THE GLENDRONACH LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE WHISKY LOUNGE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TOP ST ANDREWS HOTEL 

The Glendronach has partnered with Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts flagship property, Rusacks St Andrews, to launch a whisky lounge offering exclusive experiences. Opening its doors last month, it will provide domestic and international visitors with the opportunity to taste premium whisky from the company’s vast archive, including rare casks from Brown-Forman’s single malts portfolio no longer available for purchase.

The members’ club-inspired space, named ‘Room 116’, boasts a bespoke bar showcasing a unique whisky collection which will offer all three of Brown-Forman’s single malts which include Benriach and Glenglassaugh. The Glendronach; one of Scotland’s oldest licensed distilleries, will be the highlight offering as part of the new experience.

Since it was founded almost 200 years ago, The Glendronach has been crafting sherried single malt whisky. The Highland spirit is slowly matured in the finest Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks sourced from Andalucia, Spain. The result is an exquisite and expressive duality of flavours, of light and dark, where robust, rich Highland spirit meets opulent Spanish flair. A true revelation in flavour.

Emily Richardson, Brown-Forman UK Marketing Director, said: 

“The Glendronach is one of Scotland’s oldest licenced distilleries and one of the world’s most exceptional, richly-sherried Single Malts, so this is a hugely fitting collaboration, combining our legacy with Rusacks St Andrews which is steeped in golfing history and prominence. The new offering will provide an opportunity for guests to discover The Glendronach in an outstanding setting, combining celebrated whisky, a world renowned golf course and the best of Scotland’s hospitality.” 

With bespoke packages and personalised tastings, Room 116 provides a highly curated experience for all the senses. The lounge will be available to private parties with an array of experiences on offer including whisky tastings paired with mezze boards.Officially trademarked ‘The Best View in Golf’, Room 116 overlooks the 18th green of the legendary Old Course and the Fife Coast, offering a stunning backdrop for whisky enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.

Phillip Allen, President of Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts:

“Rusacks St Andrews is delighted to be the UK flagship for The Glendronach, a partnership which celebrates the best of two of Scotland’s finest institutions – whisky and golf. At Marine & Lawn we bring old-world luxury and refined Scottish heritage into a new era, so The Glendronach was a natural partnership. We’re excited to showcase the distillery’s innovative craftsmanship to our valuable guests, both in Room 116 and across the wider Marine & Lawn portfolio.”

The Glendronach recently marked a significant transformation with a visual relaunch – the final brand refresh of the three single malts since being acquired by Brown-Forman in 2016. Later this year the portfolio will welcome a number of releases including the Master’s Anthology comprising three expressions and additions to the ultra-premium core range with a 21, 30 and 40-Year-Old release.

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About Brown-Forman:

For more than 150 years, Brown-Forman Corporation has enriched the experience of life by responsibly building fine quality beverage alcohol brands, including Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Ready-to-Drinks, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple, Gentleman Jack, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Coopers’ Craft, The Glendronach, Benriach, Glenglassaugh, Slane, Herradura, el Jimador, New Mix, Korbel, Chambord, Fords Gin, Gin Mare, and Diplomático Rum. Brown-Forman’s brands are supported by approximately 5,700 employees globally and sold in more than 170 countries worldwide.

For more information about the company, please visit brown-forman.com.

About The Glendronach Distillery:

Welcome to The Glendronach, one of the world’s most exceptional, richly-sherried Single Malts.

For almost 200 years, The Glendronach distillery has stood proudly in the Scottish Highlands, nestled and protected by its namesake – the ‘Valley of Brambles’. James Allardice, our founder introduced this whisky to the world in 1826, and since then generations of artisans have remained dedicated to time-honoured methods, relying on intuition and their senses to raise expectations of what’s possible in whisky.

Our robust Highland spirit is slowly matured in the finest Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso sherry casks sourced from Andalucia, Spain. This brings together a unique duality of robust Highland spirit and Spanish flair which rewards the palate with richness, flamboyance and flair – a true revelation in flavour.

Craigellachie 11 Year Old PX Quarter Cask Milroy’s Soho Selection 57.1% 70cl

Craigellachie 11 Year Old.

Finished in a Pedro Ximénez quarter cask, it’s BURSTING with red fruit, dark chocolate and sweet fudge notes. It’s the perfect bottle if you love big, bold sherried whiskies – and it’s just ££68.95!

An exceptional 11 year-old sherry monster from Craigellachie is the latest addition to our Soho Selection. This Speyside single malt has been aged in a refill hogshead before being re-racked into a first-fill PX sherry cask and was specially selected for its rich and fruity character. Bursting with red fruit, dark chocolate and sweet fudge, this is the perfect bottle if you love big, bold sherried whiskies.

Tasting notes:

Nose: Blackcurrant jam, strawberry tart and caramel fudge.

Palate: A delightfully waxy mouthfeel. Mince pies, more red fruits and milk chocolate.

Finish: Dried tobacco with soft lingering leather notes.

