classic malts selection™ caol ila® 12-year-old

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CLASSIC MALTS SELECTION™
CAOL ILA® 12-YEAR-OLD
Product Description:
Caol Ila is the Gaelic name for the Sound of Islay, which
separates the island from Jura, one of the most remote and
beautiful parts of Scotland's West Coast. The distillery is
situated on the shores of the Sound, a spot originally chosen
in 1846 partly because of the pristine water from Loch Nam
Ban, which still provides its main supply.
Introduced in 2002, the Caol Ila 12-Year-Old is a highly
prized expression that continues the traditions of the
distillery. This elusive malt is revered around the world for
its sweet, smooth, smoky character.
Tasting Notes:
Appearance: Pale straw
Nose: Subdued, citric fruitiness with little or no trace of
smoke. Fresh and appetizing.
Taste: A sweet start with a light, fragrant smokiness and a
smooth, pleasant mouth-feel.
Finish: Sweet smokiness in the lingering, slightly tart finish.
Size:
750-ml
Suggested Retail Price:
$50
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CLASSIC MALTS SELECTION™
TALISKER® 10-YEAR-OLD
Product Description:
Located off the northwest coast of Scotland, the rugged
Islands are home to a single distillery – Talisker. The soft,
peaty water drawn from twenty-one underground springs
on the Isle of Skye undergoes a double distillation process,
giving Talisker its rich, deep characteristics.
Released in 1989 as a Classic Malt, the Talisker 10-YearOld was declared the best expression of the make’s
signature combination of sweetness and power by the
distillers. The result is a wonderful award-winning Island
malt bottled at above average strength with a comforting
smooth afterglow.
Tasting Notes:
Appearance: Brilliant gold
Nose: Peat-smoke with maritime saltiness, the liquor of
fresh oysters, and citrus sweetness.
Taste: A rich, dried-fruit sweetness with clouds of smoke
and strong barley-malt flavors, warming and intense. At the
back of the mouth is an explosion of pepper.
Finish: Huge, long, peppery finish with an appetizing
sweetness.
Size:
750-ml
Suggested Retail Price:
$50
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CLASSIC MALTS SELECTION™
OBAN® 14-YEAR-OLD
Product Description:
The Oban 14-Year-Old hails from the westernmost mainland
town in the Scottish Highlands, giving it a smooth character
infused with the bold, maritime flavors of the Islands. Fine
single malt whisky has been made at Oban for more than 200
years, in one of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland.
Oban is made using only the finest barley, malted to the
distillery's own particular specification. The Oban 14-YearOld is still produced in the same unhurried, traditional fashion
as when the distillery was founded.
Tasting Notes:
Appearance: Olive gold
Nose: Rich sweetness and fruits - oranges, lemons and pears,
with sea-salt and peaty smokiness.
Taste: Mouth-filling late autumn fruits - dried figs and honeysweet spices; followed by a smoky malty dryness.
Finish: Long, smooth-sweet finish with oak-wood, dryness
and a grain of salt.
Size:
750-ml
Suggested Retail Price:
$65
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CLASSIC MALTS SELECTION™
LAGAVULIN® 16-YEAR-OLD
Product Description:
The small island of Islay is home to the Lagavulin distillery,
giving this whisky its characteristic smoky and peat-infused
taste. Though it shares a coastline with two neighboring
distilleries, former owner Peter Mackie took pains to ensure
that Lagavulin would have exclusive use of its pristine water
supply.
The Lagavulin 16-Year-Old is a much sought-after single malt.
This bottling features the massive peat-smoke that's typical of
southern Islay, yet offers a unique dryness.
Tasting Notes:
Appearance: Deep amber gold
Nose: Intense peat smoke with salty notes and a rich, deep
sweetness.
Taste: Dry peat smoke fills the palate with a gentle but strong
sweetness, followed by sea salt with a tinge of wood.
Finish: A long, elegant peat-filled finish with an abundance of
salt and sea air.
Size:
750-ml
Suggested Retail Price:
$90
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CLASSIC MALTS SELECTION™
GLENKINCHIE® 12-YEAR-OLD
Product Description:
Glenkinchie, the leading Lowlands malt, reflects the gentle
landscape of its birthplace. The Scottish Lowlands is fondly
referred to as the “Breadbasket of Scotland.” Acres of barley
grow in this "Garden of Scotland," in fields fed by water softly
flowing down from the hills. With only two distilleries in the
Lowlands remaining, this fine single malt is revered in the
region.
The 12-Year-Old single malt, matured in American Oak refill
casks, is Glenkinchie at its best. It has also long been the
favorite Lowland malt of the blenders, and so always in great
demand.
Tasting Notes:
Appearance: Bright gold
Nose: Light, sweet nose with barley-malt, green grass and a
wisp of autumn smoke. Becomes increasingly sweet and
creamy, with a lightly aromatic edge and fresh citrus. Water
makes it still more creamy and scented.
Taste: Slightly sweet yet fresh, with flavors of late-summer
fruits and harvest fields, young wood and malted barley.
Finish: Surprisingly dry with sweet spice.
