• Knob Creek 9 Year Old K&L Exclusive Single Barrel #3080 Kentucky Bourbon (750ml) ( $47.99) On a recent trip to Kentucky, our buyers paid their first ever visit to Jim Beam to taste barrels with esteemed distiller Fred Noe, son of the late, great Booker Noe. With supplies of mature, age-labeled Kentucky Bourbon on the decline due to increasing demand, they were searching for value in market with few true deals as of late. Jim Beam, being the state’s largest distiller of Bourbon, still has healthy supplies of 9+ year old casks and was happy to make them available for the boys upon their arrival. Bottled with at a whopping 120 proof, these hand-selected casks of Beam, bottled under the brand’s Knob Creek label are not for the faint of heart. Cask #3080 brings the power and punch on the entry, but shows a more delicate and nuanced character on the finish. In the between the diminuendo are flavors of toasted oak, burnt vanilla, and even floral flutter before the heavy herbaceous notes and charred wood spice dominate the finish. It’s a whole lotta whiskey for less than $50 and it definitely shows a different side of the standard Beam profile.

• Knob Creek 9 Year Old K&L Exclusive Single Barrel #3127 Kentucky Bourbon (750ml) ( $47.99) On a recent trip to Kentucky, our buyers paid their first ever visit to Jim Beam to taste barrels with esteemed distiller Fred Noe, son of the late, great Booker Noe. With supplies of mature, age-labeled Kentucky Bourbon on the decline due to increasing demand, they were searching for value in market with few true deals as of late. Jim Beam, being the state’s largest distiller of Bourbon, still has healthy supplies of 9+ year old casks and was happy to make them available for the boys upon their arrival. Bottled with at a whopping 120 proof, these hand-selected casks of Beam, bottled under the brand’s Knob Creek label are not for the faint of heart. Cask #3127 is like an older, better version of Booker’s. While the namesake of Fred’s father is quite the legend, recent editions are now around 6 years of age. This single barrel of Knob is richer, bigger, bolder, spicier, and lengthier than any of those recent batches. The finish is like a dash of black pepper covered in burnt vanilla. Impressive stuff.

• Knob Creek 9 Year Old K&L Exclusive Single Barrel #3128 Kentucky Bourbon (750ml) ( $47.99) On a recent trip to Kentucky, our buyers paid their first ever visit to Jim Beam to taste barrels with esteemed distiller Fred Noe, son of the late, great Booker Noe. With supplies of mature, age-labeled Kentucky Bourbon on the decline due to increasing demand, they were searching for value in market with few true deals as of late. Jim Beam, being the state’s largest distiller of Bourbon, still has healthy supplies of 9+ year old casks and was happy to make them available for the boys upon their arrival. Bottled with at a whopping 120 proof, these hand-selected casks of Beam, bottled under the brand’s Knob Creek label are not for the faint of heart. There are folks out there who claim they can pick the signature Beam flavor out of any line up, but in a recent blind tasting our staff guessed Four Roses across the board. The heavy accents of pencil shavings, savory spice, powerful force, and light vanilla are a trademark of the Lawrenceburg legend, but in this case their emanating from a bottle of Beam. This cask is a hot, hot deal considering that bottles of Four Roses single barrel now retail for $67, so expect the same level of quality for $20 less.

K&L Wine Merchants
http://www.klwines.com
Phone: 877-KLWines (toll free 877-559-4637)
Email: wine@klwines.com
San Francisco, Redwood City, Hollywood CA

Happy Spring!  The March Outturn brings a rainbow of fresh whiskies that zing with flavour, leaving us bursting with optimism and putting a bounce in our steps.  So go ahead – leap in!

CASK No. 41.68  LIQUIFIED BOUNTY BARS

11 years old; 1st fill barrel; 61.6%; Juicy, oak & vanilla

Vanilla, pineapple, coconut and fresh oak shavings. Rich and heady incense on a well polished desk and mixed fruits sat nobly in a fruit bowl. Bursting with mouthwatering juicy fruits and ginger and chili oomph! Water brought “liquified Bounty bars.” An incredibly juicy experience.

CASK No. 50.66  RETRO SWEET HAMPER

24 years old; refill barrel; 59.5%; Sweet, fruity & mellow

Straight out of a retro sweet hamper; strawberry foam mushrooms, green apple chewing gum and pink and white sugar mice. The taste neat was like a Ferrero Rocher chocolate dipped in sweet chili sauce. Water releases sweet popcorn and candied angelica.

