Our pick of 1792 is here!

Our 1792 Full Proof Barrel Pick has arrived at The Party Source. This is our own hand-selected barrel pick that we chose just for you. Bottles are limited and will be sold on a first come first served basis starting at 6 PM, today, Wednesday, March 9th. Limit 1 per customer. When they’re gone, they’re gone!

This is an in-store purchase only.

$49.99 + tax

The Party Source

95 Riviera Drive

Bellevue, KY 41073

(859) 291-4007

The first outrun of 2022 is here!

 

Our first outrun for 2022 contains 7 single cask releases and we are launching our Blended Malt small Batch Blend, St Bridget’s Kirk.

For Lady of the Glen we are presenting a selection of different styles of Whisky ranging from older grain, in the form of the 34 Year old Invergordon to Tawny Port finished Ledaig from Tobermory distillery. There are pair of rich wine barrique matured Single Malts in the form of the Aultmore and Benriach and some heavy ex-sherry finishes in the form of the Islay and Dailuaine.
All releases were bottled at our site in Dalgety Bay by hand.

Lady of the Glen Aultmore 2009 12yo #305145 54.5%. Ex-Wine Barrique. Single Malt Whisky
Lady of the Glen Benriach 2009 12yo #800341 57.2%ABV. Ex-Wine Barrique.  Single Malt Whisky
Lady of the Glen Dailuaine 2008 13yo #303813 53.7% ABV. HHD with Ex-Sherry finish. Single Malt Whisky
Lady of the Glen Glen Spey 2012 10yo #800062.  54.6% ABV. Ex-Wine Barrique Single Malt Whisky
Lady of the Glen Invergordon 1988 34yo #1480. 48.9% ABV. Refill Barrel. Single Grain Whisky
Lady of the Glen An Islay 2009 12yo #78 54.4% ABV. HHD with Ex-Sherry finish Single Malt Whisky
Lady of the Glen Ledaig 2011 10yo #7006. 56.5% ABV. HHD with Refill Ex-Tawny Port finish. Single Malt Whisky

If the bottle you want is sold out don’t worry as we have sent orders to various independent shops and traders across the UK!

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It is hard to believe that is has been nearly a month since the “Dodge Ram Drive-In”… Things have returned to a relative normal over the last few weeks. We’ve prettied up the temporary entrance a little and we have pulled the store back together, as much as we can.

Dealing with all this has been more than a little time-consuming, and as a result, this newsletter is about 3 weeks later than it should be. We have added some long-promised new tastings to the schedule, and I’ve included details on some of the new whiskies that have trickled into the shop over the last 4 weeks.

As always, in the event of a discrepancy in price, the point of sale at KWM will be taken as correct. Please don’t hesitate to email me with any questions, comments, or requests (but online ordering works too, in fact, it might be faster…).

Sincerely,

Andrew Ferguson

Kensington Wine Market

In This Edition…

 Three New Whiskies from Waterford

 GlenDronach Port Wood is Back!

Newish Whiskies from Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers

 New Whiskies from Single Cask Nation

 Two Brewers Release 30

 Writer’s Tears Red Head

2nd Chance: Limited Edition Nikka Whiskies

A Few New Tastings

 Other Up-Coming Tastings

On Sale!

Three New Whiskies from Waterford

We have three new whiskies arriving on Wednesday from Waterford Distillery, which we can’t wait to try!

Waterford Biodynamic Luna 1.1 – 50% – 3 Year – First Fill Ex-Bourbon, Virgin American Oak, Bordeaux, and Vin Doux Naturel casks – Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: Plums, apricot jam, fresh fruit salad, cold coffee, lemon drizzle cake, milk chocolate with almonds, fresh soil, bread proofing, brown sugar, herbal tea, hay on the ground after a shower of rain. Taste: Spice on every level, front, middle, back and in between, white pepper, cloves, green peppers, jalapenos, dark chocolate, liquorice, malted biscuits and peppermint tea, grapefruit. Finish: An everlasting heat and spice that’s dry but is mouth-watering, with some mint tea. It has more of a linger and less of a finish.” – $115

Waterford Arcadian Series Organic Gaia 2.1 – 50% – 4 Year – First Fill Ex-Bourbon, Virgin American Oak, Bordeaux, and Vin Doux Naturel casks – Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: Orange peel, fresh soil, bread crust, brown sugar, milk chocolate, fresh fruit salad, fig roll biscuits, lavender, sweet marshmallows, butter milk. Taste: Spicy, white pepper, grapefruit, dry heat, liquorice, cherries, coco powder, wine gums, dry toast, salted peanuts, lemon zest. Finish: A dry spice dance that tangos and waltz’s like a happy couple into the golden peach sunset.” – $110

Waterford The Cuvee 1.1 – 50% – 4 1/2 Years – First Fill Ex-Bourbon, Virgin American Oak, Bordeaux, and Vin Doux Naturel casks – Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: Red apples, fresh dry soil, breadcrust, green foliage, lavender, digestive biscuits, oranges, barmbrack, over ripe banana skin, a summer flower bed, fresh mint, coffee cake. Taste: Clove sweets, white pepper, oily, grapefruit, lemon zest, dark chocolate, dry toast, cherries, granola bar, dried herbs, aniseed, green olives, 3 peel marmalade. Finish: Pepper up front with oily spiciness that softens, starts dry but then gets mouth-watering & lingers where I close my eyes and relax!” – $100

GlenDronach Port Wood is Back

This limited edition GlenDronach has been finished in carefully selected Port Pipes, and has been bottled at 46%.

