Ardnamurchan Sauternes Cask Release

This limited edition single malt is crafted by Ardnamurchan Distillery. It has been initially aged in 22 Ex-Bourbon casks for 5.5 years, then re-racked into Sauternes casks for 2.5 years. Ardnamurchan Sauternes Cask Release is 100% unpeated, has been bottled at 50% ABV, with natural colour and is non-chill filtered. Only 5990 bottles produced.

TASTING NOTES

NOSE Apricot jam, almond flakes, marzipan, brioche, dried stone fruit.

PALATE Seeded bread, green peppercorn sauce, apricot, heather honey, more savoury than the nose.

FINISH Less sweet than the nose, wonderfully balanced with a dry finish.

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LITTLE BOOK® ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL SERIES, ‘THE INFINITE’, A PERPETUAL TRIBUTE TO THREE GENERATIONS OF JAMES B. BEAM DISTILLING CO.
MASTER DISTILLERS

Little Book’s ’The Infinite: Edition 1’ is the First-Ever Brand Extension Featuring Whiskey Laid Down by Three Generations of Noe Family Master Distillers

Clermont, Kentucky (August 27, 2024) – Today, The James B. Beam Distilling Co. and Freddie Noe, 8th Generation Master Distiller, are proud to announce the first line extension and inaugural Little Book series, Little Book ‘The Infinite: Edition 1’ Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The newest release honors more than two hundred years of rich Beam and Noe family history through a blend of whiskeys laid down by three trailblazing American Whiskey distillers: 6th Generation Master Distiller, Booker Noe, 7th Generation Master Distiller Fred Noe, and 8th Generation Master Distiller, Freddie Noe. Little Book ‘The Infinite: Edition 1’ will serve as the foundation of the line extension utilizing liquid from generations of the Noe Family through every future release.

In the Fred B. Noe distillery at the James B. Beam Distilling Co.’s Clermont campus, Freddie Noe was experimenting with blending varying aged whiskeys, when he sought to blend barrels his father, Fred Noe, and grandfather, Booker Noe, laid down, resulting in a perfectly balanced profile forming ‘The Infinite’. Each year, new whiskey will be added to the blend, delivering an ever-evolving confluence of artistry for a unique experience while pushing the boundaries of flavor and tradition. It’s this initial, proprietary blend that sets the series apart from other Little Book chapters.

“My father and I are lucky enough to work together, side by side as Master Distillers, and I know he always dreamed of that with his own father, my Grandaddy Booker,” shared Freddie Noe, 8th Generation Master Distiller. “This new series pays tribute to that dream and inspired the first Edition of Little Book ‘The Infinite’, a multigenerational liquid that will form the foundation of all future releases. Once a year, I’ll bottle some up for the world to try. So, savor this whiskey today, and come back in a year for its next evolution.”

Little Book ‘The Infinite: Edition 1’ includes the following liquids:
• Booker Noe’s Component: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Aged 20 years
• Fred Noe’s Component: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Aged 14 years
• Freddie Noe’s Component: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Aged 7 years
• Shared Family Component: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Aged 8 Years

Little Book started in 2012 when Fred asked Freddie if he wanted to join the family business. Without hesitation, Freddie said yes, embarking on a journey through distillery operations and discovering a fascination with blending different aged spirits. This passion for tinkering and innovation led to the creation of Little Book®, a nickname given to Freddie growing up by Booker.

Little Book ‘The Infinite: Edition 1’ will be available in limited quantities nationwide across the U.S., in-store and consumers can go tolittlebookwhiskey.com for more retail locations. For real-time information about Little Book follow on Instagram @BeamDistilling and www.beamdistilling.com.

LITTLE BOOK THE INFINITE, EDITION I | 59.65% ABV | SRP: $199.99

Edition I: The bourbon distilled by Booker Noe lays the groundwork with notes of oak, char, and smoke. Fred Noe’s bourbon brings in rich flavors of dark fruit, cherry, and brown sweets. And it’s all rounded out with bourbon Freddie Noe made where caramel, vanilla, and spice notes really shine through. Perfectly balanced yet unlike anything made before.

Color: Burnt umber with auburn hues
Aroma: Dark stone fruit, charred oak
Taste: Deep brown sweets with notes of caramel & vanilla, hint of smoke
Finish: Full-bodied with lingering notes of smoke & baking spice

About Little Book®
Little Book is the first product released by Freddie Noe, Eighth Generation Master Distiller of the Fred B. Noe Distillery. An annual, limited-release series, Little Book features new and unique high-quality blends each year that bring to life Freddie’s passion for blending and his curiosity for the limitless taste profiles that can be achieved through the process. Little Book is named as a nod to Freddie’s childhood nickname, given to him for the many qualities he shared with his granddad, Booker Noe.

