The New limited edition Kylver#7
AVAILABLE NOW

Wolfburn Distillery is today announcing the release of the much-anticipated Kylver#7. Consisting of just 990 bottles in total, it has been crafted from six-year old lightly-peated spirit matured in Oloroso sherry casks. Inside the bottles the whisky is testament to Wolfburn’s obsession with quality: beautiful deep flavours are coupled with a wonderfully rich – and entirely natural – colour. The combination of lightly-peated (10ppm) spirit combined with sherry oak has given this whisky a truly marvellous depth of flavour.

Wolfburn’s Kylver collectors’ series takes its name from the iconic Kylver Stone. Unearthed in Sweden, it depicts the entire Viking runic alphabet – and each whisky in the series is named after a different letter. The seventh letter, Gebo, translates as “gift” – and indeed a bottle of this rather special single malt would certainly make a lovely gift!

Slàinte! The Wolfburn Team

ONLY 990 BOTTLES

Available to buy now for £79.00
SOLD OUT!

The seventh rune, Gebo, translates as “gift”

We are pleased to be offering our complimentary collection service in London on:

Sunday 11th October 2020
6-8pm by appointment only
St Paul’s Hotel, Hammersmith, W14 0QL

Collections are limited and by appointment only. If you would like to attend please complete the form which can be found here.

Please do not attend without an appointment or if you are feeling unwell in line with COVID 19 guidelines.

Additionally, please complete a Submission Sheet. This must be handed to the collections team.

A Winner in our auction? We are now offering a delivery (to collection point) service to customers who are dropping bottles off for a future auction. This service is charged at £12 (inc VAT), optional loss and breakage cover is available.

We are monitoring the COVID situation, this collection may be cancelled if infected numbers increase over the coming days.

Ardbeg 19 Year “Traigh Bhan” Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)

$299.99

95 points Whisky Advocate

 Ardbeg’s first core bottling with an age statement in nearly 20 years was matured in bourbon and oloroso sherry casks. Rock pools, fabric Band-Aids, coal dust, licorice, hot peat, pineapple, and a seafood platter on the complex nose. The palate is oily, with smoked fish, overt peat smoke, chili, iodine, and lemon. Long in the finish, with more iodine and peppery peat. A delightfully traditional Ardbeg. (GS, Winter 2019) 

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The Dalmore launches 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Select Single Malt

The latest addition to The Dalmore Principal Collection 

The Dalmore is proud to present The Dalmore 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Select Single Malt, the latest addition to The Dalmore’s Principal Collection and an elegant evolution of the distillery’s legendary house style.

The new offering from the Highland Single Malt maker celebrates the inextricable affinity between The Dalmore and sherry. It is an exquisite union of the finest oak, and a unique blend of rare and aged sherry, born from an enduring passion to create exceptional single malts that honour the sanctity of the cask.

To realise his vision, Master Distiller Richard Paterson selected three cask partners from Andalucia. Tevasa, Vasyma, Paez. Together they curated the perfect oak casks and created a bespoke sherry blend to season these casks in order to realise the exact flavour profile desired by Paterson.

This single malt begins its life in American white oak ex-bourbon casks where it spends ten years maturing; meanwhile our European and American Oak oaks are selected precisely for their active, extractive qualities, and crafted into casks. A bespoke sherry blend of aged oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry is crafted by our coopers, and further customised for each maker ahead of seasoning and filling the casks for a full finish of up to three years. The result is an assemblage of sherry cask finishes, each gifting layers of sherry and oak influence for a sweet fruit and decadent spice drinking experience.

This elegant single malt balances nutty flavours of crushed almonds, dark chocolate and a dusting of cinnamon with a sweet Pedro Ximénez influence and hints of sweet mangoes, panna cotta and lemon sponge cake. The aroma is enticing and fragrant of caramelised orange, ginger and sultanas, laced with honey.