Producer Description

“The GlenDronach Port Wood is inspired by the historical import of casked Port into Scotland during the 19th Century. During the 1800s, Port was ‘de rigueur’, and many of the finest Port pipes would travel from Portugal, down its Douro River, destined for the wine cellars of Scotland’s gentry.

“Whilst many years have since passed, Portugal’s majestic Douro Valley is still renowned for its exceptional Port. We have selected some of its finest Port pipes to enrich The GlenDronach for a second maturation period Our Master Blender has expertly combined the whisky from these Port pipes, to create a fruit filled expression, with layers of ripe berries rolling into its signature long, lingering finish.”

GlenDronach Port Wood – 46% – Finished in Port Casks – Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: Breathe in delightful waves of Victoria plum, bramble and strawberry jam with top notes of cherry blossom and honeysuckle on a base of sandalwood and ginger. Taste: Layers upon layers of rich fruits. Sip blackberry and roasted apple crumble with freshly baked gingerbread, developing into a baked orange and black cherry back note. Finish: Savour orange peel, sultana and cherry cake lingering into the richly fruity finish.” – $135

Newish Whiskies from

Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers

These are new-ish, rather than brand spanking new, as they arrived in-store days before the break-in, and as a result this is the first opportunity we have had to highlight them. There are whiskies from the Carn Mor Strictly Limited and Celebration of the Cask ranges, as well as a couple of older Old Perths:

1. Strictly Limited Ardmore 12 Year – 47.5% – 2009 – Bourbon Barrel – Producer Tasting Note: “Vanilla smoke, roasted nuts and flamed orange peel.” – $125

2. Strictly Limited Auchentoshan 9 Year – 47.5% – 2011 – Rum Finish – Producer Tasting Note: “Creamy vanilla, rum-soaked pineapple and citrus peel.” – $118

3. Strictly Limited Glen Ord 8 Year – 47.5% – 2012 – Bourbon Barrel – Producer Tasting Note: “Vanilla custard with a candy-like sweetness and fresh citrus notes.” – $102

4. Strictly Limited Linkwood 9 Year – 47.5% – 2011 – Bourbon Barrel – Producer Tasting Note: “Vanilla and fresh orchard fruits with a hint of citrus.” – $110

5. Strictly Limited Teaninich 11 Year – 47.5% – 2010 – Oloroso Sherry Finish – Producer Tasting Note: “Fruitcake, barley sugar and a hint of baking spices.” – $120

6. Strictly Limited Williamson 8 Year – 47.5% – 2013 – Hogshead – Producer Tasting Note: “Earthy peat smoke with hints of treacle toffee and toasted almonds.” – $130 – Limit 1 Per Customer!

7. Celebration of the Cask Linkwood 24 Year – 48.6% – 1996 – Bourbon Barrel – Producer Tasting Note: “Floral honey, with butterscotch and creamy vanilla.” – $350

8. Old Perth 12 Year Blended Malt Scotch – 46% – 15-20% PX & 80-85% Oloroso Sherry – Producer Tasting Note: “Orange marmalade and ginger on the palate combined with layers of rich, warm fruits and lingering spices on the finish.” – $

9. Old Perth 1996 Blended Malt Scotch – 55.8% – Cherry Casks – Producer Note: “Limited edition – Batch #1 We have used single malts exclusively matured in Oloroso and PX Sherry casks and all distilled in 1996. We have also used a small portion of single malt from Islay to create depth, balance and complexity and bringing the brand “closer to home” due to our connection with Islay. 948 bottles globally.” – $350

New Whiskies from Single Cask Nation

A few new whiskies from Single Cask Nation, arriving Wednesday!

1. Single Cask Nation Tomatin 12 Year – 58.1% – Bourbon Barrel – Producer Tasting Note: “Vibrant zesty fruitiness.” – $125

2. Single Cask Nation Craigellachie 13 Year – 58.1% – Bourbon Barrel – Producer Tasting Note: “Salty bacon, mandarin oranges and citrus fruits.” – $122

3. Single Cask Nation Glen Elgin 10 Year – 61.3% – Bourbon Barrel – Producer Tasting Note: “Cask strength Honey Nut Cheerios.” – $105

4. Single Cask Nation Linkwood 12 Year – 55.5% – Refill Oloroso Sherry – Producer Tasting Note: “Bright, fresh, floral, and fragrant notes, with poached apples & pears.” – $118

Two Brewers Yukon Single Malt Release 30

A 10 Year Old!

A mariage of whiskies distilled in 2011 and 2012, including both lightly and heavily peated mashes, as well as a blend of two sour mashed from 2011. This is an exciting release from Two Brewers as it is a bonafide 10 year old, with 1/3 of the whisky 10 years old and the rest even older.

Two Brewers Yukon Single Malt Release 30 – 46% – 10 Year – Producer Tasting Note: “An intricate aroma, dry and earthy, intriguing with oaky peat tones. The sweet beginnings, rounded with fleshy tropical fruit, grow quickly to dusty ash edges engulfing the dried nougat heart. The finish dries further, a damp smoulder with a tang that beckons for more.” – $105

Writer’s Tears Red Head

Triple-distilled Irish single malt matured exclusively in sherry casks.

