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India Is Making Inroads in the World of Coveted Single Malts - InsideHook

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:38:47 +0100

India Is Making Inroads in the World of Coveted Single Malts InsideHook

The Art of Blending With Black Button

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 16:59:16 +0100

Blending whiskey has a long and illustrious history. And, Black Button offers you a chance to take the reigns and blend your own whiskey.

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Japanese whiskies you need to try

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 16:00:14 +0100

Classics like Yamazaki and Nikka are joined by newcomers and cult favourites in our round-up of top Japanese whisky you need to try.

If you ask to get us excited about Japanese drinks, we will of course think of the joys of sake, awamori, and shōchū. But we are Master of Malt and whisky will always demand our attention too. Given that we’re shouting out all things Japanese at the moment, it seemed silly not to talk about whisky from Japan that we think you would enjoy. So here’s some recommendations.

Yamazaki 12 Year Old

Today we told the story of Yamazaki because Suntory’s flagship single malt whisky is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Of all the expressions Japan’s first and oldest malt distillery has released, the 12 year old is arguably the most defining. It was the first seriously marketed Japanese single malt whisky when it was launched in 1984 and remains a wonderfully elegant and smooth single malt packed with flavour.

Hakushu Distiller’s Reserve

Here from Hakushu (pronounced Hak-shoo) we have a Japanese whisky made from lightly-peated and heavily-peated with a bright, green, and herbaceous character that’s quite unique and really worth trying. It’s hard to think of an immediate comparison. If you think you’ve sampled it all but haven’t tasted this, you should remedy that.

Nikka Coffey Grain

Nikka’s two distilleries, Yoichi and Miyagikyo, enable the brand to create a variety of malt and grain whiskies. This is great for making elegant and complex blends, but Nikka also bottles both malt and grain whisky, and be grateful it does, because this whisky is full of notes of rich fruit, coconut, buttery popcorn, and citrus.

Mars Tsunuki 2022 Edition

Mars is one of the names that is really gaining traction in Japanese whisky with every year that passes by and we love the slightly smoky whisky it makes in particular. Like the Tsunuki 2022 Edition single malt Japanese whisky, which impressed us so much we snapped it all up to become the exclusive retailer in the UK! It’s a light and delicate dram, with bonfire smoke dancing around fruity top notes of apple, blackcurrant, lavender, maple syrup, and citrus peels.

White Oak Tokinoka

A good value-for-money introduction to the world of Japanese whisky, Tokinoka is a Japanese blended whisky from the White Oak distillery, which is in Hyogo, just west of Kobe. It’s also a perfect whisky for Highball making if you really want to embrace all things Japanese.

Togouchi Premium Blended Japanese Whisky

Togouchi is made by Chugoku Jozo, which is noted for maturing its whisky in a tunnel rather than a warehouse. How cool is that? The effect it has is obviously working, because this is a very popular and tasty Japanese blended whisky.

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LOCH LOMOND LAUNCH TWO NEW LIMITED EDITIONS FOR THE OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:25:53 +0100

Loch Lomond Whiskies, has today announced the launch of two new limited-edition expressions, to mark The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool.

Loch Lomond Open Course Edition 2023 (48.2% ABV) is a 22 Year Old single malt Scotch whisky, which was produced using predominantly unpeated Organic barley, and matured in American oak barrels. Limited to 4,500 bottles. Loch Lomond Open Special Edition 2023 (46% ABV) is a single malt Scotch whisky, which was initially matured in American Oak barrels, before being finished in red wine Rioja Alta Reserva casks.

Loch Lomond launch two new limited editions for The Open golf championship

Loch Lomond The Open Course Edition 2023, is said to deliver notes of honey, peach, melon, lemon and stem ginger on the nose, followed by notes of grapefruit, vanilla, caramel, pineapple and mango on the palate.

Loch Lomond The Open Special Edition 2023, is said to deliver notes of rose, soft fruits, peach and pear on the nose, followed by notes of red berry, orchard fruit, raspberry peach, creamy vanilla and dark chocolate on the palate.

In a first for Loch Lomond Whiskies, each pack is designed with a QR code that will take consumers to an Augmented Reality digital experience. In addition to seeing the Claret Jug appear in 3D, consumers will be able to access exclusive golf content celebrating some of the most historic championship moments as well as immersive video content, inspired by The Spirit of The Open.

Commenting on the launch, Michael Henry, Loch Lomond Whiskies Master Blender, said: “The Open is one of the most prestigious events in the world of golf and we are proud to be a part of the journey, supporting the 151st championship with this incredible range of limited-edition whiskies. Our golf range is always incredibly popular, and these two new limited-edition single malt whiskies will not disappoint. We have been distilling whisky on the banks of Loch Lomond since 1814, crafting fine single malts which are every bit as delicious as the landscape is stunning. Pushing the boundaries of distillation, we explore new and inventive ways to bring flavour to life. These new exceptional and complex single malts epitomise our ingenuity in whisky making, perfectly showcasing what is possible with our unique straight neck stills.”

Loch Lomond The Open Course Edition 2023 and Loch Lomond The Open Special Edition 2023, are now available from the Loch Lomond Whiskies website, for the respective RRP’s of £240.00 and £45.00.

Posted by Steve Rush

BHAKTA 2013 Bourbon Review

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:21:43 +0100

Distillery: MGP

Proof: 100.6

Age: 9 years, 5 months

Mashbill: 99% corn

MSRP: $149

Company

BHAKTA Spirits is a new whiskey brand launched in 2023 by the former founder of WhistlePig, Raj Peter Bhakta.

Production

According to their site, BHAKTA 2013 Bourbon is a limited-release, cask-strength 2013 Bourbon Whiskey, that has seen 10 Years of barrel age before receiving its signature cask finish in a freshly emptied Armagnac Cask, in which our exquisite BHAKTA 50 Armagnac blends previously aged. Single vintage; unparalleled complexity.

BHAKTA 2013 Bourbon Review: Flavor Profile

Nose – 3.75/5

Deep caramel, vanilla, brown sugar, dark chocolate, and oak. A touch of heat and ethanol rounds it out. I almost pick up a hint of rye which is strange with a 99% corn mashbill.

