One of our most successful series of whisky casks ever is the selection of sherry-aged Glenlivet single malt from Signatory. Sadly, the last cask from this now-legendary stock is upon us and we’ll have to find a substitute on this year’s trip out to Scotland, but there was a nice little caveat to this final statement. Des McCagherty, the manager of Signatory’s warehouse, emailed us a few months back to tell us there had been a small mishap. Apparently they had forgotten to reduce the proof of the final Glenlivet whisky before bottling, meaning this last barrel would come in at full proof, cask strength.

Like a true gentleman, however, Des agreed to honor the original price. In celebration of that relationship, we’ve decided to pass that savings long to you. Whereas normally cask strength whiskies cost 25-35% more, we’re keeping the price at right at $89.99 – and at that price, these won’t last long. Enjoy the rich, decadent, sherry-matured flavor of this 19 year old Glenlivet in full glory!

1996 Glenlivet 19 Year Old “K&L Exclusive” Signatory Cask Strength Single Sherry Butt Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) ($89.99)

We’ve got another round of 19-year-old sherry-matured Glenlivet magic for you, but this time at cask strength! And the best news is: the price is still $89.99! Signatory actually made a mistake not proofing down the whisky to 46% ABV, but they were gracious enough to honor the same price given the mishap. That makes what was already a great deal an even better one! Dark sherry notes of fig, cake bread, baking spices, toffee, and cocoa swirl in a symphony of rich Oloroso flavor. That extra proof on the finish, however, makes all the difference and adds lift to an experience that would normally end with a soft whisper. Instead there’s a quick zip of peppery goodness, sealing the deal on one of the best single-malt deals we’ve ever offered. A mistake, of course, but we’re passing the savings on to you nonetheless! Cask-strength whiskies normally sell for an extra premium, but not in this case.

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

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John J Bowman Single Barrel The Bourbon Guys Private Barrel ($51.99) Nose: Rich and sweet velvety nose with very little heat. Taste: Excellent spicy cinnamon, caramel, and apple flavor with very well balanced oak flavor. Amazing balance between sweetness and oak. Finish: the finish is very long with just the right amount of heat which end with rich vanilla oak flavor.

Bowmore Devil’s Cask Single Malt ($104.99) This is a whiskey with a great story, and thankfully that’s not all it has going for it. This is also a delicious whiskey. Finished is first fill Sherry casks, this scotch is rich and full of fruit and chocolate flavors with a long finish. Keep some around as an after dinner sipper.

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Angel’s Envy Port Finish Bourbon ($39.99 was $44.99) From the producer: Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon is finished in port wine casks for an award-winning spirit. We guide each batch’s conditioning, blending our handcrafted bourbon in small batches of 8 to 10 barrels at a time. It’s typically aged for up to 6 years. While we lose about 5% of the spirit each year to evaporation, or “the Angel’s Share,” what’s left behind after we’re done is truly worthy of envy. Once it’s deemed ready, we finish our bourbon in ruby port wine casks, adding subtle nuances that enhance the flavor without challenging it. Our port finishing process lasts between three to six months depending on taste. We use 60-gallon ruby port barrels made from French oak and imported directly from Portugal. This creates a whiskey of unprecedented smoothness, sweetness and balance.Appearance: gold color laced with reddish amber hues, nearly copper in tone Nose: notes of subtle vanilla, raisins, maple syrup and toasted nuts Palate: vanilla, ripe fruit, maple syrup, toast and bitter chocolate Finish: clean and lingering sweetness with a hint of Madeira that slowly fades.

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Abbey Whisky Samples

Benromach 35 Year Old 

What did we think of Benromach 35 Year Old?

