The first core range from Billy Walker’s (formally of GlenDronach & BenRiach) Speyisde distillery has landed. Sherry cask matured and bottled non-chill-filtered. This first release is tightly allocated, when it’s gone, it’s gone!
Shop – GlenAllachie 2018 Release
An experiment in innovation… The A. D. Rattray Octave Project
The A. D. Rattray Octave project involved taking a cask of matured whisky from a single distillery, and dividing it between four different Octave casks. The 50 litre Octave casks were crafted from oak staves taken from a larger cask that had previously contained either PX Sherry, Oloroso Sherry, Rioja or Rum. The aim was to investigate the effect of the amplified wood-to-spirit interaction during a short burst of second wood maturation.
Having carefully monitored the Octaves over time, at five months they decided the wood finishes were ready to bottle. One portion of whisky from the original cask was retained to enable a point of comparison.
The experiment, as detailed above, was conducted with an Arran 2011 Bourbon Barrel, Pulteney 2007 Bourbon Hogshead and Bunnahabhain 2002 Bourbon Hogshead.
The Results
The results have been presented in sets containing 5 x 30ml samples including the original Bourbon cask and the 4 Octave finishes – PX Sherry, Oloroso Sherry, Rioja and Rum.
The 3 sets, Arran (£25), Pulteney (£30) and Bunnahabhain (£35), are available to buy exclusively from A. D. Rattray on their new online shop – shop.adrattray.com. Limited numbers of 700ml bottles of each cask finish can also be purchased.
A. D. Rattray have chosen not to comment on their results or to publish official tasting notes, as they want to know what the whisky community think.
So get your samples and join the conversation #theoctaveproject
Notes:
Shop online for UK delivery at shop.adrattray.com or contact A. D. Rattray to enquire about international shipping.
For a limited time you can book a tasting of the Bunnahabhain Octave Project in the tasting room at the A. D. Rattray Whisky Experience in Kirkoswald, Enjoy a hosted tasting of the original Bourbon Hogshead and the 4 Octave finishes for £35 p.p. – book online at adrattray.com
About A. D. Rattray
A, D. Rattray, an independent whisky company established in 1868, are renowned for selecting and maturing Scotland’s best casks of single malt whisky for their Cask Collection single cask range. Their whisky portfolio also includes the award-winning single malt brands Cask Islay and Stronachie and the premium blend, Bank Note. Based on the West Coast of Scotland, you can visit their 5 star visitor attraction and home of their brands, the A. D. Rattray Whisky Experience and Shop in Kirkoswald, Ayrshire.
Glen Scotia 2005 Single Cask Loch Fyne Exclusive
Distilled at Glen Scotia in March 2005 and matured in a single cask (no. 17/413-10) for 13 years, this Campbeltown single malt has been selected and bottled exclusively for Loch Fyne Whiskies by the good folks at the distillery. Only 330 bottles have been filled, each one at a natural cask strength of 55.6% abv and free from chill-filtration.
Heaven Hill Distillery Announces Limited Edition Release of Heaven Hill 27-Year-Old Barrel Proof Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Less than 3,000 bottles of pre-fire Bourbon available in this one time-release
BARDSTOWN, KY – Heaven Hill Distillery announced today the release of Heaven Hill 27-Year-Old Barrel Proof Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a rare bottling produced at Old Heaven Hill Springs Distillery before it was destroyed by fire in 1996. Only 41 barrels produced in 1989 and 1990 passed taste testing for inclusion in this limited release that represents Heaven Hill’s heritage of distilling.
“As stewards of the Bourbon movement we take pride in the perseverance that is a hallmark of Heaven Hill’s 83-year history,” said President Max L. Shapira. “We remain committed to an enduring legacy of quality and patience, just as we have since 1935.”
Heaven Hill Barrel Proof Small Batch Bourbon, selected from limited remaining stocks of pre-fire barrels, has been closely monitored and allowed to age for an astounding 27 years. All but five of the barrels in this small batch were aged on the first and second floors, where increased humidity and evaporation caused the proof to drop. When all 41 barrels were mingled for bottling, the natural barrel proof was an unusually low 94.7 proof (47.35% abv). The resulting taste profile begins with an aroma of dried fruits and baking spices, with pipe tobacco notes developing after some time in the glass. A gentle entry is followed by an explosion of vanilla and floral flavor with traces of pepper and clove. After a slow and warming build up, the finish is incredibly long, yet very soft.
This ultra-premium Bourbon will be released in an elegant, tall 750ml bottle placed in a custom wooden box bearing two H’s on each side signifying the Heaven Hill name. The bottle is secured in the box with magnetic closure and sits in a blue satin-lined base. The distiller’s notes label features hand-written bottle numbers, distiller tasting notes, and DSP-KY-31, denoting the Old Heaven Hill Springs Distillery. The one-time release of Heaven Hill 27-Year-Old Barrel Proof Small Batch Bourbon, shipping late fall 2018, will be available in limited markets for a suggested retail price of $399.
