Glen Grant 21 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)

$329.99

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This new release, launched in 2023, by Glen Grant is the pinnacle of this complex Speyside distillery. Using the pristine Back Burn water and aged in traditional dunnage warehouses on site the 21 year old is matured in high quality ex-oloroso and ex-bourbon barrels. It offers one of the best values in mature Speyside single malt and is one of the few remaining distilleries to keep all of their aging on site at the distillery.

The Glen Grant Single Malt Scotch Whisky 21-Years-Old is matured in the highest quality ex-oloroso sherry casks and bourbon barrels each hand-selected by the Master Distiller himself and married in small batches. The result is an exceptional whisky, showcasing the singular complexity The Glen Grant is known for.

Glen Grant History

Smugglers turned visionary leaders, brothers John and James Grant founded The Glen Grant distillery in 1840, a landmark moment in the history of Scotch whisky. Their boundless interest in industrial and technological advancements led to the construction of the northern railway.

In 1820, James Grant helped lead the “Raid on Elgin,” the last clan revolt in Scottish history. His tartan waistcoat is proudly displayed at the distillery today as a reminder of The Glen Grant’s strong Highland heritage.

In 1839, brothers John and James Grant applied for a distillery licence. With the sea and the port of Lossiemouth nearby, the River Spey to the south, and the surrounding barley-growing plains, all the fundamental ingredients for malt whisky were close at hand.

The Grants have always been at the forefront of cutting edge innovation. James Grant was the founder of the Morayshire Railway Company, which ran trains from the port of Lossiemouth to Elgin. The creation of the railway made it much easier to build important supply lines and led to other distillery construction in the area. In 1851, one of the locomotives was named Glen Grant in his honour.

In 1872, James Grant, nephew of John Grant, inherited The Glen Grant distillery. James later became known as The Major. He revolutionized the craft of producing single malt Scotch whisky by introducing water cooling purifiers and elongated stills to capture only the finest vapours.

The Major established our famous Victorian Garden in 1886 to showcase the eclectic plants and exotic fruits he gathered on his journeys across the globe. This sylvan escape has 22 acres of orchards, meadows, and gorges, including the original dram pavilion built by James Grant himself.

The Glen Grant was one of the first Scottish distilleries to generate electricity (1883), and The Major introduced the tall, slender pot stills and purifiers, which created the fresh malty flavour and clear colour that defines our single malt Scotch whisky to this day.

In 1931, Major Grant, the last Glen Grant, died. Douglas MacKessack, his grandson, was to become his successor.

The Major’s legacy lives on in the peerless passion and commitment of Master Distiller Dennis Malcolm. Dennis is one of Scotland’s longest serving distillers, spending his entire 60-year career in the Speyside region managing Glen Grant and other famous distilleries. In 2015, Her Majesty the Queen bestowed upon him the distinguished honour of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his service to the community of Rothes and his exceptional work in the Scotch whisky industry. Dennis was born on the distillery grounds and would soon become the third generation of his family to work at The Glen Grant.

On April 3, 1961, Dennis began his five-year apprenticeship as a cooper (barrel maker) at the distillery, kickstarting a lifelong career in the Scotch whisky industry. In 2006, The Campari Group acquired the distillery and appointed Dennis as the Master Distiller. Dennis continues to oversee the high standards and traditions of the Grant family and its descendants.

The new visitor centre was built as a place where connoisseurs from around the world could tour a whisky distillery.

Master Distiller Dennis Malcolm celebrated the 50th anniversary of his first day working at The Glen Grant distillery and created the V Decades limited edition expression as a tribute to this monumental milestone.

His Royal Highness Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, opened our new bottling hall in 2013. This addition allowed us to expand on our founders’ revolutionary vision and continue to help lead the way in single malt Scotch whisky production. The Glen Grant is the only distillery in the Speyside region that bottles every drop of whisky on-site.

2021 marked Master Distiller Dennis Malcolm’s 60th anniversary — or his diamond year — working in the Scotch whisky industry.

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Glencadam 16 Years

Official distillery bottling single cask Oloroso sherry butt #689. Distilled June 2006 and bottled October 2022 yielding 708 bottles at 63.5% Glencadam 16 Year Old 2006 vintage Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Single cask Oloroso sherry butt #689 distilled June 2006 and bottled October 2022. 708 numbered bottles.