Palate – 3.5/5

Initial heat blast and heavy oak. Syrupy brown sugar with dark chocolate and a hint of caramel and vanilla rounding out the sip. The chocolate and caramel notes no doubt come from the Armagnac casks. I picked up a rye-like note here again. Overall, it’s far less sweet than I anticipated from a 99% corn bourbon.

Finish – 3.25/5

Hot and long finish that’s heavy with oak and chocolate notes. A touch of caramel comes later with some baking spice.

Value – 2.75/5

This is a really interesting bourbon. Being 99% corn, it’s far less sweet and has far more complexity than other high-corn or even wheated bourbons I’ve had.

At an MSRP of $149, I think the price is a bit too steep. Again, great bourbon overall with lots to love, but I don’t think it stands out quite enough to be over the $100 threshold.

BHAKTA 2013 Bourbon Review…The Verdict

3.31/5

We score each bourbon based on nose, palate, finish, and value.

Scoring System:

Platinum – 4.25 – 5
Gold – 3.25 – 4.24
Silver – 2.75 – 3.24
Bronze – <2.75

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GLENFIDDICH LAUNCHES NEW LIMITED EDITION THAT PAYS HOMAGE TO JAPANESE CULTURE

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:22:36 +0100

Willian Grant & Sons, has today announced the launch of the latest bottling from its Glenfiddich Grand Series.

Glenfiddich Grand Yozakura (45.1% ABV) is a 29 Year Old single malt Scotch whisky, which was initially matured in American and European oak barrels, before being finished in rare Japanese Awamori casks.

Glenfiddich Grand Yozakura

Made using long grain indica rice, Awamori is the oldest distilled alcoholic drink in Japan. Produced in Okinawa, a 100km-long string of islands to the far south of Japan, it has its own geographical identity and regional character.

This latest release from the Speyside based distillery, which is the first Scotch whisky to be finished in Awamori casks, celebrates Hanami – the renowned “cherry blossom festival”, where Japan celebrates the temporal beauty of nature through the sakura. A time for renewal and optimism, the festival is best experienced illuminated after dark, where it is known as the Yozakura or ‘night sakura’.

Glenfiddich Grand Yozakura, is said to deliver notes of zesty, ripe fruits, caramelised almonds, rich oak and a distinctive herbal zing on the nose. Followed by notes of toasted oak, creamy vanilla toffee, silky tannins, spice, sherbet lemons, crunchy green apple and warming earthy tones on the palate.

Commenting on the launch, Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich Malt Master, said: “We are always looking to experiment with new finishes so when the chance arose to acquire rare ex-Awamori casks we saw an opportunity to push the boundaries and experiment with this highly unusual spirit. This is the first time that Single Malt Scotch Whisky has been finished in these rare casks. We always learn something new when we lead with innovation so taking a risk is worth it, and in the case of Awamori we trialled a very small number of casks at a younger age first.”

Brian went onto say: “Awamori is much like whisky, with a diverse range of flavours. Since embarking on this fusion, it’s been fascinating to focus on the oak and how it has been changed and adapted by contact with another spirit. The six month finish in ex-Awamori Casks compliments the smooth Glenfiddich taste profile, elevating the finish and lifting the flavour to a new level, accentuating the mouthfeel characters and zingy herbal notes unlike any in the series, or anything I have tasted before.”

Glenfiddich Grand Yozakura, will be available later this month from global travel retail outlets, for a RRP of £1,500.

Posted by Steve Rush

Scotland's whisky sector is entering a new golden age - HeraldScotland

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:01:32 +0100

Scotland's whisky sector is entering a new golden age HeraldScotland

Brian Nation Returns To Ireland With Keeper's Heart Whiskey

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 11:56:47 +0100

There's a new player in town, with a very familiar face, it goes by the name of Keeper's Heart. And they've brought two varieties with them for us to enjoy in Ireland. The Irish American and the Irish Bourbon. These exquisite spirits are the brainchild of the talented master distiller Brian Nation (former Midleton Master Distiller) and the O'Shaughnessy Distillery Co. based in Minneapolis, USA.

Sir Edward's whisky updates packaging - The Spirits Business

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 11:54:59 +0100

Sir Edward's whisky updates packaging The Spirits Business

World Whiskey Day: More than a stiff drink - Mail and Guardian

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 11:15:44 +0100

World Whiskey Day: More than a stiff drink Mail and Guardian

Scotch whisky giant unveils new chief executive - HeraldScotland

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 11:06:27 +0100

Scotch whisky giant unveils new chief executive HeraldScotland

First whisky distillery to open on Orkney in 138 Years - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade Review

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 10:20:43 +0100

First whisky distillery to open on Orkney in 138 Years Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade Review

A century of Yamazaki Distillery

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 10:00:45 +0100

It’s been 100 years since the Yamazaki distillery was founded. As we’re focusing on Japanese drinks recently we thought we’d take a deeper look at the brand that changed everything for Japanese whisky.

Yamazaki is where Japanese whisky was born. It’s something of a holy grail for whisky lovers, a Japanese single malt whisky that showed the world that Japan was a serious whisky country. The resulting demand and subsequent lack of availability and high prices only added to the allure of the brand.

It’s been 100 years of fine craftsmanship at Yamazaki Distillery

Torii & Taketsuru

We have a man called Shinjiro Torii to thank for Yamazaki. Before he founded the distillery, he had already made a name for himself in Japan with his store Torii Shoten, which opened in February 1899. There he sold wines like Akadama Port Wine, launched in 1907, and Torii Shoten would eventually become the Kotobukiya Company, then Suntory. That’s right, Bill Murray’s favourite.

Torii embarked on a mission to create Japanese whisky in 1923, becoming one of the founding fathers of the category in the process. It was his belief that a good water source and a favourable climate for maturation were paramount to making good whisky. The Vale of Yamazaki in the Osaka Prefecture had it all.

The water is mentioned in the Man’yoshu, the ancient anthology of Japanese poetry, a famous tea master was said to have based his operation in the vicinity to access it, and the Ministry of the Environment named it as one of Japan’s one hundred best natural mineral waters. While the climate means relatively cold winters, hot, humid summers, and lots of atmospheric mist. The latter probably doesn’t affect the whisky, but the rest is good for maturation.

