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Carsebridge (silent) Xtra Old Particular Single Cask #15619 Whisky 45 Year Old · 1976 Vintage at Hard To Find Whisky – Scotch Whisky News

Carsebridge
45 Year Old

70cl | 51.3% ABV

Distilled at the now silent Carsebridge in 1976, this Single Grain delivers a tongue prickling mouth-feel with rich vanilla fudge and a bourbon twist.

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Distilled at the now silent Carsebridge in 1976, this Single Grain delivers a tongue prickling mouth-feel with rich vanilla fudge and a bourbon twist.

Nose: Sugary and gently oaked, running to spiced Americana cereal.

Palate: Barley sugar, tongue-prickling style, with vanilla fudge and corn.

Finish: Vanilla richness and golden syrup

Established in 1948, Douglas Laing is a proudly independent, family owned Scotch Whisky business in its third generation. Abiding to the philosophy of presenting Whisky as the distiller intended, Douglas Laing’s Old Particular and Xtra Old Particular Collections enable Whisky lovers around the world to come as close as they possibly can to sampling a dram straight from the cask.

East Asia Whisky Company Releases Stunning Macallan Mizunara Single Malts Crafted in Partnership with Glencairn Crystal – Scotch Whisky News

East Asia Whisky Company releases stunning Macallan Mizunara Single Malts crafted in partnership with Glencairn Crystal

Macallan Mizunara 33-Year-Old 1990 Komorebi Edition 

Award-winning independent bottler, East Asia Whisky Company, is releasing a number of exclusive, very limited-edition Macallan single malt scotch whiskies this autumn, all encased in exquisite decanters hand-crafted by Glencairn Crystal, the internationally renowned Scottish glassware company.

Three rare whiskies will be released from early October onwards: Macallan Mizunara 33-Year-Old 1990 Komorebi Edition – as the third in a previously released set of stunning single malts, as well as Macallan Origins – a unique set of two whiskies that have been curated alongside Ephemerus Concepts, available to purchase as a duo. 

 

Macallan Mizunara 33-Year-Old 1990 Komorebi Edition:

This edition is inspired by the Japanese term ‘Komorebi’ meaning ‘sunlight filtering through trees’.  Distilled in 1990 at the Macallan Distillery and aged for 31 years in an ex-Bourbon cask, this single malt was then placed in a Japanese oak cask made of Mizunara, the oak grown for over 200 years in the pristine forests of Hokkaido. With only 100 bottles available, this is the third and final release in a highly sought after series comprising the 1989 Macallan Mizunara No. 2 (released in 2022 with Ephemerus Concepts) and 1988 Macallan Mizunara Edition No. 1 (released in 2019) both of which completely sold out.

To pay homage to this extraordinary liquid, East Asia Whisky Company worked closely in collaboration with the talented team of designers and craftspeople at Glencairn Crystal to design and create an exquisite, handcrafted decanter to bring the Japanese Komorebi concept to life. The complexity of the infilled engraving on each decanter took many hours to complete.

An intricate engraved silver oak blossom branch design wraps around the bottle with an elegant paint stroke running down the back on which appears translucent raised Kanji* reading ‘Macallan Mizunara Komorebi’. This delicate oak blossom design is also featured on the previous two decanters in the series, and with each release the branch grows and flourishes to reach around the bottle a little further each time.

The Macallan Mizunara 33-Year-Old 1990 Komorebi Edition will be launched via Bonhams Finest Whisky & Spirits online sale from 23rd September until 3rd October.

If any whisky lovers miss the opportunity to purchase at auction, this special bottling will also be available through select retailers from mid-October onwards. Price will be available upon application.

Macallan 33-Year-Old Origins:

In October, Ephemerus Concepts in conjunction with East Asia Whisky Company will also release a very special limited edition pair of 33-Year-Old Highland Single Malts distilled at The Macallan Distillery, paying homage to the history of the Macallan distillery and the barley used, as well as the journey the whisky went through in two casks of different origins. This duo is the unique outcome of single cask whiskies that began their journey with a single sherry cask, half of which underwent a separate finish in curated Hokkaido Mizunara for nearly two years.

This project marks the inauguration of a “study in oak” that allows the connoisseur to experience both the original liquid as it was intended to be enjoyed next to the Mizunara aged “twin” for the very first time in whisky history.

