JACK DANIEL’S LAUNCHES NEW SPIRIT-BASED CANNED COCKTAILS

Jack & Seltzer, Jack & Cola and Jack, Honey & Lemonade; ready-to-drink cocktails launching in select markets across the U.S.

LYNCHBURG, Tenn. (June 1, 2020) – Right in time for summer, the Jack Daniel Distillery has introduced the new Jack Daniel’s Canned Cocktails series featuring Jack & Seltzer; Jack & Cola; and Jack, Honey & Lemonade, available in select markets beginning this month.

Each cocktail is made with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, perfectly mixed and ready to enjoy in convenient packaging. Jack & Cola and Jack, Honey & Lemonade are 7% ABV, and Jack and Seltzer is 5% ABV with 0 carbs and 97 calories.

“We are always listening to our friends, and these new canned cocktails will be a convenient and refreshing way for them to enjoy our Tennessee Whiskey with a selection of wonderful flavors,” said Lisa Hunter, Jack Daniel’s Flavors Brand Director Lisa Hunter . “Each drink is perfectly balanced to highlight the flavors of our charcoal-mellowed whiskey in a drinkable and convenient format. This is real Jack and it’s ready to go.”

Jack Daniel’s Canned Cocktails will be available this summer in select states including CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, NH, NV, MD, MN, NY, PA, TN, TX, and WI. Retail price for a 4-pack of 12 oz. cans is $12.99 and single cans for $3.99. Visit www.jackdaniels.com for more information.

About Jack Daniel’s

Officially registered by the U.S. Government in 1866 and based in Lynchburg, Tenn., the Jack Daniel Distillery, Lem Motlow, proprietor, is the first registered distillery in the United States and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Jack Daniel’s is the maker of the world-famous Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire, Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select and Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails. Today, Jack Daniel’s is a true global icon found in more than 170 countries around the world and is the most valuable spirits brand in the world as recognized by Interbrand.

Your friends at Jack Daniel’s remind you to drink responsibly.

June Auction Is Live – Our Biggest Auction to Date!

Auction Ends Monday June 8th at 9pm (BST)

www.thegrandwhiskyauction.com

There’s over 1,650 lots to bid on this month!

This is our biggest auction to date, meaning an even greater selection of exciting bottles! They include some new releases from Fèis Ìle 2020, The Highland Whisky Festival & The Speyside Whisky Festival as well as some well aged classics and some very rare bottles.

Macallan- Gran Reserva Cask 51. 1st Scotch Dinner Experience

Found on the banks of the River Spey, Easter Elchies house stands next to the award-winning 140 million pound Macallan distillery that opened to the public in the summer of 2018. Since its opening, the distillery has won several very prestigious awards relatng to its architecture and design.

This particular bottling is exceptionally rare and was bottled to celebrate the 1st dinner held in a unique, specially created vault, at the Scotch Whisky Experience. The event had on display the world’s largest collection of Scotch whisky, bought from the Brazilian, Claive Vidiz.

Dalmore – 40 Year Old
1966 (Signed by Richard Patterson)

This bottling is the oldest release in Dalmore’s Rare and Prestigious range…and it certainly does it jusEce. The liquid held within has been matured for 40 years in the traditional way Dalmore should be, a combination of both American oak and Gonzalez Byass sherry casks.

Distilled on the 21st of March 1966, only 1,000 bottles were ever released in a full leather case and only a handful feature this personal signature. This is bottle number 151 of 1000 and is hand-signed in golden pen by master distiller Richard Patterson.

Pappy Van Winkle’s – 23 Year Old – Family Reserve

Matured for 20 years, then further matured in casks specially selected from the heart of the warehouse for an added three years, this is the oldest release in the Pappy Van Winkle range. This bourbon is now one of the most collectible and legendary produced. It comes with a black velvety bag.

Daftmill – 2006 Single Cask #048 – Taiwan

This first fill Bourbon barrel 048/2006 was filled on the 31st July 2006 and was selected by Ho- Cheng Yao to be the first exclusive bottling for Taiwan. This is one of only 201 bottles produced.

New releases in the aucton:

The auction also includes exciting 2020 whisky fesEval releases including: Kilchoman – 12 Year Old – Fèis Ìle 2020, Bunnahabhain – 2002 – Maderia Finish – Fèis Ìle 2020, Bunnahabhain – 2010 – Amontillado Finish – Fèis Ìle 2020, Ardbeg Blaaack – Committee 20th Anniversary – Limited Edition, Macallan – 27 Year Old 1992 Dramfool “Malt Can Heal, Wolfburn – Quarter Cask – Highland Whisky Festival (Cancelled) 2020.

Browse and bid on over 1,650 lots at:
www.thegrandwhiskyauction.com

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NEWS ON YOUR NEXT ISSUE!

