Laphroaig 31 Years

Mystery unnamed Islay distilled 1990 bottled August 2022 by Signatory

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MYSTERY MALT DISTILLERY

(Laphroaig) Islay 31 Year Old 1990 Signatory Cask Strength

Cask #4349

Islay 31 Year Old 1990 vintage single malt Scotch whisky from a mystery distillery. Single bourbon barrel #4349 bottled August 2022 by Signatory Vintage for the Cask Strength Collection. 259 numbered bottles.

MYSTERY MALT SINGLE MALT WHISKY

Mystery single malt that don’t want to reveal their true identity. Rummage around and with a bit of investigation you are sure to find a rare unspecified bottling from independent bottler.

Your New Favorite Bourbons: Can’t-Miss K&L Exclusives

Our K&L Exclusive Cask program is the bedrock foundation of our spirits department, and our long-time bourbon fanatics are used to seeing one spectacular barrel after another come through our doors over the years. As we close out 2022, the single-cask train shows no signs of slowing down with these outrageously delicious and utterly unique bottlings that you will find nowhere else in the market.

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Introducing Dumbarton Rock

When the grapevine rumbled saying a new release from Drám Mór was incoming, we had to jump on, their releases are always fantastic, and this has official notes of ‘Fresh baked cookies, vanilla and chocolate’ – that won me over!  Dumbarton Rock is their first Blended Malt Scotch Whisky blended from some superb single malts bring you a rich, sweet and fruity dram which at 46% ABV is as good to drink on its own as it is with a mixer or used in cocktails.

Dràm Mòr have brought all their experience working with single cask single malts to the table when putting together Dumbarton Rock, a new blend malt, to celebrate the rich whisky history of the town. Dumbarton Rock is rich, sweet and fruity to leave you wondering why they didn’t do this sooner, at 46% ABV and un-chillfiltered this whisky stands strong, tall and elegant.

Tasting notes:

Nose: Fresh baked cookies, vanilla and chocolate. Fudge wrapped in mellow oak and sweet spices.

Palate: Sweet and fruity coating the mouth. A blend of apples and pears crash into raisins and sultanas all enveloped by that vanilla fudge.

Finish: A delicate spice of gentle white pepper, cinnamon and ginger tickle the palette in the perfect ending to a delicious dram.

Only £29.40, a bargain.

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Jack Daniel’s Announces Twice Barreled Special Release American Single Malt Whiskey Finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks

Limited edition 2022 Special Release features new 100% malted barley grain bill from the Jack Daniel Distillery – the first whiskey of its kind from Lynchburg

Lynchburg, Tennessee – For the first time in its storied history, the Jack Daniel Distillery is introducing a 100% malted barley grain bill with the new Jack Daniel’s Twice Barreled Special Release American Single Malt Finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks. The 2022 limited edition Special Release features American Single Malt Whiskey twice barreled and bottled straight from sherry casks at 105.7 – 107.8 proof.

Jack Daniel’s Twice Barreled Special Release American Single Malt begins with 100% malted barley that is ground, fermented and distilled in Lynchburg, Tennessee. The whiskey passes through Jack Daniel’s traditional charcoal mellowing process and is then matured in new, charred American white oak barrels for at least four years. It is then finished for an additional two years in the finest quality Spanish Oloroso sherry casks from the Antonio Paez Lobato Cooperage before bottling at cask proof.

“Our Special Release series highlights our ongoing innovations and exceptional whiskeys from the Jack Daniel Distillery, and I’m excited to share this expression as our team set out to craft an American Single Malt that’s uniquely Jack Daniel’s,” said Chris Fletcher, Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller. “The combination of maturing in oak barrels and finishing in sherry casks produces incredible complexity and provides a full-bodied and sophisticated whiskey experience. We’ve never crafted a whiskey like this in Lynchburg and can’t wait to share it with our friends.”

The Special Release American Single Malt Whiskey has an aroma of soft oak, fruit and cocoa. Flavors of caramel and vanilla are complemented by notes of chocolate-covered nuts and berries, with a subtle sherry finish.

Jack Daniel’s Twice Barreled Special Release American Single Malt will be available nationwide in limited quantities beginning in October at $70 for a 700 ml size.

For more information, visit www.jackdaniels.com.

