We’re still taking UK orders for Christmas delivery, please make sure and select the ‘Express’ option at checkout and your order will be sent on a next day service via DPD. We have a cut off time of 2pm today (23rd December) for Christmas orders going out.

Thanks as always for shopping with Abbey Whisky, we really do appreciate your business and support this year.

We’d like to take this opportunity to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

As ever if you have any questions or queries, please just get in touch.

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2007 Glen Elgin 14 Year Old “Signatory K&L Exclusive” Hogshead Cask Strength Collection Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) ($89.99)

K&L Notes: While many distillery owners prefer shell and tube condensers because they are cheaper and easier to maintain, it is no secret that, for many great malts, a worm tub is critical to the final character. Glen Elgin is a classic worm tub distillery. Juicy fruit and palate weight are the major hallmarks of Glen Elgin, situated in Speyside’s small hamlet of Fogwatt. The distillery has very long fermentation times (ranging from 80-120 hours) and an unusually clear wort. Combine that with very slow distillations and you have a vibrant, fruity malt. Condense that fruity malt in a slow, meandering worm tub, and you’ve got robust body. This somewhat paradoxical profile has lead Glen Elgin to be prized by blenders and have a cult following among single malt enthusiasts. Fortunately for K&L customers, Signatory has secured a choice cask for us. Aged 14 years, matured in hogshead. Distilled on 5/1/2007. Bottled 5/21/2021 53.2%ABV. Cask No 800253. It’s big and rich with bushels of stone fruit and chewy malt.

Andrew Whiteley | K&L Spirits Buyer | Review Date: November 03, 2021

Don’t let the pale straw color of this malt fool you. It’s a rich tapestry of fruit and grain with just a light veil of wood. The nose is full of fleshy ripe fruits ranging from nectarine to pear to golden apple. If grain ripened like a fruit, this would be ripe malt as well. A delicate savor feels almost like the crunch of hot, freshly fried tempura. It’s chewy and satisfying, yet somehow light. The palate is thick with malted barley and a fresh snowy blanket of citrus zest. If you love malt for malt’s sake, this cask is too good to skip.

David Othenin-Girard | K&L Spirits Buyer | Review Date: October 29, 2021

Slowly but surely the fabulous Glen Elgin distillery is gaining fans. We likely have our friends at Compass Box to thank for producing several excellent blends that highlight the gorgeous and nuanced character of this semi-rare distillery. We bought a few barrels from an excellent lot of ’95s nearly a decade ago, and over that period have yet to come across one that suited our tastes. This one, however, offers the perfect snap shot of a malt-driven Elgin at an altogether reasonable price. Similar whiskies sell at competitors’ shops for $30-$40 more, and none will deliver the purity and zest of this supple offering. The color is pale straw. Slightly shy at first, but with just a few minutes in the glass the nose opens up exceptionally. A pure, linear maltiness encompassed by golden raisins, flecks of cacao, salted caramel, and Barlett pear skins. On the palate, utterly pristine pear and pointed white pepper. The texture is much richer than the color would imply. Oily and chewy with tons of honeyed sweetness up front moving toward roasted almonds and pithy citrus on the back. It’s almost shocking how fun this is right out of the bottle, but with a splash of water it explodes with tropical fruit aromas. Kiwi, papaya, yuzu! On the palate, it’s still got plenty of weight and adds a toasted vanilla character. Utterly perfect for those who appreciate the malt-driven character that this relatively naked Speysider can offer.

We are pleased to present A Night on Earth in Scotland, a new limited edition whisky for the festive season.

Presented in a multi-layered gift box, this special single malt reflects the joy of celebrating special occasions with loved ones by telling the story of Scotland’s world-famous New Year’s Eve celebration, Hogmanay. This seasonal release has limited availability in our Online Boutique and can be found in specialist whisky retailers globally.

DISCOVER THE WHISKY

Together with acclaimed Japanese-French illustrator Erica Dorn, the single malt is presented in unique packaging to provide a special unboxing experience. Dorn’s playful abstract illustrations are inspired by the historic fire rituals dominant in New Year celebrations around the world.

Highland Park Cask Strength Batch No. 2

This second batch of Cask Strength is sourced from a combination of sherried European oak and American casks, with a few ex-bourbon casks, creating a robust and intense dram. Bottled at a hefty 63.9% abv, you can discover the taste and strength that suits your palate with this dram. Add nothing, add water, add ice – it’s up to you!

The second release of Highland Park’s Cask Strength single malt is upon us! Here at Loch Fyne, we are firm believers that our customers know best when it comes to how they like to enjoy their whisky. You may like your drams at full strength, you may wish to add a little water, at the end of the day it’s your whisky!

The clue with this one is in the name. This second batch of Cask Strength is bottled directly from the cask, without the addition of any mineral water. Sourced from a combination of sherried European oak and American casks, with a few ex-bourbon casks, this is a robust and intense dram. Bottled at a hefty 63.9% abv, you can discover the taste and strength that suits your palate with this dram.

If the release of this is anything like the first edition it should sail off the shelves quickly, so grab a bottle whilst you can!

£60.00
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The Grand Tour

Viking 1 & 2
Mars Explorer Program

We return to our tour of the solar system and beyond with the third and fourth releases of our The Grand Tour series of single cask whiskies.

The two Viking space probes launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in 1975 setting off to explore, photograph and communicate from the Red Planet’s surface. Successfully touching down in July and September 1976 where they remained operating until their batteries shut down in 1982.

Girvan is a Lowland grain whisky distillery situated on the Ayrshire West coast of Scotland. Matured in a 1st fill Palo Cortado sherry cask. Distilled 1990 and bottled at 53.6%. 162 numbered bottles.

