Old Pulteney 18 Year Old

2002 vintage from the coastal distillery. Matured in a bourbon barrel #18699 and bottled at 50%. Classi salty notes with sweet sponge cake and fruits with hints of aniseed and pepper. Plenty going on here. Pulteney 18 Year Old 2002 vintage Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Single bourbon barrel #18699 bottled May 2021 by Hunter Laing & Co. for the Old Malt Cask series. 182 bottles. Pulteney Distillery was established by James Henderson in 1826 in the coastal town of Wick, Caithness.

N: Apples, grapefruit, and sponge cake.
P: Salty, with notes of liquorice, herbs, and pears.
F: Long, with gentle smoke and a hint of pepper.

Pulteney is a Highland malt whisky distillery equipped with worm tubs to cool the spirit from its single pair of particularly short stills. Thomas Telford designed the lade which originally carried all the water into the distillery, and a fragment of his stone channel survives in the back yard. The Old Pulteney 12 Year Old, 17 Year Yld and 21 Year Old form the core range supported by Clipper and Navigator in the non-aged bottling series.

Buy Now – Pulteney 18 Years – £122/ €142/ $168 / c$209*

The redesigned Berry Bro’s & Rudd range looks the part, and we know from history that the liquid is always brilliant.

BERRY’S SHERRY CASK MATURED BLENDED MALT WHISKY £31.90

Sherry casks are considered a luxury in Whisky making. These expensive barrels imbue a spirit with distinctive notes of deep fruit, citrus and nuts. Our Classic Sherry Cask Malt is blended from the best Sherry butts to deliver a balanced expression of this uniquely engaging style.

Appearance: Enticingly dark
Bouquet: Sherry prominence with secondary resinous and prune like notes. Invitingly seductive.
Palate: Well balanced fruit on a Sherry bed. Wonderfully satisfying and fulfilling.
Finish: Long, lingering Sherry delight

BERRY’S SPEYSIDE RESERVE BLENDED MALT WHISKY £31.90

Many of Scotland’s most famous malts hail from Speyside, known for their approachable, fruity style and floral complexity. Our Classic Speyside Malt captures the very essence of the region, balancing subtle, honeyed fruit aromas with easy-going yet complex aromas.

Appearance: Golden Syrup
Bouquet: Honeyed fruit, citrus and soft wood
Palate: Creamy citrus, honey, rounded
Finish: Soft fruits, mid-long

LINKWOOD 2009 BERRY BRO’S SMALL BATCH NO. 1 £59.00

Linkwood Distillery, founded in 1821, is one of the Speyside’s hidden gems. The original Victorian buildings remain, despite expansion in the 1960s and ’70s. Swans and ducks swim on the distillery waters, which provides cooling water for the condensers.

Linkwood is generally archetypal of the lighter side of Speyside, and this refill hogshead is no exception. The nose is incredibly gentle, offering aromas of peach, banana and melon with a little toasted oak from the cask. This subtle theme continues on the palate; notes of fresh fruit salad and a slight citrusy tanginess create a wonderful interplay with the whisky’s delicate texture. A whiff of smoke emerges on the finish, before waves of baking spice and oak roll in.

Cask: Hogshead
Distilled: 2009
Bottled: 2021
One of only 888 bottles available worldwide

THE MACALLAN AND BENTLEY MOTORS JOIN FORCES IN EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY TOWARDS THE FUTURE 

6th July 2021, Speyside – Scotland. The Macallan single malt Scotch whisky and luxury British automotive manufacturer Bentley Motors have revealed a unique partnership that will build on their rich heritage to develop distinctive collaborations and further their vision of a more sustainable future.

United by a dedication to mastery, craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation, the two world-leading brands will share learnings from their respective industries, while pursuing the uncompromised excellence for which they are renowned.

By bringing together The Macallan’s mastery of whisky-making with Bentley Motors’ expertise in the world of luxury cars, the collaboration will create immersive experiences and inspirational products that deliver timeless luxury balanced with a commitment to a more progressive world.

The global brand partnership was unveiled today at The Macallan Estate in the Speyside region of Scotland, alongside the launch of a new Hybrid Bentley – the next step in Bentley’s journey to become the world’s leading sustainable luxury mobility company as part of its Beyond100 strategy.

Igor Boyadjian, Managing Director for The Macallan, said: “The Macallan and Bentley Motors each have a rich heritage, and shared values of mastery, craftsmanship, creativity and innovation. Our collaboration presents a remarkable opportunity to compare our time-earned knowledge and learn from each other. We will generate fresh and contemporary thinking around our consumer engagement, our exceptional experiences, and ultimately our products.

“A key focus of the partnership will be our commitment to a more sustainable future. The breath-taking natural landscape at The Macallan Estate provides the perfect platform for us to embark together on this exciting and extraordinary journey.”

Bentley’s Chairman and Chief Executive, Adrian Hallmark, said: “Transforming Bentley into the world’s most sustainable luxury car company is an exciting journey, and I’m delighted to be working with The Macallan with one common goal – to both lead our fields as we work towards a more sustainable future.

