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SCARABUS ISLAY SINGLE MALT

LAUNCHES TWO BRAND-NEW EXPRESSIONS 

Hunter Laing & Co. reveals the latest additions to their newest brand from the famed whisky island,

Scarabus 10 Year Old and Scarabus Batch Strength, will join Scarabus Specially Selected

The family owned Scotch whisky distiller, blender and bottler Hunter Laing & Co. introduces two brand-new bottlings to the Scarabus Islay Single Malt Whisky range. Scarabus 10 Year Old and Scarabus Batch Strength will be available to buy worldwide from 26^th November 2020. 

Scarabus 10 Year Old is priced at £45 for 70cl, bottled at 46% ABV and Scarabus Batch Strength is £49 for 70cl, bottled at 57% ABV. Both expressions will join Scarabus Specially Selected, available to buy at Ardnahoe Distillery and online at https://ardnahoedistilleryshop.com/.

The Scarabus 10 Year Old has the distinguished Scarabus profile of sweet Islay peat smoke but with extra complexity; every drop of Scarabus 10 Year Old is aged for a minimum of ten years in refill, ex-bourbon and virgin American oak casks.

To create the Scarabus Batch Strength edition, a small selection of Scarabus Islay single malt casks are chosen to be bottled at a higher strength of 57% ABV. The result is the signature sweet, peaty profile found in Scarabus, but with extra intensity, mouth feel and an even more lingering finish.

Scarabus, meaning ‘rocky place’ in Nordic, is named after a mystical area of Islay and is a whisky range for those with a curious mind and an eye for detail. The brand is bold and honest about its origins, and just a little mysterious about everything else.

Commenting on the release of the new expressions, Stewart Laing, Managing Director, said: “Following the success of the brand’s launch at Feis Ile 2019, it’s very exciting to add two brand-new expressions to the range. Scarabus is a brand which we are incredibly proud of, and to see Scarabus grow and develop like this is really wonderful.”

Adding to his father’s comments, Scott Laing, Business Development Director, said: “It’s always exciting when a new Islay expression launches and we are particularly proud of our Scarabus brand.

The flavour is unmistakable, the Islay peat, smoke and sea salt on the nose, followed by warming leather notes and a delightful vanilla sweetness in the mouth, leads to a rich, lingering finish, culminating all the elements which Islay whisky enthusiasts adore.

We’re very excited to see our ever-loyal Islay whisky fans react to both Scarabus 10 Year Old and Scarabus Batch Strength.”

The Scarabus range will be available to purchase online at https://ardnahoedistilleryshop.com/ from Ardnahoe Distillery, which is currently open to the public and hosting socially distanced tours.

Facebook: @Hunterlaingwhisky / @scarabuswhisky

Notes :

• Hunter Laing & Co is an independent distiller, blender and bottler based in Glasgow and run by the Laing Family – father Stewart with sons Andrew and Scott
• Hunter Laing has been operating since May 2013 and owns a portfolio of much-loved whisky brands including Kinship, Old Malt Cask, Old & Rare, Hepburn’s Choice and Sovereign.
• It distributes to 65 markets around the world in Europe, Asia, the Americas and Australasia.
• The Laing family are the owners of Ardnahoe Distillery on Islay, which began distilling in 2018.
• Ardnahoe Distillery has welcomed over 34,000 visitors to the distillery since 2018.

OUTSTANDING MACALLAN LALIQUE GENESIS-72 YEAR OLD LEADS BONHAMS WHISKY SALE IN EDINBURGH

The Catalogue 

The Macallan Lalique Genesis 72 year old. Estimate: £65,000-80,000.

A crystal decanter of The Macallan Lalique Genesis-72 year old leads Bonhams Whisky Sale in Edinburgh on Wednesday 9 December. It is estimated at £65,000-80,000.

The Genesis decanter was released to celebrate the opening of The Macallan’s newly finished, award-winning distillery in 2018. One of only 600 bottles ever released, the 72-year-old spirit comes in a Lalique crystal decanter, and a wooden presentation case that reflects the architectural features of the new distillery.

Distilled in the 1940s and matured for 72 years, this spirit is one of the oldest expressions ever released by The Macallan. Nick Savage, Master distiller at the time, said: “For its 72 years of maturation, the deceptively light colour hints that this is not an ordinary single malt. Reminiscent of a time gone by, it carries an exquisite balance of strong, sweet oak with the peaty spirit shaping its refined character”.

Bonhams Whisky specialist in Edinburgh Martin Green said: “In the two years since its release, The Macallan Lalique Genesis-72 year old has already proved its worth as one of the world’s great and most desirable whiskies. I am expecting a lot of interest from collectors.”

