If you suffer from triskaidekaphobia (fear of the number 13) then you may not be able to enjoy this message. But try one of the brand new bottlings from Batch 13 of the BenRiach Single Cask series and you’re guaranteed to be cured!*

With single cask expressions ranging from 16 to 40 years old, a variety of finishes from Pedro Ximenez sherry puncheons to Tokaj hogsheads, and so few bottles available worldwide, this is an opportunity not to be missed!

*Not a guarantee. Hamish cannot be held responsible for screaming triskaidekaphobics

GLENDRONACH RE-RELEASES 14 YO VIRGIN OAK WOOD FINISH

AWARD-WINNING GLENDRONACH is delighted to launch today (18 August 2016) its new special edition 14 year old Virgin Oak Wood Finish.

It’s a re-release of the critically-acclaimed 14YO Virgin Oak first issued in July 2010.

Bottled at 46%, non chill filtered and with natural colour, this delicious single malt was matured initially in European Oak casks and thereafter finished its maturation in a small batch of the finest Virgin Oak casks, giving the whisky its own unique flavours and aromas.

The result is a nutty, sweet and fruity dram bursting with banana, melon and coconut.

Sales Director Alistair Walker said: “Six years ago we broke new ground by releasing four new GlenDronach Wood Finishes, the ­first to be released by the distillery in its 180-year history.

“They were warmly received worldwide so today we’re re-releasing the 14YO Virgin Oak Wood Finish and I’m confident it will win even more fans.

Colour

Light gold. Freshly harvest straw.

Nose

Toasted oak elements which are so intense that smoky attributes emerge. Sweet and lush tropical fruits rise with prominence. Banana and cacao, with roasted coconut.

Palate

Spiced ginger and cinnamon cake with a beautiful smoky twist. Creamed desiccated coconut and fresh buttered toast with a handful of hazelnuts on the side.

Conclusion

A glorious nut feast with superb depth.

Keep an eye on the GlenDronach website http://www.glendronachdistillery.co.uk/ and Facebook page over the coming weeks for more information on new releases, tasting notes and exclusive product photography

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BENRIACH LAUNCHES TWO EXTRAORDINARY WOOD FINISHES

WHISKY connoisseurs will be spoilt for choice today (18 August 2016) as BenRiach releases two superb whiskies; a new 17YO Pedro Ximenez Sherry Wood Finish and a fantastic 21YO Tawny Port Wood Finish.

The first BenRiach jewel is a new 17YO Pedro Ximenez Sherry Wood Finish. Sticky, sweet, spicy and tasting of dark chocolate and coffee beans, it has been matured in the traditional style in American bourbon barrels and replaces the renowned 15YO expression. This creamy, fruity whisky, at 46% abv, has been finished in Pedro Ximenez Sherry casks sourced from the bodegas of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalucia, Southern Spain.

BenRiach has long championed the use of Pedro Ximenez casks in which to finish its award-winning whisky. Maturation in these flavourful casks gives the whisky extra sherry sweetness and richness, darkens the spirit and adds notes of syrupy dried fruits, raisins and molasses on the palate.

Colour

Gleaming polished mahogany.

Nose

Creamy spices, chocolate and sugar-coated almonds flow over sweet sultanas and dark fruit cake.

Taste

Dark chocolate and freshly ground coffee beans merge with sweet dates and fresh figs. Delightful, peppery vintage oak and warm cigar box spices add to the long, contrasting finish.

Sales Director Alistair Walker said: “The 15YO took silver at the 2014 International Wine and Spirits Competition and I believe our new 17YO is destined to do even better.

“It’s a fantastic combination of oak, fruit, spice and sherry, with the sensational Pedro Ximenez influence lending this BenRiach a luscious dark chocolate flavour. It’s a liquid fruit bomb that’s full of sweetness.”

Next up is a superb 21YO Tawny Port Wood Finish. Tasting of fresh cranberries, orange peel and boiled candy, it is bottled at 46% vol and replaces the 15YO Tawny Port finish.

