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 From the sixth century to the mid-nineteenth century, scotch whisky was largely unknown outside of Scotland and England. There was no whisky industry as such, and each laird probably had a still that supplied neighbours and a little outside trade. No doubt, the Scotch Whisky of those years was harsh and smoky, imbued with the taste of peat (a kind of pre-coal consisting of partially carbonized vegetable matter, largely heather, formed in bogs).
In 1853, Andrew Usher began to blend Scotch whisky for sale. Britannia then ruled the world, or at least much of it, and the demand for a taste of home far exceeded any supply the malt distilleries could provide. He mixed malt spirit with grain whisky and produced a lighter, less expensive, more consistent, and significantly larger supply of whisky. Usher also used a vastly more efficient continuous or patent still instead of the old fashioned pot still.
There are four regions of whisky production in Scotland....The Lowlands located in the south, just below Glasgow and Edinburgh. Although most Lowlands scotch whisky goes into blends, the single malts are light, delicate, fruity, and lack the smoke of peat and smack of sea that characterise their cousins to the north.... Campbeltown This region is located on a peninsula on the west coast. only two operating distilleries remain, but one , Springbank, is thought to be among Scotland's best. The sea exerts a strong influence on Campbeltown's Scotch Whisky...Islay this island just north of Campbeltown commands a view of Northern Ireland.
Eight distilleries make single malts here that are known for their heft and pungency, their strong flavours of peat, smoke, seaweed, and brine. The Scotch Whisky Laphroaig and Ardberg, can be unbelievable.....The Highlands being the largest district is home to the majority of distilleries. It includes cities such as Aberdeen and Perth and stretches north to the Orkney Islands. As a single malt producer, it deserves to be segmented more precisely, as a single malt producer they are full of flavours of peat, and on the coasts, the sea.
It is thought to be the finest area in Scotland - and thus the world - for creating Scotch Whisky. A web of rivers, including the Spey, Avon, Findhorn, Fiddich, and Livet, carrying pure waters from springs and lochs, crisscross the region. As noted each provenance also comes in a number of ages. Bladnoch (Lowlands), Bowmore (Islay), Clynelish (Northern Highlands), Cragannmore (Speyside), Dalwhinnie (Central Highlands), Deanston (Southern Highlands), Glenfarcas (Speyside), Glenlivet (Speyside), Glenmorangie (Northern Highlands), Highland Park (Orkney Island), Isle of Jura (Jura Island), Longmorn (Speyside), The Macallan (Speyside), Oban (Western Highlands), Springbank (Campbeltown), Talisker (Skye Island), and Tobermory (Mull Island). This is a small sampling offer of a broad range of style and regions, and do not forget the traditional Scot's toast is pronounced SHLAN-jer. Slainte!
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Bowmore 12 Year Old Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml
Bowmore 12 Year Old Islay Malt Scotch Whisky is a single malt whisky that has won more awards and accolades than any other Islay single malt, including the unprecedented accolade of entry into the Hall of Fame at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Bowmore 12 Year Old Islay Malt Scotch Whisky was the first, and remains the only, whisky distiller in the world to be awarded this accolade. Bowmore's close proximity to the sea is vital in determining the final character of the Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, as is the strict adherence to the traditional production methods handed down. Paul Pacult, one of the world’s most knowledgeable spirits experts has described Bowmore as being in the 'top echelon of Scotland’s whisky operations'. Bowmore Distillery is one of an ever decreasing handful of distilleries to produce its own floor malted barley. The barley is still laboriously hand turned, by the Maltman, using the traditional wooden malt shovel. The maltings at Bowmore Distillery are very much alive and part of the production process and for visitors to the distillery, seeing a working maltings floor is a rare and special sight. Bowmore 12 Year Old Islay Malt Scotch Whisky a medium-bodied, refined full bodied relaxed, warm gold malt. Smokiness on the nose and palate is stunningly balanced by a sublime heather honey sweetness. There is a massive clear fruit flavour, chocolate, pears, like a lovely chocolates assortment, together with a harmonious citrus bouquet.
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Bowmore Legend Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml
Bowmore Legend Islay Malt Scotch comes from one of the oldest in Scotland has stood on the shores of Loch Indaal, on the Hebridean Island of Islay, since 1779. Its close proximity to the sea is vital in determining the final character of Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, as is the strict adherence to the traditional production methods handed down to Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd in 1963. Bowmore is produced using water from the Laggan River from where it gathers the flavours of the rich Islay Peat, the same Peat that fires the Malt drying kiln.The famous Bowmore Vaults are where Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky spends nearly all of its life resting quietly in the damp cellars below sea level - the Spanish and American Oak Casks into which it is filled, imparting rich and mellow flavours to the maturing whisky. Bowmore Distillery is one of an ever decreasing handful of distilleries to produce its own floor malted barley. The barley is still laboriously hand turned, by the Maltman, using the traditional wooden malt shovel.Peat, barley, water, wood, people and tradition accumulate to create the subtle, warm and smoky character of Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
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Carlton Club Scotch 40% 700ml
Carlton Club Scotch Whisky superb quality is a blend of the finest malts and grains, blended in Scotland to an exacting formula by master craftsmen.
