The Balvenie Doublewood Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a 12 year old single malt which gains its distinctive character from being matured in two woods. During its period of maturation The Balvenie Doublewood is transferred from a traditional oak whisky cask to a first fill Spanish oak sherry cask. Each stage lends different qualities to the resulting single malt - the traditional casks, having previously held bourbon, soften and add character, whilst the sherry wood brings depth and fullness of flavour. Nose: Sweet fruit and oloroso sherry notes, layered w... Read More » 

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A very special Glenlivet. The bouquet is remarkably flowery, clean and soft. The taste is light-bodied with a delicate balance between sweetness and malty dryness. Flowery, peachy, notes of vanilla with a restrained, long gently warming finish. 90-95 points and Highly Recommended, Wine Enthusiast: "Lovely, expansive bouquet includes scents of malted barley, baking spice, hearty spirit, toasted marshmallow, honeysuckle, fresh honey and dried citrus peel. Palate entry is firmly structured, moderately grainy sweet and features integrated flavors of hone... Read More » 

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Pronounced "a-boon-arh", which means "the origin" in Gaelic. Made the way whiskey was produced in the 1800's, a'bunadh from Aberlour is not chilled-filtered and is bottled at cask strength 59.5%. Slowly matured in rare Oloroso sherry butts, this malt is filled with rich, smooth, complex flavors. 

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96-100 points Wine Enthusiast: "CLASSIC / Highest Recommendation. The opening inhalation offers deep aromas of nutmeg, oloroso Sherry, dark toffee and black pepper; further aeration stirs up thrilling scents of chocolate- covered cherries, tobacco smoke, sea brine, paraffin, praline and cedar box—a textbook Islay/sherry perfume. Palate entry is winey, concentrated and stunningly Sherry-like; at midpalate the taste profile expands to include dark honey, butterscotch, old oak, vanilla extract and cocoa bean. Concludes delicately and as sweet as honey.... Read More » 

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As the eye takes in the dark, russet colour of the 15 Year Old, the nose anticipates the rich sweet smell of the sherry casks used to mature this age of Springbank. The anticipation is rewarded as you remove the cork and allow the sherry aromas to drift out. However the sweet nose on this dram only begins to suggest the full range of flavours which emerge on the palate; dark chocolate, figs, marzipan, brazil nuts and vanilla all mingle to DRAMatic effect! Warming and elegant on the finish. (Distillery Notes) 46% alc/vol 

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90-95 points and Highly Recommended by Wine Enthusiast: "Nosing passes find delicious aromas of roasted chestnuts, nectarines, apricots, banana, traces of jasmine, unbaked bread dough and yeast, and light honey. Palate entry is assertive and caramel sweet; midpalate is more integrated as layers of sweet grain and toffee intermingle with dried fruits (prunes), oaky spice and marzipan. Concludes sweet, oaky and a touch Sherried." (12/09) 

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Barley is naturally a major crop, and the presence of Scotland's fastest flowing river - together with peat from the uplands to the south - was the reason original Cragganmore owner 'Big' John Smith felt that it would be the perfect place for the perfect distillery. And who could argue with his genius? Successive managers of Cragganmore have strived to continue his vision to deliver the sweetest, most complex malt whiskies: fruity, honeyed notes are often found. And many a taster of has talked lyrically of fruitcake and toffee flavours. "One of Speyside'... Read More » 

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Distilleries here on the stormy sea coast of Sutherland were forever few and far between, yet malt whisky enthusiasts have always championed Clynelish over many more famous names. When the original distillery was built in 1819 by the future Duke of Sutherland, the quality of Clynelish whisky was so prized that only private customers were supplied. Over the years, Clynelish has continued to be held in high regard by experts. The great Victorian, Professor George Saintsbury, selected it as a favourite and today's malt whisky gurus consistently praise its u... Read More » 

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92 points from the Malt Advocate. Color: Rich Straw; Nose: Full aroma with hints of rose and cinnamon; Palate: Intense rich chocolates, with hints of orange and raisins; Finish: Lingering with chocolate, hints of orange and dried fruit. 96-100 PT. - CLASSIC / Highest Recommendation - Wine Enthusiast: "An initial bouquet of the dried yellow fruit found in muesli; later on, added scents of unsweetened coconut, honey, and light toffee beautifully complement the dried fruit aroma. The palate entry is chewy and honeyed; at midpalate the dried fruit, clover, a... Read More » 

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Tobermory 15 Year has the prestigious distinction of being the only single malt ditillery on the Isle of Mull, 70 miles north of Islay on Scotland's west coast. The name Tobermory is a Gaelic word meaning "well of Mary." The distillery was built in 1798 in an area known as "Ledaig" (pronounced "Lechig") which means "safe heaven." This new release is produced from Scottish unpeated malted barley, un-chill filtered, natural colour and 46.3% alc/vol. 90-95 points and Highly Recommended Wine Enthusiast: "Fragrances of butterscotch, brown butter, toffee, drie... Read More » 

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96-100 points Wine Enthusiast: "A new recipe, one that employs a higher proportion of Sherry-influenced whisky. Initial sniffings are briny, salty and cotton candy sweet; aeration adds scents of pastry, baked pear and butterscotch. Palate entry is rich, almost jammy and peppered with salty/winey flavors; midpalate explodes with deep tastes of maple, honey, brown sugar and toffee. Finish is long, nicely balanced between the sea salt and the sherry, and succulent." (05/03) 

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Special Order Only! Will take 3-7 days to receive this product before it can be shipped. This malt reminds you of a field of wheat on a summer day. Straw to light gold in color. The nose is full of the smell of seeds and grass with a touch of fruit. Elegant but very complex with a dry, long finish. 90-95 points and Highly Recommended by Wine Enthusiast: "The low-key bouquet offers intense breakfast cereal smells with meek scents of spice and dried flowers. Palate entry is assertive, spirity, malty-sweet and slightly candied; the midpalate tastes in... Read More » 

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Special Order Only! Will take 3-7 business days to receive this product before it can be shipped. 9/10 points Whisky Magazine. Dave Broom writes: "Nose: Gentle, but complex. Sultana cake, baked fruits, wild flowers, melting milk chocolate truffle. Rich, mellow and gorgeous! Palate: Lively and exciting. Complex nose: sweet spices, apple juice. Good depth and mouthfeel. Finish: Macaroon bars and light fruits. Comment: Has the wow fact that separates the very good from the truly great." 90-95 points and Highly Recommended by Wine Enthusiast: "The bouquet ... Read More » 

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Special Order Only! Will take 3-7 days to receive this product before it can be shipped. 90-95 points, Highly Recommended and a Best Buy, Wine Enthusiast: "Nosing passes pick up very dry cereal and grain botes with background scents of newly tanned leather and paraffin. Palate entry i s strong, structured, malty sweet, oaky and baking spicy; midpalate includes lovely flavors of light peat smoke, sweet grain, honey, Sherry, figs and yellow cherries. Ends up stately, elegant, firm and grainy sweet. An underrated and overlooked gem." (12/09) 

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