TWO BOURBONS FROM BARTON 1792 DISTILLERY AWARDED DOUBLE GOLD AT 2016 NEW YORK WORLD WINE AND SPIRITS COMPEITION 

BARDSTOWN, kENTUCKY (Oct. 4, 2016) –The results from the 2016 New York World Wine & Spirits Competition are in, and Barton 1792 Distillery received two double gold medals for its 1792 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Single Barrel and Zackariah Harris Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. In total 1792 received four medals from the competition.

This year, the number of brand entries increased by 50 percent and NYWWSC reported that the quality of the brands ranked superior.

1792 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Single Barrel and Zackariah Harris Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey each received the highest honor, the double gold medal. The double gold medal is given only if every judge awards a gold medal to the product.

Other Barton 1792 Distillery products recognized by the NYWWSC included 1792 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, and Kentucky Tavern Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. 1792 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey received a gold medal and Kentucky Tavern Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey received a silver medal.

This competition is associated with the Triple Crown of Competitions (The San Francisco International Wine Competition and The San Francisco World Spirits Competition), and is in its sixth year.  The NYWWSC aims to promote the quality and excellence of the world’s best wines, spirits and liqueurs.

The NYWWSC is judged by a panel of the spirit industry’s most renowned judges including award-winning authors, buyers, journalists, educators and bar owners, who rate each spirit on a 100-point scale

Results from the 2016 New York World Wine and Spirits Competition can be found at www.nyworldwineandspiritscompetition.com/. 

About Barton 1792 Distillery

Barton 1792 Distillery is part of Barton Brands.  Barton Brands has facilities in Bardstown, Ky., Carson, Calif., and Baltimore, Md. Barton Brands is owned by the Sazerac Company, an American family-owned company based in New Orleans, La. Barton 1792 Distillery was established in 1879 and continues today as the oldest fully-operating Distillery in the “Bourbon Capital of the World.” The Distillery is located on 196 acres and includes 28 warehouses, 22 other buildings, the Morton Spring and the Tom Moore Spring.  Distilling, aging and bottling fine Bourbon whiskey are hallmarks of the historic Barton 1792 Distillery. 1792 Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey is produced at Barton 1792 Distillery. This whiskey is named for the year Kentucky became a state and is the recent gold medal winner at the 2015 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition. To learn more visit www.1792bourbon.com/.

THREE SAZERAC CANADIAN WHISKIES AWARDED SILVER MEDALS AT

2016 NEW YORK WORLD WINE & SPIRITS COMPETITION 

NEW ORLEANS, lA.  (Oct. 5, 2016) – Results are in, and this year’s New York World Wine & Spirits Competition concludes that three Canadian whiskies from the Sazerac Company were awarded silver medals.

The honorable silver medals were presented to Sazerac’s Caribou Crossing Single Barrel, Rich & Rare Reserve, and Legacy Canadian Whisky.

“We are fortunate to be able to compete against such prestigious brands at the NYWWSC,” Kevin Richards, marketing director of whiskies and specialty brands, said. “We are very thankful for the awards and the opportunity to showcase our brands each year.”

The New York World Wine & Spirits Competition is named one of the largest competitions for the retail beverage industry. The competition attracts top professional judges from a broad spectrum of wine and spirits expertise. Competition participants continue to increase each year, as well as the number of top medal winners.

Complete results of the 2016 New York World Wine & Spirits Competition are available at www.nyworldwineandspiritscompetition.com/.

About the Sazerac Company

Sazerac is one of New Orleans’ oldest American family owned, privately held companies and has operations in New Orleans, Louisiana; Frankfort, Bardstown, Louisville and Owensboro, Kentucky; Fredericksburg, Virginia; Carson, California; Baltimore, Maryland; Lewiston, Maine; Manchester, New Hampshire; and Montreal Canada. For more information on Sazerac, please visit www.sazerac.com/.

The Isle of the Unexpected? Jura Relocates to London

Jura takes its island to central London, as it learns that 70% of Londoners don’t know where it is

Jura Whisky announces that it is taking its remote island home to London – as it reveals that more than 70% of Londoners don’t know where it is, geographically.

