A series of Rare Cask serves designed by the Roca brothers

Masters of creativity and innovation, the Roca brothers of El Celler de Can Roca push every boundary possible in the culinary sphere to challenge, inspire, and create memorable experiences. The Roca brothers have created a collection of specialist bar tools and glassware, along with unique serves of The Macallan Rare Cask which feature in the latest Masters of Photography artwork. Steven Klein talks about the El Celler de Can Roca approach as an “ideology of food and whisky that gives a truly different perspective”.

THE MACALLAN RARE CASK + APEROL & LEMON JUICE 

INGREDIENTS
1/3 The Macallan Rare Cask
1/3 Aperol
1/3 lemon juice

THE PERFECT SERVE
1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
2. Pour The Macallan Rare Cask over the ice.
3. Add the Aperol.
4. Add the lemon juice.
5. Stir until well cooled.
6. Strain the liquid through the ice into the cocktail glass.

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Celebration of the cask

“Celebration Of The Cask is a very limited range of whiskies from all over Scotland. All the bottles are numbered and once they are gone they cannot be replaced as they are all one off bottlings from a single cask. They are bottled at cask strength and are all non-chill-filtered“

WESTPORT 21 YEAR OLD, 1995 52.6%

Victoria sponge and limes are evident on the palette with a long and sweet finish. A deceptive nose is stronger than the dram delivers. Delightfully smooth and complex. Delicious.

MORTLACH 21 YEAR OLD,  1995, 52.6%

Moving away from the standard meatiness that we often see from Mortlach, this bottle is filled with Marzipan, pears, apples and citrus, an absolute must for fans of Mortlach.

CAPERDONICH 1992  58.9%

A fruit explosion and a delightful dram from Caperdonich. Strong citrus notes and a rich chocolate finish. A very slight smoke comes through once given time to open in the glass. Give this dram some time and you’ll enjoy what it gives back.

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THE LORE AND LURE OF HIGHLAND PARK

Highland Park’s new Valkerie release, much like its previous releases, is long on viking mythology and short on specifics, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t taste good. I did a side by side comparison with the 12 and 18 year this week and felt that-as a middle ground between the two-the whisky holds up right where it should for the $70 price. More importantly, it tastes like the best parts of both whiskies. While the 12 year is light and fruity, the classic 18 year is remarkedly more sherried. With the Valkyrie, you get the malty, lightly-peated texture of the 12 with some of the rancio, cakebread, and richness of the 18. From what I understand, about half of the barley used in the Valkyrie was peated, which is higher than what’s used in the 12 and 18. That extra kick helps to mask any rawness from the whisky’s younger components and was clearly a good move. On the finish is a wave of dark chocolate and earth from the sherry, bolstered by more smoke. The packaging is nicely revamped and marks the beginning of a complete make-over for the entire portfolio. I think fans of the Orkney distillery will find this new expression to be a VAST improvement over the previous Dark Origins.

What I appreciate most here is that the Valkyrie delivers its finest work on the nose and the finish, rather than on the mid-palate. These are two elements of whisky appreciation I appreciate more as I get older: how it teases my nostrils and how it comes together as a unit on the back end. There’s a robust sherry aroma right out of the bottle, and sweet, concentrated hit of Oloroso richness on the finish that dries out a bit with the smoke, but clearly makes itself known. While Highland Park went heavier on Orkney’s viking heritage this time around, they didn’t do so at the expense of the whisky.

Highland Park “Valkyrie” Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) ($69.99)

Old Pulteney 21 Year Old

The Old Pulteney distillery in Wick is discontinuing their 21 year old Highland single malt so this could be one of your last chances to buy this fantastic expression!Marrying together spirit matured in ex-bourbon casks, ex-Oloroso sherry casks, second fill American oak and some first-fill Spanish oak, the taste is a result of the unique wash still at the distillery, reflected in the deisgn of the bottle.

Order by 10am on Wednesday 14th June to ensure delivery in time for Father’s Day

£150 Buy Now

Great drams for great dads!

Choosing a gift that says just how much your dad means to you can be tough… but then there’s always whisky! We’ve got a great selection of some fantastic drams to suit every discerning dad’s palate – from engraved bottles of our own Loch Fyne range to gift sets, taster packs and the latest releases! Best of all, we ship all over the world and you can even get next day delivery in the UK.

