Limited Stock Available on Collectible Whisk(e)y Rarities

For time-sensitive bottles this December, please get your orders in early. Thanks and happy holidays! We appreciate your business. NOTE: Our walk-in retail locations are currently closed. We have curbside pickup and low cost (often free) delivery options available in ZIP codes where we can ship lawfully, including anywhere in California. We can also include any new or existing will call orders in your delivery batch. Choose local delivery at checkout to learn if you qualify.

Other Limited Collectible Whisk(e)y Allocations, Now Available

From the standard-bearer Macallan 18 Year Old to Whistle Pig’s “Boss Hog” 17 Year Old to Bruichladdich’s “Black Art” 26 Year Old, we have the world of luxury whisk(e)y covered this holiday season. To pair with the above “Old & Rare” selection, we also secured a tiny parcel of cask strength Bowmore 24 Year Old that’s not to be missed. And for bourbon aficionados, look no further than the elusive Kentucky Owl and their brilliant Batch #10

Macallan 18 Year Old “Annual 2019 Release” Sherry Oak Cask Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $299.99

Bowmore 24 Year “Old & Rare” K&L Exclusive Single Hogshead Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $299.99

Kentucky Owl Batch #10 Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) $349.99

Bruichladdich “Black Art – Edition 8.1” 26 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $399.99

Whistle Pig “The Boss Hog 7th Edition – Magellan’s Atlantic” 17 Year Old Finished In Spanish Oak and South American Teakwood Straight Rye Whiskey (750ml ships as 1.5L) $499.99

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Brings you another Exclusive

Gold Panning!

Big Peat has been Gold Panning… Well, he was actually waiting for Tyndrum’s Gold Mine to start production, and over the last few weeks it has done just that, the first ScotGold has been produced. This is one of only 300, HAND signed by Fred Laing, HAND numbered, GOLD wax sealed individual bottles. (Fred even jokingly said he felt like he was back at School doing lines)!

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Aged Tennessee Whisky at Its Best
George Dickel 11 Year Old Bottled In Bond Tennessee Whisky (750ml) ($42.99)
“A phenomenal follow-up to its 13 year old antecedent, our 2019 Whisky of the Year.”
— Whisky Advocate

For time-sensitive bottles this December, please get your orders in early. Thanks and happy holidays! We appreciate your business. NOTE: Our walk-in retail locations are currently closed. We have curbside pickup and low cost (often free) delivery options available in ZIP codes where we can ship lawfully, including anywhere in California. We can also include any new or existing will call orders in your delivery batch. Choose local delivery at checkout to learn if you qualify.

Interest in aged bourbons continues at a feverish pitch, and as a result, prices have soared precipitously in recent years. Luckily, one doesn’t need to look far to find comparative values. In this arena, the Tennessee whiskies from George Dickel continue to be among our top go-to picks. Their 13 Year Old bottling took the world by storm last year, earning Whisky Advocate’s highest accolade as “Whisky of the Year.” This 11 Year Old rendition is every bit as compelling, delivering an impressive profile while only costing $42.99. All it takes is one sip to realize it more than holds its own against bourbons that cost two to three times the price. In stock now, this is the perfect addition to your bar or as a gift for the whisky drinker in your life. Aged whiskies from well-established brands like Dickel are never around for long, so you’ll want to act quickly to add this sterling rendition to your cart.

George Dickel 11 Year Old Bottled In Bond Tennessee Whisky (750ml) ($42.99)

95 points Whisky Advocate: “Lush, rich, and deep from the start, with blackberry, cherry, spiced plum, cinnamon, mint, and maple syrup aromas. Even more density on the palate, which has deep flavors of cocoa powder, Raisinets, roasted walnuts, cinnamon, mint, maple syrup, and chewy oak. Extraordinary length on the finish, which carries the chocolate, dark fruit, spice, mint, and rich oak notes for minutes. A phenomenal follow-up to its 13 year old antecedent, our 2019 Whisky of the Year. (SSB, Fall 2020)”

The Boss Hog VII – Magellan’s Atlantic

Following in the footsteps of The Boss Hogs before it, the seventh edition in this collectible series is distinctly different than anything else in American Whiskey. A Straight Rye Whiskey Aged 17 Years and finished in two uncommon casks, this limited release is inspired by the first recorded circumnavigation of the globe.

Single barrel, bottled at proof, and powerfully complex, The Boss Hog VII: Magellan’s Atlantic offers an incredible journey of aromas and flavour. Displayed in a bespoke gift box and each bottle crowned with a bespoke pewter stopper, designed and made by Danforth Pewter 11 miles from the WhistlePig Farm.

