Archive for January, 2023

K&L California American Whiskies Back in Stock! – Whiskey News

Ezra Brooks “Cask Strength” K&L Exclusive Single Barrel #7849530 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) $49.99 View

Clyde May’s “K&L Exclusive” Batch #913 Indiana Straight Rye Whiskey (750ml) $54.99 View

Clyde May’s “K&L Exclusive” Batch #914 Indiana Straight Rye Whiskey (750ml) $54.99 View

Rebel “K&L Exclusive” Single Barrel #7755780 Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) $54.99 View

Wild Turkey “Rare Breed” Small Batch Barrel Proof Kentucky Bourbon (750ml) $59.99 View

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Peat’s Beast PX Sherry Wood at Tyndrum Whisky – Scotch Whisky News

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Peat’s Beast PX Sherry Wood

A ferociously full-bodied single malt whisky, packed with a big bite of untamed peatiness. Familiar hints of peppery peat smoke, damp burnt bracken and the salty notes of sea weed. But Peat’s Beast Sherry gives you more – There are subtle sweet notes of dates and figs with the sweet hues of Spanish Sherry, an absolute juxposition between dry peat smoke and rum and raisin Ice Cream, a quite sublime dram.

Nose – Damp smoke, peat, TCP, seaweed then morphing into sweet syrupy burnt sugar notes from the Sherry Cask.

Mouth – A real peat bite, but wrapped in a gorgeous warm coat of dates, figs, hints of clove and vanilla.

Finish – The peat fire stays at the back of the throat but there are strong notes of chocolate, sweet rum and raisin Ice Cream, burnt caramel. Incredible long finish.

Peat’s Beast PX Sherry Wood

A full-bodied sherried single malt whisky, packed with a big bite of untamed peatiness. Sherry Bomb! was £57.50 – ON OFFER at £45

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NEW FROM BENROMACH at The Aberdeen Whisky Shop – Scotch Whisky News

Benromach Cask Strength 2012 Vintage Batch 03

New batch from Benromach Cask Strength Series. This release balances autumnal spices with stewed fruit, Seville orange zest, toasted oak, and delicate smoke. This limited release was created by combining 21 casks, and bottled without chill-filtration or artificial colouring.

£59.99

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Jack Daniel’s Releases Two Limited Edition Barrel Finished Rye Whiskeys – American Whiskey News

Jack Daniel’s Releases Two Limited Edition Barrel Finished Rye Whiskeys

Lexi and Josh

Toasted Maple Barrel Rye and Toasted Barrel Finished Rye are selections #8 and #9 in Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series line of experimental whiskeys available only in Tennessee

Lynchburg, Tennessee (September 7, 2022) – The Jack Daniel Distillery introduces the latest expressions in its Distillery Series line of experimental whiskeys, formerly known as the Tennessee Tasters’ Selection. Specially selected by husband and wife team Josh and Lexie Phillips, Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series selection #8 is a Toasted Maple Barrel Rye and selection #9 is a Toasted Barrel Finished Rye.

“At Jack Daniel’s, we take pride in controlling every aspect of the whiskey making process, from cultivating our own yeast to crafting our own barrels. Having the Jack Daniel Cooperage gives us an unmatched ability to experiment with specifications to see how different materials and techniques can impart new flavors and aromas,” said Chris Fletcher, Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller. “These two barrel-finished rye whiskeys are a result of that experimentation process, and we think they stand out as truly unique offerings that reflect the spirit of craft and innovation we have here at the Jack Daniel Distillery.”

Toasted Maple Barrel Rye – Selected by Taster Josh Phillips 

Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series Toasted Maple Barrel Rye is a Straight Tennessee Rye Whiskey originally barrelled in March 2017 then finished in high-toast, no char maple barrels in September 2021. Toasted Maple Barrel Rye is bottled at 101 proof (50.5% abv) and features a sweet aroma of honey and vanilla with notes of maple, raisins, pralines, and butterscotch with a lasting finish of toasted marshmallow.

