The First Ever Yorkshire Single Malt Whisky

Filey Bay Yorkshire Single Malt Whisky First Release

The First Release of Filey Bay Yorkshire Single Malt Whisky from the Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery.

Yorkshires first ever Single Malt Whisky comes from a selection of 16 casks laid down in the summer of 2016. While casks are predominantly First fill Ex-bourbon there is a subtle Sherry influence. These contained both pot and column distillates and produced a yield of 6000 bottles.

Spirit of Yorkshire is a real field to bottle distillery, growing the barley on the family farm in Hunmanby.

With the Distillation process mentored by renowned whisky expert Dr. Jim Swan.

Filey Bay Yorkshire Single Malt Whisky First Release Distillery Tasting Notes :-

Creamy, light and fruity, with flavours of vanilla, honey, citrus and caramel.

Macallan Private Eye with Miniature

This Macallan Private Eye with Miniature is a very rare and collectible distillery bottling of Macallan Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Bottled in 1996 for the 35th Anniversary of Private Eye magazine with a screen printed label by the illustrator Ralph Steadman famous for his gonzo art.
A vatting of casks including one from 1961 produced only 5000 bottles.

This is bottle 3351 of 5000 and comes complete with the original miniature.

As a result quickly becoming one of the most sort after bottles of whisky from the Macallan Distillery. Furthermore very rare to find one being sold with the miniature!

This is a Rich and Fruity Whisky. See what other tipples we have that may take your fancy try our whisky by taste selection.

More information about the Macallan  Whisky Distillery Click Here.

In conclusion a very good investment Whisky, maybe take a look at some of our other Investment Whiskies?

Arran Illicit Stills Smugglers Series

Arran Illicit Stills Smugglers Series Volume 1

A rare first release of this Limited Edition, Arran Illicit Stills Smugglers Series Volume 1 Single Malt Whisky.

Bottled at natural Cask Strength in 2015 and a Limited Edition of 8700 bottles, Arran pay homage to their forebears and “The Illicit Stills” used on the Isle of Arran in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Arran Illicit Stills Smugglers Series Volume 1 Barrel Combinations

Arran Single Malt

Un-Peated Stock              Matured in 600L Port Pipes
Un-Peated Stock              Matured in 250L Sherry Hogsheads
Un-Peated Stock              Matured in 200L Barrels
Peated Stock (50PPM)   Matured in 200L Barrels
Peated Stock (14PPM)    Matured in 200L Barrels

Arran The High Seas Smugglers Series Volume 2

A rare second release of this Limited Edition, Arran The High Seas Smugglers Series Volume 2 Single Malt Whisky.

Bottled at natural Cask Strength in 2016 and a Limited Edition of 8700 bottles, Arran pay homage with “The High Seas” to the resiliant character of those who outwitted the Officers of Excise in their pursuit of the famed Arran “waters”.

Volume 1 was “Illicit Stills”.

Arran The High Seas Smugglers Series Volume 2 Barrel Combinations

Arran Single Malt

Rum Cask Finish             Matured in 200L American Oak Barrels
Peated Stock (50PPM)   Matured in 200L Ex-Bourbon Barrels
Un-Peated Stock              Matured in 200L Ex-Bourbon Barrels 1st Fill

Arran The High Seas Smugglers Series Volume 2 Tasting Notes :-

Nose   : Citrus fruits are at the fore, mingling with smells evocative of the outdoors; a touch of seaweed hints at coastal character. Orchard fruits, white pepper, and a subtle dry note reminiscent of fino sherry make this a complex nose. A hint of burned pine wood is in the background.

Palate : A fizzing mouthfeel with sherbet character. A fresh spearmint note appears and mingles with warm bramley apple pie and ice cream. There is tangy lime marmalade with chilli pepper heat and a whiff of smoke from a just-lit fire of pine logs. The addition of water shows honey dew melon and pear drop sweets.

Finish : Distillery character shines through; notes of apples, citrus and good body are elongated by a backbone of subtle smoke.

Arran The Exciseman Smugglers Series Volume 3

A rare third and final release of this Limited Edition, Arran The Exciseman Smugglers Series Volume 3 Single Malt Whisky.

Bottled at natural Cask Strength in 2017 and a Limited Edition of 8700 bottles, Arran pay homage with “The Exciseman” to the exuberant character of those striving to outwit the Government’s representatives in the pursuit of the production of the famed Arran Waters..

Volume 1 was “Illicit Stills”.
Volume 2 was “The High Seas”

Arran The Exciseman Smugglers Series Volume 3 Barrel Combinations

Arran Single Malt

Arran Single Malt Quarter Cask                              Matured in 125L Ex-Bourbon Barrels
Arran Single malt – Madeira Cask Maturation     Matured in 225L European Oak Barrels

Arran The Exciseman Smugglers Series Volume 3 Distillery Tasting Notes :-

Nose   : The rich honeyed character is immediate on the nose, luxuriously decadent. The fresh coastal character is also evident. Apples, vanilla and a touch of spice are also subtly present with a hint of toasted oak.
Palate : It coats the tongue and the notes of apple and vanilla are in abundance. No hint of dryness on the palate, it grows in sweet intensity and provides a rounded mouthfeel. The addition of water opens up the complexity beautifully and reveals a lighter sweetness of candied lemon.
Finish : Long, luxurious and yet delightfully fresh. The notes of apple and citrus give a lightness of character whilst the body remains solidly complex and robust. A typical Arran with an added layer of sweetness.

