Collectors Rejoice—A Beloved Highland Single Malt Returns
Glendronach “Revival” 15 Year Old Distillery Bottling Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) ($79.99)
“The best of the bunch, and very impressive!” — John Hansell, Whisky Advocate

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It’s been five long years, and we couldn’t be more thrilled at the return of what was once one of K&L’s best-selling Scotch whiskies. Considering that it just won Best in Show at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, odds are it may disappear once again! The Glendronach 15-Year Highland Single Malt wowed our hardcore aficionados until the distillery ceased production of this bottling in 2015. We always held out hope that they would come to their senses and get this fan-favorite back on our shelves, and today that hope is fulfilled. The “Revival” of this incredible, age-stated stunner is everything we knew and loved about this bottling from years past, including the spectacular pricing. One of Scotland’s oldest distilleries, Glendronach is a reference point for the art of aging Scotch in used sherry casks. It’s their forte, and they’re proud of it. The 15 Year Old “Revival” sees extended time in both Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso butts, giving it an outsized Highland profile. Nonchillfiltered and bottled at 92 proof, this remarkable dram exhibits an array of honeyed, exotic fruit tones along with a telltale, nutty sherry element. The sheer weight and richness of the spirit contrast brilliantly with the smoky and spicy secondary characteristics, and the structured, grippy finish is classic Highland style. We seldom get a second chance at such a popular item after a long hiatus, so any and all lovers of great, aged Scotch whisky should act decisively to make good on this opportunity.

Glendronach “Revival” 15 Year Old Distillery Bottling Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) ($79.99)

93 points Whisky Advocate: “Deeper, richer, more viscous, and more intriguing than the 12 year old (and not as sappy as the 18 year old). Complex and intriguing, with raisin, orange marmalade, grape skin, sugar plum, cinnamon bun, raspberry preserve, mixed nuts, and coal ash. Nice tannic grip on the finish. The best of the bunch, and very impressive! (JH, Summer 2010)”

K&L Notes: The 15 year is finally back! After ceasing production in 2015, the Revival has returned. Aged in PX and Oloroso casks, the malt is classic, rich, and unctous. It’s full of honeyed tones, chocolate, and dried fruits. We weren’t sure what to expect for the return of this customer-favorite, but it’s every bit as good as the last bottles in 2015, possibly even better.

Stunning New Signatory Vintage Single Cask Whisky

Cambus | Caol Ila | Deanston | GlenAllachie

Four stunning sherry cask matured, cask strength, single casks arrivals.

Shop – Brad New Signatory Vintage Scotch

SIGNATORY VINTAGE OF PITLOCHRY

Andrew and Brian Symington established their bottling business in 1988. They were based at Newhaven on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth, to the north and within shouting distance of Edinburgh. Having taken over the business in 1997 and purchased Edradour Distillery near Pitlochry in Perthshire in 2002 Andrew Symington move his bottling business into new premises next to the Highland distillery. Brands include Cask Strength and Unchillfiltered.

A short lived history: 1957-1992, the latter was a good year for me but not for Lochside.  Buried in the eastern Highlands close to Montrose, Lochside was one of the few distilleries in its life that could produce a Single Blended Whisky. Shutting its door twenty-eight years ago, it is rarely seen and pretty hard to come across a sub-thirty year old expression now.

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Glen Scotia unveils Limited Edition 14 Year Old Tawny Port Finish for Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 

Campbeltown distillery, Glen Scotia, has released a new limited-edition single malt Scotch whisky, the Glen Scotia Limited Edition Tawny Port Finish to celebrate this year’s Campbeltown Malts Festival.

The festival was originally planned for 19-21 May, but due to the impact of Covid 19, the Glen Scotia Distillery will now be holding the majority of the Glen Scotia festival itinerary online at www.glenscotia.com/festival from 18 May. The programme includes a special tasting video of the Glen Scotia Limited Edition 14 Year Old Tawny Port Finish hosted by acclaimed whisky author and historian, Charles MacLean.

Distilled in 2006, this wonderfully peated 14 year old single malt has been matured in a combination of refill American oak hogshead casks, medium char American oak casks and first fill bourbon barrels, before being finished in first fill Tawny Port hogshead casks.

The resulting whisky delivers blackberry, floral aromas and ocean spray on the nose, with notes of crisp green apple, peach syrup and vanilla with a honey sweetness developing on the palate, before delivering a gentle peat smoke and spice finish.

Non-chill filtered to ensure it is enjoyed as nature intended, this cask strength single malt has been bottled at 52.8% ABV with natural colour and is priced at £75, and available to buy online now from specialist whisky outlets. A total of 15,000 bottles will be available in markets across the world including Germany, the USA and Taiwan.

Iain McAlister, Distillery Manager at Glen Scotia, said: “We hope that by taking much of our festival itinerary online we can share a little of the magical Campbeltown whisky history and heritage with those who had hoped to visit the festival this year, and also to those who maybe wouldn’t ordinarily be able to make the journey to Campbeltown.

“We’re are looking forward to sharing the very special video tasting created by Charles MacLean, introducing our new Glen Scotia Limited Edition 14 Year Old Tawny Port Finish single malt, which provides a perfectly balanced combination of the maritime influences associated with Campbeltown along with the soft smoky peat and blackberries from the Tawny Port finish.”

Campbeltown was known as the whisky capital of the world during the Victorian era and was home to over 30 working distilleries. Founded in 1832, Glen Scotia reflects centuries of craftsmanship and experience associated with the region and its award-winning whiskies are renowned for their distinctive maritime influence and Campbeltown character.

For further information about Glen Scotia, visit www.glenscotia.com.

