6 new GlenAllachie single casks 1989-2009 vintages

GlenAllachie 32 Years

1989 vintage PX sherry puncheon selected for the UK market. 676 bottles.

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GlenAllachie 15 Years

2006 vintage Rioja wine cask selected for the UK market. 301 bottles.

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GlenAllachie 14 Years

2006 vintage PX sherry hogshead wine selected for the UK market. 329 bottles.

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GlenAllachie 15 Years

2006 vintage Tawny port pipe selected for the UK market. 719 bottles.

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GlenAllachie 13 Years

2008 vintage Chinquapin Virgin oak barrel selected for the UK market. 252 bottles.

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GlenAllachie 12 Years

2009 vintage Marsala wine barrel selected for the UK market. 295 bottles.

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Whisky Works King of Trees

A 10-year-old blended Highland malt with a portion of the whisky finished in a casks made from Scottish oak

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M&H DISTILLERY RELEASES NEW “APEX DEAD SEA” WHISKY MATURED IN THE LOWEST PLACE ON EARTH

 Tel Aviv – November 2, 2021: M&H Distillery, Israel’s first whisky distillery, announces the official release in the UK of the “APEX Dead Sea” whisky, the eighth installment in the distillery’s signature core line of forward-thinking whiskies.

The APEX Dead Sea is the first result of M&H Distillery’’s research and development program, which spotlights Israel’s distinct terroir and environment by experimenting with different climates for cask maturation while staying faithful to Scottish whisky traditions and legacy. Pushing the sector’s traditional boundaries, M&H Distillery takes advantage of Israel’s five unique climate zones defined by Dr. Jim Swan, M&H Distillery’s late consultant, as the “Climate Playground” with the Dead Sea, Upper Galilee, Jerusalem mountains, the Negev desert, and the Mediterranean coast.

The Dead Sea experiment began in October 2018, when M&H Distillery placed 20 ex-bourbon, ex-red wine, and ex-STR casks on the rooftop of a hotel at approximately 1,387-feet (423 meters) below sea level. The casks matured in the Dead Sea for an entire year before being returned to the Tel Aviv warehouse and bottled in July 2021. The final result is a one-of-a-kind whisky that captures the Dead Sea’s distinct characteristics, including low annual precipitation, an arid and dry desert climate that can reach 122° fahrenheit in the summer and a salt content 9.6 times that of the ocean, resulting in “angel’s share” of up to 25% per year, compared to only 2% in Scotland.

Tomer Goren, M&H Distillery’s head distiller, explains, “Due to the evident rapid wood effect and maturation in this very hot and intense climate, we had to inspect the casks more frequently and thoroughly. Understanding the impact of the desert climate on the cask was a fascinating experiment and study project. I look forward to continuing our geographical experiments, with the Sea of Galilee and the Jerusalem Mountains coming up next.”

 Bottled at 56.2. % ABV, the APEX Dead Sea has a sweet nose with notes of French vanilla and chocolate, hints of cigar box, and a refreshing hint of spearmint, with a pleasant oakiness in the background. The taste starts with black tea leaves then builds with a robust surge of warm spices like cinnamon and coriander seeds, dark chocolate powder, and a pinch of crushed white pepper. The finish is long and pleasant, with candied ginger and cloves mingling with roasted herbs and coarse sea salt in a bouquet.

The APEX Dead Sea edition has already garnered several major awards, including Double Gold in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021, Grand Gold in the Frankfurt International Trophy 2021 and Gold in the International Spirits Challenge 2021.

The first batch of the APEX Dead Sea is limited to 4,892 bottles and is available in select countries including France, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Netherlands, Taiwan and Germany.

For more information on M&H Distillery, please visit www.mhdistillery.com.

The APEX Dead Sea is available in select stores and online retailers such as The Whisky Exchange.

About M&H Distillery: M&H Distillery (Milk & Honey), established in 2012  by entrepreneur and investor Gal Kalkstein, is Israel’s first whisky distillery and produces high-quality distillates in Tel Aviv. All raw materials, equipment, casks and processes were selected to ensure that the final product – whether white distillates or aged whisky – meets the highest quality standards. M&H Distillery received guidance and advice from Dr. Jim Swan, a world-renowned master distiller. All the products of the distillery are kosher.

