Looking For Distilling Duo to Make History

Wooler-based distillery, Ad Gefrin, is seeking two distillers to help produce Northumberland’s first whisky

New English whisky distillery, Ad Gefrin, is seeking two passionate distillers to help take on the exciting task of making Northumberland’s first legal single malt whisky. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the team as Ad Gefrin starts an extraordinary journey based on a unique heritage, distilling traditions and combined with contemporary innovation. The appointed distillers will be joining a growing team and it is hoped that together they will help to shape a long-lasting legacy for Wooler and Northumberland.

Nestled at the base of the Cheviot hills, Ad Gefrin visitor experience and distillery tells the stories of, and is inspired by, the 7th Century summer palace of the kings and queens of Northumbria, discovered only four miles north of Wooler. Ad Gefrin is a family-owned business with an ambition to quite literally ‘distil Northumberland’ using Northumbrian Barley and Cheviot water sourced from a borehole on site at the distillery.

The two distillers will be responsible for all production operations for whisky and any other spirit produced as part of the company’s suite of spirits. As well as managing the process, from milling and mashing to routine sampling of raw materials and new malt distillate, they will have an in depth understanding of the overall business and background to production. The candidates must be excited to explore, learn and bring new ideas forward.

Giving further background, Ben Murphy, Director of Distilling at Ad Gefrin, said:

“We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with a passion for quality and experience in relevant fields. Qualifications in brewing and distilling or a similar field would be beneficial. We require people who are up for getting stuck in to helping us produce Northumberland’s first legal single malt whisky and be a part of an exciting new era.”

If you have relevant experience and are interested in joining the Ad Gefrin team, please send a covering letter and a copy of your CV to – work@adgefrin.co.uk.

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About Ad Gefrin

Ad Gefrin is a £12m world-class visitor experience and whisky distillery that will reveal the fascinating history of Northumberland’s Anglo Saxon ‘Golden Age’. Informed by one of the 20^th century’s most remarkable archaeological finds – the internationally renowned archaeological site, Yeavering – the centre will recreate the Great Hall of the royal summer palace of the 7^th century Northumbrian kings and queens. Ad Gefrin is funded by the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal, the North East Rural Growth Network – Strategic Economic Infrastructure Fund (SEIF), North East LEP and Northumberland County Council.

About Yeavering (the archaeological site of Ad Gefrin) 5 miles from Ad Gefrin Visitor Experience and Distillery

Internationally renowned, Yeavering is the most thoroughly excavated Anglo Saxon palace complex in Europe and the only archaeological site to have evidence of a timber grandstand and gathering place. This was the 7^th Century royal summer residence of early Anglo-Saxon kings and queens including Aethelfrith, Edwin and Aethelburga, the saintly Oswald and his younger brother Oswy.  Discovered in 1949 through aerial photography, and excavated by Brian Hope-Taylor in the 1950’s and 60’s, the scheduled archaeological site is today under the ownership and management of The Gefrin Trust. The Trust was formed to ensure the future preservation of the site through sympathetic management, conservation and investigation. Ad Gefrin Visitor Experience and Distillery is working in partnership with The Gefrin Trust to further illuminate the importance of the archaeological site within the exhibition at the Visitor Centre.

About Borderlands Partnership

The Borderlands Partnership consists of Carlisle City Council, Cumbria County Council, Dumfries and Galloway Council, Northumberland County Council and Scottish Borders Council. The Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal was agreed between the Borderlands Partnership, the UK Government and the Scottish Government in March 2021. The Deal will deliver up to £350 million investment in projects across the region from the UK and Scottish Governments alongside local investment of £100 million. Projects in England are supported through the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities funding including Ad Gefrin. More information can be found at www.borderlandsgrowth.com

About the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP)

The North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is a public, private, and education sector partnership that covers Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland local authority areas.

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Well our 132nd auction has now closed, and we were delighted with the way our Ukraine Charity Bottles performed.  The fact they achieved so much is down to you, our valued customers, and now we are able to donate a significant amount of money to the DEC and contribute to a worthy cause.

57 SWA donated bottles were sold raising an impressive £11,132 for Ukraine.  This figure is made up of £10,120 in total hammer prices and £1012 in donated commission.

For our next auction, the 133rd, we will also be accepting Ukraine charity donation bottles from customers too, as long as they are submitted before the deadline on the 17th of June.  If you want to donate any bottles make it clear on your submission sheet and we will make sure that the whole hammer price and commission from these sales is donated to the DEC to help their efforts.  All lot fees on donated bottles will also be waived for any customer choosing to contribute.

Ben Nevis 1996 25 Year Old

It’s finally here, our latest exclusive! We have been quite excited to share this one with you all, ever since we sampled it.

This rare and illustrious Highland malt from Ben Nevis Distillery has gently matured for a quarter of a century in a single American oak hogshead, previously used for Bourbon. Gentle maturation in fine oak has allowed the delicacies of this graceful spirit to sing; it dazzled their Whisky Creations Team. It exhibits unmistakable class and sophistication – a truly excellent dram.

Matured in a single Bourbon American Oak Hogshead for the entirety of its life, never being re-racked.

