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Wemyss Family Collection introduced to the Wemyss blended malt range – Scotch Whisky News

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Wemyss Family Collection introduced to the Wemyss blended malt range

Family run, independent bottler Wemyss Malts is releasing a new range of blended Scotch malt whiskies that have been produced from the family’s private collection of maturing whisky casks. Rather than use whisky that has been purchased mature and ready to blend, Wemyss Malts has over the past decade sourced oak cask varieties to partner with single malt spirit selected from some of Scotland’s foremost distilleries.

Under the guidance of industry experts including Charlie Maclean, the Wemyss family have handpicked casks that show the perfect balance between wood and whisky to craft exceptional blended malt whiskies. Each yearly Wemyss Family Collection release will focus on one specific influence that impacts whisky, be it regional, malt style or cask effect.

The first two releases of the Wemyss Family Collection represent two opposite whisky styles; that of bourbon cask matured and sherry cask matured whisky. In keeping with other releases from Wemyss Malts, these new bottlings have been given flavour led names by the Wemyss tasting panel:

Vanilla Burst is the first release of the Wemyss Family Collection range and is a blend of only 2 Speyside single malts with a light and fruity character that were chosen to mature in 15 1st-fill Ex-bourbon barrels. The 4800 bottles of Vanilla Burst perfectly demonstrate an intense 1st fill bourbon wood influence on a light and sweet Speyside malt Scotch whisky.

Treacle Chest, selected as the second release of the Wemyss Family Collection range is a blend of only 2 Highland single malts with a sweet, cereal character that were chosen to be matured in just 14 1st-fill ex-sherry hogsheads. The resulting 6300 bottles of Treacle Chest are a perfect example of how rich and weighty 1st fill ex-sherry casks influence unpeated Highland Scotch malt whisky.

Both blended malts are bottled non chill-filtered, at natural colour and are 46% abv. They are presented in screen printed 70cl bottles with a striking charcoal and copper detailed gift carton.

William Wemyss, Founder and Managing Director at Wemyss Malts, commented: “It is with great anticipation and excitement that we release to the drinks enthusiast and whisky community the first two Wemyss Family Collection bottlings. We are very proud of the quality of these two blended malts and look forward to seeing how future yearly releases will compare.”

Isabella Wemyss, Director of Production at Wemyss Malts stated: “Great effort and time has been taken to ensure the Wemyss Family Collection will be remarkable blended malts, from the very first steps of selecting the spirit and sourcing exceptional casks from around the world, to selecting and blending the mature casks under the supervision of leading industry professionals.”

Wemyss Family Collection; Vanilla Burst and Treacle Chest will be available mid-August from selected retailers in the UK, EU and key Asian markets with suggested retail prices of £43 and £47.

Notes:

  • Edinburgh based Wemyss Malts is owned by the Wemyss family and their family seat in the brand logo is Wemyss Castle in Fife where they’ve lived since the 1300s.
  • The Wemyss Family Collection joins 2 other blended malt ranges that include The Hive, Spice King and Peat Chimney bottled non chill-filtered at 46% and in small batch, batch strength as well as a blended Scotch range, Lord Elcho.
  • Wemyss blended malts have won prestigious World Whisky Awards five times: The Hive 12yo in 2012, Spice King 12yo in 2013, Velvet Fig in 2015, Kiln Embers in 2016 and Peat Chimney Batch Strength in 2017.
  • The Wemyss family premium wines and spirits brands also include Darnley’s Gin, together with the premium wine estate of Rimauresq Cru Classé in Cotes de Provence.
  • The family has opened a single malt distillery at Kingsbarns, near St. Andrews in Fife and in July 2017 opened Darnley’s Gin distillery on site. www.kingsbarnsdistillery.com

The First Editions Authors’ Series at Loch Fyne Whiskies – Scotch Whisky News

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The First Editions Authors’ Series

We’re writing the final chapter in the latest volume of The Authors’ Series with the last remaining bottles of these limited edition single cask releases.