CASK No. 121.77  DUNNAGE WAREHOUSE ORANGE BOXES

19 years old; refill hogshead; 53.4%; Spicy & sweet

The nose has orange boxes, balsa and linoleum – also toffee, brown sugar, crunchy-nut cornflakes and sugared almonds (tobacco and dunnage warehouses later). The palate supplies a spicy samosa heat, dark chocolate orange, bonbons, marshmallows and pear flan with burnt pastry edges.

BRONZE MEDAL WINNER AT WHISKY MAGAZINE’S ‘ICONS OF WHISKY’ AWARDS!

CASK No. 63.33  RICH, TREACLY AND SUMPTUOUS

9 years old; 2nd fill sherry butt; 61.6%; Deep, rich & dried fruits

The nose seems rich and treacly, with brandy snaps, rum baba, stroopwafels, dates, honeyed figs, balsamic reduction and unlit cigars. The palate is dark, sumptuous and mouth-filling – sherry, burnt sticks, smoky bacon, ‘fly cemeteries’, liquorice, sweet coconut and dry oak.

CASK No. 3.221 STARRY, STARRY NIGHT

19 years old; refill sherry butt; 54.2%; Oily & coastal

Childhood memories of airfix paint, linseed oil. Grilled oyster on the barbecue. Red liquorice laces and marshmallows. A big puff of peat, chorizo and English lavender. It reminded one of ‘sooking spoots’ (sucking razor clams) from the shell. A clean finish of black pepper and sparkling water.

CASK No. 66.73  MIDNIGHT FEAST AT PONY CLUB CAMP

10 years old; 1st fill white wine hogshead; 61.1%; Lightly peated

Ponies in a stable, damp hay and camphor scented blankets. Bacon flavoured chips, Bourbon biscuits, warm waffles thick with hazelnut and chocolate spread, lashings of ginger beer. Like ‘licking a creosote fence’ and linseed hoof oil. Beef Wellington and date pudding.

CASK No. 29.165  CIGAR-SMOKING PERFUMED NURSE

20 years old; refill barrel; 57.4%; Peated

On the nose – tendrils of complex smoke weave around leather, saddle soap, root beer, antiseptic lotion, malt extract, vanilla, starched nurses and lemon bonbons. On the palate – teasingly perfumed smoke, bonfire ash, exotic fruits, walnuts, pepper and aniseed. Delightfully complex.

SMWS Canada

 MARCH OUTTURN: SPRING ZING 

The release of this month’s Outturn means we can officially wave goodbye to those winter blues as we say ‘hello’ to spring. March Outturn brings a rainbow of fresh casks that zing with flavour, leaving us bursting with optimism and putting a bounce back in our step.

With so much choice, we know selecting your favourite Society whiskies can be a little overwhelming. Our Ambassador Phoebe Brookes lends a helping hand, previewing a selection of whiskies and making her recommendations. For a taster of this month’s Outturn, visit smws.com/blog

Spicy & sweet

50.76 Booze up in a bakery £137.50 

39.121 Pink Peppercorn £71.70

95.20 Glazed cocktail sausages £67.00 

36.95 The joy of jelly*  Exclusive to March offers  MORE >

44.72 Slightly wicked sweet treats £46.70

Spicy & dry

48.70 Divas Do Disco! £48.10

71.42 Sinbad preparing for a journey £59.90

Old & dignified

41.70 C’est Magnifique!  An amazing myriad of aromas to be explored is followed by sesame Teriyaki chicken and vegetable Tempura. Water transported us to a yacht off the South of France…  Cask: 2nd fill ex-Sauternes hogshead £332.00

9.104 Lychee martini £129.90

Light & delicate

1.199 The whole is greater than…  £82.10

Juicy, oak & vanilla

5.49 Lady of the night £67.30 

Lightly peated

42.18 Purple Relaxation £58.10

Heavily peated

53.233 Fireman’s gloves on a mermaid £92.20

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Glenlivet 33 Year Old 1981 Signatory

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

$229.98

Glenlivet 33 Year Old 1981 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whiskey. Single cask sherry hogshead #9463 bottled April 2015 by Signatory Vintage for the Cask Strength range. 156 numbered bottles. Glenlivet Distillery was established in 1824 and following expansion in 2010 is now equipped with fourteen stills making it one of the largest malt whisky distilleries in Scotland. Glenlivet Distillery is situated in Scotland’s Speyside whisky region near the River Livet and has a visitor centre which offers distillery tours with the opportunity to sample Glenlivet single malt whiskies. Glenlivet also participates in the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival.

