Kaiyo “K&L Exclusive” Cask #541 Cask Strength Japanese Whisky (750ml) $99.99 View

Kaiyo “K&L Exclusive” Cask #543 Cask Strength Japanese Whisky (750ml) $99.99 View

The cherry blossom trees are beginning to flower, the dawn chorus is warming up its vocal cords and the sun has even been) spotted in the sky – spring is officially on the way. And what better way to enjoy nature’s colourful display than with a vibrant Society dram? We’ve selected some suitably outdoorsy bottlings to match the occasion.

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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ

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KILBEGGAN DISTILLING COMPANY INTRODUCES KILBEGGAN® SINGLE POT STILL IRISH WHISKEY 

Double distilled and matured in Ireland’s oldest continually licensed distillery, Kilbeggan® Single Pot Still features a rare oats-based mash inspired by late-1800’s recipes

Chicago, IL (February 6, 2020) – Kilbeggan Distilling Company continues to revive Irish whiskey history and tradition with the limited-edition release of Kilbeggan® Single Pot Still, a mixed mash whiskey featuring oats, which were used at Kilbeggan Distillery in the 19^th century. Pot Still whiskey is significant, as it is the traditional and distinctive style of Irish whiskey that was first produced in Ireland. The limited-edition Kilbeggan® Single Pot Still Irish whiskey will be available in the United States starting February 2020 with a suggested retail price of $44.99 (750ml).

“This remarkable whiskey is a glorious tribute to the traditional Irish pot still style and the community that kept Ireland’s oldest continually licensed distillery alive over centuries of trial and triumph,” said Michael Egan, U.S. Irish Whiskey Brand Ambassador for Kilbeggan Distilling Company. “It is a truly unique spirit, with a rare mash that has produced a flavor unlike anything available today.”

Featuring a unique mash of malted barley, raw barley and 2.5 percent oats, the whiskey was inspired by recipes used at Kilbeggan Distillery through the late 1800s. In those times, oats were grown across the Midlands Region of Ireland and were commonly used by distillers like the Locke family at Kilbeggan for filtration purposes. The grain also imparts a unique flavor and creamy texture not typically found in Irish whiskey. The subtle influence of oats in this Kilbeggan Single Pot Still expression results in a whiskey that is soft and mellow, with a fresh, fruity palate. It has a light, lingering spice and a rich, creamy mouthfeel.

Double distilled to 86 proof in Kilbeggan’s old copper pot stills – one of which is the world’s oldest working whiskey pot still today – the new spirit is the second limited release to be 100 percent distilled and matured at Kilbeggan Distillery since its restoration in 2010. Kilbeggan Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks due to its soft and round character. It follows the release of Kilbeggan Small Batch Rye, another groundbreaking release and the first modern Irish whiskey of record to feature such a high quantity of rye within its mash.

KILBEGGAN® SINGLE POT STILL | 43% ABV

AROMA: Initial fresh crisp aroma followed by apple, pear, and melon. Jasmine and hazelnut notes combine with a hint of honeycomb sweetness. 

TASTE : Spice becomes apparent, but not overbearing, with summer fruits and citrus. Warming mid palate with a fresh mint leaf flavor leading on to a rich creamy mouthfeel.

FINISH: Initially soft, mellow, and smooth, with a creamy finish. Lingering spice and a dryness as the oat influence become evident.

Limited Edition Kilbeggan® Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey joins the U.S. portfolio alongside permanent expressions Kilbeggan® Blended Irish Whiskey (40% ABV) and Kilbeggan® Single Grain Irish Whiskey (43% ABV).

Note to Editors: What is Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey?

A single pot still Irish whiskey is produced only in Ireland, at a single distillery that is double- or triple-distilled in copper pot stills from a mix of malted and unmalted barley and up to 5% of other grains.

About Beam Suntory Inc.

As a world leader in premium spirits, Beam Suntory inspires human connections. Consumers from all corners of the globe call for the company’s brands, including the iconic Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark bourbon brands, Suntory whisky Kakubin and Courvoisier cognac, as well as world renowned premium brands including Knob Creek, Basil Hayden’s and Legent bourbon; Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki and Toki Japanese whisky; Teacher’s, Laphroaig and Bowmore Scotch whisky; Canadian Club whisky; Hornitos and Sauza tequila; EFFEN, Haku and Pinnacle vodka; Sipsmith and Roku gin; and Midori liqueur.

