The Party Source is excited to welcome Milam & Greene Whiskey to the store and to the Bluegrass State. The Party Source is the first retailer to carry this award-winning Texas whiskey in the state of Kentucky!

Now available in-store and online.

Milam & Greene was created by founder Marsha Milam, whiskey expert and Master Blender Heather Greene, and Kentucky veteran Master Distiller Marlene Holmes. Our charming distillery sits in the lush, Texas Hill Country where the hot summers, mild winters, and wild temperature variances add spark and personality to our spirit. To achieve excellence, we bring in grains, yeast, barrels and experience from all across America to create our award-winning whiskies. As well as multiple gold, double gold and platinum awards from credible spirits competitions and high marks from Wine Enthusiast, in 2021 Milam & Greene was awarded the “People’s Choice Award” at The Texas Whiskey Festival and “Best in Show” out of 550 entrants at The American Craft Spirits Association.

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Built in 1881 by the Harvey brothers, Bruichladdich distillery sits on the western shore of Loch Indaal on the island of Islay. Since its revival in 2000, the distillery has built a reputation for three distinct styles of whisky – Bruichladdich (unpeated), Port Charlotte (heavily peated) and Octomore (very heavily peated) – as well as The Botanist gin.

In May 2020, Bruichladdich Distillery became the first Scotch whisky distillery to become a certified B Corporation. Since then, it has implemented four pillars to focus on in its mission to achieve the highest standards of social and environmental performance: energy and emission, community, agriculture and biodiversity, and packaging and waste.

Not that we needed any more reasons to sip on their impressive drams, which include the fruity and floral Classic Laddie, and some of the world’s most heavily peated whiskies from the Octomore range.

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BRUICHLADDICH AS A B-CORP

Welcome to this weeks episode of the show in which I’ll be taking a look at the new releases from Morrison Distillers in their Carn Mor ‘Strictly Limited’ range.

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BLADNOCH DISTILLERY LAUNCHES PEATED WHISKY EXPRESSION: ALINTA

Bladnoch Distillery adds peated expression to their ‘Classic Collection’ of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies

[For immediate release] BLADNOCH DISTILLERY, SCOTLAND – 204-year-old Lowland distillery, Bladnoch, are delighted to announce the latest addition to their ‘Classic Collection’ of Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whiskies: Alinta. Alinta will be the first peated whisky to be added to their range since the distillery was taken over by David Prior in 2015.

‘Alinta’, an indigenous Australian word from several Southeast Australian language groups means ‘fire’ and ‘flames’, and evokes the notes of Campfire Embers found in each sip. As Bladnoch look to develop their portfolio and provide an even wider variety of options and experiences, this expression that utilises PX Sherry and ex-bourbon casks combined together with a sweet smoky peated spirit, sets Alinta apart from anything previously released by Bladnoch.

Bladnoch’s Master Distiller Dr. Nick Savage who carefully hand selects each of the casks says, “Alinta is the first peated expression from Bladnoch within our core range and will become an established part of our ongoing whisky releases. Focusing on a very small annual peat production campaign, only a small volume will ever become releases. The exquisite combination of the PX sherry and Bourbon casks give Alinta an amazing balance of rich raisin-like sweetness and smoky campfire”.

This carefully selected marriage of casks is what helps bring this superbly flavourful expression to life. The 1^st fill ex-bourbon barrels highlights the refreshing, citrus sweetness and floral notes of the whisky whilst the 1^st fill PX Sherry casks add a subtle rich body and mouthfeel to the experience. This rousing cask duo holds its own with the peated spirit without the delicate notes being lost.  On the nose, you can expect notes of smoky ice cream, delicately florals and sweet oak. Across the palate you’ll get campfire smoke, almonds, raisins, and white chocolate. The finish is luxuriously long with a sweet smoke.

Bottled at 47%, and without chill-filtration and with natural colour, Alinta will be available online on Bladoch’s website and in our Visitor Centre in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway from late February and will be sold around the world through Bladnoch’s network of distributors in the coming months. 

Link for Purchase: The Whisky Exchange

Bladnoch Whisky is exclusively distributed in the UK by S.E.A. Spirits.

Contact info@bladnoch.com for availability in other markets.

RRP: £79.95

Images: Dropbox link here.

Technical Details

Cask type: 1^st fill ex-Bourbon barrel and 1^st fill ex-Sherry cask matured

Strength: 47%

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Smoky ice cream, delicate floral with sweet oak

Palate: Campfire smoke, almonds, raisins with a white chocolate body

Finish: Long with a sweet smoke

Non-chill filtered, natural colour

About Bladnoch Distillery

Bladnoch Distillery was established in 1817, making it the oldest working Scotch Whisky Distillery in the Lowlands. As the southernmost distillery in Scotland, it is commonly referred to as the ‘Queen of the Lowlands.’ Hand crafted using only the finest local ingredients such as the pristine water from the River Bladnoch that flows alongside the distillery and British barley to create a rich, flavourful whisky that is best savoured. Bladnoch Single Malts are non-chill filtered to ensure the truest flavours shine through.

