Summer has arrived and the Society will be bringing you some sunshine this Friday with the release of a June Outturn that is bursting with fresh and exciting flavours. Slide over to the website now and explore the selection of 23 new casks, along with our suggestions for perfectly contrasting drams to enjoy, inspired by the occasion of the summer or winter solstices this month.

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Saturday, June 11th, 5:30PM:

Redbreast Irish Whiskey

Single Pot Still Whiskey has been safeguarded and nurtured under the watchful eye of the Midleton Distillery for almost two hundred years. And Redbreast is proudly considered the definitive expression of this Single Pot Still art. In this online tasting experience, our expert presenters will take you through the traditions, art and secrets, that go into making the iconic and signature tastes of Redbreast.

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In connection with the tasting, our Redbreast Tasting Sets are 10$ off!

Try the 12 Year Old, Lustau and 15 Year Old expressions for $20.00 (usually 29.99)

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the Redbreast Family Tasting Set

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Bimber debuts Ex-bourbon Oak Casks Small Batch and six single cask releases

Batch 001 of Bimber’s Ex-bourbon Oak Casks will be available to order directly from the distillery from 9th June

Latest Small Batch release is joined by six cask strength, single cask releases for both UK and export markets

London’s Bimber Distillery today announced the upcoming release of seven new expressions including the follow-up to the popular Re-charred Oak Casks Small Batch single malt.

The Ex-bourbon Oak Casks single malt has been crafted from a vatting of American Oak ex-bourbon casks laid down in 2016 – Bimber’s first year of production.

The initial batch (001) is bottled at 51.8% ABV, limited to 1948 bottles and will be available directly from the distillery’s online shop for £65.

Also being released on the 9th June are a selection of six cask strength, single cask releases, with three produced for the UK and three sister casks available for export markets.

The UK releases will be available directly from Bimber’s online web shop on the 9th June. The export releases will be available via specialist retailers in: Belgium; Denmark; France; Germany; Italy; Netherlands; Poland; Singapore and Taiwan.

Each of the new expressions were crafted to Bimber’s exacting standards. The spirit was produced from the distillery’s single farm barley and malted on a dedicated floor at Warminster Maltings before being fermented for seven days in bespoke, on-site constructed American oak washbacks. Distillation took place in Bimber’s customised stills which possess an increased copper surface area, which results in a light, fruit-forward, layered new make spirit.

Speaking of the new releases, the Bimber Founder and Master Distiller said: “Whilst the last few months have presented challenges to the distillery and my team, it is a great pleasure to unveil our latest English single malt whiskies. Our newest small batch release is very much the successor to our Re-charred Oak Casks single malt – it skilfully demonstrates how ex-bourbon wood perfectly complements the underlying character of our accessible fruit-forward spirit.”

He added “Alongside our newest small batch release, we’re excited to be offering a range of single cask expressions, all of which celebrate and showcase a different aspect of our spirit’s versatile style.”

Notes 

Bimber Ex-Bourbon Oak Casks Small Batch

A vatting of American Oak ex-bourbon casks

Nose: Green apple peels and dried stone fruits are joined by milk-soaked breakfast cereals, whilst vanilla sponge cake and desiccated coconut sit with buttered toast

Taste: An impactful combination of bright orchard fruits, baked apricots and sprightly pepper spicing sit with gently charred oak and creamy vanilla

Finish: Lasting sweetness tempered by persistent spicing

1,948 bottles
70cl
51.8% ABV
RRP £65

Release date: 9th June

Bimber single cask releases

UK market releases

Ex-bourbon Cask #8
58.3%
267 bottles
RRP £79.95

Virgin Cask #7
57.8%
249 bottles
RRP £79.95

Sherry Cask #42
58.1%
329 bottles
RRP £84.95

Export market releases

Ex-bourbon Cask #15
58.1%
264 bottles
RRP £79.95

Virgin Cask #94
57.4%
263 bottles
RRP £79.95

Sherry Cask #41
57.9%
335 bottles
RRP £84.95

UK market release date: 9th June 2020
Export market release date: From mid-June 2020

All UK releases (Ex-bourbon Oak Casks and 3x single casks) are initially limited to one (of each different bottling) per person

About Bimber

Bimber Distillery produces world-class single malt whisky, handcrafted with passion in West London. As a leading distiller of English whisky, we combine generations of rich distilling heritage with the finest quality ingredients to create the ultimate craft whisky experience.

RARE WHITE BOWMORE-43 YEAR OLD-1964 LEADS BONHAMS WHISKY SALE IN EDINBURGH

White Bowmore-43 year old-1964. Estimate: £10,000 – 13,000

A rare bottle of White Bowmore-43 year old-1964 leads Bonhams live behind-closed-doors whisky sale at 22 Queen Street, Edinburgh on Wednesday 10 June. It is estimated at £10,000-13,000.

