Edinburgh Co New Whisky Merchant - Blogpost by Whiskyblogger Jan Autzen Laursen

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I have had the pleasure of tasting two new bottlings from the Edinburgh Whisky Company, a family-owned business that sells sublime Scottish whisky, as they describe it on their website. Their passion for the "Water of Life" gives them the freedom to select and experiment with the best casks.

Founded in 2013, they are steadily building a solid reputation.
Here on the table, we have two exciting bottlings: one from Speyside and one from the Highlands, so I look forward to seeing what Edinburgh Whisky can offer us and whether they stand a chance in an already quite crowded market.

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Tomatin 10 Years Old Edinburgh Whisky Co The Discovery Collection Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46,3%

The Highlands are my second favorite region, with Islay being the first, so I know what I should expect in the glass.
The first thing that greets me is a mildly spicy aroma on the nose that doesn’t entirely captivate me. If I had been sipping a Glengoyne, the scent would have been spicier and more intense; that’s not what you get with this Tomatin. Instead, it has a fresh, spicy aroma with notes of vanilla, pepper, and a hint of citrus. There’s a certain sweet-spicy element lingering at the back of the nose that I can’t quite pinpoint—perhaps it’s the cask, or maybe a hint of plums.

The taste is unmistakable. The peppery flavor and the cask character sit nicely in the mouth. Not too dry and not overly full-bodied, but just well-balanced. That said, I wish it hadn’t been watered down as much, which is a bit of a shame. I believe we could have had a much more robust Highland whisky if it had been kept at 50%, but that’s a matter of personal taste.

Mortlach 10 Years Old Edinburgh Whisky Co The Discovery Collection Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46,3%

The Speyside, on the other hand, is exactly as expected. A lovely fruity aroma—not too floral and not overly perfumed, as I feel many Speysides tend to be. It’s pleasantly fruity with notes of cherry. A fine aroma that might seem harmless, but don’t be mistaken; this is a whisky that, beneath the surface, tries to show some teeth.

The taste, to me, is incredibly delightful. A clean, cherry-like flavor that settles beautifully just under the tongue. This is a whisky you can enjoy in the glass for a long time without thinking, “I’ve had enough now.” Where the Highland whisky lacks a bit of bite, I think this one is nicely balanced. It offers a rich, enjoyable depth, and you can savor it for a long time. It reminds me of some of the older Glenlivets as I enjoy this dram.

Conclusion

Should we have Edinburgh Whisky Co on the market here at home? The short answer is yes, and the long answer is absolutely, yes! We need independent bottlers who can compete with the overly standard products that are sold in bulk at Bilka, Netto, Meny, and Superbrugsen. For the same amount of money, you can get genuinely good whisky here, offering a better tasting experience than the classics we’re used to. In addition to these two bottlings, there’s also an Islay edition, which unfortunately wasn’t among the ones I received. However, I have no doubt it will also be a delightful whisky regardless.

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