BOWMORE 30YO at The Whisky Shop
Looking for something extra special? The first release of Bowmore Distillery’s ongoing 30-year-old annual limited edition has landed! Drawn from a small selection of sherry-seasoned hogsheads and ex-bourbon barrels chosen by Distillery Manager David Turner and Master Blender Ron Welsh; this is a dram to savour.
Faer Isles Whisky Glass
We are also happy to be able to offer our very own whisky glass in our webshop from next week. Developed by famous Irish whisky glass producer, Túath, this conical-shaped glass beautifully captures the aromas and flavours of whisky. Specifically developed for nosing and tasting whisky, it is the perfect gift for the whisky enthusiast wanting to have his/her own special glass for whisky appreciation.
A unique feature is its ability to lay on the side, so you can better appreciate the colour. This is achieved by the special stem and foot, which also makes the glass fit perfectly into your hand and thumb for easy swirling, viewing, and nosing.
We’ve added our logo and also a special gift package that protects the glass and looks nice in storage in display cabinets and on shelves.
Loch Lomond Whiskies, the official spirit of The Open, have released two new limited edition drams in celebration of this year’s championship, partnering with world class golfer Colin Montgomerie for the delicious Open Special Edition and marking this year’s 149th Open in England with the equally sublime 20-year-old Royal St. George’s.
Loch Lomond
The Open Special Edition
£40.00
Loch Lomond 20 Year Old
Royal St George’s
£160.00
THE MARITIME MALT
Old Pulteney single malt is distilled at the Pulteney distillery in the historic fishing port of Wick, located in the far North of the Scottish Highlands. The whiskies are typically rich, fruity, and malty, with characteristic notes of sea breeze and brine, said to result from the distillery’s coastal location.
Rarely bottled as a single malt until the mid 1990’s, Old Pulteney have made up for lost time, establishing an enviable reputation amongst whisky enthusiasts. Their 1989 Vintage release was awarded World’s Best Single Malt 2016 at the World Whisky Awards, and their 21 Year Old Single Malt was rated Whisky Of The Year in 2012.
12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch
40% ABV | 70cl
This excellent whisky has been matured wholly in air-dried, hand selected ex-Bourbon casks and displays the vibrant coastal character that the distillery is noted for. The nose and palate feature plenty of sweet honey and vanilla notes, plus nuts, spice, and fresh sea spray.
£31.95
15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch
46% ABV | 70cl
This superb coastal whisky was matured in a combination of ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks. Rich and flavoursome with plenty of sweet vanilla and honey flavours, alongside bold orchard fruits, and darker notes of raisin and chocolate. The finish is bold and spicy which balances the initial sweetness. The faintest hint of brine or sea spray features throughout.
£65.95
18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch
46% ABV | 70cl
Matured in a combination of ex-Bourbon and Olorosso Sherry casks, this is a lovely expression from the Wick distillery. Amber in colour with a milk chocolate, orange and sandalwood nose. The palate is full and smooth with more of that sweetness evident. More red fruit is noticeable, raisin, damson and some sweet cinnamon. Honeyed, spicy and citrusy on the finish which is long and pleasant.
£111.95
Huddart Single Malt Scotch
43% ABV | 70cl
This smoky expression from Old Pulteney is named after the street where the distillery resides. The whisky is matured in ex-Bourbon casks that previously held heavily peated whisky. Coastal on the nose with citrus, spice and more than a nudge of smoke. That smoky element continues on the palate with the addition of vanilla, cream and toffee.
£42.95
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REVEALING THE MACALLAN ANECDOTES OF AGES COLLECTION –
A UNIQUE ART AND WHISKY COLLABORATION WITH SIR PETER BLAKE
The Macallan has unveiled the Anecdotes of Ages Collection, an extraordinary art and whisky collaboration with globally renowned British pop artist, Sir Peter Blake.
The collaboration, which is The Macallan’s third with the iconic artist and is part of a relationship which has spanned more than three decades, celebrates The Macallan’s rich legacy and Sir Peter Blake’s remarkable contribution to the art world.
