Lochlea Fallow Edition 2nd Crop
In the second year of Lochlea’s seasonal batch releases, a limited edition bottling from the Lowland farm distillery. Aged within a combination of Oloroso sherry and Pedro Ximenez sherry butts, which has given it this richly dark colour. Fallow Edition (Second Crop) is a limited edition bottling from the Lowland farm distillery. It has been aged within a combination of Oloroso sherry and Pedro Ximenez sherry butts, which has given it this richly dark colour. Bottled at 46% abv, free from chill filtration.
Our Hamish has had a sip and jotted down his thoughts.
Nose: rich manuka honey and luscious golden syrup
Palate: coffee beans and sweetly spiced candied ginger
Finish: freshly crushed almonds
Guess what? We’ve bottled up pure Irish magic just in time for St Patrick’s Day – meet Shimmering Silk! Our pals at Dunville’s Irish Whiskey helped us cook up this mischievous blend of tropical vibes and Pedro Ximénez sherry goodness. Why’s it so special? Well, besides being the rebel of the whiskey world, it’s the first single malt Irish whiskey in our ‘heretical’ small-batch series. Age is just a number, but at 11-years old, Shimmering Silk brings flavour that will leave you speechless.
SHIMMERING SILK
BATCH 23
Savour our exclusive single malt, a collaboration with Dunville’s Irish Whiskey for The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Experience the rich blend of candied oranges, French blueberry fig tarts, and honey-infused plum and pear compote—a mesmerising flavour dance. The palate offers a silky-smooth experience, reminiscent of a honey lavender earl grey latte or a tropical smoothie. This knockout tasting, like a chocolate ganache on cream-filled cupcakes, invites you to relish its irresistible charm beyond a simple drink.
Curious to dive deeper into the story behind this extraordinary release? Pour yourself a dram of your choice and delve into the captivating details in our featured article.
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St. Patrick’s Day is coming up on Sunday, and we have two ways for you to celebrate with us. Firstly, there is our Shamrocks & Shenanigans tasting, which is a celebration of Irish, and for the first time Irish-style whiskies… we have snuck Bridgeland’s brand-new (released today if you are reading this on March 14th) Innisfail Pot Still whisky into the range, just for fun. We have an awesome range planned, so buy a ticket, don some green, and join us in-store on Saturday!
We are also having an Irish Whiskey Culling Sale (Evan’s name is probably a joke in there that’s over my head)… on now through Sunday, end of day. Save 15-35% on all in-stock Irish Whiskey. If you are looking for caffeinated whiskey, or whiskey for improper conduct such as punching old men in the back of the head… we’re probably not your destination. But if you are looking for premium Irish Malts, Grain, Pot Still, and Blended Whiskies at a great price, then we’ve most definitely got you covered!
We have nearly a dozen new whiskies in-store this week, including the first-ever releases of Meikle Toir, GlenAllachie’s new heavily peated range. Wednesday we are expecting a couple of new Cu Bocans (peated Tomatin) bottlings, including the first age statement in a wee while. There are also some new whiskies from closer to home, including a pair from Calgary’s Bridgeland Distillery, and another from Turner Diamond Valley’s Eau Claire Distillery.
Thank you to everyone who supported our Lassies Only Whisky Festival last Friday, in support of the Brenda Strafford Foundation’s Heart Home Network, which runs Alberta’s largest second-stage women’s shelter. I was especially touched by one customer who offered to buy any remaining tickets, to ensure the event was a sellout!
As always, in the event of a price discrepancy, the point of sale at KWM will be taken as correct. Online ordering and in-store purchasing are always our preferences. You can email your requests in, but they may not be dealt with as quickly as the web orders… especially if I am busy!
Sincerely,
Andrew Ferguson
Kensington Wine Market
1. Introducing: Meikle Toir from GlenAllachie
2. Two New CuBocan Whiskies from Tomatin
3. Other New Whiskies
4. Two New Whisky Books
5. The Irish Whiskey Culling Sale!
6. Back In-Stock
7. Upcoming Tastings
Is Meikle Toir GlenAllachie’s answer to Octomore?
