Bowmore Islay Single Malt 1957, 54 Years Old

Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Announced Release of Bowmore 1957, 54 Years Old in September 2012. Bowmore 1957, 54 Years Old is the oldest ever Bowmore and the the oldest Islay single malt ever released on the market. Bottles … Continue reading →

Loch Fyne Whiskies ‘New in Stock: New Glen Scotia Range’

New Glen Scotia Range

Loch Fyne Whiskies
david@lfw.co.uk

Happy Burns Day! It just so happens that Robbie Burns Day this year coincides with the first day of our year end sale. The Bard loved a good drink, and I think he’ll forgive us for this minor transgression.

Today (Friday January 25th) through Sunday (the 28th) all of our in stock whiskies will be 10% off with selected others priced 15-25%. The sale is in store and online only, no phone orders will be taken.

Hope you find something to tempt you…

Slainte!

Andrew Ferguson

Sale Rules and Terms:

1)      All purchased must be paid for at the time of purchase.

2)      Sale price is on in-stock items only.

3)      We will honour the sale price only on exclusive items.

4)      We will not be taking phone orders, email, web and in-store only.

5)      In case of discrepancy between advertised prices and our point of sale, the point of sale will be taken as correct.

6)      Many of these items are limited, and sale will be on a first come first serve basis. 

All In Stock Whiskies will be 10% off! 

The following in stock whiskies (and other spirits) will be 15% off!

1. Aberlour 10 Year – Sale      Price = $33.99
2. Abhainn Dearg First Edition      – Sale Price = $288.99
3. Adelphi Aultmore 1982 – Sale      Price = $160.64
4. Armorik Classic Breton      Single Malt – Sale Price = $53.54
5. Arran 2001 KWM Bourbon Cask      – Sale Price = $74.79
6. Balblair 1978 – Sale Price      = $271.14
7. Balvenie 30 Year – Sale      Price = $594.99
8. Balvenie Caribean Cask 14      Year – Sale Price = $79.89
9. BenRiach 1983 KWM Cask 298      – Sale Price = $175.09
10. BenRiach 1989 Cask 5620 –      Sale Price = $148.74
11. BenRiach 1994 KWM Cask 3806      – Sale Price = $99.87
12. Benrinnes 23 Year – Sale      Price = $267.47
13. Berry’s Blue Hanger 6^th      Edition – Sale Price = $106.24
14. Bowmore Laimrig 15 Year –      Sale Price = $67.99 *Note the price was reduced by $8 to it’s new retail      of $79.99 before the 15% was taken off!
15. Bruichladdich Islay Barley      Dunlossit – Sale Price = $51.42
16. Chateau Montifaud VSOP      Cognac – Sale Price = $42.49
17. Chichibu the First Ichiro’s      Malt – Sale Price = $135.99
18. Cutty Sark Tam O’Shanter 25      Year – Sale Price = $331.49
19. Dalmore Age of Exploration      1995 – Sale Price = $68.42
20. Evan Williams KWM Bourbon –      Sale Price = $46.74
21. Fettercairn 24 Year – Sale      Price = $268.59
22. Fettercairn 30 Year – Sale      Price = $348.49
23. Fettercairn 40 Year – Sale      Price = $1288.59
24. Fettercairn Fior – Sale      Price = $61.19
25. G&M Glen Grant 60 Year      Diamond Jubillee – Sale Price = $11,899.99
26. Glenfarclas 105 Cask      Strength 20 Year – Sale Price = $267.74
27. Glenfarclas 175^th      Anniversary Chairman’s Reserve – Sale Price = $598.39
28. Glenfiddich Cask of Dreams      – Sale Price = $86.69
29. Glenglassaugh 1972 KWM Cask      – Sale Price = $594.99
30. Kavalan Solist Ex-Bourbon –      Not many left! – Sale Price = $152.99
31. Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask      – Only 2 left! – Sale Price = $169.99
32. Nikka Miyagikyo 15 Year –      Sale Price = $131.32
33. Nikka Pure Malt Black –      Sale Price = $50.99
34. Nikka Pure Malt White –      Sale Price = $52.69
35. Nikka Tsuru 17 Year Ceramic      Decanter – Sale Price = $163.19
36. Nikka Yoichi 15 Year – Sale      Price = $122.39
37. Nikka Yoichi 20 Year – Sale      Price = $280.49
38. OMC Glenlossie 16 Year      Sherry – Sale Price = $106.24
39. OMC Talisker 10 Year – Sale      Price = $110.92
40. Pyrat Cask Rum – Sale Price      = $213.34
41. Rum Nation Jamaica 25 Year      Rum – Sale Price = $139.39
42. Signatory Ben Nevis 1990 –      Sale Price = $130.04
43. Signatory Glen Scotia 1991      – Sale Price = $109.22
44. Signatory Imperial 1995 –      Sale Price = $117.29
45. Signatory Inchmurin 1993 –      Sale Price = $117.29
46. Signatory Inverleven 1977 –      Sale Price = $278.79
47. Signatory Rare Ayrshire      1975 – Sale Price = $224.39
48. Tomintoul 1976 – Sale Price      = $273.69
49. Tomintoul 33 Year – Sale      Price = $237.99
50. Wilson & Morgan      Glenrothes 1990 – Sale Price = $148.74 

