Bladnoch Single Malt Scotch Whisky 23 year old 1977

United Distillers mothballed the distillery in 1993. One year later Raymond Armstrong an Irish businessman acquired it under the condition that the distillery remained silent. After careful and prolonged discussion with UDV the condition was amended to a limited output.

The visitor centre was opened in 1998 and to the joy of whisky lover’s Limited production commenced in 2000

Bladnoch Single Malt Scotch Whisky 23 year old 1977
Rare Malts Selection Bottling-Tasting note..

Colour: Pale Gold

Sweetly perfumed nose introduces a light, smooth body, sweet honey and citrus fruit notes abound on the palate. This rarely seen, gentle Lowland malt whisky finishes, crisp - a fine aperitif.


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Bladnoch Single Malt Scotch Whisky 23 year old 1977

United Distillers mothballed the distillery in 1993. One year later Raymond Armstrong an Irish businessman acquired it under the condition that the distillery remained silent. After careful and prolonged discussion with UDV the condition was amended to a limited output.

The visitor centre was opened in 1998 and to the joy of whisky lover’s Limited production commenced in 2000

Bladnoch Single Malt Scotch Whisky 23 year old 1977
Rare Malts Selection Bottling-Tasting note..

Colour: Pale Gold

Sweetly perfumed nose introduces a light, smooth body, sweet honey and citrus fruit notes abound on the palate. This rarely seen, gentle Lowland malt whisky finishes, crisp - a fine aperitif.


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Glenglassaugh Distillery New Make

Glenglassaugh Distillery was founded in 1875 by local entrepreneur James Moir.
Purchased by Highland Distilleries in 1892, Glenglassaugh was re-built in 1960 producing continuously until 1986 when it was mothballed.

A change of ownership in 2008 has seen the distillery re-furbished with an investment of more than £1m, and Glenglassaugh has
reopened with a distinguished distilling team, once again producing a renowned spirit.

Glenglassaugh Distillery New Make
The Spirit Drink that dare not speak its name
Age: Unaged
Volume: 50cl
Strength: 50% abv
Limited Release: 8,160 bottles
This is a bottling of the spirit produced from one mash at Glenglassaugh Distillery. It is light and fruity on the nose, with a spicy yet sweet palate.
This spirit works equally well served on its own with a splash of water, or mixed.


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Auchentoshan Single Malt Whisky Three Woods 43%.

Lowland region, Western district.

Auchentoshan Scotch Whisky Distilling Equipment
Copper Topped Stainless Steel Mash Tun,
4 Oregon Pine Washbacks,
3 Pot Stills
Matured in a mix of American Oak and Spanish Sherry Casks (Oloroso, Pedro Ximenez).

Auchentoshan Three Woods Scotch Whisky tasting note...

Tripled distilled then matured in American bourbon oak casks the whisky is then finished in Spanish Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez Sherry casks.

The result is a Lowland malt Whisky with rich dark fruits, thick butterscotch, rich hazelnuts and the signature smooth delicate Auchentoshan taste..

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Big Peat Islay Blended Malt Scotch whisky 46% Small Batch 70cl

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Bottle Notes..

Historically we would call this - whisper it - “A Vatted Malt” But with a Big Peat Kick

But what exactly, you may ask, is a Vatted Malt? It is what the Scotch Whisky industry has traditionally called “a marriage of Malts”. Such vattings often form the heart and soul of a blended scotch whisky (which carries the lighter tasting grain whisky , to soften matters).

This vatting carries a big peaty (often called “phenolic”), beachy oceanic slightly ashy selection of Malts from the island of Islay, from where the Laing family hail - and no wonder! - as we have included Ardbeg, Bowmore, Caol Ila and Port Ellen in the "recipe".

