased and now the highly praised Strathisla Single Malt Scotch Whisky lies at the heart of the Chivas Regal blend.

  Chivas 'Revolve' is a super-premium, chill filtered bottling packaged in an eye-catching designer 'spinning' bottle. Popular in specialty bars, this product is seldom available on the general market. We have just imported a very small quantity.

  No tasting notes available. 

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• Chivas Regal Revolve Blended Scotch Whisky (750ml) - No Gift Box

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $150. 00

  Bottle

  $1800.00 Dozen

  Sold Out

  ABV: 40%

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

  The name 'Schivas' is derived from the old Gaelic 'seimh as', meaning 'the narrow place.' It perfectly describes the spot where a medieval castle once stood, at a narrow stretch of the River Ythan, in Aberdeenshire in the North East of Scotland. In 1950, Chivas Brothers began the search for a secure supply of fine malt whisky. Strathisla Distillery in Keith, the oldest and most beautiful distillery in the Highlands, was the obvious choice. The distillery was purchased and now the highly praised Strathisla Single Malt Scotch Whisky lies at the heart of the Chivas Regal blend.

  Chivas 'Revolve' is a super-premium, chill filtered bottling packaged in an eye-catching designer 'spinning' bottle. Popular in specialty bars, this product is seldom available on the general market. We have just imported a very small quantity.

  No tasting notes available. 

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  Chivas Brothers Royal Salute The Lost Blend 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  SCOTLAND

  $250. 00

  Bottle

  $3000.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  A new addition to the Royal Salute family, scheduled as a Duty Free exclusive. 'The Lost Blend' has been crafted with precious and scarce whiskies, some of them from ‘lost distilleries’ that are no longer in production. Expect sweet pears, fresh hazelnuts and charred orange rind aromas and flavours, completed with aromatic smoky peat.

  Other reviews... Nuts sinking into molten toffee wrapped in pure, sensuous smoke on a foundation of cedarwood, dried fruits, and seasoned oak: as exotic as the box’s interior artwork. Sandy Hyslop’s multi-phasic blend draws on closed distillery Imperial’s trademark fruitiness and peated Caperdonich, while maintaining a steady hand on the balance. Toffee sweetness, mixed peel, pepper, nutmeg, citrus, and smoke. Creamy, satisfying finish with hints of melted chocolate and light smoke.
  92 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jonny McCormick (Fall 2019)

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• Chivas Brothers Royal Salute Stone of Destiny 38 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $799. 00

  Bottle

  $9588.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  This Royal Salute 38 Year Old takes its name from the legendary Stone of Destiny, one of the most powerful symbols of Scotland's past. For centuries, the Stone has played a powerful role during the enthroning ceremonies of the ancient Kings & Queens of Scotland, as the seat which gave the seal of authority to the new Royal. This age-old tradition carries on today and was last used at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2nd June 1953 - on the day Royal Salute Scotch Whisky was launched, as a tribute from Chivas Brothers to the New Queen. Today, the Stone of Destiny rests under guard in Edinburgh Castle, together with the Sword of State & the other Honours of Scotland until the next Coronation.

  Few other whiskies will be able to match this 38 year old for sheer age and extravagant packaging. It comes in a beautifully handcrafted, granite-like, porcelain flagon that bears a gold-plated stopper reminiscent of the hilt of ancient Scottish swords. Each bottle is beautifully encased in an elegant rich red box with a glossy black finish. 40% Alc./Vol.
  No tasting notes available.

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• Chivas Brothers Royal Salute 62 Gun Salute Blended Scotch Whisky (1000ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $3699. 00

  Bottle

  $44388.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  The ultimate Chivas Brothers Whisky has landed – The Royal Salute 62 Gun Salute. The Royal Salute brand was launched in 1953 in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. The 62 Gun Salute takes its name from the annual firing of cannon at the Tower of London to mark the anniversary of Her coronation.

  Painstaking selection has seen the rarest of Chivas Brother’s whiskies blended to produce a new benchmark in luxury. With the youngest material being 40 years of age Colin Scott has, in the 62 Gun Salute, realised the work of four generations of master distillers.

