BREWERS BATCH RELEASE
Saturday, February 10th 11am-6pm
Virignia Distillery Company
Lovingston, Virginia

We are very excited to announce the first release of Brewers Batch Virginia-Highland Whisky in collaboration with our friends at Three Notch’d Brewing Company. We only produced 240 cases of this unique new whisky and we don’t expect it to last long.

COLLABORATION LAUNCH PARTY
Saturday, February 10th 4pm-8pm
Three Notch’d Brewing Company
Charlottesville, Virginia 

After you pick up your bottle at the distillery, join us for a Collaboration Launch Party featuring Brewers Batch tastings, signature cocktails & Stage Road Wee Heavy (the beer aged in our barrels) on tap. *Bottle sales will not be available at this event.

ABOUT BREWERS BATCH VIRGINIA-HIGHLAND WHISKY 
A Virginia Beer Collaboration with Three Notch’d Brewing Co.

The Brewers Batch is a new collection being offered under Virginia Distillery Company’s Virginia-Highland Whisky series. This batch features finishing casks sourced from local breweries. The first batch was done in collaboration with Three Notch’d Brewing Company, a Central Virginia favorite.

Three Notch’d Brewing created a Wee Heavy style beer especially for this collaboration called “Stage Road”. The brewery used Virginia Distillery Company’s whisky casks to age the beer for a number of months and Virginia Distillery Company took the barrels back for finishing this inaugural release of Brewers Batch. The whisky finished in these casks for 18 months.

The Brewers Batch Virginia-Highland Whisky is made from 100% malted barley and showcases both Old World and New World whisky making. Virginia Distillery Company marries whisky made on-site in Virginia with whisky from Scotland. A focus on cask finishing adds depth and complexity.

TASTING NOTES: Dark dried fruit, mocha and toffee are evident with a hint of bittersweet chocolate on the palate. The beer influence is there, resulting in a biscuit and vanilla note which accentuates the malt notes in the whisky.

PRODUCTION: 240 cases

RELEASE DATE: February 10, 2018 at the Visitors Center. It will also be available in select Virginia ABC stores. A small amount will be available in Washington, DC.

RETAIL PRICE: $64.59

New Release from Glenmorangie

The latest limited edition release in the Private Edition series from Glenmorangie has arrived and is now available to pre-order at The Whisky Shop, only while stocks last!

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Glenmorangie Spìos

Taking its name from the Gaelic for ‘spice’, Glenmorangie Spìos (that’s ‘spee-oss’) is the ninth release in the Private Edition series from the Highland distillery and is the first single malt to be completely matured in American ex-rye whiskey casks. Spìos is free from chill-filtration and bottled at a strength of 46% abv.

Fresh and herbal on the nose, with notes of cherry, mint toffee and cloves before freshly cut green grass. The palate brings a burst of rye spice, earning Spìos its Gaelic name, before clove, toffee, cinnamon and nutmeg emerge with sweet vanilla. The finish is rich and sweet with toffee, Brazil nuts and a citrus tang lingering.

£79 Pre-Order Now
Orders will be dispatched w/c 5th February

ALERT: VIEW FEBRUARY OUTTURN ONLINE NOW

February Outturn brings 20 rare and romantic drams that are sure to go straight to your heart.

Don’t miss out on your favourite bottlings, click over to our website now and read the full listing ahead of the release on Friday, 2 February at 9am.

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WHISKY MAKING COMPETITION: WIN A COURSE AT BALLINDALLOCH DISTILLERY

Ballindalloch Art of Whisky Making competition

The Society is delighted to offer the prize for one lucky member and their guest to take part in Ballindalloch Distillery’s Art of Whisky Making course in Speyside.

The lucky winner and guest will also have two rooms provided at the nearby Craigellachie Hotel, home to SMWS partner bar The Quaich, for the nights of Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 April.

Fancy getting a hands-on introduction to distilling?

SEE HOW TO ENTER

strong>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

Glenmorangie Spìos

The 9th release in the Private Edition series from Glenmorangie distillery, Spìos (pronounced ‘spee-oss’) takes its name from the Gaelic for ‘spice’, reflecting the character of this single malt wholly matured in American ex-rye casks – the first such release from the distillery. Bottled at a strength of 46% abv, free from chill-filtration.

£79 Pre-Order Now
Only while stocks last!
Orders will be dispatched week beginning 5th February

Introducing the latest limited edition Johnnie Walker Blenders’ Batch Whisky

Johnnie Walker, the world’s No. 1 Scotch Whisky Brand and the biggest selling spirits brand in travel retail has added an exciting new innovation to the Johnnie Walker Blenders’ Batch series: Johnnie Walker Blenders’ Batch Sherry Cask Finish.

