Current Releases

Double Cask DC098

This award-winning batch of Double Cask is comprised of American and French oak casks, six in total, that range from 10 to 17 years old. “This whisky has incredible length, balanced tannin, a very creamy mouthfeel, and an underlying nutty-autumn-vineyard character that make it perfect for the cool weather we’re having in Australia right now.”

Heather Tillott, Production Manager

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 American Oak TD0145

Cask TD0145 was aged for 11 years in a 200L American Oak ex-bourbon cask, producing only 268 bottles at 47.5% ABV. We bottled this cask completely unfiltered, so it has an incredibly creamy texture and huge finish. This also means that sediment may form in the bottle over time, which is perfectly natural. It’s a rare opportunity to experience Sullivans Cove in its purest form. We now ship to Hong Kong, France, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore and the UK through our online store.

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The Loch Fyne The Living Cask Batch 6

The latest release in our ever-evolving series of vatted malts, The Living Cask Batch 6 returns to the series’ roots in our award-winning The Living Cask 1745 by introducing more Islay single malts to the mix.

The result is a subtly smokier expression than its predecessor with notes of pine needles, barley, liquorice and lemon zest.

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BenRiach Batch 15

The BenRiach single cask release is always snapped up by collectors and fans of the Speyside distillery, and this year’s Batch 15 was no different – fortunately we’ve managed to get our hands on some more stock, so you have a rare second chance to grab one of these limited editions.

Next day UK delivery available
We ship all over the world!

BenRiach Batch 15 2007 #3236

£85

BenRiach Batch 15 2007 #3071

£89

BenRiach Batch 15 2008 #2048

£79

Leave behind your preconceptions, open your mind and set your compass to intriguing adventure as August Outturn brings new out-of-this-world bottlings that indulge the senses. 

CASK NO. G15.2*  A BEAUTIFUL, BRIGHT SUMMER AFTERNOON

7 years old; 2nd fill barrel; 56.9%; Juicy, oak & vanilla

The aroma of sweet jasmine is followed by chamomile, honey and vanilla tea. Diluted; fresh roses and rice pudding with toasted coconuts.

*A new code for the Society emerges in the form of G15. This single malt, grain whisky is made from 100% malted barley. It’s legally a grain whisky – but using malted barley – as the distillery used non-traditional squat column stills, instead of traditional pot stills, to create this spirit. G15 is the result of distillation in a continuous Coffey still, but instead of running a grain (like wheat or corn) distillate, the stills are fed with 100% malted barley wort.

CASK NO. 44.87  IN A SUMMER GARDEN

10 years old; refill barrel; 59.9%; Spicy & sweet

The nose leads to a summer garden – flowers, grass and ice-cream. The lively palate combines sweetness and juicy fruits with spicy, oaky heat.

CASK NO. 54.58  GLOWING EMBERS OF SATISFACTION

15 years old; 1st fill barrique; 56.6%; Spicy & dry

The nose is fruity and succulent (orange, pineapple, honey, sultanas). The palate combines rich Eccles cakes and warm, satisfying spice. Previously in an ex-bourbon hogshead.

CASK NO. 50.98  HONEY ON OAK

27 years old; refill barrel; 59.3%; Spicy & sweet

The nose has pineapple and crème brûlée with sawmill sweepings. The palate has intense fruity sweetness and a pulsating spice finish. A black label bottling from our “Premium Collection.”

CASK NO. 2.106  DEVILISHLY OPULENT

10 years old; 1st fill PX butt; 61.3%; Deep, rich & dried fruits

Cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger, with caramel wafers on warm fudge and dark chocolate-covered figs and dates. Previously in an ex-oloroso butt.

CASK NO. 3.306  SUMMER ON ISLAY

18 years old; 2nd fill hogshead; 59%; Peated

Intense muscovado, heather honey and ice-cream sweetness. But smoke is drifting from the moor and the tide has put out your beach bonfire. Previously in an ex-bourbon hogshead.

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NEW WHISKY RELEASES

It’s been a busy year here in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and we have some exciting new product releases coming up.  Mark your calendar and plan to visit us at the distillery or pick up a bottle at a retailer near you!

