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Sir Rod Stewart’s New Tipple: Wolfie’s

Wolfie’s is a smooth sippin’ blend from the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, bringing together Sir Rod Stewart’s three loves: Scotland, Americana and Rock ‘n’ Roll. We have 10 signed bottles by the man himself. Purchase Wolfie’s now and you could find a signed one in your order!

Wolfie’s Blended Scotch Whisky

A perfect combination of grain and malt whiskies, matured in ex-bourbon casks by the team at Loch Lomond Whiskies. Discover a delicate taste of sweet peat and syrupy pears before finishing with candied citrus peels and a gentle oak spice.

£35.00

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“Wolfie’s is a rascal of a thing and with just a sip the whisky takes you back to the good old days. For me, Wolfie’s depicts the carefree behaviour of my more mischievous days and the excitement of what life still has to offer – let the good times roll!”

Sir Rod Stewart

Free Next Day Delivery for 12 Months For just £14.95 you can enjoy free next day delivery on all your orders for a whole year! Geographic restrictions apply, see full T&Cs. Find out more ❯

BALBLAIR DISTILLERY

32 Year Old 1990 Connoisseurs Choice (2022)

Cask #4169

1990 vintage matured in a single sherry butt. 114 bottles. Balblair 32 Year Old 1990 vintage Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Single refill sherry butt #4169 bottled November 2022 by Gordon & MacPhail for the Connoisseurs Choice series. Only 114 bottles.

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Stewed raisin aromas complement medjool dates and soft aniseed. Autumnal spice and fruitcake flavours are balanced by white pepper. A full and long finish with lingering citrus and plum skin.

£990.00

Balblair Distillery was originally established by John Ross at his Balblair Farm just to the west of Ederton by the southern shore of the Dornoch Firth. Whilst distillation was probably in progress as early as 1749 Balblair malt whiskey distillery was officially established in 1790. Then a short move into new Balblair Distillery buildings situated right beside Ederton railway station in 1894. Balblair is a fantastic Scottish Highland malt distillery which has retained its round red brick chimney, single pagoda roof and dunnage warehouses. The Balblair Vintage series encompasses single malts from the 1970s to the 2000s.

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Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 501: Auchentoshan 24 Year Old 1998 Thompson Brothers

Mark Dermul, Belgian whiskyblogger, tries another Auchentoshan. Bottlings by the Thompson Brothers, who are also the proprietors of the Dornoch Distillery, sell out in the blink of an eye. So Mark felt very lucky to be able to add a few of these bottles from Auchentoshan to his collection. It’s a vatting of two refill barrels of his favourite triple distilled tipple, that yielded 321 bottles at cask strength. Let’s find out if this Toshan 1998 is any good, shall we?

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Explore the Italian Collection

It is with great pride that we celebrate the launch of our latest limited release — The Italian Collection.

This exciting trio of single malt scotch whiskies showcases our craftsmanship at its finest. We’ve masterfully combined our exceptional Highland malt with the aromatic richness of Italian wine casks to create three harmonious profiles.

Initially laid down in December 2010, the whisky in this collection has been gently matured in traditional oak casks for 10 years. We then took it a step further by finishing it in Marsala, Amarone, and Barolo wine casks for an additional two years.

Each type of cask has imparted its unique character into the whisky, resulting in a trio of expressions that pay homage to Italy’s esteemed wine regions.

In the Marsala Edition, you’ll find enticing aromas of panettone and candied lime that open up to a palate filled with the flavours of white chocolate, lemon truffles and hazelnuts. The finish is a sweet citrus melody, accompanied by notes of toasted oak.

The Amarone Edition offers aromas of poached pears and traditional rhubarb and custard sweets. Its palate unfolds to reveal notes of strawberry jam, Turkish delight, and light butter pastry, concluding with a luxuriously rich finish that boasts cinnamon-spiced red apples.