Johnnie Walker Blenders’ Batch whiskies are the result of more than a hundred ongoing experiments that deliver unique flavours and amazing serves. Johnnie Walker Blenders’ Batch Sherry Cask Finish is the seventh release from this series and the first to launch exclusively in travel retail.

Great Independent Grains

Single grain whiskies have their own different styles and are now highly prized by the whisky enthusiast. Great value old vintages and closed distilleries are regularly bottled by our independent bottlers including Cambus, Caledonian and Port Dundas. Grain whiskey is an essential component of blended Scotch. Single grain whiskies have there own different styles and are now highly prized by the whiskey enthusiast. Distilled using any cereal grain including wheat, maize, oats or rye. Single grain Scotch is regularly bottled by our independent bottlers Hunter Laing & Co. for the Sovereign series and Signatory Vintage of the Cask Strength Collection.

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The Whisky Exchange is honoured to present two new exclusive Karuizawa whiskies. These stunning single malts, derived from a single sherry and bourbon cask respectively, are the fitting continuation of our exquisite Geishas series. Due to the limited number of bottles available, we will be allocating them by ballot.

KARUIZAWA 33 YEARS OLD SHERRY CASK #8908
ONLY 170 BOTTLES
70CL | 54.4%
£3,750

KARUIZAWA 35 YEARS OLD BOURBON CASK #8518
ONLY 265 BOTTLES
70CL | 59.1%
£3,750

The ballot will run from Friday 26 January to Sunday 4 February. You can find full details and enter on The Whisky Exchange website.

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Unlock the Secrets of Mystery Malts

Delve into the world of mystery malts with The Whisky Barrel. Rummage around on our website and find a rare unspecified bottle from an independent bottler including Highland Park, Laphroaig, Kininvie and Glenfarclas.

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HOT, SENSUOUS & SEDUCTIVE

Cask 76.136

Frisky fresh fruitiness
A sweet, deep, warming aroma of orange pure essential oil, juicy strawberries freshly dipped into a warm melted chocolate sauce and later kirsch-soaked cherries.

Age: 14 years

Price: £73.00

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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!

Spot the SMWS bottles in this amusing You Tube video

We’re excited to share two new additions to our Chapter 7 selection! 

ALLT-A BHAINNE and AULTMORE 9yrs

ALLT-A BHAINNE 9 YEARS OLD

RRP: $64.99
60.7% alc.

This single cask was distilled at Allt-A-Bhainne distillery in Speyside on 04.08.2008 and bottled on 04.09.2017 at cask strength, without chill-filtering to keep the quality of the whisky untouched. The cask was finished in a first fill bourbon hogshead to give more depth to its character.

AULTMORE 9 YEAR OLD

RRP: $69.99
62.2% alc.

This single cask was distilled at Aultmore distillery in Speyside on 03.04.2008 and bottled on 04.09.2017 at cask strength, without chill-filtering, to keep the quality of the whisky untouched. The cask was finished in a first fill oloroso sherry cask to give more depth to its character.

And now, about the brand…

The premise of Chapter 7 is simple – each cask of whisky is unique, and each one tells a story. The wood, age, temperature, location in the warehouse… Everything makes a difference. Two casks of a distillery filled at the same time and sitting next to each other can taste different. This is why bigger single malt brands marry casks in large vats so that the master blender can try to make the taste of the brand consistent.

Chapter 7, a Swiss brand, is the brain-child of Selim Evin. He is a world-traveling entrepreneur living in Switzerland who was inspired by his Scottish grandfather’s passion for whisky. Selim thinks that each cask should remain singular to tell its own unique story. He was taught at an early age that casks are not just vessels but they give the whisky its character and soul. So he travels to Scotland and Ireland to hand-select single casks from different distilleries. Then he custom bottles each one with its own story. Chapter 7 editions are bottled at cask strength and are non-chill-filtered to present the characteristics of the whisky untouched. It is more than a business, it is a passion.

Chapter 7’s minimalist and natural design and packaging texture attracts a trendy and younger consumer profile with design awareness. Gift buyers that represent a large proportion of whisky buyers are attracted by the minimalist design and exclusivity. Each cask is chosen by whisky connoisseurs from the trade. Some casks are from distilleries that do not have their own distillery bottlings hence are interesting as collectables. Each bottle is hand-numbered to offer personalization.

“This photo evokes memories of days gone by. Studious men seeking knowledge amongst the chaos. Much like the Malt Masters of old learning their art in the pursuit of whisky greatness, When I raise a dram, I like to think of all great men who have been involved in crafting it. From the cooper to the Malt Master and everyone in between. Slainte.” – Selim Evin

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