https://youtu.be/3CKUQQu838I

It’s not everyday that you get try something older than yourself, It really isn’t everyday that i get to try something older than a lot of my close family. This 43YO whisky is one of the finest examples of Highland whisky that has ever graced my lips.

A nose of candle wax, pine, spruce, lime, lemon and subtle smoke with vanilla. The palate delivers a subtle style, nothing too crazy in the way of different flavours, most of the flavours form the nose are backed up with this, but my god the texture! It’s unbelievable! Words can’t even do it justice. As it develops it becomes layered and spicy from oak influence and the natural cask strength of it. The finish is long, layered, balanced and in all honesty one of the finest examples of old single malt on the planet. It’s cheaper and older than most of it’s rivals, a once in a life time experience! Thank you to my dear friend for letting me try it! Cheers!

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Orkney 15 Year Old 2002 Sherry Cask Exclusive

From the secret Highland Park distillery, the chaps at Berry Bros & Rudd selected a rather special sherry butt of the Orcadian single malt which matched our request for the tricky balance of peat and sherry beautifully; delivering a near perfect orcadian whisky. Highland Park 15 Year Old 2002 vintage Orcadian single malt Scotch whiskey. Single sherry cask #3 bottled 2018 by Berry Bros & Rudd exclusively for The Whisky Barrel. 180 bottles at cask strength. This sherry butt has archived the tricky balance of peat and sherry beautifully. Aromas of cigar box, leather and honey abound. The palate delivers a near perfect orcadian whisky, combining dried figs, dates and runes with peat smoke and complex floral notes. The is superlative whisky finishes with clove rock and more rich fruit. Mystery single malt that don’t want to reveal their true identity. Rummage around and with a bit of investigation you are sure to find a rare unspecified bottling from independent bottler.

Buy – £79.96

Gordon & MacPhail unveils oldest Longmorn single malts ever released

’Twin’ Longmorn whiskies selected by identical twins from Gordon & MacPhail’s owning family

Single malt Scotch whisky creator Gordon & MacPhail is releasing two decanters as part of its ‘Private Collection’, single cask releases personally selected by members of the family that owns the company.

The ‘twin’ whiskies – the oldest Longmorn single malts ever released – were selected for bottling by identical twin brothers Stuart and Richard Urquhart from stock originally laid down to mature by their grandfather George Urquhart in 1961.

Sold as a pair, only 97 sets of twin decanters are available worldwide with a UK recommended sales price (RSP) of £30,000. Both single malts were matured in first fill Sherry hogsheads and bottled at cask strength. Richard Urquhart’s whisky from the European Oak Cask 508 was bottled at 45% abv, while the whisky from American Oak Cask 512, selected by Stuart Urquhart, was bottled at 40.8% abv.

Each individually numbered hand-blown decanter of Longmorn is beautifully presented in award-winning packaging, which includes a book written by renowned writer and rare whisky specialist, Jonny McCormick, along with a personally signed certificate of authenticity from each brother.

The Longmorn twin casks offer a unique opportunity to explore the effects of different oak types on spirit during maturation.

The whisky selected by Richard Urquhart, nurtured in European Oak, is mahogany with red highlights; it has a rich, abundant nose, with complex aromatic flavours and perfumed top notes.

The whisky selected by Stuart Urquhart is slightly lighter in colour, rich chestnut with ruby and amber highlights. Matured in American Oak, it is sweeter on the nose and fruity on the palate with notes of black cherry, raspberry, and dried vanilla.

Stephen Rankin, Gordon & MacPhail’s Director of Prestige, fourth generation member of the Urquhart family and himself a father of twins, said: “This is a unique and exclusive opportunity to taste a remarkable piece of Scotland’s liquid history. Owners of these twin decanters will be able to explore the similarities and nuances of the oldest Longmorn single malt Scotch whiskies ever bottled.”

Stuart Urquhart, Gordon & MacPhail’s Associate Director of Whisky Supply, added: “As someone whose day-job is applying the family’s knowledge of how to match spirit with the perfect cask, the nuances of our Longmorns, distilled 57 years ago, were especially intriguing. For example, the whisky I selected has a slightly spicier finish.”

Richard Urquhart, Gordon & MacPhail’s International Sales Manager for Asia & Americas, said: “For much of our lives, Stuart and I have shared similar environments, growing up together and sailing competitively as a team, as well as working under the same roof. However, as we’ve matured it’s intriguing to see how our individual characters, much like the whiskies, have differed.”

