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Every month, we present an incredible selection of whiskies and other fine spirits to our members right across the globe. You will find everything here from limited edition releases and vintage bottles to whole casks of rare whisky. There is certainly something for everyone – whether you are looking to collect, invest or enjoy!

Bowmore – 52 Year Old (ARC-52)

Dalmore – 1951 (Sirius) The Guiding Light

Macallan – 50 Year Old (The Red Collection)

Johnnie Walker – 40 Year Old (Master’s Ruby Reserve)

Savoy – The Savoy Collection (4 x 70cl)

Selling whisky? Why not arrange the pick-up of your bottles using our global courier service? If you’re based in Scotland, you might want to arrange the personal collection of your bottles. Wherever you’re based in the world, we will make getting your bottles into our monthly auction as simple as possible. Get in touch with the Whisky Hammer team now by dropping them a message at sales@whiskyhammer.com.

Bardstown Bourbon Company 6 Year Old “Origin Series #1” Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)

Bardstown Bourbon Company has finally come of age. This incredible distillery produced the Kentucky distilliate for a huge number of brands and has set the world on fire with release after release of fabulous and interesting blends and collaborations. It is now finally their time to shine with 6 year old releases of 100% their own distillate. This 48% ABV high rye mashbill is the best of classic Bourbon profiles with a burst of rye spice. It is respectably aged at 6 years, extremely sharply priced, and comes in BBCs beautiful premium packaging. A beautifully balanced blend of apricot, orange blossom, and mint rests on caramel, nutmeg, and rich oak. On the palate, waves of cinnamon and vanilla lead to a bold, signature lasting finish. Corn 60% / Rye 36% / Malted Barley 4%

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THE TEAPOT TOUR AND TASTING

To celebrate the launch of Teapot Dram 009 join us for a tour of the distillery grounds where you’ll hear tales from Glengoyne’s rich past, and how this iconic whisky came to be. Then enjoy a tutored tasting to unlock the bold and complex flavours of two award-winning whiskies from the Glengoyne Collection. Finally, you’ll be taken to a special spot to enjoy a dram of the newly poured and much sought-after Teapot Dram 009.

After your tour, the distillery shop will be open if you’d like to take home your very own bottle of Teapot Dram 009 before it sells out.

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The Bourbon origin

This classic American whiskey originates from Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States of America and has been distilled since the 18th century. Its distinct smoothness and rich flavour comes from the mixture of the grain spirit and the American white oak, a very mellow wood containing only a few tannins. This results in a smoother and milder taste.

Bourbon barrels

Bourbon Barrels are made with premium American oak and feature a unique charring method. The result is a fragrant, complex wood that dramatically enhances the fondness and aromas of the whiskey. After ageing the original spirit, these barrels are re-used by whisky distillers in Scotland and beyond to bring out deep caramel and orchard fruit notes in single malts and single grains.

Cask of Lindores Bourbon II

Lindores Abbey Distillery is back with its second Casks of Lindores series. The first instalment in the new series is made with local barley, aged in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at a limited-edition strength of 49.4% ABV.

NOSE

Pleasant mellow, fruity apples, ripe banana, sweet pears and vanilla, buttercream and caramel notes with subtle citrus touches

PALATE

Fruity green apples, citrus lemon, banana, oaky woody notes, coffee beans and spicy peppery touches. Pleasant silky texture.

FINISH

Medium length finish.

£56.00

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Strathisla 10 Years Old 2012 Private Cellars Collection

A Speyside Single Malt from Strathisla Distillery. Distilled on the 21st June 2012 and aged in First Fill Bourbon Barrel for 10 years before bottling in February 2023. Bottled at 56.3% ABV, at natural colour and no chill filtration.

This dram showcases notes of apple tarte satin, sugary shortbread, lemon blossom, oak spice and lice cherries. Only 220 bottles produced.

£80.00

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Longmorn 2013 8 Years Old Càrn Mòr

This single malt whisky was distilled at the Longmorn Distillery, located in the Speyside region of Scotland. It was aged for eight years in First-Fill Bourbon Barrels, which previously held bourbon from Heaven Hill Distillery.

The result is a dram with notes of juicy fruits, vanilla and coconut. It was bottled by Morrison Distillers without chill-filtration or artificial colouring for their Càrn Mòr collection.

