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Scotch Malt Whisky Soicety “MARCH UPDATE: STAY ON YOUR TOES” – Scotch Whisky News

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MARCH UPDATE: STAY ON YOUR TOES

Six drams are KO in the first round: only 8 belters remain to fight for your attention. Whichever flavours you’re a fan of, better keep on your toes – these bottlings are going quick!

No.1: Spicy & sweet

44.60 Growing on you

A 14 year old whisky from a refill ex-sherry butt
Only 39 remaining!

BUY £48.10

No.2: Lightly peated

3.217 A delicatessen shopping basket

A 16 year old whisky from a refill ex-sherry butt
Only 16 remaining!

BUY £60.00

No.3: Deep, rich & dried fruits

30.80 A wicker basket full of dark pleasures

A 23 year old whisky from a refill ex-bourbon hogshead
Only 16 remaining!

BUY £48.10

No.4: Heavily peated

53.196 Waiting on the ambulance

A 22 year old whisky from a refill ex-bourbon hogshead
Only 86 remaining!

BUY £60.00

No. 5: Oily & coastal

93.57 Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of this!

A 21 year old whisky from a refill ex-sherry butt
Only 86 remaining!

BUY £84.90

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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!

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Kilchoman K&L Exclusive Single Bourbon Barrels Now in Stock – Scotch Whisky News

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  • Kilchoman K&L Exclusive Single Bourbon Barrel #172 Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($109.99)
    If there is one battle we’re not willing to fight in the spirits world, it’s the idea that “craft” whisky is better whisky. We don’t think using quarter casks to mature whisky faster makes for better whisky. We don’t think using organic grains or designer barrels make for better whisky either. What makes whisky better? Time. If you’re not willing to let your whisky come around naturally, then you’re not going to convince guys like David and me to support your stuff. Kilchoman, in my mind, is the one “craft” distillery that does it right. Their whisky is still young, but it’s already light years beyond what we’re seeing from standard Islay releases these days. There are reasons for this. They operate their still at a slow drip -that takes TIME. They only use standard size Bourbon and Sherry casks, which take TIME to mature. And, they hired John MacLellan, the former distiller for Bunnahabhain who has decades of experience from putting in TIME! And they keep getting better. This Bourbon cask #172 is so delicate in mouthfeel, yet bursting with white pepper, smoke, and fresh peat that it almost seems unreal. At 60% it tastes like 45% because it’s in complete harmony with a small dose of butterscotch on the finish and then a lingering floral note. At only five years of age it’s more flavorful, satisfying, and exciting than anything I’ve tasted from any Islay distillery over the past year. While others still look to the future, I think Kilchoman’s time is now. (David Driscoll)
  • Kilchoman K&L Exclusive Single Bourbon Barrel #74 Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($109.99)
    If there is one battle we’re not willing to fight in the spirits world, it’s the idea that “craft” whisky is better whisky. We don’t think using quarter casks to mature whisky faster makes for better whisky. We don’t think using organic grains or designer barrels make for better whisky either. What makes whisky better? Time. If you’re not willing to let your whisky come around naturally, then you’re not going to convince guys like David and me to support your stuff. Kilchoman, in my mind, is the one “craft” distillery that does it right. Their whisky is still young, but it’s already light years beyond what we’re seeing from standard Islay releases these days. There are reasons for this. They operate their still at a slow drip -that takes TIME. They only use standard size Bourbon and Sherry casks, which take TIME to mature. And, they hired John MacLellan, the former distiller for Bunnahabhain who has decades of experience from putting in TIME! And they keep getting better. This Bourbon cask #74 is zippy, lively, peppery, and bright with cinnamon red hots and bursts of sweet wood. It’s like a mezcal made on Islay, but with more vanilla and sweetness. What’s more amazing is the sheer drinkability at 59%. It’s never hot, overpowering, or out of whack. At only five years of age it’s more flavorful, satisfying, and exciting than anything I’ve tasted from any Islay distillery over the past year. While others still look to the future, I think Kilchoman’s time is now. (David Driscoll)

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Jura Whisky “STORY SEASON IS DRAWING TO AN END, BUT WE HAVEN’T CLOSED THE BOOK ON IT YET…” – Scotch Whisky News

