ROSS & SQUIBB DISTILLERY COMPLETES FIRST PROJECT WITH THE CHRIS LONG FOUNDATION’S WATERBOYS INITIATIVE TO COMBAT WATER SCARCITY IN KENYA

ST. LOUIS (JAN. 16, 2024) – Lawrenceburg, Indiana-based Ross & Squibb Distillery, in partnership with NFL legend Chris Long and his Foundation’s Waterboys initiative, announced the completion of their combined efforts to bring a lasting source of clean, safe water to a community of 1,600 people in arid southern Kenya.

In summer 2023, a deep borehole well was dug in the Oloile community in Kajiado County, Kenya, by The Chris Long Foundation’s Kenya implementing partner, Well Aware, to a depth of 80 meters, yielding 100,000 liters of water per day.  In November, construction of a storage tank, distribution points and refillable water trough was completed, ensuring the well’s long-term success in terms of maintenance and sustainability.

“Thanks to the generous support from Ross & Squibb Distillery, Waterboys is bringing life-changing, clean water to the Oloile community in Kenya,” said two-time Superbowl champion and founder of Waterboys, Chris Long. “This well represents hope, health, and a future for the residents who have faced severe water crises for decades. We’ve seen firsthand how clean water can transform lives – reducing illness, supporting education, and fostering economic growth.”

The Oloile community consists of more than 100 households and one primary school and is home to about 1,600 residents. For decades, the community has been experiencing a dangerous water crisis as the rainy season has become unreliable over time with the region experiencing droughts that would last up to two years. As a result of these recent efforts, Oloile has shifted from a “water-lacking” community to one that is “water-filled and fulfilled.”

“We are grateful we were able to make such a big difference in the lives of so many through this successful partnership with Waterboys and the Chris Long Foundation,” said Allison O’Brien, Brand Manager for Ross & Squibb. “We are fortunate to have a clean water source supplying our Ross & Squibb Distillery in Indiana, and we take pride in our mission to help others get access to safe water. We are looking forward to continuing this great work through new projects in the future.”

Video of Chris Long speaking about the partnership is available here.

About Luxco

Founded in St. Louis in 1958 by the Lux Family, Luxco is a leading producer, supplier, importer and bottler of beverage alcohol products. Our mission is to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of consumers, associates and business partners. Merged with MGP Ingredients, Inc. in 2021 (Nasdaq: MGPI), Luxco operates as MGP’s Brands Division and manages all MGP/Luxco brands. This extensive and award-winning spirits portfolio includes well-known brands from four distilleries: Bardstown, Kentucky-based Lux Row Distillers, home of Ezra Brooks, Rebel, Blood Oath, David Nicholson and Daviess County; Lebanon, Kentucky-based Limestone Branch Distillery, maker of Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey and Bowling & Burch Gin; Jalisco, Mexico-based Destiladora González Lux, producer of 100% agave tequilas, El Mayor, Exotico and Dos Primos; and Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, where Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Rossville Union Straight Rye Whiskey are produced. The innovative and high-quality brand portfolio also includes Penelope Bourbon, Everclear Grain Alcohol, Pearl Vodka, Saint Brendan’s Irish Cream, The Quiet Man Irish Whiskey, Green Hat Gin and other well-recognized brands. For more information about the company and its brands, visit luxco.com.

About the Chris Long Foundation and Waterboys

The Chris Long Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit founded by two-time Super Bowl Champion and 2018 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, Chris Long. We mobilize champions, service providers, and experts to help communities access clean water, address basic needs for youth and families, and inspire others to make an impact at home and abroad. Our vision is access and opportunity everywhere. To date, the Waterboys initiative has provided clean water to over 550,000 people in need at home and abroad. Visit chrislongfoundation.org and waterboys.org to learn more.

Canadian Whisky, Updated and Expanded (Third Edition)

The Essential Portable Expert

Dive into Canada’s rich history of whisky making, legacy distilleries, and contemporary artisans with this fully updated and expanded guide—including over 100 new tasting notes for Canada’s top whiskies, from bestsellers to rare microdistillery bottlings.

