New Release: The Next Limited Batch of a Bourbon Bestseller
Doc Swinson’s 15 Year Old “Rare Release Batch #8” K&L Exclusive Exploratory Cask Series Nonchillfiltered Small Batch Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) (Pre-Arrival) ($149.99)

“There’s not much more I can say about this awesome bottle except that it tastes damn good. I highly doubt we’ll find many to disagree.” — David Othenin-Girard, K&L SoCal Spirits Buyer

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These aged bourbon releases from Doc Swinson’s are the best thing to have happened to whiskey collectors in a long while. It’s no secret that finding bourbon with any kind of substantial age statement is not an easy accomplishment. The bourbon market continues to be red hot, with the best bottlings selling for top dollar and in the blink of an eye. This small Washington State bottler has somehow landed on a treasure trove of 15-year bottlings that rank among the best we’ve had. Remarkably, they are strikingly affordable and constitute the sharpest buys going in American whiskey. As David Othenin-Girard’s tasting note below will attest, Batch #8 is superb, offering a potent and attention-grabbing delivery that’s sure to earn legions of fans. The #6 and #7 releases sold out in record time, and we fully anticipate much the same here. World-class bourbon for under $150 is practically unheard of these days, making this an exceptionally rare opportunity that no collector will want to miss.

Doc Swinson’s 15 Year Old “Rare Release Batch #8” K&L Exclusive Exploratory Cask Series Nonchillfiltered Small Batch Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) (Pre-Arrival) ($149.99)

The return of the wonderful and mysterious Doc Swinson’s 15 Year is upon us. This newest batch is from the same unnamed source and continues to represent some of the best value available for old cask strength bourbon anywhere in the world. The Doc Swinson’s brand was started by a small (and very lucky) bottler in Washington state who’d made a name for themselves finishing Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee whiskies in various wine casks. When they had an opportunity to secure some high-quality mature Kentucky straight bourbon, they jumped at the chance and so did we. The source of this excellent bourbon is so concerned about its identity being revealed that the barrels are dumped in Kentucky before being transported to the bottler in anonymous totes. Usually we insist on having some idea of where the products we sell are produced, but one taste of this stuff and those standards get thrown out the window, as it’s just too good to care to argue with. We will likely never know exactly where it was made, but as long as it keeps tasting this good, we won’t complain. The most special bourbons from Doc are under their “Rare Release” line. This is the 8th release of this truly small batch line, but only the third batch of the unbelievably popular 15 year. This batch contains just 27 barrels and is bottled at 114.2 proof. Another example of why this whisky is one of the most exciting new bourbons on the market today. We love being the California exclusive for this special bourbon.

David Othenin-Girard | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: September 22, 2020

Well, you animals absolutely decimated the Rare Release #7 in record time. The obvious first thing I did when I saw how unbelievably well our second batch had done, was to call our friends at Doc and start begging for more! These guys are no dummies. They already had another batch on a truck out from the distillery the first chance they got. The only bottleneck is getting labels and bottles and I know they’re doing that as quick as humanly possible. If you don’t already know the Doc Swinson’s story, I’ll give a little recap. Tiny bottler in Washington state, Distiller’s Way. They clearly know someone at one of the big Kentucky bourbon distillers. Who that is, we might never know. I’ve pressed them on it. The only info we do have is an unhelpful mashbill and the knowledge that previous batches have been excellent. Anyways, you’ve probably realized that there’s no old bourbon available and when you see anything that’s even remotely old, it’s either cut down with water, marked up through the roof, or from Tennessee. No offense Tennessee, but we want old Kentucky bourbon, first and foremost. To our continued astonishment, Doc Swinson has done it again. If there’s an endless supply of old whisky coming through this label, it might be the best news of 2020. But it’s 2020, so don’t count on it. What you can count on though is another twenty-seven-barrel batch here, bottled without chill-filtration or reduction. This time, it is back up to nearly 115 proof. Closer to the profile of batch #6 (the first batch of 15 year), than the previous batch (#7). Immediately, there’s a freshness on the nose that’s so inviting. It starts with big red cherries, old leather, sandalwood incense, lacquer box, touches of licorice and citrus oil. On the palate that great freshness comes through again, with lots of red fruit offset perfectly with candied cinnamon and building peppermint. Medium to full bodied, thanks likely to the higher proof, and both sweeter and longer than the first batch. The finish meanders between pungent warming spice, wild honey, toasted vanilla and antique wood. There’s not much more I can say about this awesome bottle except that it tastes damn good. I highly doubt we’ll find many to disagree.

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BEAM SUNTORY ANNOUNCES GLOBAL LAUNCH OF FIRST-EVER WORLD BLENDED WHISKY SUNTORY WORLD WHISKY AO, EXCLUSIVE FOR GLOBAL TRAVELLERS

A premium whisky from five of the world’s most renowned whisky regions 

Chicago, IL (October 15, 2020) – Beam Suntory has announced the launch of the first-ever world blended whisky – Suntory World Whisky Ao – exclusive to global travel retail. The whisky, which will be available in 16 markets with a suggested retail price of 65€ / $71, is the first innovative whisky launch in global travel retail since the coronavirus pandemic began.

Blended using whisky from five of the most renowned distilleries in Japan, Scotland, Ireland, Canada and the US, Ao Whisky, meaning blue, is named after the oceans that connect these distilleries together.

The one-of-a-kind whisky is a tribute to the liquids’ long history, perfectly capturing the heathery flavor of Ardmore and Glen Garioch in Scotland, the complexity of Cooley in Ireland, the smoothness of Alberta in Canada, the vibrance of Jim Beam in the U.S. and the subtlety of Yamazaki and Hakushu in Japan. With notes of vanilla, tropical fruit and cinnamon, it is the distinctive climate, fermentation and distillation processes in each whisky-making region that give the whisky its unique taste.

Fifth generation Suntory chief blender, Shinji Fukuyo, carefully selected the liquids used based-on Suntory’s globally recognized Monozukuri craftsmanship – a relentless pursuit of perfection, attention to detail and quality. Building on Suntory’s history of craftsmanship, this innovative, premium blended whisky embodies the spirit of Suntory and is a tribute to the liquid’s long history. 