This legacy brand has been revived by Master Distiller Dr. Nick Savage, formerly at The Macallan, and owner David Prior, a whisky connoisseur who is the first Australian businessman to own a Scotch Whisky distillery. Bladnoch is truly passionate about the preservation of the environment and the local community’s generational involvement in the iconic distillery.

For more information and the latest on our range of award-winning single malts, visit www.bladnoch.com

We are so proud to share that Umiki Whisky is awarded with ‘’2’’ medals in 2022!

Osaka, JAPAN, 21th March 2022

Umiki Whisky is awarded with “DOUBLE GOLD” Medal and ‘’Whisky of the Year 2022’’ at the WWSA (Women’s Wine & Spirits Awards) which is the World’s most important wine & spirit competition judged by women Buyers.

About.Umiki Whisky

“Ocean Fused Whisky From The Heart of Japanese Pine”

UMIKI is “World’s first Japanese Pine barrel aged” and “World’s first ocean water fused whisky brand” that uses only renewable water source for blending” This sustainable process brings an exceptional smoothness with sea-breeze on the nose, rounded floral taste on the palate and a soothing freshness in the finish to UMIKI.

For further information please visit: www.umikiwhisky.com

About Women’s Wine & Spirits Awards

World’s most influential Female Buyers and Hoteliers Judge the Women’s Wine & Spirits Awards – the Most Important Wine & Spirits Awards Judged by Women Buyers.

For further information please visit www.wineawards.org

About Yoshino Spirits Co.

Yoshino Spirits (headquarters located in Osaka) is a private company exporting finest whisky, wine and spirits brands from Japan to the world placing the highest priority on building relationships of trust between
domestic manufacturers and customers all over the world.

For more information, please visit www.yoshinospirits.com

Indulge with the world’s finest whiskies and spirits at the Nth Ultimate Whisky and Spirits Experience in Las Vegas

April 22 -23, 2022 Wynn Hotel Las Vegas

The Universal Whisky Experience 2022

Take your experience into the stratosphere with our incredible High Roller Experience – the absolute zenith in luxury whisky encounters.

• Exclusive High Roller Super Pours

• Exclusive Master Classes

• 1-on-1 meetings with industry legends, whisky & spirit ambassadors, and distillers

• Access to the exclusive High Roller lounge

• High Roller dinner reception

• Entry into the High Roller raffle draw

Grand main tasting experience with over 70 exhibitors

• And so much more!

FULL LIST

Take a peek at our Our Exclusive

High Roller Master Classes: 

The Dalmore and Jura – Experience – Hosted by legendary master blender aka “The Nose” Richard Paterson and USA national brand ambassador Craig Bridgers.

The Macallan Experience – A journey into the world’s ultimate luxury Single Malt, led by Kieron Elliott.

Bhakta Spirits – Raj Bhakta founder of this company and America whisky legend with take your through some of the rarest and oldest Armagnac’s in the world.

Irish Distillers – The master Blender from Midleton’s will taste your through some amazing Irish gems from this legendary distiller

PURCHASE TICKETS

NEW VAULTS COLLECTION BOTTLING

Bringing surprise and delight in equal measure, don’t miss the opportunity to taste and explore this remarkable and rare bottling. From our Old & Dignified flavour profile, expect exceptional depth with layer upon layer of luxurious sweetness and intrigue. Limited to one bottle per member, buy now to enjoy the experience.

MOUNTAINTOP EXPERIENCE

Cask No. 50.118

Age: 31 years

Cask: Second Fill Bourbon Barrel

ABV: 53.0%

1 MAX PER MEMBER 

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Campbeltown Loch is a wonderful idea to showcase the variety of whisky that is produced in the Campbeltown area of Scotch whisky.

Huge names:

Springbank

Longrow

Hazelburn

Kilkerran

Glen Scotia

Bringing together some of these intensely coastal and fragrant flavour profiles gives us an honest and even more transparent look at the distilleries of Campbeltown.

Trying to get hold of this bottle was only attainable as a result of my friend, Matt, in London. A few quick clicks and it was mine for £39 before shipping. But the chaos around Springbank, my god. People fighting in queues for bottles, groups getting changed in cars to jump back into the line for extra bottles, websites being crashed, secondary market explosions…you all do know that there are other, and in some cases, better whiskies available on the market? I have bowed at the altar of Springbank, but I don’t believe they are the be all and end all of whisky. Pull yourselves together.

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SPEYSIDE DISTILLER SCOOPS THREE GOLD AWARDS AT INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS COMPETITION 

— Benromach Distillery receives a suite of Gold awards at the 2022 International Wine & Spirit Competition —

Benromach Distillery has recorded an incredible result at this year’s International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) by scooping three Gold award wins for its handmade single malt scotch whiskies.

