Single Malt Scotch

Gold Medal 2007 International Wine & Spirit Competition. The Glenfiddich 12 Year is distinctively fresh and fruity with a hint of pear on the nose. The palate for this single malt is characteristically sweet, with undertones of butterscotch, cream, malt and a hint of oak. It finishes long, smooth and mellow. See for yourself why this is one of the world's most popular single malts. 40% ABV 

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Enjoy this special price for this is an outstanding gift pack for the Glenrothes and single malt lover! Here is what the gift pack contains: The new " Select Reserve" non-vintage, the new released 1985 vintage and the limited 1991 vintage. 

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The Glenlivet ws the first legal distiller in Scotland (1824) and the only one allowed to be called 'The Glenlivet'. What Grande Champagne is to Cognac, the glen of the river Livet is to Speyside - the most famous speyside highland malts. 

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Limited to quanity on hand. Once it is sold out, due back in stock the middle of July. This 10 year old malt epitomizes the taste of Islay; rich, smoky and peaty. It is the most distinctive of all malts, called 'the ultimate single Islay malt'. 

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Lagavulin was established in 1830 and has the driest start of all single malts. Full amber in color with adominant sherry nose. Full-bodied yet smooth. The dryness is offset by the sweetness of the sherry character. Salty notes and a huge powerful peaty finish. A connoisseur's malt, and with consistently high marks from Michael Jackson. 

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Described by Paul Pacult as: 'simply the best 12 Year Old single malt around', The secret of The Macallan lies in defiant adherence to traditional methods and ingredients. The continued use of finest Golden Promise barley and the insistence on sherry oak casks from Jerez, Spain are just two of the pre-requisites for perfection. 

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It is almost out of existance for get it while you can! A superb vatting of three different vintages of Bruichladdich. Distilled with unusually tall, narrow necked stills for a refined floral, and fruity spirit. Bottled at higher drinking strength of 52.5% ABV for a fuller flavour. Additional Cask Enhancement in a Spanish Rioja Cask. "Sweet, malty, soft red fruits with drifts of peat smoke". Selected personally by Jim McEwan Master Blender and Distiller. 

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Named one of the Best Ten American Whiskeys by critic Michael Jackson for 2004/2005 and rated an incredible 96 points in Jim Murray's 2008 edition of The Whiskey Bible, the McCarthy's Oregon Single Malt Whiskey from Clear Creek Distillery is a small batch beauty you won't want to miss. Made in the tradition of Islay Scotch, this heavily peated whiskey resembles Scotland's Lagavulin in its intensity. Its foundation is imported Scotch peat-malted barley fermented into a wash by Widmer Brothers then distilled in Holstein pot stills. The whiskey is then aged... Read More » 

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A K & L California Exclusive! This is K & L's third edition of one of our favorite distilleries, Mortlach. It will never be this price again. So, if you enjoy this bottle, get is will you can! Tasting Notes: Color: Dark Amber. Nose: AMAZING, deep dried fruit aromas that fill your nose with raisins and prunes. It is the smell of a fresh baked pecan pie right out of the oven. Palate: Wow, wow, wow! The whisky first hits the palate with sweet, lush fruit of peach cobbler. Then it moves to the back of the palate to bring you dark, port notes with hints... Read More » 

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A K&L exclusive cask! Now, I know this Bruichladdich is not from the stock at the distillery, but I couldn't pass up a fantastic deal like this one! You are going to get a 1989 Bruichladdich for only $69.99. Magic starts to happen when an Islay single malts turns 17 to 21 years old. All of the characterizes of the whisky comes together with out any one dominating. This is classic Bruichladdich, aged in just a Bourbon cask. As you all know, Bruichladdich and Bourbon casks are a marriage made in heaven! It has a lovely amber, honey gold hue. It is l... Read More » 

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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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Selective maturation in new Limousin oak casks, usually reserved for wine, has added delicate overtones of the spices highly prized in fine wines, while perfectly complementing the subtle elegance of the original malt," explains Jim Cryle, Master Distiller at The Glenlivet Distillery. The Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve has an intense and sweet aroma with hints of citrus fruit and cedar wood. The taste is well structured with an interplay of fruits and spices. This is a beautifully balanced, rich and mellow whisky with a long creamy finish that ... Read More » 

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John Ramsay the Malt Master for Glenrothes has taken great care to pick out the finest casks from different years to create the "Select Reserve". It is the first non-vintage expression from Glenrothes. Unlike the vintages, which run out quickly the "Select Reserve", will be available on a continual basis. The youngest whisky is from 1998. This is the perfect Glenrothes to enjoy all year round. 40% ABV Here are the tasting notes from the distillery: Appearance: Pale golden Nose: American oak vanilla and coconut, hints of plums Palate: Full malty fl... 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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Want to enjoy a fantastic anytime dram for under $40? We do too! Time to try The Singleton of Glendullan 12 year old. This is a rich, elegant dram that is great for every day! It is a blend of both bourbon and sherry cask and is a classic Highland style whisky! (Susan Purnell, K&L Spirits Buyer) 

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This western highland malt is said to have been originally founded in 1794. Oban is a true classic with an amber color, an assertive, round nose and a rich smooth, slightly viscous body. On the palate, it is dry with malty and fruity undertones. It has a wonderful smooth and aromatic finish. 

