AVAILABLE NOW
Tasting on 31 March 2021

The Macallan has been making great whisky for nearly 200 years and the distillery’s limited Edition series emphasises their commitment to – and borderline obsession with – exploring and pushing the boundaries of their craft.

Join The Macallan brand ambassador David Sinclair and The Whisky Exchange ambassador Billy Abbott for an exclusive virtual tasting of releases 1-6 in The Macallan Edition series. They’ll be taking a deep dive into the driving ideas and principles behind these great whiskies as well as, of course, how they taste.

The tasting will take place on 31 March 2021 at 19:00 BST, on Zoom, and invites to join the Zoom call will be issued to all Macallan Editions Virtual Tasting Set purchasers in advance of the event. The tasting will also be livestreamed on Facebook for free, should you wish to watch along without a tasting pack, and will remain available to watch on Facebook once the event has finished.

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https://youtu.be/2rjCGqYEoO4

Created in 1923 by Berry Bros and Rudd, its spiritual home is regarded as The Glenrothes distillery, but times have changed and it is now owned by La Martiniquaise, owners of Glen Moray.

Now i first saw this whisky in Goodfellas – “Cutty and water!” Or it being wheeled straight in and out of the club when they’re flogging all the stock. More recently it features in Green Book, too. A favourite of the Doctor.

Obviously named after the famous ship which got its name from The Tam O’Shanter poem by Robert Burns, this thing literally drips history. It is designed to be mixed, but i do enjoy it neat. Head to their website and you’ll see a host of cocktail and recipes for your at home fun!

KEEP YOUR COOL THIS SUMMER WITH NEW ENGRAVED WHISKY STONES IN SCOTTISH WHISKY TUMBLERS

Make your dram a little cooler this summer with Just Slate’s new whisky stones, complete with a stunning Scottish stag engraved on them. When combined with the company’s range of sturdy whisky tumblers these make a perfect gift for any whisky drinker.

The whisky stones are the prefect addition to the company’s bar range and come in a velvet bag as well as being gift boxed, making them a great Father’s Day gift or small present for anyone who loves a cool dram.

Just Slate’s whisky tumblers are sophisticated and designed for those who love the finer things in life. Each one is engraved with a different country or Scottish animal and come either as a single glass and slate coaster set or as a set of four in a gift box. Each heavy based glass is engraved and appeals in particular to the male market.

From Fife, Scotland, the Just Slate range also includes slate tableware and serveware as well as some other great barware items – which are all perfect gifts for those who love a tipple. The Just Slate webstore is run by Selbrae House, a Fife based business that was formed by the Carstairs family in some 14 years ago.

The set of 4 tumblers has a RRP of £40

The single tumbler and slate coaster set is priced from £20

Engraved Glass Tumbler and Square Slate Coaster Gift Set at Just Slate

The whisky stones are priced from £12.

https://justslate.co.uk/the-just-slate-company

Scottish Made

Selbrae

Muirhead, Midfield Road Mitchelston Ind Est Kirkcaldy, Fife Scotland, KY1 3PS

Tel: 01592 654222

www.Selbraehouse.co.uk

1792 Single Barrel Bourbon Brings Home Silver At 2021 American World Whiskies Awards

BARDSTOWN, KENTUCKY (Mar. 2021) – Three of Barton 1792 Distillery’s bourbon whiskies were awarded medals at the 2021 American World Whiskies Awards presented by Whisky Magazine.

1792 Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey received a Silver Medal and both 1792 Bottled in Bond and 1792 Full Proof received Bronze Medals in the Bourbon taste category of the competition, defined by style and process of whisky production.

“We are incredibly honored to be the recipient of these notable awards,” Master Distiller Danny Kahn said. “This recognition is a direct reflection of our team’s hard work and dedication to our mission towards top-quality whiskey.”

Whiskies in each category were subject to blind tastings in a three-round judging process to select, reward and promote the world’s best whiskies to consumers and trade across the globe.  The winners from the American World Whiskies Awards 2021 will now compete with counterparts from all over the world, with global winners to be announced in March. For more information about the World Whiskies Awards visit www.worldwhiskiesawards.com

About Barton 1792 Distillery

Barton 1792 Distillery is part of Barton Brands.  Barton Brands has facilities in Bardstown, Ky., Carson, Calif., and Baltimore, Md. Barton Brands is owned by the Sazerac Company, an American family-owned company based in New Orleans, La. Barton 1792 Distillery was established in 1879 and continues today as the oldest fully-operating Distillery in the “Bourbon Capital of the World.” The Distillery is located on 196 acres and includes 28 warehouses, 22 other buildings, the Morton Spring and the Tom Moore Spring.  Distilling, aging and bottling fine Bourbon whiskey are hallmarks of the historic Barton 1792 Distillery. 1792 Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey is produced at Barton 1792 Distillery and is named for the year Kentucky became a state. The Distillery has garnered a number of prestigious awards for its whiskies, including its 1792 Full Proof, which was named the World Whiskey of the Year for 2020.  To learn more visit www.1792bourbon.com.

