We’ve just added some delightful new single casks from multi-award winning Indie bottler, Lady of the Glen. Lots of exciting and experimental casks used and as with all Lady of the Glen drams, each one has been bottled in its most natural form.
Check out these new arrivals along with some current customer favourites listed below.
As ever, if you have any questions or queries, please just get in touch.
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Pioneering “House of Vintages” BHAKTA Spirits Enters Craft Whiskey
Spirits Tycoon Raj Peter Bhakta Returns To Category That Made Him A Legend
POULTNEY, VT — BHAKTA Spirits, the world’s preeminent House of Vintages, today announces the launch of its inaugural whiskey vintage — marking a milestone in the portfolio’s boundary-breaking evolution into vintage spirits, a burgeoning category widely seen by experts, collectors, and consumers as the next frontier of craft spirits.
This landmark single-year whiskey curated from the global cellars of Whistlepig Whiskey Founder Raj Peter Bhakta signals the beginning of BHAKTA Spirits’ ‘Drink Vintage’ campaign; his first-ever bourbon, this singular vintage release symbolizes the tycoon’s return to his infamous métier — whiskey — which vaulted him to prominence as an iconic progenitor of the American craft spirits movement.
BHAKTA 2013 Bourbon (SRP $149) is a 99% corn bourbon hailing from the 2013 vintage. Given a secondary cask finish in French Oak barrels which previously held ancient Armagnac vintages dating back to and including the ultra-rare BHAKTA Vintage Armagnac 1868, BHAKTA 2013 Bourbon is distinguished by a finish like no other bourbon on the market today. BHAKTA’s entry into vintage whiskey — and its founder’s return to the category after his successful exit from WhistlePig in 2019 — marks a new chapter in the story of one of whiskey’s most iconoclastic innovators.
“Isn’t it time we provided consumers with more information than afforded by mere ‘Age Statements’? Spirits lovers deserve to know — and I mean, really know — what they’re drinking,” says Founder Raj Peter Bhakta. “Single Vintage Spirits are the absolute pinnacle of drinks: today, tomorrow, and yesterday. There is no more precise indicator of quality and provenance than vintage, and only BHAKTA owns the oldest, largest, and rarest collection of vintage spirits on Earth. Enthusiasts no longer need to settle for superficial ‘Age Statements.’ With BHAKTA, they can finally Drink Vintage and discover The Spirit of Time.”
Considered a “legendary figure in the liquor world” and the pioneer who “spearheaded the rye revival of the last decade and inspired countless imitators,” Bhakta’s inaugural bourbon will be followed by further vintage releases across all major categories — whiskey, rum, tequila and more — which will dramatically expand the BHAKTA portfolio and complement its crown jewel, BHAKTA Armagnac (SRP $199–$22,000), whose range of rare vintages and blends encompasses nearly every year back to 1868.
After exiting WhistlePig, Bhakta unearthed a historic cache of Armagnac vintages in a storybook French château while on a global sabbatical in search of craft spirit’s next big breakthrough. Acquiring the ancient cellar and property, Bhakta continued adding to the company’s stocks by aggressively seeking out the world’s finest vintage spirits of all ages, expressions, and categories. These miraculous finds have positioned BHAKTA as the world’s preeminent House of Vintages.
“The Status Spirits category is red-hot, and explosive demand for high-end bourbon is driving a significant share of growth,” says CEO Sean O’Rourke. “We’re seeing bourbon connoisseurs naturally evolve into the brandy category because it offers all the attributes they love — and with even more complexity, rarity, and age. The whiskey lover’s journey of discovery begins with BHAKTA 27-07, progresses into BHAKTA 50, and culminates with BHAKTA Single Vintage Armagnac. BHAKTA 2013 Bourbon builds a powerful bridge between where whiskey enthusiasts are now, and where their tastes are inevitably evolving.”
This initial limited release of BHAKTA 2013 Bourbon — consisting of only 2,000 cases — is now available in twelve states: New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Illinois, Wisconsin, Colorado, California, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Vermont, and Tennessee, to be followed by launch in Michigan in April. BHAKTA 2013 Bourbon is also now available for purchase through partners linked at bhaktaspirits.com and ships to 41 states.