£599.95

Official Tasting Notes

Nose: Intensely aromatic, with cinnamon sugar, allspice, and maple. With time, toasted wood notes arise alongside creamy vanilla, roasted almonds, and a touch of ground espresso.

Palate: Spicy cloves and sweet brandied cherries abound, with baking spices rampant. A closer look reveals subtle hints of charred oak, sage, and dark chocolate.

Finish: Everlasting; gobs of cinnamon, oak spice, and a gentle warmth demand another sip.

THE MACALLAN SECURES ACCLAIMED SUSTAINABILITY ACCREDITATION

The Macallan has been awarded the prestigious Butterfly Mark from Positive Luxury for its commitment to sustainability across key areas of the business including innovation, environmental performance, and community development.

The Butterfly Mark is a third-party certification earned by brands that have adopted sustainability as a business strategy. It promotes transparency and enables people to buy better. More than 130 iconic brands worldwide have achieved the mark.

To earn the certification, luxury brands undergo a rigorous assessment to ensure they are meeting the highest standards of innovation within sustainability.  The assessment is designed to holistically evaluate a brand’s commitment to sustainability across the following areas: governance, social impact, innovation, community investment, and environmental performance.

The Macallan’s in-depth review covered all areas of the business, including how it protects The Macallan Estate, its supply chain, and its contribution to local communities.

Igor Boyadjian, managing director of The Macallan, said: “We are proud to confirm that we have been awarded the coveted Butterfly Mark from Positive Luxury.

“Sustainability is a guiding principle for The Macallan across all aspects of the business, from the way we look after our pristine 485-acre Estate, to the way we treat our people and communities. As a brand proud of our strong Scottish roots and distinguished history, we feel a deep responsibility to act with integrity to preserve our craftmanship and mastery for future generations.

“We look forward to continuing our sustainability journey in partnership with Positive Luxury and doing all that we can to encourage a more positive and progressive world.”

Brands that achieve the Butterfly Mark are assigned a bespoke set of ‘positive actions’, displayed in the form of simple symbols that illustrate the unique environmental and ethical business practices each has pursued.

The Macallan’s positive actions highlight its sustainable packaging, biodiversity protection, marine conservation and measures to promote energy efficiency. They also demonstrate The Macallan’s support for charitable causes and community development, and its dedication to fair pay and working conditions.

As a recipient of the Butterfly Mark, The Macallan will be able to display the certification on its packaging and on The Macallan website.

Diana Verde Nieto, Co-Founder and CEO of Positive Luxury, added: “We are extremely pleased to welcome The Macallan to the Positive Luxury community.

“The Macallan does fantastic work honouring the skills of artisans and craftspeople, creating sustainable packaging and implementing an environmental protection programme that supports biodiversity on their Estate.”

The Butterfly Mark originates from the success story of the Large British Blue Butterfly. This species was extinct in Britain in 1979 yet was brought back to the natural world due to the dedication of multiple organisations and individuals.

For further information on The Macallan please visit www.themacallan.com and for more details on Positive Luxury, please visit their website  https://www.positiveluxury.com/

Notes 

About The Macallan

Founded in 1824, The Macallan is renowned worldwide for its extraordinary single malt whiskies. Their outstanding quality and distinctive character reveal the mastery of wood and spirit to which The Macallan has been committed since it was established by Alexander Reid, on a plateau above the river Spey in north-east Scotland.

In 2018, The Macallan opened a new chapter in its history with the launch of its award-winning Speyside distillery which was designed by internationally acclaimed architects and takes inspiration from the surrounding ancient Scottish hills. It stands nearby Easter Elchies House, the Highland Manor built in 1700 which is The Macallan’s spiritual home and remains the heartbeat of The Macallan’s pristine 485-acre Estate.

THE MACALLAN DISTIL YOUR WORLD LONDON DOCUMENTARY TO AIR ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO 

The Macallan’s ground-breaking new exploration, in collaboration with the Roca brothers, to discover the essence of one of the world’s greatest cities will be featured in an Amazon Prime Video documentary from the 7^th December.

Distil Your World London follows The Macallan Whisky Maker Steven Bremner and the Roca brothers, owners of El Celler de Can Roca in Spain, twice named Best Restaurant in the World, as they explore the international city from an array of perspectives including food, culture, innovation, and community spirit.

