MAY OUTTURN: HAND PICKED

May’s Outturn sings of summer with 18 hand picked single casks bursting with juicy fruits and berries. There are also sweet summer re-unions as we say ‘hello’ to some long lost friends. Packed full of blackberries, brambles and dewberries, and making our mouths water, is the long awaited 128.5 As purple as Prince. And with its early summer promises taking us back to our youth, 70.10 Teenage Shenanigans makes a most welcomed return too. Fill your basket before we get picked clean…

Young & spritely

70.10 Teenage Shenanigans £44.00

Sweet, fruity & mellow

128.5 As purple as Prince! Low availability** £66.00

Spicy & sweet

77.38 Why? Why not? £48.10

64.59 Gymkhanas and gym class £45.00

73.30 Frivolously fresh, with playful spices £49.200

Spicy & dry

36.85 Vitality balanced by maturity £87.20

Deep, rich & dried fruits

42.15 Oscillations of light and shade £73.30

35.108 A Feast of Flavours £43.80

Old & dignified

G7.8 Sweet seduction in a car-wash – Grain Whisky £103.70

Light & delicate

26.110 Breakfast reverie £50.40

Juicy, oak & vanilla

46.31 Sniffing a bee’s knees £82.20

48.55 Tree-felling, box-ticking dram £43.80

Oily & coastal

4.207 Fulsome sweetness – quietly brooding peat £54.10

93.63 Unapologetic non-conformist £54.10

Lightly peated

10.83 Incredibly awesome! Low availability** £63.40

Peated

29.162 Surreal meal deal (on Islay) Low availability** £76.00

Heavily peated

127.43 Kissing a smoker Low availability** £60.80

66.64 A blacksmith at a barbeque

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New Website, New Whisky! We thought it only fitting, that we follow up the launch of our rather nifty, new website with a new ‘Rare Casks’ bottling. It’s long overdue (ok, we admit we’re picky) but we believe we’ve bagged ourselves a wee beauty…

A whisky so good, its identity’s a secret…

Abbey Whisky – The Rare Casks…

A mysterious dram…

Anonymous…

ANON.

ANON. BATCH 1 – THE RARE CASKS

REVEAL THE SECRET

The French whiskies have arrived in British Columbia and are available at private liquor stores in Vancouver area and Victoria Island. To get a list of stores and more details about the whiskies, please contact:

Yannick Treffot [e] yantre@cru-terroir.com • [ph] 778-870-4649.

Currently available:

G.Rozelieures (Lorraine region)

Pro$hibition (Jura region)

Michel Couvreur (Burgundy region)

Guillon (Champagne region)

The award winning distillery from Brittany Glann Ar Mor (Glann Ar Mor and Kornog whiskies) will be added to the portfolio in the next couple of months. Please note that the portfolio will be available in Alberta by the end of this year. Established since 1870 in the Lorraine region, the Grallet Dupic family is locally renowned for their mirabelle plum and pear eaux de vie. Christophe Dupic decided to batch the first-of-its kind Whisky de Lorraine in 2000. The eaux de vie distillation savoir-faire has definitely shaped the identities of their whiskies that are characterized by fruitiness, delicateness, smoothness all along with a touch of masculinity through the use of peat.

Whisky de Lorraine

40% abv • +600429

Single malt, double distilled and aged for 6 years in Cognac & Sherry casks. Lightly peated (6 ppm).

Rare Collection

40% abv • +838938

Single malt, double distilled and aged for 8 years in Sauternes.

Lightly peated (6 ppm).

Fume Collection

46% abv • +392670

Double  distilled  single  malt  aged  8 years in Fino casks.

Medium peated (20ppm).

pRO$HIBITION

Made in Jura, France

Nestled in the foothills of the rocky spur of the village of Château Châlon, the Tissot family has a long established history of wine makers and roving distillers (Bouilleurs de Cru in French).

