The Society is here for all your magical moments this Christmas, sharing joy and happiness with our unique selection of whisky and gifts.

TIME FLIES AND FRUIT FLIES

CASK NO. 39.194

CASK:  Refill hogshead

AGE:  13 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Juicy, oak & vanilla

WITH AN UNBATTERED EDGE

CASK NO. 6.37

CASK:  2nd fill barrel

AGE:  10 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Light & delicate

A KRAFTWERK ORANGE

CASK NO. 89.11

CASK:  1st fill hogshead

AGE:  7 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Spicy & sweet

DEEP AND COMPLEX, SWEET AND EARTHY 

CASK NO. 10.192

INITIAL CASK:  Ex-bourbon hogshead

FINAL CASK:  2nd fill moscatel hogshead

AGE:  9 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Juicy, oak & vanilla

FORMIDABLE CHOCOLATE

ONE BOTTLE PER MEMBER

CASK NO. 1.215

INITIAL CASK:  Ex-bourbon hogshead

FINAL CASK:  1st fill Oloroso hogshead

AGE:  15 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Deep, rich & dried fruits

BURNT HEATHER AND HONEY

CASK NO. 66.136

CASK:  Refill hogshead

AGE:  12 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Lightly peated

A THIGH-SLAPPING DRAM

CASK NO. 33.138

CASK:  2nd fill Oloroso butt

AGE:  12 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Peated

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Featuring an Exclusive 32-Year-Old Scotch Masterpiece from Tormore

For time-sensitive bottles this December, please get your orders in early. Thanks and happy holidays! We appreciate your business. NOTE: Our walk-in retail locations are currently closed. We have curbside pickup and low cost (often free) delivery options available in ZIP codes where we can ship lawfully, including anywhere in California. We can also include any new or existing will call orders in your delivery batch. Choose local delivery at checkout to learn if you qualify.

Every once in a while we luck into a mature Scotch rarity that never lasts long when it hits our shelves. Our recent container just landed, and it is easy to see why Tormore’s 32 Year Old stands out as one of the highlights. Coming from a classic distillery, bottled at an impressive 55.4% ABV, and aged in a sherry butt, it hits all the notes that we look for in a top-shelf dram. But at over three decades old, it is a true luxury that’s almost unrivaled in the world of spirits for this kind of pricing. With only a handful of bottles available under our “Old & Rare” label, this is destined to sell out in a flash. Make sure to grab a bottle before they’re gone, as this Tormore 32 Year Old is truly one of a kind.

1988 Tormore 32 Year “Old & Rare” K&L Exclusive Single Sherry Butt Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) ($399.99)

Andrew Whiteley | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: December 02, 2020

The unmissable, grand Tormore distillery overlooks the river Spey. The palatial building quietly churns out an impressive spirit that we’ve admittedly see very little of in the US. Much of the distillate finds its way into blends, but on its own it is a very pretty yet assertive malt. This 32 year old single malt is ancient by any whisky standard but has a lively thread that runs throughout. Aged in a sherry butt and retaining an impressive 55.4% ABV, there is no mistaking the malt characteristic here. It drives from the first nosing of toasted granola all the way through a rich finish of candied nut and brown sugar sprinkled oats. Playing nicely with the grain flavors is a candied melon and raisin sweetness. For the discerning collector, there is nothing better than an unusual item at a great price that merits a great deal of attention. If you’re looking for a whisky for yourself, or someone who has everything, this is the high-class gift of the season.

Speaker launches whisky to celebrate Palace of Westminster’s 150^th

The Speaker of the House of Commons is celebrating the 150^th anniversary of the Palace of Westminster with the launch of a limited-edition single malt whisky.

It was a century and a half since rebuilding work was completed on the iconic building, following a devastating fire in 1834.

To celebrate this milestone, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the 158^th Speaker of the House of Commons, has selected ‘Point of Order’ – a 23-year-old scotch – with the help of Chief Whips from the four main political parties.

Artfully matured in a traditional European oak Sherry cask by Murray McDavid, the single malt was created at the Glentauchers Distillery, which has been producing whisky in the Highlands since the late 1800s.

A beautifully balanced whisky with aromas of vanilla fudge and fruit cake, ‘Point of Order’ boasts sweet spices on the palate and a finish of chocolate and nuts.

Sir Lindsay said the special edition whisky would make ‘a very special gift for someone who loves the Palace of Westminster’.

‘To commemorate our 150^th anniversary, there are only 150 bottles available of this limited-edition single malt, which whisky-lovers can bring out on special occasions or keep as an investment for the future,’ he said.

‘I am very proud to be celebrating this moment in time with the launch of this magnificent whisky.’

