We’re raising a dram this weekend to the fantastic news that we have won not one, but two gold medals from the American Distilling Institute Drinks Awards for the taste and packaging of our Harvest Series 2 Flaxen Vale whisky.

Fancy trying this award winner for yourself? Buy yours below or in our shops this weekend whilst stocks last.

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Cotswolds Distillery Phillip’s Field, Whichford Road Stourton Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV36 5EX

TAMDHU LAUNCHES TWO NEW EXCLUSIVE BOTTLINGS FOR SPIRIT OF SPEYSIDE WHISKY FESTIVAL 2024 

Tamdhu Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced its two latest expressions, exclusively released for the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival in May 2024.

In keeping with tradition, the two exclusive festival bottlings include the next chapter in the well-loved Dalbeallie series, and a specially selected Single Cask chosen by the Tamdhu Dedication Society. Both expressions will be available to purchase at the Tamdhu Distillery pop-up shop at the Dalbeallie Station on 3rd and 4th May, and offered to Dedication Society members for early access online purchase from today and to the public online from 3rd May while limited stocks last.

Dalbeallie Dram VII (£100, 61.8% ABV)

Tamdhu was born over 125 years ago, in 1897, on the banks of the River Spey. Two years later, Dalbeallie station was completed on site, bringing barley, passengers, and the finest sherry casks from Spain to Speyside. The Dalbeallie Dram series takes its name from this iconic Victorian train station, in honour of its pivotal role in shaping Tamdhu.

Tamdhu exclusively matures all its whisky in the finest Oloroso sherry casks from beginning to end, and Dalbeallie VII is no exception. Each of the 1,000 bottles available is individually numbered, bottled at batch high strength (61.8% ABV) and is non-chill filtered, retaining its natural amber colour.

On the nose, the whisky presents a bittersweet combination of vanilla, a hint of clove, raspberry jam, dark chocolate and orange peel. The first sip reveals flavours of rich demerara sugar, toffee, dark berries and toasted oak, paired with shortbread and baked fig. On the finish: a long, warming sherry note, gentle spice and lingering fruit.

Dalbeallie Dram VII will be available to purchase exclusively at the Dalbeallie Station during the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival and from Tamdhu’s online shop. Dalbeallie Dram VII is available for £100 per 70cl bottle. Due to very high annual demand, Dalbeallie Dram VII will be on allocation, one bottle per person this year.

Dedication Society Single Cask Vintage 2003 (£379, 55% ABV)

Tamdhu’s Dedication Society is for true whisky aficionados who appreciate the deep, rich flavour that the finest Oloroso sherry casks create. 15 members were chosen from a ballot to visit the Tamdhu Distillery in August and taste a series of carefully-selected single casks. Together, they chose our Dedication Society Single Cask for 2024, they directly influenced the outstanding flavours and characteristics of this year’s expression.

There were 4 casks, specially selected by Sandy McIntyre, Distillery Manager from our traditional dunnage warehouses to choose from. Two were American Oak and two European Oak, but after the members’ tasting the clear winner was a European Oak Butt, cask number 5986.

The aroma reveals soft ginger spice, a twist of orange, stewed fruits and caramel, with frangipane and aged oak giving depth. To taste, there are notes of dry sherry and shortbread, with subtle layers of vanilla and cola. The finish offers hints of apple, toffee, dark cherries, oak and leather, synonymous with Tamdhu’s signature sherried body.

During the festival, only 568 individually numbered bottles of the Dedication Society Single Cask Vintage 2003 will be available to purchase exclusively at Tamdhu Distillery. It will also be available from our online shop for £379 per 70cl bottle. Cask strength and natural colour.

Sandy McIntyre, Tamdhu Distillery Manager, said: “The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival is a yearly highlight of the Tamdhu calendar. It brings together whisky lovers across the globe to visit world-renowned distilleries and witness the stunning landscapes that Speyside has to offer.