About Suntory Global Spirits
As a world leader in premium spirits, Suntory Global Spirits inspires the brilliance of life by delivering great consumer experiences through its world-class portfolio of brands. Known for its craftsmanship of premium whiskies, including Jim Beam®, Maker’s Mark®, Basil Hayden® and Knob Creek® bourbons; Japanese whiskies, including Yamazaki®, Hakushu®, Hibiki® and Toki™; and leading Scotch brands including Teacher’s, Laphroaig® and Bowmore®, Suntory Global Spirits also produces leading brands such as Courvoisier® cognac, Tres Generaciones®, El Tesoro® and Hornitos® tequila, Roku™ and Sipsmith® gin, Canadian Club® whisky, and is a world leader in ready-to-drink cocktails, with brands like -196 and On The Rocks™ Premium Cocktails.

A global company with approximately 6,000 employees in more than 30 countries, one of Suntory Global Spirits’ core values is Growing for Good and through its Proof Positive sustainability strategy, the company has committed to ambitious goals and investments to promote environmental sustainability in its operations, ensure the company has a positive impact on the communities where employees live and work, and programs to educate and inform consumers to make the right personal choices about drinking. Headquartered in New York City, Suntory Global Spirits is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan. For more information on Suntory Global Spirits, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.suntoryglobalspirits.com

From time to time, we quietly release a small allocation of our casks for private ownership. This year, we warmly invite you to join us as we go bolder than ever, with a limited number of Ex-Heaven Hill first-fill bourbon barrels to be filled with our most heavily peated spirit to date!

Our private cask program allows you to own a piece of our history and have a unique, personalised spirit that can be enjoyed for years to come. Each cask purchased is filled especially for you here in Tarbert and comes with full island provenance, including both maturation and bottling here on the Isle of Harris.

The barrel ends will be painted with your cask name and we even let you capture your dram when it’s finally ready in our beautiful glass bottle with a customised label. If this is something that interests you, please click the links below to read through the following documents carefully and let us know…

Heavily Peated Malt Private Cask Offer 2024 Information

Private Cask Order Form

Private Cask Purchase And Bottling T&Cs

Thank you for your continued support and interest in our journey. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Please note this is a limited offer and we are operating on a first come, first served basis.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at yourprivatecask@harrisdistillery.com

Best wishes from Harris,

Jillian Maclennan
Private Cask Coordinator
Blending and Operations Department | Isle of Harris Distillers Ltd.

The Grand Whisky Auction is now live!

The auction closes on Tuesday the 3rd of September 2024!

Interested in selling whisky in our next auction?

T.+44 (0)1463 210 427 – sales@TGWA.com

Five exclusive single casks have been newly selected for the United Kingdom market as part of the Infrequent Flyers series from the Alistair Walker Whisky Co.

Infrequent Flyers

Tormore 15 Years

Matured in a PX sherry puncheon and distilled in 2008 at the Speyside distillery, this heavily sherried cask promises a rich and indulgent single malt.

£99.49

Infrequent flyers

Glenrothes 14 Year Old

A 2009 vintage single PX sherry hogshead from the renowned Speyside distillery, yielding only 284 bottles at natural cask strength.

£93.13

Infrequent Flyers

Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old

A 2013 vintage Staoisha-style single malt, heavily peated and matured in a first-fill bourbon barrel from the Islay distillery. Limited to just 190 bottles.

£86.90

Infrequent Flyers

Craigellachie 12 Years

A rare expression from the Speyside distillery, matured in a single virgin oak barrel, offering a spicy, sweet, and full-bodied profile.

£77.54

 Infrequent Flyers

Linkwood 15 Year Old

Matured in a ruby port hogshead, this 2008 vintage boasts a rich and fruity character, highlighted by flavours of blood orange and apricot.

£93.06

A Taste Of The Extraordinary

One lucky reader will experience an exclusive tasting of 

House of Hazelwood’s 2024 Collection

Step into a legacy nearly a century in the making, where generations of the Gordon family have meticulously preserved a remarkable collection of aged Scotch whisky.

 Now, you have the opportunity to be a part of this extraordinary heritage. House of Hazelwood, named after the family’s historic Dufftown residence, is offering connoisseurs and collectors a rare chance to taste whiskies from this unrivalled cask collection.

