Cadenhead's Club Email - Summer 2021: Authentic Range & Rum Release

(This is an online version of the Cadenhead’s Club email that was sent to members on Friday 13th August 2021 – if you did not receive this email please contact [email protected])

It’s time for a bumper Cadenhead’s Release.

We’ve got both whiskies and rums included in this extended Cadenhead’s Club newsletter.

So, without further ado, we are delighted to be announcing the new Cadenhead’s Authentic Summer 2021 and Rum Releases.

All the bottle details coming up later in this email and we’ve asked our Tasting Panel to give us their opinion on each and every bottle – they’ve been very busy! Pricing info is included further down and we have a few updates from our shops regarding some upcoming events so you can check that out too.

Ok, here we go…

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SUMMER AUTHENTIC RELEASE

Bunnahabhain 10yo 58.9%

Bourbon Hhd

Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Islay region

Nose: Grassy, honey & lemon menthol sweets, wood spice.

Palate: Choux pastry, flaked almonds, lemon drizzle cake.

Finish: White grape, fizzy orange juice, rock salt.

Dailuaine-Glenlivet 12yo 52.9%

Madeira Hhd since August 2020

Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Speyside region

Nose: Dunnage warehouse, Demerara sugar, salted caramel.

Palate: Icing sugar, dark plum, rhubarb crumble, earl grey.

Finish: Earthy, hazelnut, peach, blood orange.

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Glenfarclas 19yo 52.6%

Refill sherry Hhd since 2019

Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Speyside region

Nose: Cigar, stewed fresh berries, mince pies.

Palate: Creamy. Dark cherry, bakewell tart

Finish: Chewy. Cherry menthol sweets, Strawberry laces.

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Inchgower 12yo 54.7%

Oloroso sherry Hhd since March ’20

Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Speyside region

Nose: Christmas cake, marzipan, juicy fruit gum.

Palate: Dates, chopped nuts, white chocolate mice.

Finish: Strawberry jelly, hint of cinnamon, danish pastry.

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Longrow 17yo 49.5%

Rum barrel

Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Campbeltown region

Nose: Dried coconut, salty, cut grass, banana.

Palate: Peat, s’mores, pineapple juice.

Finish: Smokes grows. Mango, camp fire, Smoked cheddar cheese, sea water & pebble beaches.

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Strathclyde 32yo 54.5%

Refill Sherry Hhd since 2019

Single Malt Grain Whisky from the Lowland region

Nose: Ginger bread with butter icing, freshly baked rye bread.

Palate: Old fashioned cocktail, Banana bread.

Finish: Highland toffee, raisin & rum ice cream, fizzy cola bottles.

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Teaninich 12yo 55.5%

Red Wine cask since 2019

Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Highland region

Nose: Burnt marshmallow, star anise, strawberry tarts.

Palate: Black forest gateau, burnt toast with butter, bramley apple pie.

Finish: Big tannin notes, slightly chalky, raisins soaked in rum.

Please Note: These whiskies have not been bottled at the time of writing so we have used digital images in this section. Although we have made every effort to represent the true appearance of each bottle, these pictures are not exact replicas.

