(la-FROY’g) Located on Islay’s southern coast, the Laphroaig distillery is known for its pungent, heavily peated single malt whiskies. The profound and unique character of these oily, smoky, medicinal whiskies has divided opinion since the distillery was founded. Once highly prized by blenders, Laphroaig is now the best-selling Islay single malt, enjoyed by whisky enthusiasts the world over, including King Charles who awarded the distillery a Royal Warrant in 1994. Founded on the west coast of Islay in 1815, Laphroaig is famous for its intensely smoky and peaty single malt whisky, characterised by distinctive notes of sea salt, smoke, iodine and earthy sweetness.

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Glen Scotia Cask #8 Glen Scotia 33 Year Old 1991 Murray McDavid ULTRA

£2,488.96

Glen Scotia 33 Year Old 1991 is an exceptionally rare and charismatic Campbeltown single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by Murray McDavid for the prestigious ULTRA series. Distilled on 22nd May 1991 and bottled on 17th June 2024, this remarkable whisky spent more than three decades maturing in single cask #8, yielding just 167 bottles at a beautifully balanced 48.7% ABV. Part of Murray McDavid’s celebrated ULTRA collection, this whisky showcases the extraordinary complexity that only time can create. Decades of slow maturation have allowed Glen Scotia’s distinctive maritime spirit to evolve into a richly layered and elegant dram, combining dark fruit richness, coastal influence, spice, and mature oak. This is a rare opportunity to experience a mature Campbeltown whisky from one of Scotland’s smallest and most historic whisky-producing regions.

• 33 year old Campbeltown single malt Scotch whisky from Glen Scotia Distillery
• Distilled 22 May 1991, bottled 17 June 2024
• Matured in single cask #8
• Limited to just 167 bottles worldwide
• Bottled at 48.7% ABV
• Part of the prestigious Murray McDavid ULTRA series

The Glen Scotia 33 Year Old 1991 Murray McDavid ULTRA is a spectacular example of mature Campbeltown whisky, combining rich dark fruit character, maritime complexity, and decades of graceful oak maturation. Deep, sophisticated, and immensely rewarding, it is a rare collector’s whisky and a remarkable expression of one of Scotland’s most distinctive whisky regions.

Nose Baked plum, tamarind spice, dark cherries, and rich chocolate with hints of polished oak and freshly cut cigar.

Palate Robust and complex, revealing flavours of wild berries, juicy raisins, salted caramel, dark fruits, and warming spice.

Finish Long and satisfying, with lingering ripe berries, nutmeg, brown sugar, dried stone fruits, and elegant oak complexity.

Glen Scotia Distillery, founded in 1832, is a historic gem located in Campbeltown, nestled at the foot of the Kintyre Peninsula on Scotland’s stunning west coast. Strategically situated on the south side of Campbeltown’s High Street, it stands beside the former Lochrin and Dalintober Distilleries, with its rear walls gracefully meeting the tides of Campbeltown Loch. As one of only three remaining whisky distilleries in Campbeltown—a region once home to over thirty distilleries—Glen Scotia plays a pivotal role in preserving the area’s rich whisky heritage. The distillery masterfully produces both peated and un-peated single malt whiskies, catering to diverse palates with its expanding range that includes acclaimed expressions like Glen Scotia Double Cask and the Glen Scotia 15 Year Old. Renowned for its commitment to quality and tradition, Glen Scotia Distillery continues to attract whisky enthusiasts and collectors worldwide, solidifying its status as a cornerstone of Campbeltown’s renowned whisky industry.

D&M EXCLUSIVE SINGLE BARRELS!

For several decades now, lovers of American Whiskey have come to D&M for our well-curated collection of highly sought-after selections, including many that are extremely limited, highly-allocated and/or hard-to-find elsewhere. A key component of our sourcing efforts is working closely with the most highly-regarded distilleries, with whom we have built solid, long-standing relationships, to select single barrels from their aging stock that we can proudly stamp our logo on as D&M exclusive offerings. Over the years, we  have procured many such private barrels and, today, are excited to present some of our most recent acquisitions of which we have some remaining stock still available for your consideration. However, we do advise you to act quickly since, once they are gone, as they say, that’s all she wrote!

Of course, if you would like to stay at the forefront of these offerings going forward, we encourage you to consider membership in our Single Barrel Project club. Just click the link for more information and to sign up.

