Springbank Society

Hi folks, hope your week has started well.

When I said you would hear from me a lot over the next couple of months, I wasn’t lying. Today I write to make sure you have all seen the announcement that was made on the Kilkerran facebook page just over an hour ago. There is a new release from Mitchell’s Glengyle coming soon. —– Coming Soon – Kilkerran 8yo Cask Strength

From next Wednesday (12th April 2017) our Kilkerran 8yo Cask Strength will be available to purchase in the UK.

Nose – The aroma from the lightly peated barley is apparent from the off and some of the green apples which are becoming a feature of Kilkerran are also present. This whisky is like a favourite dessert, rhubarb crumble, with scents of stewed rhubarb, vanilla and all butter shortbread.

Palate – There’s an earthiness and saltiness, exactly what you want to taste in a Campbeltown dram. This is combined with icing sugar and puff candy which gives a sweetness to the whisky, along with milk chocolate and walnut flavours.

Finish – The peat remains, along with a sootiness, pencil shavings and a liquorice-influenced maltiness.

The KK 8yo CS will retail at around £47.50 and release dates in countries/markets outside of the UK will vary. And don’t worry, I will be in touch again very soon.

Sláinte

Nathan  (please contact Nathan at society@springbank.scot to join the Society)

For the Springbank Society

Karuizawa Auction is Live!

We are delighted to announce that our exclusive auction of the world’s largest known collection of Karuizawa is now live!

With 290 individual bottles going under the hammer, the auction will include close to every expression created by the renowned Japanese distillery.

This is an incredible opportunity to own a piece of whisky history. Take a look at just a few highlights below before heading over to our website to see the full listing!

Karuizawa 1960 Single Cask 52 Year Old #5627 / The Archer

Distilled in 1960 and matured in a single ex-sherry cask that yielded only 41 bottles, each one has been individually named and adorned with a matching carved netsuke figure. Presented within a finely crafted wooden case modelled on a traditional Japanese puzzle-box, this is an awe-inspiring whisky!

The Noh Cask Series

An extremely sought after range named after the ancient form of Japanese theatre. Each striking label features a different character and all were released in very limited numbers. Truly stunning bottles!

Karuizawa 1984 Single Cask #2961/Partners’ Reserve Dinner Bottling

A fantastic rarity, one of only 12 bottles gifted to attendees of a dinner party thrown by Number One Drinks Company. Containing 1984 vintage Karuizawa from single cask #2961 and bottled in 2012. The chance to purchase this bottle may never come around again, don’t miss out on this one!

The Geisha Series

A beautiful series, each bearing a label depicting the iconic Geisha figure. Featuring vintages from across 4 decades the range encompasses some of the finest whisky produced by the distillery.

Karuizawa 1963 Single Cask 50 Year Old #5132

Distilled in 1963 this 50 year old is the second oldest vintage in the auction. Produced from a single sherry cask it is one of only 131 released. Both crystal bottle and dark wood case are exquisitely decorated with cherry blossom, an image synonymous with Japan, which symbolises the fragility and beauty of life.

Honor Sumo Collection

3 single cask bottlings dedicated to the martial art of Sumo. Distilled in 1981, 1982 and 1983 the collection comes with matching presentation case. A fantastic collection and visually a lot of fun!

There is no registration fee, our commission structure is very competitive and we offer worldwide shipping. For our terms and conditions please click here.

Happy bidding!

The Lost Distillery Company

In the last century, almost one hundred of Scotland’s malt whisky distilleries have been closed or destroyed. This accounts for nearly half of all distilleries that have ever existed in Scotland. Global economic downturn, over-production, world wars and prohibition have all contributed to the loss of so many distilleries. As a result of all of these factors, many unique and venerable brands have been lost to the world. Until Now…

The Lost Distillery Company creates present day expressions of these lost whisky legends.

The Lost Distillery Co. Auchnagie

Auchnagie was one of several small farm distilleries in Ballinluig, Perthshire. Founded by James Duff in 1812, the distillery had a varied existence with a number of owners before it fell into the hands of John Dewar & Son who dismantled it in 1912.

£49.99 Buy Now

The Lost Distillery Co. Gerston

Part of The Lost Distillery Co.’s Classic Selection, the Gerston distillery in Caithness operated between 1796-1882, supplying its whisky to such famous customers as the Duke of Wellington and Sir Robert Peel.

£49.99 Buy Now

The Lost Distillery Co. Jericho

The Jericho distillery was established in 1822 by William Smith in Aberdeenshire. An early adopter of sherry cask maturation, Jericho was advertised as a drink for the discerning gentleman before it was renamed Benachie after the nearby mountain. Its isolated location finally led to the distillery’s closure in 1913.