It is the exceptional maturation process for this bottling that ensures that this whisky embodies the essence of Dalmore’s house style, while exemplifying the influence of sherry for a more complex, elegant and refined drinking experience.

Richard Paterson said: ‘The 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Select is elegance personified and an excellent addition to our Principal Collection. Its full finish in oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks reveals a more floral, light and refined side to The Dalmore. It is a truly decadent whisky which celebrates the deep-rooted alliances with our cooperage partners to source the most exquisite casks and truly showcase the depth of The Dalmore’s character.’

Paterson, who has been the creative force behind the brand for over fifty years, joined in 1970. He has developed a fearsome reputation for the curation of exquisite casks, sourcing exceptional casks from the world’s finest bodegas and wineries to craft unique and unforgettable expressions.

The Dalmore 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Select is now available to purchase at The Whisky Shop in the UK at an RRP of £69. The expression is also available across major Asian markets including Taiwan and China and will be made available in the US from 2021.

For more information, please visit www.thedalmore.com.

Tasting Notes

The Aroma: Caramelised orange, ginger and sultanas, laced with honey

On the Palate: Dark chocolate and crushed almonds with a dusting of cinnamon

Finishing Notes: Sweet mangos, panna cotta and lemon sponge cake

Whisky details: Initial maturation in American white oak ex-bourbon casks and finished in American & European casks from 3 different Andalucian cooperages (Tevasa, Vasyma, Paez), each of which previously held a unique blend of aged oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry.

ABV: 70cl, 43%

About The Dalmore

For 180 years The Dalmore has been a masterpiece in the making. A Single Malt Whisky like no other, overseen by an unbroken chain of visionary whisky makers whose entrepreneurial spirit and restless pursuit of the perfect whisky endures today. Current Master Distiller, Mr. Richard Paterson, celebrates his sixth decade at The Dalmore in 2020. Richard Paterson continues to hand-select rare casks from the world’s finest bodega and wineries in which to mature the carefully composed sprit. This commitment is at the heart of our exceptional whiskies.

When asked what the greatest Dalmore he has ever made is; our Master Distiller, Richard Paterson responded: “We haven’t made it yet”

The Dalmore Single Malt Whisky is available worldwide in the finest outlets, from Harrods, London, Galleries La Fayette of Paris, Beverly Wilshire of Los Angeles, and Shangri-La, Shanghai. For those that enjoy fine travel, The Dalmore is now available at 40,000 feet with Emirates First Class, and onboard Queen Mary II of Cunard.

Worldwide demand for The Dalmore by consumers and collectors alike has continued to grow. The Dalmore is now the fastest growing single malt whisky worldwide and a Top Three Whisky Investment.*

(*Citation 1: IWSR 2011-17, Cohort: 20 single malts CAGR 11-17 26% or % change 11-17 304%. Citation 2: Rare Whisky 101: The 2016 Collectors and Investors Single Enjoy responsibly, Malt Scotch Review)

Virtual Tasting Week Announcements 

We are delighted to provide you all with further details about our upcoming Virtual Tasting Week.

Between Monday 26th – Friday 30th October 2020, there will be a tasting each night featuring Hazelburn, Kilkerran, Longrow, Cadenhead’s or Springbank whisky that will be presented by members of our sales teams and broadcast via Facebook and YouTube.

There will be tasting packs to accompany each event and there will also be a special bottle released alongside each tasting. That means there will be an opportunity to purchase 5 exclusive, limited bottles to celebrate our Virtual Tasting Week.

As we have previously referenced, ticket holders for the sadly cancelled 2020 Campbeltown Malts Festival will be given first access to tasting packs and bottles. Following this, Springbank Society and Cadenhead’s Club members will be next to be invited to purchase the Virtual Tasting Week products. After this, and subject to availability, we hope to give the wider public the chance to join in the celebrations of our Virtual Tasting Week. Please see a summary of these dates below:

Monday 5th October – Access for 2020 Campbeltown Malts Festival Ticket Holders

Wednesday 7th October – Access for Springbank Society & Cadenhead’s Club Members

Friday 9th October – Access for the general public (subject to availability)

Virtual Tasting & Pack Information 

Please note, each Tasting Pack will consist of six, 2cl samples.

