Whisky News from Loch Fyne Whiskies

BBR bottlings

2008-04-30T14:15:00.002Z

3 new bottlings from Berry Bros added to stock today:

A very limited Port Ellen, a rare St Magdalene and a grain from Girvan

Macphunn #2 and a 40yo Springbank

2008-04-23T13:14:00.002Z

Two superb new whiskies today.

The second release of Macphunn 18yo and a Regis Whisky Mad very limited bottling of 1968 40yo Springbank - just 98 bottles are available.

Also G&M's Rare Old St Magdalene has great new packaging with a pad fronted box.

New Longrow's

2008-04-03T11:13:00.002Z

The eagerly awaited new releases from Longrow are now with us: CV and 18YO.

The 18yo is stricly limited and so a maximum of 2 per person.

New Jura and a fancy Dalmore

2008-03-17T13:19:00.001Z

The new Jura 18yo and Dalmore King Alexander III

Whyte & Mackay have evidently got a new agency responsible for their on pack copywriting, either that or the chap who restrains Richard Paterson's verbiage has topped himself.

Arran Sassicaia

2008-02-27T13:37:00.002Z

A limited edition bottling (5760 bottles) of 8yo Arran finished for a further 9 months in Sassicaia Italilia wine casks.

Plus a new single Sherry cask Arran and their Gold cream liqueur which now contains malt whisky from Arran.

Signatory Springbank 1970

2008-02-22T15:25:00.000Z

Another lavish presentation of a very inviting looking whisky from Signatory (and further evidence that Mr Syminton is colour blind)

Port Ellen and Bladnoch

2008-02-20T11:56:00.002Z

Two new bottlings from Bladnoch today:

Port Ellen 25yo cask 2037 from the Bladnoch Forum and Bladnoch 15yo Sheep label at 55%abv.

anCnoc 16yo

2008-02-19T13:31:00.004Z

A very well balanced dram on nose and taste with the An Cnoc style and power of a Big Hairy Highlander.

Round and mellow on the nose with citrus fruits and vanilla (Yankee oak) and liquorice (allsorts).

The mouth experience is sensational, immediately spreading to all parts in excellent balance, a significant pause then a huge warmth with a typical An Cnoc ginger swallow reminiscent of the fabled 21yo.

A very long hot spicy finish.

Ace whisky suited for a Clynelish fan or similar.

Longrow Gaja Barolo

2008-02-13T11:50:00.001Z

According to Cezanne - who still does the calligraphy in Campbeltown - this is 5.5 years in a refill bourdon and 1.5 in a fresh Gaja Barolo barrel a mere 12,120 bottles so [ahem], don't delay.
Straight from the bottle it's pretty grim, let it breath for 10 minutes sudoko or something.Once settled this is definitely one for the 'silly' peaty fans, a big powerful aroma of peat and used sump oil (from a grocery van).
To taste the wine hits first then the balance spreads over the tongue revealing malt and peat, a quiet swallow and long peppery finish.

Blue Hanger 30yo 45.6%alc.

2008-02-12T13:34:00.000Z

New in to the shop today is a wonderful vatted (blended) malt, Blue Hanger 30yo.

3rd of the new individual vattings by one of the industry's great noses, Sir Douglas McIvor and well up to the best of his pickings.

Like Doug this whisky has a big oily nose and a faint whiff of spent matches, beguilingly fruity and very engaging.

To taste he is well balanced, slightly hot with a fruity-acetone swallow and a long oaky finish (that last bits not like Doug).

Ace chap and ace whisky.

Glengoyne staff Choices

2007-12-24T13:33:00.000Z

The latest in the staff selection series from Glengoyne:

Robbies, Billy's and Deeks.

New Glenmorangie & DTs

2007-12-21T12:15:00.000Z

Yesterday we added the new 17yo Balvenie Sherry Oak and today we have the new Glenmorangie 18yo in fancy new packaging.

Also in today are some new releases from Duncan Taylor. We have a Brora, Carsebridge, Rhosdhu and a great Rarest of the Rare Blended 33yo whisky containing whiskies from long closed distilleries.

Port Ellen

2007-11-30T13:57:00.001Z

This is the latest single cask bottling by Bladnoch of Port Ellen.

if it's half as sood as their last bottling it should be a cracker.

Priced to be drunk too.

Black Bowmore

2007-11-29T12:37:00.000Z

We have just taken delivery of the new release of Black Bowmore.

This is the first of a trilogy of new bottlings with a Red and a White to follow.

Christmas DEALS!

2007-11-16T13:17:00.000Z

READY! Come and get it!
Our Christmas Deals can be found here, lots of money off and a free 20cl Clynelish 14yo if you but two bottles from a range of Classic Malts Selection at the bottom of the listing, happy bargain hunting!

