LOCAL BARLEY 8yo
NOSE
Notes of cracked black pepper, cigar box and sage on the nose introduce this year’s Local Barley.
PALATE
There are notes of shortbread and salted caramel on the palate, along with a herbal, basil note.
FINISH
A long, sweet finish with notes of toffee standing out.
UK RRP £90 – £95
Dufftown Heritage Old & Rare Whisky 44 Year Old · 1975 Vintage 70cl · 41.8% ABV
This elegant and complex whisky from Dufftown, the heart of Speyside, is a 1975 vintage bottled by Hunter Laing at 44 years old for the Old & Rare range and is one of only 239 bottles ever produced. The long maturation has mellowed the spirit, creating a smooth, easy-drinking dram with rich orchard and citrus fruits, balanced by soft sweetness and lingering oak spice.
As the Laing family have been in the Scotch Whisky business for more than three generations, the company has acquired not only a great deal of experience but, just as importantly, vast stocks of some of the most sought after whiskies in Scotland. Please join us to learn more about our proud history, and our promising future.
DUFFTOWN DISTILLERY
Founded in 1895 as “Dufftown-Glenlivet Distillery”, the distillery is currently owned by Diageo. The distillery operates six stills and has a capacity of 4,000,000 litres (880,000 imperial gallons; 1,100,000 US gallons) per year. It has three wash stills with a capacity of 13,100 litres (2,900 imperial gallons; 3,500 US gallons) and three spirit stills with a capacity of 15,300 litres (3,400 imperial gallons; 4,000 US gallons).
Its Speyside whisky is a component in Arthur Bell & Sons Ltd blended bottlings. It also markets single malt scotch whiskies under the names Singleton of Dufftown and Dufftown Aged 15 Years. Other active distilleries in Dufftown include Balvenie, Glendullan, Glenfiddich, Kininvie and Mortlach.
NOSE
A typically zesty introduction to this dram, there are notes of key lime pie,
apple jelly, honey and vanilla.
PALATE
There is a creaminess on the palate, with notes of banoffee pie, vanilla custard
and panna cotta.
FINISH
Sea salt and brine notes emerge in the finish, along with a gorse note.
UK RRP £62 – £65
This Decadent Drams bottling is a superb and wonderfully juicy wee 1st fill sherry hogshead of Arran single malt. Distilled in 2014, fully matured for 10 years in this cask and bottled with a fair bit of reduction to 57.1%, it’s a big, darkly fruity, spicy and robust wee sporran-warmer of a dram. Ideal for taking generous swigs of from a hipflask while rambling around Arran, or any other bits of Scotland you happen to find yourself in.
SPRINGBANK 30
NOSE
A rich and honeyed introduction to this dram, there are notes of ripe peaches, honeycomb and creamy chocolate.
PALATE
There is a vibrancy on the palate, with familiar tropical fruit and fresh tangerine notes, and a leathery note reminiscent of old library books developing over time.
FINISH
Tart and syrupy in the finish, with notes of brambles, maraschino cherries and a dunnage warehouse note to round off this dram.
UK RRP £895 – £920
This spectacular Scotch whisky embodies their unwavering dedication to obtaining sherry wood of the highest standard. A watchful eye throughout the maturation journey ensures the whisky is bottled at its optimum. With an intense mahogany hue, this single malt exudes sheer indulgence with layers of cinnamon, orange zest, vanilla toffee and dark chocolate.
Tasting notes:
Nose: Dark cherries, golden syrup and sweet spices to the fore, with hints of toffee, glazed figs and hazelnuts.
Taste: Ther heather honey hallmark, alongside orange peel, cocoa and ginger, with caramelised brown sugar on the finish.
TyndrumWhisky.com
The Green Welly Stop
Tyndrumwhisky, Tyndrum
Crianlarich, Perthshire FK20 8RY
United Kingdom
J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery Partners with Navy SEAL Foundation on Commemorative Whiskeys
FRANKFORT, KY (Feb. 25, 2025) – The Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF) provides critical support for the warriors, veterans, and families of Naval Special Warfare. Founded in 2000, the NSF is kicking off its 25th year with a partnership with J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery through the release of three double-staved™ American Whiskeys, labeled “Sea,” “Air,” and “Land,” celebrating the environments where SEALs operate. The bottles sell individually for $155, or the trio can be purchased for $425 online, with free shipping. J. Mattingly 1845 will donate $30 from the sale of each bottle to help fund the mission of the NSF.
“At the Foundation, we offer more than 30 comprehensive programs to help SEALs, SWCCs, and their families,” said Chris Irwin, NSF Communications Director. “We are honored to have this partnership with J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery to support our mission.”
Details of each offering are below.
