Scotch and Malt whiskies have a champion in the heart of England in the shape of David Gardener. From the Scotch and Malt Whisky Shop in Stourbridge, he has inspired a considerable following through regular Friday night whisky tastings. He can supply the finest selection of malts and blends – Scotch, Irish, American and others – in the Midlands and the Scotch and Malt Whisky Shop is truly on the map as a whisky specialist. Why not come along to the shop in Stourbridge or join the merry crew on a Friday evening for a dram, details on request. Slàinte!
Royal Brackla 1991 46%ABV - A new one in
Six miles from the seaside resort of Nairn lies the village of Cawdor, made
famous by Shakespear’s “MacBeth”. The distillery was founded by a
Captain Fraser at the height of the illict whisky monopoly. He complained
that he was surrounded by people who drank nothing but whisky yet he couldn't
sell 100 gallons in a year.
The distillery is one of only three ever granted permission to use the word ‘Royal’. In Brackla’s case, it was bestowed as a result of King William IV’s
particular liking for the whisky and it was called ‘The King’s Own Whisky’.
The distillery was rebuilt in 1898 and again in 1966 when the floor maltings
were closed and the single pair of stills became two. In the course of that
reconstruction programme, most of the older buildings were demolished,
although the modern plant is attractively situated looking on to the distillery
pond.
Colour:Pale gold.
Nose:Sherry notes with herbal, earthy aromas. Fruit notes
with limes, melon and pears all present. Hints of
charred wood.
Palate:Sweet, sherry flavours combine with a rich spiciness
(liquorice sticks) traces of new leather and some sweet
caramel flavours.
Body:Medium, rounded.
Finish:Sherry notes.
Cask Type:Refill Sherry Casks.
Whisky Style:A rich, flavoursome Highland Malt.
£30 a bottle ex-VAT £34 inc VAT
Whisky - the cure for just about everything? More details...
37 Lower High Street,
Stourbridge,
West Midlands DY8 1TA
+44 (0)1384 394518
email: info@finemaltwhisky.co.uk
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Delivery within UK £10 flat rate.
Macallan 10 year old Fine Oak Finish Original Bottling
"The faintest blemish on the grass and citrus nose disappears after the bottle's been open a day or two; elsewhere soft malt dissolves leaving a more bitter biscuity oatiness in its wake. The malt fruit combination is mouth-cleansing as it gathers in intensity. A pleasingly delicate Macallan." Jim Murray
£24.34 ex-VAT
£28 inc VAT
Wed 27th January at 7.30 pm
Glenmorangie have exacting standards for their oak cask management, and choose young 'early' wood to achieve greater porosity to give the spirit a delicious silky, creamy flavour.
The delightful Annabel will be talking about how the creation of Glenmorangie is evolving and how it works.
Whiskies on offer: Glenmorangie Original; Nectar d'Or; Sonnalta; Astar; Signet and the 25 year old
Venue:Stourbridge
Price: £20
Food: Oatcakes and cheese
Tickets on sale now, phone 01384 394518.
Click on picture or description to buy
What can we say? Thanks to all from far and near for making these the sucesses they were and for the sucesses to come...
Coming up:
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE - Friday 26th March Highland Park tasting with Gerry Tosh
Thursday 27th May John Eastham from Gordon MacPhail on their Connoisseurs Chioce and Cask ranges.
Sold Out - Thursday 23rd April Springbank Tasting
More on these here
Highland Park 12 year old
"Nose:
Lashings of sweet honey and nectar and some drier heather and oak. Sublime.
Palate:
Rich in toffee apples, melt-in-the-mouth malt.
Finish:
Long, Slightly waxy but big oak pressure.
Comment:
One of the least smoky renditions you are likely to find, compensated by the honey presence." Jim Murray, Whisky Magazine
£22.60 ex-VAT
£26 inc VAT
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info@finemaltwhisky.co.uk
+44 (0)1384 394518
Glen Moray Mountain Oak
16 year old malt
Coming in at a hefty 58.6% ABV. Won a Gold Medal, Best in Class for the category of Speyside Cask Strength 15-17 years at the International Wines and Spirits Competition 2007 (IWSC).
£60 a bottle ex-VAT
£69 inc VAT
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Scotch & Malt Whisky Shop
37 Lower High Street
Stourbridge
DY8 1TA