A very sophisticated nose – delicate orange blossom, sultanas, mixture of soft spices, cinnamon & cloves, honey, ginger, very ripe honeydew melon, even a touch of eucalyptus. As the dram warms up, the oak becomes more prevalent. The Palate gives off cloves, orange zest, oak, white pepper, dried fruit, melon, touch of ripe banana. A full bodied mouthfeel, a touch oily, hints of white chocolate with tobacco lingering. Quite a long finish, gentle warmed spice with orange zest…

You can read the full tasting notes and blog post via this link.

Rich Peat Edition of Angels’ Nectar Blended Malt Scotch Whisky launched

Grantown-on-Spey based Highfern Ltd, have released a new heavily peated edition of Angels’ Nectar, their Angels’ share inspired whisky.

As the name suggests the Rich Peat Edition of Angels’ Nectar Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is heavily peated, and is described as oozing peat smoke, like the welcoming smoke from the chimney of an old bothy, after a long day on the hill. The smoke is followed by a subtle fruity sweetness akin to toffee apples and dark chocolate.

Created from a selection of Highland malts, the Rich Peat Edition has been bottled at 46% vol., and is thus stronger and more robust than the First Edition of Angels’ Nectar.

Like the First Edition, the Rich Peat Edition bottle features an Angel shaped fractal design, but this time the Angel is pewter in colour, is larger, and has been printed directly onto the bottle, for greater impact. Commenting on the new addition, Highfern Ltd founder Robert Ransom said, ‘Its great to see our range of malts expand. International interest in the Rich Peat Edition has also been particularly exciting. Our Dutch launch will take place at the Hielander Whisky Festival in Alkmaar next week, and we also have bottles on their way to Germany and South Korea’.

Notes for Editors: 1. Angels’ share – the traditional name given to the whisky lost to evaporation during maturation.

2. Blended Malt – a category of whisky which is a blend of malt whiskies, with no grain whisky, previously known as Vatted Malt.
3. Hielander Whisky Festival – 12^th & 13^th February http://www.hielanderwhiskyfestival.nl/
4. The Rich Peat Edition of Angel’s Nectar is available from Elephants in the Pantry (Grantown), Deli Mair (Aviemore), Dow’s (Boat of Garten), Master of Malt (on-line), Nickolls & Perks (Stourbridge), Speyside Centre (Grantown) amongst others. 5. Web: http://www.angelsnectar.co.uk/ Twitter: @angelsnectar     Facebook: angelsnectarwhisky 6. For pictures, more information and sales enquires please contact; Robert Ransom, Highfern Ltd, robert@highfern.co.uk  Mobile: 07811 640778

Gordon & MacPhail Whisky Tasting Masterclass @ Hard To Find Whisky

Friday 26th February 7pm.

£20 per ticket

Hosted by Stan Reid.

We are very pleased to have a new exclusive bottling to add to our portfolio. It is a 2006 Craigellachie and we have bottled as part of our 10th Anniversary celebrations. It is a cracking ex-Bourbon cask Craigellachie full of tropical fruits that you would more associate with an older whisky. For the rest of this month we have it at a special price of £45 after that it will be back to its full price of £49.95. We still have stocks of our Glenfarclas and Mannochmore which are 10% off at the moment.

Celebration of the Cask Craigellachie 9 Years Old Exclusive for The Whisky Shop Dufftown 10th Anniversary

Glenfarclas Family Cask 1991 22 Years Old Exclusive to The Whisky Shop Dufftown

Gordon & MacPhail Mannochmore 1993 21 Years Old Exclusive to The Whisky Shop Dufftown

Over the last few weeks we have been adding groups of 10 Independent Bottlings to our 20% sale for our 10th Anniversary. Here is a list of those still remaining.