‘Whiskers and Whisky’ Charity Cask Release
Coffee Cask Finished Virginia-Highland Whisky (Batch 2)
Release Date: Saturday, August 18th at our Visitors Center in Lovingston, Virginia

Join Virginia Distillery Company as we celebrate the release of our annual Charity Cask. This year, net proceeds from this cask will benefit Almost Home: Nelson Co SPCA. Help us support the great work this organization does for the animals of Nelson County!

This second batch of Charity Cask is a Coffee Cask Finished Virginia-Highland Whisky made in collaboration with our good friends at Snowing in Space. MWO Food Truck will be serving up delicious food starting at 11AM and Kiz Carter will be playing tunes from 2 – 5PM. Almost Home will also be on-site with some of their wonderful animals for a Pet Adoption Day.

This is a single cask offering and will sell out quickly, only 250 bottles available at $67.99. This release is only available at the Visitors Center.

A big THANK YOU to Macaran for donating a portion of the beautiful labels to this great cause!

Cider Cask Finished Virginia-Highland Whisky (Batch 3)

Release Date: Saturday, September 1st at our Visitors Center in Lovingston, Virginia

This batch was a collaboration with Buskey Cider & Potter’s Craft Cider and will be available in Virginia, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and DC.

Brewers Batch Virginia-Highland Whisky 
Release Date: Saturday, September 29th at our Visitors Center in Lovingston, Virginia

This batch was a collaboration with Three Stars Brewing Co. and will be available in Virginia and Washington, DC.

Stay tuned for details on Journey Cask and our new Trio Gift Packs. They will be available in time for the holidays!

EXPERIENCE OUR WHISKY

Distell launches new limited release malt collection for 2018

Distell is proud to celebrate the launch of six limited release whiskies across its single malt portfolio this September, at its first annual showcase event ‘The Malt Gallery’ by Distell. This year’s releases include two unique expressions each from Bunnahabhain and Ledaig and one each from Deanston and Tobermory.

The new releases will be unveiled together for the first time at the company’s inaugural malt whisky showcase in London, on Wednesday 12 September. TT Liquor in Shoreditch will transform into a magical distillation of the whiskies’ Scottish homelands for the event, where guests will live and breathe the stories of these captivating brands.

Attendees will be invited on a journey of discovery through an exhibition of sound, aroma and taste. Starting in the southern highlands with Deanston before soaring west to the islands of Islay and Mull for Bunnahabhain, Tobermory and Ledaig. Lead Blender Dr Kirstie McCallum and Bunnahabhain Distillery Manager, Andrew Brown, will guide guests through a nosing and tasting of each release for the very first time.

The latest whiskies to join the portfolio encapsulate Distell’s dedicated approach to high-quality whisky making, which appeals to all consumers, and covers a spectrum of taste profiles:

• Tobermory 2005 (12 YO) Fino Cask Finish, RRP £110
• Ledaig 1998 (19 YO) Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish, RRP £130
• Ledaig 1998 (19 YO) PX Cask Finish, RRP £150
• Deanston 2008 Brandy Cask Finish, RRP £60
• Bunnahabhain 2008 Mòine Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Matured, RRP £75
• Bunnahabhain Palo Cortado Cask Finish, RRP £275

Commenting on the new expressions, Derek Scott, Brand Director for Malt Whisky at Distell, said: “This has been a revolutionary year for our malt portfolio. We’re lucky to have three very different distilleries and this showcase will allow us to share the stories of each and highlight how these are reflected in the bold new releases.

“Kirstie, our lead blender, has been working with each distillery to create these unique whiskies. Using the flavour profile each brand is known for as the guide to select the finishing casks, we’ve been able to create six limited release whiskies that are not just of interest for their points of difference but are also fantastic drams that remain true to the whisky’s style.

“A truly unique event within the industry and a fantastic exhibition of our brand stories, whiskies and the characters behind the making of them, we are confident this will become a much loved event in the whisky calendar.”

Media who would like to attend the event should email linsay@talkingcanvas.net to register their interest.

For more information on Distell’s whisky portfolio please visit: www.distell.co.za.