To mark the launch, Professor David Purdie, a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, has worked with Gordon & MacPhail to uncover what shapes character in twins – the effect of heritage, environment, and location.

Professor Purdie said: “It is remarkable to observe how the identical spirit filled into the casks all those years ago has been altered by the natural environment of the casks themselves – one crafted from European Oak and the other from American Oak.

“Just like twins who start life at the same time and place, each whisky has then been shaped and developed by a multitude of separate factors to create these subtle differences.”

For more information, please visit www.gordonandmacphail.com.

#GordonandMacPhail

Notes

Images shows Stuart (left) and Richard Urquhart and Longmorn.

In two three-minute ‘twin’ films, Professor Purdie meets Gordon & MacPhail’s Director of Prestige, Stephen Rankin, to explore the subject of human twins and ‘twin whiskies’ www.gordonandmacphail.com/longmorns.

The twin decanters complete the release of four extremely rare single cask bottlings unveiled as part of the ‘Private Collection’ range. The first, Private Collection Glenlivet 1943 by Gordon & MacPhail, a rare wartime cask, was released in October 2017 and the second, Private Collection from Linkwood Distillery 1956 by Gordon & MacPhail, was released in February 2018.

Gordon & MacPhail Whiskies

Established in 1895, family-owned Gordon & MacPhail is curator of some of the world’s finest and rarest single malt Scotch whiskies from over 100 distilleries. Four generations of the Urquhart family have continued to pursue the perfect partnership between spirit and cask.

Since its foundation, Gordon & MacPhail has carefully matched spirit to the highest quality oak casks which are sent to distilleries throughout Scotland, filled with new-make spirit, and matured either at the distillery of origin or in the firm’s own bonded warehouses in Elgin.

It is this simple but endlessly complex pairing that creates an intriguing and unique portfolio of expressions – single malts that Scotch whisky lovers will not find anywhere else.

In 2018, the company unveiled its new portfolio:

• Discovery – Utterly dependable, this flavour-led range is the perfect introduction to our portfolio of quality single malt Scotch whiskies.
• Distillery Labels – A range celebrating our long-standing relationships with Scotland’s distilleries.
• Connoisseurs Choice – The heart of our portfolio – always unique, these non-chill-filtered, natural coloured, small batch expressions are genuine one-offs.
• Private Collection – Greatly-aged single malts from celebrated, little-known, or closed distilleries specially selected by members of the Urquhart family.
• Generations – A prestigious collection of old, rare, and exclusive masterpieces.

ISLE OF RAASAY DISTILLERY MIXES WITH FENTIMANS FOR THE BOUTIQUE BAR SHOW

Isle of Raasay Distillery is teaming up with premium botanical mixers Fentimans at London’s Boutique Bar Show on the 2nd of October to re-create the classic highball Whisky and Cola serve.

Raasay Distillery will be showcasing Raasay While We Wait Single Malt whisky and pairing it with the Fentimans Curiosity Cola in a new take on this classic serve: Raasay Curiosity. Scotch and soda are a historic pairing but in recent years the serve has been usurped as the effortless bar order by the ubiquitous Gin and Tonic. With the ambition of reviving this classic combination, Raasay Distillery has teamed up with Fentimans – a premium artisanal brand that shares the distillery’s willingness to push the boundaries of traditional whisky serves – in the hope of changing perceptions and bringing back this matchless combination.

The award-winning whisky, Raasay While We Wait balances peatiness with smoothness, making it the perfect introduction for newcomers to peated whisky. It is matured in bourbon barrels and finished in Tuscan Montechiari wine casks which lends dry fruit notes to the spirit. Curiosity Cola is botanically brewed, a technique that is not only healthier and more natural than other cola-production, but gives the mixer a marginal alcohol content of up to 0.5%. Although still considered a soft drink, this slightly alcoholic edge ensures that the herbal sweetness of the soda combines smoothly with the zesty, lightly smoky and red fruit notes of the whisky.

Chris Hoban, Brand Ambassador for Raasay Distillery comments: “While looking for a whisky alternative to the classic G&T we started experimenting with the extensive range from Fentimans because we feel that their story shares our values. We were delighted to discover the pairing of Curiosity Cola with our Raasay While We Wait single malt and Raasay Curiosity is now our go-to long drink for any season.”

