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Introducing our limited edition Sauternes Cask Single Malt Whisky… – English Whisky News

‘Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful*’

William Morris (1834 – 1896)
*especially your drinks cabinet

We’re delighted to announce the launch of our limited edition Hearts & Crafts Sauternes Cask Single Malt Whisky, which is now available to purchase on our website. As one of our Cotswolds Distillery Club members, we are offering you the chance to buy a bottle before it is made available to the general public.

Our Sauternes Cask Single Malt Whisky is the first whisky in our new Hearts & Crafts series. This yearly limited edition series celebrates the Arts & Crafts movement which flourished here in the Cotswolds and stood for the importance of traditional craftsmanship – the same values upon which our beautiful rural distillery was built.

For this release, we selected a small parcel of premium French Oak casks seasoned with sweet Sauternes wine, resulting in a honey-coloured malt with a vinous quality and notes of peach, sweet raisin and oak wood spice. 

700ml | 55.2% ABV | £74.95 

Free UK delivery on orders over £25 using discount code FREEDELIVERY.

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Scotch Malt Whisky Society MEET US AT THE (ONLINE) BAR – Scotch Whisky News

As we near the end of another week of distancing from each other physically, it doesn’t mean that we can’t share our love of whisky together virtually. We’ve got new bottlings to explore, an exciting Virtual Tasting to be part of and lots of stories to enjoy in our virtual Members’ Room. So, what are you waiting for – there’s no better time to get involved.

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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!

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Cadenhead’s London “Classic age single malts” – Scotch Whisky News

A quick update on the shop before we get into the newsletter in full.

​The shop is like many; closed at the moment, however we are still running our business online. We had planned a look back season before any new releases in April, so this is our planned update, but things have changed obviously around the world.

We aim to keep the Scotch flag flying (and other spirits), so we can keep our shop going into its 25th anniversary intact. We can only do this with our amazing customers who have supported our small family business so much over the last 25 years!

We would also like to thank all the frontline workers in these times of crisis, your valuable work saves lives every day and we think it would be appropriate to raise our glasses (at home) to these brave people.

Keep in touch via

Email whisky@whiskytastingroom.com

A little change to our web shop shipping costs with a few reductions during the next few weeks

Please take a look at our current shipping costs

1-2 Bottles (£5.59), 3-4 Bottles (£7.50), 5-6 Bottles (£9.50)

Please be aware that we cannot guarantee next day delivery at this time

SCOTCH 

Does Scotch have a heart you might wonder? If anything, for many of us, whisky has a special place in our heart, just like it has a particular place in Scotland’s geography. Majority of whisky in Scotland can be found in the Highlands, in fact, in the region called Speyside. This is the place of fruity and creamy exquisite malt whiskies, the home of many big shots and smaller distilleries worshipped by many dedicated connoisseurs.

Speyside, the mighty name that decorates many bottles of Scotch, derives its name from the River Spey (Uisge Spè). This stream of life goes across the region and has offered the foundation for many Whisky distilleries and their malty lore. Speyside in general is known for its smooth and fruity flavours, which often surprise its first-time drinkers. “What? I thought all whisky was peaty” Is often heard from the mouths of the beginners who have probably been offered a smoky dram in the early hours of the morning. Then again, for the experienced whisky drinkers and collectors, the flavours of the Highlands and Speyside might generate a notable load of nostalgia. Maybe these flavours were exactly what ignited the spark of their whisky passion in the first place.

But how about the picturesque and almost mythological lands of the Highlands? Sometimes they find themselves in the middle of the eternal squabble between people who debate whether best the whiskies are soft and sweet or smoky and salty. Many of these distilleries in between produce one of the finest and most complex whiskies in the world, with their oily, nutty toffee taste. If you forgot to get that desert in the restaurant, the Highlands will fix your desire of a malty pudding in your own table or as a great gift for a dear person.

These feelings of joy and maybe a bit of nostalgia are exactly what we want to offer for you today. It’s time to jump on that boat and sail down immense hillsides of the Highlands all the way to the River Spey in a quest to feel the taste of the past, the present and the coming days!

Lets first have a distillery profile or two 

Teaninich was founded in 1817 by Hugo Monro on the estate that the distillery is named after.

The distillery does look a little modern the distillery is in a rural location with hills in the background and lots of green open space.

