WEMYSS MALTS LAUNCH LIMITED-EDITION

EXPRESSION: SMOKY SHORES

SMOKY SHORES, THE BRAND-NEW RARE RELEASE PACKS A POWERFUL PUNCH

OF PEATED MALT, JUST IN TIME FOR BURNS NIGHT

Scottish independent whisky bottler Wemyss Malts launches Smoky Shores, a brand-new limited-edition blend. The non-age statement expression is released as just 5,526 bottles, bottled at 46% ABV and priced at £50 available globally here: https://wemyssmalts.com/

Smoky Shores delivers notes of snuffed smoke, salted lemons and sweet cured bacon on the nose, followed by notes of wild oats, orange peel, and malted bread toasted over embers of heathery peat on the palate.

The limited expression is packaged in an intricately foiled gift carton, inside a bespoke decanter bottle, with an illustrated label design that takes inspiration from the barley malting process.

Smoky Shores is a sister whisky to Peat Chimney, a popular choice among smoky whisky fans from the core range of Wemyss Malts. Flavour-wise, the new limited release has the characteristics of Peat Chimney, with an extra blast of punchy peated malt.

Wemyss Malts core range also includes The Hive, a Speyside blend with honey-like sweetness and flavours of citrus zest, and Spice King, a complexly sweet yet salty expression, an ideal alternative to rye or spiced rum.

Commenting on the release of Smoky Shores, Isabella Wemyss, owner and Director of Production, said: “We’re delighted with our new Smoky Shores bottling. Our existing smoky favourite from the core range, Peat Chimney, is already a big hit among our peat fans, and Smoky Shores has an even more intense, delicious smoky flavour, a real treat for peated whisky enthusiasts.

“Adding to the all-round flavour experience, you’ll find hand-crafted illustrations on the packaging inspired by the malting process. These really bring to life the tasting notes and flavour within the bottle, transporting you to coastal seashores.

“On 25th January, we’ll be raising a glass to our smoky whisky fans around the world – Smoky Shores is the perfect accompaniment to a Burns Night supper.”

The packaging derives inspiration from the barley malting process, where the peat is added to develop the smoky flavours found in this whisky. The name is acquired from the long, salty finish reminiscent of bonfires ablaze seashores.

FULL TASTING NOTES

NOSE

Robust peaty smoke mingles with intense aromas of crushed mint leaves that fuse with aromatic rosemary.

PALATE

A sudden and explosive mouthfeel comes to the fore with earthy white pepper and zesty lemons. 

FINISH

Bitter espresso sinks into the palate before a long salty mouth-coating finish drifts away.

Notes

• Edinburgh based Wemyss Malts falls under the company Wemyss Family Spirits Ltd. and is a family run company operated by brother and Sister William and Isabella Wemyss. The Wemyss family Castle has been home to the family since the 1300s and is featured in the company logo.
• The Wemyss Malts Cask Club, launched in 2019 offers members access to exclusive bottlings, previews of new releases, competitions and the latest news. Membership is free and can be joined via www.wemyssmalts.com/cask-club
• 2020 marked the 20th Anniversary of the launch of Wemyss Malts and the occasion has been marked with the launch of several limited-edition releases such as Velvet Fig Aged 25 Year and Black Gold 30-year-old Bowmore single cask.
• The Wemyss family premium wines and spirits brands also include Kingsbarns Single Malt; Lord Elcho blended Scotch whisky and Darnley’s Gin, together with the premium wine estate of Rimauresq Cru Classé in Cotes de Provence.

Win a meal for two at Michelin-starred Hakkasan!

To celebrate Johnnie Walker’s launch of their limited edition Blue Label Chinese New Year release, they have partnered up with the legendary Michelin-starred Hakkasan who offer world-class Cantonese cuisine. Purchase this Year of the Tiger releases to enter into this special giveaway and have the chance at winning a dining experience for two at Hakkansan’s original London restaurant.

