We here at TWL HQ recognise that you are being battered and bruised by the efforts of everyone to prise your hard-earned wedge out of your pockets. We are different in that we believe we offer you outstanding value for money, fantastic events and products and we do what we say we will. To prove our difference we have compiled an easy to navigate hit-list of drams and events for you and any of your lucky loved ones. Plus there is a fantastic competition for you all to look forward to at the end of the email!

12. BURNS-A-THON Our first outings of the year are selling fast. 

Our first events in Newcastle, Manchester and York have already sold out and we have had to add new dates as a result. We have also added Edinburgh and Leeds in to give even more people the chance to get involved! Just click HERE to check out dates and book.

11. SALTY SEA-DOG

What’s not to like about ‘the dog’? If you or your loved one is into peat, then nothing. A 10 year single Islay malt whisky in a perfectly formed 20cl bottle – perhaps the perfect stocking filler… Bottled at 43%, you can bag one of these for just £25 including postage in the UK. Click on the pic or HERE for more info and buying options.

10. LONDON WHISKY WEEKENDER

As good a reason to go to London as any! Our third Whisky Weekender takes place at Oval Space as always and is promising to be bigger and better than ever. More whisky, more music, more food, more, more! Early-bird tickets are still available and we can produce PDF vouchers for you to slip into the Xmas card! Click HERE for more.

9. DRAM 101 Looking for something personalised? 

Then look no further!

Our Dram 101 is a smooth, delicate and complex 12 year old Speyside Blended Malt that is perfect for any occasion. There is even space for your loved one’s name on the label – just put their name in the notes when you are checking out. Just £20 including UK delivery. Click HERE or on the banner

8. TWL GIFT VOUCHERS Not sure what to buy or what fabulous event to send him or her to? Our gift vouchers are the perfect solution. Just decide how much you want to spend, select the appropriate denomination/s fill in the name of recipients in the notes section of the checkout. We’ll do the rest! Click HERE or on the voucher.

7. WHISKY SCHOOLS All over the UK. Our Whisky Schools are now well-established as THE course for those looking to further their whisky education in a day. Taking place in lovely venue and including a tasty lunch, these are well worth looking into. Click HERE or on the banner.

6. TWL MEMBERSHIP We unbelievably have a handful of £75 memberships still in the warehouse. These things of beauty – just ask a new member – are a sight to behold, with three 2cl cask samples, a membership card and welcome booklet with tasting and festival vouchers. Click HERE or on the banner for more details or to buy.

5. WHISKY & GLASSES

All four of our latest (and some say greatest) bottlings are available in an appropriately lavish gift box. Helpfully these boxes also contains two official Glencairn Whisky Tasting Glasses to ensure they are being tasted at their best. Click HERE or on the image for more.

4. TASTING PACKS

These little bundles of joy and delicious-ness are more popular than ever and are an ideal little gift. We have a ‘Guide to Whisky’ pack for those just starting their journey, a ‘World Whiskies’ pack for those wanting to sample whiskies from a global perspective and a Feis Ile 2015 pack – the ultimate for the peat-freak in your life. They contain the whiskies and a set of notes with everything you need to conduct your own tasting for one. Click HERE.

3. GUIDE TO WHISKY CLASSES

These evening tastings are designed for those who are whisky-curious but would like to learn more. Perfect for that friend or relative you have been trying to convert for years! We will have them singing from the whisky hymn-sheet in no time! Click HERE for more.

2. KAVALAN VERTICAL

All over the UK. Our first ‘themed’ tasting series of the year is a close-up examination of this Taiwanese distillery that has taken the whisky world by storm. We will be focussing on six whiskies, including two from the premium ‘Solist’ range. Click HERE.

1. SMALL BATCH BOTTLINGS Did I mention how proud we are of our latest pair of SB bottlings?  If not allow me to now! A 1992 Longmorn at 56.2% and a 1997 Caol Ila at natural strength of 40% (ask me next time I see you). These have been extensively tested (ahem) at home… I mean the office and are worthy of our name. Click HERE.

