Collectors Whiskey Brora 1978 Rare old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Brora 1978 Rare old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
Appearance ; Pale Gold

On the Nose (Neat); Initially sweet butterscotch with lemon and lime aromas. A subtle peat smoke edge develops and lingers with a hint of coffee.

Palate (Neat): white pepper, ripe banana, coconut and plum flavours which are complemented by a lingering tobacco edge.
On The Nose with water added: Cured bacon notes with hints of honey and toasted malt. Complimented by rhubarb, blueberry and lemon aromas.

Palate with water added: Charred wood with ripe banana, peach and orange flavours. A lingering hint of mint develops.

Body: Medium.

Finish: Medium in length, smooth with a touch of smoke.

Cask type: 1st Fill Sherry Hogshead.

Tasting Style Good old rare Highland Dram.

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Drams of the Day: Scotch Malt Whisky By Taste

Light Delicate Whisky

These whiskies can have Delicate floral grassy notes,  Gentle Malt, Delicate Fruits, Honey Notes with no Noticeable Peat Content 
For example:-  
Deanston Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 years old Distillery edition Tasting Notes.
Breathe deep into the fresh floral, citrus fruit aroma, laden with a honeycomb maltiness.
Delve into layers of barley sugar,  creamy toffee and orange with hints of ginger.
Enjoy the long, balanced finale as spiced honey flavours dance on the tongue.

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Soft, Fruity Creamy Whisky 

These whiskies can have Dried Fruits, Citric Fruits a Sherry Influence Honey and Malty Faintly Peated Whisky with a trace of Peat or and Smoke
For Example:- “Tomintoul” Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 14 Years
Colour: Pale gold
Nose: Delicate, soft and creamy with light floral malt and some sweetness
Palate: Elegant, round, soft and gentle. Clean malt with some creamy sweetness
Finish: Long and creamy, tending to dry with slight peppery tones.

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Rich & Fruity Whiskies.

These whiskies are full bodied and can have. Rich Fruit cake Heavily Sherried with Oaky Spicy notes with  maybe more peat and smoke.For Example:-

Glendronach Single Malt Scotch Whisky 18 year old Allardice 46%  Tasting Notes
Appearance: Bright deep gold with a tawny centre.
Nose: Sweet aromatics of fudge and muscovado sugar. Fruit compote and glacier morello cherries provide added complexity. 
Palate: Rich dark and seductive. Remarkable flavours of stewed fruits and all-spice marry together with classical aged Oloroso and toasted walnut bread and chocolate orange. 
Conclusions: Tremendously complex and long.
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Maritime Scotch Whisky

These maritime whiskies are harder to define they can give differing levels of fruit, malt,  oaky, spicy and peat and smoke but is the  Coastal, Salty, Sea Breeze notes that can be detected that sets them apart.

Bunnahabhain Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery lslay region, North shore.
The nose offers a fresh and aromatic experience with a subtle whiff of smoke floating through the air.
The taste starts with a light fruit and nut appeal that leads to a spectacular malty sweetness,
finishing into a beautifully rich full-bodied, lingering experience.

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Gentle Medium Peated Whiskies

The main attributes to Gentle medium peated Whisky is the Fresh Peat Gentle Smoke Earthiness some can have Peppery, Dried Fruits Citric Fruits or and Sherry Influence
Honey and Malty but it is mainly the introduction of peat For Example :- 
Tomintoul Single Malt Whisky with a Peaty Tang 40% notes

Distilled in the traditional manner, and unusually for this district, it is made with a peated malted barley to impart a distictive smoky and heathery flavour.
Colour: Rich gold
Nose: Heathery smoke balanced with subtle floral tones
Palate: Gentle ‘Peat-reek’ flavours with a hint of malty nuttiness
Finish: Lingering smoke and peat with a touch of sweetness.

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Peaty Smokey Phenolic Whisky.

