Distilled on 13th May 1992 and matured for 26 years in a single sherry cask before bottling in 2018, this expression has received glowing reviews far and wide. Selected and bottled exclusively for The Whisky Shop and our customers, this expression is limited to just 493 bottles, each one individually numbered and presented at a cask strength of 57.1% abv.
We’re feeling uplifted and raising a big smile with the release of five preview bottlings from next month’s Outturn. Taste and explore a range of impressive characters from a diverse variety of flavour profiles. Be the first to sample these cheerful drams, a limited number of preview bottles are available ahead of the full release on Friday, 2 August at 9am.
PREVIEW BOTTLES ONLINE
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ
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Jura; capturing the power of time and tide
As the saying goes, time and tide waits for no man, a fact particularly pertinent when considering the remote wilderness and location of the Isle of Jura. Now we have captured this inspiration to create Jura Time and Jura Tide – two single malts, each aged for 21 Years, telling the story of our tiny island home.
Beginning with a reflection of time, Jura Time 21 Years Old claims its power, from losing track of time in the vast wilderness of the island to the whisky in our casks as they mature over time, this is a whisky embracing time fully. With a character reminiscent of driftwood embers on the shores of Jura due to time spent in ex-peated malt casks, Jura Time offers an enticing sensory journey.
From aromas of honeyed chocolate, coffee mousse and soft, creamy toffee opening up to hints of lemon curd, lime marmalade and ginger cake with a whisper of salted peat smoke before making way to fig syrup and tropical fruit salad, Jura Time has been created exclusively for global travelers as they venture on their own journey of time.
In a further homage to its island home, Jura Tide 21 Years Old takes its inspiration from the sandy shores that are lapped by the tide of the East Coast. A single malt whisky with character as sweet as the sweeping beaches of Jura, but with a definitively spicy depth. From the lively fusion of lemon cake, ginger and creamy caramel to flavours of macaroon, all-spice and gingerbread which give way to frangipane, marzipan and white chocolate, this is a warming whisky with many hidden treasures. Jura Tide 21 Years Old has, this month been awarded a Double Gold at the 2019 ISC awards, the most authoritative, respected and influential spirits competition in the world; the accolade is testament to the quality of this aged whisky.
Released annually in limited quantities, each bottle bears its year of bottling and is encased in a unique sandblasted bottle, mimicking the effect that the sea has on glass, and is held in an eye-catching presentation box, perfect for gifting and collecting alike.
Jura Tide will be stocked in key domestic retailers at an RSP of £150 whilst Jura Time will only be available via selective global travel retailers with an RSP of £150.
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NOTES
About Jura:
Jura is a tiny Scottish island nestled off the West Coast of Scotland. With only one road, one pub, one distillery and 212(ish) people, Jura is as beautiful as it is remote.
The distillery was established in 1810 and reborn in 1963 to revive the community.
Inspired by our history and our island home, we create single malt with a true passion for the craft of whisky making.
Tasting Notes
Jura Time 21 Year Old (47.2% ABV)
RSP – £150
Non chill-filtered
A travel exclusive 21 year old single malt, aged in American White Oak ex-bourbon barrels and enhanced by a finish in ex-peated malt casks
Colour – Dark amber Autumn gold
Nose – Honeyed chocolate, coffee mousse, lemon curd, ginger cake, salted peat smoke
Palate – Turkish delight, fig syrup, roast coffee beans, maple syrup
Jura Tide 21 Year Old (46.7% ABV)
RSP – £150
Non chill-filtered
Available in domestic markets, this 21 year old single malt is aged in American White Oak ex-bourbon barrels, further finessed in hand-selected virgin American white oak casks.
