Wick Seafarers Memorial Group Receives Support From New Wolfburn Whisky

Willie Watt MBE with a bottle of the memorial Wolfburn release.

To raise much-needed funds for the Seafarers Memorial in Wick, Wolfburn Distillery has unveiled a charity bottling, with proceeds being donated towards the maintenance and upkeep of this historical Wick landmark.

‘The memorial team are overwhelmed by the generosity of the team at Wolfburn, whose financial support will ensure that the monument will be properly maintained and looked after for years to come,’ said Memorial Group Chairman Willie Watt. ‘The fact that we reached so far back in history to commemorate the 1848 Black Saturday tragedy makes the release of this local limited-edition bottle of whisky all the more important, poignant and special. Our community was made strong through the exploits and hard work of these early fishermen and it is fitting to enjoy a fine dram in their memory. We will remember them!’

Crafted from peated spirit matured for over seven years in hand-selected oak barrels, the packaging features imagery from Robert Anderson’s painting, ‘Wick’s Black Saturday’. And the whisky inside the bottle has equally historical connotations, being made in just the same way it was back in the 1840s. ‘As a proud Pulteneytowner I am delighted that Wolfburn has been able to assist the community in this way,’ commented distillery administrator Jennifer Nicolson. ‘It’s been a lovely project to be involved with, and the reaction of the local folk has been just brilliant.’

ABOUT WOLFBURN:

The original Wolfburn Distillery was founded just to the west of Thurso by William Smith in 1821.  In its day it was one of the largest distilleries in Scotland, producing, according to HMRC records, 28,056 “gallons of proof spirit” in a single year.  Taking its name from the stream that provided the water – the Wolf Burn – the distillery operated until around 1870.  The reasons for its closure are lost in time, but by 1877 the newly produced Ordnance Survey maps showed it being in ruins.

In 2011 plans were laid to resurrect the old distillery. Construction began in 2012 and in January 2013 the new Wolfburn Distillery commenced production, thereby becoming the most northerly distillery on the Scottish mainland.  Situated 300m from the site of the original distillery, the new Wolfburn operates in much the same way as the old: craftsmen use traditional methods to produce fine spirit, which is laid down in best quality oak casks to await the day when it is bottled as single malt scotch whisky.  Wolfburn’s single malt scotch whiskies are now available in over 40 countries globally.

Wolfburn Distillery, Henderson Park, Thurso, Caithness KW14 7XW

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It’s time to get excited for these new and delicious Single Malts making their debut in the US; and to be grateful for some fantastic expressions returning to shelves.

It’s also San Francisco World Spirits Competition season, if you missed our post, scroll down to the bottom of the email for the slideshow featuring our 25 Gold and Double Gold Winners available here in the US.  We also had GlenAllachie, Indri, and M&H bring home wins for expressions that are not available here, so a heartfelt congrats to them for the amazing whiskies they are producing for other markets worldwide!

Let’s get started with the new arrivals…

Like Rory, Kilchoman’s Bull, Batch Strength typifies the rugged power  and intensity of Kilchoman!

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Introducing Lochlea’s first ever age stated whisky!

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“Ploughing Edition (Second Crop) is definitely one to try if you like smoky whiskies. The cask influence gives it a different edge to if it were made using peated malt. We love what Lochlea are doing and cannot wait to see what may be next.” – Matt Chambers, Whisky For Everyone

Learn More about Lochlea Ploughing Edition (Second Crop)

The 2024 Na’Sia Single Cask have arrived – 6 in total, 3 Peated and 3 Unpeated showcasing the 6 cask types that come together to form the Isle of Raasay classic Hebridean Single Malt

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This multi award-winning Limited Release just doesn’t quit!  Try it before it’s gone, you won’t be disappointed.

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“Aon means one in Gaelic and represents our collection of single cask bottlings. Each cask has been hand-picked because it is delicious, unique and unrepeatable. Every year we release a select few of these in partnership with some of our closest friends.​​​​​​​​” ~Nc’nean Distillery

Learn More about our first US Exclusive Single Cask from Nc’nean

Thick and rich, this latest Single Cask offers creamy vanilla and caramel popcorn with a peaty finish – luxurious to the last drop!

Learn More about the Ardnamurchan US Exclusive 2016 Peated ex-Bourbon Single Cask 1047

and Making Their Return….

Back in limited quantities.  If you missed it the first time, grab it now – this is the last of this absolutely gorgeous expression.

Learn More about Kilchoman PX Sherry Cask Matured

The very first whisky ever to be aged in the lowest place on earth – the Dead Sea. With temperatures climbing as high as 50ºc, this whisky is as strong and intense as the climate where it has matured. As part of the daring Apex Dead Sea project, an array of casks from a variety of types and sizes were placed on the roof of a hotel on the coast of the Dead Sea, exposed to the harsh and dynamic weather for one year of its entire aging period. resulting in almost 25% angels’ share during that time. You don’t want to miss the latest batch of M&H APEX Dead Sea – there’s nothing else like it!

