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Now Available on The Macallan Online Boutique – Scotch Whisky News

NOW AVAILABLE
THE MACALLAN DOUBLE CASK COLLECTION
The Macallan Double Cask Collection is the perfect combination of our sherry seasoned American and European oak casks. This Collection exhibits a smooth and creamy flavour profile and comprises 12, 15, 18 and 30 years old expressions. Explore the full Collection and discover elevated serves inspired by the character of our whisky.
The Whisky Exchange ‘The Rise of English Whisky’ – English Whisky News

The Rise of English Whisky
When you think of traditional whisky-making countries, two immediately come to mind: Scotland and Ireland. But what of the rest of the British Isles? The new millennium has brought with it a new wave of whisky making around the world, and England has not escaped, with more than 60 whisky distilleries now laying down spirit.
K&L California ‘Glenfarclas 25 Year Old Highland Single Malt’ ~ Scotch Whisky News


Glenfarclas 25 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)
$274.99
Whisky Advocate
Earthy notes of dried leaves, wet wool, and a hint of maltiness start things off on the nose, then citrus and red apple. The palate is sweet and balanced, offering warm apple tart, cinnamon, cooked blueberries, raisins, toffee, and Christmas cake, with a slight and appealing hint of soapiness. A lengthy finish brings chocolate cake, glazed orange, pfeffernusse cookies, and winter spice. A delicious holiday warmer. (DF, Winter-2021)
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
Bardstown Bourbon Company 6 Year Old “K&L Exclusive – Country Seat” 114 Proof Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey ~ American Whiskey News


Bardstown Bourbon Company 6 Year Old “K&L Exclusive – Country Seat” 114 Proof Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
Origin: Kentucky, United States | Type/Varietal: Bourbon | Alcohol Content: 57%
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
The Whisky Barrel ‘Bruichladdich 32 Year Old 1991 Old & Rare Platinum’ – Islay Scotch Whisky News


Embark on an extraordinary Islay journey with this Bruichladdich 32 Year Old 1991, part of the Old & Rare Platinum range and drawn from a Single Refill Hogshead. Limited to just 35 bottles, this unpeated expression demonstrates Bruichladdich’s signature coastal elegance—featuring refined notes of sea air, orchard fruit, and soft oak polished by over three decades of patient maturation. Unchill-filtered and bottled at natural strength, it offers a pristine window into Bruichladdich’s artisanal approach.
Nose: A gentle marine freshness meets delicate pear, subtle citrus, and a faint backdrop of malt sweetness, elevated by light floral hints Palate: Creamy waves of vanilla, honeyed cereal, and soft apple, underscored by a balancing note of salty brine that reflects its Islay origins Finish: Long and gracefully warming, revealing sweet barley, mild oak spice, and a lingering whisper of sea breeze as it fades.
- Exemplifies Bruichladdich’s unpeated Islay style at a venerable 32-year age
- Single refill hogshead maturation imparts delicate, nuanced oak influence without overpowering the spirit’s maritime charm
- Part of the Old & Rare Platinum lineup, guaranteeing exceptional rarity and impeccable cask selection
- Only 35 bottles worldwide, making it a trophy addition for connoisseurs and collectors
Celebrate the harmonious marriage of Islay’s coastal identity and Bruichladdich’s refined spirit in this truly exclusive release—where over three decades of aging produce a whisky of incomparable grace and character.

The Whisky Exchange Exclusives – Scotch Whisky News


Exclusive Whiskies
We have a selection of whiskies that you’ll only find at The Whisky Exchange and nowhere else. Explore our exclusive range of bottles including our Blair Athol 2007 from the Winter Collection, the Jameson 22 Year Old Small Batch or the Redbreast 19 Year Old.
The Whisky Barrel ‘Bruichladdich (Lochindaal) 12 Year Old 2009 The Single Cask (2021)’ – Islay Scotch Whisky News


Lochindaal 12 Year Old 2009 vintage Islay peated single malt Scotch whisky distilled at Bruichladdich. Single first fill bourbon barrel #76 bottled September 2021 by The Single Cask. 229 numbered bottles. Lochindaal is a peated (50ppm) style distilled at Bruichladdich distillery between 2007 and 2009. It is believed that only 250 casks were produced.
Nose: Ash, dairy, camphor, bacon and sea salt and on second nosing, honey, malt, a trip to the farm and smoked fish.
Palate: Lemons, burning drift wood, sweet peat, dry felled wood, meat followed by green notes of fresh cut grass, jalapeno, walnuts. Salted caramel, dark chocolate, barbecue meat, cinnamon and white pepper.
Finish: Lasting honey, peat, warm ash and menthol.

K&L California ‘Redwood Empire 8 Year Old “Haystack Needle” Single Barrel #2167’ – Straight Bourbon Whiskey News


Redwood Empire 8 Year Old “Haystack Needle” Single Barrel #2167 Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
$129.99
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
The Whisky Barrel ‘Bruichladdich Octomore 12 Year Old 2012 Single Cask UK Exclusive’ – Islay Scotch Whisky News


The Bruichladdich Octomore 12 Year Old 2012 is an exceptionally rare and powerful Islay single malt Scotch whisky, drawn from a single 2nd fill Rivesaltes wine cask and bottled exclusively for the United Kingdom market. Distilled in 2012 at Bruichladdich Distillery and peated to an immense 156ppm, this remarkable Octomore expression was bottled at 56.3% ABV, with just 300 bottles released. Long maturation and distinctive wine-cask influence bring unexpected elegance and depth to Octomore’s famously ferocious peat profile.
Nose Explosive peat smoke layered with red berries, smoked citrus, earthy notes, and hints of wine-soaked oak and leather. Palate Intense yet refined, delivering waves of bonfire smoke, dark fruits, charred oak, liquorice, sea salt, and subtle sweetness from the Rivesaltes cask. Finish Long, powerful, and complex, with lingering peat embers, dried fruit sweetness, maritime salinity, and warming spice.
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An incredibly rare single cask Octomore from Bruichladdich Distillery
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Peated to a formidable 156ppm, balanced by extended maturation
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Matured in a 2nd fill Rivesaltes wine cask for added depth and complexity
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Bottled at 56.3% ABV for full flavour impact
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Limited to just 300 bottles, exclusive to the UK market
The Bruichladdich Octomore 12 Year Old 2012 Single Cask is a thrilling showcase of how extreme peat, careful cask selection, and time can combine to create a whisky of astonishing power and sophistication. A must-have for Octomore collectors and lovers of bold, uncompromising Islay single malts.




















