Evan Williams Bourbon Experience Releases Annual, Limited Edition Kentucky Derby Festival Bourbon Bottle

The 2015 Vintage, 119 proof Bourbon is dipped in iridescent teal wax and features the 51^st Edition Gold Pegasus Pin on the bottle neck

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – As an official sponsor of the Kentucky Derby Festival for the seventh consecutive year, the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience today released a special edition bottle of Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon with a commemorative 51^st Edition Gold Pegasus Pin sealed in wax on the neck.

Dipped in an iridescent teal wax, the bottle features a special face label with the coordinating teal and gold Kentucky Derby Festival logo and includes an official 2023 Pegasus Pin in an envelope attached to each bottle. Evan Williams Bourbon Experience Artisanal Distiller, Jodie Filiatreau, and Kentucky Derby Festival President and CEO, Matt Gibson, unveiled the official 2023 pin and limited-edition bottle at the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience by personally hand-dipping two of the 800 limited-edition bottles.

Beginning February 24, the Bourbon will be available for purchase at the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience for $79.99 and at select area retailers while supplies last. The limited edition 2015 vintage is bottled at 119 proof, commemorating both the 68^th Kentucky Derby Festival plus the 51^st year for the Pegasus Pin. Each bottle of Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage Bourbon contains the exact day it was put in an oak barrel to age, the barrel number, and the date it was bottled.

“Partnering with the Kentucky Derby Festival for this annual tradition is extremely special for us at the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience,” said Jodie Filiatreau, Evan Williams Bourbon Experience Artisanal Distiller. “We’re proud to play a role in helping make the Derby season the most exciting time of year for Louisville and for everyone who comes here to celebrate from across the Commonwealth.”

The Bourbon is matured in Heaven Hill’s rickhouses under the careful supervision of Master Distiller Conor O’ Driscoll, who monitors the progress of each year’s vintage to ensure it maintains its intended flavor profile and superb quality. Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage has won five “Whiskey of the Year” awards and is one of the most critically acclaimed specialty Bourbons produced by Heaven Hill Distillery, the world’s second largest holder of aging Bourbon.

“Our partnership with Evan Williams pairs two of Kentucky’s favorite things – the Derby Festival celebration and bourbon,” said Matt Gibson, Kentucky Derby Festival President and CEO. “We know this special edition bottle will be popular with pin collectors and Festival Fans alike.”

Bringing the community together since 1956, the Kentucky Derby Festival has grown to become a whirlwind of more than 70 special events leading up to the big race in May. The Kentucky Derby Festival runs this year from March 16 – May 5.

ABOUT THE EVAN WILLIAMS BOURBON EXPERIENCE:

The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience® (www.EvanWilliamsBourbonExperience.com) celebrates the legacy of Evan Williams, Kentucky’s first commercial distiller, through an immersive visitor’s center experience which brings to life the history and tradition of Kentucky’s native spirit. An official stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, the facility offers guests a historical glimpse back in time to see Evan Williams’ original distillery through high-definition video recreations of the Louisville wharf and Main Street in the late 18th Century, plus recreations of Whiskey Row building facades along Main Street from the 1890’s through the present. Meanwhile, visitors learn the essential differences between distilling during Evan Williams’ era and Heaven Hill’s modern Bernheim Distillery operations.

ABOUT THE KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL: Since 1956, the Derby Festival has worked to bring the community together in celebration. The Festival is an independent community organization supported by 4,000 volunteers, 400 businesses and civic groups, Pegasus Pin sponsorships and event participation. This involvement has made the Festival the largest single attended event in Kentucky and one of the leading community celebrations in the world.

February 2023 Auction  ENDS TONIGHT! – 06.03.23

ENDS SOON: February Auction

Our February auction features over 6,000 rare whiskies, this is a unique opportunity to bid on some of the world’s most sought-after bottles.

Our live auction features some of the most iconic releases from The Macallan and Karuizawa to ever come to auction. Highlights include The Macallan Six Pillars Collection 65 Year Old & the 1965 Japonisme Edition Karuizawa – one of only 60 bottles in existence. Discover rare bottlings from Speyside’s finest distilleries, including well-aged Benromach and a wonderful Strathisla collection from Gordon & MacPhail. We also feature an array of rare expressions from Bowmore’s most iconic vintage – 1964.