Meikle Toir translates to “big pursuit”, and this new range has some pretty big ambitions. This is a bit of a departure for Billy Walker, diving deep into peat, but it has his DNA all over it with long fermentations, different cut points, and premium oak.
1. Meikle Toir The Original – 50% – 5 Year – 35ppm – ex-Bourbon, ex-Rye, and Virgin American oak casks – Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: Baking spices, burnt honey and espresso, with hazelnuts, smoked almonds and butterscotch. Palate: Sweet peat, rich chocolate and heather honey, with cinnamon, ginger and oak-smoked sugar.” – $92 – Limit 1 Per Customer!
2. Meilke Toir The Sherry One – 48% – 5 Year – 160 Hour Fermentation – Finished in PX & Oloroso Sherry Puncheons – Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: Cedarwood, cigar box, butterscotch and mocha, with orange peel, honey and plum jam. Taste: Dark chocolate, smoked honey and mocha, with figs, treacle, burnt sugar and puffs of peat smoke.” – $92 – Limit 1 Per Customer!
3. Meilke Toir The Chinquapin One – 48% – 35ppm – 160 Hour Fermentation – Finished in Virgin Chinquapin oak barrels – Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: Smoldering oak embers, burnt liquorice and honey, with ginger, butterscotch and orange peel. Palate: Cocoa, crème brûlée and toasted almonds, with cinnamon, aniseed and campfire smoke.” – $92 – Limit 1 Per Customer!
There is a 4th release too, but it is extremely limited, and we are only offering it this time around to participants in a tasting. Though we might see more of the Meikle Toir The Turbo in the future. For “The Turbo” only the ‘heart of the heart’ of the distillate was selected to maximize the phenol content in the spirit, which is 71 ppm. Only three virgin American oak and five Oloroso sherry hogsheads were used to create the whisky… hence how limited it is!
Cu Bocan is Tomatin’s peated alter ego. We are excited to finally have an age statement release from the range, as well as the 5th installment of their Cu Bocan Creations range, this one from Columbian Andean oak casks.
1. Tomatin Cu Bocan 12 Year – 46% – Producer Description: “Cù Bòcan 12 Year Old transports us to long Scottish summer nights, spent with friends by a campfire on the beach. Finished in Caribbean rum casks, Cù Bòcan 12 Year Old is fresh with grilled pineapple, ginger, and white chocolate.” – $132
2. Tomatin Cu Bocan Creation #5 – 46% – Producer Description: “Our fifth Creation has been finished in an incredibly rare cask type, Andean Oak. The mix of Andean Oak’s unique properties and our subtle smoke has resulted in notes of lightly charred oak with deep hints of exotic floral herbs and campfire banana splits.” – $105
We have six other new whiskies either in stock, or expected next week, and three of them are from local distilleries!
Let’s start with the three local whiskies:
1. Bridgeland Innisfail Single Pot Still Whisky – 40.6% – Bridgeland Distillery continues to experiment and expand its whisky portfolio – this time with a nod to the Irish. This Single Pot Still Whiskey is made with a combination of malted and unmalted barley that has been tripled-distilled. Producer Tasting Note: “Orchard fruits on the nose, particularly apple and pear. Subtle sweetness lingering. The palate is floral, sweet and delicate with a great thick mouthfeel. Hints of baked spices. The finish linger and reveal a hint of sherry.” – $65
2. Bridgeland Single Blend Whisky 2024 Release – 44.1% – The 2024 Edition of Bridgeland Distillery’s Single Blend Whisky is a marriage of Rye Whisky, Taber Corn Whisky, and Single Malt whisky. All whisky was distilled, aged, and blended by Bridgeland at their Distillery in Calgary, Alberta. – Producer Tasting Note: “A vanilla bean, candied cherries and wine gum combination for the nose; The palate is complex with a great silky texture of rich toffee. The finish is anchored in Swiss chocolate, long and lasting!” – $67
