SINGLE POT STILL IRISH WHISKEY

Ireland is in the midst of a golden era for whiskey, and while you’ll find single malts, blends, ryes and more in all corners of the Emerald Isle, there’s one style that’s come to exemplify Irish whiskey above all others: single pot still.

Like single malt, single pot still whiskey refers to whiskey made at one distillery in a pot still. But unlike single malt, single pot still whiskey is made with a mixture of malted and unmalted barley (and often with other grains, too), resulting in a creamy texture and a fruity and spicy flavour profile.

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There’s no style that captures the history, spirit and flavours of Irish distilling quite like single pot still. Those are just the basics, but the story of its rise, fall and modern renaissance is a must for those looking to expand their whisky knowledge.

EQUINOX & SOLSTICE SPRING 2025 LONGMORN – 11 YEAR OLD

Kicking off our 2025 Equinox & Solstice series, this 11-year-old Longmorn is a blend of two 2013 first-fill barrels. One of which was naturally pretty low and wonderfully syrupy and concentrated as a result. Bottled at 48.5%, this whisky is fruity, luscious, and full of vibrant, natural sweetness.

To top it off, this release features artwork by this years new Equinox & Solstice artist, Kirsty Lorenz. She specialises in artworks that explore and celebrate Scottish flowers and flora – a very fitting theme for our Equinox & Solstice series. We’re delighted with what Kirsty has come up with, and we’re really pleased with how this luscious Longmorn has turned out.

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One of only 176 bottles – charged from a Refill Hogshead – REF – DL15825. This 2000 Dumbarton is a single cask bottling for Douglas Laing’s Old Particular range of whisky. Distilled at Dumbarton Distillery, bottled by Douglas Laing.

Distilled November 2000
Bottled May 2022.
Cask No DL15825.

£98.00

TyndrumWhisky.com
The Green Welly Stop
Tyndrumwhisky, Tyndrum
Crianlarich, Perthshire FK20 8RY
United Kingdom

The Good Dram Show – Episode 586 ‘Bruichladdich Octomore’ – Welcome to this week’s episode of the show in which peat is definitely the theme as I’ll be looking at the Octomore 14’s and 15’s.

https://youtu.be/aOIJzbqayqs

The Beast Whisky Weekend

and

Gordon MacPhail Closed Distilleries Dinner

at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

April 25-27, 2025

I (Andrew) have been working with Gordon & MacPhail, Authentic Wine & Spirits, the Maligne Range, and the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge to organize an epic weekend of whisky in one of the most beautiful places in the world. This is not a Kensington Wine Market event, but you can be sure I will be attending!

Richard Urquhart from Gordon & MacPhail will be on hand to host three tastings at the Jasper Park Lodge, including a 6 course Closed Distilleries Dinner on the Friday night, as well as Benromach and Gordon & MacPhail range tastings on the Saturday.

Saturday night, the action moves to the Maligne Range Distillery and Restaurant in the Jasper town site for the “Beauty & the Beast Experience”, a tour, tasting, and meal. There will be live music and a charity auction supporting both the Fort McMurray and Jasper wildfire recovery efforts.

The price for this incredible once in a lifetime experience starts at $3000 based on double occupancy, $3767 if you are travelling on your own. The price will vary depending on the room you select.

What’s included?

• Two nights’ accommodation at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
• Welcome Gift ($400 value)
• Friday Night Gala Gordon & MacPhail Closed Distilleries 6 Course Whisky Dinner
• Saturday Breakfast
• Two Saturday Whisky Tastings Featuring 6 Whiskies Each
• Luxury Coach Transport to “Beauty & The Beast Experience”*
• Sunday Champagne Brunch
• Surcharges & Resort Fee

*Jasper Park Lodge can assist you with booking into the “Beauty & the Beast Experience” at Maligne Range, but to comply with liquor regulations, the cost can’t be included in the package price. Details and pricing on this are below.

We are also looking at arranging transportation options from Edmonton International Airport, for those who need it.

You will find the event program and more details below. We are still working on the final pour lists for the two Saturday tastings.

This is an awesome package, please don’t hesitate to email me if you have any questions.

Registrations are through the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

Click on this link to go to the registrations page.

A concierge can help you with your booking and any questions.