  This luxurious malt is wrapped in a hand crafted Darrington Crystal decanter. The Royal Salute crest has been hand painted in 24-carat liquid gold, with a 24 carat gold plated collar and cut crystal stopper inlaid with a 24-carat gold plated crown. Nest this in a polished wood, leather bound case and you have an expression of the distiller’s art fit for royalty.

  Other reviews... Named after the gun rounds fired on Royal anniversaries at the Tower of London. Heightened sherry tones with dark Madagascar chocolate, Brazil nut, fondant cream, and faint espresso indulge the nose. One heavenly sip reveals a velvety smooth whisky, thick and sticky, all revolving around the chocolate and nut, with a little support from dark fruits. You can chew over this for hours as the finish soft-pedals the main themes. A work of genius.
  94 points - www.maltadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jonny McCormick (Winter 2015)

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  Chivas Brothers Royal Salute Union of the Crowns 32 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (500ml)

  SCOTLAND

  $499. 00

  Bottle

  $5988.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Even though labelled as a limited edition, this is reportedly a new permanent expression for Chivas that celebrates the modern British Monarchy. The blend employs whiskies aged for over 32 years including malts from Longmorn, Glen Keith, Tormore, Braeval as well as long-since closed distilleries such as Lochside and Caperdonich.

  As we prefer to keep these items as pristine as possible, we've not removed the plastic shrink wrap in order to photograph the bottle.
  A description from www.whiskyintelligence.com follows...
  "Reflecting the rare liquid within, Royal Salute 32 Year Old Union of the Crowns is presented in an elegant porcelain flagon, made from the purest clay, water and tempered fire. The flagon, which takes ten days to make at the hands of highly skilled craftsmen, is embossed with a distinguished hand-hammered silver plaque, while a black stone set on a silver crown tops the bottle. Each bottle is unique, with the glaze giving every flagon an individual patina, the result of a secret firing process. The story of the Union of the Crowns is brought elegantly to life through the flagon’s long neck, which is decorated with a rose, a thistle and a shamrock."

  Peter Moore, Prestige Brand Director at Chivas Brothers, adds: “The British Monarchy has been at the heart of the [Chivas] brand since its foundation in 1953 and, as a true representation of the exquisite craft of the Royal Salute blending team, we expect this new expression to become a sought-after collector’s item for international travellers.” 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Chivas Brothers Royal Salute The Eternal Reserve 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  SCOTLAND

  $250. 00

  Bottle

  $3000.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  The first batch of 88 casks which made up this Travel retail exclusive were released in 2015.
  The whisky was created using a “Circular Blending” process. Whiskies aged for least 21 years were selected for their exceptionally long finish. These whiskies were then blended together and married in 88 casks held in the Royal Salute vault for six months. This 'original blend' formed the 'reserve' - a portion of which will be included in each and every subsequent batch of Eternal Reserve for decades to come (each batch being 88 casks). The aim is to ensure every release has the same 'heart' at the core of the flavour profile - namely the signature lingering finish, with notes of syrupy pear, honeycomb and creamy vanilla followed by a burst of honey, oranges and liquorice.

  Chivas claim, "Each time a new batch is released, half of the blend is re-casked in the Royal Salute Vault in Strathisla Distillery so that - even in two hundred years - you could still find a little of the precious liquid born in 2015."

  Like the other Royal Salute releases, Eternal Reserve comes packaged in a lustrous ceramic flagon made by Wade, housed in a complementary box with gold accents. Vadim Grigorian, Royal Salute Global Brand Director adds, " Time is at the heart of Royal Salute - our youngest blend is 21 years old but we were born alongside a thoroughly modern monarch so we constantly blend tradition with the contemporary. The Eternal Reserve is inspired by artists, writers, and philosophers – all dedicated to understanding the possibility of continuity in the modern world. This superb whisky is our suggestion that eternity doesn’t mean living forever. It means timelessness - and it belongs to those who live in the present.”