This remarkable 21YO was first matured in the traditional style in American bourbon barrels and then finished in a small batch of top-quality Tawny Port casks sourced from the Douro region in the north of Portugal.

During this second period of maturation, the slow interaction of the whisky with the Port cask results in sublime flavours and aromas – in particular, a distinctive and rich red fruit taste.

Colour

Rich amber with a copper glow.

Nose

A perfect balance of fresh cranberries and warm white pepper develops to a combination of tart raspberries and boiled candy.

Taste

Delicious toasted oak spices and hints of orange peel develop to a lively contrast of wild red berry compote and sour cherries, followed by a rich stewed barley character.

Sales Director Alistair Walker said: “We launched our critically-acclaimed range of wood finishes ten years ago and since then the response worldwide has been consistently excellent.

“At BenRiach we’ve carefully selected whisky that has been gently maturing in bourbon casks so that drinkers experience the full impact of the Tawny Port cask after it has been finished.

“It’s a phenomenal Speyside Single Malt with a tawny, fruity heart. A slight earthiness from the port is balanced with contrasting rich fruit characters and warm oak spices.

BENRIACH RELEASES BATCH 13 OF ITS “SENSATIONAL” SINGLE CASK BOTTLINGS

BenRiach Distillery has today (August 19, 2016) released Batch 13 of its renowned single cask bottlings. 

It comprises twelve superb casks that were bottled in June and all are available as of today. The twelve go from 40 to 16 years old, demonstrating a hugely eclectic range of expressions for which multi award-winning BenRiach is renowned worldwide.

The variety sets BenRiach’s single cask series apart, including whiskies in the classic Speyside style, peated expressions and wood finishes, such as Tawny Port, Burgundy, Pedro Ximenez Sherry, Claret, Madeira and Tokaj.

Individually hand-numbered, non chill filtered, bottled at natural colour and presented in a gift tube, each single cask is truly unique.

All twelve casks have been hand-selected by Master Distiller, Billy Walker, who described them as “truly sensational” and added:

“Our much-anticipated batches allow us to identify very special casks in our inventory and every single cask bottling is an exclusive limited release. I have selected these twelve casks because they are outstanding and full of personality.”

Amongst them are some real highlights but the standout is the oldest from 1975. Cask 7028, at 53% vol, is a gleaming rich amber peated Sherry Butt. On the nose, it bursts with tropical fruits and ripe banana with the most distant hint of campfire embers while the taste is of plum skins, dark raisins and hints of yellow pear which hold a robust peat reek. Rich vintage leather and old oaky characters add a classic aged depth.

The cask details are as follows:

1975 cask # 7028 / 40 years old / Sherry Butt / Peated / 53% vol. 

1976 cask # 5462 / 39 years old / Port Hogshead / Peated Tawny Port Finish / 53.8% vol.

1977 cask # 3111 / 38 years old / Port Hogshead / Tawny Port Finish / 43.1%vol. 

1978 cask # 3114 / 37 years old / Port Hogshead / Tawny Port Finish / 48.8% vol.

1986 cask # 3183 / 30 years old / Pedro Ximenez Sherry Hogshead / Peated Pedro Ximenez Sherry Finish / 55.6% vol.

1986 cask # 7569 / 29 years old / Oloroso Sherry Butt / Peated Oloroso Sherry Finish / 51% vol.

1991 cask # 6896 / 24 years old / Burgundy Barrel / Burgundy Finish / 50.6% vol.

1993 cask # 7937 / 22 years old / Claret Hogshead / Claret Finish / 54.3% vol.

1994 cask # 4004 / 22 years old / Tokaj Hogshead / Peated Tokaj Finish / 55.1% vol. 

1995 cask # 5959 / 20 years old / Madeira Hogshead / Madeira Finish / 53.9% vol. 

1998 cask # 6401 / 18 years old / Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon / Triple Distilled Pedro Ximenez Sherry Finish / 57.3% vol. 

