Lochlea adds Stout Cask Finish to

Limited Editions with Overtone Collaboration

Award-winning farm-to-cask distillery Lochlea in Ayrshire has revealed its first ever single malt whisky matured in stout beer casks: Lochlea Stout Cask Finish.

The UK-exclusive limited edition release is a culmination of various cask experiments with Glasgow-based craft brewery Overtone, renowned for its range of seasonal beers inspired by the culture of music and different musical genres.

Lochlea Stout Cask Finish started life the same as Lochlea’s signature whisky – Our Barley – matured in a combination of ex-bourbon, STR and oloroso sherry casks. The spirit was then placed into casks that had previously been loaned to Overtone Brewery to age their stout in a for a few months. The casks – originally from Lochlea before going to Overtone – were delivered back to the distillery, deliciously seasoned with the brewery’s distinctive rich stout beer – perfect for finishing Lochlea’s floral, fruity Lowland spirit.

The final dram reveals the influence from the stout through a rich nose with hints of all butter shortbread, tropical fruit and macadamia nuts, evolving into sweet toffee notes and a delicious toasted barley flavour on the palate. The spirit finishes with a long moreish fruit and cereal flavour.

Non-chill filtered and bottled at 52% ABV, Stout Cask Finish will be available in select retailers across the UK this winter, highlighting the innovative distillery’s creative local partnerships with likeminded independent creative producers*.

Lochlea’s Trade Sales Manager Emma Kirk said: “One of the benefits of Lochlea’s position as an independent distillery is our ability to be experimental and collaborate with other like-minded brands. When we discovered Overtone – one of Glasgow’s best craft breweries – were on the hunt for whisky casks to mature their first ever double mash stout in, we could not turn the opportunity down. Lochlea gifted the brewery the cask make up of our core expression, Our Barley. On return, our production team filled each stout seasoned cask with ‘Our Barley’, for a year. Our  distillery team have chosen three casks out of the six; the result is this delicious first stout cask finish ever to be released by us that we are really proud of.”

The team at Overtone said: “It’s been a pleasure to have this ongoing yearly side project with a local distillery that’s consistently pushing boundaries and doing incredible things. Our collaboration begins with brewing a rich, robust stout, full of roasty goodness, which is then aged in their freshly emptied casks. After about 8 months, the barrels are emptied and refilled with their whisky, creating a fascinating blend of flavours. I’m excited to see how this partnership evolves in the years to come, and I’m sure craft enthusiasts will enjoy the unique character it brings. We truly value this relationship and look forward to what we can achieve together.”

Lochlea Stout Cask Finish will be available via specialist retailers when it launches on 3^rd December, RRP: £59.99.

*Lochlea has previously partnered with other local producers, including Blackthorn Salt in Ayr.

Lochlea Stout Cask Finish:

52% ABV

Nose: All butter shortbread, layers of tropical fruit and macadamia nuts

Palate: Sweet toffee notes and toasted barley

Finish: Long, silky with moreish fruit, cereal and sweet flavours

About Lochlea Distillery:

Lochlea was originally a 222 acre livestock farm before being purchased by Neil and Jen McGeoch in 2006. After much consideration of the future of the farm and a successful trial to grow its own barley in 2015, the couple transformed the land and existing farm buildings into a fully-operational distillery in 2017 and started distilling the following year. The farming side has remained a unique part of Lochlea, with the move into barley production – paving the way for Lochlea to be one of the very few fully grain-to-cask distilleries in Scotland. It also has a rich Scottish heritage with strong links to Robbie Burns, with the bard having worked and lived on the farm a several years.

For a full list of Lochlea stockists, visit: Lochlea Distillery stockists

Exclusive Release: Against the Grain Hirundine Whisky Now Available at Whiski Shop!

We’re thrilled to announce an exclusive release that brings Scotland’s rich traditions and passion to your glass! Introducing Against the Grain Hirundine Whisky, a premium 12-year-old Single Malt crafted by none other than Scotland rugby stars Pierre Schoeman and Duhan Van Der Merwe.

“This whisky isn’t just a drink; it’s a tribute to the heritage, craftsmanship, and heart of Scotland that inspire us all.”

Aged to perfection, Hirundine Whisky boasts a unique blend of flavors that reflect both the rugged beauty and refined spirit of its homeland.

What Makes Hirundine Special?

Created by Champions: Crafted by two of Scotland’s rugby legends, Schoeman and Van Der Merwe, this whisky reflects their dedication and deep love for Scottish traditions. 12-Year-Old Single Malt: Each dram is the product of patient aging, offering a rich depth of flavor that seasoned whisky fans and new enthusiasts alike will appreciate. Exclusive to Whiski Shop: You won’t find this release anywhere else! Visit us to be one of the first to own a bottle of Hirundine Whisky. Join us in celebrating this exclusive release that marries sport, tradition, and taste. We look forward to sharing a dram with you soon!