While almost half knew of the island’s Single Malt Scotch Whisky, a massive 72.5% of 1,000 Londoners surveyed didn’t actually know where to find it on a map – with 12% thinking it is somewhere in England, 10% thinking it is in Hungary and 14% of those surveyed unable to guess at Jura’s location*.

Now Jura wants to put its island home in the spotlight, giving Londoners a unique chance to explore its incredible coastlines, community, culture and craft without leaving the city – with a new experiential event created in collaboration with immersive art duo Art of Disappearing.

From 13^th October, The Isle of the Unexpected invites Londoners to join an interactive, mystery adventure to help a fictional film director, Eric, find the inspiration he needs to finish his script. The answer lies on the island of Jura, which ticketholders can access through a secret door in The Looking Glass bar in Shoreditch. Londoners can expect to discover the island over a dram or two as they are guided by audio headset through physical sets, experience virtual reality flight and hunt for clues.

Nestled in the Inner Hebrides just off the West Coast of Scotland, the isle of Jura is as beautiful as it is remote. It has just one road, one pub, one shop and one iconic distillery, which employs 10% of the island’s population to craft Jura’s single malt whisky. Jura is just over half the size of central London, except with a population of just 200 people, who are vastly outnumbered by over 6,000 deer which roam the island.

This isn’t the first time Jura’s location has caused confusion – in 2013, it made headlines as it fell off Google maps. And while the general population in London might be unsure of its whereabouts, Jura’s remote location and dramatic coastlines have certainly made an impression amongst the cultural community – author George Orwell wrote 1984 while living there and the KLF notoriously burned one million pounds on the island. Jura has also served as a writing retreat for a number of musicians, most recently the Glaswegian band Errors, which wrote tracks for the album Lease of Life there.

Graham Logan, Jura Distillery manager, said:

“People don’t know exactly where on the map you can find us. I’m not surprised as it can take up to 16 hours by train, plane, ferry and car to get from London to Jura and back again – but I’m proud of our award winning whiskies, which are enjoyed across the whole world.

Our island, distillery and community is full of wonderful stories just waiting to be uncovered, and it has inspired many authors and artists over the years. We welcome hundreds of visitors to the island every year, though The Isle of the Unexpected is the next best thing for those who want to discover the different sides of Jura and can’t make the long trip!” 

The Isle of the Unexpected, 13-15 & 19-22 October, The Looking Glass, 49 Hackney Rd, London E2 7NX, £5 plus 50p booking fee (includes two drams of Jura Whisky)

Tickets available now from: https://billetto.co.uk/discoverjura 

@Jura_Whisky #DiscoverJura

*Jura surveyed 1,000 Londoners through One Poll 

www.jurawhisky.com 

www.twitter.com/jura_whisky

www.facebook.com/jurawhisky

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About Jura:

Jura is an island nestled off the West Coast of Scotland. With only one road, one pub, one distillery and 200 people, Jura is as beautiful as it is remote. The distillery was established in 1810 and reborn in 1963 to revive the community. Inspired by our history and our island home, we create single malt with a true passion for the craft of whisky making.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-23331456

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/real-life/george-orwells-son-revisits-jura-3655402

http://www.theskinny.co.uk/music/interviews/into-the-wild-errors-interviewed

New whiskies at The Whisky Barrel this week

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2005 Cask Strength

$49.99 SHOP NOW > 

Islay single malt matured in first fill sherry butts and bottled July 2016 by Gordon & MacPhail for the Cask Strength series. Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2005 vintage Islay single malt Scotch whiskey. Matured in 1st fill sherry butts #301521, #301523, #301524 & #301527 bottled July 2016 by Gordon & MacPahil for the Cask Strength series. Caol Ila Distillery is famous for the stunning view from its still house windows looking out across the Sound of Islay and for the objects which have passed by including naval battleships, submarines and whales. Caol Ila was established in 1846 by Hector Henderson on a sheltered but rocky stretch of coast on north east Islay. Now the largest malt whiskey distillery on Islay it produces peated and some un-peated malt whiskey with the distillery range including Caol Ila 12 year old and the Distiller’s Edition. Caol Ila participates in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Festival of Malt and Music.

