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2005 Secret Speyside (M) 18 Year Old Signatory K&L Exclusive #DRU 17/A106 #37 First Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt Cask Strength ~ Scotch Whisky News

2005 Secret Speyside (M) *MACALLAN* 18 Year Old “Signatory” K&L Exclusive #DRU 17/A106 #37 First Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt Cask Strength Non Chillfiltered Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
The Secret Speyside (M) series is one of Signatory’s most prized. This lot of extremely high-quality, first-fill oloroso sherry butts was distilled at the exceptional distillery across from the town of Craigellachie on the Easter Elchies estate. While the bottler is prohibited from naming the source explicitly on their labels, they’ve been cheeky enough to add (M) and we’re certain here that this is not a bottle of MacDuff, Mortlach, Mannochmore or Miltonfuff. But, it seems that the Signatory was compelled to point out the incredible pedigree of these barrels due to their similarity to the house style of the distillers. Often, when Macallan is sold to third parties in bulk, it’s because the spirit was aged in barrels that aren’t in line with the distillery profile. Those less prized casks are generally intended for blending, and while the quality can be exceptional, it will never taste like a single barrel selection from the distillery. Those special bottlings are called the “Exceptional Single Cask,” and a similarly aged version easily commands $3-5,000 on the open market. We’re happy to settle for one letter of the eight to a few thousand per bottle. This first fill sherry butt was filled on July 11th, 2005 and dumped on July 1st 2024, just shy of its 19th birthday. Dense, dark and powerful, the prowess of this legendary house is evident here. This cask is sold exclusively at K&L, bottled without chill-filtration, coloring or water added at 57.7% abv.
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Jim Beam® Unveils Limited-Edition Winter Reserve to Unwrap the Spirit of the Holidays – American Whiskey News

Jim Beam® Unveils Limited-Edition Winter Reserve to Unwrap the Spirit of the Holidays

Celebrate the Warmth and Joy of the Season with the Exclusive Release

CLERMONT, KY – Jim Beam, the world’s #1 bourbon, announces the official release of its limited-edition Jim Beam Winter Reserve®. Crafted with the brand’s iconic attention to detail, the new liquid offers a rich, seasonal flavor profile that captures the essence of the season, making it a standout addition to the brand’s portfolio.

Aged for six years and finished in toasted barrels for enhanced richness, Jim Beam Winter Reserve presents a smooth and elevated bourbon with subtle notes of vanilla, cinnamon spice, and a hint of clove, delivering a warm finish that captures the essence of the season. Whether shared with friends and family, given as a thoughtful gift, or used to add a twist to classic cocktails, this winter-inspired bourbon is the ideal companion for creating memorable holiday moments.

“At Jim Beam, we’re always looking for ways to innovate while staying true to our deeply rooted heritage,” said Fred Noe, Jim Beam’s seventh generation Master Distiller. “With Winter Reserve, we wanted to create a special bourbon that embodies the warmth of the holidays and the bold flavors that pair well with cold weather. We are excited to share it with our community and hope its holiday-inspired flavors bring people together to celebrate the joy of the season.”

Jim Beam Winter Reserve is available for a limited time during the holiday season at a suggested retail price of $24.99. You can find it at select retailers, including ReserveBar, Total Wine, and Binny’s, as well as at JimBeam.com. This special edition is available in a 750ml bottle, with an ABV of 43% / 86 proof, making it a delightful addition to any winter celebration.

For more information about Jim Beam Winter Reserve and its rich heritage, visit www.jimbeam.com or follow @jimbeamofficial on Instagram.

About Jim Beam®

 Jim Beam is the world’s best-selling bourbon, crafted by eight generations of family distillers since 1795. Fred Noe, Jim Beam’s seventh generation Master Distiller, and Freddie Noe, Jim Beam’s eighth generation Master Distiller, have stayed true to the family recipe that’s been passed down through generations. The Jim Beam portfolio of products includes Jim Beam Bourbon, Jim Beam Black®, Jim Beam Double Oak, Jim Beam Devil’s Cut, Jim Beam Flavors, and Jim Beam Rye among other offerings. For more information, go to www.jimbeam.com, @jimbeamofficial on Instagram and @jimbeam on Twitter.

