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The Whisky Show 2021 MASTERCLASSES – Whisky Show News

2021 MASTERCLASSES

Whisky Show is back at Old Billingsgate for 2021, and with it come our legendary masterclasses – in person! Led by some of the whisky world’s brightest stars, our tastings are an incredible way to experience the very best of whisky and Whisky Show. Read on for more details and how you can snag a ticket to these limited sessions.

How to book

Mark your calendars: each Tuesday and Thursday we will release tickets for one Whisky Show masterclass.

Please note: you must have a valid ticket to the appropriate day of Whisky Show to attend a masterclass.

Ian Macleod: From Glengoyne and Tamdhu to Rosebank
with International Brand Ambassador Gordon Dundas and UK Sales Manager Alan Wardrop
Saturday 2 October
3.30pm-5pm
£150

While you maybe unfamiliar with the Ian MacLeod name, you will have heard of its single malts: Tamdhu and Glengoyne, as well as fabled lost distillery Rosebank. Join Gordon Dundas and Alan Wardrop for an exploration of the company’s whiskies and to learn more about the revival of Rosebank. Learn more 

First Releases
with The Whisky Exchange Ambassador Billy Abbott
Sunday 3 October 2021
12.30pm-1.30pm
£55

Scotland is seeing a boom in new distilleries and the first of the new wave have recently come of age and started to bottle whisky. In this session we’ll be chatting with three of the most anticipated distilleries in Scotland: Ardnamurchan, Dornoch and Torabhaig. Each will be pouring not only their first release, but also something special they’ve found just for us. Learn more 

Investing in Whisky
with The Whisky Exchange co-founder Sukhinder Singh and Whisky.Auction director Isabel Graham-Yooll.
Friday 1 October 2021
7pm-8pm
£95

In this blind tasting, Sukhinder and Isabel dig deep into the world of whisky investment, touching on valuable topics including the real importance of age, the hard-to-navigate world of Japanese whisky, shifting trends, sherry monsters, and how to spot an undervalued bottle. Learn more 

Highland Park Masterclass
with senior brand ambassador Martin Markvardsen
Saturday 2 October 2021
12.30pm-1.30pm
£85

Martin Markvardsen is one of the best-known and loved ambassadors in the business, with more than 30 years of experience in the drinks world. Join him for a journey through the lesser-seen, upper end of the Highland Park range, including not only the excellent 40yo, but also a new upcoming cask-strength release… Learn more 

Finding Peat Masterclass
with Diageo ambassador Colin Dunn
Sunday October 3 2021
3.30pm-4.30pm
£85

Caol Ila and Lagavulin sit at opposite ends of the island of Islay and make quite different spirits. How do they make their whisky so different? Fortunately, we have Diageo’s irrepressible brand ambassador Colin Dunn to lead us through six great drams to find out. Learn more 

Food Pairing Masterclass
with The Whisky Exchange head buyer Dawn Davies
Friday 1 October 2021
6.30pm-7.15pm
£35

While whisky is often seen as either an aperitif or digestif, book-ending meals rather than getting involved with the main course, the past few years have seen a boom in the ways that adventurous drinkers have been matching whisky and food. In this class, Dawn Davies MW will be flexing her sommelier muscles to give you not only the skills to create your own pairings, but also a selection of her own to tantalise the taste buds. Learn more 

Three Blind Men

with The Whisky Exchange co-founder Sukhinder Singh and head buyer Dawn Davies MW, and guests Dave Broom, Serge Valentin and Charles MacLean MBE
Saturday 2 October
4.30pm-6pm
£150

Blind tasting is really hard – it’s a skill that takes years of ‘practise’, also known as ‘drinking whisky’. Do you think you’ve got what it takes to go up against the experts? This tasting will give you the opportunity to find out… Learn More 

Springbank Masterclass
with ambassador Grant Macpherson
Sunday 3 October 2021
1pm-2pm
£60

