Royal Brackla 2014 11 Year Old, Watt Whisky

£72.00

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The Invergordon 50 Year Old 1974 is an extraordinary Highland single grain Scotch whisky bottled by The Keeble Cask Company for their prestigious Fragrant Drops series. Distilled in 1974 and matured for half a century in a single 2nd fill Oloroso sherry octave, this remarkable 2025 release was bottled at natural cask strength 48.2% ABV. After five decades of patient ageing, it delivers a luxurious depth of flavour — a true masterpiece from one of Scotland’s most respected grain distilleries.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

• Distilled in 1974 and matured 50 years in a 2nd fill Oloroso sherry octave #1

• Bottled in 2025 at natural cask strength 48.2% ABV

• Released by The Keeble Cask Company for the Fragrant Drops series

• A rare half-century-old single grain whisky of exceptional refinement

• Combines sherry depth, oak elegance, and a luxurious silky texture

The Invergordon 50 Year Old 1974 Fragrant Drops is a once-in-a-lifetime whisky — elegant, complex, and steeped in history. With 50 years of slow maturation, this single-cask release delivers unparalleled smoothness and depth, making it a crowning achievement in the Fragrant Drops collection and a true collector’s treasure

Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2019 6 Year Old, Watt Whisky

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Angus Dundee Distillers marks major milestone with first spirit filling at new Chinese distillery 

Angus Dundee Distillers, which owns Tomintoul and Glencadam distilleries in Scotland, has celebrated a key milestone in the development of its first malt whisky distillery in Chun’an, China.

The Chun’an Malt Whisky Distillery has now officially transitioned from construction to production with the ceremonial filling of its first spirit into the inaugural cask.

Overlooking the picturesque Thousand Island Lake, often celebrated as ‘the finest water under the heaven’, the distillery will marry traditional Scotch whisky-making with the distinctive environment and cultural heritage of the region.

Iain Lochhead, Director of Angus Dundee Distillers, said: “Chun’an Distillery is a unique opportunity to combine Scotland’s whisky heritage with one of China’s most inspiring natural landscapes.

“This area is popular due to the exceptional natural beauty of its lakes and mountains and the design of the site itself reflects this, embracing the aesthetics of the local Jiangnan Huizhou architectural style, with every element being built with precision and care.”

As a strategic investment by Angus Dundee Distillers in China, Chun’an Distillery draws deeply from the group’s Scotch whisky heritage. The distillery continues two centuries of traditional whisky-making philosophy practiced at Angus Dundee’s historic Scottish distilleries, employing authentic single malt production methods including traditional copper pot still distillation, rigorous yeast management, precise cut control and a diversified cask maturation programme.

With all elements in place, the First Spirit Filling Ceremony, attended by Angus Dundee directors and distinguished guests, marked the beginning of the whisky’s long maturation journey. The event, set against the spectacular backdrop of Thousand Island Lake, concluded with a farm-to-table luncheon inspired by the surrounding mountains and local terroir.

Looking ahead, the Chun’an Distillery site, which spans more than 20 acres, is set to become a fully integrated whisky destination with visitors able to explore immersive production galleries, tasting rooms, experiential dining, retail areas and extensive outdoor spaces for events and tourism. The visitor experience is expected to open mid-2026.

Iain Lochhead added: “The ceremonial filling of the first cask represents a defining moment for our Chinese venture. As we expand our presence in a market we believe will be central to the future of the whisky industry, we are proud to bring our experience and craftsmanship to this region, creating a world-class distillery and visitor experience.”

With Chun’an Distillery, Angus Dundee Distillers continues its mission to expand the reach of authentic single malt whisky while demonstrating how Scottish expertise can evolve in new terroirs. This landmark project signals the company’s commitment to crafting exceptional whisky and positioning Thousand Island Lake as a future centre for global whisky appreciation.

Angus Dundee Distillers

Angus Dundee Distillers, founded in 1950, owns the Glencadam Distillery, Tomintoul Distillery, and a modern blending and bottling plant in Scotland. It is an independent company engaged in the distilling, blending and bottling of high-quality Scotch whiskies and other spirits. Its products are exported to over 80 countries worldwide. 

Tomintoul Distillery

Tomintoul Distillery is nestled in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, within the whisky producing region of Speyside. The distillery, established in 1965, is named after the nearby village of Tomintoul, the highest village in the Highlands of Scotland.

Tomintoul’s signature range includes the popular 10-Year-Old, 14-Year-Old and 16-Year-Old, as well as the multi-award-winning Cigar Malt, premium 21-Year-Old and 25-Year-Old and a series of special cask finishes.

Old Ballantruan, the heavily peated Speyside malt, is also distilled at Tomintoul, taking its name from the distillery’s exceptional water source, the Ballantruan Spring. 

