Dram of the day: GLENDRONACH SCOTCH WHISKY 12 YEAR OLD 40% 70CL

Speyside region.  Devron district.

This superb richly sherried single malt is matured for at least 12 years in a combination of the finest Spanish Pedro Ximinez and Oloroso sherry casks. Non-chill filtered, of natural colour and bottled at 43%, the Glendronach 12 year old Original is a sweet, creamy dram
 
Glendronach Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 year old 40% 70cl Tasting Notes
Expression 12 Year Old
Appearance: Deep amber-red gold.
Nose: Sweet, creamy vanilla, with hints of ginger. Spiced mulled wine and pear.
Palate: Rich, creamy, silky-smooth. Warm, rich oak and sherry sweetness, full mouth feel, raisins and soft fruits. Spicy with medium length and a dry finish.
Conclusions: Long, full and firm, slightly nutty.

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England to get its third whisky distillery: New Lakes Distillery

First there was the St Austell Brewery (Produced the Wash) and Healey’s Cyder Farm that used their still to produce the whisky and matured it.

Then shortly after came England's 1st dedicated whisky distillery, The English Whisky Co Ltd and the St Georges distillery in Thetford Norfolk.

Next the Adnams brewery in Southwold in Suffolk commissioned a spirit still for the production of Gin Vodka and whisky  which I do believe batches have been produced.

The third distillery, forth producer,  is The Lakes Distillery in Cumbria going into production this year.

The team behind the new Lakes Malt is steeped in experience. Founder, Paul Currie, set up with his family the widely acclaimed Arran distillery, and he plans to produce a malt of similarly outstanding quality.

Construction of the distillery is due to begin at the end of February / beginning of March 2012 and the first phase (the distillery) should be completed around 8 weeks later.

The company plans to launch a premium Cumbrian Gin “Jenupus”, towards the end of May with the first Lakes Malt Whisky being distilled around mid June.

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Dram of the Day: ARDBEG ALLIGATOR SCOTCH WHISKY 51.2% RARE LIMITED RELEASE

Ferocious "Alligator" charring of new American white oak casks has created a spicy, dark dram of hidden depths, within which lurk deep tarry coffee, barbecue sizzle and sooty aromas.

On The Nose : The warning comes in smoked root ginger and barbecue sauce, white chocolate, cumin and warm oak shavings lie in wait.

The Palate: Rearing up hot and spicy, smoked and charred with a leathery and sooty mouthfeel. Smoky pak choi and barbecue bite thru, White chocolate, ginger and black bean sauce roll around and around.

The finish is slow and long with mocha espresso and ginger while the white cigar smoke slowly ebbs away.

A true beast of a whisky not for the faint hearted. 

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Dram of the Day; CAOL ILA SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY 1998 43%

Single Malt Whisky Distilled at the Caol Ila Distillery, Islay region.

Caol Ila Scotch Whisky

Connoisseurs Choice bottled by Gordon & MacPhail.
Distillation Date : December 1998
Bottling Date      : March 2010
Cask Type         : First Fill Sherry Butts.

The colour is  Pale gold with a light body

On the Nose there is sweet cured bacon influences, with a delicate smoky nose. Some fruity notes emerge.

The palate reveals a delicate spice - pepper, a rounded hint of smoke develops. A sweet cured edge is retained with a heavy creaminess

With Water Added there is  more pronounced smoke, with lighter influences of sweet cures, fresh with a hint of citrus fruits.

the palate is now Initially mouth warming, becoming creamy, with a lighter hint of smoke lingering in the background. Smooth and sweet

Finish; Smooth and lingering.

Style; Sweet, smooth and smoky a wonderful aperitif 

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Dram of the day: HIGHLAND PARK THOR SCOTCH WHISKY 16 YEAR OLD 52.1% 70CL

The main reason I chose this scotch whisky to be the dram of the day is because of its aesthetic and for that reason it would make a great present - Mother's day gift? You know she won't want to drink it anyway, so in affect you are actually just treating yourself - you know you want to.