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As promised… look at all these beautiful medals!ImpEx Beverages celebrates award wins from the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition & London Spirits Competition for our exceptional portfolio of brands!

If you have any questions or would like any additional information, please don’t hesitate to email Office@ImpExBev.com. Fan of our Brands and our people? We would love to hear your feedback! Please feel free to leave your reviews and to share your experiences here!

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NEW FROM JAPAN:
KANOSUKE 2023 EDITION

The new wave of Japanese whisky has finally reached our shores, bringing with it fresh styles of single malt like the Kanosuke Limited Edition 2023. Made in Kagoshima city with peated barley, this is a bold dram reminiscent of banana bread, salted caramel, burnt orange and aged teas.

The Kanosuke team combine different styles of single malt made using various combinations of their three pot stills. These are matured in different cask types, including Komasa Jyozo’s famous shochu casks. By combining whiskies shaped by these different influences, the distillery is able to produce single malts with a complex and totally unique character.

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Taste the adventure!

Buy any bottle from our Soho Selection and Vintage Reserve collections, and you could win a classic car experience

Milroy’s Soho Selection and Vintage Reserve competition 2024 is open to entrants 25-75 years old. Entries accepted from 16:00:00 BST on 09 MAY 2024 to 23:59:59 BST on 15 JUNE 2024. UK only. See full T&Cs for details. Purchase necessary for entry.

Caol Ila 4 Year Old Rivesaltes Cask (Fully Matured) Soho Selection

£59.95

While we fully agree that whisky and driving should never mix in real life, we know that many of you enjoy classic cars. Which is why we’ve teamed up with our friends at Super Stars to offer one lucky winner an incredible adventure behind the wheel!

Our winner plus their favourite co-pilot will spend 27 September 2024 taking in the glorious Cotswolds countryside from not one, not two, but six different classic cars. You’ll get to share your time taking models such as the Jaguar E-Type Roadster, AC Cobra, Austin Healey 3000 for a spin. We’ll even throw in a glorious gourmet lunch at the The Lygon Arms by James Martin too!

Check out our blog below for all the details – there are some specific driver requirements from Super Stars. All good? Read on.

To enter, simply pick up any bottle from our Vintage Reserve and Soho Selection collections between now and 23:59 on 15 June and we’ll automatically enter you into the draw!

Top of our list is this gorgeous Caol Ila expression, part of our Soho Selection line up. Aged for just four years in a rivesaltes cask, it is rich, vibrant and powerful. The red fruit notes from the French fortified wine are a perfect match for the classicly smoky Islay whisky.

Scroll on for more of our new releases and old favourites from the two collections. And good luck!

Full Terms & Conditions can be found here.

From the Milroy’s Measure: Everything you need to know about our classic car competition.

ralfy review 1029 – Glenturret 15yo @53%vol: (2022 Edition)

Heaven Hill Distillery Announces Spring 2024 Edition of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Series

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (May, 2024) – Today Heaven Hill Distillery announced the release of the Spring 2024 edition of Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey at 10 years old. Comprised of barrels produced in Spring 2014, the thirteenth national release ushers in the latest edition to the decanter series which adds to the bottled-in-bond legacy.

Bottled in an ornate decanter, the Spring edition is denoted by a green label. As was the case for the past editions, this edition’s tax strip, which has always been a signature of transparency on bottled-in-bond products, will disclose when the liquid was produced and bottled. The Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond spring edition will be available in the 750ml size on an allocated basis. It meets the strict requirements of a bottled-in-bond: the product of a single distillery from a single distilling season, aged a minimum of four years, and bottled at 100 proof or 50% alcohol by volume. This edition is available at the suggested retail price of $139.99.

The Spring 2023 edition of Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey bares a bright copper color, with a nose of butterscotch and toasted oak along with dried roses and floral notes. The taste is subtle on the palate with honey sweetness and notes of aromatic herbs and green tea. Its finish is rich and herbal with notes of cardamom and nutmeg followed by hints of white pepper and oak char at the end.

“Heaven Hill’s stewardship of the Old Fitzgerald brand over the past quarter century has honored the legacy of John E. Fitzgerald,” said Heaven Hill Master Distiller Conor O’Driscoll. “The Spring release showcases the premium quality and craftsmanship of Old Fitzgerald which has been cherished by fans, not just for decades, but for generations.”

As a leader of the Bottled-in-Bond category, Heaven Hill is proud to offer a premium product within this special class which showcases the authenticity and quality of the American Whiskey portfolio. Acquired in 1999 by Heaven Hill, the legendary Old Fitzgerald line is well-known for its distilling pedigree and intriguing story behind its namesake, John E. Fitzgerald, whose legacy is also heralded by the Larceny Bourbon brand.

