Brand updates from the Brand Manager

There is more to Wemyss Malts than simply our award winning spirits and eye catching persona. We have a team working tirelessly behind the scenes to bring you the very best of what scotch whisky has to offer.

And leading the charge is Kirsty Mackinnon, our Brand Manager. Kirsty is in charge of how the brand adapts, transforms and moves freely within the industry. We have a large portfolio of different kinds of scotch and so making sure every one is distinct in nature falls to Kirsty.

From Lord Elcho to 25 YO Bunnahabhains, Kirsty has quite a lot on her plate. Read more about her and her career in our latest blog.

Find out more about Kirsty!

Below are a small selection of products recently listed in our ‘Whisky Specials‘ section over on our website.

Even though we call this Whisky Specials, you’ll find some fantastic special offers on all types of whisk(e)y, gin & rum! We update this page daily, so be sure to check it out when you visit Abbey Whisky as there’s some fantastic savings to be made…

As always, if you have any questions, please just get in touch.

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It was great to spend a few days with the whisky writer Dave Broom who has been a friend of our project for a number of years.

On his last visit he spent time exploring the island and meeting local people to learn about how the place in which our whisky is made might influence the final dram.

So, on this visit it was a pleasure to open a selection of casks in the Ardhasaig warehouse on a sunny morning and do some exploring of our spirit.

Apprentice blender Harry kept the barrel bungs popping as he shared samples from a range of bourbon, oloroso, and fino casks.

Check out Dave’s book A Sense Of Place, available now in all good bookstores, on and offline…

A Sense Of Place

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BOURBON
PORT FINISH

70CL | 43.3%

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A richly textured bourbon that’s been aged for around six years with a finish in Ruby Port casks for between three and six months. Expect an abundance of rich vanilla, sweet caramel and toasted nuts, complemented by ripe berried fruits and dark chocolate from the Port casks.

Celebrate the 4th of July in style this year with Jack Daniel’s. Distilled to perfection since 1866, this legendary Tennessee Whiskey embodies the American spirit of freedom and independence with every sip.

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Limited-Time, Yesteryear Pricing on an Islay Staple
Laphroaig 10 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) (Previously $50) ($34.99)

“This one isn’t likely to last long, but we will always fight the good fight against inflation in booze pricing and keep doing all we can to get the sharpest pricing to our customers.”
— Andrew Whiteley, K&L Spirits Buyer

Today’s offer is can’t-miss opportunity to fall in love with an old favorite all over again. No matter how many bottles a Laphroaig fanatic has gone through over the years, they can’t help but go head over heels at this unheard-of price. In one of the great negotiating coups of the year, our spirits team has worked out a sub-$35 price on Laphroaig’s ultra-classic 10 Year Old that we haven’t seen in over a decade. There isn’t much else to say but make room behind the bar, under the table, in the pantry…wherever you can in order to stash away as much as you can, because we’ll certainly never see this price again.

Laphroaig 10 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) (Previously $50) $34.99

92 points Whisky Advocate: “This expression offers an uncompromising note of brine-laden peat and iodine, with charcoal and sweeter fruit notes also present. The palate is equally out there, with old-fashioned fabric Band-Aids, bladderwrack seaweed, black pepper, smoldering peat, vanilla, caramel, and sweet oak. The finish is as big as everything else, with barbecue, iodine, and asphalt. Still a classic! (GS, Fall 2018)”

92 points Wine Enthusiast: “Look for a distinctly peaty aroma, with hints of smoked fish, bacon and mesquite. The palate shows peat smoke from the first sip plus an undercurrent of honey, finishing with black pepper heat. Water brings out a spearmint note and a touch more vanilla. (KN)” (12/2017).

K&L Notes: The last time we sold Laphroaig 10 for this incredible price was February 6th, 2012! When this deal is gone—it is gone. This 10-year-old malt epitomizes the taste of Islay; rich, smoky, and peaty. Known as “the most richly flavored of all Scotch whiskies,” Laphroaig is widely considered one of the finest distilleries in the world. That they’ve held that distinction for two hundred years is nothing short of awe inspiring. Laphroaig continues to maintain an on-site malting operation, which accounts for a small but significant chunk of the barley that they distill. Fermentation is conducted precisely in steel before distillation using a complex seven-still system. The spirit is almost always filled into ex-bourbon barrels. The resulting whisky is one of the world’s great marvels, the confluence of nature’s bounty and human ingenuity. You may not like the way this whisky tastes, but you sure won’t ever forget it. If you do accept the siren’s call to this hollow by the bay, there’s fortunately no going back.

