Speyside Blended Malt 12 Year Old Mossburn X Foursquare

£65.00

The Thursday Drop is back! This week we’re excited about independently bottled gems, exquisitely aged expressions and a solera release all the way from Tasmania.

But first, we’ve got a thrilling collaboration uniting Scotland and Barbados. Speyside Blended Malt 12 Year Old Mossburn X Foursquare is the inaugural expression in the former’s Cask Collaboration series.

Here, the Speyside blended malt has been finished for a year in casks from celebrated rum distillery, Foursquare. The result is a vibrantly honeyed, gloriously rich, must-taste dram.

Scroll on for more of our highlights, and check out New Arrivals for more. In London? Why not pop into our Soho bar for a taste!

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Edinburgh, EH2 1EW

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Anchors Aweigh with the Launch of Sausalito Liquor Co.

Unsinkable Whiskeys Bottle Up the Spirit and Soul of Sausalito

SAUSALITO, Calif. (Oct.12, 2023) – For those on the noble search for a cocktail without conventional expectations, we introduce Sausalito Liquor Co. – the creator of delicious, bold, and unapologetically drinkable spirits inspired by the magic of Sausalito, California. These spirits are meant to be enjoyed with just a few other simple ingredients in any glass you have handy and with good friends and family – no Ph.D. in mixology required.

It’s launching with a splash by rolling out two whiskeys that have been honored with 2023 L.A. Spirits and San Diego Spirits Festival Awards: Unsinkable Bourbon and Unsinkable Rye. Starting in October, they’ll be available at sausalitoliquor.com with shipping to 42 states, and will soon make their way to bars, restaurants, and liquor stores throughout California.

Sip the Spirit of Sausalito

Sausalito Liquor Co. is a new standout brand in the spirits category. It celebrates the beauty, free spirit, offbeat nature and authenticity of Sausalito, and it taps into the emotion that makes the town a remarkable place to live and a worldwide travel destination.

“Our goal with Sausalito Liquor Co. is to provide spirit drinkers with the same welcoming, authentic, and unpretentious experience that has drawn independent thinkers, artists, iconoclasts and the occasional misfit to Sausalito for over a century. We want to offer people the chance to immerse themselves in the magic of the moment, without the constraints of conventional expectations,” says Scott Jampol, Sausalito Liquor Co. founder, former marketing executive, and part-time local bartender. “I’m an advocate for doing things the easy-drinking way, and I don’t think there should be any rules on how to enjoy good spirits. It’s okay that you don’t catch every nuance or identify every flavor. I just care that you like the way it makes you feel, much in the same way you can love a song or a piece of art without having to explain why.”

Pour Yourself a Finger or Three

Sausalito Liquor Co.’s whiskeys each bring their own character and story, similar to the artists, adventurers, musicians, makers, and maritime culture that call Sausalito home.

Unsinkable Bourbon: Named to reflect both the enduring spirit of the bootleggers, artists, musicians, anchor-outs, free-thinkers, and trailblazers who have flocked to Sausalito for decades, as well as a nod to the Liberty Ships built in Sausalito during World War II. We’ve taken exceptional, well-aged bourbon and finished it in Napa Cabernet Sauvignon barrels to bring out a whole host of new flavors. Ridiculously drinkable whiskey with a spirit that’s Unsinkable. A 750 mL bottle is $54.99.

Unsinkable Rye: Whether you’re very aware of the difference between rye and bourbon, or you’re very tired of people trying to explain it to you, our Unsinkable Rye is the answer. We’ve taken some of the finest Kentucky rye and aged it in Napa port wine barrels to create a whiskey that’s unmistakably rye but with a touch of sweetness that is a healthy step towards a great Manhattan. A 750 mL bottle is $54.99.

Sausalito: The Welcoming Hand at the End of the Golden Gate Bridge

Sausalito Liquor Co. was created to reflect the charm and unique vibe of Sausalito and the surrounding area, highlighting the bold creative history of the town and its unique seaside geography. Sausalito has long been defined by passion, independent thinking, intrigue, and maybe a dash of mischief. It built Liberty Ships for the war, sheltered rum runners during prohibition, inspired songs and poems from its storied waterfront, and unknown to many, served as a hub of spirit distilling from 1892 until 1963 when a catastrophic fire ended this distilling history. Today, Sausalito Liquor Co. is the only spirits company in the city, returning the distilling tradition to this unique seaside town.