Ally these lusty and robust Malts selected for BIG PEAT with the fact that no chill filtration takes place – a more old fashioned traditional approach – and you will detect a massive amplification of the anticipated sea-faring qualities on the nose, palate, and finish. These are particularly appreciated when consumed leisurely in the same style these Malts have waited for you in the cold, dark and windswept warehouses of Islay.

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Glenkinchie Single Malt Whisky 1992 Double Matured 43%

Lowland region. Eastern district.
Finished in Amontillado Wood. Distilled in 1992 and bottled in 2007.

Glenkinchie Scotch Whisky Distilling Equipment

Uses a lightly peated malt
Mash tun
6 Oregon pine washbacks
2 Pot stills
Traditional worm tub condenser
Matured in American oak bourbon casks with some finishing in Amontillado sherry butts for the distillers edition.


Glenkinchie Scotch Whisky 1992 Double Matured tasting note...

After mellowing in a refill cask to develop the soft distillery character for a decade, a secondary maturation in a specifically chosen amontillado sherry wood cask ensures that all the good work continues. This edition is testimony to the skills of the Master Distiller.

Strength: 43% ABV

Appearance: Sunny golden.

Palate: Intense, a biscuity-sweetness followed by a long echoing interplay of sugar sweetness and oaky dryness.

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Old Pulteney 30 year old Scotch Whisky

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Location Highlands region Northern district Town of Wick
Water source The Loch of Hempriggs

Old Pulteney Scotch Whisky Distilling Equipment

Cast Iron mash tun
6 stainless steel washbacks
1 wash still called the “smugglers Kettle “ plus 1 spirit still.
Traditional worm tub condensers
Matured in American oak bourbon casks and ex-sherry butts in warehousing on site.


Aged for 30 years, this expression features single malt whisky matured in ex-bourbon (American oak) wood. It is neither coloured nor chill-filtered.

Old Pulteney 30 year old Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes: Alc/Vol.44%

Nose Full and sweet with floral overtones, complex mix of gooseberry, citrus and lemons. Woody with a hint of chocolate..

Colour A bright gold with a copper glow..

Taste Full-bodied single malt with elements of honey and lemons. Oaky and aromatic with a warm spiciness and a sweet long-lasting finish..

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Glen Grant Scotch Whisky 33 years old 53.8% Duncan Taylor

Glen Grant Scotch Whisky Distilling Equipment

Stainless steel mash tun
10 Oregon pine washbacks.
4 wash stills 4 spirit stills with boil balls in the necks
Purifiers are fitted before the condensers
Matured in a combination of American oak and European sherry casks

Speyside region. Single Cask bottling from cask no: 16555.

Numbered bottle of 196

Distilled Nov 1974

Bottled March 2008 by Duncan Taylor under the Rare Auld Label


Glen Grant Scotch whisky. Tasting notes..

Colour: Pale gold.


Nose: Creamy & fruity with crème caramel.


Flavour: Cooked fruit, slightly oaky and vanilla


Finish: Mouthcoating, fruity and dry


Comments: An enjoyable light dram!


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Benromach Single Malt Whisky 10 year old 43% 70cl

Founded in 1898 by F.W. Brickman and Duncan McCallum
Location Speyside Findhorn region Situated on the outskirts of Forres
Water Source Chapeltown springs

In 1983 the distillery was closed and production equipment dismantled. In 1993 Gordon and MacPhail purchased the distillery. The next 3 years involved careful planning for the refurbishment of the Benromach Distillery.

Following the extensive re-equipping, distillation started once again in 1998, Benromach’s centenary year, and HRH The Prince of Wales performed the official re-opening in October of that year.

Benromach 10 years old is hand-crafted at Speyside’s smallest working distillery using the finest Scottish malted barley and the purest spring water from the nearby Romach hills

Patiently matured for at least 10 years in the highest quality casks, Benromach 10 year old is golden in colour and displays rich fruit, sweet chocolate and delicate spicy aromas.

With a rich sherry influence, the mouth watering palate coats the senses in exotic fruit flavours and toasted malt with a delicate hint of smoke.

