Every year we bottle a very special selection of whiskies to celebrate Whisky Show, and we have a limited number of Whisky Show 2021’s releases to share with you.

This year’s series is called Adventures in Flavour and features comic book superheroes representing some of the key flavours that give whisky its character – congeners, phenols, aldehydes and esters. Each bottle comes with a pair of 3D glasses to reveal even more detail in the colourful labels, designed by Elixir Distillers’ creative director Raj ‘Mr C’ Chavda.

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2014 Bunnahabhain Staoisha Heavily Peated 6 Year Old “Signatory K&L Exclusive”

Dechar/Rechar Cask Strength Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)

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Bunnahabhain’s heavily peated malt goes by the name of Staoisha on the independent market. These extraordinary casks are just getting better and better. Now 6 years of age this cask was distilled on 10/20/2014. Bottled 5/24/2021. Matured in a dechar/rechar hoggie. Cask No 10568. 59.4%ABV.

Benromach 40 Year Old
2021 Release

Bottled at a cask strength of 57.1% abv, this was laid down in 1981 and spent its maturation in the finest first fill Oloroso sherry casks, limited to 1,047 bottles

£1,750.00
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Benromach 40 Year Old (2021 Release) Description

James Eadie Autumn 2021

Nine new whiskies from the famous bottler

Caol Ila, Linkwood, Dailuaine & more!

Four new releases of ‘the Pubs’ series as we like to call them including whiskies from Caol Ila, Linkwood, Benrinnes and Dailuaine. Plus five cask strength whiskies including a smokey Palo Cortado sherry hogshead distilled at Caol Ila, Islay.

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Saturday, October 23rd,

1PM-5PM:

Glenglassaugh with Rory Glasgow

Join us for our tasting of Glenglassaugh Single Malt Scotch, presented by whisky expert Rory Glasgow!

Situated on the banks of Sandend Bay, Highland Distillery Glenglassaugh was founded in 1875 and continues to use traditional small-scale distilling practices to this day. They contributed to many well-liked Highland whiskey blends (including Famous Grouse and Lang’s) before producing their own aged statement whiskies in 2008. They’ve gone on to acclaim numerous awards for themselves since, including two Gold awards at the 2019 International Wine and Spirits Competition for their signature expressions.

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INTRODUCING THE MACALLAN HARMONY COLLECTION RICH CACAO:

A UNIQUE COLLABORATION BRINGING THE WORLDS OF CHOCOLATE AND WHISKY TO LIFE 

The Macallan has unveiled The Macallan Harmony Collection Rich Cacao, the first limited edition whisky in an innovative new series of single malts that will see the brand progress its journey towards sustainable packaging.

Inspired by The Macallan’s deep-rooted connection to nature for nearly 200 years, The Harmony Collection is an exploration into the world of sustainable packaging, which will fuse innovative techniques with materials from the natural world at the end of their life to see them reborn with a renewed purpose.

To create the first edition in this new limited annual release series, The Macallan Whisky Maker Polly Logan embarked on a unique journey to Girona, Spain, where she immersed herself in the world of chocolate, exploring the chocolate-making process and uncovering the distinctive flavour profiles.

Polly collaborated with world-renowned pastry chef, Jordi Roca, the youngest of the acclaimed Roca brothers of El Celler de Can Roca, with whom The Macallan has a long-standing relationship. As part of the exploration, she visited Jordi’s famed chocolate factory, Casa Cacao in Girona and she also spent time with master chocolatier, Damian Allsop. Through this unique experience, Polly drew inspiration from the duo’s passion, knowledge and creativity to create The Macallan Harmony Collection Rich Cacao, searching the sherry seasoned oak casks maturing at The Macallan Estate to identify rare, indulgent chocolate notes.

Crafted from a harmonious combination of European and American oak casks, the result is an exceptionally rich single malt whisky characterised by a deep, dark chocolate profile, which pairs perfectly with the richest chocolate for a luxurious sensorial experience.

In homage to its chocolate inspiration, The Macallan Harmony Collection Rich Cacao is encased in a beautiful fully recyclable and biodegradable presentation box, made using natural by-products in the chocolate-making process. The box is crafted without compromise using discarded husks from cacao pods and brings together The Macallan’s renowned craftsmanship with contemporary packaging techniques aimed at minimising waste.

Sustainability has been a constant guiding principle for The Macallan since it began crafting its single malt whisky in perfect harmony with the beautiful nature that surrounds The Macallan Estate in Scotland’s Speyside in 1824.

Polly Logan, Whisky Maker for The Macallan, said: “The Macallan Harmony Collection Rich Cacao is a wonderful expression which brings together the world of whisky with the fascinating world of chocolate.

“Working in collaboration with Jordi Roca, acknowledged as one of the best and most creative pastry chefs in the world, and with exceptional chocolatier, Damian Allsop, I went on a journey of discovery, learning of the craftsmanship, passion and creativity which goes into making chocolate.

“As I immersed myself in this world, I uncovered a great synergy between the whisky-making process and that of chocolate. Both take time and exceptional attention to detail, with even the slightest changes to the process encouraging different aromas and flavours to emerge.

“For this expression, I sought out a specific chocolate note in The Macallan’s traditional sherry seasoned European oak casks and combined this with a vanilla note imparted by sherry seasoned American oak casks to sweeten the slightly bitter chocolate note I had found. This exquisite single malt offers a delightful whisky and chocolate pairing experience and the chance to elevate The Macallan experience to a new dimension.”