Colour – Satin wood honey gold
Nose – Lemon cake, creamy caramel, pear, ginger biscuits
Palate – Macaroon, all-spice, gingerbread frangipane, marzipan, white chocolate, smoked coconut
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We had an exceptional cask of Springbank last year that sold out after almost no effort on our part. We only received 78 bottles from that cask because it had supposedly been split with another market. As it turns out, we might have found the rest of that cask. The supplier is unable to confirm if this is the rest of the cask that we didn’t get last year or if in fact it is a sister cask. Again we’ve only been allocated a tiny amount (108 bottles) and the proof is slightly lower by one tenth of one percent. If it is indeed the same juice, it certainly is not the same bottle. Last year’s came in the Hunter Laing Old & Rare packaging while this year’s is bottled under the Sovereign line with a handsome wax top to indicate it’s of a different caliber than most Sovereign bottlings. Regardless of the cagey back story, this stupendous example of Scotland’s most (read ONLY) old-style distillery is a true wonder. The distillery releases a 21-year-old at 46% which easily fetches $400, but never achieves quite what these single casks can deliver. There’s no question that these old Springers are expensive, but in context their quality, scarcity and the enormous amount of care and energy that go into producing this whisky means that it should be considered by all who care to be the very most valuable commodity in the whisky drinking world. We certainly think it’s worth every penny we’re charging and maybe much more.
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Barrell has firmly established themselves as the premier independent bottler of American spirits. It’s casks like this one that showcase how they did it. While there is a plethora of aged Tennessee whiskey on the market at the moment, there is certainly an enormous variation in the quality of those casks. Careful selection by Barrell and a subsequent selection by us at K&L has led to this beauty being bottled. At 14 years old it really shows its age in all the best ways. It’s dark and spicy without being overly tannic. The sweet brown sugars have caramelized perfectly into a robust and complex whisky expressing notes of chocolate, citrus, and a lively herbacous note to be savored. Clocking in at nearly 108 proof it’s a powerful whiskey, but not overly hot. (-Andrew Whiteley, K&L Spirits Buyer).
Fifty years ago Apollo 11 Commander Neil Armstrong took “One giant leap for mankind” when he set foot on the Moon – one of the most historic, scientific and culturally significant events of the 20 Century.
To mark this occasion, TheWhiskyBarrel.com has bottled a single American oak first fill Pedro Ximenez sherry cask distilled in 2009 at the Deanston Highland distillery. Yielding 276 numbered bottles at cask strength 61.6%.
In the interest of fairness One Giant Leap Deanston 10 Year Old is limited to one bottle per customer (but you don’t have to be an astronaut to buy it!)
Shop – One Giant Leap – $127.85
Exceptional Casks at Remarkable Prices
Last week, we offered five of the rarest most expensive casks you’ll see from K&L this year. We’ve decided to start offering single malt on pre-arrival again, because it offers our best customers an opportunity to take advantage of lower prices while letting them secure the products they know they’ll want later this year. We started selling single malt in advance of its arrival nearly a decade ago, but back then no one knew that we were building the country’s premier single cask whisky program. Now the true connoisseurs agree that K&L is the ONLY place to consider when buying independently selected single malt scotch. We’ve built that reputation on years of selecting exceptional casks and offering them to customers at incredible prices, and there’s absolutely no better way to buy these incredible malts than before they’ve left Scotland. Not only are you getting a better price than you’ll be offered come fall, you’re also making sure you don’t miss out on some of the most incredible casks of the year. Today’s offer is all about value. It’s a bevy of high-quality, Speyside blue-chip malts all WELL below market prices. If you compare these casks to great offerings from years before, you’ll notice a trend that’s almost unheard of in Scotland – PRICES ARE LOWER! At no time in our history of selling single malts have we managed to negotiate such advantageous terms as those we’ve acquired here—you are the beneficiary of that work. Take advantage now or pay MORE in the fall.
Mortlach 9 Year Old “Old Malt Cask” K&L Exclusive Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky (750ml) (Pre-Arrival) ($49.99)These products are expected to arrive for shipment or pickup by September 2019.
