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Monthly Archives: Jun 2015
News: New £25m Dalmunach Distillery opened by First Minister
£25M NEW SPEYSIDE MALT WHISKY DISTILLERY OPENED BY FIRST MINISTER
Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard, has moved to secure future malt supplies with the launch of the Dalmunach Distillery. The £25m state-of-the-art operation has been opened on the site of a former silent distillery on the banks of the River Spey.
Dalmunach Distillery, named after the nearby pool in the River Spey on whose banks the new facility sits, was officially opened on the 26th June 2015 by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. The completion of the distillery in Carron sees the culmination of an investment package which has increased Chivas Brothers’ malt whisky distillation capacity by 17% as it looks to support long-term global demand for its brands.
Review: Compass Box’s Hedonism Quindecimus
Hedonism Quindecimus – Compass Box – 46% abv
Info: This limited edition blended grain scotch whisky release from Compass Box was created in celebration of the 15th anniversary of their Hedonism blended grain whisky (which was their first bottling!). Made with a selection of grain whiskies of various ages from a number of different distilleries.
Colour: Bright light golden, nice and natural.
Nose: Similar to the colour suggestion, it starts off light and bright, but soon backed up by layers of nicely aged grain… there’s oak notes and hints of old leather. It takes a moment for the lighter alcohol vapours to evaporate leaving a smooth, buttery, rich nose behind with plenty of nuttiness and some minty hints.
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Review: Highland Park Dark Origins (vs 12yo)
Highland Park Dark Origins 46.8 %
Notes: This latest addition to the core expressions uses twice as many first fill sherry casks than in the classic Highland Park 12 year old resulting in a naturally darker, richer flavour. Dark Origins is a combination of 80% first fill sherry casks (of which 60% is European oak and 20% American) and 20% refill sherry.
Colour: Rich early autumn gold.
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News, PR & Tip: The Edrington Group has a dram for all dads
A DRAM FOR ALL DADS
Gift your Dad the perfect present this Father’s Day with a dram of luxury single malt whisky.
From a peaty Islay malt to a luxury Speyside whisky, there’s an expression to suit every taste… Continue reading
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