2009 Caol Ila 8 Year Old “Signatory” Single Hogshead Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) ($89.99)

We’ve made it a point this year to buy as much young Caol Ila as possible! Not only is the distillery cranking out some of the finest peated malt anywhere on Islay, but it’s taste extremely delicious even at a very young age. When Signatory showed us this exceptional cask, we knew it would be a struggle to get it to the states at a price that makes sense. Luckily, the new local representation for the brand are old friends and they were able to work out a deal to bring this exceptional cask into stock at a relatively reasonable rate. Of course these Signatory casks don’t compare on paper to our Directly Imported casks from Hunter and Douglas Laing, but they also offer something different than we’ve ever been offered from our friends in Glasgow. This small lot of top tier Caol Ila was filled into fresh bourbon barrels on October 22nd, 2009. It has a freshness and intensity unsurpassed by any similarly priced peater in the shop and beats even the wonderful young Ardbegs in terms of sheer power. A perfect contrast the soft rounded single barrel of Sovereign and while it doesn’t offer the quite the same ridiculously value, it takes the complexity to a whole new level. With that in mind, we think this special whisky still stands out as one of the best peated values in the shop.

Jackson Lee | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: November 02, 2018

This dram was a bit of a chameleon, every time I put the glass up to my nose it seemed to morph from my previous impressions. A strong, woody smoke was first out of the gates, followed by what was undoubtedly my dentists office (kind of a menthol-y antiseptic). Preserved lemon and orange blossom honey gave it a nice, bright, citrus component with demerara sugar tying it all together. The first sip was dangerous, as were required to spit while tasting at work and I had to fight my instinct to imbibe. With a medium body a sweet, light, smoke flavor tickled the palate as rock candy with flowery notes and an almost maraschino liqueur flavor walked the line between sweet and bitter. A distant smoke lingered in the finish, as if smelling a far off fire.

Andrew Whiteley | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: October 31, 2018

Fall is the most magical time of year in my book. It always brings with it a new container of Scotch! And that almost always includes a couple of beautiful young peaty whiskies at reasonable prices. This year, there is one of the best side by side comparisons I’ve seen in years. 2 different Caol Ila barrels, one 7 years old, the other 8. One in first fill bourbon casks, the other in sherry. Both well under a hundred bucks. This Signatory barrel is all about the smoke and earth. The vanillans of the bourbon barrel just raise the smoke on a pedestal. The aroma is crystal clear – beach bonfire fueled by soaking wet logs. The palate is richer than expected, giving much more spice than you find in the nose. For the finish, the logs dry out and you get the beautiful warmth of a glowing fire. This will take you from the start of the evening right on through until morning.

Neal Fischer | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: October 30, 2018

It’s eight years old, but boy is this whisky light in color! This Caol Ila’s pale straw color makes it look like a ghost who’s been hiding from sunlight all winter, but it has quite a lot of flavor. The nose presents smoked bacon, BBQ char, saltiness, light cherry, and apricot. The palate boasts chili pepper with medium peat, a soft vanilla character, along with nice brininess and earthiness.

Jeffrey Jones | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: October 27, 2018

This is an excellent selection from a first class independent bottler. The nose is on the subtle side with the smoke aromas inviting and present but not too heavy. In the mouth it is clean and pure with a nice juicy note. Some smoke flavors help add to the experience. There is a long finish. This is a single malt that is ready to drink. Do not be afraid of its young age because each barrel of spirit ages differently and this particular cask is a joy to drink in its youth.

ralfy.com has a BB&R moment with  ralfy review 752 – Ardmore 21yo @ 60.1%vol: (Berry Bros & Rudd)

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JACK DANIEL DISTILLERY LAUNCHES JACK DANIEL’S SINGLE BARREL “HERITAGE BARREL” TENNESSEE WHISKEY

Timeless technique and historic craftsmanship come together for limited edition product available nationwide in October

LYNCHBURG, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2018) – The Jack Daniel Distillery is celebrating the historic art of barrel-making with a new special edition member of the Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Collection. Limited to just 200 barrels, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel “Heritage Barrel” utilizes the unique barrel toasting techniques of the earliest coopers to create a new whiskey rich in flavor yet steeped in tradition.

