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INTRODUCING THE NEW HIGHLAND PARK COLLECTION – The Whisky Exchange News

INTRODUCING THE NEW
HIGHLAND PARK COLLECTION

Highland Park has always been a distillery with its own character, shaped by the rugged, windswept and beautiful surrounds of the islands of Orkney and with a distinctive heather honey character that lovers of the brand adore.

Now, the brand’s much-loved collection of single malts are reinvented in a new bottle design, evolving the identity of the Orkney distillery across its 12, 15 and 18 Year Old single malts. You can expect the same characterful, lightly peated spirit, in a new decanter-style bottle that subtly integrates nods to Orkney and the island’s colourful Viking history.

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Kanosuke “Ex-Bourbon Barrel Finished” K&L Exclusive Cask Strength Single Barrel #18120 ~ Japanese Single Malt Whisky News

Kanosuke “Ex-Bourbon Barrel Finished” K&L Exclusive Cask Strength Single Barrel #18120 Japanese Single Malt Whiskey

(700ml)

$209.99

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The spectacular Kanosuke distillery melds tradition and innovation unlike any other in the world. Based a short drive from the southern city of Kagoshima, the prefecture is the heart of distillation in Japan. The heat and humidity of the southern Island of Kyushu create an environment much more suited for distillation than the long slow fermentations needed for high quality Sake. The famous Kozuru Sochu was created by Kanosuke Komasa and lays claim to being the first barrel aged Sochu in Japan. The distillery baring Komasa-sans name is the vision of his grandson Yoshitsugu Komasa. His distillery is in many ways the completion his grandfather’s legacy and therefore is named for the man to begin barrel aging spirits in Japan.

Email: wine@klwines.com
Phone: (877) KL-WINES (Toll Free 877.559.4637)
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San Francisco, Redwood City, Hollywood CA

Green Spot Chateau Leoville Barton at Loch Fyne Whiskies – Irish Whiskey News

Green Spot Chateau Leoville Barton

One of a kind, this unique dram is the first single pot still Irish whiskey to be finished in Bordeaux casks! The Bordeaux cask in question was specifically chosen not only for the superior grand cru Château that imbued it, but also because the wine took its name from Irish winemaker, Thomas Barton, whose descendants still operate Léoville Barton today. The liquid was initially matured in a combination of barrels, including Oloroso Sherry, American oak, and bourbon, before its final finishing. A dram that truly celebrates the innovation and influence of the Irish in the world of celebrated spirits.

£65.00

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Our Hamish has had a sip and jotted down his thoughts.

Nose: Ripe wild berries, sour apples, light spice, honey.

Palate: Caramel, citrus peel, ginger, and cinnamon.

Finish: Spicy, long and lingering.

12 months of unlimited next day delivery & more! Exclusive access to Ballots as you enjoy free next day delivery on all your orders for a whole year – only £14.99! Geographic restrictions apply, see full T&Cs.

Ardnamurchan Sherry Cask 2024 Release at Tyndrum Whisky – Scotch Whisky News

Ardnamurchan Sherry Cask 2024 Release

This whisky is honed and inspired by the finest and most spectacular location of any distillery in Scotland – The Ardnamurchan Peninsula. Tarry rope, bung cloth, smoky bacon, old tractor shed, peanut brittle, sticky spare-ribs. Red plum and cherry, then shifts to chalk cliff and meaty traits above on later half.

£62.50

Tasting notes:

Nose: Murray mint, bonfire on the beach, salted peanut ice-cream, tomato stalks, Brazil nut and sundried tomatoes, teryaki beef jerky, relish and tamari. Untuous.

Palate: Tarry rope, bung cloth, smoky bacon, old tractor shed, peanut brittle, sticky spare-ribs. Red plum and cherry, then shifts to chalk cliff and meaty traits above on later half.

Finish: Crashing waves, sea-salt, bothy fireplace and cigar shop.

TyndrumWhisky.com
The Green Welly Stop
Tyndrumwhisky, Tyndrum
Crianlarich, Perthshire FK20 8RY
United Kingdom

The Glent Grant 25 Year Old at The Whisky Exchange – Scotch Whisky News


THE GLASSHOUSE: GLEN GRANT 25 YEAR OLD

Glen Grant’s single malts are known for their light, apple fresh character, but the Glasshouse collection uncovers a deeper complexity in the distillery’s whisky, a quality that can only be achieved through time.

These rare malts represent some of the oldest expressions the distillery has ever released, marking not only 180 years of whisky-making but the culmination of Master Distiller Dennis Malcolm OBE’s 60 year career before his retirement.

The Glasshouse collection gets its name from the vast Victorian greenhouses built by Co-founder James ‘The Major’ Grant on the distillery’s estate. A passionate traveller, Grant filled this space with tropical plants and flowers, which inspired three exceptional single malts, each representing a different part of the day within the glasshouse.

The limited edition 25 year old was matured in only the best bourbon and oloroso sherry casks, resulting in tropical notes of coconut, mango, and white stone fruit, with hints of toffee and sun-dried raisins.

A fitting tribute to James Grant and long-time custodian Dennis Malcolm OBE, these rare whiskies represent the closing of a chapter in the distilleries history and the start of something new.

