Wild Turkey^® ANNOUNCES MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY as creative director

Academy Award™ Winner Tapped To Direct Story of the Iconic Bourbon Brand

LAWRENCEBURG, KY (August 9, 2016) – Wild Turkey® today announced a multi-year partnership with Academy Award™-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, who has signed on as the brand’s new Creative Director. McConaughey will serve as the chief storytellerfor Wild Turkey both behind the camera and in front of it, reintroducing the world to the legendary Bourbon brand, starting with a series of television and digital advertising campaigns he is directing, which will launch in September.  A short film documenting Matthew’s journey with Wild Turkey’s distilling family, the Russells, was unveiled today at www.youtube.com/wildturkeybourbon.

A Wild Turkey fan, McConaughey first visited the lauded distillery a couple of years ago, which is only about a 20-minute drive from the University of Kentucky, the place where his parents first met. It was there at the distillery, high above the Kentucky River, that he was introduced to Jimmy and Eddie Russell, the Bourbon Hall of Fame father and son Master Distiller team who have worked at the Wild Turkey Distillery for 97 years collectively. The actor, whose intense and passionate portrayals can be seen in such work as “Dallas Buyers Club,” “Interstellar,” “True Detective,” and the recent “Free State of Jones,” was intrigued by the three-generation family behind the Bourbon and the untold story of a truly iconic American brand.

“Wild Turkey has the history and qualities of a brand that depicts the dedication of someone to do something their own way – even if that way isn’t always the most popular,” said McConaughey. “I want to help share their unique story, starting with a new ad campaign that I feel really captures the special essence of this brand while introducing itself like never before.”

McConaughey will first be seen today on the Wild Turkey YouTube channel in the short film which chronicles a visit to the Wild Turkey Distillery, as he bonds with three generations of Russells and explores what has made Wild Turkey a legend in the Bourbon business.  That will be followed by McConaughey demonstrating his creative vision in a series of advertising spots, directing and starring in a global campaign slated to begin running in September.  He will also be featured in a print campaign.

Wild Turkey’s new television advertising campaign will see McConaughey serving as a commercial creative director and behind-the-camera director for the first time in his illustrious career.

“When making a movie, you have two hours to tell a story,” remarked McConaughey.  “Here I have 30 seconds to reintroduce the world to this authentic American brand that has helped shape an entire U.S. industry, Bourbon.  It will be a very interesting and fun challenge.”

“I’ve spent more than 60 years doing what I love every single day.  Everyone at Wild Turkey is passionate about making whiskey, and making it the right way, never wavering from what we thought was best,” said Wild Turkey Master Distiller Jimmy Russell.  “As we introduce a new generation to Wild Turkey, it was important to me to find someone who shares our passion and understands what makes Wild Turkey special.  After spending time with Matthew at the distillery, I was impressed by how much he knew about Wild Turkey and how interested he was in telling the world more about us. It is incredible to think that an Oscar winner would want to help tell Wild Turkey’s story, but like an extra scoop of ice cream on pecan pie, I will certainly take it.”

“It’s a new era for Wild Turkey,” added Bob Kunze-Concewitz, CEO at Gruppo Campari, owner of Wild Turkey, “We’ve made a significant investment into the brand over the last several years, as we’ve always strongly believed in the quality of the product and the special story behind the people who make it. With Matthew McConaughey now on board, we believe we are ready to share that story with the entire world.”

About Matthew McConaughey

Texas native Matthew McConaugheyis one of Hollywood’s most sought-after leading men. A chance meeting in Austin with casting director and producer Don Phillips led him to director Richard Linklater, who launched the actor’s career in the cult classic “Dazed and Confused.” Since then, he has appeared in over 40 feature films that have grossed over $1 billion; and has become a producer, director, and philanthropist – all the while sticking to his Texas roots and “jk livin” philosophy.

2014 was a game-changing year for McConaughey.  For his riveting portrayal of Ron Woodruff in “Dallas Buyers Club,” McConaughey received an Academy Award®, Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award and Gotham Award for Best Actor, the Best Actor Award at the Rome Film Festival as well as the Desert Palm Achievement Actor Award at the Palm Springs Film Festival.  He also made the move to TV starring alongside Woody Harrelson in the HBO dramatic series “True Detective.” The show was met by rave reviews from critics and fans alike and earned Matthew a Critics Choice and TCA Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series as well as an Emmy Nomination. Later that year he starred in “Interstellar,” directed by Christopher Nolan, and also starring Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain. Next he will be seen in the upcoming Stephen Gangham directed, “Gold” as well as opposite Idris Alba in “The Dark Tower” based on the popular Stephen King novels.