Other highlights include:

·         Three bottles of The Macallan Select Reserve-52 year old 1946. Estimate: £10,000-14,000 each.

·         A bottle of Brora 22-year old 1972. Estimate: £6,000-7,500.

·         A bottle of Hanyu Ichuro’s Malt-7 of Clubs.  Estimate: £5,000-7,000.

Sale: The Whisky SaleLocation: Queens Street EdinburghDate: Wednesday 9 December at 11 am

The Catalogue 

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

YOSHINO SPIRITS CO. has been awarded with “Most Unique Premium Alcoholic Beverages – Supplier in Japan” from Global Excellence Awards by LUXlife.

Osaka, JAPAN, 23th November 2020, Global Excellence Awards is subject to LUX Life’s rigorous internal vetting procedure and given after an extensive judging process which is driven by merit and centered around an in-depth evaluation of skills and services on offer.

Yoshino Spirits Co is so proud to share that it has been received “Most Unique Premium Alcoholic Beverages – Supplier in Japan” award from Global Excellence Awards, as a result of Yoshino Spirit’s unique range of premium alcoholic beverages brands from Japan offered in its portfolio.

About Yoshino Spirits:

Yoshino Spirits (headquarters located in Osaka) is a private company exporting finest Japanese whisky, wine and spirits to the world placing the highest priority on building relationships of trust between domestic manufacturers and customers all over the world.

For further information please visit www.yoshinospirits.com

About Global Excellence Awards 2020:

Global Excellence Awards, is hosted by LUX Life Magazine , whereby LUXlife is part of the AI Global Media publishing group, a UK based company which was established in 2010 and dedicated in ensuring quality & maximum value for every reader, subscriber

INTRODUCING A LIMITED EDITION OF OUR FAN FAVOURITE SPICE KING, NAMED FOR ITS COMPLEX, OILY AND SPICY MALT WHISKY WITH HERBAL SMOKE NOTES.

Our blenders have married a total of 21 casks of single malt, selected from the Highland Islands and Isle of Islay distilleries that have been matured for at least 12 years in Hogshead oak casks.

Aged 12 Years – Highland Island & Isle of Islay – 70cl – 52.0% ABV – £52.95

DISCOVER SPICE KING HIGHLAND & ISLAY

TASTING NOTES

NOSE

Fondant icing, strawberry laces and foam sweets meet oat cakes and custard cream biscuits. Lemon sneaks in at the end.

PALATE

The sweet-yet-tart citrus notes explode on the tongue with lemon curd and stewed crab apples. Peppery dough gives richness, whilst lavender, rosemary and thyme add smoke.

FINISH

White pepper and herbaceous smoke lingers

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The Dalmore Experience

A Socially Distanced Event

Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse

50 Liberty Drive

Boston Seaport 617 261 4819

Wed December 9th 6PM

For over 150 years, The Dalmore has set the standard in multi cask maturation. Using hand selected casks, from the world’s finest bodegas and wineries that are expertly curated to create a sumptuous and layered whisky of legendary finesse. We are proud to sponsor ta tasting from their Principal Collection.  Seating will be at distanced  tables for two. We would prefer reservations for two people who know each other and are safe practicing. $80 admission will  include a voucher for a bottle of the Dalmore 12 at the store. This will be limited to 20 people only. Come with a friend and enjoy.

The Dalmore 12.

Aged in Ex Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry barrels

Portwood Reserve

American white oak ex-bourbon casks and aged Tawny Port pipes.

The Dalmore 15

Apostoles, Amoroso and Matusalem oloroso sherry casks

Cigar Malt Reserve

Aged in American Bourbon, Cabermet Sauvignon and aged Matusalem oloroso casks

The Dalmore 18

American white oak ex-bourbon and aged Matusalem oloroso sherry casks

King Alexander  III

One of a kind six different cask finishes

Reserve for Dec 9

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Glenfiddich Whisky breaks the mould with brand new campaign

featuring Michelle Dockery

LONDON, 23rd November 2020 – Today, Glenfiddich reveals an exciting new campaign with award-winning actress Michelle Dockery. The Essex-born talent features as a woman confident in her stride, full of power and poise, captured in striking still images by VOGUE photographer and activist Misan Harriman at Lyaness in London.

A gifted actress, singer and champion of female empowerment, Michelle’s diverse body of work and life experiences embody Glenfiddich’s maverick spirit. Having forged her own path, Michelle personifies Glenfiddich’s history of challenging itself to break new ground, by continuing to ask where next? This is the ethos that continues to drives its reputation as the world’s most awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Famed for her diverse roles, from the headstrong Lady Mary in Downton Abbey, to the no holds barred female lead Rosalind Pearson in The Gentlemen, Glenfiddich, together with Harriman, has reimagined whisky imagery through a contemporary lens, with Michelle at the forefront.