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• Chivas Brothers Royal Salute The Hundred Cask Selection Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $499. 00

  Bottle

  $5988.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Royal Salute The Hundred cask selection is a limited release whisky conceived by the Chivas label. To create this whisky, Master blender Colin Scott has selected one hundred casks deemed at perfect maturation with its contents ranging from 22 to over 40 years old. The casks are selected across three various types, until finally blended to create what one would hope a memorable experience given the concept.

  A fine addition to any scotch whisky collection

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  Chivas Brothers Royal Salute Diamond Tribute Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  SCOTLAND

  $299. 00

  Bottle

  $3588.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Chivas Brother's Diamond Tribute takes its name from the most precious of gems and is in-keeping with the Royal Salute tradition of expertly blending the company's most precious whiskies. Created especially for Queen Elizabeth II's 60th coronation anniversary, this spectacular addition to the range was composed of some of the rarest liquids from the Royal Salute Vault at Strathisla, the oldest working distillery in the Highlands. Very limited stocks otherwise available as a travel retail limited edition only.

  Other reviews... Ironic that a diamond is probably the hardest natural creation, yet this is one of man's softest. 40% Alc./Vol.
  91 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2018

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• Chivas Regal 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 1990s Bottling

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $59. 99

  Bottle

  $719.88 Dozen

  Sold Out

  ABV: 40%

  Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.
  
  The name 'Schivas' is derived from the old Gaelic 'seimh as', meaning 'the narrow place.' It perfectly describes the spot where a medieval castle once stood, at a narrow stretch of the River Ythan, in Aberdeenshire in the North East of Scotland. In 1950, Chivas Brothers began the search for a secure supply of fine malt whisky. Strathisla Distillery in Keith, the oldest and most beautiful distillery in the Highlands, was the obvious choice. The distillery was purchased and now the highly praised Strathisla Single Malt Scotch Whisky lies at the heart of the Chivas Regal blend. Aged for a minimum of 12 years, Chivas is distinguished by its light, lingering aroma, full, smooth, balanced palate with a hint of smoke - very subtle and complex. 'A good whisky blender knows intimately the character of all the whiskies he uses,' says Chivas's Master Blender Colin Scott. 'They are as unique as people. Some are subtle, some are bolder. My job is to produce a distinctive blend of whisky of the highest possible quality which is consistent in flavor and bouquet from year to year. I would describe Chivas Regal as smooth, with a honeyed richness, round and full-bodied, slightly smoky with a long, lingering finish. The classic, premium Scotch whisky.'

  Other reviews... Nose: Distinct marshmallow. Peach blossom. Faint cocoa. Palate: Light hazelnuts. Cream. Buttercups. Violets. Lavender. Herbal. Finish: A little snappy and aggressive. Comment: The flavours tail off, as though the whisky is going to sleep. Smooth and easy, but lacks livliness. Springtime never quite blossoms into summer..  Rating: 75 -  Michael Jackson, www.whiskymag.com

  Brilliant golden amber color. A somewhat closed nose of light caramel, toast, and vapor. A soft, buoyant entry leads to a off-dry, somewhat thin light-to medium-bodied palate with sweet toasty malt, peppery spice, and a brush of grain alcohol. Finishes dryly with a quick, hot fade. International Review of Spirits Award: Bronze Medal 83 points (Recommended) - tastings.com

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• Chivas Regal XV 15 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  SCOTLAND

  $69. 99

  Bottle

  $839.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Note: From a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks.

  Launched in 2018 and falling in between the classic 12 and 18YO expressions, Chivas 15 was finished in Grande Champagne Cognac casks and is described as a refined, fruity and velvety blend. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Gold Medal - Blended Scotch between 12 and 20 years old - 2020 International Spirits Challenge

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  Chivas Regal Royal Salute Emerald Flagon Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  SCOTLAND

  $199. 00

  Bottle

  $2388.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  Though not confirmed, this edition of Royal Salute is believed to be discontinued. It was first on the market circa 2012. We have one only from a private collection.