Look what's just risen from the ashes!

Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix 2010 

A very rare and collectable Limited Edition of Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix  Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Snow Phoenix ” Risen from the Great Warehouse Collapse of 2010″

TWICE A WINTER’S WORTH OF SNOW…

In 2010, twice a normal winter’s worth of snow fell on the Glenfiddich warehouse roofs in just a few weeks.

In the most remote part of the Distillery this snow now equivilent  to the weight of a herd of elephants, collapsed and damaged several roofs.

The bright winter sky poured in, and standing amongst precious casks, The  Malt Master Brian Kinsman was inspired to mark this moment in history.

Selecting and marrying the finest Oloroso and American oak casks from warehouses struck by this heavy snow,   Snow Phoenix was created.

Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix Single Malt Whisky Tasting Notes :-

Creamy and vibrant on the nose, with honey and chocolate on the palate. And sherry notes mellowing into a long finish.

Created by chance, crafted by their  expert.

Colour; Gold with bright copper highlights.

Nose: Creamy vanilla mixes with vibrant apple and pear, complemented by soft blossom.

Taste: Wild flavours – apples roasted in campfire embers, sweetened with heather honey and accompanied by a little chocolate. Rich and complex with a trace of burned sugar, coffee and wood smoke.

Finish: Exceptionally long. Austere sherry notes mellow into satisfying sweetness.

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BenRiach Distillery Single Malt Whiskies

Friday 6th December 2019

Gate Helmsley Village Hall, East Yorkshire 7:30pm

£15 Tickets (to be bought in advance)

Featuring Single Malt Whisky from the BenRiach Distillery

Presented by Matt Chambers (Brand Ambassador)

New PDF Whisky Nosing and Tasting Memo Sheet

We have created a new guide on how to nose and taste whisky on our website.

Also there are suggestions on how to describe the colours and flavours to help you describe your taste experience.

To help you record these notes we have added a down load able Pdf file for you to use.

Free Whisky Nosing & Tasting Memo PDF Click Here

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Robbie Burns Whiskies

Robert Burns (25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796) aka Robbie Burns, Rabbie Burns, often refered to as Scotland's favourite son, the Ploughman Poet, Robden of Solway Firth, the Bard of Ayrshire and in Scotland as The Bard was a Scottish poet and lyricist.

He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide. He is the best known of the poets who have written in the Scots language, although much of his writing is also in English and a light Scots dialect, accessible to an audience beyond Scotland. He also wrote in standard English, and in these writings his political or civil commentary is often at its bluntest.

He is regarded as a pioneer of the Romantic movement, and after his death he became a great source of inspiration to the founders of both liberalism and socialism, and a cultural icon in Scotland and among the Scottish Diaspora around the world. Celebration of his life and work became almost a national charismatic cult during the 19th and 20th centuries, and his influence has long been strong on Scottish literature. In 2009 he was chosen as the greatest Scot by the Scottish public in a vote run by Scottish television channel STV.

As well as making original compositions, Burns also collected folk songs from across Scotland, often revising or adapting them. His poem (and song) "Auld Lang Syne" is often sung at Hogmanay (the last day of the year), and "Scots Wha Hae" served for a long time as an unofficial national anthem of the country. Other poems and songs of Burns that remain well known across the world today include "A Red, Red Rose"; "A Man's a Man for A' That"; "To a Louse"; "To a Mouse"; "The Battle of Sherramuir"; "Tam o' Shanter"; and "Ae Fond Kiss".

Extract taken from wikipedia read more http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Burns

Robert Burns Single Malt Scotch Whisky


Robert Burns single malt scotch whisky from the Arran Distiller This is an official Arran Single Malt which has been endorsed by The World Robert Burns Federation. Made from approx 70% Bourbon Casks and 30% Sherry Casks, this light aromatic Single Malt is ideal for drinking, prior to or during a meal. Very fresh with no artificial colouring, this beautifully packaged malt is made for easy drinking.

Tasting Notes Click Here




Timorous Beastie Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Douglas Laing's Timorous Beastie Small Batch Release Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky.

The original Timorous Beastie, immortalised in Robert Burns' famous Scots poem "To a Mouse", was a timid, little field mouse. Echoing Scotlands national bard's wit, this is most certainly not for the fainthearted!

A marriage of Highland malts including :- Blair Athol, Glen Garioch, Dalmore & Glengoyne Distilleries.

Tasting Notes Click Here