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Balvenie Madeira Cask 17 year old Scotch Whisky

The latest in the series of six, the new 2009 release limited edition 17 year old finished in Madeira casks.


Balvenie Madeira Cask 17 year old Scotch Whisky Tasting Note:
Exceptionally rich luxurious aromas translate into an equally rewarding flavour of spice and dried fruit for malt enthusiasts will enjoy discovering in the glass.

Matured & finished in traditional oak previously used to fortify Madeira wine, a real treat for enthusiast.


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Glenfarclas Single Malt Whisky 105 Cask Strength 60%

Speyside region. Distillery edition at 60% Presentation tube.
Glenfarclas Scotch Whisky tasting note..

Colour: Deep peaty-gold.

Nose: Complex, oaky, apples and pears, and a tempting dark toffee sweetness.

Flavour: Dry and assertive, develops quickly to reveal a rich spiciness, combined with a hint of oak and sherried fruit.

Finish: Amazingly smooth for the strength; wonderfully warming and with a lingering smokiness, yet very rounded.

Comment: A great whisky holding all the flavours of all the Glenfarclas in one glass. Being so warming, this is the perfect Hogmanay dram. Don’t be afraid of the strength and order a 210, if you dare!

The smoothness makes the 105 drinkable at cask strength, but I suggest adding a little water to fully explore its great depth.

For its price to performance ratio, the Malt Maniacs named Glenfarclas 105 their ‘Bang for your Buck’ in 2004.


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Cragganmore Single Malt Whisky 1993 Double Matured 40%

Speyside Scotch Whisky.

Cragganmore Scotch Whisky Distilling Equipment

Copper Domed Lauter Mash Tun
6 Oregon pine washbacks
2 Wash stills
2 spirit stills with T Shape Lyne arms
Traditional worm tub condensers
Matured in American oak bourbon casks
Double matured in Port Wood.
Tasting notes...

The complexity of Cragganmore prescribed an out-of-the-ordinary choice for a secondary cask finish. Port-wine successfully provides the perfectly harmonious partner.

Strength: 40% ABV
Appearance: Pale amber.

Palate: The mouth is swamped with fruity flavours of cherries and oranges leading to rich tastes of Port-wine and malt, with lingering smoke.

Finish: Long finish is breathtaking, with a toffee-sweet start and a dry slightly smoky finish. Intriguingly multi-layered malt.


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Cragganmore can be regarded as a Medium to Full Whisky - Dried Fruits -Citric Fruits
Sherry Influence - Honey and Malty.

It is also a Faintly Peated Whisky with a Trace of Peat and Smoke

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Isle of Jura "Prophecy" Scotch Whisky

Prophecies abound on Jura. Perhaps the most celebrated one was told in the early 1700’s when the Campbell Clan, who dominated the island, evicted a wise old seer blessed with the gift of the third eye: an ability to foretell the future. Bristling with resentment, she prophesised that when the last Campbell left the island he would be one-eyed and his belongings would be carried in a cart drawn by a white horse. Few believed such talk…

Until 1938, when Charles Campbell, a veteran of the Great War and blind in one eye, fell on hard times. When he made his way to the old pier for the last time the cart on which he traveled was drawn by a single white horse.
Improbable as it may seem the seer’s prophecy had come to pass.

“ That day, the sound of the cart on the track could be heard for miles.”
Allan MacDonald, witness to a legend.

Prophecy is a single malt whisky that has been created to honour this tale of the third eye.

Meticulously crafted from a selection of the finest and rarest aged Jura single malt whiskies, Prophecy is a profoundly peated spirit.

Colour: Rich, amber gold with shimmering highlights.

Nose: The tarry bonfire notes slowly give way to hints of soft liquorice and nutmeg.

Taste: Powerful flavours of peat smoke, fresh cinnamon and spicy sea spray lead the first assault. Finally the tarry bonfire notes slowly give way to hints of soft liquorice and nutmeg.

