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Distilled in Bardstown 14 Year Old “Canongate” Barrel Strength Single Barrel ~ American Whiskey News

Distilled in Bardstown 14 Year Old “Canongate” Barrel Strength Single Barrel American Whiskey (750ml) $179.99 View

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Fall into study mode 🍂 🥃 – Edinburgh Whisky Academy News

In-person Diploma in Single Malt Whisky

Pursue your passion and do something useful with your free time this autumn. Our in-person Diploma in Single Malt Whisky is just like school, only better. You’re in a classroom, freshly sharpened pencils are plentiful and, yes, there is a 2-hour invigilated exam pending. But the questions are all multiple choice and include the nosing and blind tasting of 9 delicious whisky samples. What’s more, your teacher Vic Cameron brings 30+ years of Scotch whisky industry experience to the table. Far from boring you to tears, you’ll be grinning from ear to ear, entertained with irreverent tales along the educational journey to SQA certification.

📆 Monday 23 & Tuesday 24 September 2024

📆 Thursday 26 & Friday 27 September 2024

📆 Thursday 14 & Friday 15 November 2024

Elevate your expertise and unlock the secrets of single malt Scotch whisky with our flagship Diploma course. Tailored for those working in the industry (in customer-facing roles) and enthusiasts alike (newcomers or seasoned connoisseurs), this immersive two-day course is your gateway to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the world’s most revered spirit.

Certified by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), two modules – History & Business – are delivered online in advance for self-study. The format here is short, easy-to-follow multimedia lessons. In the classroom, you’ll meet with your cohort of likeminded whisky lovers and take a deep dive into modules covering the production process, sensory analysis and world whiskies with teacher Vic Cameron. With 30 years of Scotch whisky industry experience under his belt, you’ll love the technical detail he imparts and irreverent stories told on the enjoyable journey to mastering the final assessment.

Day 1 concludes with a private distillery tour and tasting (which includes plenty of revision prompts). Day 2 concludes with the final assessment (250 questions, multiple choice format). Upon completion, you’ll receive a digital badge and physical black lapel pin for immediate display. Your SQA Diploma certificate will be sent to you in the post in the weeks following the course.

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Save 20% off the in-person Diploma in Single Malt Whisky with the code BACKTOSCHOOL when you book before Friday 6 September 2024.

A Taste Of Lindores Abbey Distillery Thiron… – Scotch Whisky News

A TASTE OF THIRON

Prepare your palette for the all new Thiron 2024 release with our Blender, Lorena. Click here to find out more about this exceptional bottle and it’s story. THIRON 2024 will be available to buy in our Visitor Centre, online and from selected UK Stockists from 12th September 2024. This is a Limited Edition release with no purchase limit per customer. We strongly advice prompt purchasing to avoid disappointment.

Lindores Abbey Distillery
Abbey Road
Newburgh, Fife KY14 6HH
United Kingdom

2011 Glenrothes 12 Year Old “Artistry Supplied By Club Qing” Refill Sherry Butt #4973 Cask Strength at K&L California ~ Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky News

2011 Glenrothes 12 Year Old “Artistry Supplied By Club Qing” Refill Sherry Butt #4973 Cask Strength Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

(700ml)  $279.99 View

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

The UK’s Number 1 Single Malt Scotch Whisky unveils a new Limited Edition expression – Island Scotch Whisky News

A New Perspective From Jura Whisky

The UK’s Number 1 Single Malt Scotch Whisky unveils

a new Limited Edition expression

 Jura today announced Perspective No.1, the first in a new series of expressions created by the Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery at the heart of a Scottish island community, off the West Coast of Scotland.

Joe Ricketts, Jura’s Whisky Maker, commented: “We are particularly proud of this expression which we have quietly been developing at Jura. 

“Perspective No.01 is a 16-year-old Single Malt which is a soft, fruity take on Jura’s complex island spirit, highlighting core elements of the distillery character with notes of peach, assorted dried citrus, wildflower honey and toasted walnut.” 

Jura Single Malt Whisky has flourished, to become an internationally recognised Scotch Whisky brand, and the UK’s favourite Single Malt*. The new series has been created to excite whisky explorers and connoisseurs, with each expression showcasing natural colour, non-chill-filtration and bottled at a specifically selected alcohol strength (46.5% ABV). Each bottle carries a striking geometric design of gold and black, which is unique to each bottle, meaning no two bottles are the same and in subsequent years followers of Perspectives will be able to collect a set that is unique to them.