Toasted Barrel Finished Rye – Selected by Assistant Distiller Lexie Phillips

Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series Toasted Barrel Finished Rye is a Straight Tennessee Rye Whiskey originally barreled Summer 2014 and then rebarreled in high-toast, no char oak barrels in October 2019. Toasted Barrel Finished Rye is bottled at 101 proof (50.5% abv) and has notes of caramel and toasted oak with layers of rye spice, molasses, and dark chocolate imparting a full body mouth feel.

Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series Toasted Maple Barrel Rye and Toasted Barrel Finished Rye will be available in 375ml bottles for a SRP of $41.99 after tax beginning in September at the White Rabbit Bottle Shop at the Jack Daniel Distillery and in select stores in Tennessee.

For more information, visit www.jackdaniels.com.

About Jack Daniel’s

Officially registered by the U.S. Government in 1866 and based in Lynchburg, Tenn., the Jack Daniel Distillery is the first registered distillery in the United States and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Jack Daniel’s is the maker of the world-famous Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, Gentleman Jack Double Mellowed Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye, Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select and Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails. Today, Jack Daniel’s is a true global icon found in more than 170 countries around the world and is the most valuable spirits brand in the world as recognized by Interbrand.

Please Drink Responsibly.

Straight Rye Whiskey,  50.5% alc. by vol (101 proof). Jack Daniel Distillery, Lynchburg, Tennessee. JACK DANIEL’S is a registered trademark. ©2022 Jack Daniel’s. All rights reserved.

January 2023 ~ Whisky Intelligence is playing catch up……….

*UPCOMING RELEASE* DOUBLE CASK DC112 – Tasmanian Whisky News

DOUBLE CASK DC112

Introducing DC112, created using elements of ten Sullivans Cove single casks, masterfully blended by Distillery Manager, Heather Tillott. It is with a generous helping of 20 year old single cask HH0080, and a sprinkle of 7 year old TD0399, that Sullivans Cove Double Cask harnesses the incredible breadth of age and oak within our bond store. Creating something creamy, fruit forward and unmistakably Sullivans.

A gentle and deep ocean of savoury spice on sugar awaits: sandalwood incense, Lotus Biscoff, sweet cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar. Sweet grain and marshmallows then meet a medley of walnuts, hazelnut praline and apples, moving into bright lemon marmalade, lime musk and old school roses with an earthen, forest soil base.

That’s just the nose.

“An excellently structured and integrated marriage of quite diverse elements. Each variety of oak and prefill are present, not least of all the tell-tale signs of the Sullivans spirit, and together they combine to birth a wholly unique and stunning beast.” – Heather Tillott, Distillery Manager

TASTING NOTES AND CASK DETAILS

DC112 will be available to purchase via ballot on Monday 16 January 2023.

The ballot will be open for 24 hours from 10AM Hobart time on 16 January. Further details, with a link to enter the ballot will be sent via email prior to the ballot opening.

A note on our ballot system. 

Our policy is one entry per person, per household. Our fraud detection algorithm detects multiple entries and removes them to ensure our whisky lands in the hands of our genuine supporters, so to ensure your entry counts, please enter once only. If you have any questions around our ballot process, you can email us at info@sullivanscove.com Successful entries will be notified shortly after the ballot closes.

Johnnie Walker – Blue Label 2023 Chinese New Year – Year Of The Rabbit Whisky – Scotch Whisky News

Johnnie Walker x Angel Chen

Blue Label

Lunar New Year Edition

70cl | 40% ABV

Wish those important to you luck and longevity this Lunar New Year with the new Johnnie Walker Blue Label Limited Edition. The stunningly vivid design, created by one of fashion’s brightest young talents, Angel Chen, features a dynamic, modern interpretation of 2023’s Zodiac animal, the sprightly rabbit. Symbolising mercy, elegance and beauty, the rabbit signifies a long life in traditional Asian culture and as an echo of the Johnnie Walker motto, Keep Walking, prancing rabbits are captured bounding amongst mountainous peaks.

£207.45

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Tasting Notes:

Nose: Waves of spice give way to vanilla and honey.

Taste: Caramel and hazelnuts course through dark chocolate.

