Whisky Wednesday Reviews Macallan Gold – Scotch Whisky News
November 12th, 2015
This week Joe Ellis reviews The Macallan Gold.
News
K&L California “New San Francisco Store – Now Open!” – Whisky News
November 10th, 2015
We’ve moved to 855 Harrison (between 4th and 5th in SoMa)
- Triple the size
- Tons of free parking on site
- More wines, spirits, and craft beers
Come by and check out our new shop a few blocks north of our previous venue. We could not be more excited about the location, access and parking, and a vast amount of additional space that was badly needed. Whether shopping on the floor or picking up your will calls we think you’ll like this new spot as much we do.
Over the next several weeks we’re continuing to add the finishing touches, set up the tasting bar, install additional signage inside and out, and bring over some additional wines we have coming in. Additionally, we have hundreds of temperature controlled storage lockers on site that are wrapping up construction. Those will be available soon – stay tuned for an upcoming announcement and rental rates.
K&L Wine Merchants http://www.klwines.com/ Phone: 877-559-4637 Email: wine@klwines.com San Francisco, Redwood City, Hollywood CA
“Best wine Web site in the US” – Wall Street Journal “Great for rare and hard-to-find wines.” – Time “The cellar to search first.” – Smart Money “Best Wine Web Site” – Publishers of The Wine Spectator
They also sell quite a bit of WHISKY ~ W.I.
Ralfy Publishes Whisky Review #560 – Scotch Whisky News
November 10th, 2015
www.ralfy.com heads a few miles south of Dublin to meet Saint Kevin with Whisky Review 560 – Glendalough Double Barrel whiskey @ 42%vol:
Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 1991 Old & Rare Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Scotch Whisky News
November 9th, 2015
Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 1991 Old & Rare
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
$272.26
Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 1991 vintage Islay single malt Scotch whiskey. Single cask hogshead #10853 bottled September 2014 by Hunter Laing & Co. for the Old & Rare Platimum Selection. 239 bottles.
This light golden coloured whisky has a mellow sweet nose of sultanas, raisins, bakewell tarts and vanilla toffee with just a trace of peat. It is rich and creamy smooth on the palate, sweet initially with honeycomb then bitter almonds and a whiff of peat smoke. The finish is long and dry with an oaky, smoky aftertaste.
Bunnahabhain Distillery was established in 1881 on the north eastern tip of the Isle of Islay by the shore of Bunnahabhain Bay and overlooking the Sound of Islay. All the building materials were transported by puffer and unloaded at the distillery pier. Now tucked away at the end of the single track ‘main’ road with spectacular scenery all the way. Bunnahabhain Distillery is equipped with four huge pear shaped stills and produces Scottish malt whisky which is released in blends and single malts. Visitors are welcomed at the distillery visitor centre and distillery cottages are available for holiday lets. A participant in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Festival of Malt and Music.
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THE PLOUGH REVEALS EXTENSIVE WHISKY LIST AHEAD OF ’NEXT DOOR AT THE PLOUGH’ LAUNCH – Whisky News
November 9th, 2015
THE PLOUGH REVEALS EXTENSIVE WHISKY LIST AHEAD OF ’NEXT DOOR AT THE PLOUGH’ LAUNCH
The Plough in Harborne has revealed an extensive new whisky menu ahead of the launch of ’Next Door at The Plough’ which will see the arrival of a dedicated whisky bar. The £750k project will see the popular neighbourhood pub on Harborne High Street add a new first floor extension which will be home to two new private dining and meeting rooms whilst extending its ground floor by 40 covers.
The new menu which will launch mid-November to coincide with the opening of ‘Next Door at The Plough’ takes in over 100 whiskies. The new list builds on The Plough’s already impressive whisky offering with 22 variations from the USA, 13 from Japan, 40 Scotch whiskies and 24 new world whiskies. Additions to the list include Smogen the Sherry Project, hand crafted in a young, independent distillery in Sweden and The Oamaruvian 16 year 1999 Double Wood which takes its moniker from the fact it has been aged for six years in American ex-bourbon casks and ten years in red wine casks. Another highlight on the list is the Redemption Rye Barrel Proof which has been matured for 6 years and bottled at barrel proof in the USA.
Adam Johnson, Director at The Plough, said, “We get really excited about showcasing lesser known whiskies and ales whilst encouraging people to try something new at The Plough. The launch of ‘Next Door’ has given us a platform from which to enhance The Plough experience whilst allowing us to develop our menu and product range even further. The new menus will complement our existing drinks range which takes in an array of hand-crafted spirits, including artisan vodkas and rums, to name a few.”
