Bernheim 7 Year Old “K&L Exclusive Barrel #5253297” Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey (750ml – ships as 1.5L) ( $29.99) The Bernheim Whiskey, named for the magnificent and monolithic distillery and its namesake Isaac Wolfe Bernheim, is one of Heaven Hill’s innovative new products developed after the purchase of the distillery in the late 90s. IW Bernheim was the famous creator of the IW Harper brand and godfather of the Louisville whiskey scene. His namesake product, Bernheim Wheat Whiskey, uses an unusual mashbill of 51% wheat, 39% corn and a hefty 10% dollop of malt. The idea behind the high wheat whiskey was to design a softer flavor profile that would appeal to a broad range of people. The high wheat content means we don’t have the spicy of a rye heavy bourbon, but that does not mean they are lacking in complexity. A few months ago we travelled to Kentucky to visit the Heaven Hill facility and select a couple of casks of this special whiskey. What we found were some fabulous whiskies only a few stylistic steps sideways from the ultra-popular and hard to get wheated bourbons on the market. We selected two casks with quite different profiles and believe they’ll change the image of this style of whiskey. This barrel, the more classic Kentucky bourbon profile of the two has tons of rich vanilla, soft fruit and subtle barrel spice. Medium bodied and easy drinking with absolutely no bite, this is an easy going yet distinctive whiskey.

United States

Bernheim 7 Year Old “K&L Exclusive Barrel #5253192” Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey (750ml – ships as 1.5L) $29.99

Bernheim 7 Year Old “K&L Exclusive Barrel #5253297” Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey (750ml – ships as 1.5L) $29.99

Scotland

Kilchoman “PLOWED” Single Barrel #351 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)  $119.99

Kilchoman “PLOWED” Single Barrel #364 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)  $119.99

K&L Wine Merchants
http://www.klwines.com
Phone: 877-KLWines (toll free 877-559-4637)
Email: wine@klwines.com
San Francisco, Redwood City, Hollywood CA

Amber Glen 3 year old Blended Scotch Whisky

Awarded a Gold medal at CWSA the most influential wines & spirits competition in the world

We are proud to announce that Amber Glen 3 year old Blended Scotch Whisky has won a Gold medal at CWSA Best Value 2016 wines & spirits competition held in Hong Kong on the 31 st January.

CWSA Judges are drawn from the most renowned and influential Importers, Distributors, Sommeliers, and Hoteliers from throughout China, that together sell 75 million bottles of wine and spirits per year, making CWSA the most influential wine and spirits awards in the world. It is no secret that China has experienced a massive exponential growth in sales of wine & spirits in recent years, and this trend is expected to continue with wine & spirits imports predicted to more than double by 2018.

Recognition with a Gold medal at the largest and most prestigious wine and spirits competition in China is a true honor as we have been singled out by some of the most important buyers in the Chinese wine and spirit market. The results of their blind taste tests will guide consumers buying decisions in 2016 in China and Hong Kong and we hope that Amber Glen 3 year old Blended Scotch Whisky will soon be enjoyed by many more.

We entered the competition knowing that the blind tasting would stand us in good stead on a level playing field, but when competing alongside some of the largest companies in the industry and with so many long established world renowned names on the table, this award is simply phenomenal and reaffirms the excellence of our provenance product and our teams commitment in upholding great value for our customers when selecting Amber Glen 3 year old Blended Scotch Whisky.

“Amber Glen embodies the flavours and aromas of a time gone by, in a celebration of perfection for you to enjoy”. Sláinte

www.amberglen.co.uk

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Spirit of Toronto returns Saturday May 7!

Winter may be in high gear but hopefully this dispatch finds you in good health and good spirits as we count down to the 12th annual Spirit of Toronto on Saturday, May 7 at Roy Thomson Hall.

Tickets for this year’s Spirit of Toronto Annual Gala go on sale after the Easter long weekend on Tuesday, March 29 at 10:00am sharp. Once again tickets will be sold through Roy Thomson Hall’s box office online, by telephone and in person at 60 Simcoe Street. Those of you subscribed to this list will receive an automatic email notification the night before.

The full schedule of tastings for our 2016 Masterclass Series is almost complete, and will be published online in the next few weeks. Seats for these tutored tastings may be reserved when purchasing tickets to the show. Stay tuned for full details in the next update.

Macallan 19 Year Old 1995 Cask Collection

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

$224.12

An Evening with IAN BUXTON 

Thursday 28 April at Laich Moray Hotel, 7.30

It’s not about a winning dram, it’s about taste and packaging, sharing drams and chatting on the merits of packaging – does it influence your purchases? Ian will take us through various whisky packaging types, compare and evaluate the packaging world, sharing 5 drams as we go!

SWEET DRAMS ARE MADE OF THIS

A former Marketing Director of one of Scotland’s best-loved single malts, Ian began work in the Scotch whisky industry in 1987. He was elected a Keeper of the Quaich in 1991 and is also a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Distillers.  He is a member of the international tasting panel for Whisky Magazine’s ‘World Whisky Awards’ annual awards and Conference Director of the World Whiskies Conference, which he created. An author of many books – Ian will keep you amused and entertained this evening.

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Ailsa Bay

A new single malt, crafted in a state of the art distillery, by the visionary Peter Gordon, Brian Kinsman, John Ross and Conn Lynch. Born in the Girvan distillery with the aim of creating a new destination on the tasting map. Ailsa Bay combines smoke and sweetness in a way never seen before. Tasting Notes  Zingy, peaty kick layered with beautiful sweetness. A meaty character too – crispy rasher with a hint of maple syrup

£55 Click to buy

Please support our campaign for greater age transparency in Scotch whisky.