“We’re excited to unveil two new exclusive launches for this year’s festival. The Dalbeallie Series is always a favourite with our Tamdhu family and we’re confident the seventh one will be no exception. We’re also very pleased to introduce the ultra-rare expression chosen by our Dedication Society. It’s a stunning dram which we’ll be celebrating with the society’s members themselves.” 

 For more information on Tamdhu see: www.tamdhu.com/our-collection

Tasting Notes

Tamdhu Dalbeallie VII

Nose

Vanilla, hint of clove, raspberry jam, shavings of dark chocolate and orange peel.

Palate

A richness of demerara sugar and toffee, mixed with shortbread, baked fig, dark berries and toasted oak.

Finish

Warming with long sherry notes, gentle spice and a lingering fruit finish.

Dedication Society Single Cask Vintage 2003

Nose

Soft ginger spice, frangipane, aged oak. With an orange twist, hint of caramel and stewed fruits.

Palate

Layered and warming notes of dry sherry and shortbread, with hints of vanilla and cola.

Finish

With a good sherried body, apple, toffee, dark cherries are met with oak and leather.

JURA DISTILLERY

30 Year Old 1994 Infrequent Flyers (2024)

Cask #806889

Jura 30 Year Old 1994 Infrequent Flyers #806889 Virgin Oak Barrel is an exceptional single malt Scotch whisky, meticulously aged for three decades on the remote Isle of Jura, a place renowned for its distinctive whiskies. As part of the Infrequent Flyers collection curated by Alistair Walker Whisky Company in 2024, this remarkable expression showcases the expertise and heritage of Jura’s whisky-making, coupled with the unique influence of virgin oak maturation. Bottled February 2024, 221 bottles.

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.

£331.63

The first Isle of Jura Distillery was built at Craighouse on the Isle of Jura off the west coast of Scotland in 1810 but closed in 1901 and was subsequently demolished. The present Isle of Jura Distillery, was designed by William Delmé Evans and opened in 1963, is equipped with four stills and produces mainly un-peated whisky with a little peated produced once each year. The Jura participates in Feis Ile, the Islay Festival of Malt and Music. Jura Superstition, Jura Prophecy and Jura 21 Year Old are included in the official distillery releases.

There might not be an official Highland whisky festival in May – but we’re celebrating the region in our own Society way, and you’re invited! The May Flavour Hunter festivities continue as we get ready to dive into a world of Highland magic as we’ve lined up three Highland rare release small-batch bottlings that’ll blow your socks off.

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ALL FESTIVAL BOTTLINGS

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Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). Visit the Society at here for membership information

This is your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers!

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Cù Bòcan releases limited-edition Creation #6 single malt whisky

Award-winning Highland whisky Cù Bòcan, the experimental spirit distilled at the Tomatin distillery every winter, has unveiled a new limited-edition single malt, Creation #6.

Launched in 2013 and inspired by the lightly-peated spirit historically produced at Tomatin more than a century ago, Cù Bòcan uses unique cask maturations to create a collection of vibrant flavours.

Creation #6 (46% ABV, non-chill filtered, RRP £60) is made with lightly peated Scottish barley and is a fusion of liquid matured in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks for nine years and characterful Jamaican Rum casks for ten years.

The result is an intriguingly smoky spirit boasting a surprisingly lively character. A tantalizing burst of the Caribbean captivates the senses, carrying notes of toasted Jamaica ginger cake, bonfire toffee, and banana and walnut loaf, followed by rum-soaked pineapple and raisins and all rounded off with a subtle hint of Daim crunchy almond caramel.

On the palate, it has a deliciously dark depth of flavour which begins with amaretto cherries and salted caramel-coated liquorice, before a burst of spiced plum jam and a kick of Fisherman’s Friend lozenges. A velvety satin-like texture envelopes the palate before a lingering treacle finish.

This latest release is presented in Cù Bòcan’s impressive bespoke bottle. Ascending contours engraved into the glass emulate the signature wisp of smoke in the whisky’s character, while horizontal lines nod to the staves of casks which are so central to the production.

