Best-Selling Single Malts from a Whisky Pioneer

“The magnificence that is Michel Couvreur has always been clear.” – David Othenin-Girard

For those familiar with Michel Couvreur, we urge you to read our recent blog post on what makes the bottlings featured here so special. And for those who may be new to these very special single malts—a bit of explanation is due. The late Michel Couvreur was a Belgian wine dealer who moved to Beaune in the 1950s. Then, in the 1960s, following his passion, he moved to Scotland to become more involved with the Scotch whisky industry, having developed a taste for sherry-aged single malt. He worked out a few contracts from suppliers and began purchasing whisky to mature in his own sherry butts that he secured from Jerez. In the 70s, Michel decided to move back to Beaune, in order to focus more on quality cooperage (Beaune was closer to Spain and easier to work out of) and that’s when he decided to mature his own casks, in his own cellar, built deeply into the side of a nearby hill. Michel would contract whisky from Scotland, barrels from Spain, and make his own expressions of single malt whisky from the heart of French wine country. These single malts, while not technically Scotch, soon became the stuff of legends. When our spirits team finally got a chance to taste coveted single malts, an exclusive deal was struck immediately. Fast forward several years, and the single malts Michel Couvreur have become one of our fastest selling spirits. Recently arrived into inventory is a long time favorite, the “Peaty Overaged,” as well as a special release, the 16-Year-Old “Mrs. Couvreur”— a favorite of Michel’s wife. Both are gorgeous expressions that sure to delight novice and the season Scotch drinker alike. While Michel may be gone, his brand lives on and as the pair here shows, it lives on gloriously.

Michel Couvreur “Peaty Overaged” K&L Exclusive Malt Whisky (750ml) ($79.99)

The chance to work with Michel Couvreur on a special K&L whisky project was something that we had been dreaming of for years. We had heard the stories. This crazy Belgian had moved to Burgundy in the ’60s, carved out a wine cellar inside a mountain, only to fill it with Scottish single malt whisky instead of Pinot Noir. He set up camp in Beaune, ordered new-make spirit to be delivered by tanker, and drove down to Jerez himself, selecting his own sherry butts to insure only the finest quality casks for his contracted spirit. Unfortunately, Michel Couvreur passed away in 2013 from pancreatic cancer, thus ending the career of one of the industry’s most courageous pioneers. Luckily for us, however, apprentice Jean-Arnaud has carried on after studying under Michel for more than a decade. When we visited the underground cave, we were all in total awe. The tunnels of dripping stone go on forever, and the amount of whisky stored in this secret lair is jawdropping. We put our trust completely in Jean-Arnaud and are happy we did. Our peated version of the incredible sherry expression is a seamless creation that drinks like the best version of Johnnie Black ever, mixed with the most supple and soft expressions of Macallan. It’s a lush, unfiltered, creamy, caramel-laden dream of a whisky composed only of malts 12 years and older. There’s a bit of peat on the finish, but the soft sherry is the star. (NOTE: do NOT cut the hard wax seal, use a wine opener to go through it)

David Othenin-Girard | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: October 14, 2014

The magnificence that is Michel Couvreur has always been clear, but it wasn’t until we stepped into the special cave, carved out of the rock, in Bouze-Les-Beaune that you can full appreciate the incredible endeavor in process at this fine producer. While this is by definition NOT Scotch, because it is aged outside of the country, the old school practices utilized at here are unusual back in Scotland. The fact that these guys literally drive to Jerez to pick out fresh sherry casks (from Equipos Navazos no less) is totally unique in modern times. In fact, no producer of malt whisky is getting access to fresher barrels than these guys. Not being able to use the famous moniker does not preclude this from being one of the most authentic and absolutely delicious malts on the market. Stupendous depth and complexity even at 86 proof, while the sherry is toned down from the standard version a subtle fino/amontillado quality exists in the back ground. This is pointed by a fabulous smokey sweetness, which hints at the source whisky. Maybe an island somewhere, maybe a drop of Islay, wildly high-quality Highland whisky with a French sensibility. A truly unique gem.

Jeffrey Jones | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: July 25, 2016

This Michel Couvreur Malt Whiskey is a perfect marriage of smoke and sherry-aged spirit. There is a nice amount of smoke aromas and flavors that are integrated well with the richness from the sherry barrels. On top of this, it is complex and will surprise and delight.

