Kilchoman 2011 10 Year Old Founders Cask 4th Release

Whisky lovers have been desperate to get their hands on this limited edition release of only 322 bottles! After spending ten years in an Oloroso sherry hogshead, this rich 100% Islay expression was bottled in November 2021 at 54.4% abv. It is free from artificial colouring and chill filtration. With only 322 bottles produced from cask 625/2011, you better be sure to get your hands on one before it’s too late!

£110.00
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2010 Pulteney 10 Year Old “Hart Brothers Finest Collection” K&L Exclusive Cask Strength

Single Hogshead Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival)

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The wonderful Pulteney Distillery in the town of Wick is one of the north coasts most well loved. While it remains under the radar to the greater drinking public the Scotch community has long sung its praises. The distillery is one of the few who still manages to sell the odd cask here and there, but until recently it was relatively unusual to see on the Independent Bottlers lists. We’ve recently picked up a few casks and very rarely do the malts from this seaside distiller ever let us down. The distillery itself, located on the eastern coast of the northern most tip of the Highlands in county Caithness, is one of Scotland’s few “urban” distilleries. Tucked among granite homes, just blocks from the bustling harbor, The Old Pulteney Distillery quietly churns out a lovely ocean flecked malt of the highest order. Built in 1826, it’s oddly shaped stills, each with a bulbous refractor ball in the neck and an hair pin turn of a lyne arm, produce a not at all typical spirits. This relatively unadulterated expression of youngish Pulteney is about a typical Pulteney as one might expect full of fresh herbs, bright fruit and salty fruit. Hints of smoke and sea air cap off a totally lovely and typically atypical Pulteney. This lovely hogshead was filled in 2010 and bottled without coloring or chillteration at the end of 2021. Only 222 bottles of this lovely malt were bottled exclusively for K&L Wine Merchants at a cask strength of 57.6% abv.

2009 Benriach 12 Year Old “Hart Brothers Finest Collection” K&L Exclusive Cask Strength

Single Sherry Butt Unchillfiltered Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival)

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Benriach is quickly becoming one of the most attractive names in Scotch. They’ve won some huge awards, particularly for their slightly smoky 12 Year Old expression designed by the illustrious Rachel Barrie. Rachel is extremely adept at developing products that offer nuance and complexity, while not compromising on flavor. What we don’t see much out of most distilleries these days are LOUD whiskies – ones that step up and shout at you. And while we don’t always want to be screamed at, it’s impossible to deny the thrilling feeling of getting packed into a sweaty club and having a heavy metal band blow your socks off. It’s ok to enjoy it and still want to go to the Opera next weekend. You don’t have stop liking Guns N’ Roses because you love ballet. This is bold, unabashed Benriach with 12 years in Sherry butts, bottled at cask strength without chillfilteration or coloring. It might not be as punk rock as Ardbeg, but it’s still pretty cool. Most importantly it’s absolutely delicious and totally worth the door fee. We must thank Alistair Hart and his good reputation for getting us backstage passes to this event. Bottled without coloring or chillfiltration at a cask strength of 58.2% abv.

Benriach 15 Year Old “Hart Brothers Finest Collection” K&L Exclusive Cask Strength

Single Port Pipe Unchillfiltered Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival)

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The gorgeous Benriach distillery is one of Speyside’s most unique. The distillery, built in 1898, was promptly purchased and shuttered by nearby Longmorn Distillers, where it remained silent for many decades. It was purchased in 1965 by the Glenlivet Co. and refurbished before being sold to Seagram’s in the late ’70s. It was always a hub of experimentation and remains filled with crazy expressions and unusual cask fills, with both peated and floor malted versions. It’s rather rare to see independently bottled Benriach, but it seems Alistair Hart’s relationship with former distillery owner Billy Walker has played a role here. They’ve offered us several casks from the good Mr. Walker’s current and past portfolio this year and we’ve been more than happy to take every single one of them. This delicious port pipe of Benriach was bottled at cask strength without chill filtration. The quality of the wood is paramount here, and the deep red-fruited character works wonders when paired with the gorgeous Speyside attributes that Benriach is known for. Few deals like this will be available in the future. While we can still occasionally buy barrels from the distillery, we’re not likely to get something of this stature or price in their own bottle. A true gem and proof once again that Hart Bros. should be considered one of Scotland’s very top bottlers. Bottled without coloring or chillfiltration at a cask strength of 56.5% abv.