£55.50

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Dalmunach 6 Years Old Wee Brother

Na Bràithrean [na brah-rin] means “the brothers” in Scottish Gaelic. They search hard for the right mother cask to split into a pair of unique Single Malt Scotch Whiskies. Each brother is finished independently, using different kinds and sizes of barrels to shape the flavour. The end product is two bottles of the same spirit with different personalities and characteristics. This Wee Brother distilled at Dalmunach Distillery in 2016 has spent 6 years ageing in a bourbon hogshead. All-natural colour and non-chill-filtered at 52% ABV.

Light, gentle citrus and honey oats on the nose. Oats lead on the palate with continuous floral notes leading into a smooth and subtle finish.

£65.00

£55.25

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Kingsbarns Single Cask #1510110 7 Years Old

Kingsbarns Single Cask #1510110 7 Years Old is an exquisite single cask whisky from Scotland’s Lowland region. Non-chill filtered, it is presented in its natural colour and offers exquisite nuances and variations in both aroma and flavour, thanks to the wonders of natural oak cask maturation. Always strictly limited, it is perfect for those who appreciate and savour each drop of whisky.

NOSE

Tropical fruits, toasted almonds, and the floral scent of Geranium.

PALATE

Kiwi fruit up front and hard-boiled pineapple sweets.

FINISH

Upside down pineapple cake, vanilla, and touch of sea salt.

£70.00

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Braes of Glenlivet 28 Years Old

The Braes of Glenlivet (now referred to as Braeval) distilled this single malt whisky in December 1994 and placed it in a refill-bourbon barrel to age for 28 years. It was then bottled by Woodrow’s of Edinburgh with no added chill filtration or artificial colourants.

NOSE

Citrus, Heather Honey, Vanilla, Marzipan.

PALATE

Citrus, Tropical Fruit, Almond, Vanilla, Fudge, Honey.

FINISH

Long Finish with Cinnamon, Cloves, Liquorice.

Only 138 bottles were produced.

£220.00

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As our Flavour Hunter Festival winds down for another year, we’re turning up the PEAT with two new single cask releases in celebration of the Islay whisky festival starting this weekend. Taste and explore two very different but equally entertaining peaty characters.

Cask No. 53.446 Blowtorched Mexican mousse sits in our Peated flavour profile with scorched spices, roasted figs and plums served with crunchy chocolate granola. Whereas Cask No. 10.242 Beware the hypersonic mackerel is more Heavily Peated with tar, black pepper, burning fir wood, chilli sauce and smoked honey. Both brilliant bottlings not to be missed.

Keep on scrolling to discover more OR click over to our website now to buy but don’t delay, these rare beasts are sure to disappear fast. For those partial to peat, don’t miss the last few bottles from our smoky suggestions.

LIGHTLY PEATED

PEATED

HEAVILY PEATED

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

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The House of Suntory Proudly Celebrates 100 Years of Pioneering Japanese Spirit

The Founding House of Japanese Whisky partners with film icons Sofia Coppola and Keanu Reeves and introduces new limited-edition whiskies to toast its centennial 

NEW YORK, NY, May 24, 2023 – The House of Suntory, the Founding House of Japanese Whisky, celebrates its 100th anniversary of whisky innovation: a major milestone not only for Suntory’s history but for Japanese spirits culture. In honor of this centennial, the House releases a Suntory Anniversary Tribute as imagined by Academy Award-winning Director Sofia Coppola and starring Actor Keanu Reeves, as well as exclusive 100th anniversary editions of its world-renowned whiskies.

Twenty years after filming Lost in Translation, Sofia Coppola returned to Japan to create the Suntory Anniversary Tribute. Coppola brings her artistic genius and admiration for Suntory Whisky to life as the creative director of The Tribute that honors Suntory’s illustrious past, present and future. The Suntory Anniversary Tribute tells the remarkable story of the brand’s heritage and whisky-making legacy over the last 100 years, depicting the meaning of “Suntory Time” through the eyes of its creator. The Suntory Anniversary Tribute, which features actor Keanu Reeves, a lover of Suntory Whisky and who previously appeared in a Suntory Reserve ad campaign in 1992, debuted yesterday during the Suntory Time 100th Anniversary Global Premiere event in New York City and can now be viewed on the House of Suntory website here.