In this class, Grant Macpherson will be leading us through three of the distillery’s most sought after expressions – the 21-year-old releases of each type of spirit. Not only that, we’ll get a sneak preview of a very special whisky that won’t be available on the shelves until 2022: the upcoming Springbank 30 Year Old. Learn more 

Finding Flavours Masterclass
with The Whisky Exchange ambassador Billy Abbott
Saturday 2 October 2021
12:45pm-1:30pm
£35

Billy Abbott has been classifying whiskies by flavour for The Whisky Exchange for years, ever since he helped create the Whisky by Flavour categories. In this class he’ll talk through the flavour camps, looking at what creates the flavours we can taste and finding ways to jump from whisky to whisky without taking too many chances on whether you love your next choice. Learn more 

Show Details
1-3 October 2021
11.30AM – 6.30PM

Old Billingsgate
1 Old Billingsgate Walk
London EC3R 6DX

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Mackmyra Swedish Single Malt at Inverurie Whisky Shop – Swedish Whisky News

SWEDISH SINGLE MALT WHISKY

The idea to produce a Swedish whisky was conceived by eight friends in a mountain cabin back in 1998. To ensure they stayed in touch after studying engineering together, the group had a tradition of meeting up in Sälen once a year. This time, purely by chance, everyone had brought along a bottle of whisky. During dinner, one of them wondered why there was no Swedish malt whisky, and, if it was possible, why hadn’t anyone already done it? The question remained unanswered but, before long,the vision to become pioneers and produce the first Swedish malt whisky took shape. One year later, in 1999, Mackmyra Svensk Whisky was established.

LOFSDALENLAGRET & INVERURIE WHISKY SHOPLOFSDALENLAGRET

The Mackmyra Lofsdalenlagret is part of the warehouse edition 2017.

A release totaling 870 bottles,  231 were allocated to the UK and we are delighted to be chosen as the exclusive retailer in the UK

Consisting of a vatting of 15 unique 30 litre casks split between peated and unpeated spirit, using a mixture of ex-bourbon, ex oloroso and gravity casks.

Shop now

THE WHISKY

NOSE: fruity, with notes of citrus and pear.  Ginger, oak and toasted almonds.

PALATE: Orchard fruits and jelly sweets. Ginger, cinnamon and cardamom. Fresh green herbs and pepper, with almonds,

FINISH: aniseed, toffee apples and cinnamon with lingering malt and fresh oak.

Bottled at 52% ABV

 

WHAT IS A GRAVITY CASK?

The whisky is partly matured in casks with a body of newly emptied bourbon casks and ‘top and tailed’ with fresh Swedish oak from the island Visingsö.

The result is a beautiful blend of the vanilla notes from the bourbon casks and herbal spice from the Swedish oak.

JOIN US LIVE

To find out more about our exclusive partnership with Mackmyra, join us live on Facebook on Monday, 12th July at 7pm as we officially launch this wonderful bottle.

We would love to hear your thoughts and questions about all things Mackmyra and especially Lofsdalenlagret.

The bottle is available now, so why not be amongst the first to open and enjoy, and give us your own tasting notes live?

More than one million Jameson employee records spanning 100 years now available to search for free on Ancestry.ie – Irish Whiskey News

More than one million Jameson employee records spanning 100 years now available to search for free on Ancestry.ie  

More than one million digitised wage book records from Jameson’s Bow Street Distillery in Dublin are now available on Ancestry and free to search throughout July  

01 July 2021: Irish Distillers, producer of some of the world’s best loved Irish whiskeys, and Ancestry, the global leader in family history, are working together to share 100 years of Jameson employee records online.   

The historic Jameson Distillery Bow Street records, which are part of the Irish Distillers archive, contain detailed weekly wages books and include the employee names, as well as occupation, hours worked, and wages paid, spanning over 100 years from 1862 to 1969 (with records holding personal information available to view until 1937)[i]. The collection, which contains over one million indexed records, is now available to search on Ancestry and will be free of charge to access for the month of July[ii].  

The records belong to Irish Distillers and the digitisation project with Ancestry will make them accessible to the public for the first time.    