Shinji Fukuyo said: “Ao is an exceptional whisky which, through the art of Suntory blending, allows you to enjoy the unique characteristics of all five major whisky-making regions.” 

Ed Stening, Global Head of Travel Retail Marketing at Beam Suntory International, said: “This is a truly innovative whisky that blends five very different distilleries’ greatest assets and unique crafts. We couldn’t be more excited to share this exciting innovation with global travel retail.”

Suntory World Whisky Ao is a unique addition to Suntory’s growing spirits portfolio. The Suntory whisky range includes Yamazaki and Hakushu, the pioneer of Japanese Single Malts, and Japan’s most highly awarded blended whisky, Hibiki.

Ao is a reference to the beautiful color of the ocean (碧, Ao in Japanese), a tribute to the crossing of oceans and seas taking place as these whiskies of the world and Japanese craftsmanship meet. The bottle is five-sided in honor of the five major whisky-making regions. The calligraphic lettering was written by Japanese calligrapher Tansetsu Ogino with an intent to represent the whiskies’ global origins and Japanese craftsmanship.  

Suntory World Whisky Ao will be available only in Global Travel Retail in these 16 countries: United States, Australia, Canada, China, Dubai, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, UK, India and South Korea. 

TASTING NOTES – SUNTORY WORLD WHISKY AO, 43% ABV

Color – amber

Nose – profound vanilla, pineapple-like fruitiness on top, a creamy sweetness and depth with a lingering woody aroma

Palate – smooth and sweet mouthfeel, gradually followed with smokiness and cinnamon-like spiciness

Finish – sweet and smoky, spicy and woody, a many-layered complexity 

ABOUT BEAM SUNTORY

As a world leader in premium spirits, Beam Suntory inspires human connections. Consumers from all corners of the globe call for the company’s brands, including the iconic Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark bourbon brands, Suntory whisky Kakubin and Courvoisier cognac, as well as world renowned premium brands including Knob Creek, Basil Hayden’s and Legent bourbon; Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki and Toki Japanese whisky; Teacher’s, Laphroaig and Bowmore Scotch whisky; Canadian Club whisky; Hornitos and Sauza tequila; EFFEN, Haku and Pinnacle vodka; Sipsmith and Roku gin; and Midori liqueur.

Beam Suntory was created in 2014 by combining the world leader in bourbon and the pioneer in Japanese whisky to form a new company with a deep heritage, passion for quality, innovative spirit and vision of Growing for Good.  Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Beam Suntory is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan.  For more information on Beam Suntory, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamsuntory.com and www.drinksmart.com. 

ABOUT HOUSE OF SUNTORY

Since 1923, Suntory has been renowned as the pioneer of Japanese whisky for its House of Master Blenders and for their Art of Blending. The founding father of Japanese whisky Shinjiro Torii, built Japan’s first malt whisky distillery in Yamazaki, and the Suntory legacy continued with Torii’s son, Keizo Saji, Suntory’s second master blender who continued to establish distilleries including the Hakushu distillery. As the generations of Suntory’s master blenders carry on, Suntory Whisky remains committed to heritage and innovation. The House of Suntory Whisky has been named four-time Distiller of the Year at the International Spirits Challenge in London, UK (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014).

Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week Presents an “Old Fashioned Cocktail Hour” with Chef Richard Blais in Partnership with PUNCH

Marquee event highlights inaugural celebration to raise up to $100,000 for Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation

BARDSTOWN, Ky. – Mark your calendars for Oct. 21 as Elijah Craig Bourbon delivers a Whiskey Wednesday to lift spirits as part of the inaugural Old Fashioned Week. For one night only, Chef Richard Blais will host an “Old Fashioned Cocktail Hour” featuring cocktails and conversations with leading mixologists and Heaven Hill Distillery Ambassadors.

Chef Blais, winner of Bravo’s first Top Chef All-Stars and owner/operator of Trail Blais, a highly creative and innovative culinary consulting company, headlines the marquee event of Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week. This live event will be available on OldFashionedWeek.com, as well as streamed on Elijah Craig’s YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. Starting at 8 p.m. eastern time, Chef Blais will take you through a night of discovering the Greatness Within® the hospitality community as he shares recipes, tips and tricks, and Q & A sessions with special guests. Pick up an Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon, and the necessary cocktail accoutrements listed here, to join Chef Blais in Old Fashioned cheers.

Starting Oct. 16, Elijah Craig will host a lineup of live activations designed to be both educational and entertaining to generate support and funds for Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation. Consumers and hospitality professionals can register and create their own schedule of events at OldFashionedWeek.com. The first 250 people registered will receive an Elijah Craig home bar kit, the first 500 will receive Elijah Craig socks, and all who register will receive coupons to celebrate the week accordingly. The schedule of events includes Old Fashioned Bar Trivia with Heaven Hill Distillery Ambassadors Bernie Lubbers and Jack Choate, ‘The Art of Crafting Ice’ with Portland-based bartender and author Jeffrey Morgenthaler, and ‘Elevating Your Home Bar’ with Devin Kennedy, bartender at Pouring Ribbons.

First announced Sept. 3, Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week celebrates a great cocktail for an even greater cause. Learn more about the initial launch and support of the Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation here.

ABOUT ELIJAH CRAIG BOURBON: Elijah Craig Bourbon bears the name of the Reverend Elijah Craig, known as “The Father of Bourbon,” who established his distillery in 1789 on the banks of Elkhorn Creek in modern day Georgetown, Kentucky. He is credited with being the first distiller to age his wares in charred oak barrels. The clear, unaged corn liquor became transformed into a bold amber liquid with a distinctively smooth flavor that makes Bourbon what it is today. Produced by Heaven Hill Distillery, the family of whiskeys includes Elijah Craig Small Batch, Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, and Elijah Craig Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

First brought to market in 1986, Heaven Hill Distillery’s Master Distillers were selecting a small number of barrels of the finest Bourbon to make Elijah Craig Small Batch long before the term “small batch” even existed. It is this attention to detail and superb craftsmanship that give Elijah Craig an ideal balance of age, robust body, and rich flavor. Elijah Craig accolades have included Whisky Advocate’s Whisky of the Year, Best Small Batch Bourbon and Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and Excellent Highly Recommended honors at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge. For more information, please visit www.elijahcraig.com.