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STORY SEASON IS DRAWING TO AN END, BUT WE HAVEN’T CLOSED THE BOOK ON IT YET…

Still waiting for the perfect time to open that shiny new bottle of Jura? Here on the island we believe that a bottle shared is a bottle doubly enjoyed. So why not #SaveTheDate and enjoy that first dram in good company? We’ve still got a few sets of whisky glasses to give away to our UK fans, so tweet us a picture of the two of you enjoying a dram, along with the unique code inside ‘promotional’ boxes of Jura, and we’ll send you a pair on us. Visit jurawhisky.com to find out more.

And how better to season your new set of glasses than with one of our harder-to-find bottles? Many of our limited edition and rare bottling’s are now available for purchase in the UK through our website, alongside all your favourites from our range. Check stock availabilities, and pick up a bottle for your next gathering at jurawhisky.com.

And finally, the time has come for us to turn it over to you to decide which story stands above the rest as the star of our #WinningWords competition. Visit jurawhisky.com to cast your vote for the one that you think is the world’s best story. Thanks to all of the incredibly talented storytellers who shared their #WinningWords with us.

Here’s to the next chapter in your Jura story.

Willie Cochrane and everybody at the Jura Distillery.

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Scotch Malt Whisky Society of Canada “March Outturn and Save the Date!” – Scotch Whisky News

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Explore bold new flavours! The March Outturn is now available. For full tasting notes and to purchase please visit www.smws.ca  

Also, please save the date Monday, April 14th as we’ll soon have some local news worth celebrating that evening! Watch for an email soon with all the exciting details!

Cask No. 48.34 In a sweetie shop
9 years old; 1st fill barrel, ex-bourbon; 63.3%
A candy shop of scents – candy cigarettes, Smarties, Toblerone, vanilla custard, creamy fudge and toffee popcorn. Sweet to taste with aniseed balls and a peppery kick mid-palate, and an aftertaste of nougat and granola bar.

Cask No. 72.31 Something old, something new
29 years old; refill hogshead; 48.3%; 30th anniversary bottling
A combination of lots of ‘new’ and ‘old’ aromas; a very old dusty leather bound library book in a new shiny cover and the lively spiciness of paprika powder. With water, hazelnut oil, figs and dried cherries and in the taste a Peshwari naan bread with mango chutney.

Cask No. G3.5 Chocolate cafe latte
33 years old; refill hogshead; 49.6%
Apple and pear juice initially followed by sweet aromas of spun sugar and freshly made pancakes. The taste neat is of pink and white nougat and rosewater. With water it turns into a chocolate hazelnut spread with orange chocolate liqueur.

Cask No. 44.58 A bittersweet sensation
13 years old; refill sherry butt; 59.1%
You are entering granny’s sweet shop; saltwater toffee, rhubarb custard swirly lollies and strawberry Starbursts. The taste is like a dark chocolate bar with whole cherries. With water the sweet notes still dominate and a creamy finish like rhubarb crumble with vanilla custard.

Cask No. 76.97 Nighttime campfire treat
17 years old; refill sherry butt; 57.2%
Mediterranean herb garden aromas followed by gorse, heather as well as golden syrup and pineapples. To taste, like melted milk chocolate with salted and peppered cashew nuts. With little water, caramelized bananas and the taste of orange liqueur and S’mores – delicious!

Cask No. 4.175 Suspicious skulkers on the catwalk
13 years old; 1st fill barrel, ex-bourbon; 55.9%
On the nose, scuffs of shoe polish hide behind toffee, barley, and juicy citrus (lemon bonbons, lime zest, raspberry sauce on ice-cream). The palate is also citric (lemon, lime, apple) but with smoke, embers and sugar-coated fennel seeds following.

Cask No. 29.134 Nurses and doctors attend a beach BBQ
17 years old; refill barrel; 61.5%
The minty, herbal, sinus-clearing nose suggests beach barbecues (smoke, embers, caramelized sausages, smoky bacon); but shifts to a hospital later. The huge palate has tarry driftwood, smoking tires, jalapenos, barbecued prawns, mint humbugs and clove-studded roast ham.

