{"title":"Spinner Bluff","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpinner Bluff is a boutique independent whisky label established by The Whisky Cellar, dedicated to selecting and presenting exceptional Scotch whiskies through exclusive small-batch bottlings and carefully curated limited releases from distilleries across Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"linkwood-17-year-old-the-greatest-spinner-bluff","title":"Linkwood 17 year old The Greatest Spinner Bluff","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLinkwood 17 year old The Greatest Spinner Bluff\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled at Linkwood Distillery, this 17-year-old Speyside single malt forms part of The Greatest Spinner Bluff collection. Its maturation was given an extra dimension through a finish in a cask that previously held Picolit, a luscious Italian dessert wine. The result brings together Linkwood’s naturally fruity spirit and the rich, sweet influence of this distinctive wine cask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLINKWOOD DISTILLERY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLinkwood distillery is located close to Elgin in the Speyside. It was built in 1821 but only started operations in 1824 once the Excise Act 1823 was enacted. The distillery operated under the management of an appointed master distiller until the death of the founder Peter Brown. His son William Brown took control of the distillery immediately after his death.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe distillery was rebuilt between 1872 and 1873 and the production capacity was increased. The distillery operated independently until William Brown's death. His family formed the Linkwood-Glenlivet Co. after his passing and expanded the production capacity once more. Innes Cameron, who went on to become the largest shareholder at Linkwood-Glenlivet, joined the company in 1902.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spinner Bluff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57652210860407,"sku":"P6513S","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2403\/2357\/files\/SpinnerBluffLinkwood17.jpg?v=1794245894"},{"product_id":"royal-brackla-11year-old-the-greatest-spinner-bluff","title":"Royal Brackla 11year old The Greatest Spinner Bluff","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRoyal Brackla 11year old The Greatest Spinner Bluff \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistilled at the famous Royal Brackla Distillery, this 11-year-old Highland single malt forms part of The Greatest Spinner Bluff collection. Its maturation in an Oloroso sherry cask has shaped a deeply flavoured, full-bodied whisky, combining notes of plump raisins, dried figs, dark chocolate and rich caramel, complemented by hints of candied orange peel and toasted nuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRoyal Brackla Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhisky making has taken place on this site since 1817, when the irascible \u003cspan\u003eCapitan William Fraser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etook out a licence for his Brackla distillery – mainly it would seem to put a stop to the rascally moonshiners who were making a fine living in the surrounding lands. In 1835, it was the first Scotch to be granted a Royal Warrant and the rights to call itself Royal Brackla. This seal of approval from King William IV led to Brackla being known as ‘The King’s Own Whisky’. The Capt Fraser connection lasted until 1879 and, like so many other 19th-century distilleries, it became closely associated with blending. Andrew Usher, who is recognised as having made the first commercialised blend, was agent for Royal Brackla and became a director in 1887.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt passed into the hands of Mitchell \u0026amp; Leict of Aberdeen, who sold it in 1926 to fellow Aberdonians John Bisset \u0026amp; Co (a subsidiary of Booth’s the gin distiller) and, when that firm was purchased in 1943, it became part of DCL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe industry giant increased production in 1964, but was forced to close it down between 1985 and 1991 due to an industry surplus. Four years later, it was one of the distilleries sold to Bacardi-Martini when the then newly-created\u003cspan\u003e Diageo \u003c\/span\u003ehad to offload Dewar’s and attendant distilleries. Royal Brackla remained a quiet producer of malt for blending until 2014, when Dewar’s announced that a five-strong range of single malts would be launched in 2015, part of a company-wide programme dubbed The Last Great Malts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn October 2019, Dewar’s unveiled plans for a revamped Royal Brackla range, comprising 12-, 18- and 21-year-old expressions, bottled at a higher strength of 46% abv and without caramel colouring. 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Its time in sherry-seasoned oak lends the spirit a generous fruity character, complemented by the depth and richness developed through 14 years of maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArdmore Distillery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis distillery was founded in 1898. It contributes most of its production to the Teacher's blend. This distillery preserved the very traditional method of coal firing its stills until 2002. Its floor maltings were decommissioned in the 1970s. These days the distillery has its own cooperage and gets its heavily peated barley from nearby floor maltings. The production capacity could reach over 4 million liters however the distillery produces some 3 million liters of alcohol. 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