Our first Single Cask release of 2025 is triple distilled; not something one comes across very often, and we think, a very special whisky. Having spent over a decade maturing in super first-fill American casks, this delicate, refined whisky has wonderful notes of vanilla and chocolate. Ideal pre-dinner where the gentleness of this whisky can really be appreciated.

The English Triple Distilled is part of our Single Cask range, showcasing the influence of our super oak casks, each type hand picked for its unique influence on the whisky whilst maturing. Single cask releases are incredibly rare, each one yielding only a few hundred bottles. The casks. First Fill American Standard Barrel

The nose.

Wafts of smooth caramel, orchard fruits, vanilla, floral honey and milk chocolate

The Palate

Fruity (orange, hints of lime), malt toffee notes, vanilla custard, sweet milk chocolate and peppery oak

The Finish

A very gentle, medium length finish

Good to know

Non-chill filtered. Natural colouring

Iron Gates’ second Spirits Auction of the year features Canada’s finest spirits available. Highlights include iconic Scotch like the 1971 Glenfarclas 43YO from the Family Casks series and 1964 Glenfiddich Sherry Cask 40YO. Bourbon enthusiasts will find treasures like the rarely seen Weller Millennium and Double Eagle Very Rare 20YO. Fine global spirits, such as Richard Hennessy Cognac and Moutai 50-Year-Old—a legendary Chinese baijiu being auctioned for the first time in the country.

Auction Ends March 24th.

THE AUCTION

Iron Gate Auctions is pleased to continue working with our partners at Calgary Shipping to handle the safe and effective shipment of your auction winnings across Canada. Offering flat rate shipping to select cities, Multi-Day Refrigerated shipping and more.

Cask Collection No.75

In our selection for A. D. Rattray’s 75th Cask Collection release, our first curation of 2025, we have considered this idea of “off” notes in whisky, what constitutes “quality”, and the value of intrigue. Each of the five casks selected has very particular characteristics that may not be to everyone’s tastes, but are chosen to sate the appetite of the more curious among us.

If unusual aromas and unique flavours are what you seek from a whisky, then single casks are the place to find them. Such distinctive characteristics tend to vary significantly between sister casks, much more so than the more typical, marketable flavours we associate with malt whisky. Furthermore, for a bottler, the quantities involved in a single cask make releasing whiskies that may be deemed out of character much less of a risk. It would be a brave decision for any major distillery to release a batch product of many thousands of cases of anything exhibiting flavours that some consider to be “off” notes.

In our stock evaluations at A. D. Rattray, we often note casks as “flawless”. This is a technical assessment of quality, but on its own it is maybe not the high praise it seems. Everything is there, but where is the hook? Can a whisky be too balanced? It is far more common for us to overlook casks that simply aren’t interesting enough, rather than reject them for exhibiting any peculiar notes. For us, and others who share our passion, the real beauty in single malt scotch whisky lies in the anomalies and imperfections found in a single cask.

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Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 554: Distilled In Ireland for The Nectar

Mark Dermul, Belgian whisky blogger, tries two single cask Irish whiskeys. After the fantastic trio of Irish whiskeys with the famous Maria labels, The Nectar of the Daily Drams treated us last year to another fantastic duo, again with beautiful labels. ‘Distilled in Ireland’ was proudly displayed on the label. A 22-year-old from 2002 and a 23-year-old from 2001 were presented at a very attractive price. This shows just how good the relationships are that The Nectar maintains with former Cooley boss Jack Teeling. Mark is more than happy to taste them head-to-head.

Whisky Ramblings 554

DECADENT DRAMS ARDMORE – 15 YEAR OLD

This latest Decadent Drams is a wonderfully vibrant and distillate-driven 2009, 15 year old Ardmore.

We are fans of Ardmore here at Decadent Drinks, so much so that we would bottle a lot more of it if anyone actually bought the stuff! This lovely bottling matured for most of its life in a refill barrel, before we decided to ‘double down on the dead wood’ and re-racked it into a totally knackered old refill butt for the final two years of its maturation.

It had a mini galaxy of headspace inside this butt, all to itself, which enabled it to become even more thick, syrupy and juicily ‘Ardmorey’. Anyway, we bottled this resulting whisky with a few degrees reduction at 53% to help maximise this lovely distillate character and general, all round sippability of the whisky. Then we put a lovely sunny label on it and here it is. Over to you, the consumer, to do your duty!

WHISKYLAND GIVEAWAY

Win a Bottle of Whiskyland Chapter Ten – Laphroaig 26-Year-Old!

We’re keeping an old Sponge tradition alive—every 10th edition of Whiskyland is something extra special. And what better way to mark the occasion than with a 26-year-old Laphroaig?

And to celebrate, we’re giving one lucky whisky lover the chance to win a bottle. All you need to do to enter is head over to our website, fill in a quick entry form – telling us email address, date of birth and favourite distillery, then just hit submit!

