The latest whisky new releases in stores from 22nd May 2019
Whisky New Releases 2019 Issue 12
Barry Bradford
About me? I am a Whisky Educator, Travel-Tourist and Blogger. I blog tasting notes about (mostly Scotch) beer and whisky at The Whiskyphiles. I keep progress of my travels via the Alfred Barnard Society. Based in Livingston, Scotland I do most of my dramming at the University of Edinburgh Water of Life Society and Scotch Malt Whisky Society.
Auchroisk 18 Years Old 1994 Old Malt Cask (50%, Hunter Laing, Refill HH #9877, 311 Bottles, 2013)
Auchroisk 18 Years Old 1994 Old Malt Cask whisky review: Floral, syrupy and light flavours hints of zesty fruits, a good drinker and great classic Speyside single malt example. 86/100
Auchroisk 16 Years Old 1999 Strictly Limited (46%, Carn Mor, 2 HHs, 725 Bottles, 2016)
Auchroisk 16 Years Old 1999 Strictly Limited whisky review: Another finely balanced expression – a little more spirit character present in this one despite it’s extra years of maturation over the 13 year old 2000 vintage comparator from the same bottler. On the nose a lot more woody but a little lacking in distinct ripened fruit flavours perhaps? 84/100
Auchroisk 13 Years Old 2000 Strictly Limited (46%, Carn Mor, 2 HHs, 777 Bottles, 2014)
Auchroisk 13 Years Old 2000 Strictly Limited whisky review: Great poise and balance to this one, a touch of cask char/bitterness and light floury barley malt along with ripe mixed fruits, very drinkable. 83/100
Caol Ila 33 Years Old 1984 Connoisseurs Choice (52.8%, Gordon & MacPhail, Refill Sherry HH #6078, 216 bottles, 2018)
Caol Ila 1984 Connoisseurs Choice whisky review: Tropical fruits on a bbq, a rich and deep fruity profile for this aged example then a dash of salt like seared scallops in butter, plenty of woody and charred notes too. A fantastic Caol Ila! 91/100
Caol Ila 8 Years Old 2009 Bass (58.6%, Lockett Bros, Bourbon HH #315337, 273 bottles, 2017)
Caol Ila 8 Years Old 2009 Bass whisky review: Slightly less well rounded and full bodied than the younger sample we tried, evidence of a slightly under-active or over-aerated cask perhaps? 83/100
Caol Ila 7 Years Old 2012 The Single Cask (60%, Claxton’s, refill HH #1959-300381, 285 bottles, 2019)
Caol Ila 7 Years Old 2012 Claxton’s whisky review: Very drinkable, quite simple and clean on the palate but all the better for it. Sweet vanilla with a hint of citrus meets peat smoke and wood. 83/100
Whisky creator Gordon & MacPhail releases rare Coleburn single malt in Spring Collection
Whisky creator Gordon & MacPhail releases rare Coleburn single malt in Spring Collection The 38-year-old whisky is the latest addition to the ‘Private Collection’ range Single malt whisky creator Gordon & MacPhail has announced […]
Tamdhu Distillery Manager reveals personal Single Cask selection
Tamdhu Distillery Manager reveals personal Single Cask selection Sandy McIntyre, Distillery Manager for Tamdhu Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, has revealed his personal choice for a new limited edition Single Cask (Distillery […]
Rebel Yell® Launches New Look for Brand Lineup
Rebel Yell® Launches New Look for Brand Lineup Bourbon brand releases packaging enhancements and new variant Rebel Yell Kentucky Straight Bourbon has a new look for its brand lineup. The updated packaging reinforces […]
