New Burns Malts …

Glentauchers 8 Year Old Burns Malt

Three new Burns Malt expressions have landed this week including Bowmore, Glenrothes and this heavily sherried monster distilled at Glentauchers distillery in Speyside. Matured in a sherry butt before being bottled October 2016. £50.40

The Glentauchers Distillery Company, comprising W.P. Lowrie a Glasgow based whiskey blender and James Buchanan a London based blender, commenced construction of Glentauchers Distillery in 1897 with distillation commencing the following year. Equipped with six stills Glentauchers Distillery is a Speyside malt whiskey distillery to be found at Mulben in Banffshire. Since production is designed primarily to generate spirit for blends of scotch official releases of Glentauchers single malt whiskey are sparse. Notwithstanding, Signatory Vintage, Gordon & MacPhail and Morrison & MacKay produce some excellent independent bottlings.

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November 19th, 11AM-4PM

Rare and Independent: Chieftain’s & Chapter 7

 This is a very special event; Independent bottlers Chieftain’s and Chapter 7 bring their award winning and extremely rare collections for one free tasting!

The Whisky Shop, 360 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94108

(415) 989 1030

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR WHISKY LOVERS FROM ANGELS’ SHARE GLASS

An Advent Calendar with a difference, Glencairn Glass jewellery, glass Angels and whisky-scented candles are among the range of Christmas gifts for whisky lovers available from Scottish firm Angels’ Share Glass.

• Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar

Whisky enthusiasts will love this limited edition Calendar which contains a range of 25 miniature bottles of scotch whisky as well as a glass to drink their daily dram.

The Calendar features a selection of single malts, blended malts, single grain and blended scotch whisky from a variety of independent bottlers including Wemyss Malts, Shetland Reel, The Lost Distillery Company, Secret Spirits and Single Cask Nation.

The Standard Edition costs £325 and includes a lapel pin plus a booklet featuring details on all the bottlers and with space for tasting notes on each whisky.

The Collector’s Edition costs £650 and comes in a felt-lined rosewood case as well as including a unique handmade whisky water dropper created by Angels’ Share Glass.

The Stirling firm’s co-founder and Managing Director Karen Somerville says: “Why open the doors of an advent calendar every day in December to reveal just a chocolate when you could be receiving a miniature of scotch whisky, from a top-notch independent bottler, instead?

“This is a fantastic gift for whisky lovers which adds to the festive spirit in the run up to Christmas.”

Angels’ Share Glass is the only UK stockist of the exclusive Whisky Advent Calendar which is produced by Canadian drinks company Secret Spirits.

• Glencairn Glass Jewellery

This exclusive range of Glencairn Glass jewellery features earrings, cufflinks and a whisky glass charm bracelet which are perfect for Christmas gifts.

The £20 earrings are in the shape of the iconic Glencairn Glass and come presented in a top-quality box which can be gift-wrapped.

There are also whisky glass enamel cufflinks from Glencairn Crystal which cost £25 and include a branded presentation box.

And a real talking point is the beautiful charm bracelet which features seven whisky glasses and costs £26.

Karen says: “These are great gifts for anyone who wants to wear their love for whisky on their sleeve, ears or wrists!

“The jewellery is a great talking point for special evenings out and events and the pieces all come in lovely gift boxes.”

Angels’ Share Glass also offers a gift-wrapping service from `Wrapistry by Cherene’ which includes various wrap and bow options.

• Limited Edition Rosebank Whisky Angel

This beautiful limited edition angel is filled with a rare Lowland Single Malt from the former Rosebank Distillery near Falkirk, Stirlingshire.

It’s from the Rare Malts Selection which is a collection of scarce, cask strength whiskies from Scotland’s finest distilleries.

The glass Angel would make a lovely Christmas gift for a collector with just 25 of the creations available.

Each one is handmade with a sterling silver rose, a silver halo and white wings and filled with 25ml of 20-year-old Rosebank Malt. They cost £65.

• Whisky-scented Candles, Angels and much more

Customers can browse the Angels’ Share Glass online shop for more ideas as they try to find the perfect present for whisky aficionados.

