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GLENALLACHIE RELEASES NEXT BATCH OF

WORLD’S BEST SINGLE MALT 

Batch 5 of the distillery’s acclaimed 10-year-old Cask Strength marks latest addition to core range 

The GlenAllachie Distillery today unveils a fifth batch of its cask strength 10-year-old single malt. The release follows the success of previous batches, most notably the fourth instalment which last week was awarded one of the most competitive and prestigious accolades: World’s Best Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards 2021.

Held by Whisky Magazine, the World Whiskies Awards recognise the very best expressions from across the globe. An international judging panel carry out blind tastings to award the best whiskies within each category. Once these winners are determined for each region, they go head-to-head in the ‘World’s Best’ final judging. The GlenAllachie 10-year-old Batch 4 outperformed all of the competition to be named the World’s Best Single Malt in March 2021, just as the next instalment is launched.

Batch 5 (UK RRSP £58.99), which is a limited release of 4,500 cases worldwide, is a combination of Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry puncheons, Rioja barriques, and a small quantity of Virgin Oak casks expertly selected and blended by industry veteran and Master Distiller/Blender of the Year (World Whiskies Awards, 2020), Billy Walker.

Presented at natural strength of 55.9% ABV, without added colour or chill filtration, the punchy spirit promises waves of warming mocha, tangy orange zest, and winter spices, all alongside archetypal GlenAllachie sweet honey notes.

Commenting on the latest decade-old release, Walker revealed:

“It has been a true joy of mine to concoct every new batch of our 10-year-old, bottling each at cask strength to let the natural character and charm of the spirit reign supreme.

“Previous batches of our 10-year-old have set a high bar to meet, particularly the fourth batch which I am thrilled has been awarded World’s Best Single Malt – a long-held ambition of mine – but we’re excited to share this latest batch which delivers a moreish combination of freshly baked almond croissants, dark chocolate, and spicy cinnamon… a real treat!”

With the first batch revealed in November 2020, The GlenAllachie 21-year-old Cask Strength had been the latest addition to the core range, with hotly anticipated annual batch releases in the pipeline.

The GlenAllachie 10-year-old Cask Strength Batch 5 is available from specialist retailers globally, with a UK RRSP of £58.99.

ABOUT GLENALLACHIE:

One of Scotland’s few independently owned and managed distilleries, The GlenAllachie is led by industry veteran, Billy Walker, who boasts an almost 50-year tenure in whisky. With an emphasis on wood policy, The GlenAllachie’s cask budget for 2021 stands at an eye-watering £1m/$1.2m. With 16 on-site warehouses holding over 50,000 casks, we have complete control of the end-to-end maturation process.

The GlenAllachie focusses on quality over quantity, which is why we chose to reduce our production capacity from 4m to 500,000 Litres of Alcohol, and increase our fermentation period to 160 hours for an ester rich, fruity spirit.

We believe age and integrity matter, which is why all our whiskies carry an age statement, and are bottled at a minimum of 46% ABV, natural colour and non-chill filtered for maximum flavour experience.

Further information on the distillery and company can be found at www.theglenallachie.com

Facebook – @TheGlenAllachie

Twitter – @TheGlenAllachie

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TASTING NOTES:

The GlenAllachie 10-year-old Cask Strength Batch 5 – 55.9% ABV

• Colour: Rich Mahogany.
• Nose: Lashings of heather honey, dark chocolate and mocha, with almonds, cinnamon and orange peel.
• Taste: Waves of dark chocolate, raisins, treacle, almonds and heather honey, with orange zest, cinnamon and nutmeg on the finish.

“The 2021 World Whiskies Awards saw Vancouver Island’s Shelter Point Distillery win Best Single Cask Single Malt Whisky in Canada for their ‘Single Cask Peat Finish’. The distillery also won Best Canadian Grain whisky in Canada for ‘Smoke Point Batch 2’. These, along with a win for Shelter Point Artisanal Single Malt picking up Best Canadian Single Malt 12 Years and Under, means the 2021 WWA’s turned out to be an amazing event for Shelter Point!

‘Single Cask Peat Finish’ is the Fourth Edition in a series of Single Cask expressions from Shelter Point Distillery. A single grain expression of 100% unmalted barley grown on-site at Shelter Point, the Fourth Single Cask Edition was matured for 5 years in an ex-bourbon American oak barrel, before an 18-month finishing in an ex-Islay cask from the favourite distillery of the Prince of Wales. While this award-winning expression is sold-out globally, an incoming parcel of casks fresh from a neighbouring Islay distillery is now en-route to Shelter Point. For further details on a chance to get in on the ground floor for this historic event, contact distillery manager Jacob Wiebe jacob@shelterpoint.ca

Shelter Point’s World Whiskies Award-winning ‘Smoke Point Batch 2’ was matured for 5 years in ex-bourbon American oak casks, before spending more than a year and a half in ex-Islay casks. Our Artisanal Single Malt is distilled batch-by-batch in traditional copper pot stills from two-row barley, and aged for 5 years in American oak barrels and matured in our oceanfront warehouse

For all the latest news and information visit our website at www.shelterpoint.ca and follow us on Facebook @shelterpointdistillery, Instagram @shelterpoint and Twitter @shelterpoint”

We are thrilled to announce the Glengoyne Distillery Shop will re-open from Monday 5th April following the latest Scottish Government announcement. The distillery’s fantastic Tasting Experiences and Malt Master will resume from 17th May.