In 2008, Mr. McConaughey started The just keep livin Foundation (www.jklivinfoundation.org/), which is dedicated to helping boys and girls transform into men and women through programs that teach the importance of decision-making, health, education, and active living. The Foundation has partnered with Communities in Schools (CIS) – the nation’s largest, non-profit, dropout-prevention organization –in West Los Angeles to implement fitness and wellness programs in two large urban high schools. Through an afterschool program, they are able to give kids a healthy start in life and the promise of a healthy future.

About Wild Turkey

The Distillery for Wild Turkey Bourbon is located in Kentucky, situated on a deep limestone shelf on the Kentucky River. The shelf acts as a natural filter and provides the distillery with crystal clear water, vital to making such a high quality product. The whiskey is fermented for 72 hours. Wild Turkey features the legendary father and son Master Distilling team of Jimmy and Eddie Russell, who have 97 years of combined experience making bourbon.

The famous Wild Turkey brand name first came about back in 1940 when distillery executive Thomas McCarthey took a few warehouse samples on a Wild Turkey hunting trip with a group of friends. The following year, his friends asked him for “some of that Wild Turkey whiskey” and the brand was born.

Wild Turkey is distilled and put into new oak barrels at a much lower ABV than most bourbons. This results in a much richer flavor, as less is cooked out during the production process. Ageing in the highest quality new American oak barrels with the heaviest char available (the Number 4 “alligator” char), imparts a smooth flavor and deep amber color to the whiskey. Wild Turkey is one of only a few bourbons to use this expensive, deep char.

The barrels are filled at the distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Website: wildturkey.com

ABOUT CAMPARI UK

Campari UK is the Gruppo Campari’s UK subsidiary, headquartered in London. A multicultural and dynamic team composed of 40 Camparistas from 10 different nationalities. Established on March 1st 2015, it took over from J. Wray & Nephew UK, a well-established brand builder and distributor of premium Jamaican rums. At the heart of Campari UK there are two main portfolio offerings: the Italian portfolio with heritage brands such as Campari and Aperol and the white & dark spirits portfolio, led by the Jamaican rum brands Appleton Estate Rum and Wray & Nephew Overproof, as well as Wild Turkey Kentucky Bourbon. The company spans an unrivalled premium spirits and speciality offer in its quality, innovation and style and is also the exclusive UK distributor for Bulldog Gin. www.campariuk.com/ 

About Gruppo Campari

Gruppo Campari is a major player in the global spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, spreading across Global, Regional and Local priorities. Global Priorities, the Group’s key focus, include Campari, Aperol, SKYY, Wild Turkey, Appleton and Grand Marnier.  The Group was founded in 1860 and today is the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry. It has a global distribution reach, trading in over 190 nations around the world with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.  The Group’s growth strategy aims to combine organic growth through strong brand building and external growth via selective acquisitions of brands and businesses.  Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari owns 18 plants and 4 wineries worldwide and has its own distribution network in 19 countries. The Group employs approximately 4,000 people. The shares of the parent company, Davide Campari-Milano S.p.A. (Reuters CPRI.MI – Bloomberg CPR IM), have been listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001.   For more information:www.camparigroup.com/

Sláinte! Let’s raise a glass to solving one more of Scotch whisky’s many complexities

By Gordon Duncan

Whisky, it is generally accepted, is one of the finest gifts that Scotland has given to the world, a subtle distillation of the rich fields, the rushing rivers and even the sparkle of the air. But, my goodness, it is a complex matter.

Every malt, of course, has its own distinguished pedigree, and 115 licensed distilleries ship 38 bottles every second to appreciative drinkers around the world, generating nearly £4 billion for the UK’s balance of trade.

In excess of 40,000 jobs in the UK are supported by the industry, and at any given moment, around 20 million casks are slowly maturing into the golden water of life in bonded warehouses around the country.

But that last facet of the industry adds yet another complexity. Among all the other elements which distillers have to consider is the value of their stock at given times in this long, slow maturation process.

This is particularly important for insurance purposes. How, for instance, is it possible to accurately calculate the value of a product which will not be saleable for up to 25 years? And how should it be valued if a loss occurs, say, four years into a 25-year laying down?

Like good malts, every distiller is different and their interpretations of valuing stock will also necessarily differ. There is no right or wrong answer.