“We will learn from each other in the coming months and years to advance our programmes together, and on the way work on some truly extraordinary experiences, projects and products. Our brands are two that share the same ethos – the passion for exceptional quality, a respect for artisanal  handcraftsmanship, and now a drive towards genuine, world-leading sustainability. I’m looking forward to the adventure together.”

Established by Alexander Reid on a plateau above the River Spey in north-east Scotland in 1824, The Macallan is renowned across the globe for its extraordinary single malt whiskies. Nurtured by nature for almost 200 years, sustainability is a constant guiding principle for the brand. Its wide-reaching sustainability strategy incorporates a range of elements including giving back to communities; nurturing The Macallan Estate; progressive packaging; and partnering with sustainable suppliers.

Key goals are achieving carbon neutrality on The Macallan Estate by 2030, promoting responsible sourcing and cultivating a global community of artisans. It is also committed to having a fully electric passenger vehicle fleet on The Macallan Estate by 2025. Following the partnership announcement with Bentley Motors, the brand will take delivery of two hybrid Bentleys this year.

Bentley Motors was founded in London in 1919 and quickly rose to fame in the world of motorsports, before carving out an unmatched position as the pinnacle of the automotive sector, able to combine luxury and performance in a unique and unrivalled way.  The world’s most sought-after luxury car brand, Bentley Motors is now undergoing the biggest transformation in its 102-year history with the introduction of its ambitious Bentley 100 sustainability strategy.

The partnership will initially focus on a selection of core areas, including the brands’ shared journey to carbon neutrality, innovative research into the sourcing of sustainable materials, and teamwork on finding and sharing sustainable, local suppliers.

It will additionally deliver a wide range of projects over the coming years, including jointly-developed products from both The Macallan and Bentley, curated customer experiences and collaborative events.

For further information visit www.themacallan.com and www.bentleymotors.com

Crafted without compromise. Please savour The Macallan responsibly. Do not drink and drive.

Notes 

About The Macallan

Founded in 1824, The Macallan is renowned worldwide for its extraordinary single malt whiskies. Their outstanding quality and distinctive character reveal the uncompromised excellence pursued by The Macallan since it was established by Alexander Reid, on a plateau above the River Spey in north-east Scotland.

In 2018, The Macallan opened a new chapter in its history with the launch of its award-winning Speyside distillery. Designed by internationally acclaimed architects to promote sustainability, the building takes inspiration from the surrounding ancient Scottish hills. It stands nearby Easter Elchies House, the Highland Manor built in 1700 which is The Macallan’s spiritual home and remains the heartbeat of The Macallan’s beautiful 485-acre Estate. 

About Bentley Motors

Bentley Motors is the most sought-after luxury car brand in the world. The company’s headquarters in Crewe is home to all of its operations including design, R&D, engineering, and production of the company’s three model lines, Continental, Flying Spur and Bentayga. The combination of fine craftsmanship, using skills that have been handed down through generations, alongside engineering expertise and cutting-edge technology is unique to UK luxury car brands such as Bentley. It is also an example of high-value British manufacturing at its best. Bentley employs around 4,000 people at Crewe.

Stellum “Cygnus A9” K&L Exclusive Cask Strength Single Barrel Indiana Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) $54.99 View

The wonderful Stellum Whiskies are a fabulous addition to the current bourbon scape. They’re devoted to bringing American Whisky into the modern age with a dogmatic attention to detail. Stellum is a distinct project from Barrell, but uses the same exceptional team to select these special barrels with the utmost care. This team is renowned (they’ve got the awards to prove it) for selecting and blending exceptional casks, but in order to create a great blend you need to start with excellent components. This is one of their finest, a bourbon distilled at MGP specifically for Barrell. They’ve been extremely careful with these stocks and we were lucky enough to get access to one of the very first single barrels.

Stellum “Cygnus H4” K&L Exclusive Cask Strength Single Barrel Indiana Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) $54.99 View

The wonderful Stellum Whiskies are a fabulous addition to the current bourbon scape. They’re devoted to bringing American Whisky into the modern age with a dogmatic attention to detail. Stellum is a distinct project from Barrell, but uses the same exceptional team to select these special barrels with the utmost care. This team is renowned (they’ve got the awards to prove it) for selecting and blending exceptional casks, but in order to create a great blend you need to start with excellent components. This is one of their finest, a bourbon distilled at MGP specifically for Barrell. They’ve been extremely careful with these stocks and we were lucky enough to get access to one of the very first single barrels.

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Talisker 12 Year Old

2008 vintage bourbon barrel #18665 at 50%. Always a favourite and here we have butter tablet, chocolate, fudge and pineapple throughout with a lovely long and lingering finish with fruity notes and that subtle coastal freshness. Talisker 12 Year Old 2008 vintage Island single malt Scotch whisky. Single bourbon barrel #18665 bottled May 2021 by Hunter Laing & Co. for the Old Malt Cask series. 298 bottles.

