Feel the flavour force and get creative in the kitchen! We’re encouraging members to explore food and whisky pairings alongside this month’s new casks.

From sweets to seafood we’ve got a whisky to pair with whatever craving catches your fancy!

VARNISHED CRUMPETS

CASK NO. 41.136

CASK TYPE:  Refill ex-bourbon hogshead

AGE:  12 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Juicy, oak & vanilla

MAJOR SWEETIE

CASK NO. 9.201

CASK TYPE:  1st fill ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  17 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Sweet, fruity & mellow

FOUR-LAYERS AND FUDGE-FROSTED

CASK NO. 12.50

CASK TYPE:  1st fill ex-bourbon hogshead

AGE:  11 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Juicy, oak & vanilla

QUEEN OF TARTS

LIMIT ONE BOTTLE PER MEMBER

CASK NO. 112.75

INITIAL CASK:  Ex-bourbon hogshead

FINAL CASK:  1st fill STR barrique

AGE:  12 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Deep, rich & dried fruits

DARK AND FILTHY

LIMIT ONE BOTTLE PER MEMBER

CASK NO. 42.51

CASK TYPE:  Refill ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  14 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Oily & coastal

WINE AND BRINE

CASK NO. 53.335

INITIAL CASK:  Ex-bourbon hogshead

FINAL CASK:  Refill ex-Madeira hogshead

AGE:  7 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Peated

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Shelter Point’s newest release

“Cask Strength Single Malt 10”

Cask Strength Single Malt 10
The Wait Is Over

Inaugural Shelter Point 10 Year Cask Strength Release!

Attention Shelter Point Community: As of right now, you can visit https://shelterpoint.ca/single-malt-whisky/ and purchase a bottle of our first ever official 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky! Bottled at a full cask strength of  57.8%, this whisky is for the true Shelter Point fans across Canada and around the globe.

10 Years is a long time. A lot has changed in the world since Shelter Point started whisky production in 2011, but what hasn’t changed is our commitment to craft, quality, and doing things the best way we know how. For the inaugural 10-Year-Old edition of Cask Strength Single Malt release, we decided to let our ex-bourbon American oak casks and the spirit do the talking, and present this limited-edition small batch for your enjoyment.

The nose features notes of creamy vanilla, milk chocolate, apricots and green apples, and a palate with notes of baking spices, dark chocolate and a savoury kiss of sea salt. The finish is slightly drying, with woody spices and candied ginger.

This much anticipated whisky is a limited run of less than 430 bottles and is guaranteed to sell out extremely quickly, so be sure to order yours online before it’s too late!

*Please note that due to a shortage of staff and irregular hours due to our ongoing public closure, that curbside pickup orders cannot be fulfilled until Monday August 9th at the earliest. You may also experience some longer than usual delays in shipping times for this release, as demand will be high*

Cask Strength 10 is available in a 750ml ($150) and be purchased online at https://shelterpoint.ca/single-malt-whisky/

Cameronbridge 37 Year Old

37 Year Old 1982 TWB Originals Cask #TWB1005

1982 vintage of the Lowland grain distillery for TWB Originals series. These are the last remaining bottles of this sweet and spicy single cask. Cameronbridge 37 Year Old 1982 vintage Lowland single grain Scotch whisky. Single cask refill barrel #TWB1005 bottled 2019 for The Whisky Barrel ORIGINALS series. 164 numbered bottles.

Nose: Roasted coconut caramel wafers, marshmallow, cinnamon sticks and vanilla pods. Taste: Coconut covered milk chocolate, marshmallows, vanilla ice cream, Super Crema coffee beans. Finish: Sweet vanilla, butteries and more roasted coconut.

Cameronbridge Distillery was established by John Edington 1813 on the banks of the River Leven at Windygates in Fife in Scotland’s Lowland whisky region. By 1817 the distillery had passed to Philp & Haig. Two Stein’s continuous stills were installed in 1830 and Coffey’s continuous stills were added by the mid1880s. Cameronbridge produced both grain and malt whiskies until 1929. A small proportion of Cameronbridge grain whisky is nurtured by Hunter Laing in quality casks to produce aged, single grain and single cask grain whisky in their Sovereign grain whisky range.

