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LAPHROAIG ANNOUNCES THE SEASONAL RETURN OF TRIPLE WOOD

World’s #1 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Brings Back Popular Expression for 2013 Fall Season

Laphroaig®, the world’s #1 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, proudly introduces its latest seasonal expression, Laphroaig® Triple Wood.

Just in time for fall, this limited edition whisky returns as a result of high demand from Friends of Laphroaig®, the brand’s distinguished loyalty group that gives members a lifetime lease on a numbered, one square foot plot of land in Islay, Scotland.

Laphroaig® Triple Wood goes through a distinct triple maturation process that includes ex-bourbon barrels, 19th Century-style quarter casks and specially selected European Oak oloroso sherry casks. This process creates a complex whisky that boasts a rich blend of creamy vanilla and hints of sweet fruit, while retaining the distinctive smoky peat flavor of Laphroaig®.

“We are thrilled that our Friends of Laphroaig® members are just as passionate about their Scotch as we are,” said John Campbell, Laphroaig® Master Distiller. “Triple Wood is the perfect seasonal expression for fall. Its bright gold color and bursts of peat, vanilla and fruit flavors embody the fall season and bring you back to Islay, the land that gives Laphroaig® its unique peaty notes.”

At 96 proof, Laphroaig® Triple Wood is best enjoyed neat, allowing the powerful, yet slightly creamy consistency of the whisky speak for itself. Laphroaig® Triple Wood is available for a limited time nationwide with a suggested retail price of $59.99 per 750ml bottle and joins the Laphroaig® portfolio of Scotch whiskies that includes Laphroaig® 10-Year-Old, 10-Year-Old Cask Strength, Quarter Cask, 18-Year-Old, 25- Year-Old, QA Cask and Càirdeas.

For more information, please visit www.Laphroaig.com for a product locator, like us on Facebook.com/LaphroaigUSA or  follow us @LaphroaigUSA on Twitter. To become a Friend of Laphroaig® and stay up to date on special editions, consumers should look for the code on their next bottle purchase.

About Friends of Laphroaig®

Each bottle of Laphroaig® comes with a gift of friendship. Created by Laphroaig®  Master Distiller John Campbell, Friends of Laphroaig® is the distinguished Laphroaig®loyalty group which today boasts over 500,000 members from more than 150 countries. Each Friend of Laphroaig® is given a lifetime lease on a numbered, one square foot plot of land in Islay that runs alongside the important Laphroaig® water source – the Killbride stream. The plot is registered and can be visited in person or via video on the Friends of Laphroaig® website – Laphroaig.com/Friends. Throughout the year, Friends of Laphroaig® from all over the world get together and share photos, tasting notes, Scottish history and more. To become a member of Friends of Laphroaig® consumers can receive a special code with each bottle of Laphroaig® which is then entered online on the Laphroaig® Facebook Page – Facebook.com/LaphroaigUSA or Friends of Laphroaig® website.

About Laphroaig®

Laphroaig® (La-‘froyg) literally means “the beautiful hollow by the broad bay.” Born from the streams and blue peat smoke of Islay, Laphroaig® is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky with a distinct taste and story in every bottle. The secret to Laphroaig® is that it benefits from the happy circumstances of where it is produced—next to ocean water and on land that gives Laphroaig® a unique peaty taste. It is one of only a few distilleries that still uses traditional malting floors and dries and infuses its own malt with the thick blue smoke from old peat-fired kilns. It’s also the only Single Malt Scotch Whisky to bear a Royal Warrant bestowed by HRH Prince Charles. Further demonstrating the whisky’s superior quality, Laphroaig® 18-Year-Old received the Gold Outstanding Award at the 2013 International Wine and Spirit Competition, along with Laphroaig® 10-Year-Old, 10-Year-Old Cask Strength, Quarter Cask, and Triple
Wood which won the Silver Outstanding Award, making Laphroaig® one of the most celebrated portfolios at this year’s competition.

About Beam Inc.

As one of the world’s leading premium spirits companies, Beam is Crafting the Spirits that Stir the World. Consumers from all corners of the globe call for the company’s brands, including Jim Beam Bourbon, Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Sauza Tequila, Pinnacle Vodka, Canadian Club Whisky, Courvoisier Cognac, Teacher’s Scotch Whisky, Skinnygirl Cocktails, Cruzan Rum, Hornitos Tequila, Knob Creek Bourbon, Laphroaig Scotch Whisky, Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey, Larios Gin, Whisky DYC and DeKuyper Cordials. Beam is focused on delivering superior performance with its unique combination of scale with agility and a strategy of Creating Famous Brands, Building Winning Markets and Fueling Our Growth. Beam and its 3,400 passionate associates worldwide generated 2012 sales of $2.5 billion (excluding excise taxes), volume of 38 million 9-liter equivalent cases and some of the industry’s fastest growing innovations. Headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, Beam is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BEAM and is included in the S&P 500 Index and the MSCI World Index. For more information on Beam, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit http://www.beamglobal.com! and http://www.drinksmart.com.