The distillate from Teaninich is usually higher than most, the malted barley is ground down to a fine flour with the use of a Hammer Mill, Several types of Barley can be used allowing a greater spirit yield.

This is a distillery with a greater quality malt that delivers time after time.

Ord Distillery Established 1838 by Thomas Mackenzie in Ross-shire as Glen Oran Distillery, the name Glen Ord was later given to the distillery in 1923                                                   One of the most productive distilleries in Scotland making a consistent great single malt that has a huge following world wide, known as Singleton of Ord in some regions of the world.

The current distillery has grown from just 2 stills in 1966 to 6 with a capacity of around 11.000.000 litres by 2018/19

This distillery had a visitor centre as far back as 1988 some distilleries only started to add such tourist centres fairly recently.

The distillery is just north of Inverness with one of the best microclimates that allows the sweet waters of the highlands to marry perfectly with a slight maritime hint in some single cask releases we have in our current collection, the main feature of the liquid is smooth fruity and superbly rich.

Dailuaine Established 1852 Carron Banffshire 

This distillery was the first to have the now iconic symbol of Scottish distilling the pagoda roof, in 1891 the company Dailuaine-Glenlivet distillery Ltd is founded, by 1898 the distillery merges with Talisker, Imperial & a Grain distillery in Aberdeen (we now see the seeds to something much bigger to come)

Whiskies like Dailuaine are amazing to bring together any quality blend, the reason some blends are still very much to the fore today is because they can reach a balance or consensus if you like on the palate.

As a single malt this shines as a stand out whisky no matter what the age, We have had several 10 – 14 year olds based on taste and quality alone

Benrinnes Established 1826 

A quick history opens in 1826 – Flood destroys the distillery in 1829 – New distillery Lyne of Ruthie is built a few kilometres away – 1896 Fire destroys the distillery, its then rebuilt until 1955 / 1956 when a total rebuild takes place.  Yes we have featured this distillery before for good reason, its a great tasting profile of course, but it was also one of those distilleries that had a unique distilling process, in the case of Benrinnes it was  between 1974 and late 2007 they would do a form of triple distillation.

Glenburgie Established in 1810 as Kilnflat distillery until 1870 when it closed then reopens some 8 years later 1878 as Glenburgie-Glenlivet 

The first official distillate is recored in 1829 at the original distillery, that’s a long gap between establishment and operations but this distillery is like so many unique in many ways including in 2003 the demolition and rebuilding of a new efficient distillery in operation in 2004.

​Its a new distillery in many ways but makes a single malt with its history and quality shining through first and foremost.

THE RANGE 

Teaninich 2008 10 Years Old  – 57.2% VOL  – 70CL – Highlands Single Cask

NOSE: Banana leaves, whole mangoes, brandy butter and faint figs.

TASTE: Thick, lychee, icing sugar, spearmint and fennel. Hints of calvados and dark chocolate.

FINISH: Refreshing with popping candy, watermelon and peaches in syrup

Teaninich 2009 10 Years Old 55.1% Vol – 70CL – Highlands

NOSE: Walnuts, green apples, freshly cut wood.

PALATE: Nuttiness continues with caramelised banana and pinecones.

FINISH: Brown sugar, cinnamon and a slight lemon zest.

Ord 11 YEARS OLD 56.4% – 70CL – Small batch

NOSE: Mint, white chocolate, soft flint notes, whole lemons, cappuccino froth and gooseberries.

PALATE: Lemon infused olive oil, apricots, strawberry yoghurt with a trace of white pepper.

FINISH: Melted milk chocolate, dried orange peel, crystallised ginger and lemon sorbet.

Ord 11 years old – 56.2% – 70cl – Highland single cask whisky

NOSE: Faint hint of Mezcal, gooseberries and key lime pie.

PALATE: Orange bitters, clotted cream with some peaches. Coriander and white chocolate.

FINISH: Growing creaminess with pine needles, icing sugar and almonds

Ord 14 years old – 54.8% – 70CL – Highland single cask whisky

NOSE: Salmon pate and cream cheese. Lemon bonbons and toasted almonds.

PALATE: Shortbread, dried cranberries, honeycomb and melted white chocolate.

FINISH: Soft earth notes hide behind a big dollop of clotted cream and then some red berries.