At the heart of the esteemed collection are 13 one-of-a-kind bottles of exceptional 1967 whisky. Classic but with a distinctly colourful character, this peerless single malt Scotch has been matured for more than 50 years and was carefully selected to represent the year that Sir Peter Blake’s signature collages transcended from art into popular culture.
Each individual bottle features its own original Sir Peter Blake collage art on the label, detailing unique stories relating to The Macallan’s history, community, and the beautiful natural landscape of The Macallan Estate.
Pioneering pop artist Sir Peter Blake is renowned for his highly distinctive collages featuring images from popular culture. His diverse style ranges from colourful lettering to likeness drawing, but he remains best known for his signature crowd work. Over many decades, his unique and timeless style has transcended fashion, music, and even art movements.
The long-held relationship between The Macallan and Sir Peter Blake is based on a mutual respect for craftsmanship as well as a strong desire to deliver truly creative and visionary work. In 1986 he collaborated with The Macallan to create a bespoke label for The Macallan 1926 taking inspiration from the events of the era. In 2012 The Macallan and Sir Peter Blake collaborated again to create a unique, limited edition art piece in celebration of his 80thbirthday and decades of collaborating with The Macallan.
As part of The Macallan’s strong support for the arts, one of the extremely scarce 13 Anecdotes of Ages bottles is being auctioned to raise funds to benefit the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Support from The Macallan will advance efforts underway at the Guggenheim to increase free access and develop engagement with a variety of audiences, in alignment with the museum’s diversity, equity, access, and inclusion initiatives. The sale is being conducted by Sotheby’s in March 2021
Sir Peter Blake said: “I am deeply inspired by the incredible legacy of The Macallan, and its emphasis on family, tradition, and the natural world.
“Each collage in the Anecdotes of Ages Collection is inspired by The Macallan’s history and heritage, one that respects time and craft, two essential components of my own creative process. I meticulously worked on each collage, pulling from The Macallan Estate’s rich history to complete a collection that is a celebration of art and whisky.”
Sarah Burgess, Lead Whisky Maker at The Macallan, said: “This exceptional 1967 whisky was chosen for its classic yet distinctively colourful character, which is reminiscent of Sir Peter Blake’s work of the same year. With notes of oak and fig leading to a burst of hazelnut and strawberry, this is a truly special single malt that finishes with complex flavours of chocolate and lightly spiced peach. It is in many ways, its own work of art.”
The exquisite and incredibly rare Anecdotes of Ages Collection will be sought after worldwide by whisky and art lovers alike.
Each of the 13 original bottles are hand-blown with an oak stopper, and feature a label signed by Sir Peter Blake. Presented in a handcrafted European oak case incorporating thumbnail photography revealing Sir Peter Blake’s inspirational journey with The Macallan, the expressions are also accompanied by a leather-bound book showcasing all 13 label artworks and corresponding stories, as well as a certificate of authenticity.
While the 13th original bottle will be retained in The Macallan archive, a highly limited-edition whisky featuring a duplicate label and the same rare 1967 whisky, will be released as The Anecdotes of Ages Collection: Down to Work Limited Edition. Only 322 bottles will be available worldwide.
An innovative 360-degree virtual art exhibit enabling visitors to explore the Anecdotes of Ages Collection will be available on The Macallan website. Whisky and art enthusiasts will be taken on a journey through Sir Peter Blake’s studio and the Anecdotes of Ages gallery, which showcases the inspiration behind each of the individual artworks, before attending a world reveal of the 13 bottles with Sir Peter Blake’s handcrafted and original label artwork.
Whisky lovers will also welcome the release of a further special single malt Scotch created to commemorate Sir Peter Blake’s visit to The Macallan Estate on the legendary River Spey. An Estate, A Community, And A Distillery is displayed in a custom box inspired by Sir Peter Blake’s art, alongside a certificate outlining the history and heritage on which the art was based, and Sir Peter Blake’s artwork printed on a scroll.