Every bottle of Jameson Irish whiskey features an emblem known as the ‘Barrelman’ which was first produced almost 100 years ago and symbolises the passion and team effort that goes into making every bottle of whiskey. The Jameson Distillery at Bow Street closed as an operational distillery in Dublin in the 1970s and production moved to Midleton, but today, the lives of its ‘Barrelmen’ can be explored through these digitised wage books – a potential treasure trove of information for those researching their Irish family history.    

Additionally, the records show further insight into life in Ireland within the period covered. During the Easter Rising in 1916, the distillery on Bow Street was taken over by the rebels which meant no staff could get to work. By law, that meant the employer did not have to pay them. However, there is a note in the wage book to say: ‘Rebellion in Dublin, all employees paid full week’.   

Carol Quinn, Archivist at Irish Distillers said: “We are incredibly proud to partner with Ancestry and bring these archives to a global public audience for the first time. These records are important for many reasons, but mainly because for many listed in the earlier volumes, there is no other surviving administrative record of their lives. Civil registration of births only began in 1864, so many may not have had birth certificates, and later records were destroyed in the bombing of the Four Courts in 1922.”   

“While the archive is an internal resource for Irish Distillers and is not open to the public, I have always tried to answer any genealogical query that I receive. However, physically looking through the volumes – some of which are half a metre in size – isn’t good for the longevity of the records and leads to damage. Thanks to Ancestry and the team who came to Midleton to digitise the volumes, all of the records are available online and people can look up the records themselves and find out if their relatives worked at Jameson Distillery Bow Street and what their working life was like.”    

Rhona Murray, Senior Content Acquisition Manager from Ancestry adds:    

“Occupation records can be a key resource for those researching their family history as they often provide more detail and context on how their ancestors lived day-to-day. The Jameson Distillery Staff Wage and Employment Books are particularly important as they bring to life a time when the Jameson distillery played a vital role providing employment for the local community – and potentially your ancestors – in Dublin City. We are delighted to be working with Irish Distillers to preserve and provide online public access to this valuable collection, for people in Ireland and those with Irish heritage all around the world.”  

Records in the collection span from 1862-1969, but in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), records that hold personal details are only available to view up to 1937, to protect the privacy of any living people.    

To access the records, click here. 

About Irish Distillers

Irish Distillers is one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of spirits and wines, and producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys. Led by Jameson, our brands are driving the global renaissance of Irish whiskey. Jameson is the world’s bestselling Irish whiskey, experiencing 30 years of consecutive growth and hitting sales of 8m cases in 2019. Our brands are exported to 130+ markets, with over 70 of those experiencing double or triple-digit growth.

Irish Distillers was formed in 1966, when a merger took place between John Power & Son, John Jameson & Son and Cork Distilleries Company. In 1988 Irish Distillers joined Pernod Ricard, gaining access to unprecedented levels of investment and an extensive global distribution network. Since 2012, we have invested over €400 million to double our production and bottling capacity to meet global demand for our products.

We employ over 600 people across our operations in Cork and Dublin.

About Ancestry®

Ancestry®, the global leader in family history and consumer genomics, empowers journeys of

personal discovery to enrich lives. With our unparalleled collection of more than 30 billion records and over 20 million people in our growing DNA network, customers can discover their family story and gain a new level of understanding about their lives. For over 30 years, we’ve built trusted relationships with millions of people who have chosen us as the platform for discovering, preserving and sharing the most important information about themselves and their families. 

