Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection

Tamdhu 50yo 1972 Vintage

Tamdhu 50 Year Old, 1972 Private Collection. A very rare vintage bottling by Gordon & MacPhail from a single refill American hogshead #3430 at 47.7%. Distilled 21st July 1972 and bottled 10th November 2022 with just 143 hand-blown crystal decanters.

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Tamdhu 50 Year Old 1972 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Single refill American hogshead #3430. Distilled 21st July 1972 & bottled 10th November 2022 by Gordon & MacPhail for the Private Collection series. Just 143 hand-blown crystal decanters have been produced.

Nose: Sweet toffee apple aromas combine with orange peel and crystalised violets. Fragrant pear gives way to undertines of aged leather and cocoa powder.

Taste: Tart raspberry flavours lead to bright citrus zest and black pepper. Dried exotic fruit comes to the fore alongside toasted almonds.

Finish: Full and spicy finish with lingering sweet fruit and oak.

Tamdhu Distillery was founded in Speyside in 1896 and in production the following year. Designed by Charles Doig this distillery was originally equipped with two stills that were increased to four in 1972 and then six in 1975 in order to cope with the ever increasing demand for Famous Grouse and Cutty Sark blends of scotch to which Tamdhu was a major contributor. When the nearby railway station closed in 1965 the ticket office was subsequently converted into the Tamdhu Distillery visitor. But the visitor centre closed and then the distillery itself in March 2010 and with it the last working Saladin malting boxes in Scotland. A year later and Ian Macleod Distillers purchased Tamdhu Distillery and re-opened it in 2012. Single malts include Tamdhu 10 Year Old and Batch Strength.

Nikka was brought to life by the great Masataka Taketsuru in Hokkaido in 1934, and the company has been growing ever since. Masataka established Nikka because he was determined to introduce his fellow Japanese to the joys of authentic whisky.

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Dekanta

2-49-7 Minamiikebukuro Toshima-ku, Tokyo

PIKE CREEK

CANADIAN WHISKY

Widely considered one of the best Canadian whiskies on the market, Pike Creek 10 Year Old is a warming dram finished in rum barrels with layers of dried fruit, toffee and rye spice.

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The Good Dram Show – Episode 519 ‘Old Islay’

Featuring

Scotch Malt Whisky Society 53.141 1989 (20 year old) ‘Chinese food in an old-fashioned hotel’ 52%

Mackillop’s Choice Laphroaig 1990 (22 year old) 52.1% |  Wilson & Morgan ‘Barrel Selection’ Caol Ila 1984 (25 year old) 46% |  Gordon & MacPhail ‘Connoisseurs Choice’ Port Ellen 1982 (27 year old) 43%

Single Malts Direct ‘Whiskies of Scotland’ Caol Ila 1980 (29 year old) 55.1% | Berry Bros & Rudd ‘Berrys’ Own Selection’ Caol Ila 1979 (30 year old) 53.1%

Loch Lomond Wins “Most Awarded Distillery” At San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Independent Distiller Gains Huge Momentum Worldwide for its Exceptional Whiskies

The Loch Lomond Distillery has won “the most awarded distillery” at the globally renowned San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023, picking up multiple Double Gold and Gold Awards for its collection of malt whisky brands.

Located just off the banks of Scotland’s iconic Loch Lomond, the Loch Lomond Distillery can trace its roots back over 200 years. Today, it crafts three distinctive whisky styles including its flagship Scotch single malt brand Loch Lomond Whiskies; its single grain whisky, Spearhead; and its latest creation Noble Rebel, a range of blended malt Scotch whiskies.

Together, these brands have received a total of 21 accolades at the industry leading San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023, winning the highly coveted ‘Most Awarded Distillery of the Year’.

Loch Lomond Distillery has been gaining huge momentum in recent years, with a refreshed focus, and increased investment leading to exceptional growth in markets around world.

This latest acknowledgment from the industry underlines its growing credibility as one of the most exciting distillers of the time. Judges praised the distillery for its consistency, quality and innovation.

In total, it scooped up nine highly coveted Double Gold Awards, seven Gold Awards, and five Silver Awards, for a selection of core range and limited-edition products. Amongst the Double Gold winners were the Open Course Collection and the Open Special Edition, two new releases this year to celebrate the partnership between Loch Lomond Whiskies and The Open Golf Championship which is a fitting way to kick off a second five-year deal between the two organisations

Inspired by its surroundings and fuelled by an eternal spirit of exploration, the distillery takes a bold and inventive approach to whisky making, using incredible feats of engineering to craft exceptional flavour profiles in a unique way.

