Murray McDavid brings you exceptional vintage Scotch whiskies created over decades. These ULTRA-aged whiskies have been matured in oak casks lying quietly in dark, atmospheric Victorian warehouses in Scotland – they are a true product of TIME. Whilst the busy world outside has rushed by, the precious spirit inside these casks has slowly and silently developed remarkable depth and beautiful flavours, that go far and beyond.

ARDBEG TRAIGH BHAN BATCH 6

We’re thrilled to present Batch 6 of cult Ardbeg favourite, Traigh Bhan. Named for the beautiful shores stretching from Port Ellen to Ardbeg, called ‘Singing Sands’ by the locals, the dram is known as an ever-evolving 19-year-old expression with a surprising new aspect in each release.

Ardbeg 19 Year Old Traigh Bhan Batch 6

Capturing the essence of Traigh Bhan beach, beautiful shores known locally as the Singing Sands, this is the sixth edition of this cult Ardbeg annual bottling. Matured in American oak and Oloroso sherry casks, the rare 19-year-old Islay malt is produced in small batches and bottled at 46.2% abv.

Wafts of olive oil on the nose, with aromas of tar and soot mingling with chocolate ginger biscuits and fresh cut grass. A mouthcoating palate brings an intense hit of sweet mint, followed by classic Ardbeg creosote, coal tar soap, and hints of smoked pineapple and dark chocolate.

£245.00

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THE MACALLAN COLOUR COLLECTION

THE MACALLAN IN COLLABORATION WITH DAVID CARSON

Designed in collaboration with eminent artist and graphic designer David Carson, the The Macallan Colour Collection features five exceptional age statement whiskies crafted by The Macallan Whisky Mastery Team.

Each intricate layer of Carson’s designs uniquely interprets the complex story of each expression. Evocative of the colours, shapes and textures of the Jerez de la Frontera region in Spain and those of our Distillery in Speyside, this Collection captures the rich tasting notes and the spectrum of natural colours that develop.

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A travel exclusive Collection, explore the multisensory, immersive experiences of the Colour Collection and more at our Boutiques in international hub airports across the world.

“I see Jerez as one huge, white canvas, its mysteries waiting to be discovered. Working with The Macallan is like having a conversation with an old friend – one who happens to be an excellent craftsman. They’ve spent two hundred years refining their processes to create the best whisky possible, and the knowledge they have is really incredible.”

DAVID CARSON
Artist and Graphic Designer

Have you ever come across two whiskies that seem like identical twins – same distillery, same date of distillation, even the same cask type – yet each has its own distinct character? Even with the same origins, time treats each single cask differently, creating unique outcomes even when they start out with the same origins.

It’s a form of nature and nurture in a bottle – the same beginning, but a journey that shapes the whiskies in different ways. These non-identical twins are all perfect examples of how whisky keeps us intrigued and coming back for more.

COCOA AND KIWI

Distilled Date: 27/01/2003

The Difference: Aged for 19 years and spicy and citrusy notes make up its personality.

STIRRED WITH SUGARCANE

Distilled Date: 27/01/2003

The Difference: Aged for 20 years and falls into Juicy, Oak & Vanilla, pulling on the sweeter, softer notes

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THE SINGLE CASK ANNOUNCE CHARITY BOTTLING IN SUPPORT OF THE DRINKS TRUST

Award-winning independent bottler The Single Cask is donating an ‘Ultra Rare’ single malt scotch whisky from their Glenrothes-based warehouse in a special first-time collaboration with The Drinks Trust.  

The Single Cask – home to a warehouse in Glenrothes of over 3000 casks – has collaborated with drinks and hospitality charity The Drinks Trust to release an ‘Ultra Rare’ single cask whisky from Teaninich Distillery. Priced at £79.00, the charity bottling will be released via The Single Cask website on Monday 26th August with all proceeds to support The Drinks Trust.

Born from The Single Cask’s Family Series, the 10-year-old bottling from Teaninich Distillery is 1 of only 54 bottles, finished in a Madeira wine barrel and falls under The Single Cask’s ‘Playful’ mood category. The striking label design merges casks with pineapples to highlight the fruity notes in the whisky, while using bright colours to bring a sense of happiness, inclusiveness and a warmth.

The ‘Ultra Rare’ whisky has been taste-tested by The Single Cask’s expert team of Taste Masters; bright copper in colour with a fresh, fruity nose of passion fruit, drizzled in honey syrup. In taste it’s sweet blossom honey, with a citrus tang of blood orange, delicate spice, orange zest, and crème brûlée. Full tasting notes can be found on The Single Cask’s website: https://www.thesinglecask.co.uk/

The whisky bottler recently took on the challenge of demystifying whisky flavour as they relaunched their brand. By using five mood categories, whisky fans can quickly navigate to whichever whiskies they are in the mood for. Every one of the 3000 casks in The Single Cask’s Glenrothes warehouse fits within one of their five mood categories: Cheerful, Playful, Bold, Curious and Easy-going.

The Drinks Trust is a charity dedicated to the drinks and hospitality workforce. It strives to empower the drinks industry and offers services including financial assistance, wellbeing support and industry training. In 2023,  The Drinks Trust supported over 5,400 beneficiary acts and spent nearly £720,000 on support services.

Jan Damen, General Manager at The Single Cask, said: “Charities like The Drinks Trust offer outstanding support to our industry. We are very proud of our collaboration and delighted to help wherever we can. We love working with inspiring people doing good for the drinks industry and that’s exactly what The Drinks Trust does. The Single Cask only bottles exciting and entertaining whiskies worth talking about, and this ‘Ultra Rare’ release is definitely worth talking about!”

