2017 EDITION
DAVE. WE SALUTE YOU! People have always drunk whisky neat [ ] it is just one of the few myths that have sprung up around whisky, revolving around how to drink it, when to drink it, at what age you can start to appreciate it, and what sex you have to be. These need to be swept away, because when you examine them they are all negative. None encourage people to drink whisky, they only give reasons why NOT to drink it. Now, I'm not a marketing expert, but that doesn't strike me as a particularly clever way to try sell yourself. Dave Broom The Manual
Our heritage at The Craigellachie is steeped in whisky. In 1866, the Strathspey Railway became part of The Great North of Scotland Railway, which was followed by the building of several distilleries along the line including Craigellachie Distillery. The construction of the railway was fundamental to the future success of the whisky industry in Speyside but more importantaly to the growth of the tiny hamlet of Craigellachie. Craigellachie Distillery, now owned by John Dewars & Sons, was built in 1891 by Alexander Edward and Peter Mackie. Edward was a visionary and one of the most legendary and enigmatic distillers of the late 1800's. After the completion of the distillery, Edward went on to build several villas and soon realised that there was the potential of turning Craigellachie into a destination getaway. He became determined to create a first class hotel The Craigellachie. And he didn't stop there. He then went on to establish Aultmore in 1896 and Dallas Dhu in 1898.
IT'S AS AULD AS YE! We all know that every day we're getting that little bit older... the two day hangovers, the head rush after you've stood up too fast and those faint cracking noises from your knees that seem to be getting louder each day. But it's not every day that you get to taste a whisky that was distilled the same year you were born and enjoy something that has aged as wonderfully as you have.. Today could be that day.
1939 LINKWOOD 1939 GM 40% { 250.00} 1940 MACALLAN 1940 speymalt GM 40% { 295.00} 1950 MACALLAN 1950 speymalt GM 43% { 180.00} 1954 MORTLACH 1954 GM 43% { 115.00} 1963 STRATHISLA 1963 GM 43% { 48.00} 1966 GLEN MHOR 1966 private collection GM 45% { 39.00} 1967 GLENROTHES 1967 46.6% { 75.10} 1968 HIGHLAND PARK 1968 45.6% { 106.50} SPRINGBANK 40 RM 40.2% { 45.10} 1970 AYRSHIRE 1970 rare old GM 40% { 35.00} 1972 COLEBURN 1972 rare old GM 46% { 32.00} 1974 DALMORE 1974 42% { 90.00} 1975 GLENROTHES 1975 43% { 40.00} ST MAGDALENE 1975 rare old GM 43% { 42.00} 1976 GLEN MHOR 28 rare malts JURA 1976 51.9% { 42.00} 46% { 58.00} MORTLACH 1976 GM 43% { 35.00} 1977 CONVALMORE 36 TOMINTOUL 1977 58% { 52.00} 54.9% { 36.00} 1978 MORTLACH 20 rare malts PORT ELLEN 34 62.2% { 34.00} 55% { 99.50} 1979 BALMENACH 1979 COLEBURN 21 rare malts GLENROTHES 1979 BBR 56.3% { 19.75} 59.4% { 42.00} 55.3% { 57.00} PORT ELLEN 1979 rare old GM 46% { 36.00} 1980 ABERLOUR 22 43% { 30.00} DAILUAINE 1980 ADL 56.1% { 19.50} DALLAS DHU 1980 DALMORE 1980 GLENUGIE 30 deoch n doras SCAPA 25 GM 43% { 22.50} 40% { 62.00} 52.13% { 22.00} 54% { 31.75} 1981 DALMORE 1981 42% { 60.00} 1983 BALBLAIR 1983 46% { 22.75} 1984 GLENURY 1984 rare old 46% { 36.00} 1986 GLEN GARIOCH 1986 54.6% { 16.50} 1987 DALWHINNIE 25 52.1% { 23.50} GLENCADAM 1987 connoisseur choice GM 43% { 12.00} 1988 BENRINNES 12 manager's dram JURA delme evans 63% { 30.00} 59.98% { 12.85} 1989 BOWMORE 26 mission gold GLENDULLAN 18 manager's dram JURA elements water MM 50.4% { 30.00} 64% { 34.00} 49.6% { 12.00} NORTH BRITISH 1989 sherry hogshead MMK 56.3% { 16.50} 1990 GLENKINCHIE 20 55.1% { 14.00} ROSEBANK 18 old malt cask DL 50% { 24.00} 1993 JURA boutique 1993 sherry ji 54% { 9.05} 1997 MANNOCHMORE 18 manager's dram 66% { 22.00} 1998 ARDBEG still young 56.2% { 19.00} "I like my whisky old and my women young." - Errol Flynn
"The Cocktail" rose to prominence in pre-prohibition America, with the first documented definition referring to the creation as a "stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water and bitters". In 1893, The American Bar at the Savoy in London introduced cocktails to Europe and a number of legendary hotels the world over quickly followed suit. Hotel bars were truly responsible for the world's first romance with cocktails and with this in mind, The Quaich Bar team has hand picked a list of classic libations from legendary bartenders and thrown in a few contemporary creations of their own. Sláinte
THE whisky CLASSICS QUAICH CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL { 18.00} The classic brandy based champagne cocktail is the epitome of elegance. We take Apricot Brandy, bitters, brown sugar, ABERFELDY 12 for a highland twist and top up with champagne. OLD FASHIONED As cocktails became more desirable, the tried and trusted recipes laid down by luminaries such as 'Professor' Jerry Thomas and legendary Scottish bartender Harry MacElhone made way for intricate creations; curaco, absinthe, and a range of other liqueurs were added by adventurous bartenders. The result? Swathes of people asking for drinks to be made 'in the old-fashioned way' - spirit, sugar, bitters and water. Our hotel team personally recommend: AUCHENTOSHAN three wood { 10.95} COPPER DOG { 6.95} LAGAVULIN 16 { 10.95} WOODFORD RESERVE { 9.95} MANHATTAN { 9.95} GLENDRONACH 12 and Italian vermouth, together with a dash of bitters, are carefully stirred over ice to give you this sweet classic. CHURCHILL { 9.95} Joe Gilmore created this drink in honour of Sir Winston Churchill, by carefully mixing his favourite dram - JOHNNIE WALKER black label - with lime juice, triple sec and vermouth. SAZERAC { 9.95} The Sazerac was created in 1838 by Antoine Peychaud in New Orleans. Originally a cognac based drink, it was made using Peychaud's very own family bitters recipe and served in an absinthe rinsed glass. At the end of the 19th century cognac was less readily available, so the base spirit changed to American Rye whisky. BLOOD AND SAND { 9.95} MACALLAN gold and Cherry Heering are matched with Italian vermouth and orange juice. This drink was created for the premiere of Rudolph Valentino's bull fighter film, of the same name, in 1922. The red cherry liqueur representing blood and the orange, sand. " ome imes li e is sad. ou an ry in o your oo e i you wan. I hink ha s alled a hiskey our." - arod in
