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Please see below for our September 2021 schedule.

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Old Pepper K&L Exclusive Single Barrel Barrel Proof Straight Indiana Rye Whiskey (750ml)

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The Pepper family is one of most historically important in American Whisky. Elijah Pepper first began distilling in Virginia during the American Revolution. His son, the famous Oscar Pepper founded a distillery on Glenn’s Creek and perfected the sour mash process with Dr. James C Crow at the site where Woodford Reserve is currently made. His early death in 1865, but 15 year old James E. Pepper in charge of the family business. His guardian, E.H. Taylor, loaned him money to expand his fathers distillery, but ultimately failed to succeed and ended up losing the distillery to Taylor. He was able to find the capital to build a second distillery near Lexington and pushed for laws allowing distillers to bottle their own whisky at the facility where it was distilled and aged. They claimed to be the first to bottle their own bourbon. The flamboyant character ended up losing everything to foreclosure. Amazingly, the highest bidder for the failed distillery and its owners assets was the owners own wife, E.O. Pepper. The distillery burned down in 1933 and was rebuilt again after prohibition, before closing in the late 60s. In 2008, Amir Peay resurrected the brand and spent the next 9 years recreating the original recipes of the famous old distillery. As those whiskies age, they’ve bottled purchased whisky from several distillers in Kentucky and Indiana. This exceptional 95% rye was distilled on May 27th 2016 at MGP before being bottled on July 7th 2021 exclusively for K&L.

The Darkness Range is a collection of intensely sherried whiskies. Every Whisky in the range has undertaken The Darkness signature maturation of six months in sherried octave casks, rewarding the drinker with an unparalleled richness and depth of flavour. The kind of flavour that can only be achieved by the liquid to wood ratio in octave cask maturation.

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CULDRAIN SINGLE CASK OCTAVE EXCLUSIVE

DUNCAN TAYLOR OCTAVE CULDRAIN

Bottled exclusively for the Inverurie Whisky Shop, this 10 Year Old started life in Oak casks before being transferred into Octaves for 9 months. Distilled at a Highland Distillery in near the Aberdeenshire town of Kennethmont, this whisky showcases the rare unpeated spirit from the distillery and is named after a hamlet situated halfway between the distillery and the bottler, Duncan Taylor, in Huntly.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Sugared almonds, white pepper, lemon zest

Palate: Milk chocolate, light citrus, fruity currants, earty, sweet spices.

Finish: Dark chocolate, orange peel, sticky toffee pudding

53.2% ABV

£75.00

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A.SMITH BOWMAN CASK STRENGTH BOURBON TAKES HOME MASTER MEDAL IN ITS INAUGURAL COMPETITION

Four A. Smith Bowman Distillery Bourbons Receive Medals at American Whiskey Masters

 FREDERICKSBURG, VA (Aug. 24, 2021) – Just a month after its release, A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Bourbon was awarded a Master medal, the highest granted, at the 2021 American Whiskey Masters. The newest addition to the Distillery’s lineup, each barrel included in A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength is hand-selected by Master Distiller Brian Prewitt and aged a minimum of 10 years. The initial release of this uncut, non chill-filtered bourbon came in at 141.1 proof and there are plans to release more each year.

Three other A. Smith Bowman Distillery bourbons also received Gold medals: Bowman Brothers Small Batch Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Isaac Bowman Port Finished Straight Bourbon Whiskey, and John J. Bowman Single Barrel Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

“We are very honored to be recognized at the American Whiskey Masters this year,” said Prewitt. “For our entire lineup of bourbons to be recognized in such a prestigious event really brings a great sense of pride with our small distillery team.”

The American Whiskey Masters is chaired by The Spirits Business and a panel of leading spirits specialists. The record-number of entries were judged by category in a blind tasting held in July. For a full list of this year’s results, visit The American Whiskey Masters 2021 results (thespiritsbusiness.com).

About A. Smith Bowman

A.Smith Bowman’s distilling roots date back to the years before Prohibition when the Bowman family had a granary and dairy farm in Sunset Hills, Virginia. They used excess grain from the family estate to distill spirits. In 1934, after the Repeal of Prohibition, Abram Smith Bowman and his sons continued the family tradition and built a more modern distillery in Fairfax County, Virginia called Sunset Hills Farm.  The Distillery was moved in 1988 and is now nestled in Spotsylvania County near the city of Fredericksburg, 60 miles away from the original location.