J. Mattingly 1845 Double Staved™ 5-Year-Old Kentucky Bourbon Sea Edition is a five-year-old bourbon bottled at 127 proof. Made with a mashbill of 78 percent corn, 10 percent rye, and 12 percent malted barley, this bourbon is said to have an excellent balance with subtle baking spice notes on the palette. The finish is described as long, with seasoned oak and spiced cherry.
J.Mattingly 1845 Double Staved™ 9-Year-Old Light Whiskey Air Edition was distilled in 2016 and bottled at 129 proof. This whiskey was created using J. Mattingly’s double-staved process using ex-bourbon casks. With a mashbill of 99 percent corn and 1 percent malted barley, this whiskey is described as full-bodied and complex with sweet notes of crème brulée crust, yellow cake, and sweet graham cracker. The finish is maple syrup overlapped with gentle oakiness at the back end.
J.Mattingly 1845 Double Staved™ 5-Year-Old Rye Whiskey Land Edition is a five-year-old rye whiskey bottled at 119 proof. With a mashbill consisting of 95 percent rye and 5 percent malted barley, this whiskey is said to contain subtle spices of black pepper, green apple, white pepper, and cloves on the mid-palette. Its finish contains baking spices with a hint of dryness on the finish.
“J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery is honored to have been chosen to create the American Whiskey for the Navy SEAL Foundation,” said Harry Richardt IV, president of J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery. “We have tremendous respect for our military branches and feel privileged we can partner with the NSF on this initiative.”
The J. Mattingly 1845 Double Staved Trident Collection is available for pre-order online, with orders set to start shipping March 3rd. A limited quantity of bottles will also be available for sale at the J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery in Frankfort. Each bottle is 750 mL and suggested retail pricing is $155 each, or all three in the collection for $425. For more information on the partnership, check out https://jmattingly1845.myshopify.com/pages/navy-seal
About J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery
Starting in 1845 with John Graves Mattingly’s first distillery in Louisville, Registered Distillery #2, the Mattingly family has been synonymous with distilling in Kentucky for more than two centuries, having a hand in the development of at least nine separate distilleries in the Commonwealth.
In 2010 Jeff Mattingly took up the family mantle and started his own craft bourbon business. Today, Jeff’s son Cameron has joined the team as Vice President of Production, continuing the legacy into the latest generation for J. Mattingly Distillery 1845 in Frankfort, Kentucky. Together, father and son offer their proprietary double-staving™ process as well as a custom bourbon blending experience unparalleled in the spirits industry, available on-site in Frankfort or online at www.jmattingly1845.com
About the Navy SEAL Foundation
The Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF) provides critical support for the warriors, veterans, and families of Naval Special Warfare (NSW) through a comprehensive set of over thirty programs under five Pillars of Support: Strength, Resilience, Health, Education, and Community. Charity Navigator has awarded the NSF a 4-star rating since 2009 and a perfect score since 2014 for financial health, accountability, and transparency. It ranks in the top 0.1% of charities nationwide, with ninety-four cents of every dollar donated directly funding its programs or being retained for future mission use. The NSF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Tax ID: 31-1728910). It is an independent, non-federal entity unaffiliated with the Department of Defense. Learn more at www.navysealfoundation.org.
$239.99
The Wolves is a creative collaboration based in California. They’ve released several single malts with Marko Karakasevic of Charbay Distillery, but it’s this project with the Willett Family Estate that have put them on the map. Batch 3 is being sold pre-arrival and will be available for pick up toward the second half of March. The distillery describes it here, “[it] opens dramatically, with a complex blend of orange peel, caramel, and baking spices, with flavors of gingerbread, tobacco, and toasted nuts, all wrapped in a velvety mouthfeel. The finish lingers beautifully, balnacing vanilla and caramel sweetness with a pop of spice.”
Email: wine@klwines.com
Phone: (877) KL-WINES (Toll Free 877.559.4637)
K&L Wine Merchants 3005 El Camino Real Redwood City, CA 94061 USA
San Francisco, Redwood City, Hollywood CA
BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY’S 100 BOURBON SETS FOR 100 CHARITIES INITIATIVE RETURNS TO CONTINUE NATIONWIDE CHARITABLE GIVING
The Distillery to donate 100 sets of its finest whiskeys to support fundraising efforts for 100 nonprofit organizations
FRANKFORT, Ky. (February 26, 2025) – Ahead of Bottled-in-Bond Day, Buffalo Trace Distillery today announces the return of its annual charitable initiative, 100 Bourbon Sets for 100 Charities. The initiative, which honors the legacy of Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr., celebrates and supports non-profit organizations across the United States that are committed to bringing positive changes to their communities. Taylor, who owned Buffalo Trace Distillery from 1869-1878, is often referred to as the founding father of the modern bourbon industry due to his technological innovations, advancements in distilling, and instrumental efforts leading to the 1897 passage of the Bottled-in-Bond Act. 100 Bourbon Sets for 100 Charities pays homage to the 100 proof alcohol measurement, one of the key requirements for a whiskey to be labeled as Bottled-in-Bond.
