The Final Edition of an Coveted Collectible Canadian Whisky
Canadian Club 45 Year Old “Chronicles Issue #5: The Icon” Canadian Whisky (750ml) ($349.99)
A limited pre-sale opportunity for serious spirits collectors…

Over the past 160 years, Canadian Club has been the standard bearer for Canadian whisky, and the series of highly limited, perfectly mature Chronicles bottlings have paid tribute to the brand’s legacy. The Icon is the fifth and ultimate edition of this acclaimed series, and we’ve just secured a rare pre-sale opportunity for collectors to lock in an allocation of this already coveted release. Distilled in 1977, this 45-year-old whisky represents the pinnacle of the singular quality and style that have defined Canadian Club for more than a century, and savvy aficionados can add it to their collections at razor-sharp pricing below the distillery’s SRP. But supplies are limited, and it’s a sure bet this will disappear from the market in short order.

Lock down your bottle of the Canadian Club Chronicles 5th and final edition—the 45-year-old bottled at 50% ABV. Over the past 160 years, Canadian Club has been the standard bearer for Canadian whisky, and the series of highly limited, perfectly mature Chronicles bottlings have paid tribute to the brand’s legacy. The Icon is the fifth and ultimate edition of this acclaimed series, and we’ve just secured a rare pre-sale opportunity for collectors to lock in an allocation of this already coveted release. Distilled in 1977, this 45-year-old whisky represents the pinnacle of the singular quality and style that have defined Canadian Club for more than a century, and savvy aficionados can add it to their collections for well under the suggested release price. But supplies are limited, and it’s a sure bet this will disappear from the market in short order.

Canadian Club 45 Year Old “Chronicles Issue #5: The Icon” Canadian Whisky (750ml) ($349.99)

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WHISKY OF THE YEAR:
LEDAIG 18 YEAR OLD

The shortlist for our Whisky of the Year 2023 included drams from the highlands and the islands, bold peat bombs, a fruity red wine cask single malt and a rich, coastal whisky. After much deliberation the votes were cast and the winner was clear: Ledaig 18 Year Old.

It’s a richly smoky single malt from Tobermory distillery on the Isle of Mull and the oldest expression in its heavily-peated Ledaig range. Time spent in ex-sherry casks has added layers of fruit and nuts that temper the earthy, robust smoke that Ledaig is known for, offering waves of herbal peat smoke, orange peel, rich coffee and sea salt on the palate.

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Raise a dram for Rabbie!

Wednesday the 25th of January is Burns Night, and a feast on this day would not be complete without a glass of something special to toast post-haggis, neeps and tatties. Have a look at some bottles that we have picked out to celebrate Scotland’s Bard, and read our latest TWS Journal post to learn about how they all connect! Slàinte Mhath.

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New Distillery Up and Running!

Since our last newsletter, we have had more than a few special ‘firsts’ in our new whisky distillery. In November, we celebrated our first mash, followed by our first distillation in December, and we are now looking forward to our first casking this month!

Our distillery Tour and Tastings and Founders Tours now include the new whisky distillery and our fantastic Tours team are looking forward to sharing even more of the amazing work that goes into producing our outstanding spirits with you. Don’t forget, we are currently offering 2 for 1 on tours up until the 17th of February, and remember to keep an eye out on our social media for even more exciting distillery updates!

Cotswolds Distillery Phillip’s Field, Whichford Road Stourton Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV36 5EX

From the producer, “For us, the American Whiskey category is all about creativity. Fewer rules and regulations than bourbon means a winder cannon of options. This allows us to be more experimental when it comes to sourcing, blending, and creating batches of whiskey that are truly greater than the sum of their parts. Our goal is simple, but audacious: Become the most creative, forward-thinking, and progressive whiskey blenders in the nation. That doesn’t mean we’re compromising our principles. We’re still meticulous in sourcing the best whiskeys and finishing casks from our favorite producers around the world. A global mindset and years of experience in the industry mean we can get our hands on rare and unusual whiskeys that no other company can. When blending every limited-edition batch, our goal is always to create whiskeys that are unique and expressive of their ingredients. That philosophy is reflected in our transparent labeling, which gives you as much information as possible about exactly what’s in the bottle. Think of it as a road map to a brand-new whiskey experience.”

Barrell Craft 9 Year Old K&L Exclusive Single Barrel #Z5L5 Indiana Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)

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GoodWill Fund to benefit Ross-shire communities

17^th January 2023; GlenWyvis Distillery has today launched The GoodWill Fund to benefit good causes in the local community.