In their quest to uncover the essence of the city, Steven Bremner and the three Roca brothers encounter Londoners who are experts in fields such as innovation, sustainability, and craftsmanship. Back in Girona at El Celler de Can Roca, they work together to extract the essence of London, creating a unique experiential sensory food and whisky pairing to be served in exclusive bars and restaurants across London.

During their adventure, the long-standing partners spend time with Indian chef Asma Khan, whose experience as a new arrival into London’s melting pot in 1991 and self-taught culinary skills offer a deep look into London’s multicultural side. As they tour a neighbourhood spice shop together, Asma gives a brief history lesson on Britain’s long-standing relationship with India and spices over the centuries and explains how Indian food and its spices have been part of London’s cuisine for almost 200 years. During a dining experience in Asma’s restaurant, Darjeeling Express, they discover the delicate balanced nature of using spices and the complexity of taste that can be achieved.

Steven, Joan, Josep and Jordi also meet with Laura Winningham, CEO of City Harvest London. The large-scale food redistribution charity collects high quality surplus from the food industry and redistributes it to over 300 charities and community programmes. While touring the City Harvest London warehouse, they witness a real sense of commitment and trust in the initiative. Inspired by this vibrant community spirit, they agree that exploring London’s community values is crucial to understanding the city itself.

Community spirit is something that resonates with The Macallan, which places a high value on its own relationship with its local Speyside community, as well as its global community. The Distil Your World London documentary itself will benefit City Harvest London through its online promotion via Good-Loop, a media vendor which enables brands to support charities through their advertising campaigns.

Jaume Ferras, Global Creative Director for The Macallan, said: “Distil Your World London is an exploration and journey in collaboration with the Roca brothers to create a whisky and a gastronomic experience capturing the essence of the city. It is not just about being there, but about immersing yourself and dedicating time to understanding what’s underneath everything you see and Distil Your World London is our attempt to document and share what we have learnt.

“We love the world of gastronomy. Since the origins of the estate where we live in 1543, farming has never stopped. That’s why our relationship with the Rocas is so natural, because we speak about something that we share a common language in. Food and whisky come together in perfect harmony because that’s how we have seen the world since the very beginning of The Macallan.”

Steven Bremner, The Macallan Whisky Maker, said: “We knew that we would find many things we could learn from through our exploration. It is a real challenge trying to take something as big as a city and distil its essence into a single malt whisky and the Distil Your World London  expression does not have typical flavour descriptors that you would see on a whisky.”

Josep Roca, said: “London is a food capital – open, cosmopolitan and a cultural melting pot. What you see in London is the world in a nutshell. The city has a depth: it has a history, and centuries of written cuisine. Thinking up dishes and snacks that remind us of a city is a real challenge. Encapsulating the aromas, the essence, an idea for an appetizer. For a whisky to have that kind of connection with a city is fascinating and all of these challenges arise in the kitchen at El Celler de Can Roca.”

Distil Your World London also features a selection of other characters including: London visionary Mischa Dohler – a Professor in Wireless Communications at King’s College London and director of the Centre for Telecommunications Research who epitomises London’s futuristic side; bespoke tailor Davide Taub – the Head Cutter at Gieves & Hawkes who is defined by the mastery, passion, craftsmanship and time he devotes to every piece he creates; and tea sommelier Edward Eisler – a tea lover who dedicates his life to the finest brews of Chinese tea.

The pioneering documentary marks the next step in The Macallan’s long-standing partnership with the Roca brothers. Their previous collaborations include Distil Your World Scotland, a culinary journey through Scotland to explore the country’s rich cuisine tapestry which resulted in an innovative publication and documentary which is also available to view on Amazon Prime Video as part of the Distil Your World series.

Distil Your World London will air on Amazon Prime Video from 7^th December 2020. For further information visit www.themacallan.com

Notes 

About The Macallan

Founded in 1824, The Macallan is renowned worldwide for its extraordinary single malt whiskies. Their outstanding quality and distinctive character reveal the uncompromised excellence pursued by The Macallan since it was established by Alexander Reid, on a plateau above the River Spey in north-east Scotland.

In 2018, The Macallan opened a new chapter in its history with the launch of its award-winning Speyside distillery. Designed by internationally acclaimed architects to promote sustainability, the building takes inspiration from the surrounding ancient Scottish hills. It stands nearby Easter Elchies House, the Highland Manor built in 1700 which is The Macallan’s spiritual home and remains the heartbeat of The Macallan’s beautiful 485-acre Estate.

BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY

TO CONTINUE VIRTUAL TOURISM IN 2021

A Pandemic Pivot Led to a New Crowd Favorite called “Whiskey Wednesday Live”

FRANKFORT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, KY (Dec 8, 2020) – Businesses are pivoting during the COVID pandemic, including Buffalo Trace Distillery. When travel stalled in the Spring due to safety concerns, this 245-year-old distillery and tourist destination turned to new media to ensure fans could still experience Kentucky’s top bourbon attraction. On-site distillery tours have since resumed, but fans continue to enjoy virtual tourism from the comfort of their homes.

The Buffalo Trace Distillery live stream on social media each week, called Whiskey Wednesday, has been viewed by over 3.6 million people around the world since episodes began on May 13. The unscripted live program is often hosted by Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley or Bourbon Hall-of-Fame Tour Guide Freddie Johnson. Viewers get behind-the-scenes access, insights, live bourbon tastings, and learn from experts how the National Historic Landmark Distillery produces fine bourbon. The interactive show also allows fans to participate, by commenting and asking questions online.

Whiskey Wednesday airs live at 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time weekly. The feed is simulcast on social channels for the Distillery and its brands. The feed can be found on the Buffalo Trace Distillery Facebook page, as well as the Buffalo Trace Bourbon YouTube account, and as replays on the Distillery Instagram feed. Past episodes are easily found on the Buffalo Trace Bourbon YouTube channel.

The show debuted with almost 30,000 viewers on Facebook and YouTube on May 13 when Harlen Wheatley showcased the grains used to make bourbon cooking in the mash house. Fans immediately began sharing the streams, posting questions for subsequent shows, and virtually visiting the Distillery in eye-popping numbers.

It only took eight episodes to hit 100,000 viewers (July 15), then one more week to reach 200,000 (July 22). The stream has averaged over 165,000 weekly viewers since July 15, when the Distillery re-opened for socially distanced tours.

“Whiskey Wednesday has given our fans and visitors a connection to us, and allowed us to connect with them, in a time when personal connections are more challenging,” Wheatley said. “If people can’t travel to the Distillery in person, what better way to tour or enjoy a bourbon tasting with us from wherever you are. We’re grateful to our fans for watching and interacting. We hope they keep doing so.”

Future Whiskey Wednesday episodes are planned to continue in 2021 and will include more bourbon tastings, behind-the scenes tours, trivia, history and special guests.

In addition to Whiskey Wednesday, fans can take a virtual tour of the property anytime on the Distillery website.  On-site distillery tours are complimentary and available too, but by reservation only.

The Buffalo Trace Distillery pandemic relief efforts go beyond providing virtual content for visitors and fans. The Distillery continues to produce hand sanitizer on an industrial scale for some of the world’s largest organizations in healthcare, government, military, retail, distribution, airline, pharmacy, and banking industries and has produced about 2 million gallons of hand sanitizer to date.

The Distillery also continues progress on its $1.2 billion infrastructure improvement and distillery expansion to increase production for future bourbon demand.

About Buffalo Trace Distillery

Buffalo Trace Distillery is an American family-owned company based in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky. The Distillery’s rich tradition dates back to 1775 and includes such legends as E.H. Taylor, Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee.  Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational Distillery producing bourbon, rye and vodka on site and is a National Historic Landmark as well as is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Distillery has won 35 distillery titles since 2000 from such notable publications as Whisky Magazine, Whisky Advocate Magazine and Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Its Col. E. H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon was named World Whiskey of the Year for 2018 and its William Larue Weller and Thomas H. Handy Sazerac were named 2^nd and 3^rd finest whiskeys in the world for 2020.  Buffalo Trace Distillery has also garnered more than 1,000 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies. To learn more about Buffalo Trace Distillery visit www.buffalotracedistillery.com.  To download images from Buffalo Trace Distillery visit

Caribou Crossing Single Barrel and Royal Canadian Small Batch Whiskies
Earn Gold Medals at International Spirits Challenge 2020 

            MONTREAL — (Dec. 9, 2020) – Sazerac brands Caribou Crossing Single Barrel and Royal Canadian Small Batch Canadian Whiskies were awarded Gold medals at the 25th annual International Spirits Challenge. These awards were only given to brands that saw exceptional success in the blind tasting process.

The Tasting Awards were held over 12 days of intense blind tastings by panels of more than 50 respected industry professionals.  Samples were delivered to the judges in flights of numbered tasting glasses to ensure accuracy.  Each judge assessed the products according to age, region and variety, which is determined by the entrant and verified by the chairman.