Of course Heavily Peated Whisky with Iodine, Coal Tar
Seaweed Bonfire, Smoke Earthy. James May once referered to these whiskies as drinking through a Growbag- However some of our customers love them:-  For Example:-

Peats Beast
 35 ppm Intensley peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky from a mystery distillery
Tasting Notes of  RICHARD PATERSON from Whyte & Mackay
Colour :Straw yellow with glittering highlights.
Nose:  A rugged fusion of sea spray, bonfire smoke, damp earth and spicy cinnamon immediately arouses the senses. These powerful aromas of peat moss and wet grass must be fully respected before seductive notes of crushed pear, apple and freshly baked bread provide the perfect finish to this memorable melody.
Taste: Strong and bold with plenty of backbone and structure as this great monster unfolds its fiery fangs on your palate. This is not for the faint hearted. Take a generous mouthful with a biting wind blowing furiously in your face. Hold it long in your mouth allow the thick tar, peat smoke and creamy liquorice to penetrate every part of your tongue. Time will tame it.
There is indeed unashamed beauty in this beast

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Dram of The Day: Balblair 2002 Scotch Whisky

This initial release of The Balblair 2002 is a rich sparkling gold colour.

The nose carries the signature Balblair aromas that are  floral and fragrant combined with zesty fruits such as oranges and lemons in the background. The American oak, ex-bourbon barrels used in maturation can be detected which  impart toffee and vanilla notes.

On the palate the mouthfeel  is full bodied with a sweet and spicy character, as with the nose hints of oranges, lemons, green apples, toffee and vanilla come through. 

The finish is satisfyingly long as the floral and fruit notes develop and combine with the initial spice and sweetness from the American oak casks


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Dram of the day:The Dalmore "Tweed" 40% Scotch Whisky

The Tweed Dram Season 2012 from the Limited Edition Rivers Collection

Flowing majestically through the beautiful and historic Borders countryside from its source high in the open hills above Moffat. The Tweed is the most prolific salmon rivers in the British isles, at its most beautiful  in the late summer early autumn as the leaves begin to turn, the air gathers a chill, and the world famous autumn Salmon returns.

Protecting and preserving the delicate balance of Tweed and its precious resources is the challenging role of The Tweed Foundation. In recognition of Tweed and its rich history The Dalmore Distillery  has created a unique expression of the Dalmore. A generous donation is gifted to The Tweed Foundation from the sale of every bottle sold, to support and further the excellent work it does on behalf of all who love this great River





The Dalmore Scotch Whisky "Tweed" 40% Tasting Notes

The Colour is a delightful Honey gold.

On the nose it is warm and inviting. fruity Seville oranges, crushed pear, bergamot and apple. then with rich caramel and Marzipan follow, completing the bouquet.

The palette has Tantalizing flavours of spicy ginger, marmalade and cinnamon, followed by whispers of nutmeg and toffee leaving the perfect after taste.

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Edradour Highland Distillery Photos

Edradour Highland Malt Distillery from the Enterance

Edradour Highland Malt Distillery Sign and Summer times

For Some unknown reason there is a East German Trabant Car Outside

The Lower Out Houses at Edradour

Up the drive to the Mash House

The small farm distillery layout

Edradour from the road bridge

 Across the stream as it comes into view from the road

Looking across the green to the distillery

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Dram of the Day: Glencadam Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Oloroso Cask Finish Aged 14 Years

A limited quantity of Glencadam 14 year old  whisky has spent the last 16 months of maturation in Oloroso Sherry casks. This process of 'Finishing' imparts to the whisky enriched characteristics, most notably, tones of Sherry sweetness. 


Colour: is a golden with a orange hue 


On the nose there is spice, vanilla with an elegant sweetness 


Palate reveals floral and spicy notes with sophisticated mix of vanilla and Sherry sweetness


 The finish leaves with mild pepper and spice notes.

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Dram of The Day; Edradour Cask Strength Highland Scotch Whisky

Location Pitlochry Midlands district Highlands region

Water Source Spring on Ben Vrackie

The Edradour, founded in 1825 by a farmer cooperative, is the smallest malt whisky distillery in Scotland and the last of the original 'farm' distilleries in Perthshire. You'll find the distillery nestling in a pocket glen in the hills above Pitlochry that form the Southern Highlands. The name Edradour is derived from the Gaelic "Edred dobhar” the stream of King Edred.

The neat cluster of buildings, virtually unchanged in the last 150 years, houses the distilling equipment that can just about produce commercial quantities of 12 casks a week.

The Edradour is operated on very traditional methods and equipment the distillery operates the last remaining Morton refrigerator to cool the worts employing just three men.

The precise shape and size of the still is maintained to preserve the character of the whisky so when replacements are needed, the new stills are reproduced exactly to the shape of the originals - right down to the dents which have been acquired over the years.

Edradour 1997 Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky presented in a decanter.

