Decadent Drams Teaninich 13 years old

A 2011, 13 year old Teaninich. Matured in a 1^st fill hoghsead and bottled at natural cask strength.

This is simultaneously both a modern and an old school whisky. It is delicious but discombobulating. You will probably find yourself, much like our label cover star, Ozark the Drambot, confounded and existentially torn between the incompatible dualities of his existence. However, we would appreciate it if you didn’t focus too much on that outcome and still purchased bottles like a dutiful consumer.

£87.95 incVAT

(£73.29 exVAT)

Uncle Nearest 84 Proof, 42%

THE REVIEW

Uncle Nearest has become such a fantastic modern brand with so much history to dive into. It was founded by Victoria Eady-Butler, a descendant of Nathan Green, the man who taught a young Jack Daniel’s how to distil.

This newer release has been bottled at a lower strength to welcome people into the fold of American whiskey. It is a gentle, sweet, lime driven style of Tennessee whiskey, which is a flavour profile that I’ve never really experienced within American spirits before. As it’s a lower proof, this is an incredible pour and play style of whisky that doesn’t offer a complex flavour but does offer a sweet, easy drinking,
different style of American whiskey to what big brands tend to offer.

If this was available in the UK, I honestly believe that it would fly off the shelves for all of the right reasons. Whether you’re drinking this neat, mixing, or cocktails, it just works.

Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Awarded Best of Business at World Beverage Innovation Awards

Reimagined Bourbon Trail™ Celebrates Bourbon Craftsmanship With Modern Twist

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) is proud to announce that the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Bourbon tourism program has been awarded the Best of Business: Marketing Campaign at the 2024 World Beverage Innovation Awards for its modern brand refresh launched last year to celebrate the Kentucky Bourbon Trail’s 25th anniversary.

The Kentucky Bourbon Trail® has become a bucket list experience that is sought after around the world. In 2024, the KDA unveiled a new look that celebrates a modern take on the brand while honoring the craftsmanship and rich history that makes Kentucky Bourbon so unique. The modern spin totes a sense of familiarity for longtime guests while also incorporating a contemporary feel with a touch of attainable luxury for the evolving audience.

The reimagined Kentucky Bourbon Trail® continues to reflect the diversity of experiences across its 60 destinations while resonating with the next generation of visitors.

Colleen Thomas, KDA Vice President of Operations shared, “We are honored to be nationally recognized for the new vision that has been created for the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®. By creating a modern and approachable brand experience, we are making it even easier for the world to experience Kentucky Bourbon.”

Thomas added that the newly launched digital experience allows users to build the Bourbon Trail™ adventure of their dreams. “By developing a customizable, user-focused experience, we have proudly welcomed eager visitors to truly experience a taste of America’s spirit from the moment they see our brand.”

The updated wordmark and color palette pay homage to the craftsmanship of Bourbon production through a Copper hue with a nod to the Commonwealth’s natural beauty through Kentucky Bluegrass accents. Visitors can “Build Your Own Bourbon Trail®” with digital planning tools at kybourbontrail.com, allowing guests to curate their unique Bourbon journey based on their individual preferences and interests.

In partnership with Nashville-based agency Lewis, the KDA successfully modernized the brand to appeal to the next generation of visitors, marking the beginning of the next era for the iconic Bourbon Trail™.

“It was a privilege to collaborate so closely with the KDA to refresh a brand that honors the legacy of Kentucky Bourbon, which will be celebrated for generations to come. We’re thrilled to see the campaign recognized on a global stage during a time when the world has its eyes set on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®,” said Katie Peninger, VP Account Service at Lewis.

 Founded in 1880, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) is the worldwide voice of Bourbon

About the Kentucky Distillers’ Association:

Founded in 1880, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association is the Worldwide Voice of Bourbon™. Its diverse and growing membership produces the overwhelming majority of the world’s Bourbon, from historic, global brands to emerging micro distilleries that are fostering the next generation of the Commonwealth’s timeless craft. Kentucky Bourbon is a $9 billion economic engine generating more than 23,500 jobs and attracting over 2 million visits annually through the KDA’s Kentucky Bourbon Trail® experience. A 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization, the KDA maintains an open membership policy, champions a strong commitment to the responsible and moderate consumption of spirits, and fights to curb underage drinking and drunk driving. Learn more at www.kybourbon.com and www.kybourbontrail.com.

KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL®, KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL CRAFT TOUR®, KENTUCKY BOURBON AFFAIR™, KBT®, BOURBON TRAIL™ and KENTUCKY BOURBON HALL OF FAME® are trademarks/service marks of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association. Enjoy Bourbon like a true Kentuckian – Responsibly.

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DECADENT DRAMS SMÖGEN – 8 YEAR OLD

The sibling bottling to our 10 year old 2014 Smögen, this is a 2016 that matured initially in two 1st fill oloroso sherry quarter casks, before being combined and re-racked into a 2nd fill sherry hogshead.

The resulting 8 year old has been bottled with a few degrees reduction to 57.1%. The result is a very sherried example of Smögen, where full sherry maturation has allowed maximum integration with the underlying heavy peat to make an amazingly intense, rich, umami and salty example with some really stunning sherry influence and power.

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One of the early signs that we’re seeing the last of winter is the sort of stunning sunrises we seem to get at this special time of year. According to the weather boffins at the BBC there’s apparently some science behind it too.

The sun is lower in the sky for much longer than in the summer months, so the colours have much more time to build. The cold skies often less humid too and the clearer air makes the hues appear more vivid.

Whatever the rational reason, it makes the early morning shifts for the distilling team even more of a pleasure as the windows of their Spirit Hall look out to the east.

As the day dawned today Rebecca Passmore captured this pic, with a slow glow of oranges, pinks and purples reflecting off the waters of East Loch Tarbert and the rainwater gathered on our whisky barrel tops.

Wishing you all a great week ahead and for more photos and tales from Tarbert, read on…

Le gach deagh dhùrachd,

Mike Donald, Chief Storyteller

With winter still at our door there are few things more appealing than the prospect of a fireside dram, particularly if you’ve just escaped inclement island weather. The Hearach single malt was made for drinking, and the elegant, complex flavours captured in every glass promise a perfect pour at this time of year.

Gentle aromas of peat smoke give way to notes of toasted malt in your glass as flavours of apple, wildflowers, spice, clotted cream and candied sweets unwind. It’s a true Outer Hebridean whisky and full of local character. Simply order your bottle online or from your nearest stockist, and open to discover more…

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We are delighted to announce our partnership with award-winning luxury travel experience providers, Pelorus.  Together we have created an extraordinary experience at our private 300-acre Estate which includes the opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind whisky masterpiece with our Master Whisky Maker, Laura Rampling.

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For all questions regarding the partnership, please contact The Glenrothes at concierge@theglenrothes.com or enquire directly to the Pelorus team via their website.

Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 553: Johnnie Walker Blue Label The Casks Edition

Mark Dermul, Belgian whisky blogger, tries a special Johnnie Walker Blue Label. “This is a bottle I had been looking for for a long time, and then suddenly my friend Johan showed up at the door and said I should just open it and taste it”, Mark says. That didn’t need to be said twice. This is the Blue Label at cask strength (well, at 55.8%, it’s more like batch strength, as several versions have been launched over the years). Now, Mark is curious whether this will be the ‘regular’ Blue Label on steroids, or if it will bring a completely different experience.

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Evan Williams Bourbon Experience to Release Annual, Special Edition Kentucky Derby Festival Single Barrel Bourbon Bottle

The 2017 Vintage,106 proof Bourbon is dipped in pink wax, one of the Derby Festival’s official colors

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – As an official sponsor of the Kentucky Derby Festival for the ninth consecutive year, the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience will release a special edition bottle of Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon sold with a commemorative 53^rd Edition Gold Pegasus Pin beginning Thursday, February 13.

Dipped in an iridescent pink wax, the bottle features a special face label with the coordinating Kentucky Derby Festival logo and includes an official 2025 Pegasus Pin in an envelope attached to each bottle. The hand-dipped, limited-edition bottles will be available for purchase at the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience for $89.99 and at select area retailers while supplies last. Pegasus Pins will also be sold exclusively at the Experience through March 1.