Stable Growth for the Global Whisky Market

The global whisky market to reach 104.63 billion USD by 2025, according to a recent research report by Williams & Marshall Strategy.

In 2015, the global whisky market was equal to 68.27 billion USD, calculated  in retail prices. By 2025, the market is forecast to reach 104.63 billion USD. Thus, increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.96% per year for the period 2020-2025. That is a decrease, compared to the annual growth rate of 4.83%, registered for 2015-2019.

The average consumption per capita reached 14.60 USD in retail prices in 2015. For the next five years, it grew at a CAGR of 4.18%. By 2025, the per capita consumption is forecast to increase at a CAGR of 2.98%.

Among the leading trends in the whisky category is premiumization, and the growing popularity of whisky among consumers. As a result, the whisky industry is growing in a stable manner, resilient to negative conditions.

Although price remains the key purchase criterion, the global whiskey market has witnessed a very strong shift to premiumization. That is thanks to consumers’ immense openness to innovation and the increasing popularity of mixology. The desire for interesting premium products and drinks of a niche variety explains the rising trend among wealthier consumers. Premiumization can also be linked with the fact that consumers aim to cut down on their alcohol intake. Therefore, they can afford to purchase spirits of higher quality.

There has been a robust consolidation on the whiskey market during the last few years, which was partially driven by the large number of new brands emerging on the market. Companies like Beam Suntory, Brown-Forman, Diageo, and Pernod Ricard have been actively involved in most of the acquisition deals in the last few years. Thus, diversifying their portfolios’ with new specialty brands.

Just some of the examples include the acquisition of bourbon manufacturers Smooth Ambler and Rabbit Hole Whiskey by Pernod Ricard in 2017 and 2019. Also, the purchase of a minority stake in Westward Whiskey by Diageo through Distill Ventures in 2018, and Bacardi’s investment in The Teeling Whiskey Company in 2017.

The report includes information on the following companies:

Accolade Wines;

Alko;

Allagash Brewing Company;

Allied Blenders & Distillers;

Arkell’s Brewery;

Anchor Brewing Company;

Asahi Breweries;

Bass Brewery;

Bacardi Ltd;

Beam Suntory;

Brown Forman;

Diageo;

Angus Dundee Distillers Plc.;

Pernod Ricard;

Constellation Brands, Inc.

The market research report is prepared using Williams and Marshall Strategy’s methodology. It includes a blend of qualitative and quantitative data and insights from market experts, gathered by semi-structured interviews.

For more Information Contact: info@wm-strategy.com

Introducing The Macallan Red Collection

A collection of remarkably rare single malt Scotch whiskies inspired by the colour red and its deep and long-standing significance for The Macallan.

The red thread begins with Alexander Reid, the farmer and teacher who founded The Macallan in 1824. His surname means ‘the red one’ in Scots and was originally associated with red hair.

In 1903, owner Roderick Kemp launched The Macallan Choice Old range. It was reportedly shipped in cases labelled with distinctive red print to distinguish it from The Macallan’s existing whiskies, which featured black labelling.

Almost eight decades later, Allan Shiach, chairman of The Macallan at that time, tied a red ribbon around The Macallan’s then oldest vintages, dated 1938, 1940 and 1950.

Inspired by these characters, and honouring the mastery and provenance of generations of pioneers, this new collection includes ongoing aged expressions of 40, 50 and 60 Years Old, as well as three high aged guest releases of 71, 74 and 78 Years Old single malt whiskies. The 74 and 78 Years Old are two of the oldest releases of The Macallan to date.​

Discover The Red Collection ›

Cotswolds Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky

A marriage of carefully selected & blended sherry casks. Our latest rich & fruity expression is a must-have for any discerning whisky drinker and makes for a beautiful gift.

We begin making this release as we do with all of our single malt whiskies – by using 100% locally grown barley from the Cotswolds which is traditionally floor-malted by hand at Warminster, Britain’s oldest working maltings. It is then mashed and fermented for over 90 hours before being distilled twice in our bespoke copper pot stills, during which we only take the purest ‘heart’ cut, resulting in a smooth and fantastically fruity new make spirit which is ready to be casked.

Each yearly batch of our Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky is unique, drawn from our finest American and Spanish oak hogsheads & butts, some of which have been seasoned with dry Oloroso sherry and others with sweet Pedro Ximenez. All have been sherry-aged through their full maturation for a deeper and more flavourful whisky.

Non-chill filtered. Natural colouring.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Brown sugar and cherry pie with a touch of roasted coffee beans.

Palate: Viscous and rich. Full of dark stone fruits and a hint of roasted almonds.

Finish: Peppery oak spice accompanied by notes of dried fruits.

Available exclusively online and in-store.

Please note: all international orders will be dispatched separately and could take up to 3 weeks to be delivered.

BUY NOW

While there’s still some uncertainty over what government restrictions we might face over the coming months, one thing is sure – our monthly Virtual Tastings are back from November, and they’re bigger and better than ever.

As we head towards the festive season, we invite you to come and ‘coorie in’ with us online and share the exceptional drams from the November edition of our Discovery Pack. We’ll be hosting online tasting sessions with our ambassadors in the UK and throughout the EU from 13-19 November, so simply grab your pack, choose your virtual event and join us online to enjoy these drams along with the rest of your whisky family.

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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ

Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). Visit the Society at here for membership information

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

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Malt Messenger Bulletin

The First Releases from Waterford Distillery Are Here!

New Laddies Arriving Soon – Black Art 8.1 & Octomores 11.1 & 11.3

Huge Deals on Tomatin Single Malts – SAVE 25-40%

A belated Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. I hope you had a restful weekend and more than your fill of turkey!