Named ‘Point of Order’ after the appeals that are made to the Speaker for clarification or a ruling on a matter of procedure in the House of Commons, this unique single malt retails at £200 and is available for sale from the House of Commons shop online and other gift shops on the estate.

Notes

• See the whisky in the House of Commons shop online here.

• The new and exclusive whisky will also be available online alongside other products including: Speaker Hoyle’s Select whisky, House of Commons Churchill’s Port and House of Commons Dry London Gin
• Point of Order was bottled at 46% ABV. A 70cl bottle retails at £200
• Sir Lindsay Hoyle, MP for Chorley, was elected Speaker of the House of Commons on 4 November 2019, following the departure of John Bercow
• Aceo, which owns Murray McDavid, was founded 20 years’ ago by Edward Odim and his best friend at university. The company hosts whisky tastings on a 1950s’ boat, ‘The Murray McDavid’ on the Clyde in Glasgow, and during the annual Speyside Whisky Festival has taken whisky lovers to the top of local mountains to enjoy a dram.

Limited Stock Available on Collectible Whisk(e)y Rarities

For time-sensitive bottles this December, please get your orders in early. Thanks and happy holidays! We appreciate your business. NOTE: Our walk-in retail locations are currently closed. We have curbside pickup and low cost (often free) delivery options available in ZIP codes where we can ship lawfully, including anywhere in California. We can also include any new or existing will call orders in your delivery batch. Choose local delivery at checkout to learn if you qualify.

Other Limited Collectible Whisk(e)y Allocations, Now Available

From the standard-bearer Macallan 18 Year Old to Whistle Pig’s “Boss Hog” 17 Year Old to Bruichladdich’s “Black Art” 26 Year Old, we have the world of luxury whisk(e)y covered this holiday season. To pair with the above “Old & Rare” selection, we also secured a tiny parcel of cask strength Bowmore 24 Year Old that’s not to be missed. And for bourbon aficionados, look no further than the elusive Kentucky Owl and their brilliant Batch #10

Macallan 18 Year Old “Annual 2019 Release” Sherry Oak Cask Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $299.99

Bowmore 24 Year “Old & Rare” K&L Exclusive Single Hogshead Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $299.99

Kentucky Owl Batch #10 Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) $349.99

Bruichladdich “Black Art – Edition 8.1” 26 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $399.99

Whistle Pig “The Boss Hog 7th Edition – Magellan’s Atlantic” 17 Year Old Finished In Spanish Oak and South American Teakwood Straight Rye Whiskey (750ml ships as 1.5L) $499.99

TyndrumWhisky.com

Brings you another Exclusive

Gold Panning!

Big Peat has been Gold Panning… Well, he was actually waiting for Tyndrum’s Gold Mine to start production, and over the last few weeks it has done just that, the first ScotGold has been produced. This is one of only 300, HAND signed by Fred Laing, HAND numbered, GOLD wax sealed individual bottles. (Fred even jokingly said he felt like he was back at School doing lines)!

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Aged Tennessee Whisky at Its Best
George Dickel 11 Year Old Bottled In Bond Tennessee Whisky (750ml) ($42.99)
“A phenomenal follow-up to its 13 year old antecedent, our 2019 Whisky of the Year.”
— Whisky Advocate

For time-sensitive bottles this December, please get your orders in early. Thanks and happy holidays! We appreciate your business. NOTE: Our walk-in retail locations are currently closed. We have curbside pickup and low cost (often free) delivery options available in ZIP codes where we can ship lawfully, including anywhere in California. We can also include any new or existing will call orders in your delivery batch. Choose local delivery at checkout to learn if you qualify.

Interest in aged bourbons continues at a feverish pitch, and as a result, prices have soared precipitously in recent years. Luckily, one doesn’t need to look far to find comparative values. In this arena, the Tennessee whiskies from George Dickel continue to be among our top go-to picks. Their 13 Year Old bottling took the world by storm last year, earning Whisky Advocate’s highest accolade as “Whisky of the Year.” This 11 Year Old rendition is every bit as compelling, delivering an impressive profile while only costing $42.99. All it takes is one sip to realize it more than holds its own against bourbons that cost two to three times the price. In stock now, this is the perfect addition to your bar or as a gift for the whisky drinker in your life. Aged whiskies from well-established brands like Dickel are never around for long, so you’ll want to act quickly to add this sterling rendition to your cart.