1997 Mortlach 24 Year Old “Hart Brothers Finest Collection” K&L Exclusive Cask Strength

Single Sherry Butt Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival)

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There isn’t much that needs to be said about this. Mortlach meet sherry, sherry Mortlach. Two and a half decades later the marriage is still a perfect one. What’s the secret? Listening and mutual respect or raw unbridled attraction? Probably both. There may be no right answer, but no one questions that these two things belong together. The Mortlach distillery, known locally as the Beast of Dufftown, is one of those great distilleries that has never been given proper attention by its owners. The distillery has quietly been a key component in the great Scotch blends since 1823, yet few outside the single malt aficionados appreciate its prowess. Yes, the new owners have recently re-released a line of well regarded distillery bottlings, but their availability is intermittent, and the exceptional pricing the original offered seems to have evaporated. It’s been a much more successful effort to transition the brand into a proper single malt property, yet this excellent property remains in the shadows of its “classic malt” brethren. The beast, brooding down in the gully, was waiting to be unleashed. Now it finally has been! This is a big boy butt from the biggest of Speyside’s blue-chips. Robust, full of character and bottled no-holds-barred at full cask strength. It’s incredible we’re still able to get things like this out of Scotland and while it will be hard to argue with anyone that this one is “affordable,” for what it is, the price is really quite shocking.

Bruichladdich 17 Year Old Private Cask #56 Hold Fast

Now available at The Real Drinks Company! A World Exclusive! This 17 year old Islay Single Malt was produced at Bruichladdich distillery and drawn from a single sherry hogshead.  63.7% and one of only 280 bottles, get one now while stocks last.

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GlenDronach
10 Year Old Single Cask

A 2011 vintage first fill sherry butt bottled November 2021 by Hart Brothers for their Cask Strength, Single Cask label. At a lovely 56.5% this is a rare chance to fill the Glendronach single cask hole in your life. Glendronach 10 Year Old 2011 vintage Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Single first fill sherry butt distilled November 2011, bottled November 2021 by Hart Brothers for the Cask Strength series.

LIMITED TO 1 PER PERSON

Buy – Glendronach 10yo – £119.70/ €120* / $134* / c$170*

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.

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PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH

There are only a few days left to enjoy discounts on our drinks of the month, including the exciting new release from The Single Malts of Scotland Reserve Casks series by Elixir Distillers: Caol Ila 2011 10 Year Old Parcel No. 7. This is a dram bursting with an intriguing melange of childhood sweets, savoury notes, richness and characterful smoke.

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1995 Strathmill 26 Year Old “Hart Brothers Finest Collection” Cask Strength Single Sherry Butt Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival) $249.99 View

1994Glenallachie 26 Year Old “Hart Brothers Finest Collection” K&L Exclusive Cask Strength Single Hogshead Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival) $379.99 View

Tormore 26 Year Old

1988 vintage at an incredible price!

From our good friends at The Golden Cask (House of MacDuff), a stunning 1988 vintage Tormore single bourbon cask. Bottled back in 2015 at 53.3% and just 278 bottles. A fantastic distillery and this single cask, cask strength non-chillfiltered whisky is at a superb price point. Once it’s gone, it’s well and truly gone! Tormore 26 Year Old 1988 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Single cask #CM226 bottled November 2015 by House of Macduff for the Golden Cask series. 278 numbered bottles.

Buy – Tormore 26yo – £117 / €116* / $132* / c$166*

Tormore Distillery was established in 1958 in the Speyside whisky region to supply malt whisky to blending houses. It was designed by Sir Albert Richardson, President of the Royal Academy and is set in stunning landscaped gardens. Resplendent with green-coppered roofs, decorative pagoda roofs, a clock tower and clock which still chimes Scottish tunes, a rectangular curling pond, topiary and houses for the staff. Tormore Distillery is now operating with eight stills in its tall still house and Tormore malt whisky is still mostly flowing into scotch blends. Whilst official bottling are sparse it features amongst the ranges of a number of independent bottlers including Signatory Vintage and Connoisseurs Choice.