We have some very exciting “New Whisky News”, but before we get to that, a wee KWM Whisky Calendar update. We started taking pre-orders for the SOLD OUT KWM 2020 Whisky Calendar, almost exactly one month ago. In addition to a sharp new look, this year’s edition includes 25 never before featured whiskies. As always there is a KWW Whisky Calendar logo glass and a 100ml Christmas Day bottling from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.

Demand this year has been brisk, which might have something to do with our most generous Early Bird Offer ever. At the time of writing there are only about 20 of the 384 Calendars left for Pre-Order. The Early-Bird Pre-Pay price of $335+gst ends tonight Thursday October 15. Thereafter, if we have any left, they will be $385+gst. More details below on what we like to call 25 Days of Dram Fine Whisky!

We also have a couple of new virtual tasting coming: the SMWS Virtual Tasting on Thursday October 22nd, 7PM. For the Society tasting, Evan and I will be tasting through a trio of Scotch Malt Whisky Society whiskies from the discontinued membership kit. The 100ml bottles are more than enough for 2-4 people to share. You don’t need to be a member to take part in the SMWS tasting, but there is a way for you to become one. More details on the SMWS and Rum tastings below.

Now to the big news…

Almost a year after we first started talking with them, the first whiskies from Ireland’s Waterford Distillery have arrived at KWM. You may not have previously heard of Waterford, but it is making waves and turning heads in the whisk(e)y world, and this is a distillery to keep your eye on.

Waterford Distillery was opened in 2015 by Mark Reynier, who was the driving force behind the revival of the Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay. In 2014 he purchased the decommissioned but recently modernized Waterford Brewery from Diageo, and began the work of turning it in to a whisky distillery.

The distillery uses only Irish barley, distilled from single farms, selected for their unique growing conditions. Mark Reynier believes that barley and terroir are the two most significant factors in the creation of flavour in whisky. You may not entirely agree with him on this, I personally lean more on fermentation, but what can’t be denied is the quality of the spirit Waterford it producing.

I had the good fortune to make a pilgrimage to Waterford in early March, right before the world turned upside down. I met with Mark, and discussed his vision and passion. I also spent time with the larger than life distillery manager Ned Gahan, and their charming agronomist Grace O’Reilly, both of whom I hope will we’ll see on our side of the pond someday soon.

Kensington Wine Market is humbled and honoured to have the privilege of introducing Waterford Whisky to the Canadian market. Having visited the distillery and seen its potential, I am especially excited to share these whiskies with you. The first two Waterford Whiskies are available for purchase now, in-store and online. The are limited, and we are expecting a lot of demand, so we are capping purchases at 1/each per customer for the first two weeks. More details on the Waterford Whiskies can be found below.

We will also be holding a Waterford Launch Tasting with Mark Reynier on Zoom, Sunday October 25th at 4PM (Alberta). Details below.

In the “coming soon” department, we are expecting some new releases from Bruichladdich in the weeks ahead, including the Octomore 11.1, 11.3 and Black Arts 8.1. There is also the Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2011, which somehow snuck in to the market when we weren’t paying attention.

Finally, we also have some amazing deals to share with you on four (technically 5) different single malts from Tomatin. There should have been a yet another, but let’s just say someone forgot to allocate us something… You have the opportunity to save 25% up to 40% on a four different releases from Tomatin!

I hope you enjoy this Malt Messenger Bulletin. As always, please let me know if you have any comments, questions or requests. In the event of a discrepancy in price, the Point of Sale at KWM will be taken as correct.

IF YOU WANT TO ORDER A KWM 2020 WHISKY CALENDAR SOLD OUT PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ORDER ONLINE!

Slàinte!

Andrew Ferguson

Kensington Wine Market

In This Edition:

1. The KWM 2020 Whisky Advent Calendar is Nearly Pre-Sold Out!
2. Our Next Virtual Whisky Tasting – The Scotch Malt Whisky Society with Andrew & Evan
3. Waterford Whisky Is Here!
4. New Laddies Arriving Soon – Bruichladdich Black Art 8.1 & Octomore 11.1 & 11.3
5. Huge Deals on Tomatin Single Malts
6. New Virtual Rum Tasting

Andrew Ferguson

Kensington Wine Market

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ONLY 18 KWM WHISKY CALENDARS LEFT FOR SOLD OUT PRE-ORDER!

Early Bird Pricing Ends Thursday October 15… Sooner If We Sell Out First!

The KWM Whisky Calendar, now in its 7th year, has a striking new look and includes 25 never before featured whiskies. Once again we have curated a selection of 24 50ml whiskies, mainly single malt Scotch whiskies. There is also a KWM 2020 Whisky Calendar logo Glencairn glass which you will discover along with your Day 1 whisky. On top of the box as always we have a special treat for Christmas Day, a 100ml Scotch Malt Whisky Society whisky.

We anticipate we will have the Calendars ready for pickup in the first week or two of November. We are expecting some delays due to the Montreal Port Strike and Covid-19.

We are not taking deposits for the KWM 2020 Whisky Calendar this year, instead we have two options for ordering including our most generous early bird offer ever:

1.  Early Bird Pre-Pay Pricing – $335+gst – SAVE $50 until midnight October 15 by pre-paying in full for the KWM 2020 Whisky Advent Calendar – No further discounts or promotions, but the early bird price in previous years used to only be a $35 savings!
2.  Pre-Order & Pay Later;- $385+gst – Secure a calendar(s) and you won’t be charged anything until 1 week before it is ready for pickup.

Next Virtual Tasting – The Scotch Malt Whisky Society with Evan & Andrew

You Don’t Have to be a Member to Take Part… But We Have A Crazy Offer if You Do Want to Join… 

Evan and I are going virtual with a Scotch Malt Whisky Society Tasting on Thursday October 22nd. The tasting was originally limited to members of the Society, the World’s larges whisky club, but we’ve just opened it to the general public. The tasting is built around the old SMWS Membership packs which contain 3 different 100ml SMWS whiskies, more than enough for 2-4 people to share. . Please note that this price does not include a year’s membership, but we have an even sweeter option for that below… see the next tasting for which there are only 4 available!