“As the pioneer of Japanese whisky, the House of Suntory played a significant role in shaping culture and leading craftsmanship in Japan over the last century,” said Jon Potter, Managing Director of House of Suntory. “To mark this historic milestone, partnering with Sofia and Keanu, who are Suntory Whisky fans, makes perfect sense. From our Fifth Generation Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo’s striking blends to Sofia and Keanu’s unique cinematic creations, this commemoration has surpassed all expectations to celebrate our iconic Japanese whiskies.”

Later this summer, Reeves will star in another creative project in partnership with the House of Suntory: a series of documentary shorts from filmmaker Roman Coppola titled: “The Nature and Spirit of Japan.” The series explores Japanese whisky culture inspired by harmony with nature (Wa), elevated by Japanese craftsmanship (Monozukuri) and enjoyed as an authentic Japanese cultural experience (Omotenashi). The docuseries will strike a balance between education and entertainment, aiming to foster a deeper exploration of the House of Suntory and Japanese culture overall.

“I’m honored to partner with Suntory Whisky again thirty years after our Suntory Reserve campaign,” said Keanu Reeves. “I’m a huge fan of Suntory Whisky, so it’s very special to collaborate in honor of this milestone anniversary.  My admiration for the whisky goes beyond tasting the whisky. It is the elevated Japanese craftsmanship and attention to every detail that makes Suntory Whisky so special. As an actor honing and perfecting my own craft, sharing this process in a docuseries is a thrill.”

In honor of the centennial, the House of Suntory is releasing several limited-edition whiskies that highlight the unique Japanese craftsmanship at Suntory’s whisky distilleries and their meticulous art of blending, including  Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara and Hakushu 18 Year Old Peated Malt whiskies. Limited 100th anniversary labels of the flagship Yamazaki 12 Year Old and Hakushu 12 Year Old will also be released for the centennial.

“Hakushu and Yamazaki whiskies are gifts from our past handed down by generations,” said Fifth Generation Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo. “It is fitting to release limited editions as part of this incredible milestone, as they represent our relentless pursuit of quality and symbolize our promise to carry our philosophy on for the next one hundred years and beyond.”

The centennial of the House of Suntory began with the establishment of its Yamazaki Distillery in 1923 —the first and oldest malt whisky distillery in Japan’s history. The House of Suntory founder Shinjiro Torii’s 100-year legacy began with a dream to “create an original Japanese whisky blessed with the riches of Japanese nature and craftsmanship,” which his grandson Shingo Torii carries forth today at Yamazaki and its distilleries across the country. Since its founding, the House of Suntory has been crafting world-class spirits and is known for Yamazaki, Hakushu, Chita, Kakubin, Hibiki, Suntory Whisky Toki and Ao, as well as Roku Gin and Haku Vodka.

This landmark anniversary is a significant milestone for House of Suntory and for its home country of Japan. As a first step toward its promising future, the House of Suntory is investing 10 billion JPY ($77 million USD) to enhance its Yamazaki and Hakushu Distilleries which are currently closed for renovation and scheduled to reopen this fall. The House of Suntory has become synonymous with some of the best Japanese whiskies in the world today, and it has undoubtedly built a legacy worthy of celebration.

The House of Suntory invites fans to join its new global membership program. Members will be among the first to hear about House of Suntory new releases, receive priority consideration for invitations to consumer experiences*, learn news from the distilleries, gain early access to content and more. The House of Suntory membership program aims to bring Japanese whisky enthusiasts together around the world and provide a cultural journey through Japan. To sign up, please visit us online here.

For more information about the House of Suntory, please visit us online here. 

*Limited number of invitations in key cities.  

About The House of Suntory

Since 1923, Suntory has been renowned as a pioneer of Japanese Whisky for its House of Master Blenders and for their Art of Blending. Founder Shinjiro Torii built Japan’s first malt whisky distillery in Yamazaki, and the Suntory legacy continued with Torii’s son and Suntory’s second Master Blender, Keizo Saji, who continued to establish distilleries including the Hakushu Distillery. As the generations of Suntory’s master blenders carry on, Suntory Whisky remains committed to heritage and innovation. The House of Suntory has been named four-time Distiller of the Year at the International Spirits Challenge in London, UK (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014). Suntory Whiskies are subtle, refined and complex. The portfolio includes Yamazaki, Hakushu, Chita, Kakubin, Hibiki, Suntory Whisky Toki and Ao. The House of Suntory portfolio also offers Roku Japanese Gin and Haku Japanese Vodka. Created from Japanese ingredients by the master artisans at the House of Suntory, Roku Gin and Haku Vodka represent the nature and spirit of Japan. This year, Suntory Whisky celebrates one hundred years of whisky innovation—a major milestone not only for the brand’s history, but for Japanese spirits culture as a whole. To mark this anniversary, the House of Suntory will be rolling out its centennial campaign throughout 2023.