THE gin CLASSICS RAMOS GIN FIZZ { 9.95} Henry Ramos created this classic in New Orleans in 1888 but kept the recipe under lock and key until the prohibition. We've used TANQUERAY with double cream, egg white, lemon & lime juice. The story goes that he made the formula widely available as an act of civil disobedience, encouraging the public to learn this concoction at home. Saying this, the cocktail is known to traditionally be shaken for 14-15 minutes with 6 bar "shakers" to each bartender. GIMLET { 8.95} Having been the preferred antiscorbutic of the British Navy in the 19th century, this cocktail is simple in its creation - we use DAFFY's gin and lime juice. Simple. MARTINI { 9.95} The quintessential gin drink, we stir our Martini's in the traditional manner. Our hotel team personally recommend: NO.3, dry vermouth, grapefruit twist EDEN MILL oak, dry vermouth, blue cheese HENDRICKS, elderflower liqueur, dry vermouth, cucumber FIRKIN islay cask, dry vermouth, lemon twist WHITE LADY { 9.95} TANQUERAY, triple sec, lemon juice, gomme and egg white. This version of the classic White Lady was created by Harry MacElhone in 1923 at his own Harry's New York bar in Paris, France. According to Joe Gilmore, this was one of Laurel and Hardy's favourite drinks. NEGRONI { 8.95} Named after Camillo Luigi Manfredo Maria Negroni (don't expect us to repeat that!) this drink was created when he asked bartender Fosco Scarselli to fortify his Americano (Campari, Italian vermouth, soda) with gin. Obviously you would get rid of the soda. This is a favourite amongst bartenders - let's be honest, only good people like Campari - and for this classic we've used EDEN MILL hop. CORPSE REVIVER #2 { 9.95} BOTANIST, dry vermouth, triple sec and lemon juice served in an absinthe rinsed glass. First recorded in 1930 by Harry Craddock this perfectly balanced concoction of dry, sweet, sour and bitter was regarded as the "hair of the dog" that would cure you of your hangover. Move over Irn Bru. "I mus ge ou o hese we lo hes and in o a ry ar ini" - ae es
OUR bar TAILS KING OLIVER { 9.95} A twist on a Ramos Gin Fizz, this cocktail uses TIA MARIA as it's base rather than gin which we've named after the famous New Orleans jazz musician, King Oliver. We mix this classic with Cherry Heering, lime juice, double cream, egg white, orange blossom water and top with ginger ale. SMOKIN' KINGS { 9.95} Taking inspiration from King Edward VII who was notorious for smoking a copious amount of cigars a day - we've paired wisps of sweet smoke from SMOKEHEAD with a refreshing citrus burst of Kings Ginger (created to revive and stimulate the King), triple sec, orange juice and egg white for a velvety texture. Turns out ginger and smoke are the perfect pair - no wonder he never stopped. CHARTREUSE SOUR { 8.95} We take a classic sour recipe and use green CHARTREUSE as the base to create this delicious herbal number. You've got to try it it's the best thing since bloomin' sliced bread! Plus..it's herbal it's good for you right? Throw away that peppermint tea now! LITTLE RED CORVETTE { 9.95} This is not sacrilegious it's just pure deliciousness. ABERLOUR 10, cloudy apple juice, raspberry syrup and elderflower liqueur topped with prosseco. Ps. We love Prince. STORMS AT DUSK { 9.95} Looking for something different? GLENFIDDICH 15, triple sec, chamomile syrup and grapefruit juice served over an ice shard of frozen berries that will create a fruity sweetness as it melts. Enjoy as it changes into something completely different with each sip. BELLE EPOQUE { 9.95} Inpsired by the Golden Age of the French Revolution known as La Belle Epoque, we've used PATRON ANEJO, green chartreuse, elderflower liqueur, orange bitters boozy goodness. I lo e o h. o hy o h o h. ere i goes down down in o my elly." - on urgundy
TO SHARE or not TO SHARE DAVE BROOM award winning writer from Glasgow who, as he would say, "gets paid to drink whisky and write about it". Tough life. HIDDEN GEMS { 19.75} AULTMORE 12/ LINKWOOD 12/ GLEN ELGIN 12/ BENRIACH 10 curiositas Speyside is home to Scotland s greatest concentration of whisky distilleries, many of which are not front line single malts but who provide the complex flavours needed for great blends. Here s a selection of some of the greatest. DRAMS OF THE BEN { 25.60} GLENALLACHIE 1999 connoisseur choice/ BENRINNES 15/ GLENFARCLAS 105/ DAILUAINE 16 All of these distillereies can be seen from the summit of Ben Rinnes, Scotland's whisky mountain. The whiskies are worth drinking, while "the Ben" is also well worth walking up. JOEL HARISON & NEIL RIDLEY ex-music industry folks turned award winning drinks writers THE WORM HASN'T TURNED { 24.75} CRAIGELLACHIE 17/ DALWHINNIE 15/ CRAGGANMORE 12/ TALISKER 18 The way spirit which rises in vapour form from the second spirit still and is condensed back into a liquid will have a huge impact on the taste of each distilleries New Make. The traditional way to condense spirit is using a worm tub, a copper coil plunged into cold water. Only handful of distilleries still use this method. Here are our top picks. HANS OFFRINGA a dear friend of The Craigellachie who loves a bourbon FOR THE LOVE OF WOOD { 20.30} GLENMORANGIE 10/ GLENMORANGIE lasanta/ GLENMORANGIE quinta ruban/ GLENMORANGIE nectar d'or What a cask can do for you. A vertical tasting.
TO SHARE or not TO SHARE OUR WHISKY SHARES AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT { 25.00} GLEN MORAY 10/ BALVENIE 14 caribbean cask/ BALBLAIR 1991 crozes hermitage private collection / TALISKER port rhuige Gone are the days where your only options were bourbon or sherry casks the whisky industry is day by day pushing the boundaries and experimenting with different finishes to find the perfect match for their spirit. SPEYSIDE'S FORGOTTEN GENIUS { 71.00} AULTMORE 18/ CRAIGELLACHIE 21 hotel exclusive/ DALLAS DHU 1980/ BENRINNES 15 Alexander Edward, founder of The Craigellachie Hotel, was one of the most legendary and enigmatic distillers of the late 1800 s. Edward's name has been forgotten over time yet we are proud to celebrate our rich whisky heritage at The Craigellachie with his whiskies. COASTAL ROUTES { 26.70} OLD PULTENEY 17/ GLEN DEVERON 12/ BLADNOCH 1993 connoisseur choice/ OBAN distiller's edition Let's take a walk around the coasts of Scotland and see whether being located near the sea makes a difference - North, East, South & West THE GOLDEN OLDIES { 21.25} STRATHISLA 12/ GLENTURRET triple wood/ TOBERMORY 10/ BOWMORE 18 It s amazing to think that there are some distilleries still standing since the 1700s here is a selection of some of the oldest established distilleries in Scotland. May they continue on for many years to come and continue to teach us all a thing or two about tradition. WHAT'S IN A NUMBER? { 19.20} GLENROTHES bourbon cask reserve/ KILCHOMAN machir bay/ ABERLOUR a'bunadh/ LAPHROAIG quarter cask When did we get so caught up in concentrating on the age of a whisky? More and more non age statement whiskies are hitting the market so join us in a re-education of what whisky is really about flavour. AGES OF THE SPEY { 49.85} Balmenach 12/ Aberlour 18/ Glenrothes 2001/ Tormore 12 The region has gone through four distinct evolutions each of which produced a different style of whisky. The flavours started heavy and ended light. An evolution in liquid. Here we take a journey through those eras from 1824 to the 1960's.