You have two options for taking part in the tasting:

1. SMWS Virtual Tasting (Just the Whiskies) – Included in the cost of the tasting are 3 different 100ml SMWS whiskies, more than enough for 2-4 people to share. Note we are using the old Membership Kits ($230 retail) to put on the tasting, which has a few goodies inside it. But it does not include Membership (We have a crazy option for that below). – $135
2. SMWS Virtual Tasting with Membership & Bottle! – By purchasing this tasting option, you get a the old kit with the three 100ml SMWS bottles, a 750ml bottle of SMWS 58.29: SOUL O’ PLAYS AND PRANKS (Retail $142) and your first year’s Membership ($120 Value) in the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, the World’s largest whisky club. – ONLY 3 AVAILABLE! – $250

Register online, or by phone: 403-283-8000.

Introducing: Waterford Whisky

Single Farm Origin Irish Single Malt Whisky 

If the name Mark Reynier rings a bell, its almost certainly because of his connection to the Bruichladdich Distillery. Mr. Reynier has been in the drinks business for more than 40 years, starting out as a wine merchant in London. He was always obsessed with soil, terroir and regions. His career took a 180 in 2000 when he spearheaded the purchase of the then closed Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay.

The revival of Bruichladdich was an opportunity to do something different. The distillery has taken great pains to use only Scottish barley for their whiskies. Mark Reynier took his fascination on terroir and over time applied it to whisky making. It even lead to the revival of barley farming on Islay. The distillery has been working with the farmers to find the right strains of barley for the island’s less than ideal growing conditions. Then there are the thousands of protected barnacled geese, who use the island as a wintering ground, and can strip a field of its crop in mere hours.

Mark’s interest in barley always ran counter to what the Scotch whisky industry looks for. Where they select strains and sources for yield, maximizing the amount of spirit produced from a ton of barley, Bruichladdich and Mr. Reynier were all about flavour. Selecting the best strains and sources to product the best tasting whisky.

The Legacy of Mr. Reynier’s focus on terroir can be seen today in many of the distillery’s whiskies, some of which were exclusively distilled at single farms or even single fields on Islay. What they call the whisky’s “micro provenance”. In 2012 Remy Cointreau offered the owners of Bruichladdich more money than they could reasonably turn down to purchase the distillery. The only person not thrilled with the arrangement was Mark Reynier.

Mark took his profits from the sale of Bruichladdich and his terroir driven vision of whisky and set off looking for the best place in the world to make single malt whisky. He believes that to be the “sunny south-eastern coast” of Ireland, where they grow “the very best barley in the world.”

In 2014 Mark purchased a decommissioned brewery in the town of Waterford along the River Suir. The distillery draws its water from ancient wells and has sourced barley from 86 different Irish farms, and grown in 19 unique soil types. Waterford even has its own agronomist. Each farm and crop is harvested, stored, malted and distilled separately, allowing the distillery to trace each whisky from field to barrel using block chain technology.

 

 

Brewing has been taking place on the Waterford site since the 1790s. In 2004 Diageo spent a not insignificant sum building a state of the art brewery beside the old one. Only a decade later to shut down both the new and the old. Mark Reynier bought the now closed brewery for a fraction of that price, converting it to a whisky distillery in just 16 months. The first spirit trickled off the stills in January of 2016.

Waterford is not your typical malt whisky distillery, with two components not seen in almost anywhere else: a hydromill and a mashfilter. Rather than crushing dry malt in a traditional malt mill, the hydromill processes the wet malt under water through a perforated rotating disc. The technique produces a paste rather than the traditional dry mix of husk, flour and grist. Doing the process underwater has the advantage of avoiding oxidation and ensures the starches are saturated with water to start the process which converts them to sugar. Waterford is believed to be the only distillery with a hydromill.

Most distilleries use a mashtun to extract the sugars from the milled malt. At Waterford they use a mashfilter, a piece of kit common in modern breweries, but only known to be in only two other distilleries, Teaninich and Inchdairnie in Scotland. The liquified paste from the hydromill, is fed in to the mashfilter where it is exposed to water in three stages at increasing temperatures which vary depending on the barley to optimise the conversion of its starches in to sugar. The wort is collected by pressing the mash between a series of cloth plates. The Whisky Exchange’s Billy Abbot sums the process up best in his write up of the distillery: “the idea is simple: fill your mash into a series of tea bags, and then squeeze them to extract the liquid. It’s a much more efficient process that pulls out more liquid (and thus dissolved compounds) than you’ll get from a mash tun.”

Fermentation and distillation at Waterford is rather typical of the industry as a whole. The distillery uses a standard distilling strain of yeast, but does go for long fermentations to ensure the wash goes in to lactic fermentation. This creates subtle and complex fruity notes. The distillation is also slow, with the cut points of the heart, or middle cut, varying from batch to batch. As always, to highlight the character of the barley. Whatever the reason, Waterford’s spirit is definitely dialed in!

Mark Reynier and the team are filling the whiskies in to a mix of First-Fill ex-Bourbon, Virgin American Oak, French Oak and Vin Doux Naturels casks (VDN). The focus is on fresh wood, to impart character quickly to the spirit. The only surprising thing to me is that they aren’t filling re-fill casks for longer term maturation. In any case they are filling a similar ratio of casks for each farm and harvest to ensure they can highlight the differences between the terroirs, or as the distillery puts it Teireoir… Eire, is the name for the island of Ireland.

The distillery has plans to bottle both Single Farm Origin single malts, as well as Cuvees. The latter is a word we’ve seen used by Bruichladdich. In the longer term, Waterford will be marrying different single farm origin whiskies to create bottlings which highlight the character of a single vintage, or an ongoing flavour profile. What most distilleries call their core range. For Waterford this will be the Cuvees.

