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Year of the Rat edition of Johnnie Walker Blue Label

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Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Rat

70cl / 40% abv

£210.00

Featuring a beautiful illustration by artist Shirley Gong on three of the four faces of the iconic square bottle, this expression is the perfect gift for Chinese New Year, reflecting the prosperity and abundance that the Rat’s arrival signifies.

Crafted with single malt and grain whiskies from across Scotland – including Caol Isla, Benrinnes, Cardhu, Clynelish, and the ghost whisky of Port Dundas, each bottle has been individually numbered.

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FLAVIAR PRESENTS DEER, BEAR & MOOSE: THE GENTLEMEN

Flaviar teams up with STXfilms’  The Gentlemen to create a special edition of Deer, Bear & Moose in celebration of the film’s release

24 January 2020, New York. Flaviar, the leading members club for fine spirits enthusiasts, has teamed up with STXfilms on their upcoming theatrical release The Gentlemen. In celebration of the film’s release on January 24, 2020 Flaviar will release just 420 bottles of Deer, Bear & Moose The Gentlemen, a special 23-year old Speyside Scotch distilled in 1996.

From writer/director Guy Ritchie comes The Gentlemen, a star-studded sophisticated action comedy. ‘The Gentlemen’ follows American expat Mickey Pearson (Matthew McConaughey) who built a highly profitable marijuana empire in London. When word gets out that he’s looking to cash out of the business forever it triggers plots, schemes, bribery and blackmail in an attempt to steal his domain out from under him (featuring an all-star ensemble cast including Charlie Hunnam, Henry Golding, Michelle Dockery, Jeremy Strong, Eddie Marsan, Colin Farrell, and Hugh Grant).

With plenty of shots in the film featuring whisky, it made perfect sense to create an ode to the film in whisky form.

Deer, Bear & Moose is a Flaviar exclusive brand which showcases rare, mysterious and elusive barrels for Flaviar’s membership of adventurous spirits enthusiasts. Established in 2015, Deer, Bear & Moose is a selection of exclusive private bottlings curated by Flaviar that makes great, typically inaccessible whisky accessible to those who love it. To date, there have been 17 coveted releases including Bunnahabhain 1989, Auchentoshan 1997, and Tamdhu 1999.

Deer, Bear & Moose is always released in very limited numbers and exclusively to Flaviar members; these precious bottles sell out quickly.

There are just 420 limited-edition bottles of Flaviar presents Deer, Bear & Moose The Gentlemen, a batch size chosen as a nod to the film’s storyline.

Stephanie Carpenter of Allied Global Marketing, STXfilms’ agency of record for partnerships, explained, “We reached out to Flaviar because we wanted to create a special whisky to celebrate the launch of The Gentlemen and help us reach a whisky enthusiast community.  We sought to find a partner that embodied the rogue, entrepreneurial spirit exemplified in the film – Flaviar fit the bill perfectly.”

For this star-studded edition of Deer, Bear & Moose, Flaviar went to Scotland to uncover something fresh, action-packed and absolutely fun. This tale of great wit is deserving of a stiff drink and the result is Deer, Bear & Moose The Gentlemen.

Commenting on Deer, Bear & Moose The Gentlemen, Grisa Soba, co-founder of Flaviar said: “The juice from Deer, Bear & Moose The Gentlemen comes from the Glentauchers distillery in Speyside, Scotland, established way back in 1897. We cherry picked a very special expression to honor this London crime story: a 23-year-old Scotch finished in ex-Bourbon hogshead barrels and a first fill cask from Koval. We tried to capture the intrigue and excitement of The Gentlemen and we hope you can taste it in your glass.”

Flaviar hosted two exclusive screenings of The Gentlemen for Flaviar members in New York and Los Angeles on Monday, January 20 and Tuesday, January 21 respectively.

Deer, Bear & Moose The Gentlemen by Flaviar is a 23-year old Speyside Scotch bottled at 47.2% ABV in 1996 and priced at $220. This cinematic quality offering is available at www.Flaviar.com.

ABOUT FLAVIAR:

Founded in 2012, Flaviar is the world’s largest premium spirits club, with operations in the US and Europe. Flaviar offers a better way to experience fine spirits.