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Sutherland Bottled By Thompson Bros. 5 Year Old Limited 2024 Release Blended Highland Malt ~ Scotch Whisky News

Sutherland Bottled By Thompson Bros. 5 Year Old Limited 2024 Release Blended Highland Malt Scotch Whisky

(700ml)

$99.99

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The incredible Dornoch Distillery is easily the most exciting new distillery operation in Scotland today. Run by brothers Phil & Simon Thompson, they understand the desires of true whisky lovers like few other distillers in the region. While their tiny distillery can only produce a handful of barrels a year, they’re in the process of building a much more substantial plant and while we wait, they’ve built an excellent independent bottling operation known as Thompson Bros (Redacted Bros stateside.) This special whisky pays homage to their home region, a gorgeous slice of Scotland known as Sutherland. This windswept county stretches from just north of Tain over the Dornoch Firth to the tip of northwestern Scotland and the North Atlantic Sea. Every drop of malt in this blend is distilled in Sutherland county and there are only three distillers in the area – Dornoch, Clynelish, and Brora. With a rough breakdown of 1/3, 2/3 and 1%, all three are represented within this bottle. This is the first product commercially available featuring Dornoch’s delicious own distillate yet to be released in the US. Widely sought-after in markets across the world and available exclusively at K&L. This release has completely sold out in other markets in a matter of minutes and the US pre-arrival is priced 20-30% below what it commanded in the UK.

Email: wine@klwines.com
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K&L Wine Merchants 3005 El Camino Real Redwood City, CA 94061 USA
San Francisco, Redwood City, Hollywood CA

Chichibu Red Wine Cask 2023 Release at Loch Fyne Whiskies – Japanese Whisky News

Chichibu Red Wine Cask 2023 Release
Hailing from the new Japanese Chichibu Distillery, their spirit has been matured several varieties of red wine casks from France, New Zealand, USA, and Japan, for this limited release. Bottled at a mighty 50.5% abv.

Hamish Says…

Our Hamish has had a sip and jotted down his thoughts.

Nose: red berries, oak, and licorice with a hint of floral honey

Palate: rich mixed spices, toasted oak, red grape, cherry and plum

Finish: milk chocolate and dried strawberry

12 months of unlimited next day delivery & more! Exclusive access to Ballots as you enjoy free next day delivery on all your orders for a whole year – only £14.99! Geographic restrictions apply, see full T&Cs.

Adelphi Selection Lochlea 5 Years Old 2018 at Aberdeen Whisky Shop – Scotch Whisky News

Adelphi Selection

Lochlea 5 Years Old 2018 • ONE PER PERSON

ABV: 59.2% 70 cL

This single malt whisky from Lochlea Distillery has been aged for 5 years in a single Bourbon Barrel. Bottled at natural cask strength of 59.2% ABV, without chill filtration or artificial colouring. Only 265 Bottles have been produced.

ONLY ONE PER PERSON

£85.00

Tax included.

Old Particular Girvan 16 Years Old – Scotch Whisky News

Old Particular

Red Wine Cask Collection – Girvan 16 Years Old

This distinctive expression sees our Girvan 16 Year Old enjoy a lengthy finish in a ​single Merlot Red Wine Cask sourced from France. The well-rounded and intricate characteristics of Merlot seamlessly intertwine with the rich depth of Girvan.

Expect hard candy and honeyed cereal, with French oak adding rich toffee, ganache, and a bold finish of cinnamon spice and ripe red fruits.

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We are delighted to bring to you our exclusive Old Particular Red Wine Cask Collection. Each pairing in this collection has been meticulously selected to enhance the inherent qualities of both our Malt and Grain Scotch Whisky, elevating the complexity and depth to introduce entirely new taste experiences.​

Blue Run “K&L Exclusive” Cask Strength Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon ~ Whiskey News

 

Blue Run “K&L Exclusive” Cask Strength Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) $139.99 View

David Othenin-Girard K&L Buyer Review Date: 10/2024

We’ve long been fans of the Blue Run brand. In fact, I’m fairly confident that K&L was the first retailer to sell the product after their impressive DTC launch. They did a lot of stuff right and ultimately became the darling of the industry when it counted most. Now the brand is owned by Coors and we can offer this crazy deal due to their vast resources, but the heart and soul of Blue Run remains the same. Killer bourbon hand curated by our dear friend Jim Rutledge and bottled in the now iconic butterfly bottle.

This single barrel has a stark white emblem emboldened on the bottle, contrasting the rich amber color of the bourbon. This barrel was picked out by the staff in Los Angeles from a large batch of casks while I was travelling in Kentucky and while we don’t have a lot of information beyond the mashbill, which is already mysterious, I love this style and I’m proud of their choice.

Plus, with a $30 rebate with the QR code, this is a now brainer for any lover of cask strength bourbon. Let’s taste it!

The color is a shimmering chestnut (1.2). I poured this and walked away for 25 minutes, but when I made it back the nose was full of superb fruit and fresh rich wood character. There’s some spicy nuance behind that, but mostly we’ve got tons of sweet, tinned peaches, vanilla fudge, candied apricots to balance the twinges of cinnamon.

The palate offers a core of sweet caramel with a building baking spice character as the high proof builds on the palate. It’s not hot or overly spicy and the fresh vibrant fruit translates nicely on the palate. Hard to say where this is coming from, but likely this is some of the old Rutledge distilled Bardstown or Castle & Key stock.

In any case, it’s a fabulous refreshing take on the American classic in a beautiful bottle. Superb selection from the LA team.

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Phone: (877) KL-WINES (Toll Free 877.559.4637)
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