Award-winning whisky Glen Scotia unveils bold new look as it heralds
a new era for the brand

Campbeltown distillery, Glen Scotia, has unveiled a series of striking new bottle and packaging designs, as it continues to underline its ambition of being one of the most recognised and sought-after scotch whiskies in the world.

The multi-award-winning brand is renowned for its superior whisky-production capabilities. Earlier this year, it released its oldest and rarest expression to date, an exceptional 46-year-old that spotlighted the outstanding artistry of the distillery team.

Glen Scotia’s 25-year-old was awarded ‘Best in Class’ and therefore the ‘Best Whisky in The World’ at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021, and late last year it was also crowned Scottish Distillery of the Year at the Scottish Whisky Awards. It is the first time any distillery has won both, let alone in the same year.

To celebrate these significant achievements and affirm its ongoing ambitious growth plans, Glen Scotia’s full core range packaging has been redesigned, as well as the introduction of a new bottle design for its standard and premium ranges, reinforcing the brand’s premiumisation and shelf stand out.

Bolder shades of gold, deep aqua and emerald green on the primary and secondary packaging, depicting the colours of Campbeltown’s seafaring roots and leafy coastlines, pay homage to the distillery, the region and its signature style.

With a history dating back to 1832, the refresh is also a further opportunity for consumers to unpack Glen Scotia’s history in the town once known as the ‘Victorian whisky capital of the world’. Each expression will be wrapped in luxury labelling detailing icons of heritage, master distiller notes, and each expression’s unique place in the prized portfolio.

The updated designs represent a significant investment for the business as it looks to further drive sales and recruit more consumers from around the world to experience the exceptional whisky making craftsmanship of Campbeltown.

In the 18^th century, Campbeltown was home to over 30 distilleries yet today, Glen Scotia is one of only three enduring distilleries in the beautiful coastal region. Through a programme of continued investment and local effort, the distillery has gained deserved international attention, allowing the potential of the town to be realised once again.

Colin Matthews, CEO of The Loch Lomond Group, Glen Scotia’s parent company, said: “Glen Scotia has forever held a special place in Scotland’s west coast, but in recent years, thanks to the commitment of our team and significant investment in our distillery, the brand has grown exponentially.

“The Glen Scotia distillery is at the forefront of Campbeltown’s renaissance – showcasing the town’s rich whisky heritage, guiding the way for others to follow, and now putting the town and Glen Scotia back to the very centre of attention on the world’s whisky map. It has been made possible by our team’s knowledge, dedication, craftsmanship and determination, and we are very excited to take this stunning new packaging to the world.

“We are the only distillery in the world to have achieved both the highest accolade at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and be crowned Scottish Distillery of the Year, an incredibly proud achievement for us all and even more special that it was all accomplished within the same 12 months. It is a feat only possible for the very best, but we continue to show our enthusiasm and ambition for Glen Scotia and Campbeltown to grow further with the release of this beautiful new packaging.

“We continue to be determined to share Glen Scotia’s thought-provoking heritage and mark its place as one of Scotland’s most impressive and creative whisky distilleries. The whisky industry can be a crowded place, but we are confident this latest move to further enhance the brand will positively spotlight Glen Scotia Whisky for years to come.”

For further information visit: www.glenscotia.com/

About Glen Scotia

Distiller Glen Scotia has been producing single malt whisky in Campbeltown since 1832 and is one of three surviving distilleries in Campbeltown. The distillery still maintains much of its original design, including the fermenters, the stillroom, and the dunnage warehouse dating from the 1830s.To this day, the distillery team follow in the footsteps of their founders, using traditional methods, carefully creating the unique Campbeltown maritime style the brand has become world-famous for.

In 2021, Glen Scotia’s 25-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch whisky was awarded ‘Best In Show Whisky’ at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Over 3,800 entries across thirty-one categories were judged with Glen Scotia being awarded the overall winner across all countries and styles. In addition to this, Glen Scotia was also named Scottish Whisky Distillery of the Year at the Scottish Whisky Awards, an accolade it received just seven months after being crowned as the ‘Best in Show.’

Bidding Now Open on Sotheby’s Sale of a

Bottle of Japan’s Oldest Whisky

NEW YORK, 9 JUNE 2022 – Bidding is now open on Sotheby’s single-lot sale of a bottle of Japan’s oldest whisky, namely the Yamazaki 55.

