Port Askaig 17 Year Old 2023 Limited Edition

A 17 year old matured in traditional American oak casks, chosen for its quality and age, blended and bottled at 51.8% to capture the best taste experience. In 2023 Port Askaig releases a 17 year old matured in traditional American oak casks, chosen for its quality and age, blended and bottled at 51.8% to capture the best taste experience. Approximately 9000 bottles will be available each year. Aged Islay whiskies are sought after for their taste, maturity, and limited nature.

The nose offers a charcuterie board with melon, ham, and grapes, intertwined with bonfire smoke and citrus zest. On the palate, dense smoke and minerality unite raspberry leaf and chocolate, culminating in red fruits and a hint of medicinal smoke with a herbaceous finish.

£124.90

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Tyndrumwhisky, Tyndrum
Crianlarich, Perthshire FK20 8RY
United Kingdom

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Douglas Laing introduces Second Bottling within its Exclusive Old Particular Red Wine Cask Collection

Douglas Laing & Co. today announces the release of a Blair Athol 13-Year-Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky. This special edition, finished in a single Sangiovese Red Wine cask, is the second bottling in their exclusive Old Particular Red Wine Cask collection.

Each pairing in this collection is said to have been “meticulously selected to enhance the inherent qualities of the chosen Malt Scotch Whisky, elevating the complexity and depth to introduce new and exciting taste experiences.”

The journey continues into Italy with this second release, using a Sangiovese Red Wine Cask sourced from sunnier climates. The well-rounded and intricate characteristics of Sangiovese seamlessly intertwine with the rich depth of Blair Athol, bringing tasting notes of “dark cherries, dried fruits, spiced oak and sweet vanilla”.

Bottled at 48.4% alcohol strength and proudly without artificial colouring or chill filtration, this limited edition is expected to retail at £96.00 / €111.00.

Key Bottle Details:

• Finished in a Sangiovese Red Wine Cask.
• Premium red wax dip finish.
• Bespoke design and showcased in a black bottle.
• Neck tag included with QR code to bottle tasting.
• 48.4% ABV.

ABOUT DOUGLAS LAING & CO.

www.douglaslaing.com

Douglas Laing & Co. is a leading independent Scotch Whisky distillery, blender and bottler specialising in the selection and release of Single Cask Single and Small Batch Malt Scotch Whiskies.

The company was founded by Fred Douglas Laing in 1948 and is still owned and run by the Laing family – Fred Laing Jr and his daughter Cara Laing.

The company philosophy is to bottle the way the distiller intended – at a high strength and without chill filtration to preserve the robust and unique character of the Whisky. Douglas Laing’s industry reputation and many awards are a testament to this ethos.

Douglas Laing’s Exceptional Single Casks are an award-winning family of four distinct brands that carry Single Cask Single Malt and Single Grain Scotch Whiskies from a vast range of Scotland’s Distilleries. Each offered proudly without colouring or chill-filtration and at high alcohol strength, for ultimate and natural liquid quality.

Whisky is better when shared, so gather your friends together and dive into our latest releases!

LAWN MOWERS RUN AMOK IN AN ORCHARD 

CASK NO. 39.288

CASK:  1st fill ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  11 years

NEVER JUDGE A DRAM BY ITS COLOUR

CASK NO. 60.36

CASK:  2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  9 years

FURTIVE GHERKIN

DISTILLERY 149 RARE RELEASE

CASKS:  1st fill ex-bourbon barrels

AGE:  8 years

THE DRUM MAJOR’S DRAM

CASK NO. 36.206

CASK:  1st fill PX ex-bodega barrique

AGE:  16 years

TORONTO PRONTO

CASK NO. 41.160

CASK:  1st fill muscat rivesaltes barrique

AGE:  12 years

UNDERWATER BARBECUE

SMALL BATCH BLENDED MALT

CASKS: 1st fill & refill bourbon and Spanish & American oak barrels and hogsheads  

AGE:  12 years

SMOKE DEVIL MARRIES A DELICATE SWEET THING

CASK NO. 122.64

CASK: 2nd fill oloroso hogshead  

AGE:  17 years

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Calgary, AB  T2N 3P7
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Whisky making is like time travel: what we bottle today was created many years in the past, and the spirit we lay down in casks now is destined for many years in the future. Through time travelling, we learn from the past and look to the future.

To commemorate The Macallan turning 200 Years Young, we embark on a journey where time ebbs and flows and nature protects what is fragile and precious. Introducing two limited expressions that bring this to life through a new spiky red world, where time travel and nature connect and protecting spikes are the heroes.

DISCOVER THE COLLECTION

The Macallan TIME : SPACE is available to purchase through invitation from The Macallan, with price available upon application.  The Macallan TIME : SPACE Mastery will be available to purchase from The Macallan,  subject to availability and location, as well as via The Macallan Society Ballot in the UK and Europe. 