In 1924, the first spirits ran from the stills at Yamazaki, making it Japan’s first whisky distillery. Torii hired a man who has become known as the godfather of Japanese whisky the same year to run the show, Taketsuru Masataka. The factory director was the descendant of a sake brewing family from the 17th century and travelled to Scotland in 1918 to learn the art of Scotch whisky making, studying at Glasgow University and marrying a Scottish woman, Jessie Roberta ‘Rita’ Cowan. He brought back the secrets of the trade (not exactly to the delight of the Scotch whisky industry) and stayed for a decade, later founding Nikka whisky.

Suntory time

The first Japanese whisky Suntory launched was in 1929, Shirofuda, or ‘White Label’. This didn’t really make a mark, however, not like Kakubin, which means ‘Square Bottle’. It followed in 1937 and was so well received that, if you’re lucky, you’ll still see that square bottle knocking around. Tortoise-shell pattern and all.

The Second World War brought huge demand from the Japanese army and navy and after the war the U.S. army also proved big fans. Yamazaki distillery was able to operate as the sole supplier of whisky for Suntory until the Hakushu distillery opened in 1973, but we would have to wait until 1984 for a Japanese whisky to be released under the Yamazaki name.

With Torii’s second son Keizo Saji running the show, a little Japanese single malt whisky called The Yamazaki 12 Year Old was released. You’ve probably heard of it. It was made to have a more delicate flavour profile than the Scotch single malts available at the time.

Saji also oversaw a renovation at the distillery during the late 1980s that took almost two years, kitting out Yamazaki with wooden and stainless steel washbacks along with directly and indirectly heated stills. This gave Yamazaki the flexibility to produce a variety of different styles and flavours of whisky, helping the distillery venture into the single malt whisky world with aplomb. Yamazaki 10 Year Old and Yamazaki 18 Year Old soon followed in the 1990s, further cementing the brand’s reputation and that of Japanese whisky as a whole.

A true classic

Flying the Japanese whisky flag

Big awards really catapulted Yamazaki into the big time. In 2003, The Yamazaki 12 Year Old became the first Japanese whisky to be given a Gold Medal at the International Spirits Challenge. Other key moments include Yamazaki 1984 being crowned the Supreme Champion Spirit at the International Spirits Challenge 2010, and Yamazaki 18 Year Old scooping six consecutive double gold medals at the San Francisco Spirits Competition from 2008 to 2013. And of course, the World Whisky of the Year in the Whisky Bible 2015 was the Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2013. Nothing was ever the same for Japanese whisky after that.

Demand has meant that it’s not always easy, or cheap to get your hands on Yamazaki whisky. But Japan’s oldest commercial whisky distillery is still going strong. In 2006, third-generation master blender Shingo Torii switched production of Yamazaki’s whiskies to smaller pot stills, and in 2013 the distillery underwent an expansion to install four more stills, followed by a further four.

Yamazaki continues to operate a flexible process that allows the distillers to choose between wooden and stainless steel washbacks in the fermentation process, between 16 pot stills of various shapes and styles for distillation, and between a litany of casks for maturation. This allows them to create whiskies with different flavour profiles, which is useful for blending, as Suntory and Nikka own the biggest distilleries in Japan, and there is little exchange between them.

If you ever get the chance, it’s certainly worth a visit. The distillery offers guided tours, there’s a museum on Japanese whisky history, and a whisky library that displays around 7000 bottles of unblended whisky in its whisky library. The bottle shop also includes distillery exclusives, most excitingly.

Of course, you can always buy your Yamazaki whisky here. We recommend starting with the Distiller’s Reserve if you’re not keen on breaking the bank. Whatever you opt for, we think it’s worth saying “kanpai!” to 100 years of Yamazaki. Here’s to another century.

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Macaloney’s Island Distillery Launches Canada’s First-Ever Triple-Distilled Single Potstill Whisky Range – Canadian Whisky News

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 08:04:07 +0100

Macaloney’s Island Distillery Launches Canada’s First-Ever Triple-Distilled Single Potstill Whisky Range

Kildara

Killeigh

SAANICH, BC, March 16, 2023 /CNW/ – Macaloney’s whisky maker Graeme Macaloney may be Scottish by birth, but this esteemed whisky maker has more than a touch of that famed roguish Irish twinkle in his eye. Which is why it makes perfect sense that Macaloney’s Island Distillery is launching a quartet of Irish-style Triple Distilled Single Potstill Whiskies – and just in time for St. Patrick’s Day!

“As a Scot of 7th century Irish extraction, I used to revel in the joke that the Irish say they ‘gave whisky making to the Scots and the Scots begrudgingly agree… but add that they made it better!'” laughs Macaloney about his foray into the potstill whisky category. “In our case here at Macaloney’s, I come by my potstill whisky making honestly: I studied Irish potstill whisky making at Midleton distillery in Ireland where I spent time with their Master Whiskymaker who taught me their traditional methods.”

Fast forward to their inaugural launch of their first-ever triple-distilled single potstill whiskies, and Macaloney is thrilled to reveal that the range has already been lauded by critics and whisky lovers alike, winning two Gold medals at the World Whiskies Awards in the UK. Killeigh Whiskymaker’s Signature Selection won Canada’s Best Potstill at WWA 2022, with Kildara Whiskymaker’s Signature Selection taking a gold medal at the awards too.

Single Cask Kirkinriola Moscatel

Both these beautiful drams, as well as the other two potstill whiskies in this range – the single cask Kirkinriola Moscatel, and the single cask Kirkinriola Portuguese Red Wine – are now available in Canada, USA, UK and select EU countries via their online shop at www.MacaloneyDistillers.com, and at the distillery’s tasting room in Saanich on Vancouver Island.

About Macaloney’s Potstill Whisky Range
In order to make traditional Irish-style triple distilled potstill whisky, Macaloney attended the Midleton Irish Whiskey Academy and personally met twice with their past Master Distiller Brian Nation over the course of two years in order to get his advice and input on traditional Irish methods.

Back in Canada, Macaloney then overlaid whisky master Dr. Jim Swan’s methods whereby he optimized a traditional whisky process to be the best that it can possibly be.

The result is that Macaloney’s triple distilled single potstill process is true to a traditional Irish method but optimized using Dr. Swan’s learning. The resulting newmake was amazing and won gold – Top Two in the World, and Best in Canada – in blind tastings at the World Whisky Awards.

