A. Overholt: A. Overholt uses the same mashbill Overholt™ founder, Abraham Overholt used in 1810 – 80% rye grain and 20% soft malted barley – creating a fully warm yet deep spice, similar to rye whiskey from the 1800’s. The brand pays homage to its namesake Abraham Overholt with this new Monongahela Mash – our first foray back to our roots with a Pennsylvania Style-inspired classic rye. 

SRP: $39.99 | 47.5% ABV |

ARDRAY™ Blended Scotch Whisky: Developed by Beam Suntory’s Chief Blender for Scotch, Calum Fraser, and Suntory’s team of blenders from Japan, ARDRAY Blended Scotch Whisky presents a fresh perspective to Scotch Whisky. ARDRAY is an excellent Blended Scotch elevated by the precision and balance of Japanese blenders.  

SRP: $85.00 | 48% ABV |

Baker’s Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 13-Year-Old: The re-release of the much beloved Baker’s 13-Year-Old from 2023. It’s a limited-edition bottling of special 13-year-old single barrel liquid, bottled at 107 proof. This extra-aged expression explores how time and location in the warehouse drive distinction from barrel to barrel. From still to rickhouse to bottle, a lot of things happen with the liquid like weather, length of aging, and rickhouse placement all shape the distinct notes and flavors of each barrel.

SRP: $149.99 | 53.5% ABV |

Booker’s Bourbon Batch #1 “The Springfield Batch” + Batch #2 “The Beam House Batch”: Booker’s Bourbon has released two of the four annual batches thus far, “The Springfield Batch” and “The Beam House Batch”. Batch #1 is named after the small town in central Kentucky where Booker Noe was born and raised. Batch #2 is named after the house Fred’s great-grandad, Jim Beam, lived, as did his father Booker Noe, and now he does as well. In this batch, Fed has tried to capture some of the joyful memories he’s made in the Beam House for you to enjoy at yours.

“The Springfield Batch” SRP: $99.99 | 62% ABV |  AND “The Beam House Batch” SRP: $99.99 | 62% ABV |

Bowmore Master’s Selection Third Edition: The 5^th liquid collaboration between the two storied, ultra-luxury heritage brands. Double matured in purposefully selected European Oak, Oloroso Sherry seasoned casks along with the optimal mix of American Oak hogsheads, this 22-year-old single malt pays homage to the definitively constant character of Bowmore.

SRP: $400.00 | 51% ABV |

Hatozaki Omakase Rye Third Edition Mizunara Cask Finish: A testament to the seasoned artistry of the Yonezawa family aging tradition, crafted in small batches of no more than 10 casks. The blend, consisting of at least 51% rye, is aged in new charred oak and then finished in traditional Mizunara casks. This dual maturation allows the Mizunara to impart its distinctive character, resulting in notes of sandalwood, coconut, and Japanese incense – a refined encounter with Japanese elegance. 

SRP: $95.00 | 42% ABV |

Hatozaki Small Batch 12 Year Old Umeshu Cask Finish: A 100% hand-crafted malt whisky, a blend of premium single malts, each aged for a minimum of 12 years in American Oak casks before being married and then further finished in bespoke barrels that previously held superior Umeshu liqueur for an additional 6 months. Without coloring or chill filtration this perfectly balanced whisky is complemented with subtle accents of sweet infused Japanese plum. 

SRP: $130.00 | 46% ABV |

Laphroaig Càirdeas 2024 Cask Favourites: Developed in ex-Bourbon barrels, this single malt combines the distinctive peaty flavor of Laphroaig with notes of freshly ground ginger, charred citrus fruits, and a whisper of bonfire notes embers through on the finish. The celebratory malt is bottled at a fixed strength for a memorable experience to share with friends. 