OUR CLUB PROGRAMS

Here at D&M we are passionate about American Whiskey and Single Malt Scotch. To help make our passions a little easier on your (and our) pocketbook, we have come up with a number of different buying clubs. The purpose of these clubs is to explore these wonderful beverages, trying new things, and to save money. Click HERE to learn more about our club options.

Two Masters, One Bottle, One Game: Charles Leclerc And Hikaru Nakamura Went Head-To-Head An A First-Of-Its-Kind Chivas Regal Showdown At Monza

Ahead of the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, Charles Leclerc and Chess Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura met in a high-stakes, first-of-its-kind showdown. Brought together by Chivas Regal, the two masters faced off before a live crowd in one of the year’s most unexpected matchups.

The head-to-head marked the ultimate expression of two creations born from the same mindset: Chivas Regal 16 Year Old, Leclerc’s debut co-created whisky, and SE!ZE, his bespoke chess-inspired game. Inspired by the belief that success comes from deliberate choices, both were designed around the same principle: every move matters.

On one side, Leclerc, whose vision shaped both the whisky and the game, and whose pursuit of mastery has never been confined to one world. On the other, Nakamura: one of the most formidable minds in chess. Two elite competitors, one board, the ultimate test.

From the bottle to the board, Chivas Regal 16 Year Old and SE!ZE share the same DNA. Drawing on sixteen carefully selected whiskies, each aged at least sixteen years, Chivas Regal 16 is built from deliberate choices, including Charles’ selection of Longmorn Single Malt, matured in sherry casks, as the whisky’s signature component. SE!ZE applies this same thinking to gameplay, where every decision carries weight and nothing is left to chance. Both are a living tribute to the same belief: true mastery is never accidental.

The Chivas Regal Arena of Mastery buzzed with energy. Fans packed in to witness the live one-time-only showdown as two elite competitors from different disciplines challenged each other across a single board. Every move drew a reaction. Every decision landed with weight. This wasn’t just a game. It was a live, charged demonstration of what mastery looks like when it has everything to prove.

The showdown demonstrated that the spirit behind Chivas Regal 16 Year Old extends far beyond the bottle. Co-created by Charles Leclerc and Master Blender Sandy Hyslop around the number that has defined him, the whisky reflects Leclerc’s drive to constantly push further.

“I’ve faced plenty of challenges in my career, but stepping into the Chivas Regal Arena of Mastery was something entirely different,” said Charles Leclerc, Global Brand Ambassador, Chivas Regal. “The crowd, the arena, facing Hikaru, the energy was electric. SE!ZE and Chivas Regal 16 are built on the same idea: that every choice matters and nothing happens by accident. Facing one of the greatest strategic minds in the world at my own game brought that to life in a way I hadn’t anticipated. That’s what Chivas Regal and I are always pushing towards: moments that test you in ways you don’t expect.”

Livestreamed via Chivas Regal’s YouTube, the showdown offered a rare glimpse of mastery beyond its usual arena – a contest where the real aim was to prove what it means to push into the unknown.

“I’ve competed in front of big crowds before, but nothing quite like that,” said Chess Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura. “Charles and Chivas Regal built a game that keeps you on edge from the first move: fast, precise, with no margin for error and where every decision matters. That’s the kind of challenge that reveals what you’re really made of. True mastery isn’t just about knowing the game, it’s about how you handle the pressure when it counts.”

Raise a glass to the pursuit of better. Chivas Regal 16 Year Old is available on Amazon with an RRP of £64.00/$69.99. SE!ZE will be available to play digitally later this year. Sign up here.

Little Book Chapter 10: “All The Wiser”: After years of chasing precision and “perfect” blends, Freddie shifted his philosophy for this release. “All The Wiser” reflects a more intuitive approach, one that embraces the unpredictability of blending and allows the whiskey itself to lead. The result is a whiskey that feels more discovered than past releases.

Booker’s Bourbon, Batch #1 “Big Easy”: A bold, high-proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey that pays homage to a place Booker returned to time and again – for the food, the people, and the unforgettable flavors that stayed with him long after each visit.

Booker’s Bourbon, Batch #2 “Milkshake Batch”: Inspired by one of Booker Noe’s favorite indulgences: a homemade chocolate malted milkshake spiked with a generous pour of bourbon. The story traces back to Fred Noe’s childhood fishing trips with his father, where chocolate malted milkshakes became a well-earned reward after a day on the water. Booker eventually began adding bourbon to the mix, creating a family ritual that lives on today between Fred and Freddie.

