March 2018 Auction Now LIVE!

Bowmore 18 Year Old Sherriff’s

Each month we are seeing some fantastic expressions come through our doors. Bottles that have become almost mythical in status make their way to us, and it gives us great pleasure to know we can showcase them.  This is the first time at our auction for this legendary pear shaped Bowmore 18 Year Old.  Certainly one to watch this month!

Macallan 40 Year Old 2017 Release

Available only by ballot, this non-vintage release from Macallan is limited to just 465 bottles making it extremely collectible. Expertly matured in 3 different types of sherry oak, this expression will be highly sought after by whisky connoisseurs the world over.

Rittenhouse Rye

One of Heaven Hill’s more elite brands, Rittenhouse’s spirit has been the staple for the crème de la crème of bars around the world. Rittenhouse is famed for its inclusion in a Manhattan and other Rye-based cocktails, but you might want to savour these three just the way they are!

Gordon and MacPhail Ultra Private Collection

In 2014, Gordon and MacPhail released a set of four vintage Speyside whiskies each carrying a high age and an extremely limited yield. Our March 2018 auction sees two of the four expressions go to auction and they look absolutely stunning. Make sure you don’t miss out!

Ben Nevis 1996 Sherry Butt #2117 21 Year Old

Distilled in 1996, this cask was bonded on 28th November 1996. RLA/Bulk 498 cask #2236 is a re-coopered ex-Guthrie new fill, and was re-gauged in December 2017.

Glenmorangie 1974 Pride 41 Year Old

Distilled in 1974 at the distillery in Tain, this well-matured highland single malt is a marriage of Oloroso sherry casks and bourbon casks.

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1976 Carsebridge 40 Year Old “Old Particular – K&L Exclusive” Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Grain Scotch Whisky (750ml)

$249.99

While most whisky fans think of Port Ellen and Brora when the DCL distillery closures of 1983 are recalled, the company that would eventually become Diageo shut down a number of other whisky facilities that fateful year, including the Lowland grain operation known as Carsebridge. Originally founded in 1798, the distillery functioned as a cooperage after it ceased distilling, but even that process was ended in 2011 when the Diageo barrel operation was moved over to Cambus. Thus, with each drop of Carsebridge that is poured each year, what little remains of the distillery’s stock is slowly extinguished from Scotland’s grain whisky history, making each bottle that exists just a bit more rare. This 40-year edition, distilled in 1976 and bottled for K&L in 2017, represents the holy trinity for Scotch whisky enthusiasts: the combination of price, age, and rarity that historically has sent our customers into a feeding frenzy. Rich and round on the palate with the decadence of four decades in wood, this lively and vanilla-laden Scotch almost comes across like an American Bourbon with its big oak spices and 54% cask-strength proof. Laden with honey on the finish, the bold proof brings home the flavor for a minute-long finish.

The Girvan Patent Still Single Grain Whisky is produced at the Girvan Distillery in the Lowlands, and the whisky is typically used in the creation of Grant’s blended Scotch, and sold to other blenders. The 25 year old was the first whisky to be released in the Girvan Patent Still range, the first range of single grain Scotch whisky, and is a marriage of whiskies aged in first and second-fill bourbon casks with some whisky aged in sherry wood and virgin oak.

£199 Buy Now

Nikka Coffey Grain

https://youtu.be/Up8piGCuC0o

A day late but it’s worth the wait! Nikka! A Japanese distiller who have always impressed me, from the standard range all the way through to their high-end bottling’s, they’ve never fallen short of being modern classics in my eyes. Coffey Grain is a high corn base with some malted barley to kick start the alcohol development but with that corn base, a good age range, up to 15YO and some beautiful refill Bourbon casks selections, this thing really flies! Butterscotch, vanilla wafers, caramel, coconut, mango and tons of cheesecake flavours! I love it, it loves me. Let’s just get married?

