GlencadamReserva Andalucia
Sherry Finish
£37.95

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This limited-edition whisky from Glencadam pays homage to the distillery’s relationship with the great sherry-producing region of Jerez, Spain. A delicate and creamy single malt with a richly-fruity, honeyed profile. Glencadam Reserva Aldalucia pays homage to the relationship between Glencadam distillery and the famous sherry-producing region of Jerez in Andalucia, Spain. Made from a selection of sherry butts from Glencadam’s dunnage warehouses that were married with bourbons casks and finished in carefully selected oloroso sherry casks from Andalucia.

Filey Bay STR Wine Cask Finish
English Single Malt Whisky
£58.95

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Distilled in Yorkshire, England in 2016, this whisky was initially matured in ex-bourbon casks before being moved to shaved, toasted and recharred wine barriques resulting in a fresh and fruity profile.This field-to-bottle single malt from Yorkshire’s Filey Bay was distilled in 2016 and initially matured in bourbon casks before being finished in shaved, toasted and recharred wine barriques. The result is a light and fruity whisky, with notes of summer berries, vanilla ice cream and oaky spice.

Drinks with…Maltstock!

Saturday evening 12 September we have our online “Drinks with…Maltstock”.  All the tubes have now been filled with some very relaxed whiskies and will be send out in the next few days.

Join us!

But even if you haven’t got a tasting pack, you are still more than welcome to join us! We’ll be live on our Facebook page and our Youtube channel starting 8pm CET.

We are really looking forward to virtual meeting you all. And if you would like to join us live on air please do! If you have a question or a good story, don’t be shy. Or if you would just like to say hello, we would love to see you. Let us know and we’ll send you a link so we can connect.

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Drink Maltstock!

Many of you have already bought the very relaxed blended malt that Passion for Whisky will be bottling for Maltstock. Thank you, because not only are you getting a relaxed dram, you’re also supporting us, making sure we can continue Maltstock.

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Get your bottle while you can!

It’s a beautiful 18-year-old blended malt. All details and tasting notes can be found on the Passion for whisky website. Please remember it is a single cask, so obviously limited availability. But please note that we won’t be keeping stock. Everything ordered before this Saturday will be bottled for Maltstock. And probably only a few extra. So if you don’t want to miss out, and you don’t because that is not relaxed, order your bottle(s) now.

Belgium

Delivery to Belgium is also possible, even though it seems like it’s not when ordering. But please contact the very relaxed owners of Passion for Whisky and they will make it happen.

And it’s available for a very relaxed price: € 99,95.

Blended malt
18 years old
Bottled by: Boogieman Import for Maltstock
Distilled: 08-2001
Bottled: 03-2020
Cask type: Butt
ABV: 46,2%
70 cl

It has been tried and approved by the knowledgeable and passionate Stefan and Michel. Who by the way own a very relaxed whisky shop that you should definitely check out:

www.passionforwhisky.com

Their tasting notes:

Nose: Malt, raisins, some coffeebeans, milk chocolate, but also some dry roasted nuts. Typical sherry notes ans some Belgium chocolate praline with hazelnut

Taste: First impression is some bitter sweet caramel. Not too sweet, but in great balance. The nutty chocolate ‘Nutella’ gives this dram its strength. But there is much more to discover in this glas. Honey, dark fruits, toasted bread, Masala Chai Tea.

Finish: Long with more toasted bread and tea leaves and a hint of cocoa

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We hope to see many of you Saturday 12 September for the “Drinks with… Maltstock”. And please share and enjoy The Relaxed Dram. I know we will!

Annette, Bob, Klaas, Stan, Teun

Relax! We’ll be back in 2021!

Dates for next year are

10-12 September 2021

Ticket sales will start in September 2020.

We hope to see you all next year. That would be very relaxed!

Douglas Laing Unveils Two New Additions to their Regional Malt Range

Douglas Laing & Co, the leading independent Scotch Whisky company, today announces the launch of Big Peat 12 Years Old and Epicurean 12 Years Old, a duo of exciting new permanent bottlings within the “Remarkable Regional Malts” series.

Big Peat 12 Years Old Islay Malt is a unique marriage of Single Cask Single Malts, proudly offered without colouring or chill-filtration, and at 46% alcohol strength. Specifically targeting the specialist retail sector, this new offering is packaged in a premium black and gold gift tube. Tasting notes include “charred oak, chimney soot and rock salt, complemented by brown sugar and bonfire ashes”. This is the first ever permanent age statement release under the Big Peat brand which continues to enjoy significant growth and a cult following globally.

From Islay to the Lowlands, Epicurean 12 Years Old is a vibrant and versatile marriage of Single Cask Single Malts distilled in Scotland’s Lowland region. With eye-catching silver and green packaging, the spirit is said to “burst with citrus zest, ripe peaches and a touch of spice”, the tasting notes for Epicurean’s new permanent fixture also feature “coconut flakes and cut grass”. In-line with the Douglas Laing philosophy, it too is offered without colouring or chill-filtration, at a high alcohol strength of 46%.

