LOCH LOMOND WHISKIES REVEALS COMPLETE BRAND REFRESH  

Loch Lomond Whiskies has unveiled a complete brand refresh which includes redesigned packaging across its domestic and Global Travel Retail single malt Scotch whisky ranges.

The investment comes after strong business growth over the past five years which has seen Loch Lomond Whiskies become one of the top five fastest growing single malt brands in the world, listed in over 125 markets.

The new look packaging introduces a more contemporary aesthetic alongside simple flavour descriptors allowing consumers to easily navigate their way through the portfolio.

The restructured portfolio brings the Inchmurrin 12 year old and Inchmoan 12 year old under the Loch Lomond Whiskies brand, forming the heart of the range alongside Loch Lomond 12 year old.

These three expressions demonstrate the capability of Loch Lomond’s innovative distillation and long fermentation, which can deliver a range of flavour profiles, from the light and fruity Inchmurrin to the heavily peated Inchmoan, with Loch Lomond 12 year old in between.  Loch Lomond Original, Loch Lomond Classic, Loch Lomond 10 year old and Loch Lomond 18 year old complete the domestic portfolio.

A further three aged Loch Lomond single malts are due for release later in 2020, building the appeal of the range.

John Grieveson, Chief Marketing Officer, commented: “We recognise that in a growing and increasingly fragmented market the continued success of the Loch Lomond Whiskies portfolio depends on our ability to clearly communicate what makes our whiskies so unique. The breadth of flavour characteristics available across the range is unrivalled across the industry. Our investment in this brand refresh allows us to better communicate this range of flavour profiles to consumers, as well as improving stand out of the Loch Lomond Whiskies brand, and celebrating our much-loved location close to the banks of Loch Lomond.”

The new look packaging retains the familiar stag icon and features a more prominent Loch Lomond brand name and age statement to increase visibility on shelf. The outline of the famous Loch Lomond has been incorporated into the background of each gift box, celebrating the distillery’s enviable location. A simple flavour descriptor also features on both the gift box and bottle.

The design will also be rolled out across the Loch Lomond Whiskies Global Travel Retail range, better aligning the two collections, and improving brand recognition.

In 2018, Loch Lomond Whiskies entered a prestigious, five-year partnership with The Open, golf’s original championship. The partnership with The R&A includes support of the AIG Women’s British Open and showcases the full range of Loch Lomond Whiskies on a global scale.  In February 2020, Loch Lomond Whiskies concluded a new agreement with the Professional Golfers’ Association (The PGA) to become a ‘PGA Partner’ and the title sponsor of the Scottish PGA Championship. More recently Loch Lomond Whiskies, have confirmed their commitment to golf as new sponsor of the European Tour’s newly launched ‘UK Swing’ in July and August.

Founded in 1814, the Loch Lomond distillery can trace its roots back to the Littlemill distillery, which was established in 1772 and is the oldest licensed distillery in the world. Its current malt and grain distilleries, in Alexandria, Dunbartonshire, close to the banks of Loch Lomond, were commissioned in 1964 with first distillation in 1966.

When it opened, Loch Lomond distillery’s ground-breaking straight necked stills were a revelation, enabling production of a lighter, fruitier spirit and greater control over the whisky’s character. Under the later ownership of the Bulloch family further distilling innovation took place with the aim of being self-sufficient. It is among only four distilleries in the Scotch whisky industry to maintain an onsite cooperage which makes and maintains 20,000 casks annually.

For further information visit www.lochlomondwhiskies.com .

Loch Lomond Whiskies Domestic Portfolio:

• Loch Lomond Original (70cl)
• Loch Lomond Classic (70cl)
• Loch Lomond 10 year old (70cl)
• Loch Lomond 12 year old (70cl)
• Loch Lomond 12 year old Inchmurrin(70cl)
• Loch Lomond 12 year old Inchmoan(70cl)
• Loch Lomond 18 year old (70cl)

Loch Lomond Whiskies Global Travel Retail Portfolio:

• Loch Lomond Original (1 litre)
• Loch Lomond 12 year old (1 litre)
• Loch Lomond 14 year old (1 litre)
• Loch Lomond 18 year old (1 litre)
• Loch Lomond Madeira finish (1 litre)

Notes: 