The whisky has been bottled in a traditional style without chill filtration to preserve the true character and deliver an authentic taste of 1938.


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Speyburn Single Malt Whisky 25 year old Solera 46% 70cl

Speyburn Scotch Whisky Distillery Equipment,

Stainless steel copper domed mash tun
6 Oregon pine washbacks
1 wash still 1 pot still
Worm tub condensers
80% tankered away for maturing at Inverhouse central warehousing in Airdrie. The remaining spirit is matured in American oak bourbon casks in on site warehousing


Speyburn Single Malt Whisky 25 year old Solera Tasting Notes:-

A marriage of Speyburn Single Malt Whiskies from various types of cask.
American fino sherry casks and bourbon casks have been carefully selected by Bobby Anderson (Distillery Manager).

Colour :- Light Chardonnay with a golden hue.

Nose :- Sweet honey notes with fragrant floral overtones; hints of citrus fruits.

Palate :- Full bodied and sweet to start; traces of toffee, vanilla and dried fruit (raisins); well balanced with a smooth long finish.


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Bunnahabhain Toiteach Peated Scotch Whisky 46%

Unusual for Bunnahabhain this is a peated whisky from this distillery.

Un-chillfiltered and natural colour.

Bunnahabhain Toiteach Peated Scotch Whisky Tasting Note:

Appearance: A light golden hue glows from within

Nose: Charming peatiness with the subtle nose, prickling strength emanates from the dram

Palate: Immediate warming peaty flavours drift towards a slight sweet sherry influence with delicate peppery notes.

Finish:m Good robust length with extremely pleasant aftertaste – beautifully peated Bunnahabhain single malt for the discerning palate.

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St George's Chapter 1 English New Make Spirit 46% 70cl (Not yet whisky)

St Georges Distillery Information
Founded in 2005 by James and Andrew Nelstop
Location England region Roudham near Thetford
Water Source Breckland aquifer.

St George's Chapter 1 English New Make Spirit 46% 70cl
(Not yet whisky)

The English Whisky Co. Roudham, Norfolk.

Distilled by: David Fitt
Barley Phenols: Zero
Barley Type: Optic
Date Distilled: 22.08.08 Date Bottled 15.09.08

Un-peated new make malt spirit from St George’s Distillery, the home of England’s only Whisky Distillery

Tasting Note:
Nose: Fresh, fragrant, lightly spicy, hint of roses, light toffee & butterscotch.

Palate: Sweet, juicy, smooth, slightly spicy. Slight notes of fresh forest floor, evergreen, a minty freshness.

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Glen Garioch Single Malt Whisky 1797 Founder's Reserve

Location Highland region, Eastern district North of Aberdeen
Water source Springs on Percock Hill.

Glen Garioch Single Malt Whisky Tasting notes :-

Characterised with sweet vanilla, butterscotch & fresh green fruits, sweet buttercream and citrus cleanliness result in a fresh, gentle finish.


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Islay Storm Single Malt Whisky 40%

A young Islay malt whisky from a un-named distillery.

Islay Storm Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes

Nose - Pungent peat smoke, phenolic with a little coastal breeze

Palate - Lovely sweet peatiness, some iodine and sea salt balanced with vanilla notes and some spice.

Finish - waves of smoke, fantastic length

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Dalwhinnie Single Malt Whisky 1990 Double Matured

Dalwhinnie Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distilling Equipment.
Stainless steel mash tun
1 Oregon pine and 5 Siberian pine washbacks
2 large onion shaped pot stills.
Traditional copper worm condensers
Matured in American oak bourbon casks.
Some whisky finished in Oloroso sherry casks

Lovers of Dalwhinnieª will appreciate the way the fragrance of Oloroso sherry overlays, but does not mask, the heather honey distillery notes.

Strength: 43% ABV
Appearance: Golden.