Nobody ever believes us when we find delicious young Mortlach. Everyone wishes it was heavily sherried and 30 years old, but they can’t all be beasts. This special whisky is no less impressive than one of its older siblings just for different reasons. The wonderful distillery on edge of Dufftown is one of the few that we haven’t yet been allowed to visit. Their recent release of some proper single malt in a relatively affordable price point is one of the most successful new offerings from Diageo and a complete reversal from the dismal attempt they made to over-premiumize the distillery a few years ago. That said, there’s no one who questions the inherent quality of the top notch spirit coming out of Mortlach. We’re always looking to offer something from them, young or old, because we know that no matter who picks it up, there’s a great chance they’ll enjoy it. The beefy, almost savory style isn’t simply the result the distillery’s predilection for Sherry barrels, but the result of an unusual distillation schema equating to 2.81 distillations. We usually expect more distillation to offer a softer smooth product, but in this case the odd mixture of distilled heads and tails blended offers something far from expected. Never a slouch even if not coupled with the Sherry it loves so well, this gorgeous cask offers you the true nature of this wild distillate on full display. A relatively active hoggie does little to tame the beast within. Bottled at 57.8%, add a bit of water.
I’ve never really understood Longmorn. It’s an absolutely top notch distillery, well-regarded by critics and consumers alike, that seems to have absolutely no presence on the whisky stage at all. Sure the owners put out a passable 16-year offering that could cost you more than $140 a bottle, but they don’t seem to make much of an attempt to sell it to anyone. Understand, that every drop diverted to the single malt program is another drop not going into the Chivas blends, which are of course far more lucrative from a profit standpoint, but it certainly wouldn’t hurt either brand to put a little more effort into reestablishing this malt as one of the top names in Scotland. Most of what anyone knows about Longmorn is known through independent bottlers, in particular Gordon & Macphail. In fact, we don’t see tons of this stuff on the market, but when we do we always stop to check it out. Due to the scarcity they tend to be rather expensive even in their youth, but this little cask has pushed back against that bias. And while Longmorn certainly has a propensity to be absolutely stunning at 25+ years of age, I’ve become completely enamored with this youthful style. At 14 years old in a relatively mild refill hoggie, the Longmorn’s true character comes out. Malty, sweet, clean, almost singing. This one is all about freshness and finesse, with the oak stuffed in the boot and the malt with both hands on the wheel. Don’t be shy about adding water here, as this one loves to swim.
David Othenin-Girard | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: June 16, 2019
Utterly approachable and sublimely sippable is what you’ll find in this special Longmorn. The slightly shy debut here is just a ploy. The nose starts with subtle white and yellow fruits, flinty chenin blanc from Saumur, wet stones, and tea biscuits. On the palate, it’s like cotton candy sweet with a slight herbal tinge to keep it exciting. But one tiny splash of water and we’re in a whole different territory. Poire Williams eau-de-vie, premier cru chablis, persimmon, and yuzu peel. The sweetness has turned to pure weight on the palate. Almost chewy in texture, the pear continues but brings along honeysuckle, pepper, and licorice root. A tempting, teasing, subtle malt, that ultimately unveils itself to be a true beauty with some coaxing and kind words. Should be one of the best buys of the year.
We can wax poetic about the magnificence of the unsung distillery hidden off the road in between Craigellachie and Keith. But this bottling is simply a value proposition. There’s absolutely nothing on the market this old, this good and this cheap. Auchroisk is not a really well-known distillery, but our customers have been treated to some rather lovely versions over the years. In fact, we just recently bottled a 21-year-old that we thought to be pretty dainty, but the fact that this one is three years its senior and similarly priced made it a must-buy. Auchroisk is one of these ’70s workhorse distilleries built in an era when Scotch seemed unstoppable. Justerini & Brooks used this facility as vatting facility to consolidate malts from the Highlands before sending them south for final blending. The young distillery is quite attractive visually despite being designed for modern efficiency. But the name has been a sore spot for the owners, who can’t seem to make up their minds. They’re worried the non-Scots won’t be able to pronounce it and they’re right. Everyone gets it wrong. But that doesn’t make this whisky any less tasty. A phenomenal value is only worth it if the product delivers, and this fabulous cask definitely does. Vibrant, sleek, almost sexy, this malt punches way above its weight class. The only question now is how many you can fit in the bunker?