Pascal Tissot (11th generation) uses a very unique distillation method of three French 1934 Blavier stills, originally designed and built to distil lavender for the perfume industry. Local ‘Feuillettes’ barrels, which hold 114 litres – half the size of a Burgundian wine barrel, are then filled with the new spirit and matured for a period of three to four years in the rustic Jurassians cellars. The batches are then independently bottled cask by cask. Only 1,000 bottles of each version are produced every year.

Vin Jaune Single Cask

41% abv • +856120 

Double distilled single malt matured between three to four years in Vin Jaune (Yellow wine) feuillette size barrels.

Vin Jaune, made from Savagnin grapes, is aged for a minimum of 6 years and3 months in oak barrels that have been filled nearly to the top. The wine gradually evaporates, and as it does a thin layer of yeast called voile forms on its surface, allowing complex, nutty flavors to develop. It is very similar to a dry fino Sherry.

Vin de Paille Single Cask

41% abv • +453605

Double distilled single malt matured between three to four years  in  Vin de Paille (straw wine) feuillette size barrels. Vin de Paille is made from grapes that have been dried to concentrate their juice (the result is similar to the ice wine process.)

Macvin Single Cask

41% abv • +70664

Double distilled single malt matured between three to four years in Macvin feuillette size barrels. Macvin is a late  harvested  grape must that is aged in oak barrels for a minimum of 12 months without prior alcoholic fermentation in tanks. Marc du Jura, pomace-based brandie, is then added at a ratio of 1 litre for every 2 of must. Fermentation stops, leaving behind residual sugar and a sweet complex dessert wine.

Michel Couvreur

Burgundy

Hand-crafted boutique whisky company that sources its raw whiskies from various distilleries in Scotland, then ages them in their Burgundian underground cellars. Yearly production is about 50,000 allocated bottles. Of Belgium origin, Burgundian wine merchant, Michel Couvreur, arrived in Scotland in 1964. He got involved in the Scotch business and became known for selecting the most ancient strains of cereals andusing extremely rare Sherry casks for aging. In the 70’s, Michel Couvreur returned to Burgundy where he now matures his Scotches in rare Pedro Ximenez and/or Palomino casks to craft exceptional whiskies.

• The Unique | 44% abv • Grain whisky • +503730
• Intravagan’za | 50% abv • Cereal spirit or Clearach • +84434
• Overaged Malt | 43% abv • Best European whisky 2013 • +209007
• Pale Single Single | 45% abv • Floral and salty • +514620
• Candid | 49% abv • Lightly peated and salty caramel • +775080
• Blossoming Auld Sherried | 45% abv • Elegance and strength • +656074

Founded in 1997 in the Champagne region of France, Guillon offers a range of single malt whiskies matured in various cask types selected from famous French vineyards. The barley is sourced locally from a Champagne cooperative. During the fermentation process, Guillon uses champagne yeast (saccharomyces bayanus), which give a more regional character to their products. Double distilled, all the whiskies are then aged for a minimum of five years in white Burgundy wine barrels before being finished in various wine barrels for various length of time. Guillon is the official supplier of L’Élysée (the Residence of the President of France).

We at Nickolls and Perks love our independent bottlings so we thought we should share some pretty nifty ones with you ourselves, covering whiskies from a variety of regions home to Scotland. What’s interesting about these bottlings is that they venture into different ages and finishes you don’t see on the shelves every day. This single cask 10 year old Bruichladdich matured in a sherry hogshead is a whisky that certainly gets the taste buds trembling!

2001 Bruichladdich 10 Year Old 2001 (#725) – (Andrew Ibbott) 46%

£45.00

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Spring is in full swing as April comes to an end, and this year’s 141st Kentucky Derby is right around the corner. In this week’s newsletter, we take some time to fill you in on what TPS Private Barrel Selections are now in-stock, as well as what is on-the-way. We also want to make sure you don’t miss out on two whiskies that recently made their way back to The Party Source shelves, but won’t last long. Also, it’s Derby weekend here in the tristate and we want to make sure you’re ready for this year’s festivities. The Party Source carries a large variety of officially licensed Kentucky Derby party supplies that are sure to make your Derby party a hit. Finally, we take some time to break down the iconic Mint Julep, as well as some clever variations to help you get into the Derby spirit.