Discontinued bottling at natural Cask Strength and from one single cask.

Distilled : 30.04.1997

Bottled : 05.07.2010

Cask No: 182

Decanter No 515 of 707

Distillery StyleTasting Notes

Nose: Rich sherry aroma with citric fruits and toffee.

Palate: Full bodied. Malty, creamy, vanilla.

Finish: Smooth, warming.

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Dram of the Day ABERFELDY 16 YEAR OLD SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

Taken from a Single Cask Aged 16 years of only 350 bottles charged from a refill Hogshead Ref :DL 6844

Distilled in June 1994 and bottled December 2010 at 50% by Douglas Laing under their Old Malt Cask Label

The nose is softly perfumed with fruit, honey and dry grist

On the taste buds there is a silky smooth introduction to vanilla, with a background of malt and spice.

The finish has a pleasant Butterscotch with spices, sugar and mild oak

An ideal after dinner whisky to savour

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Glenmorangie Port Wood Finish 43% Single Malt Scotch Whisky

From a previous series of Glenmorangie Wood Finish Bottlings now discontinued and  much sought after by collectors


This unique malt whisky was  initially  matured in American oak casks and then  transferred into casks or ‘pipes’ which have previously contained Port for a further period of maturation.

Colour:- Antique copper: golden, but with a rosey hue.

Nose;- With a drop of water, the key aromas are of butterscotch and dark chocolate, but with fresh minty notes and a trace of dryness, like lint.  There is some sandalwood here, and citrus fruit – oranges, perhaps tangerine – even a hint of allspice.  With a little more water, lighter scents begin to emerge: grass and hay, hazelnuts and candied peel.

Taste:- The mouthfeel is voluptuously smooth, like sipping velvet.  The entire palate is engaged – a most interesting and complex balance of sweet and dry flavours.  The bitter chocolate and the fresh mintiness noted as aromas are apparent.  In the satisfying, lingering finish, a hint of port reveals itself for the first time, along with walnuts.

Finish:- A remarkable whisky, perfect after a good meal or to savour at any time.

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Dalmore Scotch Whisky 21 year old 54.7% Directors Cut

Dalmore Highland Scotch Whisky Distillery

Distilled April 1990 Bottled August 2011.

Single cask bottling at 54.7% cask strength By Douglas Laing under their Directors Cut Label.

Of only 297 Bottles charged from a Sherry Butt finish Ref DL7152

Nose; Sugary- Vanilla'd - Distinctly fruity and softly malted.

Palate; Still fruity - with more (crunched) sugar + spices/sweet barley.

Finish; Warmly - now dryly spiced + a hint of liquorice + honey (F)

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Fettercairn 11 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Fettercairn Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Distilled Autumn 2000

Bottled winter 2011 Single cask bottling at 46% by Douglas Laing under their Provenance Label

Un Chilled filtered No Colouring taken from one refill Hogshead DMG Ref 6919

Tasting Notes:
Opens with a fresh haylike and fruity (peaches) character on the nose and develops to a gree malt quality

The palate is sweet and carries a strawberry jam, macerated fruit and an elderflower style.

The finish is short but sweet and remains pleasingly fresh & light (F)

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Blair Athol Single Malt Scotch Whisky 16 year old Directors Cut

Distilled July 1995

Bottled August 2011 By Douglas Laing under their Directors Cut Label

Cask Strenght at 58.1% alc vol

From Sherry cask no 7154 one of 272 bottles

Nose: Like a fruit basket in style + Spice & lightly fired pastry.

Palate: more (lightly smoked) spice + sugar steeped soft red fruit.


Finish: Interesting barley sugar precedes a dry malty gristiness (F).


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Blair Athol Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a Full Whisky


Rich Fruitcake - Heavily Sherried - Oaky - Spicy

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Ben Nevis 13 year old Scotch Whisky Collectors Malt

Limited Edition Bottled and released in 2004, Distilled in 1990.

This single malt was first filled into refill hogsheads on 9th November 1990.

It was then transferred into a port bodega butt number 03/10/01on 12th February 2003 and allowed to mature for a further 12 months.

During this time it would absorb the sweet flavour of the port and take on this unusual yet lovely deep ruby red colour.

The bottle was signed by the Distillery Manager on 24th March 2004 and is bottle number 88 of 800.

