Isle of Harris Private Cask Offer

Perfect for lovers of whisky and Harris, the newly distilled spirit will be aged in a first fill Kentucky Bourbon Cask delivering a deep but subtle influence on its flavour and colour. Working with the elements and climate of Harris itself the whisky will mature at a time of your choosing to produce the unique substance of your personally inscribed cask.

After four, seven and ten years you will be able to savour a sample of the 200 litres of spirit to then bottle when you think it is ready.

Cask programmes can make for excellent investment opportunities. If you decide to sell on the whisky from your cask, you could be making yourself a healthy return although like any investment there are risks.  Alternatively, you could pitch in on a cask with a group of friends or fellow whisky enthusiasts. Even if you don’t decide to sell on the whisky from your cask, you have a whisky of your very own to enjoy with family and friends.

Priced at £5,500 per Cask
(W Club Premium Members can claim a £500 discount)

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Free Next Day Delivery for 12 Months For just £14.95 you can enjoy free next day delivery on all your orders for a whole year! Geographic restrictions apply, see full T&Cs. Find out more ❯

An Extraordinary Journey in Every Sip

Discover the Glengoyne 12 Year Old First Fill Edition – a beautifully balanced masterpiece crafted exclusively for travellers. Part of the ‘Spirit of Time’ range exclusive to Global Travel Retail, this 1 Litre treasure is matured in first fill American Oak Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry casks, delivering a rich, full-bodied experience.

Glengoyne 12 Year Old
First Fill Edition

With notes of pineapple cubes, maraschino cherry, and vanilla custard on the nose, followed by a chewy sweetness of apricots and soft spices on the palate, every sip is a journey of indulgence. The finish? A satisfying crescendo of sherry, tropical notes, and a hint of spearmint. Awarded Gold at the International Spirits Challenge 2025, this 43% ABV expression is available at selected travel retail outlets.

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Isle of Harris Distillery is pleased to announce the release of an exclusive single cask of The Hearach in partnership with Edinburgh’s Royal Mile Whiskies.

Launching on Friday 15 August, just 225 individually numbered bottles will be available to purchase exclusively from Royal Mile Whiskies.

You will be able to secure a bottle at their flagship store in the heart of Old Town, Edinburgh, providing another reason to visit the Royal Mile during the Fringe festivities. Those further afield, including international customers, can also buy online via their website.

This limited-edition bottling of The Hearach has been specially tasted and selected by Royal Mile Whiskies’ expert team in close collaboration with the distillery. Aged in a first fill Bourbon barrel, the lightly peated whisky is bottled at cask strength of 57.4% ABV.

“Notes of crème brûlée and deep caramels on the nose, turning to dried citrus peel and barley sugar, with a burst of mixed florals that mellows into a gentle lavender. On the palate, gentle warm spices of old-fashioned pudding and ginger cake lead to a long and creamy finish with a touch of liquorice and a lingering hint of Hebridean peat smoke.”

IOHD Blender, Shona Macleod 

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“Isle of Harris Distillery has consistently impressed me with their vision and achievements. From day one, they’ve focused on community and craftsmanship, creating something with real meaning behind it. Retailers and wholesalers like us have so many bottles to sell these days, but we’re always drawn to the ones made by passionate people that care for quality of their spirit. Our cask is a stunning example of this – a lightly peated coastal dram with delicious bourbon cask influence. It’s been a joy to work together and we’re proud to offer this whisky exclusively to our customers around the world.”

Sam Brabbs, Head Spirits Buyer at Royal Mile Whiskies

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Glengoyne Selfridges Single Cask
Cask Number: 1013
Cask Type: European Oak Sherry Hogshead
Filled: 18th November 2009
Bottling Strength: 54.2% ABV
Availability: Only 259 bottles

Every pour tells a story. The nose delights with spiced stewed fruits, salted caramel chocolate, and pear drops. The palate offers a symphony of madeleines, lemon icing, and berry crumble, leading to a long, indulgent finish that lingers with chocolate, vanilla, and toasted oak. Available at Selfridges stores in London, Birmingham, Manchester Trafford, and Manchester Exchange Square, or shop online to secure your bottle.