As a small and privately owned company, A. Smith Bowman Distillery continues the time-honored traditions on which it was founded. Considered a micro-distillery by today’s standards, A. Smith Bowman produces an assortment of hand-crafted spirits distilled from only the finest natural ingredients and using the latest technology. This micro-distillery focuses on the production of premium spirits honoring the legacy of Virginia’s first settlers. As Virginia’s oldest and most award-winning distillery, its various brands have earned numerous prestigious awards over the years, including John J. Bowman Single Barrel, which received a gold medal at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. For more information on A. Smith Bowman, please visit www.asmithbowman.com

Infrequent Flyers Batch #7

We have these extraordinary whiskies now in stock and available for you. This very limited release includes some fantastic cask finishes including a Peated Sherry cask and a Marsala Wine finish! We also have the UK Exclusive release, limited to just 90 bottles!

JOHN J. BOWMAN SINGLE BARREL NAMED FINALIST AT 2021 ultimate spirits challenge

Six A. Smith Bowman Distillery Spirits Recognized 

Fredericksburg, VIRGINIA (Aug. 5, 2021) The 2021 Ultimate Spirits Challenge named John J. Bowman Single Barrel Bourbon a finalist for the prestigious Chairman’s Trophy, the competition’s highest honor. John J. Bowman was also designated as “Great Value.” Six A. Smith Bowman Distillery spirits were awarded in total.

“Excellent, Highly Recommended” honors went to:

• John J. Bowman Single Barrel Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey

• Finalist for Chairman’s Trophy
• Named a “Great Value”

Awarded “Very Good, Strong Recommendation” was:

• Bowman Brothers Small Batch Virginia Straight Whiskey
• Isaac Bowman Port Barrel Finished Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey

This competition, in its 12th year, is judged by a panel of the spirit industry’s most renowned judges including award-winning authors, buyers, journalists, educators and bar owners, who rate each spirit on a 100-point scale.

Complete results for the 2021 Ultimate Spirits Challenge can be found at https://www.ultimate-beverage.com/usc-2021/2021-spirits-results.

About A. Smith Bowman

A. Smith Bowman’s distilling roots date back to the years before Prohibition when the Bowman family had a granary and dairy farm in Sunset Hills, Virginia. They used excess grain from the family estate to distill spirits. In 1934, after the Repeal of Prohibition, Abram Smith Bowman and his sons continued the family tradition and built a more modern distillery in Fairfax County, Virginia called Sunset Hills Farm.  The Distillery was moved in 1988 and is now nestled in Spotsylvania County near the city of Fredericksburg, 60 miles away from the original location.

As a small and privately owned company, A. Smith Bowman Distillery continues the time-honored traditions on which it was founded. Considered a micro-distillery by today’s standards, A. Smith Bowman produces an assortment of hand-crafted spirits distilled from only the finest natural ingredients and using the latest technology. This micro-distillery focuses on the production of premium spirits honoring the legacy of Virginia’s first settlers. As Virginia’s oldest and most award-winning distillery, its various brands have earned numerous prestigious awards over the years, including John J. Bowman Single Barrel, which received a double gold medal at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.  For more information on A. Smith Bowman, please visit www.asmithbowman.com.

THREE 1792 BOURBONS NAMED FINALISTS FOR CHAIRMAN’S TROPHY AT 2021 ULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGE

10 Barton 1792 Whiskeys Recognized 

BARDSTOWN, KENTUCKY (Aug. 4, 2021) – 1792 Full Proof, 1792 Aged 12 Years and 1792 Bottled-in-Bond were each named Chairman’s Trophy Finalists at the 2021 Ultimate Spirits Challenge, which is the competition’s highest honor. 1792 Full Proof was also included in the competition’s Top 100 Spirits. In total, 10 Barton 1792 whiskeys were recognized, including four which were designated as “Great Value” and two which received the “Tried & True Award.”

Awarded the high honor of “Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation” was:

• 1792 Full Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon

• Finalist for Chairman’s Trophy
• Top 100 Spirits
• Named a “Great Value”
• “Tried & True” Award

“Excellent, Highly Recommended” honors went to:

• 1792 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon

• Finalist for Chairman’s Trophy
• Named a “Great Value”
• “Tried & True” Award

• 1792 Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon

• Finalist for Chairman’s Trophy
• Named a “Great Value”

• 1792 Aged 12 Years Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• 1792 Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon
• Thomas S. Moore Extended Cask Finish Cabernet Sauvignon
• Early Times Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

• “Tried & True” Award

Awarded “Very Good, Strong Recommendation” were:

• Thomas S. Moore Extended Cask Finish Chardonnay
• Thomas S. Moore Extended Cask Finish Port
• Early Times Kentucky Whisky

• • Named a “Great Value”

This competition, in its 12th year, is judged by a panel of the spirit industry’s most renowned judges including award-winning authors, buyers, journalists, educators and bar owners, who rate each spirit on a 100-point scale.

Complete results for the 2021 Ultimate Spirits Challenge can be found at https://www.ultimate-beverage.com/usc-2021/2021-spirits-results.