About Beam Suntory

As a world leader in premium spirits, Beam Suntory inspires the brilliance of life by delivering great consumer experiences through its world-class portfolio of brands.  Known for its craftsmanship of premium whiskies, including Jim Beam®, Maker’s Mark®, Basil Hayden® and Knob Creek® bourbons; Japanese whiskies, including Yamazaki®, Hakushu®, Hibiki® and Toki®; and leading Scotch brands including Teacher’s, Laphroaig® and Bowmore®, Beam Suntory also produces leading brands such as Courvoisier® cognac, Tres Generaciones®, El Tesoro® and Hornitos® tequila, Roku and Sipsmith® gin, Canadian Club® whisky, and is a world leader in ready-to-drink cocktails, with brands like -196 and On The Rocks™ Premium Cocktails. 

A global company with approximately 6,000 employees in more than 30 countries, one of Beam Suntory’s core values is Growing for Good and through its Proof Positive sustainability strategy, the company has committed to ambitious goals and investments to promote environmental sustainability in its operations, ensure the company has a positive impact on the communities where employees live and work, and programs to inform consumers as they make choices about drinking. Headquartered in New York City, Beam Suntory is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan. For more information on Beam Suntory, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamsuntory.com

Cutty Sark Whisky creates 100^th birthday cocktails to toast tea clipper behind its name

The iconic blended Scotch whisky Cutty Sark is celebrating 100 years of adventures this Spring with a new partnership that pays tribute to the legendary ship that inspired its name.

Founded in London back in March 1923 at the heart of the prohibition era, Cutty Sark was named after the famous tea-clipper of the same name: once the fastest ship of its day and docked in England at the time of the whisky’s invention by London’s Berry Bros & Rudd.

A hundred years on, a new range of cocktails has been created in collaboration with modern-day tea producers The Tea Leaf Company, to toast the whisky’s centenary and the Cutty Sark’s tea-trading past – just in time for National Tea Day on 21^st April.

Three delicious tea-infused recipes have been released, each a modern twist on a Cutty Sark classic, made by mixing this light, easy-drinking blended whisky with one of the Tea Leaf Company’s award-winning loose-leaf blends.

Easy for drinkers to mix and enjoy with friends at home, each cocktail offers a delicious and adventurous way to enjoy whisky, for novices and connoisseurs alike.

James Collins, Marketing Manager of Cutty Sark said: ‘Cutty Sark was founded 100 years ago as an adventurous new type of whisky, taking inspiration from the endeavours of the Cutty Sark ship and its crew.

‘Our new collaboration with The Tea Leaf Co. has been created with that same bold spirit, delving into our past but putting a modern spin on our classic cocktail serves. Cutty Sark is wonderfully smooth, mellow, and made to mix, so these flavour-packed, easy-to-make cocktails are perfect for enjoying at home with friends.’

Justin Robinson Founder of The Tea Leaf Co. said, “This National Tea Day, we are delighted to collaborate with Cutty Sark to give their classic recipes a twist with our range of hand rolled loose leaf blends. Steal a moment this 21st April to raise a Tea Leaf Co. tea infused cocktail in celebration of the nation’s favourite drink”.

Ready to get involved? Gather your friends, get the kettle on, and give them a go! 

CuTEA CLIPPER

An homage to the Cutty Sark’s maiden voyage where she returned from China with enough tea on board to make 200 million cups! The sweet, orchid-like flavour of the Tea Leaf Co’s NO: 07 TI KUAN YIN CHINESE OOLONG combined with the rich and warm notes of Cutty Sark Classic, makes this the perfect drink to unwind with at the end of a long day!