The two whiskies are presented in beautiful matching lead-free crystal decanters of the highest quality handcrafted by Glencairn Crystal. The lettering on the front of each bottle is hand engraved in gold while the beautifully engraved designs build the bridge between the Scottish origins and the Asian influence on this extraordinary liquid.

The original Sherry Cask expression bears an ornate Pictish* crescent with arrow engraving – a design that has been part of Scottish heritage since the ninth century, symbolising strength and valour as a representation of warrior culture, however it is also rumoured to have acted as a harvest calendar to grow grain. The Mizunara Cask expression bears a matching and equally ornate engraving of a broken Japanese fan with cherry blossoms growing out of it to symbolise transformation as a nod to the whisky undergoing a transformation as it ages in the Mizunara Oak. The fan also represents a warrior function as historically military leaders used fans to signal commands on the battlefield.

Macallan 33-Year-Old Origins will be launched as a set in a single leather-bound box by Bill Amberg Studio at Bonhams in late October.

Christian Leusder, East Asia Whisky Company Director, said: “The whisky spent years perfecting in these very rare casks. With such precious spirits it is vital that they are housed in decanters worthy of them. This is why our collaboration with Glencairn Crystal is so important – we have the same core values in terms of the simplicity of design, attention to detail, and the pursuit of perfection.”

Scott Davidson, Glencairn Crystal’s New Product Development Director said: “It has been a privilege to be a part of the journey of these incredible whiskies. The design and creation of these striking decanters has challenged our design team and craftspeople to push beyond their creative limits and the end products are beautiful pieces of art – something to be very proud of”.

East Asia Whisky Company is renowned for its rare and exceptional spirits and collaborating with some of the world’s most decorated distilleries and brands. This year will also see the release of The Spirit of Shangri-La – a collaboration with the world-renowned luxury hotel group and bottling of another fine and rare Macallan single malt, encased in a hand crafted and decorated Glencairn Crystal decanter. This will be available this autumn via the Singapore Shangri-La hotel bars.

For more information about Glencairn Crystal please visit: www.glencairn.co.uk and for further details about East Asia Whisky Company please visit www.eastasiawhisky.com

*Kanji are the logographic Chinese characters adapted from the Chinese script used in the writing of Japanese.

*The Picts were the descendants of native peoples of Scotland 

About Glencairn Crystal:

Award-winning Glencairn Crystal has been at the cutting edge of high-quality decanter and glassware design, innovation, and creativity for four decades. Regarded internationally as one of the finest crystal decanter and glassware manufacturers, the family-run Scottish company has handcrafted prestigious decanters often for the rarest and most luxurious spirits ever released.

Glencairn Crystal also produce the Glencairn Glass for whisky. Officially launched in 2001, it is now the world’s favourite whisky glass with millions of glasses being sold each year across the world. www.glencairn.co.uk 

About East Asia Whisky Company:

EAWC is an award-winning boutique Independent Bottler of fine Scotch and Japanese Whisky as well as Caribbean Rum. Founded in 2016, the company specialises in developing luxury spirits to the highest standards, providing tailored solutions, concepts and execution around cask aging, bottling, and packaging. www.eastasiawhisky.com 

About Ephemerus Concepts:

Ephemerus Concepts is an independent bottler focusing on the creation of bespoke, one-of-a-kind experiences captured in crystal and oak. Founded out of Singapore in 2018, Ephemerus strives to push the boundaries of traditional whisky heritage without straying too far from the path of what is considered puristic. www.ephemerus-concepts.com

About Bill Amberg Studio:

Bill Amberg Studio has existed for over 30 years, and today stands as an industry leader in bespoke leather products, interiors and furniture. www.billamberg.com

Bimber Distillery unveils anticipated second release of Shoulders of Giants – English Whiskey News

Bimber Distillery unveils anticipated second release of Shoulders of Giants  

Bimber today announced the upcoming second release of Shoulders of Giants, the distillery’s acclaimed new series that pays tribute to some of the world’s greatest thinkers, innovators, and visionaries. Each bottle within the ongoing series features a celebrated ‘giant’ whose endeavours have shaped the world that we live in, and which showcases Bimber’s continued dedication to exceptional whisky craftsmanship.