Notes

Tasting Notes 

Glen Scotia 14 Year Old Tawny Port Finish

Nose –  Blackberry, floral notes of rose and ocean spray

Taste – Silky mouthfeel, crisp green apple, peach syrup and vanilla with a honey sweetness

Finish – Gentle peat smoke with blackcurrant, raspberry and clove spice

About Glen Scotia:

• Independent distiller Glen Scotia has been producing single malt whisky in Campbeltown since 1832.
• Glen Scotia is one of three surviving distilleries in Campbeltown.
• Glen Scotia 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch whisky was awarded a coveted Platinum medal at the prestigious 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
• Glen Scotia Double Cask was awarded a Gold Medal at the Scottish Whisky Awards 2019.
• Glen Scotia 18 Year Old won Best Campbeltown Malt at the World Whisky Awards 2018.
• Images and interviews with key staff from Glen Scotia are available upon request.
• glenscotia.com /Twitter: @GlenScotiaMalts

Our May auction is now LIVE!

Place your bids from Friday 15^th May until Sunday 24^th May.

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Every month, we present an incredible selection of whiskies and other fine spirits to our members right across the globe. You will find everything here from limited edition releases and vintage bottles to whole casks of rare whisky. There is certainly something for everyone – whether you are looking to collect, invest or enjoy!

Karuizawa – 1985

Rosebank – 1993 (Single cask)

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The Loch Fyne Aultmore 12 Year Old
£80.00

A sherry-cask single malt from Speyside’s Aultmore Distillery, this expression was bottled in 2019 at a whopping 57.9% VOL! Delicious stuff and limited to just 996 bottles.

THE LOCH FYNE AULTMORE 12 YEAR OLD DESCRIPTION

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The Loch Fyne Glentauchers 11 Year Old
£75.00

Single malt from Glentauchers is hard to come by as the distillery doesn’t bottle its own, making this single cask expression one highly exclusive dram!

THE LOCH FYNE GLENTAUCHERS 11 YEAR OLD DESCRIPTION

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We’re still taking inspiration from the wild this month, and rediscovering whiskies influenced by animals and the outdoors.  Don’t let these rare beasts escape you – grab one now and talk a walk on the wild side of flavour.

OUTTURN HUB

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Spot the SMWS bottles in this amusing You Tube video

Welcome to this weeks episode of the show. It’s been some time, 5 months to be precise since my last Springbank review, so it’s about time I did another!

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The Epicurean Unveils Edition No.2 in its Wood Series

Douglas Laing & Co has today launched a Cognac Finished Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky as part of The Epicurean Wood Series.

Following 2019’s Côte-Rôtie Cask Finish, this latest Single Cask release in The Epicurean’s Wood Series is bottled at a high alcohol strength of 48%, and offered without chill-filtration. The 100% natural, golden colour of the spirit is imparted by the Cognac-seasoned Single Cask used for maturing the award-winning Lowland Malt. With this series, Douglas Laing seeks to demonstrate the significant impact the cask can have on the Whisky.

Chris Leggat, Managing Director, led the cask selection process and said: “After many trials, blind tasting and careful planning, the casks selected for this experiment were the perfect representation of a 5-star Cognac cask. We’ve paired with our Epicurean Lowland Malt Whisky to produce this resulting limited edition: A rather exciting – certainly distinguished – addition to the family”.

Director of Whisky in her family’s firm, Cara Laing commented: “We continue to seek to open up the world of Scotch Whisky to new audiences and offer innovative experiences – our Epicurean Malt is best placed to do this. The core expression is fresh and zesty yet very light in style, accordingly the spirit lends itself exceptionally well to experimentation – be that in cocktails, or indeed with unique cask finishes, such as this latest release.”

With only two Single Casks of this specialist Malt released, the spirit is said to have overriding tropical style with lychee, fiery ginger, sandalwood and coconut as a result of the finishing in two specially selected French Cognac casks.

Packed in a premium gift tube, The Epicurean Cognac Finish Limited Edition is expected to retail at £59.99.

ABOUT DOUGLAS LAING:

www.douglaslaing.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/dltheepicurean

Twitter: @remarkablemalts

Instagram: @theepicureanwhisky

Douglas Laing & Co. is a leading independent Scotch Whisky company, specialising in the selection and release of Single Cask Single and Small Batch Malt Scotch Whiskies.

The company was founded by Fred Douglas Laing in 1948 and is still owned and run by the Laing family – Fred Laing Jr and his daughter Cara Laing.

The company philosophy is to bottle the way the distiller intended – at a high strength and without chill filtration to preserve the robust and unique character of the Whisky. Douglas Laing’s industry reputation and many awards is testament to this ethos.

Douglas Laing’s Remarkable Regional Malts, the Ultimate Distillation of Scotland’s Malt Whisky Regions, encompasses The Epicurean Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky, Timorous Beastie (Highlands), Scallywag (Speyside), The Gauldrons (Campbeltown), Rock Island (Islands) and Big Peat (Islay). Beyond its Blended Malts expertise, the award-winning Douglas Laing portfolio also includes Old Particular Single Casks, XOP and Provenance, collectively known as the firm’s “Exceptional Single Casks”.

Thursday, May 21st 5:30PM:

Kilchoman Scotch

with Joshua Hatton

One of our most popular in-store tastings makes its online debut with Kilchoman, presented by ‘Keeper of the Quaich’ Joshua Hatton!

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In conjunction with this tasting, ALL our Kilchoman products are 10% off with the coupon code ‘KILCHOMAN’

Additionally, The first 40 people who purchase Kilchoman to be used for this virtual tasting will be provided a Kilchoman Glencairn Branded Glass shipped with their purchase.

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 Kilchoman selection