About Pernod Ricard

Pernod Ricard is the No.2 worldwide producer of wines and spirits with consolidated sales of €9,182 million in FY19. Created in 1975 by the merger of Ricard and Pernod, the Group has developed through organic growth and acquisitions: Seagram (2001), Allied Domecq (2005) and Vin&Sprit (2008). Pernod Ricard, which owns 16 of the Top 100 Spirits Brands, holds one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry, including: Absolut Vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes, as well Jacob’s Creek, Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo, and Kenwood wines. Pernod Ricard’s brands are distributed across 160+ markets and by its own salesforce in 73 markets. The Group’s decentralised organisation empowers its 19,000 employees to be true on-the-ground ambassadors of its vision of “Créateurs de Convivialité.” As reaffirmed by the Group’s three-year strategic plan, “Transform and Accelerate,” deployed in 2018, Pernod Ricard’s strategy focuses on investing in long-term, profitable growth for all stakeholders. The Group remains true to its three founding values: entrepreneurial spirit, mutual trust, and a strong sense of ethics. As illustrated by the 2030 roadmap supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), “We bring good times from a good place.” In recognition of Pernod Ricard’s strong commitment to sustainable development and responsible consumption, it has received a Gold rating from Ecovadis and is ranked No. 1 in the beverage sector in Vigeo Eiris. Pernod Ricard is also a United Nation’s Global Compact LEAD company.

Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN code: FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 index.

[I] Records in the collection span from 1862-1969, but in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and to protect the privacy of living people, records that hold personal details are only available to view up to 1937

[II] Free access ends 31 Jul 2021 at 11:59 p.m. To view these records, you will need to register for free with Ancestry with your name and email address. We will then send you a username and password to access the records. After the free access period ends, you will only be able to view the records in the featured collection using an Ancestry paid membership.

The Glenrothes raises £39,000 for Lead Scotland – Scotch Whisky News

One remarkable bottle,
one very special cause.

In February this year, the last drop of The Glenrothes 50 Year Old went under the hammer. This was no ordinary decanter, and this was no ordinary auction.

The bottle was embellished with gold from Scotland’s only gold mine, beautifully crafted by Hamilton & Inches, and all proceeds were to go to a charity personally selected by the winning bidder.

The one-of-a-kind decanter eventually sold for £39,000, and we can now reveal the chosen charity.


Lead Scotland help those who are eager to learn but face barriers to education. With 150 volunteers all over the country, they support the learning needs of disabled people and carers to learn in homes, online and in their communities.

The £39,000 raised from The Glenrothes 50 Year Old will specifically benefit Moray, the community in which The Glenrothes Estate is based. It will ensure that up to 100 local people are supported over a period of 18 months, helping to build their confidence and attain qualifications.

Previous learners have gone on to become writers and entrepreneurs, work in local politics and campaign for the rights of disabled people.

Community and knowledge are two very important principles of The Glenrothes, so we’re delighted and honoured to support a charity who hold both in such high regard. Ensuring local disabled people and carers in Moray will have an equal opportunity to learn, participate and achieve their potential.

And then there were none

Being able to support such a wonderful Scottish charity is the perfect ending to a memorable chapter in our history.

Discover the full story of the 50th of 50 below.

THE 50TH OF 50

#SpiritOfRothes

Speyburn 14 Year Old 2007 First Editions at The Whisky Barrel – Scotch Whisky News

Speyburn 14 Year Old 2007

Only 32 bottles from a single sherry butt! Independent bottlings of Speyburn distillery are normally as rare as hens teeth. expect a light palate which bursts into toffees, spice and pepper in the finish. Speyburn 14 Year Old 2007 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Single sherry butt #18373 bottled 2021 by Hunter Laing & Co. for the First Editions series. Just 32 bottles.

N: Lightly herbal, with vanilla and mango.
P: Toffee, herbal sweets, and pepper.
F: Long, with lingering pepper and spice

Speyburn Distillery was designed by Charles C. Doig and when constructed in 1897 it was the first malt whisky distillery to install Drum Maltings. Although the Drum Maltings closed in 1967 they have been retained and this is the only surviving example in Scotland. Speyburn is a malt whisky distillery situated in Scotland’s Speyside whisky region and operates with three stills of which two are spirit stills and connected to traditional worm tubs to cool the new spirit, a dunnage warehouse to house some of its maturing casks of whisky and has retained its classic pagoda roof over the old kiln house. Speyburn’s 10 Year Old is a popular core release.

