Lux Row Distillers introduces Rebel 100 6-Year Bourbon

Handcrafted from Rebel’s traditional wheated mash bill, new extra-aged bourbon boasts a full flavor and smooth finish

ST. LOUIS (March 7, 2024) – Lux Row Distillers announced the introduction of Rebel 100 6-Year Bourbon, handcrafted according to the original, time-honored wheated recipe since 1849. The new addition will be available nationwide later this month at a suggested retail price of $59.99 per 750 ml bottle.

Rebel 100 6-Year Bourbon champions authenticity while defying uniformity. Bottled at six years and 100 proof (50% ABV), the golden amber bourbon features an aroma containing rich scents of vanilla and honey; a palate of dark fruits followed by citrus and oak; and a velvety smooth finish with just a hint of spice.

“Rebel 100 6-Year demonstrates that age is never a bad thing,” said Lux Row Distillers Master Distiller John Rempe. “The combination of spotlighting our original recipe and aging it for six years resulted in a rich and rebellious, full flavor bourbon that I think will resonate with consumers. Six years is a long time to wait, but the wait was worth it.”

About Luxco

Founded in St. Louis in 1958 by the Lux Family, Luxco is a leading producer, supplier, importer and bottler of beverage alcohol products. Our mission is to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of consumers, associates and business partners. Merged with MGP Ingredients, Inc. in 2021 (Nasdaq: MGPI), Luxco operates as MGP’s Brands Division and manages all MGP/Luxco brands. This extensive and award-winning spirits portfolio includes well-known brands from four distilleries: Bardstown, Kentucky-based Lux Row Distillers, home of Ezra Brooks, Rebel, Blood Oath, David Nicholson and Daviess County; Lebanon, Kentucky-based Limestone Branch Distillery, maker of Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey and Bowling & Burch Gin; Jalisco, Mexico-based Destiladora González Lux, producer of 100% agave tequilas, El Mayor, Exotico and Dos Primos; and Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, where Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Rossville Union Straight Rye Whiskey are produced. The innovative and high-quality brand portfolio also includes Penelope Bourbon, Everclear Grain Alcohol, Pearl Vodka, Saint Brendan’s Irish Cream, The Quiet Man Irish Whiskey, Green Hat Gin and other well-recognized brands. For more information about the company and its brands, visit luxco.com.

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The Single Cask Lochindaal 12 Years

£224.40 / $236* / c$319* / €218*

Very rare single cask of the heated spirit distilled at Bruichladdich distillery. 250 bottles from a single bourbon barrel. Lochindaal 12 Year Old 2009 vintage Islay peated single malt Scotch whisky distilled at Bruichladdich. Single first fill bourbon barrel #76 bottled September 2021 by The Single Cask. 229 numbered bottles. Lochindaal is a peated (50ppm) style distilled at Bruichladdich distillery between 2007 and 2009. It is believed that only 250 casks were produced.

Nose: Ash, dairy, camphor, bacon and sea salt and on second nosing, honey, malt, a trip to the farm and smoked fish.

Palate: Lemons, burning drift wood, sweet peat, dry felled wood, meat followed by green notes of fresh cut grass, jalapeno, walnuts. Salted caramel, dark chocolate, barbecue meat, cinnamon and white pepper.

Finish: Lasting honey, peat, warm ash and menthol.

Bruichladdich Distillery was established in 1881 by the Harvey family of distillers based in Glasgow. Situated on the Rhinns peninsular on the island of Islay close and close to the sandy bays of Loch Indaal. Re-opened in 2001 with much of the original Victorian equipment restored to working order. The first release of Bruichladdich’s new whisky was the highly acclaimed PC5, the first release in the limited Port Charlotte range. Also producing very highly peated Octamore, Organic using Islay grown barley, and triple and quadruple distilled single malt and single cask releases. Bruichladdich distillery participates in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Whisky Festival.

THE HARMONY COLLECTION GREEN MEADOW

We are pleased to share that The Macallan Harmony Collection Green Meadow will be available in The Macallan Global Boutiques, key airports and selected duty free locations from March 2024 with limited availability.

Created in collaboration with Stella and Mary McCartney, Green Meadow takes inspiration from natural Scottish grasslands and celebrates the lush and fertile lands of Scotland which connects all those who have stood upon them for generations.

Green Meadow is a single malt reminiscent of wild meadow, with a vibrant, primrose scented finish.

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THE HARMONY COLLECTION GREEN MEADOW

The Harmony Collection Green Meadow embraces the re-use of natural materials in its packaging, creating beauty from resources at the end of their natural lives.​ To mark this deep connection with the land, discarded meadow cuttings have been given new life in this presentation box and bottle labels.