3. Eau Claire Your’s Truly Single Malt – 46% – Marriage of ex-Bourbon, virgin European oak, ex-Oloroso, and ex-red wine casks selected by the women of Eau Claire Distillery, and blended by Caitlin Quinn. – Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: Toffee, Caramel, Green Apple. Taste: Red fruit, vanilla, oak. Finish: Lingering heat, hint of sweetness, more-ish.” – $85
And three new Scottish whiskies:
1. G&M Connoisseurs Choice Dailuaine 2009 TWE Cask – 57.7% – 13 Year – First Fill Sherry Hogshead – Producer Tasting Note: “Stewed fruit aromas intertwine with roasted hazelbuts and dark chocolate. Forrest berries combine with flavours of bitter orange and brown sugar. A full and long finish with citrus and oak.” – $150
2. James Eadie Mannochmore 10 Year – 57.1% – First Fill ex-Bourbon – Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: Delicate, pears and peaches with a grassy note of fresh meadow and grapefruit, alongside some rye bread and marmalade. Taste: Surprisingly rich, floral and fragrant. A nice buttery pastry with toffee alongside pears, zesty notes of grapefruit and lemon sherbet. Delicate, pears and peaches with a grassy note of fresh meadow and grapefruit, alongside some rye bread and marmalade.” – $115
3. Nc’Nean Quiet Rebels Gordon – 48.5% – STR red wine, ex-Sherry, and ex-Rivesaltes casks – Producer Tasting Note: “Crème brûlée / Spiced plum jam / Candied orange peel” – $145
No one knows Canadian whisky like Davin de Kergommeaux, so we are thrilled to finally have the third edition of Canadian Whisky: The Essential Portable Expert in stock. We also have an in-store tasting planned with Davin on April 18, which includes a copy of his book (see below). $35 (the tasting is only $45 and includes a copy of his book!)
“Dive into Canada’s rich history of whisky making, legacy distilleries, and contemporary artisans with this fully updated and expanded guide—including over 100 new tasting notes for Canada’s top whiskies, from bestsellers to rare microdistillery bottlings. In this fully updated edition of Canadian Whisky, the nation’s authority himself, Davin de Kergommeaux celebrates the country’s often underplayed—yet integral—role in this storied spirit. A trusted independent whisky expert, de Kergommeaux has travelled the country in search of all things whisky to share the very latest findings, photographs, and tasting notes.”
For the Single Malt whisky geeks out there, there is Independent Scotch: The History of Independent Bottlers by David Stirk. As independent bottlings are a huge part of our business, we were keen to get this into the shop. $48
“Independent Scotch – The History of Independent Bottlers” by David Stirk charts the demise of the small blending and brokering firms from the 1940s through to the 80s and then the rise of the Independent Bottler from the late 1980s onwards. Intertwined is the story of his own career in the whisky industry and the beginnings through to the sale of The Creative Whisky Co Ltd. The book discusses the impact of Independent Bottlers and their place within the modern industry. Also, and in collaboration with Thijs Klaverstijn, the book outlines the history of all of the major Indy bottlers; including interviews and contributions from some of the best known names. The book will be a unique insight into a much-loved part of the Scotch whisky industry.”
Saint Patrick’s Day is imminent, and that can only mean one thing: It is time for the annual dispensing of Irish Whiskey!
Irish Whiskey has been undergoing a boom over the past decade and a half, with quite a few new distilleries and labels coming out of the woodwork.
· Jack Ryan Raglan Road 5 Year – 54.9% – $82.99 30% OFF = $58.09!
· Powers Gold Label Irish Whiskey – 40% – $47.99 15% OFF = $40.79!
· Waterford Peated Fenniscourt 1.1 – 50% – $114.99 25% OFF = $86.24!
· Bushmills 21 Year – 40% – $209.99 20% OFF for $178.49
· Jack Ryan 12-Year-Old – 46% – $124.99 25% OFF = $93.74!
· Waterford Biodynamic Luna 1.1 – 50% – $114.99 35% OFF = $74.74
· Killowen Rum & Raisin Single Malt – 55% – $89.99 15% OFF = $80.99!