Monday 26th October – Hazelburn Virtual Tasting

The first tasting of the week combines Hazelburn and history as David Allen hosts Prof Alan Wolstenholme to discuss Japanese Whisky pioneer Masataka Taketsuru’s life in Scotland and Hazelburn Distillery, 100 years on from his time in Campbeltown. The tasting will start at 7:30pm (GMT) and can be viewed on Facebook @officialspringbankwhisky and on Youtube @ J & A Mitchell. 

The whiskies included in the Hazelburn Virtual Tasting Pack are:

Hazelburn 12yo – 49.2%

Hazelburn 18yo Open Day – 47.4%

Hazelburn 22yo Warehouse Cask – 54.0%

Hazelburn 14yo Refill Marsala – 59.2%

Hazelburn 13yo Sherry Wood – 50.0%

Hazelburn 15yo Oloroso – 53.4%

Price of Hazelburn Pack – £35.00

Tuesday 27th October – Kilkerran Virtual Tasting

A detailed and entertaining tasting awaits as Grant, Nicole and Cara lead you through six varied Kilkerran drams and discuss the journey Glengyle Distillery has been on since its re-establishment in 2004. The tasting will start at 7:30pm (GMT) and can be viewed on Facebook @KilkerranSingleMalt and on Youtube @ J & A Mitchell. 

The whiskies included in the Kilkerran Virtual Tasting Pack are:

Kilkerran 2010 Refill Rum – 60.8%

Kilkerran 14yo Triple Distilled Open Day – 57.8%

Kilkerran 16yo – 49.2%

Kilkerran 2010 Recharred Sherry – 54.5%

Kilkerran 8yo Cask Strength – 59.8%

Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch 3 – 59.7%

Price of Kilkerran Pack – £35.00

Wednesday 28th October – Longrow Virtual Tasting

Variety is the spice of life and that’s exactly what we are going for with our Longrow tasting. David, Grant and Cara are determined to show the range that our Longrow expression offers as they talk in depth about all 6 drams. The tasting will start at 7:30pm (GMT) and can be viewed on Facebook @officialspringbankwhisky and on Youtube @ J & A Mitchell. 

The whiskies included in the Longrow Virtual Tasting Pack are:

Longrow 18yo – 46.0%

Longrow 21yo – 48.2%

Longrow 10yo Open Day – 53.7%

Longrow Red 2021 Release – 56.7%

Longrow 17yo Sherry Cask – 50.6%

Longrow 13yo Sauternes – 55.8%

Price of Longrow Pack – £35.00

Thursday 29th October – Cadenhead’s Virtual Tasting

Our entire Cadenhead Sales Team show off a wide range of whisky from Wm Cadenhead’s as Cameron, Jenna and Mitch spend an hour in your company enjoying some delightful drams. The tasting will start at 7:30pm (GMT) and can be viewed on Facebook @WmCadenheadLtd and on Youtube @ J & A Mitchell. 

The whiskies included in the Cadenhead’s Virtual Tasting Pack are:

Glenrothes-Glenlivet 23yo – 46.0%

Unnamed Speyside 18yo Open Day – 52.3%

Littlemill 29yo – 48.1%

Glendronach 30yo – 47.2%

Paul John 6yo – 54.1%

Caol Ila 29yo – 48.9%

Price of Cadenhead’s Pack – £40.00

Friday 30th October – Springbank Virtual Tasting

For the final tasting of the week, Nicole hosts a discussion between our Director of Sales and Marketing, Ranald Watson, and our Director of Production, Findlay Ross, as they join the audience for 6 Springbank drams and share a level of knowledge and insight that only they can provide. The tasting will start at 7:30pm (GMT) and can be viewed on Facebook @officialspringbankwhisky and on Youtube @ J & A Mitchell. 