London Tasting Panel (LTP) Nose: coastal with lots of creamy honey and citrus like notes. Very fresh and alluring. Plate to Finish: Lots rich creamy notes across the whole palate with berries and a cream filled fruit bun!  As this grows on the palate it takes us to a warehouse full of sweet maturing whisky, fresh dried tobbacco leaves and rich vanilla, the palate and finish are finished with some frothy coffee and whipped cream.

Still a nice hint of the coast as we can find in some whiskies from the north east, but never over the top more like summer on the beach

Dailuaine-Glenlivet 2004 14 years old – 46% – 70CL – Speyside small batch

NOSE: Pineapple, gooseberries and quite floral. Orange blossom water and freshly baked scones.

PALATE: Soft butterscotch, lemon and lime along with butter icing and toasted almonds. Hints of cracked black pepper, strawberries and clotted cream.

FINISH: Bigger than expected, with beeswax, spearmint and green tea.

Dailuaine-Glenlivet 2008 10 years old – 60.6% – 70CL – Speyside single cask

NOSE: Hard toffee sweets, rye bread with soft paprika and fresh cut grass.

PALATE: Stem ginger, caramel, vanilla custard and sauvignon blanc.

FINISH: Light and spicy with white pepper, lemon and tarragon.

Dailuaine-Glenlivet 2008 10 Years Old 59.9% – 70CL 3 x HHDs

NOSE: Syrupy fruit salad, cereal notes, butter popcorn.

PALATE: Buttered toast, Mocha and vanilla pods.

FINISH: Cocoa powder, maple syrup the soft wood spice.

Benrinnes 12 Years Old – 57.2% – VOL 70CL – Speyside Region

Nose: Lots of syrupy fruits, spearmint, banana bread and almonds.

Palate: Kiwis, whipped cream, nutmeg, pine needles and lychee.

Finish: Cardamom, brown sugar, juicy fruits, mango, kiwi and cashew nuts.

Benrinnes 2004 14 years old – 55.4% – 70CL – Speyside small batch whisky

NOSE: Buttered raisin toast, barley water, watermelon.

PALATE: Green apples, cucumber water, rhubarb.

FINISH:  Dried herbs, tinned pineapple, honey and lemon.

London Tasting Panel (LTP): Very drinkable rich fruity classic Speyside whisky one that should suit most palates for those who want a simply good honest smooth dram. Soft vanilla and lemon with tropical fruits nice long smooth finish

Glenburgie-Glenlivet 15 years old – 54.0% – 70CL – Speyside small batch whisky

NOSE: Malt loaf, hints of molasses and icing sugar. oily and grassy. Custard creams.

PALATE: Lemon peel, gingerbread, golden syrup and a little aniseed.

FINISH: Soft raisin notes along with ore gingerbread and vanilla ice-cream

GLENROTHES -GLENLIVET 1996 22 YEARS OLD 49.7% VOL SPEYSIDE SMALL BATCH

NOSE: Toffee, hot cross buns and cassia bark. slightly herbal with hints of linseed oil.

PALATE: White chocolate covered raisins, black cherries and golden syrup along with barbecue sauce and pineapple.

FINISH: Soft warming spice along with chocolate, caramel, figs and toffee apples.

Royal Brackla 12 YEARS OLD 57.7% – 70cl – Small batch

NOSE: Vanilla pods, whole pineapples, caramel with hints lime and paprika.

PALATE: Thick chewy mouthfeel with lemon peel, honey, almonds and gooseberries.

FINISH: Hint of spice, heavy cream with lemon, white chocolate and soft orange notes.

Glenrothes-Glenlivet 18 YEARS OLD 51.1% – 70cl – Small batch

NOSE: Honey, lime zest, coconut, cream sponge cake, dill and hints of fennel.

PALATE: Creamy and thick, tangerines, pears in syrup, toffee sauce and condensed milk with fresh rhubarb and pine-nuts.

FINISH: Soft creamy and orangey notes with growing blueberries, pomegranate and traditional lemonade.

*NEW RELEASE* Sullivans Cove American Oak Refill – Tasmanian Whisky News

AMERICAN OAK REFILL

The newest label from our Cask Variations Series, American Oak Refill, is finally ready for release. Today we are releasing two single casks side by side – TD0080 and TD0082 – the first ever bottling under the Sullivans Cove American Oak Refill label.