While all follow their own unique journey and whisky making process, Loch Lomond Whiskies, Spearhead and Noble Rebel, are bound by their innovative style. The Loch Lomond Distillery is the only one of its kind in Scotland to use a combination of traditional Swan Neck Stills and unique Straight Neck stills to craft its whisky. These Straight Neck Stills are a defining feature of the distiller and allow the Master Blender to manipulate flavour at the point of distillation, creating a lighter spirit characterised by a distinctive fruit flavour. As one of only four distilleries in Scotland to have an onsite cooperage, it can also take complete control over the whisky making journey ensuring that barrel repairs and charring are carried out to an exacting standard.

Colin Matthews, Chief Executive Loch Lomond Group, said: “Loch Lomond Distillery has received significant investment in recent years allowing us to expand our whisky making capabilities and develop new styles in the single grain and blended malt categories.

“It is one of the most innovative in Scotland, using bold techniques to explore flavour creation in an inventive and creative way. We have been distilling whisky this way for generations, but are only just starting the realise the potential of our capabilities.

“To receive over 20 individual awards for our whiskies underlines the work that has been delivered in recent years to define our ranges. It is a huge step forward in our growth plans and something we are incredibly proud of.

“This is the start of an exciting journey for Loch Lomond Distillery and we have a number of exciting releases and initiatives in the pipeline.”

One of the fastest growing top 25 single malt brands in the world, Loch Lomond Whiskies is a range of classic single malt Scotch whisky, known for its distinctive house style of fruit, honey and soft smoke. The Official Spirit of The Open, Loch Lomond Whiskies has crafted a number of limited-edition golf-inspired single malts, which received exceptional feedback at this year’s San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023.

Spearhead is a single grain whisky, made from 100% malted barely and distilled in a copper coffey still, rather than a traditional pot still, before being finished in infrared toasted barrels.

Noble Rebel is the last brand to launch from Loch Lomond Distillery; a collection of blended malt Scotch whiskies that seek to break the norm by combining new ideas with deep-rooted traditions in whisky making. Launched in February 2023, in just a few months it has been an extraordinary success in the UK.

Loch Lomond Distillery received the following accolades at San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023;

Double Gold Award

 Loch Lomond Whiskies

• Core range – Loch Lomond Whiskies 12 Years Old Inchmurrin
• Core range – Loch Lomond Whiskies 12 Years Old Inchmoan
• Core range – Loch Lomond Classic
• Limited edition – Loch Lomond Whiskies Open Special Edition 2023
• Limited edition – Loch Lomond Whiskies Open Course Edition 2023
• Limited edition – Loch Lomond Whiskies Single Grain Coopers Collection
• Global Travel Retail Exclusive – Loch Lomond Whiskies 8 Years Old Madeira
• Global Travel Retail Exclusive – Loch Lomond Whiskies 18 Years Old Inchmurrin

Noble Rebel

• Noble Rebel Orchard Outburst

Gold Award

Loch Lomond Whiskies

• Core range – Loch Lomond Whiskies 10 Years Old
• Core range – Loch Lomond Whiskies 12 Years Old Perfectly Balanced
• Core range – Loch Lomond Whiskies 14 Years Old
• Core range – Loch Lomond Whiskies Single Grain (Peated)
• Global Travel Retail Exclusive – Loch Lomond Whiskies 14 Years Old Inchmoan

Noble Rebel

• Noble Rebel Smoke Symphony

Spearhead

• Spearhead

Silver Awards

Loch Lomond Whiskies

• Core range – Loch Lomond Whiskies Original
• Core range – Loch Lomond Whiskies 18 Years Old
• Core range – Loch Lomond Whiskies Single Grain (Unpeated)
• Core range – Loch Lomond Whiskies Single Grain Distiller’s Choice

Noble Rebel

• Noble Rebel Hazel Harmony

 * IWSR, Drinks Market Analysis 2021

About the Loch Lomond Group

• Loch Lomond Group is an independent distiller based in Alexandria and is home to several award-winning brands that are sold in more than 125 countries worldwide.
• Loch Lomond distillery has been producing the finest single malt whiskies since 1814.
• Images and interviews with key staff from the Group are available upon request. lochlomondgroup.com

1993 Springbank 25 Year Old “The Perfect Fifth” First Fill Sherry Butt No. 315 Cask Strength Single Malt Campbeltown Scotch Whisky (750ml)

$1,500.00

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An absolute gem in the Perfect Fifth line up. At 96 points it’s close to the legendary Highland Park they’ve also bottled, but for half the price. Jim Murray says, “Anyone who remembers the old Springbank 25-year-olds of the early 1990s will recognize this aroma as a direct descendent – indeed it is near enough identical in both weight and character. The huge, nuggety oak is faultless (this must have come from a cask which had been seasoned in the old – virtually lost – style). Salt dominates but there are dried apricots and spiced pear, too. Meanwhile the vaguest of peaty notes (and I mean the odd atom here and there!) teases away as a barely audible background noise, which automatically becomes louder the moment you spot it. Taste: A malt on the threshold of perhaps dallying too closely with the oak. But that coastal-style bite makes just the right contact with the salty tannins and cocoa-laden phenol to make a course for more complex and satisfying port. Just enough oil makes the middle rich and promises a long finale. Finish: Drier, as is to be expected, as the tannins raise their game. Still salty, but a little barley sugar and lemon juice lightens the intensity, though – happily, but not too much; the residual oils ensure the finish is of extraordinary length. Balance: A real return to the past here with Springbank in its most full-bodied, uncompromising and complex style which those of us who discovered the distillery in the 1980s remember with great affection.”

