Redacted Bros.” (Thompson/Dornoch) Single Malts at K&L California – Scotch Whisky News
2013 Caol Ila 8 Year Old “Redacted Bros.” (Thompson/Dornoch) Single Refill Hogshead Cask Strength Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival)
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We couldn’t be prouder to be partnered with the Thompson brothers to bring their incredible hand-selected, independently bottled, single-cask single malts to the US market while we wait for their own spectacular single malts to mature. The brothers have made connections with all the major suppliers of good quality malt throughout Scotland, so while many new independent bottlers are paying high broker premiums for access to interesting stock, the boys up at Dornoch seem to have access at incredibly reasonable prices to solid blue chip stocks. We’re not entirely sure if that’s because of their good relationship with distillers or if their bootstrap business model allows them to operate with much leaner margins, but we tend to see incredible value and quality in each bottling. This fabulous cask of Caol Ila, unmuddled by overly active oak, is the perfect expression of purity from this Islay stalwart. Expect vibrant aromas of ocean breeze, citrus oil, smoky malt, and a creamy note that balances the wild seaside flavors. On the palate, plenty of kick with an oily texture—juicy and rich—tangy lemon peel, crunchy oyster shell, and a salty peat smoke throughout. A stupendous value for a wonderful malt that never disappoints.
2009 Teaninich 12 Year Old “Redacted Bros.” (Thompson/Dornoch) Single Hogshead Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival)
Teaninich just celebrated 200 years in business, and they’ve come a long way since their early days as the first legal distillery built in the north Highlands. It was also the first to have electricity and a telephone before the turn of the century, and they’ve been a leader in innovation ever since. 2013 marked the entry of Diageo and a massive investment; six new copper was stills and six spirit stills nearly doubling production. We’re excited to offer this special cask from our friends at Dornoch exclusively in the US market. Only 120 bottles will be available and considering the quality it will easily be one of the most interesting malts of the current campaign.
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2008 Linkwood 13 Year Old “Redacted Bros.” (Thompson/Dornoch) Single Refill Sherry Butt Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival)
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Linkwood is one of the most iconic Speyside distilleries not typically sold as a stand-alone single malt, and for good reason: Diageo needs every drop for Johnnie Walker and the various other blends sold by the spirits giant. Linkwood is considered by most blenders to be the ideal canvas, loaded with fresh fruit flavors, a flutter of grassiness, and plenty of weight on the palate. This excellent cask of Linkwood was bottled by the wonderful Thompson Brothers, which markets their products as “Redacted Bros” in the US. The brothers, Phil & Simon, made a name for themselves by founding one of the world’s great whisky bars at their parents hotel in Dornoch. Subsequently they’ve crowd funded the creation of a distillery next door and begun bottling casks to help fund the entire operation. Not only are they some of our favorite people in the industry, but they’ve got exceptionally good taste and seem to get hold of top quality barrels at ridiculously reasonable prices. This Linkwood is no exception. Only 120 bottles exported to the US and sold exclusively at K&L.
1990 Speyside Region 30 Year Old “Redacted Bros.” (Thompson/Dornoch) Single Refill Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival)
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Another stupendous find from our friends at Dornoch Distillery. This cask of unnamed Speyside Single Malt came with no indications, clues or caveats. It’s just excellent old malt from one of Speysides 50+ distillers. Bottled at a cool 50.4%, this bottling sold out in minutes in Europe. Now we’re very lucky to have secured a significant portion of the cask, which yielded only a couple hundred bottles. Expect a classic creamy fruity Speysider with wonderful richness and complex waxy texture. This is the beauty that three decades in an ex-bourbon barrel can create. An absolute dream for any malt lover.
