While the recent spate of insanely hot weather might suggest otherwise, Fall is, in fact, just around the corner. And for those of us in the booze business that means it’s time to shift things into high gear. To that end, we’ve been bringing tons of new items and setting up tasting events we’re sure you’ll be thrilled about. Without further ado, let’s see what’s new to the K&L shelves this week…

OLD PARTICULAR RIDES AGAIN!

Old Particular continues to be one of the most exciting brands at K&L. But then, how could it not be? With everything the seasoned whisky lover looks for (quality, price, rarity) they count among the best finds in the spirits world today. Queued up here are a pair of very attractively priced 25 and 20 year old gems from North British and Tamdhu. As you’ve come to expect, they deliver on every level with wonderful rich tones that are aptly counterbalanced by surprising freshness and vivacity. These are glorious bottlings that should go double for what we have them.

1996 Tamdhu 20 Year Old K&L Exclusive Old Particular Single Barrel Single Malt Whisky (750ml) ($79.99)

Tamdhu is a classic Speyside distillery that has seen its stock rise over the last few years as its recent owners have rebranded the whisky and focused on the heritage of the facility. Originally founded in 1896, the Highland whisky has long be renowned for its classic Scotch whisky profile and that reputation is on full display in this single cask 20 year old expression from our Old Particular label. Light, fresh, clean, and sweetly aromatic with distinct cereal and honey notes, the finish is fully of toffee with cinnamon and clove spices that dance gingerly at cask strength. Those in search of value need look no further.

David Driscoll | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: September 01, 2017

This is one of the chunkier single malts I’ve had in some time in terms of sheer barley and grain flavor with potent oak maturation. It’s so concentrated and rich that the profile comes across as almost herbaceous, but after about five seconds that sensation fades the whisky gives way to total decadence with huge toffee and vanilla flavors, baking spices, and more sweet stone fruit on the finish. The cask strength proof is really an asset in this case, adding potency and power to what is a massively expressive malt.

Andrew Whiteley | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: September 05, 2017

What a refreshing whisky. Classic, understated but hugely flavorful. It has a fresh and bright feel; it’s sweetly honeyed with a spritz of citrus on the nose. Touch of spice on the palate up front with gobs of caramelized sugar on the back end. The finish is clean and pure vanilla and cinnamon sugar. Rocking good on its own or for a highball. And like nearly all of our cask selections, this clocks in at a full proof of 54.1% giving you tons of flexibility to drink as you please.

Chantel Fleming | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: September 02, 2017

I found this Scotch to absolutely delicious. The nose gave me a pleasant malt aroma with a little bit of honey. The took me a few moments to wrap my head around what I was tasting. At first I tasted an herbal note, but then this amazing burst of lush fruit came forward! It reminded me of Juicy Fruit Gum, with vanilla, a hint of lychee and caramel. It finished really pleasant and clean, and what a fantastic value for a 20 year Scotch!

Alex Schroeder | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: September 02, 2017

On the nose, there are aromas of freshly squeezed apples with cracked wheat, wild honey, and floral notes. On the palate there is sweet honeyed cereal, barley, vanilla toffee and baking spices like clove and cinnamon. This is very intensely flavored and complex with a wonderful round texture that will have your palate begging for another sip.

Ryan Woodhouse | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: September 01, 2017

I saw the price of this whisky and had to do a double take…$79.99…and 20 years old! This is so pure; it has so much freshness and primary character but with the supple texture and complexity that only time can endow. A classic highland malt with everything you want from a whisky in this genre but at a price that is just simply unheard of in this day and age. Isn’t it nice to be able to drink 20 year old, single cask scotch every night of the week…

1991 North British 25 Year Old “Old Particular” K&L Exclusive Single Barrel Cask Strength Grain Whisky (750ml) ($69.99)

Just outside of Edinburgh sits the North British grain distillery, a facility that uses unmalted grains like corn and wheat and distills them on a column still to produce grain whisky–one of the more misunderstood personalities of the whisky universe. Most of you have had grain whisky before, you’ve just had it in conjunction with single malt whisky in expressions like Johnnie Walker or Chivas. Grain whisky is what’s ultimately combined with single malt whisky to create “blended” whisky (hence the name). What hasn’t been clear to most drinkers until rather recently, however, is how wonderful grain whisky can be on its own, especially when aged twenty years or more.