Visit www.tomintoulwhisky.com to find out more. 

Glencadam Distillery

Established in 1825, Glencadam Distillery is steeped in history, heritage and tradition, handcrafting single malt Scotch whisky in a process that’s remained unchanged for 200 years. In 2021, Glencadam Distillery re-installed a working internal waterwheel, modelled on the original which was used to power the distillery back in in 1825.

One of Scotland’s oldest distilleries, Glencadam was mothballed for several years before it was purchased and re-opened by Angus Dundee Distillers in 2003.

Today, Glencadam’s multi-award-winning range includes American Oak Reserve, Reserva Andalucía, the 10-Year-Old, 13-Year-Old, 15-Year-Old, 18-Year-Old and 25-Year-Old expressions, as well as a series of special cask finishes.

Visit www.glencadamwhisky.com to find out more.

Arran 26 Year Old Cooper’s Gold 49.2% 70cl

£195.83 GBP

A very exciting private cask bottling here from the celebrated Arran single malt Scotch whisky distillery. This Cooper’s Gold edition was distilled back in August 1996 and was fully matured in an ex-sherry butt. Just 112 individually numbered bottles will ever be released. It offers a sumptuous spectrum of toffee, orchard fruit and toasted oak notes, all set in an invitingly smooth texture. A brilliant opportunity to try some long-aged Arran.

Heaven Hill Distillery Announces Fall 2025 Edition of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series

BARDSTOWN, Ky. – Heaven Hill Distillery announces the release of the Fall 2025 edition of Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series, an 11-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Comprised of barrels produced in the fall of 2014, and bottled in the fall of 2025, the sixteenth national release ushers in the latest hallmark series to the bottled-in-bond legacy.

Bottled in an ornate decanter, the fall edition bares a black label, consistent across each of the brand’s fall releases. This edition’s tax strip, which has always been a signature of transparency on bottled-in-bond products, will disclose when the liquid was produced and bottled. The Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series Fall 2025 edition will be available in the 750ml size on an allocated basis. It meets the strict requirements of a bottled-in-bond: the product of a single distillery from a single distilling season, aged a minimum of four years, and bottled at 100 proof or 50% alcohol by volume. The edition is available at a suggested retail price of $159.99.

This release of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey shows a bright amber color, opening on the nose with rich bourbon sweetness layered with leather, subtle oak, and warm baking spices. The palate is rich and velvety, leading with honey and butterscotch before unfolding into notes of plums, peaches, and figs. Its finish is warm and sweet, with dark fruit deepening into soft milk chocolate as it gently fades.

“Every release of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series reflects our dedication to tradition and meticulous craft,” said Conor O’Driscoll, Master Distiller at Heaven Hill. “The 11-year-old Fall 2025 edition carries a richness and poise that exemplify what this series stands for and why the bottled-in-bond legacy remains so important to Heaven Hill.”

As a leader of the Bottled-in-Bond category, Heaven Hill is proud to offer a premium, allocated product within this special class which showcases the authenticity and quality of the company’s American Whiskey portfolio. The legendary Old Fitzgerald line, which was acquired by Heaven Hill in 1999, is well known for its distilling pedigree and its history as a luxury brand first sold in the finest rail lines and steamships. The packaging was inspired by an original 1950’s Old Fitzgerald diamond decanter and pays homage to the history of the brand being traditionally bottled in artistic decanters of all shapes and sizes. The black label features the time-honored graphic of a key, commemorating an important element in original labels and the brand’s slogan since the 1940’s, “Your key to hospitality”.

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.

Vat #3 Blended 30 Year Old 1994 Milroy’s Soho Selection 49.5%

£79.13 GBP

Regal, opulent and deliciously intricate, this 30-year-old blend is the grande dame of our Soho Selection collection. From silken grain to fascinating smoke, it brings together beach bonfire, sticky toffee pudding and even herbal notes. Plus it offers extraordinary value for a whisky aged for over three decades. Snap up a bottle while you can.

Tasting notes:

Nose: A stunning complex whisky opens with a subtle, Islay-like smoke on the nose, a tapestry of elastoplast, rosemary, iodine notes. This is followed by baked goods and creamy desserts – crème brûlée, sticky toffee pudding, and crêpes suzette. Roasted pineapple and ice cream wafer continue the sweet-smoky interplay.

Palate: The smoke turns even more herbal before developing into a beach bonfire profile. Rock candy and vanilla ice cream continue the coastal associations, ahead of ginger biscuit, melon, cinnamon, and custard notes.

Finish: Long and meandering with lingering beachy smoke, ginger and oak.

