Water of Life – A Whisky Film

Water of Life Movie, Tasting and Q&A with Charles Maclean and Ben Chambers 2nd – 4th April 2021

We are hugely excited to introduce our collaboration with the makers of the whisky film Water of Life to present a fantastic bespoke event for customers of the Inverurie Whisky Shop.

Not only will you gain exclusive access to the film for three days, you will also receive a tasting pack (featuring some extraordinary drams tied in to the movie’s timeline) to enjoy during the 88 minute feature length film.

If that wasn’t enough, you will also gain access to our Question and Answer session on Saturday, 3rd April at 7pm, featuring whisky legend Charles Maclean, and Ben Chambers from the GlenAllachie Speyside Distillery

The tasting pack includes 6 specially selected whiskies:

Bruichladdich Classic Laddie

Balvenie 17 Year Old Double Wood

GlenAllachie Single Cask 7169

Port Charlotte 10 Year Old

Nc’Nean Batch #3

Waterford Sheestown 1.2

The movie will be available through a link that will be sent out to you and you will be able to view at your leisure between 31st March and 4th April, in preparation for the Question and Answer event. You can taste your pack during the movie, or spread it out over the three days, or wait until the live session with our great guests – it really is up to you!

£50.00

The latest edition of Whisky Magazine, issue #174, publishes today! We’ve got a brilliant assortment of features, interviews and tastings for you to get stuck into – but this issue’s slightly more special than usual. That’s right, the winners of the 2021 global Whisky Magazine Awards have now been revealed, comprising the Icons of Whisky, the World Whiskies Awards, and our latest Hall of Fame inductee!

For the first time ever, all our winners were announced in a virtual ceremony online. Simply head to our Facebook page or Youtube channel where you can rewatch our livestream.

Christopher Coates
Editor
Whisky Magazine

Signatory Vintage

Blair Athol 12 Year Old

2008 vintage sherry butt finish 54.4%. Blair Athol + Signatory + Sherry Cask. Match made in heaven. Finished in a fresh sherry butt #1 for 23 months the result is a classic spicy, rich and deep Blair Athol whisky. One to enjoy. Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 vintage Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Single fresh sherry butt finish #1 bottled February 2021 by Signatory Vintage for the Cask Strength Collection. 662 numbered bottles. MAXIMUM 1 BOTTLE PER CUSTOMER.

BLAIR ATHOL SINGLE MALT WHISKY

Blair Athol Distillery was established in 1798 in Pitlochry and with footprints in four centuries it is one of oldest working malt whisky distilleries in Scotland. Purchased by Arthur Bell & Sons in1933 it is the spiritual ‘home’ of Arthur Bell’s range of blended scotch whisky complete with distillery visitor centre and Blair Athol Distillery tours. Although a large proportion of Blair Athol’s malt whisky cascades into blends, Bell’s to be precise, independent bottlings of Blair Athol single malts feature in the popular Connoisseurs Choice and Signatory Vintage ranges.

Shop – Blair Athol 12 Year Old

Wemyss Single Casks

Wemyss Malts source casks from distilleries across Scotland for their Single Cask range. Each cask chosen for bottling is representative of the best characteristics of that region and the name given to each Whisky reflects the unique aromas and flavours found within the bottle.

Single Cask Whisky is unique in that it is a snapshot of the distillery on one day of production and the type of cask it has been matured in. Depending on age and cask type, there are between 150 – 700 bottles per Single Cask, making each expression unique and highly covetable, as once they are gone, they are gone…

Wemyss Single Casks

Indulge in Pure Opulence

Glenfiddich has launched it’s latest Grand release

Glenfiddich Grand Couronne

Grand Couronne is the epitome of true opulence, uncorked at only the most majestic and meaningful gatherings Its very name, meaning crown in French, is the promised the pleasure to come.

After 26 years at the Glenfiddich Distillery, it is refined and elegant.

An extended finish in rare

French Cognac Casks

adds extra lavish layers of sweet toasted oak and velvety aromas of cafe creme, brown sugar and soft spice.

£450.00

LEXIE PHILLIPS MAKES HISTORY AS JACK DANIEL’S FIRST FEMALE ASSISTANT DISTILLER

Former Distillery Lead Operator Will Collaborate with Master Distiller Chris Fletcher on Whiskey Innovation

LYNCHBURG, Tenn. (March 16, 2021) – The Jack Daniel Distillery announced today that Lexie Phillips has been named Assistant Distiller, making her the first woman to serve in that official capacity for the iconic Tennessee Whiskey brand. Phillips will serve as a collaborator with Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller Chris Fletcher.

Phillips, who has worked in Lynchburg for more than seven years, previously was instrumental in Jack Daniel’s quality control and distillery operations, most recently serving as distillery lead operator. In her new role, she will support the overall quality and innovation of Jack Daniel’s from “grain to glass” and serve as a brand ambassador.