Notes 

About Distell

• Distell is Africa’s leading producer of wines, spirits, ciders, scotch whisky and ready-to-drinks (RTDs) with a portfolio of close on 100 brands.
• Within the portfolio, Distell owns four single malts and a number of scotch brands produced across three distillery sites.
• The three distilleries include: Bunnahabhain on the Isle of Islay; Deanston in Doune, Perthshire and Tobermory based on the Isle of Mull.
• With a global network of offices and distribution partners, the company employs nearly 5000 people worldwide and has an annual turnover of R14.2 billion. (£1.09 billion)
• In Scotland, the company’s operations are based in East Kilbride where it has a bottling hall, with blending and warehousing facilities at Airdrie, both near Glasgow.
• Distell is the 2015 “Distiller of the Year” award winner at the International Wine and Spirit Competition.

For more visit: www.distell.co.za

Members of the Springbank Society

We are pleased to announce two new distillery releases that will be available in the UK from today – release dates for other countries/markets will vary.  Details of these special, limited releases are below:

Longrow 14yo Sherrywood 57.8%

This Longrow release was matured in refill Oloroso Sherry casks and bottled at 57.8% ABV.

Nose: Very fruity! Toffee apples, pears and strawberry chocolates in the background; salted popcorn kernels, mint leaves and honey.

Taste: Salty and coastal, the fruitiness continues with raisins, chocolate orange and prunes. A dryness develops with demerara sugar and digestive biscuit.

Finish: Drying BBQ spices; cayenne pepper and paprika followed by cinnamon sugar, oats, pecan nuts and the typical gentle Longrow smokiness.

• The Campbeltown Cadenhead shop will be selling the Longrow 14yo Sherrywood for £55.00
• This is not a Society exclusive bottle
• There is no Society discount for this bottle as this is not a core range product.

Springbank 12yo Cask Strength 

The latest edition to the Springbank 12yo CS range has been matured in 70% Sherry casks and 30% Bourbon casks and has been bottled at 56.2% ABV.

Nose: A fruity and nutty combination; cherries, apricot jam, pistachios and toasted oats. Salted caramel and marzipan begin to emerge.

Taste: Sweet and delicious, Scottish tablet, prunes and honey. The classic Campbeltown style develops; sea salt and a light smoke coat the mouth.

Finish: A long and warming finish; honeycomb, orange marmalade and liquorice closely followed by Demerara sugar, almonds, oats and prunes.

• The Campbeltown Cadenhead shop will be selling the Springbank 12yo Cask Strength for £49.50.
• This is not a Society exclusive bottle
• The Society discount for this product is 10% (at the discretion of each Cadenhead shop)

Please note that the Campbeltown shop will only be taking orders via phone and will not be reserving any bottles should you call before 10am (BST) tomorrow – Tuesday 14th August 2018.

These whiskies are available in the UK from tomorrow – for more information on when they will be released in different countries/markets please contact your local Springbank retailers and stockists, details of whom can be found by visiting: http://springbank.scot/distributors/.

This email is designed to replace the old ‘Available Now’ newsflash that was traditionally sent out on the launch day as a number of members have requested that we let you all know sooner. As such, notifications on the launch day itself will only be made on social media. We do urge members not to publish the details of this newsflash on social media before we announce it ourselves through our own social media channels. This will hopefully let you all get first chance to buy these bottles although we would highlight that we do not control how shops sell their stock. Even the Cadenhead shops are out-with our control so if you have any enquiries about what stock individual shops have please contact them directly.

Slainte,

The Springbank Society

Springbank Distillers Ltd

Please contact the Society here to join!

Ardbeg Single Casks

Double trouble! Two new single cask Ardbegs from Ian MacLeod bottled 2018.

Ardbeg 12 Year Old 2005 Dun Bheagan – £137.08

Ardbeg 12 Year Old 2005 vintage Islay single malt Scotch whisky. Single cask hogshead #700161 bottled 2018 by Ian MacLeod for the Dun Bheagan series. 356 bottles.

Ardbeg 13 Year Old 2005 Chieftan’s – £156.58

Ardbeg 13 Year Old 2005 vintage Islay single malt Scotch whisky. Single cask hogshead #700192 bottled April 2018 by Ian MacLeod for the Chieftan’s series. 327 bottles.

Ardbeg Distillery was established in Ardbeg on the Kildalton Peninsular on the Isle of Islay in 1815 by John McDougal. Ardbeg Distillery draws soft peaty water from Loch Uigeadail and Loch Airigh nam Beist up amongst the hills behind the distillery to produce it world renowned range including Ardbeg Uigeadail and Ardbeg 10 Year Old. Ardbeg Distillery is a participant in the world famous Feis Ile, the annual Islay Festival of Malt and Music. Visitors are welcome at the distillery visitor center which offers Ardbeg Distillery tours and serves delicious Scottish fare in the Ardbeg Old Kiln Café.