ABOUT HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERY: Founded in Kentucky by the Shapira family in 1935, Heaven Hill Distillery continues its legacy as one of the foremost American Whiskey producers. Heaven Hill has cultivated the traditions and history of America’s Native Spirit with its fierce independence, passionate family ownership, dedication to quality, and thoughtful innovation. Today, Heaven Hill Distillery maintains over two million barrels aging in more than 70 warehouses throughout Nelson and Jefferson Counties. It is home to an award-winning collection of American Whiskeys including Elijah Craig Bourbon, Larceny Bourbon, Evan Williams Bourbon, Pikesville Rye Whiskey, Rittenhouse Rye Whisky, Parker’s Heritage Collection, and Old Fitzgerald along with its extensive Bottled-in-Bond label collection. In back-to back years, Heaven Hill Distillery was named Magazine Icons of Whisky Global Distiller of the Year for 2024 and 2023. Heaven Hill Distillery also holds the title of 2020 Whisky Advocate Whisky of the Year, the second Whisky of the Year for Heaven Hill Distillery in the past four years. In 2019 Heaven Hill Distillery was named San Francisco World Spirits Competition Distillery of the Year, Best in Show Whisky, and previously held the titles of 2018 San Francisco Spirits Word Spirits Competition Best Bourbon, 2016 Whisky Magazine Distillery of the Year. For more information, please visit www.heavenhilldistillery.com

Heaven Hill reminds you to “Think Wisely.  Drink Wisely.”

WHISKY SPONGE SPECIAL EDITION CRAGGANMORE 1986

We’ve brought you 94 editions of Whisky Sponge so far, and as this series draws to a close, we’re attempting to squeeze in as many remarkable bottlings as we can!  Including, our latest Special Edition, a 37 year old, 1986 Cragganmore, bottled at natural cask strength. This cask started it’s life in a refill hogshead, maturing for 30 years, before being moved into a fresh port barrique for 5 years, and then finally spending just over 2 years in a 2nd fill barrel.

The end result is a beautifully rich and layered whisky that is everything we love about older, more mature single malts and displays a character that is closer to a refill sherry maturation in style.

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NEW CÁRN MÓR RELEASE

This month, we are thrilled to present our new Càrn Mòr expressions that will be sure to tickle your tastebuds! For this month’s release, we have some delicious whiskies being launched into Europe alongside one that will be seen in the UK as well.

First up, we have Auchroisk 2017, a sherry-matured single malt aged for 7 years. This distillery is known for producing whisky with a heavy, meaty, and malty character. This particular expression is a uniquely distinct dram, perfectly balancing the distillery’s character with the influence of the cask. This will be available in both UK and select EU markets from 06/05/24.

In Europe, we have a Dalmunach 2018 which is a distillery that formerly housed the lost Imperial distillery. This modern distillery is home to some of the finest technology and plays into its fresh perspective on whisky. Primarily seen in independent bottlings, this whisky is rarely seen elsewhere. We have matured this expression in first-fill bourbon barrels for 6 years, influencing its nutty, confectionary-like flavour profile.

We also have a Williamson 2015 which has been maturing in sherry hogsheads for 6 years. This Islay malt is a true reflection on what you would expect from this region with a beautiful depth of spice and fruitiness within it. Limited to just 1623 bottles, and offering a delicious palate of gentle peat smoke with juicy apricots and layers of spice, this whisky showcases great balance in every sip.

SPEYSIDE
Auchroisk

Distilled: 2016
First Fill Sherry Butt
Notes: Savoury notes of roast beef crisps and hints of barley.
Available in the UK and EU

SPEYSIDE
Dalmunach

Distilled: 2018
First Fill Bourbon
Notes: Sweet confectionary with nutty and savoury notes.
Available in the EU

ISLAY
Williamson

Distilled: 2015
Sherry Hogshead
Notes: Juicy apricots with peat smoke and lingering spices.
Available in the EU

Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers
Kincardine House
Aberargie
Aberargie, Perthshire and Kinross PH29LX
United Kingdom

ARCHIVE EXCLUSIVES

We had a wee rummage through our warehouse recently and unearthed some superb archive drams from previous Abbey Whisky exclusives.

Sometimes we hold one or two bottles aside for tastings etc so we’re very excited to be able to list a very small quantity back onto the site as we’re super proud of each and everyone of these drams that we’ve put our name to. Some go back a good number of years, won awards and all highly spoke of when reviewed. (Serge loved Anon Batch 3 – 90 points!)

First come, first served and limited to 1 per customer. Head over to the site via the link below to have a browse.

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12 Year Old Sherry Cask

70cl | 40% ABV

The newest edition to the Tomatin Single Malts Collection is matured exclusively in Sherry casks for 12 years. The Sherry casks used compliment the rich, fruity character of the Tomatin spirit perfectly; caramelised apple and pear lead on the nose, balanced with a wonderful mix of sultana, orange peel, apricot and hints of aged leather. Deeper on the palate with notes of chocolate fudge and manuka honey, along with dried fruit and nuts brought forward by the Sherry casks. The finish is warm and round with a sweet, cinnamon spice.

£49.95

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