WIN 1 of 4 sets of Noble Rebel!

To celebrate Spring, we have a wonderful prize up for grabs. Noble Rebel is fabulous new range of blended malts from Loch Lomond, each highlighting a key flavour profile in whisky. We will select four lucky winners to each take home a set of 3 bottles, when purchasing a bottle from our selected Spring Drams range from now until the 1st of May. Best of luck!

Full ‘Spring Drams’ Range →

Spring Drams

Win with Noble Rebel

We have selected the very best sweet and floral whiskies for you to peruse for, after all, spring has definitely sprung! Indulge in a delightful dram to complement all of those daffodils, tulips and daisies sprouting across the land.

To celebrate, we have a wonderful prize up for grabs. Noble Rebel is fabulous new range of blended malts from Loch Lomond Distillery, each highlighting a key flavour profile in Scotch whisky. We will select four lucky winners to take home all three, when purchasing a sweet and floral whisky from this selection by the 1st of May.

Golden Dram:
WIN Loch Lomond 21 Year Old

Purchase either of the delicious new Single Grain expressions from Loch Lomond –  Distiller’s Choice or Cooper’s Collection – up until Sunday 30th April for a chance to win the stunning Loch Lomond 21 Year Old. We will take all the entries and select one winner who will be sent the the prize. Win or not, you’ll still add a fantastic new dram to your collection!

Loch Lomond Golden Dram →

Master new skills this spring 

As the days get lighter for longer, it can feel like there’s more time to explore the things you love. Martijn van Opstal tagged us on Instagram this week, sharing his completion certificate from our entry-level online Irish whiskey course. The caption read: “It was an absolute joy to follow these courses and I’m very proud and happy to be certified, which gives me a nice confidence boost for my tastings.” (You can read more from Martijn below.)

Whether you’re new here or have been with us a while, we invite you to take the next step and sign up for that course you’ve been considering. Save 15% when you enter the code SPRINGINTOSTUDY at checkout – but hurry, you only have until Sunday 30 April.

Browse Courses

R U ready to relax?

A lot of you definitely are, judging by our ticket sales. We have never sold this many tickets this early in the year. Amazing. And very relaxed 😉 We’re obviously not the only ones that are so happy we can finally have a normal relaxed Maltstock again, at our regular venue.

The good news is, we’re not sold out, yet. So you can join the relaxed fun by getting your tickets here: https://www.maltstock.com/shop

Bob, Klaas, Stan, Teun

Camping

We only had very limited camping space at Maltstock and those spots are all gone now. If you really feel camping is the only thing that will make you relaxed, please check scouting campground directly opposite of the Maltstock venue: https://www.maltstock.com/shop . Or camping de Ekelaar, just 2,3 kilometers from Maltstock.

Although we have sold a record number of tickets for this time of year, we still have tickets available at the moment. Want to enjoy Maltstock? Simply get your ticket here: https://www.maltstock.com/shop

Program

Just like the past few years we’ll be running a few “regular” masterclasses on the Friday. And we’ll definitely continue our “Drinks with…” session on the Saturday. And of course there’s no extra charge for attending any of these. How relaxed is that! We’re currently busy with putting the program together. We’ll keep you updated on our Facebook page and in the newsletters.

Chichibu!

Remember those strange days when we did tastings through zoom? When we even had a campfire tasting with people from the UK, USA and Japan all together in one tasting. And although it was great fun and a brilliant tasting, it is with very great pleasure we can announce that Yumi will join us live at Maltstock this year!. There’s a lot of catching up to do. It has been a few years since she was able to join us.  Of course she will be hosting Chichibu tastings. We’re very much looking forward to seeing how Chichibu is currently doing. But what makes us really relaxed is the fact we get to welcome Yumi again!

Maltstock on tour

Last weekend the always relaxed festival in Groningen was held. Henk and Miranda, both long serving Maltstock volunteers, are also part of the WFNN organization. to add to those relaxed vibes, Maltstock was present with a small stand and lot’s of relaxed whiskies. And in full relaxed colors!

Spring is here!

Greetings from Shelter Point,

Spring is fully here and we are loving seeing the sunshine and the longer evenings. Here at the distillery we are looking forward to this years barley being planted in the next few weeks. This is always a landmark point for us as the we are able to see the next generation of whisky growing around us.

The first delivery of malted barley from last years harvest arrived a couple of weeks ago and that has allowed us to get going with this years distilling schedule. The familiar smells of warm malt and fermentations have been coming from the still room and sight of the new make spirit coming from the still has been great to see.

