GlenWyvis Single Malt Batch 2018

Batch 20/18 is the second release from the 2018 vintage and the first ‘major’ bottling. Half-tonne mashes of entirely local Concerto barley were fermented for an average of 96 hours before being distilled in the squat 2500L wash still and 1700L spirit still. An uncompromising hearts cut was then filled into a variety of wood: – 15 First-Fill Ex-Tennessee Whiskey barrels from America add complex sweetness, – 5 First-Fill Ex-Oloroso hogsheads from Spain bring rich fruit, – 3 Refilled Scotch whisky hogsheads highlight the fragrant, spicy character of the unique new make. This single malt is chill-filtered and bottled at natural colour. 8000 bottles produced worldwide.

NOSE Soft white grapes, giving way to a jammy sweetness.

PALATE Vanilla fudge, sherbet fizz and pear drops.

FINISH Initial dark chocolate with lingering summer berry.

£59.95

Check out some of our exclusives:

Deanston 2008 Single Cask

One of only 255 bottles. This gorgeous 14 year old bourbon cask Deanston offfers notes of green apples, grapefruit, vanilla shortbread, Tunnocks coconut caramel log, and a waxy, oily finish with notes of of ginger and Lindt white chocolate.

£87.49 >

Ben Nevis 2012 9YO Single Cask

One of only 324 bottles. Initially matured in a bourbon hogshead before spending 3 and a half years in a Premier-Cru Classe cask. Expect notes of chocolate, currants & spice.

£72.90 >

Sneak Preview: Old Pulteney, Ardnamurchan and Queso

Update: Tickets went on sale a week ago, and with more than half sold it seems that you’ve missed us as much as we’ve missed you. Bless.

If you haven’t bought your tickets we still have space for you in our Masterclass Series, though Dunville’s and Michter’s are now sold out (and rightfully so given what will be poured.)

With an expanded offering at this year’s show, I’m making time to send out weekly previews of what you can expect come Saturday May 6, and maybe some of the outtakes, just for fun.

Keep reading to whet your palate, or feel free to unsubscribe if you prefer a good surprise!

Slainte,

Johanna Ngoh
Founder and Executive Producer

Benromach Distillery launches new limited-edition whiskies matured in Polish Oak 

Benromach Distillery in Speyside has launched a collection of five limited-edition, single cask whiskies, matured in Polish oak casks – with only two of the casks available exclusively in the UK.

To create these unique whiskies, Benromach lightly peated spirit was filled into the five casks in 2011 and spent a decade maturing in dunnage warehouses at Benromach to achieve a smoky, sweet flavour, full of rich fruits and spicy notes.

With two of the five single casks earmarked specifically for the UK, only 590 bottles are available for purchase at a retail price of £95 each.

The whiskies differ in both flavour and strength depending on the cask. With an ABV of 59.1%, Cask 771 has aromas of Seville orange and chocolate raisin, overlaid with a hint of aniseed.

Meanwhile, whisky from Cask 772 has an ABV of 58.6% and a nose of rich stewed fruit with sweet forest fruit, toffee and baked apple. Both have a full and long finish with bonfire embers.

Keith Cruickshank, Distillery Manager at Benromach, said: “Polish oak has long been known for being a fantastic quality oak for whisky maturation, due to the strength and thickness of the wood, as well as the depth of character it brings to the flavour. This is something that can be seen in abundance in our recently released Polish Oak single casks which have spent over a decade maturing in this wood, gifting the Benromach subtly smoky spirit with rich dried fruit, chocolate and toffee notes.

“As every cask is unique, these two single cask releases have different characteristics due to the variations brought through cask maturation. While one is slightly spicy with Seville orange and aniseed, the other is sweet with blueberry, toffee and baked apple.

“We have a very limited number of Benromach Polish Oak available for the UK market and expect there to be a lot of interest from whisky enthusiasts and those searching for something a little different.”

For more information on Benromach Distillery or Benromach Polish Oak, please visit: www.benromach.com

Tasting Notes:

Cask 771:

RRP: £95 ABV: 59.1%

Nose: Seville orange aromas intertwine with festive spices, raspberry and soft smoke.

Taste: Sweet stewed raisin and milk chocolate flavours are balanced by a hint of aniseed.

Finish: Full and long finish with forest fruits and bonfire embers.

Cask 772:

RRP: £95 ABV: 58.6%

Nose: Rich stewed fruit aromas intertwine with citrus zest, cocoa powder and soft smoke.

Taste: Sweet forest fruit and toffee flavours complement subtle baked apple.