 

Kensington Wine Market is thrilled to have received the first two Single Farm Origin Waterford Irish Single Malt Whiskies. For the next two weeks the whiskies are exclusive to KWM. After that limited quantities will be available from other select retailers. Here are the first two releases:

• Waterford Single Farm Ballykilcavan 1.1 – 50% – 3 Year – Vintage: 2016 – Bottled: 2020 – Matured in First Fill ex-Bourbon, French oak & Vin Doux Naturel Casks – My Tasting Note: “Nose: caramelized and nutty with juicy malt; tall green grasses after the rain, tart citrus and then French vanilla; earthy and subtly musty with sour cherries and glazed root vegetables. Palate: sweet, malty and toasty with a late surge of bright fruits; more grasses, glazed root veg, sour cherries and tart citrus: Wine Gums; oily with velvety French vanilla and Billy Bee Honey; building spices, chocolate coated espresso beans and dare I say a gravelly minerality. Finish: long, coating and oily with a drying spicy kick; more Wine Gums and root veg. Comment: I think what I’m most impressed about regarding Waterford is the quality of their spirit; warm but not hot, they have their distillate finely dialed in!” – $102 – Limit 1 Per Customer – 88pts Whisky Fun

• Waterford Single Farm Bannow Island 1.1 – 50% – 3 Year – Vintage: 2016 – Bottled: 2020 – Matured in First Fill ex-Bourbon, Virgin American Oak, French Oak & Vin Doux Naturel Casks – My Tasting Note: “Nose: freshly harvested hay bales, damp rundle rock, vanilla bean and tarte tatin with Chantilly cream; tallow wax candles, peppery spices and new sofa leather. Palate: a surge of sweet chewy malt is met with firm toasted oak, juicy fruits and spices; more vanilla bean and tarte tatin with Chantilly cream; in addition to the baked apples there are cherries, plums and dried cranberries; very gristy with a firm minerality (more damp rundle rock); still waxy (oily) with subtle floral notes and not so subtle spices: hot ginger, cinnamon and even a touch a cayenne; salted caramel ice-cream at the end. Finish: oily, coating and dry with lingering hot spices and a flinty minerality; the thick juicy malt and sweet toasted oak notes dominate the long finish. Comment: if Waterford’s aim is to highlight the barley and terroir, then mission accomplished; I may be consciously looking for it, but I don’t have to look too hard; as an added bonus, its lovely… for a three year old it is superb; Waterford is a distillery to keep a close eye on!” – $102 – Limit 1 Per Customer – 88pts Whisky Fun

Waterford Whisky Virtual Launch Tasting with Mark Reynier – Sunday October 25

We will be holding a free virtual launch party/tasting for Waterford Whisky with founder Mark Reynier over Zoom on Sunday October 25 at 4PM. Anyone who buys a bottle of either of the above whiskies will be sent an email invite to join the tasting on Zoom. We will also be live streaming the tasting on to Facebook as both an overflow, but also for those who just want to learn more about the distillery and its whisky. Mark and I will not only be tasting the Bannow Island 1.1 and Ballykilcavan 1.1 bottlings, but also the next three releases due late this year or early next. Two more Single Farm Origin bottlings, as we as the Waterford Organic: Gaia 1.1!

New Laddies’ Arriving Soon: Black Art 8.1 & Octomore 11s

A Parcel of Islay Barley, Whisky Sorcery and Surging Peat

The pricing on these has gone up, and it is not just a local phenomenon. The prices for both the Octomore 11s and the Black Art 8.1 have increased considerably since the last release. ETA is 1-2 weeks… Even though my tasting notes are longish, they have nothing on Bruichladdichs, whom I’m referenced here. Kitchen sink tasting notes:

