UK Exclusive

Small Batch No. 3

70cl | 49.1% ABV

An exciting new release from Islay’s only farm-based distillery! This is the third small batch bottling from Kilchoman which is exclusive to the UK. This is a vatting which reflects the influence from 70% Bourbon, 5% Sherry Oloroso and 25% from Sauternes casks. The result is a marriage of classic Kilchoman citrus and peat smoke with layers of peaches, honey and white grape sweetness.

£57.95

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2013 Caol Ila 8 Year Old “Redacted Bros.” (Thompson/Dornoch) Single Refill Hogshead Cask Strength Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival)

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We couldn’t be prouder to be partnered with the Thompson brothers to bring their incredible hand-selected, independently bottled, single-cask single malts to the US market while we wait for their own spectacular single malts to mature. The brothers have made connections with all the major suppliers of good quality malt throughout Scotland, so while many new independent bottlers are paying high broker premiums for access to interesting stock, the boys up at Dornoch seem to have access at incredibly reasonable prices to solid blue chip stocks. We’re not entirely sure if that’s because of their good relationship with distillers or if their bootstrap business model allows them to operate with much leaner margins, but we tend to see incredible value and quality in each bottling. This fabulous cask of Caol Ila, unmuddled by overly active oak, is the perfect expression of purity from this Islay stalwart. Expect vibrant aromas of ocean breeze, citrus oil, smoky malt, and a creamy note that balances the wild seaside flavors. On the palate, plenty of kick with an oily texture—juicy and rich—tangy lemon peel, crunchy oyster shell, and a salty peat smoke throughout. A stupendous value for a wonderful malt that never disappoints.

LAPHROAIG DISTILLERY

18 Year Old 2000 Hunter Laing Old & Rare

Imperial 30 Years

1989 vintage single cask from the Lost Speyside distillery. 224 bottles. Imperial 30 Year Old 1989 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Single refill barrel bottled October 2019 by Hunter Laing & Co. for the Old & Rare series. 224 bottles. A pale golden coloured whisky with a rich, full-bodied, sweet nose with vanilla custard, stewed apples and red berries. Smooth and fruity on the palate with sweet vanilla tablet and butterscotch all leading to a long, satisfying, pleasant finish.

£800.00

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Imperial Distillery was designed by Charles C. Doig and established in 1897 by Thomas Mackenzie at Carron in the heart of the Speyside whisky region. Queen Victoria celebrated her Diamond Jubilee in 1897 and a huge golden crown was placed upon the pagoda roof of one of Imperial Distillery’s two malt kilns to commemorate the occasion. Imperial Distillery was equipped with four huge stills but closed in 1998 and was demolished in 2013. A new distillery called Dalmunach has been built on the site and opened in 2015. Independent releases of Imperial malt whisky feature in the Signatory Vintage ranges and those of Gordon & MacPhail.

The Epicurean Launches White Port Finished Addition to “Wood Series” Single Cask Series 

Douglas Laing & Co., leading distiller, blender and bottler, has today released a White Port Cask Finished Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky as part of The Epicurean Wood Series.

The sixth Single Cask release in the specialist “Wood Series” is bottled at a high alcohol strength of 48% and is proudly offered without colouring or chill-filtration. This innovative collection already encompasses a Ruby Port Finish and a Rivesaltes Finish, amongst others, and seeks to demonstrate that flavour is created throughout the Whisky-making process but most significantly during the interaction between the spirit and the wood when it is in the oak cask. This latest edition is said to be “perfectly fruity and packed with fresh, zesty charm, balanced with a delicious sugary sweetness”.

In crafting The Epicurean Limited Edition, the Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky is first matured in premium American Oak before being re-racked into a hand-selected White Port Single Cask for a second maturation period of more than twelve months.

The White Port cask itself originates from the Douro Valley in northern Portugal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest demarcated wine regions in the world.

