New on the shelf

Get stuck into something new! We’ve got our hands on some delicious new releases that we think you’ll love. Be one of the first to add these to your collection by shopping our top picks below.

Bunnahabhain Cruach-Mhona
£84.99

A peated limited edition malt from the Islay distillery, bottled at a mighty 50% VOL.

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Bunnahabhain Eirigh Na Greine
£74.99

Partially-matured in red wine casks, this is classic Bunnahabhain with added sweet spice. 

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“UMIKI WHISKY is awarded with “GOLD” Medal and “Innovation” Award from SIP Awards 2020.

Osaka, JAPAN, 7th August 2020- At the The SIP Awards 2020 competition – one of the world’s most progressive international spirits competition – Umiki Whisky was awarded with the “TASTE GOLD” medal and “INNOVATION AWARD” within overall entrants.

About.Umiki Whisky – Ocean Fused Whisky From The Heart of Japanese Pine.

Yoshino Spirits Co. has added UMIKI Whisky – “World’s First Ocean Fused Whisky” to its portfolio, initially available in North American, Asian markets in April and rest global markets after May and onwards.
UMIKI is “World’s first Japanese Pine barrel aged whisky” and “World’s first ocean water fused whisky that uses only renewable water source for blending”

This sustainable process brings an exceptional smoothness with sea-breeze on the nose, rounded floral taste on the palate and a soothing freshness in the finish to UMIKI.

UMIKI has already picked up awards, winning Double Gold Awarded from China Wine & Spirits Awards 2020 and Gold Medal from World Spirits Award 2020.

Visit Umiki HERE

About the SIP Awards 2020 The SIP Awards provides a unique judging competition for spirit brands to gain exposure, feedback, and recognition from unbiased consumers. As the only blind tasting competition of its kind, the SIP Awards offers a fair platform for top brands to showcase their products to their most discerning audience. To learn more about the SIP Awards beverage competition, venue partnerships, or for a complete list of this year’s winners, visit https://sipawards.com.

Ogden’s Own Distillery Embraces Flavor Innovation with Launch of Porter’s Peanut Butter Whiskey

The Newest Member of the Ogden’s Own Portfolio Delivers an Irresistible Fan-Favorite Offerings to its Porter’s Lineup of Flavored Whiskeys

(Ogden, UTAH – August 11, 2020) – Ogden’s Own, an award-winning leading distiller of craft spirits and the largest independently owned distillery in the state of Utah, is pleased to officially introduce the newest offering to its fan-favorite line of Porter’s flavored whiskeys: Porter’s Peanut Butter Whiskey. Serving as a prime example of Ogden’s Own’s willingness to take risks through experimentation with bold, unconventional flavor profiles through its beloved Porter’s line, Porter’s Peanut Butter is now officially available for sale at the Ogden’s Own Distillery Store at 615 W. Stockman Way, and will soon become available to Ogden’s Own customers nationwide via the brand’s retail and online partners.

Porter’s Peanut Butter captures the unmistakable, one-of-a-kind essence of peanut butter and balances it with a hint of rich chocolate flavor, delivering a familiar yet subtle peanut butter presence that avoids coming across as artificial or overpowering. Instead, the gentle nuttiness and comforting warmth of the peanut butter elevates the whiskey itself, creating a balanced 66.6-proof blend of smooth Canadian whiskey and tantalizing peanut butter flavor. Porter’s Peanut Butter is an ideal candidate for any consumers looking to indulge their curiosity in the unexpected sipping experience of a peanut butter spirit, as it is completely safe to drink for those with peanut allergies and available at a cost-friendly price point of $19.99, making it hard to resist as one of the most affordably-priced peanut butter spirits on the market.