“I am honored to step into the role of Assistant Distiller and look forward to working alongside and learning from Chris and the best whiskey makers in the world,” said Phillips. “Making Tennessee Whiskey has been my life’s passion, and I am grateful to be able to inspire a new generation of women to follow in my footsteps.”

Born and raised just outside of Lynchburg, TN, Phillips is one of dozens of family members who have worked or currently work at the Jack Daniel Distillery. She played a pivotal role in the distillation and launch of the recently released Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye. 

“Lexie brings a deep knowledge of distillery history and a natural talent for whiskey-making to her new position,” said Chris Fletcher. “She represents the future of our craft, and I am thrilled to now have her by my side as we work together to ensure the highest character and quality of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey.”

Phillips earned her degree in agricultural science from Middle Tennessee State University. Lexie and her husband Josh, who also works at the distillery as a processor, live in Estill Springs, TN.

About Jack Daniel’s

Officially registered by the U.S. Government in 1866 and based in Lynchburg, Tenn., the Jack Daniel Distillery is the first registered distillery in the United States and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Jack Daniel’s is the maker of the world-famous Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, Gentleman Jack Double Mellowed Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye, Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select and Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails. Today, Jack Daniel’s is a true global icon found in more than 170 countries around the world and is the most valuable spirits brand in the world as recognized by Interbrand.

 Your friends at Jack Daniel’s remind you to drink responsibly.

JACK DANIEL’S and OLD NO. 7 are registered trademarks. ©2021 Jack Daniel’s. Tennessee Whiskey 40% Alcohol by Volume (80 Proof). Distilled & Bottled by Jack Daniel Distillery, Lynchburg, Tennessee. JackDaniels.com

Our March auction end soon!

Place your bids from Friday 19^th March until Sunday 28^th March.

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Every month, we present an incredible selection of whiskies and other fine spirits to our members right across the globe. You will find everything here from limited edition releases and vintage bottles to whole casks of rare whisky. There is certainly something for everyone – whether you are looking to collect, invest or enjoy!

Bowmore – Black Bowmore DB5 (1964) 31 Year Old

Glenfarclas – 60 Year Old (1959) Single Cask

Macallan – 1990 (Hogshead)

Karuizawa – 35 Year Old (Fazzino)

Macallan – An Estate, A Community and a Distiller

Selling whisky? Why not arrange the pick-up of your bottles using our global courier service? If you’re based in Scotland, you might want to arrange the personal collection of your bottles. Wherever you’re based in the world, we will make getting your bottles into our monthly auction as simple as possible. Get in touch with the Whisky Hammer team now by dropping them a message at sales@whiskyhammer.co.uk.

Introducing Glenfiddich Grande Couronne

Glenfiddich Grande Couronne 26 Year Old is elegance personified in whisky.

Deriving its name from the French for ‘crown’, this whisky should be the crowning glory of any evening, toasted during the most special of occasions. For 26 years at the Glenfiddich Distillery it has refined in flavour in American and European oak barrels, with a long finish in rare French Cognac casks to add warm spice, brown sugar sweetness and complexity.

On the nose there is a vibrant yet buttery aroma, reminiscent of the scents from a French patisserie. On the palate, enjoy notes of velvety smooth café crème with brown sugar and spice. It ends with long lasting flavours of sweet, toasted oak thanks to its extended finish in French Cognac casks.

Bottled at 43.8% ABV, the packaging is opulent and inside the gold emblazoned rotating box is an interior of Fresco artwork. This will look the part on any whisky shelf.

Discover Glenfiddich Grande Couronne ›

Virtual Tastings – April 2021

We’re almost done with March, so it’s time to announce our April virtual tastings. This month we’ve got a couple – a taste through the Elixir Distillers’ Whisky Trail and a secret one that we’ll reveal soon…

April’s Line-up

14 April 2021 2021, 7-8.30pm – Whisky Trail by Elixir Distillers with Oliver Chilton and Billy Abbott: Elixir Distillers may be best known for Port Askaig, Elements of Islay and Single Malts of Scotland, but they also have a selection of other ranges. While they were originally available overseas, we are now getting a few bottles over here in the UK, and I will be joined by blender and cask selector Oliver Chilton to taste through some of his latest whiskies from the Whisky Trail. We’ll be trying whiskies from the Retro Cars and Concert series: Cambus 1990, Linkwood 2010, Girvan 1989, Glenburgie 1998, Blended Malt 2001 and Ardmore 1998.

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Coming soon

We’ll have another April tasting appearing soon – keep an eye on The Whisky Exchange website in early April to find out more… Planning for our first in-person show of the year continues: Whisky Show 2021 is on its way. Tickets are available for both the in-person and virtual show, and we’ll have masterclasses and packs up soon.

…and don’t forget that if you’ve missed a tasting, you can find them all up on Facebook and YouTube.