1.  Bruichladdich Black Art 8.1 – 45.1% – 26 Year – Cask Types Are A Closely Guarded Secret – Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: A complex aroma puzzle, the parts of which one likes to put together with a lot of calm and enjoyment. It starts with citrus notes, lime peel and fresh oranges, combined with sweet caramel, dried apricots, pipe tobacco and maple syrup. A little later, the Black Art 08.1 smells much more complex – of roasted hazelnuts, vanilla syrup and animal leather. This is followed by pears cooked in honey, apricot jam and a wonderful floral undertone of noble roses and geraniums. At the end of the day you get a sense of the scent of wild thyme and you can be sure, even before the first sip, that this Black Art will forever burn into your memory of tastes. Taste: The citrus and lime aromas harmonize wonderfully with the woody sweetness of the whisky. The flowing texture is reminiscent of warm honey and goes perfectly with the taste nuances that are reminiscent of maple syrup, walnuts, toasted oak and woody spices. This tangy sweetness is underlined by vanilla, dried apricots, caramel and an opulent aroma reminiscent of Millionaire’s shortbread. The light and creamy texture is a nice contrast to the aromatic depth of this Black Art, which like all Bruichladdich whiskies has the typical DNA of soft stone fruit. Character: The 08.1 edition really stands out from the series of its predecessors! Here the whisky is in the foreground and the casks were used exclusively to refine the character. The new Black Art tells its very own, unique story of pleasure in its complexity, which is played around with ease. Finish: The finish is velvety soft and pleasantly sweet with notes of dried fruits, lemon cake, hazelnuts and creamy milk chocolate.” – $460
2. Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2011 – 50% – 6 Year – Unpeated Islay Barley – Matured in 75% ex-Bourbon & 25% European Oak ex-Wine Casks – Producer Tasting Note: “Character: A sweet spot in the maturation of an incredible whisky. A chance to see the elements at work as the young spirit showing green fruits, apple, pear and gooseberry transitions to peach, apricot and mango with the influence of time. The careful selection of casks holds this moment perfectly in balance as their contribution to the ageing of the spirit brings oak depth, vanilla and coconut sweetness and lemon/grapefruit zest without overpowering the sweetness of the malt or the profound cereal notes that come from the Islay grown barley. The structure is firm, the texture luxurious, carrying the DNA of this island. Nose: From the outset this is overtly floral and fruity. Slow distillation yet again brings out the best from the Islay grown Barley, the abundance of soft fruit notes and delicate floral style of this dram is shared with our past Islay grown releases. Typical Bruichladdich style fruit notes of crisp apple and ripe pear along with peach and dried apricot are further enhanced with lemon drops, grapefruit and orange zest. There is a vast array of flavour rising from this whisky as it opens further. The oak and cereal components come through after the fruit, pipe tobacco and vanilla notes mingle with barley sugar and caramel wafers, as ever a distinct marine tang hangs in the air. Finish: The finish is about the fruit, dried apricot from the oak and lemon, kiwi and caramel wafer. A warm sand, marine note lingers as the Islay maturation tells its part of the story. As this whisky lingers on the palate it puts you in mind of the construction and structure to its form. Each element, distillation, time, cask and barley have a clear influence yet not one dominates another as this whisky reaches a crossroads in its development. This vintage is at the perfect stage to appreciate all that it is as it lays bare its DNA, its philosophy and its quality.” – $82+gst – 87pts Whisky Fun
3. Bruichladdich Octomore 11.1 – 59.4% – 5 Year – Scottish Barley Peated to 139.6ppm – First Fill ex-Bourbon – Producer Tasting Note: “Character: Lithe, sleek with intense earthy peat notes, balanced by the presence malt sugar, vanilla and oak. The scents of Islay in a glass – the ozone fragrance of the sea, bog myrtle from the moss and peat smoke in the cold night air and at the heart of it all a warmth that brings harmony to the whole. Aroma: Initial notes of Lemon, wet peat, pencil shavings, and a salty minerality. Peach yoghurt, cinder toffee, rubbery smokey almost antiseptic notes come from the peat smoke, well balanced with the green fruit and malty notes coming through the spirit. Honey, malt sugar, dried grass, come through with time with a little hint of ginger and wood spice. Taste: Brown sugar sweetness hits the palate initially. The chilli heat of high strength carries the Octomore DNA across the palate, it is clean, supple in texture and has a complex combination of flavours rushing for attention. Another taste and stone fruit, apricot, that peach yoghurt come to the fore and then the cask influence appears with sweet vanilla, toasted oak, brown sugar and soft toffee. The maritime notes, the minerality and citrus all weave the Bruichladdich DNA through the flavour profile bonding the sense of place and identity in this dram. Finish: Malt, huge Peat notes, earthy and oily, tar and bonfires. Vanilla honey, ginger spice and syrupy sweetness.” – $240+gst
4.  Bruichladdich Octomore 11.3 – 61.7% – 5 Year – Peated to 139.6ppm – First Fill ex-Bourbon – Producer Tasting Note: “Character: Such a distinct expression of Octomore, so much of the flavour comes from the malted barley and the distillation. The distillation techniques allow us to slowly coax the flavours from the grain influenced so much by the location it is grown and truly express a unique flavour based on these fundamentals. Aroma: Eight floral character on the nose, Summery and bright. The peat smoke is slow to rise initially but comes through with a light touch, clean and dry and very much in the background. Lovely light floral notes and sweet citrus, with honey and vanilla really holding everything together. Taste: Texturally this dram has a fantastic presence on the palate, holding the high strength perfectly. A gentle sweetness, honey and fruit syrup arrive, orange blossom, apricot jam and again the floral bouquet all gentle soft notes are holding off the phenols, a testament to the distillation techniques to allow the character of our spirit to come through with being dominated by the high level of phenols. Finish: Naturally the phenolic presence comes through on the finish, the floral notes fade and the dry smoke, earthy with dry grass come through. Burnt heather, toffee and malt sugar all play a part in a complex long finish.” – $295+gst

 

Huge Deals on Tomatin

SAVE 25-40%

This might help offset the price increases on some of the Bruichladdichs… We are able to offer savings of 25-40% available on four different Tomatins… The first two are arriving on Wednesday, and the other two a little later. The Tomatin Contrasts are very interesting, single malts married from the following vintages: 1973, 1977, 1988, 1991, 2002 & 2006 which were then further matured and bottle separately from Bourbon & Sherry. You get one 375ml bottle of each.

The first two–Tomatin 12 Year French Oak and Tomating 1995 Oloroso–arrive tomorrow. The Tomatin Contrast will arrive on October 28 and the Tomatin 1988 on November 11. Let me know what is of interest so I can reserve it for you!

1. Tomatin 12 Year French Oak – 46% – Matured 9 Years in Bourbon / Finished 3 Years In French Oak – Producer Description: “The casks were specially sourced from various European cooperages, including Lafite, Vicard and Seguin Moreau, and originally contained red wine from the Bacalhoa winery which was formerly owned by Rothschild.” – Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: Malty biscuits, vanilla, coconut. Red fruits, white peach and cashew nuts with fresh rocket. Candy sweets, toffee and butterscotch come through as it warms. Palate: Delicious sweetness, candy and marzipan, cheesecake base peppered with cloves. Finish: Light and creamy.” – Was $82 – Save 25% – Now $61.50+gst
2. Tomatin 1995 Oloroso Sherry – 46% – Matured in ex-Bourbon / Finished 3 Years in Oloroso Sherry – Producer Description: “This limited edition was matured in traditional Scotch Whisky oak casks for just under 18 years before being transferred to Oloroso Sherry hogsheads. With flavours of heavy dried fruits, rich sherry, honeyed oak spice and dark chocolate with an almost waxy mouthfeel.” – 85pts Whisky Fun: “This baby was transferred to sherry-treated hogsheads in 2013, so it’s been a rather long finishing. No flash aromatisation here. Colour: deep gold. Nose: success! When you get shoe polish and walnut cakes, plus many herbal teas and tobaccos, that’s always good news. I think Tomatin makes for a perfect base for careful and smart proper finishings. In other words, no fights and no dissonances to be experienced here. Lovely lovely nose. Mouth: love this. Tobacco, walnut cake, bitter oranges, Werther’s Originals, bergamots, and dry raisins. Perfect strength, perfect balance. Finish: medium, and very cake-y. Café latte. Nice sappy/leafy touch in the aftertaste. Comments: this one reminds me of one of Glenmorangie’s earlier finishings, I just can’t remember which one. Perhaps was it the Sherry Wood, after all… SGP:551 – 85 points” – Was $280 – Save 30% – Now $196+gst Only 4 Left!
3. Tomatin Contrast Set 2x375ml Four Decade Whiskies – 46% – 2x375ml Set – “This limited release presents a unique opportunity to directly compare the effect of Bourbon and Sherry casks on whisky distilled in specific years at Tomatin Distillery; 1973, 1977, 1988, 1991, 2002 & 2006. Having selected and vatted casks from the same six years in both types of casks, our Distillery Manager, Graham Eunson, has created two incredible whiskies and an exceptional tasting experience. – Fully matured in Ex-Bourbon Casks – Producer Tasting Note: “Aroma: Golden syrup and honey. Lemon & lime. Almond and macadamia nuts, vanilla and custard. Palate: Sweet vanilla custard and lemon sponge. Pineapple chunks, raspberries and icing sugar. Finish: Sweet, fresh and mellow.” – Fully matured in Ex-Sherry Casks – Producer Tasting Note: “Aroma: Toffee-apple crumble, Christmas pudding, raisins and treacle. Palate: Cinnamon and cloves, peppercorns. Thick cut marmalade. Finish: Oily, spicy and chewy.” – Was $210+gst – Save 35% – Now $136.50+gst (arriving Oct 28)
4. Tomatin 1988 Batch 1 – 46% – 25 Year – Bourbon Casks & Port Pipes – Producer Description: “We are delighted to announce the addition of a 1988 Vintage expression to our core range. This expression will be released in batches. The contents have been vatted from a combination of ex-Bourbon and ex-Port casks.” – Producer Tasting Note: Nose: Strawberry jam, honey glazed ham, Cantaloupe melon, freshly squeezed orange juice. Palate: Sweet with buttery notes; candy floss, Victoria sponge. Red fruits, eucalyptus, mint, coconut. Fading smoke. Finish: Fresh with lots of depth.” – Was $450 – Save 40% – Now $295 – 87.77pts Whisky Base – Arriving Nov 11