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George Remus Bourbon celebrates National Bootlegger’s Day with the Remus Repeal Reserve Collector’s Box Set

Limited-Release showcases the award-winning series of bourbons

St. LOUIS (Jan. 17, 2022) – In celebration of National Bootlegger’s Day (Jan. 17), the brand team at George Remus Bourbon has developed a memorable collection highlighting some of its best bourbon offerings: the Limited-Release Remus Repeal Reserve Collector’s Box Set.

The unique collection of limited-release bourbons is housed in a false-front book set fit for a 1920s speakeasy and features four 375 ml bottles of Remus Repeal Reserve – one each from Series I, II, III, and IV. 

The Remus Repeal Reserve Collector’s Box Set is limited in quantity to 600 sets and is available beginning January 2022 at a suggested retail price of $599.99. 

“What better way to celebrate National Bootlegger’s Day than by offering a special collection inspired by the King of the Bootleggers himself, George Remus,” said Shanae Randolph, Brand Manager for George Remus Bourbon. “The Remus Repeal Reserve Series has become a highly anticipated release for consumers. We are pleased to offer this unique, one-of-a-kind box set featuring this award-winning series of bourbons.” 

About Luxco 

Founded in St. Louis in 1958 by the Lux Family, Luxco is a leading producer, supplier, importer and bottler of beverage alcohol products. Our mission is to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of consumers, associates and business partners. Merged with MGP Ingredients, Inc. in 2021 (Nasdaq: MGPI), Luxco operates as MGP’s Brands Division and manages all MGP/Luxco brands. This extensive and award-winning spirits portfolio includes well-known brands from five distilleries: Bardstown, Kentucky-based Lux Row Distillers, home of Ezra Brooks, Rebel, Blood Oath, David Nicholson and Daviess County; Lebanon, Kentucky-based Limestone Branch Distillery, maker of Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey and Bowling & Burch Gin; Jalisco, Mexico-based Destiladora González Lux, producer of 100% agave tequilas, El Mayor, Exotico and Dos Primos; Ross & Squibb Distillery, where George Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Rossville Union Straight Rye Whiskey are produced; and the Washington, D.C.-based Green Hat Distillery, producer of the Green Hat family of gins. The innovative and high-quality brand portfolio also includes Everclear Grain Alcohol, Pearl Vodka, Saint Brendan’s Irish Cream, The Quiet Man Irish Whiskey and other well-recognized brands. For more information about the company and its brands, visit luxco.com.

No-Limit Allocation on a Cult-Caliber Bourbon Rarity
W.B. Saffell Limited Edition Batch #1 107 Proof
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (375ml) ($49.99)
“Tantalizingly close to perfection … It’s maybe the easiest drinking AND most fully flavored Bourbon I’ve tasted all year.” — Andrew Whiteley, K&L Spirits Buyer
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“This is about the best bourbon we can sell to you dollar-for-dollar. This gets my highest recommendation!” — David Othenin-Girard, K&L Spirits Buyer

This long-awaited release from the Whiskey Barons has finally arrived, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the debut batch. Made by master distiller Eddie Russell, the man responsible for some of the most famous and coveted bourbons to come out of the Bluegrass State, it’s an absolutely top-shelf expression that should be on any collector’s short list. The Russells composed the blend from painstaking historical research into the fabled whiskies of William Butler Saffell, one of Kentucky’s most acclaimed distillers of the late 19th century.

Made entirely at Wild Turkey in Lawrenceburg (a good portion of it at the now-demolished Old Ripy facility) using their famous, corn-heavy mashbill and comprising bourbons of varying ages up to 12 years old, “it’s seamless, powerful, and graceful all at once” according to K&L spirits buyer Andrew Whiteley. Bottled at 107 proof and showing the unmistakable signature of a true master, the W.B. Saffell Batch No. 1 is an unequivocally outstanding new addition to the craft bourbon scene that will surely find a fanatical fan base with each subsequent release, just as with previous Whiskey Barons releases like Old Ripy that now command hundreds of dollars on the secondary market. Made in highly limited quantities, we expect this first release of Saffell to fly out the door on its way to becoming a collectible icon in its own right.

