Dumbarton (silent)

26 YEAR OLD
70cl | 53.8% ABV

A rare bottling from the iconic and sadly lost Dumbarton distillery, this Single Grain was allowed to mature for an impressive 26 years. Finished in PX Sherry wood, this Whisky is velvety and indulgent.

Nose: This has the classically sweet and solventy aldehydic notes typical of mature grain – coconut ice cream, Battenberg cake and fresh cinema popcorn, combined with heavy sherry aromas, predominantly stewed fruits.

Taste: Velvety and indulgent. Intense dark chocolate, weighty raisin and sultanas, morello cherries and espresso, with underlying frutta martorana and almond muffins.

£136.95

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CHICHIBU RED WINE CASK 2023

The latest Chichibu single malt has been matured in a combination of wine casks from France, the United States, New Zealand and Japan. Distillery founder Ichiro Akuto – one of the world’s most respected whisky makers – carefully married the contents of these casks together to create a layered dram of remarkable complexity.

This is rich and thick on the palate with Chichibu’s hallmark tropical fruit notes supported by blueberries and blood oranges. The palate brings a little liquorice, subtle oak tannins and warming spices before a long finish with milk chocolate and wild honey.

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Bimber Distillery celebrates sporting excellence with 

The Spirit of the Underground Release No.6

London’s Bimber Distillery today announced the launch of the sixth release of its celebrated The Spirit of the Underground Collection, produced in conjunction with Transport for London (TfL).

Release No.6 travels to four new stations, each connected to a revered sporting location. All four single cask releases – Oval, Stratford, Wembley Park and Wimbledon – showcase the past and present of these legendary London locations. However, for this release the eye-catching labels and packaging designs also celebrate the sporting excellence which has taken place at each hallowed ground and thrilled people around the world for generations.

Drawn from Bimber’s finest casks, this release presents the distillery’s first selection of ‘double maturations’. Each expression has been matured in a combination of American and European oak, spending over 3 years within the second cask in order to masterfully weave both wood styles together. Each double cask expression has been crafted to tease out new aromas and flavours from the twin-cask approach. Carefully selected, monitored and then bottled at just the right moment, these new Spirit of the Underground releases present with an incredible depth of flavour and a perfect balance between the two casks and Bimber’s naturally fruit-forward spirit style. All four new releases showcase a different double maturation, with each bottled at natural cask strength and without filtration:

• Oval – moscatel sherry cask double maturation 57.6%, 307 bottles
• Stratford – fino sherry cask double maturation, 58.5%, 325 bottles
• Wembley Park – marsala cask double maturation, 58.3%, 305 bottles
• Wimbledon – Vino de Naranja cask double maturation, 56.6% 298 bottles

The Collection, which will total 44 individual releases, features a selection of iconic single malt whiskies that celebrate the heritage and diversity of the distillery’s home city. With eye-catchingly unique designs, each bottle presents a different Tube station on the London Underground network – the oldest underground passenger railway service in the world.

Release No.6 of The Spirit of the Underground Collection will be available directly from Bimber’s Spirit of the Underground website from Wednesday 5^th till Sunday 9th June via a ballot and with an RRP of £135 per bottle.

Speaking of the launch of the sixth release, Bimber’s Matt McKay said: “We have been excited about releasing these four new stations since we first launched the Collection back in May 2021. Every great sporting moment is accompanied by a memorable story, whether that’s about perseverance, friendship, victory or loss. The sixth release of The Spirit of The Underground celebrates not only the history of four iconic locations but also the shared ability of both sport and whisky to bring people together. For this very special release we are delighted to unveil our first ‘double maturation’ casks. We have been internally trialling this new, longer approach to the maturation of our European oak casks and are thrilled to now offer these new Bimber flavour journeys to customers. Each tells its own double maturation story, and we’re tremendously excited to see how our double cask programme develops over the coming years.”

Ellen Sankey, Brand Licensing Manager at TfL, said: “The continuation of our partnership with Bimber Distillery sees the release of four new bottles, all with an association with key sporting locations across our network. We are proud to be collaborating with a London based independent brand, highlighting again that the city houses products of great quality. The creative and original use of our branding to help portray unique elements of our city’s association with sporting history shows the benefit that an innovative, long-term collaborations like this can have.”