Producer Description

“This exquisite, triple-distilled single malt is matured only in select handpicked Spanish sherry butts, which have previously been seasoned with the finest Oloroso sherry. It is the influence of these exceptional butts that give this expression of Writers’ Tears its signature rich, ruby hue and hence the moniker – ‘Red Head’. The expression is distilled without chill filtering as nature intended and at a distinctive 46% ABV.”

Writer’s Tears Red Head – 46% – Sherry Butts – Producer Tasting Note: Nose: Orange peel, dried fruits & sherry plums. Taste: Nutty Oloroso, spicy raisins & creamy oak. Finish: Long & complex with a flourish of orange.” – $81.99

2nd Chance Limited Edition Nikka Whiskies

We received a little more of the Nikka Limited Editions which turned the tables on peated. There is a peated Miyagikyo and an unpeated Yoichi.

1. Nikka Miyagikyo Peated Limited Edition – 48% – Producer Description: “This limited edition of Miyagikyo single malt was introduced in 2021 as the first of the “Nikka Discovery” series. In anticipation of Nikka Whisky’s 90th Anniversary, the series offers an inside look at the various experiments in the whisky-making process that Nikka has practiced over the years. This expression is crafted solely from batches of peated malt, offering a significant distinction from the “light and fruity” image of Miyagikyo. It showcases the exquisite combination of bold, distinctively peaty notes while leaving its signature estery hint in the aftertaste.” – $240 – Limit 1 Per Customer!

2. Nikka Yoichi Unpeated Limited Edition – 47% – Producer Description: “This limited edition of Yoichi single malt was introduced in 2021 as the first of the “Nikka Discovery” series. In anticipation of Nikka Whisky’s 90th Anniversary, the series offers an inside look at the various experiments in the whisky-making process that Nikka has practiced over the years. This expression is comprised solely of unpeated malts as opposed to the preconceived “peaty” image of Yoichi. It offers a delicate balance of bright fruitiness and rich mouthfeel, along with its distinctive smokiness generated by coal-fired distillation.” – $240 – Limit 1 Per Customer! 

A Few New Tastings

The first isn’t new, but we have added space for it, as we were able to source more bottles of most of the whiskies.

Mo’ Whisky FOMO – No Fooling!

·     Date: Friday, April 1

·     Time: 7 PM

·     Cost: $50

·     Pick-Up Date: Ready Now!

!!!MORE SPACES ADDED!!! There was so much FOMO surrounding our last Whisky FOMO tasting that we knew there would need to be another… and then some other limited whiskies fell into our lap, and it seemed we had no choice but to double down on the FOMO. We would have announced this tasting 2 weeks ago, but then the sample bottle shortage struck. We were starting to face some FOMO ourselves… but thankfully we have hit the sample bottle motherload! This time around we have a trio of Bunnahabhains (18, 2008 Manzanilla & Aonadh), Deanston 2008 Oloroso, Laphroaig Cairdeas 2021, Tobermory 2004 Oloroso, GlenAllachie 18 Year & the Glenmorangie A Tale of Winter. Not all of these bottles will only be offered to participants of the tasting, but for some of them, like the Laphroaig, GlenAllachie and Bunnahabhain 2008 that will be the case . In any case we will hold back a 6-12 bottles of each of the other whiskies just for participants in the tasting. The FOMO was so strong for this tasting, we had to double it, but don’t worry we got a bit more of the whiskies too. Friday April 1, 7 PM..

WOODY CREEK DISTILLERY TASTING

·     Date: Tuesday, April 5

·     Time: 8 PM

·     Cost: $25

·     Pick-Up Date: ETA Late Ferbruary!

What’s the deal with Woody Creek Distillery? Besides being plugged shamelessly by the star of Shameless himself – William H. Macy – they also make some darn good whiskey! Join us for a run through their lineup including a gin, two Rye and three Bourbon samples from this Colorado Distillery. See what all the hype is about for only 25 bucks!

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: SCOTCH EDITION

·     Date: Thursday, April 14

·     Time: 7 PM

·     Cost: $40

·     Pick-Up Date: ETA mid-March!

The Scotch Whisky industry has gone through something of a baby boom over the last decade. Step by Step, the whiskies from these new kids on the block are coming of age. Though young, the whiskies from these small independents are Hangin’ Tough in a market dominated by big multinationals. We’ll sample whiskies from Ardnamurchan, Daftmill, Glasgow, Inchdairnie, Isle of Raasay, Lindores Abbey, and Wolfburn. Thursday, April 24, 2022, 7PM.

Kavalan Whisky with Harmony & the Truth Malters Crew

·     Date: Saturday, April 23

·     Time: 6 PM

·     Cost: $40

·     Pick-Up Date: ETA mid-March!

By now it shouldn’t be news that Kavalan is making world class whiskies; we’ve been singing their praises for years. KWM’s Harmony Pollick will be joined by Larry Shoen and Zahara Amiri from Truth Malters for a virtual tour of the Kavalan Distillery, and a range tasting of 7 Kavalan whiskies: Podium; Triple Sherry Cask; Solist Brandy; Solist ex-Bourbon; Solist Oloroso; Solist Port; and Solist Vinho Barrique. The event starts at 6PM, the tasting component will begin around 7. Saturday, April 23, 6PM.