Master Distiller Jeff Arnett and his team of whiskey makers selected from hand-crafted “Heritage barrels” slowly heated to achieve a deeper, richer toasted layer before being charred. The whiskey then matured at a lower entry proof in the uppermost reaches of one of the highest elevated barrelhouses in Lynchburg, TN and bottled at 100° proof. The result is a flavorful and rich Tennessee whiskey that has warm notes of vanilla and sweet baking spices with a lingering finish of oak.

“We hold ourselves to the highest standard when crafting and selecting Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel products. The unique barrel toasting behind ‘Heritage Barrel’ creates a flavor you won’t find in any other Single Barrel expression,” said Arnett. “We believe we’ve made a whiskey that would make our earliest coopers and Mr. Jack himself proud.”

Jack Daniel’s is the only major whiskey company in the world to make its own barrels, crafted from American white oak. Today, the Jack Daniel Cooperage can produce more than 1,500 barrels per day. The unique barrels crafted to mature “Heritage Barrel” take a trip back in time to Jack’s humble beginnings and celebrate the vital maturation process that takes Tennessee whiskey from the distillery, to the bottle.

The limited edition bottle will hit shelves in October available in a 750ml size with a suggested retail price of $64.99. 

About Jack Daniel’s

Officially registered by the U.S. Government in 1866 and based in Lynchburg, Tenn., the Jack Daniel Distillery, Lem Motlow, proprietor, is the first registered distillery in the United States and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Jack Daniel’s is the maker of the world-famous Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, Gentleman Jack Double Mellowed Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye, Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select and Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails.

SAZERAC COMPANY PURCHASES BRANDS FROM DIAGEO 

LOUISVILLE, KY (Nov. 12, 2018) The Sazerac Company, one of America’s oldest family owned, privately held distillers, is purchasing 19 brands from Diageo, a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across the spirits and beer categories.

The brands being purchased by Sazerac are Seagram’s V.O. Seagram’s 83, Seagram’s Five Star, Myers’s, Romana Sambuca, Yukon Jack, Booth’s, Goldschlager, Popov, Relska, The Club, Black Haus, Peligroso, Grind, Piehole, Parrot Bay, Stirrings, Scoresby and John Begg brands.

“We are delighted to acquire these iconic brands from Diageo and are looking forward to working closely with our wholesalers and customers to provide the focus to maximize the full global potential of the brands,” stated Jake Wenz, Sazerac’s chief operating officer.

The sale of the brands is expected to be completed by early 2019.

About the Sazerac Company

Sazerac is one of America’s oldest family owned, privately held distillers with operations in the United States in Louisiana, Kentucky, Indiana, Virginia, Tennessee, Maine, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Maryland, California, and global operations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, India, Australia and Canada. For more information on Sazerac, please visit www.sazerac.com.

The Highly-Anticipated Release from Ardbeg’s “Twenty Something” Series
Ardbeg 22 Year Old “Twenty Something”
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) ($549.99)

“It offers an incredibly flavourful, silky quality which is exceptional. I can think of no better way to celebrate those whisky lovers who helped keep Ardbeg alive during its darkest days.”
—Dr. Bill Lumsden, Ardbeg Director of Distilling

At long last, the highly anticipated third release from Ardbeg’s “Twenty Something” series is now available. Arguably the finest of the trio, the 22 Year Old is a masterful single malt that celebrates the revival of a brand that nearly went extinct back in 1996. For those who may not know the story, Ardbeg had fallen on hard times starting in the 1980s and produced only sporadically through to 1997, when they were purchased by Glenmorangie, thus beginning their renaissance. This bottling, which was distilled back in 1996, is one of the last produced in the previous era using the now retired still that currently rests in Ardbeg’s courtyard. In short, the 22 Year Old is a piece of Scotch history and a testament to those who kept the brand alive during its dark years. Matured in ex-Bourbon barrels and bottled at 46.4%, it is an exotic dram that Ardbeg’s distillery manager, Mickey Heads, describes as having “luscious tropical fruits, peppermint tea and sweet vanilla toffee…with mouth-watering sweet smoke.” Ardbeg is always a collector’s favorite, and we expect this rare release to be swept up in no time. Don’t miss out on one of the most coveted whiskies in the market.