W.B. Saffell Limited Edition Batch #1 107 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (375ml) ($49.99)

K&L Notes: W.B. Saffell is the newest in the Whiskey Barons’ lineup from Campari. It pays tribute to William Butler Saffell, who began distilling as a teenager and built his first distillery in 1889. This bourbon is inspired by the delicate spirit he produced at the time and is the first in the collection to have legendary Master Distiller Eddie Russell working on the spirit. A blend of 6, 8, 10, and 12-year-old Kentucky straight bourbons, it’s non-chill filtered and bottled at 107 proof. The distillate is all made at Wild Turkey in Lawrenceberg, KY with their 75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% malted barley mashbill.

David Othenin-Girard | K&L Spirits Buyer | Review Date: January 05, 2022

It’s no secret that I’m a total Wild Turkey fan boy. I’ve been pining for this whiskey for the better part of two years. While this batch was released in most markets in 2019, we didn’t see it in California until two years later. While most other markets have sold out and the few stores that still have it are asking nearly double the original price, we’ve done everything in our power to purchase every single bottle we could find. There’s simply nothing on the market as delicious and available as this incredible product. If you ever wanted to know what pre-prohibition bourbon might have tasted like, this is about as close as you’re going to get. The nose is never-ending in its complexity. Every trip back is a different story. First, it offers tons of sweet corn, rich caramel, and brown sugar. When you return, now a powerful spice focused on cinnamon, but more complex, and some added herbal savory character. Finally, zesty burnt orange peel and freshly toasted vanilla bean. On the palate, that fab WT earthiness, which I’m certain comes from the old 12-year element (of course, distilled at the now-demolished Old Ripy plant). Sweet oak, peppery spice, caramel syrup, it’s full-bodied but not obtrusively heavy, with a vibrant zest no doubt thanks to some excellent work by the blender. This is a whisky I’d like to be drinking all the time in perpetuity. It simply never gets old. After days with this bottle, it continues to grow on me. There will be the occasionally hater that quips about the price, but considering the junk that people throw money at these days, this is about the best bourbon we can sell to you dollar-for-dollar. This gets my highest recommendation!

Andrew Whiteley | K&L Spirits Buyer | Review Date: December 31, 2021

Tantalizingly close to perfection. Painstakingly recreated from the study of historical notes, careful tasting of pre-prohibition bottles, and the ingenuity of the Russells, the recreation of W.B. Saffell’s famous whiskey is finally here. Bottled at 107 proof, it’s seamless, powerful, and graceful all at once. The nose is a stunner: fresh gingerbread, candied corn, sweet, succulent grassy notes like a burst of springtime, butterscotch, vanilla, crème brulée, dark cocoa, toasted oak, fresh saw dust, and caramel. It goes the whole nine yards. And that’s just the first nosing. The palate is downright glorious. The combination of sweet corn, spicy rye, and toasty barrel is on point. It drinks like the very oldest Russell’s barrels we’ve ever sold but with a softer, silkier palate. The proof is dialed in just right. The finish is long and sweet with a hint of heat on the back end that is the exact reminder you need that this was made at Wild Turkey. It’s maybe the easiest drinking AND most fully flavored bourbon I’ve tasted all year.

IN CELEBRATION OF BURNS…
THE BARD WHO DID THINGS A LITTLE DIFFERENTLY

We’ve got loads going on this month, all dedicated to Rabbie’s legacy.  Get ready to celebrate Burns Night with our new release selection of bottles; a global, virtual evening of entertainment with special guests and features, live from our studio; and get your friends together for a Burns celebration – in or ‘out, out’ near you…  Read on to explore Deep, Rich and Dried Fruits… we reckon the big man would have been a fan…

BRAW BURNS SALE:

-NEW BOTTLES ADDED-

We’re  celebrating Burns Night with a sensational seasonal sale. Enjoy a 15% saving on our Burns Night recommendations – order now for delivery before the big event.