Since launching Compass Box we have always tried to be as open with our customers as possible. However, late last year we were informed that the way we’ve been communicating the age of the components in our whiskies is illegal. By offering complete transparency around the age of every whisky we use, we have been breaking UK and EU Regulations governing the marketing and promotion of spirits.

It turns out that Scotch whisky is one of the few products where it is prohibited by law to be fully open and honest with consumers. We believe that Scotch whisky producers should have the freedom to offer their customers complete, unbiased and clear information on the age of every component used in their whiskies. That those customers have the right to know exactly what it is they’re drinking.

For these reasons, we’re launching a campaign today to change the current regulations – and we’re asking for your support. Please visit our website, read our proposed amends and – if you agree with our thinking – sign our Statement of Beliefs. Your support will help lobby UK and EU authorities to change the current regulations for the better.

With thanks,

Whiskymaker John Glaser

Victoria Caledonian Distillery Announce a Home and a Larger Family

Macaloney Brewers & Distillers Ltd. is proud to announce it has leased a facility for its Victoria Caledonian Distillery and Brewery, a multi‐faceted establishment that will produce beer and whisky onsite as well as offer tutored single malt whisky and craft beer tastings, hands‐on brewery and distillery tours, a brewing and distilling school, and custom whisky casks. Located at 761 Enterprise Crescent in Saanich, Greater Victoria, BC, the 17,320 sq ft facility is presently being fitted out for opening in Spring of 2016.

Macaloney Brewers & Distillers Ltd. also announced the recruitment of Production Manager‐Brewmaster, Mr. Dean McLeod BSc., and whisky Brand Ambassador‐Sales Manager, Mr. Andrew Campbell Walls WSET. McLeod, an ex‐pat Aussie was Production Manager at Lighthouse Brewery, one of 10 breweries he has worked in. He has a degree in brewing science and is an international beer judge.

Walls, an expat Scot hails most recently from Edmonton where he was Bar Manager with TheBothy whisky bar and before that a whisky specialty liquor store Manager with Liquor Depot. He is co‐founder and life‐time Brand Ambassador for the Alberta Scotch Society.

McLeod and Walls join Master Distiller Mike Nicolson (previously with 18 Diageo Scotch distilleries) and Scottish whisky maturation guru, Dr. Jim Swan (behind the 2015 World Whisky Awards ‘Best Single Malt’, Kavalan, Glenmorangie’s finishing program, and Amrut).

More than a simple brewery and distillery, the Victoria Caledonian Distillery & Brewery will offer enthusiasts the opportunity to design their own 30L casks of whisky from a variety of 5 new make spirits and 10 oak‐wood choices. Multi‐cask purchasers will be able to attend ‘The Caley Academy’, a 5‐day, hands‐on brewing and distilling school.

In response to popular demand, Macaloney Brewers & Distillers has reopened the opportunity to join the Founder‐Owner group and be part of the Distillery Owner Program. Founder‐Owners will be part of the distillery’s evolution at every stage. Special privileges include private guided tours for you and your family and friends; special events for Founder‐Owners including annual maturation parties, annual celebrity tastings and a space at the 5 day brewing and distilling Caley Academy.

Macaloney Brewers & Distillers Ltd, is a destination boutique distillery & craft brewery owned by Canadians for Canadians. The Founder‐Owner group includes 200+ passionate craft beer and whisky enthusiasts. When open in Spring 2016, it will offer professionally guided tours, tutored tastings, a gift store for whisky, beer and related gifts, and a capability to host corporate, family or community events.

Custom Designed 30L Cask Offer:  The Victoria Caledonian Distillery is offering a unique 30L cask whereby you can custom design your own whisky from a range of 5 new-make spirits distilled by our ex-Diageo Master Distiller Mike Nicolson and 10 oak-wood maturation options carefully selected from Spain, Portugal and Kentucky by our Scottish whisky maturation expert, Dr. Jim Swan. Please see ‘Custom Designed Casks and Ownership’ appended or e-mail Andrew Campbell Walls if you wish to order some casks or find out more, please visit: www.VictoriaCaledonian.com/casks.html  and  www.Macaloneydistillers.com/become-a-founder-owner/

For more details on investor opportunities or other information:

Sales: Andrew Campbell Walls, Ph: 780 245 6930, Email: Andrew@MacaloneyDistillers.com

Corporate: Graeme Macaloney, Ph: 250 634 2276, Email: Graeme@MacaloneyDistillers.com

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WORLD WHISKY
BARREL TOP TASTING

THE WHISKY EXCHANGE SHOP COVENT GARDEN

To start our series of regular end-of-the-month tastings here at The Whisky Exchange Shop @ Covent Garden, we’ve gathered a selection of the finest world whiskies: eight great producers from France, the Netherlands, Sweden, India, Taiwan, Japan and New Zealand.

Join us in our whisky room for a chance to try great whiskies from Armorik, Zuidam, Mackmyra, Amrut, Kavalan, White Oak, Togouchi and The New Zealand Whisky Company. Tickets cost £20 and include a £5 voucher to spend on the night on any of the whiskies available to taste.

With a wide range of styles, from heavily peated to delicate blends, this is an excellent opportunity to taste some of the finest world whiskies being produced today. The tasting will take place on Thursday 25 February from 6-8pm. £20 per ticket – includes £5 voucher

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