This collection is the latest addition to a robust licensing programme, developed by TfL and its international licensing representative IMG, that brings the London Underground’s rich legacy and iconic brand identity to global audiences in unique and authentic ways.

All the expressions in The Spirit of the Underground Collection were crafted to Bimber’s exacting standards. The spirit was produced from the distillery’s single farm barley and malted on a dedicated floor at Warminster Maltings before being fermented for seven days in bespoke, on-site constructed American oak washbacks. Distillation took place in Bimber’s customised stills which possess an increased copper surface area, which results in a rich fruit-forward, layered spirit.

The Spirit of the Underground Collection – Release No.6

About Bimber 

Founded in 2015, Bimber Distillery produces world-class single malt whisky, handcrafted with passion in West London. Our traditionally-focussed approach to whisky creation combines the finest ingredients with heritage production methods that are rarely seen today and an absolute commitment to quality. Our meticulous approach has seen us recognised as a leading light in whisky production and garnered multiple industry awards. Producing a wide array of fruit-forward, textural single malts we deliver the ultimate craft whisky experience to a rapidly growing global community of Bimber whisky lovers.

About Transport for London

Transport for London (TfL) is the integrated transport authority responsible for delivering Mayor of London Sadiq Khan’s strategy and commitments on transport. It runs the day-to-day operation of the Capital’s public transport network, including London Underground, London Overground, Docklands Light Railway, London Buses and Elizabeth line services, as well as managing London’s main roads. TfL does all it can to support the millions of journeys that are made every day and keep the city moving, working and growing. TfL reinvests all income generated through fares and commercial revenue to run and improve services and is committed to reducing costs.

About IMG

IMG is a global sports, events and representation company. It is a leader in rights management, multi-channel content production and distribution, consultancy and fan engagement; owns, produces and commercially represents hundreds of live events and experiences; and manages licensing programs for the world’s best-known brands and trademarks. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.

J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery Offers Custom Bourbon Bottles Perfect for Father’s Day  

FRANKFORT, KY (May 30, 2024) –  Forget neckties for Father’s Day, give Dad a custom bottle of double-staved™ bourbon with your own personalized label from J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery.  Order online and choose Dad’s favorite mash bill from hundreds of proprietary double-staved barrels pre-selected by the Mattingly team of blenders.  Customize it even further by choosing the bottle shape, wax color for the stopper, and your own personal message on the label for Dad.  The J. Mattingly 1845 team will hand bottle it to your custom specifications and have it shipped to Dad’s door.   Orders placed before June 5 will be received by Father’s Day on June 16.  Orders placed after June 5 have the option of a downloadable gift card which can be printed and given to Dad on his special day.

All of J. Mattingly 1845’s whiskeys undergo its proprietary double-staving process, allowing the whiskey inside the barrels additional surface exposure to charred barrel staves to impart more flavor and color.  This extra surface exposure of the charred staves inside the barrels imparts more caramel and vanilla naturally from the wood, resulting in a more flavorful taste profile.  The barrels are then married together and after rigorous taste tests from J. Mattingly 1845’s team of blenders, a one-of-a-kind blend is created.

“The online custom bourbon bottles truly are a one-of-a-kind gift that dad, or any bourbon lover, will treasure,” said Harry Richart, president of J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery.  “Not only is the liquid inside with our double-staved bourbon blends never repeated, but your choice of bottle shape, custom message for the label and wax color combination make it a unique creation not found on the liquor store shelf.  It’s a gift that stands out from all others with all the customization opportunities.”

J. Mattingly 1845 Bourbon and the custom bourbon creation option are available online at jmattingly1845.com and in person at its Distillery in Frankfort, KY. Gift cards are available for the custom bourbon creation experience.  Prices for the online bottles start at $120 for a 750 mL bottle.  Shipping is available to 45 U.S. States.

About J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery

The Mattingly family has been synonymous with distilling in Kentucky for more than two centuries, having a hand in the development of at least nine separate distilleries in the Commonwealth.