Buy Now – Speyburn 14 Years – £110 / €107 / $127/ c$158*

Lady of the Glen at Inverurie Whisky Shop – Scotch Whisky News

LADY OF THE GLEN JULY RELEASELIMITED EDITION SINGLE CASK WHISKY

Gregor Hannah is fast becoming a well known name in whisky circles.

Being introduced to whisky at a young(ish) age by his father, a bagpiper, Gregor was brought up with a huge amount of respect for Single Malt Whisky.

“Life’s finest moments are best celebrated with quality whisky” was his dad’s mantra and it is one that’s hard to argue with.

Since starting in 2012, The Lady of the Glen has tended to improve with every release, now producing consistently good and great single cask whiskies.

His eye (and nose) for cask selection and finishing techniques mean that the quarterly releases from Lady of the Glen are now an anticipated feature of the whisky calendar.

We hope that you enjoy browsing the latest release, as well as some previous releases still available.

Benrinnes 10 Year Old

A robust and complex distillate with nutty, malty, floral and fruity notes.

Matured for 9 years  in a refill cask for vanilla and mellowness. Re-racked into a 1st fill Oloroso cask for intense dried fruit notes

Caol Ila 9 Year Old

A full bodied peaty distillate matured in a HHD for over 7 years.

Finished in a Xynisteria White and Dry wine Cask from a vineyard found at altitude in Cyprus.

Dalmunach 6 Year Old

This relatively young distillate from the much sought after distillery that was built on the sight of the closed Imperial distillery has been matured in a refill American oak barrel.

Finished for 6 months in a first fill Oloroso Sherry quarter cask.

Fettercairn 12 Year Old

Light and clean spirit with natural honeyed spice notes.

Matured in a first fill Bourbon barrel for enhance vanilla sweetness.

Pineapple, Lychee and Candied Orange

Mortlach 11 Year Old

Traditional heavy spirit style from “The Beast of Dufftown”.

Finished in an ex-Oloroso Sherry hogshead to give a fruity balance.

Stewed Rhubarb, Oak and Spice, Cherry Brandy

Tomatin 12 Year Old

Typically fruity and spicy single malt from Tomatin’s Highland  distillery.

Fully matured in an American oak ex-bourbon hogshead.

Toasted Marshmallows, Walnuts and Candied Ginger

Whisky Wednesday Reviews Isle of Raasay Single Malt 46.4% – Scotch Whisky News

I got to try a small sample of their Innaugral Release and was blown away by how good it was. As soon as I saw the first standard bottling available, click, bought, shipped, opened.

Utilising Bordeaux casks, Rye casks and Chinkapin Virgin Oak. Tbis first Raasay release is loaded with excitement from barrel influences and the fact it’s peated add even more depth to an already exciting new release.

Much like Ardnamurchan, this is a west coast, albeit, Island based distillery that we should all pay attention to. It reminds me of Ledaig…and that’s only a great thing. But it deserves to shine on its own merits, outside of comparison.

https://youtu.be/mhqSwo9ML9o

Scallywag Whisky – The Ultimate Chocolate Companion – Scotch Whisky News

Scallywag Whisky – The Ultimate Chocolate Companion

World Chocolate Day is just around the corner (Wednesday 7th July) and to commemorate the indulgent occasion, Douglas Laing’s Scallywag Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky reveals its annual special bottling: Scallywag Chocolate Limited Edition #4.

The fourth release is a marriage of 100% Sherry matured Single Cask Single Malts only from Speyside. Each cask is said to have been hand-selected for its “cocoa-rich tasting notes”. The resulting spirit unveils a “natural burnt sienna colour” with delectable notes of “creamy chocolate icing, juicy dates and rich red fruits”. This full-bodied dram has been bottled at a high alcohol strength of 48%, proudly without colouring or chill-filtration.