David Driscoll | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: September 01, 2017

Well this is just everything you could ask for in a Scotch whisky, right here. It’s potently rich and full of vanilla, brimming with sweet oak, and punchy on the finish. It’s like the buttery icing on a chocolate cake and then the oak takes over and the finish turns woody in the best possible way. This almost tastes like something in between Scotch and Bourbon. Oh….and it’s 25 years old, full proof, from a single barrel, and less than $75. Swoop in quickly before the masses seal the fate of this hot deal.

Chantel Fleming | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: September 03, 2017

Seriously, where has this whisky been all my life, or at least my life beyond the age of 21? It was no surprise that this Scotch is as fantastic as our previous releases of North British that flew off the shelves almost as quickly as they arrived. I tasted toasted cereal, honey and sweet cream; it finishes with juicy nectarine, marzipan, and a touch of vanilla and soft salt. A beautiful and delicious 25 year expression!

Andrew Whiteley | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: September 03, 2017

I thought I had missed the boat completely on the North British for the year. Turns out Driscoll was hiding another great cask of single grain. The nose is pretty and sweet, full of honey, sweet cream butter, and maple coated pancakes. The palate really pours it on and shows wonderful cereal notes to boot. Breakfast in a bottle. The finish is clean and smooth, like French Vanilla ice cream. A little water will open up this bottle in a big way.

Ryan Woodhouse | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: September 01, 2017

Every time these bottlings come through our inventory I wonder when the main stream masses will catch up to the insane value of single grain whisky…The fact that we can still offer bottles like this in the era of Yamazaki 12 year being all but impossible to get and Macallan 18 year costing $250 is just insane. This is packed full of rich, creamy, golden fruit, toasted grains, butterscotch, sweet spice and burnt brown sugar. Such an unctuous and satisfying drink…and man the price just can’t be beat.

JOHN J. BOWMAN VIRGINIA WHISKIES

The A. Smith Bowman Distillery was founded on the Bowman family’s Sunset Hills Farm in Fairfax County on the day after prohibition’s repeal. The farm and the 4000 acres around it, had been operated as a dairy and granary by Bowman during prohibition, but excess grains could be stored indefinitely as Virginia Bourbon Whiskey. The first whiskey was warehoused in 1937. Abram Smith Bowman and his sons, Abram Jr. and Delong operated the only legal distillery in Virginia at the time and built the famous local brand Virginia Gentleman. The Bowman’s eventually acquired the entire 6000+ acres of forest and farm land around the distillery, making it one of the largest privately held properties in the DC Metro area. Eventually, Abram sold the land to a real estate developer, but 60 acres including the distillery were ultimately transferred to his sons ownership where they produced bourbon until 1988 when the facility was moved to Fredericksburg, Virginia. The Sazerac Company bought the facility, now in a former cellophane factory in 2003 and created an experimental micro distillery program there.

The whiskey is actually distilled from a blend of the two Buffalo Trace bourbon mashbills twice distilled in Frankfort Kentucky before being trucked to Fredericksburg for a third distillation. The final distillation occurs in an unusual hand built pot still with a refractor ball and a coiled lyne arm the juts straight out of the still. The resulting whiskey is bold an flavorful yet soft and ultra smooth thanks to the third distillation. The A. Smith Bowman distillery has been winning awards for years, but their tiny capacity has prevented it from becoming a well known national brand. We’re excited to have a little bit to share with all of you.

Bowman Bros Small Batch Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) (Elsewhere $40) – $29.99 John J. Bowman Single Barrel Virginia Straight Bourbon (750ml) – $49.99

A DINNER WITH MASTER DISTILLER DON LIVERMORE OF HIRAM WALKER

For all you NorCal drinkers, Hiram Walker’s master distiller Don Livermore will be in town next week and since he’s an incredible wealth of whiskey information, as well as a real character, I thought it might be nice for about twenty of you to get into a room with him and pick his brain while drinking Lot 40 and perhaps even a rare bottle of the new 12 year old cask strength he might be smuggling in his suitcase. I’ve set up a nice dinner menu over at Donato in Redwood City and this coming Tuesday night at 7 PM you can dine with Don and drink Canadian rye for a mere $40. Book yourself an intimate evening with one of the industry’s serious distillation brains! We’ll be in the private front room by the main entrance for this one.