CHEESE CLAVA BRIE & GLENMORANGIE 10 { 5.00} This smooth and creamy brie will lift out the sweetness of the citrus and the creamy notes in the whisky. PARMESAN & GLEN GARIOCH 12 { 6.30} This whisky will bind the dryness of the cheese whilst bringing forward the sweet fruity flavours and clear barley notes. Slight jabs of saltiness. APPLEWOOD & LAGAVULIN 16 { 7.50} This pairing will get you hooked onto peated whiskies - the applewood compliments the nutty and oily texture of the whisky and the creaminess helps smooth the smoke. STRATHDON BLUE & BALVENIE 21 portwood { 16.40} A contrast in flavours yet a perfect pair - the red berry sweetness of the whisky cuts through the salt of the cheese. They compliment each other with their mellow creamy textures. TAIN CHEDDAR & GLEN ELGIN 12 { 5.50} This smooth yet strong cheddar will bring out the creamy and nutty notes of the whisky. CIGARS BOLIVAR no 2 { 20.00} We suggest pairing with TALISKER 25 Full bodied. Big, uncomprising smoke with an abundance of spice and pepper. COHIBA robusto { 25.00} We suggest pairing with GLENMORANGIE signet Medium/ full flavour. Chocolate and hazelnut notes with a hint of cinnamon spice. MONTE CRISTO open master { 25.00} We suggest pairing with GLENFARCLAS 15 Light/ medium flavour. Mild woody flavours, hints of oak and dried red fruits.
Being home to over half of Scotland's Distilleries it is impossible to pigeon hole this region. SPEYSIDE The Scotch Whisky Association divided Scotch whisky into five regions in order to create understanding and education of the different aromas and flavours created by distilleries. These regions however are arguably no longer followed as a guide by many. Speyside, for example, has many guises such as malty, fruity, fragrant, sherried, meaty and smoky. This is to be expected of a region so small yet jam packed with distilleries. This can be confusing for some, yet frankly, life would just be a little bit boring if they all tasted the same.
ABERLOUR 10 ABERLOUR 11 nc2 range ABERLOUR 12 ABERLOUR 15 ABERLOUR 16 ABERLOUR 17 distillery exclusive ABERLOUR 18 ABERLOUR 22 ABERLOUR 25 ABERLOUR a'bunadh ABERLOUR-GLENLIVET 12 [circa 1980's] ALLT A'BHAINNE 1996 connoisseur choice AUCHROISK 10 flora & fauna AUCHROISK 20 AUCHROISK 1999 manager's choice AUCHROISK 1993 connoisseur choice AULTMORE 12 AULTMORE 18 AULTMORE 25 AULTMORE 2000 connoisseur choice BALMENACH 12 flora & fauna BALMENACH 1979 BALMENACH 1999 connoisseur choice BALMENACH 2004 connoisseur choice BALVENIE 8 [circa 1970's] BALVENIE 10 founder's reserve BALVENIE 12 doublewood BALVENIE 12 signature batch 3 BALVENIE 12 single barrel BALVENIE 14 caribbean cask BALVENIE 15 single barrel BALVENIE 17 doublewood BALVENIE 17 madeira cask BALVENIE 17 peated cask BALVENIE 17 rum cask BALVENIE 18 classic [circa 1980's] BALVENIE 21 portwood BENRIACH heart of speyside BENRIACH 10 curiositas BENRIACH 16 BENRIACH 17 septendecim BENRIACH 20 BENRIACH 25 authenticus BENRIACH 1994 virgin american oak BENRIACH 1998 pedro ximinez [cask #6401] HB 46% { 3.50} DT 46% { 3.60} 40% { 4.00} 48% { 4.90} 40% { 5.50} 55.3% { 10.80} 43% { 9.50} 43% { 30.00} 51.1% { 40.00} 60.1% { 4.40} 40% { 12.00} GM 46% { 7.50} 43% { 4.80} 58.1% { 15.00} 60.6% { 14.00} GM 43% { 5.20} 40% { 6.25} 46% { 14.00} 46% { 26.50} GM 46% { 5.00} 43% { 32.00} BBR 56.3% { 19.75} GM 43% { 4.50} GM 46% { 4.20} 40% { 23.50} 40% { 17.20} 40% { 3.70} 40% { 9.50} 47.8% { 6.20} 43% { 6.90} 47.8% { 9.00} 43% { 10.00} 43% { 22.50} 43% { 22.50} 43% { 25.00} 43% { 36.00} 40% { 14.90} 40% { 2.80} 40% { 3.00} 40% { 4.80} 46% { 6.20} 43% { 7.50} 46% { 17.50} 55.3% { 10.20} 57.3% { 12.50}
BENRINNES 10 BENRINNES 12 manager's dram BENRINNES 15 BENRINNES 23 BENRINNES 1996 manager's choice BENROMACH 10 BENROMACH 15 BENROMACH 30 BENROMACH 35 BENROMACH forres BENROMACH organic BENROMACH peat smoke BENROMACH traditional BIRNIE MOSS BRAEVAL 12 CARDHU 12 CARDHU 15 CARDHU 18 CARDHU 21 CARDHU special cask reserve HL 46% { 4.50} 63% { 30.00} 43% { 6.00} 58.8% { 22.50} 59.3% { 18.00} 43% { 3.00} 43% { 4.80} 43% { 25.00} 43% { 29.50} 45.7% { 5.20} 43% { 3.80} 46% { 4.25} 40% { 2.80} 48% { 3.70} HL 46% { 5.10} 40% { 4.25} 40% { 5.25} 40% { 7.80} 54.2% { 17.50} 40% { 5.80} CLOSED COLEBURN 21 rare malts 59.4% { 42.00} COLEBURN 1972 rare old GM 46% { 32.00} CLOSED CONVALMORE 36 58% { 52.00} CRAGGANMORE 12 CRAGGANMORE 21 CRAGGANMORE 21 CRAGGANMORE distiller's edition CRAIGELLACHIE 13 CRAIGELLACHIE 17 CRAIGELLACHIE 21 hotel exclusive CRAIGELLACHIE 23 CRAIGELLACHIE 31 DAILUAINE 16 flora & fauna DAILUAINE 1980 DAILUAINE 1997 manager's choice DAILUAINE 2004 connoisseur choice 40% { 3.75} 56% { 16.00} TWS 48.4% { 12.50} 40% { 6.90} 46% { 3.75} 46% { 9.25} 57.2% { 20.00} 46% { 29.00} 52.2% { 45.00} 43% { 7.50} ADL 56.1% { 19.50} 58.6% { 16.50} GM 46% { 5.80} CLOSED DALLAS DHU 1980 GM 43% { 22.50} DUFFTOWN 8 pure malt [circa 1970s] DUFFTOWN 2004 connoisseur choice SINGLETON OF DUFFTOWN 12 40% { 25.10} GM 46% { 4.20} 40% { 3.50}