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Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky 18 Year Old 700ml
Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky 18 Year Old has an intense, dark amber. Multi-layered aromas of dried fruits, spice and buttery toffee. Exceptionally rich and smooth, Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky 18 Year Old has a velvety, dark chocolate palate with elegant floral notes and a wisp of sweet mellow smokiness. Long, warm and memorable.
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Chivas Regal Royal Salute Scotch Whisky Blue BIS 700ml
Chivas Regal Royal Salute Scotch Whisky Blue BIS is justifiably proud of the land that translates into the world's finest whisky. It is Speyside’s micro-climate, water, air and landscape that make the perfect place for producing single malt whiskies with the gentle smoothness and richness that forms the backbone of Chivas Regal Royal Salute Scotch Whisky Blue BIS. Speyside is a magical place, with a unique natural environment that makes it the perfect location to produce the smooth, rounded malt whiskies that lie at the heart of the Chivas Regal blend. One of the most important of these Speyside malts is Strathisla.
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Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky 12 Year Old 4.5 Litres with Cradle
James and John Chivas evisioned a luxury blended whisky that could be relied upon for quality and consistency. The art of blending is to harmonise the flavours from Scotland’s finest malt and grain whiskies to produce a blend of the highest order, year on year. Each malt and grain whisky selected for a blend has its own individual character and flavour. Malt whiskies from the Highlands have fruity, spicy characters; Lowlands whiskies have light, gentle, floral notes; and from Islay, whiskies have powerful smoky, pungent qualities.James and John Chivas were originally purveyors of the highest quality pure and single malt whiskies. Strathisla is produced at the oldest, and arguably the most beautiful distillery in the Highlands of Scotland. Strathisla has always been essential to ensure the rich and generous taste of Chivas Regal. This, and many other fine malts from throughout Scotland, are brought together with the highest quality grain whiskies to produce Chivas Regal. Chivas Regal never actually owned a distillery until 1950, when the company acquired the Strathisla distillery, retaining the precious stocks of Strathisla single malt whisky for Chivas Regal
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Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky 12 Year Old 700ml
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky is iconic, and the most famous whisky in the world, and the world's favourite premium whisky, enjoyed in over two hundred countries. The exceptional standards established by James and John Chivas in the middle of the nineteenth century eventually led to a luxury blended whisky that could be relied upon for quality and consistency. Chivas Regal says much about the fine tastes of the drinker. Wherever you are, you'll find Chivas Regal at the heart of almost any occasion where good times are being shared.When Queen Victoria began entertaining guests at Balmoral, the search began for a discrete and reliable supplier who could provide the finest food, liqueurs and spirits. It was the start of a long and harmonious relationship between the Chivas Brothers and the Royal family. The first commercial success however lies across the Atlantic. Initially the brand lacked the outward, luxury presentation that American consumers were looking for. A distinctive packaging that remains to this day for Chivas Regal 12 Year Old was developed. A special, silver carton indented with heraldic symbols, reflecting the chivalry of the ancient Scottish Clans. A prelude to the rich and generous whisky that lies inside Golden amber colour. Rich, fruity aromas of autumn fruits and a floral fragrance with a soft nectar sweetness. Smooth, rich apple and sweet floral flavours with a soft dry nuttiness. Rich, smooth and generous.
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Clan Campbell Scotch 700ml
Clan Campbell Whisky originated in the late 1930s when Forbes Macgregor & Company changed their name to S. Campbell & Son. A relative newcomer as far as blends go but none the less it is still an excellent quality blended whisky. The whisky takes it name from the Clan Campbell which is one of the most renowned clans, under its chief the Duke of Argyle. Clan Campbell whisky contains at least 30 percent malt of which the majority is Speyside malts with Aberlour being a major contributor.It is a very well rounded blend with pleasurable hints of the delightfully smooth aromatic Aberlour malt.Clan Campbell Whisky has a smooth and creamy taste, slightly spicy-sweet. Fresh and fruity. A long, soft warming finish.
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Compass Box Orangerie Whisky 700ml
The return of Orangerie from Compass Box, in simply beautiful new packaging. Smooth, sweet Scotch whisky infused with the hand-zested peel of Navalino oranges and subtle accents of Indonesian cassia bark and Sri Lankan cloves - serve over ice for a summer cooler.
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Compass Box Hedonism Whisky
Compass Box Hedonism Whisky is a luxurious whisky from Compass Box that is a benchmark for just how good grain whisky can be. A high scorer at Whisky Fringe too
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