Ryan Woodhouse | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: October 22, 2014

One of the best bottles of “Scotch” I have had in a long while. I have been moving away from peated malts recently…but this bottle has the perfect marriage of smoke and sherry. The malt has a beautiful chewy texture and richness on the palate (perhaps owing to the fact that they don’t remove any of the first fill sherry barrel residue before bottling). It is brimming with red forest fruits, sweet rancio tones, wood spice and earthy nuances. A really complete drop and serious value for the money, in my book.

Shaun Green | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: October 07, 2014

I love it! Super creamy with a mild peat, lovely sherry character and an absolutely wonderful sexy texture on the palate. What an amazingly charming whiskey!

Michel Couvreur 16 Year Old “Mrs. Couvreur” Single PX Sherry Butt Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky (750ml) ($299.99)

The ultimate offering from Couvreur was selected by the late master’s wife. Her involvement with this special whisky house is generally fiduciary in nature, but in this case she’s put her personal approval on one of the most extreme and delicious single casks to come out of the magical Couvreur cellars. Starting with Golden Promise that is peated to 45 ppm, Mr. Couvreur filled a very old Pedro Ximenez sherry butt from the famous Bodega Malaga Virgen. These ultra-mature American Oak sherry butts have spent decades being impregnated with sweet PX sherry and while they’re not as dark and rancio as those from Bodega Toro Albala, they provide the perfect frame for the powerful peaty malt. After years in the deepest, dampest part of the Couvreur’s cavernous cellar, this exceptional whisky was bottled by hand without any filtration or dilution whatsoever. Couvreur has drawn from this cask a total of three times and the final batch of the Mrs.’ special cask is a full 16 years of age. Only 60 bottles (45 liters) of this unprecedented offering is for exclusive sale in the U.S. While the price is not inexpensive, a single cask of whisky from an Islay distillery of this quality at this age and full strength would easily command a similar price point had it been bottled in Scotland. Add the impressive vessel, Couvreur’s magical cellars, and the incredible rarity of this old glory and the price makes perfect sense. A one of a kind specimen from the wizard in Bouze.

David Othenin-Girard | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: September 13, 2018

This no hiding the fact that I’m completely in love with what Couvreur is doing. The quality and complexity of each offering is reshaping how we look at blended whisky, but occasionally they’ll put together a product so superlative and over the top that we just can’t resist even if the prices are high. Yes on paper this whisky seems crazy. 16 -year-old malt whisky from a single cask for $300? We’ve had high-end offerings from Couvreur before and they’re often met with skepticism, but as soon as you taste them all disbelief is suspended. The initiated usually know right away that this is something they should strive to acquire, but for the uninitiated it can seem almost farcical. Why would we pay a French man extra for Scotch that I can get from the Scottish for less? But the truth is, you CAN’T get this from Scotland. There are so many reasons why these whiskies are so unique and this particular bottling doubly so. Mrs. Couvreur’s choice represents the absolute best evidence that little house in Bouze-les-Beaune’s hypothesis is correct: the old ways were BETTER! Yes, entry into their highest level isn’t cheap and on paper you might find better values from the Scots, but in the glass no whisky on the market today will deliver what this special whisky offers at this price. Not to mention that the US release is sold exclusively at K&L and is two years older than the European version that sells for the same price. Beyond its incredible rarity, the idea that exemplifies this whisky most accurately is the word balance. Yes it’s from one of Scotland’s peatiest distillers—my money is on Laphroaig or Ardbeg although Couvreur won’t come close to confirming those suspicions—but the peat is not out of control. Instead it melds and mingles so perfectly with the sweet, nutty, sherry character and provides backbone against which the rich maltiness unfolds. The nose is one of the most complex things I’ve ever come across, reminding me of some of the true ancient legends I’ve had the incredible privilege of tasting. On the nose fresh plum preserves, ozone, dried yuzu peel, ripe pear, crushed oyster shell, roasting nuts from afar. Entry is surprisingly peat driven but not at all rugged. It proceeds to open up to the sweet stewed fruits of the sherry tamped down by an invigorating briny sea spray. More yellow plums build to a long, smoky, ultra-pleasurable finish. It feels like a privilege to be selling this whisky and I can already see the future of me nursing my last bottle in terrible fear of never tasting this wonderful whisky again. That terrible feeling is well worth with it considering the pure joy the rest of the bottle made me feel.

