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Black Velvet Whisky Introduces Black Velvet Apple
A natural fit for the Black Velvet flavors lineup, apple continues to see heightened success across brown spirits as the leading flavor. Black Velvet Apple delivers a smooth, balanced taste with a burst of tart, green apple followed by a bright, crisp finish. Apple joins Black Velvet Toasted Caramel to further expand the current flavor offerings in the franchise.BARDSTOWN, Ky. – Black Velvet Whisky, the second-largest selling Canadian whisky in the world, today launched Black Velvet Apple. With its perfect blend of original Black Velvet Canadian Whisky and natural apple flavors, the new flavor is ripe for success amongst a growing category.
“Black Velvet Apple is an approachable flavor that marries the quality of Black Velvet Whisky with the hottest flavor in brown spirits today for an extraordinary taste,” said Hannah Venhoff, Group Product Director, Heaven Hill Brands. “With renewed attention and investment in Black Velvet, we are invigorating the brand with thoughtful innovation that honors the Black Velvet legacy and brings new consumers to this iconic brand.”
Heaven Hill Brands acquired the Black Velvet Distilling Company in November 2019, quickly moving forward on infrastructure developments to build upon the success and experience of the Black Velvet team in Lethbridge, Canada. Building on the success of Toasted Caramel, flavor innovation with Black Velvet Apple introduces the next phase of investment in the historic brand, welcoming in new consumers and providing choice to current fans. Black Velvet Apple will be supported at retail with point of sale and displays, as well as across trade media.
Black Velvet Apple will be available in limited markets February 2021 at a suggested retail price of $10.99/750ml. Bottled at 70 proof, Black Velvet Apple will be produced in 1.75L, 750ml, and 50ml.
Enjoy Black Velvet Apple served neat, over ice, with your favorite mixer, or in one of the following refreshing cocktails:
Canadian Mounty Mule
½ oz. Lime Juice2 oz. Black Velvet Apple
3 oz. Ginger Ale
Build all ingredients in a mule mug or collins glass over ice, stir, and garnish with lime
Oldman Old Fashioned
1 ½ oz. Black Velvet Whisky¾ oz. Black Velvet Apple
3 dashes of Angostura Bitters
2 dashes of Orange Bitters
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir well until chilled. Serve over ice and garnish with orange peel.
ABOUT HEAVEN HILL BRANDS: Founded in 1935, Bardstown, KY -based Heaven Hill Brands (www.heavenhill.com) is the nation’s largest independent, family-owned and operated spirits producer and marketer and the world’s second-largest holder of Kentucky Bourbon. Heaven Hill’s diversified portfolio of brands includes Evan Williams, Elijah Craig, Larceny, and Henry McKenna Bourbons; Rittenhouse Rye Whisky; Deep Eddy and Burnett’s Vodkas; Admiral Nelson’s and Blackheart Rums; Black Velvet Canadian Whisky; Lunazul Tequila; The Christian Brothers Brandies; HPNOTIQ Liqueur; Carolans Irish Cream Liqueur; PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur; Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur.
The Archive Series
A wonderful selection of Exceptional Casks selected by Gordon & MacPhail to highlight some of the fantastic age that their cask selection and management expertise yields.
One of, if not the oldest Independent Bottler in the world, Gordon & MacPhail does things differently. By maintaining it’s own casks and filling with spirit direct from the distilleries, the team in Elgin manage every step of maturation that their casks undergo.
Here, we are delighted to expose to you some of the oldest, rarest whiskies available from their collection.
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Raising your glass to the extraordinary
Inverurie Whisky Shop
1 Burnside, Inverurie, AB51 3RY, United Kingdom
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From today, Friday 12th February the following whiskies will be for sale in the UK.
Due to ongoing delays in shipping, they will not be available in Europe yet but will follow soon. Keep in touch with your local Springbank stockist to alert you when the new expressions arrive.
Due to shipment times, releases throughout the rest of the world will be at different dates.
Longrow Red (52.5%ABV)
This edition of 10,000 bottles has been matured for 7 years in bourbon casks then a further 3 years in refill malbec red wine casks. The Malbec barriques for this expression have been sourced from De Toren Private Cellar in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Nose
Aromas of chewy vanilla fudge and butterscotch with a hint of tart and sticky stewed rhubarb and grape juice.
Palate
Delicate peat smoke is balanced with notes of juicy red apples and ripe black cherries. Freshly baked pretzels, vanilla and sugar-coated almonds offer buttery, sweet characteristics whilst there is a developing earthy hint of tobacco leaves towards the end.
Finish
The ashy, earthy, buttery characteristics continue with notes of burnt embers and warm buttered toast.
Available from 10am at Cadenhead’s Campbeltown, Cadenhead’s Edinburgh and Cadenhead.shop for £57.00 .