Bottled by Hunter Laing & Co. of Glasgow, these unique expressions match fantastic single cask whiskies with legendary authors, pairing the character of the writer and their works with the character of the liquid. Each one is presented in a luxurious display case that wouldn’t look out of place in the grandest of libraries.

We’re down to the last few bottles of each, so now is your chance to experience the final chapter!

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

Springbank 1997  Alexandre Dumas

LFW1AD

£550

Springbank 1996 Benjamin Disraeli

LFW2BD

£600

Ben Nevis 1996 Leo Tolstoy

LFW3LT

£270

Ardbeg 1993 Rudyard Kipling

LWF4RK

£900

Allt A Bhainne 1993 Mark Twain

LWF5MT

£274

Bruichladdich 1990 Jules Verne

LFW6JV

£500

Littlemill 1988 Gustave Flaubert

LFW7GF

£274

Port Ellen 1983 Alfred Tennyson

LFW8AT

£2,800

Impeccably crafted flavours of Scotland: Diageo introduces the 2017 Special Releases Collection – Scotch Whisky News

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Impeccably crafted flavours of Scotland: Diageo introduces the 2017 Special Releases Collection

Ten impeccable limited edition Scotch Whiskies will be released in limited quantities this autumn, as part of Diageo’s annual Special Releases collection. Highly anticipated by enthusiasts and collectors worldwide, the limited edition natural cask strength bottlings are rigorously selected each year, to form a rare and sought after collection.

For the first time ever, a limited edition Blended Malt Scotch Whisky containing whiskies from all twenty-eight active Diageo distilleries has been released. The COLLECTIVUM XXVIII is the tenth bottle to make up the Special Releases collection and the fourth NAS Malt Whisky in this series to date. Clear amber in appearance, the liquid is described as ‘enjoying real depth’ with a palate ‘all the way from dry and nutty to rich and chocolatey, with zestiness and sweetness.’

Meticulously crafted and beautifully packaged, the collection comprises some of the rarest and oldest liquids from both classic and unknown, closed distilleries. Each whisky within the range offers complex flavours of the highest quality, delivering truly memorable taste experiences for those lucky enough to drink them.

The 2017 Special Releases collection offers an extra special and rare gift alternative for this Christmas, with the whiskies in the range retailing from £90 for the LAGAVULIN 12 year old, to £2,625 for the PORT ELLEN 37 year old.

Dr Nick Morgan, Diageo’s Head of Whisky Outreach said: “The Special Releases range is always a highlight in our calendar year, it reflects the truly extraordinary range of stocks our blenders have available to them. The variety and quality of whiskies in the collection is simply impeccable. We’re looking forward to sharing this year’s collection with the world and in particular keen to see the response to the new COLLECTIVUM XXVIII.”

The PORT DUNDAS 52 year old is the oldest whisky ever released in the series, as well as the oldest bottle to ever be released by the Port Dundas distillery. The second release from the original distiller’s stocks, this is the fourth time a Single Grain Scotch Whisky has been included in an annual release. The liquid is described as ‘an excellent example of a very old grain… astonishingly rich and complex’. The GLEN ELGIN 18 year old has also made a welcome return to the range this year, a third release in this series, crafted from ex- Bodega European oak butts.

Each whisky in the 2017 Special Releases range is a limited edition, rare bottling, with four originating from closed distilleries. These whiskies have been crafted to deliver memorable taste experiences unlike any other, to be cherished and enjoyed responsibly.

Distribution/Availability

Autumn 2017, from specialist retailers in Northern Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa and selected Asian markets.