Porter’s Peanut Butter will seamlessly slot into the Ogden’s Own family of Porter’s whiskeys, which also includes Huckleberry, Peach, Apple, and Cinnamon Fire varietals, along with the limited-edition Porter’s Small Batch Rye, released in 2019. Over the years, Porter’s whiskeys have garnered significant popularity and grown into a cherished choice for consumers in both Ogden’s Own’s home state of Utah and in several states across the country. Named after Orrin Porter Rockwell, an iconic enforcer of the Old West, the hallmark of Porter’s whiskeys is their sweet-but-not-sugary flavor profiles, which make the expressions perfect for enjoying in a wide variety of forms, ranging from seasonal craft cocktails to on-the-rocks or neat sipping.

“Our top priority at Ogden’s Own has always been listening and catering to the feedback of our customers, the loyal community that has embraced our distillery and grown it into what it is today,” said Steve Conlin, CEO and Co-Founder of Ogden’s Own. “Those who know us know that we’re not afraid to take risks and think outside of the box when it comes to our products, and Porter’s Peanut Butter represents our willingness and desire to provide our fans with a unique offering that not only taps into a burgeoning consumer trend, but slots in seamlessly with our existing Porter’s whiskey portfolio. We couldn’t be more excited to see the response. After all, who doesn’t love peanut butter?”

Porter’s Peanut Butter is the first expression released at the brand-new, state-of-the-art distillery facility that Ogden’s Own cut the ribbon on in April 2020. The massive, 32,000 square-foot multi-purpose facility was constructed from the ground-up with the primary goal of helping Ogden’s Own continue to scale the distillery’s growth fueled by massive regional popularity. With a 10-fold increase in production, the new home of Ogden’s Own serves as an ideal environment for expanding the distillery’s product offerings and creates an incubator environment for innovative new expressions that push the envelope of traditional spirits while meeting the demands of Ogden’s Own’s loyal fans, much like Porter’s Peanut Butter.

Porter’s Peanut Butter Whiskey is now officially available for purchase at the Ogden’s Own Distillery Store, 615 W. Stockman Way, Ogden, Utah 84401, for the price of $19.99 per 750ml bottle. For more information regarding Porter’s Peanut Butter Whiskey, future availability of the product, and updates on all of Ogden’s Own brands, please visit www.ogdensown.com.

About Ogden’s Own

Ogden’s Own is based in Ogden, Utah and gained notoriety for its unique expressions and its often-satirical playfulness on stereotypes in its home state. Founded in 2009, Ogden’s Own’s first product was Underground Herbal Spirit, which was met with immediate acclaim, winning a Double Gold Medal from the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2012. The distillery then released Five Wives Vodka, which the brand is perhaps best known for today due to the national notoriety it received upon hitting the market. The name “Five Wives” was such a topic of controversy within the conservative-leaning Utah and surrounding states that Idaho refused to sell the product, prompting a national lawsuit where Ogden’s Own ultimately prevailed. Today, Ogden’s Own remains devoted to championing freedom of expression and offering its handcrafted, gluten-free products at an accessible, affordable price point. Their wide portfolio of expressions ensures that any customer can find a product that is suitable to his/her palate.

SMOKEHEAD WHISKY RELEASES REBELLIOUS NEW EXPRESSION ON INTERNATIONAL RUM DAY 

Ian Macleod Distillers’ brand-new Smokehead Rum Rebel, Smokehead Islay Single Malt Whisky finished in rich Caribbean rum casks, arrives on UK shores for International Rum Day on August 16^th 

Smokehead Islay Single Malt Whisky unleashes brand-new bottling Smokehead Rum Rebel for International Rum Day August 16^th. The rich, smoky, salty Islay whisky rebel is finished in spicy, sweet Caribbean rum casks creating culture colliding carnage and a melding of mouth-watering tastes.

Bold and boisterous as ever, Smokehead is disrupting International Rum Day with a tantalising twist on the humdrum for rum fans, beckoning them to the Smokehead whisky dark side.

Priced at £54.99 with an ABV of 46%, Smokehead Rum Rebel will be available to buy from www.smokehead.com and many UK specialist and online retailers.

As a toast to International Rum Day, Smokehead are ripping up the rulebook and careering away from convention by crafting a brand-new, bold cocktail that will not be for every rum fan:

THE SMOKITO

Fans of rum are in for a shocking surprise with the new Rum Rebel Smokito. The warm dried spices and fruity sweetness come thundering through with Smokehead’s signature extremes of peat and punch. A confounding twist on their favourite drink that’s unlike anything they dared to try before.