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO SOCIETY DISCOUNT
AVAILABLE ON THIS BOTTLE.
BUY HERE: FRIDAY 10AM (GMT)
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Shipping to UK and Rest of World only. Shipping to EU not currently available.
Available at local retailers, if you are interested in this edition click below to find one near you.
ALSO, BEING LAUNCHED ON FRIDAY…
Kilkerran 8-Year-Old Cask Strength (56.9%ABV.)
Springbank’s sister distillery, Glengyle, will also be launching a new edition of Kilkerran 8-Year-Old Cask Strength.
This cask strength whisky has been fully matured in fresh sherry oloroso casks, giving it a rich, dark, treacly colour.
Nose
Well-balanced, rich and softly peated.
Juicy and sticky with notes of maraschino cherries, vanilla fudge, toffee pudding and coffee beans. Jam and fruit, balanced with a light smoky aroma.
Palate
Lovely dark fruit flavours continue with plum, cherry and sweet raspberry. Cooking apples, lemon glazing, a dusting of dark chocolate powder and a dry yet delicate peat smoke towards the end. A familiar coastal brine influence draws out the unique Campbeltown characteristics.
Finish
Notes of sea salt, dark cacao, smouldering campfire, sandalwood, BBQ meat and dry peat smoke.
Available from 10am at Cadenhead’s Campbeltown, Cadenhead’s Edinburgh and Cadenhead.shop for £48.00.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO SOCIETY DISCOUNT
AVAILABLE ON THIS BOTTLE.
BUY HERE: FRIDAY 10AM (GMT)
Please join the Society to reveal the link!
Shipping to UK and Rest of World only. Shipping to EU not currently available.
Available at local retailers, if you are interested in this edition click below to find one near you.
Slainte,
The Springbank Team
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DISCOVER THE MAKING OF
WE CAUGHT UP WITH OUR WHISKY BLENDER AND BRAND MANAGER, STEVEN SHAND, TO DISCOVER THE MAKING OF UNTOLD RICHES.
HOW DID YOU SELECT THE CASKS?
WHILST THE SCOTCH WHISKY WE SET OUT TO MAKE WOULD COMPRISE SOLELY OF BUNNAHABHAIN, WE WERE ABLE TO SELECT CASKS FROM MULTIPLE STOCK PROFILES. THIS GAVE US A FANTASTIC RANGE OF FLAVOURS TO BUILD A NUANCED EXPRESSION FROM; SOME OF THESE ANCIENT CASKS HAD AS LITTLE AS 80 LITRES OF SPIRIT LEFT FROM WHAT WAS ONCE 250 LITRES IN THE CASK.
HARMONY OF WOOD AND SPIRIT WAS FRONT OF MIND, SO WE BALANCED ANY DEEP, HEAVILY-INFLUENCED CASKS WITH MORE DELICATE CASKS SO AS NOT TO LOSE THE SIGNATURE MALTY-SWEET CHARACTER OF BUNNAHABHAIN DISTILLERY (WHICH MAKES IT A FAVOURITE AMONGST US AT WEMYSS MALTS). IN THE END, UNTOLD RICHES WAS BORN FROM A RECIPE COMPRISING OF 31 SHERRY AND BOURBON CASKS, RANGING IN VINTAGES BETWEEN 1987 AND 1991.
SCROLL DOWN TO DISCOVER THE DETAILED CASK BREAKDOWN OF UNTOLD RICHES.
WHERE DID THE NAME ‘UNTOLD RICHES’ COME FROM?
YOU REALLY DON’T KNOW WHAT TREASURES YOU’LL FIND AMONGST OLD BUNNAHABHAIN CASKS. WE KNEW THERE’D BE SUBSTANTIAL CASK INFLUENCE, BUT WE DISCOVERED THERE WAS SO MUCH MORE TO THESE CASKS. INSPIRED BY THE TREASUROUS CASKS AND THE HIDDEN COASTAL PLACEMENT OF THEIR DISTILLERY, WE FOUND OUR NAME.
IS THIS THE BEGINNING OF A SERIES?
GIVEN THE EXCLUSIVE AND ELUSIVE NATURE OF THE CASKS USED IN THIS BOTTLING, IT’S HIGHLY LIKELY THAT THIS WILL BE THE ONLY EXPRESSION OF UNTOLD RICHES. AS THIS IS OUR FIRST EVER VATTED SINGLE MALT AND WE’RE INCREDIBLY PROUD OF THE WAY IN WHICH WE HAND-CRAFTED IT, THERE’S POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE MORE SINGLE MALT RELEASES IN THE FUTURE.
HOW WOULD YOU PAIR UNTOLD RICHES?
