KILLOWEN BARÁNTÚIL CASK #KD200
BARRY GROUP EDITION
ABV: 59.3%

Killowen Distillery are delighted to announce their Barry Group exclusive, which means that Barantúil will be available in every corner of the Island that boasts a Carry Out store on Thursday 19/10/23.

As such Killowen have worked extremely hard to create a wonderful Single Pot Still Whiskey fitting of this honor. The Single Pot still was originally aged in 2 smaller ex bourbon casks for three years before finishing in a larger fresh luxurious wet Muscatel cask. This is the first time Killowen have used a Muscatel cask for whiskey which works perfectly with the Pot Still distillate.

FLAVOUR EXPECTATIONS

Forget pot still as you know it, Killowen Single Pot Still is all about big flavour, a perfect marriage of pot still spice and fruit.

NOSE A hugely floral arrival along with a generous serving of lemon drizzle cake, to a lesser extent there is a hint of vanilla spice and nutmeg.
PALATE Thick and chewy distillate with apricot flesh and orange peel in abundance among hints of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.
FINISH A buttery end with thick creamy pallet, allowing long lasting flavours of orange & lemon peel, the pot still spice notes of vanilla pod and ginger linger on with the fruitiness.

Killowen Distillery focus more on long slow, handcrafted production methods more than any other distillery. Their unique approach to spirit making allows for long wild open top fermentations, flame-fed distillations and worm-tub condensation all of which where all but extinct in Ireland until re-established by Killowen. The result is a more complex and full bodied spirit that real whiskey enthusiasts love.

The celebration of mashbill culture is something dear to Irish distillation history and in this whiskey the perfect portions of malted barley, unmated barley, oat and wheat are used in harmony while all offering different flavours and textures to the whiskey. Much more of this wonderful information is available inside the packaging to be enjoyed by the whiskey connoisseur.

BARRY GROUP EDITION IN HONOUR OF
JAMES A. BARRY

This bottling is to acknowledge Barry Group founded in 1955 by James A Barry, since then the Barry Group has successfully grown from a local business to a leading wholesale distribution company, with over 250 employees operating from its headquarters in Cork, Ireland

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Over 60% Off a Historic Craft Irish Whiskey
Kilbeggan Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey (750ml)
(Previously $40) ($14.99)
“Sublimely good Irish whiskey.” — Whisky Advocate

For anyone who hasn’t thought about Irish whiskey lately, this stupendous deal should ignite your interest in quick fashion. Kilbeggan has been quietly turning out exceptional craft whiskeys that capture the perfect essence of the Irish style, and now at a mind-boggling Insider’s price of over 60% off.

Kilbeggan Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey (750ml) (Previously $40) ($14.99)

93 points Whisky Advocate: “The follow up to Small Batch rye, this single pot still is double-distilled at the historic Kilbeggan Distillery with a mashbill containing 2.5% oats, inspired by a Locke family recipe from the late 1800s. Pot still spices hit the nose first, with candied peel, baked peach, apricot, creamy vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and ground pepper. Flavors of orange, apricot, cake, and vanilla combat fizzing pot still spices. Sublimely good Irish whiskey. *Best Value* (JM, Spring-2020)”

93 points Wine Enthusiast: “Fresh cut apple and a hint of smoke lead the nose. The robust, flavorful palate offers a surprising plummy note, finishing long and drying with cayenne and clove heat. Altogether, the pleasing effect is like spice cake doused in whiskey. *Top 100 Spirits for 2021* (KN)” (04/2021)

K&L Notes: 100% distilled and matured at Ireland’s oldest licensed distillery. Kilbeggan closed in 1953 only to be refurbished and reopened by the king of Irish craft whiskey, John Teeling, the founder of the Cooley distillery, in 2010. This is the oldest expression to be released to date and represents the most traditional style of Irish whiskey, a first to be featured in the modern Kilbeggan era. Designed to be sumptuous and appealing to almost any palate, this new limited release bodes well for the future of the ever-expanding Irish whiskey category, not by offering innovation, but by returning to the category’s roots in the perfect way.