THE WHISKY EXCHANGE X SIGNATORY WINE CASK BOTTLINGS

We’re delighted to unveil the new Wine Cask series from Signatory Vintage, selected exclusively for The Whisky Exchange. These three exceptional single malts from Mortlach, Edradour and Auchroisk each showcase rich and bold flavours developed from extended maturation in casks sourced from three of the world’s top wine producers.

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EDEN MILL ANNOUNCE LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP WITH BIOTECH MIALGAE

Independent Scottish distillery Eden Mill has announced a partnership with leading Scottish biotech company, and Earthshot Prize finalists, MiAlgae, to repurpose whisky effluent, a by-product of distillation, to grow microalgae as a sustainable source of Omega-3s.

Global demand for Omega-3s, traditionally sourced from wild-caught fish, is driving unsustainable overfishing – with 16 million tonnes of wild-caught oceanic fish annually.

MiAlgae offers a circular solution by growing algae – the original source of Omega-3s – through an innovative process that eliminates the need for fish, ensuring a stable and sustainable supply of these essential nutrients.

In this first of-its-kind partnership with a distillery, MiAlgae will utilise whisky by-products from Eden Mill’s distillation process to nurture Omega-3-rich microalgae. MiAlgae’s process operates at scale and is cost effective, ensuring sustainability remains affordable without compromising impact.

Eden Mill has installed an effluent storage tank at its distillery as they progress toward the completion of their brand home, located just seven minutes from St Andrews. Due to re-commence distillation early in 2025, Eden Mill will open its doors to visitors from Spring onwards.

Commenting on the partnership, Rennie Donaldson, Chief Executive Officer at Eden Mill, said: “We are delighted to announce our long-term partnership with MiAlgae, making use of their advanced bio-technology to create sustainable Omega-3 from our distillery’s effluent waste. Sustainability is a hugely important part of our distillery plans, and for our business as a whole, so the team are excited to see a by-product given an environmentally friendly second-use.”

Douglas Martin, Founder and Managing Director at MiAlgae, said: “By partnering with Eden Mill, we will use nutrients from their distillery by-products to grow our eco-friendly Omega-3-rich microalgae. We’ll also upcycle the effluent to clean water. Their shared commitment to sustainability aligns perfectly with our mission to advance biotechnology for good.”

MiAlgae has recently been recognised as a finalist for the prestigious Earthshot Prize – founded by Prince William to find ‘the most innovative solutions to the world’s greatest environmental challenges’. What’s more, the firm also secured £14 million in funding to accelerate its operations and scale production to meet surging global demand.

Eden Mill will distil both gin and single malt Scotch whisky in its new distillery, which will also feature a retail space and cafe, as well as a bar on the top floor looking out over the Eden Estuary. More detail on the visitor centre and ticket bookings will be available soon.

Eden Mill

https://www.edenmill.com/

Eden Mill distillery, established in 2012 on the banks of the Eden Estuary in St Andrews, was the first distillery to make spirits in the region in over 150 years. Today, Eden Mill has a unique selection of limited release Single Malts, and an extensive gin portfolio crafted from the finest botanicals, many sourced from in and around Fife.

Eden Mill has an ambition to create the finest gins and Scotch Whiskies with minimal environmental impact combining traditional distilling techniques with innovation. Eden Mill is building a stunning new distillery at the mouth of the river Eden, overlooking the iconic, historic town of St Andrews. The new distillery sits at the heart of the University of St Andrews Eden Campus, a unique site dedicated to sustainable businesses and research.

MiAlgae

https://www.mialgae.com/

MiAlgae is a biotechnology company which applies leading advances in science and technology to improve food security and reduce the impact of humanity on the planet. Founded in 2016 by Douglas Martin, the company uses the by-products of whisky distillations to grow microalgae rich in marine Omega-3s.

In the past six months, MiAlgae have produced enough Omega-3 rich microalgae to save 2.4 million fish from being caught. They’ve also recycled enough wastewater in a year to fill nearly 300 Olympic-sized swimming pools and prevented the release of 150,000 kg of CO2—equivalent to taking about 500 round-trip flights between London and Edinburgh.

Breaking News: Bourboneur officially Partners with BRBNFNDR

We’re thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership: Bourboneur® X BRBNFNDR. Bourboneur has always been dedicated to one simple goal: Helping the World Become Whiskey Wise”. As the premier online resource for bourbon pricing, education, and information, Bourboneur empowers enthusiasts to make informed decisions with the Bourbon Blue Book. This powerful tool provides the most accurate, updated and nearly real- time tracking of the value of your next bottle or the bottle you’ve been holding onto for years.

 BRBNFNDR shares a parallel mission: Helping You Find Your Perfect Pour. BRBNFNDR delivers bottles directly to you the moment they become available online from their vast network of vendors. Never wait in a line again. BRBNFNDR makes the process of discovering and purchasing coveted bottles of bourbon simpler, and more enjoyable. Combining Bourboneur’s accurate bourbon pricing index with BRBNFNDR’s powerful online bourbon-finding tool means one thing: We all win! Bourbon hunting just got even better!

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They have a lot of exciting ideas in the works, and enthusiasts won’t want to miss out on what’s coming next. Cheers to this new adventure!