To view The Macallan Anecdotes of Ages Virtual Art Exhibit, visit https://www.themacallan.com/virtual-art-exhibit. The Anecdotes of Ages Collection: Down To Work Limited Edition and the An Estate, A Community, And A Distillery will both be available from February 2021.
The RRSP of The Anecdotes of Ages Collection: Down to Work is £50,000
The RRSP of An Estate, A Community, And A Distillery is £750
For further information visit www.themacallan.com.
Whisky Maker’s Notes:
Anecdotes of Ages Collection: Down To Work Limited Edition
Colour: Caramelised peach
Aroma: Classic antique oak, dried fruit and fig combined with hints of pineapple and mango layered with a decadent chocolate strawberry note
Palate: Warm chocolate with light nutmeg and ginger, oak spices and sweet oak opening into pineapple and coconut with an unexpected strawberry and hazelnut burst
Finish: Complex with a medium to long finish of chocolate, sweet oak and lightly spiced peach
ABV: 46.7%
An Estate, A Community, And A Distillery
Colour: Cinnamon
Aroma: Rich in dried fruits and spices with a hint of orange and clove
Palate: Dried fruits with cracked black pepper and treacle, accents of vanilla and orange oil
Finish: A long, rich oak finish with cinnamon and cacao
ABV: 47.7%
About The Macallan
Founded in 1824, The Macallan is renowned worldwide for its extraordinary single malt whiskies. Their outstanding quality and distinctive character reveal the uncompromised excellence pursued by The Macallan since it was established by Alexander Reid, on a plateau above the River Spey in north-east Scotland.
In 2018, The Macallan opened a new chapter in its history with the launch of its award-winning Speyside distillery. Designed by internationally acclaimed architects to promote sustainability, the building takes inspiration from the surrounding ancient Scottish hills. It stands nearby Easter Elchies House, the Highland Manor built in 1700 which is The Macallan’s spiritual home and remains the heartbeat of The Macallan’s beautiful 485-acre Estate.
About Sir Peter Blake
Sir Peter Blake (b. 1932, Dartford, Kent) is a British painter, sculptor, draughtsman and printmaker. He is known as one of the leading figures of British Pop art. Peter Blake studied at Gravesend School of Art before being accepted into the Royal College of Art, London, where he studied alongside other key British Pop artists, David Hockney, R.B. Kitaj, Joe Tilson, Allen Jones, Peter Phillips and Derek Boshier. After graduating from the Royal College of Art in 1956, Blake began to appropriate pop culture icons and advertising imagery to create homages to the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Brigitte Bardot, Elvis Presley and professional wrestlers. His iconic 1961 ‘Self-portrait with Badges’, in the Tate Collection, shows Blake holding an Elvis album, dressed in American jeans, Converse trainers, and baseball badges; here is the artist as a genuine fan. In other works, he composes assemblages of found objects with humorous allusions to art history and childhood fantasies. In 1967 he designed the iconic album cover for The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band in his distinctive style of collage. Blake continues to be associated with the music world by designing album covers. In 1975 Blake co-founded the Brotherhood of Ruralists, a group of artists who moved to Somerset to build an artistic community outside of the city.
After completing his National Service with the RAF, he received the Leverhulme Research Award to study popular art and travelled through Europe 1956–7. Blake’s first solo exhibition was held in 1962 at Portal Gallery, London; solo shows followed at Robert Fraser Gallery, London (1965) and at Leslie Waddington Prints, London (1969). His first retrospective exhibition was held in 1969 at the City Art Gallery, Bristol. Subsequent retrospectives were held in 1973 at the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, touring to Hamburg and Brussels and the Tate Gallery in 1983. In 1994 he was made the Third Associate Artist of the National Gallery, London. Peter Blake was elected a member of the Royal Academy in 1981, and was knighted in 2002. In 2007 the Tate Liverpool held a major retrospective of Peter Blake’s work which toured to the Museo de Bellas Artes, Bilbao, Spain in 2008. In 2010, Lund Humphries published Peter Blake: One Man Show, a comprehensive monograph by Marco Livingstone.