This exciting new whisky represents an evolution in the Sullivans Cove style. Unlike our standard American Oak ex-bourbon single cask label, these casks have never held bourbon. Originally commissioned by Sullivans Cove direct from the cooperage in the mid 1990s as virgin casks, they were first filled with an older batch of Sullivans Cove single malt whisky. Once that first batch was decanted and bottled, these casks were refilled with new make spirit. Thirteen years later, that refill spirit has reached its peak and is finally ready for release as Sullivans Cove American Oak Refill Cask.

According to legendary whisky writer Dave Broom, “Refill casks are so useful because they give a more gentle maturation, reduce wood’s influence, allow more interaction to take place (adding to complexity) and preserve character. They are essential for long-term maturation.”

To read more about the magic of refill casks, check our journal article

HERE

Normally we would release one cask online and make the other available via our Cellar Door, but because we have had to close to the public due to the COVID-19 outbreak, this time we’re releasing both casks to our mailing list, giving you twice the chance to secure a bottle. Very similar in age, style and flavour profile, these twin 300-litre American oak casks have both been aged for over thirteen years.

“Take your expectations and throw them out the window. This whisky is fascinating to both the palate and the mind.”
– Heather Tillott, Head Distiller

While these casks are remarkably similar, detailed tasting notes for each can be found on their respective product pages via the link below.

Please Note: Purchase of this release is strictly limited to one bottle from each cask per person.

Click the link below to purchase.

Normally we would release one cask online and make the other available via our Cellar Door, but because we have had to close to the public due to the COVID-19 outbreak, this time we’re releasing both casks to our mailing list, giving you twice the chance to secure a bottle. Very similar in age, style and flavour profile, these twin 300-litre American oak casks have both been aged for over thirteen years.

“Take your expectations and throw them out the window. This whisky is fascinating to both the palate and the mind.”
– Heather Tillott, Head Distiller

While these casks are remarkably similar, detailed tasting notes for each can be found on their respective product pages via the link below.

Please Note:

Purchase of this release is strictly limited to one bottle from each cask per person.

Click the link below to purchase.

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Please Note:

Due to new health & safety policies implemented by Australia Post, and the reduction in domestic air traffic as a result of the COVID 19 outbreak, there may be some minor delays to shipping. Please don’t hesitate to email us with any questions!

Impex Beverages “The Single Malts of Scotland Have Arrived!” – Scotch Whisky News

Help us say hello to the first batch of expressions from Single Malts of Scotland that are exclusive to the U.S.!

Seeking out the finest single casks of Scotch whisky is at the heart of the Elixir Distillers philosophy.  Since 2005 The Single Malts of Scotland brand has bottled a range of superb vintage Single Malt Scotch whiskies selected from distilleries across Scotland for their individual quality and character.

The first run launched in the U.S. includes 10 carefully chosen casks, including bottlings from famous distilleries such as Caol Ila, Imperial, Glenrothes, and Ben Nevis.  The releases are each limited runs, with casks yielding between 92 and 607 bottles, and will be exclusive to the U.S. market.  The intention is to launch two runs of releases per year.

Check out below, we’ve grouped them by age.  We hope you enjoy them as much as we did when each expression had to win the approval of our whole team.

TEENS

Caol Ila 10 – Distilled in 2009 and aged in a single hogshead, yielding only 298 bottles at 58.3%.

Linkwood 12 – This 2007 vintage single malt was distilled at Linkwood and aged in a hogshead which yielded only 246 bottles at 55.8% abv.

Glen Elgin 13 – This whisky from Glen Elgin was distilled in 2006 and aged for over 13 years in a single ex-Bourbon barrel, yielding 156 54.1% abv bottles.

Ledaig 14 – This Ledaig single cask single malt was distilled on the Isle of Mull in 2005 and aged for over 14 years in a Sherry butt which yielded 607 bottles at 55.4%

TWEENS 

Glenburgie 21 – Distilled in 1998, this Glenburgie single malt was aged in a hogshead for over two decades before being bottled in 2019 at 55.2%, yielding 251 bottles.

Ardmore 21 – Distilled in 1998 and aged in a hogshead for over two decades.  Only 247 bottles were produced at 50.2% abv.

