Another Towering Exclusive Cask from a Speyside Dynamo
Benriach 12 Year Old “K&L Exclusive” Peated Rye Barrel #13467 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) ($119.99)
“This distillery has been absolutely on fire recently thanks to master blender Rachel Barrie and all these awards.” — David Othenin-Girard, K&L Spirits Buyer

Today we have part two of our incredible haul from one of the most compelling and in-demand Speyside distilleries in operation today. Our long-time single malt fanatics have caught on to the utterly thrilling whiskies coming out of Benriach, and word of the genius of master blender Rachel Barrie is reaching all corners of the Scotch world. So, imagine our out-and-out joy when we secured three individual 12-year-old casks from this dynamic powerhouse through our connections with the ever-amazing Hart Brothers Finest Collection. This 12-year-old Peated Rye puts a completely unique twist on single-malt Scotch, with the peat process and the rye mashbill combining to create a complex profile that suggests an older whisky than it actually is. Intense rye spices take center stage with tropical fruits playing perfectly at the other end the spectrum, while the peat smoke lends that aged grandeur to the whole picture. Hardcore Scotch fanatics are in for a treat once again with this next stellar offering from the remarkable Benriach.

Benriach 12 Year Old “K&L Exclusive” Peated Rye Barrel #13467 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) ($119.99)

K&L Notes: The long and complicated history of Benriach includes an optimistic vision, a long closure, a rebirth, a short closure, and finally, a modern renaissance now in full swing. Built in 1897 by John Duff, Benriach sits nextdoor to Duff’s hugely successful Longmorn distillery. Benriach boasts a huge floor-malting facility and five old-school, stone-walled and earthen-floored dunnage warehouses on site, making it one of the most traditionally styled distilleries in all of Scotland. Sadly, shortly after it was built, the market fell out of Scotch, and it was shuttered for over half a century. When it was reborn in 1965, it was controlled by Seagrams for a time before getting taken over by Pernod Ricard and shuttered again in 2001. Fortunately for whisky fans everywhere, the inimitable Billy Walker purchased the facility in 2003, and with this change in ownership, Benriach’s fortunes began to change. Walker had spent years blending whiskies and knew the magic that lay within Benriach. Over his tenure, the quality of their releases skyrocketed, and the popularity of the distillery soared high enough to grab the attention of Brown Forman, who took over in 2016. It is now under the watchful eye of one of Scotland’s finest master blenders in Rachel Barrie. This special cask spanned both Mr. Walker’s and Ms. Barrie’s tenures. The peated distillate, laid down in 2009, drinks like a supremely old-school Speysider. Tropical fruit and intense spice mingle perfectly with the smoke.

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125th ANNIVERSARY EDITION

12 YEAR OLD WHISKY

70cl | 43% ABV

In 2022 on the 8th of June, Tomaton will be celebrating their 125th anniversary. To mark this special occasion, the distillery are releasing this limited edition version of their 12 year old Single Malt.

Tomatin have commissioned Emily Hogarth, an Edinburgh based papercut illustrator, who has visited the distillery and created a unique illustration to commemorate the anniversary.

You will see that included within the artwork throughout are key components which capture the distillery’s history; each representing different stages in the making of the whisky and the stories behind it.

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Laphroaig 10 Year Old “Batch 014” Original Cask Strength Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $89.99 View

Is the Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength the best bottle Laphroaig releases? Only you can know for sure. Every release Laphroaig does has the 10 year at its heart, the very soul of Laphroaig is the 10 year bottling. Experiencing it at cask strength is a must for any fan of the distillery.

2006 Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old “Old Particular” K&L Exclusive Single Bourbon Barrel Cask Strength Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) (Pre-Arrival) $109.99 View

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KYLVER No.9 – HAGALAZ

The ninth instalment in Wolfburn’s flagship Kylver series has been aged for seven years in a first-fill dark rum barrel before being married with two first-fill bourbon barrels of the same age. Laid down in 2015 in warehouse No.2 it is the first time we have used rum casks at Wolfburn and this cask has produced a distinctly aromatic and spicy whisky, full of Caribbean promise.

Wolfburn’s Kylver collectors’ series takes its name from the Kylver Stone. Unearthed in Sweden in 1903, it depicts the entire Viking runic alphabet: each whisky in the series is named after a different letter. The ninth letter, Hagalaz, translates as hail from the sky.

Hail is the whitest of grain, whirled from the vault of heaven, tossed about by gusts of wind to then melt away into water.

Each edition in the Kylver series is unique, but with the common theme of having been matured in exceptional casks. The individually numbered 800 bottles of Kylver No.9 are the product of a single first fill Caribbean dark rum barrel and two American oak first-fill bourbon barrels.

ON THE NOSE

Bright and bold, the flavours almost jump out of the glass. Coffee, chocolate and deep muscovado sugar aromas abound, overlaid with ripe dark fruit.

ON THE PALATE

Mocha chocolate meets sumptuous sponge pudding. Richer flavours unfold over time; there’s spiced fruitcake and plums and black cherry, all presented with a beautiful creaminess.

THE FINISH

Long, slow and smooth. Vanilla, cinnamon and soft oak smoke right to the end.

Age: 7 years
Distilled: 2015<
Cask numbers: 49, 50, 68
Cask types: First fill dark rum Caribbean barrel, first fill bourbon barrel.
Alc strength: 52.8%
Volume: 70cl

ONLY 800 INDIVIDUALLY NUMBERED BOTTLES
Available at Wolfburn.com 12.00 BST (11.00 GMT and 13.00 CEST) on Monday the 11th of April for £89.99.