Size:
750-ml
Suggested Retail Price:
$50
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CLASSIC MALTS SELECTION™
DALWHINNIE® 15-YEAR-OLD
Product Description:
Crafted from pure mountain water flowing 2,000 feet above
sea level, Dalwhinnie embodies the gentle spirit of the
Scottish Highlands. All the pure spring water used in
distilling Dalwhinnie flows over rich local peat through Allt
an t'Sluic, the distillery burn. No other distillery shares the
water from this source – therefore no other distillery is able
to yield Dalwhinnie’s uniquely clean, accessible, maltysweet taste.
The Dalwhinnie 12-Year-Old is the perfect example of the
Highlands’ spirit. Offering delicate floral aromas, wispy
hints of heather and a soft, subtle finish, this edition is full
of character.
Tasting Notes:
Appearance: Pale gold
Nose: A big, crisp, dry and very aromatic nose with hints
of heather and peat.
Taste: Smooth, soft and lasting flavors of heather, honey
sweetness and vanilla followed by deeper citrus-fruits and
hints of malted bread. Light to medium body.
Finish: Long, lingering, surprisingly intense finish that
starts sweetly, then gives way to smoke, peat and malt.
Size:
750-ml
Suggested Retail Price:
$65
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CLASSIC MALTS SELECTION™
CRAGGANMORE® 12-YEAR-OLD
Product Description:
Nestled on the banks of the legendary, salmon rich River
Spey, Cragganmore is, for many, the home of the definitive
Speyside malt. The presence of Scotland's River Spey - the
country’s fastest flowing river - together with peat from the
uplands was the reason original Cragganmore owner 'Big'
John Smith felt that it would be the perfect place for the
distillery. Only the lightest of vapors pass through the
special stills at the distillery, producing the superbly clean,
yet deep and complex malt.
The 12-Year-Old is firm, yet light, making it one of the
most coveted single malts in the region. Elegant and
austere, the whisky gradually, almost reluctantly, reveals
itself.
Tasting Notes:
Appearance: Gold
Nose: A complex of sweet floral fragrances, riverside herbs
and flowers with some honey and vanilla.
Taste: A strong, full-bodied malty taste with hints of sweet,
wood smoke and sandalwood gently unlock its aroma and
taste secrets.
Finish: A long malt-driven finish with light smoke and
hints of sweetness.
Size:
750-ml
Suggested Retail Price:
$50
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CLASSIC MALTS SELECTION™
CLYNELISH® 14-YEAR-OLD
Product Description:
One of the very few mainland distilleries built on the
secluded shores of the North Sea, Clynelish is one of the
best-kept secret of the Highlands. Globally revered for its
fruity and spicy character, this relatively unknown malt has
finally become available on American shores.
The Clynelish 14-Year-Old is a well-rounded, classy single
malt with astounding versatility. This creamy, mediumbodied edition’s clean flavors make it an excellent aperitif.
Tasting Notes:
Appearance: Yellow gold
Nose: A faint floral fragrance of dried flowers, then sweet
notes of brown sugar.
Taste: Pleasant mouthfeel with spiced fresh fruit, honey and
malt. Sea salt notes accompany the sweet flavors.
Finish: Medium with a slightly salty, sharp aftertaste.
Size:
750-ml
Suggested Retail Price:
$49
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CLASSIC MALTS SELECTION™
CARDHU® 12-YEAR-OLD
Product Description:
Cardhu Distillery – previously called Cardow – has one of the
most coveted distillery locations in all of Speyside, in
Scotland. High on the hills on the north side of the Spey
Valley with extensive views to the south, the Cardhu Distillery
creates a single malt of the “thickest and richest description”
as an independent tasting panel pronounced it in 1887. Cardhu
was purchased by the owners of Johnnie Walker in 1891 and
became a signature malt in the Johnnie Walker portfolio of
blended Scotch whisky.
Cardhu 12-Year-Old itself is characteristic of Speyside. It is
highly approachable - smooth, sweet, mellow and
uncomplicated and has good body and length.
Tasting Notes:
Appearance: Golden honey
Nose: Notes of pear and sweet honey-nut. Harmonious and
soft with toasted malt, spicy wood, and traces of wood-smoke.
Taste: Well balanced with a smooth mouthfeel, sweet and
fresh, then drying.
Finish: Lingering sweet smoke and an attractive, drying
aftertaste.
Size:
750-ml
Suggested Retail Price:
$43
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THE SINGLETON OF GLENDULLAN® 12-YEAR-OLD
Product Description:
This new 12-year-old round, elegant and finely balanced single
malt comes from the heart of Speyside in Dufftown. Today, the
town lays claim to the title of malt whisky capital of the world
and the Glendullan distillery continues to thrive on the original
site where it was built in 1897.
The Singleton of Glendullan has a rich, smooth character that is
derived from the combination of Scotch matured in European
Sherry Oak casks and American Bourbon Oak casks. Malted
barley, grown locally, is carefully selected, and pure water is
drawn from the high, wooded hills above the distillery glen.
Tasting Notes:
Appearance: Rich, golden amber.
Nose: Toffee, roasted nut and spice aromas.
Taste: Robust and sweet with notes of toasted grain, toffee,
orange marmalade and brown spices.
Finish: Creamy, smooth and slightly drying with a pleasant
black currant aftertaste.
Size:
750-ml
Suggested Retail Price:
$36
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