List of 2017 Special Releases

BLAIR ATHOL 24 year old

Distilled 1993 ABV 58.4%

Region: Highlands

Cask: Ex-Bodega European Oak Butts

Max. 5,514 available worldwide

BRORA 34 year old

Distilled: 1982 ABV 51.9%

Region: Coastal Highlands

Cask: Refill American Oak Hogsheads

Max. 3,000 available worldwide

CAOL ILA 18 year old

ABV 59.8%

Region: Islay

Cask: Refill American Oak Hogsheads

Limited quantities available worldwide

COLLECTIVUM XXVIII

Distilled: NAS ABV: 57.3%

Region: Speyside, Islay, Island, Lowland, Highland

Cask: Blend of Refill American Oak Hogsheads, Refill European Oak Butts, Ex-Bodega European Oak and First Fill Bourbon Casks

Limited quantities available worldwide

CONVALMORE 32 year old

Distilled: 1984 ABV 48.2%

Region: Speyside

Cask: Refill American Oak Hogsheads

Max. 3,972 available worldwide

GLEN ELGIN 18 year old

Distilled: 1998 ABV 54.8%

Region: Speyside

Cask: Ex-Bodega European Oak Butts

Max. 5,352 available worldwide

LAGAVULIN 12 year old

ABV 56.5%

Region: Islay

Cask: Refill American Oak Hogsheads

Limited quantities available worldwide

PORT DUNDAS 52 year old

Distilled: 1964 ABV 44.6%

Region: Lowlands

Cask: Refill American Oak Hogsheads

Max. 752 available worldwide

PORT ELLEN 37 year old

Distilled: 1979 ABV 51%

Region: Islay

Cask: Refill American Oak Hogsheads & Refill

American Oak Butts

Max. 2,988 available worldwide

TEANINICH 17 year old

Distilled: 1999 ABV: 55.9%

Region: Coastal Highlands

Cask: Refill American Oak Hogsheads & Refill American Oak Barrels

Limited quantities available worldwide

About the Special Releases

During the late 1980s, the benchmark expressions of single malt whiskies from six single malt distilleries became well known under the CLASSIC MALTS name. Interest in older and rarer malt whiskies in general also grew during this period. One product of this was the RARE MALTS, a series of rarer releases begun in 1995, and which ended in 2005. There remained a demand for unusual, distinctive, often older, unrepeatable cask strength bottlings, usually of the CLASSIC MALTS. Such bottlings allowed collectors, connoisseurs and enthusiasts to enjoy and experience remaining older stocks, and/or unusual expressions of a distillery’s character – a treasure trove of priceless malts.

To satisfy this demand, the Special Releases series was born in 2001, and the annual collection – with familiar names and some surprises – has been eagerly awaited by enthusiasts ever since.

Blair Athol, Brora, Caol Ila, Collectivum XXVIII, Convalmore, Glen Elgin, Lagavulin, Port Dundas, Port Ellen, Teaninich

About Diageo

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Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, beer and wine. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, JεB, Buchanan’s and Windsor whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and Guinness.

Diageo is a global company, with its products sold in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, its people, brands, and performance, visit us at Diageo.com. For our global resource that promotes responsible drinking through the sharing of best practice tools, information and initiatives, visit DRINKiQ.com.

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Scotch Malt Whisky Society of Canada August 2017 Outturn – Scotch Whisky News

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August Outturn brings an orchestra of fresh flavour with 6 new single casks to explore – an enthralling mix of wonderful whiskies.

CASK NO. 7.165  DANCE OF THE BUMBLEBEE

13 years old; 1st fill barrel; 60.7%; Juicy, oak & vanilla

Rosewater, peach, mango, dried papaya and white chocolate with little pirouettes of hazelnuts, bakewell tarts and strawberry jam before revolving into marmalade, orange blossom honey, raw chocolate and sticky figs before spiced red apple chutney, salted caramel, candied fennel seeds and long lasting spice.

CASK NO. 41.85  ADD A LITTLE SPICE!