G&M Distillery Labels with Richard Urquhart

·     Date: Friday, May 6

·     Time: 5 PM

·     Cost: $45

·     Pick-Up Date: ETA late-March!

The Gordon & Macphail Distillery Labels range celebrates the ancient relationships it has nurtured with distilleries all over Scotland. It is also a testament to its ongoing practice of purchasing new make spirit from distilleries, rather than mature whisky, maturing it in its own casks. Richard Urquhart, a 4th generation member of the Urquhart family who own G&M, will guide us through a range of 7 distilleries label bottlings from Ardmore, Glenburgie, Glentauchers, Linkwood and Morltach, including a few 21 and 25 year olds. Friday May 6, 5PM.

Rethinking Whisky: The Lowlands

·     Date: Friday, May 6

·     Time: 5 PM

·     Cost: $45

·     Pick-Up Date: ETA late-March!

The Gordon & Macphail Distillery Labels range celebrates the ancient relationships it has nurtured with distilleries all over Scotland. It is also a testament to its ongoing practice of purchasing new make spirit from distilleries, rather than mature whisky, maturing it in its own casks. Richard Urquhart, a 4th generation member of the Urquhart family who own G&M, will guide us through a range of 7 distilleries label bottlings from Ardmore, Glenburgie, Glentauchers, Linkwood and Morltach, including a few 21 and 25 year olds. Friday May 6, 5PM.

Other Winter 2022 Tastings

We started rolling out our Winter tastings in December, and many of them have already sold out, others have but a dozen spots left. We added space to the FOMO and Bruichladdich tastings, and the former is now completely sold out. This morning we took most of our March tastings, 8 new events, live online too. We are working hard to get these set up and poured as quickly as possible.

For all tastings, we will notify you when they are ready for pickup. Each tasting takes one of our employees a full day to pour, label and box up.

Evan’s Contractually Obligated Bourbon Tasting

·     Date: Tuesday, March 15th

·     Time: 7 PM

·     Cost: $40

·     Pick-Up Date: Ready Now!

·     Only 8 spots left!

What is the best way to get ready for St Patrick’s Day? To drink Bourbon, of course! Evan hasn’t put together a lineup for a Bourbon tasting since January, and he is itching to get back in the saddle again. What new bottles and old friends will make the cut for this Blind Bourbon tasting? Only time will tell because Evan hasn’t even decided yet! Tuesday, March 15, 7 PM.

Shamrocks & Shenanigans: St. Paddy’s Day 2022

·     Date: Thursday, March 17

·     Time: 7 PM

·     Cost: $40

·     Pick-Up Date: To Be Confirmed

·     Only 5 spots left!

The approach of St. Paddy’s Day means everyone’s feeling a little more Irish, and it is high time for a focused Irish Whiskey tasting. We’ll take you on a wander across the Emerald Isle, tasting our way through some of the finest whiskey the island has to offer. We’ll sample single malts and single pot still whiskies aged up to 21 years from Bushmills, Redbreast, Teeling, Tullamore D.E.W., Tyrconnell, Waterford and more. Thursday, March 17, 7 PM.

Wild Life

·     Date: Tuesday March 22

·     Time: 7 PM

·     Cost: $25

·     Pick-Up Date: To Be Confirmed

The great folks at Wild Life Distillery are well known in Alberta for their sense of adventure, producing authentic rocky mountain spirits and GIN! Join Harmony Pollick from Kensington Wine Market and Wild Life Distillery for a night of Gin sipping and discovery. From Classic Juniper, coriander, and citrus to the world of barrel-aged gin and fruit gins. Co-founder Keith Robinson will walk through the spirit production process and educate on general gin production. Oh, and you like cocktails? Great, we’ll make one of those too! Tuesday, March 22, 7 PM.

Compass Box KWM Casks Launch with Scott Ellis

·     Date: Firday, April 8

·     Time: 7 PM

·     Cost: $30

·     Pick-Up Date: ETA Late February!

We have not one, but two new KWM exclusive whiskies from our friends t Compass Box. They are both Single Marrying Casks, one each of the Artist Blend and Glasgow Blend, the first of three Compass Box KWM 30th Anniversary Blends expected this year. To round out the lineup we will also be sampling our first two KWM Marrying Casks, the sold-out Peat Monster Arcana, the sought-after No Name No. 3 and the hot new Orchard House Blended Malt. Our guide for this liquid adventure will be Scott Ellis Western Region Manager for Compass Box Whisky. Friday, April 8, 7PM.

!!!On Sale!!!

Deals, deals, deals… especially on Waterford, and more than what I have highlighted below too… you can browse the full sale list online!