Free City-Wide Delivery in Calgary & Other Deals! 

Free Delivery in Calgary for Orders Over $50, and Loads of Deals To Be Had!

As with many other small and independent businesses in the city, we are getting creative to continue serving our customers and keeping the business going. We have taken precautions in-store to ensure the health and safety of both our staff and customers. Details on that below! We are also offering options to continue serving those of you in quarantine or who are taking extra precautions with regards to social isolation.

FREE DELIVERY

– We are offering free delivery for orders over $50 placed online or over the phone, and will do our best to deliver within 72 hours.

CURBSIDE PICKUP

– Place an order, we’ll let you know when it is ready. Call us when you are out front or parked in the back lot and we’ll bring it out. Simple as that!

GIFTING

– Want to send someone a care package? All gifting options are still available. Quarantined parents and closed schools qualify as a “wine emergency”. Gift cards are also available and can be used over the phone.

If you are able, please submit your order online. We will answer any questions you might have before finalizing and processing your order. You are not automatically billed when you submit your order.

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We will do our best to answer and process as many phone orders as we can. Call us at 403-283-8000. We are offering some great deals too. More on that below, see the bottom of the Malt Messenger!

Customers are still welcome to come in to the store to pick up orders as well as browse and purchase in-store. We are routinely disinfecting commonly touched surfaces and have hand sanitation stations around the store.

Let us know how we can continue to help and serve you in these challenging times!

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Slainte!

Andrew Ferguson

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Kensington Wine Market

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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CHRIS FLETCHER TAKING THE REINS AS JACK DANIEL’S MASTER DISTILLER

Seasoned Whiskey Maker Will Oversee Quality of Iconic Tennessee Whiskey From “Grain to Glass” 

LYNCHBURG, Tenn. (October 7, 2020) — The Jack Daniel Distillery announced today that seasoned whiskey maker Chris Fletcher will take over the reins as Master Distiller of the iconic Tennessee Whiskey brand.

Fletcher, 39, had previously served for six years as Assistant Master Distiller, and will be responsible for the overall quality of Jack Daniel’s from grain to glass, innovation and serve as a global ambassador.  In addition, he will oversee the distillery’s new “Distillers in Training” program which aims to recruit, teach, and mentor the next generation of whiskey makers.  

Born and raised in Lynchburg, and now carrying on a family tradition, Fletcher is the grandson of former Master Distiller Frank Bobo, who served in the role from 1966 until his retirement in 1989.

“For the past six years, Chris has been right there and involved in every major distillery innovation, product and enhanced production process while ensuring our Tennessee Whiskey is of the highest character and quality,” said Larry Combs, Jack Daniel Distillery SVP and General Manager.  “Chris has whiskey making in his blood, but he also has this incredible and unique combination of knowledge, expertise and creativity that will position us well into the future.  Folks like Chris don’t come along every day, and backed by our tremendous senior leadership team, I have no doubt that he will flourish in this new role.”

 “It’s an honor to be named Master Distiller here at Jack Daniel’s and join a line of folks who’ve made the best whiskey in the world,” said Chris Fletcher.  “Over the last 17 years, I’ve been able to learn and work alongside so many talented whiskey makers, and I am very grateful for the mentors I’ve had, including Jeff Arnett who taught me so much.  Our distillery and team here in Lynchburg are the best in the business, and I cannot wait to continue to work with them crafting the world’s favorite Tennessee Whiskey.” 

Fletcher’s work at Jack Daniel’s stretches back to 2001 when he worked as a part-time tour guide while attending college.  He graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry from Tennessee Technological University in 2003 and began work as a chemist with Brown-Forman in Research & Development for eight years.  Following several years working in the bourbon industry, Fletcher came back home to the Jack Daniel Distillery and was named Assistant Master Distiller.

Chris, his wife, Ashley, and three-month old son, Payne Thomas, live in Lynchburg, Tennessee.

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 Double Mellowed 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 Tennessee Rye, 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.

JACK DANIEL’S and OLD NO. 7 are registered trademarks. ©2020 Jack Daniel’s. Tennessee Whiskey 40% Alcohol by Volume (80 Proof). Distilled & Bottled by Jack Daniel Distillery, Lynchburg, Tennessee. JackDaniels.com