Andrew Whiteley | K&L Spirits Buyer | Review Date: October 11, 2023

The great correction that people have been waiting for in spirits pricing is finally here, and like all corrections, it is swinging farther than it needs to in some cases. Kilbeggan is a classic, old, single-pot Irish whiskey brand of impeccable pedigree. At $40, it was fairly priced for the quality, but suffered from a crowded field and a lack of focus from its corporate owner. At $15, it is a steal of a deal you cannot ignore. A textbook example of overcorrection. From the consumer side, it was lost without an age statement or big branding efforts to sharpen the focus on its quality and heritage. The fact is, Ireland’s unique single-pot style (a mix of malted and unmalted barley in the same mash and pot-distilled) is poorly represented in the whiskey world. Brands like Redbreast and Green Spot hold up the mantle, but other greats like Kilbeggan are available and worth your attention. Originally founded in 1757, Kilbeggan is Ireland’s oldest licensed distillery. With the demise of Irish whiskey in the early 20th century, it shuttered and wasn’t revived until 2010, well into the category’s resurgence. Mellow in texture and yet full and chewy Kilbeggan offers tons of fresh fruit ranging from juicy citrus to succulent stone fruit, sweet malt, grain tea, and gentle baking spices. It’s creamy on the palate, sweet, and easy-going on the finish. If you love the wares of the Emerald Isle, you’d be silly to not add at least one bottle to your bar at this wild price.

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Macallan Amber Meadow available now!

The latest in the Harmony Collection of drams from The Macallan is Amber Meadow, a trendy and sustainable collab with Stella and Mary McCartney to celebrate the lush and fertile lands of Scotland. Get your bottle now whilst we have some!

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The Harmony Collection is back for the third edition! This time The Macallan have collaborated with Stella and Mary McCartney to celebrate the lush, fertile lands of Scotland. A combo of both sherry seasoned oak and bourbon casks create warm, citrus, malty notes reminiscent of Scottish barley fields, with discarded meadow cuttings giving new life to help craft the sustainable packaging.

Scottish Whisky Distillery of the Year

ISLE OF RAASAY 2018

Introducing the oldest whisky release from Isle of Raasay to celebrate its Distillery of the Year award at the Scottish Whisky Awards 2022. Distilled in 2018, this unpeated single malt was aged in ex-Four Roses bourbon casks and finished in Colombian oak casks, resulting in notes of vanilla, butterscotch, black cherries and crème brulée.

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A special release from Isle of Raasay distillery that was bottled in celebration of its success at the 2022 Scottish Whisky Awards, where it was crowned Scottish Whisky Distillery of the Year. Distilled in 2018 and bottled in 2023, the limited-edition Distillery of the Year release is the oldest whisky Isle of Raasay has released to date. This unpeated single malt was first matured in ex-Four Roses bourbon casks before being finished in Colombian oak casks, creating notes of vanilla, butterscotch, caramel, black cherries and creme brulee throughout the palate.

Benrinnes Distillery

Situated in the Heart of Speyside, Benrinnes Distillery is one of 7 that take their water from a source running of the areas most famous mountain. It is, of course, the only one that takes its name from the Corbet, and its striking red chimney can be seen from the road like a beacon announcing its location.

A favourite amongst blenders, the distillery is not shy of finishing, its robust spirit stands up to most cask styles and in particular, Sherry casks. While blenders love it and take the lions share of produce, it is also a regular choice for the finest independent bottlers around.

You can find a host of single casks available on our shelves, finished or matured in differing styles but all having the same core spirit at the heart of them.

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Benrinnes Range

Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 505: Cambus 30 Year Old 1991 Signatory Vintage

Mark Dermul, Belgian whiskyblogger, tries a three decade old grain. No less than 23 casks of Cambus 1991 have already been bottled in recent years by independent bottler Signatory Vintage in their well-known Cask Strength Collection – you know, in those beautiful, but clumsy decanters. This is one of the more recent, namely from 2022, from a refill sherry butt that yielded no less than 454 bottles at cask strength.

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CUTTY SARK WHISKY CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF ADVENTURE UNVEILING RARE CENTENARY EDITION ABOARD ITS NAMESAKE SHIP

CUTTY SARK Blended Scotch Whisky this week marked its 100^th anniversary in adventurous style, with a spirited celebration aboard its namesake, the famed Cutty Sark ship. It was a fitting moment for the brand to launch the whisky’s commemorative CUTTY SARK Centenary Edition – a swirling storm of flavour.