Finish: Luxuriously long, warming, smoky finish

K&L Exclusive: 12-Year-Old Macduff Single-Malt in Refill Hogshead – Scotch Whisky News

A Hidden-Gem, 12-Year-Old Speysider for a Steal


2009 Macduff 12 Year Old “Old Malt Cask” K&L Exclusive Single Refill Hogshead Cask Strength Speyside
Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) ($54.99)

“…it’s an intriguing example of this under-the-radar distillery, and I love recommending it to open-minded, adventurous drinkers.” — David Othenin-Girard, K&L Spirits Buyer

One of the best features of our K&L Exclusive Cask program is the remarkable selection of affordable, aged Scotch whiskies that our buyers source on a regular basis, often from top-notch distilleries that remain known mostly to industry insiders and avid connoisseurs. Speyside’s Macduff falls under the Dewars/Bacardi umbrella, so it’s a rare sight under its own name in the independent market, but whenever we find a cask, it’s always one of a kind. This truly distinctive hogshead offers an outside-the-box experience for any Scotch fan, with a chameleon-like profile that changes dramatically from nose to palate, with or without water. It’s a lovely dram for those who like to challenge their own preconceptions, but it’s also more than reasonably priced and approachable enough to serve as a thrilling wild card in your regular bar rotation.

2009 Macduff 12 Year Old “Old Malt Cask” K&L Exclusive Single Refill Hogshead Cask Strength Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) ($54.99)

K&L Notes: Macduff sits well under the radar in the single-malt world. The official bottling from the distillery goes by the name of Deveron—the river on which the distillery sits. The only Macduff the world sees comes from the indendent bottlers, and with the current ownership falling to Dewar’s under the Bacardi umbrella, it is a wonder we see any at all. Fortunately, this 12-year-old hogshead snuck away from corporate ownership and wound up in our hands. Bottled at 57.9% ABV without chill-filtration or coloring, it’s a beautiful malt highlighting sweet vanilla and rich fudge notes all with a bit of fruitiness to round it out.

David Othenin-Girard | K&L Spirits Buyer | Review Date: November 29, 2022

This weird and wonderful cask of Macduff is definitely the odd-ball of this year’s selections. We always have to have one. It will certainly be controversial, eliciting strong responses on both sides of the fence, but it’s an intriguing example of this distillery, and I recommending it to open-minded, adventurous drinkers. The color is pale straw. The nose is an interesting mix of porridge and vanilla bean. Soft, not-so-sweet baked pastries and a subtle industrial plastic character on the nose, which is rather quiet at cask strength. There isn’t much fruit to speak of but an odd crystal malt character. This is contrasted wonderfully by the rich, malty and fruity character on the palate. Creamy and honeyed, with candied citrus and sweet malt syrup. The nose and palate are so distinctly different, and it finishes with a big ginger note and a lovely, rich spice. With water we start to open the nose toward the greengage and yellow plums. Now we’re talking! Tons of yellow fruit now and all the odd-ball aromas are gone. All that potential on the palate opens with air and water. Please do not judge this whisky by the first pour. It needs some time and should have water added, but once you see it you’ll be hard-pressed to look away. There always has to be an odd-ball during whisky season, and so here it is. But giving the odd-ball a fair chance is often one of the most rewarding things you can do.

Andrew Whiteley | K&L Spirits Buyer | Review Date: November 16, 2022

I always hope Macduff will be in the offering every year when we go to Scotland. It rarely is, but I seem to like nearly all the casks I taste. It’s a friendly malt and has one of the most unusual lyne arms you’ll see in all of Scotland. They twist around like an M.C. Escher woodcut. Maybe it’s the circuitous nature of the lyne that gives the malt such a distinct note. It’s a combination of chocolate lava cake, crème brulée, and gummy citrus candy that is quite irresistible. They’re all on display here, and the barrel itself seems to be a relatively non-descript, refill hoggie. The weight and mouthfeel is a perfect medium—just throwing strikes. The fruit leans towards the citrus side of the spectrum but offers a touch of ripe melon as well. Mostly the flavors keep coming back to chocolate and vanilla with a rich creamy, fudgey, pudding-esque sort of feel to them. It’s an easy drinker if there ever was one.