Thinking of barley makes me think of Montfort, our whisky that is made entirely from barley grown on the farm. A single grain whisky made from 100% unmalted barley this is a real gem of a dram. If you haven’t tried it yet, you are missing out. Find it here

We are also very pleased to confirm that we are now able to sell to customers in the US, which is a great step forward. We can’t guarantee that we’ll be able to deliver to all locations but we think that major locations are covered. Head here to our online store, initially we have our Single Malt, Ripple Rock and Smoke Point single malts available, with more to come soon hopefully.

We are open as usual for tours and tastings, 10am – 5pm from Wednesday to Saturday, so come and join us for a dram. We’ve had a great start to the year so far and we’ve loved being able to welcome people to the distillery throughout the year.  We are hoping to be able to open on Sundays soon too, so keep an eye out here and on our social media for when we are able to offer that.
 
Upcoming events:

April 21^st – we will be pouring at the Whisky and Words event at the Vancouver Writers Festival at Granville Island in Vancouver. If you are in the area please stop by and say hello. Madison our new Brand Ambassador will be there pouring some of our best selling whiskies.

May 2^nd Shelter Point will be hosting a masterclass at 40 Knots Winery. More information can be found here – it’s a chance to enjoy some of our whiskies in the fabulous surroundings of the 40 Knots winery.

May 13^th – Shelter Point will be among the exhibitors at BC Distilled. This event is a great way to see the results of the skill passion and creativity shown by BC’s craft distillers.

May 13^th – We will be hosting a Mothers Day event at the distillery. Rewarding all deserving mothers with a free tasting, discounts and we’ll even have a food truck onsite to add a little extra reason to hang out at our beautiful spot.

May 20^th  12:45 pm-  Shelter Point will be hosting a masterclass at the Victoria Highland Games Whisky School, tickets can be found here

May 20^th 6:00pm – Shelter Point will be at Artemis Whisky bar in Victoria for some featured cocktails and a chance to learn about our whiskies and the process that goes into making them.

Stay well and we hope to greet you here at the distillery soon,

Cheers
Chris

Prize draw

THE SINGLETON OF GLEN ORD

Shop any of The Singleton single malt range this April and you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a bottle of the rich and succulent The Singleton of Glen Ord 39 Year Old, which was matured in a combination of port, Pedro Ximénez and oloroso sherry, before a finish in Bordeaux red wine casks.

LEARN MORE

The Singleton is a family of Scotch whiskies – it’s not a single distillery, but rather a selection of whiskies made at three of Diageo’s distilleries: Glendullan, Glen Ord and Dufftown. Each distillery is denoted as the ‘The Singleton of….’ on the bottle, with the range showcasing the individual characters of Dufftown, Glen Ord and Glendullan, embracing the history and legacy of each. The Singleton line-up includes a variety of styles, from the spicy, nutty single malts of Dufftown, to Glendullan’s fruity and grassy whisky, and the vibrant freshness of Glen Ord.

EXCLUSIVE MAC-TALLA FÈIS ÌLE 2023 PX BOTTLING

SNEAK PEAK!

We are taking Mac-Talla back to its roots and we are bring something special with us – a Mac-Talla Fèis Ìle Ltd Edition, launched on Islay during the iconic festival as an official festival bottling and available in selected markets shortly afterwards. This expression aims to unveil something a little more complex, representing the equilibrium between the bold rock formations found on Islay and the soft peat, famous in most Islay whiskies.
Keep your eyes peeled for more info soon…

JOIN MAC-TALLA AT FÈIS ÌLE 2023

This year Mac-Talla is at Fèis Ìle and we have 3 extra special events showcasing our core range and NEW Mac-Talla PX Fèis Ìle Limited Edition! For those not familiar with the festival it is dedicated to hosting events, honouring the spirit and culture of Islay. Fèis Ìle is well-known and named by many as the ultimate whisky festival. Islay whisky fans travel from across the globe to attend the wide variety of events held, celebrating the island’s whisky and heritage. For whisky lovers, it’s the perfect week of learning, laughter and drams. In every event Mac-Talla delivers, we aim to take you on a journey of taste, showcasing the variety of flavours captured in Islay whiskies, from powerful and smoky to rich and balanced, we have something for everyone. Take a look below for details on our key events.

Journey of Taste Festival with Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers are delighted to host a ‘Journey of Taste’ Whisky Festival in the Machrie Luxury Golf Hotel Courtyard.
Join us for a complimentary welcome dram at the bar before discovering a range of Mac-Talla Islay Single malt Whiskies, including the Mac-Talla PX Fèis Ìle Limited Edition, while enjoying festival lawn games and an Islay BBQ with live music from Islay Scottish folk band ‘Tàlan’. Ticket price includes: Welcome dram, branded glass, BBQ meal and games for prizes.