The whiskies included in the Springbank Virtual Tasting Pack are:

Springbank 12yo Cask Strength – 56.1%

Springbank 26yo Open Day – 51.1%

Springbank 17yo Madeira – 48.5%

Springbank 21yo – 46.0%

Springbank 10yo Local Barley – 57.2%

Springbank 8yo PX – 56.8%

Price of Springbank Pack – £40.00

Please note that there will be a limit of 2 of each pack, per person.  

Virtual Tasting Bottle Information 

As well as the tasting packs which will be on offer for each tasting, we will also be releasing a special ‘Open Day’ bottle for each brand to celebrate our week of virtual tastings. Below are the details of each release:

Our Hazelburn Virtual Open Day Bottle is an 18yo from Fresh Bourbon Barrels. This has been bottled at 47.4% and will retail at £100.00.

The tasting notes for our Hazelburn Virtual Open Day Bottle are:

Nose:  Lots of tropical fruit, vanilla, creme brulee, hints of mint and freshly cut grass.

Palate:  Malty and sweet, with cereal and a touch of mint. 

Finish:  Sugar snap peas, green apples and humbugs.

 

Our Kilkerran Virtual Open Day Bottle is a 14yo Triple Distilled whisky from Refill Bourbon casks. This has been bottled at 57.8% and will retail at £75.00.

The tasting notes for our Kilkerran Virtual Open Day Bottle are:

Nose:  Honeycomb, rosewater, oak, toffee and beeswax.

Palate:  Creamy, white chocolate, orange zest and barley water.

Finish:  Lots of maritime notes alongside cereal and peat smoke.

 

Our Longrow Virtual Open Day Bottle is a 10yo whisky, matured in 2 x Fresh Pinot Noir and 2 x Refill Malbec casks. This has been bottled at 53.7% and will retail at £60.00.

The tasting notes for our Longrow Virtual Open Day Bottle are:

Nose:  Raspberry ripple ice cream, red currants, plum, barley sugar and toasted oats.

Palate:  Rhubarb crumble, red liquorice, pecan pie, stewed red fruits, cranberries and cured meats.

Finish:  Smoked cheese, smoked mussels, breakfast tea and burnt embers.

Our Cadenhead’s Virtual Open Day Bottle is an Unnamed Speyside 18yo which has been matured in 1 x Bourbon and 1 x Sherry cask. This has been bottled at 52.3% and will retail at £90.00.

The tasting notes for our Cadenhead’s Virtual Open Day Bottle are:

Nose:  Sandalwood, honeydew melon, citrus, sultana and vanilla.

Palate:  Raisins, plum, tangerine, hazelnut, fudge, chocolate, nutmeg, lemon and pumpkin.

Finish:  Dried fruits, cinnamon, chestnut and black cherries.

Our Springbank Virtual Open Day Bottle is a 26yo which is a vatting of 2 x 1993 Refill Bourbon Hogsheads. This has been bottled at 51.1% and will retail at £425.00.

The tasting notes for our Springbank Virtual Open Day Bottle are:

Nose:  Vibrant and fruity with notes of gooseberry and kiwi fruit alongside peat, salt and bung cloth from warehouse 3. 

Palate:  Rich with notes of crystallised ginger, pear drops, honey and fennel.

Finish:  Oily with clove, nutmeg and dry peat smoke. 

Please note that there will be a limit of 2 of each bottle, per person. 

Due to the majority of our staff currently working from home, there will be no-one in the office to receive telephone enquiries. Please send any queries you may have to festival@springbank.scot and we will aim to get back to you as soon as possible. 