Use code: JOIN TO SEE THE CODE!

Ends 1 Feb 2022 – Saving available online. Selected bottlings only and subject to availability. Coupon code must be applied to online basket before checkout. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers, applied retrospectively or exchanged for cash.

BURNS BOTTLES

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

North of Scotland 48YO
60 more bottles available

We only bottled half the cask of this amazing single grain and 60 bottles were released and sold out just before Christmas.  The next lot of bottles are now ready and then we will decide if we will bottle the rest of the cask.

APC – There are some delays with shipping, as of 13th January impacted areas are County Durham, Tyne & Wear.  We thank you for your patience.

Shop Now – £58 & free delivery

Bartels Whisky
4 The Old Glebe
Loughborough, Lec LE12 8LB
United Kingdom

The Chinese Spring Festival – the beginning of the Chinese New Year – is just a couple of weeks away. Wish your loved ones a year of happiness and prosperity with a beautiful, rare or limited edition bottle. We have some beautifully-designed bottles made specially to celebrate the Year of the Tiger, including the new Johnnie Walker Blue Label special edition and,

a vibrant limited edition of Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Gran Reserva.

GLENFIDDICH 21 YEAR OLD
CHINESE NEW YEAR 2022

£165

Or simply wish someone good fortune with a lucky red envelope instead – an eGift Card sent anywhere, anytime.

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Bunnahabhain 24 Years

Peated, single cask TWB Exclusive

Bunnahabhain 24 Year Old 1997 The Golden Cask TWB exclusive. Bottled for us by our chums at House of Macduff this is a stunning peated Islay cask #CM280 bottled at 49.1%. Unchillfiltered and natural colour and just 187 numbered bottles. Bunnahabhain 24 Year Old 1997 vintage Islay single malt Scotch whisky. Single bourbon cask #CM280 bottled September 2021 by House of Macduff for the Golden Cask series. 187 numbered bottles exclusive to The Whisky Barrel.

Buy – Bunnahabhain 24yo – £135 / €135* / $154* / c$193*

Only available at TWB | TheWhiskyBarrel.com

Bunnahabhain Distillery was established in 1881 on the north eastern tip of the Isle of Islay by the shore of Bunnahabhain Bay and overlooking the Sound of Islay. All the building materials were transported by puffer and unloaded at the distillery pier. Now tucked away at the end of the single track ‘main’ road with spectacular scenery all the way. Bunnahabhain Distillery is equipped with four huge pear shaped stills and produces Scottish malt whisky which is released in blends and in single malt and single cask bottlings. A participant in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Festival of Malt and Music. Core editions include Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old and 18 Year Old.

As we embark on 2022, we’d like to take a moment to look back on some of our favourite whiskies from the past year – our Stars of 2021. At The Whisky Exchange, we’ve always prided ourselves on finding the best spirits for our customers and 2021 was no different.

In December, we announced our Whisky of the Year 2022, the sweet, fruity and distinctively honeyed single malt, Deanston 18 Year Old. To follow on, we highlight a few more of the drinks we’ve loved from the last twelve months for when you seek your New Year tipple. Cheers, and here’s to many more in 2022!

CRAGGANMORE DISTILLERY

25 Year Old 1995 Old & Rare

Cragganmore 25 Year Old 1995 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Single sherry butt bottled April 2021 by Hunter Laing & Co. for the Old & Rare series. 298 bottles. This burnished gold coloured whisky has a deep, rich, sweet nose of treacle, dried fruits and butterscotch. On the palate it is full bodied with a slight tongue prickle alongside stewed prunes and sultanas, all leading to a long, satisfying finish with a fruity aftertaste.

£279.79

Cragganmore Distillery in 1869 in the heart of Scotland’s Speyside whisky region. This is a malt whisky distillery equipped with four very short stills and is one of the few Scottish malt whisky distilleries that continues to cool its new spirit in traditional worm tubs. The few distillery bottlings including Cragganmore 12 Year Old and Distillers Edition are well enhanced by those of independent bottlers.