HISTORIC MACALLAN WHISKY FEATURING BLENDS FROM THE 1920S LEADS BONHAMS FINEST WHISKY SALE

From the distillery’s golden age 

The Macallan Anniversary Malt-50 year old-1928 whisky. Estimate: £50,000-75,000

Edinburgh– An exceptionally rare and collectable Macallan Anniversary Malt-50 year old-1928 whisky stars in Bonhams Finest Whisky and Spirits Sale from 20-29 May at bonhams.com. Produced from just three casks between 1926 and 1928 and bottled in 1983, this much sought-after bottle represents only one of 500 that were ever produced. The Anniversary Malt-50 year old-1928 release is offered with an estimate of £50,000-75,000.

Georgia Porteous, Bonhams whisky specialist in Edinburgh said, “The Macallan Anniversary Malt- 50 year old-1928 stands out for its rarity, quality and great age. Very few of this calibre have ever come on the market. Crafted only a decade after the First World War, this Anniversary Malt is truly a piece of history.”

Produced during the golden age of Macallan under the inspirational leadership of Janet “Nettie” Harbinson, who crafted one of the most prized whiskies ever to be sold at auction (The Macallan 1926), this particular bottle of Macallan Anniversary Malt whisky comes with its original wooden presentation case and leather straps.

The Macallan Anniversary Malt-50 year old-1928 whisky. Estimate: £50,000-75,000

Other highlights in the sale from The Macallan distillery include:

• The Macallan-1951, distilled 20th December 1951. Matured only in Sherry Wood. Distilled and bottled by The Macallan Distillers Ltd. Casks #1541 and #1552. One of 632 bottles. In original presentation case. 1 bottle. Estimate: £15,000-20,000.

• The Macallan Anniversary Malt-25 year old-1962, specially bottled for British Aerospace PLC by The Macallan Distillers Ltd. In original wooden presentation case. 1 bottle. Estimate: £3,000-4,000.

• The Macallan Private Eye, selected by Whisky Maker F. A. Newlands at The Macallan Distillery, bottled to commemorate the 35th Anniversary of Private Eye. Includes cask number 1580, bonded 1961.Bottle 4839 of 5000. 1 bottle. Estimate: £2,000-3,000.

Sale: Finest Whisky & Spirits Location: bonhams.com Date: 20-29 May 2024

Bonhams 

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 and highlights can be found HERE For a full list of forthcoming auctions, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments, please visit bonhams.com

ARDNAMURCHAN THE MIDGIE

Ardnamurchan distillery have combined with Smidge for this latest limited edition release, The Midgie Release! Ardnamurchan peninsula is the home to an abundance of spectacular wildlife but during the Summer one animal makes quite an appearance so the distillery have decided to celebrate one of Scotland’s national treasures, the midgie! ‘The Midgie Release’ has ben created by combining peated and unpeated Ardnamurchan matured in Bourbon, Sherry, Sauternes and Madeira casks then bottled at 48% vol, unchill filtered and at natural colour.

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NEW EXCLUSIVE:
ARDNAMURCHAN 2018 CASK #1058

Ardnamurchan AD08:18 Oloroso Sherry Cask Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Distillery Bottling

70cl / 59.1%

Dive into the wild world of Ardnamurchan, a distillery breathing new life into a story once lost to time, and creating distinctive, characterful West Highlands single malts in the beautiful and remote Ardnamurchan Peninsula.

Bottled exclusively for The Whisky Exchange, this single cask Ardnamurchan was created with unpeated Golden Promise barley, matured in a first-fill oloroso sherry butt and released at cask strength. This is a pure expression of the Ardnamurchan style with notes of white pepper, lemon tart, Chocolate Oranges and shortbread biscuit.

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Caol Ila 15 Year Old “Dramfool’s Middle Cut” Cask #313322 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival) $149.99 View

Matured 13 years in a bourbon cask with an additional 2 years in a red Bordeaux wine barrique. Distilled on July 4th, 2008 — a perfect dram to celebrate American Independence Day!

Caol Ila 15 Year Old “Dramfool’s Middle Cut” Cask #313328 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival) $149.99 View

Matured 13 years in a bourbon cask with an additional 2 years in a red Bordeaux wine barrique. Distilled on July 4th, 2008 — a perfect dram to celebrate American Independence Day!

Invergordon 35 Year Old “Dramfool – Middle Cut” Bourbon Barrel Aged Single Grain Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival) $149.99 View

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Tomatin unveils 12 Year Old Sherry Cask – the newest addition to its core range

Award-winning Highland distillery, Tomatin, has announced a new addition to its core range, the 12 Year Old Sherry Cask.