Ben Nevis 23 – Distilled in 1996, this Highland single malt was aged in a Sherry butt that yielded 405 bottles in total at 52.7% abv.

Mortlach 26 – This well-aged Mortlach was distilled in 1993 and aged in a single hogshead which yielded only 134 bottles at a whopping 60.5% abv.

THIRTIES

Glenrothes 30 – Spending just over three decades in a single hogshead which yielded a tiny 92 bottles.  And at 41.9% abv, the angels definitely took their share of this expression.

Imperial 30 Distilled in 1998 and aged for over three decades in an ex-Bourbon barrel, this rarity from a closed-down distillery is a fine example of its refined, floral style. Only 172 43.3% bottles produced from this cask means that people will want to snap it up promptly.

Please feel free to reach out for more details on the bottlings: office@impexbev.com

Scotch Malt Whisky Society “WHAT’S COOKING?” – Scotch Whisky News

We’re encouraging you to get creative in the kitchen this month, using the endless flavours found in Society whiskies to match to – well, whatever food you fancy really!

Whether you’re making the most of having more time in the kitchen at the moment, or just getting to grips with store cupboard basics, we’ll have a recipe to suit you.

This week, we’ve enlisted our executive chef James Freeman, head of the award-winning team at 28 Queen Street, to suggest some impressive dishes and whisky matches to excite your taste buds this weekend.

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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!

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BUNNAHABHAIN ELEMENTS 39 YEAR OLD at Tyndrum Whisky – Scotch Whisky News

BUNNAHABHAIN ELEMENTS 39 YEAR OLD

£9,583.33

One of only 26 Decanters, this was distilled back in 1978, and matured in refill casks, then was matured in a personal Spanish sherry octave cask of Bunnahabhain’s Master Blender Kirsty McCallum! The Decanter is inspired by the Waves that you can see at Bunnahabhain.

The tasting notes:

Rich and fruity with Figs, toffee, espresso, toasted oak and roasted nuts on the nose.
A definite PX influence with more roasted nuts, toffee and dark chocolate.
The finish is long and oaky with chocolate nuts!

From Bunnahabhain Distillery, one of the rarest Bunnahabhain whisky releases available

BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY RELEASES FOURTH INSTALLMENT IN OLD CHARTER OAK SERIES, CHINKAPIN OAK – American Whiskey News

BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY RELEASES FOURTH INSTALLMENT IN OLD CHARTER OAK SERIES, CHINKAPIN OAK 

New Addition will Continue the Exploration of the Role Oak Plays

in Making Great Whiskey

FRANKFORT, Franklin County, Ky (April 2, 2020) – Buffalo Trace Distillery continues its exploration into oak tree varietals with the release of its Old Charter Oak Chinkapin Oak.  This species of oak is native to the Midwest United States. These large Chinkapin Oak trees are often found in parks and on large estates.

The Chinkapin Oak joins the three previous releases in the Old Charter Oak series, a collection exploring the different taste profiles of barrels obtained from trees grown in different countries, climates and soil.  The Old Charter Oak collection explores, honors, and celebrates the role of oak in making great whiskey. The oak trees used for this brand vary by country of origin, or species, or U.S. state. Some barrels are even made from century old trees that grew for 100, 200 and 300 years.

For the newest release, Buffalo Trace obtained a small number of barrels with staves air dried for 24 months before assembling into barrels.  Most barrel staves air dry for three to six months, but the additional time spent air drying eventually allows the whiskey to extract more rich and complex flavors deep within the oak. “The extra seasoning of the wood allows it to break down and we then capture the flavors when the barrel is charred.  The extra time caramelizes wood sugar and reduces some of the tannic flavor,” said Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley. Buffalo Trace traditionally burns the inside of their barrels for 55 seconds, known as a number four char. For an additional twist, these Chinkapin Oak barrels were charred slightly less. A number three char was used, charring just enough at 35 seconds to caramelize the wood sugars and unlock the flavor in the oak.

After the Chinkapin barrels were filled with Buffalo Trace Mash #1, they were then aged for nine years before being bottled at 93 proof.

  Tasting notes describe this bourbon as having a nose of cherries and spearmint with hints of floral.  On the palate, fresh herbs and honey abound, before a finish of warm baking spices, followed by dark chocolate.