The external packaging comes in striking orange and mint green with a textured finish to mimic the peat, which captures the whisky’s smoky character.

Scott Adamson, Blender and Global Brand Ambassador, said: at Tomatin Distillery, said: “Cù Bòcan is renowned for exploring innovative maturations, creating whiskies full of flavour guaranteed to bring intrigue and surprise. Continuing this tradition, Creation #6 is a bold experiment where Europe and the Caribbean meet to create a whisky that is rich, sweet, and lively. Infused with the signature subtle smoke and vibrant rum and raisin, it promises an unforgettable sensory journey.”

Cù Bòcan Creation #6 is available online and in specialist shops worldwide.

https://www.cu-bocan.com/stockists

https://www.cu-bocan.com/shop

Cù Bòcan is a Highland Single Malt distilled, matured, and produced at the Tomatin Distillery (near Inverness), famous for its portfolio of brands including Tomatin Highland Single Malt, The Antiquary, The Talisman, and Big T.

In 2005, the decision was made to produce a peated single malt and for the last week of production that year a batch of Optic Barley peated to 15ppm was used to produce about 60,000 litres of lightly peated spirit which was filled into a variety of different cask types.

Then, on September 3rd, 2013, this lightly peated whisky produced at Tomatin was released as Cù Bòcan – A single malt at 15ppm matured in a combination of Bourbon, Sherry, and Virgin Oak casks. Since then, the Cù Bòcan brand has grown with a number of vintage releases as part of the brand limited edition collection.

Cù Bòcan rebranded in August 2019. It is an experimental Highland Single Malt that explores innovative maturation to create whiskies full of intrigue and surprise. It is made with lightly peated Scottish barley, distilled every winter in limited batches and matured in a variety of interesting casks to unlock unusual flavours.

The distillery is owned by Japanese company Takara Shuzo International, https://www.takara-intl.co.jp/en/

Website: www.cu-bocan.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/cubocan

Twitter: www.twitter.com/cubocanwhisky

Instagram: www.instagram.com/cubocanwhisky

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFfCCt2Wkep2Z_pr3PnpVHw

It’s almost that time again – Fèis Ìle is just a few weeks away and we have an exclusive festival release with only 580 bottles available, almost ready to leave our warehouses and head to selected retailers. Distilled in 2009, this release has been 15 years in the making. Who better to tell you about the process of creating this special bottling than our Operations Director Graeme Mackeddie. Take a look below to read this ode to Mac-Talla Fèis Ìle 2024 Limited Edition.

In 2019 during routine sampling of casks in our warehousing at Aberargie, we identified a small parcel of 2009 bourbon barrels of Islay single malt that showed potential to be something quite special. At the time, the whisky was ten years old, resting in refill bourbon barrels – its particularly fruity notes, and soft peat belied its age. A notable whisky, which piqued our interest at the time.

Some weeks passed, and the opportunity to acquire a parcel of Caribbean rum casks through family business ties presented itself.  As a self-confessed lover of rum, and in particular maturation and finishing of Scotch Whisky in rum casks – it didn’t take long to formulate a plan. That plan? To introduce Islay single malt of notably fruit-forward character, to some fresh, vibrant rum casks – with the ambition to put a specific emphasis on those fruit notes, and nurture the whisky into something quite special.

On the 6th of September 2019, a rotation of twelve fresh rum casks were filled with the 2009 Islay spirit, and laid down in rack 57A, one of the highest and warmest spots in Warehouse No.1.

Over the months and years I visited the casks regularly, eager to see how they were developing. Our patience was duly rewarded – and in time the whisky came on as we’d hoped. The fruitiness of the bold Caribbean rum started to shine through. At the same time, lingering, chewy vanilla notes developed along with some subtle spice – these notes complimented the tropical fruit notes beautifully.