In this fully updated edition of Canadian Whisky, the nation’s authority himself, Davin de Kergommeaux celebrates the country’s often underplayed—yet integral—role in this storied spirit. A trusted independent whisky expert, de Kergommeaux has travelled the country in search of all things whisky to share the very latest findings, photographs, and tasting notes.

First, de Kergommeaux breaks down the basics of how whisky is made and what sets Canada’s product apart from others. From there, his meticulous research unearths riveting narratives that reach back to the country’s first whisky days and span from east to west. In this revised third edition of the award-winning original—perfect for your own library or as a gift for the whisky lover in your life—you’ll discover current research and recent interviews covering:

• Whisky Producers Across the Country, from Legacy Distilleries to New Microdistilleries: Enjoy a deep dive into Canada’s world of whisky, from long-lasting empires to innovative new players.
• History and Process, as Told by Experts: Chief blenders and distilling family royalty share fascinating anecdotes and insights.
• New Tasting Notes: Consider over 100 unique tasting notes for whiskies from across the nation before trying them yourself.
• Full-Colour Photography: From legendary distilleries to historic portraits to rare photographs, these images paint the history of whisky.

Canadian Whisky, Updated and Expanded (Third Edition)
by Davin de Kergommeaux
HC |March 12, 2024|368 pages|Appetite by Random House| 9780525612445 | $35.00

With a refreshed design and maps of the country’s whisky distilleries to accompany its up-to-date information, this new edition of Canadian Whisky becomes the definitive source for Canada’s wonderful world of whisky.

Author Bio: DAVIN DE KERGOMMEAUX is an independent expert who has been writing about whisky for more than a quarter of a century. He is the world’s leading authority on Canadian whisky, and was named one of the most influential Canadians in Food and Drink by The Globe and Mail. He is a past contributing editor to Whisky Magazine, and has contributed to or co-authored eight other books about whisky, spirits, and cocktails, including most recently, The Definitive Guide to Canadian Distilleries. He writes full-time, and is regularly featured in many publications, including Whisky Advocate. De Kergommeaux is an IACP award winner and the founder and chairperson of the prestigious Canadian Whisky Awards.

Our collection schedule for February has been finalised.

Please click HERE for the list of dates, locations and to register your interest in this service.

The deadline for collection requests is 12noon on Monday 12th February 2024.

Home collections are available for those customers sending 10+ bottles or bottles to the value of £1000. Lots can be split over the next three auctions.

Unfortunately this service is not available in London or to those customer who live within 10 miles of a collection point.

Collections are limited and offered on a first come first served basis.

It is essential that a submission sheet is completed, you can do so under the selling section on your ‘My SWA’ page.

It would be appreciated if bottles could be packed for uplift with your name clearly marked on the front of the box.

A winner in our auction? We are now offering a delivery service to customers who are dropping bottles off for a future auction. This service is charged at £12 (inc VAT), optional loss and breakage cover is available.

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12 YEAR OLD
200 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION

70cl | 43% ABV

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of The Glenlivet with a new special edition. This limited edition Single Malt is matured in the finest first fill American oak casks, and bottled at 43% ABV. The striking design features key moments, influential figures and significant landmarks in the history of The Glenlivet. A perfect harmony of sweet and fruity flavours, honeycomb and citrus, culminating in a satisfying vanilla finish.

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Nose:
Fresh tangerines, pineapple slices, hazelnut praline, sweet vanilla, crème caramel and subtle floral notes.

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Ripe, juicy pear, sweet orange marmalade, coconut shavings, creamy vanilla and toasted almond.

Finish:
Silky and sweet with enduring vanilla and oak spice.

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A 13-year-old small-batch single malt from Glenmorangie which was finished in refill Cognac casks for four years, adding subtle notes of wood spice and leather to the distillery’s harmoniously fruity spirit.

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery Bottling

A Day in the Life of a Cooper

20 barrels a day? Nae bother! We had the pleasure of chatting to Barry, a cooper at The Balvenie Distillery, about what a typical day in his job involves, from repairing casks to helping the apprentices.

