VHW Port Cask Finished Whisky: World Whiskies Awards🏅

Bringing home the win! We’re excited to announce that we’ve accepted our fifth World Whiskies Award for VHW Port Cask Finished Whisky.

We won “Best American Blended Malt”, keeping our solid record of success for this award. Always important to celebrate the victories along the way. Thanks to everyone for inspiring us to make world-class whiskies! 🥃

“Honey, red apple, malt, and light spice throughout, with a trailing oak finish. Orchard fruits, maltiness, apple, honey, fig, sweetness, and a light nuttiness that leads to a medium fruity sweet finish.”

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In honor of International Whisky Day on March 27th, we have partnered with our friends at Hotaling & Co. to offer YOU an unforgettable experience to celebrate one of our favorite whisky holidays. From Taiwan, Japan, Ireland and beyond, get ready to explore and savor a multitude of whiskies as we take you on a virtual, sensory journey featuring some of the best craft whiskies from across the globe.

FEATURED WHISKIES INCLUDE: 

Speyburn 10 YO (Scotland)
Old Pulteney 12 YO (Scotland)
Writers’ Tears Copper Pot (Ireland) 
Writers’ Tears Double Oak (Ireland)
Arran Sherry Cask (Scotland)
Kavalan Distillery Select (Taiwan)
Nikka Coffey Grain (Japan)
Hirsch The Horizon (USA)
Lot 40 Rye (Canada)
Old Potrero Straight Rye (USA)

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* Not available in the following markets:
AL, AK, AR, DE, HI, IA, ID, MD (Montgomery County only), ME, MI, MN, MS, MT, NH, NC, OH, OR, PA, UT, VT, VA, WV, WY 

Scotch Whisky 

The Whisky Magazine Annual

Have you seen our new Scotch Whisky annual?

Packed with interviews, distillery focus features and blind tasting reviews, Scotch Whisky turns the spotlight on distilleries old and new, large and small. Curated by Whisky Magazine’s editor, Christopher Coates, Scotch Whisky is a valuable addition to any whisky lover’s bookshelf.

• 132-page ‘bookazine’

• Available in print and digital editions

• Includes six in-depth interviews with the great and good of whisky

• Distillery features on Highland Park, GlenAllachie, Macallan, Rosebank, Raasay, Glenturret, and many more

• More than 100 blind tasting reviews of the latest whiskies
• Tasting notes and progress reports on unreleased spirits from some of Scotland’s newest distilleries

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In less than a year of our whiskies being on sale, Waterford Distillery has won an Icon of Whisky Ireland Award 2021 in not just one, but two categories – the coveted Distiller of the Year Award and Brand Innovator of the Year Award.

The Icons of Whisky are announced by Whisky Magazine each year to recognise the people, places and products that complete the whole dynamic of the whisky industry. This year the awards were announced online and a full list of the winners can be seen here

It promises to be a very exciting Spring for Waterford Distillery – they have some major announcements coming later this month…

To join the Springbank Society please contact them at society@springbank.scot

From today, Friday 12^th February the following whiskies will be for sale in the UK.

Due to ongoing delays in shipping, they will not be available in Europe yet but will follow soon. Keep in touch with your local Springbank stockist to alert you when the new expressions arrive.

Due to shipment times, releases throughout the rest of the world will be at different dates.

Longrow Red (52.5%ABV) 

This edition of 10,000 bottles has been matured for 7 years in bourbon casks then a further 3 years in refill malbec red wine casks. The Malbec barriques for this expression have been sourced from De Toren Private Cellar in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Nose

Aromas of chewy vanilla fudge and butterscotch with a hint of tart and sticky stewed rhubarb and grape juice.

Palate

Delicate peat smoke is balanced with notes of juicy red apples and ripe black cherries. Freshly baked pretzels, vanilla and sugar-coated almonds offer buttery, sweet characteristics whilst there is a developing earthy hint of tobacco leaves towards the end.