SINGLETON OF DUFFTOWN 15 SINGLETON OF DUFFTOWN sunray SINGLETON OF DUFFTOWN tailfire GLENALLACHIE 1999 connoisseur choice GLENBURGIE 15 GLENDULLAN 11 nc2 range GLENDULLAN 12 flora & fauna GLENDULLAN 18 manager's dram GLENDULLAN 1995 manager's choice GLENDULLAN 1997 connoisseur choice GLEN ELGIN 12 GLEN ELGIN 1996 connoisseur choice GLEN ELGIN 1998 manager's choice GLENFARCLAS 10 GLENFARCLAS 15 GLENFARCLAS 17 GLENFARCLAS 21 GLENFARCLAS 25 GLENFARCLAS 31 port cask GLENFARCLAS 105 GLENFARCLAS 105 20YR GLENFARLCAS 1972 GLENFARCLAS 1993 GLENFARCLAS 1994 GLENFARCLAS 150th anniversary GLENFARCLAS 511.19s.od. family reserve GLENFIDDICH 12 GLENFIDDICH 14 rich oak GLENFIDDICH 15 GLENFIDDICH 15 distiller's edition GLENFIDDICH 18 GLENFIDDICH 21 GLENFIDDICH 26 GLENFIDDICH 30 GLENFIDDICH 40 GLENFIDDICH ipa GLENFIDDICH malt master's edition GLENFIDDICH original GLENFIDDICH project xx GLENFIDDICH snow phoenix GLENGLASSAUGH 30 GLENGLASSAUGH 35 the chosen few GLENGLASSAUGH 1978 massandra collection GLENGLASSAUGH evolution 40% { 5.20} 40% { 5.20} 40% { 4.80} GM 46% { 6.50} 40% { 10.80} DT 46% { 3.35} 43% { 12.50} 64% { 34.00} 58.7% { 18.00} GM 43% { 6.50} 43% { 4.00} GM 46% { 7.50} 61.1% { 25.00} 40% { 3.50} 46% { 4.50} 43% { 6.25} 43% { 9.75} 43% { 15.00} 42.8% { 32.50} 60% { 5.60} 60% { 19.00} 51.1% { 34.10} 58.9% { 12.85} 59.6% { 12.60} 43% { 30.00} 43% { 9.95} 40% { 3.50} 40% { 4.00} 40% { 4.20} 51% { 5.40} 40% { 6.20} 40% { 12.20} 43% { 30.00} 43% { 38.00} 45.9% { 105.00} 43% { 5.10} 43% { 4.50} 40% { 7.90} 47% { 5.80} 47.6% { 28.50} 44.8% { 25.00} 49.6% { 50.00} 44.8% { 42.00} 50% { 4.80}
GLENGLASSAUGH revival GLENGLASSAUGH the spirit drink GLENGLASSAUGH torfa GLEN GRANT 10 GLEN GRANT 12 GLEN GRANT 16 GLEN GRANT major's reserve GLEN KEITH 10 GLENLIVET 12 GLENLIVET 15 GLENLIVET 18 GLENLIVET 18 inverblye single cask GLENLIVET 18 minmore single cask GLENLIVET 21 GLENLIVET 25 GLENLIVET 1959 private collection GLENLIVET cipher GLENLIVET founder's reserve GLENLIVET founder's reserve cask strength GLENLIVET nadurra oloroso GLENLIVET nadurra peated GLENLOSSIE 10 flora & fauna GLENLOSSIE 12 provenance GLEN MORAY 10 GLEN MORAY 12 GLEN MORAY 15 GLEN MORAY 16 GLEN MORAY 16 nc2 range GLEN MORAY 18 GLEN MORAY 25 port cask GLEN MORAY classic GLEN MORAY classic peated cask GLEN MORAY classic port cask GLENROTHES 8 macphails collection GLENROTHES 1967 GLENROTHES 1975 GLENROTHES 1979 GLENROTHES 1987 GLENROTHES 1988 GLENROTHES 1998 GLENROTHES 2001 GLENROTHES bourbon cask reserve GLENROTHES john ramsay GLENROTHES peated cask reserve GLENROTHES vintage reserve 46% { 3.80} 50% { 3.50} 50% { 4.20} 40% { 4.00} 40% { 5.50} 40% { 6.20} 40% { 3.00} 43% { 11.00} 40% { 5.50} 40% { 4.90} 43% { 5.75} 50.8% { 16.50} 57.9% { 22.50} 43% { 12.50} 43% { 19.80} GM 47.5% { 37.00} 48% { 12.00} 40% { 3.50} 55.6% { 18.50} 60.7% { 5.10} 48.7% { 4.80} 43% { 5.80} DL 46% { 4.50} 40% { 3.00} 40% { 3.60} 40% { 5.40} 40% { 3.60} DT 40% { 3.60} 47.2% { 8.40} 43% { 18.00} 40% { 2.80} 40% { 3.20} 40% { 3.80} GM 40% { 3.50} 46.6% { 75.10} 43% { 40.00} 55.3% { 57.00} 43% { 22.50} 43% { 30.00} 43% { 6.50} 43% { 5.50} 40% { 5.80} 46.7% { 90.00} 40% { 5.80} 40% { 4.20}
GLEN SPEY 12 flora & fauna GLEN SPEY 1995 connoisseur choice GLEN SPEY 1996 manager's choice GLENTAUCHERS 1994 GLENTAUCHERS 1995 cask strength 43% { 4.80} GM 43% { 8.50} 52% { 22.50} GM 43% { 6.80} GM 58.3% { 8.00} CLOSED IMPERIAL 1996 GM 43% { 12.00} INCHGOWER 12 provenance INCHGOWER 14 flora & fauna INCHGOWER 1998 connoisseur choice KNOCKANDO 12 KNOCKANDO 1996 manager's choice LINKWOOD 12 flora & fauna LINKWOOD 12 [circa 1970s] LINKWOOD 25 LINKWOOD 1939 LINKWOOD 1996 manager's choice LOCH DHU 10 the black whisky LONGMORN 12 provenance LONGMORN 15 LONGMORN distiller's choice MACALLAN 10 MACALLAN 12 MACALLAN 18 MACALLAN 21 fine oak MACALLAN 25 MACALLAN 1940 speymalt MACALLAN 1950 speymalt MACALLAN 2005 speymalt MACALLAN amber MACALLAN gold MACALLAN m MACALLAN reflexion MACALLAN sienna MACLEOD'S 8 speyside MANNOCHMORE 12 flora & fauna MANNOCHMORE 18 manager's dram MANNOCHMORE 1991 connoisseur choice MANNOCHMORE 1998 manager's choice MILTONDUFF 15 DL 46% { 4.80} 43% { 6.50} GM 46% { 5.60} 43% { 4.20} 58.5% { 19.00} 43% { 6.50} 40% { 22.00} GM 43% { 16.00} GM 40% { 250.00} 58.2% { 20.00} 40% { 27.50} DL 46% { 4.80} 45% { 13.50} 40% { 5.20} 40% { 8.50} 43% { 6.50} 43% { 17.50} 43% { 29.50} 43% { 62.00} GM 40% { 295.00} GM 43% { 180.00} GM 43% { 4.50} 40% { 5.10} 40% { 3.90} 44.5% { 165.00} 43% { 75.00} 43% { 7.70} IM 40% { 3.20} 43% { 4.80} 66% { 22.00} GM 46% { 3.75} 59.1% { 18.00} 46% { 10.80}