COMPETITION TIME!

Phew, after all you’d be forgiven for reaching for a bottle, or the delete button – but DON’T! Well maybe just the bottle. No tricky questions or images this time, but fabulous prizes up for grabs for those quick on the mouse/touch-screen. Everyone that purchases anything using the links in this email will automatically be entered into a prize draw. Anyone that shares and likes this email through Facebook will also be entered. The prizes are:

Half-week at Backstage Islay 2016 (details TBC) A year’s TWL Membership Ticket to a Whisky School of your choice Pair of TWL Festival Tickets Longmorn 1992 and Gift Box Caol Ila 1997 and Gift Box

If you are sharing and liking, please send us a screenshot of you doing it along with your name and address to info@thewhiskylounge.com. That’s all for now, but keep it real and don’t let the b*******s get you down!

Sláinte, Eddie, Amanda and Joe The Whisky Lounge Team.

Introducing some of our biggest price drops of the year. Available while stocks last.

We are delivering right up until Christmas Eve so still time to place your orders for Christmas delivery.

Macallan 25 year old Platinum Old and Rare

This Macallan 25 year old has been distilled in April 1989 and bottled in July 2014. It is one of only 188 bottles. Bottled at a natural cask strength of 44.8% volume. Each bottle has been drawn from a Refill Hogshead cask – a superb expression.

Was £560 Save £161

£399 Click to buy

Haig Club with Free Hip Flask

Haig Club is made at Cameronbridge distillery in Scotland. It is a whole new approach to Scotch whisky. First, it is a single grain. Second, it is presented in a square blue flask, with the name embossed in the glass and a copper stopper, which looks more like a bottle of aftershave than a whisky. Third, Diageo have partnered with David Beckham and Simon Fuller, creator of American Idol, manager of Beckham, and a legendary entrepreneur and philanthropist, to promote it.

Was £35 Save £5

£30 Click to buy

Glendullan 13 Year Old Douglas of Drumlanrig

This speyside single cask was distilled in 2001 and bottled in 2014 and is host to delicate peppery notes, with dark chocolate and hazelnut. A Long and Dry finish, this expression has a nutty aftertaste. One of only 411 bottles and bottled at 46% volume

Was £69 Save £18

£41 Click to buy

BenRinnes 8 Year Old Douglas of Drumlanrig

Distilled in September 2007 in the Speyside distillery of Benrinnes and bottled in September 2015, this handselected expression host flavours such as vanilla fudge, fruit truffle and butterscotch. With a long, sweet and dry finish. Limited to only 453 bottles and bottles at 46% volume

Was £57 Save £23

£34 Click to buy

Balmenach 11 Year Old Douglas of Drumlanrig

Inspired by the rolling hills and green forests in the estate of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensferry, Douglas of Drumlanrig is a collection of single cask bottlings from independent bottlers, Hunter Laing. From the Speyside distillery of Balmenach this expression was distilled in 2003 and bottled September 2015. One of only 357 bottles bottled at 46% volume.

Was £64 Save £26

£38 Click to buy

Aberfeldy 12 year old

The Perthshire distillery of Aberfeldy produces elegant yet robust single malts which deserve to be much more widely celebrated, though the bulk of Aberfeldy’s output goes into the best-selling Dewar’s White Label blend. This 12-year-old expression has an attractive honeyed nose and is very nicely balanced. Smooth and scented to taste; sweet to start, with a hint of white pepper, drying in the warming finish.

Was £39

£34 Click to buy

The Japanese Whisky Gift Box Set

We know how important gifts are to our customers – especially at Christmas. This year we have developed a range of beautiful gift boxes containing some of your, and our, favourite whiskies. Whether you’re looking for traditional single malt for your Dad, or a fashionable Japanese whisky set – we’ve got it covered. A 70cl bottle of Hakushu Single Malt Distillers Reserve with an ice sphere mould. In Japan ice is almost as important as the whisky itself. Traditionally, perfect ice spheres were hand carved so that the ice would roll around the glass.

