Free Glassware with Jack Daniel’s!

Buy either of the Jack Daniel’s Bottled-in-Bond 100 Proof bottles and receive free branded glassware as your gift with purchase! Then you’re all set to tuck into a tasty Tennessee dram. Shop the rest of our whiskys from across the pond too – we have them aplenty!

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There are just under four weeks to go until we share The Hearach single malt with the world. It will be a historic moment for our island distillery and the culmination of years of hard work and effort. So, we’d love for you to help us spread the good word about our forthcoming whisky if you can.

In recent weeks we’ve be answering your most frequently asked questions so if you missed any missives or want to know more then simply click HERE, HERE , and HERE to get all caught up. This week, we invite you to meet some of the men and women behind The Hearach itself, each drawn from our local community and working towards the launch weekend with great pride. Read on to learn more, and if you still have something to ask then drop me a line and I’ll try to answer your query.

Slàinte mhor, and as ever here’s to The Hearach!

Le gach deagh dhùrachd,

Mike Donald, Chief Storyteller

Be Here With Us In Harris – 22.09.23 and 23.09.23

Our whisky is being made by a young team of local distillers as we continue to develop the next generation of islanders in the art and science of spirit-making. At 21 years old, Rebecca Morrison from the village of Bowglass is the youngest member of the team. She is joined by 25-year old Thomas Macrae and Donald Macleod, alongside 28-year old Paddy Sinclair. They in turn are led by our head distiller Norman Ian Mackay from Luskentyre who is charged with mentoring them on their lifelong distilling journey. We’re proud to watch them create our whisky with skill and pride, and we look forward to them exploring their craft with us over the coming years.

The Hearach single malt whisky is made to a carefully chosen recipe of spirits drawn from a variety of oak casks. The exact ratios and choice of casks are decided by Shona Macleod from the village of Carragreich and Harry Wood from Drinishader. Together, they nose and sample all our whisky to ensure the highest quality and consistency as we marry and bottle each batch we release. As with all our team, they are home-grown talent who have been trained and mentored in their respective roles and have risen to the occasion every time. It’s been a pleasure to watch their confidence grow as they continue to learn more about the wonderful world of whisky flavours.

We think our maturation site in the coastal village of Ardhasaig are one of the finest places to work in all of Harris. Earlier this year we built two new warehouses to bring our total to three at this special location just yards from the sea on our island’s west coast. Here Billy, Domhnall, and Scott look after the hundreds of casks, butts, and barrels which are stacked high or dunnage-racked, with more added to their collection every week. There are casks filled with our spirit from Kentucky, Spain, Pennsylvania, Bordeaux, and more, each transforming our whisky in their new Harris home. Working closely with our Tarbert team, the views from their desks and warehouse doors alone make their job one of the most envied at our distillery.

Back in 2015 we started life with a small, team of just ten men and women. Today, thanks to your support and enthusiasm for our work, we have over 50 full-time employees. From distilling to bottling, guest tours to storytelling, everything we do happens here in Harris helping us to create sustainable jobs and allow people to plan for the future. The next few weeks will be particularly busy for us, but we know the team will give their all as we head towards the launch weekend. We look forward to raising a glass of The Hearach with you in shared celebration very soon.

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Tarbert, Isle of Harris, HS3 3DJ

Annandale 2017 Man O’ Sword Cask #1488

This release was distilled in 2017.
Matured in a single Double Oaked Ex-Bourbon Cask.

Smoky, peaty and bold, Man O’ Sword has all of the sophistication and character you would expect from a dram with such regal origins. Established in 1836, Annandale is one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries. Closed in 1918, seemingly for ever, this ‘sleeping beauty’ was reborn in 2014. Cask No: 1488

£72.00

Annandale 2017 Man O’ Words Cask #1601

This release was distilled in 2017.
Matured in a single Double Oaked Ex-Bourbon Cask.

Complex, smooth and mellow, their acclaimed Man O’ Words, flows lyrically across the senses just like the lines of Burns’ romantic poetry. Established in 1836, Annandale is one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries. Closed in 1918, seemingly for ever, this ‘sleeping beauty’ was reborn in 2014. Cask No: 1601

£72.00

Ross & Squibb Distillery Master Distiller Ian Stirsman

Releases 2023 Rossville Union Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey 

Limited release of hand-selected, six-year-old rye whiskey puts Lawrenceburg, Indiana, distillery’s 175-year rye tradition on full display

ST. LOUIS (August 17, 2023) – Lawrenceburg, Indiana-based Ross & Squibb Distillery announced the newest member of the Rossville Union Straight Rye Whiskey brand family: Rossville Union Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey. Hand-selected by Ross & Squibb Distillery Master Distiller Ian Stirsman, Rossville Union Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey is set for limited release of 3,000, 6-in cases in time for National Rye Month this month and will be available at select retailers at a suggested price of $49.99 per 700 ml bottle.

Aged six years and offered at 100 proof, Rossville Union Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey features a mash bill consisting of 51% rye and 49% barley malt. This release was distilled in March of 2017.

“I’m proud to continue Ross & Squibb’s tradition of creating high-quality rye whiskey that dates back to 1847. Since that time, we have worked to perfect our craft, giving our rye whiskeys unmatched character,” said Stirsman. “For our Rossville Union Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey we combined our industry leading rye expertise with a new high malt mashbill to create something truly special.  We then let the barrels mature for a minimum of 6 years, resulting in aromas of sweet malt, dark chocolate, raisin and saddle leather with tasting notes highlighted by caramel and mocha with a rich, candied-fruit body, followed by a slight green-apple, malted-chocolate and cinnamon finish.”