Hello Whisk(e)y Lovers! Welcome to October and that magical time of year when the new whiskey releases start coming fast and furiously! I’ve been on the road for most of the past month, hoping to shore up our stocks and solidify any outstanding deals we have coming for the big holiday rush. Having made an emergency trip to Scotland a few weeks back in search of supplies, I did make some time to stop by a few of my favorite distilleries and taste what was on the horizon. Having traveled with the Laing family over to Islay to visit their new Ardnahoe distillery site near Bunnahabhain (check out the info and photos here if you missed my blog piece), I was able to make my over to Ardbeg and Bruichladdich as well. Ardbeg was a total zoo as they were releasing their new 21 year old limited edition release in the distillery gift shop that day, but they did have a few bottles open to taste.

ARDBEG 21 YEAR OLD “2016 COMMITTEE RELEASE”

Ardbeg 21 Year Old “2016 Committee Release” Islay Single Malt Whisky (750ml) (one bottle limit) $499.99

The whisky is quite delicate and light on its feet in contrast to what Ardbeg has been become known for over the last decade. Fans of the more restrained and ethereal style of whisky will be pleased. There’s long and lovely note of faint vanilla with overtones of creamy malt that mellow out the peat and the salt. Those looking for a big, bold, and brash expression of Ardbeg will want to look elsewhere. The new 21 year old release is an exercise in total restraint and balance, unlike the uber-peaty editions we’ve become used to as of late. It’s an elegant and sophisticated Islay malt, one that should be sipped and savored slowly (as there ain’t much to be had!).

We’ve got a little over fifty bottles in stock now. It’s a strict one bottle limit per customer and the inventory is live now! First come, first served. We’ve been getting phone calls all week about this release, so don’t snooze on this offer if it’s something you know you really want!

BRUICHLADDICH

As many of you know, we’ve been working closely with Bruichladdich distillery for over a decade and their former master distiller Jim McEwan is pretty much family at K&L. That being said, Jim retired last year and the new guy in charge of distillation is this young whippersnapper in the photo to the left: Adam Hannett. I spent the entire afternoon tasting through Bruichladdich’s new barley-specific whiskies with him, getting to know the man up close and personal. I left utterly enthused about Bruichladdich’s future. You can read the full story here, but in the meantime look for a special Redwood City dinner with Adam in early November and check out these distillery arrivals below:

1990 Bruichladdich “Black Art – Edition 4.1” 23 Year Old Islay Single Malt Whisky (750ml) $299.99

Well known amongst whisky fans as Jim McEwan’s special brew, this 23 year marriage of various casks continues to captivate and enthrall malt drinkers everywhere. We just got more of this dark art masterpiece in time for Halloween! While the recipe is a secret, it’s well known that various wine finished whiskies were used on the concoction of this special brew. Rich, oily, red fruited, and decadent in every way. It was a blast tasting this again recently.

1990 Bruichladdich “Bruichladdich “Octomore 7.4 Virgin Oak” Heavily Peated Islay Single Malt Whisky (750ml) (Elsewhere $270) $199.99

This is one of Bruichladdich’s old Octomore experiments, what they call a, “what if,” project. In 2008, someone decided that putting fresh Octomore at 167ppm into virgin oak casks was a good idea. Nearly a decade later, we are the lucky beneficiaries of that experiment. The fresh oak does something that neither used cask nor the ubiquitous wine casks used at Bruichladdich can match. The rich caramel and vanilla notes soak up that smokiness in a very unique way. The result is a stark departure from the usual Octomore, but in the very best way possible. Big nose of toasties with butter and apricot perserves. Bitter Cocoa, fresh espresso, barbeque sauce, spruce nibs, and bright citrus notes point the sweet stone fruits and toasty smoke. On the palate the sweet coconut meat, spices, and that big peat note coming through. The palate is as big and bold as you’d expect, moving more herbal and medicinal than some of the wine cask finished Octos. On the finish the floral elements of the new oak come through, but without astringency. Bottled at 63% for maximum impact!