Estimated at $400,000-500,000, the Yamazaki 55 is the oldest and most valuable whisky ever bottled in Japan. Having been initially released in 2020 in Japan via ballot for only JP¥3.3 million (around $31,000) each, and internationally the following year in an extremely limited offering, bottles have since achieved six-figure prices at auction.

Jonny Fowle, Sotheby’s Head of Whisky, North America and EMEA, said: “A rise in whisky prices has led to new releases increasing in value, with Japanese whiskies among the most sought-after on the secondary market. Aged whiskies are now quite limited in Japan, so much so that Suntory’s aged statement brands have either been discontinued or are only released on highly limited allocation. The Yamazaki 55 is the preeminent whisky from this scarce supply, and it sits in a league of its own. An example of when price is matched not just by rarity, but by quality, this whisky epitomises the key elements collectors search for in a collectible whisky: dark, heavily sherried whisky released in limited numbers with a very high-age statement.”

Japan’s love of whisky began in 1853, when a US naval officer named Matthew C. Perry arrived on Japanese shores towards the end of the Edo period. The Tokugawa Shogunate enforced a strict rule of isolation, meaning that no Japanese nationals could leave and no foreign visitors could enter. Commodore Perry brought peace offerings – namely a white flag and a barrel of American whiskey (presumably rye) – and the Shogunate was wooed by his approach to negotiation. As laws concerning isolation relaxed, whisky imports began. This dark spirit enchanted the Japanese palate and encouraged local brewers and distillers to re-create the foreign elixir.

The genesis of whisky distillation in Japan can be largely attributed to two men: Shinjiro Torii, an Osaka-born apprentice pharmacist and wine merchant, who began his journey into spirits with his blend Torys Whisky in 1919; and Masataka Taketsuru, the son of a sake brewer in Hiroshima, who was equipped with the Scottish know-how for distillation following a three-year sojourn in Scotland, where he studied chemistry at Glasgow University and worked at Longmorn, Bo’ness and Hazelburn Distilleries.

Three years after returning to Japan with his wife, and a journal entitled “Report of Apprenticeship: Pot Still Whisky” – which would become the ultimate manual for Japanese whisky-making – Taketsuru entered Shinjiro Torii’s employ as the whisky-maker at Kotobukiya, now known as Suntory. After a hunt for a perfect location for their distillery, they landed on the village of Yamazaki on the outskirts of Kyoto in 1923. And on 11 November 1924, the first spirit ran from their stills.

At this time nobody could have anticipated the quality of the whiskies that Japan’s first ever Single Malt distillery would go on to produce, nor the values that their bottles would command at auction.

The Yamazki 55 Year Old was vatted from Mizunara and American White Oak casks distilled by Shinjiro Torii in 1960 and 1964 respectively, and laid down over half a century ago for three generations, until current Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo, grandson of the founder, selected and blended these casks to create what is considered a true masterpiece in the world of whisky.

Housed in an immaculate black Mizunara box, reflecting the casks used to age this historic whisky, the bottle is wrapped in layers of ink-black handmade echizen washi paper and fastened with a plaited cord made up of 24 individual strands – the total sum of its packaging reflective of traditional Japanese crafts.

The Yamazaki 55 | Japan’s Oldest Whisky is open for bidding until 17 June. The sale of the Yamazaki 55 is just one of the standout offerings in Sotheby’s New York Luxury Week this June, a bi-annual multi-category auction series dedicated to the increasing trend of cross-collecting in the luxury categories. The series of nine auctions, encompassing Jewellery, Watches, Designer Handbags, Sneakers, Spirits and Wine, is expected to be one of the most valuable in New York to date.

About Sotheby’s Wine

Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access, connoisseurship and preservation of fine art and rare objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 50 categories, which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Interiors, among many others.

Sotheby’s Wine’s annual worldwide auction sales of wine and spirits hit a record $132 million in 2021, a 44% increase on 2020. Sotheby’s Wine currently holds the world records for any whisky collection ever sold at auction, any private wine collection ever sold at auction, the most valuable bottle of wine ever sold at auction and the most valuable bottle of spirits ever sold at auction.