About the Loch Lomond Group 

• Loch Lomond Group is an independent distiller based in Alexandria and is home to several award-winning brands that are sold in more than 125 countries worldwide.
• Loch Lomond distillery has been producing the finest single malt whiskies since 1814.
• Images and interviews with key staff from the Group are available upon request. www.lochlomondgroup.com

About Loch Lomond Whiskies 

• Loch Lomond Distillery has one of the oldest heritages in the industry. It was founded by American, Duncan Thomas, the owner of the Littlemill distillery which was licensed in 1772. In the 1930s Duncan Thomas was at the forefront of innovation within the Scotch whisky industry and his innovative philosophy is ingrained into everything that is done at Loch Lomond to this day
• The multi award winning Loch Lomond whiskies range includes the Loch Lomond 12-Year-Old which has been awarded the Platinum Award in 2020, one of only 7 single malts to be awarded this honour at the San Francisco World Spirits Challenge 2020. Other expressions in the range are the single malts Loch Lomond Original; Loch Lomond Classic; Loch Lomond 18-Year-Old; Loch Lomond 50-Year-Old; the Loch Lomond Island’s Collection which includes the Inchmurrin and Inchmoan ranges as well as the deluxe blend Loch Lomond Signature and Loch Lomond Single Grain
• Loch Lomond Inchmoan 12-Year-Old has been awarded Best Highland Single Malt 12 Years and Under at the 2018 World Whiskies Awards and a Gold Medal at the 2020 San Francisco 2020 Awards
• Loch Lomond Whiskies was recently also awarded the following medals at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition:
  • PLATINUM: Loch Lomond 12 Year Old
  • DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL – Inchmurrin 12 Year Old
  • GOLD MEDAL – Inchmoan 12 Year Old
  • DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL – Loch Lomond 18 Year Old
  • DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL: Loch Lomond 10 Year Old

Enjoy an invasion of flavour on the senses with our new cluster of out-of-this-world whiskies!

BEER PONG

CASK NO. 85.59

CASK:  Refill hogshead

AGE:  11 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Light & delicate

DOWN THE OLD WAX MINES

CASK NO. 77.57

CASK:  Refill hogshead

AGE:  9 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Spicy & sweet

THE ARTIST’S STUDIO

CASK NO. 1.179

CASK:  Refill hogshead

AGE:  27 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Sweet, fruity & mellow

MUSCLE-TONED HEFT AND PUNCH

CASK NO. 28.43

CASK:  1st fill Oloroso butt

AGE:  11 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Deep, rich & dried fruits

NOSTALGISLAY

CASK NO. 29.252

CASK:  Refill hogshead

AGE:  19 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Peated

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A Rare Discount and a Limited-Production Single Cask Expression
Kavalan “Solist” Sherry Cask #S081223016A Cask Strength Single Barrel Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky (Elsewhere $210) ($159.99)

NOTE: In accordance with local directives, our walk-in retail locations are currently closed. We have curbside pickup and low cost (often free) delivery options available in ZIP codes where we can ship lawfully, including anywhere in California. We can also include any new or existing will call orders in your delivery batch. Choose local delivery at checkout to learn if you qualify.

Having earned World Whisky of the Year and World’s Best Single Malt Whisky honors, Kavalan has quickly taken its place in the pantheon of the world’s top whiskies. When a spirit reaches such an esteemed status, you don’t expect discounted pricing, but that’s precisely what we have in this rare “Solist” release. Regularly priced at $210, we are offering this “Sherry Cask” exclusive for only $159.99. This is the kind of price that will have collectors taking immediate notice. As we’ve come to expect, this release is big and powerful, while also offering Kavalan’s trademark understated complexity. Elite, collectible whiskies of this caliber always come at a significant premium, so finding this one for just $160 is a rare treat, and one that is not going to last for long. If you are a long-time fan of Kavalan (as we are), then this is a bottling you won’t want to miss. As for those who might be new Kavalan or Taiwanese whisky as a whole, you won’t find a better introduction. As with previous Kavalan offers, we expect this to sell out in a flash, so this is not one to sleep on.

Kavalan “Solist” Sherry Cask #S081223016A Cask Strength Single Barrel Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky (750ml) (Elsewhere $210) ($159.99) —This product is expected to arrive for shipment or pickup by July 29, 2020.