Thor is the first bottling in The Valhalla Collection a new range of whiskies from the Highland Park Distillery.

Aged 16 years and bottled at full Cask Strength of 52.1% !! 

Let me know what you think.  . .

It is presented in a beautifully designed wooden frame.

Dram of the day: GLENDRONACH SCOTCH WHISKY 15 YEAR OLD REVIVAL 46% -70CL

My dram of the day is Glendronach's Scotch whisky, have any of you tried it and what to share your thoughts? 

Speyside region, Devron district 

Exclusively matured in the finest Spanish Oloroso Sherry Casks

Glendronach Single Malt Scotch Whisky 15 year old Revival 46% -70cl Tasting notes.

Appearance: Deep gold with a lovely mahogany heart.

Nose: Incredible concentration of aromas. Treacle toffee and chocolate orange.

Palate: A very dynamic and full bodied dram for its age. Chewy with coffee chocolate and treacle scones.

Conclusions: A veritable feast to enliven the senses.

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Highland Park Brings The Mighty Thor

DIRECT FROM THE GATES OF VALHALLA.

Mighty Thor remains one of the most renowned of all the Norse gods. A powerful and
brooding figure, it is said that using his hammer, Thor could carve valleys out of mountains
and that his enemies would quake in terror at the thunderous sound the weapon created.
Son of Odin, the ruler of Asgard, Thor was avidly worshipped by Viking warriors as the

defender of mankind and gods alike.

In honour of this great warrior and in celebration of its own unwavering Norse heritage, Highland Park has released Thor. This stunning 16 year old single malt is believed to be the first whisky ever designed specifically around an individual’s character.

With a natural strength like its namesake, drawing influence from the environment unique to Orkney, Thor is a truly elemental spirit. Distilled where sea turns to ocean, it represents a meeting point of nature’s
forces, exuding a dynamic and bold character on the surface, but with an unexpected softer side at its heart.

Thor represents the first coming for Highland Park’s stunning Valhalla Collection; a range of four unique whiskies, released annually, taking inspiration from the legendary Nordic gods of old. Not for the faint hearted, only those brave enough to accept the challenge of Thor
shall be rewarded with the ultimate experience; a whisky of divine power.

Bottled at a robust 52.1% abv this limited edition whisky comes housed in a unique wooden
frame, which echoes the fearsome contours of a traditional Viking long ship.

Gerry Tosh, Global Marketing Manager, stated, “Building on the success of The Magnus Series,
we wanted to create an exciting new range which offers Highland Park fans something both
affordable AND collectable.  This is no ordinary whisky and as we wanted it to truly reflect
Thor’s character you will find some of the classic Highland Park aromas in there; it has a
sweetness and a subtlety, but it will also surprise you with a little bit more smoke and
dryness and there definitely is a lightning strike on your palate also.”  The Valhalla Collection is about more than great whisky, it gives an insight to the very being of the brand, its inspiration and raison d’etre.

We’ve put Thor first, as he is such a mighty character and deserves his rightful place at the
very forefront of this range. Everything about this whisky bellows  power; this is quite
honestly a true whisky of the gods.”

Highland Park Thor -16 years old - 52.1% Tasting Notes:

Appearance: Rich amber, with an iron ore glow

Nose:    Concentrated and forceful, with an explosion of aromatic smoke,  pungent fresh
ginger, antique copper, stewed plums, and golden syrup. With water, earthy notes emerge,
like a garden after a heavy rain shower.

Palate: Thor’s high strength grabs the palate and refuses to let go.  Initially dry, with fiery
gingerbread then vanilla, blackberries, fresh mango, peach and hints of cinnamon. As its big
flavours swirl around the mouth, some softer, sweeter notes develop, giving Thor and
unexpected layer of complexity and depth.

Finish: The finish thunders on, leaving behind lingering notes of sweet vanilla and an intense
spiciness.