EXCEPTIONALLY RARE
HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT

AGED 30 YEARS

2025 Edition

The Glendronach is renowned for producing rich and complex Single Malts, traditionally aged in specially selected Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks. The latest editions to The Glendronach family are exceptional in their rarity; highly aged in the finest sherry oak, these Single Malts present the ultimate expression of sherry cask selection and mastery from The Glendronach Distillery.

Distilled over thirty years ago, this rare expression has matured in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, the signature of the distillery, combined with select Amontillado sherry casks. The addition of this third sherry style adds rich and intriguing aromatics with refined layers of complexity.

This Single Malt is seductively smooth and complex with a crescendo of glazed cherry and sultana cake, cinnamon raisin-nut toffee and chocolate hazelnut café crème. With decades of mastery, Master Blender Rachel Barrie has harmoniously brought these elements together with precision and elegance.

The Glendronach Aged 30 Years is a smooth and intricately complex Highland Single Malt, offering a luxurious mouthfeel and a lingering, seductive finish that exemplifies the distillery’s signature style. It stands as both a testament to the art of whisky making and a pinnacle achievement in the Glendronach legacy.

70cl · 46.8% ABV

£949.95

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PURPLE TOAD WINERY & DISTILLERY JOINS KENTUCKY DISTILLERS’ ASSOCIATION AS

NEWEST MEMBER

LEGACY WINERY EXPANDS INTO KENTUCKY BOURBON

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA), legendary voice of Kentucky’s signature Bourbon industry, is proud to announce Paducah’s Purple Toad Winery & Distillery as its newest member, further strengthening the KDA in uniting global brands and emerging craft distilleries to promote and protect Kentucky’s iconic spirits industry.

Located at 4275 Old US Hwy 45 South in Paducah, the distillery currently produces Kentucky Straight Bourbon and a variety of whiskeys, along with vodka and agave spirits, utilizing innovative techniques that repurpose winemaking byproducts to reduce waste.

As an extension of the original family-owned and operated Purple Toad Winery & Distillery, the 2,500-square-foot distilling operation began in 2024, following McCracken County’s approval of liquor sales in the 2023 general elections.

“Our membership in the Kentucky Distillers’ Association represents a fresh start for us because we are both Paducah’s initial winery-turned-distillery and makers who redefine the possibilities of spirits,” said Steven Dossey, General Manager and Winemaker of Purple Toad Winery & Distillery. “Our winemaking experience drives us to create bold spirits through byproduct reuse, profile experimentation, and unconventional approaches. Our spirits reflect the same unapologetic character as our wines because we choose to build upon tradition, rather than follow it.”

KDA President Eric Gregory remarked that Purple Toad Winery & Distillery’s entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to sustainable practices make them a valuable addition to the KDA family of Kentucky’s finest distillers.

“Their presence in Paducah enhances Western Kentucky as a destination for craft spirits and tourism, and we’re excited to support their journey in elevating Kentucky’s distilled spirits legacy,” Gregory said.

As Purple Toad Winery & Distillery joins the KDA, this reflects the continued expansion of Kentucky’s spirits industry, a $9 billion economic engine that generates more than 23,000 jobs while attracting millions of visitors annually through the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®.

McCracken and the surrounding counties that make up the Western Kentucky region are home to 18 distilleries, responsible for 1,264 jobs and a $262 million economic impact for the region.

Learn more about Purple Toad Winery & Distillery at www.purpletoadwinery.com.

Purple Toad Winery & Distillery joins KDA as a “Craft” level member, aging less than 10,000 barrels per year. Visit the KDA and its Kentucky Bourbon Trail® adventure at www.kybourbon.com and www.kybourbontrail.com.

Founded in 1880, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) is the Worldwide Voice of Bourbon™.

About the Kentucky Distillers’ Association: Founded in 1880, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association is the Worldwide Voice of Bourbon™. Its diverse and growing membership produces the overwhelming majority of the world’s Bourbon, from historic, global brands to emerging micro distilleries that are fostering the next generation of the Commonwealth’s timeless craft. Kentucky Bourbon is a $9 billion economic engine generating more than 23,500 jobs and attracting over 2 million visits annually through the KDA’s Kentucky Bourbon Trail® experience. A 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization, the KDA maintains an open membership policy, champions a strong commitment to the responsible and moderate consumption of spirits, and fights to curb underage drinking and drunk driving. Learn more at www.kybourbon.com and www.kybourbontrail.com.

KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL®, KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL CRAFT TOUR®, KENTUCKY BOURBON AFFAIR™, KBT®, BOURBON TRAIL™ and KENTUCKY BOURBON HALL OF FAME® are trademarks/service marks of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association. Enjoy Bourbon like a true Kentuckian – Responsibly.

