The Pinnacle of Highland Elegance.

The Dalmore — a name that speaks to elegance, patience, and the transformative power of sherry cask maturation.

Nestled along the Cromarty Firth in the Scottish Highlands, The Dalmore has long been synonymous with prestige — favoured by collectors, revered by connoisseurs, and shaped for over 50 years by Master Blender Richard Paterson and now his understudy, Gregg Glass, whose visionary cask curation continues to define its unmistakable house style.

This year at Spirit of Toronto, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a rare vertical tasting from this storied distillery, capped by an extraordinary Signature Selection: The Dalmore 25 Year Old.

Matured in a meticulous sequence of American white oak, Matusalem sherry, and first-fill bourbon casks, it’s a whisky of quiet grandeur that’s seldom poured, and almost never available for public tasting.

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Alongside it, guests can savour the deep, nutty richness of the 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Select, the velvety decadence of the Cigar Malt Reserve, the fruit-forward opulence of the Port Wood Reserve, and the layered complexity of King Alexander III, finished in no fewer than six different cask types. Also featured is the Dalmore Vintage 2009 — a limited release drawn from a combination of first-fill bourbon barrels and aged Tawny port pipes, offering notes of honeyed citrus, roasted chestnut and dark fruits.

It’s a regal and structured lineup, anchored by one of the evening’s most exclusive pours — and the kind of rare and rewarding opportunity guests have come to expect from Spirit of Toronto.

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Every Evans Family Reserve is a limited run and for our Caribbean Rum Cask the run is nearly at an end. We only have a small number of bottles remaining. If you would like to try this award winning single malt then act now as the remaining bottles are going fast.

This fantastic expression was finished in rum casks from the Caribbean islands of Barbados and Martinique. Aged separately and combined together there is a delicious complexity. The judges at the 2024 World Whisky Awards agreed awarding it a Gold medal and declaring it the winner of its category.

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INTRODUCING:
KIMCHANGSOO GIMPO

This is a peated Korean single malt that should be on your radar. Remarkably, the up-and-coming distillery has only been making whisky since 2021, yet its peaty depth and complexity suggest a far longer tradition. You will find layers of sweet barbecue smoke, seaweed, cooked meats, polished oak, heather, and salted dark chocolate – shaped by maturation in oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks, Bordeaux wine and quarter casks. With growing demand in South Korea and now reaching international shelves, Kim’s whisky is making its mark – and this is your chance to be part of the journey.

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PAUL JOHN VISITOR CENTRE WINS GLOBAL ‘VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR’ AT ICONS OF WHISKY 2025

India’s first dedicated single malt whisky experience secures top global honours at the prestigious World Whiskies Awards 2025.

Goa, India (April 2025): Paul John Visitor Centre, India’s first single malt whisky experience, has been named the Global Winner – Visitor Attraction of the Year at the Icons of Whisky 2025, of the World Whiskies Awards 2025. This recognition places Paul John Visitor Centre with the world’s top whisky destinations, celebrating its outstanding contribution to whisky tourism and education.

Proudly celebrating its top accolades at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards and 2025 Icons of Whisky Awards, the Paul John Visitor Centre has once again reinforced India’s position on the global whisky map. The awards, presented on 27th March, recognise the world’s finest whisky brands, experiences, and innovations created for both consumers and the global drinks trade.

“This award is a proud moment not just for Paul John Whisky, but for India’s growing whisky community,” said Paul P. John, Chairman Paul John Whisky. “The Paul John Visitor Centre was envisioned as a space where whisky lovers could experience the journey behind our single malts. To be recognised on such a prestigious international platform is a testament to the passion, craftsmanship, and dedication that define Paul John Whisky. It is a great honour bestowed and a point of pride for us at Paul John Whisky—and for Indian whisky at large—to have been instated into this auspicious list.”

A WORLD-CLASS WHISKY EXPERIENCE IN INDIA

Located in Goa, the Paul John Visitor Centre offers an immersive whisky experience unlike any other in India. From guided tours that showcase the art of whisky-making to exclusive tastings of award-winning Paul John single malts, the centre provides an unparalleled insight into the world of Paul John Whisky, one of Asia’s most celebrated single malt brands. Since its inception, it has welcomed whisky aficionados from across the globe, offering a unique blend of tradition, innovation, and hospitality.

