MAC-TALLA LAUNCH NEW LIMITED EDITION FLAVOURSCAPE RANGE 

Brand team up with artist Marzia Sileno to create one of a kind whisky artwork 

Aberargie, Scotland– Flavourscapes is the first in a series of Limited Edition releases from Mac-Talla, where they have collaborated with an artist to create a visual based on the taste profile of their Islay Single Malt Whiskies. Marzia Sileno is well-known in the whisky industry as a former tastings manager at the iconic Milroy’s of Soho. She is also a talented artist and her works caught the attention of the Mac-Talla team who recognised that her vibrant and multilayered creations would be the perfect way to convey the intricate layers of flavour that are present in Islay Single Malt Whisky.

Working with the Mac-Talla Team and their new range, Marzia has produced a series of paintings which Mac-Talla are proud to display on the label of their new small-batch bottlings, exclusively available in the UK. Each artwork translates the tastes of the liquid into a stunning visual, capturing the essence of the whisky’s personality on canvas. Marzia Sileno said of the project: 

‘Months ago, the Mac-Talla team entrusted me with the unique challenge of translating flavour into colour for their Flavourscapes series. Today, I’m thrilled to unveil the remarkable labels we’ve created together. Working with this talented team has been an incredible journey, and I couldn’t be prouder of the results. These labels truly capture the essence of our collaboration, and I’m excited to share them with the world.’ 

Mac-Talla Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a range of whiskies which have been chosen to showcase the depth and variety of this exceptional whisky making environment has to offer. The brand aims to take the drinker on a taste journey across the island, allowing them to discover the depth and variety of Islay Single Malt. Their Flavourscapes range further demonstrates the island’s ability to create entirely distinct styles of whisky and with the addition of the bespoke labels customers will be able to get a sense of the liquid’s flavour from simply looking at Marzia’s creations.

Niel Hendriksz, Sales Director at Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers said:

‘The concept of flavour interpretation through visual creativity is not new. Flavour has the power to take you to a different place: a journey. Marzia’s experience in both art and whisky meant that she immediately understood what we wanted to achieve with this project. The whiskies we selected for the first two expressions are very different. We shared them with Marzia without the influence of external elements (cask types, years of maturations, strength) –  fully focusing on the liquid itself. We are delighted with the finished artwork and how the labels communicate the flavour and complexities of each whisky.’  

Tasting notes: 

For the first release, there are two whiskies, exclusive to the UK:  

Flùran, Flavourscapes Ltd Edition 

Scots Gaelic for ‘blossom’

Tasting note: Bright and crisp with sweet spring blossom, delicate honeysuckle and a lively burst of vibrant citrus fruits. Fragrant springtime aromas are layered with a gentle hint of campfire smoke lingering in the background.

ABV: 53.8%

Bottles: 420, available in the UK only

Colour: Buttercup Yellow

RRP: £75 

Fogharach, Flavourscapes Ltd Edition 

Scots gaelic for ‘autumnal, related to autumn, related to harvest’

Exuding warmth and a delightful array of fruity notes, Mac-Talla Fogharach evokes the essence of autumn vineyards following the harvest. Infused with peaty undertones, complemented by sherried baked fruits, almonds and a subtle hint of spice.

ABV: 54.2%

Bottles: 420, available in the UK only

Colour: Harvest Gold

RRP: £75 

Mac-Talla Flavourscapes will be available to purchase from Friday 29th September 2023 please visit https://mactallawhisky.com/stockists to find available stockists. 

Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers is solely owned and operated by one of Scotland’s oldest and most prominent whisky families, Jamie and Brian Morrison. There has been over five generations of the Morrison family involved in the whisky business including grocers, brokers, blenders, bottlers and distillers, making them one of Scotland’s oldest whisky families.

Their heritage gives them access to a wide variety of unique and exceptional casks from pedigree distilleries across Scotland. Their family’s values are run through everything they do and they proudly showcase these underneath each of their bottles reiterating their commitment to Patience, Intuition and Integrity.