An unforgettable voyage of discovery, CUTTY SARK’S bold and complex Centenary Edition was unveiled to customers, influencers and industry experts from all around the world going back to the brand roots:  events at Berry Bros & Rudd; where the band was created in 1923, and on the iconic Cutty Sark Ship in Greenwich, London; the famous clipper that inspired the brand name and label. A blend of hand-selected whiskies from some of Scotland’s most legendary distilleries, this 23-year-old rarity is contained within just 1,435 numbered bottles. It begins with a storm of swirling caramel and chocolate, which drifts into notes of soft fruits and spice. The edition is encased in a striking gift pack resembling a mainsail, a cleat cork, a nod to the three-masted tea clipper which is the brand’s constant inspiration.

The edition’s launch was the culmination of CUTTY SARK’s anniversary celebrations. These include:

• An Anniversary limited-edition design of CUTTY SARK’s original whisky. Available globally, it showcases a vibrant label and giftbox in the brand’s signature yellow.
• A dramatic video campaign entitled Never-Ending Adventure, reflecting CUTTY SARK’s boundary-breaking spirit, from the brand’s pioneering roots, to being smuggled into the US during Prohibition and more.
• A striking communication campaign which anchors CUTTY SARK in its maritime world and honours its adventurous style.

Manon Brochet, CUTTY SARK Brand Manager, said: “We are so proud to celebrate 100 years of CUTTY SARK Blended Scotch Whisky aboard our namesake, the Cutty Sark ship. Brimming with flavours fathoms deep, our CUTTY SARK Centenary Edition gives a real flavour of our whisky’s century of adventure. And we are celebrating around the world thanks to our Anniversary Edition and dramatic video campaign. With the wind in our sails since 1923, we are looking forward to sharing many more adventures with CUTTY SARK lovers in the years to come!”

Since 1923 CUTTY SARK Blended Scotch Whisky has crossed the ages, always remaining true to its spirit of adventure. Launched at the height of Prohibition, CUTTY SARK was created to defy convention. With a unique history and audacious personality, CUTTY SARK inspires all with adventure in their DNA.

CUTTY SARK CENTENARY EDITION TASTING NOTES

 Colour: Tawny

Nose: Gentle aromas of lemon frosting ebb and flow with raisins and demerara sugar. Ripples of subtle spice and caramel are cut through by hazelnuts and a splash of oak and spice.

Palate: A mouth-coating storm of spice and sweetness. Gingerbread surges with polished oak, alongside waves of dark fruits, caramel and chocolate. Ever-present are sherried undercurrents of nuts, polished leather and tobacco.

Finish: Long and lingering, as autumn leaves, tannins and candied orange drift into soft spice and berries.

ABV: 52,2% , non chill filtered

RETAIL CONSUMER PRICE PRICE: 800€ / 900£ / 1000$

ABOUT CUTTY SARK CENTENARY EDITION

The bold and complex commemorative Cutty Sark Centenary Edition is created from hand-selected whiskies aged for 23 years, and contained within just 1,435 numbered bottles. Brimming with flavours fathoms deep, this unique blend of Scotch whiskies holds at its heart precious casks of single malt aged in oloroso sherry casks and finished in port wine casks for a rich sweetness. That single malt was then skilfullly united with hand-selected malt and grain whiskies from some of Scotland’s most legendary distilleries. Finally, the blend was married for 100 days in casks which once held port (long the sailor’s drink of choice), to seamlessly integrate its layers of flavour. Bottled at cask strength, the non-chill filtered whisky culminates in a complex storm of swirling caramel and chocolate which drifts into notes of soft fruits and spice.

The limited edition’s eye-catching gift pack elegantly hints at CUTTY SARK’s constant inspiration – the iconic tea clipper Cutty Sark, one of the fastest of her time. The edition’s casing resembles a mainsail, closed by a beautifully looped white rope, hooked into a golden eyelet. It opens to reveal a striking, original bottle, presented on a golden stand. The bottle is topped by a golden stopper in the shape of a ship’s cleat, with rope detail wound around the neck.

Cutty Sark Centenary Edition will be sold in specialist stores across brand core markets like Spain, USA, Portugal, Greece, and Japan. Travel Retail premium displays will be also available.

ABOUT CUTTY SARK SCOTCH WHISKY

Created in 1923, CUTTY SARK Blended Scotch Whisky was named after the legendary three-mast tea clipper, one of the fastest of her days. Launched at the height of the cocktail culture and smuggled into the US during the Prohibition, this iconic whisky was an instant hit and pioneered a new smoother style of Scotch whisky. With such a unique maritime and historical heritage, CUTTY SARK is an inspiring whisky celebrating the Spirit of Adventure. Today, the brand is exported around the world, offering the best experiences for those with adventure in their DNA.