Full steam ahead for new special edition whisky from Speyside Distillery celebrating the return of the iconic Flying Scotsman

Speyside Distillery has produced a brand new special edition whisky to mark the return of the iconic Flying Scotsman steam locomotive to the National Railway Museum following a major restoration.

The commemorative bottle of the distillery’s Beinn Dubh ruby black whisky has been produced under licence for the museum, which welcomes back its most famous – and best loved – exhibit today (Thursday, February 25) after a decade-long absence.

Speyside Distillery, which is based at the foot of the Cairngorm mountain range in the Scottish Highlands, was selected to produce the Flying Scotsman Beinn Dubh single malt Scotch whisky because of its track record working with other historic brands.

The small, boutique distillery also produces the luxurious Royal Choice single malt under its SPEY brand. The expression is sold through the Historic Royal Palaces – a portfolio that includes the Tower of London, Kew Palace and Kensington Palace.

Speyside Distillery CEO John Harvey McDonough says the distillery’s partnership with Flying Scotsman is the perfect match as both represent heritage, tradition and innovation.

He adds, “I don’t think there could be a better whisky to sum up everything that Flying Scotsman stands for. Just as the locomotive was a pioneer of its day and continues to set new records, Speyside Distillery is marrying traditional distilling techniques with innovative ideas.

“We are extremely grateful to have been selected by the Flying Scotsman to develop its own brand single malt Scotch whisky, and it will be a huge honour for us to see Beinn Dubh Flying Scotsman hit the shelves in a couple of weeks.

“We hope that rail enthusiasts and people who love this world-famous locomotive will celebrate its long-awaited return to the National Railway Museum by raising a toast of this very special whisky.”

Flying Scotsman – arguably the best known train in the world – shot to fame after becoming the first steam locomotive to break the 100mph barrier in 1934 during a run from London to Leeds.

The locomotive returns to the National Railway Museum in York today following a £4.2m restoration – and as a working exhibit sets a new record for the oldest mainline working locomotive on Britain’s railway tracks.

To celebrate its return, Flying Scotsman today makes an inaugural run on the East Coast Mainline between London Kings Cross and York, before returning home to the museum where a huge crowd of well-wishers is expected to gather.

Paul Kirkman, Director of the National Railway Museum, says, “We have all been looking forward to the day when Flying Scotsman steams home to York along the East Coast Mainline and now this historic moment has finally come to pass.

“This celebratory journey marks a new stage in this steam icon’s long and colourful history, and is a tribute to all the people who have worked so hard to make this happen, from those that have worked on the restoration itself to the public that donated to our appeal to bring this legend back to life.”

Beinn Dubh is an innovative release from Speyside Distillery. The distinctive ruby-black whisky was launched into the market last year, and is already proving a hit with whisky lovers across Europe and the Far East.

Beinn Dubh is another name often given to Ben Macdui – the highest peak in the Cairngorm mountain range. It translates from Gaelic language as the black mountain, and refers to its dark and mysterious atmosphere.

Beinn Dubh’s taste is deep and dark: rich fruits, currants and chocolate dominate at first, but these gradually give way to both bitterness and sweetness. Beinn Dubh Flying Scotsman is 40% ABV and has an RRP of £50.

It will be available to buy from the National Railway Museum retail outlets. Speyside Distillery will also be putting the commemorative bottle on general release, with distributors receiving a limited allocation of the stock.

Speyside Distillery near Kingussie has been in production since 1990 and is operated by Speyside Distillers Ltd. For further information about Beinn Dubh, visit http://www.beinndubh.com/.

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Picture caption: The new Beinn Dubh Flying Scotsman has been produced by Speyside Distillery to commemorate the return of the historic locomotive to the National Railway Museum in York.

Garnheath 41 Year Old 1974 Carn Mor

Lowland Single Grain Scotch Whisky

$564.34

Garnheath 41 Year Old 1974 vintage Lowland single grain Scotch whiskey. Distilled at the Moffat distilling complex in Airdrie which closed in 1986. Matured in a single cask bourbon barrel ##313235 bottled June 2015 by Càrn Mòr for the Celebration Of The Cask series. 144 numbered bottles. Garnheath was a grain distillery founded in 1964, with distillation commencing in February 1965. The Garnheath Distillery was closed and demolished by Inver House Distillers Limited in July 1986.

BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY RELEASES

COLONEL E. H. TAYLOR, JR.  SEASONED WOOD BOURBON WHISKEY 

FRANKFORT, Franklin County, Ky (Feb. 29, 2016) – Buffalo Trace Distillery continues its homage to former Distillery owner Colonel E. H. Taylor, Jr. with a special release bourbon whiskey aged in seasoned wood oak barrels.  This 100 proof, Bottled-In-Bond, small batch wheat recipe bourbon was aged well over a decade and is a special one-time-only release.

            The barrels in this release underwent a variety of special seasoning processes,   including barrels made from staves that were immersed in an enzyme rich bath with water heated to 100 degrees.  After spending time in this proprietary solution, these staves were then placed into kilns and dried until they reached an ideal humidity level for crafting into barrels.  Other staves were seasoned outdoors for six months, and still others were left outdoors for a full 12 months before being made into barrels and sent to Buffalo Trace Distillery to be filled and aged.  All barrel staves were seasoned, dried, and crafted at Independent Stave Company, who consulted on this project with the premiere expert on oak maturation, Dr. James Swan.

            The result of aging in these distinct barrels has delivered a wheat bourbon that is quite different from the other wheated bourbons made by Buffalo Trace. Descriptions include, “a delicate aroma of caramel and dried fruit, followed by a bright and pleasant first sip.  Oak tannins are balanced by a touch of butterscotch, almond, citrus notes, and hint of spicy clove. The body is soft and balanced with an aftertaste that lingers perfectly.”

This Seasoned Wood Bourbon is the eighth and latest release in the collection of  E. H. Taylor, Jr. whiskeys, rounding out the collection of Old Fashioned Sour Mash Bourbon, Single Barrel Bourbon, Warehouse C Tornado Surviving Bourbon, Barrel Proof Bourbon, Straight Rye Whiskey, Small Batch Bourbon and Cured Oak Bourbon. The Sour Mash, Warehouse C Tornado Surviving Bourbon and Cured Oak were one time only releases and are no longer available.

The Colonel E. H. Taylor, Jr. collection was first released in early 2011 and several subsequent releases have followed.  Like some of the previous releases, this one-time-only bottling is very limited.   Also consistent with past releases, the Seasoned Wood Bourbon displays a vintage label and is offered inside a distinct canister reminiscent of Taylor’s whiskey package from over one hundred years ago. These six bottle cases will again be shipped in an impressive wooden box first used for the Cured Oak release.  The boxes are modeled after the wooden crates used by Taylor to transport goods during the days before Prohibition.

            Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr.  is widely considered one of the founding fathers of the bourbon industry, fighting for the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, nearly three decades after he purchased the distillery that is known today as the Buffalo Trace Distillery. During his time, Taylor implemented several innovative methods still used today by Buffalo Trace, such as climate controlled aging warehouses. In addition to his bourbon interests, Taylor had political ties. He was the great-nephew of President Zachary Taylor and elected the mayor of Frankfort, state representative to the Kentucky General Assembly and a member of the State Senate.

            This special bottling of Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Seasoned Wood Bourbon Whiskey will be available starting in late March in limited supply.  The suggested retail price is $69.99 per 750ml bottle.

About Buffalo Trace Distillery

Buffalo Trace Distillery is an American family-owned company based in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky. The Distillery’s rich tradition dates back to 1773 and includes such legends as Col. E.H. Taylor, Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee.  Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational Distillery producing bourbon, rye and vodka on site and is a National Historic Landmark as well as is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Distillery has won 17 distillery titles since 2000 from such notable publications as Whisky Magazine, Whisky Advocate Magazine and Wine Enthusiast Magazine. It was named “Brand Innovator of the Year” by Whisky Magazine at its Icons of Whisky America Awards 2015.  Buffalo Trace Distillery has also garnered more than 300 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies. To learn more about Buffalo Trace Distillery visit www.buffalotracedistillery.com

It’s been more than three years since we were last able to purchase a single cask of whisky directly from Japan. Given the way the market’s heading, it may be another three years before we get the chance again. As our customer service staff will attest: not even Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon is as hot as Japanese whisky right now considering the amount of phone calls and email requests we receive daily from consumers. In the midst of all the madness, however, our buyers discovered a new product from a small producer called Fukano, a distillery that’s been making rice-based products since 1823. It seemed the historic producer was branching out into rice-based whiskies and K&L was their first choice for an American trial run. Due to a conflict of labeling laws, Fukano Japanese whisky isn’t even available in Japan! It’s an American exclusive for the moment and this single cask is only available directly from K&L. The flavors are somewhere in between Suntory’s Hibiki and Nikka’s Coffey Still expressions, so fans of the incredibly mellow and smooth-tasting flavors of Japanese whisky will be more than pleased. Only 446 total bottles were produced, so count yourself as lucky if you get one!

