Nose:  A lovely sherried nose with notes of fig, orange marmalade, hints of leather and a touch of smoke Palate: Medium to full bodied. Rich sherry fruit cake, milk chocolate, creamy toffee, light oak, a hint of white pepper creating a lovely spicy tang Finish: Softly spicy, tingling with a nutty note, a hint of salt, lingering then gently fades  Appearance: A tantalising natural colour of golden chestnuts.

WHISKY OF THE MOMENT!

The Tobermory 15 year old Limited Edition Single Malt. Perfected over the years using a unique dual-location maturation process, this unique un-chill filtered malt is the true essence of the island and its people. Nurtured by hand and crafted by time, this new Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky is truly one of life's hidden treasures. Its natural colour and high strength – at 46.3% - ensure that the essence of Tobermory authenticity is encapsulated in every bottle. Uniquely blown glassware is gift-boxed in fine dark-gold oak, with the bottle hand wrapped in a gift tissue wrap that illustrates Tobermory Bay – a commission by painter, Sonas Maclean. Final touches include a three-piece insert; historic photography with the Master Distiller’s tasting notes and a gift card with bay imagery. Like everything about this gem of a whisky, this is one to be treasured.

Paul's wee note; " I bought one of these at the Inveraray whisky festival, a sample on the day made me do it! It is the most smooth, delicious dram I have ever tasted. I am keeping it hidden at home for that special occasion. Update; I shared it with Marla and Shawn at Christmas 2009. They loved it too, so I sent a hip flask of it to Bob in N Carolina for him to enjoy also - he did!

the well of Mary; Tobermory

Well what can I say? I have a bottle of 40 year old Springbank (thanks Tim) and it is the most beautiful dram I have ever tasted! 1969 SPRINGBANK CASK 263, BOTTLE 10 of only 356 available. From Signatory Vintage collection. Photo below, but that will not give you the taste, so just believe me, it is fantastic!

I am dying to get my hand on these, have heard great things about this company and just look at their packaging, superb and classy! It's in my to do list to go there and see for myself and of course, grab a bottle or two! www.adelphidistillery.com

 

No, it is not Scottish but Irish; Coleraine the oldest malt in Ireland. Location : Ireland, Country of Antrim, Bushmills
Region : North of Ireland   Country : Ireland  Type : Irish whiskey   Distillery : Coleraine distillery.  So who placed this one as "whisky of the moment"?  Paul did! "I love its smooth taste and have encouraged my pals to have a go, most of them really enjoy it. When I was over in Antrim July 2008 with the pipeband, my friend from Coleraine (Heather) brought a few bottles down for me!" I still have some left!

SHOWN LEFT; some nice bottles on my whisky desk back home, new additions include the superb 40 year old Springbank, see top of page, the Glenmorangie Signet - smooth and uuuuummmm!!!  There is also a Mortlach 16 year old here and a Springbank.