Unlike many casks in use in the rum industry and then in subsequent use within the whisky industry, this particular parcel of rum casks started life in the rum industry as virgin American oak barrels, and saw only one use before setting sail to us. The results are rum casks that are both active in terms of the influence its previous contents has, but also the influence of its wood. The active American oak generates flavours and aromas of vanilla, coconut, brown sugar along with some subtle cinnamon and cloves. The cask’s former contents of rum combined with the fruit forward Islay whisky offer a generous cacophony of tropical fruit notes, with pineapple and papaya particularly prevalent.

When I was set the challenge of finding something special to bottle for Fèis Ìle 2024, I knew exactly what I’d like to bottle. From the twelve casks, I’ve hand-selected two casks to bring together, that showcase the tropical fruit character of these 2009 rum casks perfectly.

COMING SOON…

Available from selected retailers and at our Mac-Talla Fèis Ìle events and Islay Whisky Shop from the 16th May. Make sure you keep up to date by following us on social media.

TORMORE DISTILLERY

For Mankind 31 Year Old 1992

Cask #TWB1036

Tormore 31 Year Old 1992 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Commemorating the 55th Anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing, 1969. Single cask first fill Oloroso sherry hogshead bottled February 2024. 263 numbered bottles exclusive to The Whisky Barrel. “For Mankind” is a salute to the courage and ingenuity of humanity, inspiring whisky enthusiasts to embark on their own journey of discovery.

Cosmic ginger and sandalwood leading to a crater of spearmint and solar flares with sweet sherry and a space time odyssey of juicy raisins. A long oily finish explores a galaxy of dark chocolate with an explosive chilli spice big bang!

£250.00

Tormore Distillery was established in 1958 in the Speyside whisky region to supply malt whisky to blending houses. It was designed by Sir Albert Richardson, President of the Royal Academy and is set in stunning landscaped gardens. Resplendent with green-coppered roofs, decorative pagoda roofs, a clock tower and clock which still chimes Scottish tunes, a rectangular curling pond, topiary and houses for the staff. Tormore Distillery is now operating with eight stills in its tall still house and Tormore malt whisky is still mostly flowing into scotch blends. Whilst official bottling are sparse it features amongst the ranges of a number of independent bottlers including Signatory Vintage and Connoisseurs Choice.

Bladnoch Distillery unveils 2024 Single Cask Collection

Bladnoch, Scotland’s southernmost distillery, has released an exceptional new single cask collection into its portfolio of Lowland single malt Scotch whiskies.

Marking the final release in a five-year series, the Bladnoch 2024 Single Cask Collection features six unique single malt whiskies, each hand selected by Dr Nick Savage, Bladnoch’s Master Distiller, to showcase some of the distillery’s finest casks.

The annual release collection depicts the distillery’s taste-first approach to whisky making, bringing together a diverse selection of cask types and aged spirit to offer a variety of taste profiles.

Bladnoch Distillery has a rich history and heritage spanning over two centuries and the new single cask range draws upon the extraordinary spirit laid to rest in the distillery’s 207-year-old bluestone warehouses, which are perched on the edge of the River Bladnoch in the Lowland whisky region of Scotland.

The legacy brand has been revived in recent years by Dr. Nick Savage, and owner David Prior, who purchased Bladnoch Distillery in 2015 and is the first Australian businessman to own a Scotch whisky distillery. The 2024 Single Cask Collection marks a key milestone for the distillery by featuring two single cask releases which were distilled in 2017, under the new ownership.

Varying in cask type and rarity, each of the whiskies in the single cask range has been bottled at cask strength and is non-chill filtered with natural colour.

Dr Nick Savage, Master Distiller at Bladnoch Distillery, said: “Our taste-first philosophy, rooted in our whisky-making knowledge provides us with the freedom to explore a wide array of cask types and vintages to demonstrate the breadth and quality of the distillery’s maturing stock and showcase our bold Galloway spirit.

“There is an incredible breadth of taste experiences within this year’s selection, from the sweet, floral notes of the first single cask whisky to the herbal, nutty, oak characteristics of the final vintage single malt whisky.