Jura Perspective No.1 is a fresh take on the island distillery’s signature style, whilst offering whisky explorers new dimensions of flavour to enjoy. Fruity, aromatic, and coastal, Jura’s house style is ripe for exploration. The Distillery’s exceptionally tall stills provide the fruity base of the new make spirit, which is enhanced in Perspective No. 01, which has a finish in Oloroso sherry casks, and is carefully balanced by the whisky maker. This whisky is an expression to delight the whisky aficionado.

The first release in the series is a nod to an old favourite of the distillery team, Diurach’s Own. The team have taken what was loved best from the distillery favourite and added their own stamp to create a whisky which is inspired by the whisky makers who came before, but which represents Jura’s house style today.

Jura’s story is one of resilience, community and a shared love of whisky. Sixty years ago, the distillery was reopened with a clear purpose: to support a tiny Scottish Island community in a changing and modern world. The islanders, resourceful and ingenious, have been the driving force behind Jura’s continued evolution and prosperity. They constantly discover new ways to enhance their island, strengthen their community, and create exceptional whisky.

In 2023 The Distillery celebrated 60 years since it was reborn. Jura’s island community, at a little over 230 residents, is now thriving and with Jura Single Malt Whisky Distillery at its heart. Perspective No.1 is an invitation to discover what makes Jura special.

Jura Perspective No.1 is available in good spirits stores and stockists in UK, France and select European Markets.

About Jura:

A few miles off the west coast of Scotland you’ll find our beautiful island. Home to roughly 230 islanders, one road, one pub and one whisky distillery. Our beachside distillery was established in 1810 and reborn in 1963 to ensure life on the island continued to thrive. Ever since then, Jura Single Malt Whisky has flourished and our tiny island community has been making whiskies that reflect their unwavering passion and tenacity.

*Jura No1 Volume Neilsen: Total Off Trade for last 3 years, No.2 in value 2yrs ago and then No.1 in value for the last 2 years.

Nielsen MAT data to 15th June 2024

Tasting Notes:

Sienna gold in colour Perspective No.01 is fruity, aromatic & coastal with notes of stone fruit, dried citrus and toasted walnut, interwoven with salted toffee and delicate coastal notes. This single malt scotch also offers white peach, wildflower honey and citrus oil, alongside subtle hints of cassia and cacao nib.

Product information:

Jura Perspective No.01, 16-Year-Old

ABV: 46.5%

Available in 70cl, launching in the UK, key European markets and select Asian markets

Lady of the Glen QTR 3 Outrun Released 🥃 – Scotch Whisky News

Our third outrun of 2024 is here!

The Q3 outrun is released and we are delighted to present six new Lady of the Glen and the third edition of our St Bridget’s Kirk Solera release.

Within the Lady of the Glen releases we have two sister casks of casks released last year in Q3 including a heavily Sherried 13 year old Longmorn and a different style of Port finish Auchentoshan at 16 years old! We have a peated release in the form of a 11 year old Caol ila with a Rivesaltes finish. Inchgower 12 year old with an Oloroso finish and 10 year old Strathmill which has been maturing for over half its life in an Amarone wine cask. Lastly, we have the remnants of a Cambus fully matured in an Oloroso butt, only 121 bottles but bottled at 32 years old.

The St Bridget’s Kirk we have for this outrun is the 3rd edition of the Solera System. We have described this within our team as the definitive version of the solera system – this is the spirit that has lay in each vessel of the three cask system the longest so we are pleased to reveal it to you now! Bottled at 48.5% and the yield is only 218 bottles! You can see the review the Batch 2 here, 85 points on WhiskyFun!

Strathmill 10yo. Ex-Amarone Wine cask finish
Longmorn 13yo. Ex-PX Sherry cask
Auchentoshan 16yo. Ex-Ruby Port finish
Caol Ila 11yo. Ex-Rivesaltes finish
Inchgower 12yo. Ex-Oloroso finish
Cambus 32yo. Ex-Oloroso butt

Please note that in order to better support our retail partners this outrun and future outruns will not be sold through our website. Links to stockists can be found via the tab on our homepage. All releases were bottled at our site in Dalgety Bay by hand.

‘The only constant in life is change’ and in line with this we have made changes to our packaging. Lady of the Glen will now be packaged in boxes and in collaboration with Bespoke Atelier the distinctive lilac colouring and branding has changed to gold tones with an updated Scottish wild flower pattern. Read the full blog here

To see more of how we operate and our hands on approach please check out our video filmed on site. We would again like to thank the talented Cook Brothers for their efforts. To view the video please drop by the website or check out our Youtube page.

