Posted in Update on February 10, 2012 by Web Editor
This month Charles Maclean reviews Glenfiddich 19 year old - Age of Discovery, a new Travel Retail exclusive which is released shortly after the much sought after Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix.
Tasting Note:
Deep amber in colour, with an initial aroma reminiscent of fruit and nut chocolate, with a mossy note behind. The fruits are both fresh (pears) and caramelised – figs, angelica, sultanas; light fruitcake, gently infused with Madeira (scarcely apparent), with a warm pastry note behind. With a drop of water the nose opens and gains Speyside characteristics (pear drops), and a light meaty note, like roast pork. It has a pleasant smooth texture, and a light body; sweet overall, fresh, spicy and drying in the finish. With water the sweetness is reduced somewhat, but it remains fresh and spicy (stem ginger? Black pepper?), leaving an aftertaste of almonds in the medium length finish.
Occasion: At teatime, with Madeira cake
Comment: A rich and complex expression of the world's favourite malt!
Posted in Update on December 02, 2011 by Web Editor
The brand new World of Whiskies store is now open at Heathrow Terminal 3.
Pop by next time you are flying to check out our great range, amazing offers and sample your favourites.
Posted in Update on November 23, 2011 by Charles Maclean
Over the past two years, Highland Park has released three special bottlings to commemorate the dramatic Nordic history of the Orkney Islands, where the distillery is situated: Earl Magnus, Saint Magnus and Earl Hakon.
The current bottling, which is exclusive to Duty Free, commemorates Leif Eriksson the Norse warrior and navigator who is credited with being the first European to set foot on the American Continent in 1003 - nearly five hundred years before Columbus.
Posted in Update on September 01, 2011 by Charles Maclean
This month Charles Maclean reviews Glenmorangie 'Extremely Rare' 18 Year Old
Living Legacy.
Posted in Update on September 01, 2011 by Charles Maclean
This month Charles Maclean reviews Highland Park Vintage 1990, a 20 year-old single Orkney Malt Whisky.
Posted in Update on July 11, 2011 by Web Editor
This month Charles Maclean reviews Glenlivet Master Distiller's Reserve, a Single Speyside Malt which is a worldwide travel retail exclusive.
Posted in Update on June 29, 2011 by Charles Maclean
Glenmorangie has long led the way in pioneering ‘wood finishing’ – maturing the spirit in American oak ex-Bourbon casks, then re-racking for the final years of maturation into casks which have previously contained other spirits or wines.
Posted in Update on June 28, 2011 by Charles Maclean
This month Charles Maclean reviews Glenfiddich 19 year old - Age of Discovery, a new Travel Retail exclusive which is released shortly after the much sought after Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix.
Tasting Note:
Deep amber in colour, with an initial aroma reminiscent of fruit and nut chocolate, with a mossy note behind. The fruits are both fresh (pears) and caramelised – figs, angelica, sultanas; light fruitcake, gently infused with Madeira (scarcely apparent), with a warm pastry note behind. With a drop of water the nose opens and gains Speyside characteristics (pear drops), and a light meaty note, like roast pork. It has a pleasant smooth texture, and a light body; sweet overall, fresh, spicy and drying in the finish. With water the sweetness is reduced somewhat, but it remains fresh and spicy (stem ginger? Black pepper?), leaving an aftertaste of almonds in the medium length finish.
Occasion: At teatime, with Madeira cake
Comment: A rich and complex expression of the world's favourite malt!
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