George Dickel 11 Year Old Bottled In Bond Tennessee Whisky (750ml) ($42.99)

95 points Whisky Advocate: “Lush, rich, and deep from the start, with blackberry, cherry, spiced plum, cinnamon, mint, and maple syrup aromas. Even more density on the palate, which has deep flavors of cocoa powder, Raisinets, roasted walnuts, cinnamon, mint, maple syrup, and chewy oak. Extraordinary length on the finish, which carries the chocolate, dark fruit, spice, mint, and rich oak notes for minutes. A phenomenal follow-up to its 13 year old antecedent, our 2019 Whisky of the Year. (SSB, Fall 2020)”

We have a ton of newly arriving treasures from around the globe, including a 23 Year Old Hector Macbeth, a 12 Year Old pot still rum under our “Golden Devil” label, and a can’t miss Games of Thrones inspired 9 Year Old Lagavulin. But the real showstopper is the Kentucky Owl Batch #10 release. We’ve had huge success with the Kentucky Owl releases in the past and expect no different here.

Lagavulin 9 Year Old “Game of Thrones House Lannister” Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) (Previously $70) $25.99 View

1997 Hector Macbeth (Glenfiddich) 23 Year Old “Hepburn’s Choice” K&L Exclusive Single Sherry Butt Finish Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $119.99 View

Kentucky Owl Batch #10 Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) $349.99 View

Springbank 15 Year Old Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)  $139.99 View

Christmas can be a busy time; shopping for presents, preparing the dinner and choosing the perfect festive tipple, so let the Society do some of the work for you with our Christmas flavour guide. We’ve matched a Flavour Profile to every part of the festive celebrations, from party food, to Christmas Eve dinner to the big day itself – so you can easily find the perfect accompaniment to your occasion.

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EXTREMELY RARE GLENCRAIG WHISKY COMPLETES GORDON & MACPHAIL’S 125^TH ANNIVERSARY SERIES

— 44YO Glencraig is final of four ‘last cask’ whiskies —

The much-anticipated final whisky in a series commemorating 125 years of whisky creator Gordon & MacPhail has been revealed.

The Gordon & MacPhail 1975 Glencraig from Glenburgie Distillery is the last of four extremely rare and unique whiskies, each from the last remaining casks from lost or closed distilleries matured within Gordon & MacPhail’s famed warehouse.

The 44-year-old whisky was distilled in Lomond Stills, which operated within Speyside’s Glenburgie Distillery, before production ceased after just 23 years.

The majority of the Glencraig whisky was destined for blended malts, with the scarcely seen light and fruity single malt becoming a prized addition to any whisky collection.

Gordon & MacPhail 1975 Glencraig from Glenburgie Distillery [RSP £1500*]

Matured in cask number 9686, a refill American hogshead, under the watchful eye of generations of family members at Gordon and MacPhail, the light and fruity new make spirit has developed into a warming, citrusy single malt with a delicate herbal edge.

Just 110 bottles are available of the Gordon & MacPhail 1975 Glencraig from Glenburgie Distillery, which was laid down on Thursday 30 October 1975 and bottled on Thursday 28 May 2020 at 54.2% ABV.

The golden-hued whisky offers aromas of honey, coconut and oak. The taste brings flavours of rich nectarines, white pepper, lime and cocoa beans, with a soft herbal edge. A medium finish follows, embodied with citrus and lingering floral notes.

Stephen Rankin, a fourth-generation member of Gordon & MacPhail’s owning family and the company’s Director of Prestige, said:  “While it’s bittersweet to share the last remaining drops of these ultra-rare whiskies, they embody a fitting tribute to 125 years spent in pursuit of perfection. These four releases provide a personal legacy for all who have worked at Gordon & MacPhail over the decades culminating in these exquisite and unique drams found nowhere else.”

Alongside the four commemorative whiskies, Gordon & MacPhail has also launched a new film serialisation charting the company’s story of 125 years in the industry. The ‘Chapters’ series of five short films includes personal reflections from over 20 contributors, with appearances from whisky writer Charlie Maclean and Ryder Cup golfer Stephen Gallacher among others.

The series is available to watch now at www.gordonandmacphail.com.

Stephen Rankin added: “In our anniversary year, the ‘Chapters’ series gives the viewer behind the scenes access to our 125 years in the industry, as told by those who know us best.”

#GordonandMacPhail       

*Prices in international markets may vary due to local taxes and import duties.

Tasting notes – Gordon & MacPhail 1975 Glencraig from Glenburgie Distillery

Matured in cask 9686, a refill American Hogshead, and bottled at 54.2% ABV. Outturn of 110 bottles. 

COLOUR Golden 

AROMA Fragrant HONEY and DESICCATED COCONUT aromas lead to CITRUS BLOSSOM. MALTED CEREAL notes come to the fore alongside tart GRAPEFRUIT with soft GINGER and subtle OAK. 

