New Whisky Releases and Bottlings

New in from independent bottler Douglas Laing

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

By Mike Lord
Here are the new bottlings we have in from Doulas Laing.  The tasting notes are from them.

Old Malt Cask Glen Ord 1997 14 Years Old
It’s getting harder and harder to find Glen Ord particularly in Europe.  This one is a very fruity orangy example.
Nose: Opens clean & refreshing – running to sweet fruit [...]

New Releases from AD Rattray

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

We have 4 new bottlings in from AD Rattray and they are all spectacular.
AD Rattray Bowmore 1998 12 Years Old
This is a big Bowmore which I found more smoky that the tasting notes from ADR with intriguing orange peel.  Well worth the money.  A genuine  winter warmer.
Nose: Malty cereal notes, a touch of smoke and [...]

Recent Arrivals from Wemyss Vintage Malts

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

By Mike Lord

These are the new additions we have had in (that are still in stock).  These were all tried at Susan Colville’s tasting at The Autumn Speyside Whisky Festival.
“Lemon Grove” Cragganmore 1989
Nose:  Candid lemons, toffee bonbons, roasted pears and salted lime (from the rim of the Tequila glass).
Taste: Real lemonade and oak chips spice.
Finish: Sweet fruit [...]