Launching on the 20^th of May, the whisky has been fully matured in sherry casks for 12 years.

This release builds upon the classically smooth Tomatin 12 Year Old, honing in on pure sherry maturation. The result is a remarkable dram that epitomises the exceptional craftsmanship, tradition and quality of the Highland malt, bringing together decadent, rich flavours imparted from the sherry casks.

Opening with sweet aromas of caramelised apple and sweet pears, complemented by a medley of citrus zest from sultana, orange peel and apricot with subtle undertones of aged leather on the surface.

Deeper on the palate, it leads with indulgent notes of velvety chocolate fudge, golden manuka honey and the crunch of dried fruit and nuts. It has a lingering warm finish, with a hint of sweet cinnamon spice.

This latest release debuts a striking new design, encased in a vivid scarlet exterior embossed with opulent gold foil accents, paying homage to the intricate flavours imparted by the wood during the cask maturation process.

Scott Adamson, Blender & Global Brand Ambassador at Tomatin Distillery, said: “The global demand for well-matured sherried malts, particularly in markets like Asia, has inspired this latest addition to our core range. Tomatin has a unique ability to balance tradition with innovation, embracing our time-honoured techniques and contemporary practices to push the boundaries of flavour exploration. For over a century, Tomatin has featured sherry casks in our maturation process, and this new release stands as the next evolution of this tradition.

“Our 12 Year Old Sherry Cask captures the essence of our renowned 12 Year Old, enhancing its signature smoothness and focusing its aromatic profile to create a sherry cask whisky with a depth of flavour that is luxuriously indulgent”

This latest expression (40% ABV, RRP £52) brings Tomatin’s core range portfolio to six, offering a diverse range of expressions matured in different cask types, each bursting with distinctive flavours and unique characteristics.

The 12 Year Old Sherry Cask is available to purchase from the Tomatin website and select specialist retailers worldwide. For further information visit HERE

Tasting notes: 

• Nose: Caramelised apple, pear, sultana, orange peel, apricot and hints of aged leather
• Palate: chocolate fudge, manuka honey, dried fruit and nut
• Finish: cinnamon spice

Tomatin is located in the Scottish Highlands, 16 miles south of Inverness, and is famous for its portfolio of refined and elegant whiskies.  The distillery has a proud heritage stretching back to the 15th century when illicit production was likely to be taking place, but it wasn’t until 1897 that the first formal distillery was established by John MacDougall as the Tomatin Spey Distillery Company.

In 2022, Tomatin was awarded ‘Scotch Whisky Producer of the Year’ and ‘Outstanding Spirits Producer of the Year’ at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC). Later that year, it was recognised as ‘Sustainable Distillery of the Year’ at Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky 2023, in recognition of its continued contribution to sustainably at the distillery.

In 2023, Tomatin’s success continued when the distillery’s ‘Legacy’ was awarded Gold at IWSC. That same year, Tomatin also took home seven awards at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, while Cù Bòcan, took home three. Tomatin’s 36 Year Old was crowned the ultimate winner at SFWSC for malts, being named ‘Best in Show’, officially making it one of the best whiskies in the world.

Building upon this triumph, 2024 saw Tomatin’s 18 Year Old secured Double Gold for the third consecutive year at the SFWSC, elevating it to Platinum status. Meanwhile, both Tomatin’s 45 Year Old and 12 Year Old, alongside Cù Bòcan’s 15 Year Old took home Double Gold Awards, and Cù Bòcan’s 12 Year Old also secured a prestigious Gold Award.

‘To What Matters’ is the latest chapter in the brand’s evolution; it is a positive call to arms that represents the spiritual DNA of Tomatin – a belief in savouring what is truly important in life and time spent together.

Tomatin is owned by the Japanese company Takara Shuzo International

Oran Blended Scotch Whisky Wins Double Gold at

San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Blend No. 1 and Blend No. 2 Both Take Home Coveted Double Golds

NEW YORK (May 15, 2024) – Oran Blended Scotch Whisky, introduced by The Perfect Fifth in late 2023, has won double gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Blend No. 1 and Blend No. 2 bottlings.

Whisky expert Jim Murray blended both Scotches for The Perfect Fifth, designing Oran to be an “old school” blend recognizable to whisky lovers of the heyday of blended whisky some 100 years ago.  Oran’s grain and malt components are created separately but ultimately combined as the perfect complement to one another.

Both releases are 50-50-50 blends, 50 percent single malt Scotch Whisky, 50 percent single grain Scotch Whisky, and 50 percent alcohol by volume (ABV). Both blends are limited releases, containing only 465 bottles each.

