Ledaig 12 Year Old 2008

Bottled for the Connoisseurs Choice series by Gordon & MacPhail.

Double matured in hermitage wine casks giving this peated Tobermory a sweet zest with creamy fruits. Ledaig 12 Year Old 2008 vintage peated Island single malt Scotch whisky distilled at Tobermory. Double matured in Hermitage wine casks. Bottled 2020 by Gordon & MacPhail for the Connoisseurs Choice series.

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Tobermory Distillery was established by John Sinclair in 1798 and is situated in the harbour town of Tobemory on the Isle of Mull off the west coast of Scotland. Equipped with four stills fitted with unusually twisted lyne arms to create a light and fruity Tobermory malt spirit. The distillery produces an unpeated single malt whisky called Tobermory and a peated single malt whisky called Ledaig. In addition to the core range which includes the Lediag 18 Year Old some excellent young aged Ledaig is available from independent bottlers including Signatory.

OUR MALT OF THE MONTH FOR JUNE

Tomatin 2006 Fino Cask UK Exclusive

Enjoy June’s Malt of the Month with a free Tomatin Branded Glass with each bottle purchased.

Bottled exclusively for the UK, this limited edition is a vatting of two casks (39350 & 39351) which were distilled at the Tomatin Distillery on 10th November 2006, and moved to the finest Spanish Fino Sherry butts on 12th November 2015.

Fino’s bright flor and nutty flavours along with Tomatin’s malty backbone and fresh fruits are in perfect harmony.

Notes of baked apple and almond cake, toffee sauce and lemon are followed by some more savoury flavours of freshly baked sourdough, olive oil and baking spice resulting in a silky yet fresh finish.

£75.00 / £85.00

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New Releases – Infrequent Flyers – Single Cask Expressions from Alistair Walker Whisky

The Infrequent Flyers range is a series of single cask Scotch Whiskies sourced from across Scotland, and bottled by the Alistair Walker Whisky Company. Each Whisky is bottled without chill filtration, with no added colour, and usually at cask strength. Each single cask bottling is a unique expression that yields a very limited number of bottles – once they’re gone they’re gone!

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Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 390: Caol Ila 3 Year Old 2018 ‘One Day Old’ The Whisky Jury

Mark Dermul, Belgian whisky blogger, tries a whisky that is one day old! The Whisky Jury – a Belgian independent bottler – has spoiled us in the past with lovely single casks. For the 14th release he selected a first fill quarter cask that was filled with Coal Ila spirit on the 9^th February 2018 and bottled on the 10^th February 2021. Hence the funny tagline ‘one day old’. Only 152 bottles were available at the very fair price of 49 EUR and hence they flew off the shelves. Mark feels lucky that he was able to get a bottle.

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COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION WITH A WORLD’S FIRST FOR WHISKEY

-Blacks Launch 18 Year Old Single Malt with Irish Rum Cask Finish-

Just as 18 is a monumental age in a young person’s life, opening the doors to adulthood, it also holds a very special significance in the whiskey world, indicating a level of maturity and commitment to patience and craft.  For whiskey connoisseurs, in order to curate the perfect collection, they are constantly on the hunt for that special spirit which is rare and unique – a one of a kind.  The newest addition to the Blacks Brewery & Distillery portfolio, 18 Year Old Single Malt with Irish Rum Cask Finish, answers this brief.

Over the years Blacks have become accustomed to setting the industry trends and securing their place in history books with a number of firsts.  Located on the Wild Atlantic Way in Kinsale, Blacks are Ireland’s first co-located brewery & distillery. In 2018, husband and wife duo of Sam and Maudeline Black launched Ireland’s first-ever spiced rum, Blacks Spiced Rum, made entirely from start to finish in Ireland. Continuing to expand their offering Blacks Golden Rum hit the shelves and in 2020 took home the coveted gold award at the World Rum Awards.

With one simple mission, to escape the mundane of the mass market by producing beers with passion, personality and lots of hops, while also pushing the boundaries of flavour when crafting their range of award-winning spirits, Blacks are once again bringing us a world’s first.

Securing a limited amount of aged Single Malt that would complement the characteristics of their rum casks, which previously held their award-winning liquid gold, Blacks began the process of maturing a single malt whiskey with a unique twist.  After continuous sampling and endless hours of profiling, in April 2021 this treasure had reached peak maturation.