1. Waterford Single Farm Hook Head 1.1 – 50% – Complex young Irish single malt produced from barley grown on a single farm, matured in a mix of cask types. – Was $101.99 – Save 20% – Now $76.49

2. Waterford Single Farm Lakefield 1.1 – 50% – Complex young Irish single malt produced from barley grown on a single farm, matured in a mix of cask types. – Was $102.99 – Save 20% – Now $77.24

3. Compass Box Peat Monster – 46% – The Peat Monster combines extremely smoky malt whisky from Islay with medium-peated Highland whiskies to create a balanced and approachable monster, but a monster, nonetheless. Enjoy! – Was $79.99 – Save 25% – Now $55.99

4. Smokehead Rum Rebel Islay Single Malt – 46% – This undisclosed Islay Single Malt is rumoured to come from Ardbeg, and has been finished in rum casks. – Was $92 – Save 20% – Now $72.79

5. Smokehead Sherry Bomb Islay Single Malt – This undisclosed Islay Single Malt is rumoured to come from Ardbeg, and has been finished in sherry casks. – Was $115 – Save 20% – Now $91.99

6. Lismore The Legend 21 Year – 43% – Undisclosed Speyside single malt, from the owners of Glenfarclas, with a soft sherried character. – Was $165 – Save 20% – Now $131.99

7. Jura Seven Wood – 42% – Not content with double wood or triple wood, Jura has gone right to SEVEN WOOD with this bottling. – Was $121.99 – Save 35% – Now $79.29

8. Port Askaig 100 Proof – 57.1% – Cask Strength Caol Ila, 100 British Proof. – Was $79.99 – Save 20% – Now $63.99

9. Craggnamore Distillers Edition – 40% (boo) Diageo is still playing catch up, so this is still on sale. – Was $107.99 – Save 25% – Now $80.99

10.  Cragganmore Flavour Led – 55.7% – Old NAS Cragganmore with good reviews that is a lot more palatable on sale than at full price! – Was $1199.99 – Save 30% – Now $839.99

FREE DELIVERY

We are proud to offer Free City Wide Delivery on all orders over $100 Monday-Friday! Orders under $100 are subject to a flat rate $10 delivery fee. Note we likely cannot offer delivery before Christmas at this point!

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*All Prices Quoted here are subject to change and do not include GST. In the case of pricing discrepancies, the price at our point of sale will be taken as correct.*

 

GlenAllachie Single Cask #2588

29 Year Old 1989 Distillery Single Cask

Cask #2588

Single sherry hogshead bottled 2018 for guests at the distillery visitor centre. Glenallachie 29 Year Old 1989 vintage Speyisde single malt Scotch whisky. Single sherry hogshead #2588 bottled 2018 for the distillery visitor centre. GlenAllachie distillery are donating £10 GBP from the sale of each bottle to Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin (NHS Scotland) supporting the front line battle with COVID-19 in the North of Scotland. 236 numbered bottles.

£540.00

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Glenallachie Distillery is a Speyside distillery sitting on the eastern edge of Ben Rinnes mountain where it is rather exposed to the elements and is often to be see sitting within the snowline. A modern building and its architect William Delmé-Evans created a distillery which is rather pleasing on the eye. Glenallachie was commissioned in 1967 with two stills which increased to four in 1989 in order to meet blenders ever increasing demand for Glenallachie malt whisky. Whilst official releases are few independent releases are more numerous with those from Signatory Vintage and Cadenheads proving popular.

DISTILLERY EXCLUSIVES

As a small, family run Scottish distillery, we wanted to be able to find a way to keep the distillery alive and productive during the quieter months, when visitors can be a bit scarce on the ground. With that in mind we decided to ensure that we will always have some single cask distillery exclusive bottlings available, just for pilgrims who make their way to the Spiritual Home of Scotch whisky. These bottles are not available online and cannot be bought over the phone or set aside.

Our next planned releases will be on 9th March 2022, when we will release two Distillery Exclusives – Cask 180074 Monbazillac Wine Barrique, which is outstanding for its age and Cask 180235 Thiron French Virgin Oak Hogshead, which is made from wood that was grown less than 1 mile from the town of Thiron where the original abbey monks came from.

So, if you would like to visit us for a Distillery Tour or to pick up a bottle, our Winter hours are 1st November – 13th March: Open Wednesday-Sunday (Closed Monday & Tuesday). Distillery Tours are available at 11am and 2pm, please book in advance.

Summer Hours: 14th March – end October. Open 7 days a week, 10am – 4pm | Distillery Tours are available at 10am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm, please book in advance.

Refreshments are available if pre-booked.

To book your distillery tour just call 01337 842547, or email stephanie@lindoresabbeydistillery.com

 

Lost Lantern Spring 2022 Single Cask Collection Highlights Tradition & Innovation

 

March 1, 2022—Lost Lantern, the new independent bottler of American whiskey that launched less than 18 months ago, is pleased to announce their Spring 2022 collection, featuring four limited edition single casks from four celebrated distilleries: Smooth Ambler in West Virginia, Westward in Oregon, Frey Ranch Distillery in Nevada and Spirit Works in California.

Beginning March 9, the Spring 2022 single cask collection will be available for sale on LostLanternWhiskey.com and Seelbachs.com. All offerings are bottled at cask strength, are non-chill-filtered and have natural color.

• 2022 Single Cask #1: Smooth Ambler West Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey (195 btls): SRP, $80
• 2022 Single Cask #2: Westward Oregon Single Malt Whiskey Finished in Chardonnay Cask (272 btls): SRP, $130
• 2022 Single Cask #3: Frey Ranch Distillery Nevada Four Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey (188 btls): SRP, $100
• 2022 Single Cask #4: Spirit Works California Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in a Sloe Gin Cask (207 btls): SRP, $100

Lost Lantern’s Spring 2022 Single Cask Collection showcases American whiskey’s simultaneous embrace of tradition and innovation. “This group of distilleries is continually pushing the boundaries of American whiskey and exploring new ways of making whiskey in many different forms,” commented Lost Lantern Co-Founders Nora Ganley-Roper and Adam Polonski. “The Spring Collection includes our first single casks from Frey Ranch, one of the only estate distilleries in the country, and Westward, one of the creators of modern American single malt, as well as our second Smooth Ambler West Virginia wheated bourbon and a unique sloe gin-finished rye whiskey from Spirit Works in California.”

