whisky at Drinkology

Isle of Jura The Sound Single Malt Whisky 1.0L 42.5% Isle of Jura Distillery The Isle of Jura Distillery is located on the Isle of Jura, an island that belongs to Scotland. Even before the distillery was 'officially' founded by Charles Mackinlay & Company in 1960, a distillery is said to have existed at the same location years earlier, around 1831. After a few changes of ownership, however, following disputes between the Ferguson family and the then owner of the land, the distillery was closed and all the equipment sold. It was only after the new building was built in 1960 and under the management of Charles Mackinlay & Company distilled whisky from the Isle of Jura for the first time in 1963. The Sound - Single Malt Whisky The single malt 'The Sound' is one of the special bottlings that are all geared to the special geographical conditions of the island. After there was already a The Road, which was dedicated to the unpaved road that leads directly to the distillery, there is now 'The Sound'. This reflects the character of the strait on the Gulf of Corryvreckan and the sound of the sea caused by stormy seas.

Isle of Jura The Road Single Malt Whisky 1.0L 43.6% Isle of Jura This place is really very special, many may even describe it as unusual and takes some getting used to. Here you will find untouched fields, rugged cliffs and at the same time a wonderful view of the sea. This is exactly where you will find the Isle of Jura distillery and the island is probably the only one on which there are probably more whisky barrels than inhabitants. The Road Whisky Certain bottlings from a distillery are often dedicated to a certain historical event or a certain person. The Isle of Jura has dedicated one of its new products not to the landscape or a person, but to a road. Between green fields, a road leads along the coast to the Jura distillery. Partly overgrown and no longer in the best condition, the Isle of Jura whisky reflects this winding, rough path. The additional maturation in fine Pedro Ximenez sherry casks also ensures a special aroma. A whisky with a complex aroma, notes of coffee and bitter almonds. Oak wood and the fruity sherry notes are also clearly evident.

Bushmills Irish Single Malt Whiskey 10 Years Sherry Cask Finish 1.0L 46% Whiskey since 1608 The Old Bushmills distillery on the banks of the River Bush is one of the oldest distilleries in Ireland; according to the distillery's own information, it is even the oldest legal distillery in Ireland. Limited Edition With the Bushmills 10YO Single Malt Sherry Cask, the Bushmills distillery has released a wonderful limited edition. After the normal maturation period in oak barrels, the whiskey matured in fine Oloroso sherry barrels from the well-known Bodega Paez-Morilla. This gives the 10 YO Sherry Cask Finish Whiskey a full-bodied, strong aroma. Subtle honey notes and fine dried fruit notes round off the palate.

Grant's Triple Wood Blended Whisky 0.7L 40% Dark amber reflections and a fruity bouquet The basis of the Triple Wood, which has only recently been released on the market, is the classic from the William Grant distillery that has been known since 1898. For the Triple Wood, as you might have guessed, it was distilled in three different barrels made of American white oak. No. 1 is a virgin oak cask, a new barrel that has never been filled. No. 2 is a first fill cask and No. 3 is a refill bourbon cask. All three can have different effects on the whisky, some give more depth and subtle fruit notes, others a hint of vanilla and a smoky character. All in all, however, the whisky's aromas are perfectly balanced. In the glass you can enjoy a great view of dark amber. The bouquet opens with clear fruit notes, which are particularly reminiscent of apple or banana. On the palate there is a hint of malt and vanilla, both of which provide a pleasant sweetness.

Jameson Cold Brew Whiskey and Coffee 0.7L 30% Coffee and Irish whiskey are no strangers to the glass, but the makers of Jameson Cold Brew Whiskey and Coffee felt there was more to this story.And so the search began for a new twist on this classic combination. The result? The smoothness of Jameson meets the richness of cold brewed coffee, made from 100% Arabica beans from Brazil and Colombia. The Jameson Cold Brew Whiskey and Coffee has intense, rich aromas of coffee beans combined with chocolate, caramel and vanilla, complemented by subtle notes of tobacco and roasted coffee notes And how does it taste? Rich, yet refreshing and smooth, is the taste. The perfect balance of roasted coffee beans, sweet vanilla and spices from our charred barrels and pot still spirit. Jameson Cold Brew Whiskey and Coffee is worth a try.

Tamnavulin Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Sherry Cask Edition 0.7L 40% Aged in American oak barrels and enhanced by a finesse in three different sherry casks. A classic revelation from the Scottish Speyside region. Nose: A bouquet marked by freshly baked tarte tatin and vanilla pod, which soon gives way to another charm, as nuances of banana, caramelized orange and fresh ginger complete this composition of temptation. Palate: Warm and inviting. The palate discovers an avalanche of exotic aromas, glazed nectarines and frangipane, briefly illuminated by a hint of sticky toffee pudding, demerara sugar and Seville oranges.

