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One of Islay’s most enigmatic distilleries, Bunnahabhain’s fruity, largely unpeated whisky has been adored by a comparatively small but particularly discerning drinkership for decades. Soft but bold, fruity, subtle and sophisticated, Bunnahabhain’s reputation is one of quiet, unassuming excellence.

This 43-year-old is not only an exceptional example of Bunnahabhain whisky, but has been deemed good enough to join the esteemed ranks of Elixir Distillers’ Director’s Special range. Aged full term in a single refill hogshead, this venerable dram is laden with tropical fruit flavours including bittersweet grapefruit, banana and juicy mango, all balanced by a vibrant, oaky spice.

Limited to just 341 bottles, this is a veritable treasure for fans of Bunnahabhain’s unique spirit.

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The Norfolk – Farmers

The Norfolk – Farmers. Single Grain Whisky. This is a very unique and special whisky, made from 8 different grains.  A totally new product from St Georges.  It is officially known as a Single Grain Whisky.  The Norfolk carries a bowler hat as it’s main label image – this is because the bowler hat was invented in Norfolk!

45% ABV

Receive 10% discount when you purchase 6 bottles of The Norfolk – Farmers 

Old Forester 150 Anniversary

Old Forester was founded by George Garvin Brown in 1870. The new Bourbon pays tribute to Brown’s original process and is composed of three batches, each unfiltered and presented at a different batch strength. Bottles are limited and will be sold this morning (Monday) beginning at 9 AM on a first come first served basis. Limit 1 per customer. When they’re gone, they’re gone! This is an in-store purchase only.

$155.99 + tax

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Bellevue, KY 41073

(859) 291-4007

Sazerac’s Last Drop Distillers Launches First Autumn Collection,

Bourbon Offering Distilled in 1980

LONDON (Oct. 28, 2020) The Last Drop Distillers, curators of the world’s most remarkable spirits, will introduce its first Autumn Collection of rare, aged spirits, which will consist of three very limited releases including a Bourbon distilled in 1980.

Taking a page from parent company Sazerac’s annual Antique Collection release, the Last Drop Autumn Collection is available in very limited quantities and offers some of the rarest spirits in the world.

The 1980 Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey was distilled in 1980, at what was then George T. Stagg Distillery, now known as Buffalo Trace Distillery.  In 1992 Sazerac Company purchased the Distillery in Frankfort, Ky, buying the whole site lock, stock, and literally barrel(s).

Quietly hiding away in one of Buffalo Trace’s warehouses, a few barrels rested until a complete inventory was taken in 1998, at which point the barrels were 18 years old. For two years, the barrels remained in place, until at twenty years old they were vatted into stainless steel, which is a very common process distillers use to halt the aging effects of the barrel on the whiskey.

However, as Sazerac knows from its experience with prolonging its Sazerac 18 Year Old Rye Whiskey, the taste and characteristics will change over time. After another 20 years in stainless, Sazerac and The Last Drop believe the forty years total maturation has produced one of the finest bourbons ever made.

Tasting notes describe this bourbon as “the definition of flamboyant, with an orchestra of flavors, each flavor harmoniously mingled. It transforms miraculously from a dark chocolate, almond, leather, caramel and oak to a gentle warming spiciness, concluding with a virtual symphony on your palate.”

The 1980 Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey is release number 19 from The Last Drop and its second bourbon release, both of which hail from Buffalo Trace Distillery. Only 240 bottles of the ultra-rare bourbon are available worldwide.  It is 90 proof.  Suggested retail price is $4,600; state taxes will vary per market.

About The Last Drop Distillers 

The Last Drop has a passion for discovery and an equal passion for sharing. The sheer pleasure of tasting great old spirits in good company was what inspired two icons of the industry, Tom Jago and James Espey, to begin scouting the globe for its most remarkable spirits. Establishing their innovative business in 2008, following long, illustrious careers and ground-breaking releases which changed the trade forever, they began a personal hunt for the best aged spirits in the world. Tom and James’ daughters, Rebecca Jago and Beanie Geraedts-Espey, joined The Last Drop in 2014 to share their fathers’ vision with a wider audience. Now, as Rebecca takes the helm, a staunch advocacy for excellence remains as much a personal mantra as a professional one. The Last Drop is driven by integrity, and each of its small batch releases is saturated with stories of the journey.

NEW IN: Darkness Caperdonich 23 Year Old!

THE ENGLISH WHISKY BAUBLE

The English Whisky Co. proudly presents a Christmas bauble filled with The English – Original.  Aged to perfection in specially selected bourbon Casks, this is a great easy-drinking classic unpeated single malt, the perfect gift for Christmas.

20cl 43% ABV

£19.00

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Talisker 8 Year Old 2020 Special Release

The first official bottling of Talisker to be matured in Caribbean rum casks. Bottled at 57.9% natural cask strength.

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Laphroaig® unveils the Second Instalment In The Ian Hunter Series

Introducing Book Two of The Ian Hunter Story™, a rare collectable in Laphroaig®’s series of Super-Premium Whiskies

Following the huge success and popularity of Ian Hunter Book One, Beam Suntory’s Laphroaig has announced the second instalment in the fascinating Ian Hunter Story™ that continues to honour the legacy of the icon and last founding member of the Johnston family to run the Laphroaig® Distillery.