In every whisky they release, they are committed to continue to impart the knowledge that has been passed down from generations of family whisky makers. Our chairman’s great-grandfather, William Walker, one of the pre-eminent whisky brokers of his era, worked closely with various distilleries on the island, even advocating on behalf of the Islay whisky trade to American businesses on the repeal of US prohibition in 1933.

Walker grew very fond of Islay, where he eventually purchased a home, and played an integral part in developing transport, trade and marketing of the Island’s produce.  His philanthropic nature was deeply appreciated by Islay residents – with the Glasgow Islay Association (of which he was a life member and chairman) noting in 1934 “In the Island itself, he has closely identified himself with every cause worthy of support”.

In 1963 a chance lunchtime encounter at a Glasgow restaurant led to Stanley P Morrison, the son-in-law of William Walker, purchasing of Islay’s oldest distillery — Bowmore (established in 1779) — that evening. Morrison Bowmore Distillers was created and emerged as a globally-recognised brand of quality Single Malt Scotch Whisky, producing a characterful spirit with some legendary bottlings. Morrison Bowmore Distillers was acquired by Suntory in 1994.

To find out more about Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers visit www.morrisondistillers.com or for MacTalla visit www.mactallawhisky.com

It’s all treats and no tricks with the October Outturn! We kick things off with Cask No. 38.34 “Exceedingly exquisite” – a 25 year old black label bottling from a closed (demolished, in fact) distillery. We follow that with Cask No. 60.31 “Sweetly modern” which is the first appearance from this distillery for SMWS Canada!

And Cask No. 94.34 “That Heilan’ feelin'” is only the second bottling we’ve seen from this distillery in our 12-year history!

Some sherried drams and a couple of peat bombs round things out, so contact your local retail store to order any of these hauntingly good whiskies.

EXCEEDINGLY EXQUISITE

CASK NO. 38.34

REGION:  Speyside

INITIAL CASKS:  Ex-bourbon barrels

FINAL CASK:  2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  25 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Old & dignified

BOTTLE NOTE:  “A gorgeous and decadent mature single malt. Detailed, beautiful and lush. Single malt originally from bourbon barrels, married in this cask.”

SWEETLY MODERN

CASK NO. 60.31

REGION:  Highland

CASK TYPE:  1st fill ex-bourbon hogshead

AGE:  9 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Spicy & sweet

BOTTLE NOTE:  “Easy, sweet, uncomplicated and pleasurable modern highland style whisky. Fruits and citrus sweetness with caramel and rich cereal notes.”

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.”

LOSE YOURSELF BY THE FIRE

CASK NO. 46.137

REGION:  Speyside

INITIAL CASK:  Ex-bourbon hogshead

FINAL CASK:  1st fill Oloroso hogshead

AGE:  15 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Deep, rich & dried fruits

BOTTLE NOTE:  “The cask and distillate vie for influence, but the result is an entertaining mash-up of dark fruits, wood tannins, chocolate and earthy heft.”

AT HOME ON THE RANGE

CASK NO. 78.62

REGION:  Highland

INITIAL CASK:  Ex-Oloroso butt

FINAL CASK:  2nd fill Pedro Ximenez butt

AGE:  8 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Spicy & dry

BOTTLE NOTE:  “Lentil stew and Scotch broth were followed by spicy chili con carne – not for the fainthearted. Diluted, cowboys and cowgirls dine around a campfire.”

A MARRIAGE MADE IN HEAVEN

CASK NO. 53.433

REGION:  Islay

INITIAL CASK:  Ex-bourbon hogshead

FINAL CASK:  Refill Spanish oak sherry hogshead

AGE:  13 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Peated

BOTTLE NOTE:  “We enjoyed gambas a la plancha, Sanlúcar king prawns and manzanilla sherry, before having tuna steaks in warm coriander and caper vinaigrette.”

THE TRINIDADIAN ILEACH FROM KENNETHMONT

CASK NO. 66.228

REGION:  Highland

INITIAL CASK:  Ex-bourbon barrel

FINAL CASK:  Refill Trinidad rum barrel

AGE:  9 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Heavily peated

BOTTLE NOTE:  “A mighty wee beast of a dram. The rum influence is very slight, making space for an avalanche of seawater and billowing pure peat smoke.”