“With the growing American whiskey market, compounded by the craft-cocktail revival across America, we are seeing a growing interest and demand for dark, more-complex spirits,” said Shanae Randolph, Marketing Director-Brands for MGP’s Luxco Branded Spirits. “Rossville Union Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey arrives at just the right time, as it is made the way rye whiskeys are supposed to be and is perfect in cocktails made the way they used to be.”

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.

Aberfeldy Exceptional Cask 15 YO Single Cask Oloroso Sherry – Exclusively for DOM WHISKY

It is with great pleasure that we are honored to announce that  3 single cask whiskeys, bottled especially for our Dom Whisky, premiered at our festival this year! THE FIRST ever edition of Single Cask from the Aberfeldy distillery dedicated to the Polish market.

A unique limited edition (564 bottles) single malt Scotch whiskey from the Highland region – Aberfeldy in Single Cask version, specially selected by the legendary Stephanie McLeod, Malt Master & Master Blender at John Dewar & Sons.

The whiskey is aged for 15 years in a carefully selected 1st fill Sherry Oloroso cask.

Bottled at 58.8% ABV.

The first ever Single Cask edition from the Aberfeldy distillery dedicated to the Polish market.

The bottle of Exceptional Cask Exclusively for DOM WHISKY hides inside flavor notes characteristic of Aberfeldy, which are enhanced here with creamy caramel, hints of dark chocolate and rich fig notes and dessert, boiled pears.

Aberfeldy Exceptional Cask 15 YO Single Cask Oloroso Sherry – Exclusively for DOM WHISKY

The bottle hides inside flavor notes characteristic of Aberfeldy, which are enhanced here with creamy caramel, hints of dark chocolate and rich fig notes and dessert, boiled pears. Order bottle at Dom Whisky Online or in our whisky shops in Reda, Warsaw and Wrocław!

Willett Family 4 Year Old Cask Strength Kentucky Rye Whiskey (750ml) $64.99 View

This flagship, own-distilled rye from the Willett Family is finely hand-crafted by our good friends outside of Bardstown. The batches are tiny, with extremely limited releases. Each batch is bottled at cask strength without chill filtration. Here are tasting notes from Bill Thomas of the Jack Rose Dining Saloon from a recent batch: “The barrels that went into this small batch combined to make an amazing drinker. Nose: Beautiful layering of brandied cherry over a mildly tart cherry. It opens up with time and is reminiscent of cutting into your dessert with your fork which releases cinnamon and baking spices with just a hint of oak to remind you that this is high proof youthful. Palate: A robust rye with dark cherry, burnt vanilla, and spices for days. It’s a delicious rye with a weighty mouthfeel. Balance: It’s insanely well-balanced with the alcohol so perfectly integrated at cask strength you’ll forget it’s there, but you’ll find yourself smiling more and happier with each dram. Finish: The finish is long and the spices dominate this batch, while the cherry does punch its way through to the surface.” Batches are not numbered and are distinguished only by their proof. For that reason we are unable to provide details on the batch proof or number in advance.

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The Single Cask whisky
@ TWB

We are thrilled to add The Single Cask to our portfolio of independent Scotch whisky bottlers. An award winning company with a flair for cask variety and vibrant flavour profiles at cask strength, no added colour and no chill filtering.

The first wave of whiskies to hit our shelves include Bunnahabhain, Glenturret, Caol Ila, Glenrothes, Dalmunach, Tobermory and many, many more!

Check out a few picks below some of which are very rare releases with very few bottles output…

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Oban Distillers Edition (aka The Silly Wizard) – The Unbottling

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Check out Adam’s unbottling of July 2023’s premium drop-in-dram, nicknamed “The Silly Wizard”.This month we’re looking at whiskies with some weird wood influence.

Oban – Distiller’s Edition 2022

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Introducing Maker’s Mark® Cellar Aged, An Inspired New Take On Older American Whisky

GLEN MHOR DISTILLERY
49 Year Old 1973 Private Collection (2023)
Cask #85026801

£6,000.00

1973 vintage from Glen Mhor Distillery which closed in 1983 and was demolished in 1988. Highly prized, rare casks having been one of the pioneering distilleries to release single malt whisky in the 1960s.

Matured in a refill sherry hogshead #85036801, yielding just 170 bottles at 47.2%. Bottled history.

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Nose: Sweet stewed raisin aromas complement morello cherry and cocoa powder. Treacle toffee develops alongside soft polish and mature oak.

Taste: Seville orange zest combines with brown sugar and berry compote. Notes of baked apple come to the fore accompanied by a hint of menthol.

Finish: Long and full with lingering spice and citrus.

John Birnie and James Mackinlay commissioned Charles C. Doig to design Glen Mhor Distillery which was found in 1892 and constructed at Muirton Basin on the Caledonian Canal in Inverness. Glen Mhor Distillery was a Highland malt whisky distillery equipped with two stills and one of the pioneering distilleries to release single malt whisky back in the 1960s. Closed in 1983, dismantled in 1986, demolished 1988 and now one of Scotland’s lost malt whisky distilleries. With stock dwindling bottlings of Glen Mhor are highly prized particularly those released by Gordon & MacPhail.