  The ceremonial firing of guns in salute is a legendary custom which can be traced back to early seafaring days. Friendly ships passing each other rendered this salute as a gesture of good will. Later it became customary to extend a 21 gun salute to a reigning sovereign upon their arrival. Today this salute marks the welcome of a foreign Head of State to a friendly host nation. The inspiration for Royal Salute, like the ceremony commemorates, seeks to reflect tradition. Aged and bottled in Scotland by Chivas Brothers for 21 years, Royal Salute is unmatched by any other blend for its sheer mellowness. A highly exclusive spirit created for the connoisseur. mBottled in porcelain flagons, produced by Wade porcelain, the design incorporates the image of Robert the Bruce, also bearing a Gaelic motto which translates as ‘fidelity, stability since 1801’. These sought after flagons are available in three colours, inspired by the jewels in the Coronation crown: Sapphire, Ruby and Emerald.

  Other reviews: Nose: 23 - Has persisted with the gentle, exotic fruit but less lush here with much more punch and poke; it even seems that the smoke which had been missing in recent years has returned, but in a shadowy form only; Taste: 23.5 - yep! Definately more bite these days with the grains having a much greater input, for all the juiciness, and the vanilla striking home earlier. Makes for a decent sweet/dry middle, the sweetness supplied by boiled sweet candy. Flavour: 23 - plenty of cocoa and the very lightest dab of something smoky; Balance: 23.5 - if you are looking for the velvety character of yore forget it. This one comes with some real character and is much the better for it. The grain, in particular, excels. 92.5 points - Jim Murray Whisky Bible 2010

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• • Discontinued

  Chivas Brothers The Century Of Malts Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)

  SCOTLAND

  $199. 00

  Bottle

  $2388.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 43%

  Note: One only from a private collection. Some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks.

  Launched in 1995 and featured in the book, "1001 whiskies you must try before you die" and consisting of 100 single malts from across Scotland, many of which stopped producing years ago, Chivas Brothers 'The Century of Malts' is a unique take on your standard blend. Each whisky has been chosen to work on many levels, providing rich, dark notes only aged whisky can offer and pairing that with a zesty, fruit character often found in youth. 43% Alc./Vol.

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• Chivas Regal 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (1000ml) - Duty Free Edition

  SCOTLAND

  $64. 99

  Bottle

  $779.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 43%

  Not only a one litre format, but also bottled at a higher strength than the standard issue - 43% instead of 40% - which can make a big difference flavour wise. One only from a private collection. Otherwise exclusive to Duty Free.

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  Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (200ml)

  SCOTLAND

  $29. 99

  Bottle

  $359.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  A premium gift idea from Chivas: A gift boxed baby bottle of the 18 year old classic!
  "The smooth taste of Chivas Regal 18 Year Old reflects the traditional style of blended Scotch whiskies with a powerful array of rich, fruity aromas, and a defined smokiness that develops into a long and memorable finish." So says Colin Scott, Master Blender of Chivas. Colin hand-picks each whisky designated for Chivas Regal 18 Year Old from the distilleries most precious stock - including certain whiskies that are now exceedingly rare. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• Chivas Regal Revolve Blended Scotch Whisky (750ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $129. 99

  Bottle

  $1559.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  The name 'Schivas' is derived from the old Gaelic 'seimh as', meaning 'the narrow place.' It perfectly describes the spot where a medieval castle once stood, at a narrow stretch of the River Ythan, in Aberdeenshire in the North East of Scotland. In 1950, Chivas Brothers began the search for a secure supply of fine malt whisky. Strathisla Distillery in Keith, the oldest and most beautiful distillery in the Highlands, was the obvious choice. The distillery was purchased and now the highly praised Strathisla Single Malt Scotch Whisky lies at the heart of the Chivas Regal blend.

  Chivas 'Revolve' is a super-premium, chill filtered bottling packaged in an eye-catching designer 'spinning' bottle. Popular in specialty bars, this product is seldom available on the general market. We have just imported a very small quantity.

  No tasting notes available. 

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