Commenting on the new releases, Chris Leggat, Douglas Laing & Co.’s Managing Director said: “Since joining Douglas Laing in 2013, it’s been an exciting journey watching Big Peat “grow up” and helping to establish the Epicurean brand which launched as recently as 2016 but is growing very nicely for us. The two are polar opposites in terms of taste profile but these permanent bottlings, designed expressly for specialist retail, are an exciting development for the business. They join Timorous Beastie 10 Years Old, Scallywag 10 Years Old and Rock Island 10 Years Old in our dynamic series of Whiskies which offers a fun yet credible, quality line-up for the specialist retail category”.

Big Peat 12 Years Old and Epicurean 12 Years Old are available to buy from specialist spirits retailers globally with an RRP of £55.00 and £50.00 respectively.

ABOUT DOUGLAS LAING:

 www.douglaslaing.com

Douglas Laing & Co. is a leading independent Scotch Whisky blender and bottler specialising in the selection and release of Single Cask Single and Small Batch Malt Scotch Whiskies.

The company was founded by Fred Douglas Laing in 1948 and is still owned and run by the Laing family – Fred Laing Jr and his daughter Cara Laing.

The company philosophy is to bottle the way the distiller intended – at a high strength and without chill filtration to preserve the robust and unique character of the Whisky. Douglas Laing’s industry reputation and many awards is testament to this ethos.

Douglas Laing’s Remarkable Regional Malts, the Ultimate Distillation of Scotland’s Malt Whisky Regions, encompasses The Epicurean Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky, Timorous Beastie (Highlands), Scallywag (Speyside), The Gauldrons (Campbeltown), Rock Island (Islands) and Big Peat (Islay).

Beyond its Blended Malts expertise, the award-winning Douglas Laing portfolio also includes Provenance, Premier Barrel, Old Particular and Xtra Old Particular, collectively known as the firm’s “Exceptional Single Casks”.

Pre-order: Diageo Special Releases 2020

The wait is over! Diageo’s 2020 Special Releases line-up has been revealed and is now ready to pre-order online with The Whisky Shop.

This year’s releases were inspired by the theme ‘Rare by Nature’ – a throwback to 2019 – and selected by master blender Dr Craig Wilson. The range comprises eight unique and beautifully packaged cask-strength single malt Scotch whiskies sourced from distilleries scattered around Scotland. And as always, it’s almost impossible to pick a favourite!

Whisky fans out there may already know that Diageo’s annual Special Releases don’t hang about for long – act fast to avoid disappointment.

Discover Diageo’s 2020 Special Releases & pre-order now ›

Singleton 17 Year Old
£110.00

This unusual first-ever exclusively refill cask release of The Singleton Dufftown has been matured for seventeen years in refill American oak hogsheads, to showcase the fresh, spring-like nature of this slowly crafted single malt.

Talisker 8 Year Old
£90.00

This adventurous release of Talisker is the first ever to be finished in pot-still Caribbean rum casks. Expect a great deal of the expected maritime distillery character and a delightful twist of sweetness from the Caribbean rum influence.

Mortlach 21 Year Old
£575.00

This Mortlach was matured for rich distillery character in small batches then carefully finished in Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso-seasoned casks to build yet more levels of aroma and taste. A classic example of ‘The Beast of Dufftown’!

Lagavulin 12 Year Old
£125.00

This Lagavulin has been matured in traditional refill American oak casks selected to give a perfect expression of distillery character. Soaring in taste and intensity, the flavour is powerful and assertive yet subtly sweet.

Cardhu 11 Year Old
£85.00

Clean, elegant and perfectly poised, this Cardhu was made in small batches and matured in refill casks, as well as new and ex-bourbon American oak, drawing out tones of floral sweetness and spicy intensity in a playful exchange between wood and whisky.

Cragganmore 20 Year Old
£130.00

A Cragganmore of this age has never been released from the distillery, making this elusive malt a much anticipated expression. This small batch was patiently matured over 20 years in a mix that included new fresh-charred American oak casks. What a treat!

Dalwhinnie 30 Year Old
£550.00

This ultra-rare single vintage Dalwhinnie has an astonishing bright intensity for its age and comes uniquely from refill American oak hogsheads, all of which were casked in 1989. Three decades of maturity have bought a fine elegance to the vibrant distillery character, allowing its moorland aromas to peak. 

Pittyvaich 30 Year Old
£400.00

This elusive 1989 Pittyvaich from the last remaining stocks is the first ever to be finished in first-fill ex-bourbon casks. This finely crafted finishing has brought an exotic, rich vanilla sweetness to the light, creamy, fruity aromas and flavours of a less well known Speyside gem, until now familiar only to a knowledgeable few.