Cheers, -The Party Source Spirits Department

PRIVATE BARREL UPDATE

In Stock:

KNAPPOGUE CASTLE Single Malt Irish Whiskey 12 Year TPS Private Barrel – $42.99

ANGELS ENVY Port Finish Bourbon TPS Blend – $41.99

Future Private Barrels:

W.L. WELLER 107 Antique Bourbon TPS Private Barrel #118

EAGLE RARE Bourbon TPS Private Barrel #67 and #170

BLANTON’S Single Barrel Bourbon TPS Private Barrel #37 and #96

KNOB CREEK Single Barrel Reserve Bourbon

TPS Private Barrel 1792 Small Batch Bourbon

TPS Private Barrel #10, #11and #40

JOHN J. BOWMAN Single Barrel Bourbon TPS Private Barrel #14

CROWN ROYAL Canadian Whisky TPS Private Barrel #30

FOUR ROSES Barrel Strength Bourbon

TPS Private Barrel OESF, OBSQ, OBSF and OESK

BACK IN STOCK

Two of the most requested and hard to find whiskeys are back in stock: Glendronach Scotch Whisky and Nikka Japanese Whisky. Glendronach and Nikka have been out of stock for months, and will continue to be in short supply. So don’t wait to stock up on these terrific whiskies.

>>>Click HERE to Shop GLENDRONACH

>>>Click HERE to Shop NIKKA 

DATES TO REMEMBER

Friday, May 8th, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Please join us for a visit from Four Roses’ master distiller Jim Rutledge.

Limited Edition Laphroaig 200th Anniversary Release Now Available at The Whisky Shop

Laphroaig 15 year old  200th Anniversary bottling 

The Laphroaig 15 year old was originally launched over 30 years ago made using a slightly lower level of peat but an increased alcohol strength. This special limited edition bottling pays tribute to the original 15 year old, which to this day is one of Laphroaig Distillery Manager John Campbell’s favourite ever expressions. This highly limited bottle combines full of peat smoke flavours with rich fruit notes.

£75 Pre-Order Now

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Laphroaig is a whisky you can’t fail to have a strong opinion about. Opinions Welcome is Laphroaig’s open-arms invitation for you to share your thoughts. Have a nip of Laphroaig, let your creativity run riot and share your own opinion.

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Cask No. 2.91                 $125

Buck’s Fizz and Gewurtztraminer

Speyside, Spey

The nose (after a somewhat inauspicious, solventy start) eventually settled down to honey and fruit (red grapes, peach brandy, pear-drops, kiwi, apple strudel, Buck’s fizz). With water we detected summer pudding, Juicy Fruit chewing gum, pink grapefruit and Gewürztraminer, with slowly emerging hints of menthol and tobacco. The palate suggested fizzy chews, pear and ‘petrol-flavoured bubble-gum’ (according to one panellist) – generally bright and tongue-coating with waxy green leaf and warm spices of nutmeg and clove to finish. It really came together with water – key lime pie, peppered fruits – a mouth-flooding mix of juicy sweetness and citrus (with gentle spice to finish).

Drinking tip: This is a dram that improves considerably with a little water and a bit of time. Could liven up jaded senses or taste-buds.

Colour: Pretend treasure in a fish tank

Cask: Refill barrel

Age: 12 years

Date distilled: April 2002

Alcohol: 61.1%

USA allocation: 60 bottles

Flavour profile: Young & spritely

Cask No. 41.61                       $275 

Liquid hedonism

Speyside, Spey

On the nose, golden syrup sponge, peach cobbler and treacle tart were placed on a French polished mahogany table. There were also red velvet cupcakes and a heady plum liqueur. “Everything I look for in a dram!” said one Panellist. An intensely deep and rich experience, with Jamaica cake, baked apples and peaches, dark chocolate, honey and vanilla to taste. The mouth-feel was extraordinarily silky in texture as tropical, mango juices abound in the finish. Water brought sweet ginger, eucalyptus and start anise. One Panellist enjoyed candied fennel seeds whilst strolling through a fragrant and exotic spice market.