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BUNNAHABHAIN

12 YEAR OLD CASK STRENGTH

2023 EDITION

70cl | 60.1% ABV

This 12-Year-Old Cask Strength Bunnahabhain is matured on the remote, north-east coastline of the Isle of Islay. The location impacts Bunnahabhain Whisky in a big way, drawing on the abundance of clear spring water and ever-changing coastal climate to deliver a unique, unpeated Islay Single Malt Whisky.

Bottled at cask strength, the rich flavours showcase the classic sherry influenced house style of Bunnahabhain. This annual release bottling can be enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to encourage the spicy bites of cinnamon, followed by cloves and chocolate on the palate.

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NOSE
Floral and nutty with notes of marzipan, hazelnut, almond cream and morello cherries.

TASTE
Roasted nuts and spice lead the way with cinnamon and cloves fading to reveal soft notes of butterscotch, toffee, sultanas and a gentle hint of coffee.

FINISH
Lingering notes of cloves, hazelnut, and cocoa.

The Pour Your Own range is a unique feature onsite at the Distillery, where guests are given the chance to fill and label their own bottle direct from an exclusive single cask. Each cask is meticulously selected from our warehouse by the team, making sure distinct notes shine through alongside Glengoynes’ signature style.

We are excited to share the new Pour Your Own Distillery Cask with you, available exclusively at the Glengoyne Distillery Shop for a limited time. A rare ‘Pour Your Own’ offering, this specially selected cask is a Madeira Hoggie (Hogshead) distilled 25/04/2007, making it 16 years old with a robust strength of 56.2% ABV. You will be able to fill your bottle, fit the cork, and sign your own label, before the team dips the bottle to seal the top, giving you a whisky to enjoy and a memory to cherish.

Allow Bob from our retail team to take you through the flavourful notes of this unique cask. On the nose, this Madeira cask brings notes of marzipan, brown sugar, and fruity notes of crisp red apples. On the palate is a rich, mouth-coating texture with dried fruit flavours, peach and apricot, producing a lingering and spicy finish.

TIP OF THE CASK

For this rich, fruity cask, we recommend you add a little drop of water to this whisky to help accentuate the sweetness of the taste. Although the Madeira cask is limited in volume, we always have an exclusive cask available at the Distillery for visitors to sample and take home, with price varying between each cask. Book your trip to our award winning distillery and let our team tell you more about the Pour Your Own range and what we have on offer.

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Scotch meets Umami: The Fifth Taste

The new limited edition Blue Label from Johnnie Walker is named ‘Elusive Umami’ and is inspired by ‘the fifth taste’, one of the world’s most hard-to-define and alluring flavour profiles. A partnership from two masters of their craft: world-renowned Chef Kei Kobayashi and Master Blender Emma Walker. This is one not to miss.

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Johnnie Walker Blue Label Elusive Umami

‘When Chef Kei and I set out to capture the essence of umami, we wanted to push the boundaries of what Scotch could be and bring a truly innovative offering to the world of whisky and flavour.’ – Emma Walker

£295.00

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Chivas Brothers, the Pernod Ricard business dedicated to Scotch whisky, today announces plans for its first distillery on the isle of Islay.

The new distillery marks the first time Chivas Brothers will introduce an Islay whisky to its Scotch portfolio, rounding out its offering of globally recognised malts and blends which include The Glenlivet, Royal Salute, Chivas Regal and Ballantine’s. A leader in sustainable Scotch, Chivas Brothers has an ambitious goal to be carbon neutral in distillation across all of its sites by the end of 2026. In alignment with this target, design of the Islay project – and any future new-build distillery – will be carbon neutral in distillation from inception.

The distillery, which will be located on the picturesque site of Gartbreck Farm, west of Bowmore at Saltpan Point on the shore of Loch Indaal, will enjoy stunning views facing Bruichladdich and Port Charlotte across the loch. Once operational, its production will focus on Islay single malt, celebrating the region’s distinctly smoky and peated profile.

The land purchase signals Chivas Brothers’ long-term intent to become part of the fabric of Islay, as it has been for decades through Speyside and the surrounds.