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ralfy review 1013 – Wild Turkey Rare Breed 58.4%vol: (OSWA winner 2023)

1964 BOWMORE TRIO LEADS BONHAMS FINEST WHISKY AND SPIRITS SALE IN PARIS

From left to right: Black Bowmore-42-year-old-1964 Estimate: €14,000-18,000; White Bowmore-43-year-old-1964 Estimate: €13,000-16,000; Gold Bowmore-44 year old-1964 Estimate: €12,000-15,000

Paris –Three exceptional bottles of Bowmore lead Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr’s Finest Whisky and Spirits online sale in Paris running until 13 February 2024.

The trio comprises a bottle of Black Bowmore-42-year-old-1964 estimated at €14,000-18,000, a bottle of White Bowmore-1964 estimated at €13,000-16,000 and a bottle of Gold Bowmore-1964 estimated at €12,000-15,000. All bottles come in original presentation cases. This is a rare occasion to acquire these important whiskies.

The sale, which consists of 63 lots, also offers:

• A bottle of Springbank-50-year-old. This legendary Springbank was distilled in 1919 and bottled in the early 1970s. It remains one of the oldest and rarest whiskies ever released by the distillery. Estimate: €10,000-15,000.

• A bottle of Macallan-Glenlivet-35-year-old-1938. This Macallan is a testament to the craft and legacy of independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail. G&M bought whisky from the distillery in the 1930s and 1940s, helping Macallan to survive those difficult times and later released some elusive but amazing whiskies. In its original carton, it is estimated at €2,400-3,000.

Clément Gaillard, Bonhams Whisky Specialist, said: “It’s a connoisseur’s dream to be offering some very special and sought-after bottles in this sale. At the forefront of the offering, the Black Bowmore is a milestone in whisky history and its White and Gold siblings offer a fascinating overview of the distillery’s golden era.”

Bonhams Edinburgh will also be offering an online Whisky sale from 26 February- 6 March 2024. 

A bottle of Springback-18-year-old-1973, signed by J.C.A McDougall, the renowned distillery and production manager. Estimate: £1,200-2,200.

Highlights of the sale include:

• The Craft Irish Whisky Company, The Devil’s keep. Estimate: £6,000-9,000

• A bottle of The Macallan Anniversary Malt-25-year-old-1972. Bottled in 1998 and in its original wooden presentation case. Estimate: £3,000-3,500.

• A bottle of Springbank-18-year-old-1973, bottled in September 1991, signed by J.C.A McDougall, the renowned distillery and production manager, known as one of the only individuals to have produced whiskies in each of Scotland’s distilling regions. Estimate: £1,200-2,200.

 Sale: Fine Whisky and Spirits Location : Paris onlineDate: 31 January – 13 February 2024

Sale: Whisky Location: Edinburgh onlineDate: 26 February- 6 March 2024

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About The Bonhams Network

Bonhams is a global network of auction houses, with the largest number of international salerooms, offering the widest range of collecting categories and selling at all price points. Bonhams is recognised for its bespoke service, and a dedication to local market relationships, enhanced by a global platform. With 14 salerooms, Bonhams presents over 1,000 sales annually, across more than 60 specialist categories, including fine art, collectables, luxury, wine & spirits, and collector cars.

Founded in 1793, Bonhams has representatives in more than 30 countries and operates flagship salerooms in London, New York, Paris, Los Angeles, and Hong Kong. In 2022, Bonhams added four international auction houses to its network: Bukowskis, Stockholm; Bruun Rasmussen, Copenhagen; Cornette de Saint Cyr, Paris and Brussels; and Skinner, Massachusetts. The success of Bonhams’ global strategy is a result of recognising the shift in growing intercontinental buying and increased digital engagement. More information here.

Recent important auctions and landmark single-owner collections, include the white glove sales of Sir Michael Caine: The Personal Collection, Alain Delon: Sixty Years of Passion; Sir Roger Moore: The Personal Collection; Personal Property of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and The Robert & Jean-Pierre Rousset Collection of Asian Art: A Century of Collecting. Other notable single-owner sales included The Estate of Barbara Walters: American Icon; The Alan and Simone Hartman Collection; The Crown Auction: Props and Costumes and The Claude de Marteau Collection.