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THE SINGLETON OF DUFFTOWN SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY LAUNCHES TWO NEW VARIANTS, “TAILFIRE” AND “SUNRAY” IN 2014 – Scotch Whisky News

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THE SINGLETON OF DUFFTOWN SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY LAUNCHES TWO NEW VARIANTS, “TAILFIRE” AND “SUNRAY” IN 2014

The Singleton of Dufftown Single Malt Scotch Whisky is adding two new, vibrant and exciting variants to its existing range, Diageo has announced.

Whilst keeping the smooth, rich nature of The Singleton of Dufftown, both “TAILFIRE” and “SUNRAY” have been created using specially selected casks to enhance particular elements of the flavour profile of this classic Speyside malt whisky. We want to inspire a new generation of whisky drinkers by putting flavour at the heart of everything we do and continuing our quest to create amazing tasting whiskies.

TAILFIRE has a vibrant and enticing character, which comes from maturation in a higher proportion of European oak casks specially selected to enhance the juicy red berry freshness and sweet aromas of vanilla and fresh cut grass. This variant will be launching in both grocery and whisky specialists in March 2014 across a number of markets in Western Europe (UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, and Germany in July 2014). The Recommended Retail Price of TAILFIRE in the UK market will be £33.

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The smooth yet intense character of SUNRAY comes from maturation in a higher proportion of toasted Bourbon casks specially selected to deliver a honeyed, vanilla sweetness with aromas of blackcurrant and baked apple. SUNRAY will be launching exclusive to whisky specialists in March 2014 across a number of markets in Western Europe (UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland and Denmark). The Recommended Retail Price of SUNRAY in the UK market will be £36.

Colourful packaging indicative of the taste profile, and clear flavour descriptors have been chosen to facilitate the demystification of single malt whisky, a category with historically fewer younger consumers. We want to clearly communicate what flavours people can expect to enjoy.

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TAILFIRE and SUNRAY have both been created by Diageo Master Blender, Dr Matthew Crow. Matthew comments, “I am immensely proud of these two single malts. TAILFIRE and SUNRAY embody the future of whisky, and have been created to inspire a new generation of whisky drinkers. The Singleton is a much loved Speyside whisky, and has always put great taste and flavour at the heart of their single malts.”

The names TAILFIRE and SUNRAY are derived from the names of salmon flies, inspired by the world of our icon, the leaping salmon and fly fishing near our home on the River Spey. The names are colourful, vibrant and interesting whilst also being indicative of the flavour profile of each whisky. TAILFIRE and SUNRAY join The Singleton family alongside the 12, 15 and 18 year old expressions.

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Tasting Notes:

Tailfire

A vibrant evocation of Dufftown’s fruity character with notes of fresh red berries and sweet vanilla aromas. Best enjoyed with a dash of water.

Nose: instant sweetness, ripe red berry fruit – strawberries, stewed plums and raspberry jam, vibrant cut grass emerges with rounded maltiness, giving way to vanilla and toasted oak

Palate: notes of malt and green grass soften quickly with the richness of the fruit with a hint of spice amongst the sweet oak notes

Finish: sweet with slightly drying oak and a creamy hint of coconut

ABV: 40% 

Sunray

A smooth and elegant example of Dufftown’s honeyed intensity, golden and rich on the palate with notes of blackcurrant and heather honey on the nose.

Nose: incredibly soft, starting deep with demerara sugar and baked apple heather honey rises with floral top notes, blackcurrant and bramble striking the balance with soft malt

Palate: sweet and rounded, soft spice builds amongst the fruit

Finish: sweet, with blackcurrants and vanilla

ABV: 40%

About The SingletonTM of Dufftown

Distilled in the Dufftown distillery of Speyside, where fine single malts have been produced since 1896, exceptional care is taken at every stage of producing The SingletonTM to create the best taste possible.  Longer fermentation and slower distillation ensures exceptional smoothness and depth of flavour that creates a whisky regarded by many as the single best tasting single malt whisky in the world.  The liquid is then matured in a combination of American and European oak casks to ensure extra flavour and perfect balance. The SingletonTM word and the Fish and Gate device are Trade Marks owned by Diageo. @singletonwhisky