Will Blakely | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: September 06, 2018

The phrase “one of a kind” gets bandied about excessively these days, but it truly applies to this bottling from Michel Couvreur. The elusive Pedro Ximenez cask finish alone should have single malt aficionados clamoring for a dram of this nectar, and the juice does not disappoint. Elegantly complex, it starts on the nose with salty smoke that gives way to honeyed sweetness of candied dates kissed by sea breeze. The malt itself leans toward the savory, with hazelnut and smoky bacon adorned by tropical nuance and a lingering fire. All the elements are perfectly integrated, displaying a deft balance and creating a voluptuous texture that is not overbearing. The finish is full, maintaining the exquisite character of the sherry and the richness of the malt but offering a touch of toffee and spice as a final farewell. I implore, if you have the opportunity, to taste this bottle immediately —you will not regret it.

Keith Mabry | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: September 05, 2018

It’s not often that we get to try something this extraordinary and those who even deign to read this far down the page have probably already made their commitment to this whisky. Let me be the first to tell you, you are right! The Couvreur whiskies are a reflection of a time long gone when whiskies were aged in pure unadulterated sherry cask and that may be hard to wrap our modern heads around these days. You already know that so much sherry cask is rushed to market with inferior Sherry aging in it and though it imparts some character it is seldom that we see something like this. An authentic Pedro Ximenez barrel that had been part of a long aging solera intensifying and sweetening its charge. Again, you already know the story about this crazy French guy, Mr. Couvreur, driving to Jerez to buy his casks, settling for nothing less than the real thing and loading them on his little truck and driving them back to his cellar. So much detail in the procurement alone was enough to peak your interest. The added fact that it is aged in a cave in the middle of France instead of the salt caked island of Islay makes the malt even more transparent and adds to its mystique. The whisky itself was expressive barley first on the nose but as you dive further in, the smoke builds in a subtle way As a first fill PX Sherry cask, it rounds out the flavors allowing the malt to shine through with a nose of toasted spelt, candied dates and sweet tea. The cask frames the smoke, not the other way around. It is complex and detailed on the palate and has a long savory finish. The Couvreur is top tier and worthy of any collector’s shelf. One of the best peated styles I’ve tasted this year. Thanks for reading, now enjoy that bottle.

Kaj Stromer | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: September 05, 2018

It only takes one whiff of this spirit to know that you have something very special in your glass. While I have the fortunate opportunity to sample world-class spirits on a weekly basis, few have caught my attention like this one did. It’s quite an unusual spirit as it’s a white whiskey from Scotland aged in Sherry casks in the cellars of Burgundy. The effect of the “magical” sherry butts imparts an almost Cognac-like sweetness to the palate. This spirit possesses the hallmarks of a Scotch whiskey but its informed by a French sensibility. It almost seems like a more complete, seamless beverage. I must say that this is the most intriguing and compelling whisky I’ve tasted this year. I enthusiastically give it a strong BUY recommendation.

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(ends Sunday 30^th September)

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With an incredible selection of whiskies and other fine spirits there is certainly something for everyone – whether you are looking to collect, invest, enjoy!

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 Canada. A very respected country, a country that has produced so many good things over the years. Unfortunately their whiskies have rarely sat well with me. Easy drinking and quite bland a lot of the time, however it’s now time for change! Lot 40 is 100% rye grain and distilled through a copper pot still allowing so much full and interesting flavour to come through. Cherry, mint, caramel and almonds make up the back bone of the whisky, it’s still easy drinking but it’s flavorful and has a bit more punch than a lot of the normal offerings that I’ve had from Canada. Enjoy!

Luxco Introduces Old Ezra Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon

September 19, 2018 (St. Louis) — Luxco introduces Old Ezra Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey this fall. Aged a full seven years for a more robust flavor, this bourbon is bottled at barrel strength of 117 proof. This allows the bourbon to develop bold, intense flavors with the perfect balance of oak, caramel, cinnamon and pepper, with a long, warm finish.

