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

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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.

As ever, if you have any questions or queries, please just get in touch.

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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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The Good Dram Show with Chris Goodrum Episode 557 – Knocking On Dornoch’s Door…!

Welcome to this week’s episode of the show in which I’ll be taking a look at a number of bottlings from the Dornoch distillery.  Filmed in The Study Nottingham & Edited by Chris Goodrum.

Featuring

Dornoch New Make Spirit 60%
Dornoch 2017 (3 year old) 59.4%
Dornoch 2017 (5 year old) 58.3%
Dornoch 2017 (5 year old) 58.2%
Dornoch 2018 (5 year old) 50.5%
Dornoch 2018 (5 year old) 54.1%

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BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY ANNOUNCES WELLER MILLENNIUM: AN ULTRA-AGED EXPRESSION

 The World’s Most Award-Winning Distillery pays tribute to its own turn-of-the-millennium transformation with its latest luxury innovation 

FRANKFORT, KY (May 16, 2024) — Buffalo Trace Distillery is thrilled to announce Weller Millennium, a first-of-its-kind, ultra-aged whiskey from the Original Wheated Bourbon brand. This category-redefining innovation is comprised of a blend of vintage straight wheated bourbon and wheat whiskeys that were distilled near the turn of the millennium and matured at Buffalo Trace Distillery for various lengths of time.

As the third oldest operating distillery in the world, with roots dating back to 1773, Buffalo Trace Distillery (as it’s known today) has been honing its craft since Kentucky was a wild, untamed frontier and the United States was just an idea. In the centuries that followed, the site changed hands numerous times, but one thing always remained constant: it was a homeplace for the creation of authentic American whiskey.

At the turn of the millennium, the Distillery was amid a period of transformation once again and looked to its forebearers for inspiration. As a trailblazer in the industry, the distillation team chose to pay homage to W.L. Weller by setting aside some of the first whiskeys distilled in the new millennium for the sole purpose of creating this extraordinary innovation.

“At Buffalo Trace Distillery, our motto is ‘Honor Tradition, Embrace Change,’ says Harlen Wheatley, Master Distiller, Buffalo Trace Distillery. “As we are in constant pursuit of making the world’s best whiskey, we often hold back small lots of barrels to continue aging beyond our typical brand standards in hope that this aging experimentation will result in a particularly well-balanced, matured whiskey. In this case, we found the whiskey distilled in 2000 to show incredible balance and asked ourselves how wheat would perform as an ultra-aged spirit. It’s proven to be an impeccable backbone to this expression, allowing us to showcase wheat’s versatility and innovate beyond traditional wheated bourbon.”

A blend of vintage straight bourbon and wheat whiskeys distilled in 2000, 2003, 2005 and 2006, Weller Millennium highlights the impact wheat has on the whiskey’s flavor: the softness imparted by the wheat creates a smoother, sweeter, more approachable expression. By marrying these exceptional spirits, the whiskeys further integrate and harmonize with each other, creating a cohesive, balanced final product that is greater than the sum of its parts.

“In the 1840s, William Larue Weller created a legendary legacy by being one of the first to use wheat as an ingredient, establishing Weller as the World’s Original Wheated Bourbon. Using wheat in place of rye in the mashbill brought outstanding approachability with complexity of flavor,” says Andrew Duncan, Global Brand Director, Buffalo Trace Distillery. “Today, wheated recipes comprise some of the most coveted whiskies in the world, of which Weller has earned global recognition as the most awarded brand from the World’s Most Award-Winning Distillery. Having patiently waited for these exceptional whiskies to mature to our standard, we are pleased to introduce Weller Millenium as the brand’s pinnacle expression. This world-class expression captures the spirit of the incredible optimism felt at the turn of millennium, while charting a path to the future as a globally-celebrated wheated brand.”

On the nose, Weller M boasts rich caramel and toffee notes, indicating prolonged interaction with oak barrels that lead into an oak woodiness, with layers of depth and complexity from years of maturation.  Subtle but distinct hints of dried fruits, such as figs or raisins, and a touch of stone fruit can be found lingering throughout.  Sweet notes of caramel persist on the palate finishing with a prominent oak influence, imparting a subtle dryness and a lingering sense of refinement.

