It’s THOR’SDAY
Highland Park Thor
So, it’s The Green Welly Stop’s THOR’sday, and we have the mighty Highland Park Thor in stock available for despatch!
At 52.1% Strength, it’s sure to be a true whisky of the gods
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Highland Park Thor
February 2nd, 2012
Tyndrum Gold – Limited Release
September 2nd, 2011In 2010, due to the level of interest in our local Gold, we decided to create our own brand of whisky, the idea of Tyndrum Gold Single Malt Whisky was born.
We visited the mine (Thanks in part to ScotGold) and took some photographs, we have chosen one of the images for use on the label!
With the economic doom and gloom, and the fact that the planning application was declined for the mine, we decided to put things on hold for a while….
We did however, purchase the name www.Tyndrum-Gold.co.uk for future use!
Move forward to June 2011, a new planning application for the mine was being produced, we decided to look again at our Tyndrum Gold. Craig (our internet manager) was given the task to create our first ever bottling, from designing the label, to liasing with suppliers, obtaining quotes, the only thing Craig didn’t do, was actually attend the tasting session we had for the selection of the whisky!
By the start of July 2011 Craig had the idea for the label already in place and things were moving along well.
Edward, (our resident Keeper of the Quaich and also a Partner), decided that we would also need a back label for some more information on the bottling.
It was also decided at this point that we would do a limited release of 600 bottles, (excellent idea Craig)
So there we have it – the first insight into our Tyndrum Gold Limited Edition Whisky.
I will bring more information as time permits!
The internet team.
Happy New Year!
January 2nd, 2011We would just like to wish all our customers a very Happy New Year. We thank you all for your continued custom, and here’s to 2011 being prosperous for everyone!
In January and February, the buying team head off to the various tradeshows to gather together what we hope will be fantastic items for our shops. Keep an eye on our whisky special offers here and don’t forget that you can get a variety of gifts online. We have such a variety of goods in our shops, and we try where possible to have the very best of them on line as soon as possible.
One of our biggest sellers on line was our range of Contigo Mugs which are truly amazing! Look out for any new designs and colours.
We really appreciate feedback and consider your comments as a gift, so we can make our service to you even better. Leave a comment on your purchases, and we will give you a 5% discount on your next purchase. How cool is that! Keep up with news, weather forecasts and general high-jinx on our Facebook pages, we even have a Welly Wednesday competition.
In the meantime, here’s to a fantastic 2011 and we look forward to welcoming you to The Green Welly Stop very soon!
Fiona
New in Benromach Origins Range
August 29th, 2010
Batch 3 Optic Barley
Speyside’s smallest whisky distillery, Benromach, has added two new variants to its Origins range.
Benromach Origins Batch No. 2 was distilled in 1999 and has been fully matured in Port Pipes. This is the first Benromach expression to be fully matured in a wine cask, allowing the characteristics of the port to infuse with the whisky. The resultant single malt has red berry fruitiness with hints of orange peel, dark chocolate and soft smoke.
Benromach Origins Batch No. 3, distilled in 2000, has been created using the finest Optic barley then matured in Sherry casks. It displays zesty citrus flavours, softly infused with spicy aniseed and menthol notes. The two new whiskies are the latest additions to Origins – a series of special bottlings launched in 2008 to highlight how small changes in the art of whisky making can help shape the character of the final single malt. Each batch displays the ‘Benromach style’ of peat-smoke with malt aromas and a delicate perfumed nose, while at the same time offering a slightly different sensation for the consumer.
Batch 2 Port Pipes
“It’s two years since we released the first batch of Benromach Origins, created using Golden Promise barley”, said Keith.
“These two new batches are quite different but still recognisably ‘Benromach’ in style”, he continued.
“Because we are such a small operation, with just two distilling staff, we have the freedom to make changes to the whisky-making process, while maintaining our commitment to handmade quality. This results in interesting and innovative variations.”
Benromach has also recently re-packaged its exclusive Vintage Speyside Single Malt. This sophisticated greatly-aged single malt, a winner at this year’s Spirit of Speyside Whisky Awards and described as ‘a powerful presentation of a Sherry-matured Speysider’, has been encased in a sleek brushed metal tin, replacing the previous outer box, to give it a stylish and contemporary look in line with other whiskies in the Benromach range.
Benromach Origins Batch 2 and 3, and Benromach Vintage will be available from whisky shops and fine wine and spirits retail specialists with suggested UK retail prices of £38.50 and £299.00 respectively.