SRP: $109.99 | 52.4% ABV |

Little Book Chapter 8: “Path Not Taken” is about reimagining the variety that rye grain has to offer and pushing the limits of what it can be. Freddie looked across America’s oldest whiskey frontier from a new vantage point and created a complex, redefined, and differentiated profile by blending ryes of different age, char, and mashbill. Chapter 8 is Freddie’s first concerted effort to blend an expression based on the influence and unique flavors of rye whiskey and the nuances of the rye grain primarily in the American Straight Rye styles selected, as well as its mashbill influence within high-rye bourbon.

SRP: $149.99 | 59.1% ABV |

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Killowen Distillery makes the list as the second highest ranked Irish Whiskey in The World’s Most Admired Whiskies 2024 

Killowen Distillery has just been ranked as number 37 out of 50 in the list of the ‘World’s Most Admired Whiskeys’

This is simply amazing news for us to be ranked so highly amongst thousands of distilleries, making us the second highest ranking Irish Whiskey in this list. This is all down to the Killowen Team and of-course the absolutely amazing people who enjoy Killowen on a regular basis. We always love to meet these folks and will continue to do our best for them.

We look forward to more brilliant whiskies in the future.

Thank you wholeheartedly to our  brilliant supporters.

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The Killowen Distillery Team

53.8Vol

Cigar Malt IV

The fourth expression in our renowned and award-winning Cigar Malt collection, Cigar Malt IV.

Cigar Malt IV is a 53.8% ABV, non-chill filtered, annual batch release single malt. Rich in texture and flavour that perfectly complements the complexity of both the aroma and mouthfeel of a handcrafted luxury cigar.

The expressions within the Cigar Malt range are always a highlight of the year for the team, due to its richness and depth of flavour. For the same reason, we know it’s a favourite, and we’re confident this release will be no exception. It’s a magnificent dram.

Each bottle of Cigar Malt IV comes with a stainless steel Tamdhu cigar cutter.

£235.00

As with all Tamdhu whiskies, Cigar Malt IV is exclusively sherry matured. Though unique from many other expressions from the distillery, Cigar Malt IV uses only a small selection of first fill European oak sherry casks. Similar to each leaf of a cigar, these casks deliver richness in both colour and taste. The commitment to quality and craftsmanship of Cigar Malt IV ensures an exceptional whisky, making it the perfect accompaniment to a high quality cigar for connoisseurs, or of course a magnificent dram on its own.

On the nose, Tamdhu Cigar Malt IV presents sticky ginger pudding with aromas of warm sherried oak. The palate opens with crème brûlée, followed by notes of plum crumble steeped in sherry. The finish reveals notes of apricot and almonds, with crisp and sweet honeycomb.

Equinox & Solstice Autumn 2024

Our Equinox & Solstice Autumn 2024 edition launched recently—an 11-year-old Caol Ila single malt packed with salty sherry, deep smoke, and a savoury finish. Due to a technical glitch, it was briefly out of sight on the webshop, but it’s back now.   Grab a bottle while you can!

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1986 Redacted Bros (Thompson Bros) 38 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival) $179.99 View

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The Distillers One of One ® Auction Returns in 2025:

A Whisky Industry Collaboration of Creativity, Craft and Charity

One of the most exciting events in the global Scotch Whisky calendar, the Distillers One of One ®  Charity Auction, in partnership with Sotheby’s, will be returning to Hopetoun House in Scotland for its third instalment in one year’s time, on 10th October 2025.

This special event, which sees collectors of fine and rare whisky from around the world gather for the opportunity to own a truly unique piece of liquid history, has so far broken 37 auction records globally: 19 in 2023 and 18 in 2021.

Unlike other auctions in the rare spirits categories, 100% of the hammer price from the auction goes directly to charity, principally to the Youth Action Fund, with £4.3million raised so far to help transform the lives of disadvantaged young people in Scotland.