In a presentation befitting the liquid inside, Weller Millennium is held in a 750ml handcrafted crystal decanter with a custom-made crystal topper hand-etched with W.L. Weller’s original “W” stamp of quality. An illuminated display envelopes the 99-proof bottling with exactly 99 bursts while sharing the percentages of each vintage spirit inside the bottle.

Weller Millenium will be released in limited quantities through United States and global distributor networks, which will ship to retailers, bars and restaurants as of June 2024 at a suggested retail price of $7,500 (750ml); taxes will vary by market. It joins the Weller portfolio including Weller Special Reserve, Weller Antique 107, Weller 12-Year-Old, Weller Full Proof, Weller C.Y.P.B. (“Craft Your Perfect Bourbon”) and Weller Single Barrel; Daniel Weller Emmer Wheat, from its experimental line; and William Larue Weller, which is released each fall as part of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.

For more information, please visit HERE.

About Buffalo Trace Distillery

Buffalo Trace Distillery is an American family-owned company based in Frankfort, Kentucky. The Distillery’s rich tradition dates back to 1775 and includes such legends as E.H. Taylor, Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee.  Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational Distillery producing bourbon, rye and vodka on site and is a National Historic Landmark as well as listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Distillery has won 40 distillery titles since 2000 from such notable publications as Whisky Magazine, Whisky Advocate Magazine and Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Its George T. Stagg was named World Whiskey of the Year for 2022 and its Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye was named 2nd Finest Whiskey in the World for 2022. Buffalo Trace Distillery has also garnered more than 1,000 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies. Buffalo Trace Distillery also has a deep commitment to supporting charitable initiatives. Nonprofit organizations interested in learning more about the Distillery’s efforts are encouraged to register their charity here. To learn more about Buffalo Trace Distillery, visit www.buffalotracedistillery.com.

Westie Sponge Three is a 1^st fill sherry butt of 1999 Springbank. Fully matured in Campbeltown for 24 years and bottled at natural cask strength.

Westie Sponge celebrates the whiskies of the Western Highlands and Islands of Scotland, so when we got the chance to bottle another of these amazing old sherry butts of Springbank, we felt this one was the perfect fit for this series.

This is a particularly powerful and rugged example of Springbank. Very coastal and salty, with a leathery, nutty and almost tarry sherry profile, and then layers of familiar waxiness, mineral oils and soft, background peat smoke underneath. The whole thing is drenched in distillery character and is beautifully evocative of the west highlands.

We also felt this cask was a perfect candidate for the hand-blown cognac glass treatment. We think it looks every bit as bonnie as it tastes.

LAST CHANCE TO SAVE £100 ON CAOL ILA FÈIS ÌLE 2021

The Islay Whisky Festival is underway and there is less than a week left to claim our special offer and stock up on Islay malts. Save £100 on Caol Ila 12 Year Old Fèis Ìle 2021 when you spend £50 on any Islay whisky. Simply add the Caol Ila bottle to your basket, along with another Islay whisky priced at £50 or more and enter the code ISLAY100 at checkout.

This limited edition single malt uses the same recipe as the Distillers Edition, with a finishing period in ex-Moscatel wine casks, except the Fèis Ìle 2021 release has been bottled at cask strength. Offer lasts until 31 May or while stocks last.

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Pittyvaich Old & Rare 1990 33 Year Old 44.2%

This single cask Old & Rare was distilled at Pittyvaich Distillery.

Distilled April 1990.
Bottled September 2023.
One of just 223 bottles filled from a PX Sherry Hogshead.

Official tasting notes:

This amber coloured whisky has intense notes of stewed plums, dark chocolate sauce and various aromatic spices on the nose. Surprisingly soft and sweet on the palate. More on milk chocolate, rum and raising ice-cream and heather honey. Leading into a long, dessert-like finish..

Distilled at Pittyvaich Whisky Distillery, Bottled by Hunter Laing in their Old & Rare range

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