MORTLACH 16 MORTLACH 20 rare malts MORTLACH 21 mission gold MORTLACH 25 MORTLACH 1954 MORTLACH 1976 MORTLACH rare old OLD BALLANTRUAN 43% { 14.00} 62.2% { 34.00} MM 50.4% { 16.00} 43.4% { 68.50} GM 43% { 115.00} GM 43% { 35.00} 43.4% { 8.50} 50% { 4.20} CLOSED PITTYVIACH 25 49.9% { 26.50} SPEYBURN 25 SPEYBURN bradan orach STRATHISLA 12 STRATHISLA 1963 STRATHMILL 12 STRATHMILL 1996 manager's choice STRATHMILL 1999 connoisseur choice STRONACHIE 12 TAMDHU 10 TAMDHU batch strength TOMINTOUL 10 TOMINTOUL 14 TOMINTOUL 15 portwood TOMINTOUL 21 TOMINTOUL 1977 TOMINTOUL peaty tang TORMORE 12 TORMORE 1997 connoisseur choice 46% { 27.00} 40% { 2.80} 40% { 3.75} GM 43% { 48.00} 43% { 6.50} 60.1% { 19.00} GM 46% { 6.50} ADR 43% { 3.80} 43% { 3.30} 58.8% { 6.50} 40% { 3.20} 46% { 5.00} 46% { 6.60} 40% {12.50} 54.9% { 36.00} 40% { 3.80} 40% { 2.85} GM 46% { 7.50}
Covering a vast area of Scotland from Stirling to the western Isles to Orkney, this is the largest whisky region in Scotland. HIGHLAND This also includes the Island whiskies due to them not being officially recognised as a region of its own so, understandably there is a vast array of whiskies. Typically you will find fruity aromas in the southern distilleries, a peaty taste in the west, the northern ones often have a spicy taste and to the east they tend to be sweeter and smoother. The Highlands were initially separated from the Lowlands by a political line (an imaginary line from Greenock to Perth) designed for tax purposes. At one point no Highland whisky was allowed to legally cross the line.
ABERFELDY 12 ABERFELDY 13 nc2 range ABERFELDY 21 ABERFELDY 1995 cask strength ABERFELDY single cask ANCNOC 12 ANCNOC 18 ANCNOC 22 ANCNOC peter arkle 3rd edition bricks ANCNOC rascan ANCNOC rutter ARDMORE 8 provenance ARDMORE 1996 ARDMORE legacy ARDMORE traditional ARRAN 10 anniversary edition ARRAN 14 ARRAN 17 limited release ARRAN 1998 connoisseur choice ARRAN port cask finish ARRAN sauternes cask finish ARRAN smugglers series vol 2 - the high seas AS WE GET IT 8 highland BALBLAIR 1983 BALBLAIR 1990 BALBLAIR 1991 croze hermitage private collection BALBLAIR 1997 BALBLAIR 1999 BALBLAIR 2003 BEN NEVIS 10 BLAIR ATHOL 12 flora & fauna BLAIR ATHOL 15 old malt cask BLAIR ATHOL 1995 manager's choice BLAIR ATHOL 1997 connoisseur choice 40% { 3.50} DT 46% { 3.65} 40% { 8.95} GM 55.8% { 7.50} 61.5% { 16.50} 40% { 3.00} 46% { 6.00} 46% { 11.50} 46% { 5.20} 46% { 4.50} 46% { 6.00} DL 46% { 3.90} GM 43% { 7.50} 40% { 3.00} 46% { 4.95} 46% { 8.60} 46% { 3.95} 46% { 8.90} GM 43% { 4.00} 50% { 4.60} 50% { 4.60} 55.4% { 10.50} IM 60.8% { 5.10} 46% { 22.75} 46% { 10.50} GM 45% { 10.50} 46% { 7.50} 46% { 6.75} 46% { 4.50} 46% { 3.50} 43% { 5.70} DL 50% { 6.90} 54.7% { 24.00} GM 46% { 6.80} CLOSED BRORA 35 48.6% { 60.00} CLYNELISH 14 CLYNELISH 1997 connoisseur choice CLYNELISH distiller's edition DALMORE 12 DALMORE 15 DALMORE 18 DALMORE 21 46% { 4.75} GM 46% { 6.80} 46% { 7.50} 40% { 4.00} 40% { 5.25} 43% { 9.50} 42% { 29.00}
DALMORE 25 DALMORE 30 DALMORE 1974 DALMORE 1980 DALMORE 1981 DALMORE castle leod DALMORE cigar malt DALMORE cromartie DALMORE king alexander DALWHINNIE 15 DALWHINNIE 25 DALWHINNIE distillers edition DALWHINNIE limited edition distillery exclusive DALWHINNIE winter's gold DEANSTON 12 DEANSTON 16 old malt cask DEANSTON 18 DEANSTON mill [circa 1970's] DEANSTON virgin oak EDRADOUR 10 EDRADOUR 11 un-chillfiltered collection EDRADOUR 12 caledonia EDRADOUR 2000 cask strength [cask #2008] FETTERCAIRN 12 FETTERCAIRN 24 FETTERCAIRN 40 FETTERCAIRN fasque FETTERCAIRN fior GLENCADAM 10 GLENCADAM 12 portwood GLENCADAM 14 oloroso GLENCADAM 21 GLENCADAM 1987 connoisseur choice GLENCADAM 1991 connoisseur choice GLEN DEVERON 10 GLEN DEVERON 12 GLEN DEVERON 15 GLEN DEVERON 18 GLENDRONACH 12 GLENDRONACH 12 sauternes cask finish GLENDRONACH 14 virgin oak finish GLENDRONACH 15 GLENDRONACH 18 GLENDRONACH 18 marsala cask finish GLENDRONACH 21 42% { 42.00} 45% { 105.00} 42% { 90.00} 40% { 62.00} 42% { 60.00} 46% { 17.00} 44% { 7.25} 45% { 17.00} 40% { 15.00} 43% { 3.75} 52.1% { 28.50} 43% { 6.70} { 9.80} 43% { 4.80} 46.3% { 4.50} DL 50% { 6.50} 46.3% { 7.80} 40% { 32.00} 46.3% { 4.20} 40% { 4.20} S 46% { 6.50} 46% { 4.95} 57.1% { 6.20} 46% { 4.80} 44.4% { 16.00} 40% { 80.00} 42% { 3.75} 42% { 4.30} 46% { 3.40} 46% { 4.50} 46% { 5.80} 46% { 9.80} GM 43% { 12.00} GM 46% { 8.50} 40% { 2.80} 40% { 3.80} 40% { 4.35} 40% { 6.50} 43% { 3.50} 46% { 4.90} 46% { 5.30} 46% { 12.00} 46% { 6.50} 46% { 10.25} 48% { 9.00}