ABOUT THE ICONS OF WHISKY & WORLD WHISKIES AWARDS

The Icons of Whisky, of the World Whiskies Awards, founded in 2007, celebrates excellence in the global whisky industry by recognising outstanding brands, individuals, and experiences, selecting and celebrating the finest whiskies and whisky experiences across the world. These awards serve as a benchmark for quality and craftsmanship. Judged by an expert panel of master distillers, whisky connoisseurs, and industry specialists, winning a World Whiskies Award is a mark of global distinction.

The Paul John Visitor Centre’s victory reaffirms India’s growing presence in the world of premium single malts, demonstrating the country’s ability to craft world-class whisky experiences.

For more information about the Paul John Visitor Centre and its award-winning experiences, visit www.pauljohnwhisky.com.

About Paul John Whisky

Paul John Whisky, the internationally acclaimed Indian single malt from John Distilleries, is known for its exceptional craftsmanship, tropical maturation, and bold flavour profiles. Produced in Goa, Paul John’s range of single malts has earned global recognition at leading whisky competitions with over 320 prestigious awards, establishing it as one of Asia’s most awarded single malt whisky brands.

Buffalo Trace Distillery April 2025 Flood Update – Thursday, April 24

FRANKFORT, KY (April 24, 2025) – Buffalo Trace Distillery continues to make great strides towards resuming normal operations after historic flooding caused damage throughout Frankfort. Campus-wide cleanup efforts are now complete, and restoration has ramped up inside buildings affected by flood waters. The successful re-opening of the Distillery’s modified visitor experience has allowed teams to scale up visitor offerings.

“Welcoming visitors back to Buffalo Trace Distillery is more than encouraging, it’s an overwhelming joy we share with fans who visits us,” said Jake Wenz, Sazerac & Buffalo Trace Distillery CEO and President. “The support of the community has provided strength to our teams, and I am so proud of our team members’ hard work and dedication these past few weeks. As our teams and contractors make essential repairs, we are close to resuming normal operations.”

Starting Tuesday, April 22, Buffalo Trace Distillery has moved its limited retail experience to the second floor of the Visitors Center. This move allows for regular check-in processes to resume inside the Freehouse building and provides guests with expanded retail and tasting options. Though cleanup has allowed further resumption of the guest experience, restoration efforts continue campus-wide and those visiting will be limited to the Visitors Center. We apologize, but no walk-up retail or tour experiences are currently being offered at this time. To check reservation availability, please visit reservations.buffalotracedistillery.com. In anticipation of Derby week, one of the Distillery’s busiest weeks, teams are working hard to ensure the Distillery can accommodate increased visitation. The Distillery will be closed on Monday, April 28 to allow for retail operations to further expand into the first floor of the Visitors Center. Please note, for the coming weeks reservations are required for all guests visiting the Distillery.

Flood cleanup and restoration efforts have also progressed throughout Franklin County, with many businesses in downtown Frankfort now open for businesses. Additionally, many throughout the state are recovering from tornadoes caused by storms that hit Kentucky just before the flooding. Buffalo Trace Distillery will soon be announcing details of an online charity auction featuring some of the Distillery’s most sought-after bourbons to aid in statewide relief efforts for those facing the difficult road of recovery coming off these spring storms.

For the latest information, or to check for additional reservations, please visit Buffalo Trace Distillery via Instagram @buffalotracedistillery or buffalotracedistillery.com.

About Buffalo Trace Distillery

Buffalo Trace Distillery is an American family-owned company based in Frankfort, Kentucky. The Distillery’s rich tradition dates back to 1775 and it is a National Historic Landmark, as well as listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its history includes such legends as E.H. Taylor, Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee. Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational Distillery producing bourbon, rye and vodka on site. The Distillery has won more than 40 distillery titles since 2000 and garnered more than 1,000 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies. Its William Larue Weller and Stagg were named Best of Show at the 2024 Denver International Spirits Competition and its Traveller Whiskey is the Most Awarded Super Premium Whiskey Release of 2024. Buffalo Trace Distillery has a deep commitment to supporting charitable initiatives. Nonprofit organizations interested in learning more about the Distillery’s efforts are encouraged to register their charity here. To learn more about Buffalo Trace Distillery, visit www.buffalotracedistillery.com.

