we are incredibly excited to let you know that our Year Two Nunton Whisky cask offer will be released very, very soon, allowing a small number of extremely lucky whisky fans to own a piece of North Uist Distillery and Hebridean whisky history!

We will be releasing 100 casks of our year two spirit and we just wanted to send out a small reminder that all of the information on how to secure one will be released via our North Uist Distillery Whisky mailing list over the next few days.

Our Year One cask offer broke Scottish whisky records selling out faster than you can say “slàinte mhath”, so please drop us a reply to this email if you would like to be added to the mailing list and be in with a chance of joining the select ranks of Nunton Whisky cask owners!

Slàinte,

The North Uist Distillery Team.

NUNTON WHISKY

Discover the Tasting Panel’s origins, an integral part of the Society since starting in Pip Hills’s Edinburgh kitchen more than 40 years ago. In the 1980s, they pioneered a language to describe single cask, single malt whisky, all while challenging conventions within the whisky world.

Fast forward to our February Outturn – the Tasting Panel remains the linchpin. Even as the Whisky Team crafts small-batch wonders, the Panel’s rigorous evaluation persists, ensuring quality along with a playful presentation of names and notes.

Discover the enduring legacy of a process born in Pip’s kitchen – from Panel to palate by viewing our February Outturn now!

EXTRAVAGANCE MEETS TIMELESS ELEGANCE

CASK NO. 85.73

REGION:  Speyside

INITIAL CASK:  Ex-bourbon hogshead

FINAL CASK:  2nd fill Sauternes barrique

AGE:  16 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Juicy, oak & vanilla

BOTTLE NOTE:  “Lemon tagliolini with taleggio and truffle shavings followed by grilled honey balsamic-glazed fruits before we enjoyed tutti frutti ice cream.”

TOASTED PEANUT BUTTER AND JAM SANDWICH

CASK NO. 146.3

REGION:  England

CASK TYPE:  1st fill STR barrique

AGE:  5 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Sweet, fruity & mellow

BOTTLE NOTE:  “Harvest time in an apple orchard, enjoying toasted peanut butter and jam sandwiches, oak-aged calvados and a pear caramel upside-down cake.”

AVAILABLE ONLY IN BC, AT STRATH LIQUOR MERCHANTS IN VICTORIA AND LEGACY LIQUOR STORE IN VANCOUVER

WHISKY BABA

SMALL BATCH BLENDED MALT

REGION:  Speyside

CASK TYPES:  Ex-bourbon hogsheads and ex-rum French oak barriques

AGE:  12 years

“To create this expression, we opted for some rather unusual casks. Crafted from French oak, these barriques had previously been used to mature Jamaican rum in the Cognac region of France. We filled them with a selection of Speyside malts for a period of 28 months of additional maturation. We then blended selected casks together to create this intensely fruity dram.” Double Gold Medal winner.

FULL FRONTAL DICHOTOMY

CASK NO. 39.275

REGION:  Speyside

INITIAL CASK:  Ex-bourbon hogshead

FINAL CASK:  1st fill oloroso hogshead

AGE:  16 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Deep, rich & dried fruits

BOTTLE NOTE:  “Light aromas of toffee apples, dessert wine and grilled pineapple developed into burnt toffee, molasses and marmalade-glazed pork belly.”

BULL AND BEAR

CASK NO. 143.3

REGION:  Seattle

CASK TYPE:  1st fill barrel #2 char

AGE:  3 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Spicy & sweet

BOTTLE NOTE:  “An intoxicating herbal and minty scent was followed by a ‘bear’s paw’ before water added walnut cake served with a ‘Blood and Sand’ cocktail. Made with Great Western pale malt.”

THAT HEILAN’ FEELIN’

CASK NO. 94.34

REGION:  Highland

CASK TYPE:  1st fill ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  13 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Spicy & sweet

BOTTLE NOTE:  “Rich and sweet but also textural, nicely waxy, old school and full bodied. A charming Highland character full of honey, tweed and porridge.” 

SMOKE DEVILS AND TIPSY ANGELS

CASK NO. 156.2

REGION:  Lowland

CASK TYPE:  2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  5 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Peated

BOTTLE NOTE:  “Smoke devils swirl in a kiln, plus some sweetness (fruit and juice-flavoured mini candy chews, lemon drizzle cake), BBQ gloves, briny ships’ timbers and nutty dark chocolate.”

