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Fettercairn Reveals Refreshed Domestic And Travel Retail Ranges
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Fettercairn, has launched refreshed ranges in both their domestic and global travel retail markets as they look to continue their ongoing momentum.
Marking the start of their bicentennial year, Fettercairn will now offer a refreshed domestic range and exclusive global travel retail range, which each comprise of three whiskies that showcase Fettercairn’s unique tropical house style at different maturations.
The domestic range will enjoy Fettercairn 12 Year Old, 16 Year Old and 24 Year Old ..read more
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OUR NEWEST TEAM MEMBER – April 2024
John Lamond is now on board with MCLEAN WHISKY TOURS, a great addition to the team. John can host whisky tastings, be your driver guide on tours, teach you all about whisky!
He was accredited with the Best Spirits Course 2017: The Scotch Whisky Trail Certificate Course, International Whisky Educator of the Year 2021. He is adaptable, confident public speaker and extensive experience of the drinks and hospitality industries for over 40 years.
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS.; Drinks Writer to “Whisky Magazine”, “Fine Expressions”, “The Herald”, “Scottish Life”, “New Yor ..read more
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Enjoy another sensory journey with our April Outturn as we explore bold and balanced flavours. And be sure to download the pdf of this month’s Outturn from our website to read the latest instalment of our yearlong look at whisky and sherry, as well the background to Cask No. 53.456 chosen by Canadian member Mathieu Dureau.
LEMON AND LIME SHORTBREAD
CASK NO. 35.348
REGION: Speyside
CASK TYPE: 2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel
AGE: 10 years
FLAVOUR PROFILE: Sweet, fruity & mellow
BOTTLE NOTE: “Green apples and mango coconut smoothies were followed by vanilla malted ..read more
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Clynelish 1996 25 Year Old XOP, Xtra Old Particular Cask #15936
One of only 487 hand-filled bottles available. From the ‘XOP Old Particular’ range of whisky by Douglas Laing. From Clynelish Distillery.
Distilled October 1996, bottled June 2022, from one refill butt- DL15936. Natural Cask Strength, Natural Colour – No Chill Filtration.
Official notes from Douglas Laing:
The characterful nose reveals candied apples and sticky dates alongside an abundance of warming spice. The fulsome palate bursts with chocolate orange and honey’d barley with cloves and nutmeg. The lingering finish brings ri ..read more
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Vic Cameron, one of our whisky lecturers says: “Oak is vital for the Scotch whisky industry. It’s the only wood that we are legally allowed to mature our new make spirit in to make whisky. There are different types of oak, mainly American oak and European oak. And oak is what actually gives the whisky its colour and gives it a lot of its flavour.”
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Phil is on vacation and will return on the 24th ..read more
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A. SMITH BOWMAN DISTILLERY DEBUTS ABRAHAM BOWMAN OAK SERIES: AN EXPERIMENTAL WHISKEY SERIES EXPLORING OAK VARIETALS
Launching with French Oak, this limited-edition whiskey will be available through an online lottery
FREDERICKSBURG, VA – A. Smith Bowman Distillery today announces the launch of Abraham Bowman Oak Series, a new set of experimental American whiskeys joining the Abraham Bowman Limited Edition Collection. This exciting new series demonstrates A. Smith Bowman Distillery’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of American whiskey making methodologies while celebrating the legacy of A ..read more
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Jim Beam Kentucky Coolers Welcomes Fresh Wave of Flavor with Four New Varieties
New 12-Pack of Ready-To-Drink Refreshers Hits Shelves Just in Time for Spring
CLERMONT, Ky. (April 9, 2024) – Jim Beam, the world’s number one bourbon, invites drinkers to “Crack Open the Cooler Side of Flavor,” with the addition of four new varietals to its lineup of Ready-To-Drink (RTD) beverages, Jim Beam Kentucky Coolers. Made in partnership with The Boston Beer Company, the malt-based Kentucky Coolers are crafted in the spirit of the Jim Beam legacy, which aims to spark connection and bring people toget ..read more
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We’re delighted to announce that we have partnered up with Rothes Glen, The Luxury Castle for Whisky Connoisseurs, to give you the opportunity to experience the Ultimate Whisky Experience, in the heart of Speyside, Scotland this summer.
Offering breath-taking views down the glen and within easy reach of Inverness and Aberdeen airports, Rothes Glen is the perfect sanctuary for those looking for the finest whisky experiences. With space limited to just 28 guests, the Ultimate Whisky Experience includes tastings, distillery visits, fine dining and sharing time with distillers and friends with a ..read more
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Spring has sprung, offering the perfect opportunity to revel in the rich tapestry of tastes that tantalise our taste buds. Join us for an exhilarating exploration of the fundamentals of flavour, where we delve into the five taste qualities: sweet, sour, bitter, salty and umami, igniting a flavour journey like no other.
At the heart of our adventure lies whisky, the ultimate flavour magician, ready to dazzle your taste buds and leave you spellbound and thirsty for more! The diversity of flavours whisky can conjure is so extensive that we can pinpoint whiskies that perfectly encapsulate all t ..read more