THANKS TO THE DEEP-YET-BALANCED NOTES OF UNTOLD RICHES, THERE ARE MANY PAIRING POSSIBILITIES. I’D START WITH SALTED CARAMEL DARK CHOCOLATE, A RICH PORTER BEER OR SOME SHARP SCOTTISH CHEDDAR.
Dalwhinnie “Winter’s Frost Game of Thrones House Stark” Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) (Elsewhere $48) $21.99 View
Part of Diageo’s line of eight single malt whiskies to commemorate the eighth and final season of HBO’s hit television series Game of Thrones that is based on the novel of the same name, and the A Song of Ice and Fire series of novels, by George R.R. Martin. House Stark is located in the northern part of Westeros, and is known for its cold temperatures. Dalwhinnie is one of the highest-altitude distilleries in Scotland and resembles Winterfell in its remote and frigid location.
Doc Swinson’s “Alter Ego Triple Cask” Sherry & Cognac Finished Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) $54.99 View
One of the latest additions to Doc Swinson’s lineup of whiskies aged in a variety of different cask types, the Triple Cask is finished with two different types of Sherry Butts (PX & Oloroso), Cognac Puncheons and a long resting period in ex-Cognac Foeders. The Sherry Butts come from Montilla-Moriles Spain where their Sherry Solera Pyramids date back to the 1920’s.
Heaven Hill Bottled In Bond Whiskies Collector Set (5x750ml) (Elsewhere $212) $149.99 View
In 2018, Heaven Hill discontinued its 6 year old bottled in bond bourbon that was sold only in Kentucky, but now has roared back with this widely available 7 year old. While the bottled in bond designation isn’t necessarily a quality guarantee, this whiskey more than proves its merit. It’s explosive, bold, and buttery, with warm flavors of honey-roasted peanuts, caramel, chocolate, corn muffins, licorice, and cinnamon, all accented by notes of savory herbs, cloves, white pepper, tobacco, and an earthy undertone. Well-integrated big oak, sweetness, and spice combine to create grace, power, and length. This is pure bourbon bliss, at a very approachable price. *Number 4 in the 2019 Top 20* (DF, Winter 2019) 
K&L Notes
*NB: Partial Returns not accepted, all 5 bottles required* The Bottled In Bond Act was passed on March 3rd, 1897. This is perhaps the most important piece of spirits related legislation in the history of the United States. Not only did it establish the most rigorous standard for any distilled spirit in the world, it was also a critical change to tax law that allowed us to have great and relatively inexpensive whiskey. To be bottled in bond a spirit must meet a number of requirements. Most importantly for today’s whiskey consumer, spirit that is BIB must be a minimum of 4 years of age. In addition it has to be distilled in a single distillation season (Jan-Jun or July-Dec) by a single distiller at one distillery. That single season whisky must then be aged in a bonded warehouse and ultimately bottled at exactly 100 proof. The label must identify where it was distilled and who bottled it. In the case of Heaven Hill, no one has a larger or better portfolio of Bottled In Bond whiskies. This item includes 5 full-sized bottles: Henry McKenna – winner of best in show at SF Spirits in 2019. This bottle alone averages about $85 bucks since this prestigious award was bestowed upon it. A bottle of Heaven Hill 7 year – #4 on Whisky Advocates Top 20 Whiskies of 2019 (elsewhere $70). This 5 pack is rounded out by 3 other extraordinary whiskies: Even Williams BIB Bourbon, Rittenhouse BIB Rye, and Mellow Corn BIB Corn Whiskey. All stone cold classics and staples in any well stocked bar.
CONNOISSEURS OFFERED DEEPER INSIGHT INTO THE GLENDRONACH WITH CASK STRENGTH BATCH 9
The GlenDronach Distillery has today (4th February) released its ninth limited edition release of its Cask Strength Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks from Andalucía. This richly-sherried expression offers connoisseurs a deeper insight into the distillery’s signature profile, by bottling the whisky at its natural cask strength of 59.4%, to bring out the full character and depth of maturation.
With each unique Cask Strength release, Master Blender Dr. Rachel Barrie individually selects and combines the perfect marriage of sherry casks before they are bottled at natural cask strength, as was custom before the turn of the 20th Century. With every expression of The GlenDronach, the deep, natural colour is drawn from slow maturation in Spanish oak casks. The Pedro Ximénez casks impart rich, fruit flavours, whilst dry and nutty notes come from the Oloroso casks.
Little has changed over the centuries at The GlenDronach, where they carry forth the tradition and time-honoured methods that have been practiced since the distillery was established almost two hundred years ago. Founder, James Allardice, was an early pioneer of sherry cask maturation and deemed the distillery’s complex and full bodied spirit perfect for slow maturation in Spanish oak sherry casks; a popular import into Scotland from Spain in the 19th century.