GLENDRONACH 25 grandeur batch 007 GLENDRONACH peated 50.6% { 29.50} 46% { 3.80} CLOSED GLEN ESK 12 [circa 1980's] 40% { 28.00} GLEN GARIOCH 8 [circa 1990's] GLEN GARIOCH 12 GLEN GARIOCH 1986 GLEN GARIOCH 1995 GLEN GARIOCH founder's reserve GLEN GARIOCH virgin oak GLENGOYNE 12 GLENGOYNE 15 GLENGOYNE 18 GLENGOYNE 21 GLENGOYNE 35 GLENGOYNE cask strength GLENGOYNE spring 40% { 2.70} 48% { 4.80} 54.6% { 16.50} 55.3% { 7.50} 48% { 3.80} 48% { 7.50} 43% { 3.50} 43% { 4.50} 43% { 5.50} 43% { 10.70} 46.8% { 120.00} 58.7% { 5.50} 55% { 14.10} CLOSED GLEN MHOR 28 rare malts 51.9% { 42.00} GLEN MHOR 1966 private collection GM 45% { 39.00} GLENMORANGIE 10 GLENMORANGIE 18 GLENMORANGIE 25 GLENMORANGIE lasanta GLENMORANGIE milsean GLENMORANGIE nectar d'or GLENMORANGIE quinta ruban GLENMORANGIE signet GLENMORANGIE tusail GLEN ORD 28 GLENTURRET 8 GLENTURRET 10 GLENTURRET 16 fly's master's edition GLENTURRET 1999 macphails collection GLENTURRET gerard butler single cask GLENTURRET triple wood 40% { 3.50} 43% { 9.50} 43% { 24.00} 46% { 5.00} 46% { 8.75} 46% { 6.00} 46% { 5.80} 46% { 14.50} 46% { 8.50} 58.3% { 20.00} 40% { 3.45} 40% { 5.20} 44% { 12.80} GM 43% { 6.50} 56.8% { 10.80} 40% { 4.50} CLOSED GLENUGIE 30 deoch n doras 52.13% { 22.00} GLENUGIE 1970 rare old GM 46% { 45.00} CLOSED GLENURY 1984 rare old GM 46% { 36.00} HIGHLAND PARK 8 GM 43% { 3.00} HIGHLAND PARK 10 nc2 range DT 46% { 3.40} HIGHLAND PARK 12 40% { 3.50} HIGHLAND PARK 18 HIGHLAND PARK 21 43% { 12.00} 47.5% { 15.00}
HIGHLAND PARK 30 HIGHLAND PARK 40 HIGHLAND PARK 1968 HIGHLAND PARK dark origins INCHMURRIN 10 JURA 12 elixir JURA 16 JURA 21 JURA 1976 JURA 1993 boutique sherry ji JURA 1995 boutique bourbon xo JURA 1999 boutique bourbon xu JURA delme evans JURA elements water KINGSBARN new make spirit LEDAIG LEDAIG 10 LEDAIG 18 LEDAIG 32 LEDAIG 1998 connoisseur choice LOCH LOMOND MACDUFF 2000 connoisseur choice OBAN 14 OBAN distillers edition OBAN little bay OLD PULTENEY 12 OLD PULTENEY 17 OLD PULTENEY 21 OLD PULTENEY 23 bourbon cask OLD PULTENEY 35 OLD PULTENEY 1990 OLD PULTENEY navigator OLD RHOSDHU ROYAL BRACKLA 12 ROYAL BRACKLA 16 ROYAL LOCHNAGAR 12 ROYAL LOCHNAGAR 1994 managers choice ROYAL LOCHNAGAR distillers edition ROYAL LOCHNAGAR select reserve SCAPA 14 48.1% { 48.00} 48.3% { 98.00} 45.6% { 106.50} 46.8% { 7.50} 40% { 3.00} 40% { 5.00} 40% { 5.50} 44% { 11.00} 46% { 58.00} 54% { 9.05} 56.5% { 8.05} 55% { 6.60} 59.98% { 12.85} 49.6% { 12.00} 63.5% { 3.80} 42% { 2.20} 46.3% { 3.40} 46.3% { 9.10} 53% { 20.25} GM 46% { 5.60} 40% { 2.20} GM 46% { 4.80} 43% { 5.20} 43% { 7.40} 43% { 5.90} 40% { 3.50} 46% { 6.00} 46% { 9.60} 43% { 29.50} 42.5% { 32.00} 46% { 12.00} 46% { 4.80} 40% { 8.00} 40% { 4.80} 40% { 6.80} 40% { 4.20} 59.3% { 20.00} 40% { 6.00} 43% { 25.00} 40% { 15.00}
SCAPA 25 SCAPA glansa SCAPA skiren TALISKER 10 TALISKER 18 TALISKER 25 TALISKER 30 TALISKER 57 north TALISKER distillers edition TALISKER port rhuighe TALISKER skye TALISKER storm TEANINICH 10 flora & fauna TEANINICH 11 nc2 range TEANINICH 17 managers dram TEANINICH 1996 connoisseur choice TEANINICH 2004 connoisseur choice TOBERMORY 6 TOBERMORY 10 TOBERMORY 10 [circa 1990's] TOBERMORY 15 TOMATIN 12 TOMATIN 14 nc2 range TOMATIN 15 TOMATIN 18 TOMATIN 21 TOMATIN 30 TOMATIN 1992 TOMATIN cu bocan TOMATIN cuatro fino TOMATIN cuatro oloroso TOMATIN legacy TULLIBARDINE 225 sauternes cask TULLIBARDINE 228 burgundy cask TULLIBARDINE 500 sherry cask TULLIBARDINE sovereign WOLFBURN 54% { 31.75} 40% { 5.50} 40% { 4.50} 45.8% { 3.90} 45.8% { 8.00} 54.8% { 20.00} 57.3% { 26.00} 57% { 6.80} 45.8% { 5.80} 45.8% { 4.60} 45.8% { 4.00} 45.8% { 3.80} 43% { 5.00} DT 46% { 3.45} 58.3% { 21.10} GM 46% { 6.40} GM 46% { 4.20} 46% { 4.20} 40% { 4.00} 40% { 6.50} 46.3% { 8.50} 43% { 3.50} DT 46% { 3.50} 43% { 5.00} 46% { 6.50} 52% { 12.00} 46% { 18.00} 53.9% { 10.00} 46% { 4.50} 46% { 6.20} 46% { 6.20} 43% { 3.90} 43% { 5.60} 43% { 5.60} 43% { 5.60} 43% { 4.00} 46% { 4.20}
Put this in your pipe and smoke it! ISLAY Home to arguably some of the most famous distilleries in the world. Islay whiskies are best known as a real man s drink so ladies it s time to grow some chest hair (apparently). Typically known for burning peat in their maltings you ll find an array of smoky aromas from tobacco to bonfires alongside medicinal and earthy notes, however, some are sweet and fruity (for the real men). Convinced that Islay's aren't for you? Why not try a Lagavulin 16 with coca cola Yes, it's a thing. And no, we're not going to apologise.