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Dalmore Rivers Collection "The Tay Dram"

Single Malt Scotch Whisky from The Dalmore Distillery.

Limited Edition Rivers Collection The Tay Dram Season 2011

Highland Region

The mighty river Tay is renowned as the largest of Scotland’s great salmon rivers. The “Silvery Tay” is steeped in fishing legend and is famed for Salmon of prodigious size. The most famous of these, which weighed in at a staggering 64 pounds, was caught by Miss Georgina Ballantine in 1922. Miss Ballantine’s record remains unbroken, even today.

In recognition of the mighty Tay we have created a unique expression of the Dalmore to celebrate its power and majesty. To support and further their unceasing work, a generous donation is made to the Tay Foundation from the sale of every bottle of this exceptional single highland malt whisky.

Dalmore Scotch Whisky River Tay 40% Tasting Notes

Colour – Deep amber gold

Nose – Captivating notes of tangerine and lime with hints of eucalyptus.

Taste – Intense flavours of crème brulee, Colombian coffee and bitter chocolate lead the first wave. Yet within seconds, enchanting suggestions of honeyed pear, crushed almonds, sweet blood oranges and cranberries provide the perfect finish. Sip and savour.

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Royal Lochnagar Whisky 12years old 46% Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Cask No: 519

Distilled at The Royal Lochnagar Distillery - July 1996

Bottled in Scotland- September 2008

Limited Edition of: 850 Bottles

A delicious example from this understated distillery in the Eastern Highlands.

A fragrant malt whisky, dry sweet and fruity.

This was a perfect candidate to be diluted to 46%vol, making it a wonderful anytime dram.

Tasting notes:

The colour is reminiscent of fresh Pinot Grigio, light and sparkling. As the colour would suggest, the first impression on the palate is one of delicate freshness and a sprightly, cheeky character begins to emerge. Highly perfumed springtime flowers and honey, seductively oozes through, with light malty notes reassuringly balancing out the sweetness.

The palate is delicately warming and has a very clean mouth feel. There is an intensity that comes to the fore and new season stewed apples are the major similarity for the taste.

The finish is long and lingering and the mouth waters, demanding another sip. A wonderful blast of aniseed tantalises at the end.

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Dalmore "Castle Leod" Limited Release Scotch Whisky

Limited Edition Castle Collection Vintage 1995

Home of Clan MacKenzie

This limited edition bottling celebrates the ancient and historic seat of Clan Mackenzie and is the second in a series crafted by Master Distiller Richard Paterson in homage to Clan Mackenzie.

Castle Leod has been home to the Caberfeidh, Chief of the Clan Mackenzie, since 1606 and is located just 14 miles from the The Dalmore Distillery.

This classic Vintage 1995 expression was matured initially in American white oak and Spanish sherry wood, before being transferred for a final 18 months to barriques from a legendary 1st cru classe Bordeaux chateau.

The Dalmore “Castle Leod” Tasting Notes

The joyful effervescence of fleshy plums, raisins and citrus fruits are followed by the silky tones of kiwi fruit, honey, caramelised pear and sweet mango. A final feast of crushed almonds, spicy ginger, chewy toffee and soft liquorice brings this cornucopia of delights to a perfect conclusion.

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The Old Pulteney Row to the Pole Launched

British attempt to conquer one of the last global Firsts.

British explorer Jock Wishart and Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky have unveiled a remarkable mission to conquer what could be one of the world’s last great ‘firsts’: the first rowing attempt to one of the world’s Poles.

The ‘Old Pulteney Row to the Pole’ will see Jock and a 5-strong crew brave some of the harshest conditions on earth as they row in a specially designed boat through Arctic waters to reach the pole – a feat of extreme physical and mental endurance that has never before been attempted and if successful, will rank alongside the first row across the Atlantic.

The challenge will take place in July/August 2011 and is of global significance as both a pioneering maritime adventure and an environmental expedition. The planned 450 mile route across the Arctic sea starts in Resolute Bay in Canada with timing being of the essence as the final section of the journey is only navigable for a few weeks of the year before refreezing. It has only become possible to consider an attempt like this in recent years due to the increase in seasonal ice melt and the much-documented deterioration of the Arctic landscape.

The adventure will be captured online and on camera for UK and international audiences. It will follow Jock’s extraordinary preparations and the 4-6 week long row where his team will face dramatic ice-bound coastlines and shifting sea-ice barriers on their voyage and their haul of the boat over land which is necessary to complete the journey.