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Nose: Indulgent toffee and dried figs with dark chocolate, molasses and tobacco spices.

Taste: Rich sticky toffee pudding, fruit cake and tinned prunes balanced with cocoa powder, liquorice and cedar.

Finish: Sweet cinder toffee, milk chocolate and stewed fruits fading into cacao, coffee grounds and toasted oak.

Glencadam is a Highland malt whisky distillery established on the north-eastern edge of the city of Brechin by George Cooper in 1825. Equipped two stills Glencadam is one of Scotland’s smaller distilleries. The number and range of distillery bottlings has increased in recent years with the Glencadam 10 Year Od and Glencadam 14 Year Old sherry finish proving popular.

Masters of Sherry Oak

The Macallan is revered worldwide and is hugely sought-after by collectors. The distillery showcase their mastery of both wood and spirit, with emphasis on creating whisky with the finest quality ingredients and processes.

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WAREHOUSE COLLECTION

Macduff 9 Year Old

Bourbon

CASK STRENGTH

Candied pineapple & buttercream

£50.00

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Tobermory 13 Year Old

Bourbon / Finished in Rum

CASK STRENGTH

Salted caramel & lime

£65.00

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32 Main Road
Kirkoswald, Ayrshire KA19 8HY
United Kingdom

GLENALLACHIE PRESENTS TRIO

OF REGIONAL EXCLUSIVE WHISKIES

Award-winning Speyside single malt brand

announces new Limited-Edition wood-finished whiskies

Independent Scotch whisky producer The GlenAllachie launches its first set of three Regional Exclusive single malt Scotch whiskies finished in unusual oak casks.

Led by universally respected industry veteran Billy Walker, the Speyside distillery has earned a reputation for boundary-pushing cask procurement and maturation policies.

The new trio of Regional Exclusive whiskies include an 11-year-old Marsala Wood Finish for the UK (RRSP £65.99), a 12-year-old Moscatel Wood Finish for Europe (RRSP £67.99), and a 10-year-old Ruby Port Wood Finish for Asia (RRSP £65.99).

Each expression underwent primary maturation in American oak ex-Bourbon barrels before being re-racked into casks hand-selected by renowned wood innovator Walker.

The 11-year-old UK exclusive enjoyed a secondary ageing period of approximately 42 months in barrels that previously held Marsala: a fortified wine produced on the Italian Island of Sicily. The resulting whisky is said to “exude elegant and well-rounded notes of toasted almonds, vanilla custard and apricot jam”.

For Europe, the 12-year-old single malt spent over 42 additional months in wood that formerly aged the aromatic Portuguese dessert wine Moscatel. Delivering distinctive flavour characteristics, the unusual maturation journey has “imparted waves of grapefruit zest, honeysuckle, grape must and poached pear”.

The Asia-exclusive 10-year-old was finished for around 36 months in hogsheads that hosted Ruby Port before being filled with The GlenAllachie. A more youthful, vibrant style of the Portuguese fortified wine, the Ruby Port wood has “added a distinguishing rose hue, as well as complex layers of juicy plums, cocoa powder, ginger and honey-glazed figs”.

Aged within the distillery’s 16 on-site warehouses, the whisky was subjected to regular monitoring until Walker deemed the perfect balance between spirit character and wood influence was achieved.

Once expertly blended, each single malt was bottled at 48% ABV, without added colouring and unchill filtered.

Remarking on the riveting new expressions, Walker comments:

“Maturation is such an imperative part of the whisky-making journey. These three very special single malts underwent an interesting ageing process in the finest wood. In sourcing our casks, we seek out niche, boutique producers that align with our business model: taking a more hands-on approach and prioritising quality.

“We’re thrilled with the resulting whiskies. Each brings a unique identity to be enjoyed across its chosen region: the Marsala finish is smooth and creamy, the Moscatel finish is fragrant and fresh, and the Ruby Port finish is rich and fruity. Each one demonstrates the value offered by quality wood.”