£49.99 Buy Now

The Lost Distillery Co. Lossit

The Lossit distillery on Islay was founded in 1817 by Malcolm McNeill, one of the leading farmer-distillers of his age. As the biggest producer of whisky on Islay in the industry’s formative years, Lossit lasted for half a century before closure in 1867.

£49.99 Buy Now

Spring Rare & Collectable Whisky Sale

From Stewart;

“This sale we have a fine selection of Whisky from Laphroaig for all you smokeheads out there, including the fabulous 1976 and 1977 Vintages.  Other highlights are some fantastic Bowmore bottlings such as the 30 Year Old Sea Dragon, the 25 Year Old “The Gulls” and the 25 Year Old 1969 Vintage. We have some nice Rosebanks too and a good run of Macallan 18 Year Old from 1967 to 1979 plus a bottle of Macallan 1961 100 Proof.”

This auction will consist of approximately 300 lots of rare and collectable whisky. Viewing is by Appointment Contact 0141 225 8181 for bookings. Entries are continually accepted for future auctions. For more information please contact Stewart on either StewartS@mulberrybankauctions.com or call 0141 225 8181

The Spring Auction

Ralfy visits the special-edition Distillery bottles with Ralfy Review 639 – Aberlour Distillery Only Cask 2303

ITS OFFICIAL THE WORLD’S BEST SINGLE MALT IS CRAIGELLACHIE  

Glasgow, Scotland, 3^rd April 2017 – John Dewar & Sons Ltd are delighted to announce CRAIGELLACHIE® 31 Years Old has been awarded the World’s Best Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards 2017 presented by Whisky Magazine, the leading authority on the subject.

Last night, the annual awards ceremony took place at the Waldorf Hotel in London, The WWA is one of leading award programmes in the whisky industry. An esteemed panel of internationally recognised whisky experts deemed Craigellachie 31 Years Old as THE best single malt whisky in the world, beating off competition from hundreds of entries from across the world.

Craigellachie Single Malt launched initially in September 2014 making this a highly notable accolade for a whisky which has only been available in market for less than three years.

Georgie Bell, Global Malts Ambassador comments “Since launching, Craigellachie has built up a huge reputation in the on-trade and with whisky connoisseurs – its sought out and admired – and the accolade is true testimony to this.”

Adding “It shows how far the Craigellachie brand has come in the last three years, and how from a production, maturation and blending perspective we really are second to none”

Stephanie MacLeod, Malts Master and Master Blender for John Dewars & Sons describes Craigellachie 31 Years Old as being “Beautifully balanced, smooth and rich, a swirl of smoke and sulphur accentuate the sumptuous fruits of kiwi and pineapple.  The tang of old, leather bound books and tobacco emerge, with a hint of meatiness of a beef consommé.”

This prestigious award follows on from the outstanding success of Craigellachie 23 Years Old being crowned as ‘Best in Show’ at the San Francisco World’s Spirits Competition in 2015, America’s most respected and influential international spirits event.

For more information about Craigellachie, visit www.craigellachie.com

About John Dewar & Sons Ltd.

John Dewar & Sons Ltd. employs 300 people at seven locations throughout Scotland. The Company currently operates whisky distilleries in Aberfeldy, Macduff, Aultmore, Craigellachie and Nairn with ageing, blending, bottling and packaging facilities in Glasgow and additional maturation facilities in Poniel in Central Scotland.

The single malt brand of Craigellachie is part of the portfolio of Bacardi Limited, headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. Bacardi Limited refers to the Bacardi group of companies, including Bacardi International Limited.

A blend of single malt and grain whiskeys matured in ex-bourbon American oak – with a high percentage of first-fill – Roe & Co. was developed by Diageo Master Blender, Caroline Martin, in a process that took over two years.

Fragrant and rounded with notes of soft spice, mellow spun sugar and warm woody vanilla. The balance is immediately evident on the palate with a velvety texture, sweet spiced pears and vanilla, while a gentle creaminess lingers in the finish.

£30 Pre-Order Now

Orders will be dispatched w/c 10th April

Launching -“Find Rare Whisky”  at the Nth 2017 Experience. The online portal to purchase Legendary bottles of Whisky and an unequalled choice of the finest, rarest and collectible Whiskies in the World.

www.findrarewhisky.com

Friday, April 7th, 4-7PM:

Locally Made: Do Good Distillery

Curious about local whiskey? Located in Modesto, California, Do Good Distillery produces uniquely wonderful craft spirits, with an emphasis on whiskey. They strive to use local ingredients as much as possible, and give back to their local community in true “Do Good” fashion. Their whiskies have won numerous awards since their release, including recent Gold medal wins at the 2016 World Whisky Awards.

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