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The Past, Savoured in the Present 

“A Timeless Creation. Defined, Shaped and Crafted by the Sands of Time” are the words etched into the packaging encasing Bowmore’s first annual limited edition 30-year-old single malt release.

Taking inspiration from the terrain that surrounds the Islay distillery, with cues from the detailed markings on driftwood and whisky casks to the refined polish of seaglass, the packaging solution, manufactured by IPL Packaging, is in perfect congruence with Bowmore’s “The Art of Time” campaign. .

Launched earlier this year, the global campaign introduced a striking new colour palette and visual feel, inspired by both Islay’s varied and diverse coastal landscape and the very essence of the whisky itself.

The packaging solution for the 30 YO reinforces the story of how Bowmore whiskies benefit from the power of time, becoming more beautiful and precious over the years.

In combining the naturally weathered look of wood on the exterior of the box with an oceanic-toned side panel reminiscent of seaglass, the packaging is a reflection of how natural elements are able to work in harmony with one another to shape complexity and richness of character.

Communicating quality at every touchpoint, copper hinges allow for 180 degree opening of the pack, and reveal a recessed copper plaque located in the interior lid. Evocative of the distillery’s copper stills, the plaque details the tasting notes of the burnished gold spirit contained within.

David Turner, Bowmore Distillery Manager, commented: “By adding an ongoing 30-Year-Old Bowmore to the portfolio, we are able to showcase how vital time spent in cask shapes and influences our spirit, making it even more exceptional and characterful.  Each annual release will tell the rich stories of Bowmore, but importantly each will have their own unique style and character.

“As for this release, this is another perfect example of classic Bowmore but with boundless depth and intrigue reflecting the long standing interaction of spirit and wood,” he concludes.

Limited to only 2580 bottles, Bowmore 30 YO is now available across a select number of whisky specialist customers.

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One of Islay’s most enigmatic distilleries, Bunnahabhain’s fruity, largely unpeated whisky has been adored by a comparatively small but particularly discerning drinkership for decades. Soft but bold, fruity, subtle and sophisticated, Bunnahabhain’s reputation is one of quiet, unassuming excellence.

This 43-year-old is not only an exceptional example of Bunnahabhain whisky, but has been deemed good enough to join the esteemed ranks of Elixir Distillers’ Director’s Special range. Aged full term in a single refill hogshead, this venerable dram is laden with tropical fruit flavours including bittersweet grapefruit, banana and juicy mango, all balanced by a vibrant, oaky spice.

Limited to just 341 bottles, this is a veritable treasure for fans of Bunnahabhain’s unique spirit.

BUY BUNNAHABHAIN 43 YEAR OLD

The Norfolk – Farmers

The Norfolk – Farmers. Single Grain Whisky. This is a very unique and special whisky, made from 8 different grains.  A totally new product from St Georges.  It is officially known as a Single Grain Whisky.  The Norfolk carries a bowler hat as it’s main label image – this is because the bowler hat was invented in Norfolk!

45% ABV

Receive 10% discount when you purchase 6 bottles of The Norfolk – Farmers 

Due to the updated Government guidelines our London collection scheduled for Sunday 8th November 2020 has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We are next scheduled to be in your area on Sunday 13th December 2020. In the meantime you are welcome to use our courier collection service. This is free to customers sending 10+ bottles or bottles to the value of £1000. Unfortunately loss and breakage cover can not be included with this service. To request labels please complete the form which can be found here Please ensure all bottles sent using this method are accompanied by a submission sheet

We are pleased to be offering our complimentary collection service in London on:

Sunday 8th November 2020
6-7.30pm by appointment only
St Paul’s Hotel, Hammersmith, W14 0QL

Collections are limited and by appointment only. If you would like to attend please complete the form which can be found here.

Please do not attend without an appointment or if you are feeling unwell in line with COVID 19 guidelines.

Additionally, please complete a Submission Sheet. This must be handed to the collections team.

A Winner in our auction? We are now offering a delivery (to collection point) service to customers who are dropping bottles off for a future auction. This service is charged at £12 (inc VAT), optional loss and breakage cover is available.