Finish

The ashy, earthy, buttery characteristics continue with notes of burnt embers and warm buttered toast.

Available from 10am at Cadenhead’s Campbeltown, Cadenhead’s Edinburgh and Cadenhead.shop for £57.00 .

PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO SOCIETY DISCOUNT
AVAILABLE ON THIS BOTTLE.

BUY HERE: FRIDAY 10AM (GMT)

Please join the Society to reveal the link!

Shipping to UK and Rest of World only. Shipping to EU not currently available. 

Available at local retailers, if you are interested in this edition click below to find one near you.

UK RETAILERS

ALSO, BEING LAUNCHED ON FRIDAY…

Kilkerran 8-Year-Old Cask Strength (56.9%ABV.) 

Springbank’s sister distillery, Glengyle, will also be launching a new edition of Kilkerran 8-Year-Old Cask Strength.

This cask strength whisky has been fully matured in fresh sherry oloroso casks, giving it a rich, dark, treacly colour.

Nose

Well-balanced, rich and softly peated.

Juicy and sticky with notes of maraschino cherries, vanilla fudge, toffee pudding and coffee beans. Jam and fruit, balanced with a light smoky aroma.

Palate

Lovely dark fruit flavours continue with plum, cherry and sweet raspberry. Cooking apples, lemon glazing, a dusting of dark chocolate powder and a dry yet delicate peat smoke towards the end. A familiar coastal brine influence draws out the unique Campbeltown characteristics.

Finish

Notes of sea salt, dark cacao, smouldering campfire, sandalwood, BBQ meat and dry peat smoke.
Available from 10am at Cadenhead’s Campbeltown, Cadenhead’s Edinburgh and Cadenhead.shop for £48.00.

PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO SOCIETY DISCOUNT
AVAILABLE ON THIS BOTTLE.

BUY HERE: FRIDAY 10AM (GMT)

Please join the Society to reveal the link!

Shipping to UK and Rest of World only. Shipping to EU not currently available. 

Available at local retailers, if you are interested in this edition click below to find one near you.

UK RETAILERS

Slainte,

The Springbank Team

To join the Springbank Society please contact them at society@springbank.scot

Dalwhinnie “Winter’s Frost Game of Thrones House Stark” Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) (Elsewhere $48) $21.99 View

Part of Diageo’s line of eight single malt whiskies to commemorate the eighth and final season of HBO’s hit television series Game of Thrones that is based on the novel of the same name, and the A Song of Ice and Fire series of novels, by George R.R. Martin. House Stark is located in the northern part of Westeros, and is known for its cold temperatures. Dalwhinnie is one of the highest-altitude distilleries in Scotland and resembles Winterfell in its remote and frigid location.

Doc Swinson’s “Alter Ego Triple Cask” Sherry & Cognac Finished Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) $54.99 View

One of the latest additions to Doc Swinson’s lineup of whiskies aged in a variety of different cask types, the Triple Cask is finished with two different types of Sherry Butts (PX & Oloroso), Cognac Puncheons and a long resting period in ex-Cognac Foeders. The Sherry Butts come from Montilla-Moriles Spain where their Sherry Solera Pyramids date back to the 1920’s.

Heaven Hill Bottled In Bond Whiskies Collector Set (5x750ml) (Elsewhere $212) $149.99 View

 In 2018, Heaven Hill discontinued its 6 year old bottled in bond bourbon that was sold only in Kentucky, but now has roared back with this widely available 7 year old. While the bottled in bond designation isn’t necessarily a quality guarantee, this whiskey more than proves its merit. It’s explosive, bold, and buttery, with warm flavors of honey-roasted peanuts, caramel, chocolate, corn muffins, licorice, and cinnamon, all accented by notes of savory herbs, cloves, white pepper, tobacco, and an earthy undertone. Well-integrated big oak, sweetness, and spice combine to create grace, power, and length. This is pure bourbon bliss, at a very approachable price. *Number 4 in the 2019 Top 20* (DF, Winter 2019) 