Laphroaig® Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43%, 48%, 51.2% and 55.7% alc./vol. ©2013 Laphroaig Import Company, Deerfield, IL All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Greetings from Campbeltown!

All knowledgeable whisky enthusiasts know that Campbeltown has a long and storied history as one of Scotland’s principal whisky-producing regions and is the home of three world-class distilleries—Springbank (notable as the only distillery in Scotland to carry out the full production process on one site), Glengyle and Glen Scotia.   Campbeltown is definitely a worthwhile destination for any group of whisky afficianados and a visit to the “Wee Toon” and its distilleries can be part of an itinerary that could include Islay and other western whisky-producing areas.

The Royal Hotel is located at the head of Campbeltown Loch, just steps from the distilleries and Cadenhead’s Whisky Shop.  The hotel was completely renovated in 2012 and offers four star accommodation and top quality food and beverage, enabling your members to enjoy an unparalleled whisky travel experience.  A video tour of the hotel can be seen at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJeu3lJ3Dgc&feature=youtu.be

The hotel is part of our Village at Machrihanish Dunes resort– information on the full property and its offerings can be found at http://www.machdunes.com/.

In addition to offering the region’s finest accommodation close to the distilleries, we can help arrange tours and tastings at Springbank, including a very special experience with Frank McHardy, the legendary former Director of Production at Springbank.  We also have our own Whisky Ambassador at The Royal and can easily arrange private tastings and whisky-themed dinners for your members.

We are experienced in arranging special packages for groups and offer group bed and breakfast packages from £49 per person per night.  We welcome you to inquire about how we can provide an exceptional whisky tourism experience in Campbeltown for your whisky club or society.

For more information, please call our Sales and Reservations team at +44 (0) 1586 810 013 or email us at info@machdunes.com.

We look forward to welcoming you to Campbeltown—and The Royal Hotel!

Kind regards

Marc Wexler  

Marc Wexler | The Village at Machrihanish Dunes

Machrihanish, Argyll PA28 6PT Scotland | Office +44 01586 810 015 (UK) +01 617 630 4934 (US) | Skype marcwexler

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Introducing The Macallan in Lalique V: The Spiritual Home

The fifth and penultimate decanter in The Macallan Six Pillars Collection is ‘The Spiritual Home’. We are privileged to have the opportunity to present an exquisite and very rare 62 years old Macallan single malt whisky, originally filled in American oak sherry seasoned casks in November 1950. As the second oldest Macallan ever released by our distillery since its foundation in 1824, the whisky is rich cherry coloured with flavours of treacle and blood orange.

DISCOVER MORE ON LALIQUE’S INSPIRATION ON THE MOMENT

The Macallan Masters of Photography IV

For the fourth edition of our award-winning Masters of Photography series, we have commissioned the world’s most influential living photographer, Elliott Erwitt, to capture the spirit of our heartland in his ‘Great Scottish Adventure’. This is our most extensive and ambitious edition to date with 58 unique single cask whiskies being paired with a singed Elliott Erwitt print.

ELLIOT ERWITT EDITION

‘Capture the Character of Your Land’ Masters of Photography 2013: Master Class

Our annual Masters of Photography Master Class competition has launched and this year, to celebrate the Elliott Erwitt Edition, we’re asking aspiring photographers around the world to ‘capture the character of your land’. Elliott perfectly captured the heartland of the Macallan by turning his lens on Scotland, showcasing the traditions and eccentricities of the Scottish people. Now it is over to you, take your camera and capture the character! You could be in with a chance of winning prizes from innovative specialists, Leica – loved by professionals and coveted by amateurs.

CAPTURE YOUR CHARACTER 

www.themastersofphotography.com

The Macallan

Glendronach
23 Year Old PX Cask (50.8%)

1990 vintage single
Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon #1240.

UK Exclusive of the Highland distillery
bottled at natured cask strength.

647 numbered bottles.

Shop – $143.57

Hillrock Estate Bourbon, Single Malt & Rye on Sale Now at Mora’s Fine Wine & Spirits (E. Setauket, New York)

Save 10% for a limited time on these meticulously crafted whiskeys from the heart of the Hudson Valley, two hours north of New York City. Led by owner Jeffrey Baker and renowned Master Distiller Dave Pickerell.

Hillrock Estate Solera Aged Bourbon Whiskey 92.6 Proof – $71.99 (Regular $79.99)

World’s first Solera aged Bourbon! Hillrock Solera marries small barrel-aged Hillrock Estate Bourbon with mature seed Bourbon before finishing in Oloroso Sherry casks to balance flavors and add complexity. Average age of whiskey now over 7 years with a rye content of approximately 37%.

Hillrock Estate Single Malt Whiskey 96.4 Proof – $103.49 (Regular $114.99)

U.S.’s first Single Malt made from grains grown and malted on-premise at a distillery. This batch was created using unpeated barley and as a result has more in common with and Irish malt. The Hillrock Single Malt is also finished in Oloroso Sherry casks.

