Archive for August, 2025

Jim Beam Limited Time Offer – the Beam Pin Bottle – American Whiskey News

The new Pin Bottle pays homage to more than 3,000 unique decanters released by the James B. Beam Distilling Co. from the 1940s to the 1990s. The Beam Pin decanter was a personal favorite of Jim Beam’s, who would gift bottles to friends, family, and business associates for special occasions. This re-creation of the iconic Pin Bottle features liquid from the same 9-story warehouses, bottled at 8 years old and 86.8 proof, honoring the maturation site, age and proof of the original Beam Pin Decanter release.

TASTING NOTES

Color: Deep golden amber

Nose: Crisp oak with notes of baked bread and toffee on aroma

Palate: Subtle sweetness upfront complexed with rich toasted oak and light char

Finish: Warm clean finish with a hint of sweetness

The Beam Pin bottle has an SRP of $99.99 for a 750ml bottle.

North British 34 Year Old 1991 Fragrant Drops at The Whisky Barrel – Scotch Whisky News

 

North British 34 Year Old 1991 Fragrant Drops

This North British 34 Year Old 1991 is a rare Lowland single grain whisky bottled by the Keeble Cask Company for its acclaimed Fragrant Drops series. Distilled in 1991 and matured in two refill bourbon barrels, this elegant grain whisky was bottled in February 2025, yielding just 262 bottles. Aged for over three decades, it offers a refined profile of vanilla, coconut, and polished oak.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

34-year-old grain whisky from the historic North British distillery.

Matured in two refill bourbon barrels #204397 & #204398, showcasing subtle complexity.

Bottled at natural strength in February 2025—only 262 bottles.

Part of the sought-after Fragrant Drops series by Keeble Cask Co.

Natural cask strength (48.5% ABV), non-chill filtered, and natural colour.

A beautifully aged Lowland grain that proves patience delivers profound depth and grace.

Regular price

£89.46 GBP

A Taste of the Coast: Rock Island x Orsay Sea Salt – Salty Whisky News

Rock Island x Orsay Sea Salt

Where Sea Meets Spirit: A New Island Collaboration

From the rugged shores of Islay comes a bold new creation that fuses salt and spirit, heritage and craft. We’re proud to unveil our latest collaboration: Rock Island Whisky-Infused Sea Salt, created in partnership with Orsay Sea Salt – a fellow champion of island provenance

Rock Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is a celebration of Scotland’s Whisky islands – Islay, Jura, Arran and Orkney – each contributing coastal character to our smoky, sweet, and subtly maritime spirit. Orsay Sea Salt shares that same connection to the sea. Harvested from pure Hebridean waters off the west coast of Islay, their sea salt is sun-dried, untreated, and deeply rooted in the island’s wild essence.

Together, we’ve crafted something truly unique:

🔥 Gently heated

🌬️ Slowly smoked

🥃 Enriched with Rock Island Malt

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WIN The Golden Draw: Benromach 40 Year Old (2022 Release) – Scotch Whisky News

The Golden Draw: Benromach 40 Year Old (2022 Release)

70cl 57.6% abv Scotch Whisky Single Malt Speyside
Worth £1,999! Please note W Club cash vouchers cannot be used to enter The Golden Draw. Taking on the mantle of officially being the oldest expression in Benromach’s line up, this is a knockout punch from the traditional Speyside distillery. Bottled at a cask strength 57.6% abv, this was laid down in 1982 and spent its maturation in the finest oak casks.  A deep amber colour, this is a release of only 1,132 bottles. And believe us when we say that when its gone, its gone! The nose has toasted hazelnuts, Seville oranges, and baking spices. The palate has hints of apple pie, dark chocolate, and juicy cherries. Expect a sensational finish, full to the rafters with dark fruits and aged oak.
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Heaven Hill Distillery Announces 2025 Parker’s Heritage Collection® Limited Edition Bottling – American Whiskey News

Heaven Hill Distillery Announces 2025 Parker’s Heritage Collection® Limited Edition Bottling

19th Edition of the annual ultra-premium release is an 11-Year-Old Kentucky Straight American Whiskey Bottled at Cask Strength

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (August 2025) – Heaven Hill Distillery announced today the release of the 19th edition of the Parker’s Heritage Collection®, featuring a distinctive Kentucky Straight American Whiskey. This year’s bottling is a masterful blend of three mashbills, resulting in a bold, layered whiskey that continues the brand’s legacy of innovation and excellence. Like previous editions, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to ALS research and patient care in memory of Parker Beam, Heaven Hill’s late Master Distiller Emeritus.

