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TASTINGS LISTS

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Speyside

Aberlour 16
Aberlour A’Bunadh
Benromach Peated Sherry
Craigellachie 15 Year Old, Single Cask
GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 12
Glenfarclas 15
Glenfarclas 17
Glenallachie 12 Year Old
Glenrothes Maker’s Cut
Longmorn 18 Year Old
Tamdhu 15 Year Old
Roseisle 12 Year Old
Macallan 12
Glenfiddich 21

Highlands

AnCnoc 18
Ardmore 13 Year Old in Mezcal Barrel Finish
Ardnamurchan Cask
Ardnamurchan Core
Ardnamurchan Rum
Ardnamurchan Sherry
Balblair 12 Year Old
Balblair 15 Year Old
Balblair 18 Year Old
Balblair special release
Balblair 21 Year Old
Balblair 25 Year Old
Deanston 12 Year Old
Deanston 18 Year Old
Deanston Madeira Finish
Deanston Marsala Cask
Deanston Virgin Oak
Deanston 1993 Port Pipe Single Cask
Fettercairn 16 Year Old - 3rd Release
Glencadam Reserva PX Sherry Cask
Glenmorangie A Tale of Tokyo
Glengoyne Teapot Batch 10
Cù Bòcan Creation 3 (Tomatin Distillery)
Thompson Bros SRV5 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (Dornoch Distillery)
Lagg Corriecravie Sherry Cask (Islands but administratively Highland)
Ballindoch 2016

Islands

Arran Amarone
Arran Single Malt Private Cask Ex-Sherry Butt (11-year-old)
Highland Park Cask Strength (Orkney)
Ledaig 18 Year Old Sherry Cask (Mull)
Orkney’s Finest 8 Year Old, Single Cask (Orkney)
Rock Island Cask Strength (blended malt incl. Islay, Arran, Orkney & Jura)
Torabhaig Allt Gleann 2017 (Isle of Skye)
Highland Park 18

Islay

Bowmore 15
Bruichladdich The Organic 2010 - Distiller’s Reserve
Caol Ila 12 Year Old
Caol Ila 8 Year Old, Single Cask
Càrn Mòr Strictly Limited Caol Ila 2013 Port Finish
Kilchoman Mezcal
Port Askaig 100 Proof
Signatory Caol Ila 2007 Sherry Finish Peated
Kilchoman 12 Year Old

Campbeltown

Glen Scotia 15 Year Old
Glen Scotia Victoriana
Springbank 15 Year Old
Kilkerran 12 Year Old

Lowlands

North British 18 Year Old (Single Grain)
Borders Malt Blended Scotch Whisky
Man ‘O’ Sword 2017

Ireland

Jameson Caskmates
Gold Spot 13
Berrys’ Shortcross
Glendalough 7

International

Kavalan Solist Port Cask (Taiwan)
The Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky (Japan)
Sonoma Cherrywood Rye (USA)

THE SCOTCH WHISKY ASSOCIATION MAP

www.scotch-whisky.org.uk/media/2285/2024-big-map-of-scotch-whisky.pdf

2025

JANUARY Tasting 18 - Scotland v Ireland

Gold Spot 13 (Irish) – Bright orchard fruits and honeyed malt with a silky oak finish.
Glenfiddich 21 (Scotland) – Rich toffee, tropical fruit, and elegant spice from rum cask influence.
Berrys’ Shortcross (Irish) – Fresh citrus, soft vanilla, and a lively herbal undertone.
Macallan 12 (Scotland) – Sherried dried fruits, warm baking spice, and smooth oak.
Glendalough 7 (Irish) – Crisp apple, toasted grain, and a hint of warming pepper.
Highland Park 18 (Scotland) – Balanced smoke, dark chocolate, and layers of heathered honey.