NOVEMBER OUTTURN ALERT

With celebrations somewhat restricted in 2020, we plan to make up for it this year and party like the 1920s as we look forward to the festive season and the arrival of the November Outturn.

Get set for glitz and glamour as we introduce 18 new casks as part of the main Outturn, followed by new whiskies EVERY WEEK throughout November. Head over to the website now, where you can explore all the special drams that will be released this month, along with the date they go on sale, so you can make your selections. Then, get ready at 9am (UK time) on Wednesday 3, November for the first release – and kick off the party season in style.

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

A Micro-Production, Sherry-Aged Single Malt Unlike Any Other
2009 Daftmill “Summer Batch Release” Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) ($229.99)
“Scotland’s only operational seasonal farm distillery is delivering perhaps the finest malts in the country.” — Andrew Whiteley

Just when you thought you had a bead on the world’s greatest collectible Scotch, along comes Daftmill. Brothers Francis and Ian Cuthbert make arguably Scotland’s most compelling whiskies strictly from the barley that they harvest on their seasonal farm. There is simply nothing else in the whisky world that compares to these incredible expressions. Spirits buyer Andrew Whiteley explains, “The Cuthberts are redefining Lowland Single Malt, one miniscule batch at a time—and the new definition is exquisite.” This 11 Year Old Stunner is the Summer Release, which also happens to be the first batch that’s ever seen sherry casks. Far from compromising the singular character of the whisky, the sherry treatment simply adds additional layers of complexity to what is already a dizzying and mind-blowing profile. This batch was made in a painfully small quantity, and once the word is out on this flat-out otherworldly collectible, you can be sure we’ll see it fly out the door. Collectors and aficionados should beat a quick path to secure their allocations of one of the most unique and amazing whiskies on the market.

2009 Daftmill “Summer Batch Release” Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) ($229.99)

K&L Notes: The new release of Daftmill’s wonderful single estate Lowland Malt. Francis and Ian Cuthbert are making the most compelling malts in all of Scotland. They began production in 2005 but didn’t get cranking until 2006. During the farm’s quiet periods in the mid-summer and the winter they fire up the stills and make whisky from their own harvest. The purity and intensity of these whiskies is unmatched. The care and attention to detail is extraordinary. Often, they produce only about 100 casks per year. That’s less than a single shift’s production at many large distilleries. This batch was produced by marrying four casks, all filled in June and July 2009. While previous batches in the U.S. have been exclusively bourbon cask-matured, this is the first vatting to bring sherry into the mix. It is a first-fill oloroso butt and three first-fill bourbon casks yielding 1680 bottles at 46% ABV, bottled exclusively for the U.S. market.

Andrew Whiteley | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: September 11, 2021

Francis and Ian Cuthbert have done it again. Scotland’s only operational seasonal farm distillery is delivering perhaps the finest quality malt in the country. Made from the Optic variety of barley, each release has been a positively stunning example of the complex development that’s possible in just over a decade. This 11 Year Old is the first release to feature a sherry cask in the mix, and it must be said that from the first sip, it appears their whiskies take to sherry beautifully. A luscious amber gold color, the whisky is striking even before you open the bottle. First nosing reveals the Oloroso immediately—a carefully oxidized citrus zest and toasted mixed nuts are playfully intertwined with the incredible cornucopia that has defined previous bourbon cask-aged releases. Everything from crisp apples to succulent stone fruits and amber waves of grain mingle and mix so well that it feels like the nose is alive; it is constantly shifting. When you get around to tasting it, things get even more complex. Honeyed oat clusters and both raw and roasted barley are distinctly present. Burnt orange peel, like a fancy cocktail garnish, gives the impression of acidity, sweetness, and savory all at once. A faint tropical note hums in the background. The mid- and back-palate are gently sweet and extremely pleasing. The stone fruit is reprised. The finish is long and compelling, inviting another sip, another pour, another bottle. The Cuthberts are redefining Lowland Single Malt, one miniscule batch at a time—and the new definition is exquisite.