Why Irish-Style Whiskies from a Scotsman?
As reported by Whisky Advocate magazine recently, Irish whiskey exports to North America have taken off in a big way over the last couple of years, seeing a 28% growth rate from 2021. What’s more, single potstill has increasingly become the most important part of Irish whiskey’s repertoire.

Recognising this, and already a long-time fan of Irish-style potstill whiskies, as evidenced by his educational adventures in the style, Macaloney decided the time was right to produce his very own range of potstill whiskies, but celebrating local ingredients. The end result is a range of triple-distilled single potstill whiskies which are as remarkable for their flavour as for their provenance.

This inaugural launch also showcases Macaloney’s expertise and ability to embrace more than just one style, without ever sacrificing quality and, ultimately, deliciousness.

Visit Macaloney’s Island Distillery
If you happen to be on Vancouver Island this St. Patrick’s Day (Friday March 17, 2023), the official launch day of the Macaloney’s Triple-Distilled Single Potstill range, visit their tasting room donned in green or wearing a kilt to receive happy hour pricing all day long!

The Saanich tasting room is open Friday and Saturday 11am to 8pm; and Sunday through Thursday 12pm to 6.30pm.

About Macaloney’s Island Distillery

Guided by his love for Uisge Beatha, the water of life, Graeme Macaloney, the expat Scot founder and whisky maker at Macaloney’s Island Distillery, set out to create the finest single malt whisky in North America and perhaps the world. Driven by quality he focused his efforts on bringing together the industry’s best Scottish distillers, ingredients (great Canadian barley, select American & European oak, and island air!) and the best equipment (from the famed Forsyth’s copperworks, Speyside, Scotland).

Thanks to these high-quality ingredients, world-class facilities, and deep expert knowledge base, Macaloney and his team were able to produce exceptional single malt whiskies in just three short years using exclusively traditional techniques. They then expanded their range, and now produce more than a dozen different drams for whisky lovers of all whisky and whiskey styles.

Their world-class and internationally recognised distillery celebrates local ingredients, using exceptional Canadian barley combined with island water and air, to produce a complex but balanced spirit, with a pristine quality.

The Macaloney’s team is passionate about what they’ve created and can’t wait to share it with you.

Macaloney’s Island Distillery & Twa Dogs Brewery
https://macaloneydistillers.com/

First Release Bottling Gallery – Wolfcraig Single Malt News

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 08:03:21 +0100

First Release Bottling Gallery

A look behind the curtain

We are delighted to be in touch to share some photos from the bottling of our Limited Edition First Release – the Wolfcraig 30 Year Old Premium Blend.

It is a huge milestone for the team to finally hold the finished article in our hands for the first time after 3 years of hard work behind the scenes.

We hosted a local soft launch of our 30 Year Old Blend last night and the initial feedback was exactly what we had hoped for – smooth, and possessing a luxurious depth of flavour, a genuine quality that only age can bring.

Another step will be launching the fulfilment of our UK orders next week. To be included in the first ever shipment of Wolfcraig Scotch Whisky click here to purchase your Limited Edition bottle.

Master Blenders, Richard Paterson and Ian Macmillan, decided on a restricted batch of only 1400 bottles of this aged icon to protect its rarity for those that have taken the step to add this bottle to their coveted collections.

We hope you enjoy this glimpse behind the curtain of this huge milestone for Wolfcraig, and we look forward to being back in touch next week with further shipment updates.

K&L Exclusive: Stellar 14-Year-Old Single Cask from Heaven’s Door – Bourbon Whiskey News

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 08:02:35 +0100

A Stupendous Buy in Collectible Bourbon
Heaven’s Door 14 Year Old “Caribbean Rum Finished” K&L Exclusive Cask Strength Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) ($149.99)

This “14-Year-Old” Straight Bourbon is really 14 years old in name only, thanks to a quirk in the aging and bottling process (see below for more details). At its actual 17-year age, it’s easily the oldest single cask we’ve ever seen from Cascade Hollow, and since any other premium straight bourbon with a 17-year age statement is going to set you back significantly more, consider this an opportunity to score one of the greatest secret bargains in the spirits market.

Heaven’s Door 14 Year Old “Caribbean Rum Finished” K&L Exclusive Cask Strength Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) ($149.99)

K&L Notes: This wild offering is listed as 14 years old, but it was distilled on January 5th, 2005 from a mash bill of 84% Corn, 8% Malt, 8% Rye. It aged undisturbed for over 15 years before being transferred to a freshly dumped Venezuelan rum cask, likely Diplomatico, and aged for an additional two years before bottling at cask strength without chill-filtration of any kind. The whiskey is almost certainly coming from the Cascade Hollow distillery in Tennessee, but has such a distinct character, it would be hard to pick it out as such without prior knowledge of the mash bill. Perhaps it’s the exceptionally high proof, which is rarely achieved with single-cask offerings from the famous old distillery outside of Tullahoma. In fact, we’ve never offered a single cask from this distillery anywhere close to this age and proof range, a true oddity in that respect. The dense, dark flavors of the rum have been fully integrated after the long finish at Heaven’s Door’s Nashville warehousing facility. Add the high-quality finish, and you’ve got a recipe for a legendary pour. Similarly aged products have sold for significantly more—Heaven’s Door’s own 17-year and the George Dickel 17-year went for $500 and $280 respectively, so we’re actually very grateful they didn’t change the age statement and raise our price! We’d much rather tell this story and save you the $200 to $300 a bottle than insist on an accurate age statement! Lovers of Angel’s Envy bourbon will appreciate the opulence here.

Email: wine@klwines.com
Phone: (877) KL-WINES (Toll Free 877.559.4637)
K&L Wine Merchants 3005 El Camino Real Redwood City, CA 94061 USA
San Francisco, Redwood City, Hollywood CA

Independent Scotch: The History of Independent Bottlers by David Stirk – Scotch Whisky News

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 08:01:40 +0100

Hankey Bannister 21YO

Independent Scotch by David Stirk

Unique. There is no other word to describe the relationship between distiller, producer and independent bottler. In this first ever account of independent bottlers the author, David Stirk, looks at the history of how and why this anomaly arose; how an aged and rooted, bulk-driven industry missed, at first, the change in consumer demand. Using his own business as an example, this book explores how independent bottlers operate and helped to nurture a new and engaged consumer base.