Adelphi Sale Jan 2016
Sales Price Full Price
1 Adelphi Ardmore 2000 14 Years Old £67.15 £83.95
3 Adelphi Benrinnes 1997 17 Years Old £67.15 £83.95
4 Adelphi Bladnoch 1990 24 Years Old £79.15 £98.95
5 Adelphi Bruichladdich 2002 12 Years Old £67.15 £83.95
8 Adelphi Fascadale Batch 9 Ardmore 12 Years Old £43.15 £53.95
10 Adelphi Liddesdale Batch 9 Bunnahabhain 21 Years Old £67.95 £84.95

Cadenheads and Compass Box Sale 2016
Sales Price Full Price
3 Small Batch Miltonduff-Glenlivet 1990 24 Years Old £64.75 £80.95
5 Great King Street Glasgow Blend £21.55 £26.95
6 Great King Street Artists Blend £22.35 £27.95
7 The Spice Tree Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £35.15 £43.95
8 The Peat Monster Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £35.15 £43.95
9 The Lost Blend Blended Malt Scotch Whisky £63.95 £79.95
10 Hedonism Quindecimus £100.80 £126.00

Douglas Laing Sale 2016
Sales Price Full Price
1 Old Particular Bowmore 1996 18 Years Old £79.95 £99.95
2 Old Particular Bowmore 1998 16 Years Old £75.95 £94.95
3 Old Particular Bowmore 2000 15 Years Old £79.95 £99.95
4 Old Particular Caol Ila 1996 18 Years Old £70.35 £87.95
5 Old Particular Glen Keith 1993 21 Years Old £63.95 £79.95
6 Old Particular Glenallachie 1999 15 Years Old £45.55 £56.95
7 Old Particular North British 1991 21 Years Old £62.36 £77.95
8 Old Particular Royal Lochnagar 1997 17 Years Old £54.35 £67.95
9 Old Particular Speyside 1996 18 Years Old £59.15 £73.95
10 Xtra Old Particular Port Ellen 1982 34 Years Old £744.00 £930.00

Morrison & MacKay 2016
Sales Price Full Price
1 Carn Mor Celebration of the Cask Auchentoshan 1989 24 Years Old £96.75 £120.95
2 Carn Mor Celebration of the Cask Clynelish 1996 19 Years Old £77.55 £96.95
3 Carn Mor Celebration of the Cask Glenburgie 1988 26 Years Old £101.50 £126.95
4 Carn Mor Celebration of the Cask Longmorn 1991 £101.50 £126.95
5 Carn Mor Celebration of the Cask Macallan 1987 28 Years old £372.00 £465.00
6 Carn Mor Celebration of the Cask Macallan 1989 £336.00 £420.00
7 Carn Mor Celebration of the Cask Miltonduff 1988 25 Years Old £101.50 £126.95
8 Carn Mor Celebration of the Cask Mortlach 1995 20 Years Old £93.55 £116.95
9 Carn Mor Celebration of the Cask Strathmill 1992 23 Years Old £77.55 £96.95
10 Carn Mor Celebration of the Cask Tamnavullin 1991 24 Years Old £79.95 £99.95

Other
Sales Price Full Price
1 Rare Vintage Glen Grant 1955 £612.00 £765.99
2 Rare Vintage Glen Grant 1965 £292.00 £365.00

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Whisky Time:

We’ve been keeping busy post-opening of the Visitors Center and the distillery. On the Visitors Center side, we’re currently planning our tour program, which will include a video and museum experience, as well as a walking tour of the production floor, a tasting in the cask house, and a flight of cocktails in the Visitors Center. Stay tuned as we look to launch tours in the spring. Andrew and his team have been working hard at the distillery, laying down casks to start them on their aging journey. The picture above shows Andrew pulling samples from a variety of different casks. We’ve been trialing the new spirit in a few different types to see the influence of the wood on color and flavor. Casks that once were full of bourbon will be our mainstay. This is a traditional approach to aging in Scotland, as the wood has been softened by the initial fill of bourbon. We call these ‘ex-bourbon’ barrels. The resulting whisky, after years of aging, will have delicate flavors weaved in through cask aging. We’ll keep you posted on progress. And last, but not least, our Virginia Highland Malt Whisky just rated 92 points by Wine Enthusiast! A few tasting notes included in the review: “…deep amber hue and a rich caramel and campfire-smoke profile, finishing dry and slightly hot, with sarsaparilla and lots of spice.” We agree, it’s delicious!