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TREATY OAK DISTILLING LAUNCHES DAY DRINKER TEXAS BOURBON 

The Day Drinker Texas Bourbon is an 80-proof Certified Texas Whiskey that is produced from grain-to-glass in Texas 

The release will be available for early access at Treaty Oak’s distillery in Dripping Springs, Texas beginning on September 1, with wider national availability beginning September 15

DRIPPING SPRINGS, TEXAS (August 25, 2020) – Texas-based Treaty Oak Distilling has announced the launch of its newest bourbon, The Day Drinker Texas Bourbon.

Much like Treaty Oak’s award-winning flagship offering, Ghost Hill Texas Bourbon, The Day Drinker Texas Bourbon is a 100% Texas-made grain-to-glass bourbon that’s born from Texas wheat and yellow no.1 corn from Barton Springs Mill, proofed using limestone-filtered water, and aged for one year under the hot Texas sun. At just 80-proof (compared to Ghost Hill’s 95-proof), The Day Drinker is the ideal Treaty Oak expression for casual sipping, end-of-summer imbibing and, of course, day drinking.

The Day Drinker is a Certified Texas Whiskey, and the Texas elements – from the unique aging climate to the locally-sourced grains and corn – shine through in the release to create a special and sippable bourbon. Tasting notes include sweet kettle corn, buttery vanilla, fresh wheat, soft allspice and a cinnamon finish.

Treaty Oak fans will be able to get their hands on a bottle early if they can make it to Treaty Oak’s Distillery in Dripping Springs, Texas starting on September 1, but otherwise, this release will be available online (www.shoptreatyoak.com) for shipping around the country, as well as at select retailers in TX, FL and CA, beginning on September 15. It will also be rolled out in additional markets nationwide following the September 15 launch. The Day Drinker will be available in 375ml bottles (MSRP $13.99) and 750ml bottles (MSRP $25.99).

About Treaty Oak Distilling

Treaty Oak Distilling is a collective of distillers, sommeliers, botanists and architects based in Dripping Springs, Texas who are in pursuit of making the best spirits. They look to film, music, cultural exchange and beyond to push and fuel a path forward. Inspired by the world around them, they have crafted an unbound lineup of spirits: Ghost Hill Texas Bourbon, Red Handed Bourbon, Red Handed Rye Whiskey, Waterloo No.9 Gin, Waterloo Antique Gin and Waterloo Old Yaupon Gin. Connect with Treaty Oak Distilling on Facebook and Instagram. Drink responsibly.

August is rapidly coming to a close, and we’re already looking ahead to September with excitement when we will enjoy our second annual Society celebration of The Gathering. 2020 has been a difficult year to say the least and we’re all still getting used to the ‘new normal’ but that won’t stop us sharing our passion for exceptional single cask whiskies with our wonderful members – whether that be physically (at an acceptable social distance), or virtually from all across the globe.

To get you in the mood for a month of celebrations, you’ll find five brand new preview bottlings online at 2pm this afternoon before the full Outturn lands on Friday, 4 September at 9am. As always, we have limited numbers available, so be quick before they disappear.

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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

Join The W Club today – for free!

For one day only, buy any 70cl (or above) bottle exclusive to The Whisky Shop and you’ll receive a complimentary one-year membership for The W Club, worth £30!

Perks of The W Club include exclusive tasting events, Whisky Wednesday flash sales and access to members-only bottlings, including the upcoming Daftmill release. Learn more about our membership here.

The range of exclusives up for grabs include distillery bottlings that have been specially selected for The Whisky Shop and can’t be found anywhere else.

Alternatively, we have a wide selection of independently bottled single cask expressions from family-run bottler Hunter Laing & Co. of Glasgow, including the renowned Old Malt Cask series.

You only have 24 hours to grab this one-off special deal – don’t miss out! Start your whisky journey with us today.

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Unlocking the mystery (of Daftmill)…

Daftmill 2006 Single Cask #35 W Club Exclusive is finally on its way!

We’re beyond excited to announce that our highly-anticipated Daftmill bottling will be landing this October. Due to its extremely limited nature, bottles will only be available to purchase via a ballot system for members of The W Club only.

This ex-bourbon expression was chosen in January by the W Club’s Cask Committee; follow the link to our blog below to check out the behind-the-scenes of this exclusive cask selection!

Read about our Daftmill cask selection ›

A New Source Delivers an Utterly Spectacular Sherried Single Cask
1998 Port Dundas 21 Year Old “Barrel to Bottle” Single Sherry Butt Cask Strength Single Grain Scotch Whisky (750ml) ($99.99)
“I’m absolutely in love with this selection from the team behind Barrel to Bottle.”
— David Othenin-Girard, K&L SoCal Spirits Buyer

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.