The following in stock whiskies will be 20% off!

1. Auchroisk 20 Year – Sale      Price = $196.79
2. BenRiach 1980??? – Sale      Price = $246.39
3. BenRiach 1992 – Sale Price      = $123.99
4. Berry’s Own Bowmore 1994 –      Sale Price = $76.47
5. Centennial Ultra-Premium      Rye Whisky – Sale Price = $99.87
6. Duncan Taylor Black Bull 40      Year – Sale Price = $194.79
7. G&M Generations      Glenlivet 70 Year (1940) – Sale Price = $17,599.99
8. Glenglassaugh The Chosen      Few 1976 – Sale Price = $371.19
9. MacKinlay’s Rare Old      Highland Malt (Shackleton Replica) – Sale Price = $167.99
10. Signatory BenRiach 1966 –      Sale Price = $622.39
11. Signatory Bowmore 1970 –      Sale Price = $909.59
12. Signatory Kinclaith 1969 –      Sale Price = $1225.59
13. Woodford Reserve Master’s      Collection – Sale Price = $118.39 

The following in stock whiskies will be 25% off!

1. Berry’s Own Dailuaine 1973      – Sale Price = $215.24
2. English Whisky Company      Chapter 3 – Sale Price = $46.12
3. English Whisky Company      Chapter 6 – Sale Price = $50.99
4. English Whisky Company      Royal Wedding Decanter – Sale Price = $87.74
5. Glen Spey 21 Year – Sale      Price = $281.24
6. PB Braeval 18 Year – Sale      Price = $114.74
7. Pittyvaich 20 Year – Sale      Price = $208.87

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If you have any whisky questions or comments concerning The Malt Messenger please contact me by e-mail, phone, or drop by the store. Feel free to forward me any whisky news you feel should be included in a future issue of The Malt Messenger; it might just get included.

All of the products mentioned in THE MALT MESSENGER can be purchased in store, over the phone or from our website at www.kensingtonwinemarket.com. All prices quoted in the Malt Messenger are subject to change, and don’t include GST. In the event of discrepancies, the point of sale will be taken as correct.

Thanks for reading the Malt Messenger.

Slainte!

Andrew Ferguson

Manager & Scotchguy

Kensington Wine Market

403-283-8000

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

www.kensingtonwinemarket.com

Owner & Operator

Ferguson’s Whisky Tours

www.fergusonwhiskytours.com

BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY PLAYS WITH FIRE IN LATEST EXPERIMENTAL WHISKEY RELEASE

First Experimental Collection Release of 2013

FRANKFORT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, KY (Jan. 2013) Just in time for colder weather, Buffalo Trace Distillery offers a solution to your winter chills. The latest Experimental Collection bourbons both survived the heat. The Hot Box Toasted Barrel Bourbon Whiskey and #7 Heavy Char Barrel Bourbon Whiskey are the two latest offerings from the Kentucky distillery.

Both of these experiments study the effects of extreme heat on oak barrels and the flavor of the bourbon inside.

The Hot Box Toasted Barrel Bourbon involved placing the barrel staves into a “Hot Box” at 133 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, the staves were steamed before being assembled into a barrel. The goal was to drive the flavors deep into the wood.

Next the barrels were filled with Buffalo Trace Rye Bourbon Mash #2 and left to age for 16 years and 8 months. The resulting bourbon is a well-balanced whiskey with fruity notes complimented by a caramel and buttery taste.

