June - 2018 Whiskey Tastings
Penderyn Madeira Finish
Penderyn Madeira Finish Bottling Note
Penderyn is a Welsh whisky distilled once in a unique Faraday copper still with an added purifier and rectification column and, after a spell in bourbon barrels, is finished in Madeira casks for extra smoothness. Launched in 2004, Penderyn has built on its early promise and really carved a niche for itself.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Sweet, medium body. Herbal, vanilla, sweetness, resin, sultanas, toast. Over-ripe grape.
Palate: Thick and sweet, spices, green, biscuity. Custard.
Finish: Fresh, crisp, spices and stem ginger.
PRICE £39.43 70cl
Club Star Rating
Awards for Penderyn Madeira Finish
3rd Place
Best World Whiskey - 2015
International Whisky Competition
Highland Park Dragon Legend
Highland Park Dragon Bottling Note
An altogether smokier-than-normal addition to the Highland Park range, Dragon Legend shows off their peaty elements cleanly and clearly, alongside sweeter hints from the sherry-cask-matured portion of the expression.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Cut grass, roasted vanilla pod and a hint of mulled wine.
Palate: A robust core of heather-y, earthy smoke arrive straight away, with peppercorn, mince pie and oily malt in tow.
Finish: Notes of dried citrus and toasted barley linger, but the finish doesn't drag on too long (get it?).
PRICE £39.95 70cl
Club Star Rating
The Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve
The Glenlivet 15 Bottling Note
This 15 year old expression from The Glenlivet, was matured in French Limousin Oak casks. Limousin Oak is a popular choice for maturation of Cognac.
Tasting Notes
Nose: The nose is rich and oaked. There are notes of chewy resinous wood with a well-balanced acidity. Fudge and Madeira with apple crumble with calvados.
Palate: The palate is full and rich with winter spice; cinnamon and cloves, thick oak with developing aridity.
Finish: The finish is long and dry with a peppery note.
PRICE £54.46 70cl
Club Star Rating
Awards for The Glenlivet 15
Gold
Liquid Gold Award - 2014
Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
Master
Speyside Single Malts 13-18yo - 2013
The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)
Gold
Scotch Single Malt - Speyside - 2017
International Wine & Spirit Competition
Gold
Speyside Single Malts 13-18yo - 2015
The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)
Gold
Scotch Single Malt - Speyside - 2014
International Wine & Spirit Competition
Gold
Speyside Single Malts 13-18yo - 2014
The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)
Gold
Single Malt Scotch - 13 to 19 Yrs - 2013
San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Silver
Distillers' Single Malts between 13 and 20 years old - 2014
International Spirits Challenge
Silver Outstanding
Scotch Single Malt - Speyside - 2013
International Wine & Spirit Competition