The 19th Edition is comprised of 160 barrels drawn from multiple rickhouses and floors across Heaven Hill’s rickhouse sites. The blend includes 15-year-old Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon, aged in Rickhouse A; 11-year-old Kentucky Straight Corn Whiskey aged in Rickhouses DD, GG, and BB; and 12-year-old Whiskey aged in Rickhouse Y, made from only two grains – rye and malt. Each mashbill was aged in unique rickhouses and floors, then married together post-aging.

This edition is bottled at barrel proof, 122.5 proof, and is non-chill filtered to preserve the full depth of flavor developed during aging. It will be available beginning in September in limited quantities both nationally and in select international markets at a suggested retail price of $179.99.

“With each release of Parker’s Heritage Collection, we honor Parker Beam’s legacy by pushing the boundaries of American Whiskey,” said Conor O’Driscoll, Heaven Hill Master Distiller. “This 19th Edition is a celebration of innovation and craftsmanship, bringing together three mashbills and age statements to create a complex, bold whiskey that truly stands out. We’re proud that this series not only showcases our team’s blending expertise, but also continues to support ALS research in Parker’s memory.”

The late Heaven Hill Master Distiller Parker Beam, for whom the acclaimed series is named, was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (also called ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease) in 2010. Since 2013, proceeds from sales of the Parker’s Heritage Collection have raised more than $1.4 million dollars toward ALS research and patient care through contributions made by Heaven Hill for each bottle purchased. With this edition, Heaven Hill will again contribute a portion of the proceeds from each bottle sold to the ALS Association. To learn more about The Parker Beam Promise of Hope Fund, please visit als.org/parker-beam-promise-hope-fund.

Packaged in the same upscale 750ml bottle as the previous eighteen editions, but with a deep navy-blue label complimented by gold accents, the newest Parker’s Heritage Collection will be a standout addition to the series. With previous releases having won multiple awards from Whisky Advocate, Whisky Magazine, the Ultimate Spirits Challenge and the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the Parker’s Heritage Collection stands as some of the most critically lauded American Whiskeys in recent memory. Past bottlings have won awards ranging from “Best Special Barrel Finished Bourbon” and “Best North American Whiskey” to “American Whiskey of the Year” and “Best of Show, Brown Spirits.”

ABOUT HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERY: Founded in Kentucky by the Shapira family in 1935, Heaven Hill Distillery continues its legacy as one of the foremost American Whiskey producers. Heaven Hill has cultivated the traditions and history of America’s Native Spirit with its fierce independence, passionate family ownership, dedication to quality, and thoughtful innovation. Today, Heaven Hill Distillery maintains over 2 million barrels aging in more than 70 warehouses throughout Nelson and Jefferson Counties. It is home to an award-winning collection of American Whiskeys including Elijah Craig Bourbon, Larceny Bourbon, Evan Williams Bourbon, Pikesville Rye Whiskey, Rittenhouse Rye Whisky, Parker’s Heritage Collection, and Old Fitzgerald along with its extensive Bottled-in-Bond label collection. Heaven Hill Distillery currently holds the title of 2024 and 2023 Whisky Magazine Distillery of the Year and 2023 World’s Best Small Batch Bourbon from the Icons of Whisky, as well as the 2022 Large Spirits Producer of the Year from the Ascot Awards. Heaven Hill Distillery held the title of 2020 Whisky Advocate Whisky of the Year, the second Whisky of the Year for Heaven Hill Distillery in the past four years. In 2019 Heaven Hill Distillery was named San Francisco World Spirits Competition Distillery of the Year, Best in Show Whisky, and previously held the titles of 2018 San Francisco Spirits Word Spirits Competition Best Bourbon, 2016 Whisky Magazine Distillery of the Year. For more information, please visit www.heavenhilldistillery.com.