WhiskyFest Room Blocks – The Easy Choice

Our fall WhiskyFest™ events in Hollywood, FL, Chicago, and New York are shaping up to be spectacular evenings with world-class whiskies and non-whisky spirits, too! We want you to have the time of your life, and your safety is our top priority. Planning ahead will really pay off. Be safe and take advantage of the special room block that we offer for WhiskyFest attendees at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hyatt Regency, and Marriott Marquis. Room block availability is limited, so make your reservations today. Visit our website for more information.

Glencadam White Port Cask, 46%

THE REVIEW

Glencadam has been a distillery that exemplified ‘summer whisky’, for me.

Their 10 year old release is one of the best, most affordable whiskies around that sings the joys of fruity, light, highland whisky.

This white port cask release has been on my radar for a while. I purchased it a month ago and was waiting for a warm spell to open it; there is no better time than now!

Matured in ex-American oak before being vatted together and finished in ex-white port casks, this is another warm weather gem that branches across sweet and light, through to earthy and a little herbal.

Glencadam should certainly be on all of your radars regarding a ‘must try’ distillery style. But if you’re in the market for a very well priced, fresh, boozy style of summer single malt, this certainly should be it.

Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience Expands with Exciting New Dining Option

Five Brothers Bar & Kitchen to Begin Serving Lunch and Dinner Celebrating Heritage and Local Flavors  

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (September 5, 2024) — Heaven Hill is excited to announce the grand opening of the Five Brothers Bar & Kitchen, adding a new dining option at the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience in Bardstown, Kentucky. Starting today, the new restaurant located upstairs in the Five Brothers Bar will begin serving lunch and dinner to visitors from near and far. The bar and kitchen are named in honor of the five Shapira brothers who founded Heaven Hill in 1935.  The new menu offers unique and delicious offerings that reflect the Southern heritage and charm of the Bluegrass.

The Five Brothers Bar & Kitchen is more than just a place to dine: it’s a tribute to the legacy of the Shapira brothers’ bold entrepreneurial spirit. Starting Heaven Hill at the height of the Great Depression and without any bourbon stock available to them, the five brothers took a calculated gamble that paid off in ways they could never have imagined. Today, Heaven Hill Brands stands as one of the largest family-owned and led spirits producer and marketer in the United States.

The new dining experience has been curated by Jeff Crowe, the Director of Kentucky Visitor Experiences at Heaven Hill and General Manager Josh Holifield, along with Restaurant Manager Veronica Burger and Kitchen Manager Jeremy Brown. The team is bringing a new and unique dining tribute to the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience that appeals to visitors of all ages.

The Five Brothers Bar & Kitchen features dishes that reflect Southern tradition and local flavors. Menu highlights include the savory Fried Chicken Sandwich, the comforting Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup, and the playful and decadent Fluffernutter – a banana, peanut butter and marshmallow sandwich.  The menu also pays homage to Heaven Hill’s rich heritage like Max’s Garden Sandwich, a nod to Max Shapira, the longstanding leader and current Executive Chairman of the company.  Additional Southern staples, such as delicious fried Pimento Cheese balls and other traditional offerings like burgers, salads and sides round out a menu that has something for everyone.

“We wanted to create a place where our guests can experience the warmth and hospitality that Kentucky is known for,” said Josh Holifield, General Manager of the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience. “Every dish tells a story, and our menu exudes Southern charm, crafted to bring people together through great food.”

Following a successful soft opening during which the restaurant fine-tuned its service and menu, Five Brothers Bar & Kitchen is now open for everyone on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and those living nearby to visit.  It will be open from 11:00AM – 5:00PM Monday through Saturday and 1:00PM – 5:00PM on Sunday. The team is eager to welcome visitors from near and far to enjoy this new dining experience.

Adding to the excitement, the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience was recently named 2024 “Best Road Trip” Destination by the Kentucky Living, Best in Kentucky Awards.  This accolade, along with the exciting opening of Five Brothers Bar & Kitchen, offers even more reasons to visit and discover their craveable menu options.

ABOUT THE HEAVEN HILL BOURBON EXPERIENCE:  The Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience™ (heavenhillbourbonexperience.com) celebrates the heritage and traditions of the fine art of American Whiskey in the heart of historic Bardstown, Kentucky. The state-of-the-art facility allows guests to experience a tasting in one of our three iconic tasting rooms, walk through the interactive exhibit gallery, have a drink at the Five Brothers Bar & Kitchen and take a piece of Bourbon country home from the gift shop. Participate in “You Do Bourbon,” an interactive elevated tasting experience, where visitors can taste, bottle and personalize their very own bottle of America’s Native Spirit. Named Whisky Magazine’s 2022 Global Visitor Attraction of the Year and winning Double Gold at the 2022 International Spirits Challenge Tourism Awards, guests will be immersed in the story behind Heaven Hill Distillery, the nation’s largest independent, family-owned and led spirits producer and marketer and the world’s second-largest holder of Kentucky Bourbon.

SOMETHING NEW.
COMING 24TH SEPTEMBER 2024…