Another cask of Kavalan lost in a warehouse only to be uncovered nearly five years after it was bottled. Last time we found a Solist sherry from years ago sitting in the importer’s warehouse it sold out in no time at the regular price of $210. Now, it’s a new world and a new price. We don’t expect future offerings to be discounted and had we had the chance to purchase this at full price, we certainly would have. For whatever reason, we’re now able to sell this cask for a significant discount. A little gift from the booze fairy. As with all Kavalan sherry, this whisky is a bruiser, with a big powerful nose of dark molasses, cherry compote and cured meat. The palate is surprisingly soft and unusually open, but there’s still plenty of richness and power even though it doesn’t have the tannic grip of some other barrels. The heat is also not as present as some other barrels we’ve had. Bold, rich and round, it’s no wonder Kavalan has become one of the world’s leading distillers of single malt. Their prowess is on full display here. Only 234 bottles available. **DISCLAIMER: As with all “Solist” line Kavalan bottlings for the US market, the labels do not contain the word “Solist,” due to trademark reasons.

This bottle is 5 years old and has wonderful aromas of caramel corn, funnel cake and citrus zest. There is a great rick-house note and allspice as well. The palate is round and rich with caramel corn, brown butter and grilled stone fruits. Black peppercorn and candied citrus finishes this beauty off.

To get the barrel moving we are offering this up to you for $54.99, in mid-August it will go up to its regular price of $59.99.

D&M Wine and Spirits Store Pick Smooth Ambler Old Scout Single Barrel 2020

In what feels like ages ago, but was in fact only back in February, we had the opportunity to stand close to, chat, and taste with Smooth Ambler’s John Little. We have long championed the idea that when it comes to American Bourbon place matters– though the palate may matter more. Old School Willett, Michter’s, and Smooth Ambler Old Scout– these are places that did not initially distill the spirit, though through their selection process have an extraordinarily high deliciousness output.

Back to our meeting with John. He had his core lineup of their own spirit, The Contradiction (blend of purchased and produced) and important for our writing today, a series of Old Scout Single Barrels. The Old Scout program has long been a favorite of Bourbon lovers, and we were so very happy to get a chance to potentially pick another barrel. Let us first say that many of them were quite good, some were excellent, but there was one that stood above for us. The barrel we selected was a 5 year old from Indiana that just so happened to be distilled on October 17th– the owner’s of D&M Mike and Karen’s Anniversary. So, with the option to add a cheeky name to the label, we dubbed this the M&K’s Anniversary Old Scout. After a corporate induced delay, a topsy turvy global pandemic, and a period of closing our doors, we are ever so happy to bring you our Smooth Ambler Old Scout Single Barrel!

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Our latest trip to Kentucky sees us cross the path of a classic, a must try and a must have for all Bourbon drinkers. Honestly, as far as value for money goes, can you do better than this? In any category of whisky? Solid age, higher ABV, readily available, so affordable, great neat, ice, cocktails. It can’t be beaten, it won’t be beaten. It is a foundation product of pure class and quality from a brand that oozes with myths and legends. Some of you may think the score is a little generous, but I stand by it, proudly. Wild Turkey 101. Cheers!

Single Malt Whisky The Matsui Mizunara Cask awarded “Chairman’s Trophy” with 97 points at the USC 2020

Japanese Single Malt Whisky Matsui Mizunara Cask was awarded the “Chairman’s Trophy” and was also recognized in the TOP 100, scoring 97 points out of a possible 100 points at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2020.

Ultimate Spirits Challenge, which took place throughout June and July in NY this year, is now one of the most respected spirits competitions. Each product is tasted blind and rated by 100-point scale by judges who are buyers, consultants, journalists, educators, and international spirits experts. The “Chairman’s Trophy” is the highest award and given to a product that scores the highest points in a category.

-Tasting Note for Matsui Mizunara Cask from USC-

“Distinctive aromas of toasted cereal grains with dried fruit and flowers and fresh and enticing. The robust flavors explode in the mouth with roasted grain supported by softly sweet malt and expertly balanced spice, all leading to a silken finish. An absolute pleasure to drink.”

We are truly honored to receive these awards and will continue to deliver quality liquors to people all across the world.

