The description of lesserknown fits dailuaine for sure. The distillery was a victim of the early 1990s downturn in the whisky market and producer of some beautiful whiskies. Originally this range had no name and it was not until the famous whisky writer michael jackson nicknamed it the flora and fauna series due to the labels, did it stick. Auchroisk 10 years old flora fauna discover more about auchroisk whisky, including its flavour notes, taste and history at malts menu enusourwhiskycollection our whisky collection. The final problem was the sheer amount of artificial colouring thrown in. A flora and fauna official release from the dailuaine distillery, a 16 year old single malt which has been sherry matured for thick fruitcake notes with winter spice, a great digestive.
The flora and fauna series of whiskies was originally created in the early 1990s by united distillers vintners what would later become diageo. Glenlossie 10 years old flora and fauna 43%, ob, 2014 the. The cask strength whiskies from the flora and fauna series. This expression is matured for 12 years before bottling at an optimum strength of 43% abv. A 12 year old from glen spey, released as part of diageos flora and fauna series. Dailuaine 16 year old flora and fauna whisky master of malt. Flora and fauna complete collection 26 x 70cl the flora and fauna series of whiskies was originally created in 1991 by united distillers now diageo, with an additional four added in 2001. Teaninich 10 year old highland single malt scotch whiskey. Blair athol 12 year old single malt scotch the whisky.
Initially this range had no name and it was not until the famous whisky writer michael jackson nicknamed it the flora and fauna series due to the labels, did it stick. Mannochmore 12 year old flora and fauna series celtic. The flora and fauna collection was made famous by the late whisky writer, michael jackson, after he nicknamed the range flora and fauna because of the various depictions on the labels the series was started in the early 1990s by united distillers vintners now. The spirit is recognised as an important blending whisky and is mainly used in the haig and dimple blends. That honour goes to the late whisky writer michael jackson, who nicknamed the series due to the labels. Auchroisk is a mellow, malty and soft whisky and is hard to find in single malt form. Blair athol single malt whisky blair athol distillery was established in 1798 in pitlochry and with footprints in four centuries it is one of oldest working malt whisky distilleries in scotland. Official answers and comments will only be given on. This is one of the old vintages of the flora and fauna series. This range is gradually being phased out, many bottlings disappeared long ago whilst others are available if you look hard for them. Flora and fauna whiskies diageos flora and fauna range showcases its lesserknown distilleries, giving both fans and the distillery employees the chance to try the whiskies. Glen spey 12 year old flora and fauna whisky master of malt. A classic example of a relatively light and fragrant whisky that has real complexity and a gorgeous feel.
Glenlossie 10 years old flora and fauna 43%, ob, 2014. Jasonwhiskywise has an upcoming series planned on the entire. A hard to find single malt from diageos flora and fauna series. Awardwinning celebrity chef ryan oflynn and weber arctics own executive chef justin tse have teamed up to bring you a series of arctic inspired dinners. One of the harder to find bottles of what is left in the flora and fauna series of diageo whiskies. The flora and fauna series is a sadly discontinued range of whiskies, each with an illustration of an animal on the bottle. Matured for 12 years, this expression is bottled at 43% abv. The flora and fauna collection was made famous by the late whisky writer, michael jackson, after he nicknamed the range flora and fauna because of the various depictions on the labels. Bottled at 43%, this is still widely available for around.
The flora and fauna collection was made famous by the late whisky writer, michael jackson, after he nicknamed the range flora and fauna because of the various depictions on the labels the series was started in the early 1990s by united distillers vintners now diageo and consists 26 different single malts. Despite this range confusing me at first, its since become a. Malt whisky whiskey is usually made from barley, which has a particularly affinity with the malting process, and was also the most easily available grain during the development of t. This decade aged expression has some nice notes of freshly cut hay, wood resin, potpourri and chamomile on the nose and a palate of cereals and barley sugar, herbal oils and citrus zest. Apr 04, 2020 started in 1972 and operated in parallel with glenlosse until 2007.
Auchroisk 10 years old flora fauna discover more about auchroisk whisky, including its flavour notes, taste and history at malts. They didnt come up with the name themselves, mind you. Whisky from glenlossie is highly sought after by blenders and is consequently not widely available as a single malt. Jan 22, 2015 in 1919 dcl bought the distillery and subsequent mergers and takeovers brought it under the wings of the diageo group.