Fukano K&L Exclusive Single Cask #282 Japanese Whisky (750ml) ($79.99)

This exceptional distillery in the city of Kumamoto on the southern island of Kyushu has been distilling since 1823. They’re famous for a diverse offering of Shochus and high quality liqueurs, but a tiny portion of their production is devoted to malted rice distillation. In Japan, these old whiskies are not bottled as such, though they do meet the definition by American standards. Instead they use them to make their high-end liqueurs, which is sad for them, but GREAT for us. This rare spirit is aged much like bourbon in new charred oak casks. The result is something absolutely sublime and uniquely Japanese. While one might be expecting Shochu squared, we’re in fact in a totally different arena altogether. Nothing like you might have had from other producers bringing in similarly labeled product. Somewhere between scotch, bourbon and “other whisky”, both the complexity of aromatics and texture on the palate are surprising. This cask has a vibrant nose of nut brittle, spiced fruit, lemon rind, and almond butter. A very subtle oceany quality persists in the back ground. Supremely drinkable but not without a pop on the backend, this is a true bridge between Single Malt and Bourbon. We have no doubt that everyone is going to love drinking this, although its limited nature makes it a strong candidate for most regrettable failure to click of the year. It’s our first single cask Japanese whisky since the famous Karuizawas of 2013, don’t expect it to last much longer than those did.

Dulcinea Gonzalez | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: February 27, 2016

Attn: Japanese whisky faithfuls and beyond! Here is a truly unique spirit that makes the perfect after dinner whiskey. With the aromas of candied corn reminiscent of a wheated bourbon or even a lighter Armagnac, this spirit is totally seamless with equal parts elegance and richness. The middle shows sweet flavorful notes of a creme brulee meets toffee. Totally smooth and delicious. Get’em while you can!

Andrew Stevens | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: February 27, 2016

In the quest for more Japanese whiskey our buyer has found this exclusive Single Cask for us. The nose opens with soft vanilla and some dried fruit, reminiscent of a wheated bourbon. Soft creamy vanilla notes and a wonderfully smooth finish, this is a fun, unique whiskey to try. For those who were a fan of Nikka Coffee this is another more complex whiskey that should appeal to you.

Jeffrey Jones | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: February 27, 2016

This whiskey is for those who are looking for a soft and easy to drink spirit. It has expressive and inviting sweet vanilla aromas. In the mouth it is soft and fruity with a kiss of sweetness. If you like the Nikka Coffrey whiskey I think that you will enjoy the Fukano.

K&L Wine Merchants http://www.klwines.com/ Phone: 877-KLWines (toll free 877-559-4637) Email: wine@klwines.com San Francisco, Redwood City, Hollywood CA

Chapter 7, rum cask, is here again and as it is a personal favourite, we are always very excited about this release.

We are releasing 96 bottles of cask strength decanter bottles and 999
bottles of 46%.

These are truly unique and rare whiskies.

Nose: Sweet, soft & slightly spicy. A mixture of vanilla and rum and raisin ice cream, fresh and citrusy with a hint of tropical fruits. Slightly nutty with a hint of marzipan.
Palate: Very soft again with citrus notes. Slight peppery spice with a hint of raisins. Malty with a hint of fresh wood. Salty and dry on the finish. Slightly nutty.

46% £44.95 BUY NOW

CASK STRENGTH £69.99 BUY NOW

Here’s what’s new in Irish Whiskey at the Park Avenue Liquor Shop.

Here’s a peak at the latest from the Emerald Isle.

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Hello March! 

With March upon us – we have started to think about St. Patrick’s day. That leads us to thinking about Irish Whiskey and how the category is fast becoming more diverse with new distilleries and some well-known ones, putting out exciting products. We’ve selected five out-of-the-ordinary Irish Whiskies that we thought you should know about – whether you’re celebrating the holiday or just like a good dram.