In line with the bourbon inside, the Old Ezra Barrel Strength premium features a custom bottle showcasing two unique embossments. For the first time, the bottles are embossed with the Ezra Brooks “EB” monogram on the base of the bottle and the Lux Row Distillers logo across the top. The die-cut label with gold and copper foil embossing allows Old Ezra to stand out to authentic bourbon drinkers. In addition, the bottle is topped off with a natural cork with wooden top.

“Whiskey continues to experience strong growth – domestic whiskey is up 4.6 percent.* Old Ezra has been well-received with premium bourbon drinkers who enjoy a more full-bodied flavor and higher proof,” says Fletcher Buchman, brand manager.

The Suggested Retail Price for the 750ml bottle of this product is $39.99 and it will be available nationwide this fall.

For more information about this product, please visit Luxco.com or EzraBrooks.com.
*NABCA R12 thru July 2018

About Luxco

A leading producer, supplier, importer, and bottler of beverage alcohol products, Luxco’s mission is to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of consumers, associates and business partners. Founded in St. Louis in 1958, Luxco remains locally owned and operated by the Lux family. In April 2018, Luxco opened its first bourbon distillery – Lux Row Distillers – bringing the Lux family’s legacy to the heart of Bourbon Country in Bardstown, Kentucky. Lux Row Distillers is home to many of the company’s bourbon brands, such as Rebel Yell, Blood Oath, David Nicholson, and Ezra Brooks. Luxco’s innovative and high-quality brand portfolio also includes Everclear Grain Alcohol, Pearl Vodka, Saint Brendan’s Irish Cream, and other well-recognized brands. For more information about the company and its brands, visit www.luxco.com.

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With the first year of production now behind them, Raasay Distillery is opening up cask sales to the general public. Buying a cask is an “emotional investment”, often purchased to celebrate an anniversary, as a gift for future generations, or to celebrate ancestral ties to Raasay and the Hebrides.

Up to 20 Isle of Raasay Distillery whisky casks will be made available for purchase each year, on a first-come, first-served basis. This year whisky-lovers are able to buy one of the distillery’s limited edition first-fill un-peated American whiskey casks, filled in June 2018. One cask is priced at £5,000 which includes warehousing but excludes future VAT, duty, bottling, material and delivery costs. Raasay Distillery will bottle the cask at standard industry rates and will only sell to a single entity, whether that be one individual or one company.

All casks will be stored under bond at the warehouse onsite and cask owners can visit their casks by appointment. Visitors to the Raasay Distillery are able to experience first-hand the exciting journey that lead to the creation of the first Isle of Raasay single malt.

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It’s time to make some room in your favourites –
the Smokehead online shop is now open for business.

Big fan of the brass-necked flavour of Smokehead? Or perhaps you prefer to charge your glass with Smokehead High Voltage? Whatever the case, we’re now able to bring the boldness straight to you.

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2018 is a very special year for Glenfarclas 105 as we launch this special edition to celebrate 50 years since it was first bottled. In 1968 Glenfarclas 105 was the first cask strength whisky on the market and it came out at 105 proof – the old way of measuring alcohol strength – the equivalent of 60% today. The 22 years old, bottled at 60% alcohol by volume like the whisky it honours, and there are 3,600 bottles available in selected markets around the world.

Loch Fyne Range

Here in our workshop on the shores of Loch Fyne we do just one thing, and we do it very well. That’s to know what people like in a whisky. You’ve told us everything we need to know and we’ve heard you, because, like whisky, the skill of listening improves with age.

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THE HOUSE OF SUNTORY DEBUTS SPECIALLY-DESIGNED BOTTLE OF HIBIKI^® JAPANESE HARMONY^™ 

Artfully-designed, limited edition bottle represents both celebration and shared happiness with a kimono-inspired tabane-noshi pattern, released just in time for the 2018 Holiday Season

CHICAGO, IL (September 18, 2018) – The House of Suntory, the founding house of Japanese Whisky, has announced the release of a specially-designed bottle of Hibiki® Japanese Harmony™. Designed to represent both celebration and shared happiness in honor of the 30^th anniversary of the Suntory Whisky Hibiki® brand, the limited edition bottle will be available widely in the United States at a suggested retail price of $100 (750ml) as of October 1, 2018.

