Little Book Chapter 10: “All The Wiser”: After years of chasing precision and “perfect” blends, Freddie shifted his philosophy for this release. “All The Wiser” reflects a more intuitive approach, one that embraces the unpredictability of blending and allows the whiskey itself to lead. The result is a whiskey that feels more discovered than past releases.

Booker’s Bourbon, Batch #1 “Big Easy”: A bold, high-proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey that pays homage to a place Booker returned to time and again – for the food, the people, and the unforgettable flavors that stayed with him long after each visit.

Booker’s Bourbon, Batch #2 “Milkshake Batch”: Inspired by one of Booker Noe’s favorite indulgences: a homemade chocolate malted milkshake spiked with a generous pour of bourbon. The story traces back to Fred Noe’s childhood fishing trips with his father, where chocolate malted milkshakes became a well-earned reward after a day on the water. Booker eventually began adding bourbon to the mix, creating a family ritual that lives on today between Fred and Freddie.

Old Grand-Dad 7YR Bottled-in-Bond: 2026 marks the second year of The James B. Beam Distilling Co.’s annual release. Each year’s release of this high-rye recipe Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey will be produced from a single distillation season in accordance with the Bottled-In-Bond Act. This inaugural release was distilled and barreled in Fall 2018.

North British Thompson Bros ‘An Edinburgh Dram’ Single Grain Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old · 2008 Vintage 70cl · 48% ABV

Bottled by Thompson Bros for the An Edinburgh Dram range, this North British was distilled in 2008 at Edinburgh’s North British Distillery and matured for 17 years in sherry oak before bottling at 48% ABV. As a single grain whisky, it leans into the softer, rounder side of long maturation, with the sherry casks adding an extra layer of richness and sweetness to the distillery’s naturally easy-going style.

This is a particularly indulgent style of North British, full of creamy texture and confectionery character. The sherry oak brings out wave after wave of milk chocolate, giving the whisky a rich, dessert-like profile that feels especially appealing for those who enjoy sweeter single grain bottlings.

The latest expressions and releases

Peruse our new releases to whet your palate and wet your glass. Our buyers’ top picks include Glenallachie 21 Year Old – Batch 7 Speyside Single Malt Whisky – which uses superior Pedro Ximenez and oloroso sherry casks – and Glen Scotia 2013 12 Year Old from the esteemed Thompson Bros.

Islay Mist is an icon in blended whisky and has a limited release of their 17 Year Old with light peat smoke and orchard fruits. But these are just tasters, find whatever suits your taste.

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