11 years old; virgin oak hogshead, heavy toast/medium char; 57.6%; Spicy & dry

Honey, orange and thyme glazed duck breast and to drink we had a Whisky Mac and a glass of dry Sercial Madeira. Diluted; an almond apricot cake and a spiced Masala chai tea. This whisky previously inhabited an ex-bourbon hogshead.

CASK NO. G4.10  COFFEE TOFFEE

34 years old; refill hogshead; 52.8%; Spicy & sweet

Old church, polished pews, wax candles and we opened a new cedar trinket filled with honey roasted mixed nuts. On the palate; rich, creamy and silky-smooth with a hint of wood spice. Diluted; a mocha java coffee with chocolate covered toffee.

CASK NO. 35.181  TO INFINITY…AND BEYOND!

21 years old; 1st fill toasted oak hogshead; 54.1%; Deep, rich & dried fruits

Jamaican ginger cake, walnut brownies, banana bread, apricot tart, baked orange, dark chocolate covered gingerbread men, old oak, lavender, Cognac, wax polish, rich marmalade, Christmas spices, linseed, cinder toffee, syrup sponge and brown sugar. Then my pen ran out of

CASK NO. 66.93  SMOKED PORRIDGE

11 years old; refill hogshead; 59.9%; Lightly peated

Sea salt, scorched leather and caramelized wood with porridge. Then creamy and spicy with salted toffee, apricot and nectarine. Black pepper to finish.

CASK NO. 10.104  WILD AND UNTAMED

8 years old; refill hogshead; 60.3%; Heavily peated

We started a beach barbecue using firelighters and a few slabs of peat to grill tuna steaks. Wow, with the marinade we got an intense sweet and smoky experience neat. Diluted, we disinfected a wound before finishing with a very smoky Margarita.

SMWS Canada

Jack Daniels Red Dog Saloon Limited Edition Bottle – American Whiskey News

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Red Dog Saloon Limited Edition Bottle

Though the town of Lynchburg has been dry for over 100 years, it should come as no surprise that the home of Jack Daniel’s wasn’t always that way. In fact, in 1892, Lynchburg was home to over 300 residents and no fewer than two bars. In 1​892, Mr. Jack opened ​the Jack Daniel’s Red Dog Saloon on the Lynchburg Town Square. Mr. Jack had been inspired by the bustling saloons and bars of Nashville and decided that opening a bar in his hometown would be a good way to expand his whiskey business and, more importantly, bring the townsfolk of Lynchburg together. But Mr. Jack didn’t open just one bar, he opened two. The sophisticated White Rabbit Saloon and the more raucous Red Dog Saloon.

The Red Dog Saloon is thought to have sat where the town gazebo is now, but most knowledge surrounding the bar remains speculative at best. Even its name is shrouded in mystery. Did Jack have a dog that was red in color? Is it a reference to his amber whiskey? There is little written about it, so we may never know more than the stories we hear from the generations before.

In honor of this historical debut, we are offering a special edition bottle to commemorate ​the 125th Anniversary. It is available in limited quantities across the US for a suggested retail price of $28.99 for a 750ml bottle. 

 

Springbank 12yo Cask Strength Now Available – Scotch Whisky News

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Springbank 12yo Cask Strength

The new Springbank 12yo CS 56.5% is available now.

Matured in 70% Sherry casks and 30% Bourbon Casks, the Springbank 12yo CS will be available in the Campbeltown Cadenhead shop for £49.50.

Tasting Notes

Nose: A richness of maraschino cherries, wild berries and boiled sweets combine with softer notes of fruit and nut chocolate, almond ice cream and watermelon to give a warm and pleasant introduction to this twelve year old dram.

Palate: The gentle nature of the palate does not hint that this is a cask strength whisky with Viennese whirls, milk chocolate, cantuccini biscuit, walnut whip present alongside cloves, almonds and syrup.

Finish: Salted caramel, gentle make and dunnage warehouse notes influence this true Campbeltown malt, while coffee bean, clotted cream, hazelnut and liquorice all add a further dimension to this superb dram ensuring you return for a refill.