But just as whisky companies make use of the talents of the best marketing and sales professionals to maximise their global market share, the sensible approach for them is to partner with insurance experts who can create a bespoke proposition for them.

We work with many whisky companies to resolve such complexities. The key, it has found over the course of fruitful associations is to assess matters from a forensic accounting perspective.

This involves drilling down into all revenue streams and working closely with the client to understand what must be considered and what calculations should be made in the event of a significant loss arising.

Consideration should be given to:

• Identifying the value of stock between raw spirit, blended spirit and maturing stock;
• Discussing how maturing stock could be valued – for instance, book value, brokerage value, direct trading value and going concern matrix;
• Assessing the impact of evaporation – original litres of alcohol versus regauge litres of alcohol;
• Loss of production;
• Loss of gross profit;
• Increased cost of working/additional increased cost of working;
• Duty;
• Distribution costs.

This, essentially, is what any insurer will look for to quantify its exposure. Recognising the complexity of this topic, Lockton has a simple question for distillers. It will not start any discussion with the question: “How will your insurance policy respond in the event of a loss?” Its starting point is: “How do you want your insurance policy to respond?”

Gordon Duncan is Partner and Head of Corporate at Lockton Companies LLP.

For further information, contact Gordon Duncan, Partner and Head of Corporate, Lockton Companies LLP, 5th Floor, 145 St Vincent Street, G2 5JF. T: +44 (0)141 225 8471. M: +44 (0)7506 653547. E:gordon.duncan@uk.lockton.com. http://www.lockton.com/

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Whisky Speed DatingMeet five of Scotland’s best-known whisky personalities in an intimate whisky speed-dating masterclass hosted by Scotchwhisky.com. All proceeds will be donated to charity. Tickets go on sale at 3pm BST on Tuesday 20 September.

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Bowmore: from one master to another

Taste Bowmore 1964 Fino 2nd Edition, worth £25,000! Bottled from a sister cask of Bowmore’s greatest ever release. Kilchoman and Chichibu Learn about the making of a distillery with Anthony Wills and Ichiro Akuto. 50 years with Richard Paterson Try whiskies from across five decades, including a 50yo Dalmore from 1966. A Beginner’s Guide to Whisky This is a great beginner’s class for those new to whisky, or simply to brush up on your knowledge.

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From the Lab to Loch Fyne

Glenfiddich Experimental Series

Working in the lab late one night, Glenfiddich Malt Master, Brian Kinsman, flipped the switch that brought two new whiskies to life. Far from creating Frankenstein’s monster, the result was Glenfiddich IPA Experiment and Project XX (that’s “Project Twenty” to you and me).

IPA Experiment is the first Single Malt Whisky to be finished in India Pale Ale craft beer casks, while Project XX is the fruit of twenty whisky experts from around the globe selecting their favourite Glenfiddich cask, which Kinsman then married together in a small batch vatting. Both these ground-breaking whiskies are now available to order at Loch Fyne.

Glenfiddich IPA Experiment

£45

Glenfiddich Project XX

£50

Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 142: Braunstein Danica Peated Whisky 

Mark Dermul, Belgian whisky blogger, tries a peated Danish whisky. During his visit to the Braunstein Distillery in Koge (near Copenhagen), the owner offered him a free miniature of the peated version of this Danish single malt. They actually import barley that is peated at the famous Port Ellen maltings. It turns out to be one of the best NAS-whiskies Mark has tried in a very long time.

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ARDBEG TWENTY ONE LAUNCHES TO CELEBRATE DISTILLERY’S MOST PERILOUS DAYS 

Ardbeg has announced that its latest Limited Edition whisky is a 21 year old single malt, distilled at one of the most turbulent times in Ardbeg’s history. A testament to the dedication of those who fought through the Distillery’s darkest days to keep its untamed spirit alive, Ardbeg Twenty One will be released exclusively to Ardbeg’s loyal following, the Ardbeg Committee, in recognition of their vital role in safeguarding the Distillery’s future.

Ardbeg’s precarious past – and its enduring hold on the future – are celebrated in the rare, Limited Edition Ardbeg Twenty One. This golden expression began life on Ardbeg’s remote Scottish island home in the mid-1990s.  Its whitewashed walls were faded and crumbling, and distilling at Ardbeg had dwindled to almost nothing. A small group, including the young Mickey Heads (now our esteemed Distillery Manager), set aside a small number of casks for Ardbeg’s future – including some containing whisky distilled during those perilous days when the Distillery’s future was still uncertain.