A Special Lot 40 Whiskey Dinner w/Distiller Don Livermore @ Donato, Redwood City, Sept. 12th, 7 PM

And don’t forget that we’re tasting the new cask strength limited edition Machir Bay tomorrow in Redwood City starting at 5 PM with the gang from Kilchoman, free of charge!

That covers it for this week, but make sure to check the Spirits Journal for more updates you won’t want to miss.

David Driscoll & David Othenin-Girard

Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 176: Invergordon 29 Year Old 1989 for MMM

Mark Dermul, Belgian whisky blogger, bottles a single grain under Mark & Manny’s Malts. Invergordon was founded in 1959 and is the only grain distillery not to be found in the Lowlands. The owners are Whyte & Mackay who also own Dalmore which is only the proverbial stone’s throw away.  Mark & Manny discovered an exceptional bourbon cask of grain whisky from 1988 and after a brief encounter with the liquid decided on the spot that they wanted to bottle this for MMM. It is just shy of being thirty years old. It appeared in our Galaxy Series and got the Moon on the label.

https://youtu.be/ZSHA8wyAhhY

James MacTaggart toasts 10 Years at the Isle of Arran Distillery

Master Distiller presents special 10^th Anniversary bottling 

This year, Master Distiller James MacTaggart celebrates his 10th anniversary at the Isle of Arran Distillery and an incredible 40 years in the Scotch whisky industry.

To celebrate, he has created a unique limited edition bottling that marks his first full decade of creating whisky on the Isle of Arran.

This fresh and vibrant expression of The Arran Malt has been carefully blended by James from a selection of first fill Bourbon Barrels from his first months of production in 2007.

A fresh nose with notes of salt combine with lemon oil, pairing the coast of Lochranza with the iconic citrus notes of the Arran Malt.

The palate runs over with the immediate warmth of white pepper which softens as boiled sweets and apple pastries start to show. The lengthy finish sweetens further to candy floss as it fades away with the freshness of a well-made whisky-sour cocktail. This is a delightful expression of Arran Whisky where the true character and complexity shines through beautifully.

James said: “The last 10 years have been very special for the distillery. We’ve released our oldest age statements, including the 18 Year Old which was a real coming of age for Arran.

One of the great pleasures of my job is crafting unique bottlings inspired by the island and its history – a history that I’m proud to be part of.”

Euan Mitchell, Managing Director of Isle of Arran Distillers, added: “James is a man dedicated to traditional whisky making, but with an eye to the sensibilities of the modern whisky drinker, he’s been instrumental in establishing the quality reputation of the Arran Malt and opening scotch up to a new generation of fans.

“This bottling is a fantastic way to pay tribute to the influence James has had on the Arran Malt and to give the Arran community a chance to own a piece of distillery history.

“We hope people will join us in raising a dram to a great man and a fantastic Master Distiller.”

Starting at Bowmore on Islay in the 70’s, James has been witness to the rise, fall and rise again of the popularity of Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

At Arran, he has overseen the distillery’s incredible success at home and abroad and has created their enormously popular limited editions – the final bottling in the Smugglers’ Series sold out from their Distillery Shop in Lochranza within a day of going on sale with customers queuing from 6am to get their bottle.

Last year, 104,000 people made the journey to find ‘the Arran Waters’ at the Lochranza distillery – a 93% increase since 2012, and 18% increase on 2015 – a reflection of the popularity of James’ work and the warm welcome offered at the home of The Arran Malt in Lochranza.

With the new Lagg Distillery site due to open on the south of the island next year, James will be helping establish a new chapter for whisky production on the Isle of Arran.

Non Chill Filtered with no artificial colouring, the James MacTaggart Anniversary Single Malt is bottled at Natural Cask Strength 54.2% abv.