            In 2010 Jeff Mattingly took up the family mantle and started his own craft bourbon business.  Today, Jeff’s son Cameron has joined the team as Vice President of Production, continuing the legacy into the latest generation for J. Mattingly Distillery 1845 in Frankfort, Kentucky. Together father and son offer their proprietary double-staving process as well as a custom bourbon blending experience unparalleled in the spirits industry, available on-site in Frankfort or online at www.JMattingly1845.com.

ROSEBANK
LEGACY RELEASE – 32 YEAR OLD

1990 Vintage | 70cl | 47.6% ABV

Distilled in the final three years prior to the distillery’s closure, this 32 year old Single Malt from Rosebank is the third and final instalment in the Global Series of Legacy Releases. This Whisky perfectly exemplifies the qualities that earned Rosebank reverence as the ‘King of the Lowlands’.

Rich and complex yet elegant and balanced, this 32 Year Old offers sweet aromas of pineapple and candied ginger mingling with lemon and marzipan with hints of white pepper and café latte. The mouthfeel is velvety with good body and hints of malt, thyme, butterscotch, tropical fruits, drying oak and softly warming spice. A soft and long finish has notes of lemon, honeyed porridge and toasted walnut.

An elegant 32 year old limited release offering sweet aromas of pineapple and candied ginger mingling alongside lemon and marzipan, with hints of white pepper and caffe latte. The soft and long finish has notes of citrus, honeyed porridge and toasted walnut.

£1,999.95

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THE FAMOUS GROUSE DEBUTS SHERRY CASK FINISH IN THE UK

London, 28^th May: The Famous Grouse has unveiled a new permanent edition to its portfolio, The Famous Grouse Sherry Cask Finish – now available in the UK. The new premium expression is a rich, flavourful blend with unmistakable sweetness earned from a period of maturation in ex-sherry casks.

Launching first exclusively at Morrisons from May, it will then be available in other major retailers from September with an RRP of £22.00.

The Famous Grouse Master Blender has meticulously selected Speyside malts for a second maturation period in sherry-seasoned European oak casks to deliver the rich, warming, and spiced characters that are at the heart of the new premium expression.

Marc Watson, The Famous Grouse Master Blender says: “This new, revived blend is finished in sherry casks seasoned in the region of Jerez, Spain. The aim was to create a blend that is slightly sweeter but still in keeping with the smooth and distinct DNA of classic Grouse. 

Once the blend is in its final stages of maturation, which involves the meticulous combination of hand-selected malt and grain whiskies, The Famous Grouse Master Blender does not stop there; the full blend is married in ex-sherry casks further to enhance their sweet, rich, and smooth characters. The Sherry Cask Finish is a decadent blend of flavours, including chocolate, almonds, dried fruits, and sweet spices.” 

A sweeter balance and smooth in texture, The Famous Grouse Sherry Cask Finish has been created with mixability in mind and the UK release aptly follows the launch of The Famous Grouse’s ‘Full of Character’ global campaign. Designed to introduce the drink to the next generation of whisky drinkers, the campaign also aimed to educate consumers on the accessibility and mixability of the liquid.

The Famous Grouse Sherry Cask Finish comes at a time when demand for sherry cask whiskies continues to grow*. Launching just in time for the summer, ‘The Sherry Cask Spritz’ is the ideal seasonal serve – combine 50ml of The Famous Grouse Sherry Cask Finish with 20ml of lemon juice and 20ml of Madagascan vanilla syrup, top with sparkling wine and ice.

“We are finding that consumers are actively expanding their blended whisky repertoire,” says Joakim Leijon, Global Brand Director for The Famous Grouse. “The Famous Grouse continues to go from strength to strength by maintaining its position as the UK’s No1 whisky and no.2 Spirit brand**. We are therefore perfectly positioned to drive further growth in the category through innovation and range development. The new Sherry Cask Finish will enable loyal consumers to expand their repertoire as well as introduce first time whisky drinkers to The Famous Grouse brand.”

The packaging of the Sherry Cask Finish plays host to the Spanish female Capercaillie. The Spanish Capercaillie was chosen for its link to the product’s Spanish sherry heritage and its vivid orange and red plumage, which echoes the deep amber of the liquid itself. Alongside the ongoing support for RSPB Scotland, The Famous Grouse plans to support further habitat protection projects focusing specifically on the Capercaillie.