New from The Macallan: An Estate, A Community, And A Distillery

Whisky and art lovers rejoice: introducing The Macallan’s latest collaboration with pop art icon Sir Peter Blake.

This incredible bottling is Blake’s third collaboration with The Macallan, with the release celebrating both The Macallan’s rich legacy and Sir Peter Blake’s remarkable contribution to the art world.

Named An Estate, A Community, And A Distillery, the bottle is displayed in a custom box inspired by Sir Peter Blake’s art, alongside a certificate outlining the history and heritage on which the art was based, and Sir Peter Blake’s artwork printed on a scroll.

The whisky is the colour of cinnamon, with notes of dried fruits, cracked black pepper, treacle, vanilla and a rich cacao finish. Gorgeous.

Highly limited; we doubt this will be around for long!

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Painter of badges and targets, hearts and stars, Sir Peter Blake is the great pioneer of British pop art, best known for his wrestlers and circus performers, brightly coloured collages, and iconic album covers for The Beatles and The Who.

Describing himself as part of The Macallan family, Sir Peter Blake’s relationship with The Macallan spans nearly four decades. The artist worked closely with The Macallan’s Lead Whisky Maker Sarah Burgess on this latest collaboration, with whom he shares a love of art, experimentation and a fondness for collecting miniature chairs!

Add a piece of art and whisky history to your spirits shelf; grab a bottle today.

The oldest-ever bottling from what was Scotland’s first and oldest licensed distillery, Testament 1976 was bottled in December 2020 after more than four decades’ maturation in a mix of casks including American-oak hogsheads and ex-oloroso sherry casks.

This incredibly special release – limited to just 250 bottles – is a feast of green apple flavours, floral aromas, sharp citrus and juicy, tropical-fruit notes. Littlemill Testament 1976 is as much a treat for the senses as it is a stunning collection piece.

Be sure to check out some of the other fantastic new whiskies from the last couple of weeks, too, including a spread of special bottles from some well-loved independent bottlers.

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Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 377: Torabhaig 2017 The Legacy Series – Inaugural Release

Mark Dermul, Belgian whisky blogger, tries the newest malt from Skye. The first official release from the Torabhaig distillery, founded in 2017, sold out in a flash. This despite the fact that, like many other inaugural releases we’ve seen in recent months, it is very young liquid, only just legally able to call itself whisky. But then again, we’ve also seen that this is not necessarily a problem. The only problem Torabhaig might suffer from is the fact that it will not escape the comparison with Talisker. ‘Let’s not fall into that trap and just judge the whisky on its own merits, what do you say?’ Mark muses.

https://youtu.be/2rGGUmtd-DU

JAPANESE WHISKY 100% SOLD AT BONHAMS ONLINE SALE

 Over 60% of Lots Sell Above High Estimate

Sale Total Doubles Estimate (HK$5.4m vs HK$2.6m)

Top lot of the sale:

Hanyu Ichiro’s Malt- Diamonds Straight Flush Ace to 5 (5)

Sold for HK$1,178,000

Estimate: HK$380,000-460,000

Commenting on the result, Daniel Lam, Bonhams Director of Wine & Spirits, Asia, said: “The Japanese whisky market is evidently off to a great start in 2021. The result of this online sale shows that strong demand exists not only at the top end of the market, but across all price bands. The sale, which comprised 82 lots with an average estimate of HK$32,000, attracted strong and competitive biddings. All lots found a buyer, with over 60% selling above their high estimates. We also saw stronger participation from whisky connoisseurs and drinkers, who attach greater importance to the quality of the actual whisky rather than the label. It suggests that the market is robust and healthy – this is a good time to sell.”

Please get in touch for specialist interviews on whisky market trends, the upcoming Hong Kong spring sale in May and more.

Top 10 lots of the sale:

Sale: A Nippon Whisky Collection Online Date: 26 February to 8 March

NOTES 

Bonhams, founded in 1793, is one of the world’s largest and most renowned auctioneers, offering fine art and antiques, motor cars and jewellery. The main salerooms are in London, New York, Los Angeles and Hong Kong, with auctions also held in Knightsbridge, Edinburgh, Paris, San Francisco and Sydney. With a worldwide network of offices and regional representatives in 22 countries, Bonhams offers advice and valuation services in 60 specialist areas. For a full list of forthcoming auctions, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments, please visit bonhams.com. bonhams.com

Our new episode of Japanese Whisky World is just minutes away. Tune in now.

Discover the famous whisky from one of Japan’s most renowned distilleries.

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