Dewars White Label Blended Scotch Whisky 0.7L 40% Up to 40 of the best malt and grain whiskies go into this fine blended Scotch whisky, created over 100 years ago, which makes an excellent aperitif. The heart of Dewars White Label Blended Scotch Whisky comes from the Aberfeldy Distillery and brings the characteristic notes of hay and honey.With a color reminiscent of golden honey, Dewars Whisky offers delicate notes of unripe peaches and light oak tones. A wonderful balance between sweet malt, fresh crisp toast, distinct spice with traces of ginger, followed by an aftertaste of raisins, pine nuts, vanilla and oak. It doesn't always have to be malt whisky!

Bowmore Single Malt Whisky Timeless Edition 27 years 0.7L 52.7% Bowmore Scotland Based on the whisky island of Islay in Scotland, the distillery has established itself quite well on the whisky market since it opened in 1779. Today the distillery is one of the oldest whisky distilleries in the country that is still in operation. Here, too, one must be grateful for this, because it is not a given that whisky distilleries will continue to exist after such a long time. Many changes of ownership and constant opening and closing have not made it easy for many distilleries over the years. The special thing about Bowmore whiskies What exactly makes this whisky so special? The fact that the distillery is located on the Scottish island of Islay alone speaks for an exceptional whisky. These are characterized by the harsh Isel climate and often have clear notes of smoke, tar or iodine. Timeless Edition 27 years Through an initial maturation in sherry and bourbon casks for 15 years and a 'finish' in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks for 12 years, this wonderful limited edition whisky has a deep, complex aroma of fruit, mainly reminiscent of dark stone fruit. These already expressive aromas are paired with notes of maple syrup, orange peel and slightly leathery notes.

Laphroaig 10 Years Single Malt Whisky Sherry Oak Finish 0.7L 48% This unique taste of the 10 year old Laphroaig whisky has been combined with the sweet, aromatic flavours of the Oloroso sherry casks. This combination of the Oloroso casks creates a rich, full-bodied taste with notes of Manuka honey, bacon and maple syrup alongside the classic smoke, seaweed and a hint of salt that is familiar to Laphroaig drinkers. The additional sweetness from the European oak casks and the character of the Oloroso casks provide complexity and balance to create a unique and exciting expression that remains true to the character of Laphroaig.

GlenAllachie Single Malt Whisky 12 Years Chinquapin Virgin Oak 0.7L 48% Virgin Oak Series For this special series, a finish in new barrels was chosen. The maturation period is the same for all three products in the series: 12 years, with the main maturation taking place for at least 10 years in ex-bourbon barrels. The 'Chinquapin Virgin Oak' matured in new, equally toasted barrels made of American Chinquapin oak Quercus Muehlenbergii. This wood comes from the Northern Ozark region in Missouri and gives whiskeys particularly spicy influences. In the tasting, a wide variety of aromas can be recognized, but they all range between sweet, spicy and fruity. First, the aroma of heather honey comes to the fore together with butterscotch and the fruity hint of orange peel, followed by a wave of spice notes such as liquorice and nutmeg. These also appear in the finish and are complemented by cinnamon, pastry notes and barley malt aromas.

Isle of Jura Single Malt Whisky Winter Edition Sherry Cask Finish 0.7L 40% Winter Edition For the cold winter days, the island distillery launched its new warm-emitting representative in the Cask Editions series in winter 2020/21. This whisky was first matured in ex-bourbon casks before being finished in Spanish sherry casks. However, it was bottled and released for sale without an exact age statement.The whisky is given the addition 'Winter Edition' because, according to Master Distiller Gregg Glass, the flavors are strongly reminiscent of the Christmas season. Tasting Nose: Surprisingly, it is fresh citrus and caramel notes that are prominent here. These are accompanied by the aroma of sultanas and a hint of banana. Palate: Here the whisky develops towards coffee notes accompanied by the nutty aroma of maple syrup, notes of spicy wine, vanilla and cinnamon are also present. Finish: In the finish it shows a warming bouquet accompanied by vanilla and cinnamon.