With RRSPs starting at £65.99, The GlenAllachie Regional Wood Finishes will become increasingly available across the UK and Europe from today, while the Asia Exclusive will reach shelves in the coming months.

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 experience.

Our other brands are MacNair’s Boutique House of Spirits – encompassing Lum Reek Blended Malt Scotch Whisky and Exploration Rum – 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 11-year-old Marsala Wood Finish, UK Exclusive – 48% ABV

• Colour: Intensely Rich Bronze.
• Nose: Bursting with heather honey, vanilla and stewed fruit, with notes of liquorice, butterscotch and roasted nuts.

• Taste: Lashings of apricot, toffee and honeycomb, followed by hints of caramelised brown sugar, walnut and crème brûlée.

The GlenAllachie 12-year-old Moscatel Wood Finish, Europe Exclusive – 48% ABV

• Colour: Golden Bronze.
• Nose: Waves of orange blossom, heather honey and citrus, with notes of grapefruit, butterscotch and toffee.

• Taste: Hints of dark chocolate, grape must and plum jam, followed by notes of orchard fruits, cinnamon and honeycomb, with ginger and butterscotch on the finish.

The GlenAllachie 10-year-old Ruby Port Wood Finish, Asia Exclusive – 48% ABV

• Colour: Polished Rose Gold.
• Nose: Notes of cocoa, plum jam and honeysuckle, with bursts of caramel, hazelnut and blackberry.

• Taste: Waves of heather honey, candied nuts and wild berries, followed by ripe orchard fruits, baking spices and dark chocolate, with ginger and figs on the finish.

Kensington Wine Market’s E-Whisky Newsletter

I hope this finds you well, and enjoying the summer!

Our Super Summer Sale is on now, running through the end of day Sunday, August 13. To get ready for our fall season, and a boatload of pending new arrivals, we have put nearly everything in-store on sale, and you can save 10-50% on Whisky. This is our last store-wide sale until mid-November, so it’s a great time to stock up.

Happy Hunting!

Andrew Ferguson
Kensington Wine Market

The Deets!

The sale is online and in-store only. No phone orders, if possible, please.

You can save:

10-40% on most in-stock Whisky

To make your browsing a little easier, we have linked PDF files below for Whiskies 15%-40%.

Browse Whiskies Discounted 15-40%

The CSPC in the left-hand column on both lists can be used in addition to the product name to search for and order products on our website.

Shop in-store or online at:

www.kensingtonwinemarket.com/ 

In-store pickup will be available throughout the sale and we will also offer Free Delivery for orders over $250. Customers wanting to pay by cash or debit are encouraged to shop in-store.

The Sale Fine Print

• No additional discounts or promotions can be applied to the sale price.
• Prices do not include GST.
• In the event of a discrepancy in price, the point of sale at KWM will be taken as correct.
• Sale pricing will not be applied retroactively or carried forward past the end of our Super Summer Sale at midnight (11:59 PM), Sunday, August 13, 2023.
• The sale is in-store and online only.
• Phone orders are ok, but will be written down, time-stamped and fulfilled in the same queue as our web and email orders.
• Email orders are also welcome, we will follow up with you as we are able!

If you order online, please wait for confirmation that your order is ready before heading down to the shop.

·     Date: Thursday, September 21

·     Time: 7 PM

·     Cost: $50

HOUSE MALT

Glen Garioch 10 Year Old

Bourbon Cask / 40 %

Porridge oats, green apple and citrus

£35.00

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Sherry Oak by Erik Madigan Heck

Discover the captivating world of The Macallan Sherry Oak Collection through the lens of acclaimed artistic photographer Erik Madigan Heck. The Macallan Sherry Oak Collection is a timeless sensorial journey. Beautifully led by European Oak, sherry seasoned in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

Describing himself as a painter who uses photography, Erik drew inspiration from the classic Flemish still life paintings of the 17th century to capture the essence of The Sherry Oak Collection. Through his beautiful still life images, Erik artistically expresses the flavour notes of each single malt, showcasing his unique signature style.