▲Awards from USC 2020▼

Single Malt Whisky Matsui Mizunara Cask – Chairman’s Trophy / 97 pts / Top 100
Single Malt Whisky Matsui Sakura Cask – 94 pts / Finalist

Blended Whisky Tottori – 93 pts / Finalist
Blended Whisky Tottori ex-bourbon barrel – 92 pts / Finalist
Matsui Brandy Umeshu – Chairman’s Trophy / 95 pts / Top 100

Matsui Whisky Umeshu – 92 pts / Finalist

【Product Inquiry】

Matsui Shuzo’s products are widely available in the United States. Please contact ImpEx Beverages Inc. for inquiries about Matsui Shuzo’s products. Company: ImpEx Beverages Inc.

Contact: office@impexbev.com

-About Matsui Shuzo An Unlimited Partnership-

The Kurasyohi distillery is located in Tottori prefecture, Japan, manufacturing whisky, gin, plum liqueur, and so on. Surrounded by countryside, the region has an abundance of fresh water, generously supplied by snowfall on Mt. Daisen (大山). The subtropical climate is partly influenced by its proximity to the Sea of Japan. Temperatures reach around 35℃ in summer and drop to below 0℃ in winter. This variation greatly accelerates the aging of whisky.

Website: https://matsuiwhisky.com/en/
Email: info@matsuiwhisky.com
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/matsuiwhisky/

What’s New?…
And just in case you missed it!

Greetings from Whisky Lounge Lock-Down HQ!

We hope you are enjoyed that incredible July (!) we all had and managing some time off – safely obviously…

The Covid situation seems so fluid at the moment and it makes it very challenging for all of us. We are – at all times – trying to bring a little light entertainment and drinks education into your life with our Desert Island Drams every Wednesday (live on Facebook at 9pm), and our virtual tastings and taste at home packs, with £5 of every pack sold going to charities supporting hard-hit hospitality workers.

So what have we in-store for you this week? Well read on my friends, read on…

NEW SCOTTISH DISTILLERIES PACK & TASTING
OK, so the name is not that snappy, but it is what it is!

Regardless, we are extremely excited about this one. Similarly to the English single malt tasting from a couple of months ago, we have managed to assemble six of the finest and most exciting ‘new’ Scottish distilleries for one exclusive tasting.

New distilleries have been popping up all over the world and it is possible, with this global ‘trend’, that those being built and established in Scotland are being over-looked. We aim to right that ‘wrong’ with this event…

The tasting on the 14th August will see key personnel from each distillery come together, under the Whisky Lounge banner, to talk about their distillery and the liquid you will be tasting. There will also be the opportunity for you to ask questions of the presenters throughout.

Not able to make the ‘live’ tasting? No problem, you can watch it anytime after it has taken place on our Facebook page…

The list of distilleries and bottlings on tasting;

Daftmill (Lowland)                        Winter 2007 Release 
Kilchoman (Islay)                          Machir Bay
Kingsbarns (Lowland)                  Dream to Dram
Lindores Abbey (Lowland)          Aqua Vitae
Strathearn (Highland)                   Batch #001
Wolfburn (Highland)                     Langskip

This is an incredible opportunity to taste both ‘works in progress’ and mature spirit from these trail-blazing distillers.

Once again, we will be giving £5 for each pack sold to The Drinks Trust, to help those in the drinks and hospitality industries in need during this time.

There are only 90 of these packs, and places on the Zoom tasting, available. So hit ‘BUY’ below to secure your pack and place!

Just to note that these packs do take a little while to get together, so please be patient. You will receive it before the tasting, but do not expect it within days of ordering it. Thanks!

Buy ‘New Scottish Distilleries’ Pack Now

USA WHISKEY PACK AND TASTING

Another tasting pack?! So soon?

Well, why not?

This one is for those amongst you who have a hankering for whiskies originating from across the pond, or those who would like to discover them. We don’t often get the opportunity to taste American whiskies together, but here is one for you now!

The Whiskey, Bourbon and Rye pack will contain 5 whiskies and, in the accompanying tasting on the 21st August, Eddie Ludlow, founder of The Whisky Lounge, will take you through the ins and outs of US whiskies.

Eddie will even show you how to make one of his favourite Bourbon-based cocktails, the classic ‘Old Fashioned’, with a few drops of bitters included in the tasting pack for you. Get your rocks glasses and ice at the ready!