TASTE Rich NECTARINE flavours and mouth-warming WHITE PEPPER give way to refreshing LIME ZEST. COCOA BEANS and CRYSTALISED VIOLET complement ripe APPLE with a soft HERBAL edge. 

FINISH Medium-bodied with fresh CITRUS and lingering FLORAL notes on the finish.  

About Gordon & MacPhail Whiskies

For over 125 years, Gordon & MacPhail has been driven by a simple mission: to create single malt Scotch whisky of exceptional quality.

Through four generations of family ownership, the company has matched spirit from over 100 Scottish distilleries to its own bespoke casks.

It is this unique depth and breadth of experience that enables Gordon & MacPhail to combine oak, spirit and time to create a portfolio of iconic whiskies found nowhere else in the world.

• ‘Discovery’–This flavour-led range is the perfect introduction to our portfolio of quality single malt Scotch whiskies
• ‘Distillery Labels’–A range celebrating our long-standing relationships with Scotland’s distilleries
• ‘Connoisseurs Choice’ –The heart of our portfolio. Always unique, these non-chill-filtered, natural coloured, small batch expressions are genuine one-offs.
• ‘Private Collection’–Greatly-aged single malts from celebrated, little-known, or closed distilleries specially selected by members of the Urquhart family
• ‘Generations’–A prestigious collection of old, rare, and exclusive masterpieces

SCARABUS ISLAY SINGLE MALT

LAUNCHES TWO BRAND-NEW EXPRESSIONS 

Hunter Laing & Co. reveals the latest additions to their newest brand from the famed whisky island,

Scarabus 10 Year Old and Scarabus Batch Strength, will join Scarabus Specially Selected

The family owned Scotch whisky distiller, blender and bottler Hunter Laing & Co. introduces two brand-new bottlings to the Scarabus Islay Single Malt Whisky range. Scarabus 10 Year Old and Scarabus Batch Strength will be available to buy worldwide from 26^th November 2020. 

Scarabus 10 Year Old is priced at £45 for 70cl, bottled at 46% ABV and Scarabus Batch Strength is £49 for 70cl, bottled at 57% ABV. Both expressions will join Scarabus Specially Selected, available to buy at Ardnahoe Distillery and online at https://ardnahoedistilleryshop.com/.

The Scarabus 10 Year Old has the distinguished Scarabus profile of sweet Islay peat smoke but with extra complexity; every drop of Scarabus 10 Year Old is aged for a minimum of ten years in refill, ex-bourbon and virgin American oak casks.

To create the Scarabus Batch Strength edition, a small selection of Scarabus Islay single malt casks are chosen to be bottled at a higher strength of 57% ABV. The result is the signature sweet, peaty profile found in Scarabus, but with extra intensity, mouth feel and an even more lingering finish.

Scarabus, meaning ‘rocky place’ in Nordic, is named after a mystical area of Islay and is a whisky range for those with a curious mind and an eye for detail. The brand is bold and honest about its origins, and just a little mysterious about everything else.

Commenting on the release of the new expressions, Stewart Laing, Managing Director, said: “Following the success of the brand’s launch at Feis Ile 2019, it’s very exciting to add two brand-new expressions to the range. Scarabus is a brand which we are incredibly proud of, and to see Scarabus grow and develop like this is really wonderful.”

Adding to his father’s comments, Scott Laing, Business Development Director, said: “It’s always exciting when a new Islay expression launches and we are particularly proud of our Scarabus brand.

The flavour is unmistakable, the Islay peat, smoke and sea salt on the nose, followed by warming leather notes and a delightful vanilla sweetness in the mouth, leads to a rich, lingering finish, culminating all the elements which Islay whisky enthusiasts adore.

We’re very excited to see our ever-loyal Islay whisky fans react to both Scarabus 10 Year Old and Scarabus Batch Strength.”

The Scarabus range will be available to purchase online at https://ardnahoedistilleryshop.com/ from Ardnahoe Distillery, which is currently open to the public and hosting socially distanced tours.

Facebook: @Hunterlaingwhisky / @scarabuswhisky

Notes :

• Hunter Laing & Co is an independent distiller, blender and bottler based in Glasgow and run by the Laing Family – father Stewart with sons Andrew and Scott
• Hunter Laing has been operating since May 2013 and owns a portfolio of much-loved whisky brands including Kinship, Old Malt Cask, Old & Rare, Hepburn’s Choice and Sovereign.
• It distributes to 65 markets around the world in Europe, Asia, the Americas and Australasia.
• The Laing family are the owners of Ardnahoe Distillery on Islay, which began distilling in 2018.
• Ardnahoe Distillery has welcomed over 34,000 visitors to the distillery since 2018.