So what are you waiting for? Raise a dram with dad this Father’s Day!

Personalised

The Loch Fyne Blend Engraved

£34.00

The Loch Fyne Living Cask 4 Engraved

£50.00

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This isn’t a distillery that has seen a lot of showcase time on this channel, we’re hoping to change that as soon as we can! The King Car distillery and the whisky that they produce, Kavalan, is a very distinctive style of whisky and I’ve always felt that way about it, Having access to some of the most expensive cask selections in the world, the boys and girls of King Car will always have some huge flavours and colors to harness for the joy of drinking. 

This particular expression has picked up a host of awards over the years, notably in 2015. However, this is a different batch of the same style, produced from toasted Portuguese red and white wine barrels, bottled at cask strength and has a colour that is truly to die for. 

It’s a whisky of specific taste and for red wine fans, will no likely be a hit, but fir the whisky drinker, it is a direction of new styles, some would argue that new world whisky are all bark and no bite, i fell indifferent about it, but hopefully this review will bring out some of your opinions and whether or not what is being done at these distilleries is of any balance to the seasoned whisky drinker. Cheers!

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Ralfy explains why first-contact drams are not always the best! ~ with Ralfy Review 657 – Balblair 21yo @ 43%vol (G&MacP)

New arrivals at Park Ave.
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Dad’s Hat ~ Straight Rye  

A lush and complex rye in the classic, spicy Pennsylvania Style. The nose reveals rye grass and burnt sugar with hints of vanilla. The flavor coats the tongue in layers of pepper and cinnamon spice, green apple, fig and cocoa powder with a long smooth and lingering finish.  “fresh but fully realized at just 3 years.”  ~ Clay Risen author of American Whiskey Bourbon & Rye reports $65/btl

Copper Dog ~ Blended Whiskey

A blended malt Scotch whisky named after a little piece of kit used once upon a time by distillery workers to covertly sneak whisky home. Eight different whiskies from Speyside were combined to create this well-balanced blend, which was designed to be well-suited for enjoying in cocktails and mixed drinks. Nose: Peach, pear and dried apple. Classic Speysider honey’d cereal notes. Palate: Chocolate digestives, nutty malt, orange peels and soft simmering spices.Finish: Baked goods and honey-covered fruit.” (notes from Master of Malt) $33/btl

Woodford Reserve Bourbon
WhiskyLive Hall of Fame bottle
Exclusive to Park Ave. Liquor Shop

This single barrel bottling, is a Hall of Fame edition celebrating of Master Distiller, Chris Morris’ induction into the Whisky Magazine Hall of Fame. The Park Avenue Liquor Shop is honored to be the exclusive NY retailer for this bottle. Distillery Tasting notes: “This unique barrel of Woodford Personal  Selection Bourbon is Sweet, Nutty and Malty; soft and smooth with notes of Oak, mild chocolate, pecans and light touch of toasted coconut.” Mash bill =  72% Corn/ 18% Rye / 10% barley . Limited to 162 bottles. $75/Liter bottle

Glenfiddich Experimental Series #2
Project XX

Glenfiddich asked its 20 ambassadors to choose their favorite cask from the distillery’s warehouses. From the character of these casks, malt master Brian Kinsman created a new, experimental whisky – Project XX. Notes from Billy Abbott (The Whisky Exchange). NOSE Barley sugar and lardy cake (spiced bread) are followed by dry cinnamon and nutmeg notes. Then things get juicy, with pine needles, freshly peeled orange zest, lime jelly and hints of Haribo candy. Water adds in layers of fruity toffee.PALATE Chocolate-covered caramels, black pepper, orange cream and singed orange peel lead things, with milk-chocolate truffles and hazelnuts bringing up the rear. Water reveals the toffee from the nose on the palate as well as adding sweet stewed apples and sharp Granny Smiths. FINISH Dry and softly spicy to start, with sweet hints of digestive and shortbread biscuits building with butter and spice. $90/btl

‘Funky, feisty and youthful’, three words that a friend or loved one may be over the moon to hear. We’re offering Society membership plus this sweet, fruity and mellow 8-year-old whisky for only £80. The perfect gift for the fun-loving whisky enthusiast, especially with Father’s Day fast approaching

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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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