About Suntory Global Spirits

As a world leader in premium spirits, Suntory Global Spirits inspires the brilliance of life, by creating rich experiences for people, in harmony with nature.  Known for its craftsmanship of premium whiskies, including Jim Beam® and Maker’s Mark®; Japanese whiskies, including Yamazaki®, Hakushu®, Hibiki® and Toki™; and leading Scotch  brands including Laphroaig® and Bowmore®, Suntory Global Spirits also produces leading  brands such as Tres Generaciones® and El Tesoro® tequila, Roku™ and Sipsmith® gin, and is a world leader in Ready-To-Drink cocktails, with brands like -196 and On The Rocks™ Premium  Cocktails. A global company with approximately 6,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, Suntory Global Spirits is driven by its core values of Growing for Good, Yatte Minahare and Giving Back to Society. The company’s Proof Positive sustainability strategy includes ambitious goals and investments to drive sustainable change and have a positive impact on the planet, consumers and communities. Headquartered in New York City, Suntory Global Spirits is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan. For more information, visit www.suntoryglobalspirits.com

New from Thompson Bros! 🥃 at Abbey Whisky – Scotch Whisky News

THOMPSON BROS.  

New drams have just dropped from the mighty Thompson Bros – Both sound absolutely tremendous!

Teithmill (Deanston) 10 Year Old – 2014 – Refill Hogshead

‘Definitely Deanston, alright. Smells like the yeast lab at Dornoch Distillery’

Dalrymple 13 Year Old – 2011 | Thompson Bros.

‘Raspberry ice cream, milk chocolate raisins, pine nuts, roasted beech nuts and a flib of rubber’

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Have you tried our new Whisky Magazine Special Selection? – Single Grain Scotch Whisky News

Introducing Arbikie Highland Rye 2017

Crafted with tradition, innovation, and a dash of exclusivity, we’re thrilled to reveal the latest addition to the Whisky Magazine Special Selection: Arbikie Highland Rye 2017. This special release celebrates Whisky Magazine’s 25th anniversary and is limited to just 275 bottles.

Matured for 7 years in an American whiskey cask, Arbikie Highland Rye 2017 is a single cask, single grain whisky that boasts a bold, distinctive flavour profile.

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Nose: Creamy, with rice pudding and toasted vanilla. Rye and oat crackers. Sharp citrus bite — lemongrass, and lemon and lime sherbet — and a hint of Chablis-like minerality. Light notes of honey, underripe plum, and straw. Whole-milk latte.

Palate: Medium-full bodied, retaining that creaminess. Toasted vanilla pod, with roasted coffee notes and a hint of caramelised white chocolate. Cinnamon and vanilla sugar-dusted doughnut. Slight anise notes of clove and liquorice. Continuing citrus-sherbet tingle. Sweet and spicy grain notes run as an undercurrent.

Finish: Long, but gentle. Crisp green apple, honey, and rye cracker come through in the finish with a final twist of lemon peel.

Cotswolds Distillery “Highgrove Royal Gardens Edition Single Malt Whisky” – English Whisky News

Highgrove Royal Gardens Edition Single Malt Whisky

We are proud to announce the launch of our limited-edition Royal Gardens Single Malt Whisky, created in collaboration with Highgrove. This special edition whisky has been crafted using heritage Plumage Archer barley grown exclusively at Highgrove Estate and aged in a combination of ex-red wine and first-fill bourbon casks.

Please note, due to the limited bottles available, customers will only be able to buy one bottle per person. No discount codes can be redeemed when purchasing this product.

Limited Availability

Bottled on 21st October 2024, this special edition is limited to just 400 bottles in total. 300 bottles are available at Highgrove (online and in-store) and 100 bottles are available at the Cotswolds Distillery (online and in-store at our 3 shops). Each bottle is presented in a gift box which features a watercolour of Highgrove House painted by His Majesty King Charles III.

£250.00

Tasting Notes
Nose: Vanilla and orange peel.
Palate: Brown sugar, vanilla and candied ginger.
Finish: Lightly spiced and moreish.