Ardbeg 22 Year Old “Twenty Something” Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) ($549.99)

The Ardbeg distillery has become the darling of the peated whisky world over the last two decades. Things seemed bleak for the distillery in the 1980s. The distillery was basically mothballed from 1981 until 1989. It was only for the strong will and dedication of a small group of dreamers that any whisky was distilled there between 1989 and 1997. That’s the year that the distillery was purchased by Glenmorangie and the complex process of re-launching the line was begun. By 1998 the distillery was running at full steam. Only a few years later and the Ardbeg craze would be in full swing. Those early years saw the release of countless legends, both vintage and experimental, but creating a new whisky line without any stock is not easy. Now Ardbeg is one of our most popular single malts, but finding stock older than 10 years is next to impossible. After building an incredible array of NAS offerings, they’re finally able to offer mature stock from the intermittent ‘90s period. The “Twenty Something” line is drawn from the oldest and rarest Ardbeg still in barrel and represents a level maturity that has not existed on the open market for more than a decade. This is the third iteration of the ultra high-end offering and is probably the best of the three. This highly collectable rarity is already sold out in most of Europe and fetching very high prices on the secondary market. We’ve been afforded a relatively healthy allocation, but it won’t last long and when it’s gone it will be gone forever.

Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 222: Pittyvaich 28 Year Old 1989 Diageo Special Release 2018

Mark Dermul, Belgian whiskyblogger, tries one of Diageo’s Special Releases 2018. Pittyvaich was built in 1974 to make malt for the popular Bell’s blend. The distillery was short-lived, however, closing in 1993 after just 19 years of operation. That’s less than the time this malt spent in the cask! There was already a 20 Year Old in the Special Releases in 2009. Now they offer a new one – from the same year 1989 – as a 28 Year Old. For Mark, this was the biggest surprise of this year’s series!

https://youtu.be/uViNxNHJoXg

Finalists announced in the Spirit of Speyside Festival Whisky Awards – now public must vote for winners

Battle lines have been drawn in an annual contest to find the best whiskies in Scotland’s most prolific whisky-producing region. Judges have selected eight finalists in the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Awards – and are now handing the difficult task of crowning the best of the best to the public.

A panel of industry experts and drinks writers sampled dozens of drams from across the region, whittling the malts down into a shortlist that whisky fans will be able to sample in a blind taste test at sessions taking place in North America, Europe and across the UK.

In the 12 year and under category, Benromach 10 year old will go up against Cardhu 12 year old, while in the contest for malts aged 13 to 20 years, another Benromach – the 15 year old – will battle it out with Glen Grant 15 year old.

Glenlivet 21 year old will take on Aultmore 21 year old in the 21 year old and over category, and in the non-age statement class it is a head-to-head between Tamdhu Dalbeallie Dram and Glen Moray Classic Cabernet Finish.

The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Awards are a key feature of the annual festival, which next takes place from May 1 to 6, 2019. Comprising over 500 events across Speyside – home to some of the world’s most recognisable whisky brands – it has become a bucket list event for aficionados.

Festival director Julie Fraser, who is responsible for organising the awards, said: “We have been lucky enough to sample some exquisite drams and yet again our distillers have blown apart the myth that a typical Speyside whisky exists. From floral to peated, the whole spectrum of flavour is there.

“We’ve been running the whisky awards as part of the festival for many years now and it’s always a very competitive event. They are different from others in the industry in that the winners are voted for by the whisky-drinking public, and not by a panel.

“Distillers think very highly of these awards: they consider it a real honour to win one because it is the people who will actually go out and buy a bottle or order it in a bar who are endorsing their product.

“The eight selected finalists are truly outstanding drams. I know that people who go along to our judging sessions at home and abroad will really enjoy them – but they will have a very difficult task in selecting a winner in each category.”

Judging sessions take place at the festival itself, but in recent years panels have been staged at a host of international locations. Over the next few months, the whistle-stop tour for the roving judging sessions will take in cities including New York, Malmo, Cologne, Rome, New Brunswick, Amsterdam and Paris, as well as Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast and London.

All of the results cast on the road will be added to those made at the festival. The overall winners will be announced at a ceilidh which will bring the curtain down on event and six days of whisky, food and fun.

As well as offering unique experiences for those passionate about whisky, such as the chance to visit distilleries not normally open to the public and meet with key individuals from the industry, the programme also has lots to entertain those with a passing interest in whisky – or none at all.