 BRBNFNDR X Bourboneur

SPRINGBANK SHERRY SERIES
AMONTILLADO CASK MATURED

This new Springbank 10yo bottling is the third edition in our five-part Sherry Wood Series, matured for 5 years in Bourbon casks followed by 5 years in Fresh Amontillado Sherry.

NOSE
There is an earthy, mustiness on the nose, along with notes of hazelnut, maraschino cherries and blood orange.

PALATE
Notes of cured meats, gorse and tobacco box are balanced with sweet hints of coconut and treacle.

FINISH
A dry finish with notes of wood shavings and tarragon. Age: 10 Years Old

Cask Type: Fresh Amontillado Sherry | Distilled: July 2014 | Bottled: September 2024 | 70cl Bottle | Strength: 55% ABV| Outturn: 9,900 Bottles | £90 (UK Price including VAT)

Mossburn Ben Nevis Cask Strength TPS Private Barrel 10 yr

Very occasionally an exceptional cask stands out among the many that lie slowly maturing in our aging wareshouses, specially selected by our Master Blender as worth of bottling as a single cask. In some instances the spirit is then also re-aged or ‘finished’ in a different individual cask to enhance the flavors that have evolved during the initial maturations. This selection of Ben Nevis is bottled at Cask Strength aged in a Maderia Hogshead. This is an excellent representation of Ben Nevis and worthy of a Party Source Private Barrel.

$79.98

About Mossburn Whisky

A young company with roots that run deep. The first bottling under the Mossburn name was released in 2017 as a range of classic Independent Bottler Malts. In the nearly three decades prior, the team developed and honed its skills in blending and bottling whiskies and a variety of other spirits. Their combined experience spans generations, with over a century of continuous family history in the Scotch Whisky industry.

The Glenrothes unveils The 15

The Glenrothes, known for its award-winning, elegant whiskies, has announced the release of The 15, a boldly balanced single malt that showcases the brand’s whisky making of exception. The 15 becomes a permanent addition to The Glenrothes’ portfolio of prestige whiskies alongside The 25 and The 18.

Often regarded as a secret wonder of Speyside, The Glenrothes has been producing some of the finest single malts in Scotland since 1879. Renowned for its exclusive use of extraordinarily low mineral content spring water, it employs a long distillation approach in tall stills, creating an exceptionally bright and fruity spirit with a refined complexity.

The 15 balances the delicate elegance of its new make spirit with the boldness resulting from 15 years of maturation in European oak sherry seasoned casks, delivering a flavour profile of bright sweet spice. Throughout maturation, the quality of the spirit from every cask is routinely nosed and sampled by Laura Rampling, Master Whisky Maker, who personally selects each cask to ensure the bold balance of The 15 is assured.

The Glenrothes uses oak casks, custom made and seasoned to their specification in Spain. The 15 is 100% naturally coloured by the cask, a characteristic trademark of The Glenrothes’ entire portfolio of prestige whiskies.

The 15 is presented in The Glenrothes’ iconic distillery bottle and packed in a dual-layered cylinder that opens to reveal the whisky within. Drawing inspiration from the natural greenery found throughout The Glenrothes Estate, the packaging of The 15 introduces shades of lichen green in a fitting tribute to the whisky’s Scottish Highland home.

Laura Rampling, Master Whisky Maker at The Glenrothes, said: “Whilst The Glenrothes spirit is inherently delicate in style, it does not get overwhelmed by the bolder flavours created by maturation in first-fill European oak casks. It is this precise and counterintuitive marriage of the delicate and the bold that makes this 15 year old whisky unique, bringing sweet fruit and bright spice together in a deliciously unexpected way.”

Tasting Notes 

Nose: Dark brown sugar, baked orchard fruits and bright spice – cinnamon, allspice and star anise.  Sweet and creamy hazelnut praline, complemented by the tang of candied orange peel and a touch of maple syrup.  A backbone of toasted oak and soft worn leather adds depth and complexity.

Palate: Caramelised pears, dark chocolate and sweet baking spices – cinnamon, clove and cardamom.  Pecan pie, crystalised ginger and orange marmalade. Soft, rich and mouth-coating.

Finish: Rich, sweet and silky with lingering bright spice.

ABV 43%

ADELPHI – THE DANCY MAN

Blended Scotch Whisky

Great little gift, at a great price point, from a super independent bottler (owners of Ardnamurchan Distillery). From Adelphi an eye catching blended whisky. From loyal old mature private stock.

The Adelphi ‘Dancey Man’ a mid-19th century cartoon, depicts Sir William Gladstone, as chancellor of the exchequer, performing an energetic Pas de Bas over an ear of barley, to celebrate the passing of a new law that revenue could only be raised on the amount of whisky left in each cask after maturation, and not the level that it was originally filled to. With the penalties for long term maturation lifted, scotch whisky was kept in the cask until it was truly fit to consume.

A remarkably smooth and honey-sweet blend with hints of the sea, chilli pepper, walnuts and distant peat fires.

Selected and bottled by Adelphi Distillery ltd.

£23.50

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