Discover this and many more in our auction now.

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The Heralded 1964 Vintage at Bowmore

Macallan 65 Year Old Lalique Six Pillars Collection

Karuizawa 1965 Japonisme Edition / LMDW 60th Anniversary

Highland Park Highlights – Avery for Corti Brothers

Strathisla 1954 -1972 Gordon & MacPhail Collection

1995 Glenallachie 26 Year Old “Hart Brothers Finest Collection” K&L Exclusive Cask Strength Single ex-Bourbon Barrel Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

$226.34 View

The excellent distillery that’s garnering so much hype these days was unheard of just a few years ago. While the distillery is focused mainly on the heavy sherry offerings, this exciting first fill ex-bourbon cask is a window into the unique character of this special distillery. Opened relatively late in 1967 just outside of the town of Aberlour, it’s in very good company geographically. Directly to the north is the wonderful Aberlour distillery and to the west Dailuaine. Due south you’ll find Benrinnes and a bit further GlenFarclas. Finding an expression of this age and caliber from any of these distilleries is rare, but a until recently GlenAllachie at this age and quality was nearly unheard of. That’s because all the stocks went to the blends. Now, with the change in ownership, some things have shaken loose a bit. Expect a quintessentially Speyside ex-bourbon style here with tons of fruit, honey, and whiffs of blooming heather. A truly special barrel from an equally special distiller. Bottled at cask strength of 111 proof and without chillfiltration or coloring.

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Tobermory 1995 27YO

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Thompson Bros 8YO Blended Malt Whisky

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The Scotch whisky’s 21 Year Old Signature Blend gets a striking new look to celebrate the Lunar New Year

Royal Salute, the master of exceptionally aged Scotch whisky, ignites Lunar New Year with a spark of enchantment and wonder, through a strikingly illustrated new limited edition gift pack, housing a ruby red flagon of the 21 Year Old Signature Blend. The celebratory limited edition is the perfect accompaniment to mark Lunar New Year celebrations, or as the ultimate gift to delight loved ones welcoming in the Year of the Rabbit.

Last year Royal Salute announced its annual Lunar New Year limited edition would be designed in collaboration with artists, and for this second instalment, the collectable gift pack has been designed by Trajan Jia, a renowned Chinese born artist who now lives in London. The new limited edition uses Jia’s iconic, bright and colourful style to spark a sense of festivity by harmoniously combining symbolic cues of the occasion and the rich heritage of Royal Salute.

Trajan Jia’s depiction of Lunar New Year on the iconic 21 Year Old Signature Blend gift pack creates an enchanting and unique visual experience. Through a swirl of brightly illustrated symbols fired from the iconic Tower of London, which plays a significant part in Royal Salute’s history, features a mix of emblematic elements that wish prosperity, success, and good fortune for the year ahead.

Gift giving is at the heart of Royal Salute, being first created as a gift for the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Since its creation, the 21 Year Old Signature Blend has kept the same flavour profile; sophisticated and opulent in character with a majestic composition of ripened fruits complemented by hints of spices.

To this day, the luxury blended Scotch continues to celebrate creativity and culture in contemporary ways, with a spark of artistry and sophistication that is signature to Royal Salute’s refined and wondrous world, and this limited-edition 21 Year Old Signature Blend Lunar New Year gift pack is no exception. This vibrant red gift pack brings to life the celebratory festival that sees cities around the world transform into bright and colourful displays of red and gold; an enthralling atmosphere that resonates perfectly with the enchanting world of Royal Salute.

Trajan Jia commented:

“For this design I wanted to capture the spirit of this wonderous occasion and the joy of people coming together to celebrate something truly magical. Combining cultural symbols of the festival with the rich heritage of Royal Salute, the illustration embodies the union of two enchanting worlds.”

The 21 Year Old Signature Blend Lunar New Year gift pack is available at selected luxury retailers, from RRP $135 USD. For more information, follow @RoyalSalute or visit royalsalute.com

This article is published as a matter of interest and is published after it’s original release date

Scott Davidson of Glencairn Crystal joins

The Worshipful Company of Distillers

 Chris Searle, Master of The Worshipful company of Distillers (left)

and Scott Davison of Glencairn Crystal (right)

Scott Davidson, New Product Development Director at the award-winning Scottish glassware company Glencairn Crystal, has been admitted as a Liveryman to The Worshipful Company of Distillers* as well as becoming a Freeman of the City of London.