Beam Suntory was created in 2014 by combining the world leader in bourbon and the pioneer in Japanese whisky to form a new company with a deep heritage, passion for quality, innovative spirit and vision of Growing for Good.  Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Beam Suntory is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan.  For more information on Beam Suntory, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamsuntory.com

Let the Society lift your spirits:  discover fresh flavours full of optimism for the new season.

MELT IN YOUR MOUTH MINT

CASK NO. 63.47

CASK:  Refill barrel

AGE:  10 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Young & spritely

A FROLIC IN THE CLOVER

CASK NO. 123.28

CASK:  1st fill barrel

AGE:  9 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Sweet & spicy

JUICY DELIGHT!

CASK NO. 26.127

CASK:  2nd fill barrel

AGE:  7 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Juicy, oak & vanilla

SWEET, WARM AND LIVELY

CASK NO. 96.24

CASK:  Refill barrel

AGE:  12 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Spicy & dry

TOTAL ECLIPSE OF OLOROSO

CASK NO. 73.114

CASK:  1st fill PX butt

AGE:  17 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Deep, rich and dried fruits

TRIPPING THE LIGHT FANTASTIC

CASK NO. 135.14

CASK:  1st fill barrique

AGE:  13 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Lightly peated

WARM AVUNCULAR MASCULINITY

CASK NO. 66.135

CASK:  Refill hogshead

AGE:  12 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Lightly peated

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JOHNNIE WALKER
MASTER’S RUBY RESERVE
AGED 40 YEARS 
A FITTING TRIBUTE TO A MASTER CRAFTSMAN

43% ABV · 70cl

£15,000

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Bottles dispatched late April 2020

The second release in Johnnie Walker’s Master’s Edition series sees a 40 Year Old expression released!  Bottled to honour Johnnie Walker Master Blender Dr. Jim Beveridge OBE’s forty years of exceptional craft and dedication to whisky, the Master’s Ruby Reserve is made from some of the finest Scotch whisky in the Johnnie Walker reserves. Jim personally selected eight exceptionally rare casks. with all the whiskies used at least forty years old. Only 398 bottles are being released.

For this celebratory limited-edition, whiskies have been chosen from the silent distilleries of Cambus, Carsebridge, Pittyvaich and Port Ellen, all perfectly balanced with highly-aged expressions from Talisker, Royal Lochnagar, Glendullan and Cragganmore. This exceptional whisky is presented in a beautiful, hand-crafted golden-red Baccarat crystal decanter. This emblematic colour is a tribute to Jim’s ruby anniversary and a hallmark of Baccarat’s most exceptional pieces.

This exquisite whisky explores the rarest casks in the unparalleled Johnnie Walker reserves of maturing whisky, and is the perfect choice for both discerning whisky connoisseurs and collectors.

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Introducing 
Glendronach 1992 27 Year Old #5852

The follow up to the award winning GlenDronach Whisky Shop single casks has arrived. Don’t miss out, this beauty won’t be around for long!

Free UK delivery on all orders over £99 for a limited time

This single cask expression from Speyside’s GlenDronach distillery has been specially selected and bottled for The Whisky Shop. Distilled in June 1992 and matured in a single Oloroso sherry butt for almost three decades, this expression was bottled in 2020 at a natural casks strength of 58.4% abv, producing just 304 individually numbered bottles.

£300.00

Limited-edition Glenfarclas Pagoda Ruby Reserve released in

Glencairn Crystal decanters embellished with rubies

Glenfarclas has globally released it’s much awaited limited-edition Pagoda Ruby Reserve. The distillery’s oldest whisky released to date has been aged for 62 years and is beautifully presented in a stunning Glencairn decanter featuring hand-mounted precious rubies.

The Glenfarclas Pagoda Ruby Reserve joins the critically acclaimed Pagoda Reserve Trilogy, that comprises extremely rare whiskies aged 43, 48 and 59 years old. A further addition to the Pagoda Reserve Series will be released later this year with the Pagoda Sapphire Reserve 63 years old.

The Ruby Reserve is available in two editions:

• Limited Edition Silver, just 180 bottles (700ml) and 62 magnums available
• Collector’s Edition Gold, only 50 bottles (700ml) and 50 magnums available.

Prices range from £22,716 (ex VAT) for the Limited Edition Silver 700 ml decanters, to £53,546 (ex VAT) for the Collector’s Edition Gold magnum decanters (1.5 litres)

Scottish family business, Glencairn Crystal, specially created these luxury decanters to contain the rare whiskies for the Pagoda Reserve Series produced from the highest quality hand blown 30% lead crystal, renowned for its ultra-clarity.