The second release features eight meticulously crafted single malt whiskies, each produced using Bimber’s traditional methods. From the distillery’s single farm barley and dedicated floor at Warminster Maltings, to seven day open-topped fermentation and directly fired copper pot stills – every stage of Bimber’s production process has been designed to produce a rich, fruit-forward whisky that is celebrated for its depth and complexity.

Each expression in the Shoulders of Giants series is bottled at natural cask strength and features attention-grabbing artwork and biographical details that celebrate the accomplishments of historical figures who have dared to dream and defied status quos.

The second release has been selected to showcase Bimber’s flavour profile – from the distillery’s signature ex-bourbon cask maturation to Spanish oloroso sherry and PX casks – each new giant showcases the distillery’s sought-after full-bodied, fruit-forward character.

Bimber continues to set the standard for quality and craftsmanship, whilst also seeing increasing demand for its single malt whiskies from across the whisky world. As such, the new expressions from the series will be available across four different markets:

UK Exclusives 

Darwin – The Naturalist

Cask #376 | American oak ex-bourbon | 58.3% ABV | 259 bottles  

Winston – The Statesman

Cask #473 | Spanish oloroso sherry | 58.5% ABV | 302 bottles  

Victoria – The Monarch

Cask #450 | Pedro Ximénez sherry | 57.9% ABV | 298 bottles

Germany Exclusives  

Albert – The Physicist

Cask #304/8 | Tawny Port Finish | 58.3% ABV | 252 bottles

Ludwig – The Composer

Cask #402 | American oak ex-bourbon | 58.7% ABV | 242 bottles

Marlene – The Actress

Cask #442 | Spanish oloroso sherry | 58.1% ABV | 285 bottles

Belgium Exclusive  

Sax – The Inventor

Cask #437 | Pedro Ximénez sherry | 58.3% ABV | 302 bottles

Poland Exclusive  

Witkiewicz – The Artist

Cask #460 | Spanish oloroso sherry | 58.7% ABV | 285 bottles

The UK Exclusives will be released on Wednesday 2nd October 2024 via the Bimber website and with an RRP of £94.00. The Germany Exclusives will be available via Kirsch Import, the Belgium Exclusive from Top Malts and the Poland Exclusive from Tudor House.

“We’re thrilled to bring another series of Shoulders of Giants releases to life,” said Matt McKay, spokesperson for Bimber Distillery. “These whiskies celebrate the heroes of history whilst pushing the boundaries of our craft, and we can’t wait to share their stories. Following the incredible success of the first Shoulders of Giants release, we’re especially excited to now celebrate national heroes from Germany and Belgium in this new release, ensuring that whisky enthusiasts from these regions can also join in our journey of flavour exploration and tribute.”

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 detailed 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.

www.bimberdistillery.co.uk

Sherried Beauty from Ardnamurchan and Exclusive to Tyndrum! – Scotch Whisky News

Ardnamurchan 2018, TyndrumWhisky Exclusive Cask #1287

TYNDRUM EXCLUSIVE

A BELTER OF A TYNDRUM EXCLUSIVE, AND 100% NOT TO BE MISSED.

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A brand new single cask release from Ardnamurchan Distillery, bottled exclusively for us here at Tyndrum Whisky. This release is a contrast to our first single cask from them, being a peated release matured in an oloroso hogshead. This release is beautifully sweet on the palate with a whisp of smoke coming through late on the finish.

Cask Type: Hogshead
WOOD/FILL: Spanish Oak, Ex Oloroso
Spirit Type: Peated
Vintage: 2018
Cask No: 1287

More information available from the QR code on the bottle.

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

Speyburn To Unveil New Travel Retail Range at TFWA Cannes – Scotch Whisky News

Speyburn To Unveil New Travel Retail Range at TFWA Cannes

We’re delighted to announce an expansion to our travel retail portfolio with the launch of an exclusive trio of Speyburn single malt Scotch whiskies. The new collection will feature interesting cask maturations and be unveiled at the forthcoming TFWA Exhibition in Cannes (29th September – 3rd October) on the International Beverage stand Marine Village 2-4.

The three non-aged expressions, Speyburn Kentucky Bourbon Cask, Speyburn Bordeaux Red Wine Cask and Speyburn Jerez Sherry Cask will be exclusively available in select markets in Spring 2025.

Bottled at 40% ABV, the one litre bottlings will replace Speyburn’s existing travel retail line-up and be exclusively available to the channel.