Single casks are an essential piece of the Lost Lantern model, inspired by the long tradition of independent bottlers in Scotland. These highly limited, one-of-a-kind single casks consist of unique and deeply expressive whiskies produced by some of the finest distilleries in the United States. Since their debut in October 2020, Lost Lantern has released 22 single casks from Santa Fe Spirits (NM), Cedar Ridge (IA), New York Distilling Company (NY), Ironroot Republic (TX), Whiskey Del Bac (AZ), Balcones (TX) Watershed (OH), Boulder Spirits (CO), Spirit Works (CA), St. George Spirits (CA), McCarthy’s (OR), Smooth Ambler (WV), Starlight (IN), Westward (OR), and Frey Ranch Distillery (NV).

In addition to the single cask releases, Lost Lantern’s flagship blend, American Vatted Malt Edition No. 1 (SRP $120) is available. Recently named ‘Best American Blended Malt’ at the 2022 World Whiskies Awards, it was created with some of the biggest names in American single malt (Balcones in TX, Copperworks in WA, Santa Fe Spirits in NM, Triple Eight in MA, Westward in OR, and Virginia Distillery Co. in VA). American Vatted Malt represents collaboration and community amongst distillers and crafters who share the vision of bringing American whiskey into the light it deserves.

ABOUT LOST LANTERN’S SPRING 2022 SINGLE CASK COLLECTION

Lost Lantern single casks show that the best whiskey reflects where it’s made, how it’s made, and who made it, and demonstrate that compelling whiskey comes from all across the United States. 

2022 Cask #1: Smooth Ambler West Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey

(195 btls | 123 Proof): SRP, $80

This is the second of a pair of bourbon casks Lost Lantern selected from Smooth Ambler Spirits in Maxwelton, West Virginia. Smooth Ambler has long been on the vanguard of sourcing and blending whiskey with transparency and integrity. They’ve also been distilling and aging their own whiskey as they forge a new whiskey tradition in West Virginia. Distilled on Smooth Ambler’s own column still in West Virginia, it was aged in a 53-gallon barrel for 5 years. The nose has notes of toasted almond, white chocolate, and cranberries. The palate is rich and spicy, with clove, black cherry and deep oak flavors.

2022 Cask #2: Westward Oregon Single Malt Whiskey Finished in a Chardonnay Cask

(272 btls | 121 Proof): SRP, $130

Known for pushing the boundaries of craft spirits for almost two decades, Westward in Portland, Oregon has created a new style of American single malt built on the brewing culture of the Pacific Northwest. This single malt was made from 100% two-row malted barley grown in the Pacific Northwest. It was aged for 28 months in a new oak cask, then finished for 20 months in an Oregon Chardonnay cask. It has a structured and well-rounded palate with a big malty flavor that includes hints of white flowers, toasted pecans, and fresh pears. It is reminiscent of a meadow in the first days of fall.

2022 Cask #3: Frey Ranch Distillery Nevada Four Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey

(188 btls | 124 Proof): SRP, $100

Frey Ranch, located in a unique farming oasis in the watershed of Lake Tahoe in northern Nevada, is where Colby and Ashley Frey have transformed their fifth-generation family farm into one of the most exciting distilleries in the country. Committed to doing things the right way, no matter how long it takes, Frey Ranch is one of the only true estate distilleries in the U.S. This cask is a 5-year-old straight bourbon whiskey made entirely from grain grown at Frey Ranch. It has spicy, earthy fruit flavors, with notes of black cherry and caramel vanilla creams. It is Lost Lantern’s first Nevada whiskey.

2022 Cask #4: Spirit Works California Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in a Sloe Gin Cask

(207 btls | 113 Proof): SRP, $100

Located in the heart of Sonoma wine country, Spirit Works is a family-run distillery built from the ground up with sustainable practices in mind. Highly awarded and respected, the distillery also has one of the very few female-led distilling teams in the United States. Most importantly, they make wonderful spirits like whiskey and gin. This special whiskey was made by finishing straight 2-year-old Spirit Works rye whiskey for an additional year in a cask that previously held the distillery’s sloe gin. The finish adds complex flavors of strawberry, raspberry, and juniper to the underlying spice, vanilla, and oak notes, making this whiskey similar in flavor to the iconic cocktail, the Boulevardier.

ABOUT LOST LANTERN

Founded by Nora Ganley-Roper and Adam Polonski, Lost Lantern is a new independent bottler of American whiskey. Inspired by the long tradition of independent bottlers in Scotland, the company seeks out the most unique and exciting whiskies being made across the country and releases them as single casks and blends, always with a deep commitment to transparency. Currently, the Lost Lantern portfolio consists of American Vatted Malt Edition No. 1, a blend of American single malt whiskey made in collaboration with six distilleries from across the U.S., and twenty-two single casks (9 of which are available now). Lost Lantern debuts new hand-selected whiskies throughout the year and announces one-off limited releases from time-to-time. Subscribe to Lost Lantern’s newsletter to learn about new offerings as they become available. Lost Lantern Whiskey is available for purchase at LostLanternWhiskey.com, at Seelbachs.com, and at select retailers in California, Kentucky, and Alberta.