KILKERRAN

We’ll be announcing the Bruichladdich dinner on the spirits blog later this month, but in the meantime let’s focus on next week! If you didn’t get the memo, Springbank’s other distillery-the resurrected Glengyle facility (located right next door)-just released it’s very first age-stated whisky: the Kilkerran 12 year old! If you’ve ever wondered why they just don’t call the whisky “Glengyle” it’s because the distillery and brand name legally belong to the nearby Loch Lomand group who own the trademark for the marketing rights. Therefore: KILKERRAN!

To celebrate this tremendous achievement you can join us at Donato next week for a meet and greet tasting event with Springbank’s manager Ranald Watson! We only have room for twenty five people (as we want to make this an intimate affair) and we’ll not only have the new Kilkerran 12 year old, but also a selection of rare Springbank single casks as well as plenty of finger foods. I’m not talking about some dainty little ten year old cask offering either, but rather the 19 year old cask strength sherry butt editions that run nearly $300 a pop. You can taste all these and eat delicious Donato appetizers for only $25. We’ll be meeting in the front room at 7 PM next Wednesday! 25 spots available.

Kilkerran 12 Year Launch Party w/Ranald Watson @ Donato – Oct 12th, 7 PM $25.00

If you can’t make the launch party, but still want to get a bottle of the delicious new 12 year old release, we’ve got you covered:

Kilkerran 12 Year Single Malt Whisky (750ml) $64.99

When the doors opened at the Mitchell’s Glengyle Distillery in March of 2004, it became the first new distillery to open in Campbeltown in more than 125 years. Campbeltown, once the center of whisky production for Scotland, had been hit hard over the last century and had dwindled down to two distilleries – Springbank and Glen Scotia. When the SWA threatened to take away the Campeltown appellation, Springbank was told a region needed at least three distilleries to consider itself a specific locale. The decision was then made to reopen the long-dormant Glengyle distillery located immediately next door to Springbank. Kilkerran is the name that was chosen for the single malt produced at Mitchell’s Glengyle Distillery because the name Glengyle is already used for a blended Highland malt and they also wished to avoid any possible confusion between the newest single malt to come from the Campbeltown region and a pre-existing blended Highland malt.

David Driscoll
K&L Spirits Buyer
daviddriscoll@klwines.com
650-556-2736
http://spiritsjournal.klwines.com

Ralfy examines the evolving glass with Whisky Review 601 – Clynelish 17yo Indi-malt (Adelphi)

THE GLENLIVET LAUNCHES LIQUID HISTORY: INTRODUCING THE GLENLIVET WINCHESTER COLLECTION VINTAGE 1966

From October 2016, The Glenlivet is releasing the second edition in its series of 50 year old single malt Scotch whiskies: The Glenlivet Winchester Collection Vintage 1966. Crafted over generations, for generations to come, only 100 bottles of this liquid history, matured in an exceptional high quality sherry cask, will be released priced at $25,000 each.

Created by The Glenlivet Master Distiller, Robert Arthur, in 1966, and subsequently cared for by the Master Distillers of The Glenlivet, it is released today under the guardianship of Alan Winchester. Vintage 1966 joins Vintage 1964 to become one of the rarest, exquisite and most sought after whisky collections in the world. Whilst this precious whisky has been resting in its cask the world has changed around it. Mankind took its first steps on the moon, the Berlin wall came down, and the world was introduced to the invention of the personal computer and mobile phone.

Vintage 1966 was identified early on as being a cask of outstanding quality and has since been slowly and steadily developing the signature flavours that make The Glenlivet an enduring benchmark of quality. The trademark soft and sweet complexity is layered by a delicate cinnamon and liquorice spice, followed by an exceptionally long, smooth finish, with a hint of dryness.

Alan Winchester’s own bottle will be auctioned at Christie’s on 21st October, alongside the unique opportunity to lay down Vintage 2016.  Proceeds from the auction will go to the British Crafts Council to help champion craft for future generations.