Jock, who is a descendant of Scotland’s national bard Robert Burns, will row for hours on end with his crew in challenging weather and subzero temperatures with little chance for rest or shelter. Decisions about navigation and the route will be critical. Jock’s background as an expedition leader and his long track record of organising successful record attempts will stand him in good stead as he faces his biggest challenge to date.

Preparations are already underway for their August 2011 attempt:

Ø A recce of the route took place by plane in August 2009

Ø An advanced rowing boat design is being constructed to make it possible for it to be man-hauled across the ice. At a later date, this specially designed boat will be unveiled – believed to be the first ‘ice boat’.

Ø Jock has begun the challenging process of selecting his crew who will activate a ‘three on, three off’ rowing and resting regime.

Ø Planning has taken place with scientific research partners to deliver environmental data and insight from the journey

The Old Pulteney Row to the Pole will be the first polar expedition to involve rowing since Ernest Shackleton’s men took to their boats to save their lives in the South Pole, on his now legendary 1916 Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition.

Jock is established as one of the UK’s leading adventurers and explorers, with a successful background in polar exploration, rowing and extreme navigational feats. He led the team which established fifteen new world speed records for powered circumnavigation and captained the team that broke the London to Paris rowing record in 1999. He has a lifetime interest in polar exploration and in 1992 journey he was part of the first team to walk unsupported to the Geomagnetic North Pole.

‘A few years ago a good rowing friend joked that a row to the pole would be the ultimate challenge for someone like me, who is passionate about both polar exploration and boating,’ Jock commented.

‘ It’s therefore incredible for me, after three years of planning, to be unveiling this expedition today and to begin the intense process of work and training that now lies before us to prepare for what will be the greatest challenge of my life.’

Old Pulteney’s partnership with Jock is rooted in the whisky’s renowned maritime heritage and history of supporting sailing and seafaring adventure. The whisky is distilled in the historic harbour town of Wick, the most northerly distillery on the UK mainland and the windswept and rugged landscape that surrounds it has given the malt its legacy as the Genuine Maritime Malt.

Margaret Mary Clarke, Senior Brand Manager for Old Pulteney commented:

‘Old Pulteney is extremely proud to be a partner in this great adventure, and to be working with Jock who is an inspiration for all of us who are passionate about maritime adventure. We will be supporting Jock and his crew throughout the process, and look forward to being part of this exciting project as it unfolds over the coming months.’

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The Whisky?

Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 year old 40% 70cl

Highland region, northern district.

Distillery Edition

Tasting Notes:

Deep amber with bronze highlights, this malt is medium bodied, smooth, dry and faintly salty with a short clean finish

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Glen Ord Single Malt Scotch Whisky 11Year Old Provenance Bottling

Highland region.
Distilled Spring 1999.
Bottled Autumn 2010
Provenance bottling by Douglas Laing from one Refill Hogshead DMG Ref: 6725

Glen Ord Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes..

Very clean - fresh and gristy on the nose - with a sugary late twist . On the palate detect that same crunched sugar quality - plus light spices - barley and a hint of citrus. That is well replicated on the finish which may now be a shade creamier. (F)

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Dalmore single malt Scotch whisky 11year old 46% Provenance

Single Cask bottling of Dalmore Single Malt Scotch Whisky by Douglas Laing.

Provenance Range.
Distilled in Spring 1999 and bottled Autumn 2010 from one Refill Butt DMG Ref : 6566

Tasting notes...
Opens fresh and fruity on the nose, it runs to a sweet vanilla style with a candy floss character.
the palate is sweet and spicy and carries a tablet, American cream soda quality, maybe even a lightly smoked character, before it runs drier.
The finish is long, reminiscent of a coffee liqueur filled dark Belgian
chocolate. (J)

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Ben Nevis Single Malt Scotch Whisky 11year old Provenance 46%

Distilled Autumn 1999 at the Ben Nevis Distillery.
Bottled winter 2011 by Douglas Laing.
Un-chill filtered no colouring added a single cask bottling from one refill Hogshead DMG ref 6922
Tasting notes :-
Honeyed - perfumed - and attractively barley sweet on the nose... move onto a big round palate with more (runny) honey - dark sugar tones and Malt.

The finish is then warmingly spiced - still remarkably sweet - with that same round malty quality apparent. (F)

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