Events include dinners and food tasting, music and dancing, outdoor and heritage attractions, as well as local community events. The full programme for the festival, including details of the whisky awards judging sessions, will be announced early in 2019 at www.spiritofspeyside.com

A video of the awards judging can be found here

Picture captions – The public will cast their votes for winners in the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Awards in a blind taste test after a panel of judges whittled down entries into a shortlist of eight drams.

There are instances in any person’s booze exploration that are transitional. I used to be somewhat of a checklister, but I’ve learned to stop and smell the malt. As we examine this incredibly diverse and deep category, there’s a strong propensity to categorize our experiences. This is the X of Y. This is like an older version of that. This bottle reminds me of that bottle. We want to categorize our experiences so we can better explain and understand them. But inherent in the goal of understanding and explaining our experiences we remove ourselves from them. Sometimes we just need to sit back and enjoy.

2006 Craigellachie 12 Year Old “Sovereign” K&L Exclusive Single Sherry Butt Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $54.99 View

1996 Linkwood 21 Year Old “Signatory” K&L Exclusive Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky (750ml) $129.99 View

So if I tell you that this is the best Sherried Speysider under $55 this year – will it be more or less fun if you line it up next to every other sub-$55 sherry bomb you’ve acquired in the last 12 months? There aren’t many so I expect it will be a quick tasting. If I tell you that this is easily the best Linkwood for your dollar in the entire country, there’s no doubt that you’ll want to try it. But I can only confidently say that because I’ve tried every other available Linkwood on the market today. You could spend thousands to do a thorough survey of the marketplace, compare anonymous online reviews and ultimately you’d be very lucky to disprove my postulate. But all that work wouldn’t enhance your experience of these exceptional malts. Indeed, you’ve just wasted all the time you could have spent experiencing with all that thinking.

So stop and enjoy two of the best Speysider Scotches we’ll ever sell you from two exceptional distilleries in two very different styles. Both exemplify what has now become the most important Scottish region and yet each is completely different from the other. A truly befuddling conundrum indeed. Best to have a drink and think about it.

—David Othenin Girard, K&L SoCal Spirits Buyer

2006 Craigellachie 12 Year Old “Sovereign” K&L Exclusive Single Sherry Butt Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) ($54.99)

Every year the biggest struggle we have when selecting casks isn’t necessarily finding ultra-rare casks. If we’re willing to pay for them, the diamonds are there. What’s much more difficult to find are the affordable sherried malts from good distilleries. Last year we smashed things up with an absolutely stellar Aultmore. This year we’ve got a few replacements, one of them being this incredible cask of Craigellachie. While it doesn’t have the inky, nearly bitter extraction that the Aultmore had, there might not be a better sherried whisky available for this price anywhere. Craigellachie is a workhorse whisky, but its stalwart quality is well known to blenders. Sitting on the hill directly across from Macallan, just a short trip over the River Spey, Craigellachie was never sold as a single malt because Dewar’s was too lucrative to spend time selling single malt. There’s no visitor’s center or other fanfare but those who know this special distillery grow to love it. In 2014, the distillery finally released an OB. Long before those well-received bottles appeared on the scene, the malt was well-regarded by Independent Bottlers, especially when aged in sherry casks. The rich malty character and deep waxy fruit are perfectly balanced by the roasted nutty flavors of this sherry butt. No question, this will be up there as one of the best values we’ll have to offer in malts all year, maybe ever. An absolute must-try by any measure. Those who know best are bunkering this bad boy.

David Othenin-Girard | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: October 31, 2018

I keep wanting to call this the cask of the season, but I only hesitate because there’s SO much more coming down the line I don’t want to overstate just how special this whisky truly is. That said there’s no doubt that this will be one of those incredible values that people will be asking for in the months and maybe years to come. 12 full years in an oloroso sherry butt have turned the majestic malt from Craigellachie into a veritable gem. The nose is full on oloroso with the dry nutty aromatics taking full charge. It’s not the extracted almost bitter bomb that we had from last year’s Aultmore, but it’s no less complex and filled with sherry character. The palate is ultra rich with the bold oloroso character traits locked with the dense malt – the tiniest hint of fresh peat aromatic is a bonus. With a bit of water the whole thing transmutes into one of the most balanced and approachable malts we’ve sold in years. The nuttiness gives way slightly to a complex dried blood orange, cigar box, exotic wood. The palate has tons of sweet malt to balance the sherry and while some may prefer this at full strength with water this is one of the most exciting and drinkable whiskies we’ve ever sold. The total package in every sense of the term and priced to bunker. The first of many legends in the 2018 Whisky Season!