It is available in shops from today onwards – for more details on when the SB 12yo CS will be released in your country/market please contact your local Springbank retailer and stockist, details of whom can be found by visiting HERE

If you would like to buy it directly from us you can contact our Campbeltown Cadenhead shop by calling +44 (0)1586 551710. The Society will not be taking orders for this as we are not aware of any shop’s stock or allocation.

Some important points that you need to know:

  • The Campbeltown Cadenhead shop will be selling the Springbank 12yo CS for £49.50.
  • This is not a Society exclusive bottle
  • This is considered a core product so the Society discount can apply on this bottling (at the discretion of each individual Cadenhead shop).

Slainte

The Springbank Sales and Marketing Team

Springbank Distillers

Closed Distilleries Coleburn 1985 & St. Magdelene 1982 Rare Old series from Gordon & MacPhail at Abbey Whisky – Scotch Whisky News

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Coleburn distillery closed in 1985 and has since been dismantled. 161 bottles only.

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A 1982 vintage from the sadly now closed distillery, St Magdalene (Linlithgow).

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Lord Calvert® Canadian Whisky Launches Second Edition of Ducks Unlimited Decanter – Canadian Whisky News

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Lord Calvert® Canadian Whisky Launches Second Edition of Ducks Unlimited Decanter

Limited Edition Decanter Launching Nationwide and Now Available Online

(St. Louis) August 3, 2017 – Lord Calvert® Canadian Whisky has launched the second edition of Ducks Unlimited decanter, available nationally in September. The attractive second edition design includes a yellow Labrador Retriever fetching a canvasback, the largest diving duck found in North America, in the water.

The brand announced a partnership with Ducks Unlimited, the world’s leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation, in 2016. The partnership showcases the strong Canadian heritage of both Lord Calvert Canadian Whisky and Ducks Unlimited, as well as their passion for the outdoors.

Each custom 750ml decanter is hand-painted and hand-filled with smooth and flavorful Lord Calvert Canadian Whisky for a SRP of $99.99. In addition, a portion of the proceeds will be used to preserve waterfowl and wetland habitats across North America.

“Last year’s decanter was a success and sought after and we are pleased to continue our partnership with Ducks Unlimited and their mission to conserve and restore America’s wetlands,” says Fletcher Buchman, brand manager at Luxco. “In addition, we are looking forward to making these collectible decanters even easier for consumers to purchase and enjoy.”

The decanters – both the 2016 edition and the 2017 edition – will now be available for purchase online—unfilled— for consumers who would like to collect both editions. Consumers can find a link for purchase at LordCalvertWhisky.com. The 2016 edition of the decanter is available now for purchase and the 2017 edition will be available online in September. The decanters will sell for $65.

Lord Calvert Canadian Whisky is distilled in the heart of Canada, offering a smooth flavor with a touch of sweetness from a mixture of rye, corn, wheat and barley mash distilled and aged for 36 months. The brand recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Photos of the decanters are available upon request. For more information about this product, please visit facebook.com/lordcalvertcanadian, LordCalvertWhisky.com or Luxco.com

About Luxco

A leading producer, supplier, importer, and bottler of beverage alcohol products, Luxco’s mission is to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of consumers, associates and business partners. Founded in St. Louis in 1958, Luxco remains locally owned and operated by the Lux family. Currently, Luxco is constructing its first bourbon distillery – Lux Row Distillers – bringing the Lux family’s legacy to the heart of Bourbon Country in Bardstown, Kentucky. Lux Row Distillers will be home to many of the company’s bourbon brands, such as Rebel Yell, Blood Oath, David Nicholson, and Ezra Brooks. Luxco has also built a new distillery in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico – Destiladora González Luxco – where the company’s 100 percent agave tequilas, El Mayor and Exotico, will be produced. Luxco’s innovative and high-quality brand portfolio also includes Everclear Grain Alcohol, Pearl Vodka, Saint Brendan’s Irish Cream, and other well-recognized brands. For more information about the company and its brands, visit www.luxco.com.