TASTING NOTES

EXPLORE COLOUR, NOSE, PALATE & FINISH

COLOUR: Spring Morning
NOSE: Fresh orange and lemon, wild primrose, petrichor, honeydew melon, bluebells
PALATE: Rich lemon, barley sugars, creamy vanilla, almonds, fresh oak
FINISH: Sweet, fragrant, long and creamy
ABV 40.2%

The Macallan Distillery Experience,  The Macallan Distillers Ltd,  Easter Elchies,  Craigellachie, 

Moray,  AB38 9RX,  Scotland, +44 (0)1340 318 000

NEW EXCLUSIVE:
MIDLETON VERY RARE 25 YEAR OLD

A powerhouse of the whiskey world, Midleton distillery in County Cork produces some of Ireland’s most recognisable drams, including Redbreast, Powers and Jameson. For the last four decades, the jewel in its crown has been Midleton Very Rare – a series of exemplary whiskies made in small batches from the distillery’s finest casks.

This 1997 Midleton was specially selected and bottled for The Whisky Exchange from a single first-fill bourbon cask. More than two decades of aging has imparted notes of orange zest, vanilla and white chocolate, followed by black tea, charred oak and peppercorn spice on the palate. Limited to only 159 bottles, this is not to be missed by long-standing Irish whiskey enthusiasts.

£710

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The Single Cask

Glenrothes 15 Year Old

£113.89/ $120* / c$162* / €111*

2005 vintage single sherry cask bottled at 64.6% abv. Glenrothes 15 Year Old 2005 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Single sherry cask GB008A bottled 2022 by The Single Cask. 267 numbered bottles. Red fruits, rancio, dark chocolate, cinnamon, allspice, malt, oak, black pepper. 267 bottles of the Speyside favourite bottled by our friends at The Single Cask.

Glenrothes Distillery was established in the narrow valley of the Rothes Burn on the west side of Rothes in the Speyside whisky region by James Stuart & Co. in 1878. This is a large malt whisky distillery owned by Berry Bros & Rudd of London, with eighteen washbacks, ten copper stills singing in their own mighty cathedral and has retained its traditional pagoda roof. Popular distillery releases include Glenrothes 1995, 1998 and Glenrothes Peated.

Lochlea gives a nod to Islay for new seasonal release:

Ploughing Edition (Second Crop)

Multi award winning, family-owned Lochlea Distillery in Ayrshire is delighted to launch the fourth and final release from its Second Crop series of the distillery’s seasonal releases: Ploughing Edition (Second Crop).

The release of Ploughing Edition (Second Crop) marks winter on the farm when the fields are ploughed in preparation for spring’s sowing season in the months ahead. It is also the only Lochlea whisky with a distinctive smoky profile, achieved through it being matured exclusively in 100% ex-Islay 200 litre casks.

Inspired by this season, coupled with Production Director John Campbell’s Ileach (Islay) heritage, Ploughing Edition (Second Crop) gives John the chance to talk about his homeland and the influence it brings to Lochlea’s whisky profile, whilst also celebrating the beauty of winter on the farm itself.

John grew up on Islay and, up until he joined Lochlea in 2021, had spent his life living and working on the Inner Hebridian island – firstly as a lobster fisherman, then more famously as Laphroaig’s renowned Distillery Manager for 27 years. His move to Lochlea in 2021 marked his first time living and working off the island and on Scotland’s mainland, whilst still in the whisky industry he is so passionate about.

John said: “We are excited to share our new Ploughing Edition (Second Crop) that shows the experimental side of Lochlea that we are always looking to explore more. As Islay whiskies are so well respected and much loved, we wanted to ensure we tip our hat to this unique style of whisky carefully and done in the right way.”

“We know people love Islay whiskies – with Ploughing Edition (Second Crop) we want to play on our fruit-forward, characterful and biscuity Lochlea house style and give it a special Islay twist using casks that have spent a significant amount of time housing and maturing some of Islay’s finest single malts.”

Ploughing Edition (Second Crop) has been matured solely in 200 litre ex-Islay barrels giving it a distinctive earthy, peaty character, whilst the previous Ploughing Edition (First Crop) in 2023 was matured in both peated quarter casks and ex-Islay barrels, revealing more charcoal smoke characteristics.

Lochlea’s seasonal releases are as follows:

• Ploughing Edition: released in winter when the fields are ploughed in preparation for spring.

• Sowing Edition: inspired by spring when the seed is sown for the year’s barley crop.

• Harvest Edition: inspired by the annual harvest on the farm.

• Fallow Edition: reflects the season of autumn on the farm when the fields are left fallow to rest after a busy harvest.

As with all of Lochlea’s whiskies, Ploughing Edition (Second Crop) is non-chill filtered – it has been bottled at 46% and has an RRP of £51.50. It is available from Lochlea stockists from 7^th March 2024 onwards.

In addition to the seasonal limited edition releases, Lochlea has a core whisky expression available all year round – Our Barley. This unpeated single malt has been matured in a combination of three different casks: first fill ex-bourbon, Oloroso sherry casks and STR barriques, all of which add depths of flavour to the spirit. Launched in July 2022, Our Barley has received much acclaim as a superb example of a young non-age statement (NAS) Lowlands whisky, made entirely from the distillery’s own home-grown barley.