Drinking tip: Enjoy at full strength for the ultimate experience

Colour: Elegant bronze sheen

Cask: Refill hogshead

Age: 33 years

Date distilled: December 1980

Alcohol: 51.5%

USA allocation: 60 bottles

Flavour profile: Old & dignified

Cask No. 50.62                       $190

Complex and lively

Lowland

This complex, lively dram did not appeal to everyone’s taste. The nose had delightful sweetness (spun sugar, toffee apples, marzipan, Daim bars) and fruitiness in the form of stewed plums and cherry brandy; but we also detected butterfly wing-beats of rubber, dried flowers and linseed oil. Water brought out sultana loaf, rum and raisin truffles and Soreen malt loaf. The palate offered Moffat toffees in a tin and candy necklaces, plus deeper notes of leather, rubber, caramelised onions and black pepper. Water softened the palate to Coco Pops and cappuccino with hints of Christmas spice – much more drinkable in reduction.

Drinking tip: A bit of leisurely entertainment after dinner

Colour: Toffee gold

Cask: Refill barrel

Age: 24 years

Date distilled: May 1990

Alcohol: 59.1%

USA allocation: 73 bottles

Flavour profile: Spicy & sweet

Cask No. 85.28                       $220 

‘Once you pop …’

Speyside, Lossie

The aromas neat were all very attractive and popular with the panel members; raspberry ripple ice cream, brandy snaps, caramel wafers, Key lime pie, salted toffee sauce and sour pineapple refresher chew bars. The flavours were all very moreish; sweet and salty popcorn, beef noodle cup-a-soup, Maggi liquid seasoning and memories of those sachets containing flavoured powder to sprinkle over your crisps. Water transported us into a trendy hair salon; wet hair, wet towels, bleach, perfumed shampoo and plenty of hairspray serving fresh tangerine juice, Parma Violet Spritz cocktails and Margaritas in a salted rimmed glass with slice of lime.

Drinking tip: Getting ready for a beach party

Colour: Shiny copper

Cask: Refill hogshead

Age: 29 years

Date distilled: May 1985

Alcohol: 44.1%

USA allocation: 120 bottles

Flavour profile: Old & dignified

Cask No. 127.43                     $125         

Kissing a smoker

Islay

A damp shed containing oil paints, turpentine and rabbit skin glue soon developed into meaty and peaty notes. There was roast pork, turkey and pheasant on the menu and a Twix to wash it all down. The palate had lots of peat and a caramelised meatiness then lasting cigarette smoke on the finish. It was described as ashy and epic, “Like kissing a smoker” one panellist said. The nose with water took us back to the shed in oily overalls for some putty and linseed oil. Then the meaty notes returned – Chinese suckling pig and duck in hoisin sauce. Honey glazed gammon with rosemary and thyme on the palate and plenty of smoke to finish.

Drinking tip: For chilling out with a Simon and Garfunkel CD

Colour: Faded Roman gold

Cask: Refill barrel

Age: 12 years

Date distilled: June 2002

Alcohol: 65.0%

USA allocation: 120 bottles

Flavour profile: Heavily peated

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Having recently seceded from a larger group and declaring ourselves independent in a grand ceremony involving a lot of flag waving, cheering and the blaring of a thousand vuvuzelas, we were then left with the not so small task of trying to redefine what Milroy’s was, is and soon to be.

After a lot of soul-searching and mad ideas (a whisky and hammock bar anyone?) we decided to align ourselves with other independent whisky companies. As such we have been scouring the world for the best independent bottlings we can find using a set criteria:-

Step 1 – are the bottlings well reviewed? Although taste is entirely subjective reviewers can give a great insight into the consistency of a bottler’s range.
Step 2 – try the damned stuff! We pride ourselves on hand-selecting all of our stock, everything we sell will have been given the seal of approval by a member of staff.
Step 3 – put our money where our mouth is and buy it!