Today, Ardbeg’s future is in safe hands: the Ardbeg Committee, formed to prevent the Distillery’s doors ever closing again, is 120,000-strong, with members in more than 130 countries.  Mickey Heads, who is the Chairman of the Ardbeg Committee, said: “Ardbeg Twenty One is a shining example of Ardbeg’s enduring spirit.  I’m so pleased we can share it with our members.  The Committee have invested much in ensuring the future of the Distillery and it’s only right that they should share the rewards of its turbulent past too.”

Dr Bill Lumsden, Director of Distilling, Whisky Creation & Whisky Stocks at Ardbeg, said: “I selected the casks for this sumptuous, golden whisky as they combine the distinctive, peppery smokiness of Ardbeg’s award-winning malt with soothing, buttery qualities.  Born from adversity, Ardbeg Twenty One is the perfect dram to celebrate the resilience of Ardbeg and The Ardbeg Committee’s enduring loyalty.”

Ardbeg Twenty One is non chill-filtered and bottled at 46% ABV. It is priced at £310 and goes on sale to committee members on 21^st September 2016.

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NOTES: 

Tasting Notes:

Ardbeg Twenty One is non chill-filtered and bottled at 46% ABV. This pale gold whisky contains aromas of tarry smoke, Ardbeg ice-cream and black pepper, with herbal top notes.  Its peppery, fizzy mouthfeel gives way to tastes of liquorice, charcoal, peppermint and vanilla with a dash of spice, leading to a long, soothing finish of coal tar, aniseed and smoky butter.

Ardbeg:

Ardbeg prides itself on being The Ultimate Islay Malt Whisky.  Established in 1815, Ardbeg is revered by connoisseurs around the world as the peatiest, smokiest and most complex of all the Islay malts.  Despite its smokiness, Ardbeg is renowned for its delicious sweetness, a phenomenon that has affectionately become known as ‘the peaty paradox’.

During the 1980s and 1990s, Ardbeg suffered from an uncertain future.  Following a long closure period in the 1980s, Ardbeg was acquired by Allied Distillers Ltd in 1989.  Back then, the Distillery was in a dilapidated state with only a small amount of whisky distilled, mainly for blending.  In 1996 Ardbeg’s doors were closed – it seemed for good.  Thankfully, Heads and a few others believed Ardbeg would rise again and they set aside a small number of casks to protect the future of the Distillery.  But it was not until the brand was purchased by The Glenmorangie Company in 1997 that the Distillery was saved from extinction.  Since then, the Distillery has risen like a phoenix and today Ardbeg is well established as a niche, cult malt, with a passionate following.

Ardbeg Committee:

The legacy of the whisky was safeguarded in 2000 by the formation of the Ardbeg Committee.  The Committee is made up of thousands of Ardbeg followers worldwide who are keen to ensure that “the doors of Ardbeg never close again”.  Today there are 120,000 members of the Ardbeg Committee in more than 130 countries.  Committee members are regularly consulted on new bottlings and expressions and are offered exclusive Committee bottlings.  Members also receive invitations to special gatherings, tastings and events.  The Committee is free to join at www.ardbeg.com 

About Ardbeg’s Awards:

Ardbeg is the world’s most highly awarded smoky single malt whisky.  Since 2008, Ardbeg has won more than 50 gold and double gold medals in key whisky competitions.  Ardbeg was voted ‘Scotch Whisky of the Year’ three years in a row by Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible.  It was also awarded ‘World’s Best Single Malt’ and ‘Best Islay Single Malt’ at the World Whiskies Awards 2013.  At the 2014 awards, Michael Heads of Ardbeg was voted ‘Distillery Manager of the Year’.  The following year, Ardbeg’s expressions took the top three spots in Whisky Advocate magazine’s review of the best single malt Scotch whiskies under US$100.  Meanwhile, both Ardbeg Corryvreckan and Ardbeg Uigeadail have been awarded gold medals at the 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

The Glenmorangie Company:

The Company is one of the most renowned and innovative distillers and marketers of Scotch whisky brands worldwide and is part of Moët Hennessy, the wine and spirits division of Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.  Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, the Company produces Glenmorangie Single Highland Malt whisky and Ardbeg Single Islay Malt whisky.

Responsible Drinking:

Ardbeg and The Glenmorangie Company advocate responsible drinking and suggest that drinkers savour Ardbeg whiskies in moderation and in line with recommended daily guidelines for alcohol consumption.

