In honor of the upcoming Chinese New Year on February 16^th, The Macallan released a Chinese New Year Limited Edition Gift Box, containing two bottles of Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old.

Some more details:

• This celebratory co-pack honors the Year of the Dog
• Currently available in select retailers for a limited time
• Only 2,500 packs will be available in the U.S.
• Will be available for an MSRP of $130.00
• Tasting notes:

o    Color: Harvest sun

o    Nose: Creamy butterscotch, toffee apple, candied orange, vanilla custard and fresh oak

o    Finish: Oak lingers, warm, sweet and drying

o    Palate: Ginger, nutmeg, citrus, caramel, raisins & resinous

o    Strength: 43% ABV

January Outturn is a celebration of Scotland’s national poet Rabbie Burns with 7 colourful characters to address the haggis with!

CASK NO. 35.157  REWARD FOR A BRASS BAND

14 years old; 1st fill barrel; 58.2%; Juicy, oak & vanilla

The nose has alluring freshness – nougat, chocolate, dried grass, flowers and honeyed apricot flan – hints of polished wood. The palate displays sweet, juicy top notes (fudge, cinnamon biscuits, raisins, orange zest) and deeper notes of toasted oak and oiled cricket bats.

CASK NO. G9.3  FRUIT, SPICE AND ALL THINGS NICE

16 years old; 2nd fill barrel; 62.6%; Juicy, oak & vanilla

Creamy vanilla and sawdust with cinnamon and nutmeg lead to milk chocolate and oily walnuts with intriguing peppermint freshness. The palate delivered brown sugar, mango and chocolate orange with Caribbean rum. Water accentuated lemon sherbet and a satisfying finish of dark chocolate, apple pie and candied orange.

CASK NO. 73.84  TUG OF WAR IN A MEADOW

15 years old; refill butt; 57.4%; Sweet, fruity & mellow

The frolicsome nose suggests apple strudel in a Spring meadow, but playful spice dominates the palate – cinnamon and nutmeg on apple pie.

CASK NO. 37.89  A COSY SLIPPER SIPPER

17 years old; 1st fill French oak hogshead; 53.9%; Deep, rich & dried fruits

Muscovado sugar combined with cinnamon, nutmeg and roasted sweet chestnuts. Then figs, dates and porcini mushrooms came to the fore with blood oranges and spiced rhubarb and ginger tart. Sweetness turned to fudge with heather honey before finishing with dark chocolate. Previously matured in an ex-bourbon hogshead.

CASK NO. 7.167  CHOCOLATE PRALINES IN AN OAK BOX

26 years old; 1st fill American oak PX hogshead; 54%; Spicy & sweet

Old dunnage warehouse with suggestions of soft fudge, nougat, toffee and dark chocolate pralines. Fruit followed with roasted peach and demerara sugar, overripe strawberries, gooseberries and rum soaked cherries before chili chocolate, freshly ground coffee and spiced orange chocolate covered marzipan. Previously matured in an ex-bourbon hogshead.

CASK NO. 10.117  SMOKY, SALTY, SWEET PORRIDGE

9 years old; refill barrel; 61.2%; Peated

Neat, plenty of smoke and tar on the nose with an unusual porridge to taste. Water calmed tempers with an underlying sweetness revealed.

CASK NO. 66.99  PINE-SMOKED SALMON AND BURNING HEATHER

8 years old; custom virgin oak barrel; 60%; Peated

Plumes of incense and high intensity smoke. Dried raspberries, a sprig of scorched heather and peppery pine-smoked salmon. Previously matured in a bourbon barrel.

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Blair Athol 22 Year Old 1995

Blair Athol 22 Year Old 1995 vintage Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Single refill sherry cask #14456 bottled 2017 by Hunter Laing & Co. for the First Editions series. 210 bottles. A nose of oranges, seasoned wood, and cooking herbs. The palate has notes of caramel, fresh malt and pepper. The finish is long with toffee and spice. Blair Athol Distillery was established in 1798 in Pitlochry and with footprints in four centuries it is one of oldest working malt whisky distilleries in Scotland. Purchased by Arthur Bell & Sons in1933 it is the spiritual ‘home’ of Arthur Bell’s range of blended scotch whisky complete with distillery visitor centre and Blair Athol Distillery tours. Although a large proportion of Blair Athol’s malt whisky cascades into blends, Bell’s to be precise, independent bottlings of Blair Athol single malts feature in the popular Connoisseurs Choice and Signatory Vintage ranges. ABV:55.6% Age:22 Year Old Vintage: 1995 Cask Type: Refill Sherry Cask #: #14456 Bottler: Hunter Laing & Co. Region: Highland

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Michel Couvreur Whisky

France’s passion and thirst for whisky is well known and especially for Scotch. It’s unusual that until recently that as a country France has not distilled their own whisky. Finally, we’re seeing new French whiskies arriving at market, but the label of Michel Couvreur is an entirely different proposition.