The first funding round of £10,000 is now available to apply for via the GlenWyvis Distillery website. A further two rounds of funding will be launched throughout 2023, making a total of £30,000 available this year, with further funding rounds being launched each year.

The GoodWill Fund, which is administered by the GlenWyvis Distillery Community Benefit Society, is made up from five per cent of all online sales of GlenWyvis whisky, and is available for communities and organisations to apply for until 3^rd March 2023.

Applications are being accepted from Ross-shire communities and organisations for initiatives with educational, cultural or entrepreneurial benefits, as follows:

1. Educational: To support the learning needs of disadvantaged children in Ross-shire, to provide laptop computers or other IT support to children at school who would not otherwise be able to afford them and whose education would suffer without such equipment. Awards of up to £400 can be given to educational initiatives.
2. Cultural: To provide education and information about the culture, history and society of Ross-shire. This is open to community groups for projects that provide engagement in these cultural facets. Awards of up to £2,500 can be given to cultural initiatives.
3. Entrepreneurial: To encourage economic activity in the IV postcode area and support the recovery or development of new or existing sustainable businesses which benefit the community. Grants will be awarded with the hope that these businesses will flourish in the future and will themselves contribute to the GoodWill Fund. Awards of up to £2,500 can be given to entrepreneurial initiatives.

Dr. Jock

Commenting on the launch of the GoodWill Fund, Dr Jock Ramsey, Management Committee Member for The GoodWill Fund, said: “This is a significant step forward for the GlenWyvis Community Benefit Society as we are now able to start giving something back to the community through the GoodWill Fund – something we have been working towards since GlenWyvis Distillery was created.

“We will be promoting the GoodWill Fund to schools, community groups and sustainable businesses in Ross-shire and I would encourage anyone interested to get their applications in before 3^rd March 2023.”

All applications will be vetted objectively by the GoodWill Fund sub-committee with oversight and input from the Board.

Jock continues: “This first call for applications to the GoodWill Fund is just the start. Sales of GlenWyvis four-year-old Single Malt Whisky are going very well so we are now building up the GoodWill Fund for next year. I look forward to seeing how the GoodWill Fund will benefit educational, cultural and entrepreneurial initiatives in our community this year and well into the future.”

Any individuals, organisations or businesses interested in applying for the GoodWill Fund can do so by filling in an application form by 3^rd March 2023 here: https://glenwyvis.com/goodwill-fund/

About the GoodWill Fund 

The GoodWill Fund is a core function of GlenWyvis Distillery Community Benefit Society as set out in the Society’s rules, which is “to exist in order to carry on business for the benefit of the community”. The GoodWill Fund was built up by putting aside five per cent of online sales of GlenWyvis whisky and gin.

£30,000 of funding is available in 2023, offered in three rounds of £10,000.

Applications are being accepted from communities and organisations in Ross-shire for initiatives with educational, cultural or entrepreneurial benefits. Applications for the first round of funding are open from 17^th January until 3^rd March 2023.

About GlenWyvis Distillery

Nestled beneath the sprawling mass of Ben Wyvis in the Scottish Highlands, GlenWyvis Distillery was established in 2015. The idea was to unite the community of Dingwall through the creation of a distillery principally owned by local people.

Dingwall’s last whisky distillery closed in 1926. After a 90-year absence, GlenWyvis Distillery revived the town’s lost distilling tradition, and made its own history in 2016 by running a record-breaking open share offer. More than 3,000 like-minded people invested in GlenWyvis to create the first ever 100% community-owned distillery.

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This week we’re kicking off 2023 by featuring a selection of rare Karuizawa whisky that will take your collection to the pinnacle of Japanese Whisky.

Following on from our exceptional Daftmill exclusive, we’re excited to release our second Lowland single cask hailing from our home region of Fife. Presenting Lindores cask 591, our latest Abbey Whisky Exclusive. You might recall our recent Friday Focus feature about our visit to Lindores Abbey Distillery with its historical connection to whisky. We were so impressed with the work going on at the distillery and the quality of the spirit being produced that when presented with the opportunity to bottle our own cask, we jumped at the chance. And what a beauty of a cask it is…

For a limited time, each bottle of our exclusive ordered will receive a Lindores Distillery branded tasting glass. Please note, we only have a small quantity of glasses available, so don’t delay if you’d like this delightful combo!

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