2008 Craigellachie 15 Year “The First Editions” Cask Strength Single Bourbon Barrell Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700 ML) $100.00 View

The wonderful Craigellachie distillery remains underappreciated outside of core group of diehard fans. It’s oily rich character can be exceptional both in sherry and when aged in fresh bourbon barrel like this one. The old home of Dewar’s, this distillery isn’t Speyside’s prettiest but it is one of its best. Just across the river from the Macallan on the road to Dufftown, the old plant continues to produce full flavored rich malt of the highest quality. This little barrel was distilled in 2008 and filled into a fresh bourbon barrel for 15 years before being bottled at full cask strength without chillfiltration or coloring of any kind. Expect a fruity fragrant side of Craigellachie -Peaches, apple, and fresh fragrant floral aromas. The palate is full of spice, pears and fudge.

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Canadian Whisky Awards announces 2026 Canadian Whisky of the Year

J.P. Wiser’s 24 Year Old Canadian Whisky is the 2026 CANADIAN WHISKY OF THE YEAR at CANADIAN WHISKY AWARDS

In all, 47 Canadian whisky producers were honoured at the prestigious 16^th annual event

VICTORIA, B.C. (January 19, 2026) – J.P. Wiser’s has won Canadian Whisky of the Year honours for its 24 Year Old Canadian Whisky at the 2026 Canadian Whisky Awards held on Thursday, January 15 in Victoria, B.C. This blended whisky received the top overall score from a panel of 13 judges who tasted around 200 competing whiskies in blind tastings.

Part of J.P. Wiser’s Decades Series, this ultra-premium whisky was distilled in 2000 and aged for 24 years. Judges noted that the whisky shows fine oak spice and leather with butterscotch toffee and nougat.

Davin de Kergommeaux, chair of the judging panel and author of Canadian Whisky: The Essential Portable Expert stated, “This solid old-timer brings the delicacy and refinement of long-aged whisky to the depth and nuance of a masterfully blended dram. Among so many brilliant whiskies in competition, it was a clear winner.”

Canadian Whisky of the Year was just one of more than two dozen awards presented at this year’s 16^th annual edition of the Canadian Whisky Awards. A selection of the honours includes:

• Blended Whisky of the Year – Wayne Gretzky Distillery – Maple Cask Whisky
• Corn Whisky of the Year – BEARFACE – Triple Oak
• Rye Whisky of the Year – Wild Life Distillery – WLD Cask King of the North
• Single Malt Whisky of the Year – Macaloney’s Distillery – The Peat Project: Harvest Coast
• Canadian Whisky Producer of the Year – Sons of Vancouver Distillery
• Best Barrel Finished Whisky – Bridgeland Distillery – Glenbow Single Malt, Porta-Rossa Cask Finish
• Best Cask Strength Whisky – Sons of Vancouver Distillery – ‘The First Crack of a Crème Brûlée’ Cask-Strength Wheated Rye
• Best Limited Expression – Pike Creek 22 Year Old PX Cask Finish Canadian Whisky
• Best Single Barrel Release – John Sleeman & Sons Spring Mill Distillery – Wine Cask Aged Single Malt
• Award of Excellence in Product Innovation – Macaloney’s Distillery – The Peat Project
• Best Whisky & Spirits Writer – Reece Sims
• Canadian Whisky Lifetime Achievement Award – Bill Ashburn – Forty Creek

Held annually since 2010 during Victoria Whisky Festival, the Canadian Whisky Awards recognizes the very best Canadian whiskies. An independent panel of experts scores each whisky in blind tastings, based on ranking criteria that reflect the industry’s highest standards.

The Canadian Whisky Awards is fully independent of the Canadian whisky industry. Only whiskies that were distilled and matured in Canada are eligible to compete. The Canadian Whisky Awards Gala in Victoria is grateful to this year’s presenting sponsor, Spirits Canada.

For more information and the full results of the 2026 Canadian Whisky Awards, visit canadianwhiskyawards.com.

Velvet Fig 12 Year Old is now available across selected EU markets. This limited release marks the return of Velvet Fig with a 12 year age statement, offering greater depth and concentration to the established fruit-forward, sherry-led style. Crafted exclusively from single malts matured in ex Oloroso sherry casks, it reflects the rich character that defines the series.

Velvet Fig 12 Year Old is created from a careful selection of single malts chosen for their natural richness and structure. Extended maturation in ex Oloroso sherry casks develops layers of ripe fig, dark berries, chocolate and warm spice, all brought together in a naturally rich, velvety texture.