Our latest ‘Heresy’ release Scrumptious! is a small batch single malt Scotch whisky matured in a brand new cask type which is a combination of first fill shaved, toasted and re-charred (STR) calvados-seasoned barriques and second fill ex-bourbon barrels.

Our story with this cask type begins in 2023 with shaved, toasted and re-charred (STR) casks sourced from AlterOak cooperage that were seasoned with calvados. “The goal was to research what flavours these casks could impart on a whisky,” says whisky quality manager, Julien Willems. “The result was so good and unusual, that bottling was clearly the only way forward!” 

The Tasting Panel “marvelled at the array of dried apricots, toffee apples and tarte tatin with custard,” making this an unmissable dram for lovers of crisp apples, cooler weather, cosy knitwear and all things autumnal!

Picture by Peter Sandground

SCRUMPTIOUS!

Batch 33

Age: 17 years

Cask: Second Fill Bourbon Barrels & First Fill STR Calvados Seasoned Barriques

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Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). Visit the Society at here for membership information

This is your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers!

Spot the SMWS bottles in this amusing You Tube video

We are delighted to announce that The Garrick now boasts its very own Barántúil. Founded in 1870, The Garrick Bar has been providing Belfast city centre with the best of pub culture for the past 155 years.

This release seems different as there are only 55 bottles for sale with the rest of the stock being sworn to the tasting menu, this stock was labeled as such to ensure Barántúil can be tasted by whiskey enthusiasts for some time to come.

The few bottles that are available to the public must be collected at the counter in person. Sure you may as well have a pint or Killowen while your waiting.

Looking back on Belfast’s distillation history, oats were much more widely used than they are today. Quite fittingly, Colm & Daniel Oates from the Garrick, insisted that a mash bill including oats should be the jewel in the crown of their very own single cask, and Killowen were only too happy to oblige.

Sláinte

The Killowen Distillery Team

Douglas Laing & Co. Launch Free Dram Sampling Portal for the Remarkable Regional Malts

Independent Scotch Whisky specialists Douglas Laing & Co. are offering Whisky fans across the UK the opportunity to enjoy a dram on them, with the launch of a new sampling ‘Try Before You Buy’ option.

For the first time, new customers and subscribers to Douglas Laing can register online to receive a complimentary 3cl sample pouch from the award-winning Remarkable Regional Malts collection – Big Peat, Scallywag, Rock Island or Timorous Beastie – each accompanied by a flavour guide.

The initiative is designed to introduce new Whisky drinkers to Douglas Laing’s family of Regional Malts, each crafted to represent a distinct Scotch Whisky-producing region:

• Big Peat – bold, earthy peat smoke from Islay
• Scallywag – rich chocolate, warming spice and dried fruits from Speyside
• Rock Island – coastal character, zesty citrus and gentle smoke from the Islands
• Timorous Beastie – sweet Malt, heather honey and gentle spice from the Highlands

With just 350 sample packs available, the campaign will be promoted through Douglas Laing’s social media channels. It offers consumers a unique opportunity to discover the character and quality of the Remarkable Regional Malts at home.

Cara Laing, Managing Director, Douglas Laing & Co., commented:

“We’re always looking for innovative ways to bring our Whisky closer to consumers. This campaign allows new Whisky drinkers to explore the distinct styles of our Regional Malts and, importantly, to discover which dram resonates with their palate. It’s an engaging and interactive way to experience Douglas Laing quality at home.”

The Digital ‘Try Before You Buy’ Redemption Portal is open to UK residents only, on a first-come, first-served basis.

HAVE A DRAM ON US

We’re toasting the spirit of the Gathering with this year’s UK bottling, Cask No. 8.51: Go east. This Deep, Rich & Dried Fruits whisky from Speyside spent its full 9-year maturation in a first-fill ex-PX butt. Expect spice and sweetness in this decidedly autumnal dram. Here’s to adventures together!

GO EAST

Cask No. 8.51

Age: 9 years

Cask: First Fill PX Butt

We discovered raisins floating in a pond of wasabi-infused soy sauce next to fruit dumplings with a dose of brandy as we opened and broke in a new pack of cards. This was very spicy and drying on the neat palate, with crispy, sesame garlic chilli oil noodles combining with cracked black pepper dark chocolate: a fearsome combination indeed.

Following reduction we found ourselves in calmer waters, enjoying peanut brittle, glazed doughnuts, cherry scones, dates and fudge as well as an earthy, sweet pipe tobacco scent. The spice was now wonderfully balanced by the creamy sweetness of a cappuccino with a sprinkling of cocoa powder.

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ

Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). Visit the Society at here for membership information

This is your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers!