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Highland Park, one of only two distilleries in the Orkney Isles, is the world's most northerly whisky distillery. It was founded in 1798 by Magnus Euson. Until it was licensed in 1825 its production was illicit and Euson was assisted in evading the excisemen by a kinsman who was a Kirk elder and hid the contraband under the pulpit. By the 1880s Highland Park had an established reputation and at one time both the King of Denmark and the Emperor of Russia declared it to be the finest whisky they had ever tasted. Highland Park has been described as the gre... Read More » 

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Special discount price is limited to quanity on hand only. We can't honor bottles sold into the negative. The distillery is located in the capital of Islay on the shores of Loch Indaal. Founded in 1779 it is the oldest on this majestic and windswept island. It is one of an ever-decreasing handful of distilleries that still produce their own floor-malted barley. The company, now owned by the Japanese distilling giant Suntory, donated their No.3 warehouse to the community for a swimming pool, with the water heated by the distillation process. Dive headfi... Read More » 

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We only got a few bottles! BUY, BUY, BUY, ASAP! We can't honor bottles sold into the negative! "I really like this whisky. Drier, less toffee and fruit, more dried spice and oak when compared to the standard Oban 14 year old. A beautiful combination of rich, nutty toffee balanced by polished oak, salt, pepper, seaweed, distant smoke and dried fruit. Somewhat oily in texture. Wonderful depth too! An improvement on what is already the biggest selling Diageo single malt scotch in the U.S. Very exciting and dynamic." (John Hansell) Advanced Malt Advocate... Read More » 

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Highland Park 18 Year Old is an exceptionally fine whisky that builds on the world-class reputation already enjoyed by the 12 Year Old. All the Orcadian hallmarks of Highland Park are here - the smokiness, the peat, the heather-honey - plus it has gained a glorious richness and spiciness through its longer cask maturation. Its elegance and smoothness make the 18 year old a delight to the malt whisky connoisseur. F. PAUL PACULT'S LIST OF THE SCOTCH WHISKIES TO BE DRINKING IN 2007: 

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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. 

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The "Fine Oak" line of Macallan single malts have been matured in both traditional European oak sherry casks, and the very popular American oak bourbon casks, before being married together by the Whisky Maker, Robert Dalgarno. The use of two types of maturation casks allows Macallan to deliver a new style and flavor to their single malts. Color: Pale Straw. Nose: Complex, with hints of fruit and heather honey. Palate: Soft, with a maltiness, balanced with oak and fruit. Finish Lingering with hints of oak and fruit. 

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Closeout, limited to quanity on hand only! A fantastic gift or sampler for your bar, the Isles of Scotland gift pack includes a 200ml bottle each of Caol Ila 12 Year, Lagavulin 16 Year and Talisker 10 Year.

Caol Ila 12 Year: A pale straw dram with a subdued, but fresh nose redolent of citrus, mint, almond oil and hints of lychee. It's smooth, light to medium-bodied with a sweet start; pleasant, light fragrant smokiness and a lengthy finish. Lagavulin 16 Year: Lagavulin was established in 1830 and has the driest start of all single m... Read More » 

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The Macallan has extended its Fine Oak range of single malt Highland Scotch whiskies with the introduction of a 17 year old expression. The whisky continues the success of The Macallan Fine Oak 10, 15 and 21 Years Old, which the distillery introduced in November 2004 and Fine Oak 30 Years Old, just launched in June 2005. Since its introduction, The Macallan Fine Oak, a lighter expression of the traditional Macallan, has expanded the brand's audience in the U.S. and has received numerous industry accolades. Daniel Goodwin, senior brand manager, said that ... Read More » 

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The Balvenie Single Barrel Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a 15 year old single malt which is drawn from a single bourbon cask of a single distillation. Each cask forms a limited edition of hand-numbered bottles - there will be a maximum of 350 bottles from any one cask - so each bottle is unique and unrepeatable. Each cask is subtly different, however, The Balvenie Malt Master selects for bottling only those casks that have the essential characteristics of The Balvenie Single Barrel - particularly honey, vanilla and oaky notes. If you are looking for a B... Read More » 

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A K&L exclusive cask! The 1990 Glen Grant exploded on my palate. It is very rare to find a Glen Grant that has been aged in a Bourbon cask. Usually, Glen Grant is weighed down with tons of sherry. Not here and the bourbon cask allows the beauty of the whisky to shine. Again, this is at the unbelievable price of $69.99! (Susan Purnell, Spirits Buyer, K&L Wine Merchants) 

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Very limited and at a special price also. Get it while you can!! 43% ABV 

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Tasting Notes From The Distillery: Colour: Bright Gold The Nose: A fresh summer-like medley of floral and sweet spice aromas enhanced by gentle not4es of toasted oak. The Taste: Smooth and silky with the sweetness of soft fruits and honeyed flowers balanced by a dry oak finish of considerable length with notes of ginger and hazelnuts. Bottled April 2007 Batch Number 0407 59.7% ABV 

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The Macallan's benchmark excellence is nowhere more evident than in the 18 year old. 

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A wonderful award-winning Island malt bottled at above average strength with a comforting smooth afterglow. Strength: 45.8% ABV Appearance: Brilliant gold. Nose: Peat-smoke with sea-water saltiness, the liquor of fresh oysters, a citrus sweetness. Body: Full. Palate: A rich dried-fruit sweetness with clouds of smoke and strong barley-malt flavours, warming and intense. At the back of the mouth is an explosion of pepper. Finish: Huge, long, peppery finish with an appetising sweetness 

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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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Strength: 43% ABV Appearance: Pale straw. Nose: Subdued, citric fruitiness; a whiff of bath oil and dentist's mouthwash. A fresh and appetising nose, with little or no trace of smoke. A little water raises almond oil and old-fashioned oilskins; still a fresh fruitiness (lychees?), a trace of olive oil, and after a while pot pourri or scented hand-soap. Body: Firm, smooth, light to medium. Palate: Drinks well at natural strength; sweet start; pleasant, light fragrant smokiness and a lengthy finish. Smooth, pleasant mouth-feel; with water light acidity... Read More » 

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