“Only the most remarkable casks which have displayed exceptional, unique characteristics or extraordinary maturation have been selected from our 207-year-old bluestone warehouses to craft the Bladnoch 2024 Single Cask Collection.”

• The first release in the collection, Bladnoch Single Cask 2024/01 is a sweet and refreshing single malt distilled in 2017 and matured in a sherry butt cask. With an ABV of 57.6%, it presents floral, sweet notes with hints of apple crumble and is limited to 219 bottles.

• Imparting sweet notes of creamy soda, lemons and coconut and a sweet, dry finish, the Bladnoch Single Cask 2024/02expression was distilled in 2007 and matured in a single bourbon barrel. It has an ABV of 52.6% and is limited to 170 bottles.

• Bladnoch Single Cask 2024/03is a sweet and smoky peated whisky distilled in 2017 and matured in a canasta butt cask. With an ABV of 58.3%, it displays smoky notes on the nose and flavours of bonfire toffee apples and apricots on the palate and is limited to 676 bottles.

• Bladnoch Single Cask 2024/04single malt reveals popcorn, minty and creamy notes and a sweet and creamy finish. Distilled in 2008 and matured in a bourbon barrel, it has an ABV of 51.2% and is limited to 237 bottles.

• Bladnoch Single Cask 2024/05is a dry whisky imparting chocolate, coffee bean and nutmeg aromas and herbal spice with dark chocolate flavours and has an ABV of 49.9%. It was distilled in 2006 and matured in a sherry butt cask and is limited to 660 bottles.

• The final release in this year’s collection, Bladnoch Single Cask 2024/06is an extraordinary vintage single malt whisky with notes of floral pinecones with walnuts on the nose and almonds with plum jam on the palate. Distilled in 2001 and matured in an Amontillado sherry hogshead cask, this exclusive release has an ABV of 50.1% and is limited to 281 bottles.

The first five whiskies in the collection have an RRSP of £160 and the rare vintage Bladnoch Single Cask 2024/06 has an RRSP of £450. They will be available from Bladnoch.com in the UK from 5pm UK time on 23 April 2024 before rolling out in international markets including Australia, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and Taiwan.

The Bladnoch 2024 Single Cask Collection brings the five-year series to a close and sets the tone for future releases from the distillery. A new single cask collection, which will mark the start of a new series will be unveiled in 2025.

A bold Galloway spirit, liberated by taste and elevating whisky making in the Lowlands region, Bladnoch focuses on providing whisky lovers with the opportunity to appreciate whiskies which appeal to their tastes, rather than being constrained by traditional whisky conventions. Dating back to 1817, Bladnoch is one of the oldest single malt Scotch whisky producers in the world and is enjoying a bold and powerful revival.

Tasting notes

2024/01

Apple Crumble. Floral. Sweet.

Nose: Salted caramel with subtle orange blossom

Palate: Apple crumble with vanilla pod custard

Finish: Sweet yet refreshing

Colour: Golden syrup

ABV: 57.6%

2024/02

Cream soda. Lemons. Coconut.

Nose: Earthy honey with lemons

Palate: American cream soda with coconut

Finish: Sweet turning to dry

Colour: Golden sun

ABV: 52.6%

2024/03

Bonfire. Toffee Apple. Apricots.

Nose: Smoky treacle with heather

Palate: Bonfire toffee apples and apricots

Finish: Sweet and sticky smoke

Colour: Bold Galloway sunset

ABV: 58.3%

2024/04

Popcorn. Minty. Creamy.

Nose: Baked apples with mint leaf tea

Palate: Buttery popcorn and fudge pieces

Finish: Sweet and creamy

Colour: Deep amber

ABV: 51.2%

2024/05

Coffee. Herbal. Dry.

Nose: Chocolate, coffee beans and nutmeg

Palate: Herbal spices with dark chocolate

Finish: Dry and peppery

Colour: Honey

ABV: 49.9%

2024/06

Herbal. Nutty. Oak.