About Jack Daniel’s

Officially registered by the U.S. Government in 1866 and based in Lynchburg, Tenn., the Jack Daniel Distillery is the first registered distillery in the United States and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Jack Daniel’s is the maker of the world-famous Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, Gentleman Jack Double Mellowed Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye, Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select and Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails. Today, Jack Daniel’s is a true global icon found in more than 170 countries around the world and is the most valuable spirits brand in the world as recognized by Interbrand.

Please Drink Responsibly.

Jack Daniel’s Twice Barreled Special Release American Single Malt Whiskey Finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks, 53%-53.9% alc. by vol. Jack Daniel Distillery, Lynchburg, Tennessee. JACK DANIEL’S is a registered trademark. ©2022 Jack Daniel’s. All rights reserved.

This info was first released in the later part of 2022 – WI

Charbay “MACH 19” Scotch Club Exclusive Hop Flavored Whiskey (750ml)

SKU #1644058

We distill with an Alambic pot still, also known as a Charentais still. It was handmade to our specifications by the Prulho family, a long-established maker of pot stills chosen by some of the best distillers in the Cognac region. It’s a 660-gallon work of art, made of only 2 pure red copper plates. It’s the heart of our distillery, a part of our family, defining us as genuine craft distillers. And with very few in existence in the US, it makes us and the spirits we create unique. Distilling with an Alambic pot still is not for everyone. It’s an art form that takes years of practice and a huge dose of patience. There’s no automation, no shortcuts, no set it and forget it. But there is a reason we chose and will always prize the extremely slow, traditional method over others. It allows us to be precise and selective. We double-distill with our Alambic pot still, the first run to create the body of the distillate, the second run to fill that body with flavor. Distilling slowly, waiting for the right moment, we select only the best parts of the flavor of the entire run as your finished product. That’s the difference you can taste. We’re not trying to be super efficient. We’re taking our time to make awesome. (Charbay Distillery).

Charbay “MACH 19” Scotch Club Exclusive Hop Flavored Whiskey (750ml)

$199.99

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Laphroaig 31 Years

Mystery unnamed Islay distilled 1990 bottled July 2022 by Signatory

£446.60

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Islay 31 Year Old 1990 vintage single malt Scotch whisky from a mystery distillery. Single bourbon barrel #4368 bottled July 2022 by Signatory Vintage for the Cask Strength Collection. 244 numbered bottles. Mystery single malt that don’t want to reveal their true identity. Rummage around and with a bit of investigation you are sure to find a rare unspecified bottling from independent bottler.

Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 478: Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2013 Smoking Buffalo

Mark Dermul, Belgian whiskyblogger, tries a very special Caol Ila. We had to wait a long time for it (honestly, Mark thought that the series was coming to an end with number 10, bottled in 2018), but here it is: the Smoking Buffalo 11, in honor of the 2022 Cup Final of KAA Gent, his local football club. It is once again a Caol Ila, this time distilled in 2013 and bottled at cask strength. He hurried to order it, not only to keep his Smoking Buffalo collection complete, but especially because he is very fond of this malt. In Mark’s opinion, you can never taste enough Caol Ila!

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Kentucky Travel Industry Association Honors Distillers Group For Auction To Help Tornado Relief Efforts

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Travel Industry Association recently honored the Kentucky Distillers’ Association with its prestigious “Award of Distinction” for the KDA’s Kentucky Bourbon Benefit auction that raised $3.4 million for tornado relief efforts in Western Kentucky.

The auction also earned a gold-level honor in the community support and engagement category at the KTIA’s annual Traverse Awards for Excellence in Kentucky Tourism, which are judged by out-of-state tourism leaders.

Mandy Ryan, director of the KDA’s Kentucky Bourbon Trail® experiences, said the non-profit group is humbled to receive the recognition. Founded in 1880, the KDA promotes, protects and enhances the Commonwealth’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry.

“It was amazing to see first-hand how our member distillers stepped up and helped fellow Kentuckians in times of need,” Ryan said. “It is our duty as a signature industry and as a tourism attraction that gives back to the community.”

KTIA President & CEO Hank Phillips said this year’s Traverse Awards were marked by comments from the judges about the exceptional quality of entries across the board. Tourism is an $8 billion industry in Kentucky.

“As tourism in Kentucky continues its recovery, it is apparent that the industry is stepping up with creative and results oriented strategies for capturing prospective visitors’ attention and ultimately their decisions to visit the Commonwealth,” Phillips said.