Master Blender, Dr. Rachel Barrie said:
“The GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 9 is incredibly rich and full-bodied; the result of years of slow maturation in Pedro Ximénez puncheons and Oloroso sherry butts.
Add a drop or two of water to reveal a cornucopia of flavour; from treacle toffee and raisin-filled toasted brioche, to baked apple and bramble pie and star anise.This crescendos into a lingering dark chocolate, espresso coffee finish. The depth of this Highland Single Malt’s character is boundless.”
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep copper
Nose: Cocoa, liquorice root and baked orange on a base of sultana bread and crème brûlée.
Palate: Treacle toffee and raisin-filled toasted brioche crescendo to baked apple and bramble pie, butterscotch and star anise.
Finish: Layers of richly roasted malt, and a lingering dark chocolate, espresso finish.
ABV: 59.4%
RRP: £72
The GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 9 is bottled at 59.4% ABV, and as is the case for all The GlenDronach expressions, develops its deep colour naturally over time from the Spanish oak in which it rests. It will be available to buy from specialist retailers worldwide from February 2021 (global markets may vary) and in the US from June 2021.
Notes
About The GlenDronach Distillery:
Nestled in the valley of Forgue, deep in the East Highland hills, is The GlenDronach, one of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland. The GlenDronach is of true Highland style: a complex and full bodied spirit, perfect for slow maturation in Spanish sherry oak. At The GlenDronach Distillery, we have carried forth the tradition of our founder James Allardice since 1826, maturing our Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky in the finest Spanish Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks from Andalucía in Spain.
Our richly-sherried Highland Single Malts are recognised for their deep colour and complex flavour profiles, which range from the sweet fruity flavours of the Pedro Ximénez casks we select, to the dry and nutty notes of our Oloroso casks.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE GLENDRONACH DISTILLERY:
Visit: www.glendronachdistillery.co.uk
Facebook: /TheGlenDronach
Twitter: @Glendronach
Instagram: @Glendronach
Fire Department Coffee’s Best Bourbon Coffee Lineup Yet
ROCKFORD, Illinois — Fire Department Coffee announced today their plans to unveil a series of new Spirit Infused Coffees throughout the year, adding to its signature collection of specialty roasts that feature the subtle flavor of top-shelf spirits.
The first seasonal blend is Vanilla Bean Bourbon Infused Coffee, available soon in a limited release. Vanilla Bean Bourbon Coffee has been impeccably crafted to capture the essence of rich vanilla bean and premium aged bourbon. It delivers a smooth, unique taste and a distinct bourbon aroma.
The veteran-owned, firefighter-run company will introduce three additional Spirit-Infused blends in 2021, each selected to accent the season and add unique flavor to the coffee drinking experience. The new line of Spirit-Infused Coffee follows the success of the company’s recent, limited-edition Black Cherry Bourbon Coffee.
Spirit-Infused Coffee, as well as Fire Department Coffee’s other popular roasts, can be ordered online at FireDeptCoffee.com. Each bag is handcrafted and freshly roasted to order.
“The response to our Spirit Infused Coffee has been amazing,” said Luke Schneider, founder of Fire Department Coffee. “We’re really excited about the lineup that we’ll unveil throughout the year, and Vanilla Bean Bourbon Coffee is the perfect way to kick off 2021.”
Throughout the year, Fire Dept. Coffee will introduce even more limited-edition blends that combine the best spirits with flavors that perfectly match the season. Savor the juicy and tart Blackberry Bourbon Infused Coffee on the first warm day of spring. Sit on your front porch, drinking a light, fresh Peach Bourbon Infused roast on a summer Sunday morning. And indulge in a smooth and sweet Salted Caramel Spirit Infused Coffee while throwing another log on the fire.
Fire Department Coffee was the first to bring Spirit-Infused Coffee to the market, and it remains the industry leader because it has perfected its signature infusion process to combine the deep flavor and rich aroma of the spirits, resulting in a smooth, subtle roast.
Fire Department Coffee’s nonalcoholic, Spirit-Infused Coffee features top-shelf spirits available in Bourbon and Irish Whiskey.
About Fire Department Coffee
Launched in 2016, Fire Department Coffee is veteran-owned and run by firefighters with the mission to make great coffee and an even greater mission to support our nation’s heroes in need. Ten percent of the net proceeds goes to help first responders who are injured on the job, mentally or physically, or who are facing other serious health challenges. Fire Department Coffee features a wide variety of freshly roasted coffee including The Original Medium Roast, Light Roast, Dark Roast, Donut Shop, Backdraft Espresso and a Spirit-Infused line with Bourbon, Rum, Tequila, Irish Whiskey infused coffees. For more information, please visit firedeptcoffee.com.
The Grand Whisky February Auction is…Live!
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Auction closes at 9pm Monday 15th Feb!
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