Nose: Floral pinecones with walnuts

Palate: Almonds with plum jam

Finish: Oak warmth and dryness

Colour: Blood orange

ABV: 50.1%

About Bladnoch Distillery

Bladnoch Distillery was established in 1817, making it the oldest privately owned Scotch whisky distillery in the world. As the southernmost distillery in Scotland, Bladnoch is commonly referred to as the ‘Queen of the Lowlands.’

Hand-crafted using malt from British growers and the pristine water from the River Bladnoch which flows alongside the distillery, Bladnoch single malts are non-chill filtered to ensure the truest flavours shine through.

This legacy brand has been revived in recent years by Master Distiller, Dr Nick Savage, formerly of The Macallan, and owner David Prior, who purchased Bladnoch Distillery in 2015 and is the first Australian businessman to own a Scotch whisky distillery.

The team at Bladnoch is truly passionate about the preservation of the environment and the local community’s generational involvement in this iconic distillery.

Gordon & MacPhail Mortlach 25 year old Distillery Label

About the Bottle: The Distillery Label range from Gordon & MacPhail is a testimony to the long and unique relationship built up between the independent bottler and the distilleries entrusting them with new-make spirit to mature in G&M’s own unique way. Cask Sherry

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Rich sherry aromas combine with fruitcake

Palate: Autumnal spices and undertones of orange compliment summer berries.

Finish: A long and lingering finish of almonds

£229.50

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THE LAST DROP DISTILLERS PRESENTS ITS 2024 COLLECTION: CELEBRATING THE CRAFTMANSHIP, SERENDIPITY AND THE TEST OF TIME

Celebrating the unique, the experimental and the bold with three exceptional liquids: a 40 Year Old Single Malt from the Auchentoshan Distillery and the oldest Single Malt Scotch Whisky released by The Last Drop to date 

LOUISVILLE, KY  – The Last Drop Distillers, curators of the world’s most remarkable spirits, is thrilled to announce its 2024 Collection featuring bottlings that celebrate the unique possibilities of spirit-making and blending: a 40 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Auchentoshan Distillery (Release No. 34) and a 55 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Tomintoul Distillery (Release No. 36).

Each release celebrates a different facet of the fine craft of spirit making, from the unique production methods of Auchentoshan, to the experimentation and foresight used to create the bold spirit of innovation imbued within this early whisky from Tomintoul. United by a vital ingredient – time –  each has matured to a great age, revealing remarkable layers to be discovered.

Release No. 34

The Last Drop 40 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Auchentoshan Distillery

Auchentoshan Distillery is renowned for its unique production processes, honed over two centuries of whisky making. It is the only extant distillery in Scotland to distill its spirit three times, producing a liquid that is delicate, refined and luxurious. With Release No. 34, The Last Drop celebrates the craft and creativity of this Lowland distillery, famed for the soft mellowness of its single malts.

This release has been richly-aged for four decades and with just 74 bottles produced, it presents an inimitable characteristic of Auchentoshan with a surprising sweetness.

Tasting Notes by Colin Scott, Master Blender, The Last Drop Distillers

APPEARANCE A light, delicate straw gold, with glints of yellow diamonds.

NOSE Light and delicate but with the richness of fruitcake and stewed apples, complemented with the ripe sweetness of raisins and black cherries. Notes of toffee and hazelnuts with hints of liquorice entice, with sweet spices and oak.

PALATE The richness of black cherries remains: cut grass, enhanced with the sweetness of raisins and caramel, intermingles with spices, vanilla, and a hint of oak, developing into a sweet floral, liquorice and spicy oak aftertaste.

CONCLUSIONS A soft, deep finish to linger over, this is a whisky full of surprise and delight. 

Release No. 36

The Last Drop 55 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Tomintoul Distillery

The Last Drop’s oldest single malt release to date was born in the ‘Swinging Sixties’ when Scotch whisky was booming and new distillation technology was changing the game. The spirit of innovation was ubiquitous when these casks were put down to rest in Speyside – a time when the Tomintoul Distillery itself was less than 5 years old.