Dave Robson, Fentimans Sales Director, adds: “At Fentimans, we are always looking at ways in which we can engage our consumers in different ways. We are pleased to continue working together with Raasay Distillery, their whisky is exceptional and creates a whole new serve with our dark mixer, Curiosity Cola, lightly balancing the peaty Raasay While We Wait.”

Raasay Distillery and Fentimans will be launching Raasay Curiosity on Tuesday 2nd October at the nomadic Boutique Bar Show London which is taking up residency at The BargeHouse on the Southbank, adjacent to the iconic OXO Tower.

NOTES

ISLE OF RAASAY DISTILLERY:

Raasay While We Wait is priced at £52.99 and available to purchase on RaasayDistillery.com and Master of Malt The Isle of Raasay Distillery broke ground in June 2016 and opened in September 2017, becoming the first “legal” distillery on this remote Hebridean island. Co-founded by Scottish entrepreneurs Bill Dobbie and Alasdair Day, Raasay Distillery is designed to produce Scotland’s modern island malt, and catapult Raasay into the global market as Scotland’s newest whisky producing region. Raasay Distillery is proud to be one of the few 100% Scottish-owned Scotch whisky businesses in Scotland. On the site of the Victorian-era Borodale House, formerly the Isle of Raasay Hotel, is a state-of-the-art modern distillery, offering year-round tours and luxury accommodation, with arguably the best view of any distillery in Scotland. The distillery has since received Five-Star Visitor Attraction rating and Four-Star Accommodation rating from VisitScotland for the visitor centre and accommodation respectively. Isle of Raasay Single Malt will be lightly peated and fruity, utilising the best of the island’s natural elements and reflecting Raasay’s rugged natural beauty. Raasay Distillery uses water from an ancient Celtic well located behind Borodale House at every stage of production, from mashing to fermentation, cask reduction and reduction to bottling strength, ensuring that natural flavours from the high content of iron and manganese are retained in the final whisky.

Working with local crofters, Raasay Distillery has successfully grown and harvested barley in a nearby field, the first time that barley has been commercially grown on Raasay in over 40 years. In August 2018, the team successfully produced spirit from the 2017 batch of Raasay barley crop, which will mature into the first ever single malt produced from Raasay grown barley in 2021. While the majority of new whisky distilleries produce gin while waiting for their spirit to mature, the adventurous team at Raasay Distillery decided to concentrate its attention on whisky. The result is an independently bottled single malt – Raasay While We Wait – which has been crafted as an accurate preview of Raasay Distillery’s future core style. Designed as a peaty and fruity single malt, each iteration of Raasay While We Wait has been crafted through the vatting of two malts from a single Highland distillery – heavily peated at 45ppm and unpeated – matured in bourbon barrels and finished in Tuscan Montechiari wine casks.

Raasay Distillery, Borodale House, Isle of Raasay, Kyle IV40 8PB
raasaydistillery.com
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FENTIMANS:

Fentimans is a family owned business started in 1905 by Thomas Fentiman; it is presently run by Eldon Robson, Thomas Fentimans great, great grandson. Fentimans is the only brewer in the UK to use the time-honoured process of botanical brewing to produce natural, botanically brewed and exquisitely crafted beverages and mixers that have a rich and complex taste. The beverages and mixers are crafted with knowledge and expertise passed on from generation to generation of the family. Only natural ingredients are used to make Fentimans botanically brewed and exquisitely crafted beverages and mixers.

Fentimans was named as the UK’s number one soft drinks brand in The Guild of Fine Food’s Best Brands Survey 2016-17; Fentimans Pink Grapefruit Tonic Water won The Grocer’s “New Product of the Year” award in 2017.
The mixer range comprises of twelve mixers, eleven soft drinks and a selection of pre-mixed alcoholic beverages, as well as craft beer.

www.fentimans.com @fentimansltd

THE BOUTIQUE BAR SHOW:

Promising quality brands on every stand and equality for all exhibitors, the Boutique Bar Show was created and has maintained an ethos that puts the liquid centre stage and provides the perfect platform for new products to showcase themselves to a targeted audience of industry professionals and influential taste makers. Guests will be able to meet over 100 exciting products and producers, enjoy a diverse line up of international speakers and take inspiration and ideas on cocktails from a number of leading London bars who will be partnering with the event.