Spot the SMWS bottles in this amusing You Tube video

Our third outrun of 2025 is here!

Believe it or not, Halloween is coming and so is our Q3 outrun! We have have upped our game from last year and want to introduce an entire outrun of Samhain Series bottles for your taste buds and viewing pleasure. The series celebrates Scotland’s rich folklore and eerie mythology, coinciding with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, the precursor to modern-day Halloween.

Each whisky in the Samhain Series tells a tale steeped in local legend, with evocative labels designed by Edinburgh-based artist and designer Steven Shand, who has over 14 years of experience in the Scottish whisky industry. Shand’s intricate artwork and storytelling complement the atmospheric whiskies, capturing a haunting essence of Scotland’s past.

Steven Shand, Artist, Comments,

“Collaborating with Hannah Whisky Merchants, is always an enriching experience. Pairing carefully selected, exceptional single cask whisky whilst delving into research from historians and folklorists, with a whisky in one hand, and a pencil in the other, is a fantastic creative process.“

The six releases include:

●     ‘The Wizard Of Gordonstoun Outruns The Devil’ – Miltonduff Distillery Speyside Single Malt Scotch 11 Year Old, Ex-Peated Islay Wine Barrique, limited to 239 bottles. 56.8%ABV. Cask #800504

●     ‘The Ghosts Of Dumbarton Castle’ – Strathclyde Distillery Single Grain Scotch Whisky   31 Year Old, Refill Oloroso Hogshead, limited to 145 bottles. 54.6%ABV. Cask #243367

●     ‘The Three Witches Of Seuno’s Stone’ – Glenlossie Distillery Speyside Single Malt Scotch 21 Year Old, Refill Hogshead, limited to 208 bottles. 56.7%ABV. Cask #4004

●     ‘The Quiraing, Playground Of The Giants’ – Torabhaig Distillery Highland Single Malt Scotch 7 Year Old, 1st fill Bourbon Barrel, limited to 215 bottles. 60.4%ABV. Cask #1137

●     ‘The Tarbh-Uisge Vs The Each-Uisge’ – Bruichladdich Distillery Islay Single Malt Scotch 15 Year Old, 1st fill Bourbon Barrel. limited to 245 bottles. 52%ABV. Cask #3861

●     ‘The UFO’s Of The Falkirk Triangle’ – Deanston Distillery Highland Single Malt Scotch        11 Year Old, First Fill PX Quartercask, limited to 158 bottles. 49.7% ABV. Cask #300223

Gregor Hannah, founder of Hannah Whisky Merchant, comments:

“We are incredibly proud to unveil this release, created in collaboration with Steven and his remarkable artwork. Building on the success of last year, we chose to dedicate the entire outrun to Samhain. While last year’s focus was on Octaves, this year we’ve returned to casks more in line with those used in our core outruns. The scale has also grown – from around 360 bottles last year to approximately 1,210 in this limited-edition outrun.

Together, we’ve selected six casks that are each unique yet united by their exceptional quality. As always with Lady of the Glen, every release is Single Cask, Cask Strength, and Non-Chill Filtered – a commitment to authenticity that defines our work. Each whisky is paired with a story inspired by Scottish folklore, both ancient and more recent, carefully matched to the character of its distillery. This release is not only a celebration of whisky but also of Scotland’s rich cultural heritage.” 

Please note that in order to better support our retail partners this outrun and future outruns are not being sold through our website. Links to stockists can be found via the tab on our homepage. All releases were bottled at our site in Dalgety Bay by hand.

EXCLUSIVE KANOSUKE SINGLE MALT

We are delighted to unveil an exclusive single cask bottling from Kanosuke, available only at The Whisky Exchange. Drawn from a bourbon barrel and bottled at cask strength, it offers a brighter side of one of Japan’s newest and most exciting distilleries. The single malt shows notes of fresh apricots, orchard fruits and toasted barley, layered with maple syrup.

Single cask releases such as this offer a rare chance to experience a rising distillery that is already shaping into a future classic.

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Isle of Tiree Single Grain Scotch Whisky – Rye

Isle of Tiree – Rye is the first of our Single Grain Scotch Whisky series with a mash bill of 75% Rye and 25% Malted Barley. Crafted by mashing in a small oak mash tun and distilled twice in flame-fired traditional copper pot stills, this spirit has been matured over four years in Virgin Oak and ex-Bourbon barrels at the Isle of Tiree Distillery on Tiree’s South-Western shore. Limited to 250 bottles. This release was available exclusively at our Hebridean Whisky Festival Open Day at the Distillery on 9th September and the remaining bottles sold out within 15 minutes when made available to our mailing list the following day. For more information on this release, visit the page below:

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