After aging for more than 53 years in six oak casks, and the angel’s claimed their share, the remaining liquid was married into an Amoroso butt for a further 20 months resulting in a liquid of richness and complexity, yielding 582 bottles.

Tasting notes by Colin Scott:

APPEARANCE A deep golden amber in colour, speaking of long years in rich sherry casks.

NOSE The colour heralds rich and ripe notes of dark fruits, sweet raisins, and fruitcake. This is followed by a gentle floral fragrance, grassy nettles, and notes of toffee, enhanced with the nuttiness of hazelnuts, spices, and an oaky sweetness.

PALATE The taste is an explosion of ripe fruits, and richly caramelised apples. A dance of spices and herbs tingles on the tongue, with buttery notes of sticky toffee pudding coming to the fore.

CONCLUSIONS The finish is long and lingering, as befits a whisky of such great age. Sweet oak and surprising floral notes alongside the complexities of fresh, ripe, and dried fruits aplenty.

Rebecca Jago, Managing Director of The Last Drop Distillers says: “We take great joy in sharing our discoveries and stories, and we are delighted to present The Last Drop’s 2024 Collection of Remarkable Spirits. It has been a fascinating mission to curate these releases; each reveals a different element of what makes our business unique: the originality of the Auchentoshan process and the spirit of innovation within the Tomintoul release from the distillery’s early years.

The Last Drop 2024 Collection will be rolling out in limited quantities to its United States distributor network, which will ship to select retailers, bars and restaurants as of May 2024 at a suggested retail price of $5,300 for the 40 Year Old Auchentoshan Single Malt Scotch (89.6 proof; 700ml + 50ml miniature) and $8,300 for the 55 Year Old Tomintoul Scotch Whisky (83.4 proof; 700ml + 50ml miniature); state taxes will vary per market.

For more information, please visit www.lastdropdistillers.com.

About The Last Drop Distillers

The Last Drop Distillers was founded by two icons of the spirits industry, Tom Jago and James Espey with over 80 years of experience between them. Their aim was to curate the world’s most remarkable spirits by finding treasures across aged spirit categories and sharing them with those who seek the genuinely extraordinary. This passion for exploration and discovery continued under the careful direction of Tom and James’ daughters: Rebecca Jago and Beanie Geraedts-Espey, who joined The Last Drop in 2014 to help bring their fathers’ vision to a wider audience. In 2016 The Last Drop was acquired by The Sazerac Company, one of America’s oldest private, family-owned, distillers. Rebecca continues to lead The Last Drop as Managing Director.

Since the company was founded in 2008, The Last Drop Distillers has released just 36 limited bottlings across Scotch Whisky, Cognac, Bourbon and Rum, Japanese Whisky and Irish Whiskey, as well as aged Ports and Pineau des Charentes, comprising fewer than 14,500 to date. Seeking nothing less than the remarkable in the spirits they curate, the company’s unwavering commitment is to the quality of the liquid and the pleasure of sharing the treasures they uncover.

About The Sazerac Company

With over 400 years of history, Sazerac is one of the world’s largest distilled spirits companies. Now in the fourth generation of the current family ownership, Sazerac strives each day to bring the finest spirits to consumers and communities around the world.

Over 500 of the world’s most extraordinary brands are part of the Sazerac portfolio, including Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Eagle Rare, Weller, The Last Drop Distillers, Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, Southern Comfort, Wheatley Vodka, Meyers’s Rum, White X Cognac, Sazerac de Forge Cognac, Paddy’s Irish Whiskey, and many more.

Sazerac is also the steward of many fine distilleries internationally, including Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky, United States; Domaine Sazerac de Segonzac in Cognac, France; Paul John Distillery in Goa, India; and Lough Gill Distillery in County Sligo, Ireland. Additional impressive locations can be found in New Orleans, Montréal, London, Cork and Sydney, to name a few.

To learn more visit www.sazerac.com.