The firm’s Whisky Bottle Candles smell amazing and are a real bargain at just £30 each.

They are made using recycled whisky bottles which have been cut and filled with `Whisky Notes’ scented pure soy wax to make unique gifts which look and smell great and last for hours.

Also ideal for Christmas presents are the firm’s signature line of glass Angels which all hold a dram of whisky captured inside the glass through a secret method.

The range includes hanging decorations, a Saltire Angel, tealight stand Angel and a miniature Angel glass decanter/bottle.

Other gifts include glasses, whisky water droppers, a mini glass hipflask and candle holders.

Angels’ Share Glass is based in Bridge of Allan, near Stirling and was established by glassmaker Tom Young and his daughter Karen Somerville in 2013.

The family firm specialises in unusual gifts for whisky lovers and more information can be found on the website at www.angelsshareglass.com

Notes for Editors:

Angels’ Share Glass is a family-run business based in Bridge of Allan, near Stirling. The firm is co-directed by Karen Somerville and her father Tom Young – a world-renowned Master Craftsman who has been glassblowing and making lamp-work glassware for 60 years. More information about the company can be found on the website at http://www.angelsshareglass.com/

Greetings Spirits Enthusiasts,

On Thursday, November 10th, 2016 at 7:30 a.m. EST, The Party Source will be releasing our allocation of Old Rip Van Winkle, Van Winkle Family Reserve, Pappy Van Winkle, and Buffalo Trace Antique Collection whiskies. The rules are as follows:

ONE BOTTLE TOTAL PER CUSTOMER, on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.

This does NOT mean one bottle of Pappy and one bottle of BTAC. ONE BOTTLE TOTAL PER CUSTOMER, on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.

There are no reservations, no holds, no paying in advance, no paying over the phone, no online orders, no bartering or begging.  We take no responsibility for any line that forms while waiting for this release!

We do not take names, hold places, pass out tickets, etc. for those in line.

Selections and pricing are as follows:

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof – $51.99

Van Winkle Family Reserve 12 Year Old Lot B – $61.99

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year Old 107 Proof – $86.99

Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year Old – $147.99

Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year Old – $234.99

Van Winkle Family Reserve 13 Year Rye – $103.99

William Larue Weller Bourbon – $93.99

George T Stagg Bourbon – $93.99

Eagle Rare 17yr Bourbon – $93.99

Sazerac 18yr Rye – $93.99

Thomas H Handy Rye – $93.99

Please understand that these whiskies are extremely desirable. If you are unfamiliar with the release, expect long lines to form early and demand to far exceed our supply.

While you’re here, be sure to check out our selection of excellent TPS Private Barrel Bourbons and Whiskies!

Cheers,  –The Party Source Staff

THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

Bowmore Vaults Edition 1

The latest entry into the collector’s loft: The first edition in a new limited series from Bowmore, created to celebrate the 4 key tasting characteristics of Bowmore.

The first edition represents Bowmore’s sea salt tang in a whisky that opens out like the vast Atlantic ocean itself! Bottled at a natural cask strength of 51.5% volume, this release is expected to sell out very quickly!

Hamish says: “A well balanced whisky with more than salt to tease your tastebuds. Expect citrus, peat smoke and a rich long finish.”

£100 Buy Now

Only available while stocks last

Oban “Limited Edition” 18 Year Old West Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) (Elsewhere $150)

($114.99)

91 points Whisky Advocate: “Drier, less toffee and fruit, more dried spice and oak when compared to the standard Oban 14 year old. A beautiful combination of rich, nutty toffee balanced by polished oak, salt, pepper, seaweed, distant smoke, and dried fruit. Somewhat oily in texture. Wonderful depth, too! An improvement on what is already the biggest-selling Diageo single malt scotch in the U.S. Very exciting and dynamic. (Vol. 17, #4, by John Hansell)”

K&L Notes: Always tough to find – this is a limited edition bottling for the U.S. only. As the canister states, “only so much can be made, it is never enough.”