· Boutique-y Irish Single Malt Whiskey #2 – Batch 6 – 15 Year – 50.2% – $184.99 – 20% OFF = $147.99
VIEW ALL OF OUR IRISH WHISKEY HERE
A few whiskies we haven’t seen for a while have trickled back into stock:
1. Benromach 15 Year – 43% – First Fill ex-Bourbon & Sherry Casks – Producer Tasting Note: “Aroma: Aromas of sweet toffee leading to notes of cracked black pepper and peat smoke. Rich forest fruits develop with dark chocolate and dried banana. Palate: Creamy and sweet with ripe apples and an undertone of charred oak. Dark chocolate develops and leads to toasted malt and orange peel with a subtle hint of smoke. Finish: Medium creamy finish with soft smoke and dried fruit.” – $132
2. Benromach Organic 2014 – 46% – Virgin America Oak – Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: Sweet vanilla and ripe fruits accompany citrus zest. Toasted malt leads to green apples. Palate: Creamy with soft pepper and butterscotch. Freshly ground coffee develops alongside dried banana and a subtle herbal edge. Finish: Medium bodied and long with aniseed and cocoa powder.” – $87
3. Killowen Rum & Raisin Single Malt – 55% – Producer Description: “After aging for 5 years in Bourbon casks, this Single Malt has been divided and finished in Killowen’s own dark rum casks & PX sherry butts. The County Louth malt is the perfect compliment to the marriage of PX sherry flavours of prunes, figs & raisins combined with rum’s tropical Caribbean notes of coconut & vanilla.” – $90
4. Old Pulteney 15 Year – 46% – ex-Sherry & ex-Bourbon Casks – Producer Tasting Note: “Aroma: Intense yet balanced. Bursting with rich dried fruit, ripe apples and citrus, with honey sweetness and a generous chord of creamy vanilla. Slightly chocolaty and floral in the background. Taste: Fragrant spices and Christmas cake, with layers of chocolate and a distinct dark toffee sweetness. There is a hint of salty sea air on the finish, a clear connection to the influence of the sea on this single malt.” – $112
5. Old Pulteney 18 Year – 46% – ex-Sherry & ex-Bourbon Casks – MyTasting Note: “Nose: when we first cracked the bottle the neck misted up, and it smelled like a freshly poured pint of NEIPA; fresh, maritime, coastal and savoury with freshly sliced ginger and loads of citrus; salted caramel, honey and fruit leather. Palate: creamy, floral, fruity and very maritime; lush smoked-vanilla icing, salted caramel and creamed honey; juicy citrus, freshly sliced ginger and soft leather with dried and candied fruit; fresh and vibrant. Finish: medium-long in length with a nice coating body; stays juicy, fruity and maritime; loads of salted caramel, honey, vanilla and layers on candied citrus and dried fruit. Comment: very reminiscent of our KWM exclusive Old Pulteney from a couple of years back; a fantastic addition to the range!” – $160
· Date: Saturday, March 16
· Time: 5 PM
· Cost: $40
· In-Store Tasting
The approach of St. Paddy’s Day means everyone’s feeling a little more Irish, and it is high time for a focused Irish Whiskey tasting. We’ll take you on a wander across the Emerald Isle, tasting our way through some of the finest whiskey the island has to offer. We’ll sample single malts and single pot still whiskies from a range of brands and distilleries to give you the best lay of the land. Because it is the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day, we do feel the need to point out that we are not able to serve anyone showing signs of intoxication. If anyone shows up intoxicated, they will not be permitted to participate, and there will be no refund. What you do after the tasting, however, is between you and St. Patrick!
Saturday, March 16th @ 5 PM
· Date: Tuesday, March 26
· Time: 7 PM
· Cost: $60
· Virtual Tasting
· SAMPLES READY FOR PICK-UP
We gave four of our whisky staff the ability to pick two whiskies for a head to head to head to head tasting. It could be something they love, which didn’t get the attention they felt it deserved, or something that they were dying to try! In the end, they selected 6 six malts, a blend, and an old rum. Who’s picks will reign supreme? You’ll have to log in to find out!