Scotch Malt Whisky Society “MARCH OUTTURN: PACKED FULL OF PUNCH” – Scotch Whisky News

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MARCH OUTTURN: PACKED FULL OF PUNCH

14 knockout whiskies…which one will you bring to your senses? Get up from your sluggish winter daze and welcome spring with this month’s flavoursome bottlings. Whether it’s the leather, canvas and rocky shore flavours of ‘Aromatic spices and exotic fruits’ or the pummel of fruit in ‘Juicy, juicy, tart and fruity’ that hooks you in, this month is chock-full of tasty treats.

Young & spritely

41.58 Juicy, juicy, tart & fruity
BUY
£44.00
77.34 Good clean creamy fun
BUY
£47.10

Sweet, fruity & mellow

36.71 Lemonade in a garden centre
BUY
£82.20

Spicy & sweet

4.186 Aromatic spices & exotic fruits
BUY
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44.60 Growing on you
BUY
£48.10
64.52 Sweet toothed, tap dancing Cuban
BUY
£87.20
39.93 Pork chops in red wine sauce
BUY
£131.10

Dry, rich & dried fruits

35.108 A feast of flavours
BUY
£43.80
30.80 A wicker basket full of dark pleasures
BUY
£87.20

Juicy, oak & vanilla

121.69 Bitter-sweet roller coaster
BUY
£50.10

Oily & coastal

93.57 Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of this!
BUY
£84.90

Lightly peated

3.217 A delicatessen shopping baskets
BUY
£60.00

Heavily peated

66.47 Campfire character
BUY
£45.00
53.196 Waiting on the ambulance
BUY
£90.50

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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!

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Top Picks at K&L California – Scotch Whisky News