New Dalmore releases and Ardmore Traditional

2007-11-12T15:11:00.000Z

New in today are is the new version of Dalmore 12yo plus a 15yo and Gran Reserva expressions. Anyone wanting the Dalmore 64yo at £100,000 should get their order in quick as there are only two bottles available (picture right)!
Also the long awaited Ardmore Traditional from one of our favourite distilleries here at LFW.

Look out later this week for our Christmas DEALS! We have over 100 special DEALS! available until 17th December.

PC6

2007-10-01T12:48:00.000Z

PC6, in 6 different tins highlighting the distillery workers, is now in stock and available either individually or as a full set.

And the final release in the Legacy series also from Bruichladdich.

Port Ellen 7th Annual Release

2007-09-20T11:02:00.000Z

The long awaited new releases from Port Ellen, Lagavulin and Talisker are now in stock.

Please note that the Port Ellen 7th Annual Release is all sold out and only available to customers who have had their allocation confirmed by us.

Black Bowmore 2007 Release

2007-09-17T14:15:00.000Z

Due at the end of October is a 42yo 40.5%alc bottling of Bowmore.

Distilled on the 5th November 1964 and matured in ex Oloroso sherry casks this is a new version of the legendary Black Bowmore.

Only 827* bottles are available worldwide and only 75 for the UK from the first release with two further releases coloured white and red due later.

We will have a VERY limited amount of this release.

Anyone buying the Black edition from ourselves will be guaranteed to be offered the White and Red editions upon release.

*Confusing as the trade pack says 804 bottles from the casks but 827 bottles available!

LFW Whisky Top 10

2007-09-17T10:34:00.000Z

Our regularly updated best selling whiskies.

1: Loch Fyne Blend - our own award winning whisky.
2: Loch Fyne Liqueur - chocolate, tangerines, oranges and whisky!
3: an Cnoc 1993 - sweet, honeyed and fudgy.
4: Springbank 16yo Rum Wood - citrus, marzipan and very rich.
5: Bruichladdich Infinity II - a peaty Laddie ACE'd in Rioja casks.
6: Caol Ila 1991 - an ace Signatory bottling.
7: Glencadam 15yo - can't get enough of this incredibly fruity whisky.
8: Bladnoch 10yo - Lemons, butter and dairy products!
9: Tomintoul 16yo - our Bottling of the Year 2006, The Gentle Dram.
10: Isle of Jura Superstition - a superb peaty Jura.

Based on sales through LFW.CO.UK and our whisky shop in Inveraray.

Glenkinchie new range

2007-09-17T10:22:00.000Z

Glenkinchie has released a new 12yo and a new Distillers Edition 15yo - both now in stock and available.

From Glencadam we have an official independent bottling under the Montgomerie's label. This has recently won the Scottish Field Merchants Challenge with the 4th highest ever score.

New Glenmorangie range

2007-09-11T11:54:00.000Z

New in today is the new standard range from Glenmorangie comprising of a new 10yo 'Original', a sherry finished 'Lasanta', port finished 'Quinta Ruban' and a Sauternes finished 'Nectar D'Or'.

Expected later today is the new Springbank rum cask and new Hazelburn.

New Bruichladdich, Dalmore and W&M

2007-08-20T15:34:00.000Z

New out last week was the 6th edition of Bruichladdich Links this time featuring the K Club in Ireland. We also got their fab new 18yo.

Today we have a 40yo from Dalmore along with a 33yo finished in a Cabernet Sauvignon wine cask from Ch Haut Marbuzet.

Also some old aged blends from Whyte & Mackay at 19, 22 and 40 years old.

Port Ellen 7th Annual Release

2007-08-03T09:22:00.000Z

The 7th Annual cask strength official release of Port Ellen is due in the Autumn but as yet we do not know exactly how many bottles we will be allocated.

Last year the 6th release sold out instantly so if you are interested in purchasing a 7th, please register your interest by email to ship@lfw.co.uk.

Please note that this is not a guarantee that you will be allocated a bottle when we receive them but we will let you know as soon as possible.

Loch Fyne Whisky Bar @ Connect

2007-07-31T13:28:00.000Z

Sounds like Whisky Heaven.

August 31st to September 2nd, on scenic Inveraray Castle grounds there will be more bands than I can be bothered to count and more drams than may be considered ‘moderation’.

A three day music festival for grown-ups featuring the slightly-greying likes of The Beastie Boys, Primal Scream, Jesus and Mary Chain and Bjork (bonkers we know, but a wacko stage show) and my post-punk favourites – The Only Ones (another day another planet).

Who's playing? ConnectMusicFestival.com

Who’s serving at The Loch Fyne Whisky Bar? We are! And a dozen or so other producers will be offering their slow-distilled wares and knowledge in a feast of great music, great food (Loch Fyne Oysters anyone?) and other more obscure entertainments (some quite dark)...

Plans are advanced for an impressive Heilan’ Whisky Chill-out... Watch this space for our news of who’s is taking part from the whisky world and ConnectMusicFestival.com for new acts to entertain you (and buy tickets).