This commitment to craft runs through The Glenlivet Winchester Collection Vintage 1966 experience: The Glenlivet commissioned Brodie Nairn of acclaimed studio Glasstorm, to produce a hand blown glass bottle around the concept of water, paying homage to The Glenlivet’s Gaelic translation of ‘Valley of the Smooth Flowing One’, with elegant lines lending gentle movement to the sculpted glass. Designer silversmith Richard Fox crafted the gold stopper set with a smoky quartz Cairngorm Stone – specially selected to echo the richly dark liquid of Vintage 1966 – while esteemed wood craftsman, John Galvin, made the beautiful cherry wood cabinet that houses the whisky.

Alan Winchester comments: “The release of Vintage 1966 marks another milestone for The Glenlivet Winchester Collection. Casks of this age and quality are such a rare thing these days, that the resulting single malt is literally liquid history in a glass. I’m immensely proud to release this wonderful whisky, which has been cared for and crafted over generations.

“I’m also proud to be auctioning my own personal bottle and a bottle of future Vintage 2016 to be enjoyed in 50 years’ time. This will mark yet another moment of history in the making and I’m so pleased that the proceeds of the auction will go towards investing in the future success of talented and innovative British craftspeople.”

Miriam Eceolaza, Global Brand Director for The Glenlivet, said: “The release of the second chapter of The Winchester Collection sets yet another new benchmark in single malt. Each chapter: Vintage 1964, Vintage 1966 and, in 50 years’ time, Vintage 2016 is steeped in dedication, passion and excellence. Taking inspiration from this, we have chosen to partner with the British Crafts Council to truly support the next generation of crafts people.”

The Master Distiller’s bottle from The Glenlivet Winchester Collection, alongside Vintage 2016, will be auctioned out of Christie’s New York, on the 21st October, with a total of just 100 bottles to be made available for purchase worldwide.

To find out more information about The Glenlivet Winchester Collection and to join The Guardians of The Glenlivet, visit www.theglenlivet.com/guardians.

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About The Glenlivet Winchester Collection
The Glenlivet Winchester Collection was the world’s first series of 50 Year Old single malt Scotch whiskies, which will be released over the next few years. The inaugural Vintage 1964 was released in 2014 and Vintage 1966 is the second release. Taking its name from current Master Distiller Alan Winchester, this exquisite collection of rare whiskies represents the legacy of generations of men and honours the past, celebrates the present and looks to the future.

About Vintage 1966
Vintage 1966 is the second chapter in the unfolding, compelling tale of The Glenlivet Winchester Collection. Just 100 bottles will be made available around the world, with each priced in parity to $25,000.

Tasting Notes
The perfect combination of the spirit and the sherry cask, releases a wonderful array of flavours creating a symphony of distinctive flavours, full of the signature fruity notes of The Glenlivet, intensified with age. Bursting with influence from the sherry cask, the nose is deliciously sweet with the aromas of treacle, moist raisins and apricot jam. The palate is then gratified with the release of candied, sumptuous soft fruits, sweet treacle and juicy orange, layered by delicate spice – a teasing intermingling of cinnamon and liquorice. The finish is exceptionally long, smooth, with a pleasing hint of dryness. The subtle, exotic spice set in relief against the signature soft sweetness is just one of the elements that differentiate this special vintage from the prestigious Vintage 1964.

Packaging
Every element of the Vintage 1966 has been handcrafted, with each timeless material and finish chosen to reflect and honour the precious liquid stored inside. The hand-blown decanter by Scottish glass artist Brodie Nairn (GLASSTORM) is created around the concept of water, paying homage to The Glenlivet’s Gaelic translation of ‘Valley of the Smooth Flowing One’, with elegant flow lines lending gentle movement to the sculpted glass.  Each bottle is delicately hand painted in gold and sealed with a precious, bespoke gold stopper set with a smoky quartz Cairngorm (or whisky) Stone, by acclaimed silversmith Richard Fox, whose past commissions have included work for Formula One and Rolls Royce.  The handmade, luxurious dark cherry cabinet, lined in leather, was crafted by award-winning furniture maker, John Galvin and has taken 55 – 60 hours alone to create by hand, with over 100 processes and 50 components in each.