The result has been fantastic, we are now stocking a host of indie bottlings from Malt’s of Scotland to the Italian firm Samaroli, and from Lady of the Glen to the great Wemyss Malts! We will of course strive to source more independent bottlings, we collect them like Lannisters collect Stark heads! Beneath is a selection of some of our current favourites.

Lady of the Glen Bowmore 21 Year Old – 50% – £299.95

One of only ten bottles, this heavily sherry cask influenced Bowmore was bottled in 2012 and swiftly sold out everywhere, just one bottle available!

Highland Laird Arran 17 Year Old – 50% – £69.95

An ex-Bourbon cask matured 17 year old Arran, typical apples, pears and apricot notes. Excellent balance! There’s not been a single bottling from Malts of Scotland that we haven’t enjoyed yet, this is no exception.

Adelphi Fascadale 14 Year Old – 46% – £57.95

A Highland Park bottled under Adelphi’s own label. Heathery with pert Bourbon cask notes of vanilla, pear and honey with a pinch of salt. The finish is long with notes of applewood smoke and Scotch tablet.
Adelphi Fascadale 14 Year Old – 46% – £57.95

Creative Whisky Tobermory 1994 – 53.8% – £74.95

A Highland Park bottled under Adelphi’s own label. Heathery with pert Bourbon cask notes of vanilla, pear and honey with a pinch of salt. The finish is long with notes of applewood smoke and Scotch tablet.  A big malty Tobermory, free with the toffee, shortbread and sea salt notes! This bottling from David Stirk is adorned by an illustration from a local artist.

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MAY PREVIEWS: OSCILLATIONS OF LIGHT AND SHADE 

Golden syrup versus chilli chocolate or Danish pastries balanced by hoisin duck? These brand new drams are all bursting with beautiful contrasts. Find a delightful puzzle for the palate with G7.8: it’s Sweet seduction all right, but in a car wash. Chefs and mechanics are busy in a furniture workshop – all in a day’s work for an Unapologetic non-conformist. Beat the crowds and get your bottle before word gets out…

Deep, rich & dried fruits

42.15 Oscillations of light and shade £73.30

Wonderfully tasty – caramelised pineapple, dark cherries in syrup, toffee, exotic fruits and some ginger, chilli heat.

19 years old
Refill ex-bourbon hogshead

Old & dignified

G7.8 Sweet seduction in a car-wash – Grain Whisky £103.70

The nose has car polishing memories, balanced by caramel, toffee, raisins, Demerara and Danish pastries – also peppercorns and pine and light incense smoke.

30 years old
Refill ex-bourbon hogshead

Oily & coastal

93.63 Unapologetic non-conformist £54.10

Cranberries coated in chocolate and hoisin sauce noodles to taste. Also, wet seaside rocks, papaya and roasted beetroot. Conformity is overrated.

15 years old
Refill ex-bourbon hogshead

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Swally Shirts Dark Side of the Malt

Glasgow, Scotland.

Glasgow based drinks t-shirt designers Swally Shirts have released details of their newest product which should appeal to fans of whisky and the band Pink Floyd. ‘Dark Side of the Malt’ is a tribute to the classic Floyd album cover from Dark Side of the Moon with a whisky twist. The design is available to pre-order now and will ship from the end of April.

Previous designs include their signature I Heart Whisky featuring the silhouette of the classic Glencairn whisky glass instead of the heart symbol.

The company ships worldwide and has many more designs in the pipeline featuring other spirits and craft beer.

Swally Shirts was formed in 2014 by Mark Connelly of WhiskyWhiskyWhisky.com and Glasgow’s Whisky Festival (www.glasgowswhiskyfestival.com) , Andrew Nicolson of Whisky Blender.com and Lorraine Smith of Dormouse Tea Company

( www.dormouseteacompany.com ).

Contact: Mark Connelly mark@swallyshirts.com for more details.

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