Ingredients

• 50ml Smokehead Rum Rebel
• 25ml lime juice mixed with 25ml water
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• Fresh mint
• Few flakes smoked Maldon sea salt

Method

Add mint and sugar to the glass and stir for 2 minutes. Add the lime and water and stir for a further minute until all the sugar has dissolved. Add ice and pour the Smokehead into your highball glass. Sprinkle with a few flakes of smoked Maldon sea salt and enjoy!

SMOKEHEAD TV

Sunday 16^th August will see Smokehead brand ambassador Mikey Sim host an episode of Smokehead TV on the brand Instagram and Facebook channels (@smokeheadwhisky). During the episode he will taste Rum Rebel, as well as show Smokeheads how to craft the Smokito signature cocktail and showcase a special boilermaker serve.

Commenting on the new expression, Iain Weir, Smokehead Brand Director, said: “We are overwhelmed by the boldness of flavour in our new bottling and can’t wait to see our Smokeheads’ reaction. When our rich, smoky, salty Islay Smokehead collides with spicy, sweet Caribbean rum casks, carnage is inevitable.

“We’re encouraging all our Smokeheads and rum fans alike to stir up a Rum Rebel Smokito and raise their glass high this International Rum Day.

Like all our Smokehead whiskies, Rum Rebel is not for everyone. This whisky is for the fearless.”

Smokehead Rum Rebel joins the family of Smokehead Original, Smokehead High Voltage and the latest release Sherry Bomb, a smoky Islay single malt that has been boldly blasted by sherry casks. 

*Smokehead always encourages responsible drinking* 

Media information:

www.smokehead.com

f: www.facebook.com/smokeheadwhisky

i: www.instagram.com/smokeheadwhisky

#smokehead 

NOTES:

About Smokehead:

• Smokehead is an Islay Single Malt Whisky and has been given a bold new look by Ian Macleod Distillers.
• Smokehead has been labelled the wild one of Single Malt Whisky and is not for everyone.
• Award-winning premium Scotch whisky that has an attitude-led positioning and smoky taste. 

About Ian Macleod Distillers:

• Established in 1933, Ian Macleod Distillers is one of Scotland’s leading independent, family-owned distillers, blenders and bottlers.
• Ian Macleod Distillers is the world’s 10th largest Scotch Whisky company, producing and selling over 15 million bottles of spirits every year.
• Ian Macleod Distillers has built up an enviable portfolio of premium quality spirits and is proud brand proprietor of Glengoyne, Tamdhu, Rosebank and Smokehead Scotch whiskies and Edinburgh Gin to name but a few.

SCOTCH GALORE WHISKIES THE ALTERNATIVE TO AUCTIONS.

Scotch Galore Whiskies is a family owned business run by myself Stephen, my son Paul and wife Jacqueline. My first introduction into Whisky was as a young boy growing up in place called Maryhill in Glasgow back in the 70’s, and at that time Glasgow was surrounded by Whisky bonds. In those days my Dad Phil was employed as a lorry driver within the Whisky industry. So this gave me the opportunity to spend the holidays with my dad visiting Whisky distilleries throughout the length and breadth of Scotland. Now back in those days with no real health and safety this gave a young inquisitive boy the opportunity to explore the Whisky distillery warehouses and explore I did, and I can remember climbing up and over many a Whisky barrel and trying to help warehouse men push heavy Whisky filled barrels around the warehouses. Nowadays I enjoy nothing more than revisiting distilleries as Whisky being such a traditional industry nothing very much has changed in the passing years, today you can still see the sights, hear the sounds of the past, and of course you have those lovely, lovely distillery smells of wood and Whisky that take me back to those special days long, long ago spent with my late Dad.