Date: 01/06/23
There are 2 sessions for this event:
Session 1: 1pm – 3pm | Session 2: 4pm – 6pm

Click here for tickets
The event is suitable for over 18’s only.

Journey of Taste Dinner with Mac-Talla Whisky & Christine Logan

Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers are delighted to host a ‘Journey of Taste’ Whisky Dinner at the Machrie Luxury Golf Hotel with special guest Christine Logan. Join us in the Stag Lounge where you can enjoy a welcome whisky hiball, followed by a dram of our Mac-Talla PX Fèis Ìle Limited Edition while our Sales Director Niel Hendriksz and the ‘Lady of the Isles’, former Bowmore Distillery Tour Guide Christine Logan, take part in a Q&A session, discussing the company’s Islay legacy and what they have in store for the future.

Following the Q&A, we’ll move on to the Kildalton Room, where we’ll enjoy a 5 course dinner, complimented by 4 special single malt whiskies, including a limited edition and Morrison Family Cask sample.
Join us for an evening of delicious drams and food, immersing yourself in the world of Mac-Talla Islay Single Malt Whisky. Ticket price includes: Welcome hiball and dram, 5 course meal with 4 whiskies and tea/coffee.

Date: 30/05/23
Starts: 6:15pm – 11pm (approx).

Click here for tickets
The event is suitable for over 18s only.

Whisky & Curry Night with Mac-Talla Islay Whisky at the Ballygrant Inn

Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers are delighted to join the Ballygrant Inn & Restaurant for a whisky & curry pairing meal. We’ll take you through our range of Islay Single Malts, expertly paired with the Ballygrant’s legendary curries, finishing off the meal with a dram of our Mac-Talla PX Fèis Ìle Limited Edition. A donation from both Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers & the Ballygrant Inn will be made from the proceeds of this event to the Kilmeny Senior Citizen’s Christmas Lunch. Ticket includes a dram pairing whisky dinner including the Mac-Talla range and our Fèis Ìle Limited Edition.

Date: 31/05/23
Starts 7pm – 10pm (approx).
Click here for tickets
The event is suitable for over 18s only.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Want to come along to an event or tasting? See exactly where we will be over the next few weeks.

The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival is an iconic celebration of Scotland’s national drink. We are hosting some tastings throughout the week and there are a few tickets left. Make sure to grab one quick before they all go. To buy a ticket to one of our events click here. Location: The Whisky Shop Dufftown Date: 27/04/23

WHERE HAVE WE BEEN?

Over the last few weeks we have been very busy with our team attending whisky shows, hosting tastings and other fun events. From Asia, to Denmark and back to the UK we have been getting the word out about our fantastic brands. We hope to see you at an event soon! Slàinte.

KEEP IN TOUCH

Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter. For more regular updates on our latest bottlings and other news, follow us on Instagram or Facebook. You can also email us with any questions or suggestions at info@morrisondistillers.com

Sneak Preview: Old Pulteney, Ardnamurchan and Queso

Update: Tickets went on sale a week ago, and with more than half sold it seems that you’ve missed us as much as we’ve missed you. Bless.

If you haven’t bought your tickets we still have space for you in our Masterclass Series, though Dunville’s and Michter’s are now sold out (and rightfully so given what will be poured.)

With an expanded offering at this year’s show, I’m making time to send out weekly previews of what you can expect come Saturday May 6, and maybe some of the outtakes, just for fun.

Keep reading to whet your palate, or feel free to unsubscribe if you prefer a good surprise!

Slainte,

Johanna Ngoh
Founder and Executive Producer

Loch Lomond Whiskies Introduces New Single Malt Whiskies to Celebrate The Open

Loch Lomond Open Special Edition and Loch Lomond Open Course Edition convey exceptional flavours crafted from remarkable stills

Loch Lomond Whiskies, The Spirit of The Open, has introduced two new limited-edition expressions to its portfolio of award-winning whiskies.

Loch Lomond Open Special Edition and Loch Lomond Open Course Collection have been released to mark The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. Billed as golf’s most prestigious event,

The Open is the sport’s original championship, bringing together the best players in the world, who will tee off in July.

Presented in a striking black and silver carton, these limited-edition single malt whiskies perfectly capture Loch Lomond Whiskies’ distinctive distillery style, developed using Scotland’s only Straight Neck Stills. Using this innovative distilling method, master blender

Michael Henry has the creative freedom to explore flavour in a more inventive way, carefully shaping the character of the whisky at the point of distillation. The final result is an elegant spirit with a distinctive fruit flavour. 