Captured in a bright and natural environment, the vision was to progress the perception of whisky to new audiences, breaking the mould to encourage greater gender inclusivity in the industry. Each facet of the creative was chosen to reflect a modern woman making her own choices, with femininity reflected in styling of soft fabrics and relaxed tailoring.

Talking of her involvement in Glenfiddich’s campaign, Michelle commented: “I am thrilled to be a part of Glenfiddich’s new campaign which celebrates mavericks. That’s what drove me to be a part of this latest campaign. The shoot is authentic, it reflects a modern woman making her own choices: being both feminine and strong, while enjoying whisky.”

Maria Ropero-Ortiz, Senior Brand Manager, Glenfiddich, said: “Michelle Dockery is a change maker in her own right. She perfectly embodies the distinctive, inclusive and confident nature of Glenfiddich. With her resilience and enduring spirit, Michelle shows that self-assurance and quiet confidence speak volumes. She is a powerful representation of our brand, inspiring greater conversations and considerations of women in whisky.”

The campaign features Glenfiddich Grand Cru 23-Year-Old, a rich and indulgent single-malt whisky which enjoys long maturation in American and European oak casks before finishing in rare French cuvée wine casks that used to house the world’s most extraordinary wines.

This project is part of Glenfiddich’s Where Next, a global campaign communicating the uncertain and challenging journey of growth. A bold new direction for Glenfiddich, the Where Next platform unifies the proposition of the brand across the world as it steps forward with strength, serving a reminder to its audience: the shape shifters, game changers and mavericks of the world, that we need to shed our armour in order to grow.

Glenfiddich Grand Cru is available for purchase online for £220 (70cl). Select retailers include Harvey Nichols, The Whisky Shop, The Whisky World, Master of Malt and The Whisky Exchange.

@glenfiddichwhisky    #glenfiddich    glenfiddich.com

Notes 

Credits

Credit Line: Michelle Dockery fronts new Glenfiddich Grand Cru campaign reimagining a contemporary future for whisky.

Photographer: Misan Harriman (http://misanharriman.com/, @misanharriman)

Location: Lyaness at Sea Containers, (www.lyaness.com, @lyanessbar)

About Michelle Dockery (@michelledockery)

Michelle Dockery trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and since graduating in 2004, has appeared in a variety of leading roles on stage and screen.

Dockery has received much critical acclaim for her work in television. Dockery first became globally recognizable as Lady Mary Crawley in the multi-award winning hit show Downton Abbey, which won her two nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in A Drama Series Award at the Primetime Emmys, (2012, 2014); Best Performance By An Actress In A Television Series (Drama) Award, Golden Globe Awards, 2013; Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Drama Series Award, Screen Actors Guild Awards, 2013; and Best Actress Award, TV Choice Awards, 2013. In film, Dockery has starred in both studio and independent features, most recently alongside Matthew McConaughey, Henry Golding and Hugh Grant in Guy Ritchie’s upcoming Miramax feature film ‘The Gentleman’. Dockery also recently reprised her role as Lady Mary Crawley in ‘Downton Abbey: The Movie’ (Focus Features). Other notable film roles include Ritesh Batra’s ’The Sense of an Ending’, ‘Self/Less’, ‘Non-Stop’ and ‘Anna Karenina’.

About Glenfiddich

Founded in Dufftown, Scotland by innovator William Grant, Glenfiddich first ran from the stills on Christmas Day, 1887. Adopting revolutionary methods and practices Grant’s maverick attitude to whisky production saw Glenfiddich excel for over a hundred and thirty years, becoming the first single malt whisky to be promoted outside of Scotland, and ultimately, the best-selling and most awarded single malt whisky in the world*. While Glenfiddich is now sold in over 180 countries across the world, the brand is one of the few single malt distilleries to remain entirely family-owned and is still produced in the same distillery which William Grant and his children hand-built. 

About Lyaness

Created by multi award-winning Ryan Chetiyawardana AKA Mr Lyan (“The World’s Most Awarded Bartender”, The Telegraph; International Bartender of the Year 2015, Most Influential Britons 2017, Personality of the Decade 2017) and the team behind iconic venues White Lyan, Super Lyan, Cub, Dandelyan and more. Lyanness has been voted one of the top 50 World’s Best Bars and is an iconic space overlooking the Thames within Sea Containers house.