Shop Now – £140 / €136* / US$162* / C$200*

Glenrothes 9 Year Old

2011 vintage Strictly Limited finished in Oloroso sherry casks. Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2011 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Matured in oloroso sherry casks bottled 2021 by Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers for the Strictly Limited series. 1.900 bottles.

Glenrothes Distillery was established in the narrow valley of the Rothes Burn on the west side of Rothes in the Speyside whisky region by James Stuart & Co. in 1878. This is a large malt whisky distillery owned by Berry Bros & Rudd of London, with eighteen washbacks, ten copper stills singing in their own mighty cathedral and has retained its traditional pagoda roof. Popular distillery releases include Glenrothes 1995, 1998 and Glenrothes Peated.

Shop Now – £55 / €54* / $64* / c$81*

Port Charlotte (Bruichladdich) 2011 PAC:01

The latest release of the Cask Exploration series. A heavily peated Port Charlotte distilled 2011. Matured in American oak and French wine casks before being bottled at 56.1%. A rich and elegant Islay. Port Charlotte 2011 vintage PAC:01 Islay single malt Scotch whisky from Bruichladdich distillery. The third release of the PC Cask Exploration Series matured in red wine casks from the Gironde left bank, north of Bordeaux.

Nose – Lots of fresh, fruit aromas mingle with the dry peat smoke to entice you into the dram; from the oak comes spices – cloves, ginger and cassia, along with chocolate, toasted malt with toffee, brown sugar and delicate coconut and vanilla notes. As you nose again, the fruit notes of both the spirit and the wood come together – melon and citrus from the spirit and dried plums and raisin from the cask. The earthy peat smoke wraps around the fruit and spice and holds everything together, highlighting the wonderful marine and ozone notes that breeze through the dram.

Palate – As the first drop touches your tongue, a wave of flavours sweep across the palate, the sweetness from the oak and malt lead, followed by the smoke, citrus and dried fruit notes. Another sip helps to order the flavours, and you find the oak notes, the dried fruit, marzipan and spice. Caramel and chocolate notes emerge alongside the peat smoke with its earthy richness. A little water opens the citrus fruit and marine elements and brings out a little more of the coconut and vanilla notes from the oak. The structure on the palate is firm and round and balances the depth of flavour of this whisky.

Finish – The peat smoke comes through on the finish with a more medicinal phenol style. Coconut and floral notes waver, and a saline marine element combines with the earthy smoke in the classic Port Charlotte style. The oak’s softness and the minerality of the spirit become wrapped in smoke, a familiar signature to this dram.

Shop Now – £93 / €91* / $107* / c$135*

Bruichladdich Distillery was established in 1881 by the Harvey family of distillers based in Glasgow. Situated on the Rhinns peninsular on the island of Islay close and close to the sandy bays of Loch Indaal. Re-opened in 2001 with much of the original Victorian equipment restored to working order. The first release of Bruichladdich’s new whisky was the highly acclaimed PC5, the first release in the limited Port Charlotte range. Also producing very highly peated Octamore, Organic using Islay grown barley, and triple and quadruple distilled single malt and single cask releases. Bruichladdich distillery participates in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Whisky Festival.

The Macallan Rare Cask is a distinct expression born from our continuous pursuit to seek out the extraordinary. With a masterful combination of art and science, The Macallan Whisky Maker selects exceptional oak casks that exhibit a distinctive and complex flavour profile.

This single malt is a deep ruby mahogany in colour with an intense sweet raisin note, before yielding to flavours of vanilla and dark chocolate, with layers of light citrus.

The Macallan Distillery Experience,

The Macallan Distillers Ltd, Easter Elchies,

Craigellachie, Moray AB38 9RX, Scotland, +44 (0)1340 318 000

DEWAR’s 12YO and 18 YO Blended Scotch Whiskies

 Dewar’s shows its Mettle

Recently produced by IPL Packaging for Dewar’s, packaging for the brand’s latest 12YO and 18YO blended Scotch whisky expressions epitomise the twin benefits of striking impact and eco-friendly appeal and demonstrate metal’s versatility as a modern, sustainable packaging solution.