A limited edition release of 12,000 bottles worldwide, it is available online from early October at arranwhisky.com, from the Distillery Shop in Lochranza and at specialist whisky retailers worldwide. All up to date information on release dates for all limited edition Arran whiskies can be found at www.arranwhisky.com or on their social media pages. Search for Arran Whisky across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

RRP £64.99

Notes: For more information visit www.arranwhisky.com * Accolades for Isle of Arran Distillery include Winner for: Best New Exporter (2004), Queen’s Award for International Trade (2005), Scottish Distiller of the Year (2007) and Scottish Drinks Producer of the Year (2007)

Scottish Field Visitor Experience of the Year 2014 & 2015

Drinks Business Best Contribution to Wine and Spirits Tourism (2017)

Product awards include: Best Whisky Liqueur (2007), ‘Best Single Malt Scotch 12 Years & Under’ for The Arran Malt Amarone Cask Finish (2008) ‘Best Single Malt Scotch 11-15 Years’ for The Arran Malt Sherry Single Cask 1998 (2010) and ‘Best Single Malt Scotch 11-15 Years’ for the Icons of Arran Peacock (2011.) ‘Double Gold Award’ for Arran’s 14 Year Old Single Malt and ‘Gold Award’ for Arran’s 10 Year Old Single Malt at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2012). Double Gold in FiftyBest.com awards (2012). Double Gold Medal for the 12 year-old Cask Strength in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2013). Double Gold for both the 10 year-old and 12 year-old Cask Strength at the China Wine & Spirits Best Value Awards 2014.

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The 5 Best Whisky and Film Moments

Some drinks are simply synonymous with a big-screen moment and with the person drinking them. The freshly poured, ice-cold Martini for James Bond. The Dude’s White Russian in The Big Lebowski and the stain it leaves on his beard and clothes is the perfect match to his deadbeat character. Hannibal Lecter’s Chianti reminds us of this sophistication and taste (the book went one better – Lecter’s original wine choice was the even-more upmarket Amarone). Here are our top-five whisky moments in film and TV:

1. Johnnie Walker Black – Blade Runner

Harrison Ford’s character in 1982 cult classic Blade Runner would have looked weird drinking anything but whisky. The futuristic glasses and bottles that closely resemble a bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label are as much a futuristic prop as it is a reminder that this detective reluctantly came out of retirement has his work cut out for him. Something tells me it would have be jarring to see this noir detective tackle a case with a beer in hand. For fans eagerly looking forward to the 2049 sequel, early shots and trailers suggest that this trend is set to continue…

Johnnie Walker Director’s Cut – hopefully coming soon…

33 Year Old Highland Scotch – Inglourious Basterds

In one of the more tense scenes of this excellent film, Michael Fassbender is posing as a spy, speaking fluent German to a Nazi major. When he lets his guard down – and exposes himself as a spy – by ordering glasses using a British three-finger gesture rather than the German version, the only thing more British and patriotic than Fassbender’s accent is his quote:

‘There’s a special rung in hell reserved for people who waste good scotch. Seeing as how I may be rapping on the door momentarily…’

[drinks his Scotch] 

‘I must say, damn good stuff, Sir.’

Everything about his delivery is almost comically English and makes for a memorable quote, not least because of his choice of drink. It’s a classic Scotch moment.

3. Glendronach & Dalmore – Kingsman: The Secret Service & The Golden Circle

I learned recently that the director of The Kingsman, Matthew Vaughn, is a big fan of whisky, so I’m confident that this wasn’t a crude product placement; instead an inspired choice of vintage 1962 Dalmore (one of the most expensive whiskies ever released) to set the tone of the opening scene in the first film – WARNING: contains spoilers, language, violence and very expensive whisky:

The new film is hitting our screens at the end of September and this time Vaughn has got in touch with Glendronach. Master blender Rachel Barrie has put together a special 1991 vintage bottling to celebrate the launch of the movie and reports from the launch earlier this week are excellent. We’ll have it at The Whisky Exchange soon – sign up for an email alert when it arrives here.