Neal Fischer | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: November 06, 2018

Oh man, I like this and wish I was sitting in my grandpa’s basement drinking this right now. This toasty Scotch comes at you with scents of old leather, cigar box, tobacco, and just a little creaminess to take the edge off. There are tiny notes of dark caramel and molasses, cardamom, clove, and a lingering smell of buttery cooked cherries. The palate boasts bigger spice, bolder leather, and a phenolic bandaid flavor that I love. Adding water enhances the caramel and brings out a nice saltiness.

Andrew Whiteley | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: November 06, 2018

This has daily drinker all over it. It’s a hefty, oily, waxy Scotch with deep sherry notes at a measly 55 bucks for full cask strength juice. The powdery tannins are present, but not overpowering. They showcase the sexy rancio flavors of the finest sherries and bring out the underlying fruity character of the malt. A little water added and this malt explodes into flavors of rolled oats, granola, stone fruit compote, dried figs and cold beer. A perfect pour for every night of the week.

Anthony Russo | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: November 03, 2018

Its richly dark color is completely natural and due to its delicious 12 years in sherry oak. The near 60% ABV is barely detectable on the nose, which is instead replaced by dried apricot and cooking spices. After a few drops of water, the flavors truly appear and the liveliness of this whisky shows itself. With the new 12 year standard price hanging around $70, it is unique to have something this interesting at this age/cask strength. Great find!

Jeffrey Jones | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: November 03, 2018

I had expected a rich and juicy sherry aged single malt with no smoke but got a pleasant surprise when I tasted this cask. The nose had the deep dried fruit aromas that I had expected but they were topped off with nice smoke notes. In the mouth it was rich and round with plenty of smoke to balance out the flavor profile. A great value for a high quality single malt.

1996 Linkwood 21 Year Old “Signatory” K&L Exclusive Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky (750ml) ($129.99)

The exceptional Linkwood distillery is another one of the grand old Diageo malts that you wonder why they haven’t bothered to make a big deal of. Until you dive deeper into how and why the distillery is so important for making them money on the globally viable blended whisky market. After one taste of this Linkwood it’s immediately clear that this is one of the heart malts for the great Johnnie Walker Blends. It kind of reminds me of all the things I love about Johnnie Walker that aren’t peaty. Johnnie Walker, in particularly the Johnnie Green, is actually an incredibly high quality product compared to the majority of blended scotch on the market. The reason even the Black and Red are so well regarded is the addition of very special distilleries like Linkwood, which even in relatively small quantities give those whiskies a distinctive quality that’s hard to replicate. And since the deep complexities of Linkwood are so crucial to improving the character of those blends when inexpensive younger grain whisky is added to soften and stretch the flavors, we very rarely see it available on the open market. In many ways, Linkwood is the classic Speyside malt, but its character is nothing like the names you might associate with the area. The rich character is driven by big malt, herbal and unrelenting, that gives way on the palate to rich textured cereal and sweet grain qualities. A bold complex style that will take most drinkers by surprise. But once you know you’ll never forget.

David Othenin-Girard | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: November 07, 2018

Linkwood is one of those distilleries that has a pretty surprising following despite not being at all available in the US. The last official release from this exceptional distillery was a limited release 37 year old, which was sold for $600+ initially. In a lot of ways Linkwood is the quintessential “Scotch” for my palate, a bench mark for Scotchiness that they set pretty high. Here we have it in its most classic form—although in desperate need of a tiny dollop of fresh water, there are few malts more enamoring. After a little squirt of spring water, the powerful dark malt suddenly falls away to reveal a complex web of orchard fruit and citrus peel. Canned pineapple and white nectarines, pointed by a subtle green plum and floral honey. Subtle briochey malt lingers in the background, hinting at the rich, textured, almost sweet entry. More of those tart plums, dark cocoa powder, sweet barley tea and a long white peppery finish. An absolute dream that’s approachable enough for nearly any Scotch drinker to fall in love. Indeed this could be the quintessential Speysider. ADD THAT WATER!