1999 cask # 5043 / 16 years old / Oloroso Sherry Puncheon / Oloroso Sherry Finish / 56.4% vol. 

All twelve will soon be available at retailers worldwide.

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J & G. Grant are proud to announce the launch of the new Glenfarclas 30 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. This single malt highlights the beginning of a new era as Glenfarclas now marks 180 years of production since its establishment in 1836. The 30 Years Old will be rolled out in the UK market within the next month, and shortly afterwards to international markets.

The Glenfarclas 30 Years Old promises full complex aromas with fruit and sherried malty tones on the nose. The flavour reveals sherry, cognac, brandy, fruit, and a beautiful combination of nutty marzipan and icing. A whisky you never want to end and it very nearly doesn’t, the finish is exquisite with a real taste of burnt chocolate at the back of your mouth. Overall this expression offers excellent depth and body, combined with a delightful texture and flavour on the palate, it finds itself among some of our truly rich and indulgent whiskies.

The long awaited expression is to be released in bespoke packaging; a red wooden box designed to recreate the iconic Glenfarclas warehouse doors is presented inside a classic tertiary box. The red doors include a glossy metallic 30 Years Old age statement with Glenfarclas Warehouse stencilling, while the inside of the box reveals a luxurious interior, matching the purple border of our original 30 Years Old label.

George Grant, Glenfarclas Sales Director, comments “We are delighted to relaunch this fantastic whisky, now with a modern and innovative presentation but at the same time symbolic of our traditional warehouses and age-old methods inherited from my forefathers.”

Can you crack the code?

Presented in an opaque black bottle with no age statement, no cask information and no tasting notes, this Speyside Single Malt is probably the world’s most mysterious whisky.

A limited edition from The Glenlivet Master Distiller, Alan Winchester, the Cipher challenges you to decode its nose and palate and share the results in an immersive online experience.

The official tasting notes will only be released to The Glenlivet Guardians and via the Cipher whisky page on The Glenlivet website where you will be able to learn whether you have the skills to be a Master Distiller.

£110 Buy Now

Very few bottles available of this highly limited edition

Classic Cask Scotches – In working with a great new supplier, we picked up four excellent independent bottlings from Classic Cask.

The youngest is the Mortlach 11yr. Mortlach is a favorite for us here at TPS.

Then we have a Glen Kieth 20yr, Glen Grant 21yr, and Bunnahabhain 22yr. With the pricing of Single Malts continually going up, independent bottlers like Classic Cask are an excellent way to stretch your dollars up to higher aged single malts. These will impress novices and connoisseurs alike.

Douglas Laing Blended Scotches – With single malts rising rapidly in price, as mentioned above, the category of blended malts is growing. Compass Box lead the charge, and these selections from Laing are following suit. These selections may be playful in their names and the art on the canisters they come in, but the whiskey inside is serious. All are vatted, uncut, natural color, and un-chill filtered. Timorous Beastie is a Highland blend featuring Glen Garioch, Dalmore, and Glen Goyne amongst others. Scallywag is a nod to Speyside incorporating Mortlach, Macallan, Glenrothes, and others. Rock Oyster is comprised of all island malts from Jura, Islay, Arran, and Orkney. Big Peat, as expected, is exclusively Islay and features some Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Bowmore, and even Port Ellen! If you like a respective distillery within one of the blends, or any of the featured areas, on the whole, you’ll surely love the selection.

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Kilkerran 12 Year Old

It’s been ‘Work In Progress’ for 12 long years but after all the hard work, the first official core bottling from Mitchell’s Glengyle Distillery is here – and what a beauty it is. Aged for 12 years, this Kilkerran single malt Scotch whisky is lightly peated, double distilled and created from 70% bourbon casks and 30% sherry casks.

£35.80

Malt of the Month

Aged for around 18 years!

Another superb release from Independent whisky guru’s Gordon & MacPhail. Distilled in 1998 and bottled in 2016, this Speymalt from Macallan distillery offers tremendous value for money, considering the whisky has been matured in cask for around 18 years.

Only £58.97!