Here at Scotch Galore Whiskies www.scotchgalore.com  My commitment to you my customer is, whether you’re a buyer or seller I aim to bring you a truly personal service I will endeavour to the best of my ability to treat each and every bottle you trust me with as if it is one of my own. My objective with your help is to bring a world class array of collectable and rare Whisky’s to a Global Market while never forgetting to offer you my customer a hassle and cost free premium service.

When selling with us it couldn’t be easier, when we receive your bottle we aim to have it photographed and online that day leading to the potential that your bottle could come in, in the morning be online and sold in the afternoon and your Money in your Account in 48 hrs. And all of this with no seller’s fees and you get 100% of the price you put on your bottle. That’s why we like to say that we are the alternative to Auctions, so if you have bottles that you would like to sell get in touch we can even arrange free collection from you by UPS or why not visit us at www.scotchgalore.com and see what we have to offer.

#DONTAUCTIONYOURBOTTLE.

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Brings you

Macduff 1990 30YO XOP

One of only 146 bottles available.

From Macduff Distillery
Extraordinary and Ridiculously Rare.

Distilled February 1990, bottled April 2020, from one sherry butt- DL13918. The nose is wonderfully spiced with nutmeg developing to toffee and brown sugar. The palate reveals ripe, juicy plums, treacle with allspice and sweet malt. The finish lingers long – anticipate mocha, raspberry conserve and cinnamon. One of only 146 bottles available. From the ‘XOP Old Particular’ range of whisky by Douglas Laing. From Macduff Distillery. Extraordinary and Ridiculously Rare. Distilled February 1990, bottled April 2020, from one sherry butt- DL13918 Natural Cask Strength, Natural Colour – No Chill Filtration. Official notes from Douglas Laing: The nose is wonderfully spiced with nutmeg developing to toffee and brown sugar. The palate reveals ripe, juicy plums, treacle with allspice and sweet malt. The finish lingers long – anticipate mocha, raspberry conserve and cinnamon. Cask Strength – Set in a gorgeous wooden presentation box. Cask Number – 13924. Distilled at Macduff Distillery. Matured and bottled by Douglas Laing.

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We’re excited to announce a new online Unfiltered magazine, exclusively for members of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. 

Unfiltered has been through several incarnations since the Society started out in 1983, growing from a short newsletter written mostly by Pip to the full-colour 44-page printed magazine delivered to members four times a year. Now we are refocussing all of our efforts on creating a new digital Unfiltered for members every month.

We have invested in a new platform that helps us make the transition from our beautiful printed publication to something that allows our creativity to shine on any digital device. And what we’re saving from no longer printing and distributing Unfiltered is being reinvested to bring you the best whisky-related content available anywhere, more frequently, with more use of multimedia and with an emphasis as always on top quality and high-end design and production values.

The August issue of Unfiltered will be the last one in its current printed format, and today we’re delighted to unveil the same magazine on our new digital platform, hosted on smws.com. We will now send you a new digital magazine every month, as well us uploading stories regularly between issues. Call it ‘constant content’, with a compelling mix of whisky news, Society insights, member stories, distillery profiles, interviews with leading figures from the wider whisky world, videos to bring these to life  and much, much more. From September onwards, we will be implementing a member log-in system. You’ll have to be part of the Society to access our beautifully designed monthly whisky magazine.

Apart from anything else, our new digital publication gives you the opportunity to get more involved in what we’re presenting and for you to have your say. We hope you are impressed with what you see with your first online Unfiltered, and as always we welcome your feedback.

Slainte and happy reading,

David Ridley 

MD and Chief Member Champion

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

On Friday 28th August, 8pm BST we will be streaming a rare cask tasting live on Facebook and YouTube.

“Casks Unlocked” Virtual Live Tasting – not to be missed!

This unique event, affectionately named, “Casks Unlocked” will see Robbie Hughes, Gordon Dundas, and a panel of key industry figures dissect four hand-selected single cask whiskies that have never been tried before.

The destiny of the next Glengoyne Single Cask is in your hands.

On the night we invite you to vote which of the four cask whiskies will become our next Glengoyne “Cask of the Moment” – our special series of single casks hand bottled at the distillery.