Cheers

(Better late than never! ~ WI)

Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky scoops prize at the World Whiskies Awards

Old Pulteney 25 Years Old has picked up a Gold accolade in the Scotch Highlands ‘21 & Over’ category at the prestigious World Whiskies Awards 2018.

The Single Malt Scotch Whisky, released in October 2017, fought off stiff competition from other Scotch Highland whiskies to take the Gold honour at the awards.

The World Whiskies Awards, now in its 11^th year, is a global celebration of the very best in all internationally recognised styles, awarding and promoting the world’s best whiskies to consumers and the trade across the globe. This year, the competition received entries from over 20 countries, which were judged by over 50 international judges.

Glimmering bronze in colour, Old Pulteney 25 Years Old contains mature and fragrant flavour notes. The expression opens with heavy spices and dark chocolate which effortlessly lead to rum-soaked raisins and lime honey, punctuated with clean notes of orange peel and baked apples.

The flavour is firmly anchored in bitter chocolate and creamy vanilla with hints of toffee sweetness and crisp overtones of fresh lemon and coconut. The finish is long and spicy with a notes of dried fruit cake and exotic wood, each dram reflecting its expert craftsmanship with a rich and satisfying taste.

Aged at its own steady pace and sheltered from a fast-changing world, the elegant whisky began its journey in ex-bourbon American oak barrels for 22 years before adopting its spicy sweetness, depth and colour from ex-oloroso Spanish oak butts before reaching its premium age of 25. All throughout, this expression is matured in the invigorating sea air of Wick.

Malcolm Waring, Distillery Manager for Old Pulteney, says:

“This is a fantastic accolade for Old Pulteney 25 Years Old. We’re thrilled the expression has won a Gold award having only been released late last year. We’ve worked incredibly hard to create another expression in the Old Pulteney core collection that lives up to the expectations of the others and it’s with great pride that we can announce this whisky is another award winner in our growing portfolio.”

For full information on the awards and the winners, visit www.worldwhiskiesawards.com

Notes to Editors 

About Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Old Pulteney is one of the world’s finest and most distinctive single malt Scotch whiskies. Known as the ‘Maritime Malt’, it is crafted in the windswept coastal town of Wick, home to the Pulteney Distillery which is one of the most northerly on the Scottish mainland. The distillery was established in 1826 in the heart of ‘Pulteneytown’, the town created to house fishermen during Wick’s famous herring boom which drew a fleet of over 1000 boats and 7000 workers to this remote and rugged harbour.

Old Pulteney is the embodiment of this place, its people and its remarkable history. The skilled Pulteney Distillery team continues to craft whisky using the most traditional and time-honoured techniques that most others have long abandoned. This includes the uniquely shaped Pulteney stills, which are reflected in the design of the Old Pulteney bottle on shelves today.

Matured in hand-selected oak casks, the resulting whisky has been acclaimed for its excellence, its smooth drinking style and faint hint of the sea. Old Pulteney holds the coveted title of ‘World Whisky of the Year’ for 2012 in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible – one of the industry’s highest accolades – and most recently the ‘World’s Best Single Malt Whisky’ of 2016 by the prestigious World Whiskies Awards. The whisky also achieved top ten status in the UK single malt market in 2012 and is flourishing in many other countries around the world. 

About International Beverage 

International Beverage Holdings (www.interbevgroup.com) was established in 2005 as the international arm of ThaiBev, one of South East Asia’s leading alcohol beverage companies. With a network of regional offices in Asia, Europe and North America, the company is responsible for the production, sales, marketing and distribution of a portfolio of premium global brands in over 80 countries and territories.

Inver House Distillers (www.inverhouse.com) is globally integrated into International Beverage Holdings and drives the distillation and maturation of Scotch through its five distilleries. The holding was also named ‘Distiller of the Year’ 2017 in the Scotland round of Whisky Magazine’s annual Icons of Whisky Awards and has since won over ten awards at the International Wine and Spirit Competition.