Upcoming Events:

Join us for the following events – some at the Visitors Center and others off-site. A Dram of Love: Love is in the air here at Virginia Distillery Co.! Join us this Saturday, February 13th from 11-5PM for our Dram of Love event featuring Gearharts Fine Chocolates who will be sampling a mini version of their decadent chocolate whisky truffle made with our Virginia Highland Malt. We will also be pairing a special Valentine’s whisky cocktail menu with Gearharts’ “Be Mayan” truffle made with chocolate, orange and cardamom. Whisky plus chocolate? Yes, please! The Bloom Trio will be performing live from 2-4PM and Spiked Food Truck will be on site from 11-5PM serving up their delicious booze-infused grub. Remember, Virginia is for Lovers and Lovingston is for single malt whisky! Thanks to January’s Snowzilla, we moved our Winter Whisky Fest to Saturday, February 27th. The Jon Spear band will be playing from 12PM – 4PM, and our friends at Northwest Salmon Ventures will be on-hand sampling their goodies. We’ll be open 11AM to 5PM so cozy up to the fire and relax with a flight as we take in the final moments of winter.

We will be at SMOKED! in Richmond on February 20th, but just found out this event is SOLD OUT. If you have a ticket be sure to stop by and say hi! Another great Richmond event will be happening on February 23rd from 5 to 7PM. Join us and the Rappahannock River Oyster Co. for a very special Whisky and Oysters party at Richmond’s hottest new oyster saloon, Rapp Session. We’ll be pouring samples of our Virginia Highland Malt Whisky. Chef Dylan Fultineer of Rappahannock has created a special menu of small bites for guests to sample at the bar which will include: Rappahannock’s award-winning oysters on the half shell, platter of smoked fish spreads, pickled sardines with Benton’s ham, and savory clam chowder shooters. A special cocktail made with our Virginia Highland Malt Whisky will be offered at the bar as well. This is a not-to-be missed event! The event is complimentary and is first-come, first-serve. Guests will receive a special take-home gift courtesy of Virginia Distillery Co. No purchase necessary.

Visit Us:

The Visitors Center is located at 299 Eades Lane in Lovingston, Virginia, about 35 miles south of Charlottesville off Route 29. We are open daily from 11AM to 5PM, except Sundays where we open at 11AM and close at 5PM. We are looking at expanding hours in March and will keep you posted! New menu changes coming up include the Highland Heart, made with lime, Luxardo cherry juice and a splash of cranberry juice, as well as the Caffeinated Kilt! This delicious coffee drink uses local Trager Bros. coffee, infused with brown sugar, vanilla bean, Virginia Highland Malt (of course!) and topped with vanilla bean whipped cream. Yum! Cheers and enjoy!

Glenmorangie Milsean

Very popular, selling fast!

Inspired by traditional sweetshops, ‘Milsean’ is the seventh annual Private Edition release from Glenmorangie distillery. The whisky was initially aged in ex-bourbon barrels then transferred and given a further maturation in re-toasted Portuguese wine casks! The time spent in the re-toasted casks has added a luscious, full bodied and sweet dimension to this Highland Scotch whisky.

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Girvan 21 Year Old – 1991 – Càrn Mòr

Single Cask 137176

A 21 year old grain whisky distilled in 1991 at the Girvan distillery and bottled by Càrn Mòr for their Celebration of the Cask range. Aged in single bourbon cask #137176, only 178 bottles were filled in 2016 at 49.3% vol.

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Glen Garioch 17 Year Old – 1998 – Càrn Mòr

Single Cask 3827

A 17 year old Glen Garioch single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by Càrn Mòr for their exclusive Celebration of the Cask Black Gold range. Beautiful colour on this sherry cask matured whisky, distilled 15th September 1998 and left to mature in single hogshead #3827 until January 2016. A small batch release of only 220 bottles, filled at cask strength 57.5% vol.