Did you know? We’re not just a purveyor of amazing whiskies – we bottle our very own, too! Our expert team works with our partners to source the most thrilling expressions to release under our own Milroy’s brands. This result? The utmost tastiness at remarkable value! We’re especially proud of our Soho Selection and Vintage Reserve Collections.There’s more where that came from. Check out our full range of Milroy’s own bottlings and savour the top-value flavour.

NEW & EXCLUSIVE:
BOWMORE SHERRY OAK
CASK COLLECTION

We’re delighted to introduce the Sherry Oak Cask Collection from Bowmore, which brings waves of richly sherried flavours to this celebrated distillery’s quintessential Islay single malt. Each whisky in the brand-new collection is exclusively available to The Whisky Exchange customers, presented in a beautiful new bottle design that pays homage to the iconic Black Bowmore.

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Bowmore has been an icon of Scotch whisky distilling since it was established on Islay nearly 250 years ago. Today, Bowmore is known for its its bold and full-flavoured whiskies, which combine coastal character, peat smoke and tropical fruit notes in its collection of single malts, as well as a back catalogue of some of the most highly prized and collectable Scotch whiskies available anywhere, including a heyday in the 1960s that culminated with its celebrated White and Black Bowmore releases.

 Scorched Sunset

We’re proud to launch Scorched Sunset, our 13-year-old single cask from North British Distillery. The North British Distillery is one of Scotland’s oldest and largest Scotch grain whisky producers, founded in 1885 and based in Edinburgh.

Scorched Sunset, curated by Isabella Wemyss, offers a nose of gingerbread, syrup-soaked oats, vanilla cake, and marshmallow sweetness. The palate bursts with butterscotch, sweet orange zest, and warming brandy butter, perfectly balanced with rich, charred oak spice. The finish is long and warming, with crystallised ginger leaving a touch of spice on the tongue.

Only 255 bottles are available – don’t miss your chance to add this fiery expression to your collection.

BENROMACH DISTILLERY LAUNCHES LIMITED-EDITION 50 YEARS OLD SINGLE MALT WHISKY

Benromach Distillery in Forres, Scotland, has launched a rare 50 Years Old single malt nurtured by master craftsmen over the past five decades.

With an ABV of 54.6%, the whisky presents notes of lemon and subtle smoke on the nose. Stewed fruit aromas are complemented by orange zest and a hint of aged leather on the palate, before the liquid’s long, full finish ends with cracked pepper and that wisp of smoke.

The whisky is presented in unique handcrafted glass decanters created by Ross-shire-based Glasstorm, one of the UK’s most established hot glass studios.

Benromach’s handmade ethos and dedication to traditional methods has been echoed by Glasstorm who used a highly skilled ‘battuto’ technique to finish the decanters. This technique is only practiced by master glassmakers and sees the glass sculpted by hand, making each bottle a unique work of art.

Only 248 decanters of this single cask release are available worldwide, retailing at £20,000.

Keith Cruickshank, Distillery Manager at Benromach, said: “I’m proud to be distillery manager at a time when we release this exquisite single malt, the epitome of our dedication to create exceptional whiskies by hand.

“Each element of Benromach 50 Years Old has been crafted by hand using traditional techniques. This includes the decanter, which not only mirrors the spirit in terms of quality but also embodies the passion and meticulous attention to detail that has gone into crafting it.

 “It is truly a memorable experience for the team to be able to release this very special whisky; a single malt that has been made by hand and shaped by time.”

Brodie Nairn, Glasstorm owner, comments: “There is great synergy between the craftsmanship of glass blowing and whisky making.  It takes years to harness the skills, passing down from master to apprentice.   I first learned the battuto technique from a master glassblower over in Italy 25 years ago and in turn I’ve trained my team.  It has taken me a long time to find a project special enough to use it on but, at last, I found the perfect one.”

For more information on Benromach Distillery or Benromach 50 Years Old, please visit: www.benromach.com

Tasting Notes: 

Benromach 50 Years Old

• RRP: £20,000

• ABV: 54.6%

• Nose: Smooth citrus peel with hints of strawberry and a touch of smoke. Pineapple notes come to the fore, alongside fruitcake and a dash of lemon sherbet.

• Taste: Stewed fruit aromas are complemented by orange zest and a hint of aged leather. Medjool dates and flambeed banana give way to toasted almonds.

• Finish: Full and long finish with cracked black pepper and a wisp of smoke.

About Benromach Distillery

Originally built in 1898, Benromach Distillery was brought back to life by owners Gordon & MacPhail in 1993.

At Benromach, the team keep things simple: a handful of distillers relying entirely on their expertise and senses to make the finest handmade whisky.

Their processes honour the knowledge and experience used to make Speyside whiskies decades ago, because at Benromach they believe making whisky by hand delivers genuine character.

For more information, visit: www.benromach.com

About Gordon & MacPhail

Gordon & MacPhail is a family-owned premium spirits company based in Elgin, Scotland. Owner of Scotch whisky distilleries, Benromach and The Cairn, Gordon & MacPhail is also a Scotch whisky maturation expert, and the owner of Scottish Gin brand, Red Door.