Kentucky Bourbon Cask

40 % ABV

RRP £35

Matured in first fill bourbon casks from Kentucky (including high rye specialist casks)

A mellow single malt with flavours of vanilla, fresh citrus and honey

Bordeaux Red Wine Cask

40 % ABV

RRP £40

Matured in a mix of red wine casks (both Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon) from Bordeaux

A fruity single malt with flavours of red berries, dark chocolate and sweet spices

Jerez Sherry Cask

40 % ABV

RRP £49

Matured in bourbon casks.

Finished in a mix of sherry casks (Oloroso, Manzanilla and Fino)

A nutty single malt with flavours of hazelnuts, raisins and smooth spices

Presented in vibrant new packaging, each whisky pays homage to its cask origins with a series of striking illustrations. Oak trees, a rick house (where bourbon is matured) and horses will reflect Kentucky; a chateaux, grapes and ornate lamp posts for Bordeaux and Spanish tiles, flamenco guitar and fans for Jerez. Speyburn Distillery’s distinctive pagoda-shaped roof will feature on the packaging of the three single malts.  Visible flavour cues will also make it easier for travellers to understand the whisky’s flavour notes and determine which single malt is right for them.

Jack Cook-Broussine, Senior Brand Manager for Speyburn, said

‘The launch of this new collection underlines our ongoing commitment to investing in the global travel retail channel and we are confident that the travel retail trio will prove popular with both newcomers and seasoned whisky enthusiasts alike.

‘To create this collection, we sourced the finest casks from around the world to bring some unique new flavours to our award-winning single malt and we are looking forward to unveiling it to the global travel retail community in Cannes.’

For over 125 years Speyburn Distillery has been crafting whisky in the heart of the Speyside region in Scotland on the banks of the Granty Burn. It is the only distillery to use the burn’s crystal-clear water to produce a deliciously smooth single malt.

Glengoyne 2007 16 Year Old Whisky Magazine Special Selection – Scotch Whisky News

Whisky Magazine Special Selection
Glengoyne 16 Year Old

Exclusively selected by Whisky Magazine to celebrate its 25th anniversary, distilled in the slowest stills in Scotland, this spirit has matured in an exquisite refill European Oak Oloroso Sherry hogshead and epitomises the Glengoyne way.

To continue the celebrations of its 25th anniversary, we have revealed a new bottling in the Special Selection. The Whisky Magazine Special Selection Glengoyne 16 Years Old is a single cask bottling exclusively selected by Whisky Magazine.

Distilled in 2007 by Glengoyne in what are known as the slowest stills in Scotland, the single malt whisky spent its 16-year maturation resting in a refill European oak oloroso sherry hogshead.

The whisky has been bottled at cask strength of 53.9% ABV, and showcases a rich and balanced flavour profile.

Just 255 bottles of the Whisky Magazine Special Selection Glengoyne 16 Years Old have been released, making this a highly limited bottling.

Order yours today!

Official Tasting Notes

Nose – Juicy fruit cake, like a bara brith (tea loaf). Ginger syrup, redcurrants, black tea with manuka honey, pear and almond tart. Madeleines and vanilla cream. A hint of roast beef and herbal sage. With water, baking spices, a touch of white pepper, and dulche de leche.

Palate – Medium bodied. Sweet initially: steamed ginger sponge with toffee sauce, and sea-salt caramel dark chocolate. Then come raisins, dates, cinnamon stick, and flaked almonds, with a hint of tamarind and soft leather. Malt loaf with set floral honey. Rich, yet pleasantly drying. Water dials up the toffee and sherried fruit notes and calms that dry edge.

Finish – Medium-long, led by nutmeg and clove spice, with apple and raspberry cordial and shortbread with hard toffee.

Country And Region

This bottle of Glengoyne 2007 16 Year Old Whisky Magazine Special Selection is an official bottling which was produced in the Highland region of Scotland.

Glenburgie Xtra Old Particular Single Cask #17850 Whisky 25 Year Old · 1997 Vintage at Hard To Find Whisky – Scotch Whisky News

Glenburgie
25 Year Old

70cl | 41% ABV

Only 254 bottles were produced of cask strength Glenburgie Single Malt. This Whisky is wonderfully delicate with notes of candied ginger and floral fruits.