Glengoyne Single Malt Whisky 12 Years Time Keeper Set with Glass 0.7L 43% Glengoyne The Scottish Glengoyne whisky distillery also has a long history. It was founded in 1833 by a local farmer named Georg Connell. Initially, the illegal distillery was operated under the name 'Burnfoot Distillery' until it was finally given its current name 'Glengoyne' at the beginning of the 20th century. 12 Years Time Keeper Set with Glass 'Time is a gift' - is the company's advertising slogan for this great gift set. At the distillery, this refers both to the production process, for which people like to take their time, and to the enjoyment of the finished product. The 12-year maturation takes place in both bourbon and sherry casks in the traditional warehouses, which, unlike the distillery itself, are located in the Lowlands. These consist of moist clay soils, which create a special climate for storage. This means that a perfect balance between fresh notes and the typically soft character of the Glengoyne could be created over the maturation period.

Benriach 'The Twelve' 12 year old Single Malt Whisky 0.7L 46% Scotland One of the outstanding Scottish whisky distilleries is the 'Benriach' distillery. It is located in the famous Speyside whisky region, which is known for its very peaty whisky. The distillery was built by John Duff at the end of the 19th century, but was closed again in 1900. Only the malthouse, which supplied other distilleries such as Longmorn, remained open. It reopened in 1965. Three different barrels In this case, three different barrels were chosen for maturation, each of which was previously filled with a different alcohol. Port wine, sherry and bourbon barrels were used here. The single malt whisky matured in each individual barrel for 12 years before the marriage took place. The aroma ranges between fruity components associated with wild berries and piquant, spicy notes of maple syrup. Notes of cocoa and mocha beans can also be detected in the background.

VAT 69 Blended Scotch Whisky 0.7L 40% VAT 69 - A great whisky classic The Scotch Whisky Vat 69 is as well known as Johnnie Walker, J & B or Black & White. In recent years, the popularity of the Vat 69 Blended Whisky has increased enormously thanks to the TV series "Band of Brothers", but even before that, it was on everyone's lips, literally. The Vat 69 is manufactured in the Scottish capital Edinburgh by the William Sanderson company. The company was founded in Leith in 1863 and was one of the first to offer whisky in bottles. Until then, it was common for pubs and hotels to buy whisky by the barrel and then resell it by the glass. The original shape of the bottle was modeled on a port wine bottle, as these were particularly robust. However, a different bottle format is used for this 0.375 L bottling. William Sanderson began working in the wine and spirits industry at the tender age of 13. At the age of 24, he opened his own business, which his son William Mark Sanderson also joined. Together, the two then decided to bring a new blended Scotch onto the market and started various barrels, which they tasted together with fellow blenders and friends. The participants chose the barrel with the number 69 - VAT 69 - by a large majority. Not only was a great new blended whisky born, but the right name was also found. The Vat 69 Blended Whisky quickly made a name for itself and was taken by Ernest Henry Shackleton on his famous Antarctic expeditions in 1914 and 1921. The taste of the VAT 69 Blended Scotch Whisky The Vat 69 is a fruity, light and creamy blend. On the nose, the blended whisky has fine fruity but also spicy aromas. On the palate, the Vat 69 is also spicy and has a fine malt sweetness. The rather short aftertaste reveals aromas of apple, malt and caramel. A great everyday whisky!

Teachers Highland Cream Blended Scotch Whisky 0.7L 40% Almost 200 years of Scottish tradition In 1832 the so-called "Excise Act" was passed in Great Britain. This made whisky production much easier for companies and William Teacher decided to bring his own blended whisky onto the market. At first he blended his whiskies in a grocery store that he ran with his wife. Business went well and Teacher was quickly able to open his own "dram shop". It was finally in 1863 that he perfected the recipe and brought Teacher's Highland Cream Whisky onto the market. After their father's death, his two sons William Jr. and Adam Teacher took over the business and in 1876 built the company's headquarters as planned by their father. This building was used by the company until 1991! Single Malt Whisky from Ardmore and Glendronach In order to ensure a supply of high-quality single malt whisky, Teacher's opened the Ardmore distillery in 1899. The smoky style of Ardmore whisky guarantees the strong, full-bodied taste of Teacher's Blend. Due to the high demand, the Glendronach distillery was also acquired in 1957. With this additional distillery, sales increased enormously and in 1987 the magical mark of one million cases of whisky was exceeded for the first time - in Great Britain alone! A special Scotch Teacher's Highland Cream is not a whisky like any other. With a malt whisky share of 45%, Highland Cream has one of the largest shares of malt whiskies in the world of blended whiskies. As this share is largely covered by Ardmore, the Scotch whisky has a distinctive smoky note. This is Teacher's trademark and has made it world famous. The golden, slightly amber-colored whisky has a robust maltiness and fruity notes of apples, pears and a light honey sweetness on the nose, which is accompanied by smoky notes. The combination of smoky aromas and the yet gentle taste on the palate delights people around the world. The aftertaste is round and warming and the pleasant taste lingers in the mouth for a long time. A blended Scotch whisky of the highest quality!