Finish: Full and long finish with blueberry and bonfire embers.

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 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. Benromach Distillery is a member of the world-famous Malt Whisky Trail.

For more information, visit: www.benromach.com

AUCTION GOES LIVE TONIGHT!

ENDS SUNDAY 23^rd APRIL FROM 8PM

A Stunning 1965 Speymalt

We have several bottles of Macallan in our April Auction, which is now LIVE, including this vintage offering from bottling giants Gordon & MacPhail. Boasting an incredible minimum age of 46 years before bottling, this Macallan would be a great addition for any collector or connoisseur.

A Great 1970 Glen Ord

Bottled by Douglas Laing & Co. for the Old Malt Cask Range. A rare, well-aged single cask expression from this Highland distillery. One of a few bottles from the 1970’s that feature in this month’s auction.

Quality and Quantity!

There is only one thing better than a full case of 12 Aberlour – that’s TWO full cases of 12 Aberlour, which we are delighted to say we have in our auction this month. These were originally bottled by the distillery to mark the arrival of the new Millennium. A rare chance to buy a full case, or rather two rare chances!

Register now at www.clickwhiskyauctions.com to bid on these fantastic bottlings and many more besides.

KANOSUKE 2022 LIMITED EDITION
JAPANESE SINGLE MALT

Since 2017, Kanosuke has been producing spirit at the southern tip of Japan’s main islands and we are very pleased to finally welcome them to the UK with the release of the Kanosuke 2022 Limited Edition. Kanosuke, located near the city of Kagoshima, is part of the new wave of distilleries in Japan and at the forefront of the country’s whisky revolution.

This third official release from Kanosuke was produced using all three of the distillery’s pot stills and matured for three years in a variety of oak casks, with a focus on ex-sherry wood. The result is a fresh and vibrant whisky with layers of sherry-cask character and a long, mellow finish. As the distillery says, “…like the sun setting slowly over the East China Sea.”

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Fantastic Independent Bottles

The world of the Independent Bottler is still a relatively new one to some. We are delighted to be working with some of the finest bottlers in the world, releasing single casks and blended whisky from the most famous and sought after distilleries in Scotland (and beyond!)

If this is new to you, we highly recommend that you grab a copy of Independent Scotch, a book by David Stirk, celebrating the history of Independent Bottlers. It is a fascinating read and a must-buy for the whisky enthusiast.

Here are some of our top picks from this extraordinary range…

FIND ALL OUR INDY BOTTLERS HERE

The ever popular ‘Casks of Lindores’ series returns! The first release within the second instalment of this excellent series is this delightful single malt whisky, matured in ex-bourbon casks with this expression containing older whisky than the first release.

Lovely notes of ripe banana, pears and vanilla on the notes, with a touch of peppery spice. Another superb release from Lindores Abbey Distillery, bottled at 49.4% vol.

The Casks of Lindores series was created to showcase the award winning spirit produced at Lindores Abbey Distillery and is a great way to follow and enjoy their single malt grow over the years.

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Welcome to this week’s episode o the show in which I’ll be taking a look at the Glenturret distillery. The Good Dram Show with Chris Goodrum Episode 503 – Hosh Or Tosh..?! Filmed in The Study Nottingham.

Tasting Notes

Featuring The Glenturret Triple Wood (2022 Release) 43%

The Glenturret 12 year old (2022 Release) 46%

The Glenturret 10 year old Peat Smoked (2022 Release) 46%

THE GLENTURRET

Dewar Rattray ‘Individual Cask Bottling’ Glenturret 1988 (25 year old) 45.3%

Douglas Laing Old Particular Glenturret 1988 (27 year old) 45.4%

Blackadder Raw Cask Glenturret 1978 (27 year old) 50.1%

Loch Lomond Whiskies Introduces New Single Malt Whiskies to Celebrate The Open

Loch Lomond Open Special Edition and Loch Lomond Open Course Edition convey exceptional flavours crafted from remarkable stills

Loch Lomond Whiskies, The Spirit of The Open, has introduced two new limited-edition expressions to its portfolio of award-winning whiskies.

Loch Lomond Open Special Edition and Loch Lomond Open Course Collection have been released to mark The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. Billed as golf’s most prestigious event,

The Open is the sport’s original championship, bringing together the best players in the world, who will tee off in July.

Presented in a striking black and silver carton, these limited-edition single malt whiskies perfectly capture Loch Lomond Whiskies’ distinctive distillery style, developed using Scotland’s only Straight Neck Stills. Using this innovative distilling method, master blender

Michael Henry has the creative freedom to explore flavour in a more inventive way, carefully shaping the character of the whisky at the point of distillation. The final result is an elegant spirit with a distinctive fruit flavour. 