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Established in 1948, Douglas Laing is a proudly independent, family owned Scotch Whisky business in its third generation. Abiding to the philosophy of presenting Whisky as the distiller intended, Douglas Laing’s Old Particular and Xtra Old Particular Collections enable Whisky lovers around the world to come as close as they possibly can to sampling a dram straight from the cask.

NEW RELEASE: Equinox & Solstice Autumn 2024 – Scotch Whisky News

Equinox & Solstice Autumn 2024

A 2013, 11 year old, second fill sherry hogshead of Caol Ila is this year’s Equinox & Solstice Autumn selection. Bottled, as ever, at this series’ trademark easy strength of 48.5%. This is richly peaty, gently sherried, drying, coastal, vibrant and fresh. A big, hearty, direct dram that is perfect for easy, social dramming in cooler, more blustery Autumn months.

EQUINOX & SOLSTICE AUTUMN 2024 – CAOL ILA 11 YEAR OLD

Bladnoch Distillery introduces Heritage Collection with two new age statement whiskies – Scotch Whisky News

Bladnoch Distillery introduces Heritage Collection with two new age statement whiskies

Bladnoch, Scotland’s southernmost whisky distillery, has announced two changes to its core collections of Lowland single malt Scotch whiskies.

Bladnoch is bolstering its core age statement range with the introduction of two new aged expressions – Bladnoch 13 Year Old and Bladnoch 16 Year Old – and reintroducing its age statement whiskies as the Heritage Collection.

Inspired by the distillery’s 207-year heritage and more than two centuries of whisky-making history, the development will take effect in all global markets, reflecting Bladnoch’s maturing stocks and enduring commitment to quality.

The two new releases will complement Bladnoch’s existing aged expressions, Bladnoch 19 Year Old and Bladnoch 30 Year Old.

Bladnoch 11 Year Old and Bladnoch 14 Year Old are being withdrawn from sale.

Bladnoch 13 Year Old is matured in bourbon whiskey barrels which have been hand-selected by Master Distiller, Dr Nick Savage, to bring together this rich expression. Bottled at 46.7% ABV, this refreshing single malt presents a nose of delicate floral, honey and refreshing citrus with a palate of floral parma violets, fresh cut apples and hints of wood spice.

Matured in Oloroso sherry casks, Bladnoch 16 Year Old is bottled at 46.7% ABV and offers hints of wood spices, rich raisins, sultanas and orange peel on the nose, with a palate of raisins, dried fruits and rich fruit cake with sweet cinnamon and chocolate.

As part of the changes to Bladnoch’s core collections, which form part of the distillery’s continued period of growth since it was purchased by Australian businessman, David Prior, in 2015, the Bladnoch Classic Collection is also being renamed as the Twinned Cask Collection.

Expertly handcrafted by Dr Nick Savage and his team, using water from the River Bladnoch which flows alongside the distillery, all four whiskies in the Twinned Cask Collection – Vinaya, Liora, Samsara and Alinta – are natural in colour and non-chill filtered, to ensure the truest flavours shine through.

The collection has been renamed to reflect the unique twinning of two cask types which are married together during the whisky-making process. All whiskies within the Twinned Cask Collection will remain unchanged, ensuring Bladnoch fans can continue to enjoy the distillery’s bold Galloway spirit at its very best.

Dr Nick Savage, Master Distiller at Bladnoch Distillery, said:

“The introduction of the Heritage Collection and the Twinned Cask Collection is an evolution of our core portfolio of Lowland single malts, and I’m proud to unveil our latest age statement whiskies as part of this work.

“This is an exciting milestone in our brand development which reflects Bladnoch’s unwavering commitment to excellence, ensuring that we can continue to share our maturing whisky stocks with our fans around the world as the distillery grows and develops.”

Dating back to 1817, Bladnoch Distillery is one of the oldest single malt Scotch whisky producers in the world and is enjoying a bold and powerful revival. The legacy brand has been revived in recent years by David Prior, who purchased Bladnoch Distillery in 2015 and is the first Australian businessman to own a Scotch whisky distillery.

For more information about Bladnoch Distillery, visit: www.bladnoch.com.

To purchase from the Heritage Collection and the Twinned Cask Collection, visit www.bladnoch.com/collections/whisky-shop.