Jenny Rogerson, Head of Marketing at Douglas Laing commented:

“Our Epicurean brand is characterised by his own effervescent, adventurous personality, and the spirit within is the ultimate distillation of Scotland’s Lowland region, representing the archetypally fresh, vibrant flavour profile of the Malt Whiskies distilled there. It’s these two factors – the versatile Malt Whisky and our Lowland gent’s innovative brand values – that lend themselves particularly well to this Limited Edition Wood Series, which seeks to compare and contrast a cross-section of fascinating finishes.”

Packed in a premium gift tube, The Epicurean White Port Finish Limited Edition is expected to retail at £60.00/€72.00 from good specialist retailers.

Glen Grant Aged 72  Years

1948 Vintage Single Cask #44052.6% ABV1 of 290 Decanters

Normally unavailable to UK customers, this rare Single Malt Scotch Whisky can now be purchased from HTFW. This 72 Year Old Whisky was bottled from an exceptional old Sherry cask that was laid down in 1948, and matured for decades by Gordon & Macphail.

This rare Whisky is presented in a stunning cut glass decanter and housed in an American black walnut presentation box. Despite its extraordinary age, this Single Cask Single Malt Whisky is bottled at a robust cask strength of 56.2% ABV.

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Justin Bourne – Sales Director

£40,000.00

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Tasting Notes By Charles Maclean

Master Of The Quaich, Edinburgh

I can honestly say this is one of the finest malts it has been my pleasure to taste in forty years of professional exploration. It is outstanding – rarely, if ever, have I been able to write so fulsome a testimonial!

Appearance: Very deep amber, Oloroso Sherry; American oak ex-Sherry cask, in spite of its deep colour, probably first fill. Viscous, with exceptionally good beading.

Aroma: A mellow but lively nose-feel, astonishing that the Whisky has remained high strength after all this time. The top notes are of Christmas cake moistened with Oloroso Sherry, with a slightly burnt base. These are supported by prune juice and baked apple skin, but the overall impression is dry. The base notes derive from oak (shavings, coconut, a suggestion of treacle toffee) and coffee grounds (chocolate and liquorice). Taste: The texture is mouth-filling and lightly waxy (teeth-coating); the taste is sweetish to start and tannic dry to finish, with a surprising amount of spice. The aftertaste whispers of espresso coffee and very dark chocolate. Like the nose, the taste is lively and full of vitality. The whole palate is in perfect harmony.

Final Comments: This is a hugely complex and rewarding Malt Whisky by any standards. Obviously, its great age adds value to the experience of tasting it, conjuring images of what the world was like in 1948, but – more important from a connoisseur’s perspective – its flavour opens a sensory door into another era, when Whisky was different.

The fact that it has retained a high ABV after all these years means that the aroma and taste are still vital and lively. Too often very old Whiskies lack vitality, owing to low strength; they become fragile ghosts of their former selves. Not in this case!

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Chinese New Year Edition 2022

This limited edition single malt will keep you toasty warm during any celebrations moving into the cold months of the new year. This is a Reserve Rum Cask Finish, perfected by Glenfiddich’s experience Malt Master Brian Kinsman. From the Caribbean, to Speyside, with a splash of China, now that’s a dram with depth of character!

£165.00
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Yellowstone bourbon debuts Landmark Edition Bottles in celebration of its 150^th anniversary

For a limited time, bottles of Yellowstone Select Bourbon will feature one of six different scenes from the park that first inspired the brand in 1872

St. LOUIS (Jan. 6, 2022) – Limestone Branch Distillery is celebrating the 150^th anniversary of the Yellowstone bourbon brand by debuting the Yellowstone Select Landmark Edition Bottle series, featuring six different scenes from the national park that inspired the brand.