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Tasting notes

• Colour: Deep mahogany
• Nose: Red berries, blackberry, fig, milk chocolate, marzipan and walnut
• Palate: Ripe fig, date and apricot, with nutmeg, ginger and chestnut
• Finish: Lingering warmth with cinnamon, soft oak and gentle sweetness
• Character: Velvety, fruit forward and sherried, with elegant oak spice

Key details

• Composition of 100 percent single malts
• Matured in ex Oloroso sherry casks
• Natural colour and non chill filtered
• Blended and bottled in Scotland by Wemyss Family Spirits
• Each cask is nosed and selected by Isabella Wemyss

This is a small batch release, with limited availability across EU markets. Once these bottles have sold, they will not be reissued.

1994 Tomatin 28 Year Old “Old Malt Cask” Single Hogshead Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) $324.99 View

1996 Fettercairn 26 Year “Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary” Single Hogshead Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) $325.00 View

1997 Auchroisk 26 Year Old “Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary” Single Bourbon Barrel Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) $325.00 View

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OUR BALBLAIR 14 HAS WON BRONZE AT THE WORLD WHISKIES AWARDS 2026

**BRONZE WINNER AT THE 2026 WORLD WHISKIES AWARDS**

This exquisite single-cask Scotch whisky from Balblair distillery was distilled in 2009 and aged for 14 years in a first-fill sherry butt. Bottled at a robust cask strength of 57.4%, it boasts a rich, deep colour and intense, complex flavours. It’s a firm favourite here with the team at Bartels Whisky!

Nose:

Fresh and fruity layered with honey and vanilla.

Palate:

Light and creamy, featuring orchard fruits (apple, pear) with hints of orange zest, honeyed malt, and a touch of ginger spice.

Finish:

Smooth, with lingering fruit, gentle spices, and a soft malt sweetness.

Tasting notes by Bartels

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1927 Project Ardnamurchan

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The 1927 Project is a rather amazing selection of distilleries who have agreed to help recreate whisky production that took place through the 1920’s and into early 1931. Those six distilleries are amongst some of the best, and finest distilleries whose whiskies are sought after world wide. Those distilleries are: Ardnamurchan, Dornoch, Holyrood, Daftmill, Lochlea and InchDairnie.

There is a seventh bottle in this collection, but that’s a fun surprise for the end of the series. Bottle #1 is from Ardnamurchan.

New make produced from 100% Chevallier heritage barley, fermented for 68 hours using Nottingham and Windsor Ale yeasts. Chevallier is difficult to grown in Scotland due to the height it grows too. Too much wind on the coasts would cause it to fall over and not yield a great result for the final product. Ardnamurchan produces a new make style that is heavy and oily but it’s a clean new make.

The run was done in two batches because the wash still steam coils were coated in residue, more so than normal for a distillation at Ardnamurchan. Please do check out the link to see the full interview with Ardnamurchan, hosted by Dave Broom and Alan Winchester.

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KBCA reveals Old Forester Barrel Selection Experience as the next installment in its “12 Lots of Bourbon” series

• “Revolution” revealed as the next installment in KBCA’s “12 Lots of Bourbon,” honoring America’s 250th anniversary and the revolutionary spirit behind Old Forester, America’s first bottled bourbon.
• Lot features an exclusive Old Forester Single Barrel, Barrel Strength Selection Experience, including a private distillery tour, hands-on barrel selection and a personalized label yielding approximately 160 bottles.
• Auction proceeds benefit the Bob Woodruff Foundation, supporting veterans and service members, while celebrating America’s 250th anniversary year and the enduring values that shaped the nation.

LOUISVILLE, Ky.  — The Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration (KBCA) today announced the next installment of its “12 Lots of Bourbon,” a festive and historic countdown revealing the rare bourbon bottles, barrels and experiences that will be auctioned during its inaugural event on Presidents’ Day Weekend, Feb. 13–15, 2026.

Titled “Revolution,” the newly revealed lot pays tribute to the American Revolution and the spirit of bold innovation that continues to define the nation as it prepares to mark its 250th anniversary. The lot’s title is also representative of Old Forester, a brand whose legacy is rooted in revolutionary firsts that helped shape bourbon, America’s native spirit.​

“Revolution” follows the announcement of previously revealed lots in KBCA’s signature series. The campaign will culminate with the last lot announcement shortly, although additional lots will be unveiled leading up to the February event.

“As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, ‘Revolution’ reflects the courage to challenge convention and set new standards, which are values that define both our country and Old Forester’s legacy,” said Andrew Varga, founder of the Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration. “This lot captures the spirit of progress and perseverance that has shaped America for 250 years, while offering the most immersive bourbon experience in the world.”

About the Old Forester Lot

“Revolution” features an Old Forester Single Barrel, Barrel Strength Selection Experience, offering the winning bidder and up to five guests a private tour and hands-on barrel selection at the Old Forester Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky. Guided by a distillery host, participants will select a single barrel that will be bottled at barrel strength with a personalized label. The selected barrel is expected to yield an average of approximately 160 bottles in 750ml format, with final yield varying by barrel.