Palate: A sweetness on the lips, moving to well-defined malt cask-wood flavours.

Finish: Rich, longer than usual, honey finish with hints of sweet oak.


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Glenturret Single Malt Whisky 10 year old 40%

Founded in 1775
Location Highlands region Midlands district north of Crief
Water source Loch Turret.

Glenturret Single Malt Whisky 10 year old Tasting Note:
Colour; Pale Lemon Gold.
Bouquet: Spicey citrus with a mild peat aroma.
Palate; very soft, mature orange zest/vanilla
In a presentation Tube.

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Glenturret Single malt whisky is a Light to Medium Whisky - Gentle Malt - Delicate Fruits - Honey Notes

The whisky can also be regarded as a Faintly Peated Whisky - Trace of Peat - Trace of Smoke

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Linkwood Single Malt Whisky 26 year 1975 56.1% Rare Malts

Linkwood Scotch Whisky Distilling Equipment

Cast iron mash tun
11 Oregon pine washbacks
6 Pot stills two in the original distillery still house, 4 in the new 1971 extension
Matured in ex-bourbon casks

Rare malts selection bottling.
Presentation Box,


Linkwood 1975 26 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting note..

Colour: Pale Golden Gloriously floral nose, then enjoy the nutty, sweetly creamy palate and soft bodied style of a real Speyside gem, with its intense, very long finish.


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Linkwood Scotch Whisky is a Medium to Full Whisky - Dried Fruits - Citric Fruits - Sherry Influence - Honey and Malty

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Black Bottle Scotch Whisky 40%

James Graham a shoemaker from the crofters village of Torphins close to North east port of Aberdeen had thee sons Charles David and Gordon. On their coming of age they left the family home to find employment in Aberdeen.

At the time Aberdeen was a thriving with imports from around the world especially with from teas from Ceylon and chin. The brothers quickly established themselves as Tea importers and blenders and opened the First graham offices in Union street at the heart of Aberdeen’s commercial quarter.

During this period the brothers became locally known for their blending of whisky and in 1879 they decided to launch the Black Bottle Blended Scotch Whisky.


Black Bottle Scotch Whisky Tasting notes
Colour: - Rich and golden.
Nose: - Fresh and fruity with hints of peat.
Palate: - Full with slight sweetness followed by a delightful smoky flavour
Finish: - Long and warming with an interesting, smoky , Islay character.

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Glenury Royal Scotch Whisky

Founded in 1825 by Captain Robert Barclay
Location Highlands region Eastern district
Water source River Cowie
Distillery Demolished.

Glenury Royal Scotch Whisky Distillery Style Tasting Notes

Nose: Herbal, fruity and smoky.

Palate: Medium bodied. Malty, toffeed, honey, nuts.

Finish: Long and oaky with smoke.

Glenury Single Malt Scotch Whisky 29 year old 1970.

Colour: Shinning Gold

Nutty aromas tinted with oloroso sherry, firm body and honeyed, pistachio nut flavours, all leading to a long leafy finish.

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Glenury Royal Scotch Whisky is a Medium to Full Whisky

Dried Fruits - Citric Fruits - Sherry Influence - Honey and Malty.

The whisky can also be considered a Lightly Peated Whisky with Gentle Peat - Faint Smoke - Coastal

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Inchgower Scotch Whisky

Founded in 1871 by Alexander Wilson
Location Speyside region Northern coast Buckie
Water source Springs in the Menduff Hills

Inchgower Scotch Whisky Distillery Style Tasting Notes

Nose: Sweet, spicy, hint of peat.

Palate: Light to Medium. Spicy, malty, sweet.

Finish: Bitter chocolate.

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Inchgower Scotch Whisky is a Light to Medium Whisky - Gentle Malt - Delicate Fruits - Honey Notes

and is also regarded as a Faintly Peated Whisky - Trace of Peat - Trace of Smoke

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