Wednesday Nov. 16th 5-7PM: World Whiskies 

Join us Wednesday, November 16th from 5-7 for world whiskies, featuring Kavalan, Westland, Glenrothes, and Nika! A diverse tasting lineup presents a unique world whisky experience to our guests, with distillery representatives and whisky experts present for questions throughout.

The Whisky Shop, 360 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94108

(415) 989 1030

Beam Suntory Opens First New Barrel Warehouse in Frankfort Since 1968

Frankfort, KY, November 4 – Beam Suntory will open a new barrel warehouse in Frankfort, KY today. The seven-story building is a testament not only to surging demand for bourbon globally, but Beam Suntory’s commitment to and investment in Kentucky, the heartland of its business.

“The need for this incredible new Rackhouse really underscores the global thirst for bourbon,” said David Hunter, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Beam Suntory. “I’m so proud of the team here in Frankfort, and all of our operations in Kentucky, who have been working so hard to keep up with the pace of demand for bourbon around the world.”

This new structure spans more than 275,000 square feet, and is the largest of Beam Suntory’s 112 Rackhouses in Kentucky, with room for more than 59,000 barrels, 17% more than its next-largest warehouse. It is the largest Rackhouse that can currently be built under current Kentucky state law and is Beam Suntory’s first new Rackhouse in Frankfort since 1968.

“The opening of this new barrelhouse reflects the importance of the bourbon industry and the commitment of Beam Suntory to central Kentucky,” said U.S. Rep. Andy Barr,  R-Lexington. “Each of those barrels represents good paying jobs made possible by global demand for Kentucky’s native spirit.”

Beam Suntory plans to invest more than $1 billion to make bourbon in Kentucky over the next five years, including grains, barrels, payroll and capital expenditures.

“This is a big moment for our entire campus here at Frankfort,” said Alan Mitchell, General Manager, Frankfort. “Not only will this new facility give us ample space for aging our incredible products, but its close proximity to the bottling lines will make transfer efficient.”

WIN CAMERON’S CUT

For your exclusive chance to win a bottle of this limited edition 29 year old cask strength malt whisky, all you need to do is enter our general ballot before midnight on Thursday 10th November. One lucky ballot entrant will be drawn at random on 11th November and sent a bottle of Cameron’s Cut plus a tasting experience for two including a personal tour of the distillery guided by Neil Cameron.

ABOUT CAMERON’S CUT

Whisky is liquid sunshine. Or so said George Bernard Shaw.  Shining some sunshine on a whisky career that now spans four decades, Glenturret Distillery’s latest release, Cameron’s Cut, was laid down to rest in 1987 and will be bottled this winter to mark our Distillery Manager Neil Cameron’s 40th year in the industry. Neil’s lifelong passion for Scotland’s favourite drink is firmly distilled in The Glenturret brand where tradition that is at the heart of what we do: making whisky the same way it was made in 1775 when the distillery first opened. It is this passion and skill that led to his recognition as Icons of Whisky Distillery Manager of the Year 2016. This rare limited collector’s edition 29 Year Old is a unique Glenturret expression and you are being given exclusive access to our ballot to purchase one of only 209 bottles available.

There are two ballots available, one for Special Bottle Numbers and the other for General Bottle Numbers.  Visit our website here to see which special numbers are available and how to sign up to the ballots.  Applications to take part in the ballots will close at midnight on Monday 12th November.  Due to anticipated demand and the rarity of the whisky, sales of Cameron’s Cut will be restricted to one bottle per person.

TASTING NOTES Colour: Golden amber Nose: Well balanced, good age, fruity,  slightly sweet & sour, buttered popcorn Palate: Spicy, lavender notes, nicely rounded, melon Finish: Lingering, slightly dry, hint of oak Age: 29 years old   Size: 70cl Strength: 48% VOL Number of bottles: 209 PRICE General Numbered Bottles: £290 Special Numbered Bottles: £390 DISPATCH DATE 12th December 2016.

TO ENTER THE BALLOT REGISTER HERE