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Cask Ales... Cask Marque The quality of beer in cask is better than it has ever been, but all too often that quality is less than satisfactory at the point of dispense. The Customer demands refreshing, consistent quality. That challenge must be met. That is why we have introduced the Cask Marque Scheme. Caledonian Brewery Our house cask ale, Deuchar's IPA, is brewed by the Caledonian Brewery who produce a fine range of beers and ales. Malt of the Month... Deanston 12 Deanston 12 Year Old Un-chill Filtered is one of only six Perthshire Highland single malts produced from unpeated Scottish malted barley.  This is new expression is un-chill filtered, retaining all of its natural flavour and deep character.  When water is added a heavenly clouding occurs and this is exactly as it should be... crafted by nature... nurtured by time. Previous Malts of the Month have included... Glenburgie 10 years old Whisky production was established at Glenburgie distillery in 1829 by William Paul.  The distillery was originally called Kilnflat in those days, and William Paul remained the owner of the distillery up until 1871 when whisky production stopped.  In 1878 it began producing again and the distillery was renamed Glenburgie. Glenfiddich 10 years old Set in the heart of the Highlands, Glenfiddich (meaning ‘Valley of the Deer’ in Gaelic) is a place of breathtaking beauty. The vibrant colours of an artist’s palate fill the surrounding hills and forests, while haunting castle ruins and a bubbling natural spring add to the romance. Aberlour From the snowy slopes of Ben Rinnes crystal clear spring water feeds the Lour Burn via tumbling falls and ancient wooded glades.  The Lour makes it's timeless way to the Aberlour Distillery and pours it's heart into the River Spey. Glen Moray Glen Moray Single Malt Whisky has been distilled on the banks of the River Lossie in the city of Elgin, the capital of Speyside, since 1897 by a small dedicated team of craftsmen. In over a century of distilling at Glen Moray, much has changed, however the ingredients, processes and skills of those responsible for producing Glen Moray remain constant. Tobermory Ten Years Old What a fantastic single malt! Tobermory is the only active distillery on the Isle of Mull. This single malt is distilled from unpeated malted barley and is light amber in color with fresh aromas of wheat and a touch of smoke. On the palate it is smooth and fruity with a nice rich finish. Macallan Fine Oak Ten Years Old The Macallan single malt scotch whisky has been distilled at The Macallan distillery in Speyside, Scotland since 1824 and remains the single malt against which all others must be judged. Isle of Jura Ten Years Old Deep, Amber Gold.  Firm, distinguished, elegant tones.  A fruity oiliness with just a hint of smoke gently enriches the palate. Benromach Speyside: Using the finest malted barley and the purest spring water from the nearby Romach hills, Benromach is hand made by experienced distillers before being matured in hand selected oak casks. Highland Park The abiding care and attention, the hallmark of Highland Park production, manifests itself in the distinctive aromatic, full-bodied floral sweetness of the whisky. Highland Park’s incomparable balance comes from a tension between the aromatic Orkney peat and the sweetness of oak casks seasoned with Oloroso sherry. Bowmore An Islay Single Malt Whisky, Islay was the centre of a Norse Kingdom where the MacDonald Lords of the Isles vowed allegiance to the Kings of Norway and later to the Scots Crown. In 1493, Islay was integrated into the Kingdom of Scotland and was handed over to the Campbells of Cawdor in 1615. Old Pulteney Established in 1826 in Wick, Pulteney Distillery is the most northerly distillery on the Scottish mainland and at that time was only accessible by sea. The barley was brought in by sea, the whisky shipped out by boat and many of the distillery workers were also employed as fishermen. Ardbeg 10 Year Old It is, perhaps, the most peaty malt whisky in the world - certainly of all the Islay malts. Not to mention beautifully balanced, complex and deep. Deanston 1996 Signatory Bottled by Signatory Vintage.  Matured in a refill sherry butt and bottled at 43%. Limited to 867 bottles.  Deanston is a pale, distinctive malt, distilled from unpeated malted barley. It is exceptionally easy-to-drink and is regarded as a perfect expression of a Perthshire Highland Malt. Strathisla 12 Year old Old The oldest distillery in the north of Scotland.  In the 13th century Dominican monks used a spring nearby to provide water for the brewing of beer.  The same water with a touch of calcium hardness and scarcely any peat character has been used in the distillation of whisky since at least 1786. Glenmorangie The flagship of the range, accounting for over 60% of brand sales. It's the number one selling malt whisky in Scotland, and number two in the UK. Smooth and delicate with appealing honey and citrus flavors, it's the perfect introduction to malt whisky and widely respected by connoisseurs. Glenmorangie Cellar 13 This superb Glenmorangie is an example of "A Single Malt from a Single Cellar". Glenmorangie Port Wood This is Glenmorangie Ten Years Old which has subsequently spent a further period of maturation in 'pipes' (casks) that previously held port. The Glenlivet The only whisky allowed to call itself "The Glenlivet" is historically the most famous Speyside malt. Originally distilled by George & J.G. Smith, the father and son who founded the distillery. Old Pulteney Established in 1826 in Wick, Pulteney Distillery is the most northerly distillery on the Scottish mainland and at that time was only accessible by sea. The barley was brought in by sea, the whisky shipped out by boat and many of the distillery workers were also employed as fishermen. Fettercairn Fettercairn, established in 1824, is described as Scotland's second-oldest licensed distillery. All the signs of antiquity are there - the mellow courtyard, the long and low warehouses, with the casks of maturing whisky stacked three high on wooden rails. Tamnavulin Tamnavulin Speyside takes its name from Tomnavoulin, which in Gaelic means "mill on the hill". The distillery sits on the banks of Allt a Choire - "The stream of the corrie" - a tributary of the great River Livet. Isle of Jura Isle of Jura is a light, subtle and intriguing malt whisky distilled on this romantic Hebridean island. You can read about our range of malt whiskies including some new ones, our distillery and its people, and our island. Tomatin Illicit stills are part of the history of whisky distilling in Scotland, and were widely used in the local hills around Tomatin. As a distilling site, illicit or otherwise, Tomatin goes back to the 15th Century when drovers – men who ‘drove’ their cattle to market over high mountain passes – would fill up their whisky flasks from a still alongside the Old Laird’s House. Ledaig 1993 Ledaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky is produced at the Tobermory Distillery, which is the only distillery on the picturesque Hebridean Isle of Mull. Glenfarclas The story of Glenfarclas Distillery, established in 1836, is as rich and colourful as the great Glenfarclas Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky itself. It is the story of one Scottish family, the Grants, who since 1865 have been united by a single vision – the creation of the perfect malt whisky, the ultimate taste of Scotland. Cragganmore A 12 year old elegant, sophisticated Speyside with the most complex aroma of any malt. Astonishingly fragrant with sweetish notes and a smoky maltiness on the finish.