The bottle comes in a presentation case and is numbered 216 of a limited edition of 732. The whisky was distilled in Bowmore’s famous No One vaults on Guy Fawkes day, 5 November, 1964 in three bourbon casks which has given it an unusually light colour and accounts for the distinctive name, Bowmore White.  It is said to have the scent of tropical fruits, and a palette of pine, vanilla and honey.

Bonhams whisky specialist in Edinburgh Martin Green said: “I am very pleased that we have been able to harness new technology to present a sale in these difficult times and to maintain the quality and choice for which our whisky auctions are renowned. Our leading lot, the White Bowmore-43 year old-1964, seldom appears on the market and I am expecting interest from collectors around the world.”

Other highlights include:

·         A bottle of The Macallan-1938. Estimate: £10,000-12,000

·         A bottle of Black Bowmore-1964. The First Edition, bottled in 1993. Estimate: £5,000-9,000.

·         A bottle of Glenfiddich-47 year old-1964. Estimate: £5.000-7,000.

The sale will be a live ‘behind-closed-doors’ auction. An auctioneer will be present on the rostrum, and bids will be accepted in the following formats: online, on the phone, or by leaving an absentee bid. All bidding will be done remotely in accordance with the latest government guidelines.

Sale: Whisky

Location: live behind-closed-doors Edinburgh

Date: Wednesday 10 June starting at 11 am.

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

Ultimate Rare Cask – Macallan 1969

Distilled in 1969, and surprising in its complexity and depth, this cask was drawn from the broadest spectrum of casks used in maturation on The Macallan Estate. Hand-picked by our whisky master Howard Cai, the 50 years of the dedicated maturation from the best sherry cask – delivers an exquisite and unmistakably woody whisky with a rich hue. Its combines knowledge, skill, passion, commitment and creativity to present a remarkable whisky worthy both of the brands. Only 69 bottles will be released.

About Howard Cai 

Established in 2009, Howard Cai Select is China’s first independent Single Malt Whisky bottler. A life member of The Keepers of the Quaich and renowned whisky expert, Howard has made it his mission to broaden people’s appreciation for fine Scotch Whisky in China. Howard successfully pairs these whiskies with Nouveau-Chinese cuisine in his exclusive fine-dining establishments. Each hand-picked cask is aged and bottled in Scotland at its original strength. Then detailed information of when the whisky was distilled and bottled is provided, guaranteeing provenance. Each batch is a truly unique experience.

For more information about Howard Cai Select Single Cask please contact: HowardCaiSelect@gmail.com

THE LATEST SINGLE CASK SCOTCH WHISKIES JUST IN TIME FOR FATHER’S DAY!

With Father’s Day on the horizon, this morning we have restocked our online shop and released several new single cask whiskies.

Included in the new releases are two Glenrothes single casks like the stunning 31 year old sherry Butt matured Glenrothes called ‘Patchouli and Sandalwood’ a punchy and sweet Croftengea from Loch Lomond Distillers called ‘Crofter’s Bonfire’.

We have also restocked several single cask releases that had previously sold out.

Quantities are limited so grab a bargain while stocks last!

ONLINE SHOP

The Macallan

Sherry Oak – 2020 Edition

18 Year Old · 70cl · 43% ABV

£294.95

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The 2020 release of The Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak has arrived! This hotly anticipated annual release is widely considered to be one of the world’s finest whiskies – the gold standard and definitive expression of sherried excellence!

This luxuriously decadent single malt whisky was matured exclusively in Oloroso Sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez. Once filled, they remained undisturbed for 18 long years, resulting in a whisky of great depth, richness, and complexity, with characteristic flavours of raisin, mature oak, and warming ginger spice.

We will be in Edinburgh on Monday 8th June offering our complimentary collection service. We would love to see you. (Socially distanced of course!)

1.00-1.30pm
Craigleith Sainsbury’s Car-Park, EH4 2EB

If you would like to attend please

click here to complete the attendance form.

Additionally, please fill out a submission sheet which can be found below. This must be handed in to the collections team.

On arrival please follow guidance from the team to ensure social distancing at all times. If you are feeling unwell at all please do not come along.

Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 315: Glen Elgin 21 Year Old 1998 Mobsters on Mopeds

Mark Dermul, Belgian whisky vlogger, enjoys a candy-like Glen Elgin: ‘Ah, there they are again with a new release, the boys and girls of BYOB-C (say ‘biopsy’), with the sixth release in their funny, but very taste series ‘Mobsters on Mopeds’. After the Blair Athol 2000, Cambus 1991, Ardmore 1998, Ledaig 2007 and Old Rhosdu 1993, for this spring they turned their attention on a fruity Speysider: Glen Elgin 1998. This one matured on a butt.’

https://youtu.be/vTxNLqSuggk