Three Impeccably Rare, Old Single Malts from Redacted Bros.
“The source of these three special casks must remain a mystery, but I can say that it is from one of the excellent distilleries on the southern shores of the mystical Isle of Islay.”
— David Othenin-Girard, K&L Spirits Buyer

Scotch aficionados and collectors should hold onto their hats as we introduce a trio of spectacular, age-stated Islay single malt treasures from Redacted Bros. Composed of juice ranging from 29 years to 32 years old, these K&L Exclusive Casks are supremely collectible editions from one of our all-time favorite bottlers. There is no overstating the unbelievable quality and character on offer here, and considering the age statements on these casks, the pricing is nearly impossible to beat. As spirits buyer David Othenin-Girard observes, “Distillery bottlings from any of the three distilleries is this area would sell for ten- or twentyfold of what we’re charging. We’re not exactly certain where/how they were acquired, but sometimes it’s best not to ask too many questions.” Each offers a distinct and completely singular expression that can only come from a whisky in its golden years, and these three sublime examples are certainly in the “liquid gold” category. Highly limited quantities will require Scotch fanatics to strike while the iron is hot, so don’t delay.

*Pre-arrival items are expected to be available for shipment or pickup in May 2022.

1991 Isle Islay Malt 29/30 Year Old “Redacted Bros.” (Thompson/Dornoch) K&L Exclusive Single Refill Hogshead Cask Strength Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival) ($299.99)

David Othenin-Girard | K&L Spirits Buyer | Review Date: January 12, 2022

The source of these three special casks must remain a mystery, but I can say that it is from one of the excellent distilleries on the southern shores of the mystical isle of Islay. You can do the math. Distillery bottlings from any of the three distilleries in the area would sell for ten- to twentyfold of what we’re charging. We’re not exactly certain where/how they were acquired, but sometimes it’s best not to ask too many questions. This is the youngest of the three and was distilled on December 12th, 1991. There’s absolutely nothing like old, heavily-peated single malt scotch. The decades of aging polished the rugged edges of this rare gem. The nose has a purity of ocean character that cannot be achieved but from standing on the shores of the straights of Islay. The sweetness is astounding though, contrasting the decadent wafting smoke. It’s really very difficult to describe. Ozone, limestone, lemon, salt, gun smoke, kastuoboshi, diesel engine, orange oil, olive oil, olive leaves, and beeswax. On the palate, texture and richness with plenty of zesty citrus oil and smoldering, old fire pit. It’s just absolutely lovely. Don’t regret not buying plenty of this if you can manage it.

1990 Isle Islay Malt 30/31 Year Old “Redacted Bros.” (Thompson/Dornoch) K&L Exclusive Single Refill Hogshead Cask Strength Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival) ($299.99)

David Othenin-Girard | K&L Spirits Buyer | Review Date: January 12, 2022

The source of these three special casks must remain a mystery, but I can say that it is from one of the excellent distilleries on the southern shores of the mystical Isle of Islay. You can do the math. Distillery bottlings from any of the three distilleries in the area would sell for ten- to twentyfold of what we’re charging. We’re not exactly certain where/how they were acquired, but sometimes it’s best not to ask too many questions. The middle sibling was distilled on November 20th, 1990. This one is distinct from the briny olive nose that the younger one exhibits. Instead, more fresh green peat, tobacco leaf, salted pears, algae-covered old wood, stony beach, old kirsch. On the palate, it has plenty of leather, sweet lemon, rich smoldering underbrush, sage oil, and tobacco again. Altogether magical, but less oceanic and salty, more earthy and savory.