Smashing summer
We’ve been inspiring you with summer serves throughout July, and now we’re adding six more fresh summer casks for you to choose from. Offering a wealth of flavours across five different profiles, plus a rum that will transport your mind to the beaches of Trinidad, they’re the perfect selection to help you continue to serve up summer.
Please join the Society to purchase their bottlings!
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
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Friday the 19th of July, 2019, Fife, Scotland
Specialist online whisky shop, TheWhiskyBarrel.com, is proud to release an exclusive single malt Scotch whisky distilled at Deanston Distillery to mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing in 1969.
On the 20th of July 1960 Apollo 11 Commander Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the Moon in what was one of the most historic, scientific, culturally significant events of the 20th Century. Those famous words spoken by Armstrong really do sum up the event – “one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind.” And fifty years on, we’re all still talking about it.
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, TheWhiskyBarrel.com has selected a single cask of Deanston single malt Scotch whisky. Distilled in March 2009, this whisky has been aged for 10 years before bottling in June 2019 at 61.6% ABV. Matured in a single American oak first fill Pedro Ximenez sherry hogshead (cask reference #WB1003), this whisky is limited to just 276 numbered bottles.
Deanston Distillery was established near Doune in 1965, the same decade as the Moon landing. It is located within a huge old weaving mill dating from 1785 and distillation commenced in 1966. This is a Highland malt whisky distillery equipped with an open topped cast iron mash tun and four gleaming copper stills.
Available exclusively from TheWhiskyBarrel.com, shipping to customers Worldwide including the United States of America, Canada and Japan.
One Giant Leap Deanston 10 Year Old | 2009 | TheWhiskyBarrel.com | 61.6%
Tasting notes
Colour: Deep sherry.
Nose: Rich, sweet and fruity sherry notes. Milk chocolate coated raisins.
Taste: Stewed soft fruits with abundant ripe plums and sun kissed raisins. Dark brown sugar and a hint of citrus.
Finish: Long, sweet and spice finish. Dried fruits and a hint of pepper.
Price: £120 GBP inc VAT / $122USD (+ P&P) *
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Notices
Q) What is the product called?
A) One Giant Leap Deanston 10 Year Old 2009 Exclusive.
Q) When will this product be released/was it released?
A) Friday the 19th of July 2019.
Q) Where is it available?
A) Scotland, off-trade, TheWhiskyBarrel.com.
Q) Is this product already available in other markets?
A) Scotland only, TheWhiskyBarrel.com ships worldwide.
Q) How much is it?
A) £120GBP / $122USD (+ P&P)
Q) Who handles the product’s distribution?
A) In-house at TheWhiskyBarrel.com.
Q) How many bottles are there?
A) 276 bottles from a single cask limited to one bottle per customer.
Q) What is the ABV of this product?
A) 61.6% ABV natural cask strength.
Q) Why has this product been launched?
A) Limited Edition single cask exclusive for TheWhiskyBarrel.com whisky shop.
Notes
The Whisky Barrel is a specialist online whisky and spirits merchant based in Fife, Scotland and was established in 2007. In 2019 The Whisky Barrel won The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade. The Whisky Barrel is also a winner of the Whisky Magazine Online Retailer 2018 and was International Wine & Spirits Competition runner-up in 2016.
*N.B. Prices correct at the time of publishing and are subject to currency fluctuation.
Amrut AATMA
Indian Single Malt Whisky
“Aatma is a Hindi word meaning “Soul” or “Spirit” which we thought was an appropriate name for a Single Cask offering, as it reflects the soul of the whisky. It is non-chill filtered, and has no color added. This will be a collector’s portfolio whisky. This seven year old whisky is rare. The climate for whisky aged in Bangalore, India equates to whisky from Scotland that is more than 3 times the actual age, so the taste profile is similar to a 21 year old or greater.”
PRICE: $250/btl