Cask #1582
Distilled 1996
Aged for 25 years.
Non chill filtered and natural colour.
One of only 250 bottles available worldwide

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Welcome to this week’s episode of the show in which I’ll be taking a look at the first batch of releases in the Whisky of Voodoo range created by Brave New Spirits.

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COLLECTION OF AMERICAN BOURBON GREATS TO GO UNDER THE HAMMER THIS INDEPENDENCE DAY

A collection of bourbon whiskies from past and present American greats is set to go under the hammer on Independence Day by specialist whisky auction site, Whisky Hammer.

A unique selection of bourbon and other sought-after American whiskies will be put up for auction on Monday 4^th July as part of Whisky Hammer’s The Spirit of America Whiskey Auction – coinciding with Independence Day.

With one bottle valued up to £25,000, many of the desirable expressions hold an illustrious position in American whiskey history from brands such as Pappy Van Winkle, Old Forester, Stitzel-Weller, EH Taylor and Willett Family Estate.

E.H Taylor Old Fashioned Sour Mash will also go under the hammer, with a price estimate of £13,000. This bourbon was created by Buffalo Trace retirees using a method used for making ‘old fashioned sour mash’ whiskey – a technique used by Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr in the late 1800s.

Private sellers can add bottles to the auction by getting in touch with Whisky Hammer before the submission deadline of Monday 27^th June – contact details can be found at www.whiskyhammer.com.

Daniel Milne, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Whisky Hammer, said: “This is an exciting collection for us to be auctioning – and not just because of the variety of bourbon on offer. Some of the stories behind these bottles are fascinating and give an insight into different time periods in American whiskey.

“Many bourbon collectors have never taken part in an auction before, so this is their chance to bid on and secure a drop of bourbon history.”

Online whisky auction business Whisky Hammer was started in 2016 by brothers Daniel and Craig Milne who are originally from Macduff, near Speyside, an area renowned for the production of Scotch whisky.

Whisky Hammer re-located in 2019 to a new, purpose-built facility in Aberdeenshire, which is also home to Still Spirit – a whisky shop, e-commerce site and dram bar offering over 100 rare whiskies to taste while overlooking the beautiful Scottish countryside.

The business hosts monthly auctions dedicated to whisky and other fine spirits, which attract more than 200,000 buyers and sellers from every corner of the globe. It has auctioned a wide range of whiskies, both bottles and casks, recently achieving the world record for the highest value cask ever sold at auction.

The Spirit of America Whiskey Auction will go live on Whisky Hammer from 7pm (BST) on Monday 4^th July. For further information or to register interest, visit whiskyhammer.com

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With June bringing us the first day of Summer there are so many amazing reasons to celebrate with friends and family.  All the more reason to enjoy one of the fantastic new drams from GlenAllachie that just arrived to the US!

The GlenAllachie Virgin Oak Series

The GlenAllachie Virgin Oak Series brings us three new expressions to delight and impress the palates of the US consumer.  A 10 year old Chinquapin Virgin Oak, 10 yo French Virgin Oak, and 15 yo Scottish Virgin Oak expression comprise this Series.

The whisky was first matured in American Oak (Quercus Alba) ex-Bourbon Barrels. To add a delicate and distinctive twist, the whisky then underwent additional maturation for approximately 18 months in specially selected Virgin Oak Casks. The subtle flavor differences in this series are led by a variety of influences: the Oak species, the local terroir, and the period of natural air drying; along with the toasting, charring and coopering of the casks. Each of these reacts uniquely with the GlenAllachie spirit, adding superb texture, depth and variety.

Two new Single Casks selected by a panel of discerning palates from the ImpEx Beverages team  have also arrived:

2008 12 yo  Marsala Barrique Cask #607
Bottled at 58.6% alc
202 Bottle US Exclusive

2008 13 yo  Chinquapin Cask# 6913
Bottled at 58.2% alc
259 Bottle US Exclusive

Introducing Batch #7 of the 10 yo Cask Strength GlenAllachie

• Bottled at 56.8%
• Limited Release: 1,000 cases for the US
• PX and Oloroso Puncheons, Virgin Oak, & Rioja casks

If you have any questions or would like any additional information, please don’t hesitate to email Office@ImpExBev.com.

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South San Francisco, CA 94080

Our June Auction is now LIVE!

Auction closes from 8pm (BST) Tuesday 28th June.

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Macallan
Distil Your World
New York Limited Edition

Distil Your World New York is a unique single malt whisky, created in partnership between The Macallan and The Roca Brothers.

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What is a Silent Distillery?

Distilleries that are no longer in operation are known as silent or ghost distilleries. While some have been mothballed for an indefinite period, others have been permanently closed or completely demolished. Once production has ceased, any remaining Whisky from these distilleries becomes highly sought after.

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Family Silver Blended Scotch Whisky 1984

A unique blend of fifteen different single malts and 3 single grains, including Balblair, Blair Athol, Glen Garioch, Linkwood, Mortlach and Cambus distilleries. Lovingly matured for over thirty-eight glorious years in a first-fill Oloroso Sherry Cask. This is a truly exceptional dram, bursting with sherry, dried fruits, dark chocolate, old leather and delicious spices. Bottled from cask number VMW51 in 2022.

Only 408 bottles were produced.

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