Tuesday, March 26, 7 PM
· Date: Thursday, March 28
· Time: 7 PM
· Cost: $75
· Virtual Tasting
· SAMPLES READY FOR PICK-UP
THIS TASTING SOLD OUT SO WE HAVE ADDED SPOTS! Andrew was so excited about our 26 year old Bowmore single cask from Berry Bros. & Rudd, that he kind of forgot about the other five whiskies we ordered with it. We also received a pair of Blended Malts from 1979 and 1999, a reasonably priced single grain and a couple of thirty-something Speysiders matured in refill casks. Almost a complete lineup all on its own, we have added a 7th bottling, a blast from the past… our Berry’s Tormore 25 Year from a couple of years back, just for fun. Join us as we taste our way through 207+ years of malt whisky for Berry Bros!
Thursday, March 28, 7 PM
· Date: Tuesday, April 9
· Time: 7 PM
· Cost: $90
· Virtual Tasting
· SAMPLES READY FOR PICK-UP
A 30 year old Islay mystery malt (presumed to be Laphroaig), 31 year old mystery Speyside single malt, 26 year old Imperial, and 25 year old Ardmore are a good starting point for a tasting. They are all from the Marriage of Casks range by Elixir Distillers, as is the Glenrothes 31 Year, which while not new, we really wanted to work into a tasting, because it is sublime. We’re rounding out the range with a Ben Nevis, and a couple more mystery malts: Lowland 13 Year and a very sherried 11 year old Orcadian. We’ll sample 8 malts in all, a cumulative 177 years of liquid history.
Tuesday, April 9, 7 PM
· Date: Thursday, April 18
· Time: 7 PM
· Cost: $45
· In-Store Tasting
Davin de Kergommeaux, the world’s foremost expert on Canadian whisky has updated his seminal work, “Canadian Whisky: The Essential Portable Expert.” So we’re putting on a launch tasting for him at the shop, featuring a range of award-winning and groundbreaking Canadian whiskies. Participants will sample 7 unique Canadian whiskies, and also get a signed copy of Davin’s new book!
Thursday, April 18, 7 PM
· Date: Tuesday, April 23
· Time: 7 PM
· Cost: $40
· Virtual Tasting
· SAMPLES READY FOR PICK-UP
KWM’s 5th Compass Box Marrying Cask is landing soon, so we have convinced Scott Eliis to join us remotely for another virtual session. The range will include three versions of the Glasgow Blend, two of which were bottle for KWM. We will also be featuring a couple of very limited new releases, Metropolis from the Extinct Blends Quarter, as well as Art & Decadence. How limited are these two, well they are so limited that we have decided to hold 4 bottles of each back, to offer them for sale to tasting participants! Because we always do at least 7 whiskies, we are rounding out the lineup with the superb new Flaming Heart, and a blast from the past, Juveniles!
Tuesday, April 23, 7 PM
· Date: Thursday, April 25
· Time: 7 PM
· Cost: $45
· Virtual Tasting
· SAMPLES READY FOR PICK-UP
We love ourselves some Craigellachie at KWM, and there is a decent selection of it in the market right now. So it seemed like an appropriate time to sample a wee selection of them… the only thing is, it isn’t so wee a selection… sometimes less is not always more… but we had to draw a line somewhere, so we capped the range at 8! We’ll sample the distillery-bottled 13 and 17 year olds, a trio of Craigellachie independent bottlings from the early 2000s, and three others aged 10-15 years. We think you’ll leave this tasting feeling crazy for Craigellachie too!
Thursday, April 25, 7 PM
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Iconic Bourbon Brand Partners with Leading Nonprofit Vital Voices and Artist Gayle Kabaker in Honor of Women’s History Month
LORETTO, KY (Feb, 2024) – Maker’s Mark, the iconic handmade Kentucky bourbon, today announced its support of Vital Voices, a leading nonprofit investing in female leaders taking on the world’s greatest challenges, with a limited-edition label designed by renowned artist Gayle Kabaker. In honor of Women’s History Month, consumers are invited to order the complimentary Maker’s Mark label at makersmarkpersonalize.com and personalize it with the name of an inspirational woman in their lives.