The Spirit of the Past, Poured for the Present

Rare Drams. Hidden History. One Unmissable Event.

Join Dean Jode, our Head of Whisky Creations and the Murray McDavid Team on Saturday 3 May for Drams from the Archives at the beautifully preserved Dallas Dhu Distillery, a rare time capsule of Scotch whisky heritage.

You’ll explore the distillery’s original Victorian machinery, walk the same floors as whisky legends Alexander Edward and Charles Doig, and then sit down to a masterclass of five vintage Dallas Dhu single malts, all distilled in the 1970s and 1980s.

Here’s a little taste of what we’ll be pouring…

This one-of-a-kind event is already in the running for Best New Event at Spirit of Speyside 2025 — and as one of our mailing list friends, we’re giving you an exclusive 10% discount on tickets!

But hurry – places are limited, and this is the kind of whisky history you don’t want to miss.

We look forward to raising a dram with you!

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The Murray McDavid Team

The English VE-Day 80th Anniversary

To mark today as the 80th anniversary of VE-Day, we’re releasing a special commemorative whisky.

We are honoured to have collaborated for the second year running with Norfolk charity Walking With The Wounded for this incredibly special bottle to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.

£2 from every bottle will be donated directly to this wonderful cause, which leads the way in helping UK ex-servicemen and women receive 1-2-1 help to recover their wellbeing. Every bottle sold will help those who served.

This single malt whisky has been expertly aged in a perfect marriage of ex-bourbon casks and virgin oak casks, a choice that enriches the whisky with a complex and deeply satisfying flavour profile. The beautiful decanter can be treasured for years to come as a special keepsake of this momentous occasion.

THE CASKS

ASB first fill ex bourbon and virgin oak casks

THE NOSE

Notes of sweet toffee, ripe bananas and burnt sugar mingle with soft tropical fruits, vanilla sponge, a hint of pepper and rich honeycomb

THE PALATE

Sweet sticky toffee, crisp apples and pears, milk chocolate, brown sugar and a gentle ginger

THE FINISH

A crisp, fresh and oaky finish

Limited Edition

Non-chill filtered. Natural colouring.

70cl

*Add 6 bottles to your basket and use discount code VEDAYCASE at the checkout to get 10% off

LOST DISTILLERIES

Whiskies from closed distilleries have a particular prestige. When a distillery has been torn down and its warehouses emptied, the knowledge that no more of its spirit will ever be created makes the remaining stocks particularly appealing to collectors. This is especially true if they are of a distinctive style that’s difficult to approximate.

With whiskies from ghost distilleries commanding serious sums from collectors, we might be tempted to ask why they would close in the first place. But as always with whisky, the story is one of boom and bust, and one that helps explain how these seemingly forgotten casks have become among the most highly sought-after in the world.

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SALTIRE RARE MALT DEBUT CIGAR MALT SERIES

Saltire Rare Malt, independent whisky bottlers based in Falkland, Fife – the birthplace of Scotch Whisky – has released bottles from their brand-new exclusive range of rare whiskies; the Cigar Malt Series – the first is a luxurious limited-edition 18-Year-Old from a ‘lost distillery’ in Speyside – the bottler’s oldest release to date.

Scotland’s newest independent whisky bottlers Saltire Rare Malt has released the first bottles from their brand-new limited-edition collection, the Cigar Malt Series. Distilled at the ‘lost distillery’* of Speyside Distillers, the 18-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the company’s oldest whisky release yet.

With only 336 bottles available, priced at £162 each – this is the first in a brand-new series from the Falkland whisky bottlers. Bottled at 48.8% ABV, the liquid has a deep-copper richness in colour, heavily influenced by 1st Fill Pedro Ximenez and Bodegas Ximenez-Spinola casks.