The limited edition 2016 vintage is bottled at 106 proof. A bright copper color, this release opens with notes of black cherry and molasses on the nose followed by that same cherry and sorghum sweetness on the palate. The finish is medium to long with notes of cinnamon, barrel char and green pepper corn spice. Each bottle of Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage Bourbon contains the exact day it was put in an oak barrel to age, the barrel number, and the date it was bottled.

“The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience is proud to continue the tradition of celebrating the season with Kentucky Derby Festival,” said Jodie Filiatreau, Evan Williams Bourbon Experience Artisanal Distiller. “These bottles have become collectors’ items for Bourbon and Derby Festival enthusiasts alike for nearly a decade and we’re honored to provide delicious whiskey to help fans celebrate this special time of year.”

The Bourbon is matured in Heaven Hill’s rickhouses under the careful supervision of Master Distiller Conor O’ Driscoll, who monitors the progress of each year’s vintage to ensure it maintains its intended flavor profile and superb quality. Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage has won five “Whiskey of the Year” awards and is one of the most critically acclaimed specialty Bourbons produced by Heaven Hill Distillery, the world’s second largest holder of aging Bourbon.

“For more than five decades, the Pegasus Pin has been synonymous with springtime in Louisville and an iconic symbol of the Kentucky Derby Festival,” said Matt Gibson, Kentucky Derby Festival President & CEO. “We know this special edition bottle dressed in our signature pink color will be popular with pin collectors and Festival Fans alike.”

Bringing the community together since 1956, the Kentucky Derby Festival has grown to become a whirlwind of more than 70 special events leading up to the big race in May. The Kentucky Derby Festival runs this year from March 22 – May 2.

ABOUT THE EVAN WILLIAMS BOURBON EXPERIENCE: The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience® (www.EvanWilliamsBourbonExperience.com) celebrates the legacy of Evan Williams, Kentucky’s first commercial distiller, through an immersive visitor’s center experience which brings to life the history and tradition of Kentucky’s native spirit. An official stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, the facility offers guests a historical glimpse back in time to see Evan Williams’ original distillery through high-definition video recreations of the Louisville wharf and Main Street in the late 18th Century, plus recreations of Whiskey Row building facades along Main Street from the 1890’s through the present. Meanwhile, visitors learn the essential differences between distilling during Evan Williams’ era and Heaven Hill’s modern Bernheim Distillery operations.

ABOUT THE KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL: Since 1956, the Derby Festival has worked to bring the community together in celebration. The Festival is an independent community organization supported by 4,000 volunteers, 400 businesses and civic groups, Pegasus Pin sponsorships and event participation. This involvement has made the Festival the largest single attended event in Kentucky and one of the leading community celebrations in the world.

Banyuls #1742 Single Cask

£125.00

50% 700ml

Introducing our limited edition “Banyuls #1742″ single cask whisky. Made using 100% locally grown, traditionally floor malted barley from the Cotswolds which has been aged full term in rare French oak casks seasoned with Banyuls dessert wine.

Banyuls is a Southern French red dessert wine made from Grenache grapes that are fortified at the peak of sweetness during fermentation. A process known as ‘Mutage’ which allows for maximum sweetness and big chocolatey flavours.

This is the perfect whisky to enjoy with your special someone – whether you’re toasting by the fire or gifting the whisky lover in your life a present they’ll truly adore. It is for the curious whisky drinker who appreciates unique flavours from carefully selected French oak casks. It pairs well with fruits and chocolate, especially dark chocolate. With its bold, rich and sweet character, it is a great single malt to enjoy with friends neat and with desserts.​

Bottled at 50% ABV here at our distillery on 29th January 2025. Each bottle is presented in a luxury display carton.

This year we are dedicating all our single cask releases to the brilliant local farms and farmers that we closely work with to create our whisky. This release is dedicated to Rob and Joe Cole at Lanes End Farm who live up the road to our distillery. The Cole’s regularly visit us to collect the draff, a by-product of the whisky production process, to feed their happy herd of cows.

There are only 299 limited edition bottles available to purchase in total across our website and three shops in Stourton, Broadway and Bourton-on-the-Water. Purchase yours while stocks last!