ANCNOC LAUNCHES ITS SECOND PEATHEART BOTTLING

anCnoc, has today announced the launch of its second Peatheart single malt Scotch whisky bottling.

anCnoc Peatheart Batch 2 (46% ABV) is a peated single malt Scotch whisky (40ppm) which has been matured in American oak ex-bourbon barrels.

anCnoc Peatheart Batch 2

Produced at the Knockdhu Distillery in the Highlands, this latest launch follows on from the original Peatheart release in 2017.

anCnoc Peatheart Batch 2, is said to deliver notes of peat smoke, barbecue, ripe pineapples, pears, baked toffee apples, vanilla and fresh lemon rind on the nose, followed by notes of rich smoke, juicy gummy bears, spun sugar, hay and fudge on the palate.

Commenting on the launch, Gordon Bruce, Knockdhu Distillery Manager, said: “Despite having the same ppm as Batch 1, slight variations in maturation mean that our second Peatheart bottling offers something a little bit different, with a more refined smoky character. The combination of fresh, fruity anCnoc notes with these more mellow peat flavours creates a wonderful modern whisky that will be enjoyed by whisky fans across the spectrum. The peaty range now sits alongside our signature anCnoc whiskies to give drinkers two very distinctive sides to our whisky. Whether it’s a dram from our ‘dark’ or ‘light’ side, both represent our commitment to using the best traditional techniques and craftsmanship to make a very modern single malt whisky.”

anCnoc Peatheart Batch 2, will be available from October 1st, from specialist retailers, for a RRP of £52.00.

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HIGHLAND PARK LAUNCHES NEW CASK STRENGTH BOTTLING

Highland Park, has today announced the launch of their first ever cask strength, core range expression.

Highland Park Cask Strength Release No.1 (63.3% ABV) is a non-age-stated single malt Scotch whisky, which was matured predominantly in sherry seasoned American oak casks.

Highland Park Cask Strength Release No.1

This latest release from the Orkney based distillery, is the first in a line of batch releases which will share the same underlying character in the whisky, but with different aromas and flavours based on the cask make-up.

Highland Park Cask Strength Release No.1, is said to deliver notes of heather honey and freshly grated nutmeg on the nose, followed by notes of molten toffee-logfire and sun-ripened citrus fruit on the palate.

Commenting on the news, Gordon Motion, Highland Park’s Master Whisky Maker, said: “A cask strength whisky is very much made the traditional way but it doesn’t have to be enjoyed so. Its full flavour allows you the control to discover the taste and strength that appeals to your palate by adding ice or water according to your preference. I want to give everyone who loves Highland Park the chance to experience our single malt whisky in its purest from by bottling ‘straight from the cask’ but allowing you to choose the strength you want to drink this special single malt.”

Highland Park Cask Strength Release No.1, will be available from next month, through specialist retailers, for a RRP of £60.00.

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THE MAKERS OF ARMORIK WHISKY ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF NEW PEATED RANGE

The Brittany based Warenghem Distillery, the makers of Armorik whisky, have announced the launch of the first expression from a new range of peated whiskies.

Yeun Elez (46% ABV) is a Breton single malt whisky, which has been produced using peated malted barley from Scotland (50ppm) and matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks.

Yeun Elez

The name Yeun Elez, refers to an old peat bog located really near the Distillery, in the heart of the Armorique Natural park. According to the legend reported by Anatole le Braz, it is the place where the evil souls who haunted the living were thrown into hell.

As per its Armorik whisky, the new Yeun Elez range is distilled, matured and bottled at the Warenghem Distillery in Brittany, France.

The first Yeun Elez release, is said to be intensely aromatic, delivering notes of peat, cloves, bananas, cooked peaches and creamy pastries on the palate. Followed by smoky citrus notes on the palate.

Commenting on the news, the Warenghem Distillery, said: “Yeun Elez is the result of the distillery’s foray into the territory of peated whiskies. We use Scottish peated barley, water from our own source and our artisanal know-how. Using our traditional pot stills, we strive to create an exceptional single malt that reflects the Breton character.”

Yeun Elez, will be available from next month through specialist retailers, for a RRP of €59.50.

Posted by Steve Rush