About BHAKTA 2013 Bourbon
Bold American Bourbon Meets Ancient Armagnac Brandy—France’s Crown Jewel. An exceptional coupling of our French and American Cellars, BHAKTA 2013 Bourbon unites two spirits in celebration of a shared legacy. After harvest and distillation in the American heartland, this complex 99% corn bourbon underwent a secondary cask finish in French Oak barrels selected from Château BHAKTA’s finest stock—chosen for their pedigree, these casks have each held BHAKTA 50’s ancient blend of Armagnac Vintages dating back to 1868. Released at cask strength and just shy of 10 Years age, BHAKTA 2013 Bourbon symbolizes America’s iconic bond with its oldest ally.
Tasting Notes
About BHAKTA Spirits
BHAKTA Spirits is the world’s preeminent House of Vintages. Founded by visionary entrepreneur Raj Peter Bhakta — also the founder of WhistlePig Whiskey — BHAKTA offers a luxury craft spirits portfolio of limited release Single Vintage whiskeys, brandies, rums, and more, anchored by its ancient and awe-inspiring Armagnac holdings dating back to 1868. An innovator in the experiential hospitality space on a quest to help guests “Find Their Spirit,” BHAKTA’s destinations include historic properties in France, Vermont, and Florida. BHAKTA Spirits is headquartered on its BHAKTA-Griswold Campus in Poultney, VT, the former site of Green Mountain College.
About OVERTON & ASSOCIATES
OVERTON & ASSOCIATES is a strategic communications and mythbuilding agency based in Manhattan. Advocating on behalf of established brands and ambitious startups across beverage, media, publishing, and politics — and animated by a mission to “Move the Window” of perception in an increasingly surreal media landscape — OVERTON champions concepts whose time has come.
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The Glenrothes 42 Year Old
In May of 1980, The Glenrothes filled four refill casks with their vibrant new make spirit. This special liquid would then slumber for over four decades, finishing up in a single sherry-seasoned cask to become this exceptional release, limited to just 1134 bottles. Register your interest in this special dram below to be notified when we open the ballot upon its release later this week.
The nose is vibrant with notes of sun-ripened apricots, sugared almonds and coriander seed, moving to a richly sweet and oaky palate of honeycomb, creamy vanilla and fragrant orange oil.
£6,750.00
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Coachbuilt
Blended Scotch Whisky | 70cl | 46% ABV
The connection between the art of engineering a premium, balanced blended whisky and the timeless craft of coachbuilding (the building of vehicle bodies) is typified by the partnership of Coachbuilt’s founders and CEO George Koutsakis and brand ambassador Jenson Button.
Jenson Button, a bona-fide master of Formula 1 racing and motorsport in general, naturally fulfilled the role of representing the brand that championed engineering expertise at the most premium level. Alongside Whisky Expert George Koutsakis’s exceptional knowledge and years of industry experience, together they formed a partnership that is geared up to race out of the blocks to bring Coachbuilt to life.
£41.65
Tasting Notes
Notes of smoke, spice and oak on the nose continue onto the palate with the addition of sweeter notes. These include caramel, honey and chocolate raisins. The finish is fruity with some toffee and a hint of smoke.
A Single Malt from Tormore Distillery. Distilled on the 15th September 1994 and aged for 26 years in First Fill Sherry Butt before bottling on the 15th January 2021. Bottled at natural cask strength of 57.7%, at natural colour and without chill filtration.
NOSE Stewed fruit and baked apple aromas give way to subtle treacle notes. Brown sugar comes to the fore alongside orange peel and fragrant vanilla.
PALATE Rich dark chocolate and aniseed lead to an undertone of hazelnut. Flavours of cinnamon spice combines with a trace of black pepper and charred oak.
FINISH A full, spicy and slightly drying finish with lingering mixed nuts.
Only 576 bottles produced.
£210.00
We are thrilled to share news with you all of the first release in our five part Countdown Collection series, which has been launched to commemorate Springbank’s journey towards its 200th Anniversary.
The Countdown Collection is a celebration of the endurance, adaptability and unwavering commitment to producing whisky of the highest quality using traditional methods. These whiskies are a tribute to the generations who have contributed to the success of Springbank under the steadfast leadership of J & A Mitchell.