Flaviar members enjoy a full suite of benefits including quarterly tasting boxes and full-size bottles sent directly to their home, invitations to exclusive spirits events, access to rare and original spirits available only to members, free shipping, over 200K member reviews and more.

Flaviar is here to help more people try more new things more often.

Flaviar membership is $300 per year, or $95 a quarter.

For more information visit www.flaviar.com

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ABOUT STX ENTERTAINMENT:

STX Entertainment is a global, next-generation media company whose mission is to unlock the value of the direct connection stars have with their fans through the development, financing, production, marketing and distribution of film, television, digital video, music and live entertainment content.  It is the industry leader in transforming beyond traditional platform-driven content to creating talent-driven enterprises.

The company is led by accomplished businessman and entrepreneur Robert Simonds. Investors include the global private investment firm TPG Growth; Hony Capital, a leading private equity firm in China; PCCW, Southeast Asia’s largest Internet and cable services provider; Tencent Holdings, China’s leading provider of online products and services; Liberty Global, the world’s largest distribution platform; Dominic Ng, Chairman of East West Bank; New Enterprise Associates (NEA); DNS Capital (representing the business interests of Gigi Pritzker and her immediate family); and Beau Wrigley, former Chairman and CEO of the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, among others.  With these strategic relationships, the company is uniquely positioned to maximize the impact of content worldwide, with direct passage into the China market. For more information, please visit http://www.stxentertainment.com. 

ABOUT ALLIED GLOBAL MARKETING:

In business for over 30 years, Allied has built upon its roots in advertising and publicity for movie studios to become a global leader in entertainment, culture and lifestyle marketing. Allied’s global team of specialists, over 400 strong across 23 offices in North America and Europe, create campaigns that drive conversion for some of the world’s biggest brands and their diverse customers across film, TV, streaming, sports, gaming, live entertainment, cultural institutions, hospitality and consumer brands.

Our Year End Inventory Sale runs Friday January 31, through Sunday February 2^nd. Occasionally we extend our sale by a day, but we can’t do it this time around as Monday February 3^rd is Inventory Day here at KWM. It is a lot easier and faster to count inventory, when there is less to count. We’re hoping you can help with that.

All in-stock  Whiskies* 10-35% off.  If you would like to see the list let me know.

There are some exceptions to the sale, mainly new items and most Scotch Malt Whisky Society whiskies. While on the subject of the Society though, it is worth noting that we have about 16 Society whiskies on sale, for 15-25% off.

Please let me know if you have any comments, questions or requests. As always, in the event of a discrepancy in price, the Point of Sale will be taken as correct.

Sincerely,

Andrew Ferguson
Owner & Scotch Expert
Kensington Wine Market
Scotch Malt Whisky Society Canada Ambassador
1257 Kensington Road NW Calgary Alberta T2N3P8
P. 403.283-8000 Toll Free. 888.283.9004

*Most Scotch Malt Whisky Society whiskies, KWM 2019 Whisky Advent Calendars and a few other selected whiskies are not on sale!

www.kensingtonwinemarket.com

A Perfectly Aged Speysider at an Amazing Price
1998 Glenburgie 21 Year Old “Old Particular” Single Refill Hogshead Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky ($109.99)
“This whisky should be twice the price considering the quality. Exceptional!” — David Othenin-Girard, K&L SoCal Spirits Buyer

As an integral component to wildly popular Ballantine’s, Glenburgie has a reputation for crafting single malts that are smooth, easy-drinking, and, above all, delicious. We couldn’t believe our good fortune when we happened upon this 21-year-old cask. Typically, Ballantine’s scoops up every barrel it can from Glenburgie, so finding aged expressions like this one is no simple task. And what a rendition it is! Exotic and engaging, it serves up tropical flavors of mango and papaya, along with more traditional notes of vanilla, wood spice, and honey and beeswax. When it comes to Speyside single malts, Glenburgie makes some of our very favorite expressions and this cask-strength stunner is no exception. What makes it so compelling, aside from the dazzling array of flavors and aromatics, is its easy-going delivery. Add a sprinkle of water and enjoy with abandon. It harkens back to the old-school malts that we so enjoyed twenty-plus years ago. $110 is a bargain for a bottle with this kind of age statement and pedigree. Give this 21 Year Old a spin, and we guarantee it’ll become your go-to dram. It’s just that good.