Flora and fauna complete collection 26 x 70cl whisky auctioneer. The lot was described as the flora and fauna series of whiskies was originally created in the early 1990s by united distillers vintners what would later become diageo. The idea with the flora and fauna series was to offer the public a chance to try the original single malt spirit, preblending. Rosebank produced some of the most beautiful and delicate whiskies and this is true of this summery dram. Flora and fauna complete collection 26 bottles whisky. For a nicely fragrant dram, try teaninich 10 year old flora and fauna. It was distilled in 1980 and bottled 1997 at cask strength. Attractive amber colour with pleasant apple notes, floral facets of flowers, grass, mowed in the morning dew and a malty touch of fine wines enchants the senses. Flora and fauna complete collection 26 x 70cl whisky. However the late whisky writer michael jackson nicknamed it the flora and fauna because of the various depictions on the labels. Auchroisk 10 years old flora fauna discover more about auchroisk whisky, including its flavour notes, taste and history at malts menu enrowourwhiskycollection our whisky collection. Originally this range had no name and it was not until the famous whisky writer michael jackson nicknamed it the flora and fauna series due to the labelss. In 1919 dcl bought the distillery and subsequent mergers and takeovers brought it under the wings of the diageo group. Hosted at arctic haven wilderness lodge, each evening will feature a refined sixcourse meal that incorporates local ingredients from the land, lake and sky.
Auchroisk 10 year old flora and fauna series celtic whiskey. The name has stuck, and is known worldwide as flora and fauna. For many of these distilleries, practically the entire output was used for blended scotch, and the idea behind the series was to give both fans and. Inchgower 14 year old flora and fauna whisky master of malt. With rosebank set to reopen under the management of ian macleod distillers after 25 years of silence. Teaninich single malt whiskey teaninich distillery was built by captain hugh monro on the lands of his teaninich castle near alness on the northern shore of the cromarty firth in the highland whisky region. Bespoke cask brokerage service to meet an increased demand. Hosted at arctic haven wilderness lodge, each evening will feature a refined sixcourse meal that incorporates local. Originally this range had no name and it was not until the famous whisky writer michael jackson nicknamed it the flora and fauna series due to the. The series was started in the early 1990s by united distillers vintners now diageo and consists 26 different single malts. Strathmill 12 year old flora and fauna single malt whisky. This single malt scotch whiskey is a publication of the flora and fauna series distillery linkwood. Flora and fauna collection 26 x 70cl whisky auctioneer.
Producer all available auchroisk benrinnes blair athol clynelish dailuaine glen spey glenlossie inchgower linkwood mannochmore mortlach rosebank strathmill teaninich. Flora and fauna complete collection 26 bottles whisky hammer. Rare whisky 101 has been the trusted goto place for factual, accurate single malt scotch whisky valuations for many years. The term flora and fauna was coined by famous whisky and spirits writer michael jackson. Being the owners of the most popular whisky in the world johnnie walker, the great majority of the whisky distilled goes into blends.
When the series was first released, it had no actual name. The flora and fauna series came out with a 12yo blair athol single malt, that is really good. Diageos flora and fauna range showcases its lesserknown distilleries, giving both fans and the distillery employees the chance to try the whiskies. Linkwood flora and fauna 12 year old single malt scotch. A flora and fauna official release from the dailuaine distillery, a 16 year old single. Pittyvaich was very short lived, only operating from 1974 until 1993. Originally this range had no name and it was not until the famous whisky writer michael jackson nicknamed it the flora and fauna series due to the labels. Flora and fauna complete collection 26 x 70cl the flora and fauna series of whiskies was originally created in the early 1990s by united distillers vintners what would later become diageo. Auchroisk 10 years old flora fauna malts malts whisky. It was established in 1817 with two stills in order to profit from distilling malt whisky from barley grown on the estate the stills were increased to four in the. Started in 1972 and operated in parallel with glenlosse until 2007. Flora and fauna complete collection 26 bottles the flora and fauna series of whiskies was originally created in the early 1990s by united distillers vintners what would later become diageo.