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Exciting new drams just in from Thompson Bros. 

An organic Highland blend from two highly regarded Scottish distilleries along with excellent new whisky from Linkwood, Craigellachie and Dailuaine! Limited stock available on all of these new drams. As ever, if you have any questions or queries, please just get in touch.

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Heaven Hill Distillery Announces 2024 Heaven Hill Heritage Collection Release

This year’s release features an 18-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

BARDSTOWN, Ky. – Heaven Hill Distillery announced today the release of Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 18-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Each spring, this annual, highly limited release features some of the distillery’s oldest inventory of aging whiskey, continuing the standard of excellence Heaven Hill has practiced since 1935.

Each release in the ultra-premium collection features one of the six traditional American Whiskey mashbills produced by Heaven Hill, one of the only heritage distilleries to produce this range. This 2024 edition features Heaven Hill’s Bourbon Whiskey mashbill, comprised of 78% corn, 12% malted barley and 10% rye, and is bottled at 120 proof. With an age statement of 18 years, this release is made up of 133 barrels produced in December 2005 pulled from the third floor of Rickhouse 1I.

With its subtle nose of dried flowers, black tea and old oak alongside hints of toasted almond, this edition of the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection is sure to be a unique addition to any whiskey collection. A testament to its age, the initial notes on the palate include vanilla and caramel sweetness up front followed by old leather and a note of oak char with lingering peppery spices and orange oil adding to the depth and complexity.  The finish is long, warm, and dry and includes large amounts of spice.

“The Heaven Hill Heritage Collection is our opportunity to showcase some of the oldest stock in Heaven Hill’s incredible inventory of aging whiskey,” says Master Distiller Conor O’Driscoll. “We pride ourselves on having the necessary patience to age, taste, re-taste and select our whiskey at the moment we feel it is perfectly matured. This 18-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey epitomizes what consumers have come to expect from the highest quality of Heaven Hill’s releases.”

Along with its innovation-focused counterpart the Parker’s Heritage Collection, the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection is a testament to Heaven Hill’s patience and ultra-aging techniques.  Releases from both collections offer a glimpse into the long-term plan across Heaven Hill’s American Whiskey stock and commitment to quality, craft, and innovation.

As with the inaugural release, the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 750ml bottle will be accompanied by a premium box in signature Heaven Hill blue. The updated Heaven Hill Distillery seal is prominently positioned on the box, strip stamp and label, and will mirror that of Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond and a new Heaven Hill line extension launching later this year. A signature of the Collection, specific attributes such as warehouse site location, production date, mashbill percentages, and other designations are noted prominently on the packaging.  Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 18-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey will launch nationally and internationally on a limited basis with a MSRP of $299.99 and will begin shipping in early March 2024.

ABOUT HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERY: Founded in Kentucky by the Shapira family in 1935, Heaven Hill Distillery continues its legacy as one of the foremost American Whiskey producers. Heaven Hill has cultivated the traditions and history of America’s Native Spirit with its fierce independence, passionate family ownership, dedication to quality, and thoughtful innovation. Today, Heaven Hill Distillery maintains over 2 million barrels aging in more than 60 warehouses throughout Nelson and Jefferson Counties. It is home to an award-winning collection of American Whiskeys including Elijah Craig Bourbon, Larceny Bourbon, Evan Williams Bourbon, Pikesville Rye Whiskey, Rittenhouse Rye Whisky, Parker’s Heritage Collection, and Old Fitzgerald along with its extensive Bottled-in-Bond label collection. Heaven Hill Distillery currently holds the title of 2023 Whisky Magazine Distillery of the Year and 2023 World’s Best Small Batch Bourbon from the Icons of Whisky, as well as the 2022 Large Spirits Producer of the Year from the Ascot Awards. Heaven Hill Distillery held the title of 2020 Whisky Advocate Whisky of the Year, the second Whisky of the Year for Heaven Hill Distillery in the past four years. In 2019 Heaven Hill Distillery was named San Francisco World Spirits Competition Distillery of the Year, Best in Show Whisky, and previously held the titles of 2018 San Francisco Spirits Word Spirits Competition Best Bourbon, 2016 Whisky Magazine Distillery of the Year. For more information, please visit www.heavenhilldistillery.com.

Heaven Hill reminds you to “Think Wisely.  Drink Wisely.”

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!

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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

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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!

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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.

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