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  • 2002 Bladnoch 11 Year Old K&L Exclusive Lightly Peated Single Barrel #303 Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($69.99)
    Ladies and gentlemen, Bladnoch single malt whisky is finally here in the U.S.! That’s not to say you couldn’t get Bladnoch whisky in the past, but it had to come in from an independent bottler like Signatory or Chieftain’s (we did our own cask a few years back). But this particular Bladnoch doesn’t come via a third party. It’s distillery-direct, straight-from-the-source Bladnoch and our three casks mark the first time any American retailer has done business with the Armstrong family directly (we worked with them to design our own new labels specifically for the U.S. market). Formerly owned by Diageo, Bladnoch distillery was shut down in the mid-90s until two Irish brothers – Raymond and Colin Armstrong – purchased the site and lobbied to have it resurrected. By 2000, they were distilling whisky at Bladnoch once again. Located in the Scotland’s deep southern region, it’s one of three designated “Lowland” distilleries and i t’s by far the most interesting of the group. Our 11 year old cask is actually a lightly-peated formula that the Armstrongs began distilling at the beginning of their tenancy. It captures the soft fruitiness that Bladnoch has always been known for, but adds just a touch of phenolic complexity to the mix (think somewhere in between Talisker and Springbank). With a rich, almost jelly bean-like sweetness on the finish and that hint of peat adding the accent, the whisky pops perfectly with the 51.5% alcohol providing a balance against the fruit.
  • 2009 Bladnoch “Young” K&L Exclusive Heavily Peated Single Barrel #57 Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($54.99)
    Ladies and gentlemen, Bladnoch single malt whisky is finally here in the U.S.! That’s not to say you couldn’t get Bladnoch whisky in the past, but it had to come in from an independent bottler like Signatory or Chieftain’s (we did our own cask a few years back). But this particular Bladnoch doesn’t come via a third party. It’s distillery-direct, straight-from-the-source Bladnoch and our three casks mark the first time any American retailer has done business with the Armstrong family directly (we worked with them to design our own new labels specifically for the U.S. market). Formerly owned by Diageo, Bladnoch distillery was shut down in the mid-90s until two Irish brothers – Raymond and Colin Armstrong – purchased the site and lobbied to have it resurrected. By 2000, they were distilling whisky at Bladnoch once again. Located in the Scotland’s deep southern region, it’s one of three designated “Lowland” distilleries and i t’s by far the most interesting of the group. This three year old cask marks the first time the Armstrong’s heavily peated experiment has hit the states. Bright cinnamon Red Hot spice blisters the backend of this whisky, as the flavor builds slowly from the initial sip into a flurry of flavor in the finish. It’s very Kilchoman-like, but with more fruit. While some may hesitate with the youth of this whisky, you’d be doing your mouth a disservice. We pounced immediately on this cask during our visit and we think you’ll see why. It’s a Lowland explosion.
  • 1996 Bowmore 16 Year Old Faultline Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($105.99)
    This year we were lucky enough to secure two different Bowmore Casks for the Faultline selection. As I’ve stated previously, Bowmore is absolutely one of the finest distilleries in Scotland and finding casks like this at reasonable prices is just not normal. This lovely whisky comes from a refill sherry butt. This is a lovely contrast to our other Bowmore, showing much softer aromas of candied fruit, densely wafting smoke, but with a subtleness that is not seen on the Hogshead cask from 1997. This barrel perhaps captures the current distillery profile more precisely because of the sherry influence (limited as it may be) and will make any Bowmore lover happy. It may also provides an opening for none Islay drinkers to appreciate a smoky whisky that is fully integrated and approachable without to much of the medicinal side. Similar casks are currently selling in Europe for upwards of $150, so don’t expect this to be around forever.
  • 1980 Caol Ila 32 Year Old Sovereign K&L Exclusive Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($269.99)
    We’ve teased the idea of three ultra-mature Islay casks since this past March, but we were never able to give any specifics. “Three ancient casks, reminiscent of what we used to see all the time back in 2007, from the same warehouse as our fantastic Port Ellen cask a few years back.” People were curious. If you ever hear anyone say, “There’s no more old whisky in Scotland,” they’re not completely off-base. At this point, it’s no longer about who will pay the most or who’s got the most coin–it’s only about access. Do you have the connections, the relationships, and do people actually want to do business with you? Luckily for us the past few years of hard work, loyalty, respect, and friendship have opened more doors for us. Three doors, actually. And what’s behind door number three? The sister cask to our former K&L exclusive, a 1980 Caol Ila now two years older than when we last visited her. While our former cask was rather light on its feet, its older sister comes in at a whopping 57.1% and brings all the earthy peat you can handle. It’s also classically Caol Ila with a rounder, fruiter palate from those famous, fat-necked pot stills. The price is in line as well with that offering. Our 30 year old cask sold for $199.99, so considering inflation, the increasingly-insane demand for whisky, and the extra few years, we think it’s pretty reasonable. If 150 people agree with us we’ll be sold out.
  • 1989 Cragganmore 23 Year Old Faultline Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($109.99)
    Finally, the return of Cragganmore to the Faultline line up. One of our first bottlings was a fabulous 20 year old Craggy, from a hogshead. That was three years ago and we haven’t seen another Cragganmore from any of our suppliers since, so when this one popped up as a potential Faultline candidate we jumped on it. We were surprised again by both the quality and the incredible price! Cragganmore is distilled from very lightly peated barley. Over the course of 23+ years in a refill sherry butt, that subtle smokiness has morphed into what can only be described as quintessentially Speyside. Imagine a highland shrub recently in bloom after months of dormancy during the long cold winter. Imagine the honey bee attracted to the tiny purple flowers, returns to her hive, which is situated precariously on the outstretched limb of knobby oak tree. The honey slowly drips out of the dense honeycomb on to the damp reeds below. This tiny florally flecked speck of honey trapped on a blade of grass flutters in the breeze to land on a damp stone on the banks of the river Spey. Droplets from the idly lapping river loosen the blade from its sticky perch on the wet stone, eventually releasing it into the meandering river as it twists toward the north sea. Now imagine yourself with a bottle of Cragganmore. You have a very good imagination…