ARDBEG 10 ARDBEG 17 ARDBEG auriverdes ARDBEG blasda ARDBEG corryvreckan ARDBEG perpetuum ARDBEG rollercoaster - committee release ARDBEG serendipity ARDBEG still young ARDBEG supernova - committee release ARDBEG uigedail BOWMORE 9 nc2 range BOWMORE 12 BOWMORE 15 BOWMORE 18 BOWMORE 25 BOWMORE 26 mission gold BOWMORE the devil's cask III BRUICHLADDICH 34 legacy BRUICHLADDICH 1990 black art 4 BRUICHLADDICH 1991 cask strength BRUICHLADDICH 1998 ancien regime BRUICHLADDICH 2001 rennaissance BRUICHLADDICH 2007 islay barley BRUICHLADDICH classic laddie scottish barley BRUICHLADDICH cuvee 407 px BRUICHLADDICH links augusta BRUICHLADDICH octomore 06.1 scottish barley BRUICHLADDICH octomore 07.1 scottish barley BRUICHLADDICH octomore 07.3 islay barley BRUICHLADDICH octomore 07.4 virgin oak BUNNAHABHAIN 8 macphails collection BUNNAHABHAIN 12 BUNNAHABHAIN 18 BUNNAHABHAIN 25 BUNNAHABHAIN 1991 macphails collection BUNNAHABHAIN 2004 macphails collection BUNNAHABHAIN 2006 BUNNAHABHAIN ceobonach BUNNAHABHAIN cruach mhona BUNNAHABHAIN toiteach CAOL ILA 12 CAOL ILA 18 CAOL ILA 25 CAOL ILA 2001 connoisseur choice CAOL ILA distillers edition CAOL ILA moch CAOL ILA stitchell reserve 46% { 4.45} 40% { 35.00} 49.9% { 10.20} 40% { 16.00} 57.1% { 8.15} 47.4% { 9.50} 57.3% { 46.00} 40% { 16.00} 56.2% { 19.00} 58.9% { 30.00} 54.2% { 8.00} DT 46% { 3.50} 40% { 3.50} 43% { 6.00} 43% { 9.00} 43% { 29.50} MM 50.4% { 30.00} 56.7% { 16.00} 41% { 20.10} 49.2% { 17.50} GM 52.4% { 8.00} 46% { 6.50} 46% { 6.50} 50% { 5.00} 50% { 4.00} 46% { 11.50} 46% { 7.60} 57% { 9.80} 59.5% { 11.50} 63% { 16.00} 61.2% { 14.50} GM 43% { 3.80} 46.3% { 4.00} 46.3% { 8.00} 46.3% { 19.95} GM 43% { 9.50} GM 43% { 4.20} BBR 57.8% { 3.80} 46.3% { 5.40} 50% { 6.80} 46% { 7.40} 43% { 4.75} 43% { 8.50} 43% { 16.00} GM 46% { 5.00} 43% { 6.50} 43% { 5.50} 59.6% { 10.25}
KILCHOMAN 2010 single cask px finish KILCHOMAN 100% islay KILCHOMAN coull point KILCHOMAN loch gorm KILCHOMAN machir bay KILCHOMAN sanaig LAGAVULIN 8 LAGAVULIN 12 LAGAVULIN 12 [circa 1970s] LAGAVULIN 16 LAGAVULIN distillers edition LAPHROAIG 10 LAPHROAIG 10 [circa 1980s] LAPHROAIG 14 benchmark LAPHROAIG 15-200th anniversary edition LAPHROAIG 25 LAPHROAIG lore LAPHROAIG quarter cask LAPHROAIG select LAPHROAIG triple wood MACLEOD'S 8 islay PORT ELLEN 34 PORT ELLEN 1979 rare old SMOKEHEAD SMOKEHEAD 18 TWE 58.3% { 8.80} 50% { 7.50} 46% { 7.80} 46% { 6.50} 46% { 4.60} 46% { 5.00} 48% { 5.00} 55.1% { 8.00} 43% { 80.00} 43% { 6.00} 43% { 8.30} 40% { 3.70} 40% { 32.00} MM 46% { 10.40} 43% { 12.50} 50.9% { 35.00} 48% { 8.40} 48% { 4.40} 40% { 3.50} 48% { 5.30} IM 40% { 3.20} 55% { 99.50} GM 46% { 36.00} IM 43% { 3.70} IM 46% { 9.00}
There are only four working distilleries left in this region. LOWLAND Records show that there have been 215 distilleries producing whisky in the lowlands since 1741. Chances are that this does not include all the illegal stills. Distillers earned the region a bad reputation in the 18th and 19th centuries by flooding the market with poor-quality spirit. Already impacted by the rise in popularity of blends suffering in comparison with their more characterful Highland rivals Lowland malt distilleries were dealt further blows by tax hikes, the First World War and the onset of Prohibition in the US. A handful survived and produce the perfect aperitifs - light and balanced with citrus, cereal and grassy notes.
AUCHENTOSHAN 16 53.7% { 9.05} AUCHENTOSHAN 18 43% { 8.60} AUCHENTOSHAN 21 43% { 12.40} AUCHENTOSHAN classic 40% { 3.70} AUCHENTOSHAN three wood 43% { 4.25} AUCHENTOSHAN virgin oak 46% { 7.20} AYRSHIRE 1970 rare old GM 40% { 35.00} BLADNOCH 10 flora & fauna 43% { 14.50} BLADNOCH 1992 BBR 46% { 8.60} BLADNOCH 1993 connoisseur choice GM 46% { 9.50} CLOSED GLEN FLAGLER [circa 1970s] 40% { 42.00} GLENKINCHIE 12 43% { 3.80} GLENKINCHIE 20 55.1% { 14.00} GLENKINCHIE 1992 managers choice 58.1% { 22.00} GLENKINCHIE distillers edition 43% { 6.00} CLOSED LITTLEMILL 1985 rare old GM 46% { 25.00} MACLEOD'S 8 lowlands IM 40% { 3.20} CLOSED ROSEBANK 18 old malt cask DL 50% { 24.00} CLOSED ST MAGDALENE 1975 rare old GM 43% { 42.00}
Once upon a time this region was the whisky capital of Scotland with over 34 distilleries at one point. CAMPBELTOWN A thriving region for Scotch whisky, these distillers became greedy and mass produced whilst also cutting corners at a difficult time with Prohibition in the US. Consumption massively declined. Blenders also stopped favouring the whiskies produced in this region and Campbeltown disappeared as a prominent whisky region almost overnight and by the end of the 1920's there was only one distillery left in production. But don't worry, there are three distilleries now producing five fantastic and distinctive whiskies. Hurrah!