With over 35 confirmed donors so far, including some exciting new entrants (full list below), collectors from around the world are already anticipating the reveal of the 2025 lots. The lots themselves are created from across the breadth of the Scotch Whisky industry, with 43 donors having taken part to date. Each lot is a coveted, one-of-a-kind creation that has never been available previously, and is often created in partnership with an artist or master craftsman to ensure a truly spectacular final product, offering a unique opportunity for not only collectors of ultra rare whisky, but collectors of art and luxury goods as well.

“For Suntory Global Spirits, the Distillers One of One ® is not just a highlight of our calendar, it’s an opportunity to unite in a shared purpose,” says Cain Hayward-Hughes – Senior Global Creative Manager Prestige Malts at Suntory Global Spirits. “There is something truly special about coming together with our peers to craft these unique expressions. It is a singular opportunity to showcase the rarest and most valuable of whiskies, and to celebrate our industry — all while improving the lives of those who most need support and encouragement.”

Bidders from 21 countries globally have participated so far, with the vast majority of lots being won on the day by buyers who were present at Hopetoun House, to experience the groundbreaking auction in person.

With over 2,000 young people having been engaged through the programme so far, and over 1,380 whose life chances have been transformed, The Distillers One of One ®  demonstrates the power of what can be achieved when the industry and its associates collaborate.

“We’re thrilled that over thirty-five companies have already confirmed their participation in the 2025 Auction, reflecting both the success of our past Distillers One of One auctions and the dedication these brands have to supporting our charitable cause,” says Beanie Geraedts-Espey, MD of Distillers One of One. “We’ve had a glimpse of some of the lots in progress, and we’re incredibly excited – and deeply grateful – for the remarkable thought, craftsmanship, and time poured into these extraordinary creations.”

Key returning sponsors for the 2025 auction include Glencairn Crystal, Mclaren Packaging and Simpsons Malt.

About the Distillers One of One ® Auction

The Distillers One of One® Auction is a biennial series of ultra-rare whisky auctions. The Auctions have raised a total of £4.3 million for charitable purposes since 2021 and uniquely, 100% of the fundraising goes to grant making, with 90% of that amount going to the Youth Action Fund and 10% going to The Distillers’ Charity for its general charitable purposes.

With a total of eighty-one unique lots created across the past two auctions, the Distillers One of One® has earned its reputation as a once-in-a-lifetime experience for collectors. Each lot is imbued with the spirit of craftsmanship and exclusivity, representing the pinnacle of Scotch whisky. No two bottles are the same, and no lot will ever be recreated – a powerful draw for the most discerning collectors.

The Distillers One of One is a trading name of The Distillers’ Ventures Limited, a company registered in England & Wales under company number 13264121 and registered office at 1 The Sanctuary, Westminster, London SW1P 3JT

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Current confirmed donors for Distillers One of One ® 2025:

Adelphi – Ardnamurchan

Arbikie Distillery

Artisanal – Scotch Malt Whisky Society

Atom Brands – That Boutique-y Whisky Co.

Bacardi – John Dewar & Sons

Ballindalloch Distillery

Beam Suntory

Berry Bros & Rudd

Bladnoch Distillery

Borders Distillery

Brown Forman

Campari – The Glen Grant

Coachbuilt

Diageo

Gleann Mòr

Greenwood – Ardross

House of Hazelwood

Hunter Laing – Ardnahoe

Ian MacLeod

InchDairnie

International Beverage – Old Pulteney

J & G Grant – Glenfarclas

La Martiniquaise – Glen Moray

Lindores Abbey

Livingstone

Loch Lomond Group

Morrison Distillers

Pernod Ricard

R&B Distillers – Isle of Raasay

Remy Cointreau – Bruichladdich

The Last Drop

Whyte & Mackay

William Grant & Sons

Young Spirits – Ferg & Harris

One of One® and Distillers One of One® are registered trademarks of The Distillers’ Charity