Tasting notes – the Heritage Collection 

Bladnoch 13 Year Old

Nose: Delicate floral, honey and refreshing citrus.

Palate: Floral parma violets, fresh cut apples and hints of wood spice.

Finish: Sweet and refreshing.

ABV: 46.7%

RRSP: £85 

Bladnoch 16 Year Old

Nose: Wood spices, rich raisins, sultanas and orange peel.

Palate: Raisins, dried fruits, rich fruit cake, sweet cinnamon and chocolate.

Finish: Rich and long with a slight dryness.

ABV: 46.7%

RRSP: £110 

Bladnoch 19 Year Old

Nose: Dark liquorice sticks and aged oak with a floral background.

Palate: Liquorice sticks with dried apricots, almonds and nutmeg.

Finish: Long with a dry sweetness.

ABV: 46.7%

RRSP: £175 

Bladnoch 30 Year Old

Nose: Dried apricots, floral, nutmeg and Seville oranges.

Palate: Almonds and marzipan with Seville oranges.

Finish: Light, floral and fruity with a crack of black pepper.

ABV: 45.5%

RRSP: £900 

Tasting notes – the Twinned Cask Collection 

Bladnoch Vinaya

Bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks.

Nose: Sweet floral grass with boiled sweets.

Palate: Fresh green apples and chocolate with a hint of pepper.

Finish: Light and refreshing.

ABV: 46.7%

RRSP: £50

Bladnoch Liora

Bourbon and new oak casks.

Nose: Fresh cut apples, with toasted caramel and floral notes.

Palate: Caramelised toffee apples with peppery spices and fresh cut oak.

Finish: Long, with a slightly warming dryness.

ABV: 52.2%

RRSP: £65

Bladnoch Samsara

Bourbon and red wine casks.

Nose: Vanilla cream, floral with fresh cut apples.

Palate: Thick vanilla fudge, sweet floral grass.

Finish: Rich, mouth coating, leading to refreshing citrus.

ABV: 46.7%

RRSP: £70

Bladnoch Alinta 

Bourbon and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks.

Nose: Smoky ice cream, delicate floral with sweet oak.

Palate: Campfire smoke, almonds and raisins with a white chocolate body.

Finish: Long with a sweet smoke.

ABV: 47%

RRSP: £75

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.

House of Suntory Tsukuriwake 2024 Set at The Whisky Shop – Japanese Whisky News

House of Suntory Tsukuriwake 2024 Set

Four boundary-pushing single malts from Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries. Raw ingredient selection, peating levels and fermentation, distillation and maturation techniques are expertly balanced by Suntory blenders to explore the full range of expressions of what a single malt can be.

The 2024 Tsukuriwake Selection features four boundary-pushing single malts from Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries exploring artisanship through diversity of making. Raw ingredient selection, peating levels and fermentation, distillation and maturation techniques are expertly balanced by Suntory blenders to explore the full range of expressions of what a single malt can be.

The Yamazaki Golden Promise is composed from Golden Promise barley. First grown in Scotland in the 1960s, this varietal is revered for its flavour and malting characteristics. Combined with aging in American Oak casks, the nuances of the Yamazaki base are accentuated through a malty and rich character, with sweet, fruity and citrus notes.

Islay peat imparts one of scotch whisky’s most distinctive flavours, venerated globally for its distinctive smokiness. The Yamazaki Islay Peated Malt balances the smoky quality with a characteristic sweetness, borne from the unique water and maturation processes that define Yamazaki whisky. This marriage of traditions is especially present on the nose, where gentle smoke meets a hint of biscuit.

Through years of experimentation, our blenders have discovered the secret to the treasures of Mizunara casks: time. A long maturation period imparts unmistakeable spiciness and notes of sandalwood and aloe upon the Yamazaki. As a result, Yamazaki Mizunara Aged 18 Years is a pleasingly complex, rich and elegant whisky, where fruit, spice and wood notes engage to inspire the senses.

The Hakushu Peated Malt Aged 18 Years exemplifies the art of marrying ingredients, techniques and terroir. Throughout their long history of using peated malt, House of Suntory blenders have harnessed Hakushu’s climate to unveil intricate layers of flavour from the peated malt’s robust smoke character. Long maturation catalyzed by Hakushu’s exceptionally pure water reveals a wave of clean smoke, deepening into herbaceous mineral notes and undertones of ripe apples.

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