Identical in structure, yet differing in colour and design treatment, the Dewar’s 12YO and 28YO packs both feature embossed and debossed design elements on the body and lids and the iconic Dewar’s ‘white label’ on the front of each tin.  Both are gloss-varnish coated and feature printed spot matte varnish finishes.

The Dewar’s brand has long used metal as a packaging material for its many esteemed expressions and its no small wonder: as a packaging material metal is sustainable, economical, easy to handle, protective and attractive. It also fits comfortably into today’s circular economy.

Metal’s low carbon footprint is derived from its high recyclability rate; it has the potential to be recycled numerous times without molecular degradation or loss of structural integrity.

Tin and metal is also the most commonly recycled of all household materials (almost three quarters of metal packaging is recycled in Europe). From a packaging design perspective it can also be as economic or as luxurious as required – able to be moulded into several shapes and sizes, thereby promoting its use across diverse industry verticals.

Ultimately for brands looking to improve their sustainability credentials without losing the quality look and feel of their packs – tin, with all its versatility, is an ideal choice.

For more information visit www.dewars.com or www.iplpackaging.com

New Glen Moray campaign inspires drinkers to ‘shake, sizzle, sweeten and share’ their single malt this summer

For summer 2021, Glen Moray single malt whisky has launched a new campaign to showcase the wonders of whisky as a spirit to savour and share in the warmer months.

From delicious fruit-infused cocktails to sip in the garden to spicy steak sauces to sizzle on a barbecue and refreshing iced desserts for after; these new recipes are designed to make the most of a single bottle of Glen Moray Elgin Classic in the great outdoors, sharing good times with friends.

To create their collection of new summer drinks and dishes, Glen Moray has enlisted the help of some adventurous collaborators, challenging them to dream up refreshing concoctions to enjoy in the sunshine, inspired by the light, smooth and fruity flavours of the whisky.

Top UK chef and cookery book writer Ben Tish, spirit supremos Neil Ridley and Joel Harrison plus ‘diggers and swiggers’ The Thirsty Gardeners have all joined the campaign, whipping up food and drinks recipes with a bottle of Glen Moray Elgin Classic and some of the season’s most luscious ingredients.

Four recipes will feature in a leaflet included in special ‘Share the Flavour of Summer’ packs of Glen Moray Elgin Classic appearing in supermarkets from July. The campaign will be supported by a new Glen Moray microsite packed with updates, tips, recipes and ‘how to’ videos from the summer drinking team.

For Glen Moray, it’s all about encouraging people to explore the taste and versatility of their popular whisky, in a year when people will be looking for new things to do and try at home over the summer.

As Claire Baigrie, Glen Moray UK Sales Director notes: ‘We are an adventurous and inclusive single malt and we want everyone to share and enjoy our whisky all year round. We know however that people sometimes let their single malts languish in the drinks cabinet over the summer months. So we’ve taken action! Our three collaborators were asked to take inspiration from the flavours of our Elgin Classic whisky and dream up new ways to serve it for warm summer evenings, BBQs and back garden gatherings. And these are no ordinary whisky recipes. They’re ingenious, creative and easy to make, packed with fresh fruity flavours and fun tips for new ways to experiment with whisky and enjoy its delicious flavour with friends. Our mission is to show just how many things you can do with a single bottle of Glen Moray whisky and we hope enjoy making and mixing them up at home this summer.’ 

THE THIRSTY GARDENERS

Foraging experts Nick and Rich have raided their garden to create two deliciously light and aromatic cocktails. Their Rhubarb Whisky Sour starts with a home-made rhubarb syrup, which is then shaken with Glen Moray Elgin Classic for a summery take on this classic whisky cocktail. Their easy-to-make rosemary bitters are the starting point for a delicious Rosemary Old Fashioned which brings a sweet, summery, scented flavour to the mix.

BEN TISH

Ben has created a rich, tangy ‘Ultimate BBQ Sauce’ with a tasty whisky kick that’s easy to make and perfect for marinading steaks, basting on meats and veggies or slathering on a burger before topping with cheese. He also turns seasonal, summery strawberries into a refreshing and vibrant Strawberry Daiquiri Granita ‘iced cocktail’ dessert with a lovely Glen Moray hit.