1998 Glenburgie 21 Year Old “Old Particular” Single Refill Hogshead Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky (750ml) ($109.99)

The home of Ballantine’s – the world’s second largest whisky seller. Nearly every precious drop of Glenburgie stays “in the family,” so we were duly excited when we were offered the chance to bottle our own cask – at 21 years old no less. On the northern edge of Speyside, Glenburgie has a long history with multiple ownership interests like so many famous Scottish distilleries. Built in 1829, the distillery changed hands a number of times before settling into the Hiram Walker portfolio in 1936 and forevermore being associated with the Ballantine’s brand. The distillery was demolished and rebuilt in 2004 to incorporate more capacity. Distilled in 1998, this cask comes from the original distillery. As the heart of Ballantine’s, you’d expect this cask to be smooth and easy drinking and it is. The rich sweet malt is made more complex by a fresh hay note and loads of honey, toffee, and sweet spice. Take advantage of the chance to experience Glenburgie as a single malt while you have it, The rarity of this cask combined with the strong direct pricing means it won’t be available for long.

David Othenin-Girard | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: November 25, 2019

Glenburgie is one of a few distilleries we rarely see at the bottlers as it seems Ballentine’s needs every drop. But when we do find a good Burgie it can really sing. I find the very best Burgies have a distinct and undeniably delicious fruit quality leaning toward the mangoes and melons that are oh so rare in modern malt. This is a truly exceptional value considering the age and rarity of this special malt and we’re right in that gorgeous territory that Burgie does best. Tense and tight at first, some air and the tiniest drop of water start things off and the powerful fruit aromatics just pop. Intense nose of kiwi, banana, dragonfruit and mango. Behind that some unusual mineral oils or maybe ginseng. On the a palate the stupendous wild fruit is now coupled with a very complex set of spices – mint, coriander, ginger, dill and licorice. A total roller coaster and exactly the type of malt I love to drink on the daily. This whisky should be twice the price considering the quality. Exceptional!

Andrew Whiteley | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: January 03, 2020

With Scottish single malts offering an amazing array of flavors, it’s not really correct to say there is an archetypal profile – but this is a stone cold classic. Almost a caricature of single malt. It has barley, fruit, wood, spice, and sweetness wrapped in a velvet cloak and drizzled with honey. It smells like my grandfather at 5 o’clock. It’s sweet cereal driven at first and has a robust layer of tropical fruits just under the surface, like an açai bowl. The palate is fleshed out by a perfect level of wood spice, cinnamon, flaky pastry crust, and sweet vanilla. Crushable comes to mind. A little water and even more sweet fruit abounds, but so too does the spice pick up. Everything opens just a little bit. It’s the kind of malt that other malts wish it could be. At 21 years old and just pushing the $100 mark slightly, it’s the kind of malt we used to know and love and just so rarely see today.

Jeffrey Jones | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: January 06, 2020

This is a great single malt and is a super value for a 21 year old single malt. In the nose it is like sweet honey with a touch of beeswax. In the mouth these sweet honey notes continue in a full bodied and rich treat. Secondary flavors of spice and savory add complexity and make this a wonderful drinking experience. I think that this selection tastes best with a small splash of water.

Neal Fischer | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: December 02, 2019

The whisky in this bottle dates back to before the Glenburgie distillery was completely rebuilt in 2003-2004. Very fruity, floral, and leathery right off the bat. There’s a good amount of playfulness here which makes for a fun dram. I pick up a lot of red fruits (fresh and dried), then spice, wild flowers, and gentle caramel. Citrus and cream then green apple come next. The palate is still very fruity, but increases dramatically in malt character and oak spice. The addition of water enhances this dram nicely, adding elements of buttered bread with berry compote.

Whiskey Obsession is Moving to Tampa in 2020!

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the Armature Works

6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Click HERE for Tickets!

Tickets and information are available at whiskeyobsessionfestival.com.