THE MACALLAN SHOWCASES STUNNING NEW SPEYSIDE DESTINATION THROUGH

MASTERS OF PHOTOGRAPHY: MAGNUM EDITION

CRAFTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ACCLAIMED PHOTOGRAPHERS AT MAGNUM PHOTOS

New York, August 10, 2018 – The Macallan has revealed its latest Masters of Photography edition whisky in collaboration with Magnum Photos, the world’s most famous photographic cooperative. Marking its seventh limited edition release, The Macallan Masters of Photography: Magnum Edition celebrates the construction and opening of the new Macallan distillery and visitor experience through never-before-seen imagery and a liquid inspired by the photographers that brought the project to life. This limited edition release spectacularly illustrates The Macallan as it embarks on a new era.

The Macallan Masters of Photography: Magnum Edition builds on previous releases in terms of both the art and whisky components. The whisky is crafted from a vatting of eight casks all differing in character, to reflect the photography style of each of the Magnum photographers and to represent Magnum itself. In addition to the liquid, each pack comes with an awe-inspiring collection of images, taken by six world renowned photographers, as they capture different aspects of the new Macallan distillery and visitor experience.

While prior collaborations include partnerships with notable photographers such as Steven Klein, Mario Testino and Annie Leibovitz, for the first time in the Masters of Photography series, The Macallan partnered with multiple artists. Acclaimed photographers – Steve McCurry, Martin Parr, Paolo Pellegrin, Mark Power, Gueorgui Pinkhassov and Alec Soth – worked to capture the images that will tell the story of the new Macallan distillery and the people behind it, taking it from genesis to completion.

As for the liquid, Macallan Whisky Maker, Sarah Burgess, has crafted a single malt from a combination of eight casks, all differing in character to reflect the photography style of each of the Magnum photographers and to represent Magnum itself.

• A spicy gingered cask reflects McCurry’s bold and brave style.
• A cask of age where oak influence prevails over individual characteristics symbolises Parr’s oblique view of the world.
• A classic cask with an intense black cherry note complements Pellegrin’s forceful black and white pictures.
• Two casks reflect Power’s photography which captures the familiar, but from an often obscure point of view.
• An ex-European red wine cask imparting a rich mahogany red colour represents Pinkhassov’s contrasting and brightly coloured work.
• A first fill American barrel with its delicate citrus notes captures Soth’s heritage and spirit of adventure.
• The final cask is an intensely sweet yet classic Macallan with edge and depth, bringing the whole creation together and representing the imagination and brilliance of Magnum.

Ken Grier, Creative Director for The Macallan, said: “Magnum individuals are the ultimate masters of their medium, offering incredible diversity and distinction within their ranks and capturing all aspects of human life around the world with an unparalleled sense of vision, imagination and genius. They are the greatest collective of documentary photographers in the world and their partnership with The Macallan reflects our shared values of craftsmanship and commitment to excellence.”

Tim Paton, Global Head of Commercial Assignments for Magnum Photos, notes: “This project has been a wonderful assignment for both the photographers and the Agency. To be given this amount of creative freedom on a commercial project is very rare. The photographers were literally shown the building site and told to shoot whatever they liked.”

This magnificent and world class collectible set of images comes together as a limited edition objet d’art presented in a stunning archive style gift box. It is complete with a limited release whisky encased within the new heavyweight Macallan bottle and engraved with The Macallan and Magnum Photos logos as well as the names of the six Magnum photographers, a selection of six 11×14 inch signed prints (one from each photographer) and an exclusive book of photography. This coveted item shows history in the making against the backdrop of The Macallan’s ongoing commitment to mastery.

The Macallan Masters of Photography: Magnum Edition will be available globally from August 2018, priced at USD $3,500 and limited to 2,000 editions worldwide. For purchasing inquiries, please email: Inquiries.us@themacallan.com

For further information visit: https://www.themacallan.com/en-us/

Whisky Makers Notes:

ABV: 43.7%.