About the British Crafts Council
Founded in 1971 and incorporated by Royal Charter, the Crafts Council is Britain’s national agency for contemporary craft. Through exhibitions, publications and curating the national Collection, we champion the UK’s foremost makers and present contemporary craft in new ways, challenging perceptions of what craft is and can be. www.craftscouncil.org.uk
The British Crafts Council is supported using public funding by Arts Council England. www.artscouncil.org.uk

About Future Made
A Future Made was launched in 2016 and is a Crafts Council project in partnership with The New Craftsmen, Craft Scotland and Ruthin Craft Centre aimed at raising the profile of British craft via international design fairs. A Future Made is a two-year international programme funded by Arts Council England and Arts Council Wales, as well as being supported by the GREAT Britain campaign which will showcase up to 30 makers over that time.
knowledgeable panel spanning design, craft, fashion, and architecture and interior design. For The Glenlivet collaboration these makers were invited to submit designs informed by the concept ‘Crafted for Generations’. Visit www.theglenlivet.com/guardians for further information on The Glenlivet’s Future Made initiative.

About Christie’s
Christie’s, the world’s leading art business, had global auction, private and digital sales in the first half of 2016 that totalled £2.1 billion / $3 billion. Christie’s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. Christie’s offers around 350 auctions annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewelry, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $100 million. Christie’s also has a long and successful history conducting private sales for its clients in all categories, with emphasis on Post-War & Contemporary, Impressionist & Modern, Old Masters and Jewellery.
2016 marks Christie’s 250th anniversary. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie’s has since conducted the greatest and most celebrated auctions through the centuries providing a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Click HERE to view a short film about Christie’s and the 250th anniversary.
Christie’s has a global presence in 46 countries, with 12 salerooms around the world including in London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Mumbai. More recently, Christie’s has led the market with expanded initiatives in growth markets such as Russia, China, India and the United Arab Emirates, with successful sales and exhibitions in Beijing, Mumbai and Dubai.

About The Glenlivet
Created by George Smith in 1824, The Glenlivet is the original single malt Scotch whisky, renowned for its smooth and fruity flavour profile. The Glenlivet is also the biggest contributor to the volume growth of the single malt category worldwide, adding more than any other single malt whisky brand over the last five years. As the single malt that started it all, The Glenlivet is committed to continuing its legacy for crafting single malt whiskies of outstanding quality and has led innovation within single malt in recent years. Standout initiatives include the release of The Glenlivet Alpha, a mystery single malt, and the creation of The Guardians of The Glenlivet, an online hub for fans to engage with the brand and each other.
www.theglenlivet.com

@TheGlenlivet

About Chivas Brothers
Chivas Brothers is the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard, the world’s n°2 in wines and spirits. Chivas Brothers’ award-winning portfolio features some of the world’s most revered Scotch whisky brands including Chivas Regal, the world’s first luxury whisky and the No.1 Scotch whisky in China; Ballantine’s, Europe’s No.1 Scotch whisky; The Glenlivet; the original Single Malt that set the standard; and Royal Salute, the world’s only exclusively prestige Scotch whisky range. The portfolio also includes two of the world’s leading English gins – Beefeater, the world’s most awarded premium gin, and Plymouth gin – plus a selection of highly acclaimed single malt whiskies, including Aberlour, Longmorn, Scapa, Strathisla and Tormore. The range is completed by a collection of blended Scotch whiskies operating in many of the world’s key whisky markets which includes 100 Pipers, Clan Campbell, Something Special and Passport Scotch.
www.chivasbrothers.com

@ChivasNewsRoom

About Pernod Ricard
Pernod Ricard is the world’s n°2 in wines and spirits with consolidated Sales of € 8,682 million in FY16. Created in 1975 by the merger of Ricard and Pernod, the Group has undergone sustained development, based on both organic growth and acquisitions: Seagram (2001), Allied Domecq (2005) and Vin&Sprit (2008). Pernod Ricard holds one of the most prestigious brand portfolios in the sector: Absolut Vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Kahlúa and Malibu liqueurs, Mumm and Perrier‐ Jouët champagnes, as well Jacob’s Creek, Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo, Graffigna and Kenwood wines. Pernod Ricard employs a workforce of approximately 18,000 people and operates through a decentralised organisation, with 6 “Brand Companies” and 85 “Market Companies” established in each key market. Pernod Ricard is strongly committed to a sustainable development policy and encourages responsible consumption. Pernod Ricard’s strategy and ambition are based on 3 key values that guide its expansion: entrepreneurial spirit, mutual trust and a strong sense of ethics. Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN code: FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 index.
www.pernod-ricard.com