1989 Isle Islay Malt 31/32 Year Old “Redacted Bros.” (Thompson/Dornoch) K&L Exclusive Single Refill Hogshead Cask Strength Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival) ($349.99)

David Othenin-Girard | K&L Spirits Buyer | Review Date: January 12, 2022

The source of these three special casks must remain a mystery, but I can say that it is from one of the excellent distilleries on the southern shores of the mystical Isle of Islay. You can do the math. Distillery bottlings from any of the three distilleries in the area would sell for ten- to twentyfold of what we’re charging. We’re not exactly certain where/how they were acquired, but sometimes it’s best not to ask too many questions. This is the big daddy of the three casks. Distilled on November 15th of 1989. This one is the cleanest and most linear of the three casks. Sweet lemon rind, very clean white ashy smoke, salted plums. Vibrant, zesty, salty, and clean (comparatively) on the palate with a long, sweet citrus finish and a pure, lifted white smoke that lingers for ages. This is the easiest to love of the three and reminds me more of Ardbeg than Laphroaig, but many who taste all three will likely prefer this excellent whisky because it’s so friendly and open.

EDRADOUR DISTILLERY

22 Year Old 1999 Oloroso Finish (2021)

£299.90

Edradour 22 Year Old 1999 vintage Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Double matured in ex-oloroso sherry casks bottled 2021. Limited release of 1,331 bottles. 1999 vintage Oloroso sherry cask finish. A limited small batch bottling showcasing a less often seen vintage from Edradour.

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Edradour Distillery was formed in 1825 by a group of eight local farmers. Situated at Milton of Edradour near Pitlochry and still just a farm sized distillery equipped with a Morton refrigerator to cool the worts and two wee stills with their spirit cooled in a single worm tub. Whilst ranked amongst the small working distilleries in Scotland its owners Signatory Vintage have plans to increase its size and output. Official distillery releases include the Edradour 10 Year Old, Barolo Cask and Sherry Cask Ibisco decanters.

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 ARDBEG LIFT THE LID ON THEIR LONGEST EVER FERMENTATION WITH A NEW COMMITTEE EXCLUSIVE – ARDBEG FERMUTATION

A tale of Ardbeg’s ingenuity, the release of Ardbeg Fermutation brings about yet another unbelievable dram, with an equally unbelievable story…

From 1^st February 2022, Ardbeg will launch their new Committee-only limited edition Ardbeg Fermutation. The result of a happy accident, this 13 year old dram is the delicious consequence of an unplanned experiment that resulted in the longest fermentation in Ardbeg’s history.

In November 2007, The Ardbeg Distillery was about to face one of its greatest challenges. A broken boiler threatened the very existence of six washbacks full of precious liquid. The team tried everything they could to get the boiler going, but to no avail. Ever the optimist, Dr Bill (Ardbeg’s Director of Distilling and Whisky Creation) saw this conundrum as an opportunity to experiment.

He quickly instructed the Distillery folk to throw open the washback lids and expose the contents to the Islay air. Thus began an epic three week-long fermentation – the longest in Ardbeg’s history – which eventually gave rise to a wild, zingy and vibrant spirit.

Dr Bill Lumsden, said: “I’ve always wanted to experiment with longer fermentations, so I think an unintentional boiler breakdown was the best thing that could have happened! For context, most Ardbeg is only fermented for 72 hours, making three weeks unchartered territory for us.

The outcome is a dram that tastes like pure science fiction. Peat and smoke meld beautifully with fresh, floral flavours, while sharp, more malty notes give Ardbeg Fermutation a uniquely zingy profile.”

Colin Gordon, Ardbeg’s Distillery Manager, said: “Blind luck is sometimes just part of the way we do things here at Ardbeg. But the creation of Fermutation wasn’t simply good fortune. Quick thinking, ingenuity and a little assistance from tiny beings in the atmosphere helped us get here. At 13 years old, this is of course an aged Ardbeg – something I’m sure our fans will be delighted to get their hands on.”

As a Committee-only bottling, Ardbeg Fermutation is only available to members of The Ardbeg Committee from 1^st February, RRP: £150. You can join The Committee by signing up at www.ardbeg.com/committee. Membership is free and all Ardbeg fans are welcome.