International Beverage brands include:

• Chang Beer: Thailand’s iconic beer brand
• Single Malt Scotch Whiskies: Old Pulteney, Balblair, anCnoc, Speyburn
• Blended Whiskies: Hankey Bannister
• Mekhong: ‘The Spirit of Thailand’ since 1941
• Caorunn – a small batch distilled Scottish Gin infused with 5 Celtic botanicals

The company’s success is built on the combination of a strong understanding of local cultures and markets with the creation of a truly global operational network.  Brand building pays respect to heritage, provenance and craftsmanship whilst delivering innovative and highly effective strategies at global level. A skilled and dedicated team of more than 12 nationalities speaking over 14 languages delivers the highest standards of customer service and attention to detail across all aspects of the business.

A month ago (February 14th), on the map of Warsaw, appeared the second address for Cocktail Bar Max & Dom Whisky cocktail and whisky bar chain, known to lovers of good cocktails and whiskey. The newest cocktail and whiskey bar is now also on Nowy Świat 32 street (former H & M). It is the fifth location after Jastrzębia Góra (1997/2009), Sopot (2010), Warsaw on ul. Krucza 16/22 (2013) and Wrocław (2015).

The venue at Nowy Świat is 600 square meters filled with 6000 bottles of spirits from around the world. The ground floor was designed for the cocktail part, in which the most attention is drawn by a round bar with a height of 8 meters and located on two floors. The cocktail lovers, in addition to well-known Max fruit cocktails prepared from fresh, exotic fruit, will also find the largest selection of spirits in Poland imported by owners from the farthest corners of the world. The first floor conceals the zone of the Whiskey House, offering lovers of “water of life” a selection of over 4,000 whiskey / whiskey bottles,  which is served by Whisky Ambassadors dressed in a Scottish kilt. The new concept in Cocktail Bar Max & Dom Whiskey chain is ‘Cuban Room’, a zone for rum and cigar lovers. Our address is also the Polish Embassy of Ardbeg. At the opening we hosted such personalities as Ambassador of Cuba together with his wife or Global Brand Ambassador of Ardbeg Scotch whiskey – Hamish Torrie.

A day of global whisky celebration

World Whisky Day invites everyone to try a dram and celebrate the water of life. Events are taking place all over the globe. If you can’t find an event happening near you why not host your own World Whisky Day event? All you need is a bottle of whisky/whiskey to share with your friends.

Head over to www.worldwhiskyday.com where you can register as a user and then register your own event.

Yamazaki 12 Year Old

Save £33.05
Now £85.95

Macallan Rare Cask

Save £25
Now £175

Johnnie Walker Double Black Label 

Half Price
Now £24.50

Old Forester K&L Exclusive Single Barrel #3650 (7th Floor, Warehouse B) Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whisky (750ml) $39.99 View

Wathen’s Private Barrel #59 “K&L Exclusive” Single Barrel Straight Kentucky Bourbon (750ml) $39.99 View

Maker’s Mark “K&L Exclusive” Private Select Kentucky Bourbon (750ml) $69.99 View

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The Glenlivet challenges consumers to crack the ultimate whisky mystery

The Glenlivet launches latest limited edition The Glenlivet Code to push the boundaries of flavour exploration 

Presenting The Glenlivet Code, a mysterious Single Malt Scotch whisky which is being released without cask information or tasting notes to take whisky connoisseurs on a journey of discovery whilst also putting their Single Malt knowledge to the test. Inspired by the iconic British Code breakers, the limited edition is a labyrinth of flavours that will test the senses of even the most discerning whisky drinker.

Maintaining the exceptional quality that The Glenlivet is famed for, The Glenlivet Code presents the brand’s smooth and fruity house style with some additional twists for a moment of definitive pleasure. Its release is supported by an interactive digital experience, inspired by the famous British codebreakers and aims to test consumers’ knowledge and understanding of Single Malt whisky.