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THE WHISKY BARREL PIONEER NEW AUTHENTICATION PROCESS FOR SCOTCH WHISKY INDUSTRY

Fife-based Scotch whisky retailer and bottling company release world’s first single-cask Scotch whisky with full Digital Provenance Certificate (NFT)

Alastair Brown of The Whisky Barrel with world’s first digitally-certified Scotch whisky

In recognition of the growth of virtual whisky collections, Alastair Brown, who runs Fife-based The Whisky Barrel with brother Chris, has pioneered a revolutionary whisky authentication process that harnesses blockchain technology.

Made publicly available today, The Whisky Barrel’s Digital Provenance Certificates (NFTs) securely transmit essential product information on a public ledger, helping collectors and connoisseurs alleviate the risk of investing in counterfeit whisky.”

Using blockchain technology offers our customers a continuously updated, secure record of ownership for each individual bottle, adding a layer of provenance that’s unrivalled in the Scotch whisky industry.” Alastair Brown

Developed in conjunction with Aberdeen-based tech start-up CD Corp., this is the world’s first Scotch whisky collection to use digital certification to verify provenance. Each Digital Provenance Certificate is minted on the Solana (SOL) blockchain platform, chosen for its verified carbon-neutral, low-energy consumption.

L-R Murdo McCandlish (CDC), Joseph McGraw (CDC), Ryan Aitken (CDC), Chris Brown (TWB), Alastair Brown (TWB)

“Alastair and Chris trusted us to execute our vision of immutable digital provenance certificates correlating with each bottle in a collection. They are at the forefront of this new process of authentication for rare Scotch whisky, and I believe their openness to a more inclusive integration of blockchain technology will reap rewards for their business long term” Ryan Aitken, Managing Director of CD Corp. Ltd.

Today sees the release of the first bottling — a 30-year-old distilled at the Glen Moray distillery in Elgin. Each of the 152 individually-numbered bottles feature a unique QR code that links to its corresponding Digital Provenance Certificate. This token provides digital proof of ownership, as well as the provenance of each bottle.

The Whisky Barrel’s 30-year-old Glen Elgin with Digital Certificate of Authenticity

Owners of the first bottles are granted VIP membership to The Whisky Barrel Scotch Club hosted by Solsea. The first 30 NFTs feature a unique graphic representation of the bottle, enhancing their collectability.”

Blockchain technology is not just for the big companies, it’s for small companies like ours. It is the future. Applying a certified digital history to a physical bottle of premium Scotch whisky is the ultimate provenance for our barley-to-bottle approach.” Alastair Brown

The Glen Moray is the first release from The Whisky Barrel’s 15th Anniversary Portfolio Series, that will culminate in the bottling of a 50-year-old cask whisky at the end of the year.

First-release Glen Moray 30-year-old

The first release of The Whisky Barrel’s 15th Anniversary Portfolio Digital Provenance Certificate series is a Glen Moray 30-year-old, bottled from their own casks stored at their warehouse. This modest yield of 152 unique bottles was minted on 12th January 2022. The Whisky Barrel’s decision to digitally certify their provenance adds an enhanced layer of security for buyers.Speyside single malt distilled at Glen Moray Distillery.1991 vintage.54.9% ALC/VOL

Single cask, 1st fill Palo Cortado Hogshead

Bottled the old-fashioned way at cask strength with natural colour and unchill-filtered.Tasting notes:Nose: fruit salad, burnt orange peel, toffee, green apples and fudge.Taste: peach and pink grapefruit compote, butterfudge, vanilla and spices.Finish: long, oily mouthfeel, figs, mint and ripe grapes.

Bottle #001 Digital Certificate of Authenticity (NFT) on Solsea:

https://solsea.io/nft/3LvXBcigfvRaBaes5PGci8bcUWrBovZuL7uAXgaxgNwc

About The Whisky Barrel — TheWhiskyBarrel.com

The Whisky Barrel is an online Scotch whisky retailer and bottling company with customers in over 50 countries worldwide. Located in the Kingdom of Fife, Scotland, the business celebrates its 15th anniversary this year.

Founded by Alastair Brown in 2007, today the company owns an enviable portfolio of Scotch whisky, maturing in casks under bond, including whiskies from Scotland’s best-known distilleries.Alastair’s brother Chris joined the company in 2015 to direct the company’s e-commerce platform and to help diversify the business. Today, The Whisky Barrel stocks thousands of premium whiskies and rums that can be delivered globally within days.

The Whisky Barrel received the Queen’s Award for outstanding international trade growth in 2019.Sustainability is at the core of The Whisky Barrel’s ethos, and this year they are planting 350 trees at Falkland Estate in Fife as part of Her Majesty The Queen’s Green Canopy initiative.

Alastair Brown – Managing Director & Founder

Alastair is a qualified I.T. professional who has worked in e-commerce and international trade for 20 years in senior management positions, founding The Whisky Barrel in 2007. By building relationships with the world’s most prestigious Scotch whisky brands, Alastair has built the business into an internationally-recognised specialist online whisky merchant, exporting millions of pounds worth of Scotch whisky annually. Alastair lives with his wife and young daughter in north east Fife.