Andrew Whiteley | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: November 07, 2018

Immediately familiar and yet, completely new. This whisky explodes on the palate with a ferocity that I confess, I must tame with a cube or more than a drop of water. As a major Diageo component whisky, you will typically only experience Linkwood cut with soft grain whisky, never in it’s full power. This beast at cask strength is a bomb of chocolate covered fruit mixed with granola in vanilla yogurt. It’s got tang, sweetness, a bit of dank funk, and major muscle. With a generous drop of water, the game changes dramatically. The softer side of Linkwood that feels like home comes out. A complex blend of cooking spices make you feel like you’re baking for the holidays. Jam and honey and fresh winter fruits fill the glass. It’s immediately transformed in to one of the easiest drinking Scotches in the store. Factor in the price of this bottle compared to a OB from the distillery and you’ve got yourself a hell of a deal.

Jeffrey Jones | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: November 05, 2018

It is always exciting to see something from Linkwood on the shelf because it produces exceptionally good single malts. The nose on this bottling is deep with dried fruit aromas. In the mouth it is full bodied and elegant with layered malt and dry fruit flavors and a nice mouth feel.

Springbank Society Members

We are pleased to announce the release of 2 new bottlings – 1 from Springbank and 1 from Mitchell’s Glengyle.

Both the Springbank 9yo Local Barley and Kilkerran 8yo Cask Strength are available to buy in the UK from tomorrow – Tuesday 13th November.

Springbank 9yo Local Barley 57.7%

Matured in 80% Bourbon casks and 20% Sherry casks, this release is the fourth in our series of 5 annual bottlings from barley grown in the local area. For this year’s release we used Optic barley that was grown at High Cattadale Farm.

Nose: Traditional Springbank aromas; saltiness, sea shells and fresh oysters bursting through. Followed just as intensely by pepper-jack cheese, honeycomb and vanilla pods.

Palate: Whipped cream, pear drops and a heathery note are quickly engulfed by barley water, sherbet mix, sugar cane, nectarines and dandelions.

Finish: A gentle dry peat circulates before squashed plums, raisins, cracked pepper and dry straw emerge.

Please Note:

• This is not a Society exclusive bottle.
• The Campbeltown Cadenhead Shop is selling this product for £86.00.
• The Society discount does not apply to this bottle .

Kilkerran 8yo Cask Strength 56.5%

The latest edition of the Kilkerran 8yo Cask Strength from Mitchell’s Glengyle Distillery. Matured in 100% Bourbon casks and bottled at 56.5% abv.

Nose: The exquisite nose begins with a gentle hint of worn leather and pipe tobacco. Changing now to a much sweeter note with sponge cake, vanilla pods and clotted cream combining with some citrus and fruits in the form of key lime pie and green apple skins.

Palate: Good cask influence here with lots of sweetness from the bourbon casks. Golden syrup cake, banoffee pie and toasted marshmallows are just some of the desserts you could find in this dram.

Finish: The light peat becomes more apparent on the finish, along with an earthy dunnage note typical of Campbeltown whisky. This is followed by a herbal grassy note, marzipan and grape peel.

Please Note:

• This is not a Society exclusive bottle.
• The Campbeltown Cadenhead shop is selling this product for £48.00.
• The Society discount can be applied to this bottle (at the discretion of each Cadenhead shop).

These whiskies are available in the UK from tomorrow – for more information on when they will be released in different countries/markets please contact your local retailers and stockists, details of whom can be found by visiting:

Springbank –http://springbank.scot/distributors/.

Kilkerran – https://kilkerran.scot/trade/

We urge members not to publish the details of this newsflash on social media before we announce it ourselves through our own social media channels tomorrow. This will hopefully let you all get first chance to buy these bottles, although we wish to highlight that we do not control how shops sell their stock. Even the Cadenhead shops are out-with our control so, if you have any enquiries about what stock individual shops have, please contact them directly.

Slainte,

The Springbank Society

Springbank Distillers Ltd

http://springbank.scot/

https://kilkerran.scot/

To join the Springbank SOicety contact them via Springbank Society society@springbank.scot