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Look at what your good taste has gotten us!

What a year this has been!  We have been working hard with our suppliers, making sure that we bring you the best whisky we can.  Well, our efforts and your support have paid off, big time!   Scores above mid-nineties, Double Gold medals, and even ‘Whisky of the Year’ are some of the accolades these brands you know and love have earned.  Below are some highlights, all of which are great gift ideas.  Enjoy!

LETS START ON ISLAY

KILCHOMAN KILLED IT

Kilchoman Killed It with some High Praise from the folks at Whisky Advocate who ranked STR with 93 points, ImpEx Cask Evolution 01/2019 11 yrs old First Fill Bourbon Cask (302/2007) with 92 points, Loch Gorm 2019 with 91 points, and most recently ImpEx Cask Evolution 02/2019 Single Cask Oloroso Sherry Matured (622/2011) with 93 points.

“exceptional spirit that is near the pinnacle of achievement and sets the standard for its category.”

Judge’s Tasting Notes, 100% Islay: Pit fire smoke, roasted plums, marzipan, and baking spices draw you into the glass.  The powerful aromas of smoke marry well with vanilla, nutmeg, and marshmallow on the palate.  It finishes with a whisper of vanilla and sweet spice.

Judge’s Tasting Notes, Machir Bay: The noble upstart from Islay has bloomed into a visceral character of the stony island.  This iteration of Machir Bay assumes a light straw color but packs a big maritime punch of roasted seaweed, preserved lemon, and wet stones.

UPROXX wrote about The Best New Single Malt Scotch Whisky Releases of 2019. The first Kilchoman Vintage Release with an age statement, this expression is a vatting of thirty ex-Bourbon Barrels and three Oloroso Sherry Butts filled in 2010 and matured for over 9 years.

PORT ASKAIG WAS PRAISED

Influential bloggers raved about these finely aged expressions of some of the best that Islay distilleries produce.  

Port Askaig 10th Anniversary 10 year old make quite the splash, getting the attention of prominent whisky video bloggers like Scotch Test Dummies.  Check out this video if you want to see how others enjoy this excellent expression.

Christopher Null from DrinkHacker wrote about all three expressions, giving the 10yr and 25yr A – and A,  respectively.

Ruben Luyten of WhiskyNotes gave Port Askaig 45yr 90 points, calling it a “Very classy whisky”.

Dave Broom from ScotchWhisky.com gave the 45yr 90 points, summarizing it as “Wisdom rather than brute force”.

And then Serge Valentin of WhiskyFun raved how “just extremely good” the 25yr is and giving it 5 stars! In fact, he also gave the 28yr and 45yr 5 stars each, giving the youngest to the oldest 90, 90, and 91 points, respectively.

JAPANESE WHISKIES EXCELLED

Matsui Mizunara was the star of the show this year.  Not only did it earn Jim Murray’s covetous ‘Single Malt of the Year’ in the Japanese Whisky category, but judges across multiple competitions agreed – this was a whisky made for medals, and the fine folks at the San Francisco World Spirits deemed it worthy of a Double Gold medal.

Matsui Peated was bestowed the honor of being names of the the Top 20 Whiskies of 2019 by Whisky Advocate.

WONDERFUL WORLD WHISKIES

WALES WOWED THE WORLD

with high praise from the International Wine and Spirits Competition and San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Most recently, the latest additions to the Welsh Gold Series received great reviews from Whisky Advocate with Penderyn Portwood earning 91 points and Penderyn Peated earning 90 points.

GOUDEN CAROLUS SHOWED JUST HOW GOLDEN IT WAS

with a gold medal from the prestigious New York World Wine & Spirits Competition, and 91 points from the IWSC.

If you have any questions or would like any additional information, please don’t hesitate to email office@impexbev.com

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ImpEx Beverages Inc.

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South San Francisco, CA 94080

Introducing The Loch Fyne The Living Cask Batch 9

Free UK standard delivery on all orders over £25

Here in our workshop on the shores of Loch Fyne we do just one thing, and we do it very well. Discover The Living Cask Batch 9 today. We’re so excited to finally share the ninth chapter of The Living Cask story with you!

The Loch Fyne 
The Living Cask Batch 9

50cl / 43.6% abv

£55.00 (Engraved)

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Click here for The Living Cask story so far….

2010 Caol Ila 8 Year Old “Old Particular” K&L Exclusive Single Refill Hogshead Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $59.99 View

Macallan 12 Year Old “Sherry Oak Cask” Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $59.99 View

Macallan 18 Year Old “Annual 2019 Release” Sherry Oak Cask Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $249.99 View

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375 PARK AVENUE SPIRITS STRIKES ANOTHER KEY STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP THAT WILL EXPAND FAST-GROWING PORTFOLIO OF NEW SPIRITS

Louisville, KY (December 19, 2019)—Brand-building specialist, 375 Park Avenue Spirits, is pleased to announce that it has come to an agreement with Glen Turner Company Ltd, the Scottish  subsidiary of French group La Martiniquaise-Bardinet to act as the US importer for Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky effective February 7, 2020.

“We feel incredibly fortunate to be adding yet another industry icon, Cutty Sark, to our rich portfolio of revered brands, “said Jason Schladenhauffen, president and CEO of 375 Park Avenue Spirits. “Adding another top-20 global brand within its category to our book is a testament to the team we’ve assembled and the brand building work we’ve been able to showcase to our partners over the last several years. These opportunities are met with a conviction and obligation felt by our team to help these brands achieve the success they desire deserve in the U.S. market.”