For the Barolo Edition, you’re greeted with aromas of mulled wine and dark chocolate. Your palate will discover spiced mead mingling with cranberry, while an undercurrent of fresh citrus, reminiscent of grapefruit, adds vibrancy. The finish is marked by light tannins and delicate sugared almonds.

The Italian Collection is our third release in the series of country-inspired ranges, all of which reflect our dedication to cask selection and our first-class wood policy.

This collection is a true celebration of both Scotland’s heritage and Italy’s illustrious wine history, which spans over 4,000 years. It also nods to our ‘To What Matters’ brand platform, emphasising the importance of human connection and honouring the legacy of the people and place involved in the creation of our finest Highland whisky.

Scott Adamson, our Blender & Global Brand Ambassador, summed it up beautifully:

“The Italian Collection combines the rich tapestry of Italian wine culture with our elegant Highland single malt whisky. Italy has a historic, unrivalled passion for single malt scotch whisky, so this latest trio of releases, is a tribute to that longstanding relationship with a unique take on our traditional Highland malt.”

“We aimed to capture the essence of Italian wine—its history, nature, landscape, and traditions – and weave it into our whisky, all embodied within a single glass. Each expression in this collection is a testament to the seamless blending of these two worlds, offering a truly exceptional tasting experience for whisky lovers.”

Available now from select specialist retailers worldwide or direct from the Tomatin website.

INTRODUCING
CHIVAS MIZUNARA
BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY

MARRYING SCOTCH CRAFT AND JAPANESE TRADITION

Infused with the unmistakable flavours of Japan, Chivas Mizunara is your bullet train straight to the heart of a unique and exciting culture. We’ve given the bottle a glow-up recently, so now’s the perfect time to discover this elegant whisky.

So what makes Chivas Mizunara so special?

Well, the clue’s in the name. This whisky is selectively finished in Mizunara oak casks*, giving it an authentic complexity that’s instantly familiar. Mizunara oak is incredibly rare – the trees need to be 200 years old before they can be cut, so casks are hard to find and incredibly expensive. Mizunara translates as ‘water oak’ – the wood has a high moisture content and it’s very porous, so it takes great skill to make it into water-tight casks. It’s this combination of Japanese craft with hundreds of years of Scottish whisky-making tradition that makes Chivas Mizunara so special.

Of course, what you really want to know is – how does it taste? Make sure to give it a sniff first and inhale those deep pear and orange fruity notes. Then take a sip, and taste a mix of smooth, rich, floral flavours. If you’ve tried Japanese whiskies, you’ll recognise that right away. You’ll also get sweet honey and hazelnut, followed by a little spice on the finish. A splendid Scotch blend with a Japanese influence. It’s all there in one sensational mouthful.

And if you love cocktails, you’re in for a treat. The delicate flavours of Chivas Mizunara work beautifully with authentic Japanese ingredients. Did you know you can rustle up a yuzu peach highball in a couple of minutes? Just imagine how good that tastes. And if highballs are your thing, try our shiso green tea recipe. We pay tribute to sake too, with warm cocktails. Try it paired with hot spiced apple juice or mulled wine. Perfect when you want to raise the temperature.

A New Bottle

We are delighted to reveal the new Shelter Point bottle, this will be used for all of our whiskies going forward. This proprietary bottle features a nod to our Vancouver Island location as well as the farm grown barley that is the foundation of our whisky. Another feature coming with the new bottle is the genuine cork stopper with our logo de-bossed on the top.

This has been a long time in the works so seeing it on the shelf in the distillery is very exciting.

Roll-out to stores is beginning now with the Classic Single Malt, our other expressions will be bottled in this soon. If you want to be one of the first to get your hands on this come to the store or order our Single Malt from our online store.

All expressions will become available in this bottle. It may take a few months for them to get into stores depending on warehouse stock levels but this should start to become a familiar sight on shelves and bars.