In response to Covid-19, we have revised the on-sale dates for the following issues;

168 – 25^th Aug
169 – 29^th Sept
170 – 17^th Nov
171 – 22^nd Dec
172 – 19^th Jan

Whisky Magazine remains dedicated to producing the very best magazine for all our fantastic readers and we look forward to continue bringing all the latest news and stories on all things Whisky in the coming months!

Stay Healthy and Well!

Rob Allanson
Editor-at-Large
Whisky Magazine

FEATURES FOR WHISKY 168

On sale 1^st Sept

Highlands Regional Focus

Canadian whisky

European whiskies

Tastings from new whiskies released around the world

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The Whisky Magazine Annual

Have you seen our new Scotch Whisky annual? Packed with interviews, distillery focus features and blind tasting reviews, Scotch Whisky turns the spotlight on distilleries old and new, large and small. Curated by Whisky Magazine’s Scotch Whisky Editor, Christopher Coates, Scotch Whisky is a valuable addition to any whisky lover’s bookshelf.

• 132-page ‘bookazine’

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• Includes six in-depth interviews with the great and good of whisky

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• More than 100 blind-tasting reviews of the latest whiskies

• Tasting notes and progress reports on unreleased spirits from some of Scotland’s newest distilleries

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Summer has arrived and the Society will be bringing you some sunshine this Friday with the release of a June Outturn that is bursting with fresh and exciting flavours. Slide over to the website now and explore the selection of 23 new casks, along with our suggestions for perfectly contrasting drams to enjoy, inspired by the occasion of the summer or winter solstices this month.

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

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Saturday, June 11th, 5:30PM:

Redbreast Irish Whiskey

Single Pot Still Whiskey has been safeguarded and nurtured under the watchful eye of the Midleton Distillery for almost two hundred years. And Redbreast is proudly considered the definitive expression of this Single Pot Still art. In this online tasting experience, our expert presenters will take you through the traditions, art and secrets, that go into making the iconic and signature tastes of Redbreast.

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In connection with the tasting, our Redbreast Tasting Sets are 10$ off!

Try the 12 Year Old, Lustau and 15 Year Old expressions for $20.00 (usually 29.99)

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Bimber debuts Ex-bourbon Oak Casks Small Batch and six single cask releases

Batch 001 of Bimber’s Ex-bourbon Oak Casks will be available to order directly from the distillery from 9th June

Latest Small Batch release is joined by six cask strength, single cask releases for both UK and export markets

London’s Bimber Distillery today announced the upcoming release of seven new expressions including the follow-up to the popular Re-charred Oak Casks Small Batch single malt.

The Ex-bourbon Oak Casks single malt has been crafted from a vatting of American Oak ex-bourbon casks laid down in 2016 – Bimber’s first year of production.

The initial batch (001) is bottled at 51.8% ABV, limited to 1948 bottles and will be available directly from the distillery’s online shop for £65.

Also being released on the 9th June are a selection of six cask strength, single cask releases, with three produced for the UK and three sister casks available for export markets.

The UK releases will be available directly from Bimber’s online web shop on the 9th June. The export releases will be available via specialist retailers in: Belgium; Denmark; France; Germany; Italy; Netherlands; Poland; Singapore and Taiwan.

Each of the new expressions were crafted to Bimber’s exacting standards. The spirit was produced from the distillery’s single farm barley and malted on a dedicated floor at Warminster Maltings before being fermented for seven days in bespoke, on-site constructed American oak washbacks. Distillation took place in Bimber’s customised stills which possess an increased copper surface area, which results in a light, fruit-forward, layered new make spirit.

Speaking of the new releases, the Bimber Founder and Master Distiller said: “Whilst the last few months have presented challenges to the distillery and my team, it is a great pleasure to unveil our latest English single malt whiskies. Our newest small batch release is very much the successor to our Re-charred Oak Casks single malt – it skilfully demonstrates how ex-bourbon wood perfectly complements the underlying character of our accessible fruit-forward spirit.”

He added “Alongside our newest small batch release, we’re excited to be offering a range of single cask expressions, all of which celebrate and showcase a different aspect of our spirit’s versatile style.”

Notes 

Bimber Ex-Bourbon Oak Casks Small Batch

A vatting of American Oak ex-bourbon casks

Nose: Green apple peels and dried stone fruits are joined by milk-soaked breakfast cereals, whilst vanilla sponge cake and desiccated coconut sit with buttered toast

Taste: An impactful combination of bright orchard fruits, baked apricots and sprightly pepper spicing sit with gently charred oak and creamy vanilla