*Source: IWSR| Total Scotch Whisky Value sales & Whisky “Sherry title” | 2020-2023|

**Source: Nielsen, Latest 52 weeks MAT – w/e 16.03.24

The Famous Grouse Sherry Cask Finish Tasting Notes 

• COLOUR: Dark red-gold with an amber glow.
• NOSE: A balance of fresh orange and poached pear, cherry blossom, moist sultanas, cocoa beans intermingled with sweet cinnamon and ginger spice.
• TASTE: Smooth in texture, rich in character. A combination of oaky vanilla, dark chocolate, maple syrup, toasted almonds and hazelnuts.
• FINISH: Rich and smooth. Warming notes of dried fruits in Christmas cake with a long sweet, spice finish. 

The Famous Grouse 

The Famous Grouse is the no. 1 whisky in the UK (*Neilsen UK, 2024). It has been the best-selling whisky in Scotland, the home of Scotch whisky, since 1980. The business was founded by Matthew Gloag, who started blending whisky in the 1890s and was launched officially in 1897 to be drunk by the gentry after a day of outdoor pursuits. Today, the brand is owned by the Edrington Group and is exported to over 100 countries.

The Famous Grouse has supported the RSPB, the UK’s largest nature conservation charity, for over 15 years. The partnership was established to improve habitats for resident black grouse on four RSPB reserves in the UK following the species’ rapid decline between 1995 and 2005.

www.thefamousgrouse.com/en

Edrington UK

Edrington UK is the UK’s number one whisky supplier, part of the global Edrington family and responsible for the UK sales, marketing, and distribution of a portfolio of ultra-premium brands, including The Macallan, Highland Park, The Glenrothes, The Famous Grouse, Naked Malt and Brugal.

As a valued distribution partner of Beam Suntory, Edrington UK also represents many of its brands in the UK marketplace, such as Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark, Bowmore, Laphroaig, Courvoisier and The House of Suntory range of Japanese craft spirits.

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Tamnavulin 1991 33YO Cask #1145

An old style of Tamnavulin that is almost lost, and what makes this cask so special is that the character of the original distillery shines through. Over thirty three years, a refill hogshead has allowed the malty and cereal notes to develop gradually with honey and brown sugar playing amid the cereal nuttiness.

£510.00 >

Few distilleries tell the modern story of Scotch Whisky Better than Tamnavulin. Built in the height of the blended whisky boom in the 1960s, much of its production was destined for the expanding American market. The style of the distillery represented the consumer tastes of the time: malty and light, this was a malleable whisky and a blender’s dream.

With the fall in fortunes of the industry in the 1990s, Tamnavulin was on of the many distilleries victim to closure. Indeed, this very cask was filled just a few years before the distillery was mothballed and not opened again until 2007. With the reopening of the distillery came wholesale changes in production style. It was out with the old stills and in with the new – a move towards a fruitier style of new make spirit.

That old style of Tamnavulin is almost lost, and what makes this cask so special is that the character of the original distillery shines through. Over thirty three years, a refill hogshead has allowed the malty and cereal notes to develop gradually with honey and brown sugar playing amid the cereal nuttiness. Childhood memories of eating bowls of Golden Grahams come flooding back. This is a flashback to the best of the 1990s, sadly never to be repeated again.

Distilled: 01/03/1991 | Bottled: 11/03/2024 | Cask no: 1145 | Cask: Hogshead | One of only 246 bottles produced | Natural colour and non chill filtered.

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Tyndrumwhisky, Tyndrum
Crianlarich, Perthshire FK20 8RY
United Kingdom

Isle of Jura Distillery

30 YEAR OLD
70cl | 52% ABV

Hailing from the Island of Jura, this Single Malt has been patiently matured for an amazing 30 years. A finishing in virgin oak has imparted notes of buttery shortbread, vanilla and plenty of oakiness.

Nose: Toasted oak, vanilla, cereal notes and lashings of buttery shortbread.

Taste: Intense coconut, almonds, marzipan and honeycomb. Mouth coating. Sweet viscosity and a definite spiciness. Brandy snaps and peanut brittle, drizzled with honey.