Signatory Vintage Craigellachie 2007 16 Year Old 100 Proof Exceptional Cask

 

 

Signatory Vintage Craigellachie 2007 16 Year Old 100 Proof Exceptional Cask


Part of the 100 Proof Exceptional Collection, distilled at Craigellachie distillery in Speyside, and lovingly aged by Signatory Vintage in first fill Oloroso sherry casks, this small batch release was bottled at 16 years old. Presented at an impressive 57.1% abv, free from chill filtration and at natural colour.

£140.00
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Tomatin 12 Year Old Sherry Cask at The Whisky Shop ~ Highland Scotch Whisky News

Tomatin 12 Year Old Sherry Cask

Fully matured in first fill sherry casks for 12 years, this Tomatin Single Malt is wonderfully smooth and easy-drinking. The dram is botted at 40% abv. Caramelised apple and pear lead, balanced with a wonderful mix of sultana, orange peel, apricot and hints of aged leather. Deeper on the palate with notes of chocolate fudge and manuka honey, along with dried fruit and nut. The finish is warm and round with a sweet, cinnamon spice. The dram is botted at 40% abv.

£59.00
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Signatory Vintage Aultmore & Linkwood Exceptional Casks at Loch Fyne Whiskies – Scotch Whisky News

Signatory Vintage Aultmore 2007 17 Year Old 100 Proof Exceptional Cask

Part of the 100 Proof Exceptional Collection, distilled at Aultmore distillery in Speyside, and lovingly aged by Signatory Vintage in first fill Oloroso sherry casks, this small batch release was bottled at 17 years old. Presented at an impressive 57.1% abv, free from chill filtration and at natural colour.

£71.00

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Signatory Vintage Linkwood 2006 17 Year Old 100 Proof Exceptional Cask
Part of the 100 Proof Exceptional Collection, distilled at Linkwood distillery in Speyside, and lovingly aged by Signatory Vintage in first fill PX Sherry and second-fill Oloroso sherry casks, this small batch release was bottled at 17 years old. Presented at an impressive 57.1% abv, free from chill filtration and at natural colour.

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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.

DOUGLAS LAING LAUNCHES LIMITED EDITION EPICUREAN LOWLAND MALT SCOTCH WHISKY FINISHED IN CALVADOS CASKS – Scotch Whisky News

DOUGLAS LAING LAUNCHES LIMITED EDITION EPICUREAN LOWLAND MALT SCOTCH WHISKY FINISHED IN CALVADOS CASKS

Douglas Laing & Co. proudly announces the release of The Epicurean Calvados Limited Edition, a unique blend that marries the floral Lowland Malts of Scotland with the orchard notes of Calvados from the Normandy region, Northern France. This exclusive release, limited to just 1,800 bottles worldwide, is said to be a “celebration of tradition, innovation, and unparalleled craftsmanship.”

At 48% ABV, the Calvados influence is said to help “elevate The Epicurean’s already fresh, vibrant, and citrusy flavour profile to new heights”. Connoisseurs will delight in the rich nuances imparted by the wood, creating a symphony of crisp apple drops, sweet juicy pears, and warm toffee undertones.

KEY FEATURES:

  • Finished in Calvados Casks
  • Limited to 1,800 Bottles Globally
  • No Colouring or Chill-Filtration
  • Premium Foiled Carton packaging
  • High Alcohol Strength of 48% ABV
  • Gift Carton

TASTING NOTES:

The Epicurean Calvados Limited Edition greets the palate with fresh, vibrant, and citrusy notes, followed by the crispness of apple drops, the sweetness of juicy pears, and the comforting warmth of toffee undertones.

Scott Morrison, Brand Manager commented:

“Our belief is that flavour is created throughout the whisky-making process, but it’s during the interaction between spirit and wood in maturation where it truly flourishes. This special bottling is a testament to that belief, with the Calvados casks imparting rich, nuanced flavours that elevate our Lowland Malt to new heights”.

The Epicurean Calvados Limited Edition is available in select markets around the world, retailing for £65.00 / €77.00.

ABOUT THE EPICUREAN

Instagram: @theepicureanwhisky

Facebook: /dltheepicurean

Meet The Epicurean – our 1930s Glasgow man, a real cheeky character who was ever the life and soul of the party and a connoisseur of fine food and drink. A master of versatility, this fresh, zesty, grassy marriage of the finest Lowland malts is perfect for cocktail hour or simply for sipping.


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