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An extraordinary Quest; four defining single malts

There are few truly extraordinary journeys in life. But when we experience them, they shape our lives deeply; staying with us forever.

The Macallan takes its own extraordinary journey in the quest for the world’s finest oak to craft our exceptional casks in which we mature our spirit. Taking us across continents, cultures and terrains, we source only the very best oak which is fundamental to the quality and flavour of our single malts.

This is the absolute inspiration for a new range of single malts, The Macallan Quest Collection. Created exclusively for Global Travel Retail, this quartet of whiskies tells the story of our pursuit for the most extraordinary sherry-seasoned oak casks.

Created not only to celebrate our own journey, each release also embodies the spirit of adventure, the desire to make new discoveries and to seek out unique experiences.

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The Macallan Quest Collection is available exclusively at Duty Free Singapore Changi now, with availability in further airport outlets worldwide from February 2018.

Yamazakura Blended Whisky

 £44.90
 ex VAT £37.42

Japanese Blended Whisky

Sasanokawa Shuzo

Yamazakura is a blended whisky from Japan, created from a combination of four malt & grain whiskies. Yamazakura takes its name from two Japanese symbols, ‘Yama’, meaning mountain and ‘Sakura’ which refers to cherry trees, symbol of ‘ephemeral beauty’.

Distillery:  Yamazakuru

Bottler:  Sasanokawa Shuzo

Bottle Size:  70cl

ABV (Strength):  40

Style:  Japanese Blended Whisky

Secrets of a Highland heirloom inspire Glenmorangie Cadboll

With Christmas and New Year fading fast in our memories, we can’t wait for the next special occasion. This year brings the Society’s 35th anniversary and we’re looking forward to sharing some good times with our members.

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EXCLUSIVE BURNS BOTTLING

Indulge in a sophisticated soirée with our celebratory bottling 7.195 If Rabbie Burns did afternoon tea. Sweet, fruity and mellow, let this charming whisky captivate your senses with delicious banana bread, crystallised ginger, spiced apricot chutney and the aroma of a red, red rose.

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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Check Out These Fantastic Whisky Advocate Reviews!!

If you thought the previous email had all the achievements we received this year, you were mistaken. 

This year, Whisky Advocate compiled a list of their Top 20 Whiskies of the year.  Below are a couple of really distinguished highlights from that list which we’re especially proud of.  

Earning 93 points, Tamdhu Batch Strength #002 came in at #8!!

Check out Susannah’s tantalizing description below the tantalizing image.

“Historically used for blending, Tamdhu flies under the radar of many scotch aficionados. But this underappreciated Speyside whisky compares well with more famous sherry bombs by offering a sweet, savory, slightly funky depth. At first sniff, Tamdhu seems like it might knock you out with one blow—but this gentle giant is a lover, not a fighter. Viscous and meaty, this cask-strength stunner reveals dried fruit, dark chocolate ganache, ginger spice, and saline minerality, thundering softly into a long finish.” ~ Susannah Skiver Barton

Coming in at #20 with 90 points, Fukano Japanese Whisky – 2017 made the list! 

In fact, this is the only Japanese whisky to make it to the list!! If you like Japanese whiskies you must try Fukano; it’s unlike anything else!  If you haven’t tried Japanese whiskies yet, you must; it’s unlike anything else!   Check out Jonny’s mouth-watering review below the image. 

“Japanese rice whiskies enjoy a cult following for their delicate flavors. This Fukano stands out with its ethereal fruity delights, the result of meticulous vigilance to preserve the spirit’s subtle nature. It brings a supple nose of lychee, ripe peaches, Smarties, watermelon, allspice, and white pepper. A light, slightly syrupy texture is underscored by watermelon and raspberry as it unwraps peach, nectarines, rhubarb, and custard candy, fruit Life Savers, stewed fruits, red berries, and light citrus. Fukano promises to broaden our whisky horizons.” ~ Jonny McCormick

Thanks again for being part of our family and enjoying these fine whiskies with us. We look forward to bringing you more excellent whiskies in 2018!

Happy New Year!

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

POETIC PAIR

Wax lyrical with this poetic pair of single casks, the unique character of each whisky is sure to spark conversation and debate. Be transported to a lunch beach party with 10.136 West coast feast or enjoy some medicine for the soul with the deep, rich and dried fruit flavours of 63.44.

60 Available – £ 109

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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