Available now at retail, bottles of Yellowstone Select Bourbon feature one of six famous park landmarks:

• Lower Yellowstone Falls (original image)
• Old Faithful
• Grand Prismatic Spring
• Minerva Terrace
• Roosevelt Arch
• Lamar Valley

Named after the country’s very first national park, Yellowstone bourbon was introduced in 1872 to honor the park’s remarkable beauty and pioneering spirit. Limestone Branch Distillery has continued the tradition of supporting the park through its ongoing partnership with the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), an independent organization working to strengthen and protect our national parks. To date, Limestone Branch has donated nearly $210,000 to the organization, and from Jan. 1 – Nov 30, 2022, Limestone Branch will donate $1.50 to NPCA for each bottle of Yellowstone Whiskey sold, representing a guaranteed donation up to $30,000.

“We’re proud of our brand’s long history honoring its namesake national park, and we are thrilled to pay further tribute through our Yellowstone Select Bourbon Landmark Edition Bottle series,” said Limestone Branch Brand Manager Caitlin Palmieri Jackson. “Our iconic label featuring the Lower Yellowstone Falls has created a connection with fans of both our brand and the park. The Landmark Edition Bottle series was created to expand upon that connection, as the different landmarks are likely to inspire different memories among consumers of the brand, who are now able to choose the bottle/label that is most special to them.”

Limestone Branch Distillery has produced a limited number of cases featuring a random assortment of all six Landmark Edition Bottle labels. Yellowstone Select Landmark Edition bottles will be available nationwide at a suggested retail price of $39.99 until supplies last.

About Limestone Branch Distillery

Stephen Beam and his brother Paul Beam opened Limestone Branch Distillery in 2011, with the goal of crafting the finest spirits in small batches. With a history of distilling on both sides of their family – Beam and Dant – the brothers are seventh-generation distillers. In 2015, they brought the Yellowstone brand back to the family. The distillery is now home to Yellowstone Select, Yellowstone Limited Edition, and Minor Case Rye Whiskey, as well as the newest addition, Bowling & Burch Gin. For more information on Limestone Branch Distillery and Yellowstone, please visit www.limestonebranch.com, www.yellowstonebourbon.com or www.facebook.com/limestone-branch-distillery.

Dare to be different this new year and embrace a bold new explosion into flavour.

AN EXHILERATING ESCAPADE

CASK NO. 108.35

CASK TYPE:  1st fill ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  14 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Juicy, oak & vanilla

MOTION CAPTURE FRUIT TREE

CASK NO. 7.258

CASK TYPE:  1st fill ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  17 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Sweet, fruity & mellow

PINK WAFERS IN A LADIES’ HAT SHOP

CASK NO. 48.41

CASK TYPE:  Refill ex-bourbon hogshead

AGE:  25 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Spicy & dry

A DARK ABYSS OF BLISS

CASK NO. 107.22

INITIAL CASK:  Ex-Oloroso butt

FINAL CASK:  2nd fill toasted oak butt

AGE:  9 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Deep, rich & dried fruits

EXOTIC MISO-GLAZED OCTOPUS

CASK NO. 3.318

CASK TYPE:  2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  16 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Lightly peated

PREPARATION FOR SKINNY DIPPING

CASK NO. 53.270

INITIAL CASK:  Ex-bourbon hogshead

FINAL CASK:  2nd fill HTMC hogshead

AGE:  7 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Peated

BREAKFAST BUFFET AT A BONFIRE

CASK NO. 108.40

CASK TYPE:  2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  11 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Peated

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BUNNAHABHAIN DISTILLERY

27 Year Old 1989 Old & Rare

£365.20

Bunnahabhain 27 Year Old 1989 vintage Islay single malt Scotch whisky. Single cask refill hogshead bottled March 2017 by Hunter Laing and Co. for the Old & Rare Platinum collection. 198 bottles. A beautifully colour whisky with a delicious nose of home baking and creamy caramel followed by a delicate floral note and ahint of seaweed. On the palate it is smooth and creamy with vanilla the primary taste, then bananas and pears adding fruitiness and body. Ths leads to a late salty note at the end, leaving a dry, long lasting finish.

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.