One of the most exciting additions to our spirits portfolio is “Barrel to Bottle.” This thrilling new project was born of three spirit enthusiasts who began bottling their own whiskies for a close group of friends. This trio proved to be remarkably adept at selecting the very best of the best, and in no time their reputation grew. It was only natural, then, that this passion project evolved into a full-fledged spirits brand—and one that has collectors taking note. With access to a treasure trove of prized casks from an unnamed distiller, the team has ferreted out the best specimens and brought them to market. The Port Dundas 21 Year Old featured here is the fruit of this endeavor. A rare sherried single grain bottling, it has precisely the kind of profile that makes whisky drinkers swoon. As our SoCal spirits buyer, David Othenin-Girard, notes, “it’s got a full rancio character with plenty of nuttiness, powerful vanilla extract, baked apple and banana.” High-proof but remarkably approachable, even without the addition of water, it is one of the most compelling grain whiskies we’ve ever encountered. Because single grain is still an emerging category, you can own this 21-year-old for just under $100—a razor-sharp price for a Scotch of this caliber. This is an excellent introduction to what is destined to be a go-to brand for Scotch collectors.

1998 Port Dundas 21 Year Old “Barrel to Bottle” Single Sherry Butt Cask Strength Single Grain Scotch Whisky (750ml) ($99.99)

Barrel to Bottle is led by Reid Bechtle and Steve and Paul Schurman. The three friends have bottled hundreds of casks for their whiskey groups. Steve and Reid started selecting casks in 2008, bottling a number of now-famous casks of Willetts. They then went on to found 1789b, a private group of booze lovers focused on selecting single cask American whiskey. Likewise, Paul was the first to identify the incredible brandies being bottled by L’Encantada from Lous Pibous and bottled the first casks for the US for the “Brandy Brothers” via K&L Wine Merchants. Few have more experience or taste when it comes to brown spirits than these three amateurs. Now they’ve gone pro! A close personal connection to one of Scotland’s most prominent distillers and blenders is their impetus. Their incredible reputation has allowed them access to this brand’s entire selection of old high-quality grain whisky. This category is still in its infancy and this secret source rolled out 53 of their best casks. The team chose the three they felt would appeal most to their compatriots in 1789b and the wider dark spirits drinker. This awesome cask of single grain whisky was filled into a sherry butt on May 21st, 1998. A nose of roasted walnuts, dried plums, dark cacao, baked pears and exotic wood. On the palate, the bold character is clearly sherry-driven although unique since we don’t have the malt. Surprisingly drinkable at the very high proof, bridging the gap perfectly between bourbon and sherry.

David Othenin-Girard | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: August 13, 2020

I’m absolutely in love with this selection from the team behind Barrel to Bottle. I’m also a bit jealous that they get access to these special stocks directly from one of the big boys in Scotland, but honored they thought of K&L as the right store to partner with on these special products. This Port Dundas is the best I’ve had from the distillery since the incredible sherried Port Dundas 36 year bottled by Sovereign years ago. We so rarely see sherry on grain and the last time we saw a dark sherry single grain was a Single Cask Nation Cameronbridge 26 year. That one sold for over $200. I thought they were joking, but they were dead serious. And that whisky sold, but this one is twice as good for half the price. Let’s have a look. The color is deep copper. The nose starts with red fruit, dark old wood, roasted vanilla bean, dried plum and toasted clove. On the palate, it’s got a full rancio character with plenty of nuttiness, powerful vanilla extract, baked apple and banana. Medium to full bodied and pretty oily for a grain, I thought this one went a little dumb with a drop of water, adding astringency that’s not there at full strength. But if you keep adding 10 or 20 more drops, it returns to equilibrium and offers more obvious sherry on the nose, a beautiful creamy texture, and tons of spice on the back end. An altogether exciting addition to the grain category, but this bottle should transcend anyone’s preconceived notion of what grain is or should be.

Pulteney 14 Year Old

2006 vintage single refill sherry butt. Bottled July 2020 by Hart Brothers at a cask strength 52.6% this is a rare example of an indie from the Wick distillery. Old Pulteney 14 Year Old 2006 vintage Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Single cask sherry butt distilled January 2006, bottled July 2020 by Hart Brothers.

PULTENEY SINGLE MALT WHISKY

Pulteney Distillery was established by James Henderson in 1826 in the coastal town of Wick, Caithness. Pulteney is a Highland malt whisky distillery equipped with worm tubs to cool the spirit from its single pair of particularly short stills. Thomas Telford designed the lade which originally carried all the water into the distillery, and a fragment of his stone channel survives in the back yard. The Old Pulteney 12 Year Old, 17 Year Yld and 21 Year Old form the core range supported by Clipper and Navigator in the non-aged bottling series.

£102.76 /  $111.91* / €113.86*

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