Scott Davidson has been involved in the Glencairn Crystal family business, originally set up by his father Raymond Davidson, since 1985. As New Product Development Director, he continues to lead the business strategy, financial and legal areas of the company and is the driving force behind Glencairn Crystal’s custom-made decanters and unique glassware, sometimes for the world’s rarest and most expensive spirits.

Glencairn Crystal is also well known for producing the iconic Glencairn Glass, the world’s favourite whisky glass, with over 5 million glasses now being sold each year all over the world.

Glencairn Crystal has won The Queen’s Award for Enterprise twice, as well as The Queens Award for Innovation with the Glencairn Whisky Glass. It is also part of the ELITE network – the London Stock Exchange Group’s programme for fast-growing companies.

Scott Davidson said: “It is truly an honour to be invited to join The Worshipful Company of Distillers and great to further have our company recognised for its commitment to the drinks industry success for over 40 years”.

In 2018 Scott was also bestowed as a Keeper of the Quaich**.

For further information about Glencairn Crystal visit: www.glencairn.co.uk

Notes:

*The Worshipful Company of Distillers is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London. It was originally established under a Royal Charter in 1638 and empowered to regulate and supervise the production of spirits and liquors. Today it no longer exercises such powers but focuses on charitable distributions including educational scholarships and bursaries. Its membership includes executives from the drinks industry.

**Keepers of the Quaich is an international society to recognise, reward and celebrate those who have shown outstanding commitment to the Scotch Whisky Industry.

2009 Clynelish 13 Year Old “Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseur’s Choice” K&L Exclusive Cask #307220

Single Refill Sherry Hogshead Nonchillfiltered Cask Strength Highlands Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)

$139.99 View

Another stupendous cask from the hallowed warehouses of the famous Gordon & Macphail company. This impressive operation began as a grocer in Elgin and has become one of the largest stocks of independently owned single malts in the world over the last 125 years. This rare expression from one of Scotland’s most renowned and hard to get distillers is tiny window into the unprecedented stocks that Gordon & Macphail command. While not particularly old, the whisky is exquisite. The whisky was filled into second use sherry hogshead from those unique stills in Brora on the 23rd of April 2009. The barrel in question must have been of absolute top quality as it has imparted an unbelievable amount of flavor on this waxy highland malt. But Clynelish’s rich weighty spirit is perfectly designed to stand up to powerful wood and wine flavors. The color is a vibrant mahogany, here are the bottlers tasting notes: “NOSE: Rich fruitcake combines sweet raisins and Seville orange. Notes of smooth dark chocolate combine with raspberry compote and subtle aniseed. Taste: Toffee apple notes complement autumnal spices and stewed red fruit. Black currant gives way to toasted hazelnut and charred oak. Finish: Meduim-bodied with spice and a lingering licorice” Indeed! Bottled at cask strength of 57.8% without chillfiltration or coloring, only 244 bottles exist sold exclusively at K&L Wine Merchants.

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Edradour 10 Year Old – Bottled 2023

Matured in a single sherry butt #506 freshly bottled in January 2023. These heavily sherried Highland malts are becoming ever increasingly difficult to come by… don’t delay! Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 vintage Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Single sherry butt #506 bottled February 2023 by Signatory Vintage for the Un-Chillfiltered series.

Shop – Edradour 10 Years 2012 (2023)

Edradour Distillery was formed in 1825 by a group of eight local farmers. Situated at Milton of Edradour near Pitlochry and still just a farm sized distillery equipped with a Morton refrigerator to cool the worts and two wee stills with their spirit cooled in a single worm tub. Whilst ranked amongst the small working distilleries in Scotland its owners Signatory Vintage have plans to increase its size and output. Official distillery releases include the Edradour 10 Year Old, Barolo Cask and Sherry Cask Ibisco decanters.

To mark International Women’s Day this month and a celebration of difference and diversity, this First Friday we have released an exceptional collection of 15 new casks – brilliant and bold bottlings that dare to be different. DON’T MISS our DRAM-cierge top-picks either – our two Helens, Trine, Ebba and Anja have all selected their favourite flavours.

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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ

Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). Visit the Society at here for membership information

This is your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers!

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