With contributions across the industry this book catalogues the lost and current independent bottling companies. Often in their own words a picture will be painted of family, and consumer-driven enterprise (themes that are the bedrock of the Scotch whisky industry); companies that strive to show Scotch whisky at the pinnacle of what it can achieve. Pour a dram and delve into the world of independent bottlers.

£24.50 >

Meals and malts: A smooth guide to pairing food with your favourite bottle of whisky - Lifestyle Asia India

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 07:33:10 +0100

Meals and malts: A smooth guide to pairing food with your favourite bottle of whisky Lifestyle Asia India

The whisky distillery that wanted to fall down - BBC

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 06:12:55 +0100

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Tue, 28 Mar 2023 06:05:26 +0100

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Jack releases limited whiskeys | Living | tullahomanews.com - Tullahoma News and Guardian

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 05:49:32 +0100

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Diageoï¿½s Ivan Menezes to step down as CEO

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0100

Diageo has announced that its chief executive officer Sir Ivan Menezes will be retiring and is set to depart from the Diageo Board on 30 June this year, following 10 years leading the company.

AnalogFolk Wins Tasmanian Whisky Brand LARK Distilling's ... - B&T

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 23:30:12 +0100

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Kirin targets overseas markets for its Fuji whisky brand | The Asahi ... - 朝日新聞デジタル

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 23:00:00 +0100

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Coffee Review: Don Pablo Canadian Whisky And Maple Infused ... - The Whiskey Wash

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 22:01:55 +0100

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12 Best Scotch Whiskeys Under $300, Ranked - UPROXX

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:26:07 +0100

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Pendleton Whisky 20 Year ‘Director’s Reserve’ Review - Whiskey Raiders

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:21:16 +0100

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Whisky Will Decide Whether Or Not We See 'John Wick 5' - Yahoo Life

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 18:45:00 +0100

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Glen Grant Unveils New 21-Year-Old Single Malt

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 18:26:20 +0100

March 26, 2023 – Glen Grant has introduced the oldest permanent addition to its range with a new 21-year-old single malt. The whisky was matured in a combination of Oloroso Sherry butts and hogsheads along with ex-Bourbon barrels, and is bottled at 46% ABV with no chill filtering.

“The 18-year-old was our oldest one before, and it was mainly Bourbon wood which gives you much more floral notes to it,” said Master Distiller Dennis Malcolm. The 62-year veteran of the Scotch Whisky industry was on hand this week at an event in New York City to introduce the new whisky. “We’re using Oloroso Sherry butts, hoggies, and barrels married together, and it’s got these wonderful rich fruity notes to it,” he said.

The 21-year-old will be an annual release with a recommended retail price of $360 per bottle.

“It’s the gateway to many more expressions in the future, which we’ll be able to share with you as they’re being launched,” Malcolm teased. The entire interview with Dennis Malcolm can be heard on this week’s WhiskyCast podcast.

Other new whiskies announced this week:

Maker’s Mark has released the fifth and final expression in its Wood Finishing Series. BEP is a tribute to the distillery’s traditional 55% ABV (110 proof) barrel entry proof, and used ten virgin toasted American Oak finishing staves in the maturation process. It is available throughout the U.S. with a recommended retail price of $69.99 per bottle.

Ardbeg has unveiled this year’s limited edition release. BizarreBQ comes from three different types of barrels: Pedro Ximenez Sherry casks, double-charred oak, and a special extra-charred barbecue cask.

It will go on sale at the distillery and in Germany starting next Monday, and will be available worldwide later this year, likely around Islay Festival time at the beginning of June.

Scapa Distillery is opening a new tasting room next week, and is launching a new Distillery Reserve Collection edition…the Scapa 19-year-old Pedro Ximenez hogshead finish. It is available at the distillery and online to U-K residents only for 185 pounds a bottle…

Bruichladdich has released two new whiskies. The Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2014 uses barley grown on eight farms within 15 miles of the distillery, and is available in the U-S with a recommended retail price of 85 dollars a bottle…

The second release is more unusual…it’s Islay’s first rye whisky. Local farmer Andrew Jones started growing rye in 2017 as a cover crop in between his annual barley crops after Bruichladdich agreed to buy his entire rye crop for making whisky. It’s a single grain whisky dubbed “The Regeneration Project, and is available through the Bruichladdich web site for 125 pounds a bottle.

Finally, 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of Secretariat’s historic Triple Crown, and while Woodford Reserve’s annual Kentucky Derby bottle features a painting of Secretariat, the family who raised the horse is teaming up with another distillery.

The Chenery family is endorsing Ragged Branch Distillery’s Secretariat Reserve Bourbon. The Virginia distillery used corn grown on the farm where Secretariat was born to make the five year old Bottled in Bond whiskey.

It will go on sale April 22nd in Virginia state liquor stores and at the distillery, with limited availability in the Mid-Atlantic region and online.

New Arrival of the Week: Profound Richness 10 Year Old

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 16:30:26 +0100

You may have noticed a bold and beautiful new whisky hit our shelves. It’s called Profound Richness 10 Year Old and here’s Ben Ellefsen to tell you more.

Because sometimes more is more.

As alluded to in a previous post, Profound Richness is the latest addition to the range which also includes Filthy Smoke and Beautiful Fruit.

In another case of ‘does precisely what it says on the tin’, this whisky is from the Highlands region, is aged in excess of 10 years, and has more than a hint of sherry in its makeup.

We’ve constructed this single malt from multiple casks from the same distillery and blended it back to a profile that puts us very much in mind of the roaring-fire-leather-armchair-dark-chocolate-sitting-on-the-antique-oak-table-maybe-I’ll-have-a-cigar school of whisky. And yes, that’s a thing. That’s definitely a school.

Profound AND rich. Hence it being called that.

Profound Richness

Taking a step back and looking at what this range is trying to achieve. It’s equal helpings of demystification, and evocativeness. If we can all ‘get’ instinctively how this whisky is going to taste just by looking at it, then not only does it provide a synesthesiastically comforting experience when it’s on our bar, but potentially more powerfully can act as an intuitive guide into the category for the friend who prefers craft IPA, or who can tell you absolutely everything about the three best-selling wines on Laithwaites’ list.