In its inaugural year, the 100 Bourbon Sets for 100 Charities initiative supported organizations from 36 states across the country. In total, the program raised more than $134,000 for a variety of causes dedicated to veteran services, youth education and programming, cancer treatment, animal rescue and adoption, among many others.
“It is incredible to see the work being done by nonprofit organizations around the country and we believe Taylor would be proud to know his legacy continues to bring such a positive change to countless communities,” said Andrew Duncan, Global Brand Director, Buffalo Trace Distillery. “The 100 Bourbon Sets for 100 Charities initiative celebrates those who, like Taylor, have a passion for improving the world. We are proud to support nonprofit organizations in their efforts to better lives and communities.”
Featured products for the 100 Bourbon Sets for 100 Charities initiative include lineups from some of Buffalo Trace Distillery’s most sought-after brands, including E.H. Taylor Jr., Blanton’s, Eagle Rare, Weller and more. The number of bottles in each set may vary. Interested nonprofits can apply here.
Charities of all kinds are encouraged to apply for 100 Bourbon Sets for 100 Charities. Those interested in applying can do so beginning March 3, 2025, in honor of Bottled-in-Bond Day. All applications must be received within 100 days – by June 11, 2025 – for consideration. Selected charities will be announced the week of July 28, 2025. Bottles sets will be delivered within 30 days following the selection announcement.
Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to carefully read over the application. Buffalo Trace Distillery will coordinate the logistics of transporting bottles to selected organizations based on the legal requirements in each state. Once received by the organization, it is the nonprofit’s responsibility for executing a program that complies with each state’s legal specifications. Organizations must use their bottle sets and report back their monies raised by December 31, 2025.
About the Bottled-in-Bond Act
The Bottled-in-Bond Act was first-of-its kind legislation that saved whiskey in America. Passage of the Act led to increased quality and consumer safety across categories (and the formation of the modern FDA) and paved the way for the focus on quality & innovation that Buffalo Trace Distillery maintains today.
Bottled in Bond required distillers to label aged spirits, mostly American Whiskey, as “bottled-in-bond,” meaning the product meets the following criteria:
For any questions regarding the 100 Bourbon Sets for 100 Charities initiative, please email charity@buffalotrace.com. For more information on Buffalo Trace Distillery and its ongoing charitable efforts, please visit www.buffalotracedistillery.com.
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About Buffalo Trace Distillery
Buffalo Trace Distillery is an American family-owned company based in Frankfort, Kentucky. The Distillery’s rich tradition dates back to 1775 and it is a National Historic Landmark, as well as listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its history includes such legends as 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. The Distillery has won more than 40 distillery titles since 2000 and garnered more than 1,000 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies. Its William Larue Weller and Stagg were named Best of Show at the 2024 Denver International Spirits Competition and its Traveller Whiskey is the Most Awarded Super Premium Whiskey Release of 2024. Buffalo Trace Distillery has a deep commitment to supporting charitable initiatives. Nonprofit organizations interested in learning more about the Distillery’s efforts are encouraged to register their charity here. To learn more about Buffalo Trace Distillery, visit www.buffalotracedistillery.com.
We are delighted to introduce the latest release of The Macallan Archival Series, Folio 8.
Each release revisits a legendary advertisement from the 1980s and 1990s, breathing new life into much-loved campaigns. These adverts introduced The Macallan to a wider audience for the first time and now have a moment to captivate once more.
Folio 8, celebrates the billboard advert ‘The Colossus of Nose’, a witty and clever play on words that nods to the classical reference ‘The Colossus of Rhodes’. It playfully alludes to the magnificent aroma emitted by the King of Malts, otherwise known as The Macallan.
TASTING NOTES
EXPLORE COLOUR, NOSE, PALATE & FINISH
COLOUR
Vintage Terracotta.
AROMA
Golden Sultanas and Ripe Dates, Sweet Berry Compote, Toffee Brittle, Lemon Peel, Cinnamon and hints of Anise.
PALATE
Sweet Raisin and Sultanas, Ginger, Lemon and Orange Zest, Toffee and Sweet Oak.
FINISH
Long, Rich with Sweet Oak Spices.
ABV
43%
The Macallan Archival Series celebrates the rich heritage of The Macallan – and its most unforgettable advertising campaigns from decades past.
These adverts combine stories, anecdotes, drawings and photographs to showcase how The Macallan grew from a remote farmstead on the River Spey to become a world-renowned single malt whisky recognised for its incomparable craftsmanship and creativity.