  • 1997 Glengoyne 16 Year Old K&L Exclusive “Sovereign” Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($79.99)
    Glengoyne is one of those distilleries that everybody loves, but never remembers. Located right on the border between Highland and Lowland -a line conveniently drawn right around the distillery- it’s definitely one of the up and coming malts these days. Despite being quite well regarded by many, we rarely see Glengoyne around and even less so as an independent bottling. This lovely cask came as a surprise when we first tasted it as it was not on our radar either. What we found was a splendidly idiosyncratic example of this little distillery. It feels like we’re a little more on the lowland side of the street here, with soft grassy aromas, subtle white pepper, and only moderate oak on the nose and palate. The oak spice builds on the finish, but it’s not a power house. Instead, a fresh and forward aperitif that should do well for you as the weather starts to heat up again.
  • 2005 Glenrothes 8 Year Old K&L Exclusive “S overeign” Single Sherry Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($49.99)
    We are so lucky to have such incredible suppliers. We built relationships with some of Scotland’s best bottlers and none more exciting than the Laing Brothers. Stewart Laing’s new company Hunter Laing is responsible for bottling our Sovereign line of single malts and when we told Stewart that we were looking for some affordable options to go with our three incredible old Islay casks, he was happy to oblige. You may know Glenrothes, the gorgeous little distillery outside of Aberlour, as one of Speyside’s finest. There are no questions that Glenrothes is a blue chip malt and finding it on the secondary market is rare. Finding first fill single barrel cask strength sherry butts for less than $50 is just silly. It’s like having our own A’bunadh. This unctuous little cask has everything you could want from a young sherry bomb. Despite the youth, we have powerfully aromas, shifting from Glenrothes’ classic earthy pepper notes to the dense dr ied raisin and baking spices. The high proof isn’t evident on the palate, but it swims really really well. A like this a lot with a few drops of water. We probably should have bought two of these. At this price it will be gone soon.
  • 1992 Longmorn 21 Year Old Faultline Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($115.99)
    Oh Longmorn, you elusive lovely creature. Last year, we bottled a Longmorn from a fresh sherry butt that was arguably our most positively received whisky of 2012. All the whisky geeks went mad and snatched up every bottle moments after it arrived. This year we return with another Longmorn of a similar price and aged, but this time it’s coming from a second fill butt. It’s not the sweet up-front style of last year’s, but instead a powerful whisky filled with fresh vanilla, dark dense fruit, and aromas of toffee and spice. This is a fabulously complex whisky with a roundness that’s undeniably pleasurable. Again don’t expect a redux of last year’s cask, but a special whisky that stands tall on it’s own merit. All lovers of this splendid Speyside distillery, located just south of Elgin, should buy now before the price goes up. A very welcome addition to the Faultline family.
  • 1982 Miltonduff 30 Year Old Faultlin e Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($159.99)
    This baby will be the oldest single malt whisky we’ve ever bottled under the Faultline label. Miltonduff is certainly rare on the market right now, although we find casks regularly, the quality is highly irregular. This cask was just transcendent in my opinion. Aged for 30 years in a bourbon barrel, we really get to the essence of Miltonduff. Exhibiting exotic wood notes and powerfully aromatic qualities of incense, gentian, and spice on the nose give way to intense vibrancy and life on the palate. While this whisky is mature, it certainly shows no sign of slowing down, layering on the aromatic elements as the whisky finishes. Sandalwood, cardamom, bay leaf, and subtle honeyed sweetness soften the powerful masculine quality of this special whisky.
  • 1987 Mortlach 25 Year Old Faultline Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($139.99)
    Here is a fun whisky from the fabulous and sought-after distillery in Dufftown. We’ve already had great success this year with Mortlach from various bottlers, but this cask was just too good a value to pass up. What we have here is a total turnaround from the sherry monster that we bottled via Chieftain’s this year. Coming from a refill bourbon barrel, the savory quality of Mortlach is not framed by the sweet dried fruit of the sherry cask. Instead, the subtle influence of the bourbon barrels works to highlight the distilleries distinctive qualities. Just an all together stupendous value, if somewhat geared for the more expert drinker. The high proof will be a definite surprise for those not expecting it. I believe that many who liked our first Faultline – a Littlemill 21 yo – will enjoy this cask for its unflappable uniqueness and rich complexity.
  • 2008 Talisker “The Speakeasy” K&L Exclusive Single Barrel Cask St rength Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($59.99)
    I cannot express how utterly unusual it is for this cask to be here right now. The incredible rarity of independently bottled Talisker is not a surprise. This little distillery on the Isle of Skye is one of the world’s best. It’s an integral part in many of the Johnnie Walker expressions and is therefore never traded. If, however, you were one of the lucky few to own a blending operation back when Talisker contracts were actually available, you potentially could be sitting on some decent stocks of this fine whisky. Needless to say, owning Talisker is not the same as bottling single cask Talisker, as the distillery’s owners are notorious for discouraging independent bottlings with the name divulged. I don’t know if that’s folklore, but I know when we first decided to take this cask, it was going to be under a different name. When the labels showed up, that policy had changed. Talisker it was indeed and everyone would know it. Luckily, this is the boring part of the story. The real story is in the barrel. Here, this whisky’s youth is an asset. It’s lost the leesy grappa notes that the distillate displays at an earlier stage, allowing the peat to push through to the foreground. The intensity the results is absolutely mind-bending. While we should/could be asking a lot more for this whisky for various reasons, we’ve made a commitment to providing great values for our customers and that means we’ve fought to get the price way down for you. Similar whisky sells for $120 in Europe.