Whisky prices on the list start from £3.30 and go up to £22.
About The Plough
The Plough, Harborne has been serving fresh home-cooked food and the best coffee and Sunday lunch in the neighbourhood for 11 years. Established in 2003 The Plough has undergone extensive renovation since its launch boasting a quirky and eclectic interior and an ‘outdoor lounge’ that is airy, light and unrestricted by season. With a focus on quality and provenance, ingredients are carefully sourced locally to minimise the environmental ‘tread’ of the business where possible. No stranger to accolades The Plough has been recognised for its coffee, Sunday lunch and interior – named by the Independent as ‘best coffee shop’, celebrated by The Times for the best Sunday Lunch in the region and awarded the ‘Best Restaurant / Bar Design’ at the Northern Design Awards.
The Plough,
21 High Street
Harborne
B17 9NT
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NEXT DOOR AT THE PLOUGH WHISKY LIST
Scotch whisky
Speyside
Knockandoo 12 year single malt
The Glenroths
Benromach Organic single malt
Miltonduff batch 1 single malt
Glenfarclas 105 cask strength
Aberlour A’bunadh batch 50
Aultmore 12 year old
Benrinnes 23 year old
Dailuaine 16 year old – Flora + Fauna
Inchgower 14 year old Flora + Fauna
Longmorn 16 year old single malt
Strathisla 19 year old
Tormore 16 year old
Highland
Balblair 03 single malt
Old Pulteney 12 year old
Glencadam 10 year old
Edradour 11 year old Burgundy finish
Ben Nevis 15 year old 1998 ( cask 587 )
Deanston Virgin Oak
Edradour 2003 Bourbon cask 9th release
AnCnoc 18 year old single malt
Lowland
Cameron Brig single grain
Auchentoshan classic single malt
Glenkinchie 2000 single malt
Islay
Compass box, the peat monster
Bruichladdich the laddie classic, single malt
Ardbeg 10 year old single malt
Caol Ila cask strength
Lagavulin 1998 Pedro Ximenez Cask
Port Askaig 15 year old single malt
Bruichladdich 15 year old 1st edition
Laphroaig Quarter cask
Campletown
Glen Scotia 12 year old
Kilkerran work in progress – sherry wood
Islands
Highland Park, Macphial’s 8 year single malt
Tobermory 15 year old single malt
Blends
Pigs Nose 5 year
Hankey Banister heritage
Compass box, Great King st Blend
Monkey Sholder
American
Bourbon
Basil Haydon Kentucky
Hudson Baby Bourbon New York
Evan Williams single barrel Kentucky
Elijah Craig Kentucky straight Kentucky
Rowan’s Creek Kentucky
Hudson Four Grain New york
Koval Bourbon Illinois
Dry Fly Bourbon 101 Washington
Woodford Reserve Four wood Kentucky
1776 Straight Bourbon Kentucky
Rye
Few Rye Whisky Illinois
Copper Fox Rye Virginia
High West Double Rye Utah
Corsair Ryemageddon Kentucky
Hudson Manhattan Rye New York
Pow Wow, Botanical Rye Pennsylvania
Redemption Rye Barrel Proof Kentucky
Sonoma Country Rye California
Wheat Whisky
Roughstock Montana Spring Montana
Single malt
Wasmund’s Virginia
Flavored
Rocky Mountain Blackberry Colorado
White Dog
Corsair Wry Moon Kentucky
Japan
Nikka Coffey Grain whisky
Ichiro’s Malt and Grain
Togouchi Premium Blended whisky
Nikka Coffey Malt whisky
Suntory Hibiki 12 year old Blended whisky
Nikka Yoichi 10 year old
Suntory Hakushu 12 year old single malt
Nikka from the Barrel
Nikka Pure Black Malt
Chichibu 2009 the floor malted
Suntory The Yamasaki 18 year old single malt
Miyagikyo 10 year old single malt
Miyagikyo 12 year old single malt
Canada
Pendleton Blended Canadian whisky
Potter 24 year old Indian Corn whisky
Irish
Teeling small batch blended whisky
Tyrconnell single malt
The Wild Geese single malt
Titanic Blend 5 Year Old Belfast Distillery
Glendalough 7 Year Old
English
The English whisky company chapter 6
The English whisky company chapter 13
Wales
Penderyn Madeira Cask single malt
Penderyn Sherry Wood Single malt
Australia
Sullivans Cove Double Cask – Tasmania
Lime burners M104 – Western Australia
New Zealand
Milford 15 year old single malt
The Oamaruvian 16 year Double wood 1999
France
Armorik single malt
India
Amrut Fusion Single Malt
Holland
Millstone 100 month old rye
Millstone 5 year old lightly peated
Germany
Slyrs single malt
Sweden