The new Glendronach 1991 Kingsman – coming soon…

4. Lagavulin 16 – Parks and Recreation

The tie-in has become so classic that the folks behind Lagavulin have since placed Nick Offerman (the actor in Parks and Recreation) at the centre of their latest marketing efforts: who can forget the Whisky Yule Log stunt.  I’m curious whether or not this started out as product placement or was just an organic piece woven in by the writers, but either way it doesn’t matter because Lagavulin 16 as a drink dovetails perfectly with the no nonsense Ron Swanson. His dislike of white spirits (‘clear alcohol is for rich women and people on diets’) and his love for whisky (‘nectar of the gods’) chimes perfectly with every other facet of his character. I’m sure that this whisky and TV moment has put Lagavulin 16 on the map.

5. Suntory Whisky – Lost In Translation

No list about whisky and the big screen is complete without a mention of the infamous ‘Suntory Time’ scene in Lost In Translation. The clip below speaks for itself, but for me it’s one of my favourite ways that whisky has ever been worked into a script. Bill Murray’s character is forced to decipher the cryptic messages of the director and his translator, attach pseudo-Western suave to this commercial he would much rather not be doing. It’s a really amusing scene and made all the more relevant by the number of celebrities we now see endorsing whisky brands.

Appreciation is Art @ Whisky Live Singapore 2017

Savour rare spirits, share passion and pair pleasures with vibrant festivities, whiskies and spirits appreciation and an unprecedented art showcase at Singapore Tyler Print Institute

Singapore, August 2017 – A yearly sold-out event, Whisky Live Singapore 2017 (the “Show”) is South East Asia’s largest and premier whisk(e)y and spirits show. Into its eighth instalment this year, the Show promises a different and more immersive and expansive experience than before.

This year, Whisky Live Singapore will be held at the grounds of Theatreworks, a pre-war a heritage building that was once a rice warehouse on Mohamed Sultan Road and next to the Singapore River that is gazetted for national conservation. Little known is that the area that is now lined with bars and restaurant was previously a necessary trading and warehouse hub where goods that were taken from ships were to be stored for redistribution.

“Whisky Live Singapore has been hugely successful among whisky aficionados in the region. We are constantly looking into ways to alleviate the experience,” comments Mr. Mathieu Musnier, General Manager at La Maison du Whisky. “Whisk(e)y and spirits appreciation is an art. With the theme of ‘Rare, Share, Pair’, we want to bring forth a different and immersive experience for our guests by offering not only the taste of fine spirits but a coup d’oeil of the artistic creativity that goes into the making, marketing and bottle craft of various ingenious brands.”

With appreciation in mind, this year, Whisky Live Singapore will have an art gallery at STPI Creative Workshop and Gallery that showcases whisk(e)y and spirit art through the years, from label design, marketing art to bottle craft. The exhibition will feature interesting exhibits from well-known creatives of the industry such as Stranger & Stranger, Neisson and Velier.

To raise the bar, a cocktail and food trail will be dedicated for a celebration of cocktails and food to add to the festivity. Expect cocktail booths by spirit types – gin, tequila, rum and many more, and food by different cuisines. There are also samplings of more than 50 brands and 150 expressions of whiskies and spirits which never fail to impress guests.

La Maison du Whisky, established in Singapore since 2006, is the organiser of Whisky Live in Singapore and Paris, which is also the biggest Whisky and Spirit show in Europe.               

WHISKY LIVE 2017 SINGAPORE

Date:      25^th and 26^th November 2017 (Saturday and Sunday) @ 1.30pm – 8.30pm*

*Trail closes at 9.30pm

Venue:   7213 Mohamed Sultan Road Singapore 239007

Different from previous years, there are tranches of early bird specials and group purchase to allow fans of Whisky Live Singapore to enjoy greater discounts:

2017 Ticket Categories Super Early Bird Price (until 19 Sept) SGD 79

Early Bird Price (18 Sept – 18 Oct) SGD 89

Regular Price   SGD 99  (after 18 Oct)

One-Day Discovery Pass

Access on 25^th (Sat) or 26^th Nov (Sun)

Unlimited access to Tasting Hall stands

1 free cocktail at Cocktail Street

1 free coupon for food

10% discount at the Whisky Live Singapore pop-up store

One-Day VIP Pass

Package includes:

