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Morrison Distillers New Releases
Strathmill 2009 Carn Mor Oloroso & STR Wine £52.99
Glenlossie 2007 Carn Mor Sherry Hogshead £60.00
Mortlach 2007 Carn Mor Oloroso £68.80
Bunnahabhain 2005 Celebration of the Cask £128.00
Richly sherried new releases freshly bottled by Morrison Distillers and new to TWB the James Eadie series. One bottle per person!
Welcome to this weeks episode of the show in which I’ll be looking at a selection of new releases from the Independent bottler The Sipping Shed.
NEW WORLD AUCTION RECORD FOR A WHISKY SERIES
HANYU ICHIRO’S ‘FULL CARD SERIES’ WHISKY FROM
CLUB QING SOLD AT BONHAMS HONG KONG FOR A COMBINED TOTAL OF HK$11,890,360/ US$1,520,000
Hanyu Ichiro’s Full Card Series whisky from Club Qing
(Four of the 54 bottles)
Today at Bonhams Fine & Rare Wine and Whisky sale in Hong Kong, the Hanyu Ichiro ‘Full Card Series’ whisky of 54 bottles sold for a sweeping combined total of HK$11,890,360/ US$1,520,000, setting a new world auction record for a whisky series. The legendary set was previously a two-time world-record setter for the most expensive series of Japanese whisky at auction, also established by Bonhams in 2015 (for HK$3,797,500) and 2019 (for HK$7,192,000) respectively.
Daniel Lam, Bonhams’ Director of Wine & Spirits, Asia, commented: “Today, Japanese whisky set a new market high point. We are thrilled to establish yet another world auction record with the Hanyu ‘Full Card Series.’ The bidding for the 54 lots was spirited and global, with strong participation from young collectors under 40 years old. This fully demonstrates the universal appeal of whisky, and the deep market appetite for what is now ready to be one of the most collectable categories for the next generation.”
Hanyu Distillery and the ‘Full Card Series’
Founded in 1941 by Isouji Akuto, a 19th generation descendant of a long line of sake brewers producing Scotch-style malt whisky, the Hanyu distillery ceased production in 2000. But not before Ichiro Akuto, grandson of Isouji, stepped in to secure the 400 premium whisky casks left from the distillery. An avid whisky lover like his grandfather, Ichiro personally selected the prized amber liquid to be bottled for each ‘card’ released between 2005 and 2014, ensuring that the Hanyu legend lives on.
The Club Qing Collection
On offer this time was the reputable collection from Club Qing, a world-acclaimed whisky bar in Hong Kong specialising in Japanese whisky and rare old Scotch whisky, founded by Mr. Aaron Chan in 2015. Over the past five years, this collection has been admired as a centerpiece in the bar and a destination piece by thousands of whisky aficionados from around the globe.
Mr. Aaron Chan formed his collection over a decade prior to the bar’s opening, sourcing each of the 54 bottles – including many ultra-rare first-editions – globally before they became available in the auction market.
Quick stats:
Hanyu Ichiro’s ‘Full Card Series’ whisky from the Club Qing Collection
· All 54 lots 100% sold
· Combined total: HK$11,890,360/ US$1,520,000
· Pre-sale total estimate: HK$6,380,000-9,780,000
· Four first-edition bottles far exceeded expectations:
o Hanyu Ichiro’s Malt-King of Diamonds, 1 of 124 bottles Sold for HK$ 620,000. Estimate: HK$ 300,000 – 500,00.
o Hanyu Ichiro’s Malt-Jack of Clubs, 1 of 124 bottles Sold for HK$ 744,000. Estimate: HK$ 250,000 – 350,000
o Hanyu Ichiro’s Malt-Queen of Hearts, 1 of 125 bottles Sold for HK$ 682,000. Estimate: HK$250,000 – 350,000
o Hanyu Ichiro’s Malt-Ace of Spades, 1 of 122 bottles Sold for HK$ 682,000. Estimate: HK$300,000 – 500,000
Fine and Rare Wine and Whisky Auction date: 20 – 21 NovemberAuction venue: Bonhams Hong Kong Saleroom, 20/F, One Pacific Place, Admiralty, Hong Kong
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
KAMIKI INTENSE WOOD has been awarded “BEST IN SHOW” from Sunset International Spirits Competition.
Osaka, JAPAN, 23th November 2020, Kamiki Intense Wood whisky is awarded Best in Show in Luxury Japanese Whisky category, from one of the important international competitions which is sponsored by Sunset Magazine, the leading media brand of the Western lifestyle – Sunset International Spirits Competition 2020!
About.Kamiki Intense Wood Whisky
Kamiki INTENSE is an exclusive version of Kamiki ORIGINAL whisky has a smooth taste, complex flavor and driven by pure malted barley. There is no age statement on the product. It has been aged in oak barrels minimum of three years and second aged in non-charred local cedar casks longer than Kamiki ORIGINAL for bolder taste lovers.
For further information please visit www.kamikiwhisky.com
About Sunset International Spirits Competition 2020:
SUNSET Magazine, the leading media brand of the Western lifestyle, is the proud sponsor of the Sunset International Wine Competition and Sunset International Spirits Competition. For further information please visit: https://www.winecompetitions.com/
GlenAllachie Abbey Whisky Exclusive
Following on from our exclusive Daftmill release, we’re delighted to introduce the latest Abbey Whisky exclusive, a truly exceptional single malt from GlenAllachie distillery. Billy and his team have done incredible work producing some cracking drams over recent years and we’re incredibly proud to put our name to this single cask bottling, which in our humble opinion, is a beaut!