To celebrate the launch of its Third Collection, House of Hazelwood is giving one lucky Whisky Magazine reader an exclusive invitation to WIN a private tasting of this year’s releases.

Don’t miss your chance to sample these extraordinary whiskies—follow the link below to discover more about House of Hazelwood and enter this exclusive competition.

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The Good Dram Show with Chris Goodrum

Episode 565 – An Epic, Just Like Charlton Heston…!

Welcome to this week’s epic episode of the show which features a selection of Springbank 12 year old Cask Strength Releases. Filmed in The Kitchen Nottingham.

Featuring

Springbank 12 year old Cask Strength (2021 Release) 55.9%

Springbank 12 year old Cask Strength (2024 Release) 57.2%

Springbank 12 year old Cask Strength (2023 Release) 54.1%

Springbank 12 year old Cask Strength (2021 Release) 55.4%

Springbank 12 year old Cask Strength (2020 Release) 56.1%

www.springbank.scot

Heaven Hill Distillery Announces 2024 Parker’s Heritage Collection® Limited Edition Bottling  

18^th Edition of the annual ultra-premium release is a 14-year-old Malt Whiskey Finished in Reconstructed Heavy Toast Cognac Barrels

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (August 27, 2024) – Heaven Hill Distillery announced today the release of the 18^th edition of the Parker’s Heritage Collection® featuring a 14-year-old Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey Finished in Reconstructed Heavy Toast Cognac Barrels. The 18^th Edition is an allocated product and will be available nationally and internationally in limited quantities at the suggested retail price of $169.99. Like previous editions, a portion of the proceeds will continue to support ALS research and patient care in honor of Parker Beam, late Master Distiller Emeritus.

This edition is made possible due to the continued partnership with Master Blender Alain Royer, who Heaven Hill has partnered with on two previous Parker’s Heritage Collection releases. It is comprised of 14-year-old Malt Whiskey that was barreled in March 2009. The 128 Malt Whiskey barrels were dumped and then finished in 56 larger, reconstructed heavy toast Cognac barrels for almost four months. The original Malt Whiskey barrels are from the fourth floor of Rickhouse O and the sixth floor of Rickhouse Q. Once re-barreled, the Cognac barrels aged in Rickhouse H1 on the fifth floor. The mashbill for this edition is comprised of 65% malted barley and 35% corn and bottled at 107 proof.  The Whiskey is described as rich and velvety with flavors of molasses and bittersweet chocolate followed by cloves and nutmeg. At bottling, the liquid was non-chill filtered to preserve the natural flavors of the aging process.

“We are excited to continue to work with Alain Royer as we look for more ways to innovate with barrel finished products,” said Susan Wahl, Vice President of American Whiskey at Heaven Hill. “In honoring Parker’s enduring legacy, Heaven Hill Distillery remains steadfast in our commitment to uphold the high standards he set. With this latest expression, we celebrate Parker’s influence on and dedication to innovating outside of Heaven Hill’s traditional Bourbon mashbills by crafting a Whiskey that embodies his spirit as we continue to support ALS research and patient care.”

The late Heaven Hill Master Distiller Parker Beam, for whom the acclaimed series is named, was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (also called ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease) in 2010. Since 2013, proceeds from sales of the Parker’s Heritage Collection have raised more than $1.3 million dollars toward ALS research and patient care through contributions made by Heaven Hill for each bottle purchased. With this edition, Heaven Hill will again contribute a portion of the proceeds from each bottle sold to the ALS Association. To learn more about The Parker Beam Promise of Hope Fund, please visit als.org/parker-beam-promise-hope-fund.

Packaged in the same upscale 750ml bottle as the previous seventeen editions, but with a garnet-colored label, the newest Parker’s Heritage Collection is available in a three-bottle case and will arrive at retail locations starting in September. With previous releases having won multiple awards from Whisky Advocate, Whisky Magazine, the Ultimate Spirits Challenge and the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the series stands as some of the most critically lauded American Whiskeys in recent memory. Past bottlings have won awards ranging from “Best Special Barrel Finished Bourbon” and “Best North American Whiskey” to “American Whiskey of the Year” and “Best of Show, Brown Spirits.”

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 2 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. Heaven Hill Distillery currently holds the title of 2024 and 2023 Whisky Magazine Distillery of the Year and 2023 World’s Best Small Batch Bourbon from the Icons of Whisky, as well as the 2022 Large Spirits Producer of the Year from the Ascot Awards. Heaven Hill Distillery held 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.