K&L Notes

*NB: Partial Returns not accepted, all 5 bottles required* The Bottled In Bond Act was passed on March 3rd, 1897. This is perhaps the most important piece of spirits related legislation in the history of the United States. Not only did it establish the most rigorous standard for any distilled spirit in the world, it was also a critical change to tax law that allowed us to have great and relatively inexpensive whiskey. To be bottled in bond a spirit must meet a number of requirements. Most importantly for today’s whiskey consumer, spirit that is BIB must be a minimum of 4 years of age. In addition it has to be distilled in a single distillation season (Jan-Jun or July-Dec) by a single distiller at one distillery. That single season whisky must then be aged in a bonded warehouse and ultimately bottled at exactly 100 proof. The label must identify where it was distilled and who bottled it. In the case of Heaven Hill, no one has a larger or better portfolio of Bottled In Bond whiskies. This item includes 5 full-sized bottles: Henry McKenna – winner of best in show at SF Spirits in 2019. This bottle alone averages about $85 bucks since this prestigious award was bestowed upon it. A bottle of Heaven Hill 7 year – #4 on Whisky Advocates Top 20 Whiskies of 2019 (elsewhere $70). This 5 pack is rounded out by 3 other extraordinary whiskies: Even Williams BIB Bourbon, Rittenhouse BIB Rye, and Mellow Corn BIB Corn Whiskey. All stone cold classics and staples in any well stocked bar.

J&B RARE

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Blended Scotch Whisky

70cl  |  40% ABV

Easy to drink and even easier to mix, no drinks trolley is complete without J&B Rare. A beautifully balanced blended Scotch whisky, made from a unique blend of 42 malt and grain whiskies, each one intrinsic to its subtle, smooth and complex flavour. The result is a light-bodied, fruity whisky with delicate smoky notes that will perfectly compliment your favourite whisky cocktails.

Few whisky brands have a history as gripping and original as J&B Rare, a Scotch that bears the name of a love-struck Italian (Justerini) and a canny Englishman (Brooks), made world famous in the 1930s. At the heart of J&B Rare are whiskies from some of the finest Speyside malts including Knockando, Glen Spey, Auchriosk and Strathmill, which provide the fruity, fresh quality and give J&B Rare its light colour. Added to that are some of the finest grain whiskies Scotland has to offer to create a fresh and vibrant blend.

Fruity and aromatic on the nose with notes of soft apple and pear, J&B Rare is naturally pale in colour, with layers of rich vanilla and a well-balanced, smooth finish. Matured in oak casks for a minimum of three years, the finer ‘heart malts’ are aged for longer to add fullness and depth of flavour, creating the unique taste of J&B Rare.

A PERFECTLY BALANCED BLEND

WITH SPEYSIDE AT ITS HEART, J&B RARE HAS A LIGHT FLAVOUR PROFILE. READY TO BE ENJOYED NEAT, ON THE ROCKS, OR AS THE PERFECT CANVAS FOR WHISKY COCKTAILS.

£22.95

News on the new issue

The latest edition of American Whiskey Magazine, issue 12, publishes very soon! But while you’re waiting for your copy to land on your doorstep, here’s an exclusive sneak peek into what we’ve got waiting for you…

As always, we love to hear your thoughts on the magazine – please feel free to contact us here.

We hope you enjoy this issue!
Phoebe Calver
Editor
American Whiskey

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Discover the famous whisky from one of Japan’s most renowned distilleries.

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News on the new issue!

The latest edition of Whisky Magazine, issue #173, publishes today!

Our cover story looks at the family bonds that underpin the whisky industry, and how the craft of whisky-making is so often passed down through the generations. Whether you really do believe that there’s something special about family-owned business, or maybe you think it’s just outdated tradition, our contributor Mark Jennings is here to set things straight. From Cotswolds to Lambay, from old to new, different families tell their stories and their experiences of creating whisky.

Haven’t got issue #173 yet? Get your copy HERE

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Christopher Coates
Editor
Whisky Magazine