To join the Society contact them at Springbank Society society@springbank.scot

Just landed: Dalmore 12 Year Old

Sherry Cask Select

Introducing Dalmore 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Select – a brand new addition to the Highland distillery’s Principal Collection and only available in the UK at The Whisky Shop. This expression begins its journey in American white oak ex-bourbon casks where it spends ten years maturing, laying down the foundations of the distillery’s house style: chocolate, orange and spice. The liquid is then finished in an assemblage of hand-curated sherry barrels from Andalusia in Spain, making this 12-year-old a delicious and decadent drinking experience, full of sweet fruits and autumnal spice. Add this epic sherry bomb to your collection and receive a free Dalmore Cross pen – while stocks last!

Dalmore 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Select
£69.00

Infrequent Flyers Batch 4

Glenrothes 11 Year Old

2009 vintage. Finished in a PX sherry butt and…the colour! 59.1% full of cherries, toffee, cocoa and spice! Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2009 Speyisde single malt Scotch whisky. Single PX sherry butt #6343 bottled 2020 by The Alistair Walker Whisky Co. for the Infrequent Flyers series. 611 bottles. MAXIMUM 1 BOTTLE PER CUSTOMER.

Nose: Brown sugar, coconut and Morello cherries. Heavily stewed raisins and sultanas. Treacle toffee.

Taste: Super sweet, rich and velvety. Really big raisin and sultana notes, reminiscent of clootie dumplings. Mocha and cocoa. Just a hint of cinnamon.

Finish: Long and syrupy. Deceptively smooth – no indication that this sits at a chunky 59.1% vol.

Shop – Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2009

GLENROTHES SINGLE MALT WHISKY

Glenrothes Distillery was established in the narrow valley of the Rothes Burn on the west side of Rothes in the Speyside whisky region by James Stuart & Co. in 1878. This is a large malt whisky distillery owned by Berry Bros & Rudd of London, with eighteen washbacks, ten copper stills singing in their own mighty cathedral and has retained its traditional pagoda roof. Popular distillery releases include Glenrothes 1995, 1998 and Glenrothes Peated.

Doc Swinson’s 15 Year Old “Rare Release Batch #7” K&L Exclusive Exploratory Cask Series

Nonchillfiltered Small Batch Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) (Pre-Arrival)

$149.99

The return of the wonderful and mysterious Doc Swinson’s 15 Year is upon us. This newest batch is from the same unnamed source and continues to represent some of the best value available for old cask strength bourbon anywhere in the world. The Doc Swinson’s brand was started by a small (and very lucky) bottler in Washington state who’d made a name for themselves finishing Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee Whiskies in various wine casks. When they had an opportunity to secure some high quality mature Kentucky Straight Bourbon, they jumped at the chance and so did we. The source of this excellent bourbon is so concerned about its identity being revealed that the barrels are dumped in Kentucky before being transported to the bottler in anonymous totes. Usually we insist on having some idea of where the products we sell are produced, but one taste of this stuff and those standards get thrown out the window, it’s just too good to care to argue with. We will likely never know exactly where it was made, but as long as it keeps tasting this good, we won’t complain. The most special bourbons from Doc are under their “Rare Release” line. This is the 7th batch of this truly small batch line, but only the second batch of the unbelievably popular 15 year. This batch contains just 27 barrels and only 100 cases will be available in California exclusively at K&L. Bottled at a cask strength of 109.8 proof, it has all the complexity and depth you’d expect from a great old Kentucky Bourbon.

Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 342: Port Ellen 40 Year Old 1979 – 9 Rogue Casks

Mark Dermul, Belgian whisky vlogger, tries his most expensive whisky ever! In May last year, Mark tasted his best – but unfortunately also most expensive – Port Ellen ever. It was the 39 years old The Spirit Safe, bottled in 2018. This second edition in the Untold Stories – 9 Rogue Casks – is even more limited. There are only 1380 bottles in the world. It was presented during the (virtual) Feis Ile 2020 and is a vatting of 9 casks which were found to ‘hold unusual flavour characteristics that stood out from the typical Port Ellen distillery character’ and was deemed unsuitable for the needs of the blenders at the time. But what an elegant lady. A veritable diva.

https://youtu.be/d90KtMHm9wQ