We’re moving deep into whisky season now that September is here! I hope you’re all in the mood for whisky drinkin’ because we’re going to have plenty of whisky coming your way over the next few months. Take a look at what just came in:

NEW FAULTLINE SINGLE MALT

It’s been a while since we bottled a cask of single malt whisky under our exclusive Faultline label, but in conjunction with our friends at Seven Grand in LA, we decided to co-purchase a barrel of Caol Ila and do a little co-branding. Keeping true with our tradition, we brought in another local artist to do the label. Linh Do, who posts her incredible whisky-related artwork on Instagram as “whiskyanorach,” created this maritime-inspired image for our Islay delight. Rum barrel-aged Caol Ila definitely reminds one of the sea! The nose is an explosion of both freshly-cut and burnt peat, mixed with a little sea breeze. The rum influence comes later on the palate as a subtle sweet highlight to a classically Caol Ila profile of creamy fruit and bright smoke. The finish flutters with a flurry of fresh baking spices before morphing back into a phenolic frenzy. Nothing about this whisky feels overtly powerful or brash despite the 58% ABV. Everything about this Faultline Caol Ila moves as gently as the wind and waves upon a mellow, rum-soaked sea. Only 261 bottles were tapped from this barrel and a large portion of those went to Seven Grand’s back bar. Available for a limited time only!

2009 Caol Ila 6 Year Old “Faultline/Seven Grand” Single Rum Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky $69.99

A PAIR OF NEW WHISKY ARRIVALS FROM JAPAN

The great Japanese whisky awakening has left the country’s most prominent distillers scrambling to find the supply to satisfy today’s demand. Nikka’s first two single malt offerings in the U.S., a 15 year old Yoichi and a 12 year Miyagikyo, were discontinued last year after the company realized its stocks were not sufficient enough to satiate the public’s thirst. Rather than move away from single malts entirely, Nikka went back to the drawing board and crafted two generic single malt offerings, simply called Yoichi and Miyagikyo, allowing for more flexibility seeing there would be no minimum age requirement to struggle against. While skeptics may see the move as a step backward in terms of quality, I can promise you that true Japanese whisky fans will be thrilled by both of these whiskies. They’re fantastic in that: 1) they’re both delicious, and 2) textbook Japanese in every way. The grace and beauty of these new distillery editions showcases not only Nikka’s tremendous blending skills, but also the inherent character of these whiskies. They have an elegance that we just don’t see from Scotland. I bought one of each immediately after tasting. My notes are as follows:

Nikka “Yoichi” Japanese Single Malt Whisky $79.99

Nikka’s latest release from Yoichi distillery no longer carries an age statement, but it does bring a classically Japanese whisky profile back to the market. All the delicacy, grace, and subtle complexity is alive and well in this release, buried deeply into a whisper of malt for those who take the time to let it be heard. The first sip is almost ghostly, but it’s the second and third return that yield the slightest hint of peat smoke, the creamiest of malts, and the lovely roundness of sweet stonefruit. This is textbook Japanese whisky: a flavor reserved so as not to overwhelm potential food pairings like sushi or other delicate offerings, yet a wonderful depth of flavor done with the slightest of hands. Yoichi is located on Japan’s Hokkaido island where such food pairings are prevalent. It’s definitely a single malt with a sense of place.The gentle smell and flavor of the sea linger long on the finish.

Nikka “Miyagikyo” Japanese Single Malt Whisky $79.99

Nikka’s Miyagikyo distillery is back on the market with a fantastic new offering that doesn’t disclose the age, but has no problem disclosing serious flavor. The sherry integration of the whisky is utterly marvelous. It’s clearly marked by classic notes of fudge, fruitcake, and toffee, but all three profiles are so harmonious and fluid that it’s difficult to hold on to them for more than a second. Nikka’s whiskies are always delicate and feminine in style, and this malt is no different. The beauty is what stuns you, rather than the power or the concentration. The finish is a wonderful symphony of toasted almonds, cherry, and Oloroso richness. The new Miyagikyo should captivate an entirely new following for Nikka’s second distillery.

AMARO BILARO

As the amaro renaissance continues to heat up, we’re now seeing some local California players enter the market with fantastic results. Amaro Bilaro is made in Sebastopol from a locally-distilled grape base and thirteen different herbs and botanicals by a husband and wife team based in Sonoma. Some of those herbs are grown right in their own backyard, while others like gentian are sourced. The result is a strikingly savory amaro that definitely brings more of the bitter than the sweet side of the spirit. Myrrh, bitter orange, cinnamon, and as well as mint and rosemary combine into a fantastic harmony that’s all California, while remaining Italian at heart. For those looking for a drier, more cocktail friendly amaro, this one’s for you! Amaro Bilaro $44.99

OLD POTRERO RETURNS!