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Ripple Rock Cocktail

Ripple Rock is delicious on its own, and it goes great with a steak or a BBQ. You can also try it as part of a delicious cocktail. The Ripple Rock Smash is a simple cocktail that compliments the flavours of Ripple Rock with the freshness of lemon and mint.

The Ripple Rock Smash

2oz Ripple Rock single malt

3/4 oz simple syrup

1/4 lemon cut into 3

5-8 mint leaves

Muddle lemon & mint. Add simple syrup, whisky, ice & stir. Double strain over ice. Garnish with half lemon slice and mint sprig.

Upcoming Events

September 15th – Art in the Vines hosted by 40 Knots Winery this event is a change to support the Comox Valley Transition Society. Tickets include various tastings with our local wineries and distilleries, a deliciously crafted dinner, a special dessert by OMG Macron and a wonderful opportunity to purchase curated art from our local Comox Valley artists – expect a stunning combination of painters, glass blowers, jewellers and potters.  Tickets here

Shelter Point will also be featuring at the below events:

Art of the Cocktail – October 14th, Victoria BC. We are looking forward to attending this event again, it was great fun last year.

San Francisco Whisky Festival – October 27th, San Francisco CA, this is our first time pouring at an event in the US and we are super excited to be there. We hope to see some of our US based fans there.

Cornucopia – November 9th-19th, Whistler BC. Not only are we taking part in the Taste the World (November 17th) and Poured (November 18th) events we are also giving a seminar on the afternoon of the 18th as well.

The 10 Year Old available in store

We have a limited number of bottles of the 10 Year Old in the distillery store. If you’re in the area stop by and grab one, or call to see if it is possible to ship one to you.

NEW OCTOMORE SERIES 14

 INDULGE IN PEAT

Octomore 14.1

This tempestuous peat-powered spirit was distilled in 2017 from 100% Scottish-grown Concerto barley, peated to an astonishing 128.9 PPM. After five years of ageing in first-fill ex-American whiskey casks, it’s finally ready to delight.

£140.00

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Octomore 14.2

This delicious dram was distilled at Bruichladdich distillery from 100% Scottish-grown Concerto barley, peated to 128.9 PPM. It has spent five years in first-fill Oloroso hogshead and first and second-fill Amarone casks, which imparted sweetness, balancing beautifully with the smoke.

£155.00

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Octomore 14.3

By far the most peaty malt from the 14th edition of the Octomore, peated to an astonishing 214.2 PPM. Distilled from 100% Scottish-grown Concerto barley and aged for five years a combination of first fill ex American whisky casks and second-fill wine casks.

£195.00

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Basil Hayden’s 10 Year Old Kentucky Bourbon (750ml) 

$64.99 View

Whisky Advocate

 A highlight of the Basil Hayden’s line for its cherry cough drop and clove-studded orange flavors that nicely match sweet fruit with spice. There is some intriguing earthiness—suggestions of a mushroom-covered tree stump. The light-bodied palate delivers modest apricot, peppery oak, and vanilla, with sandalwood on the finish. Very nice flavors, just a bit timid. (JL)  (4/2019)

K&L Notes

The Basil Hayden 10 Year is the same high-rye bourbon Hayden fans know and love but aged longer for a softer, smoother experience. The deep rye grain is balanced perfectly with the mellow vanillas and sweet oak aromas. Basil’s trademark spice is always there keeping things honest. At 80 proof it’s easy enough for anyone to appreciate. When you want to turn it up a bit, but not scare anyone off, the Basil 10 year is a great choice.

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Edradour Small Batch 2023

Oloroso, Barbaresco, Madeira, Manzanilla & Burgundy

Replacing the now discontinued STFC (Straight from the Cask) series, Edradour introduce the Small Batch series for 2023 now in 70cl bottles. Fully matured in especially selected wine casks – some batches have as few as 1,300 bottles.

Shop – Edradour 2023 Small Batch Release.