Springbank Society Quarterly Newsletter – Scotch Whisky News

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To the members of the Springbank Society

Hi everyone, how are we all doing? Hope your summer is rather sunnier than here in Campbeltown. We are all hard at work at Springbank Towers and we have exciting times coming soon.

It is time for another Society Quarterly – many of you know what these usually entail but for any new members we shall give a quick summery.

Society Quarterlies are released 4 times a year, roughly (very roughly) 3 months apart, and are larger and more expansive that the standard Society newsletter. For example, in this quarterly we shall touch upon topics like Society bottles, trips that the sales team are going on, upcoming releases, a message from our friends at WM Cadenhead’s and a reminder on how you can follow us online or get in touch with us.

We shall start with a “heads up” regarding upcoming releases. Please note that this email is not intended as an announcement email or as a society newsflash and all distillery releases will get their own Society Newsflash at the time of release.  Current/upcoming releases

Springbank 12yo cask strength, 56.5% – Available to purchase from 8th August. There will be a Society Newsflash next week to provide you all with details of this release.

SB14yo Bourbon Wood – This cask strength limited edition whisky will be released worldwide in mid-September. Upcoming events and tastings

This section is dedicated to the trips, travels, events and tastings undertaken by our diligent and knowledgeable sales team. This should (in theory) take us up to the date of the next quarterly.

August

11th – 13th: Edinburgh Whisky Fringe (David, Grant, Melanie and Ronan are all participating over the weekend)

19th: The Whisky Social, Falkirk (Grant)

September

1st-2nd: Manchester Whisky Lounge (Grant)

1st-2nd: Berlin Whisky Messe Herbst (Melanie)

4th-11th: Japan tour, including Modern Malt Osaka, 5th, and Modern Malt Tokyo, 8th (David)

26th-29th: France tasting Tour (Melanie)

30th-2nd Oct: Whisky Exchange Whisky Show, London (David, Grant, Ronan)

October

6th-7th: Palexpo Genève (Melanie). Please note, this event is for Glengyle/Kilkerran only.

10th-14th: Denmark Tasting Tour (Ronan)

12th: M&P Festival, Forteca, Warsaw (Melanie)

13th: Tasting in aid of Marie Curie at Fairley Wines, Coleraine, N. Ireland (David)

14th-15th: Budapest Whisky Show (Melanie)

20th: Bar & Spirits Festival, Vienna (Melanie)

21st: The Wee Dram, Bakewell (Grant)

28th: Dornoch Whisky Festival (Grant)

29th: Tasting, Willow Park, Calgary, Canada (Melanie)

November

1st: Willow Park Whisky Festival, Calgary, Canada (Melanie)

4th: Co-Op Whisky Festival, Calgary, Canada (Melanie)

4th-5th: Whisky Messe, Villingen, Germany (Ronan)

Please note that these events are subject to change.

Society bottles

Thankfully, most people have their Springbank 9yo Sauternes society bottles by now or have made arrangements regarding collection or delivery however, there are a few people who have not made those arrangements. In particular, if you asked for your bottle(s) to be sent to any of the European Cadenhead shops but have not collected them please make sure the staff know your intentions.

So if you asked for your Society order to be sent to Cologne, Berlin, Odense, Salzburg or Baden and have not collected your bottle(s) please contact the relevant shop. If you are unsure if this applies to you please email society@springbank.scot and we shall try to answer any questions you have.

Society section of the Website

If you haven’t signed up for the Society section of the website please do so whenever you have some time. As well as being a useful insurance policy to guard against not receiving a Society email (we upload the newsletters to the society section after we send them out to you guys) but it also gives you access to the occasional society blog or distillery update too.