Inspired by a traditional kimono pattern, the bottle is embellished with the tabane-noshi, a traditional Japanese symbol of celebration that has often adorned precious gifts since ancient times. Several noshi are bundled together to make Hibiki Japanese Harmony’s tabane-noshi design, which is extremely auspicious and symbolizes shared happiness with others.

“Since the brand was first established, Hibiki has been a representation of Japanese art and design,” said Takahiro Itoga, Senior Global Brand Director at Beam Suntory. “This specially-designed bottle honors that spirit, utilizing traditional Japanese symbols to create a design representing both celebration and shared happiness. The bottle in and of itself is a work of art, making it the perfect gift for the holiday season.”

The Hibiki brand was introduced to the world in 1989 and since then has been embraced as the paragon of the Art of Japanese Whisky. It is not only Japan’s most highly awarded blended whisky, but also among the most prestigious and honored whiskies in the world. Introduced in 2015, Hibiki Japanese Harmony is a harmonious blend blessed with the riches of Japanese nature and craftsmanship. Inspired by the riches and subtleties of Japan’s 24 seasons of the traditional Japanese lunar calendar and mastered by Suntory’s Art of Blending, Hibiki Japanese Harmony is a meticulous blend of the finest selection of malt and grain whiskies from the House of Suntory Whisky’s Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita distilleries. This delicate blend creates a oneness unfolding a full orchestra of flavors and aromas. 

TASTING NOTES: HIBIKI JAPANESE HARMONY – 43% ABV

Luminous. Delicate. A transparency that unveils complexity.

Color: Amber

Nose: Rose, lychee, hint of rosemary, mature woodiness, sandalwood

Palate: Honey-like sweetness, candied orange peel, white chocolate

Finish: Subtle, tender long finish, with hint of Mizunara (Japanese oak) 

ABOUT SUNTORY WHISKY

Suntory was established in 1899 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Since 1923, as the pioneer of Japanese whisky, Suntory Whisky has been renowned for its House of Master Blenders and for their Art of Blending. The founding father of Japanese whisky, Shinjiro Torii, built Japan’s first malt whisky distillery in Yamazaki. Nestled in the outskirts of Kyoto, this region was the birthplace of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony and is known for the purity of its waters. Torii dreamt of creating an authentically Japanese whisky by choosing a terrain and climate completely different to that of Scotland, thereby cultivating unique conditions for maturation.

In 1972, Torii’s son Keizo Saji, Suntory’s second master blender, built the Chita grain distillery near Nagoya to produce more of their own high-quality grain whiskies. In 1973, Saji founded the Hakushu distillery amidst the deep forests of Mt. Kaikomagatake in the Japanese Southern Alps with the goal of producing malt whiskies distinct from those made at Yamazaki. Its high altitude and lush environment are what differentiates Hakushu from other distilleries.

At each of these distilleries, a diverse array of whiskies are produced through various fermentation techniques, shapes and sizes of giant copper pot stills, and the wide variety of cask types used. Today, roughly 1,200,000 casks of whisky are quietly maturation in Suntory’s aging cellars. This tsukuriwake—variety in the making—allows for the blending opportunities that are essential to achieving the subtle, refined yet complex taste signature to Suntory Whiskies.

With respect to heritage and a commitment to innovation, third generation master Blender Shingo Torii, and grandson of Shinjiro, now leads this most highly awarded house of Japanese Whisky. The House of Suntory Whisky has been named four-time Distiller of the Year at the International Spirits Challenge in London, UK (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014).

The portfolio includes two single malt whiskies:  Yamazaki – the pioneer of Japanese Single Malts, multi-layered and profound, and Hakushu – verdant, fresh, and delicately smoky; a single grain whisky: Chita—sublimely smooth, versatile and complex; and two blends: the noble blend, Hibiki – Japan’s most highly awarded blended whisky, and Suntory Whisky Toki – ideal for Japanese highballs.

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ABOUT BEAM SUNTORY INC.

As the world’s third largest premium spirits company, Beam Suntory is Crafting the Spirits Brands that Stir the World.  Consumers from all corners of the globe call for the company’s brands, including the iconic Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark bourbon brands and Suntory whisky Kakubin, as well as world renowned premium brands including Knob Creek bourbon, Yamazaki, Hakushu and Hibiki Japanese whiskies, Teacher’s, Laphroaig, and Bowmore Scotch whiskies, Canadian Club whisky, Courvoisier cognac, Hornitos and Sauza tequila, EFFEN and Pinnacle vodka, Sipsmith gin, and Midori liqueur.