Neal Fischer | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: September 15, 2021

Here we have another beautiful expression from Daftmill in their seasonal release series, which produces legitimately small batches (1680 bottles in this case). At just 11 years old, there is surprising complexity and gentle maturity. The nose is bready/doughy with cinnamon, ginger snaps, and sandalwood. There’s also a high-quality top note to the scents here, where the Scotch gets very floral and citrusy. Sipping reveals a mouthcoating whisky with a soft and reserved spice, cereal notes that go on for days, old leather, dried orchard fruits, and nuttiness.

Welcome to our Cotswolds Distillery Diary, we’ll be sharing regular updates on what’s happening at our distillery.

Here’s what we’ve been getting up to recently!

Bringing Bourbon to the Collection

The month of October marked the launch of our Cotswolds Bourbon Cask Single Malt Whisky, the latest addition to our premium Cask Collection. Sweet and malty, this cask stength expression is a whisky for whisky lovers and we’ve already received lots of wonderful comments – thank you to everyone who has shared their feedback with us so far.

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A Global Success

We’re extremely proud to announce that we have been included in the Drinks International 2021 list of the World’s Most Admired Whiskies. Determined by an academy of global whisky experts, it’s an honour to be one of the brands featured on this prestigious list.

Making Milestones

Recently, we filled our 5000th cask with our new make single malt spirit, making it a very exciting and momentous day for the whole team at the distillery. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us on our journey so far, here’s to the next 5000 casks!

Cotswolds Distillery
Phillip’s Field, Whichford Road
Stourton
Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV36 5EX
United Kingdom

Sourced from Scotland’s finest distilleries within the Speyside, Highland, Lowland and Islay regions, our whisky is hand bottled at cask strength with zero tampering, chill filtering or colouring for maximum enjoyment. Each one is limited-run so check out our full range of unique spirits before they’re gone for good.

Lady of the Glen is an independent bottler bringing international whisky enthusiasts an exclusive taste of the nation’s traditional spirit.  In truth, this means we are part detective and a bit magician as we seek, source, and look after rare single malt whiskies from independent distilleries across Scotland, turning them into something special through traditional bottling techniques.

All Lady of the Glen brand releases are hand bottled at natural cask strength, without any chill filtering or colouring which means the original taste remains unaffected and the end flavour is pure, full, and always unique.

Each bottle alongside its distinctive floral label and whisky, receives a hand detailed number, making the bottles as individual as the whisky they contain.

Lady of the Glen whiskies are a homage to the long tradition of independent bottling in Scotland and of outstanding and unhurried techniques that create a product that is both rare and special.

Lady of The Glen Independent Whisky

Our pick of Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel is here!

Our Russell’s Reserve Single Barrell has arrived at The Party Source. This is our own hand-selected barrel pick that we chose just for you! This pick was distilled on 12/12/12, dumped on 5/19/21, and from barrel 21/0310.

Bottles are limited and will be sold on a first come first served basis starting at 3 PM, today, Tuesday, November 2nd. Limit 1 per customer. When they’re gone, they’re gone!

This is an in-store purchase only.

$64.99 + tax

Still In Cask, a brand new global platform, is set to revolutionise the way whisk(e)y can be sold to the consumer.

Still In Cask is a brand-new global platform that, for the first time, will give consumers around the globe the opportunity to buy shares in a cask of spirit directly from a distillery, from as little as £20.00 a cask share. The innovative business has been developed to democratise the ownership of cask spirits and assures consumer ownership using the Stellar Network’s public blockchain.

The Still In Cask model is the brainchild of Liam Hirt. He founded Psychopomp Microdistillery and Circumstance Distillery and was the architect of the first whisky offering using blockchain technology. Working with Liam are his three co-directors, Zak Hirt*, Danny Walker* and Illy Jaffar*.

Liam Hirt commented “Cask ownership is usually reserved for those that can afford an entire cask or those that can form a syndicate of like-minded individuals, meaning many enthusiasts are therefore excluded. Cask purchases are historically complex and investment focused making it even harder to get involved”

He continues “Whisk(e)y and cask aged spirits are continuing to enjoy global growth, from everyday drinking to collectables. The consumer profile is getting younger, and they are no longer perceived as a male preserve. Still In Cask democratises the ownership of cask spirits for both consumers and distilleries and brings the service to life with immersive brand experiences in the digital and real world.”

