Cadenhead's Whisky Shop and Tasting Room

Released slightly later than planned, members off the Cadenheads Whisky Club had a real treat with the release of the Club's first bottle in February which was a 21 year old Speyside from the Mortlach Distillery (57.6% Vol) Sherrywood Matured.

What we said:
"This dry and hot yet very complex creamy maple syrup delight with the smell of dark chocolate. A very closed nose, though there is something very intriguing."

What some of you said?
"Thank you, what a marvelously delicious way to start the club ..." ~ Peter, London
"Fantastic, do you have any more?" ~ James, Oxford

Our second bottle, which will be released this week, is another delight, a 17 year old Islay from the Caol ILA Distillery (46% Vol).

We know that you will enjoy this Dry, Smokey nectar ~ it is very well balanced, Smokey with light phenols, fruity (apples and pears) and hints of sherbet on the nose and a palate that is rich in peat and burning embers with a slight iodine finish.

Further information and full details of the Club can be found at : www.cadenheadswhiskyclub.com

New Releases from Springbank Distillery

SPRINGBANK CLARET WOOD 12Y/O 54.4%
Nose: At first thick and rich syrup feel
With notes of honey and fruits such as
figs and dates. Strong notes of fizzy cola
bottles and winegums. A small hint of
varnish towards the end.
Palate: A fantastically fruity and sweet
dram, even though a thick oily feel it is
surprisingly light on the palate, caramel
sweet but with a nice reminder of
salt. It gives away notes of sweet apples
like in apple tarts.
Finish: A long fruity whisky that leaves
you with a light dry chilli pepperness on
your lips.

SPRINGBANK 12Y/O 54.6%Sherrywood Matured
Nose: Very rich and lush with strong
toffee and caramel notes to begin with.
The nose then develops to really thick
treacle with heavy notes of marmalade.
This whisky has a really “meaty” nose
with some hints of cinnamon and smoke.
Palate: A most amazing full bodied
whisky, rich with a with a thick and oily
texture. It has a very rich taste of
oranges, tangerines and Clementine’s as
well as a hint of cocoa.
Finish: Sweet and very rich, long finish
with a hint of smoke.