Old Grand-Dad 7YR Bottled-in-Bond: 2026 marks the second year of The James B. Beam Distilling Co.’s annual release. Each year’s release of this high-rye recipe Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey will be produced from a single distillation season in accordance with the Bottled-In-Bond Act. This inaugural release was distilled and barreled in Fall 2018.

North British Thompson Bros ‘An Edinburgh Dram’ Single Grain Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old · 2008 Vintage 70cl · 48% ABV

Bottled by Thompson Bros for the An Edinburgh Dram range, this North British was distilled in 2008 at Edinburgh’s North British Distillery and matured for 17 years in sherry oak before bottling at 48% ABV. As a single grain whisky, it leans into the softer, rounder side of long maturation, with the sherry casks adding an extra layer of richness and sweetness to the distillery’s naturally easy-going style.

This is a particularly indulgent style of North British, full of creamy texture and confectionery character. The sherry oak brings out wave after wave of milk chocolate, giving the whisky a rich, dessert-like profile that feels especially appealing for those who enjoy sweeter single grain bottlings.

From Islay, a new story begins at Laggan Bay

Glengoyne’s new sister distillery is taking shape on Islay. Through ‘The Hundred – Laggan Bay’s Founding Casks’, you have the opportunity to follow the creation of a new whisky legacy through exclusive cask ownership. Join the Laggan Bay family and be the first to hear about the latest updates from the distillery and The Hundred Founding Casks.

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A Piece of History

Our 46 Year Old Single Cask at The Balmoral

Distilled in 1979 and matured for 46 years in refill Bourbon Barrel #1729, this remarkable one-of-one Glengoyne Single Cask is a whisky that can never be recreated.

Selected in partnership with SCOTCH at The Balmoral and now available by the dram at SCOTCH bar, it brings together two Scottish icons and a story more than four decades in the making.

In this film, Robbie Hughes and Ross Barr revisit the journey behind this extraordinary release, from its beginnings in 1979 to its new home in Edinburgh. Along the way, they explore what makes this whisky so special: its rarity, its character and the fact that no one could ever have predicted where its journey would end.

An iconic hotel and a world-class Highland distillery.

Slàinte Mhath,

Team Glengoyne

Nikka “Taketsuru” White Label Pure Malt Japanese Whisky $64.99 View

The new blend from Nikka replaces the old “Black Label,” but continues to offer excellent quality. A blend of malt whiskies from Yoichi and Miyagikyo (and perhaps elsewhere), the new label does nothing to diminish the quality. This refinement of the original blend relies more heavily on the coal fired pot stills at Yoicihi than the gas fired stills at Miyagikyo. There’s an additional sherry element and a slightly reduced peated element. The blend remains extremely polished and satisfying offering a wide array of complex malt flavors. The age, while not indicated on the label, seems to have improved slightly from the previous blend offering a more integrated and complex profile that relies on balance and elegance as the key factors in the flavor profile. This is the quintessential “Pure Malt” which has become synonymous with Japanese Whisky even in the modern era.

Nikka “Yoichi” Japanese Single Malt Whisky (750ml) (Elsewhere $102)  $74.99 View

Winner of the Whisky Advocate’s 2016 “Japanese Whisky of the Year” award, Nikka’s latest release from Yoichi distillery no longer carries an age statement, but it does bring a classically Japanese whisky profile back to the market. All the delicacy, grace, and subtle complexity is alive and well in this release, buried deep in a whisper of malt for those who take the time to let it be heard. The first sip is almost ghostly, but it’s the second and third return that yield the slightest hint of peat smoke, the creamiest of malts, and the lovely roundness of sweet stone fruit. This is textbook Japanese whisky: a flavor reserved so as not to overwhelm potential food pairings like sushi or other delicate offerings, yet a wonderful depth of flavor done with the slightest of hands. Yoichi is located on Japan’s Hokkaido island where such food pairings are prevalent. It’s definitely a single malt with a sense of place. The gentle smell and flavor of the sea linger long on the finish. This whiskey meets all the criteria of “Japanese whisky” defined by the Japan Spirits & Liqueur Makers Association. 45% ABV.

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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