£319.95

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Ardbeg “Anamorphic – Committee Release” Islay Single Malt Whisky (750ml)

Ardbeg’s Note: ABV 48.2% Color Amber Cask Innovative Cask charring technique Nose Earthy, dusty, and biscuity on the nose, this is a most curious Ardbeg, almost from an alternative universe. The sooty/tarry notes are clear but restrained, and balanced by silky vanilla. Taste Peppery and warming, preceding an explosion of fiery, spicy flavors: Chili chocolate, bittersweet mocha, briar wood, birch tar, black pepper and smoked artichokes. The tarry notes build to a crescendo of rich, smoky flavors, with an incredible, lingering aftertaste of charcoal almonds and molasses.

$229.99

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Email: wine@klwines.com
Phone: (877) KL-WINES (Toll Free 877.559.4637)
K&L Wine Merchants 3005 El Camino Real Redwood City, CA 94061 USA
San Francisco, Redwood City, Hollywood CA

It’s time to get excited for these new and delicious Single Malts making their debut in the US; and to be grateful for some fantastic expressions returning to shelves.

It’s also San Francisco World Spirits Competition season, if you missed our post, scroll down to the bottom of the email for the slideshow featuring our 25 Gold and Double Gold Winners available here in the US.  We also had GlenAllachie, Indri, and M&H bring home wins for expressions that are not available here, so a heartfelt congrats to them for the amazing whiskies they are producing for other markets worldwide!

Let’s get started with the new arrivals…

Like Rory, Kilchoman’s Bull, Batch Strength typifies the rugged power  and intensity of Kilchoman!

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Introducing Lochlea’s first ever age stated whisky!

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“Ploughing Edition (Second Crop) is definitely one to try if you like smoky whiskies. The cask influence gives it a different edge to if it were made using peated malt. We love what Lochlea are doing and cannot wait to see what may be next.” – Matt Chambers, Whisky For Everyone

Learn More about Lochlea Ploughing Edition (Second Crop)

The 2024 Na’Sia Single Cask have arrived – 6 in total, 3 Peated and 3 Unpeated showcasing the 6 cask types that come together to form the Isle of Raasay classic Hebridean Single Malt

Learn More about the 2024 Isle of Raasay US Exclusive Single Casks

This multi award-winning Limited Release just doesn’t quit!  Try it before it’s gone, you won’t be disappointed.

Learn More about Isle of Raasay Dùn Cana

“Aon means one in Gaelic and represents our collection of single cask bottlings. Each cask has been hand-picked because it is delicious, unique and unrepeatable. Every year we release a select few of these in partnership with some of our closest friends.​​​​​​​​” ~Nc’nean Distillery

Learn More about our first US Exclusive Single Cask from Nc’nean

Thick and rich, this latest Single Cask offers creamy vanilla and caramel popcorn with a peaty finish – luxurious to the last drop!

Learn More about the Ardnamurchan US Exclusive 2016 Peated ex-Bourbon Single Cask 1047

and Making Their Return….

Back in limited quantities.  If you missed it the first time, grab it now – this is the last of this absolutely gorgeous expression.

Learn More about Kilchoman PX Sherry Cask Matured

The very first whisky ever to be aged in the lowest place on earth – the Dead Sea. With temperatures climbing as high as 50ºc, this whisky is as strong and intense as the climate where it has matured. As part of the daring Apex Dead Sea project, an array of casks from a variety of types and sizes were placed on the roof of a hotel on the coast of the Dead Sea, exposed to the harsh and dynamic weather for one year of its entire aging period. resulting in almost 25% angels’ share during that time. You don’t want to miss the latest batch of M&H APEX Dead Sea – there’s nothing else like it!

Learn More about M&H APEX Dead Sea

As promised… look at all these beautiful medals!ImpEx Beverages celebrates award wins from the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition & London Spirits Competition for our exceptional portfolio of brands!

If you have any questions or would like any additional information, please don’t hesitate to email Office@ImpExBev.com. Fan of our Brands and our people? We would love to hear your feedback! Please feel free to leave your reviews and to share your experiences here!

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