CADENHEAD’S RUM RELEASE

Jamaican 13yo 46.0%

Green Label Rum from Jamaica

Nose: Orange peel, lime, vanilla, new leather belt

Palate: Beer foam, vanilla pods, kiwi skin

Finish: Tinned pears, burnt banana, pineapple juice

Trinidad 18yo 46.0%

Green Label Rum from Trinidad

Nose: Marshmallow, tropical fruit juice, golden syrup

Palate: Mango, herbal, mint leaves, bay leaves

Finish: Floral, peppermint, raw manuka honey

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Monymusk 17yo 52.6%

Dated Distillation Rum from Monymusk Distillery, Jamaica

Nose: Butterscotch, fudge, tea leaves

Palate: Toffee, Crème Brûlée crust, cinnamon roasted squash

Finish: Over ripe banana, orange pulp, peach ice tea

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Caroni 21yo 55.0%

Dated Distillation Rum from Caroni Distillery, Trinidad

Nose: Coal fire, faint diesel notes, candle smoke

Palate: Red cola, whipped cream, warm banana fritter with syrup

Finish: Waxy, earthy, Mai Tai cocktail

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Hampden 20yo 50.9%

Dated Distillation Rum from Hampden Estate, Jamaica

Nose: Honey & hot lemon, smoky Mezcal, coconut milk

Palate: Oily, demerara sugar, freshly squeezed mandarins

Finish: Dried rosemary, black olives, madeira cake

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Cadenhead’s Summer 2021

Authentic & Rum Release

Price List

Campbeltown & Edinburgh Shops

Bunnahabhain 10yo – £65.00

Dailuaine-Glenlivet 12yo – £60.00

Glenfarclas 19yo – £94.50

Inchgower 12yo – £65.00

Strathclyde 32yo – £98.50

Teaninich 12yo – £65.00

Longrow 17yo – £119.00

Caroni 21yo – £248.00

Hampden 20yo – £148.00

Trinidad 18yo – £86.00

Monymusk 17yo – £125.00

Jamaican 13yo – £54.00

London Shop

Bunnahabhain 10yo – £67.00

Dailuaine-Glenlivet 12yo – £61.00

Glenfarclas 19yo – £103.00

Inchgower 12yo – £66.50

Longrow 17yo – £124.40

Strathclyde 32yo – £102.30

Teaninich 12yo – £67.40

Caroni 21yo – £262.90

Hampden 20yo – £152.00

Trinidad 18yo – £88.80

Monymusk 17yo – £129.90

Jamaican 13yo – £54.00

Cadenhead.shop

Bunnahabhain 10yo – £65.00

Dailuaine-Glenlivet 12yo – £60.00

Glenfarclas 19yo – Not Available

Inchgower 12yo – £65.00

Strathclyde 32yo – £98.50

Teaninich 12yo – £65.00

Longrow 17yo – Not Available

The official UK launch takes place on Friday 27th August. For our European shops, please contact them directly for information on pricing and availability.

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Cadenhead’s Tasting Panel

As is tradition, the Tasting Panel have gathered together to share their thoughts on this new Cadenhead’s whiskies and rums.

Whisky

Bunnahabhain 10yo – This Islay whisky is light and sweet, with slight fruit notes. Easy to drink – the panel believe this dram is very accessible to all kinds of whisky drinkers.

Dailuaine-Glenlivet 12yo – Very sweet with earthy notes providing real depth to this whisky’s character. The nose sets the tone for this dram, letting drinkers know what is coming, with the palate and finish delivering what is promised.

Glenfarclas 19yo – Maturing in a refill sherry cask since 2019. Thick and creamy texture, with fruity notes throughout. Perfect as a dessert whisky in the opinion of the panel.

Inchgower 12yo – This whisky has been in an Oloroso sherry cask since 2020. Very fruity and juicy, with chocolate and cake notes providing additional sweetness. Delightfully approachable and will keep you coming back for more.

Longrow 17yo – Springbank’s more peaty expression, this was fully matured in a rum barrel and you can taste the cask influence throughout. The expected smokiness and typical Campbeltown characteristics are also present.

Strathclyde 32yo – Been in a refill sherry cask since 2019. The notes of fresh, warm bread carry successfully from the nose to the taste with the finish providing some sweetness. We’re big fans of grain whisky at Cadenhead’s and this dram is a perfect example why.

Teaninich 12yo – Smokiness is evident throughout, and it is very smooth and rich to taste. Notes of fruit make it sweet at points. Interesting and complicated. Been in a red wine cask since 2019.

Rum

Jamaican 13yo – Soft and sweet. Will prove accessible to inexperienced rum drinkers but also has a vibrancy that will appeal to others, too.

Trinidad 18yo – Fresh and floral with minty notes and a constant sweetness. An interesting and characterful rum that kept the panel wanting more.

Monymusk 17yo – Every sip is a mouthful, you really feel like you are drinking something substantial every time you go back to the glass. Notes of butterscotch, toffee and Crème Brûlée gives you a strong indication of what it’s like.

Caroni 21yo – Slight smokiness on the nose immediately sets it apart from the other rums in this release. Once you taste it, you will realise how smooth it can be. Reminded the panel of a Mai Tai cocktail.

Hampden 20yo – Fruity with an oily texture, it develops a sweet, cake like element to its character too. It’s the varied aspects of this rum that impressed the panel and will hopefully captivate you as well.

Check out the full release below – the official UK launch happens on Friday 27th August 2021. Please note that the launch in our European shops may vary due to shipping times.

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Cadenhead’s Events

Although the ongoing COVD-19 pandemic means our events calendar is not as full as it once was, we do keep our Events section up to date with tastings and events whenever they pop up.

You can visit the Events section of the Cadenhead’s brand site now – where you can see information about Peter celebrating his 40 years of Whisky experience with Whisky Fest Baden and check out what the guys in Italy are up to at Whisky Week Como.

And it’s all happening in Germany! The Berlin shop team are attending Köpenicker Whisykfest then Whiskyherbst – Die Berliner Whiskymesse on back to back weekends in September, and the guys in Cologne have a long list of events coming up in the next few months, starting with their New Bottling Tasting and the “King of Spirits” event.

CADENHEAD’S EVENTS PAGE

Cadenhead’s Shops

Our Cadenhead’s Shops are open but please be aware the shops are subject to different local restrictions. The situation is evolving regularly and we would always advise you to contact the shop before you visit if you are unsure about anything.

Please use the information listed below to contact your preferred Cadenhead’s shop for further information.

Baden Shop

Mittlere Gasse 15

5400, Baden

Switzerland

(+41) 562 220 444

[email protected]

www.cadenheads.ch