The Boutique Bar Show exclusively promotes new and high-quality drinks brands to the UK drinks industry. At each event attendees will find interesting products, take inspiration from world leading speakers and develop important new business contacts within the intimate show atmosphere.

Hosted in beautiful buildings around the country the ethos of The Boutique Bar Show is to provide all of the exhibitors with equal size stands to allow the products to take centre stage.
www.boutiquebarshow.com @bbshowuk

Hi everyone its been some time since we had a major release like this one so sit back and take your time reading through the lists. This release is a two parter with a stunning collection of single cask malts followed by the latest Rum release by Cadenhead’s.

Lets look at a few of the latest releases from the single malt range, from the history of the distillery to the latest bottling.

Aultmore

First off the block is Aultmore distillery always a firm favourite here in the London shop. The Distillery was established in 1896 by Alexandre Edward who had a few other distilleries under his kilt! (Lets assume he wore one) including Benrinnes and Craigallachie! Another two distilleries we love here in London. After full production started at Aultmore around 1897 its output was soon doubled.

Around 1923/4 the distillery is sold to John Dewar & Son then after several decades of changes and mergers we reach the early 1970’s. The number of pot stills are doubled from 2 to 4 during a rebuild of the distillery.

As demand for the top quality distillate increased for the Blending market so did interest from Malt whisky drinkers. Its one of those best kept secret whiskies that those who have tried it in the past came back for more each time letting more people in on the secret.

Tullibardine

Next lets look at Tullibardine another distillery thats been kept secret by some malt fans with more people finding it around the whisky world its now become a must have here in London.

The distillery was founded 1949 by Delmé-Evans soon afterwards it was sold on to Brodie Hepburn Ltd, between 1971 to 1993 work continued as did a few changes inc ownership! In 1994 the distillery was mothballed until around 2003 due to social and economic conditions many distilleries closed for a short time some for ever and other for a few years.

Thankfully Tullibardine is now open producing a smooth delicate yet flavoursome single malt that has quality through its core.

We often use Tullibardine in the tasting room with some great feedback from fans of Lowland and Highland styles.

THE NEW RANGE​!

Single Cask Whisky Range September 2018

 AULTMORE 1997 21 Years Old 52.1% 70CL Speyside Single Cask

NOSE: oranges, vanilla, marshmallows, foam bananas, toffee yoghurt and pine needles.

PALATE: Very fresh, juicy fruits, gooseberries, peaches, kiwi and mango. Clotted cream, mashed bananas and lemon curd.

FINISH: Delicate creamy fruits with hints of pebble beaches and honeycomb.

BENRIACH 2008 10 Years Old 56.5% 70CL Speyside Single Cask

NOSE: Creme brûlée, hints of white pepper, hard boiled sweets, toffee popcorn and all spice.

PALATE: Baked apples, fresh ginger, toffee, brown sugar, over ripe bananas, lemon olive oil and faint hint of oily smoke.

FINISH: Lingering creamy notes with kiwi and green apple skins.

CANADIAN 1985 32 Years Old 62.1% VOL – 70CL – Canadian Single Barrel

Nose: Spicy rye notes, buttered biscuits, lemon drizzle cake with peaches, raisin butter and honey.

Taste: Thick and chewy, warming spices, cayenne pepper, paprika and aniseed mixed with white chocolate and golden syrup.

Finish: Big wood spice, butterscotch, dried fruits, hints of salt and lots of fresh vanilla.

NOSE: Fruity and syrupy, peaches, mango with toffee sauce and barley sugar sweets.

PALATE: Pears, dried ginger, hints of nutmeg and then more flaked almonds and white chocolate.

FINISH: Lemon cheesecake with soft spice and butterscotch.

GLENBURGIE 1992 26 Years Old 50.2% VOL – 70CL – Speyside Single Cask

NOSE: Pineapple, cinnamon buns, passion fruit and traditional cloudy lemonade.

PALATE: Peaches, apricots and lashings of cream. Becoming oiler with marzipan and steamed milk.

FINISH: Long and creamy with bags and bags of fruit.

TOMATIN 2008 10 Years Old 53% VOL – 70CL – Highland Single Cask

NOSE: Fresh cut grass, engine oil, lemon grass, chives and lemon thyme.

TASTE: Coconut, buttery, shortcrust pastry, grape skins, strawberry milkshake and raspberry sauce.

FINISH: Mixed fruits in syrup with mustard seeds and lemon zest.

