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LOMBARDS
SCOTCH-WHISKY
Single Malts
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Lombard
is a well-established independent bottler
of Non-Chill Filtered Single Malt and
stocks are wide-ranging and diverse. Whiskies
are from distilleries now closed, lesser
known malts and unusual barrel types.
After Lombard had established itself as
a key supplier of Single Malts to other
independent bottlers, the 1990s witnessed
the malt whisky category develop and Lombard
diversify their interests to the cased
goods market - the company’s first
move to control the utilisation of mature
stock.
The Single Malts supplied by Lombard range
from 46%al.vol (92 US proof) to cask strength.
They are never tampered with, ie, not
chill filtered, not caramelised and not
artificially coloured.
Lombard’s new range of Single Malts
has been named ‘The Jewels of Scotland’.
An apt name given the heritage possessed
by the whiskies offered under this name.
At the bottom of each face label there
is a colour coding for the distillation
area. This gives a greater understanding
of what to expect from the accompanying
whisky – especially when the bottled
whisky has a Distillery name or heritage
that is unknown to the consumer. Every
face label provides tasting notes and
gives advice on what to look for when
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JEWELS
OF SCOTLAND
(NON CHILL FILTERED) - US 92
PROOF
GLEN GRANT 1964 Speyside
SPRINGBANK 1965 Campbeltown |
JEWELS
OF SCOTLAND
(NON CHILL FILTERED)
US 100 PROOF
Distillery Of Distill Area
BOWMORE 1989 Islay
SPRINGBANK 1991 Campbeltown
ROSEBANK 1989 Lowland
HIGHLAND PARK 1989 Islands
TAMDHU 1989 Speyside
HIGHLAND PARK 1988 Islands
DEANSTON 1977 Highland
LOCHSIDE 1981 Highland
CAOLILA 1984 Islay
BALMENACH 1979 Speyside
LITTLEMILL 1990 Lowland
BUNNAHABHAIN 1979 Islay |
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LOMBARDS
SCOTCH-WHISKY
Area Malts
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distillation areas are clearly colour
coded giving an educated ‘route
map’ for both the consumer and sales
assistant. This colour coding remains
consistent into the Non Chill Filtered
Jewels of Scotland and gives the consumer/sales
assistant some direction on what
will suit their palate. Each bottle has
a back label tasting note. These whiskies
are at least one or two single malts (ONLY)
that Lombard have put together as Lombard’s
representation of the finest characteristics
from each area. Bottled at 40%alc.vol
for consistency and so the whiskies can
be enjoyed neat, or with water/mixers.
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TIDAL
EBB - An Islay Malt Whisky
Back
Label tasting note:
Islay is a small westerly island which
produces some of Scotland’s most
precious and characterful malts. Tidal
Ebb is a well balanced malt giving a
rich, positive and peaty aroma which
betrays its origins near the sea.
A great after dinner dram’.
AWARD:
Beverage Testing Institute - Silver
Medal - ‘Highly Recommended’
– 88
“Rich orange amber hue. Pungent
aromas of smoky peat and brine follow
through on a spicy, dry palate with
a rounded mouthfeel. Finishes in a peaty,
salty manner. Unquestionably an Islay
malt though less iodiney than Laphroaig
and less peaty than Lagavulin.”
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DRIFTWOOD
- A Highland Malt Whisky.
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Label tasting note:
‘Highland includes the famous
Speyside distillation area but has a
greater degree of variation in taste,
bouquet and
colour. Driftwood is a rich Highland
Malt with a good
lingering flavour and a hint of sweetness.
A fine drink at anytime.’
AWARD:
Beverage Testing Institute - Gold Medal
- ‘Exceptional’ - 90
”Rich amber-gold hue. Richly malty
aromas have a subtle briney quality.
Follows through with a broad palate
displaying toffee-like sweetness upfront
and a rich and a full spiced finish
with lingering salty flavours.”
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LOMBARD
ILLUSTRATION MALTS
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Illustration Malts are based on ‘Style’
– light, medium and full bodied.
Front label illustration suggests when
to drink, ie, Smoking Ember is a sunset
scene – it’s an after dinner
malt. Each bottle has a back label tasting
note. These whiskies are at least one
or two single malts (ONLY) that Lombard
have put together to provide the ‘style’
required. Bottled at 40%alc.vol for consistency
and so the whiskies can be enjoyed neat,
or with water/mixers. |
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ANCHOR
BAY – LIGHT BODIED
Malt Whisky for a great introduction
into the Malt whisky category.
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Label tasting note:
‘LIGHT BODIED, delicate and fragrant.
Well balanced with a smooth body and
a lovely, light sweet finish. The perfect
pre-dinner whisky.’
AWARD:
Beverage Testing Institute - Bronze
Medal - ‘Recommended’ –
82
“Yellowish golden color. Faint
dry caramel and toasty oak with a hint
of peat. Quick and light on the attack
with pale malt grain, powdered sugar
sweetness, and a trace of grassy peat.
Finishes quickly with a toffee-like
glow. Very light, yet drinkable.”
Martine Nouet in Whisky Magazine wrote:
NOSE - Fragrant. Leafy and grassy with
meadow flower scents. Mash-tun atmosphere.
PALATE - Aniseed. Rich maltiness reminiscent
of hayloft. Nutty and creamy.
FINISH - Quiet and soothing with an
appetizing licoriced profile.
CONCLUSION - A satisfying, nourishing,
clean malt.
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GOLDEN
HARVEST – MID BODIED
Malt Whisky with versatility.
Back
Label tasting note:
‘MEDIUM BODIED, classic Malt whisky.
Good depth with a long lasting, delicious
and warming aftertaste. Very smooth
and versatile.’
AWARD:
Beverage Testing Institute - Silver
Medal - ‘Highly Recommended’
– 86
“Pale amber-gold color. Light
heather and peat in the nose. A brisk
attack leads to a light-bodied palate
with modest sweetness in the malt and
balanced layers of peat and oak spice.
Finishes with a breath of ocean spray,
powdered sugar, and heather.”
David Best in FreeHouse Owner Magazine
wrote:
NOSE - Antique burnished gold is the
colour that best describes this Speyside
Single Malt which is blessed with aromas
of honey and heather overlaid with a
whiff of smoke and spice.
PALATE - On the palate, the smooth,
silky attack develops into an explosion
of flavours with honey and peat.
FINISH - Long dry finish with just a
whisper of burnt toffee.
CONCLUSION - A stunning whisky which
slips over the palate like wild silk
over a maiden’s thigh.
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SMOKING
EMBER – A FULL BODIED Malt Whisky
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Label tasting note:
‘FULL BODIED, robust Malt Whisky.
Well balanced with a hint of sweetness
and a fine lingering aftertaste betraying
its origins near the sea.’
AWARD:
Beverage Testing Institute - Silver
Medal - ‘Highly Recommended’
– 88
“Pale amber. Sea spray, iodine,
and charred peat aromas are appealing.
A supple, round, medium-bodied palate
with charred grain and herbal notes.
Finishes with a trace of sweet malt
and a lash of ashy oak spice. Like a
lighter style of Islay whisky.”
Martine Nouet in Whisky Magazine wrote:
NOSE - Straight from the kiln. Sooty.
Haddocky. Sea spray. Bog myrtles. Apples
cooked under ashes. Seductive.
PALATE - You get what you nose but in
a tame manner. Smoked sea-scallops,
salted buttered fudge.
FINISH - Firm and crisp, reluctantly
fading away like the sun sinking into
the sea.
CONCLUSION - A ‘love it’
or ‘hate it’ islander. Bold
and uncompromising. And so charming.
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