Ross Carter, CEO of The Drinks Trust added: “Our collaborations with donors, including The Single Cask, are rapidly evolving and enabling the delivery of crucial funds and services to our beneficiaries facing hardship. These partnerships also assist businesses in achieving their CSR goals, benefiting the entire industry and raising the charity’s profile, allowing us to extend our reach and impact even further. We couldn’t be more grateful to The Single Cask team for their generous support.” 

The Single Cask pride themselves on bottling only the most outstanding, characterful, and distinctive single casks of whisky. The company values the distinct personality and cherishes the individuality of every

The Single Cask
The Single Cask was founded in 2010 by Ben Curtis, built on the belief that the search for the ultimate dram never ends. Bottling unique spirits, hand-picked one cask at a time – The Single Cask bottles award-winning whiskies at natural cask strength, without any intervention such as chill filtration or artificial colours.

Powered by the incredible sense of togetherness whisky creates and a growing fascination with the one-of-a-kind personality of single cask bottlings, the passion soon led to the launch of their first bar in Singapore.

Now with a Glenrothes-based warehouse home to over 3000 casks, new retailers, on-trade partners and importers (such as the newly appointed High Spirits in the Netherlands) they are creating an ever-growing fan club family.

The Single Cask’s expertise is in the sourcing of casks and in the maturation – a bold pursuit to uncover whiskies that are both of exceptional quality and character. All their bottlings are tasting panel approved by The Single Cask Taste Masters – an exclusive panel of experts who seek out the thrill of the taste, helping it to become the best experience possible.

The Drinks Trust
The Drinks Trust is the charity dedicated to the drinks and hospitality workforce. It strives to empower our industry people through services designed to assist financially, restore well-being and develop skills, and to do so with compassion and respect. In doing so, The Drinks Trust seeks to create an equitable industry where opportunities to thrive are open to all. To find out more, please visit www.drinkstrust.org.uk For media enquiries, please email Alessandra Brugola, Marketing Manager, at alessandra@drinkstrust.org.uk

Website – https://www.thesinglecask.co.uk/

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The Certificate in American Single Malt Whiskey, our brand-new online course created in partnership with the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission (ASMWC) is now available!

The format is short, easy-to-follow multimedia lessons over seven modules:

💜 1: The History of American Single Malt Whiskey
💜 2: The Business of American Single Malt Whiskey
💜 3: Raw Materials
💜 4: Production Process (From Grain to Liquid)
💜 5: Maturation
💜 6: Blending & Bottling
💜 7: Sensory
Final Assessment

Opt to receive six 30ml American single malt whiskey samples – from Virginia Distillery Co., Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey, Boulder Spirits by Vapor Distillery, Andalusia Whiskey Co., Whiskey Del Bac and Clear Creek Distillery (McCarthy’s) – to accompany the Sensory module (USA & UK only).

With expert insights from Steve Hawley (ASMWC), Matt Hofmann (Consultant), Joe O’Sullivan (Minden Mill), Murphy H. Quint (Cedar Ridge), Tyler Pederson (Westland), Jared Himstedt (Balcones), Caitlin Bartlemay (Clear Creek), Ty Phelps (Andalusia), Stephen Paul (Whiskey Del Bac), Emma Crandall (Balcones) & Todd Olander (Root Shoot Malting), you’ll master the craft roots and innovative techniques at the heart of this exciting new category.

So, whether you’re a whiskey lover or industry professional, hop on the American single malt whiskey bandwagon today and get started with this new course! ✊

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Williamson 10 Year Old 2013 Oloroso Finish Berry Bros Milroy’s Exclusive 57.1% ABV

We teamed up with fellow London drinks merchants Berry Bros. & Rudd for our latest exclusive bottling: a 10 year old Oloroso-finished single malt from Islay. While we can’t say exactly which distillery it comes from, those in the know will recognise the ‘trade name’ of this iconic producer. The ashy, smoky spirit pairs indulgently with the rich dried fruits from the cask, for a mouth-watering, sumptuous dram. We’re proud of the spirits we bottle exclusively, and this one is a bold, invigorating stand-out. 

Tasting note:

Nose: The peat smoke is immediately apparent, along with figs, dates, prunes, and a hint of meatiness from the Oloroso wood.

Palate: Commanding and pronounced, dark chocolate and beeswax jump out from the fruity tobacco smoke.

Finish: Baking spices linger on.

57.1% 70cl

£87.50

£61.25

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CLASSIC CUT – 2024 EDITION

We are pleased to share that Classic Cut – 2024 Edition is now available for purchase on The Macallan Online Boutique. Created from a combination of Sherry Seasoned European and American oak, and Ex-Bourbon casks, the 2024 Edition of Classic Cut has been bottled at 52.4% ABV and features notes of vanilla, tropical fruit and lemon. A multisensory myriad of dynamic and evolving flavours are unveiled with the addition of water, unlocking the doors within the Classic Cut universe.

COLOUR

Estate Sunrise. ​

AROMA

Rich Vanilla, Orchard Fruits, Marzipan, Citrus Peel, Fresh Picked Herbs and Sweet Oak.​

PALATE

Rich Vanilla, Baked Custard, Milk Chocolate, Sweet Green Apple and balanced Oak Spices.​

FINISH

Long, Rich and Sweet Finish.

ABV

52.4%

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