Andrew Whiteley | K&L Spirits Buyer | Review Date: June 27, 2023

Sometimes things happen that make you think “it’ll all be ok.” In a world of skyrocketing prices, we’ve managed to put together an incredible deal on one of Scotland’s greatest flagship marques. Laphroaig 10 sets the standard for peated Scotch for many drinkers. It’s intense and yet full of balance and finesse. We’ve locked in pricing on a large parcel that has allowed us to turn the clock back over a decade and offer this classic for the same price we were selling it for in the beginning of 2012! This one isn’t likely to last long, but we will always fight the good fight against inflation in booze pricing and keep doing all we can to get the sharpest pricing to our customers. Whether you rely on the 10-Year as a staple or you’ve been thinking about dipping your toe in the peated waters of Islay, now is definitively the time to buy. Let’s taste! Luminous amber in color, it seems to glow in the glass. The aromatics are intensely rich. Smoke and salt mesh with golden barley and toasted bread. Saturn peaches and green apples receive a BBQ char. Sweet oatmeal laden with brown sugar and maple syrup gloss the smoke. On the palate, vanilla and dew covered herbs mix with the fruit and smoke. Sweet malt stands strong as a backbone and a delicate floral nuance adds incredible depth and intrigue without being overwhelming. The palate weight is huge even at 43% ABV, and the finish lingers for a long time with a pleasant bonfire smoke and reprise of sweet fruit and grain. Lovely.

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FIVE STAR WHISKIES

Find inspiration for your next dram in our selection of five-star rated whiskies, featuring intensely smoky Islay classics, sherry bombs, elegant Japanese whiskies and more. Whether you spot an old favourite or you’re tempted to try something outside of your comfort zone, these drams are all worth a try.

Check out our full list of customer favourites – some of the most highly-rated drinks on our website, as reviewed by you!

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ARDGOWAN DISTILLERY EXPANDS AWARD-WINNING

CLYDEBUILT COLLECTION

Ardgowan Distillery Company Limited has released a whisky dedicated to the crucial work carried out by riveters in the shipbuilding yards of the Clyde.

While waiting for the construction of its own distillery, Ardgowan has created an independent bottling business and launched the award winning Clydebuilt series of whiskies, inspired by the rich maritime history of the Clyde shipyards.

The fourth bottling, Clydebuilt Riveter, signals a move away from previous blended expressions, becoming the first single grain whisky in the Clydebuilt collection.

Clydebuilt Riveter encompasses a collection of fifteen exceptional casks meticulously sourced from a prestigious Lowland distillery, each one artfully matured in premium bourbon barrels. The flavour profile has been guided by the discerning palate of Ardgowan’s Master Whisky Maker, the visionary Max McFarlane, who commented:

“Clydebuilt Riveter has allowed me to further explore the depth of flavour found in Lowland distilleries resulting in a liquid that treats the senses to new delights and is sure to be another winner for Clydebuilt.

‘Riveter pours like liquid gold, with a nose that opens on dark fruit compote before moving into furniture polish, lemon curd, figs, leather and old books. The palate is dry and moreish, with butterscotch, five spice, mint choc chip and brown sugar. A lingering, lovely, and very smooth finish follows, drying down slowly.”

Riveter serves as a triumphant tribute to the masterful artistry and unwavering dedication of the Clyde Shipyards’ workers, whose unparalleled skill and unrivalled efficiency birthed the renowned term “Clydebuilt,” a synonymous expression for well-built ships.

Embraced by esteemed industry accolades, the previous Clydebuilt releases have garnered prestigious awards, with Clydebuilt Sailmaker being honoured with the coveted Master Medal at the Scotch Whisky Masters 2022, while Clydebuilt Shipwright earned a distinguished silver medal at the IWSC Spirits Awards 2022.

Bottled at 50% ABV and retailing for £52.50, Clydebuilt Riveter is available at www.ardgowandistillery.com and selected specialist retailers.

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TASTING NOTES:

 NOSE:

Opens on dark fruit compote before moving into furniture polish, lemon curd, figs, leather and old books.

PALATE:

Dry and moreish, with butterscotch, five spice, mint choc chip and brown sugar. 

FINISH:

A lingering, lovely, and very smooth finish follows, drying down slowly.

ABOUT ARDGOWAN DISTILLERY LIMITED:

Ardgowan Distillery Company Limited has full planning permission for the construction of an eco-friendly single malt whisky distillery, gin distillery and visitor centre on the historic Ardgowan Estate near Inverkip, 30 miles west of Glasgow.

Ardgowan Distillery Limited has invested in world-class technologies to put sustainability at the heart of its plans, aiming to become carbon negative. The distillery will begin production in 2024 with capacity to produce up to 1 million litres of premium whisky per year, and the combined facilities will create up to 47 new local jobs.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Visit: www.ardgowandistillery.com

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Twitter: @ardgowanwhisky

Facebook: @ardgowandistillery

GLENALLACHIE DISTILLERY

GlenAllachie is one of only a few independently owned and managed distilleries in Scotland. Located in the heart of Speyside, the distillery has Billy Walker at the helm who has over 50 years experience within the whisky industry!

With a long fermentation of 160 hours and over 50,000 casks quietly slumbering at the distillery itself, Billy has complete control over the whole process, allowing the team to produce an excellent single malt Scotch whisky.

With a passion and drive for excellency, Billy Walker and his team are certainly creating their own signature style in this new era at GlenAllachie.

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