The series has gained significant traction since the inaugural bottling in 2018, and with only 3,000 bottles of the latest edition available globally, those who have been patiently waiting in anticipation of the 2021 release are advised to snap one up quickly to avoid disappointment. The limited edition is packaged in a premium, gold-foiled gift tube and is expected to retail at £55.00/€64.00 from good specialist retailers.



In tandem with the new launch, the award-winning Speyside Malt has partnered with luxury Chocolatier – Sugarsnap – to create a set of bespoke Scallywag Whisky infused chocolates boasting decorative colourways inspired by Scallywag packaging. The partnership is set to elevate Scallywag’s positioning as “the ultimate chocolate companion” by showcasing how first, the chocolate inspired the Whisky, and now, how the Whisky has come full circle to inspire the chocolate. Scallywag’s “Small Batch, Big Flavour” ethos is said to have been “honoured” throughout the entire chocolate-making process. This mouth-watering collaboration is set to be dripped out on World Chocolate Day (Wednesday 7th July) before flowing into a full month of tempting social media activity, mainly on Instagram (@scallywagwhisky).

Commenting on the new release, Cara Laing, Director of Marketing at Douglas Laing & Co, said: “We have been delighted to watch this delicious, melt-in-the-mouth limited edition release grow by popular demand since 2018. It’s a joy being able to taste and hand-select the darkest, fruitiest and most cocoa-rich Single Cask Single Malts that Speyside has to offer. This special bottling is certainly one that we have a lot of fun with year after year as we strive for chocolate perfection! We can’t wait to share more delicious details about Scallywag’s partnership with Sugarsnap on World Chocolate Day too – keep your eyes peeled on Scallywag’s social channels!”

About Scallywag

Facebook: /scallywagwhisky
Instagram: @scallywagwhisky

A marriage of Single Cask Single Malts, only from the Speyside region of Scotland, Scallywag is matured predominantly in Sherry casks, affording the spirit a rich, dark colour and a deliciously fruity, chocolatey flavour profile. The multi-award winning Scotch Whisky belongs to Douglas Laing’s Remarkable Regional Malts -“the Ultimate Distillation of Scotland’s Malt Whisky Regions” – also encompassing The Epicurean Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky, Timorous Beastie (Highlands), The Gauldrons (Campbeltown), Rock Island (from the Islands) and Big Peat (Islay).

About Douglas Laing:

www.douglaslaing.com

Twitter: @DLaingWhisky
Facebook: @douglaslaingwhisky
Instagram: @dlaingwhisky

Douglas Laing & Co. is a leading independent Scotch Whisky distiller, blender and bottler specialising in the selection and release of Single Cask Single and Small Batch Malt Scotch Whiskies.

The company was founded by Fred Douglas Laing in 1948 and is still owned and run by the Laing family – Fred Laing Jr and his daughter Cara Laing.

The company philosophy is to bottle the way the distiller intended – at a high strength and without chill-filtration to preserve the robust and unique character of the Whisky. Douglas Laing’s industry reputation and many awards is testament to this ethos.

Douglas Laing’s Remarkable Regional Malts, the Ultimate Distillation of Scotland’s Malt Whisky Regions, encompasses The Epicurean Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky, Timorous Beastie (Highlands), Scallywag (Speyside), The Gauldrons (Campbeltown), Rock Islands (Islands) and Big Peat (Islay). Beyond its Blended Malts expertise, the award-winning Douglas Laing portfolio also includes Provenance, Premier Barrel, Old Particular and Xtra Old Particular, collectively known as the firm’s “Exceptional Single Casks”.

M&H Distillery Mesmerizes in the Month of June – Impex Beverage News

June has been a great month for M&H!  The #1 Dad Single Cask Wowed Father’s Day Fans, M&H Distillery brought home multiple awards from the Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021, and two new M&H Apex Expresssions are headed our way!