AVAILABLE ONLY IN ALBERTA, AT KENSINGTON WINE MARKET IN CALGARY

NOTHING TO SEE HERE

LIMIT ONE PER MEMBER

CASK NO. 53.445

REGION:  Islay

INITIAL CASK:  Ex-bourbon hogshead

FINAL CASK:  Refill PX sherry hogshead

AGE:  15 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Peated

BOTTLE NOTE:  “This is not an exquisite, exceptionally rare fusion of gorgeous, single-tear inducing sherry and peat. It is best avoided and not purchased.”

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We’re delighted to introduce the latest expressions in our very own Soho Selection and Vintage Reserve collections. We love sourcing and sharing extraordinary whiskies, and our January line-up features some of our favourite releases yet.

Milroy’s Vintage Reserve is a series of remarkable bottlings selected by our in-house experts. Typically long-aged in ex-bourbon barrels and hogsheads, they allow a distillate’s inherent personality to shine through. We’re delighted to unveil Benriach 27 Year Old 1996 Milroy’s Vintage Reserve and Glenburgie 27 Year Old 1995, two classic releases from iconic Speyside makers.

Meanwhile, Milroy’s Soho Selection embraces the more curious side of whisky-making. These bottlings embrace younger, vibrant spirits and unusual cask finishes. That’s just what we’ve got with Highland Peated Malt 19 Year Old 2004 and Campbeltown Blended Malt 6 Year Old 2017.

Scroll on to discover the new line-up, or pop into our Soho bar for a dram before 14 February.

EXPLORE

Tales of The Macallan Volume II

THE FOUNDER OF THE MACALLAN

Tales of The Macallan Volume II pays tribute to our founder, Alexander Reid, in our 200th anniversary year. With an incredible complexity only achieved through age and patient maturation, this exceptional single malt celebrates our founder’s journey to mastery. Revealing exquisite craftsmanship in every aspect, from flavour to presentation, this remarkable whisky encapsulates Alexander’s story and the legacy he left behind.

A CREATIVE COLLABORATION

The bespoke hand-crafted crystal decanter that encases this distinguished expression was created by our long-standing collaborator, master French crystal maker Lalique.

Etched with depictions of Alexander Reid’s journey, the decanter is secreted within an impressive 852-page tome. With chapters beautifully illustrated by Andrew Davidson, it hosts imagery from the time of Alexander Reid. Printed by Imprimerie du Marais, the book is handsewn and bound by Shepherds, Sangorski & Sutcliffe and Zaehnsdorf, London.

Guided by legacy, Craig Armstrong composed a score inspired by Scottish folk instruments in Speyside during Alexander Reid’s time. The resulting soundtrack echoes The Macallan’s enduring heritage, as Armstrong, drawing from his Scottish roots, weaves a magnificent melody tracing Reid’s journey from teacher to farmer and distiller.

EXCEPTIONAL CHARACTER

This remarkable single malt was carefully crafted by The Macallan Lead Whisky Maker, Euan Kennedy. Distilled in 1949 and bottled in 2022, this rare expression, with beautiful tones of bronzed oak and subtle reds, captures the spirit of Alexander Reid.

Aromas of sweet woodsmoke, rich forest fruit, leafy herbs and indulgent spices will transport you to landscapes and adventures past. Just like the Distillery at Easter Elchies Estate, this liquid masterpiece recounts a timeless tale in every drop.

DISCOVER

Imperial 26 Year Old – 1995 | Single Malts of Scotland – Marriage of Casks

BY ELIXIR DISTILLERS

This very rare expression has been created from single malt distilled in 1995 at the Imperial distillery and matured in American oak refill barrels for 26 years. Only 198 bottles have been produced of this well aged Imperial, from the sadly now lost distillery. Imperial distillery closed its doors in 1998 and was demolished in 2013. Bottled by Elixir Distillers as part of the excellent Single Malt of Scotland series.

£845.00

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Whisky Magazine issue #197
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Our cover stars for this issue are Billy Leighton and Dave McCabe. In a changing of the guard at Irish Distillers, veteran master blender Leighton is handing the reins over to his protégé McCabe after 47 years with the company – but this duo have more in common than a job title.