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Our Scotch Whisky annual is out now! Curated by Whisky Magazine, the annual charts a year in Scotland’s whisky industry. Inside, you’ll find distilleries in focus, interviews with the people behind the bottles, and explorations of what Scotch looks like in 2025.

Also, limited-edition and core-range whiskies are put to the test in an epic collection of 100 Scotch reviews, all blind-tasted by our experts. It’s the perfect place to find inspiration for the bottle you’ll add to your shelves — perhaps to share with friends and family this holiday season.

An Answer from the Whisky Gods: K&L Pick from Mars Tsunuki
Mars Tsunuki 8 Year Old K&L Exclusive 1st Fill Sherry Cask #T326 Japanese Single Malt Whiskey (700ml) ($189.99)
“If you love the great sherried beasts of Islay, this magical cask will absolutely knock you out for the count” — David Othenin-Girard, K&L Spirits Buyer

The wonderful Tsunuki distillery is truly a pilgrimage worth taking for any lover of great whisky. I’ve made the trek twice, and along with Kanosuke, it stands as one of the crown jewels of the recently anointed Kagoshima whisky trail. Visiting this historic property can be deceiving, as you might expect a new distillery to feel new, but it’s actually the longtime home base of Hombo Shuzo’s historic operations. The reception center is literally Hombo-san’s family home where he grew up, and the site also includes the old, now defunct grain stills that were crucial to the success of Hombo Shuzo’s shochu business. The beautiful property also features World War II era dunnage warehouses, where this special cask was aged. The selection of this barrel represents one of my favorite cask-picking experiences in nearly twenty years of doing this. After a beautiful tour with chief distilling manager and blender Tatsuro Kusano, we retired to an elegant tatami-adorned washitsu tucked behind the visitor center.

There was an impressive lineup of casks waiting for us, and every single one was a joy to taste. We initially selected a beautiful medium-peated Komagatake, but the others were almost impossible to separate. After plenty of hemming and hawing, I mentioned to Kusano-san that many of our customers are obsessed with heavily peated, heavily sherried malts, a style we see less and less out of Scotland, and wondered if Tsunuki had ever gone in that direction. His eyes lit up, he raised a finger, and said, “I’ll be right back.” He sprinted across the campus to his blending room and returned with two samples dark as night. It felt like I’d spoken and the whisky gods had answered. The cask was everything we hoped for, a big, bold, unapologetic beast with deep barbecue intensity. Fittingly, Kusano-san is a huge fan of American-style barbecue, so if you ever visit the distillery, that’s the perfect omiyage.

I just about started crying and was so honored and grateful that this generous colleague had gone the extra mile to find something so special for us. It’s not only these experiences that put Tsunuki at the top of my list, it’s the incredible whisky they continue to produce ever single day. We bought 2 more barrels this October and hopefully many more to come. The barrel rested for another year after selection and only grew more compelling over time. During bottling, the distillery even sent us a photo showing thick, opaque fatty oils suspended throughout the whisky and asked if we wanted it filtered. The answer was an emphatic no. Keep every bit of that cloudy magic.

I won’t bother with a formal tasting note here, because if you haven’t already grabbed a bottle, you’ve probably already missed the boat. But if you love the great sherried beasts of Islay, this magical cask will absolutely knock you out for the count.

— David Othenin-Girard, K&L Spirits Buyer

Mars Tsunuki 8 Year Old K&L Exclusive 1st Fill Sherry Cask #T326 Japanese Single Malt Whiskey (700ml) ($189.99)

K&L Notes: This exceptional single cask from Mars Tsunuki represents a crucial chapter in the long and often storied history of Japanese whisky. Produced by Hombo Shuzo, a family owned company founded in 1872, Mars traces its whisky lineage to the very beginnings of malt distillation in Japan. Long before Japanese whisky gained international fame, Hombo was quietly experimenting with malt production, helping lay the technical and philosophical groundwork for the category. While Komagatake Distillery serves as the spiritual heart of Mars, Tsunuki represents its future. Established in 2016 in Kagoshima at the tropical southern tip of Japan, Tsunuki was built firmly in traditional practice, drawing on the region’s warmer climate and abundant natural resources to explore a different expression of Japanese malt whisky. But because it was yet to be defined, the distillery offered Mars a chance to push the boundaries of what’s possible. This heavily peated single cask is a perfect example of the courageous potential of this special distillery. Distilled in 2017 from barley peated to 50 ppm and aged high quality first fill sherry hogshead. This is rich sherry and peat at its very finest and a style almost never seen in Japan. Aged in the hot, humid dunnage style warehouses at Tsunuki for nearly 9 years, it was bottled at natural cask strength without chill-filtration. A total of 236 bottles, this release stands as a bold statement of intent for the distillery and for Mars as a whole.

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