BEST SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY & DOUBLE GOLD AWARDS for CASK ISLAY

A.D. Rattray, Independent Whisky Bottlers, are delighted that the quality and popularity of their flavourful Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky has been recognised with another two awards. The lively peaty malt has been awarded Double Gold and Best Single Malt Scotch Whisky in the 2016 New York World Wine and Sprits Competition.

A.D. Rattray specifically crafted this Small Batch Malt to embody the wonderful characteristics of Islay whiskies. The complex and refreshing flavours of Cask Islay will delight lovers of Islay whiskies, while its charm and charisma will tempt many to their first taste from this beloved West Coast isle.

Tasting Note

Colour: Golden Islay sunset.

Nose: Warm & fiery, roasting peat kiln, some citrus notes after the smoke.

Palate: Oily, burnt toffee, juicy barley and rich peat smoke.

Conclusion: Lively, peaty and full of flavour.

Glenfarclas 1986 Refill Sherry Butts V

This new release is the fifith bottling in the Family Collector Series of limited edition releases honouring the Grant family. Matured in specially selected refill sherry casks for a lighter sherry influence, only 180 bottles are available in the UK.

£580 Buy Now

Strictly limited to one bottle per customer

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New & Noteworthy Whisky

Two brand new releases from the ever popular Glenfarclas and Macallan distilleries are now available to buy at The Whisky Shop, not to mention that Yamazaki has just come back into stock so you have another chance to get your hands on some great expressions from 2013.

If you’re looking for something a bit special or a bit different, don’t forget we have two new single cask expressions from Aberfeldy and Aultmore that you simply can’t find anywhere else!

Free delivery on orders over £75 Next day delivery available on UK orders

Macallan Edition No.2

The second in an annual series of limited editions, this Speyside Single Malt is a the fruit of a creative partnership between Bob Dalgarno, Whisky Maker at The Macallan, and the Roca brothers of restaurant, El Celler de Can Roca, in Catalonia.

The nose has layers of vanilla, tropical fruit and subtle green wood with treacle, ginger toffee apples and rich fruit. The palate brings cracked black pepper, chocolate, nuts, cloves, oak, brown sugar, liquorice and brandy snaps, before a full, slow and warming finish.

£85 Buy Now

Glenfarclas 1986 Refill Sherry Butts V

The fifth limited edition release in the Glenfarclas Family Collector Series, this Speyside Single Malt was distilled in 1986 and matured in refill sherry butts for a lighter sherry influence.

Representing the fifth generation of the Grant family who have owned and operated the distillery since 1865, current chairman John L.S. Grant adorns the presentation case. Only 180 bottles are available in the UK.

£580 Buy Now Limited to one per customer

Aberfeldy 1991 Single Cask

This limited edition single cask expression from Aberfeldy distillery in Perthshire was distilled in 1991 before spending 24 years in cask no. 6394. Bottled on 1st October 2015 at a strength of 53.5% abv, only 195 bottles are available, each one exclusive to The Whisky Shop.

A delicate sweetness in the mouth with smooth creamy toffee notes, desiccated coconut mingling with a twist of lime and a wisp of smoke to finish.

£320 Buy Now

Aultmore 1996 Single Cask

Only 101 bottles of this limited edition single cask expression exist. Distilled at Aultmore in 1996, this Speyside Single Malt has spent 19 years in the cask before being bottled exclusively for The Whisky Shop on 2nd October 2015 at a strength of 50.4% abv.

Finished in a Rioja wine cask for 8 years, the colour is a deep burning amber, the aroma rich and intense with crisp burnt sugar, followed by sublime creamy vanilla. On the palate the jammy fruity notes exert their influence, warming and smooth gliding effortlessly to a sweet, biscuit finish.

£240 Buy Now