Jean-Etienne Gourgues, Chairman and CEO at Chivas Brothers commented

“This is an important new chapter in the Chivas Brothers story. The introduction of an Islay whisky completes our comprehensive and award-winning Scotch portfolio. As a business built on hundreds of years of heritage, it also gives us the opportunity to do something we rarely do, which is to start from scratch.

“Here on Islay, we can create a blueprint for carbon neutral distilling and continue to usher in this era of sustainable Scotch. We are committed to Scotch, to the Islay community and the landscape that makes it the perfect place to continue our vision to shape the future of whisky.”

Full plans for the site will be revealed in due course.

MACALLAN DISTILLERY 32 Year Old 1991 Legends Collection (2023)

£5,000.00

Macallan 32 Year Old 1991 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Single sherry octave cask bottled August 2023 by Hart Brothers for the Legends Collection series. Just 68 numbered bottles.

TASTING NOTES

Complex nose with notes of oranges, cloves, caramalised brown sugar and sherry soaked fruitcake.

Rich dried fruits, spiced oranges and toasted almonds on the palate.

Long and dry finish with oranges, sultanas and oak spice.

The Macallan Distillery was established by Alexander Reid in 1824 as Elchies Distillery near Easter Elchies House. Easter Elchies House dates back to 1700 and the estate itself to at least the 17th century. Macallan Distillery is a malt whisky distillery situated in Speyside whisky region. The old still house was re-commissioned in 2008 and now Macallan Distillery operates with two still houses sheltering twenty-one copper stills. A brand new distillery is under construction and designed to house thirty one stills thereby retaining Macallan amongst the top producers by volume. On-site maturation is carried out in traditional dunnage warehouses and by racking in large new warehouses on the estate. Popular official releases include Macallan 18 Year Old and Macallan 30 Year Old.

Balblair 21 Year Old

Balblair’s newest addition to its core selection, the 21 Year Old, is a whisky of distinction. It spent 15 years maturing in American Oak ex-bourbon and double-fired American oak casks before finding its final form in Spanish oak Oloroso wine casks for the remaining six years. The result? A spiced, fruity profile with a deep, rich color, bottled at 46% abv.

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GLENALLACHIE ISSUES

FOURTH BATCH OF 21-YEAR-OLD

Renowned Scotch whisky distillery introduces

Batch Four of acclaimed cask strength single malt

Leading Scotch whisky distillery The GlenAllachie launches a fourth iteration of one of its oldest core range expressions: The GlenAllachie 21-year-old Cask Strength Batch 4 Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Batch 4 (UK RRSP £306), a run of only 2,000 bottles, follows in the footsteps of well-received and significantly oversubscribed previous instalments of the annual release.

The ultra-rare 21-year-old Scotch whisky marries single malt matured in just three vintage Pedro Ximénez Sherry puncheons from Jerez, Spain.

Each cask was hand-selected by iconic whisky maker Billy Walker, who, over the course of a half-century in the industry, has established an exceptional reputation for his wood management capabilities and sensory instinct.

Chosen from the independent Speyside-based distillery’s inventory of over 50,000 casks, the Spanish Sherry wood has imparted complex flavour attributes which join the distinguishing heather honey profile of The GlenAllachie’s house style.

The antique auburn-hued liquid is said to offer “sophisticated qualities of clementine zest, cocoa-covered tiramisu, dark cherries and sticky Medjool dates”.

Presented in a lavish pine green gift box with gold foil elements, the single malt was bottled at its natural cask strength of 51.1% ABV, natural colour and non-chill filtered.

The release coincides with the introduction of The GlenAllachie’s next batch of its award-winning decade-old bottling: The GlenAllachie 10-year-old Cask Strength Batch 10.

The tenth iteration (UK RRSP £71), bottled at a punchy 58.6% ABV, was aged in Pedro Ximénez, Oloroso, red wine and American virgin oak casks, resulting in “layers of ripe figs, roasted coffee and citrus peel”.

The launches follow last week’s announcement of the distillery’s new peated single malt brand, Meikle Tòir, which comprises four expressions, each aged for five years: The Original, The Sherry One, The Chinquapin One and The Turbo.