TULLIBARDINE 1993 25 Years Old 40.7% VOL – 70CL – Highland Single Cask

NOSE: Spearmint, rosemary and thyme followed by bubblegum and greengages.

TASTE: lemon and lime juice, more minty notes along with caramel, plums and sponge cake.

FINISH: Hints of aniseed giving way to plums, bakewell tart and toffee sauce.

TAMNAVULIN 1992 26 Years Old 51.3% VOL Speyside Single Cask

NOSE: Juicy and oily, dusty, hay lofts. Lemon meringue pie with green bananas and grapes.

PALATE: Green apple skins, dunnage warehouses, flint, almond butter, pears and hints of dry cider.

FINISH: Floral and grassy with growing satsumas, fennel and peaches

GLEN SCOTIA 1992 26 Years Old 47.3% VOL – Campbeltown Single Cask

NOSE: Oily and grassy, charcoal, soft briny notes, then custard creams and lime marmalade

PALATE: Coal dust and hints of tarmac, grenadine, olive oil, shortbread and hazelnuts.

FINISH: Initially soft and creamy, distant smoke and becoming drier and flinty.

SPEYSIDE Distillery 1994 23 Years Old 50.9% VOL – 70CL – Speyside Single Cask

NOSE: Honeycomb, geraniums and salted popcorn. With faint whiffs of blackcurrant jam.

PALATE: Ginger beer, apple crisps, faint liquorice and then gooseberries and chocolate ice cream.

FINISH: Praline, soft grassy notes and then cloves and lime zest.

And finally for the whiskies…

WILLIAM CADENHEAD SHERRY CASK MATURED BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY 20 YEARS OLD 46% VOL

A bit of a surprise release with this rather stunning dram that will take your breath away with its amazing richness. Check the web site for the full details.

Did I say finally for the whiskies! Well we have one last addition.

We have been allocated 1 last case for 2018 of this years Springbank 21 year old. The price is the same unlike a few other sites who seem to hike the price up we will keep it at normal retail.

A few of our favourite things. Tasting room & Staff archive picks from our stack and keep back range.

We have a lot of single casks and small batch whiskies come out over the year some old some young and some mid age ranges each is unique.

LINKWOOD 11 YEARS OLD 59.3% VOL

We liked this one because its big and powerful from the bottle but leave this to sit in the glass it then becomes one of the most complex after dinner drams in its age group.

As a contrast

TOMINTOUL 11 YEARS OLD 56.1% VOL

This dram is sublime with a sweetness thats never too sweet but allows some subtle spices to come though.

Can be enjoyed from the first pour with no need to add water if you want it as an after dinner dram or let it open with a drop of water and a pre dinner dram.

So thats it for our first release of the new season.

If you want to keep up with us on instagram find us at @WHISKY1842 Have a great month from all at Cadenheads London

Cadenhead’s London

BRINGING THE SOCIETY CLOSER TO YOU 

Following the successful trial of our Devonshire Square bar in London, we’re super excited to bring you a brand-new Members’ Rooms in the vibrant area of Northcote Road in Clapham. We listened to feedback from members and looked at where many of you are based, and we’re delighted to bring you a new space that will complement our existing Members’ Rooms at 19 Greville Street in Farringdon.

Open to both members and future members, the new Members’ Rooms contains a private tasting room, a packed schedule of events and a menu curated by our award-winning chef James Freeman, as well as a host of perks for our members.

We’ll throw the doors open with a special Members’ Event on Thursday, 4 October – check the Society website and Facebook for more details and to secure your place. You won’t want to miss out!

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ

Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). Visit the Society at here for membership information

This is your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers!

Spot the SMWS bottles in this amusing You Tube video

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Red Fife Whisky Presale

Whisky, Whisky, Red Fife Whisky!

We are thrilled, that our small batch of whisky will be ready to be released in February 2019!  313 bottles!

We are preselling this limited Whisky…the price includes one bottle of Whisky (available in Feb 2019), with the addition of a Whisky T-shirt and tasting book…click below for more info!

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NEW RELEASE ARDBEG TWENTY SOMETHING IS A VINTAGE FROM THE DISTILLERY’S DARKEST DAYS 

— This rare 22 Year Old whisky pays tribute to those visionaries who helped keep Ardbeg’s spirit alive. — 

In October of this year, whisky lovers will have the opportunity to experience the third release in Ardbeg’s exclusive Twenty Something collection – a superb 22 Year Old single malt bottled in honour of the handful of visionaries who helped keep the Distillery alive.