This is the fourth release in the Old Charter Oak Collection and the first in the species series.  The other releases were Mongolian Oak, French Oak, and Canadian Oak.  Subsequent releases are planned a few times each year, indefinitely.

By federal standards, bourbon is required to be aged in a new, charred oak container. While there is no specification these containers must be American white oak barrels, nearly all bourbons made today are aged in white oak barrels.

The Old Charter brand dates back to 1874 and it has changed owners a few times, until it was purchased by Buffalo Trace Distillery in 1999.  The existing Old Charter Bourbon is still produced by parent company Sazerac and there are no plans to discontinue it. The Old Charter Oak series is an upscale brand extension, much like Buffalo Trace has done with its E. H. Taylor, Jr, line.

The suggested retail pricing for the Chinkapin Oak is $69.99. Like the other releases in this series, supplies will be limited. Packaging for the Chinkapin Oak will remain consistent with the other releases, with an upscale look consisting of a glass bottle with a cork finish. Each bottle has an oak medallion on the front depicting the Charter Oak tree.  This Chinkapin Oak bourbon will be available in limited quantities starting in April.

About Buffalo Trace Distillery

Buffalo Trace Distillery is an American family-owned company based in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky. The Distillery’s rich tradition dates back to 1773 and includes such legends as E.H. Taylor, Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee.  Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational Distillery producing bourbon, rye and vodka on site and is a National Historic Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Distillery has won 35 distillery titles since 2000 from such notable publications as Whisky Magazine, Whisky Advocate Magazine and Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Its Col. E. H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon was named World Whiskey of the Year by Jim Murray’s Whiskey Bible 2018.  Buffalo Trace Distillery has also garnered more than 1,000 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies. To learn more about Buffalo Trace Distillery visit www.buffalotracedistillery.com.

‘Wild Water’ for Whisky Larkfire Launches Multi-Pack Due to Demand – Whisky News

‘Wild Water’ for Whisky Larkfire Launches Multi-Pack Due to Demand

‘Wild water’ for whisky Larkfire has launched a new multi-pack to give consumers a taste of the Outer Hebrides at home as demand for the product rises.

Larkfire has developed a 4-pack which is now available to order online, priced at £4, via www.larkfire.com/buy.

Larkfire – a natural ‘wild water’ that brings out the full flavour of whisky – is stocked by prestigious venues including Boisdale Group venues in Mayfair, Belgravia, Canary Wharf and Bishopsgate. Soho Whisky Club also uses Larkfire for its tasting events, and Islington restaurant Frederick’s offers Larkfire alongside its range of world whiskies.

James McIntosh, co-founder of Larkfire, said: “Anyone wanting to enjoy a drink at home shouldn’t have to compromise on quality. We’ve recently seen a surge in demand and want to make sure we’re catering for our loyal customers as well as those new to Larkfire, or those buying it as a gift.

“Die-hard whisky fans know that tap water and bottled water interfere with the delicate flavours of whisky, due to the mineral content and added chlorine or fluoride. But Larkfire is a pure, naturally soft ‘wild’ water from Scotland that creates a natural chemistry, offering the very best for those enjoying a dram at home.”

James and his team travelled the length and breadth of Scotland to create award-winning Larkfire, which was named Best Premium Drink at the World Beverage Innovation Awards.

Larkfire was launched after a study by Swedish chemists Björn Karlsson and Ran Friedman in the Scientific Reports journal helped prove that water boosts the concentration of flavour compounds at the surface of whisky, enhancing the flavour.

A percentage of Larkfire sales flow back into the Outer Hebrides via a partnership with The Stornoway Trust – a community landlord that looks after 69,000 acres of land on the Isle of Lewis, where the water is sourced.

To find out more or to buy Larkfire online, visit www.larkfire.co.uk.

Scotch Malt Whisky Society April Outturn: Whisky kitchen now open! – Scotch Whisky News

The Society kitchen is open for business, serving up 20 flavourful casks that pair perfectly with food. We’re taking inspiration from our Danish friends and exploring the concept of smørrebrød – an open sandwich with endless flavour combinations, much like the Society whiskies! And for those of you who aren’t able to get out just now, we even have some inspiration on how to get creative with foods that you’ll find in your store cupboard. Click over to the Outturn Hub now to find out more.

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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!

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