Both The GlenAllachie 21-year-old Cask Strength Batch 4 (UK RRSP £306) and 10-year-old Cask Strength Batch 10 (UK RRSP £71) will become increasingly available over the coming weeks from specialist retailers worldwide.

ABOUT GLENALLACHIE:

One of Scotland’s few independently owned and managed distilleries, The GlenAllachie is led by industry veteran, Billy Walker, who boasts over a half-century’s tenure in whisky. With an emphasis on wood policy, The GlenAllachie’s cask budget for 2023 stands at an eye-watering £2.7m/$3.3m. With 16 on-site warehouses holding over 50,000 casks, we have complete control of the end-to-end maturation process.

The GlenAllachie focuses on quality over quantity, which is why we chose to reduce our production capacity from 4 million to around 800,000 Litres of Alcohol and increase our fermentation period to 160 hours for an ester-rich, fruity spirit.

We believe age and integrity matter, which is why all our whiskies carry an age statement, and are bottled at a minimum of 46% ABV, natural colour and non-chill filtered for maximum flavour.

Our other brands are Meikle Tòir Peated Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, MacNair’s Boutique House of Spirits – encompassing Lum Reek Blended Malt Scotch Whisky and White Heather Blended Scotch Whisky.

Further information on the distillery and company can be found at www.theglenallachie.com

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TASTING NOTES

The GlenAllachie 21-year-old Cask Strength Batch 4 – 51.1% ABV

Colour: Intense Mahogany.

Nose: Waves of clementine zest, raisins and honeycomb, with cocoa, fruit cake and caramelised brown sugar.

Taste: Bursts of baking spices, rich chocolate and heather honey, followed by treacle, orchard fruits and black cherries, with sweetened espresso on the finish.

The GlenAllachie 10-year-old Cask Strength Batch 10 – 58.6% ABV

Colour: Intensely Rich Mahogany.

Nose: Waves of honeycomb, orange zest and treacle, with fig syrup, mocha and poached orchard fruits, followed by cinnamon and butterscotch.

Taste: Lashings of cocoa, heather honey and baking spices, followed by dried red berries and Black Forest gâteau, with maraschino cherries and anise on the finish.

A New Era in Blended Scotch Whisky Begins 

ARDRAY® sparking delight in the familiar and reimagining the historic excellence of blended Scotch

New York, N.Y. (September 20, 2023) – Today we embark on a new era in blended Scotch whisky as we reveal ARDRAY® in the United States. ARDRAY is an exquisite, beautifully complex, yet approachable malt-rich blended whisky, created to challenge preconceptions and offer a fresh perspective in Scotch.

Bringing the unique terroir of Scotland together with the precision and artistry of Japan defines this moment. Realized by the award-winning Suntory blending team from Japan, ARDRAY brings together only the finest, most complex whiskies to celebrate the wonderful attributes that make Scotch so special.

ARDRAY’s journey began with a vision. A vision to create a whisky that wonderfully balances multiple layers of flavor. Beam Suntory’s Chief Blender for Scotch, Calum Fraser, worked tirelessly with Suntory’s blenders, architects of the superbly balanced recipe, to bring this to life. Calling on blend styles of the past when fewer, more characterful malts were blended to create whiskies of distinction, complexity, and depth, ARDRAY intertwines the past and the future.

With inspiration drawn from The Father of Japanese Whisky, Suntory’s founder Shinjiro Torii, his journey now comes full circle. A hundred years ago, inspired by traditional Scottish whisky, Torii-San envisioned a Japanese approach to create a subtle, refined, yet complex whisky that would suit the delicate palate of the Japanese. With this remarkable blend, we honor Torii’s quest, from a reinterpretation of Scotch for the Japanese palate to ARDRAY: a new, elegant interpretation, designed to celebrate the excellence of blended Scotch Whisky.

Built on the premise that blended whisky is an art form that deserves both respect and reappraisal, we have created ARDRAY to challenge preconceptions. In treating both malt and grain whiskies as equals, we have produced a whisky that is truly greater than the sum of its parts.