The #7 Heavy Char Barrel Bourbon Whiskey experiment used barrels which were charred for 3.5 minutes, as opposed to the normal 55 second char used by Buffalo Trace typically. The barrels were then filled with Buffalo Trace Rye Bourbon Mash #2 and left to age for 15 years and 9 months. The end result is a bourbon with an oaky aroma followed by a body that is heavy and complex. A smoky and robust flavor, with fantastic woody notes and hints of vanilla, fruit and tannin. It is dry and balanced.

“Toying with barrels is fun and interesting. It’s quite dramatic to see how something as simple as an extra heavy barrel char can influence the taste of bourbon,” said Harlen Wheatley, master distiller. “Both of these experiments yielded very interesting and balanced flavor profiles that I think most people will enjoy tasting.”

These “hot” barrels are part of the more than 1,500 experimental barrels of whiskey aging in the warehouses of Buffalo Trace Distillery. Each of these barrels has unique characteristics that differentiate it from all others. Some examples of these experiments include unique mash bills, type of wood and barrel toasts. In order to further increase the scope, flexibility and range of the experimental program, an entire micro distillery, named The Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. “OFC” Micro Distillery, complete with cookers, fermenting tanks, and a state-of-the-art micro still has been constructed within Buffalo Trace Distillery.

The Experimental Collection will be packaged in 375ml bottles. Each label will include all the pertinent information unique to that barrel of whiskey. These whiskeys will retail for approximately $46.35 each. These rare experimental bottles should be available in late January or early February. For more information on the Experimental Collection or the other products of Buffalo Trace Distillery, please contact Kris Comstock at kcomstock@buffalotrace.com

About Buffalo Trace Distillery
Buffalo Trace Distillery is a family-owned company based in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky. The Distillery’s rich distilling tradition dates back to 1787 and includes such legends as E.H. Taylor, Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee. Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational Distillery producing bourbon, rye and vodka on site and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Distillery has won seven distillery titles since 2000 from such notable publications as Whisky Magazine, Whisky Advocate Magazine and Wine Enthusiast Magazine. It was named Whisky Magazine 2010 World Icons of Whisky “Whisky Visitor Attraction of the Year.” Buffalo Trace Distillery has also garnered more than 200 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies. To learn more about Buffalo Trace Distillery visit www.buffalotracedistillery.com

THE PERFECT DRAM TO TOAST THE BARD

“Tam tint his reason a’ thegither,

And roars out, ‘Weel done, Cutty-sark!’

And in an instant all was dark:

And scarcely had he Maggie rallied

When out the hellish legion sallied.”

                                                                                                Excerpt from Tam o’Shanter by Robert Burns (written 1790) 

If you’re looking to raise a toast to Scotland’s national poet this Burns Night (25^th January) then look no further than the award winning Cutty Sark Tam o’Shanter Blended Scotch Whisky[1]. This expression is a development of the acclaimed Cutty Sark 25 year old with a distinctly darker, wilder side befitting of Burns’ famous Tam O’Shanter tale.

The bottle itself features a scene from the poem etched around the bottle, as well as a wax closure showing Tam’s face. The designs are inspired by the late Alexander Goudie, one of Scotland’s finest figurative painters. The bottle is presented in a stunning bespoke oak gift box also decorated in the style of Goudie.  It also contains a 134-page book which tells the Tam o’ Shanter story through over 50 illustrated scenes by Goudie, bringing Tam’s story to life in a distinctive and dramatic style, and would make the perfect gift for whisky and poetry lovers alike.

The Tam o’Shanter bottling is an exploration of the Cutty Sark brand’s fascinating heritage, and tells the story of how the whisky got its name. The name ‘Cutty Sark’ was selected by the builders of the famous clipper now homed in Greenwich, from the poem Tam o’Shanter, penned by Robert Burns in 1791. The tale, last year named as Scotland’s favourite Burns poem*, tells the story of an Ayrshire man, Tam, who when riding home from the pub one evening happens across a gathering of witches and warlocks. One of the witches, Nannie, who is described to be wearing a short shirt, or ‘Cutty Sark’, chases after Tam, but only manages to catch the tail of his horse before he makes his escape.

Only 5,000 bottles of this new blend have been created. It is available from The Whisky Shop, The Whisky Exchange and Gleneagles priced at £199 (RRP). It can also be enjoyed by the dram at Gleneagles.

Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky was first created in London 1923 and relaunched in the UK in 2010. This lighter blend is a versatile whisky and makes a perfect base for long mixed drinks. For more information on Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky please visit www.cutty-sark.com.

*YouGov survey conducted as part of the Year of Creative Scotland 2012. 