Laphroaig 2024 Release – Islay Single Malt Whisky 30 Year Old 70cl · 45.8% ABV

Crafted with passion using the time-honoured production techniques that make Laphroaig unique, this expression takes on a new layer of complexity from its extended time maturing in American oak barrels, and European oak ex-sherry hogsheads and butts.

Floral and tropical fruits gifted by 30 years of aging balances the distinctive smoky notes for a truly unforgettable tasting experience. Bottled at a fixed strength of 45.8% to be enjoyed and savoured with friends.

Aroma: Fruity and sweet initially with very distinctive top notes of zesty orange and lemon peel, vanilla custard and treacle toffee.

Taste: More delicate background notes are revealed such as bergamot, sweet pastries and fresh thyme along with white pepper on the palette.

Finish: This is finally followed by a smouldering peat smoke and sooty campfire notes.

£774.95

Port Askaig 17 Year Old 2023 Limited Edition

A 17 year old matured in traditional American oak casks, chosen for its quality and age, blended and bottled at 51.8% to capture the best taste experience. In 2023 Port Askaig releases a 17 year old matured in traditional American oak casks, chosen for its quality and age, blended and bottled at 51.8% to capture the best taste experience. Approximately 9000 bottles will be available each year. Aged Islay whiskies are sought after for their taste, maturity, and limited nature.

The nose offers a charcuterie board with melon, ham, and grapes, intertwined with bonfire smoke and citrus zest. On the palate, dense smoke and minerality unite raspberry leaf and chocolate, culminating in red fruits and a hint of medicinal smoke with a herbaceous finish.

£124.90

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Douglas Laing introduces Second Bottling within its Exclusive Old Particular Red Wine Cask Collection

Douglas Laing & Co. today announces the release of a Blair Athol 13-Year-Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky. This special edition, finished in a single Sangiovese Red Wine cask, is the second bottling in their exclusive Old Particular Red Wine Cask collection.

Each pairing in this collection is said to have been “meticulously selected to enhance the inherent qualities of the chosen Malt Scotch Whisky, elevating the complexity and depth to introduce new and exciting taste experiences.”

The journey continues into Italy with this second release, using a Sangiovese Red Wine Cask sourced from sunnier climates. The well-rounded and intricate characteristics of Sangiovese seamlessly intertwine with the rich depth of Blair Athol, bringing tasting notes of “dark cherries, dried fruits, spiced oak and sweet vanilla”.

Bottled at 48.4% alcohol strength and proudly without artificial colouring or chill filtration, this limited edition is expected to retail at £96.00 / €111.00.

Key Bottle Details:

• Finished in a Sangiovese Red Wine Cask.
• Premium red wax dip finish.
• Bespoke design and showcased in a black bottle.
• Neck tag included with QR code to bottle tasting.
• 48.4% ABV.

ABOUT DOUGLAS LAING & CO.

www.douglaslaing.com

Douglas Laing & Co. is a leading independent Scotch Whisky distillery, blender and bottler specialising in the selection and release of Single Cask Single and Small Batch Malt Scotch Whiskies.

The company was founded by Fred Douglas Laing in 1948 and is still owned and run by the Laing family – Fred Laing Jr and his daughter Cara Laing.

The company philosophy is to bottle the way the distiller intended – at a high strength and without chill filtration to preserve the robust and unique character of the Whisky. Douglas Laing’s industry reputation and many awards are a testament to this ethos.

Douglas Laing’s Exceptional Single Casks are an award-winning family of four distinct brands that carry Single Cask Single Malt and Single Grain Scotch Whiskies from a vast range of Scotland’s Distilleries. Each offered proudly without colouring or chill-filtration and at high alcohol strength, for ultimate and natural liquid quality.

Whisky is better when shared, so gather your friends together and dive into our latest releases!

LAWN MOWERS RUN AMOK IN AN ORCHARD 

CASK NO. 39.288

CASK:  1st fill ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  11 years

NEVER JUDGE A DRAM BY ITS COLOUR

CASK NO. 60.36

CASK:  2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  9 years

FURTIVE GHERKIN

DISTILLERY 149 RARE RELEASE

CASKS:  1st fill ex-bourbon barrels

AGE:  8 years

THE DRUM MAJOR’S DRAM

CASK NO. 36.206

CASK:  1st fill PX ex-bodega barrique

AGE:  16 years

TORONTO PRONTO

CASK NO. 41.160

CASK:  1st fill muscat rivesaltes barrique

AGE:  12 years

UNDERWATER BARBECUE

SMALL BATCH BLENDED MALT

CASKS: 1st fill & refill bourbon and Spanish & American oak barrels and hogsheads  

AGE:  12 years

SMOKE DEVIL MARRIES A DELICATE SWEET THING

CASK NO. 122.64

CASK: 2nd fill oloroso hogshead  

AGE:  17 years

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