£85 Click to buy

Free standard UK mainland delivery for whole order when you include any one of these three great single malts. This means that if you buy a single 70cl bottle of either TOMATIN 14 Port Wood, GLENMORANGIE Taghta or a GLENFARCLAS £511.19s.0d then other additional items you order will also be sent without any further delivery cost (up to maximum of 12 bottles). Buy a bottle for yourself or as a gift then fill up your basket with stocking fillers.

Strathmill 2000

Winner best single malt 11-15 years Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2016 – Buy $54.89

Plus! Gift wrapping available at the checkout. Let us deliver your whiskey gifts these Holidays!

Strathmill 2000 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whiskey. Matured in 1st Fill Bourbon Barrels and bottled 2014 by Gordon & MacPhail for the Connoisseurs Choice series. Winner Best Single Malt Scotch 11-15 Years (Multiple Casks) in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2016. Nose: Sweet vanilla with hints of honey and green apple. Complimented by delicate floral and toasted malt aromas. Palate: White pepper initially with ripe banana, orange and raspberry. These combine with hints toast marshmallow and milk chocolate.

Strathmill

John Keith established Strathmill Distillery in 1891 on a prim site between the River Isla and the Great North of Scotland Railway. Strathmill is a malt whisky distillery situated in the town of Keith in Scotland’s Speyside whisky region. One of a small number of Scottish malt whisky distilleries with purifiers fitted to its spirit stills, between the lyne arm and the condenser, till to produce an elegantly light and fruity malt whisky.

• Talisker Storm Limited Edition Isle of Skye Single Malt Whisky 750ml (Previously $73.00) ( $59.99) Whisky Advocate: “Diageo has introduced this new no age statement variant of Talisker single malt. The name reflects the distiller’s aspiration to enhance the maritime notes in this expression. Refill and rejuvenated casks have both contributed to its maturation. The nose is youthful but rounded, with brine, burning wood embers, vanilla, and honey. Sweet and spicy on the palate, with cranberries and black currants, while peat smoke is always present, plus black pepper. The finish lingers, with walnuts and fruity peat. (Vol. 22, #2)” K&L Notes: Whisky Advocate’s “Highlands/Islands Single Malt Scotch Whisky of the Year” (2013) The new American release of Talisker Storm is finally here — a non-age statement expression featuring a marriage of both young and old Talisker whiskies. Still bottled at the trademark 45.8% ABV, the fruit of the Talisker is front and center, with soft vanilla and malty goodness, but the finish is much more peaty than the other Talisker malts. That’s not to say smokier, but rather peatier — earthier, saltier, and more briny. The finish is surprisingly un-storm-like, making this whisky one of the more ironic releases of 2013, but that’s not to say it isn’t delicious. Fans of the distillery will be pleased with the extra punch, but those looking for sheer power should stick to Islay. The Storm is a punchier version of Talisker, but it’s a mere blip on the weather radar for big peat fans. For fans of more integrated and balanced peat, this is a great choice. 5 out of 5 stars from F. Paul Pacult’s Spirits Journal. Double Gold Medal San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2014.

K&L Wine Merchants
http://www.klwines.com/
Phone: 877-KLWines (toll free 877-559-4637)
Email: wine@klwines.com
San Francisco, Redwood City, Hollywood CA

Whisky Offerings from Scotland’s Oldest Working Distillery

Well we don’t know if you are counting but we certainly are and by our count, there’s only 9 days left until Christmas. We repeat, 9 days left until Christmas! Usually, we would agree that having such little time before the big man’s arrival is reason enough to panic but this year we’ve got you covered. From whiskies to gifts galore, we’ve got just the thing to take the panic out of Christmas and as if that’s not good enough, there’s still time to order from our online store for Christmas Delivery. How’s that for convenience?

So take a deep breath, pop your feet up and relax and let us tempt you with some offerings straight from our ‘Famous’ store.