 

EXPLORE THE COLLECTION

The Macallan Distillery Experience,

The Macallan Distillers Ltd,  Easter Elchies,  Craigellachie, Moray, AB38 9RX, Scotland,

+44 (0)1340 318 000

No two single casks are the same, meaning every single cask whisky is completely unique and so, by its very nature, a limited edition! Have a browse over some of the drams below and see what takes your fancy. These are just a small pick from our wide selection!

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23 is the magic number.

At 10.00am on Saturday the 23rd of September 2023 our first historic single malt whisky will go on sale here in the UK. It will be a memorable moment in our story and we hope you are as excited as we are to finally reach this special milestone.

Last week’s Journal was full of answers to your most frequently asked questions so if you missed it or want to know more then simply click HERE to get all caught up. This week, we’re sharing some more details on how to buy your bottle on the big day, and what to expect when you visit our online store and Tarbert shop. There’s also a reminder of what’s happening if you want get hold of The Hearach further afield.

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, and here’s to The Hearach!

Le gach deagh dhùrachd,

Mike Donald, Chief Storyteller

Read Last Week’s FAQs

Batches 1-7 of ‘The First Release’ will go on sale to UK* customers in our online store at 10am on 23.09.23. We suspect that demand may be high and that lots of people will be ready and waiting to buy a bottle or two when the clock strikes ten that morning. We want to make things as fair and stress-free as possible so we’re going to do our best to make your experience a pleasant one (even if a little patience is required…)

Buying a bottle of The Hearach online will hopefully be as easy as 1, 2, 3…

STEP 1

If you arrive on our website before 10am you will find yourself in The Waiting Room.

A special screen will greet you with a countdown clock marking the minutes and seconds until the store is open.

It doesn’t make any difference how early you arrive, so go and make a relaxing cup of tea and just watch the clock tick down.

STEP 2

The store will open at 10am and everyone who is in The Waiting Room will be randomly allocated a position in the The Whisky Queue.

Anyone arriving after 10am will join the end of The Whisky Queue just as they would in real life!

The Whisky Queue screen will tell you your number in line, how many people are ahead of you, and the expected time for your entry into the store.

There’s also live messages from our customer service team to keep you up-to-date on stock availability, and even an email notifications option so you can get a message to your inbox when your turn comes around.

STEP 3

When you reach the front of The Whisky Queue you’ll be automatically given access to the store to buy a bottle of whisky, or two. Or more.

The Hearach will be priced at £65.00 a bottle including delivery to a UK address. Bottles are limited to one per batch, per person, to a maximum of seven bottles.

Once you’ve selected your bottles, simply check out and pay in the usual way. We accept all major debit and credit cards and there are some one-click options like Apple Pay too.

FINALLY…

If we sell out of our whisky then the online shop will close and you will see a message communicating the bad news.

But, don’t despair. You can add your email address to a wee box and we’ll be in touch to notify you of the next release when it’s ready.

Throughout ‘The First Release’ weekend we’ll have a dedicated team on hand to help by telephone, email, and via our social media.

Please note that we cannot take orders through any of these customer service channels.

* OUR ONLINE STORE CAN ONLY TAKE ORDERS FOR DELIVERY WITHIN THE UK. FOR INFORMATION ON INTERNATIONAL AVAILABILITY FROM OCTOBER 2023

PLEASE CLICK HERE.

The Hearach Is Coming…

Batches 1-7 of ‘The First Release’ will also go on sale at the distillery shop in Tarbert on Saturday the 23rd of September 2023 at 10am. The team will have the shelves filled with Batches 1-7 of The Hearach single malt while stocks last.

There may well be a queue here too, so please come prepared for a wait and dressed to meet any weather. Our team will do their best to keep your spirits high and updated on any waiting times. The Hearach will be priced at £65.00 a bottle in our shop and again in the interest of fairness purchases will be limited to one bottle per batch per person to a maximum of seven bottles.

Due to the limited nature of our whisky, please be aware that batches may sell out and we apologise in advance for any disappointment this may cause. Rest assured we have other batches on the way and look forward to sharing more of this historic dram with you all soon.

Be Here

Availability in store will be from October 2023 and we’ll share more information on exactly where you can buy a bottle off-the-shelf shortly. Meantime, our international friends can find out which countries our dram will be available in, and who our global whisky partners are, by clicking the button below.