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September 2010

The bottling for September was an unusual offering from the Macallain-Glenlivet Distillery, a 20 year old (52.7% Vol). This bottling was bourbon matured as a whisky aficionado once said "a Macallain in a different dress".

What we said:
"Sweet, fruity and zesty with spring cut grass, very fresh to start with, with more of the nose before you find summer fruits, the hint of sweet demerara & fruit sugars before a spiced cinamon slowly takes over. Rich dark chocolate and fresh root liquorice, then smooth gentle fruits come back."

August 2010

From the remote distillery at the foot of Ben Nevis, carried over locks and mountains for your pleasure we bottled a 12 year old single malt from the Ben Nevis Distillery (56.1% Vol).

What we said:
"Sweet fruits start off from opening, then fresh cut oak shavings with some hints of fresh baked bread. Like pear drops on the back of the tongue, very warming and a full mouth feel that tingles. The enjoyable balance of fruits and some sweet smoke gently send this malt to linger across the palate long after the last sip."

What you said:

July 2010

Because of a greater number of new members joining our club, we thought it was time to offer another Islay single malt, a Bowmane 13 year old (55.4% Vol).

What we said:
"The nose on this is very much an Islay with smoke from the coal fire lingering in the background. On your palate you might question is it is a bonfire, with smoked seafood adding to the salty tang and even toffee apples as it slowly warms up. A classic example of Bowmane as all the tastes slowly give way to ripe cooked banana and toffee."

June 2010

June's offering is from the beautiful island of Mull on the west coast of Scotland, the second single malt made at the Tobermory distillery is a 14 year old Ledaig (59.5% Vol).

What we said:
"A mild smoke soon opens to vanilla oak, you can then find some sea air gently flowing around. An elegant refined and fruity palate with a balance of coastal sea and sweet fresh air. Almost like candy floss sweetness then a mellow oak resin. The finish is simply stunning, everything you would want."

What you said:

May 2010

After the 21 year old Speyside from the Mortlach Distillery (57.6% Vol) Sherrywood Matured that we sent out in March was so well received, we decided that a bourbon matured bottling from one of the smaller distilleries in Speyside would make a nice alternative.

So the bottling for this month is a 13 year old Speyside from the Glen Elgin-Glenlivet Distillery (59.5% Vol) Bourbon Matured.

What we said:
"Grassy, heather and clean. The very pale colour does not betray the grassy powerful character that bounces on your palate. It definitely needs water to release the lovely fruity notes."

March 2010

Released slightly later than planned, members had a real treat with the release of the Club's first bottle in February which was a 21 year old Speyside from the Mortlach Distillery (57.6% Vol) Sherrywood Matured.

What we said:
"This dry and hot yet very complex creamy maple syrup delight with the smell of dark chocolate. A very closed nose, though there is something very intriguing."

What some of you said:
"Thank you, what a marvellously delicious way to start the club ..." ~ Peter, London
"Fantastic, do you have any more?" ~ James, Oxford