GLEN SCOTIA 15 46% { 5.60} GLEN SCOTIA 18 46% { 8.10} GLEN SCOTIA 21 46% { 9.90} GLEN SCOTIA victoriana 51.5% { 7.50} HAZELBURN 8 46% { 4.10} HAZELBURN 10 rundlets & kilderkins 50.1% { 6.50} HAZELBURN 12 46% { 5.00} KILKERRAN 46% { 4.20} KILKERRAN 12 46% { 6.00} KILKERRAN work in progress 5 bourbon 46% { 5.10} KILKERRAN work in progress 6 bourbon 46% { 5.10} KILKERRAN work in progress 6 sherry 46% { 5.10} LONGROW 10 57% { 5.70} LONGROW 14 46% { 8.50} LONGROW 18 46% { 12.50} SPRINGBANK 10 46% { 3.80} SPRINGBANK 12 burgundy 53.5% { 3.80} SPRINGBANK 13 green 46% { 6.50} SPRINGBANK 15 46% { 5.80} SPRINGBANK 18 46% { 9.00} SPRINGBANK 21 46% { 18.00} SPRINGBANK 25 46% { 28.50} SPRINGBANK 30 limited edition 46% { 56.00} SPRINGBANK 35 limited edition 46% { 48.00} SPRINGBANK 40 RM 40.2% { 45.10} SPRINGBANK 2007 edinburgh festival 40% { 2.95}
The back bone of blends. SINGLE GRAIN Grain whisky is usually seen as less characterful whisky when compared to a single malt. Don't compare the two however and in reality the much loved blends rely on the distinctive characteristics of these grains. Each grain distillery creates their own unique style.
HEDONISM CB 43% { 6.00} INVERGORDON 44 clan denny DL 45.4% { 12.70} GIRVAN no.4 apps MM 42% { 4.90} LOCH LOMOND 18 select grain MM 46% { 6.50} NORTH BRITISH 29 DT 54.5% { 7.60} NORTH BRITISH 1989 sherry hogshead CM 56.3% { 16.50} STRATHCLYDE 23 DL 54.9% { 7.20} STRATHCLYDE 25 DT 62.3% { 7.60} STRATHCLYDE 33 DL 57.3% { 9.20}
A combination of two or more single malts. BLENDED MALT Some of the most innovative whiskies currently on the market that give many distillers and blenders free reign to play around and challenge the way we look at whisky. There is no limit to how many malts you use - Monkey Shoulder consists of 3, The Hive from Weymss uses no fewer than 16 and our very own Copper Dog uses 8 Speyside malts. Why not try our Copper Dog with Madagascan cola or ginger ale? Or you can buy a bottle for 27.95
ASYLA CB 43% { 3.80} COPPER DOG 40% { 2.80} DOUBLE BARREL ardbeg/glenrothes DL 46% { 5.20} DOUBLE BARREL craigellachie/talisker DL 46% { 5.20} DOUBLE BARREL macallan/laphroaig DL 46% { 5.20} GREAT KING STREET artists blend CB 43% { 4.80} MONKEY SHOULDER 40% { 2.80} PEATSIDE 6 the vatting MM 46% { 4.80} PEAT CHIMNEY WM 40% { 4.20} PEAT MONSTER CB 46% { 4.20} POIT DUBH 8 43% { 2.50} POIT DUBH 12 43% { 3.20} SPICE KING WM 40% { 3.50} SPICE TREE CB 46% { 4.80} THE HIVE WM 40% { 3.50} THE LOST BLEND CB 46% { 8.50}
The bread and butter of the Scotch whisky industry BLENDED SCOTCH Approximately 90% of Scotch whisky sold globally is blended scotch. Blends are notorious for being consistent which takes skill and time to perfect. Blenders don't simply stick to a recipe. They need to understand flavour, have detailed knowledge about distilleries including how each spirit reacts to wood and to also constantly know what whiskies are available to them. They need to be able to adapt in an ever changing industry. Distilleries come and go, yet some of the most famous brands of blended scotch have been on the market for over 100 years and blenders of today are challenged to recreate those very blends possibly using different malts and grains to what their founding blender used. Most of these blending pioneers were grocery and wine merchants. Andrew Usher, John Walker, John Dewar and the Chivas Brothers to name a few.
ANTIQUARY 21 43% { 7.00} BALLANTINES 17 40% { 5.00} BLUE HANGER 8 45.6% { 4.40} BODACH AISLIG 35 crafted blend MM 46% { 12.00} CHIVAS REGAL 12 40% { 2.80} CHIVAS REGAL 18 40% { 5.75} CHIVAS REGAL 25 40% { 18.50} CHIVAS REGAL revolve 50% { 9.10} CUTTY SARK 15 40% { 6.10} CUTTY SARK 50 golden jubilee 43% { 25.00} DEWARS 12 special reserve DEWARS 18 founders reserve DEWARS signature 40% { 3.90} 40% { 7.90} 40% { 20.00} DIMPLE 15 40% { 3.90} GROUSE famous 46% { 2.80} GROUSE naked 40% { 3.00} JOHNNIE WALKER 12 black 40% { 3.50} JOHNNIE WALKER 18 platinum 40% { 7.00} JOHNNIE WALKER blue 40% { 15.00} JOHNNIE WALKER double black 40% { 4.00} JOHNNIE WALKER gold 40% { 4.50} MACKINLAYS SHACKLETON the journey edition 47.3% { 6.50} ROYAL SALUTE 21 40% { 10.00} WHYTE & MACKAY 30 40% { 38.50}
Why stop at just a dram. BY THE BOTTLE You can purchase these whiskies by the bottle alongside one year s membership to our world renowned whisky club - Friends of the Quaich. Keep your bottle here in the bar and you and your friends can enjoy it whenever you visit!!! Or if you'd prefer to you can take your bottle home. Please ask the staff for more details about our whisky club. Add 150 to the bottle price to become a member.
ARDMORE 25 51.7% { 200.00} ANTIQUARY 1977 46% { 290.00} BALLANTINES 30 43% { 300.00} BALBLAIR 1965 BALBLAIR 1975 CAPERDONICH 40 platinum COPPER DOG CRAIGELLACHIE 21 hotel exclusive DALWHINNIE 36 52.3% { 1750.00} 46% { 250.00} HL 40.1% { 600.00} 40% { 27.95} 57.2% { 300.00} 47.2% { 1000.00} GLEN GARIOCH 1978 TWS 54.2% { 400.00} GLENLIVET gallow hill 51.8% { 250.00} GOLDEN DECANTERS collection [set of 4] { 7250.00} GRANTS 25 40% { 200.00} HIGHLAND PARK 30 45.7% { 600.00} MACALLAN 1980 speymalt GM 46% { 550.00} ROYAL SALUTE 38 stone of destiny 46% { 800.00} ROYAL SALUTE 62 gun salute 40% { 2100.00} THE LAST DROP 50 50.9% { 3200.00} TULLIBARDINE 25 43% { 200.00}
The great thing about whisky is that everyone has a different journey with it. We all have our own unique experiences therefore we pick out flavours and aromas differently. Has there been a whisky that you've really enjoyed on your visit to The Quaich? Why not add your own tasting notes to our menu and perhaps help our next guest choose their next whisky and remember, there is no right or wrong answer.