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Supporting The Kings Foundation

The King’s Foundation is the custodian of Highgrove Gardens for the opening of Highgrove Gardens to the public, which generates an annual income for the charity. All profits from sales of the whisky will support The King’s Foundation for its charitable delivery of education and training initiatives, some of which take place at Highgrove. The King’s Foundation’s base at Highgrove accommodates education and training opportunities in furniture-making, fashion, and textiles, and building craft skills.

Tamdhu : Cigar Malt IV is here – Scotch Whisky News

53.8Vol

Cigar Malt IV

The fourth expression in our renowned and award-winning Cigar Malt collection, Cigar Malt IV.

Cigar Malt IV is a 53.8% ABV, non-chill filtered, annual batch release single malt. Rich in texture and flavour that perfectly complements the complexity of both the aroma and mouthfeel of a handcrafted luxury cigar.

The expressions within the Cigar Malt range are always a highlight of the year for the team, due to its richness and depth of flavour. For the same reason, we know it’s a favourite, and we’re confident this release will be no exception. It’s a magnificent dram.

Each bottle of Cigar Malt IV comes with a stainless steel Tamdhu cigar cutter.

£235.00

As with all Tamdhu whiskies, Cigar Malt IV is exclusively sherry matured. Though unique from many other expressions from the distillery, Cigar Malt IV uses only a small selection of first fill European oak sherry casks. Similar to each leaf of a cigar, these casks deliver richness in both colour and taste. The commitment to quality and craftsmanship of Cigar Malt IV ensures an exceptional whisky, making it the perfect accompaniment to a high quality cigar for connoisseurs, or of course a magnificent dram on its own.

On the nose, Tamdhu Cigar Malt IV presents sticky ginger pudding with aromas of warm sherried oak. The palate opens with crème brûlée, followed by notes of plum crumble steeped in sherry. The finish reveals notes of apricot and almonds, with crisp and sweet honeycomb.

Equinox & Solstice Autumn 2024 – Scotch Whisky News

Equinox & Solstice Autumn 2024

Our Equinox & Solstice Autumn 2024 edition launched recently—an 11-year-old Caol Ila single malt packed with salty sherry, deep smoke, and a savoury finish. Due to a technical glitch, it was briefly out of sight on the webshop, but it’s back now.   Grab a bottle while you can!

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1986 Redacted Bros (Thompson Bros) 38 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky – K&L California Whisky News

1986 Redacted Bros (Thompson Bros) 38 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival) $179.99 View

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A Closer Look: Crimson Casks – Scotch Whisky News

When our forest king emerges from the trees, take note of his crown of oak.

It’s a crown we gave him to honour the transformative influence that wood has over our realm of flavour, and the magic of metamorphosis he brings to our blending table. His crimson touch is magisterial. Powerful. Yet balanced by a benevolent generosity that says ‘what’s mine is yours – enjoy…’

So, will you do him the honour?

Crimson Casks is our exploration of the impact that sherry-seasoned casks have on high quality malt whiskies.

We work with our partner in Jerez, taking American oak butts and precisely seasoning them with Oloroso sherry for a very particular wood interaction that creates a spiciness and generous intensity. We blend these sherry-influenced parcels with red wine-influenced whisky from The Glen Moray Distillery and our Highland Malt Blend in custom oak French barrels. Crimson Casks delivers notes of chocolate fudge cake and plum jam, followed by rich cherry, toffee and oak. These rich flavours are undercut by clove and cardamom.

With Crimson Casks, we set out to highlight sherry-seasoned flavours within Scotch, the complexity and nuance of these flavours, without becoming a ‘sherry bomb’

Explore the transformative influence of sherry with a bottle of Crimson Casks, available to shop now.

Suntory “Yamazaki” 12 Year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky – K&L California Whisky News

Suntory “Yamazaki” 12 Year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky (750ml) $159.99 View

Whisky Advocate

The first thing you notice is the elegant fragrance of lychee, spring blossoms, lily, rosewater, and raspberry meringue. Deeper in, grassy notes with star fruit, kumquat, and kaffir lime leaves. The flavors offer perfection in their simplicity: silky honey, soft spices, crystalized pineapple, barley sugar, lemon, and orange. On the finish, the spices chatter on and on as the sweet citrus and honey fade in and out. One to cherish. (JM, Spring 2018)

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