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If there was ever a month for adventure, August is it. It’s a time to embrace sun-drenched long weekends and further flung getaways to soak up the last of the season. Summer holidays already complete? Seize the small moments. A long weekend walk, a lazy brunch with highballs, or a dram under the stars at the end of a night all offer their own delights. The labels on our whiskies tell the stories of their liquid adventures – each label a map to find your way. How you choose your adventure is up to you.

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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

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The second batch of Booker’s Bourbon – the ‘By The Pond Batch’

This batch is special to Fred, as it’s named after his father’s beloved backyard pond, a special place where he liked to spend sunny afternoons.

This batch is unique, as it was selected during a very wet spring with some record rainfall in Kentucky. The color of this batch reminded Fred of some of the beautiful horses you’d see competing in the Derby. The nose is very inviting with vanilla and oaky notes that spoke to him.

According to Fred Noe, 7th Generation Master Distiller, “The first taste I put into my mouth was very nice and had a sweetness I enjoyed, so I took a second. The second taste was nice, and the finish complemented and completed the experience so well. I feel sure my dad would have enjoyed sipping the “By the Pond” batch sitting by his pond feeding his fish, waiting for them to grow so he could enjoy eating them with some great Booker’s Bourbon”.

“By the Pond Batch” is made up of barrels from seven production dates that were aged in eight different warehouses. This batch is aged to 7 years, 1 month, and 20 days. The proof of the batch is 126.5, the breakdown is as follows:

• 11% came from the third floor of warehouse J a nine-story warehouse
• 11% came from the fifth floor of warehouse 3 a seven-story warehouse
• 11% came from the fifth floor of warehouse 1 a seven-story warehouse
• 5% came from the seventh floor of warehouse H a nine-story warehouse
• 11% came from the fourth floor of warehouse K a seven-story warehouse
• 11% came from the fifth floor of warehouse L a seven-story warehouse
• 11% came from the fourth floor of warehouse 4 a seven-story warehouse
• 29% came from the sixth floor of warehouse G at Waterfill a seven-story warehouse

Proof: 126.5 | SRP: $99.99

“By The Pond” Background: We didn’t always have a pond in the backyard. But then Dad decided he wanted one to raise catfish and bluegill, so we’d always have fresh fish for supper. And that was that. Next thing I knew, Dad put me and some buddies to work: digging the pond, filling it up, making it homey enough for those fish. After a few days, the pond Dad had dreamed up was right behind our house.

But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. At first, the pond leaked, so we put in a liner held down with big stones. Then, after realizing the city water was no good for fish, Dad rigged a system to bring in fresh rainwater. And finally, we had to figure out what to do about the fifty-foot maple tree looming above it. When its leaves fell, they covered the whole pond. Dad set up a net to catch them on the water’s surface, but all he ended up catching was the fish underneath, finding dozens of them tangled up in it each morning. Eventually he put a roof over the pond, and it became something more: a place to reflect. It was where he sat with Freddie as a boy for hours on end, and where he enjoyed plenty of those warm Kentucky days. I think it’s one of the places he felt most at peace. I hope you savor this batch in a place where you find your own bit of happiness, wherever that may be. So go off, and enjoy.

— Fred Noe, Beam Family 7th Generation Master Distiller

NORTH HIGHLAND BLENDED MALT OVER 8 YEARS OLD

Thompson Bros North Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is a carefully crafted blend from the North Highland region, featuring whiskies from Glen Ord and Clynelish distilleries.  With an ABV of 44.9% and aged over 8 years, this whisky offers a unique sensory experience.

This batch follows the principles of previous releases, with meticulous dilution over 47 days, reducing the ABV from 56.8% to 44.9% within the cask.  Additionally, 3% heavily peated whisky has been subtly incorporated, enhancing its complexity.