Of course, the most important information will continue to be emailed but other day-to-day news will be added to the website.

I would urge all members to register for an online account to keep up to date with the news as it happens. To create an account please follow these instructions:

  • Go to www.springbank.scot
  • Click on the ‘Society’ tab along the top of the page
  • Click on the ‘Confirm Log-In Details’ orange tab
  • Please enter all the information that is required
  • Once you have submitted this information, a notification should be displayed to tell you that an email has been sent to your given email address and it will ask you to verify this email address
  • Please open this email in your email account and click the link to verify your email
  • Once you have done this, I will receive a notification informing me that a new member has signed up to the website so I will then activate your account for online use
  • When your account has been activated, you will be able to read all news stories in the Society section. To log in, just click the ‘Log-In to Society News’ tab where you will just be asked to enter your username and password for access.

Message from WM Cadenhead’s

As some of you may know, WM Cadenhead’s recently released their shop single casks to celebrate their 175th anniversary and they have asked us to include a message to you all in this newsletter:

Hopefully many of you are currently enjoying some of the amazing whiskies we released this week as part of the Cadenhead’s 175th anniversary celebrations, the highlight undoubtedly being the launch of the single casks bottled for each of our shops.

It has come to our attention that one complete set of the 10 casks bottled in the collection has already found its way into the hands of an auction site and it’s fair to say that we’re disappointed that such an incident has occurred. As most of you know, we do not condone the process of flipping – buying bottles just to sell them on immediately – and while we appreciate that many people build whisky collections for a number of reasons, it’s saddening that some people take advantage of our excellent whiskies and reasonable pricing just to try and turn a quick profit. In this case, an auction house managed to take possession of some of these bottles before some shops had even been able to put theirs on sale which no doubt most of you will find as frustrating as we do.

The UK Cadenhead’s shops took a joint decision this week to each sell 12 complete sets of the 10 casks bottled in the series, making 36 in total, and it’s a shame that at least one of these sets will end up turning a profit at auction rather than being in the hands of someone who who will properly appreciate what they have. We are always keen to ensure that our bottlings are distributed as fairly as possible and in future, in cases where we are able to identify flippers (not genuine collectors and certainly not people who buy our whisky to drink), we will ensure that those people do not get access to any special releases before the rest of our members.

Malt Barns

Our Malt Barns are currently being renovated and are therefore out of action for a few weeks. This work will be completed in approximately 7 weeks time and we shall keep all of our followers up to date with developments on our Social media outlets.

If you are visiting the distillery during the next few weeks while the work continues, please note that you will not be able to enter the Malt Barns as part of the distillery tour and that tour prices have been temporarily adjusted to reflect this. The details are contained on the attached poster.

Social Media

Before we finish, a quick reminder that you can follow us online through a variety of websites and social media channels.

Facebook – www.facebook.com/officialspringbankwhisky

Twitter – @Springbank1828

Instagram – @springbankwhisky1828

Also, we recently joined WeChat and you can find us under the name “Springbank Distillers” or by searching for SpringbankWhisky.

And, of course, you can always find us on the Springbank website – www.springbank.scot

Thank you for taking the time to read this Society Quarterly, hopefully you have found it informative.

If you have any questions, queries, concerns or comments please contact society@springbank.scot and we shall do our very best to get back to you as soon as possible.  If you wish to join the Society please contact them ASAP ~ WI

As stated above, the next contact you shall have with us is early next week for the Springbank 12yo Cask Strength newsflash.

Until then…

Slainte

Springbank Sales Team and Staff of Springbank Towers

Springbank Society

Springbank Distillers

Springbank Society

Scotch Malt Whisky Society “August Outturn: Orchestra of Flavour” – Scotch Whisky News

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August Outturn brings an orchestra of fresh flavour with 22 single casks to taste and explore. Playing with our hearts this First Friday is an enthralling mix of marvellous malt whiskies.

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VIEW WHISKY

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

 


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