STAY LOCAL, SHOP LOCAL

Whilst our distillery experiences will not be available until the 17th May, we are delighted to still welcome locals from surrounding towns to enjoy a shopping experience while taking in the picturesque surroundings of our beautiful distillery.

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THE PERFECT GIFT ON YOUR DOORSTEP

Come and see our multi-award whisky in all its sustainable glory, including the Legacy Series: Chapter Two, Cask Strength Batch No. 008 and our Fine and Rare collection. The ‘Time Capsule’ gift sets are also available in-store, including our award-winning 12 Year Old, the limited Legacy Series: Chapter Two and our 18 Year Old. Each gift set comes with three bottles and is available in 5cl or 20cl sizes.

GIFT COLLECTION

‘Stories From A Whisky Bar’ by Ralfy.

Dubliner Whiskey Partners with Irish Hip Hop Duo Tebi Rex

to Celebrate its Contemporary New Design 

The Dubliner is rolling out a new design and marketing campaign set to breathe fresh life and style into the Irish Whiskey category 

Watch Tebi Rex launch video here: Tebi Rex – The Auld Triangle – YouTube                      

Distilled in the heart of the Liberties district of Dublin, the award-winning Dubliner whiskey isn’t changing what’s inside the bottle. The new logo and bottle design forgo traditional packaging in favour of an updated contemporary look and feel.

Created by an all-Irish team, the new design puts the focus squarely on the brand’s distinct personality and provenance, while the simplicity of the new packaging aims to reflect the straight-talking style for which Dubliners are renowned for.

The Dubliner Irish Whiskey is part of the Dublin Liberties Distillery’s portfolio of Irish whiskeys, majority owned by Quintessential Brands. A young, dynamic team are hard at work to at The Dublin Liberties Distillery in the Liberties; opened in February 2019 and considered one of the leading players in reviving Dublin’s local whiskey production. The Dubliner range is available to purchase at www.theDLD.com  for €28.00 for 70cl bottle.

The new Dubliner Irish Whiskey look will be introduced across the brand’s core range: The Dubliner Irish Whiskey, a 3-year-old blended whiskey aged in bourbon casks; and The Dubliner Whiskey & Honeycomb. The new look packaging will be available in Ireland and the US from this month [March], with an introduction to other key markets later in the year. In addition, refreshed brand creative is being rolled out across the globe in 2021 – including a new website, advertising campaign and new communications on social media channels.

Bronagh Hunt, Global Brand Director, says; “Irish Whiskey is one of the most dynamic categories in the world currently, enjoying significant growth in the last year, but we believe there’s a great deal more growth yet to be unlocked by appealing to Gen Z and millennial consumers with The Dubliners distinct Bourbon Cask finish. The Dubliner offers outstanding quality and with its eye-catching new look, it is the complete package and really stands out on shelf. We’re excited to see how the new look is received by customers old and new, and while this year won’t be your usual St. Patrick’s Day, we do hope they’ll join us in raising a glass to Ireland. Here’s hoping we’re all back celebrating together next year”. 

Global Brand Manager, Darren Mooney, states, “Paying homage to our hometown, this fresh design aims to reflect the vibrant modern Dublin we know and love. Our aim was to create something bold, bright, and beautiful that can also be accessible. Whiskey is a great vehicle for bringing people together and, too often, old school tactics like confusing jargon and secret clubs can exclude people. Whiskey isn’t just for old, rich guys.”

NOTES

ABOUT THE DUBLINER

The Dubliner Irish Whiskey is part of the Dublin Liberties Distillery’s portfolio of Irish whiskeys, majority owned by Quintessential Brands. A young, dynamic distillery team are led by Distillery Manager John Park and located at The Dublin Liberties Distillery in the Liberties; opened in February 2019 and considered one of the leading players in reviving Dublin’s local whiskey production. The Dubliner range is available to purchase at www.theDLD.com. More information at: Dubliner Irish Whiskey – Dubliner Irish Whiskey (dublinerwhiskey.com) 

ABOUT QUINTESSENTIAL BRANDS GROUP

Established in 2011, Quintessential Brands Group is one of the most successful spirits companies to emerge from the UK in the last decade. The company offers a complete range of services and products to its customers across the world; producing and distributing some of the world’s most-loved spirits brands, including Greenall’s, the Original London Dry Gin, Opihr Spiced Gin and BLOOM Gin, as well as developing and producing some of the most commercially successful retailer brands of recent years for trade customers, and co-packing for some of the world’s most well-known spirits brands.

Recognised by the industry as International Spirits Challenge Gin Distiller of the Year five times in the last six years, Quintessential Brands is renowned for its unrivalled gin distilling capabilities heritage dating back to 1761 and is emerging as one of the most dynamic new entrants in the Irish whiskey market with the Dublin Liberties Distillery. With world-class product development and manufacturing at four world-class production sites across Europe and an award-winning premium brand portfolio comprised of English Gins, Irish Whiskeys, Irish Creams and Liqueurs, Quintessential Brands is committed to being the indispensable spirits partner of choice to its customers across the world, with customers and insights at the heart of everything we do.

Headquartered in London, Quintessential Brands Group distributes its brands and services through regional business units and distributors internationally.

For more information, visit the Quintessential Brands website: https://quintessentialbrands.com