Whisky Forum - Aldi - Christmas - Glen Marnoch 29yo & Irish 26yo

eelbrook · Master Of Malts Joined: 19 Sep 2007 Posts: 648

Glen Marnoch 29 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, Â£39.99
Available online and in stores nationwide from 14/11/17
Size: 70cl
This whisky is characterised by its surprisingly light and floral scent and gentle spices, sweet vanilla, and light fruit flavours. Presented in a premium wooden box, this whisky is ideal for gifting. Enjoy curled up in front of the fire, watching your favourite Christmas film for maximum satisfaction.

Irish Reserve 26 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Â£39.99
Available online and in stores nationwide from 14/11/17
Size: 70cl
Beautifully smooth and rich with an abundance of fruity notes, this whiskey is carefully balanced with woodier oak aromas and spices that have been left to deepen over time. The complex, long lasting, sweet finish makes this the ideal Christmas gift for the Whiskey connoisseur in your life.

dramblersanonymous · Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2017 8:31 pm Post subject:

One of each I think... I've only tried the Ben Bracken 30 (?) a couple of Christmases back which was alright.

eelbrook · Master Of Malts Joined: 19 Sep 2007 Posts: 648

Picked up the "Glen Marnoch 29yo" Scottish Single Malt in-store today. A nice presentation, albeit from an undisclosed distillery

McKay · Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 4:21 pm Post subject:

Cheers I will head out and have a look in my local store.

havaska · Double Malt Member Joined: 27 Nov 2016 Posts: 141

ralfy legend · Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 5:10 pm Post subject:

Should not be out, 14th is the instore release date

eelbrook · Master Of Malts Joined: 19 Sep 2007 Posts: 648

I was surprised to find it on the shelf three days early. Took the 'early bird' opportunity to bag a bottle for me and bottles for friends.

ralfy legend · Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 5:31 pm Post subject:

What part of the country are you from if you don't mind me asking?

arqueturus · Master Of Malts Joined: 31 Jul 2016 Posts: 262

We've all managed to buy them from the 10th (in the bargains thread on this forum) - if you look at the website the full 9000 bottles have sold out. I've no idea why the date came forward though.

eelbrook · Master Of Malts Joined: 19 Sep 2007 Posts: 648

In the online bottle photo for the "Glen Marnoch 29yo", the label says 9,000 edition.

However, my actual bottle's label says 11,000 edition.

So, hopefully should be a few in each of the 700 actual 'bricks and mortar' stores.

Alastair · Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 7:42 pm Post subject:

None on the shelf in my local Aldi, not sure if they have been and gone or are still to arrive. I ordered some online anyway I only went to the store as I am after the Irish 26 year old also.

ralfy legend · Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2017 7:38 am Post subject:

It's a total disgrace if the walk in buyer can't get one, release dates should be consistent .

Acksboy · Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2017 12:10 pm Post subject:

19 bottles of the Glen Marnoch available in the Elgin store as of 11am this morning. Might not be out on the shelf but there is in the stock room

eelbrook · Master Of Malts Joined: 19 Sep 2007 Posts: 648

I know little about Irish Single Malt Whiskey. So, apologies if this question is naive.

Is it a certainty that a 26yo would have to be a Bushmills distillate?

Craven · Triple Malt Member Joined: 10 Mar 2010 Posts: 218