Finish: Lasting sweetness tempered by persistent spicing

1,948 bottles
70cl
51.8% ABV
RRP £65

Release date: 9th June

Bimber single cask releases

UK market releases

Ex-bourbon Cask #8
58.3%
267 bottles
RRP £79.95

Virgin Cask #7
57.8%
249 bottles
RRP £79.95

Sherry Cask #42
58.1%
329 bottles
RRP £84.95

Export market releases

Ex-bourbon Cask #15
58.1%
264 bottles
RRP £79.95

Virgin Cask #94
57.4%
263 bottles
RRP £79.95

Sherry Cask #41
57.9%
335 bottles
RRP £84.95

UK market release date: 9th June 2020
Export market release date: From mid-June 2020

All UK releases (Ex-bourbon Oak Casks and 3x single casks) are initially limited to one (of each different bottling) per person

About Bimber

Bimber Distillery produces world-class single malt whisky, handcrafted with passion in West London. As a leading distiller of English whisky, we combine generations of rich distilling heritage with the finest quality ingredients to create the ultimate craft whisky experience.

RARE WHITE BOWMORE-43 YEAR OLD-1964 LEADS BONHAMS WHISKY SALE IN EDINBURGH

White Bowmore-43 year old-1964. Estimate: £10,000 – 13,000

A rare bottle of White Bowmore-43 year old-1964 leads Bonhams live behind-closed-doors whisky sale at 22 Queen Street, Edinburgh on Wednesday 10 June. It is estimated at £10,000-13,000.

The bottle comes in a presentation case and is numbered 216 of a limited edition of 732. The whisky was distilled in Bowmore’s famous No One vaults on Guy Fawkes day, 5 November, 1964 in three bourbon casks which has given it an unusually light colour and accounts for the distinctive name, Bowmore White.  It is said to have the scent of tropical fruits, and a palette of pine, vanilla and honey.

Bonhams whisky specialist in Edinburgh Martin Green said: “I am very pleased that we have been able to harness new technology to present a sale in these difficult times and to maintain the quality and choice for which our whisky auctions are renowned. Our leading lot, the White Bowmore-43 year old-1964, seldom appears on the market and I am expecting interest from collectors around the world.”

Other highlights include:

·         A bottle of The Macallan-1938. Estimate: £10,000-12,000

·         A bottle of Black Bowmore-1964. The First Edition, bottled in 1993. Estimate: £5,000-9,000.

·         A bottle of Glenfiddich-47 year old-1964. Estimate: £5.000-7,000.

The sale will be a live ‘behind-closed-doors’ auction. An auctioneer will be present on the rostrum, and bids will be accepted in the following formats: online, on the phone, or by leaving an absentee bid. All bidding will be done remotely in accordance with the latest government guidelines.

Sale: Whisky

Location: live behind-closed-doors Edinburgh

Date: Wednesday 10 June starting at 11 am.

NOTES

Bonhams, founded in 1793, is one of the world’s largest and most renowned auctioneers, offering fine art and antiques, motor cars and jewellery. The main salerooms are in London, New York, Los Angeles and Hong Kong, with auctions also held in Knightsbridge, Edinburgh, Paris, San Francisco and Sydney. With a worldwide network of offices and regional representatives in 22 countries, Bonhams offers advice and valuation services in 60 specialist areas. For a full list of forthcoming auctions, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments, please visit bonhams.com. bonhams.com

Ultimate Rare Cask – Macallan 1969

Distilled in 1969, and surprising in its complexity and depth, this cask was drawn from the broadest spectrum of casks used in maturation on The Macallan Estate. Hand-picked by our whisky master Howard Cai, the 50 years of the dedicated maturation from the best sherry cask – delivers an exquisite and unmistakably woody whisky with a rich hue. Its combines knowledge, skill, passion, commitment and creativity to present a remarkable whisky worthy both of the brands. Only 69 bottles will be released.

About Howard Cai 

Established in 2009, Howard Cai Select is China’s first independent Single Malt Whisky bottler. A life member of The Keepers of the Quaich and renowned whisky expert, Howard has made it his mission to broaden people’s appreciation for fine Scotch Whisky in China. Howard successfully pairs these whiskies with Nouveau-Chinese cuisine in his exclusive fine-dining establishments. Each hand-picked cask is aged and bottled in Scotland at its original strength. Then detailed information of when the whisky was distilled and bottled is provided, guaranteeing provenance. Each batch is a truly unique experience.

For more information about Howard Cai Select Single Cask please contact: HowardCaiSelect@gmail.com

THE LATEST SINGLE CASK SCOTCH WHISKIES JUST IN TIME FOR FATHER’S DAY!

With Father’s Day on the horizon, this morning we have restocked our online shop and released several new single cask whiskies.

Included in the new releases are two Glenrothes single casks like the stunning 31 year old sherry Butt matured Glenrothes called ‘Patchouli and Sandalwood’ a punchy and sweet Croftengea from Loch Lomond Distillers called ‘Crofter’s Bonfire’.

We have also restocked several single cask releases that had previously sold out.

Quantities are limited so grab a bargain while stocks last!

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