ABOUT HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERY: Founded in Kentucky by the Shapira family in 1935, Heaven Hill Distillery continues its legacy as one of the foremost American Whiskey producers. Heaven Hill has cultivated the traditions and history of America’s Native Spirit with its fierce independence, passionate family ownership, dedication to quality, and thoughtful innovation. Today, Heaven Hill Distillery maintains over 1.4 million barrels aging in 55 warehouses throughout Nelson and Jefferson Counties. It is home to an award-winning collection of American Whiskeys including Elijah Craig Bourbon, Larceny Bourbon, Evan Williams Bourbon, Pikesville Rye Whiskey, Rittenhouse Rye Whisky and Parker’s Heritage Collection. Heaven Hill Distillery currently holds the title of 2018 San Francisco Spirits Best Bourbon, 2017 Whisky Advocate Whisky of the Year, and previously held the titles of 2016 Whisky Magazine Distillery of the Year, 2016 Whisky Advocate American Whiskey of the Year and 2016 Rye Whiskey of the Year from “Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible.” For more information, please visit www.heavenhilldistillery.com.
Heaven Hill reminds you to “Think Wisely. Drink Wisely.”
New & Limited
The latest batch of single cask releases from BenRiach has arrived and is ready for immediate dispatch.
Next day UK delivery available
International shipping
BenRiach Batch 15 Single Cask Release
Now in its 15th batch, the BenRiach’s single cask release is always highly anticipated and never disappoints! The latest selection is now available to order at The Whisky Shop and includes both peated and unpeated expressions aged between 9 and 20 years old.
Each release is limited to just a few hundred bottles, all presented at natural cask strength to pack an extra punch. Explored the range now by clicking the link below.
From £79
Only available while stocks last!
Glen Ord 2010
Aged 8 Years
Bourbon Hogshead
Cask Strength – 61.6% vol
Highland Region
Total Bottled 143
The angels were taking more than their fair share, so we decided to bottle this one fast.
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS
The Whisky Barrel releases their latest exclusive single cask bottling.
Specialist online whisky shop, TheWhiskyBarrel.com, is proud to release an exclusive single cask malt whisky distilled at the Speyside distillery, Glenlivet.
In November 2017 TheWhiskyBarrel.com released a similar bottling as part of The Whisky Barrel 10th Anniversary Celebrations which received fantastic customer feedback. In March 2018, following a visit to the warehouses of Signatory Vintage, TheWhiskyBarrel.com were delighted to find another cask of Glenlivet maturing in a first-fill sherry cask. Glenlivet 11 Year Old, 2007 vintage was then hand-picked for TheWhiskyBarrel.com.
Glenlivet Distillery sits in a remote glen in Ballindalloch, Banffshire. A fantastic new extension including an extra mashtun, eight washbacks and six stills was opened by the Prince of Wales in 2010.
Glenlivet 11 Year Old, 2007 has been matured in a first-fill sherry cask #900134 and has a lovely deep colour to it. This whisky is very similar to the previous Glenlivet released by TheWhiskyBarrel.com. It has a great level of complexity to it and a certain weight brought about by the sherry influence, but this is well balanced by the sweetness that follows.
Available exclusively from The Whisky Barrel, shipping to customers Worldwide including the United States of America, Canada and Japan.
Glenlivet 11 Year Old | 2007 | Signatory Vintage for TheWhiskyBarrel.com | 66.8%
Tasting notes
Colour: Blood orange.
Nose: Rich, sweet beeswax and cola cubes.
Taste: Sweet red berries cut with tart sherry and luxury dark chocolate.
Finish: Lovely balance between the sherry oak and high spirits. Bitter sweet fruit crumble with a slight edge of chewy tobacco.
Price: £84.95 GBP / $95 USD (+ P&P)
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Notes :-
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) £84.95 GBP / $95 USD (+ P&P)
Q) What is the ABV of this product?
A) 66.8% ABV natural cask strength.
Note cont…
The Whisky Barrel is a speciaslit online whisky and spirits merchant based in Fife, Scotland and was established in 2007. The Whisky Barrel won 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.
Glen Scotia 2005 Single Cask
Loch Fyne Exclusive
Distilled at Glen Scotia in March 2005 and matured in a single cask (no. 17/413-10) for 13 years, this Campbeltown single malt has been selected and bottled exclusively for Loch Fyne Whiskies by the good folks at the distillery. Only 330 bottles have been filled, each one at a natural cask strength of 55.6% abv and free from chill-filtration.
THIS IS BIG!
Prepare your senses for a BIG taste experience. With rich roast beef, dark chocolate and brown sugar, 135.2 Hessian, wood and incense is thick and wonderfully mouth-coating. Adding water delivers a barrage of orange barley sugars, raisins, mint, woody spices and tannins with some smoke at the end. Available now, don’t miss out on this exceptional bottling.
What’s in a name – or a number?
With the release of our newest distillery 135, we thought it might be time for a refresher course in our curious system of coding bottles. Pay attention – this could get a little complicated…
135.2 – Hessian, wood and incense
“The taste is savoury and spicy with tannic woody notes. Rich roast beef gravy, dark chocolate and brown sugar it was thick and mouth coating. Adding water brought out chocolate raisins, brandy butter, stem ginger, nectarines, plum skins and incense.”
Age: 16 years
Price: £49.00
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
Glen Scotia 2006 Bourbon Cask Exclusive
Distilled in December 2006 and matured in a single first-fill ex-bourbon barrel for eleven years, this Campbeltown single malt was bottled exclusively for The Whisky Shop in April 2018. Just 212 bottles have been filled, each one presented at a cask strength of 55.6% abv.
The nose has juicy fruit notes with a trace of vanilla and a subtle maritime influence. The palate is smooth, with sweet notes from the bourbon cask adding to the classic salty Campbeltown character. The finish brings a gentle spice with oak notes lingering.
£85 Buy Now
Only available while stocks last!