This is a whisky that was born during a time when the iconic Ardbeg Distillery name was almost consigned to the history books.  In the 1980s and 1990s, production at the Ardbeg Distillery slowed to a trickle and its future hung in the balance. However, while the stills were often empty and the filling store silent, a small number of casks were tucked away by a handful of whisky enthusiasts with the belief and vision to keep Ardbeg alive. A young Mickey Heads, now Ardbeg’s Distillery Manager, was among them.

Today, Ardbeg’s spirit endures thanks, in part, to the efforts of that small group of dreamers who believed in the Distillery. The loyal Ardbeg Committee, founded in 2000, also deserve recognition for their unwavering dedication to ensuring the doors of Ardbeg never close again. In honour of their support, it is Committee Members who will have the opportunity to experience Ardbeg Twenty Something, when a limited number of bottles go on sale in October 2018.

Mickey Heads, Ardbeg Distillery Manager, said: “A sense of immense pride, hope and a touch of idealism were key ingredients in this whisky. Created with spirit from the retired Still which now stands in the Distillery courtyard, this bottle is a magnificent reminder as to why Ardbeg should never be allowed to disappear. Ardbeg Twenty Something is for those who believed wholeheartedly in the Ardbeg Distillery, which is why it’s fitting that this rare whisky – a 22 Year Old – will be enjoyed by our loyal Committee Members, who maintain that same belief.”

Dr Bill Lumsden, Director of Distilling, Whisky Creation & Whisky Stocks at Ardbeg, went on to say: “The ex-Bourbon casks I selected for Ardbeg Twenty Something have delivered a beautiful dram, bursting with deep tropical aromas. 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.”

Ardbeg Twenty Something 2018 release will be available exclusively to Committee Members through www.ardbeg.com launching on 4^th October, RRP: £440.

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NOTES: 

Tasting Notes:

Casks: Ex-Bourbon

Age:                22 Years Old

ABV:                 46.4%

Colour:            Pale gold

Nose:  Luscious tropical fruits give way to sweet smoke, soot and tar.

Taste:  At first, fresh green apple with a crumble topping. Notes of peppermint tea and sweet vanilla toffee flow into white pepper, clove, aniseed and eucalyptus oil. Then finally, some salty, woody tones.

Finish: A long lingering, mouth-watering sweet smoke finish.

RRP: £440 

Ardbeg:

Ardbeg prides itself on being The Ultimate Islay Malt Whisky.  Established in 1815, Ardbeg is revered by connoisseurs around the world as the peatiest, smokiest and most complex of all the Islay malts.  Despite its smokiness, Ardbeg is renowned for its delicious sweetness, a phenomenon that has affectionately become known as ‘the peaty paradox’.  During the 1980s and 1990s, Ardbeg suffered from an uncertain future and it was not until the brand was purchased by The Glenmorangie Company in 1997 that the Distillery was saved from extinction.  Since then, the Distillery has risen like a phoenix and today Ardbeg is well established as a niche, cult malt, with a passionate following.

Ardbeg Committee:

The legacy of the whisky was safeguarded in 2000 by the formation of the Ardbeg Committee.  The Committee is made up of thousands of Ardbeg followers worldwide who are keen to ensure that “the doors of Ardbeg never close again”.  Today there are members of the Ardbeg Committee in over 130 countries.  Committee Members are regularly consulted on new bottlings and expressions and are offered exclusive Committee bottlings.  Members also receive invitations to special gatherings, tastings and events.  The Committee, chaired by Mickey Heads, is free to join at ardbeg.com.

Awards:

Ardbeg has been named ‘world whisky of the year’ more than any other smoky single malt.  Since 2008, Ardbeg has won more than 50 gold and double gold medals in key whisky competitions.  Ardbeg was voted ‘Scotch Whisky of the Year’ twice by Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible (2008, 2009) and has twice been awarded ‘World’s Best Single Malt’ at the World Whiskies Awards (2010, 2013).  At the 2014 Global Icons of Whisky Awards, Mickey Heads was voted ‘Distillery Manager of the Year’.  The following year, Ardbeg’s expressions took the top three spots in Whisky Advocate magazine’s review of the best single malt Scotch whiskies under US$100.  Ardbeg was named ‘Distillery of the Year’ for 2018 at the IWC (International Whisky Competition). Meanwhile, Ardbeg Corryvreckan, Ardbeg Uigeadail and Ardbeg An Oa have been awarded gold medals at the 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

The Glenmorangie Company:

The Company is one of the most renowned and innovative distillers and marketers of Scotch whisky brands worldwide and is part of Moët Hennessy, the wine and spirits division of Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.  Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, the Company produces Glenmorangie Single Highland Malt whisky and Ardbeg Single Islay Malt whisky.