Bushmills Steamship Collection Sherry Cask Reserve Triple Distilled 1.0L 40% SteamShip Bushmills The SS Bushmills was the in-house steamship of the Bushmills distillery under the management of the Boyd brothers. In 1890 they set sail on its maiden voyage to discover several continents and make their whisky known around the world. The ship crossed the pond to America, stopping in New York and Philadelphia. From there they traveled to Asia to explore Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghai and to present the whisky there too. The Boyd brothers were extremely clever in this regard, as they naturally wanted to be able to bring spirits from all over the world back from their trip. So they would happily swap one or two barrels for one full of rum, strong wine or other specialties. To pay tribute to all these spirits of the world, the Bushmills distillery developed the Steamship Collection in light of the 125th anniversary of the SS Bushmills. Each new edition features a different cask finish. For the Sherry Cask Reserve Triple Distilled collection, as the name suggests, sherry casks were chosen. These are Oloroso sherry casks from Spain.

Bushmills Steamship Collection No. 3 Char Bourbon Cask Reserve Triple Distilled Single Malt Whiskey 1.0L 40% Steamship Collection To celebrate the 125th anniversary of the famous steamship SS Bushmills, a special whisky series was launched in 2015. In order to obtain special spirits such as rum, bourbon whisky or others, the 1890 distillery used the opportunity to advertise them overseas with the SS Bushmills. To honor this diversity, each whisky in the Steamship Collection is given a different finish in different types of casks, including port wine casks, sherry casks or old rum casks. Bourbon casks were selected for maturation for the No. 3 Char Bourbon Cask Reserve Triple Distiller. The addition of No. In this case, 3 Char refers to the type or duration of the barrel being charred from the inside. No. 1 Char would be 15 seconds, No. 2 30 seconds and No. 3 takes 35 seconds to burn out. There is only one further stage, No. 4, which takes a full 55 seconds and the result is a very heavily charred barrel and, accordingly, a much smokier whisky. The aromas If you let the fine No. 3 Char Bourbon Cask Reserve Triple Distiller melt on your tongue, a fantastic whisky with a creamy-sweet texture develops. Fruit components that you could already detect on the nose fade into the background on the palate, but remain in the memory. Oak wood and fine vanilla aromas come to the fore and develop into sweet, malty, caramel notes.

Laphroaig Islay Single Malt Whisky 10 years 0.7L + 2 glasses As an inexpensive classic among the Islay whiskies, Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky 10 years has almost cult status. Matured for 10 years in selected oak barrels in the south of the western Scottish island of Islay, this characteristic single malt whisky has a light, golden color.On the nose with clear peat notes, medicinal nuances, salt, seaweed and a light sherry note. On the palate intensely smoky, light sweetness, lots of peat, a trace of salt and a powerful body. The aftertaste is dry, intense and extremely long. Laphroaig Single Malt Whisky 10 years offers a lot of whisky for little money, but is definitely not for beginners. Now in a set with 2 sipping glasses

Famous Grouse Blended Whisky Ruby Cask 1.0L 40% Extraordinary story As is often the case, there is a particularly extraordinary story behind the Famous Grouse brand. The history of the whisky brand begins in 1842 in Perth, Scotland. A small grocer and wine merchant called Gloag was commissioned to arrange drinks for a royal banquet with Queen Victoria. Gloag took advantage of this opportunity and developed a flourishing business for blended whiskies. The whisky received its first real brand appearance through Gloag's nephew, who created the famous label with the Scottish red grouse and, in 1905, the appropriate brand name 'Famous Grouse'. Characteristics Most products of a whisky brand always have special characteristics. With Famous Grouse, this is always a fascinating variety, but never over the top. This is also the case with this Ruby Cask Port Cask Finish Blended Scotch. On the palate, there are creamy, delicate vanilla and spicy cinnamon notes that balance each other out. Also noticeable, albeit only subtly in the background, are fruit notes reminiscent of port wine. In the finish, the Famous Grouse gives a pleasantly warming feeling. It becomes progressively drier, giving rise to more and more associations with Port Cask.