Mackmyra single malt
Smogan the sherry project
Svenska Eldvatten Vintage 1994 blended scotch
Finland
Teerenpeli Kaski single malt
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Back in Stock at K&L California – Scotch Whisky News
November 9th, 2015
Scotland
Auchentoshan Three Wood Single Malt Whisky 750ml $59.99
Bunnahabhain Ceobanach Peated Single Malt Whisky 750ml $84.99
Bunnahabhain Toiteach Peated Single Malt Whisky 750ml $65.99
Deanston 12 year old Un-chillfiltered Single Malt Whisky 750ml $49.99
Glendronach Cask Strength Batch #2 Single Malt Whisky 750ml $89.99
Isle of Jura 16 Year Old Single Malt Whisky 750ml $62.99
Longrow 18 year old, Campbeltown Single Malt Whisky 750ml (Previously $200) $179.99
Old Pulteney 12 year old Single Malt Whisky 750ml $36.99
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml $84.99
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
BALLANTINE’S LAUNCHES FIRST 21 YEAR OLD SIGNATURE OAK EDITION EXCLUSIVE TO GLOBAL TRAVEL RETAIL – Scotch Whisky News
November 8th, 2015
BALLANTINE’S LAUNCHES FIRST 21 YEAR OLD SIGNATURE OAK EDITION EXCLUSIVE TO GLOBAL TRAVEL RETAIL
Ballantine’s, the No.2 Scotch whisky in the world, has unveiled Ballantine’s 21 Year Old Signature Oak Edition – European Oak, the first of two new limited editions exclusive to Global Travel Retail. The release of an additional Signature Edition created with American oak will follow to complete the special pair of bottlings, making each a collector’s item for whisky enthusiasts.
The Signature Oak Edition – European Oak has been skilfully crafted by Ballantine’s Master Blender Sandy Hyslop and showcases the characteristics and flavours that European oak contributes to the original 21 Year Old blend.
Ensuring this newest expression stays true to the award-winning taste profile of Ballantine’s 21 Year Old, selected whiskies have been matured in quality sherry casks of European oak. Larger than American oak casks, these vessels help to deliver a unique flavour due to their effect on the ageing process.
Ballantine’s Master Blender Sandy Hyslop commented: “I nose each and every cask to ensure a balance between the liquid and the wood, something George Ballantine – a pioneer in the art of maturing whisky in quality casks – would have approved of. With the Ballantine’s 21 Year Old Signature Oak Editions, I wanted to pay tribute to our founder and release expressions that demonstrate to consumers how cask maturation and oak influence transform our whisky. Providing a rich taste profile, the European oak has enhanced the notes of raisin, fruitcake, sherry and spice within the 21 Year Old blend so I am certain that it will become a must-have addition to the cabinet of selective whisky collectors.”
Peter Moore, Global Brand Director for Ballantine’s, added: “The Signature Oak Editions will engage consumers with an interesting journey across different types of cask maturation. Supporting the launch of the Ballantine’s 21 Year Old Signature Oak Edition – European Oak, our Global Travel Retail displays will highlight different elements that consumers can relate to. We will focus on colour, taste and smell to showcase how European oak casks produce a very specific effect on our selected malts, enhancing the quality and personality of our whisky.
“Consumers purchasing through Global Travel Retail are looking for innovation and uniqueness beyond what they can buy in domestic markets. I’m confident that Ballantine’s fans and whisky connoisseurs alike will enjoy the Ballantine’s 21 Year Old Signature Oak Edition – European Oak and look forward to our next launch to complete this special collectors’ set.”
Available in Global Travel Retail, the Ballantine’s 21 Year Old Signature Oak Edition – European Oak is bottled at 40% ABV and available to purchase at an RRP of $225 USD. The release of the Signature Oak Editions builds on the success of the Ballantine’s 17 Year Old Signature Distillery Editions, launched in 2012, which paid tribute to four key signature malts in the 17 Year Old blend and the distilleries that produce them.