The whiskies on tasting…

Westward Single Malt Whiskey 45%
Four Roses Bourbon 40%
Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon 45%
Four Roses Single Barrel 50%
James E Pepper Rye 46%

This should be a little light-hearted and a lot of FUN!

We will be giving £5 for each pack sold to The Drinks Trust so no excuse to not get involved.

There are only 90 of these packs, and places on the Zoom tasting, available. So hit ‘BUY’ below to secure your pack and place!

Please be patient after ordering one of these. As long as you get it before the tasting, it’s all good, right?

Buy ‘Whiskey, Bourbon & Rye’ Pack Now

FESTIVAL UPDATE

If you have a ticket for any of the festivals that should have taken place by now (Bristol, London and Edinburgh), and fancy taking part in one of these tastings -in place of your festival ticket – no problem.

Just send us an email to info@thewhiskylounge.com and tell us that’s what you’d like to do. There may be a small additional amount to pay (for the postage of the pack/s) but it won’t be much!

More news on Virtual Festivals and Actual Festivals next week, we promise!

COMPETITION

We have been so touched and pleased to see the rainbow and hope-related pics that we have decided to keep it rolling.

To make it even easier for you, we are letting you add your photos directly to the Facebook album on our page – you can find it HERE.

We will have a fortnightly winner, with the first of these being….drum roll…. Snoops Taylor and the double rainbow at Port Ellen on Islay! And here it is:

Absolutely beautiful Snoops, thank you. Send in your address and we will send you your Kavalan face masks and some other goodies.

You can see more photos on the aforementioned Facebook page, and many thanks to all of those who have contributed so far!

That’s it!

Don’t forget to catch up on the latest whisky news from Connas HERE.

We look forward to seeing you – on-line – soon!

In the meantime – Stay Safe. Stay in. Have a dram.

Sláinte and best wishes,
Eddie, and the whole Whisky Lounge Team

2020 FESTIVALS

Current/Old Dates   New Dates
Bristol 18th April TBC                
London 15th-17th May NOW 4th-6th September
Edinburgh 6th June NOW 27th-29th Nov       

    Liverpool 19th September
Manchester  23rd-24th October
York  31st October
Nottingham 14th November

A Tantalizing Scotch from the Isle of Arran at an Unbeatable Price
Arran “The Bothy” Quarter Cask Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) (Elsewhere $100) ($79.99)
“The Bothy is a must-buy for anyone who loves a malt-forward whisky.”
— Andrew Whiteley, K&L NorCal Spirits Buyer

NOTE: Our walk-in retail locations are currently closed. We have curbside pickup and low cost (often free) delivery options available in ZIP codes where we can ship lawfully, including anywhere in California. We can also include any new or existing will call orders in your delivery batch. Choose local delivery at checkout to learn if you qualify.

Raised in a combination of ex-bourbon barrels for seven years and the finest American oak quarter casks for an additional two years, the Arran “The Bothy” is among the purest expressions of malt we’ve encountered in a long time. As our NorCal spirits buyer, Andrew Whiteley, writes: “The malt is so crystal clear that it’s like walking through a barley field after a fresh rain.” The use of quarter barrels, a fairly uncommon practice, allows for greater contact between the whisky and oak, and a faster, more intense maturation. The result is an ethereal single malt that will delight the connoisseur and casual drinker alike.Priced elsewhere at $100, we secured a special discount that allows us to offer it at a very affordable $79.99—the lowest price in the market. Bottled at cask strength, it is a potent dram, but as with all of the single malts from Arran, it shows remarkable balance and poise. If you’re a fan of malt-driven single whiskies, you will do well by adding “The Bothy” to your collection.

Arran “The Bothy” Quarter Cask Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) (Elsewhere $100) ($79.99)

Independently owned since its inception in 1995, the folks at Arran have been quietly making some of the very best island distilled whisky in Scotland for 25 years. Their water source is 100% rainwater coming from Loch Na Davie high above the distillery. The clean water combined with 100% concerto malt and a careful distillation is the essence of Arran – it’s fresh, barley forward and shows flavors heavy with citrus, stone fruit, and vanilla pudding. They never color or chill filter any of their whiskies choosing instead to retain all of the natural beauty they worked so hard to capture. The first fill bourbon casks of The Bothy are further enhanced by a 2 year finishing in quarter cask made of American oak. The smaller casks would have been typical of the whiskies being transported to and from the island in the 18th and 19th centuries as they are much easier to move around. Today, Arran has brought this tradition back to the island.