The Saltire Rare Malt Cigar Series whiskies are designed to be the perfect partner for the finest, premium cigars. The first in the collection is available to buy online at their website now: https://www.saltireraremalt.com/

Saltire Rare Malt works with world-renowned whisky experts Hans & Becky Offringa — known internationally as ‘The Whisky Couple’ — who personally curate the entirety of the Saltire Rare Malt Collection. ‘The Whisky Couple’ describe the first in the Cigar Malt Series from Speyside Distillers as having a “beautiful copper colour*” with notes of “unripe pineapple, spicy oak, and maple syrup on pancakes” followed by “a maraschino cherry infused with Angostura bitters, milk chocolate, and a hint of liquorice in the finish.”

‘The Whisky Couple’ bring over 50 years of unrivalled industry experience and are a trusted part of the Saltire family. With incomparable guidance and advice, if curators Hans & Becky disapprove of a sample, the cask will not be bottled.

Commenting on the release of the Cigar Malt Series, Saltire Rare Malt Founder & Director Keith Rennie said: “We are so proud to announce the first release from our brand-new Cigar Malt Series. It’s an idea we’ve been discussing for a while, and once we saw the reaction from our trusted whisky experts Hans & Becky, we knew we had created something very special. 

“Pairing the perfect whisky with the perfect cigar is one of life’s great pleasures, a ritual we know our loyal fans of Saltire Rare Malt will love. The visual beauty of the rich, copper colour combined with the complex, sweet & fruity mouthfeel of the liquid makes for an all-round joyous sensory experience. One of the most exciting parts of what we do at Saltire is witness the reaction to our brand-new whiskies – we’re confident our whisky fans will adore this release.” 

AN EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION

Saltire Rare Malt are bottlers of a unique range of limited-run single malt whiskies. The independent bottling company was born from a longstanding partnership between friends & Founders Nigel Heywood and Keith Rennie. The pair have worked together for three decades, before moving into the whisky world to collect fine and rare single malts.

Since launching their first bottles in 2024, Saltire Rare Malt can now be found across the UK, as far as Japan, Latin America and the Netherlands as they welcome new stockists in Belgium and Uruguay. In 2025, the company has now assembled an unrivalled team of whisky veterans boasting over a century of combined industry experience.

The Saltire Rare Malt Collection is available to buy online on their website at: https://www.saltireraremalt.com/

NOTES 

– – *Saltire Rare Malt; Cigar Malt Series – Speyside Distillers Full Tasting notes; “Beautiful copper colour. At fi rst notes of resin, unripe pineapple and spicy oak appear, followed by maple syrup on pancakes, adding sweetness to a malty background. Then a funny sweet-bitter note, like a maraschino cherry infused with Angostura bitters, followed by milk chocolate, hazelnut, and a hint of liquorice in the fi nish. Quite an interesting dram.”

Price: £162
Bottled at: 48.8% ABV.
Distillation date: 20/12/2006
Region: Speyside
Release date: May 2025

Link to buy; https://www.saltireraremalt.com/collections/all

*’Lost Distillery’ – a distillery no longer in operation.

About Saltire Rare Malt Whisky Saltire Rare Malt are bottlers of a unique range of limited-run single malt whiskies. The independent bottling company was born from a longstanding partnership between friends & Founders Nigel Heywood and Keith Rennie. The pair have worked together for three decades, before moving into the whisky world to collect fi ne and rare single malts. A shared passion for the ‘water of life’ led to the creation of Saltire Rare Malt – a global vehicle to share their outstanding collection of Single Malt Whiskies.

The founders felt that 2024 would be a good year to launch the very first bottlings of Saltire Rare Malt, 530 years after the birth of Scotch Whisky – in the beautiful, historic town of Falkland. Among Saltire Rare Malt’s meticulously curated collection are ‘well-known labels’, ‘rare gems’ and casks from ‘lost distilleries’ with Single Malt Scotch Whisky releases that are ‘never rushed or hurried — they’re bottled when the right time arrives’.

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About The Whisky Couple, Hans & Becky Offringa:

Hans Offringa is an international author and whisky expert who has worked in the industry for over 30 years. An inductee of the Whisky Hall of Fame, a Kentucky Colonel and a Keeper of the Quaich, Hans is a judge at the Scottish Whiskies Awards and the World Whisky Awards and serves as Director on the Advisory Board of The Council of Whiskey Masters.