Archive for 2024

The Harris Journal: Discover The Hearach Batches 13 – Scotch Whisky News

As supplies of The Hearach single malt dwindle, it’s time to replenish global stocks with some fresh batches. Our small-batch system now brings you Batch No. 13, 14, 15, and 16, each accompanied by their own flavour notes from one of our fellow islanders.

For Batch 13 we travel north to the neighbouring Isle of Lewis and the village of Lemreway for a tasting with John Maywaters…

“I get aromas of fresh cut grass and then the smoke from a garden bonfire. There’s a sweetness like fresh fruit salad topped with condensed milk. Then I’m reminded of early October-time and preparing ingredients for our Christmas cake and mincemeat. The first sip is very light, well-rounded, with great mouthfeel, and a slight saltiness on the lips. There’s a nice bit of ‘zing’ and those fruit flavours again, with a hint of butterscotch. The finish is long and lingers nicely. It’s what a Harris dram should be…” 

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Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak 2024 Release – The Whisky Shop News

The 2024 Release of The Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak is finally here!  We have secured a limited number of this popular expression.

Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak 2024 Release

The Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Years Old, 2024 Release forms part of the distillery’s Sherry Oak Collection, which features a series of single malt whiskies matured in hand-picked sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez for richness and complexity. Bottled at 43% abv. On the nose, there are aromas of sultanas, orange and ground cinnamon, before a sumptuous palate of stem ginger, soaked raisins, sticky dates and dark chocolate.

£350.00
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Introducing Thiron 2024 – Lindores Abbey News

INTRODUCING THIRON

We are both proud and excited to introduce THIRON 2024, the first in an annual series of Limited Edition bottlings at Lindores Abbey Distillery. A perfect balance of Bourbon, STR and handcrafted Thiron Virgin Oak casks that come with an wonderful story, this whisky is a culmination of years of work, passion and hard work from the entire team here at Lindores.

Click here to find out more about this exceptional bottle and it’s story.

THIRON 2024 will be available to buy in our Visitor Centre, online and from selected UK Stockists from 12th September 2024. This is a Limited Edition release with no purchase limit per customer. We strongly advise prompt purchasing to avoid disappointment.

Lindores Abbey Distillery
Abbey Road
Newburgh, Fife KY14 6HH
United Kingdom

Ardnamurchan Sauternes at Aberdeen Whisky Shop – Scotch Whisky News

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.

£SOLD OUT

ralfy review 1041 Extras – Bland whisky & Good whisky. – Scotch Whisky News

ralfy review 1041 Extras – Bland whisky & Good whisky.

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

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

Isle of Harris Distillery: Heavily Peated Malt Private Cask Offer 2024 – Island Scotch Whisky News

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 September 2024 Auction Now Live – Auction Whisky News

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

New Infrequent Flyers | Tormore, Bunnahabhain, Glenrothes & more 💥 – The Whisky Barrel News

 

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

Enter to Win an Exclusive Whisky Tasting Experience – Whisky Magazine News

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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