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Uncover the origins of the Tasting Panel, an essential part of the Society since its beginnings in Pip Hills’s Edinburgh kitchen. In the 1980s, they created a language for describing single cask, single malt whisky that challenged conventions in the whisky world.

Jump to our February Outturn – the Tasting Panel remains crucial. Explore our curated selection of bottlings and treat yourself to an extraordinary experience. Click through NOW to bring the magic of these drams into your life!

READ NEW OUTTURN

VIEW ALL BOTTLES

Unfiltered editor Richard Goslan and Calum Lawson from the Society’s Whisky Team sit down to unravel the critical role of the Tasting Panel, revealing the meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail that sets the Society’s high-quality standards. Get ready for a lively chat filled with anecdotes as they take you through the most exciting bottles from the February Outturn.

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

Spot the SMWS bottles in this amusing You Tube video

New Milroy’s malts to share and savour

The very latest from our Soho Selection and Vintage Reserve collections

We’re always on the look-out for remarkable casks – from older, classic distillates to esoteric expressions. Time to get exploring…

We’re delighted to introduce the latest expressions in our very own Soho Selection and Vintage Reserve collections. We love sourcing and sharing extraordinary whiskies, and our January line-up features some of our favourite releases yet.

Milroy’s Vintage Reserve is a series of remarkable bottlings selected by our in-house experts. Typically long-aged in ex-bourbon barrels and hogsheads, they allow a distillate’s inherent personality to shine through. We’re delighted to unveil Benriach 27 Year Old 1996 Milroy’s Vintage Reserve and Glenburgie 27 Year Old 1995, two classic releases from iconic Speyside makers.

Meanwhile, Milroy’s Soho Selection embraces the more curious side of whisky-making. These bottlings embrace younger, vibrant spirits and unusual cask finishes. That’s just what we’ve got with Highland Peated Malt 19 Year Old 2004 and Campbeltown Blended Malt 6 Year Old 2017.

Scroll on to discover the new line-up, or pop into our Soho bar for a dram before 14 February.

Explore all our Milroy’s Exclusives

American Oak ex-Tawny

Our final American Oak ex-Tawny for many years will be released via ballot on Monday. It is always bittersweet when a cask reaches maturity and leaves our bond store, but it feels especially so in the case of TD0315 given that we don’t know when we will see the next one. We hope you enjoy this single cask just as much as we have relished nurturing it to maturation over the past 14 years.

American Oak ex-Tawny TD0315

“Barbecued meats and chewy red fruits mingle with leather as sweet and toasty notes of blackberry jam linger for what seems like forever.”

– Miranda Lidgerwood, Sensory Panel

Matured for 14 years and 11 months in a 300L first-fill American oak ex-Tawny cask, yielding just 415 bottles.

READ THE FULL TASTING NOTES HERE

Killowen Distillery Update – Distillery of the Year, Cork Whiskey Fest & Location of Special Killowen Bottles? 😁

Killowen Distillery Crowned Distillery of the Year!

A few weeks ago, whiskey enthusiast Sean Kincaid, also known as @darkcloudwhisky on Instagram crowned us ‘Distillery of the Year!’ On his page, he uploaded a video with his impressive Killowen collection, where he wrote: ‘this was by far one of the easiest choices of the entire awards.’ He then continued by saying ‘Killowen Distillery is one of the smallest distilleries in all of Irish Whiskey but they are having one of the largest impacts!’

It is our absolute pleasure – thank you Sean.

This is also fitting as PWS Imports in Alberta currently have their own Part 1 of 2 Killowen Barántúil. This beautiful Single Pot Still has been split in two smaller casks with the other half resting in a secret cask for the future. Click here for pre-orders.

Killowen’s spirit – Where can we get it?

We are experiencing many calls from whiskey lovers requesting some of our single casks – there are no recent Killowen whiskey releases available from our website due to sell-out editions.

Cork Whiskey Fest 2024

The countdown to Cork Whiskey Fest is on. With less than 2 months to go, we are so excited and have prepared some very special samples to share with you all. The second annual Cork Whiskey Fest will take place on 22nd – 24th March – a weekend full of craic and fantastic whiskey experiences! We added some more tickets this year after last years sell out so come have a ball with us.

Limited tickets remaining – click here to get yours while you can!

See you all there 🙂