Fragrant Drops Cambus 40 Years Old at Aberdeen Whisky Shop – Scotch Whisky News

Cambus 40 Years Old

ABV: 45.6% 70 cL

£210.00

This single grain was distilled on the 15th of November, 1984, at the Cambus Distillery near Stirling. It was aged for 40 long years in a single sherry butt, before being bottled by Fragrant Drops at natural cask strength, without chill-filtration or artificial colouring.

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Crafted to Pair – Shop the Full Cheese Cellar Collection – Timorous Beastie Scotch Whisky News

Timorous Beastie

Three Casks. One Perfect Pairing Ritual.

Your perfect pairing moment awaits. Rediscover the trio of Timorous Beastie Highland Single Malts, each finished in hand-selected wine casks, expertly crafted to complement the rich depth of a cheese board.

From the golden warmth of Madeira to the velvet depth of Port, and now the floral vibrancy of Moscatel – each expression brings a new layer of luxury to your tasting ritual. Whether you’re curating an elegant night in or sharing a moment with fellow connoisseurs, the Cheese Cellar Collection invites you to explore a rare flavour journey across Highland Malt and curated cheese.

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Sherry Matured Whisky! 🥃 – Abbey Whisky News

 

SHERRY MATURED WHISKY

Single malt Scotch whisky from Scotland’s finest distilleries, along with exceptional whiskies from around the world, all of which have spent time maturing in premium sherry casks. From full-bodied sherry bombs to whiskies finished in sherry casks or those crafted using a variety of casks including sherry this selection celebrates the rich influence of sherry cask maturation! Always worth popping onto this section when visiting the site. Available now for immediate dispatch.

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Now Available Online: Field to Cask Series – Woodlands Farm 🥃 – English Whisky News

Field To Cask Series

Now Available Online: Woodlands Farm #885

We’re delighted to announce that our latest single-cask whisky release, Woodlands Farm – Cask #885 (62.2% ABV), is now available to purchase for £125 a bottle. This bold, flavour-rich whisky has been drawn from a single shaved, toasted and re-charred cask, celebrating Woodlands Farm’s maturation warehouse that brought it to life. It marks the second edition in our Field to Cask Series, with each whisky named after a stage in its journey – from the farms that grow our barley to the casks that shape its character. With only 126 bottles produced, this release is extremely limited. Don’t miss out – secure your bottle before they’re gone!

Tasting Notes:
Nose: Coconut, dried pineapple, opal fruits and spiced plum.
Palate: Juicy strawberries, caramelised sugar and red apple.
Finish: Fresh strawberries with coconut and a dusting of cinnamon.

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A. SMITH BOWMAN DISTILLERY EXPANDS EXPERIMENTAL OAK SERIES WITH HUNGARIAN OAK, THIRD RELEASE EXPLORING OAK VARIETALS – American Whiskey News

A. SMITH BOWMAN DISTILLERY EXPANDS EXPERIMENTAL OAK SERIES WITH HUNGARIAN OAK, THIRD RELEASE EXPLORING OAK VARIETALS

As the final release in this limited series, Hungarian Oak will be available via online lottery running August 11 – August 18

FREDERICKSBURG, VA (August 4, 2025) – A. Smith Bowman Distillery today announces the release of Abraham Bowman Oak Series: Hungarian Oak, the third and final experimental whiskey from its Abraham Bowman Oak Series. Designed to explore cask maturation in different oak varietals from around the world, as well as the effect charring has on the flavor of whiskey, the Abraham Bowman Oak Series first launched in March 2024 with the release of French Oak and then continued in November 2024 with the release of American Oak. For its third release, Hungarian Oak boldly pushes the boundaries of whiskey making by introducing a whiskey that redefines the possibilities of flavor through innovation and craft.