It is a whiskey lover’s dream come true! A world’s first for Irish Whiskey – an Irish Rum Cask finish. There are only 563 bottles of this limited edition 18 Year Old Single Malt, each individually numbered. For many whiskey collectors their collection remains unopened for many years, and so with every purchase Blacks are providing these whiskey fanatics with a free 20ml spirit sample so that they can also sip and enjoy this new Irish spirit.

Speaking in relation to this exciting new launch, founder Sam Black commented, “The idea stemmed from our desire to push the boundaries for Irish spirits and continue to bring about new and innovative releases.  We are very familiar with this rum cask style here at Blacks, but it is something completely new to even the most renowned whiskey connoisseurs.”

Presented in a bespoke treasure chest style box, this cask strength beauty comes in at 56% ABV and will transport you to a world never explored before by a whiskey drinker.

Tasting Notes:

Aroma: Opens with confected aromas of vanilla maple syrup, sticky toffee pudding and candied fruit. Slight hints of coffee beans are set aside by the oak wood undertones before being reminded of banoffee pie and tropical desserts.

Palate: A velvet soft, toffee rich mouthfeel gives way to notes of caramel coated nuts and butter baked biscuits. Sweet malt and rum spices then demand your attention, as exotic fruit notes push to the forefront of your palate.

Finish: An amazingly complex finish with lingering nutmeg spices and dried sultanas fading out before being left with the oak wood undertones that characterised this whiskey for the first 18 years of its life.

Retailing at €500 per bottle, this matured one-of-a-kind whiskey is available exclusively through the Blacks online store, www. blacksbrewery.com/shop/

To find out more about Blacks award-winning spirits and craft beers, or for more brewery and distillery offers and exclusives follow Blacks online at Facebook/BlacksOfKinsale, Instagram/blacksbrewery and Twitter @BlacksBrewery

Check Out These Amazing Kilchoman Limited Release Bottlings You Don’t Want to Miss!

We’re excited tell you all about the 2021 Loch Gorm and PX Sherry Matured!

All this lovely Shery color and flavor will entice your summer palate bringing in the luscious fruits of the season!

Here we go!

2021 Kilchoman Loch Gorm

The highly anticipated Loch Gorm is once again ready for its annual release.  Named after Islay’s largest freshwater loch neighboring the distillery, Loch Gorm is the only Annual Limited Edition matured entirely in Oloroso Sherry Casks.  Year over year the vatting of Loch Gorm subtly changes (and sometimes not so subtly), in age, color, and character.

The 2021 edition, is a vatting of 24 Oloroso Sherry Butts filled in 2011 and 2012.  These large 500 liter Sherry Butts have been sourced from Bodega Miguel Martin in Spain and filled with Kilchoman spirit peated to 50 ppm.  Once these casks had been matured for a minimum of 9 years, they were then vatted together and bottled at 46% abv, resulting in 17,000 bottles being made available to Kilchoman fans around the world. 2,040 of these made it to the US and are on their way to specialty retailers near you.

“Rich bold flavours with a breadth, depth and balance of character that sets it apart, the 2021 edition is packed with juicy fruit, macerated lemon and sweet chargrilled BBQ smoke,”

~ Anthony Wills, Kilchoman Founder & and Managing Director

NOSE: Marzipan, citrus sweetness, floral soft fruit, and light peat smoke.

PALATE: Bright, fresh, lemon cheesecake, tropical fruit, and salty peat smoke.

FINISH: Rounded yet assertive with lasting citrus and stone fruits.

Kilchoman PX Sherry Matured

This special edition, the second of Kilchoman’s two Spring Limited Edition releases, is a combination of 33 casks – 9 fully matured in Pedro Ximénez casks and 24 finished in PX casks for between 12 and 18 months.

While Kilchoman has released a number of Pedro Ximénez Single Casks over the years, this is the first time they’ve vatted multiple casks together for a global release. Anthony and Robin spent many days in the warehouses tasting endless numbers of casks to find the perfect balance of character, constructing a whisky that showcases the rich sweet flavors of Pedro Ximénez Sherry but also reflects the signature flavors of Kilchoman’s 50 ppm spirit.