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Old Pulteney 2006 14 Year Old Cask #1414, TyndrumWhisky Exclusive – Scotch Whisky News

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ONLINE RETAILER OF THE YEAR 2023

Our latest TyndrumWhisky Exclusive single cask is a stunning bottling from Old Pulteney distillery.

Distilled: 2006
Bottled: 2021
Cask: 1414
American Oak Ex-Bourbon Barrel
We have been lucky enough to try this one already and can assure you it’s a lovely dram!

One of only 270 bottles available worldwide.

£90.00

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ANGEL’S ENVY® NAMES OWEN MARTIN MASTER DISTILLER – Kentucky Whiskey News

ANGEL’S ENVY® NAMES OWEN MARTIN MASTER DISTILLER

As Master Distiller, Owen Martin will lead production, oversee innovation and continue producing ANGEL’S ENVY’s portfolio of finished whiskeys

Martin is ANGEL’S ENVY’s first appointed Master Distiller since co-founder and Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson’s passing in 2013

LOUISVILLE, KY (September 12, 2022) – ANGEL’S ENVY®, the Louisville-based distiller that produces finished whiskeys, today announced that Owen Martin will be joining the company as Master Distiller. Beginning on October 17, Martin will lead all aspects of production and oversee innovation for ANGEL’S ENVY, including its annual Cask Strength program and limited release Cellar Collection and Founder’s Collection programs. Martin is the first appointed Master Distiller of ANGEL’S ENVY since co-founder and Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson’s passing in 2013.

Angel’s Envy has always strived to revere tradition while embracing progress, so when looking for our new Master Distiller, we knew we needed to find someone who fully embodied that philosophy and innovative spirit.

Owen’s experience in product development and experimentation and his progressive outlook regarding what’s next for the industry, as well as the leadership he has demonstrated throughout his career in defining and championing American whiskey categories, make him a perfect fit to lead Angel’s Envy into our exciting future.”

Gigi DaDan, General Manager of ANGEL’S ENVY

Martin, working at ANGEL’S ENVY’s newly expanded distillery in downtown Louisville, will lead ANGEL’S ENVY’s production team as it remains dedicated to bringing new and innovative finished whiskeys to fans while continuing to produce its highly acclaimed core offerings – a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in Port Wine Barrels and a Rye Whiskey Finished in Caribbean Rum Casks.

Angel’s Envy has been a trailblazer in redefining the finished whiskey category in the US, and the chance to be a part of the next chapter for a young brand that has already made such a large impact on the industry is truly the opportunity of a lifetime. I look forward to bringing my knowledge of secondary cask finishing and unique perspective of European and American production techniques, as well as my expertise in product development and passion for experimentation, to the foremost secondary-finished bourbon and rye producer in the country.”

Owen Martin, Master Distiller of ANGEL’S ENVY

Martin will be joining ANGEL’S ENVY from Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey. While at Stranahan’s, Martin quickly rose through the ranks during his six-year tenure; he was most recently serving as Head Distiller. His love of finished whiskeys was born while studying at the prestigious Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, and throughout his career, he has continued to gain a unique knowledge of whiskey maturation techniques from across the country and globe.

About ANGEL’S ENVY
ANGEL’S ENVY is a Louisville, Kentucky-based distiller that produces finished whiskeys. Founded in 2010, ANGEL’S ENVY was among the first American whiskey producers to employ a secondary finishing process broadly across its portfolio. Today, each of its award-winning whiskeys are finished in hand-selected barrels to add a distinct layer of flavor and complexity, and the ANGEL’S ENVY team continues to produce several highly acclaimed core offerings – aKentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in Port Wine Barrels and a Rye Whiskey Finished in Caribbean Rum Casks – as well as a variety of innovative, special releases.

ANGEL’S ENVY opened the doors to its Brand Home at 500 East Main Street in 2016, making it the first full-production whiskey distillery in downtown Louisville. In June 2022, ANGEL’S ENVY completed an $8.2 million expansion to its Brand Home, doubling annual guest capacity.

ANGEL’S ENVY is available in all 50 U.S. states and several international markets, and it is produced by Louisville Distilling Company, a subsidiary of Bacardi Limited.

For more information, please visit us at www.angelsenvy.com


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