Williamson (Laphroaig) 17 Year Old “Rites of Passage” 1st Fill Oloroso Hogshead Cask Strength Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

(700ml)

$229.99

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Rites Of Passage, while just delivering their first releases to the US, will surely be a household name in no time if the quality of their casks are all this high. All 4 releases in this first drop are superlative. It will be a remarkable journey if the hits keep coming like this. 17 year old teaspooned Laphroaig at a whopping 57.3% ABV that finished for 5+ years in dark first fill Oloroso sherry, it’s a no brainer and tastes even better than it looks. Distilled 9/21/2005 and filled first into a refill hoggie it was reracked in 2017 into a beautiful Oloroso hogshead and bottled 9/22/22. Bottled at cask strength and without chill filtration this cask yielded just 249 bottles.

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Jura 21 Year Old Tide

The oldest expression in Jura’s Signature Series, this Island single malt whisky is part of a twinset of 21-year-olds Time & Tide. While Time is exclusive to Global Travel Retail, you can get your hands on Tide without jetting off. The oldest expression in Jura’s Signature Series, this Island single malt whisky is part of a twinset of 21-year-olds Time & Tide. While Time is exclusive to Global Travel Retail, you can get your hands on Tide without jetting off. Aged in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels and transferred to virgin American white oak casks for finishing, this expression is a sweet and smoky dream.

£160.00

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We are proud to support our Independent Bottlers as they continue to thrive in a competitive and exciting market. ‘Indies’ are truly what gives the Scotch Whisky Industry an endless supply of new whiskies, with each owner or cask selector (often the same person!) putting their individual taste profile across into our famous Scotch Spirit.

Distillery bottlings are great, and the lifeblood of the industry, however for something that stands out as unique and different, and quite often a once in a lifetime release, look no further than our great Indy range.

We’ve recently added some great lines to our range, including Tri Carragh, North Star, Great Drams and Glaschu amongst others, joining favourites and old hands alike, such as Little Brown Dog, Murray McDavid, Fragrant Drops and Gordon & MacPhail.

Below are some of our new releases as well as some favourite bottlings just waiting for their new home!

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William Grant & Sons announces plan to acquire The Famous Grouse

23 September 2024: Today, William Grant & Sons has announced it has reached an agreement to purchase The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt brands from The 1887 Company.

 Founded in 1896 in Perthshire, Scotland, The Famous Grouse is a quality blended whisky and much-loved brand that would add to William Grant & Sons’ award-winning portfolio of renowned whiskies and spirits.

 A spokesperson for William Grant & Sons commented: “Having been around for over 125 years, The Famous Grouse has a rich history and would be a significant addition to our portfolio. The brand has potential for innovation and international growth in a number of markets, and we’re excited about what the future holds.”

 The acquisition is subject to customary regulatory approvals, including from the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority.

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BUNNAHABHAIN RANGE

The Bunnahabhain distillery lies on the peaceful, sheltered north-eastern coast of Islay. Built in 1881 its name comes from the Gaelic, Bunnahabhain (Bu-na-ha-venn), meaning ‘mouth of the river’, a reference to the Margadale, the river from whose clear spring waters the whisky is distilled.

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Must-savour smoke

Laphroaig 10 Year Old is September’s top-selling bottle. Stock up for essential autumn sipping.

The seasons are certainly changing. Here in the UK it’s chilly, damp, and our drinking tastes have shifted accordingly. So far in September, our bottle sales have been dominated by smoky classics. Just what we all fancy as the evenings draw in.

The dram of the moment? The simply iconic Laphroaig 10 Year Old. The Islay single malt brings together seaweed and sweetness, all wrapped up in that profoundly evocative peat smoke. It’s a whisky for the ages, but it tastes just right this September. Plus, we’ve taken 12% off!

Other top sellers this month? Aberfeldy 12 Year Old with its harvest-season hedgerow fruits, and the softly smoky Highland Park Cask Strength. Both are delicious all year round, but they just hit different in the autumn months.

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Teaninich 10 Years Old Warehouse Reserve

This single malt was distilled in 2013 at Teaninich Distillery, located in the Highland whisky region. It was aged for 10 years in a single Refill Bourbon Hogshead and finished in a 1st fill American Oak Oloroso Sherry Hogshead for 1 year 9 months. Bottled at natural cask strength of 56.8% ABV. Bottled by Woodrow’s of Edinburgh for their Warehouse Reserve collection without chill-filtration or artificial colouring. Only 289 Bottles have been produced.

TASTING NOTES:

NOSE: Apple, tart red berries, golden syrup with a biblichor presence.

PALATE: Full-bodied with fresh hay, chamomile, gelatin sweets, orange peel and a hint of leather.

FINISH: Bitter-sweet with cloves and cocoa.

£65.00

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Laphroaig 34 Year Old Ian Hunter Book V 45.5% 70cl

This 34-year-old ex-bourbon barrel matured single malt is the fifth and final release in Laphroaig’s series of rare and collectable aged whiskies to celebrate the story of  Ian Hunter who transformed the Laphroaig make whisky over many years. The whisky is matured in a combination of first-fill bourbon casks and European oak Pedro Ximenez casks.

Laphroaig’s tasting note:

Nose: lightly peaty with notes of iodine and burnt wood. Floral green malt, sweet candyfloss and vanilla fudge, and subtle blueberry and raspberry accents.

Palate: sweet and spicy, with hints of classic Laphroaig peat and cold barbecue ash. Salted caramel and butterscotch, roast chestnut, a hint of peach, dried flowers and white pepper.

Finish: peaty and malty, with a lingering sweetness

£683.33

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