This giveaway is running from March 1st at 9:00am until March 27th at 4:30pm, our winner will be drawn at random and contacted via email.

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KENTUCKY SENATOR BOURBON ANNOUNCES ITS SIXTH HIGHLY ANTICIPATED BOURBON: THE JOHN EDWARDS RELEASE
This marks the sixth very small batch released by award-winning Kentucky Senator Spirits

LEXINGTON, KY — Today, Kentucky Senator Bourbon proudly unveils its sixth small batch of Kentucky straight Bourbon whiskey: The John Edwards Release. Named after John Edwards, Kentucky’s second-ever U.S. Senator and a resident of Bourbon County, this exclusive release continues the brand’s legacy of honoring distinguished statesmen while delivering an exceptional Bourbon experience.

Aged for seven and a half years and bottled at the signature 107 proof, the John Edwards Release carries forward Kentucky Senator Bourbon’s reputation for excellence. This small batch Bourbon boasts a mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley, offering a rich and balanced flavor profile that Bourbon enthusiasts have come to expect from the brand.

An increase in production will lead to approximately 2,000 bottles of this limited-edition Bourbon being available, with a suggested retail price of $119.99. As always, the Bourbon is distilled and aged in Kentucky before being bottled at Bluegrass Distillers in Midway and distributed by Kentucky Eagle Wine & Spirits.

For those looking for an even more exclusive selection, Liquor Barn and Justins’ House of Bourbon will each feature a single barrel private selection, offering an elevated tasting experience for discerning Bourbon collectors.

The John Edwards Release will be available at select Kentucky retailers, bars and restaurants and will also be available online at BourbonOutfitter.com.  A limited quantity of this release will also be featured at the world-renowned Jack Rose Dining Saloon in Washington, D.C., and its neighboring spirits shop, Premier Drams.

Kentucky Senator Bourbon co-founder Andre Regard expressed his enthusiasm: “Damon and I continue our journey of celebrating Kentucky’s native spirit with another outstanding release. Each batch tells a story, and the John Edwards Release is no exception—steeped in history and bottled with precision.”

Co-founder Damon Thayer added, “We’re maintaining our hallmark 107 proof and refining our aging process to highlight the depth of this seven-and-a-half-year Bourbon. This release, honoring a historic Bourbon County statesman, is sure to be a collector’s favorite.”

Each release of Kentucky Senator Bourbon is dedicated to a U.S. Senator from Kentucky. To learn more about the history behind John Edwards and this latest release, visit Kysenatorbourbon.com.

ABOUT KENTUCKY SENATOR BOURBON:

Serving up great Kentucky Bourbon with a side of Kentucky history, the Kentucky Senator brand originated from Crigler and Crigler in Northern Kentucky before later being distilled and bottled by Double Springs Distillers, Inc. in Bardstown. Today, Kentucky Senator Bourbon has been revived by co-founders Andre Regard and Damon Thayer, who bring a wealth of Bourbon expertise to the brand and are passionate about Kentucky history. www.kysenatorbourbon.com

Awards & Recognition
• Kentucky Senator Bourbon’s inaugural release, the Alben W. Barkley Release, was highlighted in Forbes’ Online Magazine

• Fred Minnick, a noted Bourbon author, ranked Kentucky Senator Bourbon in his Top 100 Whiskeys of 2021 and 2022:
2021 Rankings – https://www.fredminnick.com/2022/01/06/ranked-top-100-american-whiskeys-of-2021/
2022 Rankings – https://www.fredminnick.com/2022/12/21/ranked-top-100-american-whiskeys-for-2022/
2023 Rankings – https://www.fredminnick.com/2023/05/17/2023-ascot-awards-winners-announced/

• Kentucky Senator Bourbon won Gold ASCOT Awards for taste and a Double Platinum ASCOT Award for marketing and brand design

Our March 2025 Auction is now LIVE!

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Every month, we present an incredible selection of whiskies and other fine spirits to our members right across the globe. You will find everything here from limited edition releases and vintage bottles to whole casks of rare whisky. There is certainly something for everyone – whether you are looking to collect, invest or enjoy!

Macallan – 40 Year Old (1979 Fine and Rare)

Cadenhead’s – Cask Strength Collection (6 x 70cl)

Karuizawa – 35 Year Old Emerald Geisha (Cask #8518)

Lagavulin – 37 Year Old (1976)

Highland Park – 40 Year Old (1958)

Selling whisky? Why not arrange the pick-up of your bottles using our global courier service? If you’re based in Scotland, you might want to arrange the personal collection of your bottles. Wherever you’re based in the world, we will make getting your bottles into our monthly auction as simple as possible. Get in touch with the Whisky Hammer team now by dropping them a message at sales@whiskyhammer.com.