Glenfiddich Project XX Experimental Series No. 2  0.7L 47% Innovation The Scottish whisky distillery has repeatedly demonstrated in recent years how keen to experiment its master distillers are. In 2016, the Experimental Series was released, which combines very special whiskies. The first in this series was the Glenfiddich IPA Experiment, which was finished for three months in barrels from the Speyside Craft Brewery in Forres and which were used to brew an IPA, or Indian Pale Ale. This beer is brewed by the brewery from a very special hop, the British Challenger hop, which has a fruity character. The second thing the distillery is presenting is Project XX #2. 20 whisky experts from all over the world were invited to create an extraordinary blend with them. Each of the invitees was allowed to choose their favourite from the entire famous 'Conval' Glenfiddich warehouse. However, the distillates were not mixed together randomly, but the proportions of the individual barrels were carefully selected. Whisky from bourbon barrels, sherry hogsheads and port pipes were married. Aromatic structure You might now be wondering how there can ultimately be a structure with so many different whiskies. However, let us tell you that despite these many influences, all of the aromatic characteristics of the individual whiskies are brought to the fore at some point during the tasting. The first thing you notice on the nose are clear fruit aromas, with apple and pear clearly recognizable. Alongside fruit notes, there are also spices such as vanilla, caramel, oak wood and light liquorice notes. If you let the whisky 'melt on your tongue', it continues to show its gentle side. Sweet notes develop that are reminiscent of roasted almonds with cinnamon and create a pleasant warmth. In its long-lasting finish, the Glenfiddich Project XX #2 can finally impress with pleasant oak notes.

Benriach Single Malt Whisky 22 Years Dunder Peated Rum Finish 0.7L 46% News from the Benriach distillery After a few years of relative silence at the Speyside distillery, more and more bottlings began to appear in 2017, especially in the Wood Finish series, which whisky lovers were eagerly looking forward to. One of these new additions is the Dunder Peated Darm Rum Finish. The special feature of this whisky: It is a Speyside malt whisky made from peated malted barley. Most of the maturation takes place first in American oak barrels, then a finish in rum barrels follows. The addition of 'Dunder' in the product name refers to a part of the rum production process whose barrels are used. In rum production, dunder is the residue of sugar cane, which usually remains in the still after the distillation process and is then used as a natural source of yeast for the fermentation process. Nose The aromas that first reach your nose are a fantastic peat smoke aroma combined with apple pie and spices such as cinnamon and pepper. Taste Here too, it is apple pie and beguiling spice aromas that are prominent. There are also refreshing notes of lemon and subtle wood smoke notes. Finish The balanced aroma continues in the finish, also with pleasant smoky notes.

The Observatory 20 Years Signature Series Single Grain Whisky 0.7L 40% The Observatory The Observatory 20 Years Single Grain Whisky has now been released as part of the Signature Series. With its name, the series pays respect to the numerous Scottish lighthouses along the 10,000 mile long coast. This bottling comes from the Macduff distillery, which can be found in the shadow of the Macduff Lighthouse. The 20-year-old single grain whisky matured in bourbon barrels and was created by one of the few female master blenders in the whisky segment, Stephanie Macleod. What aromas can you find here? The further maturation in ex-bourbon barrels has given the whisky a number of additional aromas. Sweet fruit notes meet vanilla and butterscotch. Added to this is the aroma of summer berries and subtle lemon notes.

Johnnie Walker Blended Scotch Whisky Red Label 0.7L 40% Johnnie Walker Red Label Scotch Whisky is one of the few spirits that is so successful that you can find it in almost every bar in the world. Whether in an upscale 5-star luxury hotel in New York City or in an improvised beach bar at the end of the world.Johnnie Walker Blended Scotch Whisky Red Label is omnipresent. Very aromatic on the nose, with earthy notes, a little peat, delicate notes of juniper and fruity.On the palate, Johnnie Walker Blended Scotch Whisky Red Label has robust malt and grain aromas, very lively and with light spicy notes, paired with a hint of ginger. The aftertaste has an Islay smoky note with a little salt and is long and delicate.

The Matsui Japanese Single Malt Whisky Sakura Cask 0.7L 48% Single Cask Bottling A single cask bottling is always a single bottling from a single cask, which is why it is always a 'limited edition', because there is only this one cask, and each other tastes a little different, even if it is only a matter of nuances. You can usually read the cask number and bottle number on the bottle label. Sakura Single Cask Single Malt Whisky The Sakura Single Cask Single Malt Whisky from 'The Matsui' is a whisky that spent most of its maturation time in barrels made of Japanese cherry wood. Over the course of storage, a unique aroma was created. Bitter-sweet notes that, in addition to spicy wood notes, are also reminiscent of blossoming cherry trees and fresh oranges.