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Bowmore 24 Year Old – 1991 – Càrn Mòr

Single Cask 616

This is the first Bowmore release by Càrn Mòr for their Celebration of the Cask series. Distilled 5th March 1991 and aged for 24 years in single bourbon hogshead #616. Bottled at cask strength on the 18th January 2016, only 160 bottles filled.

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Longmorn 24 Year Old – 1991 – Càrn Mòr

Single Cask 54954

A Longmorn single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by Càrn Mòr for their Celebration of the Cask range. Distilled 30th April 1991 and left to mature for 24 years in a single cask hogshead #54954. Bottled 18th January 2016, 256 bottles filled at cask strength, 60% vol.

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Longmorn The Distiller’s Choice

Longmorn The Distiller’s Choice has been matured in three different types of oak casks; first fill American oak, traditional oak casks and ex-sherry casks.

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Glenlivet Guardians’ Chapter

Back in stock!

The Glenlivet Guardians’ Chapter, created from a subtle mixture of casks including American oak hogsheads, American oak barrels and Spanish ex-sherry butts.

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We’re thrilled to announce that Glendalough Distillery has just won this Craft Producer of the year medal at the Icons of Whiskey 2016 awards! It’s the weekend, so sit back, take a load off and sip one of our fine drinks, safe in the knowledge that we come highly commended by Whisky Magazine!

Sláinte,

The Glendalough Team

The perfect Valentine’s Day gift just got better.  If you’re looking for something extra special this Valentine’s Day, why not add your own bespoke message to a bottle using our engraving service?  We can engrave your personal message onto a specially selected range of whiskies and deliver it directly to the address of your choice.  You can also enjoy free delivery on all orders over £75 posted to a UK address.  Next day delivery available!  View the full range here

JACK DANIEL’S SINGLE BARREL SELECT ENGRAVED WITH FREE GLASS

This is perhaps the only Valentine’s gift you can purchase with another man’s name on it! The highest standard is maintained when crafting and selecting Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel. In fact, just one out of every 100 barrels is set aside to mature in the highest reaches of the barrelhouses, making this an extra special whiskey for your someone special.  £50 – Buy Now

HAIG CLUB – VALENTINE’S DAY ENGRAVING

Haig Club has quickly become one of the most popular products at The Whisky Shop. Launched by David Beckham it’s this year’s ”en vogue’’ whisky. Make it personal with our engraving service to leave a lasting mark on an unforgettable gift.  The liquid has been crafted using a combination of grain whisky from three cask types. This creates a fresh, clean style that showcases butterscotch and toffee for an ultra-smooth taste. £45 Buy Now

GLENFIDDICH 21 YEAR OLD GRAN RESERVA WITH FREE GIFT PACK

The award-winning Glenfiddich 21 year old has been aged in casks that once contained premium Caribbean rum, which are used to finish this charming 21 Year Old expression. The whisky spends four months resting in selected Gran Reserva rum barrels, producing a finish that releases layers of intensity and sets it apart from the crowd.  Each bottle of the Glenfiddich 21 year old will be accompanied by The Family Distiller’s Collection (3x10cl) and two glasses, perfect for sharing.  £150 Buy Now

JOHNNIE WALKER LONDON LIMITED EDITION ENGRAVED

Looking for gift inspiration?  Johnnie Walker Blue Label is the pinnacle of blended Scotch whisky-making; only 1 out 10,000 casks is deemed to be of sufficient character to deliver its remarkably smooth signature taste.
The London limited edition bottle is engraved with a beautiful design featuring several of the city’s famous landmarks including Big Ben, the Gherkin, Nelson’s Column and Tower Bridge.  Limited to just 2500 individually numbered bottles.  £197 Buy Now