Loch Lomond Open Course Edition (£240) is an Organic 22 Years Old single malt whisky distilled in 2000 on the banks of Loch Lomond. A highly exclusive whisky, with only 4,500 bottles available globally, it is finely crafted in tribute to the people, players and courses at the heart of The Open.

Certified Organic and distilled in a combination of the remarkable Straight Neck Stills and more traditional Swan Neck Stills, it is a complex whisky which perfectly showcases Loch Lomond Whiskies’ adeptness and ingenuity in whisky making. Over the course of 22 years’ maturation the orchard fruit intensify, creating a whisky characterised by flavours of tropical fruit, pineapple, mango, grapefruit and vanilla with a hint of toasted oak, ginger and cinnamon on the finish.

Adding to this year’s golf range is Loch Lomond Open Special Edition (£45). This exceptional single malt whisky was created in partnership with Loch Lomond Whiskies’ long term golf ambassador, Colin Montgomerie – one of Scotland’s most legendary golfing figures. The whisky was aged in American Oak casks before finishing its maturation journey in the rich red wine Rioja Alta Reserva cask which brings out the whisky’s unique notes of red berry, orchard fruit and creamy vanilla with dark chocolate which complement the soft smoke on the finish.

Both Loch Lomond Open Course Collection and Loch Lomond Open Special Edition are non-chill filtered to keep things as nature intended.

In a first for Loch Lomond Whiskies, each pack is designed with a QR code that will take consumers to an Augmented Reality digital experience. In addition to seeing the Claret Jug appear in 3D, consumers will be able to access exclusive golf content celebrating some of the most historic championship moments as well as immersive video content, inspired by The Spirit of The Open.

Michael Henry, Loch Lomond Whiskies Master Blender, said: “The Open is one of the most prestigious events in the world of golf and we are proud to be a part of the journey, supporting the 151st championship with this incredible range of limited-edition whiskies.

“Our golf range is always incredibly popular, and these two new limited-edition single malt whiskies will not disappoint.

“We have been distilling whisky on the banks of Loch Lomond since 1814, crafting fine single malts which are every bit as delicious as the landscape is stunning. Pushing the boundaries of distillation, we explore new and inventive ways to bring flavour to life.

“These new exceptional and complex single malts epitomise our ingenuity in whisky making, perfectly showcasing what is possible with our unique Straight Neck Stills.”

Loch Lomond The Open Special Edition 2023 (ABV 46%, RRP £45) and Loch Lomond The Open Course Edition 2023 (ABV 48.2%, RRP £240) are available from www.lochlomondwhiskies.com now, and from specialist whisky retailers from 17 April. 

Loch Lomond The Open Course Edition 2023 Tasting Notes

Nose: Honey, peach, melon, lemon, stem ginger

Palate: Grapefruit, vanilla, caramel, pineapple, mango

Finish: Long spicy finish with ginger, cinnamon and toasted oak

Loch Lomond The Open Special Edition 2023 Tasting Notes

Nose: Floral notes of rose, soft fruits, peach and pear

Taste: Red berry and orchard fruit. Raspberry and peach, creamy vanilla and dark chocolate

Finish: Medium length, a touch of smoke gives way to lasting fruit notes

About Loch Lomond Whiskies

• Loch Lomond Distillery has one of the oldest heritages in the industry. It was founded by American, Duncan Thomas, the owner of the Littlemill distillery which was licensed in 1772. In the 1930s Duncan Thomas was at the forefront of innovation within the Scotch whisky industry and his innovative philosophy is ingrained into everything that is done at Loch Lomond to this day.

• The multi award winning Loch Lomond whiskies range includes the Loch Lomond 12-Year-Old Perfectly Balanced which has been awarded the Platinum Award in 2020, one of only 7 single malts to be awarded this honour at the San Francisco World Spirits Challenge 2020.

A selection of other recent medals include:

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old Perfectly Balanced – Double Gold San Francisco World Spirits Awards 2021 

Loch Lomond 12 Year Old Inchmurrin – Best Highland Scotch 12 Year Old & Under, World Whisky Awards 2021; Gold International Sprits Challenge 2021; Double Gold San Francisco World Spirits Awards 2020. 

Loch Lomond 12 Year Old Inchmoan – Gold San Francisco World Spirits Awards 2020; Gold International Sprits Challenge 2020 

Loch Lomond 30 Year Old – Double Gold San Francisco World Spirits Awards 2021

KILKERRAN 12 YEARS OLD

Kilkerran 12-Year Old is a distilled scotch whisky from the Campbeltown region of Scotland, aged for 12 years in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks. The resulting taste is light and peeled for a smooth, complex whisky experience.

£46.00

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