Edinburgh-based bottler, Tri Carragh, has launched its second independent bottling release of single-malt Scotch whisky, comprising three new single-cask Highland whiskies.
The trio of bottles are now available to buy on the Tri Carragh website and through selected stockists (prices per case vary) and include whisky fromGlen Garioch, Jura, and Ardmore distilleries:
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Glen Garioch (RRP: £99.50)
Tasting notes include an aroma of sweet cherry drops, vanilla, and Victoria sponge cake with subtle herbal undertones. Its taste includes pepper, wood spices, orchard fruits, and tinned sweets.
Region: Highland
Age: 14 Years
Distil Date: 19.02.2009
Strength: 53.4%
Cask Type: 1st fill bourbon barrel
Outturn: One of 246 bottles
Additional Information: Single-cask
Ardmore (RRP: £107.50)
This whisky has an aroma of sweet tobacco, toasted oak, sweet herbal peat, and creme brulee. With the pallet, expect to taste sweet and chewy notes with smoky embers.
Region: Highland
Age: 17 Years
Distil Date: 11.01.2006
Strength: 55.3%
Cask Type: Refill bourbon hogshead
Outturn: One of 312 bottles
Additional Information: Single-cask
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Jura (RRP: £325.00)
The aroma of this single-malt is fruity and floral, and the taste mirrors this, with an addition of cinnamon and cloves.
Region: Highland
Age: 31 Years
Distil Date: 17.04.1992
Strength: 47.8%
Cask Type: Refill Bourbon Barrel
Outturn: One of 62 bottles
Additional Information: Single-cask
UK Retailers set to stock Tri Carragh’s new release include Aberdeen Whisky Shop, Hard to Find Whiskies, Good Spirits Co, Billingtons, Tyndrum Whisky (Green Welly Stop), Fairview Wines, Jeffery Street, and St Andrews Wine Company, along with new stockist, Dunkeld Whisky Box.
Alongside local stockists, the Edinburgh spirits company has a large percentage of bottles heading to an importer in Alberta, Canada and Japan retailer, the Reiwa Whisky Company.
Co-founder of Tri Carragh, Ryan McCafferty, comments: “We’re thrilled to have launched our second independent release of authentic, single-malt Scotch whisky. The first release was incredibly well received, and it’s been a joy to see the response from customers and stockists alike.
“With this second release, we’ve gone even further in our quest to find exceptional casks that showcase the best of Scotch whisky. We can’t wait for people to taste it and experience the journey we’ve been on to bring it to their glass.
“This second release contains whisky produced at different distilleries and of different ages compared to the first release. In addition, the bottles are all from the same region, ‘Highland’, but are very unique.”
To purchase Tri Carragh’s new release of single-malt whiskies or to become a stockist, please visit: https://www.tricarragh.com/