Why call all of this attention to one little (but great) area when this new spirits brand is available nearly nationwide? The main ingredient is the spirit of Sausalito. A character we describe as being “a little offshore.” It’s not mainstream or mainland, and everyone can enjoy its vibe no matter where they are. It’s a place where creativity thrives, relaxation is embraced, and the beauty of the bay becomes a backdrop for memorable experiences, such as exploring houseboats and art galleries, swaying to jazz, taking in views from hikes in the headlands, or just sitting at the shore.

For retailers, restaurants and bars interested in selling or serving the spirits, email info@sausalitoliquor.com. For everyone interested in trying something new and #alittleoffshore, pull up a chair or blanket or weathered, wooden stump and join us for a sip of Sausalito Liquor Co.’s delicious spirits. Cheers!

ABOUT SAUSALITO LIQUOR COMPANY

Sausalito Liquor Co. is a Northern California spirits brand with delicious, bold, and unapologetically drinkable gin and whiskey lines. We’re not mainstream or mainland. Our Marin Coastal Gin and Unsinkable Bourbon and Rye celebrate the beauty, free spirit, offbeat nature, and authenticity of the unique seaside town of Sausalito, California – a place that’s a little offshore of everywhere else. You can find our L.A. Spirits Award and San Diego Spirits Festival Award-winning spirits as well as more information about us at sausalitoliquor.com and on Instagram.

Flavour with feeling

The Hearach single malt whisky makes its long-awaited debut

The inaugural release from the Isle of Harris Distillery blends production excellence with a sense of purpose

Isle of Harris The Hearach

£69.00

The Hearach is a special whisky indeed. Not only is it the first release from the Isle of Harris Distillery (and indeed Harris itself!), it’s doing some serious good, too.

With a mission to bring sustainable employment to the rural island community, the distillery team are crafting flavour with feeling. From distilling and blending to marketing and hospitality, each release gives people a reason to stay on the island. Jobs preserve the community and culture for future generations. The Hearach is literally a whisky with a mission.

The dram is remarkable, too. Lightly peated and matured in first-fill ex-bourbon, oloroso and Fino sherry, it stays true to its youth while offering surprising complexity. Gentle peat and vibrant fruits align beautifully – it’s a brilliant example of an island Scotch whisky.

The Hearach has sold out on release, so we expect these bottles to fly off the shelves.

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Scotch Whisky
The Whisky Magazine Annual

Get ready to dive into the 3rd edition of Scotch Whisky, packed with distillery focus features, blind-tasting reviews, and interviews with leading figures in the Scotch whisky world. In this year’s edition, look behind the scenes at Torabhaig Distillery and Glasgow Distillery, tour the Johnnie Walker Princes Street experience, and read about F1 champion Jenson Button’s Scotch whisky project. Created by the team behind Whisky Magazine, Scotch Whisky is a valuable addition to any whisky lover’s bookshelf.

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A Quarter Passed | Limited Release | 70cl

We are excited to reveal full details of a very special limited release, A Quarter Passed being launched, our Head of Production, Isabella Wemyss, has exclusively sourced this blend from single malts, all of which have matured in ex-Bourbon barrels where the spirit has gently married with the oak for 25 years.

Bottled at a generous cask strength of 53.6% ABV, this is a luxuriously sweet vanilla-rich dram with lingering spice. With an extremely limited release of only 1500 bottles available worldwide, A Quarter Passed is an expertly crafted blend designed to celebrate the luxury of time.

Nose: Vanilla, Coconut, Hibiscus, Lemon zest, Milk chocolate

Palate: Honeyed sweet nectarines, Toffee, Crème brûlée, Marshmallow

Finish: Warming cinnamon spice, Freshly grated ginger

ABV: 53.6%

Chill filtration: Non-chill filtered

£235.00

A Quarter Passed is an expression that honours patience and the passing of time in whisky making. It is a rare and exclusive limited edition blended Scotch malt whisky with an eloquently rich character. 