About CD Corp.

Aberdeen-based tech start-up CD Corp was founded in 2021 by Robert Gordon University graduates Ryan Aitken, Murdo McCandlish and Joseph McGraw, with American digital finance consultant and investor, Ryan Caudill. Aitken was introduced to digital currencies and their possibilities by Caudill whilst studying for a semester at Oklahoma State University in 2018.

About Digital Provenance Certificates

With the release of a Glen Moray 30-year-old single malt, The Whisky Barrel is introducing the world’s first single-cask Scotch whisky with a full Digital Provenance Certificate, unique to each individually-numbered bottle.

The bottle’s information — the distillery, cask type and bottle number — is accessed via the QR code on the label, that can be verified on virtual platforms including online auctions. This acts as a digital proof of ownership, transferred to the buyer upon purchase, meaning its provenance can be verified using a Smartphone in seconds. It’s possible for owners to trade their Digital Provenance Certificate with the corresponding bottle. Or to trade the bottle and transfer the digital ownership to a new owner.

For Scotch whisky collectors and connoisseurs, provenance is important. The Whisky Barrel’s process of authentication is the first of its kind for the Scotch Whisky industry, preventing counterfeit Scotch entering the marketplace. To mark their 15th Anniversary year, The Whisky Barrel has selected some of their best Scotch whisky casks for a series titled ‘Portfolio’. Each bottle has its own Digital Provenance Certificate which is transferred when the bottles are delivered.

Collectors and connoisseurs wishing to purchase whisky with a Digital Provenance Certificate must join The Whisky Barrel® Scotch Club on SolSea.io or visit the https://www.thewhiskybarrel.com. Buyers should note that no two casks of Scotch whisky have identical taste profiles, and no two bottles are identical at The Whisky Barrel® Scotch Club on SolSea.io. It’s possible to build a digital Scotch whisky collection on SolSea.io Marketplace (or securely within a personal digital wallet), to collect or trade.

The Whisky Barrel partnered with CD Corp. (CryptoDramz) to analyse the Scotch whisky provenance process and apply a blockchain-based DPC to every bottle of their single cask Scotch. They use Solana blockchain — best known for its native token SOL — due to its low-energy, carbon neutral credentials. Each bottle features a unique QR code on the label, this links to its very own Digital Provenance Certificate, also known as an NFT (Non-Fungible Token). These cannot be changed thus certifying the provenance and ownership of each bottle.

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NEXT BATCH OF REVERED GLENALLACHIE

10-YEAR-OLD ANNOUNCED

 Batch 7 of the multi-award-winning Speyside distillery’s popular 10-year-old

Cask Strength bottling is newest addition to core range

Independently owned and managed distillery The GlenAllachie today launches the next instalment of its coveted 10-year-old Single Malt: The GlenAllachie 10-year-old Cask Strength Batch 7.

The release follows acclaimed previous batches from the Speyside distillery; most notably the fourth instalment which was awarded World’s Best Single Malt (World Whiskies Awards, 2021).

Batch 7 (UK RRSP £62.99) was expertly aged in a combination of Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry puncheons, Rioja barriques and virgin oak casks, all personally selected and blended by esteemed Master Distiller Billy Walker.

Walker – who this year celebrates reaching an astonishing half-century as a blender in the Scotch Whisky industry – holds widespread recognition for his hands-on approach and innovative maturation philosophy. Each release of the decade-old expression reflects this distinguished expertise in wood management.

Presented at 56.8% ABV, without added colouring or chill filtration, the punchy cask strength spirit of the seventh batch is abundant with rich mocha, stewed plums, runny honey and cinnamon tones.

Remarking on this latest batch release, Walker comments:

“Every batch we create of our 10-year-old Cask Strength represents the direction in which we are taking The GlenAllachie. From the outset, our defined objective has been to achieve a bold and flavourful yet balanced spirit, predominantly matured in Sherry wood, but with interesting twists introduced by unusual cask types.

“This latest batch is a complex and enjoyable drinking experience which brings together spirit from some truly exceptional Sherry, Wine and virgin oak casks. I must say, this one is pretty special!”

Prior to this launch, the latest addition to The GlenAllachie’s core range was the 21-year-old Cask Strength Batch 2, unveiled in February 2022.

The GlenAllachie 10-year-old Cask Strength Batch 7 is available to purchase from global specialist retailers, with a UK RRSP of £62.99.

ABOUT GLENALLACHIE:

One of Scotland’s few independently owned and managed distilleries, The GlenAllachie is led by industry veteran, Billy Walker, who boasts an almost 50-year tenure in whisky. With an emphasis on wood policy, The GlenAllachie’s cask budget for 2021 stands at an eye-watering £1m/$1.2m. With 16 on-site warehouses holding over 50,000 casks, we have complete control of the end-to-end maturation process.

The GlenAllachie focusses on quality over quantity, which is why we chose to reduce our production capacity from 4m to 500,000 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 10-year-old Cask Strength Batch 7 – 56.8% ABV

• Colour: Rich Mahogany.
• Nose: Waves of heather honey, dried fruit, cinnamon and nutmeg, followed by orange peel, mocha and treacle.
• Taste: Lashings of dark chocolate, figs and heather honey, with raisins, cinnamon, plums and hints of orange zest.