The last order date for Christmas delivery is December 18th. Make sure you don’t miss out.

Have you tried the exclusive new range from Glenturret yet? Choose from three different editions: Sherry, Peated and Triple Wood. Or if you’re feeling mischevious, have all three! All three are available in store and from our online store here. Order now to make sure you don’t miss out on Christmas delivery.

The Famous Grouse: The same ‘Famous’ taste but now with a new look. Mellow Gold: The newest addition to the ‘Famous’ family. Smoky Black: Previously The Black Grouse. All three are available in store and from our online store here. Order now to make sure you don’t miss out on Christmas delivery.

We try many different whiskey casks throughout the year to be able to offer unique bottlings to our customers.

Taos Lightning Governor’s Reserve D&M Exclusive Straight Rye Whiskey

Taos Lightning Governor’s Reserve D&M Exclusive Straight Rye Whiskey. The nose of this whiskey calls to mind the old Willett Cask Strength Rye (estimated same source) with up front pepper spice, toffee, butterscotch and butter pickle essence. The palate is rich and spice driven with fruit flavors towards orange marmalade, citrus zest, oak, and vanilla. D&M Tasting Notes

$57.99 Buy Now

Corsair D&M Single Barrel Selection Triple Smoke Whiskey

American Malt Whiskey Pot Distilled From Cherry, Beechwood and Peat Smoked Barley 64.75% ABV Cask Strength Our Triple Smoke selectionis a combination of two barrels that we selected blended together, to make sure we have enough for you and in all truth a bottle or two for ourselves. The nose shows aromas reminiscent of camping in Northern California with honey, earth, caramel, smoke and nuts. The palate has ample flavors of peat, brown butter, sweet spice rubs, old leather, brown sugar and grilled stone fruits. D&M Tasting Notes

$74.99  Buy Now

Bernheim Original 7 Year Old Small Batch D&M Exclusive Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey 

Bernheim Original 7 Year Old Small Batch D&M Exclusive Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey. The Bernheim Wheat has a light and lively nose of pepper, dry caramel and light baking spices. The palate is clean with tropical fruit notes, pepper spice and a clean wheat and honey dominated finish. D&M Tasting Notes 

$32.99
Buy Now

Port Wood Single Cask 70cl, 59% ABV

Over the past 13 years Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible has established itself as the world’s leading whisky guide. Naturally the whole Penderyn range is featured, but we were particularly pleased with the review of our Limited Edition Port Wood Single Cask PT72 in the latest edition.

As well as receiving a mark of 96.5% Jim wrote, ‘A delivery to make the faint of heart swoon… it has now been carved in stone as one of the world’s great whiskies; it’s unveiling each year one of the stratospheric moments in the world whisky calendar. And yet again it lives up to it ridiculously high reputation.

If I find a better single cask than this for the 2016 Bible, it will be of the proportions of a Cecil B DeMille epic.’

We produced 231 bottles, but at time of writing only 80 remain. Port Wood Single Cask PT72 is available from our online store at a price of £295 (inc P&P).

£295 Buy now

www.ralfy.com reads the magic words on a whisky bottle label in Whisky Review 565 – Bunnahabhain 24yo (The Whisky Agency)

It’s always hectic in the run up to Christmas but we’ve still found time to get some new whiskies in, including a couple of Kavalans from Taiwan, some American bourbons and whiskey, plus the first peated GlenDronach and their latest UK exclusives.  Check out the new arrivals below and online, and if something catches your eye then you’ve still got time to order if you’re quick (check out the last posting dates here) or the shop will be open up to 6pm on Christmas Eve so if you want to call in and have a dram while you choose some last minute presents or a bottle for yourself then we’d love to see you.  The shop will then be closed for the Christmas period, re-opening on Saturday 2nd January 2015 (see online for full details of our opening times).

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and hope your Christmas stocking will be full of lots of lovely bottles of your favourite drams!

Sláinte! Fran and Ken Arkwrights Whisky and Wines www.whiskyandwines.com