Ploughing Edition (Second Crop) – Tasting notes:

Nose: fresh green apple, signature Lochlea cereal

Palate: succulent fruit, freshly cut summer hay

Finish: sea salt, lingering peaty embers

 ABV: 46%

About Lochlea Distillery:

Lochlea was originally a 222 acre livestock farm before being purchased by Neil and Jen McGeoch in 2006. After much consideration of the future of the farm and a successful trial to grow its own barley in 2015, the couple transformed the land and existing farm buildings into a fully-operational distillery in 2017 and started distilling the following year. The farming side has remained a unique part of Lochlea, with the move into barley production – paving the way for Lochlea to be one of the very few fully grain-to-cask distilleries in Scotland. It also has a rich Scottish heritage with strong links to Robbie Burns, with the bard having worked and lived on the farm a several years.

For a full list of Lochlea stockists, visit: Lochlea Distillery stockists

The March Outturn has landed at Legacy Liquor Store in Vancouver and Strath Liquor Merchants in Victoria – this month, join us on a journey of exploration. Get set to enjoy the fantastic taste journey in every sip. And be sure to download the pdf of this month’s Outturn from our website to read all about the SMWS Whisky Team – the beating heart of our club!

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Juicy, oak & vanilla

BUBBLEGUM BUNS

CASK NO. 72.118

REGION:  Speyside

CASK TYPE:  1st fill ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  11 years

BOTTLE NOTE:  “Apple segments played dodgeball against chunks of toffee armed with blackcurrants. A cloud of cotton candy lingered overhead, raining down bubblegum, brioche buns and coconut.”

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Sweet, fruity & mellow

EFFERVESCENT SPARKLE

CASK NO. 5.96

REGION:  Lowland

CASK TYPE:  1st fill ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  18 years

BOTTLE NOTE:  “A sweet floral aroma permeated the room followed by honey-glazed brioche hot cross buns as we enjoyed a sparkling grape, pear and apple juice.”

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Spicy & sweet

A BREAKFAST LIKE NO OTHER

FIRST APPEARANCE FROM THIS DISTILLERY FOR SMWS CANADA

CASK NO. 79.10

REGION:  Highland

CASK TYPE:  1st fill ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  11 years

BOTTLE NOTE:  “We poured apple juice over clotted cream, lemon icing and lavender on toast, then tucked into cinnamon buns with currants, all dusted with teak wood shavings.”

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Deep, rich & dried fruits

A REAL TONIC

CASK NO. 85.78

REGION:  Speyside

INITIAL CASK:  Ex-bourbon hogshead

FINAL CASK:  1st fill oloroso hogshead

AGE:  14 years

BOTTLE NOTE:  “The wooden fragrance of Scots pine, starting a barbecue, flapjacks and maple pecan pie. Diluted, rum and raisin fudge and fresh ginger juice.”

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Deep, rich & dried fruits

MASSIVE OAK EXTRACTION

LIMIT ONE PER MEMBER

Distillery 24 Rare Release

REGION:  Speyside

CASK TYPES:  1st fill & refill oloroso & PX butts & hogsheads

AGE:  14 years

BOTTLE NOTE:  “Crème brûlée, chocolate fudge sundae and peaches in syrup confronted tannic oak, burnt heather, aniseed balls, PX, espresso and charcuterie.”

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Lightly peated

POISED PEAT

CASK NO. 4.349

REGION:  Highland Island

INITIAL CASKS:  Ex-bourbon hogsheads

FINAL CASK:  1st fill ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  12 years

BOTTLE NOTE:  “A beautiful, understated and complex example of this Orkney classic. Single malt, originally from bourbon hogsheads, married in this cask.”

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Heavily peated

MIND THOSE CHILLI FINGERS

CASK NO. 10.246

REGION:  Islay

INITIAL CASK:  Ex-bourbon hogshead

FINAL CASK:  Refill hogshead heavy char #4+

AGE:  9 years

BOTTLE NOTE:  “Chock full of gutsy peaty power, but at the same time wonderfully syrupy, resinous and sweet – as we discovered tar, resins, wood extracts, teas and iodine.”

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Bruichladdich 18 Year Old Unpeated Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (blue wrap) (750ml)

We’ve waited almost 2 decades for this expression from the special distillery on Lochindaal. The beautiful Classic Laddie is all grown up now and their core range officiall expended. In conjunction with the release of a new sexy bottle shape, the famed “unpeated” Islay distillery is offering this exceptional, authentic expression of its most mature modern stock at an altogether reasonable price. Designed to capture the house style in its purest form, the 18 year is almost entirely made up of first fill ex-bourbon with just a handful of specially selected wine casks of undiclosed origins. The result is one of the most exciting malts we’ve seen in years. Textured and rich, briming with honey, tropical fruit, toasted oak and citrus oils. A benchmark malt that proves these guys were really onto something all those long years ago.

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