In addition to auction, Sotheby’s Wine launched a retail business in 2010. With a retail store located in Sotheby’s New York headquarters and e-commerce at www.sothebyswine.com, Sotheby’s Wine offers a carefully curated selection of wines from the world’s most prestigious producers and important regions. Expertly assembled by our experienced specialists, the selection is built upon lasting relationships with winemakers from across the globe, with bottles that are ready for immediate consumption, in addition to investment-worthy wines from highly sought-after vintages. A second retail location opened in Sotheby’s Hong Kong galleries in 2014.

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MORTLACH TASTING
SOHO WHISKY BAR
13th June 2022 – 6:30PM

Mortlach distillery is a distiller of Scotch whisky in Dufftown, Moray, Scotland. Founded in 1823, the distillery is currently owned by Diageo. The whisky is a key component in several Johnnie Walker bottlings, while Diageo also markets four Mortlach single malts. Charlotte Barker will be taking us thorough the following line-up:

Mortlach 12 Year Old
Mortlach 16 Year Old
Mortlach 20 Year Old
Mortlach 15 Year Old Game of Thrones
Mortlach 13yo 2021 Special Release

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FADANDEL TASTING 
SOHO WHISKY BAR
20th June 2022 – 6:30PM

While distillers make all the whisky, they’re not responsible for every bottle on the shelf. There are a whole host of small batch and independent bottlers who select casks to release based on the taste profile of the cask and of course the distillery style. Tonight’s range was personally selected by Brian Toft Owner and Founder of the Fadandel independent bottlers. Brian is in Milroy’s for one night only so don’t miss the opportunity to meet the person behind the brand for insights on what makes him choose the whiskies for his special releases. The taste journey for tonight’s event will cover some exceptional vintages and amazing casks, its all about the taste. Fadandel is a celebrated European bottler, whose releases rarely arrive in the UK. We are proud to offer the second UK tasting of his legendary cask selections. Not a night to miss!

Glen Grant 22 Year Old / Fadandel / 51.9%
Ardmore 11 Year Old / Fadandel / 59.3%
Glen Moray 12 Year Old / Fadandel / 49.5%
Staoisha 7 Year Old / Fadandel / 60.7%
Longmorn 13 Year Old / 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry / Fadandel / 55.2%
Caol Ila 7 year Old / 1st Fill Entre Deux Mers / Fadandel / 60%

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HIGH WEST TASTING 
SOHO WHISKY BAR
27th June 2022 – 6:30pm

High West Distillery was founded in 2006 by David Perkins and his wife, Jane. David, a former biochemist, was inspired to open his own distillery after seeing the parallels between the fermentation and distilling process and his own work in biochemistry during a trip to a whiskey distillery in Kentucky.

In 2004, David and his family relocated to Park City, Utah to begin their new venture, where they began distilling in 2007. They chose Park City because of David’s love of the Old West and Utah’s little-known whiskey history.

The tasting will consist of great tasting Rye with a rich smooth bourbons to a little mixing between America and Scotland for the campfire style. A fun and inspirational whiskey tasting event.

High West Double Rye
High West Rendezvous Rye
High West Prairie
High West Campfire

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Glen Grant 40 Years 40 Year Old 1980 Private Collection

1980 vintage single cask hogshead for the Private Collection series. Just 105 bottles. Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1980 vintage Speyside single grain Scotch whisky. Single cask Refill American hogshead #37. Distilled February 1980 & bottled September 2020 by Gordon & MacPhail for the Private Collection series. Just 105 hand-blown crystal decanters have been produced.

£1,950.00

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Nose : Citrus zest aromas combine with pineapple and subtle white chocolate. An undertone of green apple develops giving way to coconut and fresh herbs.

Palate : Soft pepper leads to smooth flavours of dried bananas with a hint of smoke. Sweet tropical fruit combines with rich orange and baked pear.

Finish : A medium-bodied finish with lingering mixed nuts and cocoa powder.

Established in 1840 by brothers James and John Grant, the business prospered and in 1897 Glen Grant No. 2 Distillery was established across the road in order to meet the high demand for Glen Grant whiskey. During the late nineteenth century a Victorian garden was laid out in the valley behind the distillery and is now open to distillery visitors. Glen Grant is a Speyside malt whiskey distillery situated in Rothes equipped with eight stills and an on-site bottling plant. Gordon & MacPhail has released some rare vintage single malts dating back to the 1950s.

Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 445: Nc’nean Batch 8 vs Batch 9

Mark Dermul, Belgian whisky blogger, puts two young malts head-to-head. Although Mark has a dram every single day, it’s still hard to keep up with the pace of releases. At Nc’nean they are already at batch 15 or something, while today Mark opens his bottles of Batch 8 and Batch 9 for the first time. As always, it is a combination of 65% STR red wine barrels and 35% classic bourbon barrels. Again bottled at 46%.

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Wyoming Whiskey releases National Parks No. 2 to support Yellowstone Forever in celebration of park’s 150th anniversary

THE ‘WHISKEY OF THE WEST’ REMAINS TRUE TO ITS COMMITMENT TO PROTECT AMERICA’S WIDE OPEN SPACES

Kirby, WY (June 1, 2022) –  Wyoming Whiskey announces the release of its limited edition National Parks No. 2 straight bourbon whiskey in tandem with the brand’s continuing partnership with Yellowstone Forever, the official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park. The collaboration was born in celebration of Yellowstone National Park’s 150th anniversary. The Wyoming Whiskey National Parks No. 2 bottle is the second collectible Limited Edition release in an annual National Park series which debuted in April 2021. It is now available in Yellowstone National Park and throughout Wyoming. It is also available in select U.S. markets and online from ReserveBar, Flaviar and Caskers.

The inaugural release of Wyoming Whiskey’s National Parks series contributed over $120,000 to the National Park Foundation in 2021. Wyoming Whiskey continues on a steadfast mission to support our nation’s sacred outdoor spaces with this year’s initiative and has committed to donating $150,000 to Yellowstone Forever in the park’s historic 150th year.

March 1, 2022, marked the 150th anniversary of the opening of Yellowstone National Park— the world’s first national park. Yellowstone Forever supports Yellowstone National Park through three main initiatives: Wildlife Forever, Trails Forever, and Here Forever. Wildlife Forever focuses on conservation efforts encompassing all of the species that call the Park home. Trails Forever supports ongoing trail maintenance as well as new initiatives. Here Forever supports the Park on climate and environmental related projects to increase efficiency within the Park and reduce the overall environmental impact.

For every bottle sold of Wyoming Whiskey National Parks No. 2 (MSRP $69.99) from May 2022 until supplies last, Wyoming Whiskey will donate $5 up to a maximum donation of $150,000 based on distributor depletions to support Yellowstone Forever in preserving Yellowstone National Park for the next generation of wonderers, wanderers, and explorers.

“Wyoming Whiskey was born on the doorstep of Yellowstone and it has played a profound role in the development of our brand and the enrichment of our people,” said David DeFazio, Co-Founder of Wyoming Whiskey. “Our partnership with Yellowstone Forever recognizes the importance of the Park and provides the perfect opportunity to support current and future conservation needs.”

“Yellowstone Forever is proud to have Wyoming Whiskey on board as a partner in Yellowstone’s future. Their commitment to preserving the world’s first national park will help ensure that the next generation experiences a vibrant and thriving Yellowstone,” said Lisa Diekmann, President & CEO of Yellowstone Forever.

The limited edition release is a straight bourbon whiskey made from 68-percent corn, 20-percent wheat, and 12-percent malted barley. Wyoming Whiskey National Parks No. 2 whiskey is bottled at 105 proof. All grains are grown In Wyoming and are non-GMO. The water used to produce Wyoming Whiskey is also sourced from a local limestone aquifer that has not seen the light of day in over 6,000 years. Tasting notes are as follows:

COLOR: Amber, Goldenrod, Toasted Maize

NOSE: Sandalwood, Cane Sugar, Orange Cream, Peach, Lemon Peel

PALATE: Marzipan Buttercream, Carrot Cake, Browned Spices, hints of Toffee and Salted Caramel

MOUTHFEEL: Ethereal, forward yet smooth with swelling dryness

FINISH: Zesty Orange/Lemon, Lingering oak, Black Pepper, Leather

This fall, Wyoming Whiskey will be launching a limited release Single Barrel to continue the celebration. This whiskey will be released in a limited edition run of 180 bottles. Stay tuned for more information on this official release in the coming months.