 Unlimited access to Tasting Hall stands
 2 free cocktails at Cocktail Street
 1 free coupons for food
 Entry 1 hour before official opening to explore the tasting area
 Exclusive access to the VIP area for tastings of whiskies and rare spirits.
 10% discount at the Whisky Live Singapore pop-up store

* Limited to 110 passes.
SGD 159 SGD 169 SGD 189

 One-Day Discovery Group Pass (for 10 pax)
Each will receive:
 Access on 25th (Sat) or 26th Nov (Sun)
 Unlimited access to Tasting Hall stands
 1 free cocktail at Cocktail Street
 1 free coupon for food
 10% discount at the Whisky Live Singapore pop-up store SGD 700 SGD 800 SGD 900
Add-Ons: Attendance to Masterclasses SGD 25

Tickets are available for purchase via:

1. Peatix (http://peatix.com/event/287326)
2. Whisky Live (http://www.whiskylive.sg)
3. Maison du Whisky
 Address: 80 Mohamed Sultan Rd., Singapore 239013

For more further updates, please feel free:
1. Visit the Whisky Live 2017 website (http://www.whiskylive.sg)
2. Join Whisky Live Singapore Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/WhiskyLiveSingapore/)
3. Call Maison du Whisky +65-6733 0059

Hamish’s Top Pick: Glenallachie 25 Year Old

One of only 187 bottles filled from a refill barrel, this 25 year old Speyside single malt was distilled at Glenallachie distillery in February 1992 and bottled in July 2017 by family-run independent bottler, Hunter Laing & Co. of Glasgow, as part of their Platinum Old & Rare Selection of single cask expressions, free from chill filtration and artificial colouring at a cask strength of 49.3% abv.

£185.00 Buy Now

Ralfy visits the eastern highlands of Scotland with Ralfy Review 682 – Glencadam 14yo (sherry finish) @ 46%vol

The Dalmore Valour takes Gold at IWSC 2017 

The Dalmore has won a Gold Medal and a Gold Trophy at the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) 2017 for the highly regarded travel retail exclusive The Dalmore Valour.

Judges scored The Dalmore Valour 93+, awarding the whisky a Gold Outstanding Medal and a Gold Trophy in the Single Malt Scotch Whisky No Age Stated category at this year’s IWSC awards.

The Dalmore Valour was the first release from the distillery’s Fortuna Meritas collection, a range of travel retail exclusive whiskies which celebrate the unique and rare casks used in crafting the traditional house style of The Dalmore.

The spirit is initially matured in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, which gifts it with its first base of soft vanilla notes.  The spirit is then carefully divided between port pipes from the Douro region of Portugal and Matusalem oloroso sherry casks, exclusively provided by the renowned by Gonzalez Byass Bodega.  Here they are given an extended period of time to mature before they are reunited back together to harmonise in an upstanding sherry butt.

The spirit was judged to have velvety notes of plums and damsons, with some quince jelly and hints of delicately smoked meats. Judges described a palate which gives a richness of cookie dough, crème brulee topping, plums and sour cherry. In terms of its finish, the panel found hints of spice and more fresh cherry notes.

Richard Paterson, Master Distiller of The Dalmore said: “It is an honour for The Dalmore Valour to be recognised and commended by the judges at this year’s IWSC awards. The expression is a great example of The Dalmore’s pioneering approach to exquisite cask curation and multi stage maturation, enabling us to create rich and sumptuous whiskies. The use of rare Matusalem oloroso casks gifts the spirit with aromas of citrus fruit and crushed almonds on the nose, whilst the additional layer of complexity from the port pipes adds notes of plums and dark forest fruits. The combined effect of these flavours creates something rather special.”

The Dalmore distillery was founded in 1839 and, through its unbroken chain of exceptional whisky creators, has defined the single malt whisky category ever since. Since taking the reins as Master Distiller nearly 50 years ago, Richard Paterson has been the pioneering force behind The Dalmore, responsible for creating some of the world’s most coveted and iconic whiskies. Richard has achieved a number of world firsts, including the six-cask matured The Dalmore King Alexander III and releasing the first ever five red wine finished whisky, The Dalmore Quintessence.