Andrew Whiteley | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: July 15, 2020

The glorious combination of pure, clean, unadulterated Concerto malt and first fill bourbon is unmistakable. The malt is so crystal clear that it’s like walking through a barley field after a fresh rain. It’s bright, sweet and cereal driven. Fresh baked bread intermingles with the sweeter pastries at the shop—marzipan, apple turnover, baklava and custard tarts. A finish in quarter casks brings out a touch more woody notes. Fresh cedar sawdust, vanilla, and a gentle pull of tannin on the finish livens the whole drinking experience up. It’s a light and bright malt at cask strength—a wonderfully mellow 53.2%. If you do choose to add water you’ll unlock more stone fruit notes and a rounder and very supple mouth feel. One of Scotland’s hidden gems, the independent Arran distillery has quietly produced some of the very best malts since its opening in 1995. The Bothy is a must-buy for anyone who loves a malt-forward whisky.

David Othenin-Girard | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: August 01, 2020

The Arran is a really excellent distillery and each release seems to get better and better. This 3rd batch of the Bothy is the best we’ve had and so we snagged a bit of the old stock before the new importer took over. Here we’ve got the use of new American oak quarter casks, which if not done with restraint could be a problem in my view. Luckily Arran is extremely careful and knows that each batch must be just right in order to keep building their reputation. The color is deep gold. The nose is full of fresh oak, but in a really lively and not obtrusive way. It’s got some citrus peel—tangerines and Seville—plus plenty of vanilla and a bit of coconut. On the palate the wood takes a back seat, thankfully, and lets the malt come through, offering up some nice caramel candy, toasted cereal and hints of mocha. With water we really start to open up, bringing some fresh spices and sweet herbs on the nose. These play nicely with the continued orange peel notes and a bit more sweetness now. On the palate it’s more viscous now and loses its roasted quality in favor of more fruit and spice. A totally delicious example of how to properly use new oak in single malt production.

WHISKY SHOW 2020 UPDATE

The past few months have been a hugely daunting time in the world and our team at The Whisky Exchange have been fighting to make the 12th year of our beloved Whisky Show happen in a safe and pleasant environment. From relentlessly researching PPE to cutting back certain aspects of the show to create the most secure environment possible, we have exhausted all avenues in bringing together the show safely for 2020.

Unfortunately, we have come to a point where we can no longer continue with the physical show and must confirm the cancellation of Whisky Show 2020, which was due to take place at Old Billingsgate, London, 2-4 October. This was not a decision we took lightly and we would like to extend our sincerest apologies to you all. While we are unable to meet in person this year, we are delighted to be launching Virtual Whisky Show. Get ready for a week-long whisky extravaganza featuring everything you love about Whisky Show.

All tickets purchased, including those for masterclasses and Johnnie Walker blending classes, will be fully refunded to the original card used for payment. Our team are beginning to process refunds which should be received within five working days, along with a confirmation email. Please be aware that this can sometimes take longer depending on your card provider. If you have not received a refund from us within ten working days, then please contact us at office@whiskyshow.com.

We can’t wait to see you all back at Old Billingsgate in 2021, but in the meantime we’ll see you online!

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Enjoy an invasion of flavour on the senses with our August Outturn, packed with 22 new out-of-this-world bottlings. Become a whisky ‘anorak’ and delve into the stories behind the creation of these fantastic spirits, including our brand-new small batch bottling, Black Oak, a single malt from Speyside.

VIEW ALL NEW WHISKIES                VIEW ALL WHISKIES

It’s been tough to gather with loved ones this year, but nothing can stop us from celebrating our amazing membership, whether we can travel in person or not. We’ll be celebrating all things Society at The Gathering from 31 August, with a week-long programme of physical and digital events, tastings and festivals happening all across the globe. The week will end with a Virtual Tasting streamed live from our spiritual home, The Vaults and we want as many members as possible to get involved. All you need to take part is our limited-edition Discovery Pack, including five exclusive Gathering bottlings. You can join in on your own, or why not organise your own gathering at home and take part with your friends? The packs are available now so grab yours before they disappear.

BUY THE GATHERING DISCOVERY PACK

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ

Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). Visit the Society at here for membership information

This is your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers!

Spot the SMWS bottles in this amusing You Tube video