Now that’s it almost Fall, we’re getting our Fall allocations of the rare American whiskies you love to love! Our favorite San Francisco rye whiskey is back in ample supply, so take advantage of our full shelves while they’re still full!

Old Potrero Single Malt 18th Century Style Whiskey $69.99

Francisco’s Potrero Hill, from a mash of 100% rye malt. Rye was the grain of choice for America’s first distillers, and using a mash of 100% rye malt produces a uniquely American whiskey. Aging in handmade oak barrels–lightly toasted in the traditional manner–imparts a wonderfully subtle flavor to this 18th-century-style American whiskey. (In the 18th century, barrels were made by heating the staves over a fire of oak chips, allowing them to be bent and formed into a barrel shape. During this process, the inside of the barrel would become toasted–but not charred.) For aging, Anchor chose several uncharred oak barrels–both new and used–to achieve the balanced complexity that complements this whiskey’s unique heritage.

Old Potrero Single Malt Straight Rye Whiskey $69.99

The new release of Anchor’s highly sought-after straight rye. Bottled at slightly higher proof this year, but, as usual, this whiskey was aged for 3.5 years in new charred oak barrels. Very limited.

That’s it for today! Stay tuned, however, as we’ve got plenty more coming! David Driscoll K&L Spirits Buyer daviddriscoll@klwines.com 650.556.2736 http://spiritsjournal.klwines.com

NEW RELEASE: CIDER-FINISHED VIRGINIA HIGHLAND MALT WHISKY

We are very excited to announce the release of a new addition to the Virginia Distillery Company line-up of whiskies. This next series, called the Commonwealth Collection, features our whisky cask-finished in different barrels from around Virginia. The first release is a cider-finished whisky, with barrels coming from our friends at Potter’s Craft Cider in Free Union, Virginia. It is perfect for the Fall season, when temperatures are starting to cool and leaves are turning.

As loyal fans of VDC, we’re giving you first access to experience this whisky. On Friday, October 21st at 6:30pm or 7pm, we’re offering a “Sneak Peek” party to a limited number of guests. We’ll take you on a tour and do an educational nosing and tasting of the cider-finished Virginia Highland Malt. Additional cocktail samples and small bites will be provided, as well as the opportunity to purchase cider-finish. With a limited 260 cases of production, it won’t last long!

Tickets to the “Sneak Peek” party are $30 per person  

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If you can’t join us for the Sneak Peek, stop by the Visitors Center on Saturday, October 22nd. We’ll be featuring the cider-finished whisky along with some additional information on our other whiskies in the works.

Glenfiddich Experimental Series

Two very special expressions from Glenfiddich have made their way from the laboratory to the shelves of The Whisky Shop. The Glenfiddich Experimental Series combines the brand’s passion for pushing Scotch whisky boundaries and collaboration with trailblazers from the whisky world and beyond. The Glenfiddich Experimental Series is designed to inspire unusual and unexpected variants and the first two are now available to buy at The Whisky Shop.

Free delivery on orders over £75 Worldwide delivery available

IPA Experiment

The world’s first Single Malt Scotch Whisky finished in India Pale Ale craft beer casks. This expression is the fruit of a collaboration with a local Speyside craft brewer and imbues the whisky with zesty citrus and tangy hops from the oak casks that previously held a bold Speyside IPA. With delicate ripe green apple, pear and spring blossom on the nose, a vibrant citrus note followed by sweet vanilla and fresh hops on the palate and a long lasting sweetness with subtle green hops on the finish, this unique single malt is bottled at 43% abv.

£45 Buy Now

Orders will be dispatched w/c 19th September

Project XX

Project XX (“twenty”) is the result of one of the most ambitious malt experiements undertaken by Glenfiddich. Bringing together 20 whisky experts from 16 countries around the world, Project XX is a combination of each expert’s selected cask from the Glenfiddich warehouse, carefully married together in a small batch vatting by Malt Master, Brian Kinsman.

Deep gold in colour, this Speyside Single Malt has the classic Glenfiddich fruitiness on the nose with hints of apple blossom and ripe pear, balanced with oak, creamy vanilla and subtle spice. The palate is refined and balanced with candy floss sweetness complemented by toasted almonds, cinnamon and a rich vanilla oakiness. The finish is long lasting with sweet oak notes lingering.

£50 Buy Now

Orders will be dispatched w/c 19th September