Jordi Roca said: “Our collaboration with The Macallan allows us to challenge our own creativity, and in this project, we have been allowed to play with cacao, which is one of my passions. Being able to inspire a whisky and to create a unique tasting experience has been wonderful.”

The Macallan Harmony Collection Rich Cacao has an RRSP of £115 and will be available at The Macallan Estate, The Macallan Online Boutique and premium retailers, bars and restaurants around the world from October 2021. For further information visit www.themacallan.com

Whisky Maker’s Notes:

ABV: 44%

Colour: Toasted cacao beans.

Aroma: Chocolate fondant, honey, oak, zesty lime and ginger.

Palate: Dark chocolate, honey, dates, vanilla and cinnamon.

Finish: Long with rich chocolate.

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.

Crafted without compromise. Please savour The Macallan responsibly.

The Clydeside Distillery celebrates launch of inaugural Single Malt 

Distillery unveils long-awaited first expression 

After almost four years of quiet maturation The Clydeside Distillery has unveiled its first official Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Stobcross, a Lowland Single Malt, matured in the finest American and European oak casks, is now available to purchase from the distillery shop and website. The 70cl bottle will retail at £45.

Made from 100% Scottish barley and water from Loch Katrine, the inaugural Stobcross has a nose of floral notes with fresh sweetness and tropical tones. To the palate, drinkers can experience orchard fruits and a hint of white pepper.

Andrew Morrison, Commercial Director at Morrison Glasgow Distillers, said: “Today marks a culmination of many years of hard work.

“Stobcross pays tribute to Glasgow’s industrial heritage and the spirit of innovation which forged its position on the global stage.

“Our whisky has been lying patiently waiting for almost four years. This precious time, along with our distiller’s skills and craftsmanship, has created something truly special. We’re incredibly proud to launch our very first Single Malt.”

Named after an historic cross which once marked the route to Dumbarton Rock, Stobcross would later be the name given to a fine mansion built in the 1600s. Later becoming the prosperous weaving village of Anderston, the mansion was demolished in 1875 to make way for the Queen’s Dock – at one time the epicentre of Glasgow’s global import and export trade.

Today, in the Dock’s former Pumphouse, built in 1877, that spirit of innovation continues with the combination of experience, passion and skill to create The Clydeside Distillery’s first release.

Owned by Morrison Glasgow Distillers Ltd, The Clydeside Distillery’s Chairman, Tim Morrison, is the great grandson of John Morrison who originally built The Queen’s Dock in the 1870s.

The project to transform The Pump House into an operational whisky distillery began in 2012 with The Clydeside Distillery opening its doors to the public in November 2017.

The Clydeside Distillery will be closed between 31 October and 15 November due to COP26. While online orders will continue, collections from the distillery won’t be available from Sunday 17 October. An international release of Stobcross is planned over the coming months.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: floral notes, fresh sweetness with tropical tones

Palate: orchard fruits and hints of white pepper

Notes 

Since opening in 2017 on the bank of Glasgow River Clyde, The Clydeside Distillery has established itself as one of the city’s leading tourist attractions. The distillery sits on the site previously known as the Queens Dock, a vast commercial wet dock built by John Morrison of Morrison and Mason and opened by Queen Victoria in 1877.

The Clydeside Distillery is home to a state-of-the-art interactive visitor centre offering guests of all ages and whisky knowledge an experience to remember – from grain to glass. The distillery launched its first expression, Stobcross, in October 2021. This Clydeside Single Malt is produced using clear water from Loch Katrine, 100% Scottish barley and then matured in the finest American Oak and Oloroso Sherry casks.

GHOSTLY GREETINGS FROM THE VAULTS

Halloween is almost upon us so we thought it was the perfect time to dust off the cobwebs from our darkest warehouses and bring you a suitable spooky addition to The Vaults Collection. While the rarity, maturity and uniqueness of The Vaults Collection casks mean they are always magical, we’re sure you’ll agree that our two new bottlings bring a little extra sparkle for Halloween season. Definitely no tricks but all treat!

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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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Pittyvaich – Ghost and Rare Part 4

Limited Edition | 70cl | 43.8% ABV

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Pittyvaich is the fourth in the series of special releases crafted using irreplaceable “ghost” whiskies from a small number of iconic distilleries that closed many years ago.

This Limited Edition Johnnie Walker Blue Label contains rare old whiskies from the Pittyvaich Distillery, which fell silent in 2002. Other “ghost” whiskies from the distilleries of Port Dundas and Carsebridge are balanced with very rare Single Malts from a quartet of Speyside distilleries, alongside rare expressions from Royal Lochnagar.

A rich, sweet and fruity Whisky that features an abundance of orchard fruits and berries, complimented by flavours of vanilla, cinnamon, and delicate oak spice.

£274.95

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Bunnahabhain and fun casks go together, hand in hand.

This is the definition of comfortable. Salted caramel, peanuts, toffee, honeycomb, dates and honey are steeped within this liquid, offering this hedonistic and thick affair from the unpeated Islay distillery.

One thing that I don’t enjoy is the price of this bottle. When you think about other cask strength offerings from every other whisky distillery in Scotland, these bottles average out between £65-£75 per bottle. That includes Highland Park, Glenallachie, Laphroaig, Glenfarclas, Glenlivet and a historic of others…all for 50% less than what Bunnahabhain are asking for this. That’s a little mad.

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