NEW | Little Book Chapter 10 – “All The Wiser”

Chapter 10 doesn’t just celebrate a decade of boundary-pushing blending but captures the evolution of one of American whiskey’s most innovative makers. 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.

This year’s blend draws from a spectrum of aged expressions across The James B. Beam Distilling Co. portfolio, including components finished in sherry and toasted bourbon casks.

SRP: $159.99.

NEW | Booker’s Bourbon Batch #1 2026 – “The Big Easy Batch”

The first Booker’s Bourbon Batch of 2026 is inspired by one of Booker Noe’s favorite cities in the world: New Orleans. It 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.

This Batch is made up of five separate production dates and were stored in five different storage warehouses. The age is 7 years, 2 months and 15 days and bottled at a bold 129.1 proof. The result is a bourbon that’s big and unmistakably Booker’s, with aromas of vanilla and spice, a warm and robust palate, and a long, lingering finish.

SRP: $99.99.

TRIED & TRUE | Baker’s 13-Year-Old Bourbon

Baker’s 13-Year-Old Bourbon is named for Baker Beam, the truck-driving, motorcycle-riding, grandnephew of the legendary Jim Beam. With each bottle from a single barrel, Baker’s 13-Year-Old is unapologetically individual, like the man it was named for.

This liquid is distilled to a 107 proof and barreled and aged for a minimum of 13 years.

SRP: $149.99.

Islay Through Independent Bottlers

Independent bottlers have long offered a different perspective on Islay whisky, uncovering rare casks and distinctive expressions beyond the distilleries’ core ranges. From smoky peat and coastal character to rich sherry influence and long-aged complexity, this selection showcases the many sides of the island’s unmistakable style.

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John Grant Awarded An OBE

Our Chairman, John Grant, has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List, in recognition of his services to the Scotch whisky industry and to charity.

John has devoted more than 50 years to the industry and has been pivotal to the success of Glenfarclas. He is the fifth generation of the Grant family to run and manage Glenfarclas, one of Scotland’s few remaining independent, family owned distilleries.

As we celebrate 190 years of Glenfarclas this year, it feels especially fitting to recognise John’s lasting contribution to the business and to the wider industry.

Glenfarclas Glenfarclas Distillery Ballindalloch Banffshire, AB37 9BD United Kingdom

This festival season we’re asking the question: Are you into flavour or regionality? Earlier this week, we focused on the regionality side of the debate. Today we’re talking about all things flavour.

One of the benefits of navigating whisky by flavour is that it’s based on your own experience and that experience doesn’t necessarily need to include whisky. It’s in the foods you’ve grown up with, the new dishes you’ve tried while travelling, or scents that are entirely more universal such as flowers in bloom, freshly cut grass or woodsmoke.

Our eight flavour profiles are designed to help you navigate the wide world of whisky the Society offers – whether it’s a new and unfamiliar cask type or a distillery you haven’t tried. And even if you prefer regionality, there’s nothing make you choose one over the other.  In fact, you might even use both!

Explore the lens of flavour through our festival picks below…

READ ABOUT THE REGIONS

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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

Are you into flavour or regionality? That’s the question we’re asking this festival season. So why might you favour regionality? Scotland has five whisky-producing regions. We feature them on our bottles. Some of you ask for whisky from them in our Members’ Rooms and festivals. But that’s a very simple way of touching on a very big debate.

In actuality, the debate about regions and their place in Scotch whisky can throw up some very big questions – especially as distilleries produce different styles of whisky that might not match broader regional brushstrokes. It’s a question Tom Bruce-Gardyne, delves into in this month’s Unfiltered. Watch our video, read the story and come back for more as we  explore the flavour side of this question later this week.

Explore the regions via our festival picks below.

READ THE STORY

WATCH THE VIDEO

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

Heaven’s Door 12 Year Old “Bootleg: Volume VI” Limousin Cigar Barrel Finished Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey

$475.00

Heaven’s Door Bootleg Series Volume VI is the kind of whiskey release that could easily coast on the name attached to it, but this one has the specs to justify the attention. The sixth edition in Bob Dylan’s ultra-limited Bootleg Series is a blend of 12, 13, and 14 year old wheated bourbons, finished in Limousin oak “cigar” barrels, the tall, narrow casks prized for increased whiskey-to-wood interaction and a more assertive finishing impact. The result is a fascinating marriage of mature Kentucky bourbon depth and French oak refinement, with the naturally softer, sweeter profile of wheated bourbon given extra dimension from spice, dried fruit, polished oak, and a firm, elegant structure. As with previous Bootleg editions, the presentation is inseparable from the whiskey itself. Volume VI is housed in a ceramic bottle featuring Dylan’s Favela Villa Candido from his Brazil Series, making this as much a collector’s object as it is a serious bottle of bourbon. Fewer than 5,000 bottles were released worldwide, and while celebrity-backed spirits often deserve skepticism, Heaven’s Door continues to show that this is no vanity label. This is mature, carefully composed American whiskey with genuine ambition, impressive age, and a finish that adds complexity without overwhelming the bourbon beneath. A rare and compelling bottle for collectors, Dylan devotees, and serious bourbon drinkers alike.

This product is estimated to be available for delivery or pickup within 7 business days after your order is placed.

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Mortlach
34 Year Old · 1989 Vintage
70cl · 40.1% ABV

£649.95

Distilled in 1989 and finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry octaves, this 34-year-old Mortlach balances richness and structure with remarkable finesse. Barley sugars and beeswax evolve into creamy fudge, dried apricot and fruity oak, while the PX octave finish adds luxurious depth. Orange peel and toasted malt linger gracefully on the finish.

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Mortlach was founded in 1823 on the site of a former illicit distillery, becoming the first legal distillery in Dufftown long before the town was known as the whisky capital of Speyside. Its history is closely tied to George Cowie and later Dr Alexander Cowie, who helped shape the modern distillery, and by 1897 Mortlach had expanded from three stills to six and gained its own railway siding.

To mark World Bee Day (sorry, we missed this date but felt this was important enough to be shared regardless of the date ~ WI), we have welcomed 15,000 Carniolan honey bees to new hives beside our wetlands, where they are settling into life at the distillery.

Installed with our partners PlanBee, the upgraded hives are designed to better protect the colonies through the seasons, offering improved insulation and a more resilient home. As summer unfolds, each colony will grow to around 50,000 bees, quietly supporting biodiversity across our grounds.

In the film above, PlanBee’s Principal Beekeeper, Jodie Harrison, shares a glimpse into life inside the Glengoyne hives and the careful balance that allows them to thrive.

Read more about our bees and our partnership with PlanBee.

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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