The awards were presented during the 2022 Kentucky Travel Industry Annual Conference, held Nov. 9-11 at the Griffin Gate Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Lexington. To see all winners, click here.

Kentucky travel and tourism businesses and marketing organizations vie for Traverse Awards in 11 categories. The Traverse Awards are judged by a panel of out-of-state travel and tourism industry experts.

Only five of 160 entries received the “Award of Distinction.” Only three achieved gold-level status in the community support and engagement category. Award criteria include concept, creativity, results and impact.

ABOUT THE KENTUCKY BOURBON BENEFIT

In December 2021, a rare band of winter tornadoes ripped through Western Kentucky, decimating communities in 11 counties, causing over $3.5 billion in damages and killing more than 50 Kentuckians.

The KDA immediately partnered with the Bourbon Crusaders charitable organization, Bourbon curator Fred Minnick and retailer Westport Whiskey & Wine on a six-day auction of rare bottles, private barrel selections, exclusive experiences and more to raise funds for the rebuilding effort.

A total of 5,158 bidders vied for the benefit auction’s 429 lots. Bidders came from all 50 states, Washington D.C. and as far away as Puerto Rico and Guam. Kentucky, by far, led the way with nearly 1,000 registered bidders.

The goal was to raise $1 million. All told, the fundraiser raised $3.4 million to the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund, which Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said was the largest single donation to the effort.

The KDA and its partners held a similar auction in August 2022 and raised nearly $1.5 million for flood relief in Eastern Kentucky. More than 10 inches of rain fell across the area in five days, causing catastrophic damage and killing more than 40 Kentuckians.

ABOUT KENTUCKY TRAVEL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

The Kentucky Travel Industry Association (KTIA) represents and serves all segments of Kentucky’s tourism industry, which despite the pandemic’s severe impact, contributed $11.2 billion to Kentucky’s economy in 2021. The nearly 1000-member association engages in advocacy and provides its members with education, information and business development opportunities. The association also works to inform the public of the enormous economic, employment and tax revenue contributions tourism makes to the people of Kentucky.

ABOUT KENTUCKY DISTILLERS’ ASSOCIATION

Founded in 1880, the KDA is the voice for Bourbon and spirits issues. Its diverse membership produces the overwhelming majority of the world’s Bourbon, from legendary, global brands to emerging micro distilleries that are building the next generation of the timeless craft.

Kentucky Bourbon is one of the Commonwealth’s most historic industries, a thriving $9 billion economic and tourism engine that sustains more than 22,500 jobs with a payroll topping $1.23 billion each year.

A key export, the iconic industry is currently in the middle of a $5.2 billion building boom, from innovative new tourism experiences to expanded production facilities, bottling centers and aging warehouses, all to meet the growing global thirst for Kentucky Bourbon.

Bourbon production has skyrocketed more than 475% since the turn of the century.

Kentucky now boasts more than 11.4 million barrels of Bourbon aging in warehouses across the Bluegrass, the most in its revered distilling history. Distillers filled more than 2.6 million barrels last year alone, the fourth year in a row that production topped the 2 million mark.

The KDA recently announced 2022 is on track for the highest visitation year in the KBT’s history. Due to the rise in Bourbon tourism and a growing demand for authentic curated experiences, many of Kentucky’s distilleries are asking visitors to book their tours in advance.

To support their efforts and ensure whiskey lovers from around the world can fully immerse themselves in all that Kentucky’s distilleries offer, the KDA launched a campaign asking people to “Book Now, Bourbon Later.” Click here to read more.

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association that passionately unites, promotes, protects and elevates the Commonwealth’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry. The KDA maintains an open membership policy, champions a strong commitment to the responsible and moderate consumption of spirits, and fights to curb underage drinking and drunk driving. Learn more at www.kybourbon.com and www.kybourbontrail.com. 

KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL®, KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL CRAFT TOUR®,, KENTUCKY BOURBON AFFAIR™, KBT®,, BOURBON TRAIL™, KENTUCKY BOURBON HALL OF FAME®,, ORDER OF THE WRIT®,, KENTUCKY BOURBON TALES®,, KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL WELCOME CENTER®,, URBAN BOURBON TRAIL® and THE PROOF IS HERE®are trademarks/service marks of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association. 

Please enjoy Bourbon like a true Kentuckian – Responsibly.

Photo Credit: Kentucky Travel Industry Annual Conference, Thursday Nov. 10, 2022 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mahan Multimedia