The Countdown Collection series will feature one special bottling released each year from the distillery. Each edition will be limited to just 500 bottles exclusively available via ballot to all Springbank followers around the world.
These whiskies are just one part of what will be a wider celebration of this huge achievement for the distillery which has remained independent and family owned throughout its 200 year history.
A variety of special events, experiences and prizes will be on offer in the lead up to, and during, our 200th Anniversary Year in 2028, so there is lots to look forward to and celebrate with all those who have supported and taken interest in the distillery, or simply enjoyed drinking the whiskies made here over the years.
We hope you will join us on this exciting and all inclusive journey, counting down the years to this momentous milestone.
Join us for a live discussion on The Countdown Collection series when you will have the chance to put your questions to our panel. Representatives from the sales and production teams will be available to give a broad and informed overview ahead of the ballot going live.
Friday 17th March from 7.30pm (GMT).
Streamed live on our Facebook, Instagram and Youtube channels.
Ben Nevis 10 Years Old
Private Cellars Collection
A Highland Single Malt from Ben Nevis Distillery.
Distilled exclusively for Aberdeen Whisky Shop in November 2012 and aged for 10 years. This malt was finished in Pedro Ximenez Octave Cask before bottling in February 2023. Bottled at 53.8% ABV, at natural colour and no chill filtration. This dram showcases notes of autumn fruits, sweet orange marmalade, toasted oak, roasted meat juices and warming spice.
Only 70 bottles produced.
STRICTLY ONE PER PERSON
All orders above will be cancelled.
£80.00
Adelphi 2023 First Quater
After a small delay in delivery, we are delighted to showcase this exceptional release from The Adelphi Collection. Each release is very limited and therefore we are only allowing one bottle of each expression to be bought per household.
The Chichibu Single Cask – Adelphi’s first ever – will be on a ballot using Loyalty Points. Entries to the ballot is unlimited, however please be aware that there is only one bottle available. Entries to this ballot, and the Springbank 2023 Locla Barley Release are love now, and will close at midnight on Wednesday, 15th March.
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Bottle Cost: £250
Unlimited Entries
Each Entry Cost 20 points
Entries close Midnight on Wednesday, 15th March
1 bottle available
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Westland 7 Year “Madeira Cask” K&L Exclusive Single ex-Madeira Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky (700ml)
$109.99
This exceptional cask of Westland single cask is one of the finest we’ve ever tasted. Made from the distillery’s signature five malt mash, it spent seven full years in freshly dumped Madeira cask before being bottled at cask strength exclusively for K&L Wine Merchants. This is the oldest single cask of single malt from the exceptional distillery in urban Seattle. Westland has successfully proven that the American Single Malt category can hang with the big boys in Scotland and these single casks are the most interesting offerings that we see.
Email: wine@klwines.com
Phone: (877) KL-WINES (Toll Free 877.559.4637)
K&L Wine Merchants 3005 El Camino Real Redwood City, CA 94061 USA
San Francisco, Redwood City, Hollywood CA
Tobermory Distillery unveils latest expression in Hebridean Series and partnership with Gordon Buchanan
Tobermory Distillery, based on the idyllic Isle of Mull, has revealed a 25-year-old single malt, the third of five expressions in its limited edition Hebridean Series
The third release in the series of five, follows on from the success of the 24-year-old and the 23-year-old.
In addition to the new release, Tobermory Distillery has announced the appointment of Gordon Buchanan, award-winning wildlife filmmaker, as Island Ambassador
Together Gordon and Tobermory Distillery will work to preserve and promote the amazing island including its wildlife, landscapes and people
Mull distillery, Tobermory, has released the latest expression in its Hebridean Series: Tobermory 25.
Following the success of the previous 23- and 24-year-old expressions, the 25-year-old instantly transports drinkers to the Isle of Mull, where Tobermory Distillery calls home.
Inspired by the people of Mull’s long-standing history of working with the land that surrounds them, the expression draws on the distillery’s affinity to the island and the crofting industry that has influenced the island as we know it today.