“Vital Voices is thrilled to join Maker’s Mark in this collaboration to amplify the power of women,” said Alyse Nelson, President and CEO of Vital Voices. “We deeply appreciate their support in our mission to advance women leaders and our world.”
Gayle Kabaker, a longstanding partner of Vital Voices, has a history of creating art that showcases women who use their power to empower others and was inspired to illuminate the organization with Maker’s Mark. Kabaker’s limited-edition label depicts her interpretation of a spirited woman in acrylic gouache, inspired by the wildflowers of Kentucky and the colors of the Maker’s Mark palette.
“As a brand co-founded by my grandmother Margie Samuels more than 70 years ago, Maker’s Mark continues to be guided and grown by incredible women defining what’s next in the industry,” said Rob Samuels, Managing Director of Maker’s Mark and 8th generation whisky maker. “We are privileged to continue our commitment to women making an impact in their communities and support the meaningful causes that drive Vital Voices.”
While Bill Samuels, Sr., Margie’s husband and Maker’s Mark co-founder, was focused on creating the highest-quality bourbon, he celebrated and empowered Margie to build the brand and brand experience – forever changing the course of spirits branding in the industry. The shape of the bottle, the look of the label, the signature red wax topper, and even the name are all thanks to Margie. Among the first women to be inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame, Margie also championed the importance of the Kentucky distillery’s aesthetic and emphasis on tourism, planting the seed for what is now the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
The ongoing contributions of women at Maker’s Mark can be seen in all aspects of the brand, from the product development and leadership of Star Hill Farm, the home of the Maker’s Mark Distillery, to the brand’s sustainability initiatives and global brand representation. While staying true to the founders’ flavor vision: a full-flavored, soft red winter wheat bourbon with a smooth finish, Maker’s Mark continues to shape the brand’s future through purposeful, flavor-driven innovation.
Throughout the year, consumers can create a custom Maker’s Mark gift for anyone with the brand’s personalized label program. Labels are currently available for 750mL bottles, which must be purchased separately and recipients must be 21+. For additional information about Maker’s Mark, please visit www.MakersMark.com and share your personalized label at @makersmark on Instagram.
About Maker’s Mark®
In 1953, in Loretto, Ky. Bill Samuels, Sr., fulfilled his dream to create a handmade and delicious bourbon. He decided to make his whisky in small batches, using soft red winter wheat to enhance the softness and sweetness. He then rotated each barrel by hand for consistency and, finally, aged each barrel to taste. While he developed the bourbon, his wife Margie Samuels ideated the bourbon’s name and label, standout bottle shape, iconic and signature look that still involves hand-dipping each bottle in red wax to this day. Together as co-founders, Bill and Margie transformed bourbon from a “commodity” into a premium handmade spirit, and today Maker’s Mark® Kentucky Straight Bourbon continues to be crafted in the same, purposeful way.
In recent years, Maker’s Mark has introduced thoughtful, super-premium innovations to its portfolio, including Maker’s Mark 46®, Maker’s Mark® Cask Strength, Maker’s Mark® Private Selection and Maker’s Mark® Cellar Aged. Today, Maker’s Mark is the largest bourbon distillery in the world to achieve B Corp Certification and the first distillery to achieve Regenified certification, a reflection of the brand’s dedication towards building a more inclusive and sustainable economy. For more information, visit www.makersmark.com.
About Beam Suntory
As a world leader in premium spirits, Beam Suntory inspires the brilliance of life by delivering great consumer experiences through its world-class portfolio of brands. Known for its craftsmanship of premium whiskies, including Jim Beam®, Maker’s Mark®, Basil Hayden® and Knob Creek® bourbons; Japanese whiskies, including Yamazaki®, Hakushu®, Hibiki® and Toki™; and leading Scotch brands including Teacher’s, Laphroaig® and Bowmore®, Beam Suntory also produces leading brands such as Courvoisier® cognac, Tres Generaciones®, El Tesoro® and Hornitos® tequila, Roku™ and Sipsmith® gin, Canadian Club® whisky, and is a world leader in ready-to-drink cocktails, with brands like -196 and On The Rocks™ Premium Cocktails.