Cutty Sark was developed in London in 1923—just before Prohibition began. The whisky takes its name from the famous drawing of the Cutty Sark sailing ship, and the iconic label got its color due to a printing error, but the company went with it! Once Prohibition took hold, the company had to get creative in how it shipped its product. Captain Bill McCoy, a smuggler of liquor to the US, was the main distributor for Cutty Sark at that time. The liquor became known as “The Real McCoy” in honor of the captain because he only dealt in the finest whisky products. Once Prohibition ended the sales of the liquor took off, and eventually became the first Scotch whisky to sell 1 million cases in the US.

“Joining the 375 Park Avenue Spirits portfolio is a fantastic opportunity for Cutty Sark” said Christophe Pichambert, international director for La Martiniquaise-Bardinet. “The rich history and glorious past of Cutty Sark in the US required an importer with the right focus, a proven track record of success and the invigorating energy to put the brand back on the forefront. We are very confident that Jason and his team will succeed in the exciting challenge of bringing such an iconic Scotch Whisky brand to the new generation of whisky drinkers in America.”

Cutty Sark will be available from 375 Park Avenue Spirits beginning on February 7, 2020. Available SKUs include the following: Cutty Sark 1.75L, 1L, 750ml and 375ml and Cutty Sark Prohibition 1L & 750ml.

About 375 Park Avenue Spirits

375 Park Avenue Spirits specializes in superior brands from around the world that drive innovation within their category. It was founded in 1981 as Luctor International, LLC and in early 2015, became an independent subsidiary yet fully integrated sales company inside the Sazerac Company.

The 375 Park Avenue Spirits portfolio spans the premium- to luxury-spirit categories and includes numerous expressions from leading international producers: Van Gogh Vodka and Gin from Holland; Tap Whisky from Canada; Dictador Rum from Colombia; Sobieski Vodka and Marie Brizard from Marie Brizard Spirits in France; Saint James Rhum from Martinique; Antica Sambuca, Limoncello Rossi D’Asiago and Dolce Nero from Italy; Saint-Vivant and Castarède Armagnac from France; Yeni Raki and Tekirdag Rakisi from Turkey; Scapegrace Gin from New Zealand; and Paul John Single Malt Whisky from India.

375 Park Avenue Spirits also represents the International Beverage Holdings Ltd. spirit portfolio including single malt whiskies Speyburn, Old Pulteney, Balblair, and anCnoc as well as Hankey Bannister blended Scotch and Caorunn Gin from Scotland. On the Pacific side, the alliance includes Phraya Rum and Mekhong – an iconic brand and a household name in Southeast Asia.

In 2019, 375 Park Avenue Spirits signed multiple agreements to act as the U.S. representative for brands including Paul John Indian Whisky, Marie Brizard Spirits including Sobieski vodka and Maison Augier cognac.

By aligning with brands that embrace the values and vision of 375 Park Avenue Spirits, the company has created an environment of growth for supplier partners in the US market. For more information on the portfolio, go to 375park.com.

About Sazerac

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

About La Martiniquaise-Bardinet

La Martiniquaise-Bardinet Group is a leading player in the Wine & Spirits industry and features in the world’s top ten spirits companies (source: IMPACT).

This independent French group founded in 1934 employs 2,400 people with a turnover of over 1 billion euros. Headquartered near Paris, the group operates in over 100 countries on many spirit categories and is particularly renowned internationally for its blended scotch whisky portfolio (Cutty Sark acquired from The Edrington Group in December 2018 and its two millionaire brands Label 5 and Sir Edward’s). The group also prides in being the category leader in Port with Cruz Port and Agricole Rum with Saint James.

For more information, please visit www.la-martiniquaise.com

Whisky Going, Going, Gone…

Bruichladdich 14 Year Old Single Cask

We manged to snap-up some more of this United Kingdom exclusive release but once it is gone, it is gone. 2003 vintage, 60.8% and just 438 bottles. Bruichladdich Distillery was established in 1881 by the Harvey family of distillers based in Glasgow. Situated on the Rhinns peninsular on the island of Islay close and close to the sandy bays of Loch Indaal. Re-opened in 2001 with much of the original Victorian equipment restored to working order. The first release of Bruichladdich’s new whiskey was the highly acclaimed PC5, the first release in the limited Port Charlotte range. Also producing very highly peated Octamore, Organic using Islay grown barley, and triple and quadruple distilled single malt and single cask releases. Bruichladdich distillery participates in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Whisky Festival.

Buy – Bruichladdich 14 Year Old 2003 – $17.376

Last Chance To Order Game of Thrones Complete Sets

Don’t miss out on the chance to own the complete Game of Thrones Single Malt Collection including the final release – Mortlach 15 Year Old Six Kingdoms!

Extremely limited full sets available to pre-order now!

Winter is here! With the seventh and final series of Game of Thrones released in 2019, this collection of nine limited edition single malts is a true celebration of the hit HBO series. Seven bottles in the collection are inspired by one of the seven Houses of Westeros, one by The Night’s Watch and one final release for the Six Kingdoms. Released by Diageo in collaboration with the makers of the series, each of the expressions features a unique design taken from the house sigils.

£518.00

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