Beam Suntory was created in 2014 by combining the world leader in bourbon and the pioneer in Japanese whisky to form a new company with a deep heritage, passion for quality, innovative spirit and commitment to Growing for Good. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Beam Suntory is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan. For more information on Beam Suntory, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamsuntory.com and www.drinksmart.com.

Greetings Fellow Whisky-Lovers!

As I write this the wind and rain is battering TWL HQ, ushering in autumn proper. We hope you are all safe as Bronagh continues to batter us.

Thoughts now turn to whisky! Our first festival of the autumn takes place tomorrow in Liverpool and from then on we have another festival every few weeks – more about how you can still get involved in these later.

It would not be autumn without our autumn tastings series’! The perfect excuse to get out of the house for a couple of hours and socialise with fellow whisky lovers or loungers. In September we have the last few remaining dates of the hugely popular Mackmyra series. October sees our second outing of what we hope will become a regular thing with the Whisky Lounge Quiz, and November is our ever-popular Blind Islay.
See details for all of these below…

Our next series, in October (apart from Manchester), sees the return of our popular, but still new, Whisky Lounge Quiz Night!

The aim of these tastings are to not only give you some tasty drams to get your lips around, but to also see what you have learned so far in your whisky journey.

This takes the form of an easy-going and, most of all, fun, pub-style quiz between whiskies.
Bring your friends and form a team or come on your own and we’ll find you a team.

Prizes await the winning teams…

Thursday 11th October
London – Marlborough Arms
Newcastle – Blackfriars

Friday 19th October
York – Brigantes

Monday 29th October
Sheffield – The Sheffield Tap

Tuesday 30th October 
Leeds – The Northern Monk

Wednesday 31st October
Liverpool – Fly in the Loaf

Thursday 1st November
Manchester – Britons Protection

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BLIND ISLAY – NOVEMBER 2018

With the weather normally closing in by November, what better way to warm the cockles than sampling some delicious, smokey uisgea beatha?

Join us as we salute the beautiful island and her whiskies.

Oh, and as the name suggests, the tasting is blind in order to both test your palate and remove preconceptions…

Dates & Venues

Saturday 17th November
Newcastle – Blackfriars

Wednesday 21st November
Sheffield – The Sheffield Tap

Wednesday 28th November
Liverpool – Fly in the Loaf

Thursday 29th November
London – Marlborough Arms

Friday 30th November
York – Brigantes
Manchester – Britons Protection

A few places are still available for the final legs of this fantastic series that has been brilliantly received.

Come and taste single cask whiskies from Sweden’s premier single malt. With the opportunity to purchase casks or pre-order a very special TWL Exclusive bottling…

Dates & Venues

Tuesday 25th September
Leeds – The Northern Monk
Sheffield – The Sheffield Tap

Wednesday 26th September 
Liverpool – Fly in the Loaf

The guys from Mackmyra’s UK and Swedish offices will be on hand on each night to ensure you get the maximum information and authenticity and these tastings are sure to be a lot of fun too!

We challenge you to have more fun anywhere – with your clothes on – for £20!

After Liverpool this weekend, we look forward to our home festival in York! There are still come tickets available for both sessions but not too many, so don’t hang around if you haven’t already booked yours…

And finally…

Competition Time!

As some of you may know 2018 marks our 10th Birthday and we have been doing various things all year to celebrate. Now we would like you to do something for us! We have a burning desire to get both our Facebook likes and our Twitter followers up to 10,000 in our birthday year. So we would like you to send us your favourite TWL related photos via email. Each week we will post our 3 favourites on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Then the photo with the most likes or comments will win 4 golden wristsbands to a festival of their choice in 2019. Simples! We are starting this competition today and it will run every week until the end of the year so you have plenty of time to get involved.Well that’s all for now, stay out of the wind with a dram in hand and sing hallelujah!

Slainte!
Eddie
Amanda, Guy, Rupert, Vicky, Connas, Chris
The Whisky Lounge Team

We turn 10 years old in 2018
Come and help us celebrate in style at one of our nationwide festivals or tasting events.