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D&M California “Our George Dickel Barrel Has Arrived!” – American Whiskey News

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When we tasted this as a group, we said of the nose: This is delightful! There are aromas of soft rye spice and a touch of apple brandy. The palate shows the power this bottle packs. The palate is helped with the addition of water and displays a focused soft rye spice and dry caramel. Yummy!

Get your bottle today for just – $49.99

 

New Woodford Reserve Classic Malt Available at The Whisky Shop – American Whiskey News

The Brand New Woodford Reserve Classic Malt selection has just landed! Stock is very limited and will be treated on a first come first served basis.

The Whisky Shop are proud to announce another exclusive launch in the shape of the deliciuos Woodford Reserve Classic Malt edition.

One of the only single malt whiskies to be produced in KY and certainly the oldest (aged for 9 yrs)

The Classic Malt is the only 100% Malted Barley US Whiskey distilled in 3 copper pot stills, the time honoured method in whiskey production.

Made from 100% malted barley, the Classic Malt differs from any other US Whiskey by being matured in used Woodford Reserve barrels as opposed to brand new casks.

Golden colour, similar to an oaked Chardonnay with an aroma of subtle malt, citrus fruits and green wood. There is pronounced honey and vanilla flavor, and a delicateness which offers balance combined with a creamy mouth feel.

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Scotch Malt Whisky Society “MARCH PREVIEWS: GROWING ON YOU” – Scotch Whisky News

SMWS Early Bird

MARCH PREVIEWS: GROWING ON YOU

As a first few hopeful rays of sunshine brighten our day, we’ve been inspired to release some bottlings with a vigorous, sprouting feel. Let the fruity, floral notes of 44.60 start ‘Growing on you’ or drink some ‘Lemonade in a garden centre’ with 36.71. Hate gardening? We’ve got some peaty treats in our ‘Surf and turf’ selection…

Sweet, fruity & mellow

36.71 Lemonade in a garden centre

We puzzled over a bifurcated nose – many attractive elements (pineapple smoothie, pear tart, lemon sherbet, vanilla, toffee, honeycomb, banana chips) but time unfolded deeper, notes…

Age: 22 years
Cask: Second fill ex-bourbon hogshead

BUY £82.20

Spicy & sweet

44.60 ‘Growing on you’

The initial noses neat is not too inspiring, wet sand and freshly mixed cement, but give this one time. Notes of apricots, oranges and figs but also plum sauce, cedar wood, wild onions and a late summer rose emerge – intrigued?

Age: 14 years
Cask: Refill ex-sherry butt

BUY £48.10

Lightly peated

3.217 A Delicatessen Shopping Basket

This had all the makings of a great feast of prosciutto ham, sundried tomatoes, roasted fish skins, sushi and brown sauce. A leather jacket stuffed into a canvas bag…

Age: 16 years
Cask: Refill ex-sherry butt

BUY £60.00

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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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