Set 1
Set 1
Old Pulteney, 15 Y - G&M
Highland
Established in 1826 in Wick, Pulteney is the most northerly distillery on the Scottish mainland. In its early days, it was only accessible by sea. Many of the distillery workers therefore were also employed as fishermen. They mature their whiskies primarily in Bourbon and a small number of Sherry casks. This 15 year old matured in refill bourbon barrels. A faintly smoky single malt release from the independent bottlers, Gordon and Macphail and offers a great introduction to the distillery style.
43% Vol.
Aberfeldy, 16 Y
Highlands
In 1896, spirit trader John Dewar bought a piece of land from the Marquis of Breadelbane and built the Aberfeldy distillery. In 2015, this 16 year old was added to the Aberfeldy 'The Last Great Malts' range. The whisky first aged in Bourbon casks and then finished in Oloroso Sherry casks, giving the light and fresh character of the spirit more complexity and thickness. A very enjoyable whisky with a fine balance of sweet, fruity and spicy notes.
40% Vol.
Highland Park, 12 Y
Island
Highland Park was founded in the Orkneys and makes his whisky with the same traditions and integrity since its founding in 1798, which form a perfect basis for one of the world's most respected single malt whiskies. Clinging to 5 traditions, including the distinctive aromatic heather peat, which is unique to Orkney and using only hand selected ex-sherry casks, Highland Park brings balanced single malt whisky; "Gently smoky but surprisingly sweet". This12 years matured has a heath-like smell and a smoky, honey and salty taste.
40% Vol.
Spey - Fumare
Speyside
John & Robert Harvey started distilling whisky in 1770. In 1856 they completed the "Harvey's Codex" - the family recipe for SPEY whisky, but eventually they had to stop distilling. In the end it was one of their descendants, John Harvey McDonough, who started distilling again according to this old recipe. Fumare is Latin for 'smoky' and that's exactly what this no age statement whisky is; Spey's first peated single malt, first launched in 2016.
46% Vol.
Talisker - Storm
Scotland
Talisker is an Island Single Malt Scotch whisky from the largest British Isle of Skye. Because of the location of the distillery, the whisky is known for some salty flavor and its spicy character. In 2002 Talisker became the winner of gold at the International Wine and Spirit Competition for the 5th time and got the whisky Trophy 'Best single malt under 12 years'.
45.8% Vol.
Balvenie, 17 Y - Doublewood
Speyside
My first acquaintance with Balvenie was in the late 80s with The Balvenie Classic 18 Y. I still keep a little remainder, of which I take a nip every year. Although the alcohol content has fallen drastically, it remains a beautiful product. In 2012, this 17 year old DoubleWood was released at the 50th anniversary of Master Distiller David Stewart. He is undoubtedly the "inventor" of finishing and with this edition he approaches the Classic 18 Y with which he has indulged me for thirty years. Super!
43% Vol.