Ingredients:
50ml Cutty Sark Whisky
50ml brewed The Tea Leaf Co. Ti Kuan Yin Chinee Oolong
Soda Water
Lemon

Preparation:

Stew the tea leaves in a cup of hot water for 3 minutes, leave to cool. Add the whisky and tea to a highball glass filled with ice and stir to combine. Top with soda water and garnish with a lemon wheel.

ORANGE OLD FASHIONED

An elevated version of the classic Cutty cocktail using The Tea Leaf Co. NO: 05 BLOOD ORANGE INFUSION which is bright and tangy, and packs a bold, citrussy punch that’s as tart as it is sweet.

Ingredients:
50ml Cutty Sark Classic
10ml The Tea Leaf Co. Blood Orange Tea Syrup (see method)
2 dashes Angostura bitters
2 dashes orange bitters
1 orange peel to garnish

Preparation:

Fill a mixing glass with ice and add the whisky, Blood Orange Tea syrup and bitters. Stir for 3 minutes. Fill a rocks glass with ice and strain the liquid into the ice-filled glass. Garnish with an orange peel, we like a sail!

To make the syrup: Combine equal parts steeped Blood Orange tea and granulated sugar in a pan, and over heat stir until the sugar dissolves. Put in the fridge to chill. Keeps refrigerated for up to 1 month.

SMUGGLER’S SPICE

Prohibition era bootlegger Bill McCoy imported Cutty Sark whisky to the people of America. In case of a raid, his speakeasy patrons would keep things hush hush by sipping their hooch out of dainty teacups.  100 years on, we’re serving up mugs of our Smugglers Spice cocktail featuring Tea Leaf Co’s SMUGGLERS SPICE INDIAN CHAI.

Ingredients:

50ml Cutty Sark Whisky
20ml fresh lemon juice
20ml Tea Leaf Co. Smugglers Spice Chai syrup
Small spoon of honey
Ginger beer
½ a pear

Preparation:

In one half of the cocktail shaker muddle the pear with honey and lemon. Add the whisky and ice and shake. Strain over fresh ice into a mug. Top with ginger beer and garnish with 2 pear slices.

To make the syrup: Combine equal parts steeped chai tea and granulated sugar in a pan, and over heat stir until the sugar dissolves. Put in the fridge to chill. Keeps refrigerated for up to 1 month.

#spiritofadventure

www.cutty-sark.com

CUTTY SARK : Cutty Sark was first produced in 1923 by the wine merchant Berry Bros. & Rudd. Named after the eponymous ship, the Cutty Sark, which spent its life sailing around the world and was a key player in the Great Tea Races of the late 1800s, the brand’s sense of adventure continues today and manifests in a whisky that dares to be different. Masterfully blended from the finest single malts and top-quality grain whiskies, our unique light and refreshing, versatile blend that creates great tasting drinks for enjoying in great company.

THE TEA LEAF CO: The Tea Leaf Co. love the colourful history of tea and celebrate some of the characters in their delicious loose-leaf blends. They have partnered with a family tea garden in North East India to ensure that their tea is cultivated with a respect for tradition and people.

Our May auction is now LIVE!

We are thrilled to be able to present yet another excellent assortment of whiskies! Why not use this excuse as the perfect opportunity to delve into the world of whisky and find your next hidden gem in the malt barley stack.

Whether it’s to expand your collection or to find that perfect drinking dram. This is the place to look!

Auction closes from 8pm (BST) Tuesday 30th May, 2023

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Thank you for all the kind words as we announced the launch of The Hearach single malt whisky! The word ‘Hearach’ is a Scottish Gaelic word for a native of Harris, and might be a little tricky to properly pronounce.

So, over the coming weeks we’ll be asking you to “Say The Hearach” with us and share your efforts with the world. Meantime, we’ve made a wee film to help things along.

If you like it, please share with your friends and ask them to say The Hearach with us too…

Slàinte mhath!

Mike Donald, Chief Storyteller

WATCH OUR “SAY THE HEARACH” FILM

International Shipping Update

We want to thank you for your patience and understanding as we’ve been working on a new solution for International Shipping. We are happy to let you know that we will be relaunching International Shipping to select countries this Summer. Please be assured you will be the first to know as soon as we do.

Stock of The Distillery Pedro Ximénez Single Cask, The Teapot Dram 008 and the new Teapot Dram 009 remain reserved for our international members. We will be in touch as soon as we are ready to start shipping later this summer.