Drawing from just a handful of the finest Scotch distilleries from Beam Suntory, a world leader in premium spirits and our partners at Edrington (owners of The Macallan, The Glenrothes and Highland Park), this is a blended whisky that captures the role of terroir and the production traditions of Scotland’s distilleries that define each of their unique spirit character. 

Calum Fraser

Calum Fraser, Chief Blender for Scotch, comments: “In creating ARDRAY, we have combined an exceptional selection of the very best Scotch whisky has to offer with the inspiring talent of Suntory’s blending team to create something new, refreshing and exciting. The time, care and attention to detail taken to source both malt and grain whiskies from some of Scotland’s most noted distilleries has allowed us to explore hundreds of blends of Scotch malt and grain whiskies to achieve ARDRAY’s optimum balance of multi-layered flavors. Driven by the desire to ensure the true beauty of this blend is greater than the sum of its parts. ARDRAY promises a rich and complex taste, with a distinctive harmony of flavors: a mild, gently floral, and citrusy fruitiness, with a vanilla custard creaminess and a rich, silky mouthfeel and lengthy aftertaste that is unmatched.“

Presented in a bespoke bottle each marked with the year of release, the striking artwork of artist Lia Melia adorns each one, capturing Scotland’s raw beauty. Its richly textured rippling pattern representing malt and grain highlights two fundamental ingredients in Scotch whisky. The unique feel of the glass bottle takes after the free-flowing water of Scotland’s streams and rivers, and the patterns made by the wind blowing across barley fields.

ARDRAY is bottled at 48% alcohol by volume (96 proof) and non-chill filtered to make the most of the full complex character of the whiskies in the blend. It is a malt rich blend of Scottish Malt and Grain Whiskies, blended in annual batches to achieve a unique harmony of flavors – the recipe will be adjusted according to the precise characteristics of the casks used in each batch.

Tasting Notes:

• Aroma: hints of apple, pear, and plum lying over a soft savory smokiness and hints of oregano and clementine.
• Taste: gentle floral and citrus fruitiness providing a lightness and elegance. As it expands, its vanilla custard creaminess and silkiness come to the fore.
• Mouthfeel: complex, multi-layered, and rich.
• Finish: long-lasting, with a mellow, cushioning sweet smokiness and soft hints of white pepper and oregano.

SRP: $85/700ml.

ARDRAY is now available at select retailers in Los Angeles and New York. 

ABOUT ARDRAY

ARDRAY is a malt-rich blend created using a handful of malts (from no more than 10 distilleries). The aim is only to include the finest and most complex Scotch whiskies, which is why it calls on single malts from the Beam Suntory portfolio (which includes Laphroaig, Bowmore, Ardmore and Glen Garioch), as well as spirits from partners at Edrington (owners of distilleries such as The Macallan, The Glenrothes and Highland Park). 

Combining the unique terroir and long-standing tradition with the precision and artistry of Suntory’s whisky blending in Japan, ARDRAY offers a fresh perspective on the excellence of blended Scotch and tells the story of our quest to reimagine the historic excellence of blended scotch through fresh eyes. ARDRAY, meaning ‘towards the light,’ reflects the guidance of Suntory founder, Shinjiro Torii, and the philosophy of monozukuri craftsmanship: a relentless pursuit of perfection, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to quality.

To make ARDRAY, grain and malt whiskies were blended at precise ratio increments to find the exact point at which the perfect harmony was achieved. For each batch, casks of each type of whisky are blended first to create ‘building blocks’ then minute adjustments (0.1%) to the recipe are made for each batch based on the exact character of each building block, to achieve the same harmony between malt and grain whiskies each time. We retain a proportion of each.

batch – of both the building blocks and the blend as it marries (Solera) – to blend with the next batch and harmonize the flavor of the whisky across the batches.

True appreciation of ARDRAY can also be enhanced further by serving it ‘Off-the-Rocks’ – a fresh perspective on how whisky should be enjoyed – circumventing the old debate over whether to enjoy with ice or water. Poured ‘Off the Rocks’ to achieve the perfect level of chill and dilution by straining the whisky over quality ice. For more information, visit Ardray.com or follow along at @ardraywhisky. 

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