With notes of blackcurrant jam, peaches and lemon peel, this rare and collectible release was firstly matured in Oloroso Casks, before finishing in Gonzalez Byass casks to create a lingering spice, intertwined with poached pears and nutmeg. Tobermory’s surrounding shoreline also gives Tobermory 25 the much-loved coastal finish, which is synonymous with each of the distillery’s expressions.
As with each of the releases in the Hebridean Series, the liquid of the 25-year-old comes from the popular 15 year old, which was released by the distillery in 2008. Continuing to mature in the finest Gonzalez Byass sherry casks for an additional nine years, the result is a wonderfully rich expression that celebrates the unique influences of the island, of which a limited number of bottles are available worldwide.
In addition to the release, Tobermory has announced a partnership with award-winning wildlife filmmaker, Gordon Buchanan, who will be working with the distillery as an Island Ambassador, to preserve and promote the Isle of Mull.
Gordon, who grew up on Mull, has travelled all over the world capturing an array of animals and environments, but credits his home as to where he first fell in love with nature. Like other parts of the world, Mull’s delicate ecosystem faces pressures.
Through his role as Island Ambassador, Tobermory Distillery and Gordon Buchanan will be collaborating to promote sustainability and raise awareness of the island’s beauty and ecosystem, together with the distillery team, local community organisations and residents of Mull. As well as donating money to this work, the distillery will be offering its workforce as volunteers and unveiling some exciting fundraising projects over the next 24 months.
Brendan McCarron, Master Distiller at Tobermory Distillery said: “We are so proud to introduce Tobermory 25 to the world. A wonderfully fruity and well-rounded liquid, drinkers can expect a true taste of Mull with every dram.
“Our hand-crafted Hebridean Series really champions the little island we call home, drawing inspiration on its unique history and heritage to shape our expressions. The 25-year-old is a real homage to Mull’s crofting history, and draws parallels on the skill and ingenuity that goes into working with the land around us.
“We’re really excited to welcome and partner with Gordon as Island Ambassador. We have a shared passion for Mull, the land, the community, the wildlife. We’re committed to work together to protect and preserve our beautiful island, ensuring it’s looked after for years to come.”
Gordon spent his childhood in Tobermory, and his life is intertwined with Tobermory Distillery. His mother met his stepfather whilst working at the distillery in 1991, and his brother went on to become Stillman, 2 years later (1993-2004).
Like capturing the perfect shot, whisky distilling takes time, craftsmanship and patience, and whilst Gordon has seen Mull grow and develop over the years, one thing has remained a constant – Tobermory Distillery.
Gordon Buchanan, said: “Mull is where I grew up and spent many happy years as a boy. Its amazing wildlife and ecosystem is what inspired me to get into photography and filmmaking when I was a teen, and for that, I’ll always be grateful.
“Tobermory Distillery is a key part of my family’s history so I’m honoured to be joining the team as Island Ambassador.”
5,298 bottles of Tobermory 25 are available worldwide. With an ABV of 48.1%, bottles are priced at £345 and available to purchase at Berry Bros exclusively from 24 Feb 2023 and then from tobermorydistillery.com from 08 March 2023.
For more information on the expression and Tobermory Distillery, visit https://tobermorydistillery.com/
Tobermory 25 tasting notes
Nose: Notes of freshly baked bread, candied orange peel and butterscotch are met with a gentle cinnamon spice and dusting of cocoa.
Palate: Fruity notes of blackcurrant jam, peaches and lemon peel fade to reveal honeyed almonds and coconut with a soft floral note and a touch of mint.
Finish: Lingering spicy finish with poached pears and nutmeg.
About Tobermory Distillery
Established in 1798, Tobermory is the Isle of Mull’s only whisky distillery and one of the oldest commercial distilleries in Scotland. It sits at the centre of the vibrant island community from which it takes its name. Under the Tobermory distillery name, the artisan Hebridean Distiller produces Tobermory Whisky and Ledaig Single Malts and Tobermory Gin, which includes its Mountain, Coast and Hebridean expressions. Today, it is a thriving, expressive and unique distillery, true to its idyllic location on the Hebridean island of Mull. Tobermory’s Mountain Gin has been recognised for numerous awards including World’s Best Classic Gin and Best Scottish Classic at the World Gin Awards.