About Sotheby’s
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Synonymous with innovation, Sotheby’s promotes access, connoisseurship and preservation of fine art and rare objects through auctions, private sales and retail locations. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 50 categories, which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Jewelry, Watches, and Wine and Spirits, among many others.
Sotheby’s Wine’s annual worldwide auction sales of wine and spirits totaled an outstanding $92 million in 2020, with over 15,000 lots sold across 41 sales – a nearly 50% increase in the number of auctions held in 2019. Over $60 million of wine and spirits were sold to online bidders in 2020 versus $28 million in 2019, with 85% of all lots offered finding online buyers. Demonstrating continued strength in Asia, Sotheby’s led the market in the region for the third consecutive year, with over 70% of the total bid amount in all Wine and Spirits sales attributed to collectors in Asia.
Sotheby’s Wine’s has had the privilege of auctioning numerous record-breaking wines and spirits in recent years, with 2020 alone witnessing new world auction records for any bottle of Japanese whisky, any bottle of whisky produced by the Dalmore Distillery, as well as any bottle of Cognac. Sotheby’s Wine currently holds the world records for any whisky collection ever sold at auction, any private wine collection ever sold at auction, the most expensive bottle of wine ever sold at auction and the most expensive bottle of spirits ever sold at auction.
In addition to auction, Sotheby’s Wine launched a retail business in 2010. With a retail store located in Sotheby’s New York headquarters and e-commerce at www.sothebyswine.com, Sotheby’s Wine offers a carefully curated selection of wines from the world’s most prestigious producers and important regions. Expertly assembled by our experienced specialists, the selection is built upon lasting relationships with winemakers from across the globe, with bottles that are ready for immediate consumption, in addition to investment-worthy wines from highly sought-after vintages. A second retail location opened in Sotheby’s Hong Kong galleries in 2014.
About the Guggenheim
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation was established in 1937 and is dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of modern and contemporary art through exhibitions, education programs, research initiatives, and publications. The international constellation of museums comprises the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York; the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice; the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao; and the future Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. An architectural icon and “temple of spirit” where radical art and architecture meet, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is among a group of eight Frank Lloyd Wright structures in the United States recently designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. To learn more about the museum and the Guggenheim’s activities around the world, visit guggenheim.org.
Douglas Laing’s Provenance Macduff Single Cask 10 Year Old
A stunning little whisky from the Highland distillery of Macduff.
Selected as our Malt of the Month for February, this beautiful dram has been drawn from a single refill hogshead, yielding just 368 bottles and cut to 46% for your pleasure.
You will find wonderful notes of barley, brown sugar, fresh strawberries, thick vanilla cream and shortbread.
£39.99
INTRODUCING
The English – Triple Distilled, Peated Single Cask
One of the joys of owning warehouses full of maturing whisky is finding the odd cask that has behaved differently to the norm. These single casks are best bottled individually to show off the work of the distillers and casks. This fabulous peated triple distilled is a very rare offering at the distillery and we think this single cask a fantastic example of this.
Thank you for subscribing to us, and for your continued support, we’d like to offer you the opportunity to be one of the first to receive a bottle of The English – Triple Distilled, Peated Single Cask.
Only 204 bottles released.
£79.00 70cl 49.8% ABV
Don’t forget that we are offering FREE delivery on all orders over £75 for Mainland UK Delivery.
Tasting Notes: A lovely, rich creamy palate. Smoke comes across in big waves. Spicy, dry finish with the light floral notes appearing at the end.