Colour: Deep amber with rose gold hues

Nose: Light hints of peat layered into warm spiced ginger with mellow oak notes. Gently coming behind these notes, are an almost tangerine citrus and caramelised apple

Palate: Candied dried fruits and a butterscotch sweetness with a tickling of spice that moves into a honeyed nut note

Finish: Medium to long finish ending in sweet earthy peat notes

ABOUT THE MACALLAN

Founded in 1824 in the heart of Speyside, The Macallan is one of the world’s’ most admired and awarded single malt whiskies. The reputation of The Macallan is based on a product of outstanding quality and distinctive character, founded upon a set of guiding principles, the Six Pillars. An unrivalled obsession with quality has been the hallmark of The Macallan since its’ founding by Alexander Reid on a plateau above the river Spey in north-east Scotland. The distillery is surrounded by the 390 acre Macallan estate, with Easter Elchies House at its center, a Highland Manor built in 1700.

For more information visit www.us.themacallan.com. The Macallan can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

JACK DANIEL’S BOTTLED-IN-BOND NOW AVAILABLE

New 100-Proof Tennessee Whiskey Launches Worldwide as a Global Travel Retail Exclusive 

LYNCHBURG, Tenn. (Aug. 1, 2018) – The Jack Daniel Distillery is honoring its commitment to quality with the release of a new 100-proof Jack Daniel’s Bottled-in-Bond Tennessee Whiskey. Jack Daniel’s Bottled-in-Bond is a global travel retail exclusive, now available at select airports worldwide.

A permanent line extension in the Jack Daniel’s Family of Brands, Jack Daniel’s Bottled-in-Bond will be available in major airports and other international points of departure and arrival around the world, making it a perfect gift for yourself or others.

“Whiskey-making in the 1800’s too often produced a hodge-podge of sub-par, counterfeit and even dangerous spirits. Whiskey drinkers at times weren’t sure of what exactly they were drinking or being served,” said Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller Jeff Arnett. “To bring a high level of safety and consistency to American whiskies, the United States Congress passed the Bottled in Bond Act which certified the quality of whiskey carrying that designation. It had to be aged at least four years and bottled at 100 proof at one distillery during a single season. The Bottled in Bond Act was passed in 1897. Mr. Jack began putting his Tennessee Whiskey in the now-familiar square bottle two years earlier in 1895. This new offering replicates those rules that were set more than 120 years ago.”

Every drop of Jack Daniel’s is made in Lynchburg, Tennessee, charcoal mellowed and then matured in new American oak barrels crafted by its own coopers. At 100 proof, Jack Daniel’s Bottled-in-Bond is a bold Tennessee whiskey with rich flavors complemented by classic Jack Daniel’s smoothness.

“One of Jack Daniel’s most famous sayings was, ‘Every day we make it, we’ll make it the best we can,’ and the distillery in Lynchburg has been making the iconic Tennessee whiskey that way every day for over 150 years. In many ways, the introduction of Jack Daniel’s Bottled-in-Bond is a step back into the early days of the distillery when Jack Daniel was pioneering the craft of making Tennessee Whiskey,” said Marshall Farrer, senior vice president and managing director of Brown-Forman Global Travel Retail. “We think so much of this whiskey that we are making it a permanent member of the Jack Daniel’s Family of Brands – a cautious step we take only with the most special of new products.”

The rich, bold, 100-proof Tennessee Whiskey has an aroma of caramel with mild hints of banana and balanced caramel, vanilla and toasted oak flavors with a full-bodied mouth feel leaving a creamy, warm finish. Jack Daniel’s Bottled-in-Bond hits shelves this summer in select duty-free outlets in a 1-liter bottle size and will be offered at a suggested retail price of $37.99.

About Jack Daniel’s

Officially registered by the U.S. Government in 1866 and based in Lynchburg, Tenn., the Jack Daniel Distillery, Lem Motlow, proprietor, is the oldest registered distillery in the United States and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Jack Daniel’s is the maker of the world-famous Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire, Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye and Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails.

Best sipped with the same care that Jack put into making it.

JACK DANIEL’S and OLD NO. 7 are registered trademarks. ©2018 Jack Daniel’s. Tennessee Whiskey 50% Alcohol by Volume (100 Proof). Distilled & Bottled by Jack Daniel Distillery, Lynchburg, Tennessee. JackDaniels.com