North British was established on farmland to the west of Edinburgh in 1885. Matured in a 1st fill Palo Cortado sherry cask. Distilled 1990 and bottled at 47.6%. 159 numbered bottles.

Compare and contract two old grain whiskies matured in cosmic sherry wood.

Buy – Girvan Viking 1 – £150 / €147* / $165* / c$213*

Buy – North British Viking 2 – £150 / €147* / $165* / c$213*

THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

With access to award-winning whisky, a colourful network of Members’ Rooms and partner bars and a wealth of online whisky education and content, membership to the Society is the gift that keeps on giving all year round. Head to the website and purchase a Society membership for the whisky lover in your life. It’s the perfect last-minute gift.

BUY GIFT MEMBERSHIP

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. SMITH BOWMAN DISTILLERY RELEASES LIMITED ABRAHAM BOWMAN 15-YEAR-OLD RUM FINISHED BOURBON 

FREDERICKSBURG, KY (Dec. 15, 2021) — A. Smith Bowman Distillery announces the latest release in its Abraham Bowman series of experimental whiskey, the Abraham Bowman Rum Finished Bourbon.

The bourbon in this release aged for nine years in American White Oak before finishing in rum casks for an additional six years. This release may just be the oldest rum cask finished bourbon ever produced.

This 15-year-old bourbon has an intense reddish-brown hue. Master Distiller Brian Prewitt describes it as bright and lively, noting the aroma begins with notes of well-aged bourbon. “The aroma of vanilla, caramel, and candied nuts give way to leather and coconut. Finally fading to the notes brought in from the long rum finish, aromas of molasses, brown sugar, and candied fruit. Sweet flavors of toffee and toasted sugar with vanilla. This bourbon has a viscous mouthfeel and pleasant aftertaste that lingers on the palate. The immense complexity of the spirit continues to offer new and enticing aromas and flavors with each subsequent taste.

“Our Abraham Bowman series allows us the flexibility to experiment and discover unique new expressions, permitting us to gain new insights along the way,” said Prewitt. “The age on this rum-finished release is unparalleled and resulted in one of our favorite finishes to date.”

The Abraham Bowman Rum Finished Bourbon is part of a series of limited-edition whiskies, named after Abraham Bowman, the commander of the 8th Virginia Regiment in the American Revolutionary War. Each edition of the Abraham line is a different expression and a new release is offered a few times a year.

Abraham Bowman Rum Finished Bourbon will be available through the A. Smith Bowman Distillery gift shop on a first come, first served basis on Saturday, December 18. This release will also be available through the Virginia ABC Board lottery. Quantities are very limited. The total age of this bourbon is 15 years and is bottled at 100 proof. These 750 ml bottles have a suggested retail price of $69.99.

About A. Smith Bowman

A. Smith Bowman’s distilling roots date back to the years before Prohibition when the Bowman family had a granary and dairy farm in Sunset Hills, Virginia. They used excess grain from the family estate to distill spirits. In 1934, after the Repeal of Prohibition, Abram Smith Bowman and his sons continued the family tradition and built a more modern distillery in Fairfax County, Virginia called Sunset Hills Farm.  The Distillery was moved in 1988 and is now nestled in Spotsylvania County near the city of Fredericksburg, 60 miles away from the original location.

As a small and privately owned company, A. Smith Bowman Distillery continues the time-honored traditions on which it was founded. Considered a micro-distillery by today’s standards, A. Smith Bowman produces an assortment of hand-crafted spirits distilled from only the finest natural ingredients and using the latest technology. This micro-distillery focuses on the production of premium spirits honoring the legacy of Virginia’s first settlers. As Virginia’s oldest and most award-winning distillery, its various brands have earned numerous prestigious awards over the years, including John J. Bowman Single Barrel, which received a double gold medal at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.  For more information on A. Smith Bowman, please visit www.asmithbowman.com

We’ve just restocked Blanton’s Gold along with a new single barrel release. These don’t tend to hang around for long, so grab a bottle while you can. Still time for UK delivery before Christmas, remember we also offer free UK shipping on orders over £95. As ever if you have any questions or queries, please just get in touch.

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Strathisla 13 Year Old

2008 Connoisseur’s Choice

Delectable tasting notes for this single first fill sherry cask #17603108 from Gordon & MacPhail botted at 57.9% exclusive to the UK. Nose: Sherry aromas, ginger and clove spice. Strawberry and raspberry lead to rich honey. Stewed red berries complement Autumnal spice. Orange oil develops alongside aniseed finish with fruit and spice. A perfect gift for the whisky lover as well.

Buy – Strathisla 13 Years – £94.68 / €93* / $105* / c$135*

🎄 Last Minute Gifts and Stocking Fillers 🎁

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Free chocolates with any 70cl Blue Label bottle!

If you’ve ever experienced a whisky and chocolate tasting at a Scottish distillery, you’ve probably came across The Highland Chocolatier. Iain Burnett is a master in his field and his award-winning range of decadent chocolates pair perfectly with a dram. For a limited time only we will be including a free box (worth £49.99) with any 70cl Blue Label bottle – a luxurious and utterly delicious gift!

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Johnnie Walker Blue Label
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This limited edition whisky arrives with a flourish of elegance. This snazzy expression is a blend of some of the finest malt and grain whiskies in Johnnie Walker’s collection with all bottles individually numbered.

£160.00
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Each selection box of chocolates will contain a specially selected variety of flavours which pair perfectly with a dram of Johnnie Walker Blue Label:

Lemongrass & hint of Lime Velvet Praline
Orange & hint of Clove Velvet Truffle
Orange Crunch Praline
Dark Velvet Truffle