Abbey Whisky Ltd
Sorley’s Brae
Dollar, FK14 7AS
United Kingdom
Journey Cask Caledonia: Release Date 11/30
The Journey Cask Collection is an opportunity to pay tribute to mentors who influenced the creation of Virginia Distillery Co. This year’s release honors Master Distiller Jim McEwan and his role in achieving distilling excellence.
Bottled at cask strength (62% ABV), Journey Cask Caledonia is a single cask offering, showcasing a heavier style, with depth of color and notes of dark toffee and crème brûlée. Only 144 bottles were produced of this specialty whisky from one of Islay’s most famous distilleries.
Caledonia is a limited distillery only release, available for shipping to addresses in the state of Virginia as well as curbside pickup. Bottles will be on sale through our website here beginning at 1:44pm ET on Monday, November 30th, 2020
Old Pulteney 14 Year Old
TWB Festive Pick!
The classic salty coastal notes combined beautifully with sweet, fruity, spicy notes from the sherry butt maturation. Lovely stuff! Old Pulteney 14 Year Old 2006 vintage Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Single cask sherry butt distilled January 2006, bottled July 2020 by Hart Brothers. Pulteney Distillery was established by James Henderson in 1826 in the coastal town of Wick, Caithness. Pulteney is a Highland malt whisky distillery equipped with worm tubs to cool the spirit from its single pair of particularly short stills. Thomas Telford designed the lade which originally carried all the water into the distillery, and a fragment of his stone channel survives in the back yard. The Old Pulteney 12 Year Old, 17 Year Yld and 21 Year Old form the core range supported by Clipper and Navigator in the non-aged bottling series.
Whyte & Mackay goes the extra mile (or 50,000 miles!) to raise
£114,841 for mental health charities
Employees at Glasgow based Whyte & Mackay have completed a mammoth virtual adventure taking them around the world twice in aid of mental health charities.
A team of 200 employees walked, ran, rowed or cycled, totting up enough miles to go around the world twice. The challenge started in July with the initial goal to travel around the world only once. This week (6 October) the epic challenge drew to a close after the team clocked up 50,000 miles.
The challenge – Whyte & Mackay Cares – was inspired by the feats of Sir Captain Tom Moore, and has raised £114,841 for mental health charities around the world nominated by the team.
Employees based in Canada, USA, Mexico, Taiwan, Hong Kong, UAE, South Africa, Germany, France, Spain and Russia took part in the challenge alongside their UK-based colleagues to raise money for charity and support their colleagues through a challenging and uncertain time for everyone.
Nick Garland, for Whyte & Mackay said: “We’re incredibly proud of the team and pleased with the total fundraising figure from Whyte & Mackay Cares.
“The challenge came about as a way to bring the team together virtually and encourage people to stay physically and mentally healthy during a very uncertain time.
“Charities like SAMH have been providing vital support to people who have been struggling and we are delighted to go some way in helping this continue.”
Jo Anderson, Director of External Affairs at SAMH, said: “Lockdown and beyond has been such a difficult time for most, and for many people it has exacerbated challenges that they were already facing.
“We’d like to thank the whole team at Whyte & Mackay for their incredible fundraising efforts: they will really help us to continue to provide support to those in our communities who need it.”
To mark the end of the challenge and on the week of World Mental Health Day, the team at Whyte & Mackay had a virtual event to bring everyone together and hand the cheque of £93,632 over to Billy Watson, Chief Executive at SAMH.
SAMH has a dedicated Coronavirus mental health information hub for anyone looking for help or support during the pandemic, which can be found on its website – https://www.samh.org.uk/coronavirus
Find out more and look back on the team’s challenge by following them on Instagram @WhyteandMackayCares / #WhyteandMackayCares.
About Whyte & Mackay Group Ltd.
Whyte & Mackay was founded in Glasgow in 1844, and today celebrates its 175th anniversary with a multi-award-winning portfolio of brands which includes The Dalmore, Jura, Tamnavulin and Fettercairn whiskies alongside its namesake Whyte & Mackay Blended Whisky.
The award-winning whisky makers are proud partners of Flor de Caña, Camus and RumChata distributing their distinctive brands in the UK, while in recent years their focus on pioneering innovation has seen them reveal a plethora of brand extensions and new to world brands. From an exclusive 50 Year-Old Highland Single Malt from The Dalmore celebrating the career of Master Distiller Richard Paterson to a full range revamp on Jura. In the last twelve months, more than five new brands have been revealed, to name a few – Shackleton, Woodsman, and Wildcat, as well an independent boutique bottling arm The Whisky Works, fronted by whisky maker, Gregg Glass.
The global spirits business is headquartered in the heart of Glasgow, and employs over 500 people around the globe, across five international offices, five distilleries and a state-of-the-art bottling plant in Scotland.
Today, with the support of its owners Emperador Inc,. Whyte & Mackay is building a progressive, passionate and ambitious company for the future. Emperador is a subsidiary of Alliance Global Group, Inc (an international conglomerate listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange).
About SAMH
Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others. These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.
Visit www.samh.org.uk or follow @SAMHTweets, SAMHmentalhealth on Facebook and samhscotland on Instagram for more information.