Watch this short clip for an insight into what to expect on the evening, and Robbie’s perspective on these four unique whiskies.

Tasting kits are available to purchase ahead of the event, allowing you to participate in debating the drams from the comfort of your home.

Priced at £50.00 the tasting kit contains 30ml samples from four extraordinary casks, including an ex-bourbon barrel from 2004, port pipe from 2005, re-fill hogshead from 2006 and a Madeira cask from 2007. Also included in the kit is a Glengoyne Glencairn glass.

We have 230 kits and have made 100 exclusively available for family members. Buy now for delivery in time for the Live Tasting, Friday 28th August, 8pm BST.

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To cast your vote, all you have to do is tune in on the night and then vote live from our website for the cask you would like to be bottled as Glengoyne’s next distillery exclusive single cask.

We look forward to you joining us with a dram in hand on the night of the 28th August.

Enjoy an invasion of flavour on the senses with our new cluster of out-of-this-world whiskies!

BEER PONG

CASK NO. 85.59

CASK:  Refill hogshead

AGE:  11 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Light & delicate

DOWN THE OLD WAX MINES

CASK NO. 77.57

CASK:  Refill hogshead

AGE:  9 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Spicy & sweet

THE ARTIST’S STUDIO

CASK NO. 1.179

CASK:  Refill hogshead

AGE:  27 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Sweet, fruity & mellow

MUSCLE-TONED HEFT AND PUNCH

CASK NO. 28.43

CASK:  1st fill Oloroso butt

AGE:  11 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Deep, rich & dried fruits

NOSTALGISLAY

CASK NO. 29.252

CASK:  Refill hogshead

AGE:  19 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Peated

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A Rare Discount and a Limited-Production Single Cask Expression
Kavalan “Solist” Sherry Cask #S081223016A Cask Strength Single Barrel Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky (Elsewhere $210) ($159.99)

NOTE: In accordance with local directives, 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.

Having earned World Whisky of the Year and World’s Best Single Malt Whisky honors, Kavalan has quickly taken its place in the pantheon of the world’s top whiskies. When a spirit reaches such an esteemed status, you don’t expect discounted pricing, but that’s precisely what we have in this rare “Solist” release. Regularly priced at $210, we are offering this “Sherry Cask” exclusive for only $159.99. This is the kind of price that will have collectors taking immediate notice. As we’ve come to expect, this release is big and powerful, while also offering Kavalan’s trademark understated complexity. Elite, collectible whiskies of this caliber always come at a significant premium, so finding this one for just $160 is a rare treat, and one that is not going to last for long. If you are a long-time fan of Kavalan (as we are), then this is a bottling you won’t want to miss. As for those who might be new Kavalan or Taiwanese whisky as a whole, you won’t find a better introduction. As with previous Kavalan offers, we expect this to sell out in a flash, so this is not one to sleep on.

Kavalan “Solist” Sherry Cask #S081223016A Cask Strength Single Barrel Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky (750ml) (Elsewhere $210) ($159.99) —This product is expected to arrive for shipment or pickup by July 29, 2020.

Another cask of Kavalan lost in a warehouse only to be uncovered nearly five years after it was bottled. Last time we found a Solist sherry from years ago sitting in the importer’s warehouse it sold out in no time at the regular price of $210. Now, it’s a new world and a new price. We don’t expect future offerings to be discounted and had we had the chance to purchase this at full price, we certainly would have. For whatever reason, we’re now able to sell this cask for a significant discount. A little gift from the booze fairy. As with all Kavalan sherry, this whisky is a bruiser, with a big powerful nose of dark molasses, cherry compote and cured meat. The palate is surprisingly soft and unusually open, but there’s still plenty of richness and power even though it doesn’t have the tannic grip of some other barrels. The heat is also not as present as some other barrels we’ve had. Bold, rich and round, it’s no wonder Kavalan has become one of the world’s leading distillers of single malt. Their prowess is on full display here. Only 234 bottles available. **DISCLAIMER: As with all “Solist” line Kavalan bottlings for the US market, the labels do not contain the word “Solist,” due to trademark reasons.