NEIL RIDLEY AND JOEL HARRISON 

Inspired by the rich, malty notes of Glen Moray, Neil and Joel have created a Sunshine Punch, packed with the flavours of fruit, honey and vanilla and perfect for sharing; and the refreshing Elgin Cooler, a summery spritz that blends whisky with peach, apple and a hit of fresh mint.  

Neil and Joel’s Glen Moray Sunshine Punch

Made in advance to allow the mixture to fully infuse for the tastiest experience, this punch is perfect for sharing with friends as you soak up the sun. The rich, malty notes of Glen Moray combine beautifully with the ripe citrus ingredients and the sweet flavours of honey and fresh vanilla. 

375ml Glen Moray Elgin Classic

1 fresh vanilla pod, split

The zest of one fresh lemon

Zest of half an orange

2 tablespoons honey

5 dashes cocktail bitters (optional)

1 small piece of fresh ginger, chopped

1 small apple, sliced

350ml chilled green tea

Add all the ingredients to a large bowl. Stir and allow to steep for a few hours or overnight. Strain using a small sieve and store in the fridge until needed. Serve over ice in a short tumbler, with a slice of orange. Makes ten drinks. 

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 GLEN MORAY

Glen Moray is one of Scotland’s best loved single malt whiskies. It has been crafted since 1897 in the ancient town of Elgin, the capital of the Speyside whisky region, on what was once the Elgin West Brewery site on the banks of the River Lossie. Pure waters from the river, locally malted barley, distillation in traditional copper stills and maturation in American ex-bourbon casks combine to give the whisky its smooth, well-balanced, classic Speyside character. Glen Moray has always been a place where curiosity about flavour and cask maturation has been encouraged. Records dating back to the early days show new make spirit maturing in a wide variety of different casks – a highly unusual practice at this time. A passion for experimentation and a deep knowledge of wood have been passed down through generations of Glen Moray distillers. The result is today’s exceptional and extensive range of whiskies, offering a flavour and style to suit all tastes. Glen Moray is the 5th biggest malt whisky brand by volume in the UK and is growing in international markets.

BEN TISH

Ben Tish is the Culinary Director of London’s Norma Restaurant and the Stafford Hotel, and is established as cooking at the forefront of the modern tapas scene. At the Stafford Ben oversees the hotel’s food offering including the Game Bird restaurant, the American bar and private dining. In September 2019 he opened the critically-acclaimed Norma – a Sicilian-Moorish influenced restaurant on London’s Charlotte Street featuring a bespoke raw bar serving Sicilian style crudos.

Classically trained with over 20 years’ experience, Ben spent his formative career working with Michelin starred chefs such as Jason Atherton and Stephen Terry at various ground breaking London restaurants. He went on to head up his own operations at the Italian restaurant Al Duca in St James, London, and the Crinan Hotel in the West Highlands. More recently he was Chef Director and Partner of the Salt Yard Group – a group of 5 highly-acclaimed modern Spanish / Italian restaurants in Central London.

Ben is also an accomplished and award winning food writer with three published cook books. Moorish, his last book, was published in April 2019 and was named cook book of the year in the Times Magazine. Ben will publish his fourth book SICILA in Summer 2021. He appears regularly on TV including Saturday Kitchen, Sunday Brunch, and Masterchef and writes for Delicious, The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Times, Noble Rot, Restaurant Magazine, Chef Magazine, and other publications. 

THE THIRSTY GARDENERS

Allotment swashbuckling diggers and swiggers….Nick Moyle and Rich Hood are the Two Thirsty Gardeners, writers and bloggers who turn home grown and foraged ingredients into a variety of drinks. Living in Somerset they plunder their allotment, gardens and local hedgerows to conjure up a range of drinks from beers and ciders to cocktails and liqueurs. Their first book, Brew it Yourself, features recipes for some of their favourite boozy brews while their new release, Wild Tea, sees them explore more sober territory with a range of teas, coffees and infusions made from leaves, flowers, roots and berries. 