Three American Oak Whiskies:
TD0261, TD0306 & TD0334

Our American oak expressions are Australia’s most awarded whisky. Most recently, HH0609 American Oak ex-Bourbon won Best Australian Single Cask Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards. On Monday, we are releasing three American oak single cask whiskies: two American Oak ex-Bourbon and one American Oak ex-Tawny.

TD0261 American Oak ex-Bourbon

A plethora of delights awaits with this exceptionally elegant and velvety offering. Matured for 13 years and 8 months in a 200L American oak cask that was previously used to produce Bourbon, TD0261 is simultaneously decadent and comforting, ticking all the boxes for a memorable classic.

TD0334 American Oak ex-Bourbon

Matured for 13 years in a cask previously used to age Bourbon, TD0334 is an undeniably sophisticated whisky, with a pleasingly playful side; as complex and beguiling as it is approachable. Refined notes of sweet leather, antique wood and the dusty pages of ancient tomes lead into fruit salad and ripe stone fruit flavours.

TD0306 American Oak ex-Tawny

Matured for over 13 years in a 300L American oak cask previously used to age Tawny Port, TD0306 is compelling and nuanced. The flavours are an exhilarating and evocative contrast of sweet and savoury, juicy and spicy, but the contrasts are bound and bolstered beautifully by impeccable structure and integration.

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These whiskies will be released via ballot, opening for 24 hours from 10am Hobart time on Monday 11 April. Further details, including links to the ballots, will be sent via email prior opening.

A note on our ballot system. 

Our policy is one entry per person, per household, per ballot. Our fraud detection algorithm detects multiple entries and removes them to ensure our whisky lands in the hands of our genuine supporters, so to ensure your entry counts, please enter each ballot once only. If you have any questions around our ballot process, you can email us at info@sullivanscove.com Successful entries will be notified shortly after the ballots close.

The Epicurean Lowland Malt Pledges Donation to the BEN Society

Douglas Laing & Co are proud to be continuing their relationship with the Benevolent Society for the Licensed Trade of Scotland, pledging their second annual donation on behalf of their Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky brand, The Epicurean.

2021 proved to be another challenging year for the on-trade, with ongoing, ever-changing restrictions representing a period of uncertainty and discontent. Douglas Laing & Co. say they are committed to the industry and strongly believe in the importance of giving back, donating a sum upwards of £8,000 to the BEN Society and continuing the partnership established in 2020.

Providing crucial financial, social and emotional support to those who have committed three years+ to working in Scotland’s licensed trade, The BEN Society is immensely important to the Scottish drinks & hospitality industry.

Chris Leggat, CEO, commented: “We are extremely proud to continue our partnership with The BEN Society in 2022. The vital work carried out by them, supporting thousands of people from the Scottish drinks & hospitality industry who are most in need, has never been more important and we are grateful to be a part of that. With The Epicurean brand gathering momentum and demonstrating considerable year on year growth, we’re excited to see the donation increase as the partnership prospers over many years to come.”

Commenting on the long-term partnership, President of The BEN, Warren Paul, said “We are extremely humbled by this amazing contribution to the BEN. Scotland’s Drink & Hospitality Industry has been under extreme pressure over the previous 2 years and The BEN have been there to offer financial assistance to the many young people on zero hours contracts who have simply fallen through the cracks. Douglas Laing & Co continued support during these turbulent times is very much appreciated”

Cara Laing, Director of Marketing, commented: “A vibrant, fresh and versatile dram that’s particularly well-suited to cocktails, The Epicurean’s brand strategy gives considerable emphasis to the on-trade.  Our Lowland gentleman prides himself on his values – always working harder than he did yesterday, and being eternally loyal to his friends and family. It’s important to us at Douglas Laing & Co that such brand values are backed by real substance and action, and that’s why The Epicurean’s relationship with The BEN is one we proud to commit to on a long-term basis”.

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Berry Bros. & Rudd have built up an impressive collection of rare whiskies from all over the world, and here we have an abundance of single casks bottlings to ogle at! Having traded from the same shop since 1698, they definitely know a thing or two about the drinks industry. These bottles showcase some of the best liquid from Norway to Scotland to Tasmania.

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GlenDronach
Cask Strength Batch 10

New 2022 bottling of the full strength single malt from GlenDronach distillery. Bottled at 58.6% ABV, batch 10 has matured in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks. Always a popular one, grab a bottle or two while you can! Glendronach 10 Year Old Cask Strength Batch 10 Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Full strength matured in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks. 2022 release. Fruity and elegant nature of The GlenDronach, with notes of dark bramble fruits and gentle spices. Pedro Ximenez contributes the robust and full-bodied richness of The GlenDronach, often characterised by notes of dark chocolate and stewed fruits.

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Glendronach Malt Whisky Distillery was established north east of Huntley in the Highland whisky region by James Allardice in 1826. The malting floors at Glendronach Distillery closed in 1996 and it was the last distillery in Scotland to heat its stills directly with flames from a coal-fired furnace, until it had to comply with new regulations in 2005. Glendronach Distillery is resplendent with a traditional cask iron mash tun, wooden washbacks, four stills. Famous for its well-aged and top quality sherried single malt, for example Glendronach 21 Year Old Parliament, and single cask releases. The distillery is now owned by Brown Forman of America.