About The Distillers’ Charity

The Distillers’ Charity (registered no. 1193683) is the philanthropic arm of The Worshipful Company of Distillers. The Charity’s vision is to make a difference especially to young people, and those within the distilled spirits trade, helping them to reach their full potential, improve their life chances and make a positive contribution to their communities. Distillers’ Charity mission is manifested through three distinctive grant-making areas:

• Vocational Training & Education: to provide educational and development support to new and recent entrants to the UK spirits trade, encouraging high standards of distilling practice and service.
• Livery & City giving: to fulfil our wider civic duties as a Livery, supporting the Lord Mayor’s Appeal, the Master’s charity and other good causes aligned with our vision.
• Youth Action Fund: created by The Distillers’ Charity to use proceeds from The Distillers One of Oneä auctions to support young people in Scotland, especially from disadvantaged backgrounds, to reach their potential and make a positive contribution to their communities.

About Sotheby’s

Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 categories which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate. Sotheby’s believes in the transformative power of art and culture and is committed to making our industries more inclusive, sustainable and collaborative.

Sotheby’s Wine’s annual worldwide auction sales of wine and spirits achieved a record total of $159 million in 2023, surpassing the previous record total of $158 million in 2022. Sotheby’s currently holds the world records for any whisky collection ever sold at auction, any private collection of wine ever sold at auction, the most valuable bottle of wine ever sold at auction and the most valuable bottle of spirits ever sold at auction (The Macallan 1926, sold for £2.2m), in addition to the highest total ever achieved for a charity wine auction (Hospices de Beaune) and a charity spirits auction (The Distillers One of One®).

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* Estimates do not include buyer’s premium or overhead premium. Prices achieved include the hammer price plus buyer’s premium and overhead premium and are net of any fees paid to the purchaser where the purchaser provided an irrevocable bid.

Stream live auctions and place bids in real time, discover the value of a work of art, browse sale catalogues, view original content and more at sothebys.com, and by downloading Sotheby’s apps for iOS and Android.

When our forest king emerges from the trees, take note of his crown of oak.

It’s a crown we gave him to honour the transformative influence that wood has over our realm of flavour, and the magic of metamorphosis he brings to our blending table. His crimson touch is magisterial. Powerful. Yet balanced by a benevolent generosity that says ‘what’s mine is yours – enjoy…’

So, will you do him the honour?

Crimson Casks is our exploration of the impact that sherry-seasoned casks have on high quality malt whiskies.

We work with our partner in Jerez, taking American oak butts and precisely seasoning them with Oloroso sherry for a very particular wood interaction that creates a spiciness and generous intensity. We blend these sherry-influenced parcels with red wine-influenced whisky from The Glen Moray Distillery and our Highland Malt Blend in custom oak French barrels. Crimson Casks delivers notes of chocolate fudge cake and plum jam, followed by rich cherry, toffee and oak. These rich flavours are undercut by clove and cardamom.

With Crimson Casks, we set out to highlight sherry-seasoned flavours within Scotch, the complexity and nuance of these flavours, without becoming a ‘sherry bomb’

Explore the transformative influence of sherry with a bottle of Crimson Casks, available to shop now.

200 Years Of Imagination

We’ve teamed up with Fettercairn Distillery to launch a new film celebrating the distillery’s 200th anniversary

Titled 200 Years Of Imagination, the film features renowned Scottish chef Julie Lin, regular Whisky Magazine contributors Kristiane Sherry and Abbie Moulton, Peter Gilchrist of Tenement Kitchen, and bar specialist Simon Smith. Of course, no Fettercairn feature would be complete without appearances from distillery manager Stewart Walker and master blender Gregg Glass.

The film explores Fettercairn’s legacy, evolution, and some of the stories and people behind the past two centuries of single malt Scotch whisky, delving into the spirit’s history, craftsmanship, and innovations.

Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the film now. We’d really appreciate it if you’d like the video and leave a comment with your thoughts!

Suntory “Yamazaki” 12 Year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky (750ml) $159.99 View

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