A global company with approximately 6,000 employees in more than 30 countries, one of Beam Suntory’s core values is Growing for Good and through its Proof Positive sustainability strategy, the company has committed to ambitious goals and investments to promote environmental sustainability in its operations, ensure the company has a positive impact on the communities where employees live and work, and programs to educate and inform consumers to make the right personal choices about drinking. Headquartered in New York City, Beam Suntory is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan. For more information on Beam Suntory, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamsuntory.com
GlenDronach 1993 30 Year Old, Single Cask #6753
With the brand expected to go under a refresh this year, this is going to be the last single cask release in this guise at this age.
Each year their Master Blender, Rachel Barrie, personally selects a handful of individual casks from the warehouse at The GlenDronach Distillery to be released as a cask bottling. With maturing whiskies dating back as far as 1968, there is an exquisite selection of barrels, hogsheads, puncheons and butts to choose from.
Each cask displays truly remarkable characteristics, the Single Malt Scotch Whisky contained with in having developed exceptionally during the long maturation process. The GlenDronach’s rich colour is imparted from the wood of the cask alone, deepening with time.
Cask No: 6753
Cask Type: Pedro Ximenez Butt
Aged for 30 years
Bottles: 595
Distilled: 11th June 1993
Bottled: 2023
Tasting notes:
Colour: Rouge copper
Nose: Sherry soaked bramble, orange and sultana with chocolate praline, demerara and morello cherry fruitcake.
Taste: Mulled stewed fruit, with berry and chocolate gateau, and a luxuriously sherried oak finish.
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We’re hugely excited to announce that the Certificate in American Single Malt Whiskey will be available later this year. Created in partnership with the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission, we’re busy putting the final touches to modules including History, Business, Raw Materials, Production, Maturation, Bottling & Blending and Sensory. It’s a truly exciting time for this young single malt category. Last week we were honoured to film in Denver, Colorado with many of the pioneers leading the close-knit community. It’s shaping up to be a terrific new course, register your interest today and be the first to know when it drops.
Douglas Laing Unveils New Scallywag ‘The Chocolate Edition’ with a twist: A Fusion of Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky and Port Cask Luxury
Douglas Laing & Co. today announces the release of their latest Scallywag ‘The Chocolate Edition’ annual bottling. As the seventh addition to the series, this expression offers up something different from the Feisty Fox Terrier.
Crafted with precision and passion, this newest expression sees Scallywag Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky enjoy a full Sherry cask maturation followed by a lengthy finishing period in Port casks. This unique combination imparts a rich and indulgent flavour profile, setting it apart as a truly exceptional release. The tasting notes detail who the Whisky reveals “layers upon layers of brown sugar, juicy forest fruits, decadent dark chocolate and a comforting warmth of baking spices.”
The black bottle and bespoke paper wrap are both a first for the Scallywag brand. This deliberate look and feel was chosen to capture the key characteristics of a classic Port bottling whilst maintain Scallywags main brand attributes.
As this is part of our Chocolate Series, Douglas Laing are marking the release with an exciting Golden Ticket competition where consumers have the opportunity to win prizes if they come across a Golden Ticket or a Scallywag Golden Bone (the star prize), concealed within the pack. The competition is running throughout the UK, Germany and Netherlands.
Scott Morrison, Brand Manager commented, “Being the seventh Scallywag Chocolate Edition we wanted to bring something different to consumers, something new and exciting that’ll get the tastebuds tingling. The Port cask finish is not something we’ve explored before with our Speyside Malt but made perfect sense for this new expression with its classic characteristics. The consumer competition, inspired by the iconic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory film, adds an interesting dimension to the release and keeps things fresh – something we pride ourselves on here at Douglas Laing.”
Scallywag ‘The Chocolate Edition’ bottling proudly bears no artificial colouring or chill-filtration, allowing the natural spirit to shine. Now available at select retailers, whisky specialists, and online with a suggested retail price of £60.00.