Again at a sub-£30 price point (in a 50cl pack) means that it’s sensibly priced for gifting, but also accessible enough that you’d feel comfortable mixing it. From experience, it makes an incredible Old Fashioned. I used a good shake of Angostura, a modest shake of Peychauds, brown sugar, and a tiny dash of Luxardo Maraschino.

Here’s one Ben made earlier…

Until next time, enjoy, and see you soon.

*It’s a range that currently doesn’t have a name and has brand architecture as something of an afterthought. Ho hum. If anyone has any lightbulb ideas post them below and I’ll buy you some really nice biscuits if we use them.

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Louis XIII launches Rare Cask 42.1 luxury Cognac

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 12:37:39 +0100

Louis XIII Rare Cask 42.1

Cognac house Rémy Martin has launched a third edition of its Louis XIII Rare Cask series. Rare Cask 42.1 is presented in a striking black crystal Baccarat decanter. Only 775 decanters will be released in the global market.

The exclusive Cognac was selected by Baptiste Loiseau, fifth-generation cellar master of Louis XIII, from barrels of eaux-de-vie maturing in the cellars of Domaine du Grollet in Cognac. The Limousin oak barrels, known as tierçons, contain eaux-de-vie sourced from the Grande Champagne region.

‘A year ago, I noticed something subtle and extraordinary about a singular tierçon,’ said Loiseau. ‘Rare Cask 42.1 has very specific nose and palate sensations that creates a perfect point of balance,’ he explained.

‘In order to discover Rare Cask 42.1, I listened to my instincts and favoured emotion over science. I called upon my memories. It took me back to my childhood and my roots here in Cognac,’ Loiseau added.

Louis XIII Rare Cask 42.1 (Alc 42.1%) is described as offering typical Louis XIII aromas – rich and complex notes of dried fruits, spice, pot pourri, honey, passion fruit, cigar box and leather – but with more pronounced floral tones.

The unveiling of Rare Cask 42.1 follows the release of Rare Cask 42.6 in 2009, which was selected by Loiseau and former cellar master Pierrette Trichet. The inaugural release by Trichet, back in 2004, was Rare Cask 43.8.

Louis XIII Rare Cask 42.1 is the first of the Rare Cask releases to be presented as a set. The black crystal decanter with a gold- and rhodium-finished neck is accompanied by Pillet crystal glasses and a serving pipette decorated with a black medallion.

Sets will be available to buy from 20 June, with limited allocations for both the UK and US. In the UK Louis XIII Rare Cask 42.1 will be available exclusively at the Louis XIII Boutique at Harrods in London. Prices are yet to be announced.

Selected bars in 13 countries will also be offering Rare Cask 42.1 by the glass. They include the recently refurbished Vesper Bar at The Dorchester in London, as well as venues in New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, Paris, Zurich and Dubai.

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8 Cocktails Made With Mexican Spirits

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 12:11:09 +0100

As we continue our deep dive into Mexican alcohol trends, we turn to mixed drinks. The Margarita may be the top cocktail, but there are plenty of other drinks that use tequila as well as mezcal, and some of the less-known spirits from Mexico. Here are a few to try.

Mexico

¾ oz. Arette reposado tequila
¾ oz. Abasolo Mexican whiskey
½ oz. Ojo de Tigre mezcal
¼ oz. Ancho Reyes chile liqueur
¼ oz. Nixta corn liqueur
¼ oz. Agave nectar
3 dashes Chocolate mole bitters

Combine all ingredients in mixing tin or glass, add ice. Stir and strain over 1 large ice cube on a rocks glass. Garnish with an orange twist and grated dark chocolate.

The mixologists at Sweet Liberty in Miami created this recipe.

Smoke on the Horizon.

Smoke on the Horizon

2 oz. Blanco tequila
1 oz. Pear nectar
1 oz. Pineapple juice
¾ oz. Agave nectar
1 oz. Lime juice
½ oz. Orange liqueur

The mixologists at ECHO restaurant in The King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort on Georgia’s St. Simons Island created this recipe

Luna Roja

1 ½ oz. Nocheluna sotol
½ oz. Ancho Reyes chile liqueur
1 oz. Prickly pear puree
¾ oz. Lime juice
¼ oz. Simple syrup

Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake well. Fine strain into a coupe or stem glass.

The mixologists at Nocheluna created this recipe.

Luna Roja.

Oaxacan Revolver

1 oz. Vida mezcal
¾ oz. El Jimador reposado tequila
¾ oz. Tia Maria coffee liqueur
2 dashes Orange bitters
2 dashes Bittermens mole bitters

Stir all ingredients. Strain over large ice cube (or serve up). Garnish with an orange twist.

The mixologists at Asheville Proper in Asheville, NC, created this recipe.

Oaxacan Revolver.

Cantarito

2 oz. Lunazul blanco tequila
¾ oz. Grapefruit juice
½ oz. Orange juice
½ oz. Lime juice, freshly squeezed
1 tsp. Agave syrup
Pinch of salt
3 oz. Grapefruit soda, chilled
Tajín seasoning

Rim the cantarito cup (or a Collins glass) with Tajín seasoning. Add the tequila, juices and salt into a shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled. Strain into the prepared cup over fresh ice. Top with the grapefruit soda and stir gently to combine. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Mixologist Lynnette Marrero created this recipe.

Cantarito.

Little Green

1 ¼ oz. Mal Bien mezcal
¾ oz. Estancia raicilla
¾ oz. Coco Lopez
¼ oz. Lime juice
1 tsp. Tempus Fugit Cacao
3-4 Mint leaves

Combine ingredients in a mixing tin and shake. Strain into a Double Old Fashioned glass with crushed ice. Garnish with mint sprig.

Mixologist Shannon Ponche created this recipe for Death & Co. in New York.

Little Green.

Autumn Breeze

1 ½ oz. Kilinga Bacanora Blanco
½ oz. Vermouth
1 ½ oz. Apple juice
½ oz. Lemon juice
1 oz. Honey

Combine ingredients in a mixing tin and shake. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with dehydrated citrus.

The mixologists at Kilinga created this recipe.

Autumn Breeze.

Fly as a Kite

1 oz. Blanco tequila
½ oz. Giffard Pamplemousse liqueur
½ oz. Batavia Arrack
¾ oz. Fresh lemon juice
¾ oz. Fresh grapefruit juice
¾ oz. Mexican cinnamon rose water syrup*

Fly as a Kite.