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CASK NO. 72.125

Blossom Reverie

ABV49.1% | Age 29 years | DISTILLED DATE 08/02/1995 | CASK TYPE refill ex-bourbon hogshead | PROFILE Light & Delicate | REGION Speyside

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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

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North British 1995 29 Year Old, Finn Thomson Cask #47390

£129.00

The story behind selecting this North British single cask release perfectly showcases the vital role independent bottlers have in bringing the best casks of whisky to the public.

In November 2024 Finn Thomson got a message from the master blender of a highly respected whisky company who had discovered a selection of North British casks that were ‘too good’ to be lost in the blend he was creating. These were heavily sherried casks that would have altered the consistency of their house blend which required an ex-bourbon cask profile.

After attending one of Finn Thomson’s tasting where he was singing the praises of North British Distillery, he invited Finn Thomson in to taste 8 cask samples of these sherried beauties. After nosing and sipping each one carefully, he selected 4 for adding to their family cask portfolio.

At 29 years old, this particular cask was the oldest of the bunch. A sherry butt, its slow maturation over the decades has created a whisky bursting with milk chocolate, caramel and dried fruits and is now at the sweet spot for bottling. Once destined to be in a blend, Finn Thomson is delighted to be able to release this cask as an example of how good well aged, sherried single grain whiskies can be.

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“Frankfort Rising” Available August 14, Goal of Raising $10K

FRANKFORT, KY (Aug 2025) – In early April of this year, the lower Ohio Valley experienced multiple rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms, resulting in widespread flash flooding in Central Kentucky.  In Frankfort, Kentucky’s state capital, the Kentucky River crested at near-record levels, impacting nearly everyone in the community.  Fortunately, J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery was spared any flood damage, but its owners and team members remain deeply affected nonetheless.

In an effort to help local Franklin County residents in the flood recovery process, J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery has created a limited-edition bourbon called “Frankfort Rising,” with $30 from the sale of each bottle going towards the Franklin County Community Fund to assist families affected by the April floods.

“Seeing the devastation of the floodwaters here in our new hometown was just heartbreaking, and we wanted to do something to help,” said Susanna Westerfield, director of consumer experience. “Through our partnership with the Franklin County Community Fund, we hope to raise at least $10,000 to help our local friends and neighbors recover from their horrific losses.”

Frankfort Rising Bourbon is a five-year-old, 112 proof bourbon finished with oak staves which will be released to the public at an event at the Distillery on Aug. 14. Like all J. Mattingly 1845 whiskies, this bourbon has undergone its trademarked double-staved process, adding additional charred oak staves to each barrel at just the right moment in its aging cycle to coax out extra flavor.  Tasting notes describe this bourbon as having a graham cracker note on the palate, joined by toasted oak and a gentle spice from the rye.  It has a medium to long finish with lingering baking spices, vanilla, and a nutty warmth, leaving a satisfying impression.

Frankfort Rising Bourbon will be available on-site at the Distillery in Frankfort starting at 4 p.m. on August. 14.  The public is invited to attend the event, which will run from 4-6 p.m. Complimentary snacks and tastings of Frankfort Rising will be available to those aged 21 years and over.  The suggested retail price of Frankfort Rising is $120 per 750 mL, with $30 from each sale donated to the Franklin County Community Fund.

About J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery

The Mattingly family has been synonymous with distilling in Kentucky for more than two centuries, having a hand in the development of at least nine separate distilleries in the Commonwealth, and with connections to some of the most illustrious names in the distilling industry, including George Garvin Brown, the Willetts and the Samuels.

It all started in 1845, with John Graves Mattingly’s first distillery in Marion County, Kentucky, Registered Distillery #2.  Many historians today believe his distillery was the first registered distillery in Kentucky.

            In 2010, Jeff Mattingly took up the family mantle and started his own craft bourbon business.  Today, Jeff’s son Cameron continues the legacy into the latest generation for J. Mattingly Distillery 1845 in Frankfort, Kentucky, serving as Vice President of Production.  J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery continues to innovate, with their proprietary double-staving process and custom bourbon blending experience unparalleled in the spirits industry, available on-site in Frankfort or online at https://jmattingly1845.com/build-a-bottle/

For more information about J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery visit www.JMattingly1845.com.