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TASTING NOTES:

Age: 13 Years Old

ABV: 49.4%

Maturation: Ex-bourbon casks, both 1st and refill

Colour: Pale Straw 

Nose:

Fresh, floral, herbal & tart. Hints of mixed herbs and cedar wood. Very zesty, vibrant, hints of smoked orange & grapefruit, lots of menthol & peppermint. With water, powerful bursts of diesel oil, tar, fresh paint and aniseed. As this dies down, a memory of freshly cut hay, and the tiniest hint of something savoury, like yeast extract or bread dough. 

Taste:

A lively, vibrant, sharp, ‘zingy’ texture, leading into very firm, distinctive flavours – malty/biscuit tones, powerful aniseed, cardamom, antiseptic lozenge, sweet mint toffee and cigar ash. 

Finish:

Finally, a lingering, salty, firm aftertaste of mint, tar, oak tannin & leather. 

Ardbeg:

Ardbeg prides itself on being The Ultimate Islay Malt Whisky.  Established in 1815, Ardbeg is revered by connoisseurs around the world as the peatiest, smokiest and most complex of all the Islay malts.  Despite its smokiness, Ardbeg is renowned for its delicious sweetness, a phenomenon that has affectionately become known as ‘the peaty paradox’.  During the 1980s and 1990s, Ardbeg suffered from an uncertain future and it was not until the brand was purchased by The Glenmorangie Company in 1997 that the Distillery was saved from extinction.  Since then, the Distillery has risen like a phoenix and today Ardbeg is well established as a niche, cult malt, with a passionate following.  

Ardbeg Committee:

The legacy of the whisky was safeguarded in 2000 by the formation of the Ardbeg Committee.  The Committee is made up of thousands of Ardbeg followers worldwide who are keen to ensure that “the doors of Ardbeg never close again”.  Today there are more than 130,000 members of the Ardbeg Committee in over 130 countries.  Committee Members are regularly consulted on new bottlings and expressions and are offered exclusive Committee bottlings. Members also receive invitations to special gatherings, tastings and events.  The Committee, chaired by Jackie Thomson, is free to join at ardbeg.com.

Awards:

Ardbeg is the world’s most highly awarded smoky single malt whisky.  Since 2008, Ardbeg has won more than 50 gold and double gold medals in key whisky competitions.  Ardbeg was twice been awarded ‘World’s Best Single Malt’ at the World Whiskies Awards (2010, 2013).  At the 2014 Global Icons of Whisky Awards, Mickey Heads was voted ‘Distillery Manager of the Year’.  The following year, Ardbeg’s expressions took the top three spots in Whisky Advocate magazine’s review of the best single malt Scotch whiskies under US$100.  Meanwhile, both Ardbeg Corryvreckan and Ardbeg Uigeadail have been awarded gold medals at the 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Ardbeg 10 Years Old also won the Best Single Malt Scotch 10 Year Old at the International Whisky Competition 2019, while the Ardbeg Distillery won the Distillery of the Year 2019. In 2020, the International Whisky Competition awarded Ardbeg Corryvreckan first place for Best Single Malt Scotch, Best Single Malt Scotch (No Age Statement), Best cask Strength (Over 57% ABV), Best Peated Scotch and Best Islay Single Malt. Ardbeg Wee Beastie also earned first place for Best Single Malt Scotch Under 10 Year Old and The Ardbeg Distillery achieved another Distillery of the Year award. In 2021, Dr Bill Lumsden was awarded Master Distiller of the Year for the fifth time, and Ardbeg Uigeadail won World Whisky of the Year in the International Whisky Competition. 

The Glenmorangie Company:

The Company is one of the most renowned and innovative distillers and marketers of Scotch whisky brands worldwide and is part of Moët Hennessy, the wine and spirits division of Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.  Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, the Company produces Glenmorangie Single Highland Malt whisky and Ardbeg Single Islay Malt.

Responsible Drinking:

Ardbeg and The Glenmorangie Company advocate responsible drinking and suggest that drinkers savour Ardbeg whiskies in moderation and in line with recommended daily guidelines for alcohol consumption.