We are monitoring the COVID situation, this collection may be cancelled if infected numbers increase over the coming days.

Old Forester 150 Anniversary

Old Forester was founded by George Garvin Brown in 1870. The new Bourbon pays tribute to Brown’s original process and is composed of three batches, each unfiltered and presented at a different batch strength. Bottles are limited and will be sold this morning (Monday) beginning at 9 AM on a first come first served basis. Limit 1 per customer. When they’re gone, they’re gone! This is an in-store purchase only.

$155.99 + tax

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Sazerac’s Last Drop Distillers Launches First Autumn Collection,

Bourbon Offering Distilled in 1980

LONDON (Oct. 28, 2020) The Last Drop Distillers, curators of the world’s most remarkable spirits, will introduce its first Autumn Collection of rare, aged spirits, which will consist of three very limited releases including a Bourbon distilled in 1980.

Taking a page from parent company Sazerac’s annual Antique Collection release, the Last Drop Autumn Collection is available in very limited quantities and offers some of the rarest spirits in the world.

The 1980 Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey was distilled in 1980, at what was then George T. Stagg Distillery, now known as Buffalo Trace Distillery.  In 1992 Sazerac Company purchased the Distillery in Frankfort, Ky, buying the whole site lock, stock, and literally barrel(s).

Quietly hiding away in one of Buffalo Trace’s warehouses, a few barrels rested until a complete inventory was taken in 1998, at which point the barrels were 18 years old. For two years, the barrels remained in place, until at twenty years old they were vatted into stainless steel, which is a very common process distillers use to halt the aging effects of the barrel on the whiskey.

However, as Sazerac knows from its experience with prolonging its Sazerac 18 Year Old Rye Whiskey, the taste and characteristics will change over time. After another 20 years in stainless, Sazerac and The Last Drop believe the forty years total maturation has produced one of the finest bourbons ever made.

Tasting notes describe this bourbon as “the definition of flamboyant, with an orchestra of flavors, each flavor harmoniously mingled. It transforms miraculously from a dark chocolate, almond, leather, caramel and oak to a gentle warming spiciness, concluding with a virtual symphony on your palate.”

The 1980 Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey is release number 19 from The Last Drop and its second bourbon release, both of which hail from Buffalo Trace Distillery. Only 240 bottles of the ultra-rare bourbon are available worldwide.  It is 90 proof.  Suggested retail price is $4,600; state taxes will vary per market.

About The Last Drop Distillers 

The Last Drop has a passion for discovery and an equal passion for sharing. The sheer pleasure of tasting great old spirits in good company was what inspired two icons of the industry, Tom Jago and James Espey, to begin scouting the globe for its most remarkable spirits. Establishing their innovative business in 2008, following long, illustrious careers and ground-breaking releases which changed the trade forever, they began a personal hunt for the best aged spirits in the world. Tom and James’ daughters, Rebecca Jago and Beanie Geraedts-Espey, joined The Last Drop in 2014 to share their fathers’ vision with a wider audience. Now, as Rebecca takes the helm, a staunch advocacy for excellence remains as much a personal mantra as a professional one. The Last Drop is driven by integrity, and each of its small batch releases is saturated with stories of the journey.

NEW IN: Darkness Caperdonich 23 Year Old!

November 7th @ 5.30pm PST:

Virtual Bourbon Tasting with High West Distillery 

Go behind the scenes of High West distillery at our expert presented virtual whiskey tasting! Whiskey expert presenter Arianna King will take us through the distillery’s storied history and three award-winning High West whiskies, followed by an audience Q&A.

Sitting high in the Wasatch-Uinta mountains in Wanship, Utah, High West distillery creates award-winning ryes and blended whiskies with the help of great ingredients and a 1,600 gallon copperpot still. In 2016, Whisky Advocate, America’s leading whiskey magazine, named High West its “Distiller of the Year.” 

Featured Whiskies:

High West American Prairie Bourbon

High West Double Rye

High West Campfire 

Tasting sets are available for $25 

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