Add all ingredients and shake with ice. Serve in a Collins glass. Garnish with mint and a smoking cinnamon stick.

*For Mexican cinnamon rose water syrup

3 Cinnamon sticks
2 oz. Water
48 oz. Granulated sugar
1 oz. Rose water

Toast up 3 cinnamon sticks in a saucepan on medium heat for 5 minutes. Add water and bring to a boil. Add the granulated sugar and stir till completely dissolved. Drop to a simmer for 20 minutes. Let rest for 30 minutes. Strain and add rose water.

Brandon Verkaik, bar manager at Maya in Charleston, SC, created this recipe.

Melissa Dowling is editor of Cheers magazine, our on-premise sister publication. Contact her at mdowling@epgmediallc.com, and read her recent pieces, The Top Tequila Trends in 2023 and The Most Popular Mexican Alcohol Brands.

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TOMATIN LAUNCHES NEW 45 YEAR OLD SINGLE MALT

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:40:25 +0100

The Tomatin Distillery, has today announced the launch of a new limited-edition 45 Year Old expression.

Tomatin 45 Year Old (41.5% ABV) which is a global travel retail exclusive, was matured in an Oloroso Sherry cask.

Tomatin 45 Year Old

This latest release from the Highland based distillery, is said to deliver notes of summer berries, cherry and freshly roasted coffee beans on the nose, followed by notes of dried tropical fruits, Sanguinello blood orange, salted caramel chocolate, and a hint of herbal bitters on the palate.

The packaging for the new Tomatin 45 Year Old, showcases the distillery’s new luxury style for its premium range. The colours make subtle reference to the distillery’s Highland landscape, while curved doors and etchings on the wooden box represent the rolling hills which surround the distillery and the spirit travelling up the stills.

Commenting on the launch, Graham Eunson, Master Distiller at Tomatin Distillery, said: “This is a remarkable moment for the distillery, as we reveal the latest premium aged-statement single malt whisky in our portfolio. Its rarity makes it perfect for a truly special occasion and the ideal addition for global collectors. Tomatin’s history tells a great story of craftsmanship and the perseverance of Highland whisky-making, and our 45 Year Old is a testament to this heritage.”

Limited to 250 individually numbered bottles, Tomatin 45 Year Old, will be available later this month through global travel retail outlets, for a RRP of £7,500.

Posted by Steve Rush

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Longrow Red 11 Years Tawny Port Cask Scotch Review

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 08:57:30 +0100

By Randall H. Borkus

Rating: A-

First distilled in 1973, Longrow is produced at Springbank Distillery in Campbelton, and is one of three distinct brands to come from that distillery. Longrow was initially conceived as an oily, peaty malt to serve in a blend being created at that time, and consequently it is more heavily peated than other Springbank whiskies.

The Longrow Red is released annually and bottled at cask strength. Each year, a different red wine cask is used to mature the whisky, with the 2022 expression being matured for seven years in ex-bourbon barrels followed by four years in fresh tawny port barrels. Longrow Red 11 Years Tawny Port Cask is bottled at 57.5% ABV and only 8,400 bottles have been produced.

The Scotch
The whisky’s color under a light is Tawny Port-style red with flashes of golden amber, so lots of Tawny Port barrel influence here! FYI: I so enjoy a good tawny port.

The nose held a delightful hit of smoke, but was a tad non-descript at first. With some air it improved almost immediately. As the whisky opened, I found ripe raspberries, over-ripe cherries and an attractive hint of the old god’s earth. After a tiny sip of this nectar, the nose came across with gentle ocean breezes, strawberry preserves and hints of leather and a spot of fresh harvest dust.

The front and mid palate was full-bodied, oily with a composite of mature apricots, dried cherries, cranberries, and hints of a parmigiana sauce blended with figs wrapped in a smoky earthy dry oak leaf. A few drops of water changed the mouth feel significantly, as the whisky becomes oilier and extra viscous with the hints of sweet sugars from the Tawny Port. The mid-palate explodes with extra ripe figs, boysenberry jam and a hint of sweet and sour cherry mash.

The finish was long and coupled with overripe berry preserves and just the right touch of smoky dryness.

Six drops of water exacerbated the jam preserves sweetness, while further opening up a sugary dried cherry essence that clung to my palette with more subtle dry smokiness that is absolutely enjoyable. At cask strength, it drank delightfully smooth and a few drops of water only further enhance the flavor experience.

This is a must have if you are a Longrow Red fan, or like me, you just dig Scotch finished in Port barrels.

The Price
This bottle retails at Binny’s Beverage Depot for $169 in Chicago, limit one bottle per person.

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Lux Row Distillers Introduces Rebel 100 Rye – Rebel 100 News

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 08:05:25 +0100

Lux Row Distillers introduces Rebel 100 Rye

Latest Rebel brand-family variant elevates the proof – and taste – following in the footsteps of its bourbon namesake

ST.LOUIS (March 16, 2023) – Lux Row Distillers announced the newest variant in the Rebel brand family: Rebel 100 Straight Rye Whiskey. Rebel 100 Rye is set to reach retail shelves across the country later this month at a suggested retail price of $19.99 per 750 ml bottle.

Rebel 100 Straight Rye Whiskey delivers smooth, spicy rye flavor via its 51% rye, 45% corn and 4% malt mash bill. Offered at 100 proof, Rebel 100 Rye features a spicy nose that opens into rich rye flavor balanced by hints of vanilla.

“Based on the continued success of both Rebel 100 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, we’ve elevated the proof of its rye counterpart,” said Eric Winter, brand manager for Rebel. “Rebel 100 Rye drinkers still will enjoy the award-winning smooth, spicy rye flavor of Rebel Rye at a proof level that amplifies its taste profile and stands out even better in classic cocktails.”