The Ian Hunter Story™ will consist of five annual releases, the first of which was launched in 2019, set into beautifully crafted books that document the story of Ian’s incredibly rich legacy. Every year a new chapter is unveiled, uncovering the extensive history behind Laphroaig® and the characters who created it.

Following on from Book One: ‘Unique Character’, Book Two is entitled ‘Building an Icon’ and is limited to just four hundred cases, meaning this incredibly rare liquid will be a highly sought after collectable from whisky enthusiasts all over the world.

This collection is unlike any other and one that is sure to be treasured by Laphroaig® passionate fans across the world.

Ian Hunter: Book Two

With Book One reflecting on Ian Hunter’s formidable character, Book Two is dedicated to the hours of tireless work Ian Hunter committed to the Laphroaig® brand whilst at the helm. Matured in Sherry casks for 30 years, this non-chill filtered whisky is beautifully rounded with a combination of sweet, spiced and medicinal notes. Ian’s innovative approach to whisky-making is especially notable here, resulting in Laphroaig®’s iconic signature flavour: complex, smokey and often polarizing.

For whisky lovers who have always wondered who built the undeniably iconic Laphroaig® distillery on a craggy shore on the Isle of Islay, the latest chapter of the Ian Hunter Story™ answers that very question. Who else but Ian Hunter? The second book of Ian’s story is dedicated to his tireless work building Laphroaig®’s distillery and infrastructure, and therefore, Laphroaig®’s icon.

The latest instalment delves deeper into Ian’s innovation in the very fabric of the distillery. Having introduced American oak, ex-Bourbon barrels to the maturation process, Ian realised the distillery itself would have to expand to keep pace with the changes he was to make. Although he may not have realised it at the time, Ian’s expansion of the Laphroaig® distillery would one day become a worldwide icon.

Ian’s tireless work on building the Laphroaig®’s iconic infrastructure ensured that the exquisite and distinctive whisky, that matures gently inside the warehouse while drawing on the flavour of the wood and breathing in the stormy Atlantic climate over 30 years, reaches its friends the world over.

The legendary Ian Hunter

At times polarising but highly regarded and loved by those who knew him best, Ian Hunter is one of the most important figures in the history of single malt whisky. His influence on Islay – one of the most famous whisky-producing regions – cannot be overstated.

Ian joined the distillery in 1908 as the youngest member of the Johnston family. His relatives, the brothers Donald and Alexander Johnston had founded the distillery in 1815. His arrival had a lasting legacy on the distillery that is still used to this day as he is credited with doubling the production and successfully exporting Laphroaig® whisky around the world.

One of his biggest successes was managing to sell Laphroaig® to America during Prohibition. Ian managed to do this by leveraging the spirit’s unique character, which meant that it could be sold for medicinal purposes.

John Campbell, Laphroaig® distillery manager, comments: “You cannot enjoy Laphroaig®’s exquisitely smokey and complex liquid, without paying homage to the legendary Ian Hunter. His influence in our whisky production techniques and our iconic brand as a whole is undeniable. The second book in our Ian Hunter Story™ celebrates his legacy in shaping Laphroaig® to what it is today.”

The limited edition whisky will be available from selected retailers for an RRP of £760.

Tasting Notes

Nose:

Dried Dates and Figs, Cigar box with Toffee and Dark Chocolate, liquorice with medicinal notes, pink peppercorns and all spice. Adding water brings out pipe tobacco and orange peel

Taste:

Manuka Honey Sweet, Smoked Stone Fruit

Finish:

Long and mouth drying

Colour:

Burnt Umber

ABV:

48.2%

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Announcing the release of Small Batch 204. Matured in American oak ex-bourbon barrels, finished in Spanish oak ex-madeira hogsheads. 

The fifth in a line of small-batch whiskies from the far north, this release has matured for five years in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels, then finished for six months in first-fill ex-Madeira hogsheads.  The result is a rich, sophisticated whisky, with a depth of flavour that offers complexity to the experienced, and surprises to the uninitiated.

THE MADEIRA CASK

The island of Madeira has been producing unique dessert wine for over 500 years. The fortified wine is produced by the Estufagem process – aged within Spanish oak casks in the warmth of the tropical sun – which since the late 15th century has been known to duplicate the effects of excessive heat and movement during a ship’s voyage and thereby transform the flavour profile of the wine.

A huge amount of that character is taken on by the cask during this process and subsequently infused into the Wolfburn spirit, during the finishing process.

This small-batch release has been matured for five years in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels then finished for six months in first-fill ex-Madeira hogsheads. The result is a gratifyingly sweet whisky with a deep, vibrant flavour, rich in colour and warmth.

THE DETAILS:

AGE: 5 YEARS

#1 CASK TYPE: FIRST FILL EX BOURBON

ALC%: 46%

DISTILLED: 2015

FINISHING CASK: FIRST FILL EX-MADEIRA HOGSHEADS

VOLUME: 70CL

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Maker’s Mark Breeders’ Cup bottle

Bottles are limited and will be sold this morning beginning at 9 AM on a first come first served basis. Limit 1 per customer. When they’re gone, they’re gone!

This is an in-store purchase only.

$65.99 + tax

The Party Source | 95 Riviera Drive, Bellevue, KY 41073