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Williamson 10 Year Old 2013 Oloroso Finish Berry Bros Milroy’s Exclusive

Commanding smoke, indulgent Oloroso

Islay single malt Williamson 10 Year Old joins the Milroy’s line-up

We’ve teamed up with Berry Bros. & Rudd for our latest exclusive bottling – a thunderous dram from the iconic isle.

£105.95

We’re proud to source thrilling releases from the world of spirits, bottling them exclusively to share. Our latest find is here: the unapologetically bold Williamson 10 Year Old Oloroso Finish.

For this expression, we joined forces with fellow London drinks merchants Berry Bros. & Rudd. While we can’t share exactly which Islay producer it came from, those in the know will certainly recognise its ‘trade name’.

What we can say is that it’s a stunning release. Its ashy spirit pairs perfectly with rich fruits for a sumptuous Islay drinking experience. From powerful smoke to elegant spices, it’s a dram with a lot to say. Try a dram at our Soho bar or secure your bottle today.

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Master Blender Evaluation

– Wolfcraig 14 Year Old Deluxe Blend –

The second release from Wolfcraig’s rare and aged Premium Blend series

Revealing the new bespoke Wolfcraig bottle design with a tactile diamond emboss

The inaugural Wolfcraig label to feature the signatures from the ultimate partnership of Master Blenders

Launching in August 2023, RRP £80

Master Blender Notes

by Richard Paterson and Ian Macmillan

An outstanding premium blended whisky with a minimum age of 14 years old, crafted with freshly emptied bourbon barrels along with aged sherries from Amontillado, PX and Muscatel from Bodega San Andreas.

Another aged expression from Wolfcraig which must be sipped and savoured and held long in the mouth to appreciate these enticing flavours.

Nose

Warm and appealing.

Enchanting and exhilarating as gentle hints of sunkissed raisins, fresh peaches, tangerines and lemon grass evoke a sense of tranquility as they pleasingly drift in perfect harmony.

Exciting aromas quickly follow on with nuances of creamy caramel and vanilla delicately dance in the background to complete this portrait of beauty.

More information on the Wolfcraig 14 Year Old Deluxe Blend and how to get your hands on it will be released soon. As always, please get in touch with any questions on info@wolfcraig.com.

Slainte mhath,

The Wolfcraig Team

Glen Grant 16yo

UK Exclusive

A 2005 vintage first fill sherry hogshead #14600206 bottled exclusively for the UK market in June 2022. Yielding just 315 bottles at 57.1% this has a beautifully rich colour, complimented by a profile of fruitcake, apples and milk chocolate followed by orange marmalade, stewed summer berries, and a light spice and citrus.

Classic sherried Speyside

Shop – Glen Grant 16yo – £142.80 | u$152 | €139

Glen Grant 16 Year Old 2005 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Single cask refill fill sherry hogshead #14600206 bottled June 2022 for the United Kingdom market by Gordon & MacPhail for the Connoisseurs Choice series. 315 bottles.

Nose: Light fruitcake aromas accompanied by nutmeg, red apple and milk chocolate.

Taste: Smooth and rich orange marmalade flavours. Stewed summer berries give eay to hints of commee bean and toasted oak.

Finish: Medium, spicy with lingering oak and citrus.

Established in 1840 by brothers James and John Grant, the business prospered and in 1897 Glen Grant No. 2 Distillery was established across the road in order to meet the high demand for Glen Grant whiskey. During the late nineteenth century a Victorian garden was laid out in the valley behind the distillery and is now open to distillery visitors. Glen Grant is a Speyside malt whiskey distillery situated in Rothes equipped with eight stills and an on-site bottling plant. Gordon & MacPhail has released some rare vintage single malts dating back to the 1950s.

Scotch Whisky

The Whisky Magazine Annual

Get ready to dive into the 3rd edition of Scotch Whisky, packed with distillery focus features, blind tasting reviews, and interviews with leading figures in the Scotch whisky world. In this year’s edition, look behind the scenes at Torabhaig Distillery and Glasgow Distillery, tour the Johnnie Walker Princes Street experience, and read about F1 champion Jenson Button’s Scotch whisky project. Created by the team behind Whisky Magazine, Scotch Whisky is a valuable addition to any whisky lover’s bookshelf.

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