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ABOUT LA MARTINIQUAISE GROUP

La Martiniquaise features in the world’s Top 10 spirits companies and is the leading spirits group in France. This independent French group founded in 1934 employs 3400 people and has a turnover of 1.4 billion euros. Headquartered near Paris, the group operates in 150 countries on a large portfolio of international brands with a full control of the elaboration process and a strong commitment to promoting sustainable development.

La Martiniquaise is today the world’s Top 4 Scotch whisky player and owns the Starlaw Grain Distillery in Edinburgh and the Single malt Glen Moray Distillery in the heart of the Speyside.

For more information: www.la-martiniquaise.com

(Sources IMPACT & THE IWSR)

THE MACALLAN BRINGS SPEYSIDE TO LONDON WITH A MAGICAL AMBER MEADOW INSTALLATION AT ROSEWOOD LONDON

Londoners will be able to take in a touch of Speyside this October at Amber Meadow – a spectacular installation at one of the capital’s most prestigious hotels, running from Wednesday 11 October to Sunday 29 October.

Inspired by nature, Rosewood London will see its terrace and courtyard transformed into a Scottish meadow landscape to celebrate and showcase The Macallan Harmony Collection Amber Meadow – the third edition of The Harmony Collection limited annual release whisky.

The Amber Meadow installation will see Rosewood London’s iconic courtyard – an urban sanctuary just moments from Covent Garden – re-imagined as an expansive meadow, complete with authentic foliage, a babbling brook, plus a stone archway and dry-stone walls. Native grass, trees, plants and flowers will form an idyllic escape, with the whole space lit by a sun-like orb above, creating an amber glow and luring guests into the tranquil space.

The terrace is a contemporary interpretation of the Scottish wild environment but brought inside. Responsibly sourced lambswool and alpaca wool throws will lend further comfort, while flowers and herbs from the meadow will decorate the tables.

The third release in The Harmony Collection is a collaboration between The Macallan and Stella and Mary McCartney, inspired by The McCartney sisters’ love of Scotland which stems from their memories in the Scottish countryside. The limited release whisky will be available at the terrace alongside cocktails based around The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old and 15 Years Old, such as Rosewood London’s Interpretation of Mary’s Wildwood cocktail – a carbonated rendering with clarified apple and freeze-dried blackberries – and Foraging Old Fashioned, with sous-bois verjus, evaporated nougat, palo cortado and edible moss.

The latest edition of The Harmony Collection celebrates the lands of Scotland that connect all those who have stood upon them for generations. The terrace’s à la carte menu, created by Head Chef, Liam Fauchard Newman, will feature dishes created to complement the whisky offerings and further reflect the Speyside origins of The Macallan. Amid a predominantly vegetarian menu, seaweed cracker is garnished with foraged herbs; grilled miso-glazed aubergine comes with mushroom puree, cistus, garlic and kale. Every dish will feature herbs, plants and foliage found at The Macallan Estate and surrounding areas.

Rosewood London’s terrace will also be open from 4pm daily for dinner and from 12.30pm onwards Friday and Saturday for lunch and dinner. Special ticketed events will also be available on selected dates, featuring a guided meadow tour to the accompaniment of a guitar player and sketch artist, before a four-course dinner paired with The Macallan cocktails.

Throughout the planning of the project, eco-conscious practices have been paramount. The stone used in the installation (which is the same used to construct The Macallan Estate) has been sourced from Dundee-based Denfind Stone, selected for its commitment to sustainability, and will be returned to the quarry after use, where it will be transformed into a garden area. The greenery from the meadow, from trees to plants, will also be re-used after the event. All the materials used in the installation will be transported in trucks that run on Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, which is 90% less polluting than diesel fuel.

The third instalment in the annual release includes two distinctive expressions: The Macallan Harmony Collection Amber Meadow and Green Meadow (the second of which will be available exclusively in travel retail in 2024). The packaging of each release features photography of The Macallan Estate, captured by Mary McCartney. The Macallan Harmony Collection Amber Meadow will be available from 11 October 2023 at an RRSP of £160.