Notes:

Tasting Notes – The Dalmore Valour

Wood Finish:      American White Oak, 30 years old Matusalem oloroso sherry and Port Pipes

Aroma:                 Ripe plums, citrus fruits and creamy caramel

Palate:                 Candied orange, pineapple and chocolate fudge

Finish:                  Black forest fruits, coconut, figs and marzipan

ABV:                     40%

RSP:                      £60 / €75 

The Dalmore

For over 175 years The Dalmore has set the standards that many other whisky makers follow today. The personal curating of casks, the expertise in multi-stage maturation handed down over generations, the personal obsession shown by everyone involved: all are responsible for the smooth and layered house style befitting of a luxury single malt whisky.

The iconic royal stag is boldly displayed on every bottle, an emblematic symbol which not only captures a rich past but also contains a powerful promise that The Dalmore will remain at the pinnacle of single malt.

It is for all these reasons that The Dalmore can claim to be One of Life’s Privileges. To play a part in its creation, to give and to receive, and ultimately to savour The Dalmore: these must rank alongside life’s most truly memorable experiences

An Ecological Vintage

Today we aren’t going to tell you about Fair Trade, organic distilled spirits—as the title might suggest—but rather about households that are born from some of the glorious remains left behind by the manufacturing of whisky, or by its savoring. Houses, those walls between which the story of your life unfolds, can be said to be acquired in two different ways. The first is the familiar scenario in which a preexisting house is bought when its features are deemed worthy. The other involves starting from scratch and being the one who decides just what said features are going to be.

How, then, could a well-deserved glass of whisky, poured straight from the cask, help build your next home? By making sure that the cask is put to good use once it has been emptied of its precious content, of course. The incriminating looks of a partner inquiring into the causes of this unusual emptying rate could easily be countered with the promise of a brand new ecological home.

“Incidentally, this Bourbon did not end up in my bathroom, but AS my bathroom!”

It is with such depleted wooden containers that Roger Douda began in the Scottish village of Findhorn. A few casks later a new “barrel house” appeared and, step by step, an entire community, unique and sustainable, followed! The result was the first eco-village in Europe, sporting houses insulated thanks to repurposed materials, and exploiting communal permacultures to make every aspect of life an environmentally friendly matter. It was even awarded the UN-Habitat price for its commitment.

Find the French version here : https://www.fournisseur-energie.com/du-whisky-et-du-tri/

BACARDI CONTRIBUTES UP TO $100,000 TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY HURRICANE HARVEY 

– $50,000 Donated to Southern Glazer’s Fund –

Coral Gables, Florida, August 31, 2017 — In the wake of Hurricane Harvey’s impact and devastation in parts of Texas, Bacardi U.S.A, Inc. announced today its contribution of up to $100,000 to support its business partners and others affected by the storm.

In an effort to provide immediate assistance to Bacardi USA business partners and their families at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Bacardi USA will immediately donate $50,000 to the Southern Glazer’s Fund, a relief fund for employees in the Texas-area.

“While we do not have offices directly impacted by the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, we do have 300 people in our extended family within Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits who are directly affected,” says Pete Carr, Regional President for Bacardi in North America.

Bacardi USA has donated $50,000 to the Southern Glazer’s fund with a commitment to match up to an additional $50,000 of Bacardi employees’ contributions to the Southern Glazer’s fund, the American Red Cross, the Houston Food Bank/Feeding Texas, the Houston Humane Society or the Salvation Army.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the distributor for the Bacardi portfolio in more than 40 markets across the United States.

About Bacardi U.S.A., Inc.

Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. is the United States import and distribution arm of one of the world’s leading spirits and wine producers. The company boasts a portfolio of some of the most recognized and top-selling spirits brands in the United States including BACARDÍ^® rum, GREY GOOSE^® vodka, DEWAR’S^® Blended Scotch Whisky, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE^® gin, CAZADORES^® 100% blue agave tequila, MARTINI & ROSSI^® sparkling wine, and other leading and emerging brands. For additional information, visit wwwbacardiusa.com