Nose: vanilla, butter tablet, and chocolate.
Palate: creamy with fudge and fresh pineapple.
Finish: long and lingering with a hint of fruit.

Brothers Hugh and Keneth MacAskill Talisker Distillery was established at Carbost on the Isle of Skye off the west coast of Scotland in 1830 with construction commencing the following year. Soaking up its own reflection from Loch Harport one day yet fending off North Atlantic gales the next. Talisker is an Islands malt whisky distillery equipped with five stills and has retained its traditional five round wooden worm tubs. There is an excellent range of official bottlings, including Talisker 10 Year Old and Distillers Edition supplemented by independent bottlings in the Secret Stills and Old Malt Cask ranges.

Buy Now – Talisker 12 Years – £116 / €113 / $134 / c$166*

Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 394: Eaglesburn 3 Year Old 2017 Double Wood

Mark Dermul, Belgian whisky blogger, goes Dutch. Eaglesburn, the micro distillery run by the good natured Bart Joosten, has released a Double Wood. This whisky, distilled on 13th October 2017, matured on a ex-bourbon cask and was then finished in virgin oak. As Bart is wont to do, he bottled it at 47% in 20cl bottles – in this case on 27th April 2021.

https://youtu.be/Xt2JW0JFFpw

Whisky Presentation Box Humidors by Dave

Humidors by Dave!

Have your favourite scotch whisky presentation box upgraded to a cigar humidor!

US$220

Contact Dave at daveswhiskyhumidors@gmail.com

Price does not include shipping or the presentation box. 

June 30, 2021 (Hawthorne, NY) – Ultimate Spirits Challenge (USC), since 2010 the world’s most prestigious global spirits competition, today releases the results of the 2021 Challenge. With an increase in entries this year of 30%, 2021 was the twelfth consecutive year of record submissions. Entries arrived from more than 52 spirit-producing nations.

The judging, held throughout May and June, determined 56 Chairman’s Trophy winners, 301 Finalists, 208 Great Values, and 96 Tried & True Award winners. As always, USC was conducted at the custom-designed Ultimate Beverage Challenge (UBC) Evaluation Center, located in Hawthorne, NY.

Says UBC Co-Founder and Judging Director F. Paul Pacult, “Aside from being by far the largest USC ever, this year’s Challenge was likewise the most global, with an impressive array of quality distillates from places as far away from New York as China, Croatia, and Chile. Virtually all categories saw healthy gains in submissions, most notably gin, Ready-to-Drink cocktails, hard seltzers, craft spirits, mezcal, rum, and all whiskey and brandy categories.

“Since producers enter their top-shelf marques into USC, it’s clear that they look to us for the most accurate and unbiased data in the industry. We already look forward to USC 2022!”

WHISKY – CANADA

Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye

WHISKEY – IRELAND

Blended: The Legendary Silkie

Single Pot Still: Redbreast Cask Strength 12 Years Old

Single Malt: Waterford Dunmore Single Farm Origin Addition 1.2

WHISKY – SCOTLAND

Blended: Dewar’s Double Double 32 Years Old

Single Malt-Highland: Glenturret Peat Smoke 10 Years Old

Single Malt-Island: Talisker 18 Years Old

Single Malt-Islay: Kilchoman Machir Bay Cask Strength

Single Malt-Speyside: Mortlach Distiller’s Dram 16 Years Old

WHISKEY – USA

Bourbon/Bottled-In-Bond: Old Fitzgerald VVS 2020 16 Years Old Bottled-in-Bond

Bourbon: Weller Wheated Bourbon Full Proof

Rye: Col. E.H. Taylor, Jr. Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Rye

Single Barrel/Bourbon: Blanton’s Straight From The Barrel

Single Malt: Westland

Small Batch Bourbon: Black Bourbon Society’s Maker’s Mark Private Selection: Recipe 2

Tennessee: Uncle Nearest 1820 Single Barrel 11 Years Old

Wheat: Bainbridge Battle Point Two Islands Islay Cask Barrel Proof

Other: Mammoth Distilling Infinity

WHISK(E)Y – WORLD

Matsui Shuzo Sakura Single Cask

WHISK(E)Y FLAVORED – WORLD

Tom Bullock’s Burnt Orange Bourbon

After undergoing careful analysis through multiple panels, all products are rated on the 100-point scale by the spirits industry’s most renowned judges including buyers, journalists, educators, and bar owners.

Spirits scoring 85+ points receive a detailed tasting note. All spirits scoring 80+ points receive an individual results page, which provides all downloadable marketing material.

USC results are promoted globally and on social media. 

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To celebrate England reaching the UEFA EURO 2020 Final this weekend, we’re offering you the chance to receive 10% off our Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky – a rich and fruity single malt hand crafted in the heart of England. What better way to toast the best of English spirit?

Offer ends midnight on Sunday 11th July. Simply enter code COMEONENGLAND during checkout. Offer available online and in-store.

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