The distillery was founded in 1995 and is located in the North of the island at Lochranza. The opening of the distillery was held up for a period due to a pair of Golden eagles that were breeding at the time. The Island was reportedly once home to more than 50 whisky distilleries, obviously most…
Tag: 1996
Claxton’s Arran 21 yo 1996.
Arran distillery which is located on the Isle of Arran is a relatively new Distillery having only been established back in 1994 with the first spirit running in 1995.. Although a young distillery the whisky that is being produced is certainly gaining a lot of plaudits, good quality whisky is not always guaranteed but this…
Arran 20 yo 1996 Single cask (Claxton’s)
Arran distillery was first founded back in 1994 but due to a pair of Golden Eagles nesting on a nearby cliff operations were halted for a short period resulting in the distillery not opening until 1995. The island of Arran has had a chequered past with possibly around 50 or so distilleries once operating on this…
GLENDRONACH 1996( Batch 14 )
I know I’m not alone in the affection for good sherried whisky an there are not many distilleries that can match Glendronach for the quality that they can release. If you follow my blog you will know I recently received the entire batch 14 from Glendronach in order to review ( yes I did a…
Auchentoshan Distillery Cask #11030
Auchentoshan 1996 – 17 year old Distillery.. Auchentoshan Region.. Lowland Distilled.. 28-6-1996 Bottled.. 1-10-2013 Abv.. 56% Cask.. First fill Bourbon #1130 This is Naturally Coloured, NCF and is part of the Bottle your own experience This is stunning. Nose… Its fantastic, loads of vanilla and all things sweet, werthers original, fresh citrus notes, lemon peel,…
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