“Selecting a single barrel is one of the most personal and exclusive experiences we can offer,” said Campbell Brown, great-great-grandson of Old Forester Founder George Garvin Brown. “It connects people directly to our unique process and innovative history. Including this experience in the inaugural Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction during America’s 250th anniversary year is a meaningful way to celebrate our shared revolutionary spirit.”

Old Forester’s story is one of industry-defining innovation. First introduced in 1870, the brand became America’s first bottled bourbon, establishing new standards for quality, consistency and consumer trust. It was also the only bourbon brand to remain continuously distilled before, during, and after Prohibition, a testament to resilience and forward-thinking leadership, qualities that mirror the revolutionary ideals upon which the United States was founded.

“Revolution” underscores KBCA’s mission to connect bourbon’s rich heritage with the values that shaped America, using the country’s native spirit to tell stories of independence, innovation and progress.

Previously announced Bourbon Lots

The Old Forester lot joins these previously announced lots:

• Elijah Craig Single Barrel experience at Heaven Hill Distillery
• Four Roses private selection barrel pick

Proceeds from the Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration will benefit the Bob Woodruff Foundation, supporting veterans, service members and their families, and reinforcing the event’s commitment to honoring those who have defended the freedoms born from America’s revolution.

For updates, auction lot announcements and ticket information, visit www.KYBCA.com and follow the Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

About the Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction

The Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction and Celebration is a first-of-its-kind gathering honoring Kentucky’s bourbon legacy while giving back to the heroes who protect our nation. Founded in Louisville by Andrew Varga, a longtime spirits industry executive, the inaugural KBCA committee includes bourbon industry luminaries, authors and executives such as America’s CEO- Chief Entertaining Officer Tim Laird and Lori Laird, former PriceWeber VP, Executive Creative Director Larry Profancik and brand strategist Henrietta Pepper. KBCA unites distilleries, chefs and bourbon enthusiasts for three unforgettable days of tastings, events and philanthropy, all “for the greater great.”

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A SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE

IN SINGLE MALT SCOTCH SINCE 1798!

With a distillation history that dates back to 1798, Highland Park is the northernmost distillery in Scotland situated in the Orkney istands in the North Sea at roughly the same latitude as the southern tip of Greenland. This geographic location is key to what distinguishes the company from other whisky-makers throughout their country and around the world.

Isolated from other producers, Highland Park remains independent from shifting industry trends and innovations embraced by other distilleries. For example, they continue to do their own floor maltings for a portion of their output and also remain committed to the use of their signature Orkney heathered peat which they cut from their own plots at nearby Hobbister Moor and which has been growing there for millenia. This peat burns low and slow and sweet for a subtly smoky grain character that is distinct from Scotch made in the Highlands or on Islay. In terms of barrels, since the late 1960s, they have seasoned their own finest quality casks with Oloroso sherry in Spain, which imparts rich coloring and distinct sherry notes to their whiskies.

We are pleased to present a broad collection of Highland Park single malts, ranging from an “Explorers” sampler set which would make a great stocking stuffer to several older age statement and limited release offerings for that special someone…perhaps yourself!

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Highland Park Explorers Selection (12 YR, Cask Strength, 18 YR) 50ml

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Highland Park 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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Highland Park Cask Strength

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Highland Park 16 Year Twisted Tattoo Single Malt $109.99

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Highland Park 15 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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Highland Park 18 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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Highland Park 18 Year 2004 Duncan Taylor Sherry Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky $239.99

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Highland Park 25 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky $949.99

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OUR CLUB PROGRAMS

Here at D&M we are passionate about American Whiskey & Single Malt Scotch To help make our passions a little easier on your (and our) pocketbook, we have come up with a number of different buying clubs. The purpose of these clubs is to explore these wonderful beverages, trying new things, and to save money. Click HERE to learn more about our club options.

Philharmonia Macduff 16 Year Old 2008 51.5% 70cl

£74.96 GBP

A very special bottling to mark the 80th anniversary of the world-renowned Philharmonia Orchestra, this sumptuous, single malt Macduff has been aged for 16 long years in a third-fill sherry butt. The result? An exactingly balanced yet elegantly expressive dessert-like Highland Scotch. A celebration of the harmony shared by music and whisky, it’s a decadent, satisfyingly full-bodied bottling perfect for the convivialities. We’re proud to partner with the Philharmonia on this release, which, with 80 years celebrated as an oak anniversary, feels especially fitting.

Tasting note:

Nose: Initially quite light and bright, with fruity cereal notes soon emerging. Raisins, fig rolls, toffee apples and pastries bring richness, while lemon sherbet sweets and cut grass contribute a more aromatic quality.

Palate: A bold, round palate sees milk chocolate combine with fresh fruit, pain au chocolat pastries, Eccles cake, butterscotch, toasted hazelnuts, milk chocolate and cumin.

Finish: Long and lingering, with drying oak spices, cocoa nibs and earthy tones.