MARCH Tasting 19 - New Wave Scotch

Ballindoch 2016 (Highlands) – Fresh malt sweetness with orchard fruit and a soft cereal backbone, showing youthful vibrancy.
Man ‘O’ Sword 2017 (Lowlands) – Crisp and grassy with lemon zest, vanilla cream, and a touch of peppery spice.
Roseisle 12 Year Old (Speyside) – Rounded and elegant, offering honey, ripe pear, and gentle floral notes with balanced oak.
Kilkerran 12 Year Old (Campbeltown) – Oily and coastal with salted caramel, citrus peel, and a hint of mineral smoke.
Torabhaig Allt Gleann 2017 (Isle of Skye) – A lively young peat with maritime salt, smoked herbs, and a sweet malty core.
Kilchoman 12 Year Old (Islay) – Bold peat smoke wrapped around dark chocolate, citrus, and warming spice, with a long coastal finish.

2024

MARCH – Ardnamurchan visit ELWS Tasting 14 - Ardnamurchan visit us

1. Macleans Nose: A peated, smoky whisky with rich notes of brine, leather, and a hint of medicinal character.

2. Ardnamurchan Core: A balanced single malt with vibrant fruitiness, subtle smoke, and a touch of maritime saltiness.

3. Ardnamurchan Sherry: A sherry-influenced whisky with deep, rich flavours of dried fruits, dark chocolate, and spice, with a hint of smoke.

4. Ardnamurchan Rum: A unique expression featuring tropical fruit, molasses, and sweet spices, complemented by a subtle peat smoke.

5. Ardnamurchan Cask: A complex whisky with layers of vanilla, dried fruit, oak, and a light smokiness, showcasing cask influence.

6. Venture Club Special : A limited-edition release with a balance of rich fruitiness, honey, spices, and light peaty smoke, offering a smooth and complex profile with a subtle maritime character.

JUNE – Whisky Olympics – Gold Silver Bronze industry awards Tasting 15 - Whisky Olympics

7. Glenmorangie A Tale of Tokyo: A light, unpeated whisky with vibrant citrus, floral notes, and a touch of honeyed sweetness.

8. Glencadam Reserva PX: A sweet, sherried whisky with rich notes of dried fruit, chocolate, and a touch of spice from the Pedro Ximénez cask.

9. Craigellachie 17 Year Old: A rich, complex whisky with a slight smoky edge, offering flavors of dried fruit, honey, and oak.

10. Glenfarclas 15 Year Old: A fruity and sherried whisky with rich flavours of raisins, figs, and a gentle oak influence.

11. Cù Bòcan Creation #3: A peated whisky with smoky notes, balanced by sweet vanilla, tropical fruits, and a subtle spiciness.

12. Kavalan Solist Port: Intensely flavoured, cask-strength whisky with bold notes of dark fruits, rich port wine influence, and a lingering sweetness.

SEPTEMBER Balblair visit ELWS Tasting 16 - Balblair

13. Balblair 12: A fruity and honeyed whisky with notes of vanilla, oak, and citrus, offering a smooth and balanced profile.

14. Balblair 15: Rich and complex, featuring dried fruits, dark chocolate, and spices, with a lingering finish of oak and leather.

15. Balblair 18: A well-rounded whisky with a harmonious blend of tropical fruits, toffee, and a touch of spice, aged gracefully.

16. Balblair Distillery exclusive A refined single malt with notes of honey, vanilla, tropical fruits, and a touch of oak, offering a well-balanced and smooth finish.

17. Balblair 21: Deep and elegant, with layers of rich fruit, dark chocolate, and a hint of tobacco, leading to a long, warming finish.

18. Balblair 25: A refined and luxurious whisky, showcasing complex flavours of dried fruits, nuts, spices, and a subtle oak influence.

NOVEMBER Angels Share movie with Pix in the Stix ( East Lothian Foodbanks charity night) Tasting 17 - Angels Share

Balblair 12: (duplication of number 13) A fruity and honeyed whisky with notes of vanilla, oak, and citrus, offering a smooth and balanced profile.

19. Glengoyne Teapot Dram Batch 10: A rich, sherried whisky with deep flavours of dried fruits, dark chocolate, and spices, complemented by a subtle oak influence and a warming, full-bodied finish.