The Pagoda Ruby Reserve decanter is a showcase of Glencairn’s bespoke craftsmanship, as their first decanter ever to encase hand-mounted precious gemstones. The front age statement features 34 hand-picked and colour matched rubies to construct the number 62, to highlight the significance of the age of the whisky.

The sides of the decanter feature Chinese Guardian Lions in a carefully selected deep red to compliment the red crystal Pagoda shaped stopper. The solid silver and gold plated collars of the two editions are both individually numbered and infilled with a unique design and the Pagoda top is also engraved representing the Silk Road. The total effect is to provide flowing movement across the decanter from base to top.

With exceptional attention to detail from the outset, The Glenfarclas Pagoda Reserve Series features some of the most exclusive whiskies ever to reach the market. George Grant Glenfarclas Distillery Director (6th Generation) along with Scotland’s Ambassador to whisky in China and Keeper of The Quaich, Stephen Notman, carefully selected the very finest, super premium timeless casks. Distilled in three iconic whisky making decades of the last century, each special vintage predates the 1972 decommissioning of the famous Pagoda shaped kiln at Glenfarclas.

Glencairn Crystal was commissioned to produce its finest crystal cut decanters to house these exquisite whiskies. Finished with valuable gemstones and precious metals, each decanter is a work of art and embraces the pagoda symbol of Scottish whisky production and the quality and rarity of the whiskies within.

George Grant of Glenfarclas Distillery commented: “I take great pleasure in releasing this extremely rare 1954, single sherry butt cask 62 year old. The Glenfarclas Pagoda Ruby Reserve is a rare piece of Scotch whisky heritage and one of the oldest whiskies on the market today”.

Scott Davidson, Glencairn’s New Product Development Director, commented: “It has been an honour to create some of our finest ever decanters to pay homage to and celebrate the exceptional whiskies in the Glenfarclas Pagoda Reserve Series. We’re especially proud of the Ruby Reserve decanter as it has enabled us to showcase the talent of our craftspeople, some of whom have over 30 years experience in working with crystal. It has been a huge developmental project for us in aspects such as developing the tall, intricate, magnetic Pagoda top and a first for us in using precious rubies to embellish the decanter. We look forward to revealing the Pagoda Sapphire Reserve decanter to the whisky world alongside Glenfarclas later in the year.”

For further information visit

 www.glenfarclaspagodaseries.com and www.glencairn.co.uk

Notes:

About Glencairn Crystal:

• In the past year alone Glencairn Crystal has been commissioned by over 30 different brands to create hand-crafted bespoke packaging for some of the oldest and most luxurious spirits ever released.
• The Glencairn Glass, created in 2001, is endorsed by the Scotch Whisky Association as the official glass for whisky. Glencairn make over 3 million per year, across hundreds of brands, distributed to over 90 countries worldwide.
• Glencairn’s clients include leading drinks companies, brands and other outlets, including: BP, Brown-Forman, Cunard, Diageo, Houses of Parliament, Muller, Google, Scottish Parliament and the majority of the Scottish Whisky manufacturers, in addition to many of the international whisky and spirit producers.

About Glenfarclas:

• Since 1865 Glenfarclas has been owned and managed by just one family, the Grants of Glenfarclas. Now in the hands of the fifth and sixth generation of the family, to this day Glenfarclas is one of only a few distilleries in Scotland to remain family owned and managed. The Grants remain committed to the vision of creating the best quality Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, in the traditional Speyside style.

Some Of The Oldest And Rarest Scotch Whisky

Matured and hand -selected by the Urquhart family, owners of G&M. Exceptional singe cask whiskies from some of Scotland’s most famous, lost or lesser explored distilleries. Rare, vintage exceptional Scotch whisky.

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Spring is sprung. The grass is riz. I wonder what my next whisky is? The wait is over because March Outturn has landed, bringing with it 25 uplifting new casks which are bursting with the flavours of spring.

This First Friday, take inspiration from the Japanese festival of hanami and raise a toast to the new season by sampling our fresh new flavours, getting involved in our events and tastings, or taking part in our special spring celebrations. Click over to our new Outturn hub now to find out more.

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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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TWB’s very own range of single malt Scotch whiskies.
Matured, hand-picked and bottled exclusively for patrons of TheWhiskyBarrel.com

Miltonduff 10 Year Old

2009 vintage, packed with frutis, milk chocolate, honey, spice, sherry and honey roast almonds.

Shop £65.00

Cameronbridge 37 Year Old

1982 vintage single grain. Balanced, young and powerful whisky. Oozing cinnamon, chocolate & coffee.

Shop £140.00