Top lots for 2023 include 1967 Ferrari 412P Berlinetta, Sold at Quail Lodge, US for US$30,255,000. Tipu Sultan’s Bedchamber Sword (sold in London for £14m – a world record for both an Islamic and an Indian object); Paul Signac (1863-1935), Sisteron, 1902. Sold for US$8,580,000 (estimate US$4-6 million), and Claude Monet (1840-1926), La Seine près de Giverny, 1888. Sold for US$6,352,500 (estimate US$4-6m), both from the Alan and Simone Hartman Collection; A Gilt Copper Alloy figure of Virupaksha, Central Tibet, Densatil Monastery, Early 15th century. Sold for HK$37.9m (£4,060,326) in Hong Kong. Yoshitomo Nara (born 1959) Three Stars. Sold for HK$36,754,000 (£3,930,914), also in Hong Kong.

More information and highlights can be found HERE

For a full list of forthcoming auctions, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments, please visit bonhams.com

FEBRUARY 2024 AUCTION NOW LIVE!

We are very excited to offer this little Joker in our LIVE auction this month. Bottle 120 of only 330 produced, this sought after expression is the 2nd Jack of Clubs, distilled in 1991 and matured in a hogshead, then finished for a period in an American Oak Sherry butt before being bottled in 2006.

We are also delighted to offer the Macallan Genesis. Released in 2018 to mark the opening of the new Macallan Distillery, Genesis also celebrates the design processes used to build the state of the art & environmentally friendly building. A highly prized and important bottling in the history of the distillery with only 2,500 bottles produced.

Next up, we a have a Macallan Over 25 Years Old Anniversary Malt from the early 2000’s. A stunning addition for any whisky collection, or a very nice dram to celebrate a 25 year anniversary or occasion.

Inspired by the Scottish countryside, Macallan Green Meadow was released on the 1st of February 2024 exclusively for travel retail. Green Meadow is the second half of the third instalment of The Harmony Collection, which focuses on sustainability and innovative eco-friendly packaging materials taken from waste produce. We have not one but two of these bottles in our LIVE auction!

We have a number of small but mighty miniatures for you this month, including this 1982 Brora 5cl, from bottling supremo Gordon & MacPhail.

These are only a few of the bottles in our February auction, to view more wee gems visit clickwhiskyauctions.com. Register to bid. Remember, you’ve got to be in it to win it! Auction ends Sunday 18^th February from 8pm GMT.

Killowen Barántúil

Single Pot Still – Brett Ale Cask – 338 bottles release Friday 4.00pm

Single Pot Still is the quintessential Irish whiskey. Although at Killowen we make mostly historically accurate styles we also have a tiny amount of casks left that adhere to the geographical indication of SPS. So making a giant experimental leap with one was a brave risk we where excited to take.

Beer hut brewing Co is just a few kilometers away from us and this cask made exceptional pale ale that boasted enormous tropical notes. All of this was made possible due to it’s combinations of fermentations pre and during cask conditioning, including highly experimental usage of Lactobacillus bacteria and Brettanomyces yeast. Essentially a controlled approach to what we do in the wild at Killowen making this collaboration a match made in heaven.

Original Ebbs & Flows ale

What to expect from this cask strength single cask of Single Pot Still?

Nose
Elegant & lively pot still notes with layers of lemon, peach and pineapple.

Palate
Silky and lathery in texture with flavours can only be described as upside down lemon & pineapple cake

Finish 
Tropical yes but then a nuttiness and slight savoury note that pairs perfectly with the milliard reaction notes of the flame-fed Killowen stills.

Release date
Friday 9th Feb 4pm (Killowen Distillery time) on the Killowen webshop – a few bottles have been leaked to local NI retail

£99.95 or €117

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Killowen Distillery Ltd
29 Kilfeaghan Road
Rostrevor
Newry, County Down BT34 3AW
United Kingdom