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Located near Port Ellen, Laphroaig has seven stills, on-site kilns, working malting floors and the capacity to produce over 3 million litres of spirit per year, making it the second-largest distillery on the island.
Famously peaty with iodine notes, which saved it from being banned during prohibition in the 20s – Laphroaig was sold as a medicinal spirit. Today, Laphroaig is a part of the Suntory portfolio and the only distillery to receive a Royal Warrant.
Laphroaig Elements 2023 L1.0
The first installment in the Elements Series from Laphroaig delves into the different aspects of the distillery’s production. Produced from 100% Islay malt, this single malt focuses on what can be achieved through changes in the distillation process rather than the influence of different cask finishes and maturations. The distillery team was given free rein to create something unexpected, embodying the classic Laphroaig profile while adding new dimensions.
The distillery typically uses semi-cloudy wort to achieve its classic combo of fruity, smoky character. Still, here the team opted for using a 50/50 combo of fully and semi-cloudy wort, amping up those tropical notes and phenols to new heights.
NOSE: Fresh sea salt, smoky bacon, with notes of strawberry jam and charred pineapple in addition to bonfire embers.
PALATE: Spicy and peppery with hints of tropical fruit, cloves and liquorice.
FINISH: Warming and smoky, leading to a sweet, drying, long peated finish.
£155.00
Laphroaig 10 Year Old
Sherry Cask
A fine and full-bodied single malt. Finished in sherry oak casks to layer aromatic honey onto our famous peat smoke. Unforgettable flavours from the classic 10 Year Old whisky find harmony with the sweetness and complexity of Oloroso sherry to create Laphroaig 10 Sherry Oak. Finished in European sherry oak casks for a particularly memorable single malt. This unique expression begins with the same time-honoured process that goes into regular 10 Year Old Laphroaig. After drawing rich character from ex-Bourbon barrels, the spirit then rests in casks previously filled with sweet Oloroso sherry. Each barrel is hand selected to add extra complexity to this quintessential single malt. It’s what layers notes of Manuka honey and grilled bacon onto our renowned flavours of peat smoke and seaweed.
Laphroaig
16 Year Old
This 16 year old Single Malt from Laphroaig Distillery has been matured in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels. A bright golden whisky with intense sweeter notes and balanced spice and the signature Laphroaig smoky peat.
Laphroaig 10 Year Old
Cask Strength Batch 15
The most powerful expression from Laphroaig Distillery, this 10 year old Cask Strength whisky embodies their classic 10 year old, but with pronounced character. Peat smoke, heather and sea salt run wild. Once removed from the barrel after a decade, the spirit was barrier-filtered to remove unwanted char particles. Then, this cask-strength single malt went straight into the bottle. The result is a bracing, full-bodied 56.5% vol whisky delivering renowned smoke with a particular rugged character and depths of sweet and spicy flavour.
NOSE: Lively on the nose, with hints of vanilla, pipe tobacco and leather.
PALATE: Toffee, fudge and cinnamon.
£76.00
Laphroaig 27 Years Old
1981 – Bottle #277
This 27 year old single malt whisky from Laphroaig Distillery on the Isle of Islay, is a very limited release, distilled in 1981. Bottled from a combination of 5 Oloroso Sherry casks, hand selected by the master blender and distillery manager in 2008. Natural cask strength without chill filtration or artificial colouring. Bottle #277 of 736.
King’s Inch Glasgow Single Malt
Fit for a king. The first bottling from this distillery purposefully did not use an efficient, time-saving method. It was distilled using West-Coast malt, using innovative distillation methods and hand-selected bourbon and Oloroso casks. Bottled at 46% abv, this is free from chill filtration.
The signature and leading whisky from a new distillery, this is one fit for Lowland single malt enthusiasts to dig their teeth into.
On the nose aromas of fresh green apple arise, softening to ripe barley, sweet vanilla, and caramelised sugar. The palate gives a quick punch of green apple, tropical fruits, and coffee, leading into notes of chocolate powder, and molasses. The finish is long, with hints of buttered toffee, black pepper, and with enough warmth to keep you cosy over the festive season.
£52.00
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