NOTES

About Cutty Sark Tam o’Shanter 25 year old

• Tasting notes:
• Appearance: Rich, shadowy and dark
• Nose: Drifting incense, exotic spices, jasmine, anise and sandalwood dance and leap out of the glass. Muscular sherried  sweetness, vanilla candle wax, rich fruitcake and honey sweetness cavort with aromatic spices and blood orange zest, soft peat smoke and hints of  tar
• Palate: Full-bodied, boisterous and sweet with a darkly sinister menace, rich velvet curtains surround dark chocolate,  eucalyptus, cracked black pepper and drying mint with rich, full, sherry sweetness and toffee
• Finish: Lingering, long, rich and sweet yet spicy
• 46.5% ABV
• RRP £199
  
  

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Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 5

The Balvenie Tun 1401 is a vat, which for the uninitiated is like a barrel on steroids… or imagine the Incredible Hulk as a bucket. In this monolithic cask this wizard of whisky concocts his most lavish expressions of the … Continue reading →

Loch Fyne Whiskies ‘New in Stock: New Inchmurrin Range’ 

New Inchmurrin Range

Loch Fyne Whiskies

david@lfw.co.uk

The Springbank 21 year old should be in the shop by the end of the week!!!! The stock is very, very limited and because of the restrictions now in place by Royal Mail and Parcel Force we can only send to addresses in the UK. The cost of the 21 year old is £180.00 and will be on a first come first served basis – sorry about that.

We will also have the new Longrow Rundlets & Kilderkins at the end of the week, it is an 11 year old bottled at 51.7%, cost £58.00.

Regards

Janet

For the Springbank Society (contact Janet directly to join the Springbank Society)

J & A Mitchell and Co Ltd, The Tasting Room, 9 Bolgam Street, Campbeltown, Argyll, PA28 6HZ
Tel : + 44(0) 1586 555492 Fax : + 44(0) 1586 551110 website http://www.springbankwhisky.com

HOUSE SPIRITS DISTILLERY UNVEILS RARE AND ORIGINAL AMERICAN MALT WHISKEY

Small Batch Bottling of Portland-Produced Westward Oregon Straight Malt Whiskey to

Roll Out Nationally in 2013

 PORTLAND, Ore. (January  2013) – House Spirits Distillery, the Portland-based craft distillery known for the award-winning Aviation American Gin, announced today the launch of Westward Oregon Straight Malt Whiskey.

Westward is an original malt whiskey that is inspired by the Irish tradition, but crafted in a unique and distinctively American style.  Every hand-numbered bottle begins with a wash of 100 percent locally sourced Northwest two-row barley, which is then fermented with Scottish and American ale yeasts and double pot distilled for exceptional character and depth.  This rare spirit matures in full-size, two-char new American oak barrels for at least two years, allowing Oregon’s dry, hot summers and wet, cold winters to contribute to its rich, smooth flavor.

“Christian and I are whiskey lovers at heart, so it seemed only natural for us to take that passion and turn it into a uniquely flavorful malt whiskey that fellow whiskey lovers will enjoy,” said Thomas Mooney, co-owner and CEO of House Spirits.

Available immediately in California and Oregon, Westward whiskey will be available in New York and DC in April, and it will roll out to other markets over the next few months. The anticipated retail price for a 375ml bottle is $49.99.  West Coast retailers stocking Westward include The Wine House, K&L Wine Merchants, Beltramo’s, San Francisco Wine Traders, Hi-Time Liquor, and Cask.  Leading restaurants and bars pouring Westward include Seven Grand, Wood and Vine, Ray’s and Stark, Chateau Marmont, and Son of a Gun.

Christian Krogstad, the founder and master distiller of House Spirits, added that “we have taken something rooted in tradition and created an inventive, new style of whiskey that captures the terroir of the Northwest.”

About House Spirits Distillery

House Spirits Distillery is a leader of America’s craft distilling resurgence, and the anchor of Portland’s famous “distillery row.”  Its award-winning products are batch-distilled with an intense, passionate, near-obsessive pursuit of quality using ethically sourced ingredients, and they include Aviation American Gin, Westward Oregon Straight Malt Whiskey, Krogstad Aquavit, and a line of limited release small-batch spirits.  House Spirits has developed a loyal following among food and beverage connoisseurs, and its brands are distributed nationally by Southern Wine & Spirits, RNDC, and other leading wholesalers.  For more information please visit www.housespirits.com.

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