The Glenlivet Code digital experience invites whisky connoisseurs to scan a code on the back of their bottle carton using the Shazam app to enter a virtual underground room. Here, they will be greeted by a hologram of The Glenlivet’s Master Distiller, Alan Winchester, who will challenge them to decode the taste of the liquid by selecting four aromas for the nose and four flavours for the palate from thousands of possible combinations.

After decoding the flavours of the new whisky, participants will be given a score which they can post on social media to see how they rank against their peers. The official tasting notes won’t be revealed until the end of the year to give Single Malt enthusiasts the time to discover and enjoy the liquid themselves.

Alan Winchester comments: “With The Glenlivet Code, we had a unique opportunity to create a whisky that has never been crafted before, using new casks and techniques to push the boundaries of what people expect from The Glenlivet. This year’s limited edition is a labyrinth of flavours that will test the senses of even the most discerning whisky drinker and we’re excited to invite consumers worldwide to take on the ultimate challenge by unlocking its mystery taste. The interactive experience will allow whisky enthusiasts at all levels to build their knowledge of the category while also developing a deeper understanding of The Glenlivet.”

The Glenlivet Code will launch globally from March 2018 across 28 markets with an RRP of $120 USD. Consumers can log onto www.theglenlivet.com to find out more about the digital experience and share their thoughts on social media using #TheGlenlivetCode.”

Notes 

About The Glenlivet

Created by George Smith in 1824, The Glenlivet is The Definitive Speyside Single Malt, renowned for its heritage as a visionary within the single malts category. With its smooth and fruity flavour profile, The Glenlivet has contributed the biggest volume growth of the single malt category worldwide, adding more than any other single malt whisky brand over the past five years (IWSR, 2016). Acting as the guardian for outstanding quality and craftsmanship within single malts, The Glenlivet is dedicated to continuing this legacy and has led innovation within single malt in recent years. Standout initiatives include the release of The Glenlivet Cipher, a mystery single malt, and the creation of The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve, the brand’s tribute to the original liquid created in 1824 by George Smith.

www.theglenlivet.com

@TheGlenlivet 

About Chivas Brothers

Chivas Brothers is the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard, the world’s n°2 in wines and spirits. Chivas Brothers’ award-winning portfolio features some of the world’s most revered Scotch whisky brands including Chivas Regal, the world’s first luxury whisky and the No.1 Scotch whisky in China; Ballantine’s, Europe’s No.1 Scotch whisky; The Glenlivet, the world’s No.1 single malt whisky; and Royal Salute, the world’s only exclusively prestige Scotch whisky range. The portfolio also includes two of the world’s leading English gins – Beefeater, the world’s most awarded premium gin, and Plymouth gin – plus a selection of highly acclaimed single malt whiskies, including Aberlour, Longmorn, Scapa, Strathisla and Tormore. The range is completed by a collection of blended Scotch whiskies operating in many of the world’s key whisky markets which includes 100 Pipers, Clan Campbell, Something Special and Passport Scotch.

www.chivasbrothers.com

@ChivasNewsRoom 

About Pernod Ricard

Pernod Ricard is the world’s n°2 in wines and spirits with consolidated Sales of € 8,558 million in 2014/15. Created in 1975 by the merger of Ricard and Pernod, the Group has undergone sustained development, based on both organic growth and acquisitions: Seagram (2001), Allied Domecq (2005) and Vin&Sprit (2008). Pernod Ricard holds one of the most prestigious brand portfolios in the sector: Absolut Vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Kahlúa and Malibu liqueurs, Mumm and Perrier- Jouët champagnes, as well Jacob’s Creek, Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo, Graffigna and Kenwood wines. Pernod Ricard employs a workforce of approximately 18,000 people and operates through a decentralised organisation, with 6 “Brand Companies” and 85 “Market Companies” established in each key market. Pernod Ricard is strongly committed to a sustainable development policy and encourages responsible consumption. Pernod Ricard’s strategy and ambition are based on 3 key values that guide its expansion: entrepreneurial spirit, mutual trust and a strong sense of ethics.

Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN code: FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 index.