Bottled at 47.3% abv, this release yielded 12,000 bottle for the world to enjoy. 1,500 of these made it to the US.

“Pedro Ximenez casks aren’t always the easiest to work with.  That was why we decided on a combination of full maturation and finishing, to balance the distinct PX influence with that of our spirit.  I’m delighted with the result; big and bold but with a delightful poise and balance of flavor”

~ Anthony Wills, Kilchoman Founder & Managing Director

NOSE: Prunes, sultanas, and heathery peat smoke with fresh coffee, sea spray, and hints of citrus.

PALATE: Warming, with dark berries, caramelized brown sugar, tobacco leaf, licorice, and fruit cake with mixed spices and smoldering peat smoke.

FINISH: Rounded Sherry notes with waves of summer berries and dried spices.

Thanks again for being part of our family and enjoying these fine whiskies with us!

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For this month only, you have the option to purchase, on a  ‘buy it now’ basis, a bottle of Glenfarclas 1991 30 year old. EXCLUSIVE FROM US it’s from a 2nd fill Hogshead and rich in colour. We’ve had a little swig of the stuff and believe us, it’s a cracker! You’ll have to be quick though as there are only 539 bottles produced with many already sold. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Grab one whilst stocks last and please note there is ZERO BUYERS PREMIUM on these bottles! It’s an absolute BARGAIN!

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Join the Springbank Society Ballot for

28yo Springbank Tasting Pack
& Springbank 8yo Fresh Oloroso

The Ballot Opens Monday 7th June, 12pm BST

On the 7th and 8th of June we are running ballots for our Springbank 28yo Tasting Packs and our new Springbank 8yo fresh oloroso release.  These products are exclusive to society members through our Experience.Springbank.scot website.

Ballot 1

4 x 2cl samples of 28yo Springbank &
1x Springbank 8yo Fresh Oloroso 57.3% (70cl)

Ballot Opens Monday 7th of June

Quantity: 610

£90 (inc VAT)

Ballot 2

1x Springbank 8yo Fresh Oloroso 57.3% (70cl)

Ballot Opens Tuesday 8th of June

Quantity: 1,220

£55 (inc VAT)

The first ballot for 610 bottles and tasting packs will open on Monday 7th June at 12pm BST and close 24 hours later. You can enter the Ballot 1 at any time throughout this 24 hour period – all entries will have an equal chance of being successful. If you are unsuccessful in Ballot 1 you will have the opportunity to enter Ballot 2 for one of the remaining 1,220 Springbank 8yo bottles. Similar to Ballot 1, you will also have 24 hours to enter Ballot 2. Duplicate entries will not be accepted – members making multiple entries for a single ballot will be disqualified from all ballots. On entry of the ballot, you will follow the standard checkout process and prepayment will be taken from your card for both the product and the shipping to your address. All successful entries will be notified via email and payment taken automatically from the card used for guarantee. If there is an issue with your payment or payment method you will be emailed to confirm payment information, and you will have 24 hours to respond to the email and complete your order. The ballot process for Canadian members will run separately. If you are based in Canada, please do not enter this ballot.

To join the Springbank Society contact them at society@springbank.scot

The past few decades have seen huge changes in whisky and this carefully curated tasting set dives into that recent history and gives you the chance to taste your way through the special spirits that have created the modern whisky world. Twenty whiskies, a tasting book and a pair of glasses – the perfect set to help you embark on a journey of whisky exploration and discovery.

20 Whiskies that Changed the World can serve as an educational whisky guide or a delicious whisky cabinet to dip into and enjoy whenever the mood takes you. The whiskies are grouped into four themes and are arranged in tasting order, so you can either enjoy them at your leisure or taste them in four flights alongside the tasting book and specially made video guides.

20 carefully curated 3cl Perfect Measure samples of some of the finest whiskies available today from around the globe. A 52-page full-colour book with details of all the whiskies and why we chose them, as well as space for your own notes. A pair of Perfect Measure tasting glasses to make sure you can get the most out of each whisky – each sample is the perfect size to share.

Join us on a journey of discovery, finding out what makes old favourites special and uncovering new whiskies to continue your exploration of the world of fine spirits.

£160

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