The Gordon & MacPhail Closed Distilleries Dinner with Richard Urquhart

Friday April 25

When was the last time you tried a Port Ellen, let alone a 42 year old Port Ellen? Have you ever tried whiskies from Convalmore, Glenlochy, or North Port? Here’s your chance! Kick off the weekend with an unforgettable six-course gala dinner designed to elevate your dining experience, paired with premium whiskies. Each course is thoughtfully paired with the finest selections, allowing you to explore and compare multiple flavour profiles. The Closed Distilleries Dinner will feature the six whiskies from Gordon & MacPhail’s Recollection Series 3; collectively 232 years of whisky with a combined retail price of close to $45,000.00. The range:

1. Rosebank 1991 32 Year
2. Imperial 1990 33 Year
3. Convalmore 1984 39 Year
4. North Port (Brechin) 1981 42 Year
5. Glenlochy 1979 44 Year
6. Port Ellen 1981 42 Year

Benromach Distillery Master Class with Richard Urquhart

11 AM Saturday April 26

For those not taking to the slopes, we will kick off the day with a Benromach vertical tasting at 11 AM. Richard Urquhart will guide you through a range of six Benromach single malts, including a couple of single casks, and a Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Benromach 1982.

Gordon & MacPhail Après Ski Master Class with Richard Urquhart – 3 PM 

Whether you carved any turns or not, you’ll be invited to join us for an Après Ski Gordon & MacPhail Master Class with Richard Urquhart. The range will include whiskies from Gordon & MacPhail’s Distillery Label and Connoisseurs Choice ranges, all of them 20-30+ years of age.

The “Beauty & the Beast” Charity Auction & Dining Experience at Maligne Distillery

Experience an enchanting evening at the heart of Jasper’s rugged beauty while indulging in the rarest whisky Canada has to offer: The Beast. This exclusive whisky and culinary event pairs Jasper’s breathtaking wilderness (Beauty) with a once-in-a-lifetime tasting of The Beast, one of Canada’s most coveted whiskies.

“The evening culminates in an Auction of Four Remaining Bottles of The Beast, with proceeds benefiting the Pursuit for Jasper Fund, and Fort McMurray Firefighters supporting community development and environmental sustainability initiatives in Jasper.”

The price for the evening is $70 plus taxes and gratuity, including an appetizer, main course, dessert, and flight of four Maligne Range whiskies. Transportation to and from the event will be provided by Jasper Park Lodge. JPL can also assist you in your booking for the event.

Andrew Ferguson

Our first outrun of 2025 is here!

Our Q1 outrun kicks off the year with an exciting array of whiskies. We have something for the purists with a Benrinnes matured in a first fill ex Bourbon barrel. We also have a very limited Caol Ila that has been softened by unusually high evaporation. Rounding out our current releases there is a Craigellachie with a heavy oloroso influence and a Teaninch from a Maderia quarter cask bursting with flavours of fruit and spice.

The popular St Bridget’s Kirk Solera series continues with batch 4, our most cask influenced batch so far!

Craigellachie 2013, 12 years old
Benrinnes 2013, 11 year old
Caol ila 2013, 11 year old
Teaninich, 2014, 10 years old
St Bridget’s Kirk – Solera Batch #4

Please note that in order to better support our retail partners this outrun and future outruns is not being sold through our website. Links to stockists can be found via the tab on our homepage.

All releases were bottled at our site in Dalgety Bay by hand.

UNDAUNTED SPIRIT

Created in 1968 by whisky visionary, Mr. George Urquhart, the Connoisseurs Choice range has featured more than 2,000 bottlings from almost 100 Scottish distilleries.

George Urquhart is widely acknowledged to be one of the industry’s true pioneers. In 1968, when the vast majority of spirit went to make blended whisky, George created the Connoisseurs Choice to provide little-known distilleries a platform to have their whisky enjoyed in its simpliest form, as a single malt.

A master of maturation, Mr George was instrumental to the growth and international success of Scottish whisky, particularly single malts.

The Unique story of each Connoisseurs Choice whisky is told through its label: cask type, bottling date, strength, vintage and tasting note.

The March Outturn! As we explore the hidden depths of whisky, we go into the wood as Julien Willems, Whisky Quality Manager, explores different forms of cask maturation. The Society’s Whisky Team are sparing no efforts to uncover new and interesting casks for members to discover and enjoy, and this month is no exception. Here are a few cask adventure picks to get you started…

EXPLORE THE OUTTURN

READ JULIEN’S FEATURE

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ

Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). Visit the Society at here for membership information

This is your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers!

Spot the SMWS bottles in this amusing You Tube video

Japanese Whisky

Sakura season is upon us and so is the time to celebrate Japanese whisky!

This incredible region perfectly blends respect for preserving tradition with a modernistic approach to the whisky-making craft, preserving the harmony between past and future in their style. Discover the latest and best bottlings from Japan this month.

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