Hillrock Estate George Washington Unaged Rye Whiskey 375mL 86 Proof – $44.99 (Regular $49.99)

Made through a special partnership with George Washington’s Distillery at Historic Mount Vernon using George Washington’s rye recipe. The 60% rye, 45% corn, 5% barley mashbill was determined by an analysis of whiskey actually made by Washington. Each bottle includes a small amount of Rye made on George’s stills in Mount Vernon.

Mora’s Fine Wine & Spirits

www.moraswines.com

631-941-4458   sev.clemens@moraswines.com

West Coast Whiskies Talisker / Longrow / Kilchoman at Single Malts Direct

Talisker 10 Year Old The Talisker 10 Year Old is a single malt Scottish whisky from the Talisker distillery on the west coast of the Isle of Skye. This Talisker scotch has won many fans around the world as well as awards. The whiskey is variously described as peaty and smoky and is credited by many as being the finest 10 year old island single malt. The Talisker 10 year old is well worth a try. £36.00 Buy it Now!

Longrow Peated Longrow Peated is a no-age statement release from Longrow. One of the three whiskies distilled at Springbank distillery, Longrow is generally peaty in comparison to its siblings. A well balanced whisky with some slightly medicinal notes. £36.50 Buy it Now!

Kilchoman Machir Bay The 2013 release is a vatting of 4 and 5 year single malt, matured in fresh bourbon barrels, with the 4 year old being finished in olorosso sherry butts for 4 weeks prior to bottlling. £40.75 Buy it Now!

Talisker 2000 Distillers Edition The Talisker Distillers Edition is a single malt whisky from the excellent Talisker distillery on the Isle of Skye. A special Distillers Edition is not widely available. A wonderful scotch the only thing unlucky about the Talisker is that they didn’t produce more of it! £52.99 Buy it Now!

Longrow 11 Year Old Rundlets and Kilderkins Every year, the distilling apparatus at Springbank distillery in Campbeltown is cleaned out and the heavier malted Longrow is produced before reverting to Springbank again. Unlike Springbank, which is partially triple distilled, Longrow is double distilled. The whisky produced is not chill-filtered so that the whisky retains all of its flavours and mouth feel. The original Longrow distillery closed in 1896, Alfred Barnard described the distillery as the quaintest he had set eyes on, with everything done by hand. The one concession to modernity being a steam engine used to power the malt mill. Today one of the bonded warehouses is used today to house Springbank’s bottling plant. Longrow originals command big prices, with an 1864 going for £7200 in 2001. £58.99 Buy it Now!

Kilchoman 100% Islay 2nd Edition Kilchoman 100% Islay 2nd Edition is the second 100% Islay release from Kilchoman and has been produced from barley grown, malted, distilled, matured and bottled at the distillery. It has been aged in fresh and refill bourbon barrels. £58.99 Buy it Now!

Talisker Storm Talisker Storm takes its name from the more intense flavour of the liquid. The briny, maritime qualities of Talisker’s distillery character are carefully selected to create a more powerful flavour experience. Like a warm welcome from a wild Hebridean Sea. £39.49 Buy it Now!     Longrow 18 Year Old Longrow 18 Year Old Longrow is a double distilled, heavily peated single malt. The first distillation was carried out as an experiment when the Springbank chairman set out to prove that it was possible to produce an Islay-style single malt whisky on the mainland. This experiment produced a whisky so special that Longrow was distilled again a few years later and has become an important part of the Mitchell’s portfolio, with regular distillation having taken place since 1992. The barley used in the production of Longrow is entirely peat dried, giving the whisky a wonderfully smokey, peaty character. The whisky is named after the old Longrow distillery which stood adjacent to Springbank. £86.99 Buy it Now!

Kilchoman 100% Islay 3d Edition Kilchoman Distillery was founded in 2005 and is the first distillery to be built on Islay for 12o years. It is a farm distillery and a proportion of the barley used in production is grown and malted at the distillery. The spirit is filled into a combination of bourbon barrels from Buffalo Distillery, Kentucky, USA and oloroso sherry butts from Miguel Martin in Spain. This is the third 100% Islay release from Kilchoman and has been produced from barley grown, malted, distilled, matued and bottled at the distillery. It has been aged for 4 years in a combination of fresh and refill bourbon barrels. £59.99 Buy it Now!

A Taste from the Past – William Grant’s Ale Cask Reserve (bottled in 2001) 

Hi everyone,

Today I revisited an old friend of mine – a bottle from the very first batch of Grant’s Ale Cask. Strangely, I immediately started feeling nervous. Just holding the bottle brought me back to 2001, to one of my very first trips abroad for the company.

We didn’t have a Grant’s ambassador in those days ,…(please click on the link below to read the remainder of the article)…

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Kind regards,

Ludo

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