A total of 11 different casks were used to make both blends. Some of the casks were split between both blends but with differing ratios. Blend No. 1 is composed exclusively of Ex-Bourbon casks while Blend No. 2 distinguishes itself with the addition of a sherried cask component.

“I could not be more pleased to have both of our Oran blends do so well in one of the most prestigious competitions in the spirits industry, said Karl Schoen, founder and chief executive officer, The Perfect Fifth.  “The fact that blended Scotch is a new spirits category for The Perfect Fifth, and to take home double golds for both blends with our first release is a testament to the skill and expertise of Jim Murray’s blending prowess.”

Oran Blend No. 1 and Blend No. 2 are available in limited quantities at retailers in New York, New Jersey and California. It is also available online at www.theperfectfifth.com.  Suggested retail pricing is $189 per 700 mL.

About The Perfect Fifth

The Perfect Fifth was created in 2019 by Karl Schoen, who was inspired by watching his family members toast milestones with Scotch Whisky as he grew up.  As Karl began his own exploration into the world of Scotch Whisky, he enjoyed finding stellar single cask bottlings and sharing them with others.  This led to the formation of The Perfect Fifth, where Karl and his brother Ben source the best quality whisky from all over Scotland.  Together they travel throughout Scotland, sampling cask after cask until they find those worthy to be selected for The Perfect Fifth. Few casks make the cut, which is why The Perfect Fifth releases are limited editions.  Like the musical interval, The Perfect Fifth releases consist of multiple layers, each one broad and deep, which when combined, make a beautiful assembly meant to be shared with family and friends.

About The San Francisco World Spirits Competition

The San Francisco World Spirits Competition was founded in 2000 and is the largest competition of its kind with nearly 5,000 entries.  Each entry is judged double blind by a panel of spirits experts.  A double gold medal is awarded when each judge on the panel gives a gold medal to the entry.  The SFWSC medal is a testament to the hard work of the spirits industry’s distillers and producers and is a universally recognized indicator of exceptional quality and craftsmanship.

Kilchoman Sauternes Cask Matured 2024 Edition

The Sauternes Cask Matured limited edition has spent its full maturation in ex-sauternes wine casks, then bottled at 50%abv. Anthony Wills, Kilchoman Founder, selected a combination of fresh and refill sauternes barriques from 2017 and 2018, creating the perfect balance of buttery sweetness, barbecued pineapple, candied ginger and floral peat smoke.

£86.90

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Tasting notes:

Nose: Creamy, buttery notes with ripe fruits, hint of salty sea air and subtle peat smoke.

Palate: Butterscotch and floral notes combine with tropical and candied fruits with integrated peat smoke flowing throughout.

Finish: Sweetness continues onto the finish, balanced with clean lingering smoke and rich texture.

TyndrumWhisky.com
The Green Welly Stop
Tyndrumwhisky, Tyndrum
Crianlarich, Perthshire FK20 8RY
United Kingdom

MAC-TALLA RUM CASK FÈIS ÌLE 2024

The wait is over! Our 2024 Fèis Ìle release will be appearing on shelves as of tooday. Matured in rum casks, this whisky is bursting with notes of chargrilled pineapple, papaya and bonfire embers. Bottled at 53.7% and limited to 580 bottles, this whisky won’t be around for long so set your alarms and get ready to grab one! Tropical and juicy, this coastal whisky is a true reflection of Islay’s festival vibes on the island this month and we can’t wait to join you with a variety of fun and mouth-watering events. Click here to see our events on Islay this year!

Introducing the arrival of  MAC-TALLA FLORA

Introducing a fresh addition into our core range – Mac-Talla Flora blossoms from Islay’s untamed landscape, combining the essence of wildflower meadows with the island’s coastal air. A testament to Islay’s botanical richness.With a combination of sherry (70% Oloroso and PX) and bourbon (30%) this whisky showcases a unique harmony between the richness from the sherry and floral nature of the bourbon. This whisky blossoms with delicate layers of heather, intertwined with soft peat smoke and nutty undertones. Bottled at 48.2%, allowing space for every note to develop on the palate.

Mac-Talla Flora will be available on shelves from as early as 6th June 2024 at a retail price of £54.

Keep your eyes peeled for more info on where you can get a bottle!

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

Jos A. Magnus & Co. “Cigar & Flagship” Straight Bourbon Whiskey 2 Pack

(2x750ml) SKU #1747405

You could buy a bottle of Magnus Cigar Blend on the open market for an average of $360 or you could snag a bottle of Jos. A. Magnus Cigar Blend and a bottle of their Flagship bourbon and save yourself $10 over the regular retail prices in this sweet little two pack.

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