About Ballantine’s
Ballantine’s is the No.1 Scotch whisky in Europe and the No.2 Scotch whisky in the world with the range selling over 70 million bottles a year worldwide. Ballantine’s has won more than 130 trophies and medals at international competitions in the past 10 years for its outstanding quality, as a result of its unique richness of character and perfect balance. The range, from Ballantine’s Finest to the exclusive 40 Year Old, is the most extensive in the world of Scotch and is maintained by Master Blender Sandy Hyslop, continuing the brand’s tradition of Master Blenders that dates back to 1827. In 2013, Ballantine’s continued its innovative approach by launching Ballantine’s Brasil, a spirit drink made from selectively cask steeping Scotch whisky with Brazilian lime peel.
www.ballantines.com
About Chivas Brothers
Chivas Brothers is the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard, the world’s co-leader in wines and spirits. Chivas Brothers’ award-winning portfolio features some of the world’s most revered Scotch whisky brands including Chivas Regal, the world’s first luxury whisky and the No.1 Scotch whisky in China; Ballantine’s, Europe’s No.1 Scotch whisky; The Glenlivet, the world’s No.1 single malt whisky; and Royal Salute, the world’s only exclusively prestige Scotch whisky range. The portfolio also includes two of the world’s leading English gins – Beefeater, the world’s most awarded premium gin, and Plymouth gin – plus a selection of highly acclaimed single malt whiskies, including Aberlour, Longmorn, Scapa, Strathisla and Tormore. The range is completed by a collection of blended Scotch whiskies operating in many of the world’s key whisky markets which includes 100 Pipers, Clan Campbell, Something Special and Passport Scotch.
www.chivasspirit.com
About Pernod Ricard
Pernod Ricard is the world’s co-leader in wines and spirits with consolidated Sales of € 8,558 million in 2014/15. Created in 1975 by the merger of Ricard and Pernod, the Group has undergone sustained development, based on both organic growth and acquisitions: Seagram (2001), Allied Domecq (2005) and Vin&Sprit (2008). Pernod Ricard holds one of the most prestigious brand portfolios in the sector: Absolut Vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Kahlúa and Malibu liqueurs, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes, as well Jacob’s Creek, Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo, Graffigna and Kenwood wines. Pernod Ricard employs a workforce of approximately 18,000 people and operates through a decentralised organisation, with 6 “Brand Companies” and 80 “Market Companies” established in each key market. Pernod Ricard is strongly committed to a sustainable development policy and encourages responsible consumption. Pernod Ricard’s strategy and ambition are based on 3 key values that guide its expansion: entrepreneurial spirit, mutual trust and a strong sense of ethics. Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN code: FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 index.
www.pernod-ricard.com
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The Classic Malts Distillers Edition On Sale at Park Ave New York – Scotch Whisky News
November 7th, 2015
Select ‘Distillers Edition’ single malts – now On Sale.
Brought to you by
The Park Avenue Liquor Shop.
Scotch lovers and bargain hunters rejoice!
Right now, select Distillers Edition single malt scotches are on Sale. It’s the perfect opportunity to get a jump on Holiday shopping. Or perhaps the perfect excuse to finally get a ‘D.E.” for yourself. These particular single malts are annual releases, so this Sale is ‘while supplies last’.
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Cheers!
Jonathan & Eric
The Park Avenue Liquor Shop
270 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
212-685-2442
jonathan@parkaveliquor.com
eric@parkaveliquor.com
www.parkaveliquor.com
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Col. E.H. Taylor & Johnny Drum Bourbons at K&L California – American Whiskey News
November 7th, 2015
United States – Kentucky
Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon 750ml $64.99
Johnny Drum Private Stock 101 proof Bourbon 750ml $39.99 View
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
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Glenlochy 1979 Rare Old (2015) Whisky at The Whisky Barrel – Scotch Whisky News
November 7th, 2015
Glenlochy 1979 Rare Old (2015) Whisky
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Glenlochy 1979 vintage Highland single malt Scotch whiskey. Lot R0/15/02 bottled 2015 by Gordon & MacPhail for the Rare Old series. 213 bottles.
Sweet vanilla aromas with beeswax polish, green apple, pear and a touch of lime. Intially grapefruit, mango and banana flavours, complemented by a milk chocolate finish.
Glenlochy Distillery was established at Inverlochy on the north-eastern side of Fort William in 1898 with a railway siding connecting to the newly opened Fort William railway line. Glenlochy Distillery obtained its water from the slopes of Scotland’s highest mountain. The only official release of Glenlochy single malt whisky was in Diageo’s Rare Malts range. Closed in 1983 and dismantled in 1986 however a number of Glenlochy Distillery buildings are still standing having been converted to private accommodation.
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