Caribou Crossing Single Barrel is the world’s first single barrel Canadian Whisky and was designed to reinvent the category. Royal Canadian Small Batch Canadian Whiskey is carefully made in very small batches with detailed attention from Sazerac’s master blender.

The International Spirits Challenge received more than 1,700 entries from nearly 70 countries around the globe in this, its 25^th anniversary year. Results from the 2020 International Spirits Challenge can be found at www.internationalspiritschallenge.com. 

About Sazerac

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

Greetings whisky-lovers From TWL Lockdown HQ! 

Just a quick one today, so as not to take up to much of your valuable Xmas preparations…

We have three new tasting packs for your consideration, each accompanied by a ‘taste-a-long’ video from our founder, Eddie Ludlow.

Let’s go!

The Asian Whisky Tasting Pack 

As many of you will know, whiskies from Asia have taken off in a big way. First, Japan led the way, now India and Taiwan have joined the fray with some incredible whiskies to show for their efforts.

This pack features the same line-up as our very successful ‘Whisky Festival in a Box’ Asian pack, so it’s a great chance to try them if you missed out.

You will have the opportunity to taste;
Suntory, Chita Distillery, Japan – Single Grain Whisky

Nikka, Miyagikyo Distillery, Japan – Single Malt

Kavalan Distillery, Taiwan – Sherry Cask

Rampur Distillers, India – Double Cask

Paul John Distillers, India – Bold

Amrut Distillery, India – Naarangi

Packs are available to order now, as 6x20ml tasting boxes with the whiskies alone (£30 plus delivery), or 6x20ml gift boxes, with a Glencairn whisky tasting glass, a can of Larkfire ‘Wild Water for Whisky’ and a TWL 2020 pin badge (£35 plus delivery).

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Peated Whisky Tasting Pack

As the nights continue to draw in and the weather turns colder, sometimes the only thing to turn to is a hearty, peated dram. This pack explores the smokier side of Scottish single malts.
Wolfburn Morven

Highland Park Valfather

Kilkerran Heavily Peated Cask Strength

Port Askaig 12 Year Old Autumn Release

Kilchoman 100% Islay 9th Edition

Laphroaig Quarter Cask

Packs are available to order now, as 6x20ml tasting boxes with the whiskies alone (£30 plus delivery), or 6x20ml gift boxes, with a Glencairn whisky tasting glass, a can of Larkfire ‘Wild Water for Whisky’ and a TWL 2020 pin badge (£35 plus delivery).

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World Whisky Tasting Pack

It’s not just Asia that is enjoying an unprecedented level of quality whisky-making and deserved interest in it. Distilleries are opening all over the world and this pack and tasting celebrates that fact.

Each pack contains:

Hinch, 5 YO Double Wood – Ireland

Mackmyra, Jaktlycka – Sweden

Penderyn, Port Wood – Wales

Nikka Yoichi, Single Malt – Japan

Stauning, Rye – Denmark

Whistle Pig, 10 Year Old Rye – USA

Packs are available to order now, as 6x20ml tasting boxes with the whiskies alone (£30 plus delivery), or 6x20ml gift boxes, with a Glencairn whisky tasting glass, a can of Larkfire ‘Wild Water for Whisky’ and a TWL 2020 pin badge (£35 plus delivery).

All of the packs will be accompanied by a YouTube taste-along video with Eddie Ludlow. Details of how to tune into these will be included in each pack.

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Buy World Whisky Gift Pack Now

We massively appreciate your business, but please do be patient when ordering. To say we are a small team at the moment would be understating it dramatically! Just be assured you will get your pack within 2 weeks of ordering, and definitely before Christmas itself (courier allowing!).

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That’s it!

We hope you have a great weekend and look out for more exciting TWL developments soon!

Slainte!

Eddie

The Whisky Lounge Team

Celebrate the Compass Box Way

This will certainly be a holiday season like no other, so let’s make it one to remember for all the right reasons by sharing and enjoying this time we have together. It’s never felt so important to cherish moments and memories with our families, and as preparations begin, we’re thinking of ways Compass Box can make it really special. And delicious.

As always, keep an eye on our social media where we’ll share ways to enjoy our whiskies and help you choose the perfect Compass Box bottle for whisky-lovers. Follow our hashtag #shareandenjoytheholidays.

Here’s to a delicious holiday season!

The Compass Box Team

PS: Don’t leave it too late to order your Compass Box gifts. Shop here, and please check the last guaranteed dates from our delivery partners.