Receive a FREE English Whisky hip flask with its own presentation gift box (worth RRP £9.99) when you spend over £75 online. (Your hip flask will automatically be added to your basket as you checkout. Offer only applies to spend over £75 before postage and packaging. Promotion ends 19th February 2021. Offer excludes all distillery tours)
OFFER ENDS 19TH FEB 2021
SAVE 22%
NOW £135
Longmorn distillery has long been a favourite of conoisseurs and discerning drinkers and is well-loved for its sherried single malts – the distillery’s audience has always been a dedicated cult following rather than a mainstream one. This 15-year-old single malt whisky is a prime example of the distillery’s style – full-bodied and fruity with a foundation of soft spice and subtle, floral heather – and is bottled at 45% ABV. While stocks last, this flavourful and respected classic Highland single malt – now discontinued and increasingly difficult to find – is available to buy now for just £135, saving you more than 20%.
Port Askaig Launches Seasonal Tributes to the Flavors of Islay
Port Askaig whiskies provide an elegant escape into the world of peaty Islay whisky.
Elixir Distillers has launched two Port Askaig 12-Year-Old Limited Editions created to embody the unique spirit of Islay and its people.
“Having worked with Elixir for many years and knowing the process of cask selection we have been blessed to have several very special casks that have come out in limited releases over the years. Many of these have achieved high praise from very well-respected reviewers around the world. Recently we had the privilege of having two exceptional 12-year-old expressions, one fully matured in Bourbon and the other a culmination of amazing Bourbon and Sherry casks. These two Port Askaig 12-year-old expressions are fantastic for special occasions and a true testament not only to the ability of Oliver Chilton to select amazing casks but his fine nose and taste to be able to pick these hidden gems from hundreds of casks he goes through when making selections for Port Askaig 8-year-old and 110 Proof”
~ Sam Filmus, President of ImpEx Beverages
Port Askaig 12-Year-Old Bourbon Cask
Nose: The smokiness of peated malt fresh from the kiln, melding with a background of zesty lemon oil and sea breeze. A maritime minerality drifts in.
Palate: Lemon sherbet and key lime pie accented by the sweetness of stone fruits. This blends with sooty smoke from a large hearth and boasts a toffee-led sweetness underneath.
Finish: Rich, barbecued Persian black lemon and dried mint leaves linger with fresh turf. A touch of smoked paprika has the last word.
This Edition, contains distillate from 2006 and 2007 from the north-east coast of Islay and has been matured for over 12 years in ex-Bourbon Hogsheads to create a new release that showcases the very best of Islay with a perfect balance of sweetness and smoke. Non chill-filtered and bottled at 45.8%, which head blender Oliver Chilton feels is the ideal drinking strength, 5,000 bottles have been produced for the world, with 720 bottles available in the US.
Port Askaig 12-Year-Old Marriage of Bourbon and Sherry Casks
Nose: The smokiness of peated malt fresh from the kiln, melding with a background of zesty lemon oil and sea breeze. A maritime minerality drifts in.
Palate: Lemon sherbet and key lime pie accented by the sweetness of stone fruits. This blends with sooty smoke from a large hearth and boasts a toffee-led sweetness underneath.
Finish: Rich, barbecued Persian black lemon and dried mint leaves linger with fresh turf. A touch of smoked paprika has the last word.
This Edition is a marriage of whiskies from nine refill American Oak Hogsheads, five Oloroso Sherry Butts, and three Solera Sherry Butts, combined to create a flavorful Single Malt with a medley of smoky, fruity, and coastal notes. As with the Bourbon Edition, this Edition is non chill-filtered and bottled at 45.8% to fully showcase its distinct Islay character. 9,000 bottles of the limited-edition release have been produced, with 360 bottles available in the US.
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Our most recent brace of exclusive single malt whiskies is an exciting one: two very different drams from a single distillery which we – and, it seems, you – have come to fall further and further in love with in recent years.
Edradour is one of Scotland’s smallest distilleries. Owned and operated by legendary independent bottling company Signatory Vintage, the chronically underappreciated distillery has gone from a hidden gem to a cult favourite.
One of a growing number of distilleries to produce both unpeated and peated whiskies, Edradour and Ballechin show off those two sides of the distillery’s spirit, respectively. Both are delicious drams, displaying impressive depth of flavour, having been matured in active sherry casks.