JOEL HARRISON AND NEIL RIDLEY

Joel and Neil are professional drinks writers, consultants, hosts and presenters. Neil and Joel have written six books on whisky and distilled drinks, winning the ’Best Drinks Book’ in The Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards 2015. They are both ‘Keepers Of The Quaich’, one of the highest accolades in the Scotch whisky Industry, were made Mousquetaires d’ Armagnac, in recognition for their services to the global promotion of this noble French brandy, Rectifiers of the Gin Guild for their work within the growing gin market and are both Liverymen for the Worshipful Company Of Distillers. Both are regular drinks contributors across a range of media titles, and are more widely known for their regular TV outlet, Channel Four’s Sunday Brunch where, for the past six years, they have acted as the show’s most enduring drinks experts. Their appeal is simple: dispelling the myths and misunderstanding which surround the drinks world, presenting a clear, concise message to the growing number of those drinkers eager to experience the stories behind an array of incredible drinks from around the globe.

Mature Scotch Rarities: The Upside of the 700ml

In late December of 2020, the TTB quietly passed a regulation that allowed 700ml bottles to be imported into the US. While this might not seem like big news, it is actually a windfall for spirits lovers as it unlocks a stash of previously untapped bottlings to our shores. We could not be more excited, as it quickly adds another dimension to our unparalleled spirits program. Below you’ll find some of our first discoveries in this format, and they are all incredibly rare and rewarding mature Scotch collectibles that also present remarkable value compared to other standards from the distilleries. If these are any indication of what’s to come, those extra 50ml will not be missed.

1994 Glen Keith 24 Year “Antique Lion’s Savannah Series” Cask Strength Single ex-Bourbon Barrel Speyside Single Malt Scotch (700ml) (Pre-Arrival) $299.99 View

1988 Tormore 31 Year “Hunter Laing Old & Rare Heritage Platinum Selection” Single Sherry Butt Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival) $349.99 View

This lovely Oloroso Sherry butt from the Tormore Distillery was distilled in May of 1988 and bottled in 2019. A sister to the wonderful barrel we purchased last year, this time bottled in 700ml, it represents one of the best values in old, sherried malt available in Scotland today. The Tormore Distillery and its iconic copper roof is one of Speyside’s newer distillers. Built in 1958, great care was taken with the design of the exterior, unlike at other distilleries of the period. The distillery was expanded in 1984 and can produce upward of 3.7 million liters of alcohol per year. Nonetheless, it’s extremely rare to find Tormore of any age in the U.S. The relatively short and wide stills give a rich and textured spirit which lends itself nicely to sherry aging. Bottled at natural cask strength of 49.1% ABV and without chill filtration, only 60 bottles of this exceptional cask are available in the U.S. exclusively at K&L Wine Merchants. As described by the bottler, “This amber coloured whisky matured in an Oloroso sherry butt has lashings of hazelnuts, coffee, chocolate and tobacco on the nose. Spicy and nutty on the palate with a touch of toffee leading to a long, rich, peppery finish.”

1987 Bunnahabhain 30 Year “Hunter Laing Old & Rare” Single Sherry Butt Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival) $399.99 View

This stupendous old Bunnahabhain is as complex and delicious as it is rare. Of course, any Islay whisky that’s made it to the 30-year mark will command an extremely high price, but considering where the distillery’s own 25-year is priced these days, we felt this single sherry butt offered significant value. Distilled in 1987 and bottled at a natural cask strength of 48.4% ABV

1984 Benrinnes 30 Year “Silver Seal – Whisky is Nature” Single Barrel #2268 Speyside Single Malt Whisky (700ml) (Pre-Arrival) $549.99 View

This exquisit example of the special Speysider is bottled under Massimo Righi’s exceptionally beautiful “Whisky Is Nature.” The majestic dipiction of an African Bull Elephant adorns the label appropriately hinting at the deep and complex nature of the whisky inside. This single cask #2280 turned out 480 bottles at cask strength, but only 36 bottles made it to the US and is sold exclusively at K&L Wine Merchants.

A celebratory release from Speyburn to commemorate the 18th anniversary of Bobby Anderson’s position as distillery manager. This single malt, aged for 18 years in American and Spanish oak casks, has aromas of toffee and sugared almonds, as well as tropical fruits on the nose. The palate holds flavours of rich dark chocolate, toffee and a touch of citrus, with plenty of smoke throughout. The finish is long and smoky, with a sweeter honeyed edge.