Loch Lomond Open Course Edition (£240) is an Organic 22 Years Old single malt whisky distilled in 2000 on the banks of Loch Lomond. A highly exclusive whisky, with only 4,500 bottles available globally, it is finely crafted in tribute to the people, players and courses at the heart of The Open.

Certified Organic and distilled in a combination of the remarkable Straight Neck Stills and more traditional Swan Neck Stills, it is a complex whisky which perfectly showcases Loch Lomond Whiskies’ adeptness and ingenuity in whisky making. Over the course of 22 years’ maturation the orchard fruit intensify, creating a whisky characterised by flavours of tropical fruit, pineapple, mango, grapefruit and vanilla with a hint of toasted oak, ginger and cinnamon on the finish.

Adding to this year’s golf range is Loch Lomond Open Special Edition (£45). This exceptional single malt whisky was created in partnership with Loch Lomond Whiskies’ long term golf ambassador, Colin Montgomerie – one of Scotland’s most legendary golfing figures. The whisky was aged in American Oak casks before finishing its maturation journey in the rich red wine Rioja Alta Reserva cask which brings out the whisky’s unique notes of red berry, orchard fruit and creamy vanilla with dark chocolate which complement the soft smoke on the finish.

Both Loch Lomond Open Course Collection and Loch Lomond Open Special Edition are non-chill filtered to keep things as nature intended.

In a first for Loch Lomond Whiskies, each pack is designed with a QR code that will take consumers to an Augmented Reality digital experience. In addition to seeing the Claret Jug appear in 3D, consumers will be able to access exclusive golf content celebrating some of the most historic championship moments as well as immersive video content, inspired by The Spirit of The Open.

Michael Henry, Loch Lomond Whiskies Master Blender, said: “The Open is one of the most prestigious events in the world of golf and we are proud to be a part of the journey, supporting the 151st championship with this incredible range of limited-edition whiskies.

“Our golf range is always incredibly popular, and these two new limited-edition single malt whiskies will not disappoint.

“We have been distilling whisky on the banks of Loch Lomond since 1814, crafting fine single malts which are every bit as delicious as the landscape is stunning. Pushing the boundaries of distillation, we explore new and inventive ways to bring flavour to life.

“These new exceptional and complex single malts epitomise our ingenuity in whisky making, perfectly showcasing what is possible with our unique Straight Neck Stills.”

Loch Lomond The Open Special Edition 2023 (ABV 46%, RRP £45) and Loch Lomond The Open Course Edition 2023 (ABV 48.2%, RRP £240) are available from www.lochlomondwhiskies.com now, and from specialist whisky retailers from 17 April. 

Loch Lomond The Open Course Edition 2023 Tasting Notes

Nose: Honey, peach, melon, lemon, stem ginger

Palate: Grapefruit, vanilla, caramel, pineapple, mango

Finish: Long spicy finish with ginger, cinnamon and toasted oak

Loch Lomond The Open Special Edition 2023 Tasting Notes

Nose: Floral notes of rose, soft fruits, peach and pear

Taste: Red berry and orchard fruit. Raspberry and peach, creamy vanilla and dark chocolate

Finish: Medium length, a touch of smoke gives way to lasting fruit notes

About Loch Lomond Whiskies

• Loch Lomond Distillery has one of the oldest heritages in the industry. It was founded by American, Duncan Thomas, the owner of the Littlemill distillery which was licensed in 1772. In the 1930s Duncan Thomas was at the forefront of innovation within the Scotch whisky industry and his innovative philosophy is ingrained into everything that is done at Loch Lomond to this day.

• The multi award winning Loch Lomond whiskies range includes the Loch Lomond 12-Year-Old Perfectly Balanced which has been awarded the Platinum Award in 2020, one of only 7 single malts to be awarded this honour at the San Francisco World Spirits Challenge 2020.

A selection of other recent medals include:

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old Perfectly Balanced – Double Gold San Francisco World Spirits Awards 2021 

Loch Lomond 12 Year Old Inchmurrin – Best Highland Scotch 12 Year Old & Under, World Whisky Awards 2021; Gold International Sprits Challenge 2021; Double Gold San Francisco World Spirits Awards 2020. 

Loch Lomond 12 Year Old Inchmoan – Gold San Francisco World Spirits Awards 2020; Gold International Sprits Challenge 2020 

Loch Lomond 30 Year Old – Double Gold San Francisco World Spirits Awards 2021