“The Abraham Bowman Oak Series was about challenging everything we thought we knew about aging whiskey,” said A. Smith Bowman Distillery Head Distiller David Bock. “This experiment started more than fourteen years ago with former Master Distiller Truman Cox. French Oak and American Oak dazzled us with impressive flavors and now, Hungarian Oak has delivered another delicious and unexpected whiskey. In many ways, all positive, Hungarian Oak is the opposite of what we expect from our extended aged whiskey. I know Truman would be proud to see this innovation deliver such a wonderful product.”

Abraham Bowman Oak Series: Hungarian Oak is made from a blend of liquids aged for 12 years in charred Hungarian Oak barrels. Bottled at 115 proof, this bourbon has a brown velvet color. On the nose, the aroma of candied apricot engulfs your glass, unfolding layers of warm honey apples and a pronounced smokey dark chocolate on the pallet. The finish lingers on the sides of your tongue with notes of dried fruit and char.

“What surprises me about Hungarian Oak is the lack of pepper or spice, which we have come to expect from our barrels that are aging ten or more years,” said Bock. “Hungarian Oak barrels seem to have replaced any spicy notes with a flavor profile that is rich and glossy. Hungarian Oak is one of the most well-rounded whiskeys I have tasted and I’m excited for our fans to try this release.”

Inspired by his pioneering spirit, the Abraham Bowman Collection features limited-edition releases that honor Abraham’s legacy of innovation, mastery and adventure. More than 150 years before his great-grandson established Virginia’s oldest distillery, Abraham traversed the territories of the Thirteen Colonies as a Colonel of Virginia’s 8th Regiment. The 8th regiment played a vital role in the Continental Army’s fight for independence.

The Abraham Bowman Limited Edition Collection of whiskeys began in 2010 with the release of Abraham Bowman Rye Whiskey. Each edition of the Collection reflects innovation and creativity coming from Master Distillers Brian Prewitt, the late Truman Cox and current Head Distiller David Bock. Previous releases in the Abraham Bowman Collection have explored different mash bills, aging techniques, proofs, finishes and more.

The opportunity to purchase a limited bottle of Abraham Bowman Oak Series: Hungarian Oak will occur through an online lottery taking place from August 11 – August 18. Consumers nationwide are invited to enter the lottery; however, winners MUST purchase in-person at the A. Smith Bowman gift shop within three weeks of winning. Limit one entry per person. To enter, please submit a form here. Winners will be randomly selected on August 20 and notified via email immediately following the selection. Each 750ml bottle will be sold at the suggested retail price of $79.99, excluding state taxes and fees.

For more information about the Abraham Bowman Collection, visit asmithbowman.com/spirits.

About A. Smith Bowman Distillery

As Virginia’s oldest distillery, A. Smith Bowman Distillery’s rich history dates back to 1927, when Abram Smith Bowman purchased 7,200-acres in Fairfax County, Virginia. Named Sunset Hills Farm, the Bowman Family were grain and dairy farmers until the fields became so abundant that Bowman needed a use for the excess grain. In 1934, he built a groundbreaking distillery on the farmland and, with the help of his two sons, produced the first-ever batch of Virginia Gentleman Whiskey

Today, the historic distillery has relocated 60 miles away to Fredericksburg, where it operates as a small, family-owned company continuing the time-honored traditions on which it was founded, producing premium handcrafted spirits in small batches and experimental editions that embody innovation at its core. Award-winning products produced at A. Smith Bowman Distillery include Bowman Brothers Small Batch Bourbon, John J. Bowman Single Barrel Bourbon, A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Bourbon, the Abraham Bowman Limited Edition Collection, Deep Run Vodka, Sunset Hills Gin, George Bowman Caribbean Rum and Mary Hite Bowman Caramel Bourbon Cream, among others. In 2023, Cask Strength won Gold medals at multiple competitions including the New York World Wine & Spirits Competition, San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the American Whiskey Masters.

For more information on A. Smith Bowman Distillery, visit asmithbowman.com.


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