Head of production Isabella Wemyss has exclusively sourced this blend from single malts which have matured in ex-bourbon barrels where the spirit has gently married with the oak for 25 years.

That quarter-century has now passed, the years allowing exceptional flavours to develop. Bottled at a generous cask strength of 53.6% ABV,  this is a luxuriously sweet vanilla-rich dram, with hints of soft coconut, toffee and lingering spice. 

THE SINGLE CASK

The Single Cask is an independent bottling company founded in 2010 by Ben Curtis with its roots in London and Singapore. Focussing on single cask whisky at cask strength with no added colour and no chill filtering, The Single Cask have released a number of award winning whiskies recognised worldwide from the likes of Highland Park, Ardbeg, Ben Nevis, Caol Ila, Glenrothes and more.

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UNIQUE SPIRITS BOTTLED ONE CASK AT A TIME

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ELUSIVE UMAMI

Each cask that went into this blend was specially selected for its character, creating a marriage of casks that offer the perfect umami profile. Combining aromas of ripe apples, cashew nuts, sea salt and savoury oak with notes of white peaches, blood oranges, oak spice, smoked meat, salt and black pepper, there is a careful balance between sweet and savoury that embodies that umami character.

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Lochlea celebrates the autumn season on the farm

with ‘Fallow Edition’ (Second Crop) release

Award winning farm-to-cask Ayrshire distillery – Lochlea – is revealing the third expression in a new set of four seasonal limited edition whiskies – Fallow – that celebrates autumn on the farm.

‘Fallow Edition’ (Second Crop) reveals the richer, darker flavours found in Lochlea’s house whisky profile. Matured exclusively in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, the whisky is full of sweet and spiced notes – perfect to sip and savour as the dark, autumnal nights close in.

The whisky pays homage to a vitally important time of year on the farm, marking the months when the land finally has time to rest and be restored. It is also a key part of the sustainability programme at Lochea – both as part of the farm and the distillery.

After nearly five months of barley growth on the farm – followed by harvest in September – the team at Lochlea plant cover crops of mustard and radish to open up the soil through winter, whilst also creating a leafy canopy to help prevent soil erosion. This cover crop is then intensively grazed with sheep for 4 to 6 weeks, before it is consolidated back into the soil as added organic material.

In addition to this, straw bales – which are the by-product of growing barley – are provided to neighbouring farmers for them to use as bedding for their cattle. Some of this comes back as manure, which is then spread back onto the barley fields in the winter before ploughing – all adding to the natural and sustainable practices which are a key part of every-day life at Lochlea.

Lochlea owner and farmer Neil McGeoch said: “Fallow season within our farming calendar is a vital time of year for us to regenerate the land ready for our barley to grow well in the spring and summer. This release is so important to us, as it gives us a chance to tell the story of the farm and explain some of our sustainable practices.”

The split between the two different types of sherry cask used for ‘Fallow Edition’ (Second Crop) are 55% Pedro Ximénez casks and 45% Oloroso casks.

Production Director John Campbell said: “ In this ‘Fallow Edition’ (Second Crop) – the third in our new set of four seasonal limited editions – we have used a combination of Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez (PX) Sherry Butts. The introduction of the PX casks this year creates a very different flavour profile to our first release of ‘Fallow Edition’ (First Crop) last year, which saw us use only Oloroso casks.”

“This warming and unctuous whisky starts with aromas of rich manuka honey, moving to luscious golden syrup and ground coffee beans. Layers of sweetly spiced candied ginger follow on the palate, leading to the finish offering hints of freshly crushed almonds.

We’re proud of this bold, rich whisky and hope Lochlea lovers will enjoy exploring this other side to our house spirit!”

Lochlea’s seasonal releases are as follows:

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

As with all of Lochlea’s whiskies, ‘Fallow Edition’ (Second Crop) is non-chill filtered – it has been bottled at 46% ABV – RRP: £51.50, available from Lochlea stockists from 26^th October 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.