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About Wyoming Whiskey—The Whiskey of the West

Based in Kirby, Wyoming, Wyoming Whiskey has had a simple goal: to create America’s next great bourbon. That goal has evolved to include all whiskies. The company and their products are a collaboration between its partners and 97,818 square miles of Wyoming. The Mead family first came to Wyoming as ranchers in 1890 and the state defines them, and their whiskey.  They use the finest corn, winter wheat, winter rye, barley, and water from the Big Horn Basin and promote Wyoming’s natural and human resources.  Every drop of this bourbon is 100% Wyoming. To learn more, visit http://www.wyomingwhiskey.com.

About Yellowstone Forever

Yellowstone Forever is the official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone Forever’s mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Yellowstone National Park through education and philanthropy. The nonprofit raises money to fund priority projects that protect Yellowstone’s ecosystem and wildlife; preserve the park’s heritage, history & trails; and enhance visitor education and experiences. Yellowstone Forever offers educational programs for visitors of all ages through the Yellowstone Forever Institute and operates 11 educational Park Stores in and around Yellowstone. For more information visit www.Yellowstone.org.

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The W Club Tasting Experiences

Digital Drams: Ailsa Bay 1.2 Deconstruction
09/06/2022

Deconstruct this Whisky Shop favourite with us. Explore five drams — including four unique single cask components — with Brand Ambassador Calum Fraser. A one of a kind event, not to be missed.

£20.00 W Club
£25.00 Non W Club
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Digital Drams: Highland Park & Laphroaig: Peated and Cask Strength
20/06/2022

An exciting peated and cask strength tasting, with Highland Park and Laphroaig, presented by Whisky Specialist David Miles. Ideal for hardcore whisky lovers (like yourself, reader) but also as a gift.

£25.00 W Club
£30.00 Non W Club
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Brand New Partner Offers

From today, we have teamed up with Whisky Me to ensure W Club members save 20% on an annual subscription. You can avail of this offer via the W Club members hub, once logged into an active W Club account.

Whisky me is a whisky subscription service, where there’s no gatekeeping, no tweed jackets or old school ties; – just amazing whiskies heading straight to your door.

Over the coming weeks we’ll be launching exclusive deals with The Lakes Distillery and Johnnie Walker in addition to the above. If you don’t want to miss out…then sign up here → 

New W Club Exclusive Kyrö Single Cask

It’s available in-store already, and is coming online shortly. The W Club delighted to have this rye whisky single cask release from the Finnish Distillery Kyrö. An extremely limited rerelease, once the bottle launches online it’ll be accompanied by a very cool tasting opportunity. Watch this space!

Limited Release Ballots

We have some more extremely limited liquids coming your way this month. Keep an eye on your W Club emails to ensure your name is in the hat so you can ensure you have a chance to purchase some of the world’s most sought-after spirits!

 We already have ballots planned for the next month, so if you’re into your sought-after spirits and are not in the W Club…then sign up here → 

PRIORITY NOTICE

W Club members will continue to get priority access to the most sought after bottles of Whisky in the world. And June will be no different, with the release of more sought-after. limited edition whiskies. To ensure you’re first in-line to get your hands on these releases… Join now!

Single Cask Committee

May saw the re-launch of our W Club Cask Committee, and our first committee of the year has been formed. The results will be in shortly. Don’t miss your chance to join the next one!

Caledonian 39 YO

1980 vintage single cask of the lost Edinburgh distillery. Just 111 bottles. Caledonian 39 Year Old 1980 vintage Lowland single grain Scotch whisky. Single cask Refill American hogshead #92569. Distilled 3rd August 1990 & bottled 13th August 2020 by Gordon & MacPhail for the Private Collection series. Just 111 hand-blown crystal decanters have been produced.

£1,100.00

Aroma Sweet pineapple and baked apple aromas are complemented by hints of beeswax polish. Soft cane sugar comes to the fore alongside white chocolate and vanilla pod.

Taste Soft black pepper and cocoa powder flavours lead to sweet, dried mango. Subtle notes of candied lime and mouth-warming ginger transform into fresh banana bread.

Finish Long lasting and vibrant with lingering fruit and soft pepper on the finish.

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In its day the Caledonian Distillery was a huge business located at the west end of Princess Street in in the heart of the city of Edinburgh. Founded by Menzies, Bernard and Craig in 1855 complete with its own huge railway yard which sat next to the Edinburgh to Glasgow railway line. At the time of opening the Caledonian’s grain whisky was in demand for the newly developed whisky blending business and was used by Andrew Usher a pioneer of the technique. Closed in 1988 the site was cleared and redeveloped for housing and business use.