IWSC, which sets an international benchmark for quality and recognises the very best wines and spirits available globally, presented Benromach Organic, Benromach 15 Year Old and Benromach 10 Year Old with Gold awards.

Benromach Organic from the distillery’s Contrasts range is the world’s first certified organic single malt whisky. Matured in Virgin American Oak, it gives sweet, malty notes with creamy pepper, banana, coffee and cocoa flavours.

After maturing in first fill bourbon and sherry casks, Benromach 15 Year Old delivers cracked pepper, charred oak, apples, dark chocolate and forest fruits flavours with rich sherry notes and a touch of smoke.

Benromach’s signature 10 Year Old single malt delivers delicate forest fruits and creamy malt, a touch of smoke and rich, lasting sherry notes, after also maturing in the finest first fill bourbon and sherry casks.

Keith Cruickshank, Distillery Manager at Benromach Distillery, said: “Every expression produced by Benromach Distillery is made by hand for genuine character by our small team of distillers who rely exclusively on their expertise and senses. To bring home three Gold accolades from the IWSC awards is a true reflection of the hard work and dedication that goes into producing our distinctive Speyside single malts.”

The International Wine & Spirit Competition was founded by chemist Anton Massel and has recently celebrated its 50^th Anniversary.

For further information or to purchase, please visit www.benromach.com

TASTING NOTES

Benromach Organic is non-chill-filtered and is bottled at 46% ABV

• Aromas: Sweet vanilla and ripe fruits accompany citrus zest. Toasted malt leads to green apples
• Palate: Creamy with soft pepper and butterscotch. Freshly ground coffee develop alongside dried banana and a subtle herbal edge
• Finish: Medium bodied and long with aniseed and cocoa powder
• Maturation: Matured in Virgin American Oak

Benromach 15 Year Old is bottled at 43% ABV

• Aromas: Aromas of sweet toffee leading to notes of cracked black pepper and peat smoke. Rich forest fruits develop with dark chocolate and dried banana
• Palate: Creamy and sweet with ripe apples and an undertone of charred oak. Dark chocolate develops and leads to toasted malt and orange peel with a subtle hint of smoke
• Finish: Medium creamy finish with soft smoke and dried fruit
• Maturation: Matured in first-fill ex-sherry and ex-bourbon casks

Benromach 10 Year Old is bottled at 43% ABV

• Aromas: Sweet green apple and pear complement creamy dark honey. Soft vanilla develops alongside gentle smoke
• Palate: Smooth flavours of malted cereal and stewed fruit combine with warm toffee and a hint of black cherry
• Finish: Full bodied finish with malted cereal and soft smoke
• Maturation: Matured in first-fill ex-sherry and ex-bourbon casks 

About Benromach Distillery

Originally built in 1898, Benromach Distillery was brought back to life when the Urquhart family realised a lifelong dream to own a distillery and purchased it in 1993. The distillery was extensively re-equipped over a five-year period before it was officially opened by HRH The Duke of Rothesay in 1998.

In reopening Benromach Distillery, the Urquhart family wanted to create a single malt whisky that has a classic Speyside character: beautifully balanced with a light touch of smoke.

Benromach Distillery is located on the outskirts of the ancient market town of Forres. A five-star visitor centre is open to the public throughout the year for tours and tastings. Benromach Distillery is a member of the world-famous Malt Whisky Trail.

For more information, visit: www.benromach.com

We are so proud to share that KAMIKI – “THE FIRST WHISKY BRAND IN THE WORLD WITH JAPANESE CEDAR CASK FINISH” is awarded with 2 new Medals in 2022!

Osaka, JAPAN, 21th March 2022, Kamiki Original Blended Malt Whisky is awarded with ‘’GOLD’’ Medal from Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge and Kamiki Intense was awarded “BEST WORLD WHISKY-II” at Roma Whisky Festival.

About Kamiki Whisky

“THE FIRST WHISKY BRAND IN THE WORLD WITH JAPANESE CEDAR CASK FINISH”

Kamiki is a new expression super premium Japanese Whisky with a unique second maturation technique, blend is rested for a second time in Yoshino Sugi –Japanese Cedarcasks to capture a perfectly smooth taste, a scent of sandalwood on the nose and a zest of green tea in the finish.

For further information please visit www.kamikiwhisky.com

About Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge

The Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge was established, in conjunction with LA beverage professionals to highlight the best of the best wine & spirits producers in the world. The mission is to introduce those elite producers to the Southern California market of consumers, one of the largest in the country. Winning producers will be featured in a robust LA Times promotional campaign targeting wine, spirits and food enthusiasts in the LA region. Media Sponsor is Los Angeles Times

For further information please visit: https://lainvitational.com