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As chosen by Susan in our team who was part of the crew who picked this cask back in November! BRUICHLADDICH 2007 LADDIE CREW, VIRGIN OAK CASK #3668.  Vintage: 2007 (12th December 2007)
Cask type: Virgin Oak. Cask no: 3668. Barley type – Golden Promise Chalice.  1 of 300 bottles available. Exclusive Laddie Crew UK bottling.

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ralfy review 810 – Ben Nevis 10yo @ 46%vol: (2020)

ralfy.com climbs Ben Nevis !

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JACK DANIEL’S TENNESSEE FIRE UNVEILS PACKAGE REDESIGN

Launched in 2016, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire is the #4 Flavored Whiskey Brand Globally

LYNCHBURG, Tenn., (JANUARY 23, 2020) – The Jack Daniel Distillery announces today a package redesign for Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire launching in January 2020. The new look is intended to be more premium, fit better with the Jack Daniel’s Family of Brands and improve visibility in bars and restaurants.

Jack Fire launched globally in 2016 and has since become the #4 selling flavored whiskey in the world. Crafted with Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey and naturally infused with a proprietary cinnamon liqueur for a smooth and delicious taste, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire enable friends of Jack a new way to enjoy Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey.

“Jack Fire is a complex Jack Daniel’s that delivers the bold character of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey with the warm, smooth finish of cinnamon,” said Alicia Johnson, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire Brand Manager. “This new package design more accurately communicates to our consumers the flavor and taste expectations for the delicious cinnamon whiskey it contains.”

The new look will begin hitting shelves across all global markets beginning in January. For Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire news and updates, follow the brand on social media at Facebook (Facebook.com/JackTNFire), Twitter (Twitter.com/JackFire) and Instagram (Instagram.com/JackFire).

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 Tennessee Apple, 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.

Please Drink Responsibly.

JACK DANIEL’S and TENNESSEE FIRE are registered trademarks of JACK DANIEL PROPERTIES INC. ©2020. Jack Daniel’s.  Whiskey Specialty, 35% ALC./VOL.(70 proof). Produced and Bottled by JACK DANIEL DISTILLERY, Lynchburg), TENNESSEE, U.S.A.

A Rare, Collectible Set from a Single Malt Master at a Sharp Price

Macallan 12 Year Old “Double Cask Lunar New Year 2020” 2-pack Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2x750ml) ($119.99)

As a way of celebrating the arrival of the Year of the Rat, Macallan has assembled a two-pack collection of their famed 12 Year bottling with a special double wood treatment. As we’ve come to expect from Macallan, this malt is nothing short of exquisite. Wine Enthusiast instructs: “Sip or mix this single malt, aged in American and European ex-sherry barrels. Mellow honey and smooth, nutty flavors taper off into a long fade that shows vanilla, citrus, sweet spices and a hint of cocoa.” A scan of online prices will reveal this set is priced $150 elsewhere, but we have it for a very reasonable $119.99. This is an impressive value from Speyside’s most celebrated distillery. This is a must-have for collectors of Macallan, but will prove a huge hit with anyone who enjoys a classically sippable Speyside. Precious few of these sets were made available, so you’ll need to act quickly to secure your bottles. We can’t think of a better way to welcome the new 2020 lunar cycle.

Macallan 12 Year Old “Double Cask Lunar New Year 2020” 2-pack Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2x750ml) ($119.99)

92 points Wine Enthusiast: “Sip or mix this single malt, aged in American and European ex-sherry barrels. Mellow honey and smooth, nutty flavors taper off into a long fade that shows vanilla, citrus, sweet spices and a hint of cocoa. (KN)” (12/2017)

K&L Notes: The Macallan has revealed stunning new limited edition packaging for the Double Cask 12 Years Old expression to celebrate the forthcoming Lunar New Year, as the Year of the Rat beckons. Now in the third year of this collectible, limited release, The Macallan Lunar New Year package joins the annual series to commemorate the zodiac on the Chinese calendar. Distillery note: “Creamy butterscotch with a hint of toffee apple, candied orange, vanilla custard and newly felled oak. Deliciously honeyed, wood spices and citrus, balanced with raisins and caramel. Oak lingers, warm, sweet and drying.”