About Barton 1792 Distillery

Barton 1792 Distillery is part of Barton Brands.  Barton Brands has facilities in Bardstown, Ky., Carson, Calif., and Baltimore, Md. Barton Brands is owned by the Sazerac Company, an American family-owned company based in New Orleans, La. Barton 1792 Distillery was established in 1879 and continues today as the oldest fully-operating Distillery in the “Bourbon Capital of the World.” The Distillery is located on 196 acres and includes 28 warehouses, 22 other buildings, the Morton Spring and the Tom Moore Spring.  Distilling, aging and bottling fine Bourbon whiskey are hallmarks of the historic Barton 1792 Distillery. 1792 Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey is produced at Barton 1792 Distillery, and is named for the year Kentucky became a state. The Distillery has garnered a number of prestigious awards for its whiskies, including its 1792 Full Proof, which was named the World Whiskey of the Year for 2020.  To learn more visit www.1792bourbon.com.

LINDORES MINIATURES

We are delighted to say that you can now buy our Lindores Single Malt Scotch Whisky in 70cl, 20cl and 5cl miniature bottles. The Commemorative release and the Lindores Single Malt are also available to purchase from a range of independent retailers and stockists, a full list of which can be found on the Lindores website.

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KIRSTEN AINSLIE JOINS BROWN-FORMAN AS ASSISTANT BLENDER FOR SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY BRANDS

Kirsten Ainslie has joined Brown-Forman as the new Assistant Blender to Rachel Barrie, Master Blender for their Single Malt Scotch Whisky distilleries, Benriach, The GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh. Prior to joining Brown-Forman, she was Distiller at Edinburgh’s John Crabbie & Co for three years.

Kirsten’s role will see her working closely with Rachel Barrie on all aspects of the blender’s craft and exceptional mastery, including spirit quality, product development and innovation, cask selection, whisky and wood management.

Rachel Barrie, Master Blender at Benriach, The GlenDronach, and Glenglassaugh Distillery, said:

“It’s a really exciting time for Benriach, The GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh and welcoming Kirsten to the team signals our long term commitment to investing into and growing our wonderful Single Malts.

“Kirsten will be a great addition to the team. Nurturing young talent is an important part of what we do at Brown-Forman and Kirsten has certainly proven she has the best nose for the job.”

Kirsten Ainslie began bartending whilst working towards her MA in Sociology at the University of Edinburgh. After graduating, she volunteered at The Glasgow Distillery company in an effort to learn the art of whisky and gin distillation before moving on to become Lead Distiller at the John Crabbie Distillery in Leith, Edinburgh.

Kirsten Ainslie, Assistant Blender at Benriach, The GlenDronach, and Glenglassaugh Distillery, said:

“I feel very privileged to be taking on the role of Assistant Blender and working alongside Rachel Barrie who is renowned in the whisky industry. Working closely with Rachel, I hope to build on the legacy of maturing and marrying different casks, and crafting whiskies to be enjoyed by newcomers and connoisseurs alike.”

About Brown-Forman:

For over 150 years, Brown-Forman Corporation has enriched the experience of life by responsibly building fine quality beverage alcohol brands, including Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s RTDs, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire, Gentleman Jack, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel, Finlandia, Korbel, el Jimador, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Coopers’ Craft, Herradura, New Mix, Sonoma-Cutrer, Chambord, Benriach, The GlenDronach, Glenglassaugh, Slane, and Fords Gin. Brown-Forman’s brands are supported by approximately 4,800 employees and sold in more than 170 countries worldwide. For more information about the company, please visit http://www.brown-forman.com/

About Glenglassaugh Distillery:

On the crescent beach of Sandend Bay stands Glenglassaugh Distillery, producing a luscious coastal malt, shaped by the rich abundance of land and sea, with rolling waves of flavour. The distillery has a history of elegant maturation, with award-winning old vintages dating back to the 1960s, and an award-winning range of boutique younger whiskies. As this jewel of a coastal malt is discovered and enjoyed, it promises to become a cult, contemporary classic.

Visit: www.glenglassaugh.com

Twitter: @Glenglassaugh

Instagram: glenglassaugh

Facebook: /GlenglassaughDistillery 

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 the finest Spanish Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks.

Visit: www.glendronachdistillery.co.uk

Facebook: /TheGlenDronach

Twitter: @Glendronach

Instagram: @Glendronach

About Benriach Distillery

Ruggedly beautiful, Benriach stands on the site of the old Riach farm in north Speyside, drawing water from a mineral-rich aquifer, deep beneath the distillery.

Thanks to a long-standing tradition of distilling three styles of whisky; classic unpeated, Highland peated and triple distilled, together with an eclectic selection of casks from around the world, our whisky makers are able to explore the full flavour possibilities of Single Malt, creating some of the richest, most multi-layered whiskies in Speyside.

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Twitter @TheBenriach