We hope you had a great Father’s Day and were able to get a bottle of this but every day can be Father’s Day when you want to show him he’s the #1 Dad.  This Single Cask Expression is still available in specialty stores throughout the US and a great way to say, “Thanks Dad”

M&H Father’s Day Edition 3 yo ex-Bourbon Single Cask No. 2018-0568

91 M&H Elements Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky (Israel), 46%
M&H Elements Sherry is the first ever single malt whisky that was matured in Kosher sherry casks, seasoned exclusively for our distillery – straight from Jerez. Bourbon, Oloroso and PX sherry casks characterized its fruity flavors, rich aromas, with a special deep and natural color. Matured under the Tel Aviv sun.

91 M&H Elements Peated Single Malt Whisky (Israel), 46%
The Atlantic meets the Mediterranean. This whisky was matured in casks from Islay, that soaked in smoky aromas and salty flavors, and was then blended with ex-bourbon barrel-aged single malt. The Elements Peated integrates the fruity notes of the new make into the casks’ typical Islay peaty notes; the result is a delicate, rather mellow, and lightly peated whisky.

90 M&H Elements Red Wine Cask Single Malt Whisky (Israel), 46%
Ex-red wine casks that were sourced from Israel’s finest wineries were picked for this part of the Elements trilogy. The Mediterranean’s climate, variety of soil types, hot sunny days and cool nights bring a spicy and unique flavor to Israeli wine – and in turn, our casks. The wine casks used in the Elements Red Wine are a celebration of local terroir, curating a floral single malt with notes of raisins.

Two New Editions to the M&H Apex Line are on their way!

Tal & Tomer of M&H Distillery talk about the Apex Collection

M&H Apex Cognac Cask Small Batch
58.8% ALC/VOL
Non-chillfiltered, No color added

This Single Malt whisky offers wonderous flavors, derived from amazing 400 Liter, French Limousine oak casks from a family owned Cognac House, previously used to mature superb quality Kosher Cognac.

AROMA
Warm spices, complete with cloves, thyme and star-anise, evolving into an exotic combo of cacao powder and mango followed by notes of dark chocolate truffle and stone fruit.

PALATE
Rich texture and a warm mouthfeel, with a hint of nutmeg spiciness. Sweet fruit, with a touch of tart red berries.

FINISH
Baked apple pie, rich in butter and enhanced by cacao and sweettoasted barley.

M&H Apex Fortified Red Wine Cask Small Batch
60.4% ALC/VOL
Non-chillfiltered, No color added

This Single Malt whisky has been matured in fortified red wine casks from local Israeli wineries selected for their distinct flavor profile. It is an expression of our unique terroir and the excellent casks it produces.

AROMA
Dark chocolate perlines filled with raspberry jam, tobacco and earl grey tea, fragrant pine needles and a touch of cake frosting.

PALATE
Maple syrup, smoked dry chilli peppers, candied cherries.

FINISH
Peaty earthiness followed by fresh mint, comforting hot cacao.

Thanks again for being part of our family and enjoying these M&H Expressions with us!  Remember that during these uncertain times we encourage you to drink responsibly, so instead of quantity, drink quality!

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We’ll be in touch about other exciting news as the year drinks on …

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26 Year Old 1994 Cadenhead’s Authentic Collection at The Whisky Barrel – Scotch Whisky News

 

ARDBEG DISTILLERY

26 Year Old 1994 Cadenhead’s Authentic Collection

Ardbeg 26 Year Old 1994 vintage Islay single malt Scotch whisky. Single bourbon hogshead bottled Spring 2021 by Cadenhead’s for the Authentic Collection series. 210 bottles. Ardbeg Distillery was established in Ardbeg on the Kildalton Peninsular on the Isle of Islay in 1815 by John McDougal. Ardbeg Distillery draws soft peaty water from Loch Uigeadail and Loch Airigh nam Beist up amongst the hills behind the distillery to produce it world renowned range including Ardbeg Uigeadail and Ardbeg 10 Year Old. Ardbeg Distillery is a participant in the world famous Feis Ile, the annual Islay Festival of Malt and Music. Visitors are welcome at the distillery visitor center which offers Ardbeg Distillery tours and serves delicious Scottish fare in the Ardbeg Old Kiln Café.

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