Responsible Drinking:

Ardbeg and The Glenmorangie Company advocate responsible drinking and suggest that drinkers savour Ardbeg whiskies in moderation and in line with recommended daily guidelines for alcohol consumption.

The Whisky Barrel releases their latest exclusive bottling, an Orcadian Blended Malt Scotch Whisky. 

Specialist online whisky shop, TheWhiskyBarrel.com, is proud to release a new mystery malt. This time it is an exclusive malt from Orkney bottled by Berry Bros. & Rudd.

The Orkney Islands, located off the north coast of Scotland, are full of mystery and intrigue. There are age-old tales of Viking settlers, the striking St Magnus Cathedral (or ‘Light of the North’) and even Pictish ruins.

Berry Bros. & Rudd was founded by Widow Bourne in 1698 when she opened her first shop opposite St James’s Palace in London. Today the family-owned business is managed by the present generation of Berrys and Rudds at 3 St James’s Street, London.

Following on from the very popular exclusive St Ola ® earlier this month, TheWhiskyBarrel.com now introduces the Orkney 15 Year Old 2002 Berry Bros Exclusive #3. This whisky has a definitive, bold character. With an ABV of 56.8% and just 180 bottles at cask strength 56.8%, this malt is sure to be just as popular as the last Orcadian malt.

Available exclusively from The Whisky Barrel, shipping to customers Worldwide including the United States of America, Canada and Japan.

Orkney 15 Year Old Berry Bros Exclusive #3|2002| TheWhiskyBarrel.com| 56.8%

Tasting notes 

Colour: Warm gold.

Nose: Cigar box, leather and honey. 

Palate: A combination of dried figs, dates and prunes with peat smoke and complex floral notes. 

Finish: Notes of cloves and rich dried fruit leading to a very satisfying finish. 

Price: £79.96 GBP / $87.74 USD (+ P&P) 

Notice:-

1. Q) What is the product called?
   A)  Orkney 15 Year Old 2002 Berry Bros Exclusive #3
2. Q) When will this product be released/was it released?
   A) Wednesday 26^th September 2018
3. Q) Where is it available?
   A) Scotland, off-trade, TheWhiskyBarrel.com.Q) Is this product already available in other markets?
   A) Scotland only, TheWhiskyBarrel.com ships worldwide.

   Q) How much is it?
   A) £79.96 GBP / $87.74 USD (+ P&P)

6. Q) Who handles the product’s distribution?
   A) In-house at TheWhiskyBarrel.com.Q) What is the ABV of this product?
   A) 56.8% ABV natural cask strength.
7. Q) Why has this product been launched?
   A) Limited Edition single cask distillery exclusive for The Whisky Barrel. 

The Whisky Barrel is a specialist online whisky and spirits merchant based in Fife, Scotland and  was established in 2007. The Whisky Barrel won Whisky Magazine Online Retailer 2018 and was International Wine & Spirits Competition runner-up in 2016.

N.B. Prices correct at the time of publishing and are subject to currency fluctuation.

GREVILLE STREET REFURBISHMENT

It’s going to be a busy month in London – not only do we have a new location but we’ll also have a new look for the original Members’ Rooms at 19 Greville Street.

Works starts on Monday, 1 October to bring you a new Members’ Room on the second floor, and is expected to last around two weeks. While you’re enjoying this fantastic new space, we’ll then give the existing first floor a bit of a facelift as well.

While we’ll aim to keep disruption to a minimum, the Members’ Rooms will open at 3pm while the work is being carried out. Members are also advised to check the 19 Greville Street Facebook page or give us a call for the latest updates while the work is on-going.

We’ll of course be celebrating the new look in true Society style with an ‘Open Doors’ event at the end of October – keep your eyes peeled for more details soon.

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ

Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). Visit the Society at here for membership information

This is your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers!

Spot the SMWS bottles in this amusing You Tube video

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