Kicking off this innovative start-up, which will go live to the public on 15th May 2021, are the following progressive distillers: NcNean, Circumstance Distillery, Cotswolds Distillery, Mackmyra and Connacht Distillery.

Still In Cask is an online platform for mobile or desktop. stillincask.com. It offers a free service to customers, but they also have the opportunity to join the Still In Cask Reserve Club. The free service allows customers to buy cask shares and receive regular updates on their casks. The Reserve Club is a subscription costing £5 a month that gives priority access to all new cask’s listings for two weeks before those casks become available to other members. The reserve club also gives a number of other member perks including, meet the distiller tastings and events, discussion forum and a newsletter. Once a cask has been bought, Still In Cask will provide key updates of the stages of the liquid in cask.

Still In Cask is a part family run venture. Zak Hirt Is Liam’s brother and has taken the reins on the software development for the business. He commented “Blockchain brings something to a business that a traditional database architecture couldn’t. It’s a progressive platform that is great for innovation, but the most important reason for us is that our accounts and ‘Cask Shares’ are independent from Still In Cask. Should Still In Cask cease operations the consumers would still be able to redeem their ‘Cask Shares’ with the distillery. Secondly, using a blockchain allows easy, secure transfer of ‘Cask Shares’ between consumers, making gifting for landmark occasions a simple affair.”

Liam Hirt concludes “Still in Cask is about being open, unpretentious, and warm, and it embodies the generous hospitality that are trademarks of Cask spirits.” Consumers can register their interest via the website stillincask.com

Notes 

*LIAM HIRT – following a career in medicine using machine learning and AI for his research he founded Psychopomp Microdistillery and Circumstance Distillery. Liam is the Architect of the first whisky offering on a blockchain.

*ZAK HIRT – a qualified management accountant with over 20 years’ experience in the financial sector. His professional roles have encompassed trading, risk management, accounting, and technology. He is the founder and developer of napkin.co.uk, an epos system for hospitality and online ordering.

*DANNY WALKER – has over 20 years’ experience across the drinks industry as an international award winning bartender, brand ambassador, product developer and distiller

*ILLY JAFFAR – is an award winning marketer having worked with some of the biggest global brands in spirits and entertainment. Passionate about creativity and innovation Illy is a NED/Trustee and also a Keeper of the Quaich

How the block chain works:

Still In Cask is built on a public blockchain. Consumers create an account on the blockchain through the Still In Cask platform. When a distillery offers a cask for sale through Still In Cask it is divided into ‘Cask Shares’ (equating to a bottle of cask strength spirit) on the blockchain. When a consumer buys a ‘Cask Share’ from the distillery, the Shares are automatically transferred to the consumer’s account. It may take many years, but when the spirit has finished maturing the Cask Share can be redeemed and the bottle containing your cask share is sent to you to enjoy.

Compass Box “Glasgow Blend” K&L Exclusive Craigellachie Aged Oloroso Marrying Cask #1 Blended Scotch Whisky (750ml)

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This spectacular cask is the Compass Box equivalent of a single barrel – but so much more complex. How does Compass Box, a blending house, produce a single barrel but still impart their magic while also offering a unique product? The marrying cask of course. After the peaty, high malt content, Glasgow Blend is put together, the whisky gets redistributed into its original casks for months or even years of marrying. Each cask then contains the same blended whisky but over time they evolve into unique single barrels that highlight the notes originally contributed by that cask. In our case – we’ve selected an Oloroso Sherry seasoned butt from Craigellachie that housed the peaty Glasgow blend. It’s a doozy. All that rich salty peat (nearly 20% of Glasgow Blend is Laphroaig) is amplified by the extra time in sherry providing an even rounder and richer dark chocolate and raisin profile that meshes perfectly with that intense smoke and maritime influence of one of Islay’s finest. The marrying cask is then bottled at a much higher proof than the typical Glasgow blend, and of course, like all Compass Box bottlings, it is unchillfiltered and is not colored. The youngest spirit in this bottling was distilled 4/10/13. The marrying cask was filled 1/29/19 and it married for 2.5 years before being bottled for K&L.

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