The unique partnership will also focus on a Collection of lifestyle pieces. TOGETHER: A Collection for The Macallan by Stella and Mary McCartney introduces a limited-edition Collection of 11 lifestyle pieces designed by the sisters and skillfully realised by master artisans and craftspeople. The Collection showcases a curated selection of bespoke pieces including handmade glassware in vibrant shades that are coloured using natural minerals, an ombre ceramic flask encased in an apple leather alternative sleeve, a pair of brass ice stamps with meticulously hand-painted ceramic handles using a green and amber ombre colour blend and a brass napkin weight in the shape of an acorn, as a tribute to the exceptional oak casks which mature The Macallan whisky.

TOGETHER is exclusively sold as a complete set and will be available in limited numbers from 11 October 2023.

Tasting notes for The Macallan Harmony Collection Amber Meadow

Colour: Summer evening

Aroma: Rich orange and lemon, honeysuckle, vanilla, coconut and ripe barley fields

Palate: Rich oak, lemon, melon, classic scone, almond and green tea

Finish: Rich, sweet, long and complex

ABV: 44.2%

About The Macallan

Founded in 1824 on a plateau above the River Spey in north-east Scotland, The Macallan is renowned globally for its incomparable craftsmanship, creativity and innovation with each bottle of single malt whisky revealing its unique mastery of wood and spirit.

Social and environmental sustainability is at the heart of The Macallan, and as part of its commitment to establishing a positive legacy it revealed its award-winning new Distillery in 2018. Designed by internationally acclaimed architects, the building takes inspiration from the surrounding ancient Scottish hills and is located on The Macallan’s beautiful 485-acre Estate. To this day, the single greatest influence on The Macallan’s sought after portfolio of single malts is its sherry seasoned oak casks from which its whiskies derive their distinctive flavours, aromas and natural colour.

Crafted without compromise. Please savour The Macallan responsibly.

About Rosewood London

Rosewood London, centrally located in the heart of London on High Holborn and housed in the original headquarters of the Pearl Assurance Company, showcases a sensitive renovation of the 1914 Edwardian, Grade II-listed building. Combining English heritage with contemporary sophistication, the retained Belle Époque architectural features include the original carriageway entrance to the grand courtyard and a spectacular Pavonazzo marble staircase, which rises over seven storeys. The hotel has the feel of a stylish London residence and houses 263 guestrooms and 45 suites including the Grand Manor House Wing, an exclusive seven-bedroom suite with its very own postcode. Tony Chi and Associates created the interiors of the public areas including 11 event spaces and the Mirror Room, serving elegant, innovative cuisine and afternoon tea. The Martin Brudnizki-designed Holborn Dining Room and year-round outdoor terrace offer British classics with a twist whilst Scarfes Bar serves creative cocktails alongside live jazz. For more information, please visit rosewoodhotels.com/ london

A Tale of Tokyo

Dr Bill: “This liquid is crazy. Its flavour notes are insane, dissonant and impenetrable.”

Aged in rare Mizunara, Bourbon and Sherry casks
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A whisky born of an obsession, Dr Bill’s obsession for the culture, fashion and food of Japan. The contradictory and multi-faceted nature of Tokyo inspired Dr Bill to reflect it into a whisky. After a decade of searching, Dr Bill finally managed to source some casks from one of Japan’s most sought-after trees, Mizunara oak. The result is a whisky designed to bottle some of the wonders of Tokyo – multi-faceted, contradictory and always surprising!

Welcome to Dr Bill’s “Tale of Tokyo”.

Inspired by a whisky as full of delicious contradictions as Tokyo itself, Japanese artist Yamaguchi Akira has created an illustration of Tokyo full of contrasts. He depicted daily scenes opposing past and present and playing with scale.

Dr Bill: “This liquid is crazy. Its flavour notes are insane, dissonant and impenetrable.” Aged in Mizunara, Bourbon and Sherry casks.

Colour: reddish bronze colour ‘like the rising sun’.
Aroma: pungent and herbal, with hints of incense and toffee, along with a curious herbal top-note, like saddle-soap or beeswax, followed by wood resin and a touch of cedar wood.
Taste: a peppery mouthfeel leads into the flavour of chewy oak, fennel or vetiver root, ground white pepper, tangy oranges, bitter cherries, almond and wood resin.

The fourth and possibly best yet in the “Tale of” series, welcome to Glenmorangie and their super late season release