About Luxco

Founded in St. Louis in 1958 by the Lux Family, Luxco is a leading producer, supplier, importer and bottler of beverage alcohol products. Our mission is to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of consumers, associates and business partners. Merged with MGP Ingredients, Inc. in 2021 (Nasdaq: MGPI), Luxco operates as MGP’s Brands Division and manages all MGP/Luxco brands. This extensive and award-winning spirits portfolio includes well-known brands from four distilleries: Bardstown, Kentucky-based Lux Row Distillers, home of Ezra Brooks, Rebel, Blood Oath, David Nicholson and Daviess County; Lebanon, Kentucky-based Limestone Branch Distillery, maker of Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey and Bowling & Burch Gin; Jalisco, Mexico-based Destiladora González Lux, producer of 100% agave tequilas, El Mayor, Exotico and Dos Primos; and Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, where the George Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Rossville Union Straight Rye Whiskey are produced. The innovative and high-quality brand portfolio also includes Everclear Grain Alcohol, Pearl Vodka, Saint Brendan’s Irish Cream, The Quiet Man Irish Whiskey, Green Hat Gin and other well-recognized brands. For more information about the company and its brands, visit luxco.com.

News from Cape Clear Distillery – Irish Whiskey News

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 08:04:00 +0100

NEWS FROM CAPE CLEAR DISTILLERY

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

There was good attendance at our AGM on 1 March which was very positive and upbeat. The works done to complete fire, disability and other certification for our proposed new Cask Store has been accompanied by work on our business plan and prospectus for the next tranche of share capital through which we plan to raise €1.5m. This will support the development of the Cask store and working capital over the next few years. This is attached to this newsletter.

G1 STATUS IRISH WHISKEY

A small but significant quantity of Irish whiskey has been purchased and is currently maturing in another West of Ireland location with the goal of transfer to Cape Clear. For this we have applied for the necessary G1 Status Certification from the Irish Revenue. We will be in a position to mature modest quantities with this status and it will put us in a better position in regard to the licensing of the proposed cask store later on.

TRIAL BARLEY PATCH

We are preparing a patch of ground about 600m2 for a trial sowing of barley this Spring. If successful the barley will be harvested and milled by hand for a trial distillation, subject to Revenue approval.

Click here to download the Funding Document

Our mailing address is:
Cape Clear Island Distillery
Cape Clear Island
Skibbereen, CO P81 AX89
Ireland

The Grand Whisky Auction March 2023 Auction CLOSES TONIGHT! – Auction Whisky News

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 08:03:04 +0100

The Grand Whisky Auction is now LIVE!

There are 2800+ lots to browse and bid on this month with one of the highlights being this Dingle Cask.

The auction closes on the 27th March @ 9pm!

Interested in selling whisky in our next auction?

T. +44 (0)1463 210 427 – sales@thegrandwhiskyauction.com

K&L Exclusive: 15-Year-Old Unicorn Cask from Old Pulteney – Scotch Whisky News

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 08:02:17 +0100

Distillery-Direct Exclusive Cask: The Singular “Maritime Malt”
2006 Old Pulteney 15 Year Old “K&L Exclusive” Single Cask No. 2061 First Fill Ex-Bourbon Cask Strength Highland Single Malt Whisky (750ml) ($119.99)
“I’m absolutely in love with this style … A truly special cask we’re so lucky to have.”
— David Othenin-Girard, K&L Spirits Buyer

Old Pulteney’s distinctive style has earned it the nickname “the Maritime Malt,” along with a corresponding cult following among hardcore Scotch connoisseurs. Single casks from OP are some of the most sought-after on the market, and when we’re fortunate enough to source one directly from the distillery itself under its own label, it makes for a must-have addition to any collection.

2006 Old Pulteney 15 Year Old “K&L Exclusive” Single Cask No. 2061 First Fill Ex-Bourbon Cask Strength Highland Single Malt Whisky (750ml) ($119.99)

*Please note: Due to bottle shape, product ships as 1.5L bottle.

K&L Notes: Located on the northern shores of Scotland, Old Pulteney is renowned for its “maritime malt”—the distinct character that comes from aging and distilling their signature Scotch whisky near the Atlantic Ocean. This single-barrel K&L exclusive slowly aged for 15 years in ex-bourbon barrels, giving the whiskey a sweet, salty, spicy, irresistible character. The old distillery in Wick, founded in 1826, was once completely unavailable in the town during their decades-long localized prohibition era. A popular fishing village, the town was mostly inaccessible unless by boat. Now Pulteney is producing a very classically styled, north coast malt typified by a subtle salinity. This first-fill, ex-bourbon barrel was filled at the beginning of 2006 and bottled just before its 16th birthday at a full cask strength of 53% ABV, non-colored, and non-chill filtered. It’s one of the few distillers still selling single casks directly to K&L, although only a handful of barrels made it stateside in the last year. Considering the quality, we believe this malt is exceptionally undervalued and represents a rarely seen opportunity to enjoy this special distillery under its own label, as a single barrel, and without the addition of any water or other additives. Incidentally, it will absolutely love a drop of water added to the glass, opening both the malty sweetness and the gorgeous maritime character.

David Othenin-Girard | K&L Spirits Buyer | Review Date: March 08, 2023

Oh, Pulteney, you do make me so happy. We’ve been waiting on this barrel for what seems like over a year—and considering it states that it was bottled in 2021, perhaps it was actually that long. Now that it’s finally here, it’s even more special than I remember it. This is the only OP single cask that made it to California last year (well, this year), but considering the quality I’ll be doing everything in my power to get another. The color is an attractive, old gold hue. On the nose, a beautiful, sweet stone fruit character, crushed yellow flowers, hints of salty sea spray far in the distance, crystal malt, and sweet citrus oils. On the palate, it absolutely pops. It’s nearly perfect with about 10-15 minutes in the glass, offering big, sweet, and salty citrus and stone fruit, hints of white pepper, angelica root, crushed rock, and agave syrup. With a bit of water, more pear, lanolin, and salt comes out. It’s all very waxy and very fresh. I’m absolutely in love with this style and while it was nearly perfect rested right out of the bottle, I do strongly recommend the tiniest drop of spring water to stretch and expand the flavors. A truly special cask we’re so lucky to have.

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Phone: (877) KL-WINES (Toll Free 877.559.4637)
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Hankey Bannister 21 Year Old Batch 3 at Tyndrum Whisky – Blended Whisky News

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 08:01:50 +0100

Hankey Bannister 21YO

£115.00

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Tasting notes:

Colour: Delightfully dark honey with bronze highlights

Nose: Aromatic nuances of dried fruit and vanilla oak.

Taste: Soft and smooth creamy toffee with vanilla overtones and hints of Christmas cake and dark chocolate.

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