Cheers! Jonathan & Eric

The Park Avenue Liquor Shop

270 Madison Avenue

New York,

NY 10016 212-685-2442

 jonathan@parkaveliquor.com

eric@parkaveliquor.com

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Jameson Caskmates: KelSo Pale Ale Edition $39/btl

The journey of Jameson Caskmates KelSo Pale Ale Edition started in 2014, when 6 emptied barrels from Jameson’s Midleton Distillery (#Amazing) were sent to KelSo Beer’s owner/Brewmaster Kelly Taylor who then filled those barrels with his ‘hopped-up’ IPA for 8 weeks. Taylor then added a handful of their signature Nelson hops from New Zealand along with a bottle of Jameson (“to keep the barrel from drying out”), and shipped them back to Midleton. There, Dave Quinn, Jameson’s master of whiskey science, refilled the barrels with Jameson whiskey and let it mature for six months. There, Dave Quinn, Jameson’s master of whiskey science, refilled the barrels with Jameson whiskey and let it mature for six months.   The Nelson hops essentially dry-hopped the Jameson inside the barrels, resulting in a whiskey that offers intense hops aromatics in the nose as well as a floral, citrus effervescence. Boom – Caskmates 2.0 

The Lord Lieutenant Kinahan’s $43/btl 

From Whisky Cast: Feb 2016

“The nose is rich, nutty, and fruity with red apples, ripe peaches, roasted almonds, a touch of allspice, and a hint of butterscotch in the background. The taste is oily and thick with notes of dark chocolate, chocolate mint, a touch of apple cobbler, lemon zest, vanilla, and a soft oakiness. The finish is malty, slightly tart with a hint of lemon and touches of vanilla and oak. Very nice.”

Jim Murray: December 2015

“They say that Jerry Thomas made Kinahan’s his whiskey of choice in 1862. A sniff today might reveal molten honey, flapjacks, dry grist, and a fresh apple Danish (apple, custard, and pastry). The palate has a nip of lozenge sweeties, more apples, peppermint, vanilla, and a slow slide into chocolate, lemon pith, and cocoa. The 25% malt content presses home the flavor. Palate-coating. It’s a blend of fine quality, and Kinahan’s revival adds to the resurgence of Dublin’s whiskey story.”

Green Spot: Leoville Barton Cask $110/btl 

Green Spot Château Léoville Barton has first been matured in a mix of ex-Oloroso Sherry, ex-Bourbon and new American oak barrels before being transferred into the ex-Bordeaux wine casks to age for between 12 and 24 months. It has a fragrant aroma that is dense, rich and oily. Notes of honey sweetness, forest greens and berries abound. The French oak brings in the pot still spiciness to the party with a gift of baking spices. The hefty bouquet translates to the palate. A balanced mix of toasted wood, honeyed cereal, berry fruit and baking spices coat the mouth. The finish winds down on a spicy and sweet note, leaving behind a lasting and warm afterglow.  

Midleton: Dair Ghaelach Grinsell’s Wood Virgin Irish Oak Collection $350/btl 

This is Midleton’s first virgin Irish oak (or ‘Dair Ghaelach’ in Gaelic) finished whiskey! The bottle consists of whiskey that matured between 15 and 22 years in select ex-bourbon casks then married together before being poured into the Irish oak hogsheads. The particular Oak used for Dair Ghaelach comes from sustainable trees felled in Grinsell’s Wood within the Ballaghtobin Estate. Its then transported to north west Spain to the Antonio Páez Lobato cooperage in Jerez where the staves dry for 15 months before being turned into hogsheads and receiving a medium char.

Tasting Note

Nose: Well aged bourbon matured pot still notes of vanilla, banana and pineapple work well with the Irish oak’s contribution of darker woodland spice, cinnamon, coffee and redcurrant.

Palate: Spicy oak, fresh straw, plenty of vanilla fudge, pineapple, a little cocoa sprinkled on caramelized apple. Rich allspice.

Finish: Very long and increasingly wood spice-driven.

Won Gold@

Liquid Gold Award – 2016

Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible

Won 3rd Place@

World Whisky of the Year – 2016

Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible

IrishAmerican ~  10 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey $48/btl 

Independent and family owned, IrishAmerican (Yes no space between)Whiskey celebrates the best of both worlds through the marriage of small batch Irish Whiskey from County Cork which is then aged in seasoned American White Oak Bourbon barrels. The 10 year old is their flagship expression. This newcomer consists of 100% malted Irish barley, double distilled in copper pot stills and aged for 10 long years in American White Oak barrels. Delivers a deeper, richer & warmer Irish Whiskey experience.

Notes:

This amber whiskey has strong flavors of spiced summer fruits mingled with floral undertones.

Due to ever-changing inventory, we cannot guarantee bottle availability. When we say ‘Emerald Isle’ we mean Ireland – not the island off the coast of North Carolina – apologies for any confusion but at the same time…Really? We are not responsible for any typographical errors or the results of Super Tuesday. Please contact the store with any questions.

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