COUNCIL OF WHISKEY MASTERS Announces Inaugural Advisory Board Members 

THE COUNCIL OF WHISKEY MASTERS, a U.S. education and certification body for expertise in whisk(e)y, has published the full list of individuals joining the organization’s Advisory Board.

THE COUNCIL OF WHISKEY MASTERS has recently launched a 4-level study & certification program for aspiring and established whiskey professionals. Level 1 of the program provides an introduction to the world of whiskey, via a Scotch track or a Bourbon track. After earning either the “Certified Scotch Professional” (CSP) or “Certified Bourbon Professional” (CBP) designation of Level 1, candidates can pursue comprehensive and global whiskey knowledge by sitting for the Level 2 exam leading to the “Certified Whiskey Specialist” (CWS) designation. Level 2 will provide a detailed treatment of Irish, Canadian and Japanese whiskey, in addition to full coverage of Scotch and American whiskey. From there, candidates can move to the “Master of Scotch” (SM) and “Master of Whiskey” (WM) levels to demonstrate their lifetime dedication and highest competence in the beverage class.

Since the launch of the program several weeks ago, close to 100 candidates from 14 countries have enrolled in the study program. The study materials and exam content for the program are derived 100% from the written works of Advisory Board members. Registration for the Level 1 exams as well as the Level 2 exam is now available. All study materials are provided by the program, and the exams can be taken anywhere in the world through an efficient online process.

Creating the best chances for this program to become a gold standard in demonstrating and signaling whiskey competence, the organization has called upon some of the world’s most respected authorities in whiskey to provide guidance, share relationships as well as best practices, and to support ongoing stability. Members share a vision of achieving an integrated education path for the wider world of whiskey, based on independent, relevant and objective knowledge standards.

The inaugural Advisory Board consists of the following individuals, in alphabetical order. The list can also be found at www.whiskeymasters.org/whiskey-masters.

Steve Beal, Sr. Master of Whisky and Keeper of the Quaich, is an industry-recognized distilled spirits consultant, international wine and spirits judge, and former brand ambassador for some of the world’s most respected brands. He has several decades of dedication to whiskey. Steve is a 2015 inductee to the Whisky Magazine Hall of Fame. He is based in San Francisco, California.

Dave Broom has been writing, teaching and spaeking about spirits for over 30 years and is the author of The World Atlas of Whisky. Dave is a Master of the Quaich, a Kentucky Colonel, and was voted 2013 Communicator of the Year at the International Wine and Spirits Competition. Dave resides on the south coast of England.

Lew Bryson is the former long-time managing editor of Whisky Advocate and the author of the books Tasting Whiskey, and the forthcoming Whiskey Master Class. Lew is also the Senior Drinks writer for The Daily Beast and regularly contributes to other publications. Lew is a member Member of The Order of the Writ, as well a Kentucky Colonel. He lives in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.

Martin Duffy is the North American Brand Representative for Glencairn Crystal and is one of the best-connected professionals in the whiskey industry, with past affiliations at Diageo, Bacardi and LVMH. For 14 years, including two years in Ireland, Martin was one of the original Diageo Sr. Masters of Whisky. Mr. Duffy lives in Illinois, where he teaches classes on Irish/Scotch history & production, and for 8 years was the co-producer of the Chicago Independent Spirits Expo.

Rick Edwards, Sr. Master of Scotch, was named “Icon of Whisky” by Whisky Magazine in 2015. Rick began his career with Johnnie Walker & the Classic Malts, and was recently acknowledged with a Lifetime Achievement Award from Pernod-Ricard in New Orleans for his work on The Glenlivet & Chivas Regal.

Sebastien Gavillet is the author of Discovering & Mastering Single Malt Scotch Whisky. He serves as the Head of Tasting Panel at the International Whisky Competition, where he designed and developed the current set of judging standards. As COO for Wine Aromas – Le Nez du Vin/Whisky, he oversees US operations and consults internationally. Sebastien resides in Colorado and Nevada.

Tobias Gorn is a Panel Chair Judge and Spirit Ambassador at the International Wine & Spirits Competition and other international competitions worldwide. He is an award winning drinks and cigar writer and has had a sommelier career for Michelin-carrying establishments. Tobias lives in England.

Monique Huston is a Keeper of the Quaich, a WSET Spirits instructor, and panel judge at many national and global whiskey competitions. She currently serves as the National Director of Spirits for Winebow, one of the leading wine & spirits importers. Monique also ran one of the largest whiskey programs in the world open to the public, at the famous Dundee Dell in Omaha, Nebraska. Monique currently lives in Chicago, Illinois.

Davin deKergommeaux is the leading voice on Canadian whisky today. He authored the influential book Canadian Whisky: The New Portable Expert, and the forthcoming Definitive Guide to Canadian Distilleries. He founded the Canadian Whisky Awards and has been a judge for the Malt Maniacs Awards and the World Whisky Awards for many years. Davin resides in his home country of Canada.

Charles MacLean is the author of 17 books about Scotch, including Scotch Whisky: A Liquid History (which was nominated ‘Best Wine & Spirits Book’ in the James Beard Awards 2005). He is a Master of the Quaich and was inducted into the Whisky Hall of Fame in 2017. The Times named him “Scotland’s leading whisky expert” in 2010. He lives in Edinburgh.

Joseph V. Micallef is a wine and whisky educator and the author of the book Scotch Whisky: Its History, Production and Appreciation. He serves as a judge for various wine and spirit competitions including the IWSC, World Drinks Awards and Irish Whiskey Awards. He is a contributor at Forbes and International Editor of Irish Whiskey Magazine, and has written extensively on wine. Joe lives in Oregon.

Andrew Moldenhauer has been entrenched in the American sommelier community for many years, as a WSET Diploma Student and a Master of Wine candidate. Currently active as an Independent Whisky Consultant and Educator, he was a former Ambassador for Pernod Ricard and the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Andrew resides in Chicago, Illinois.

Peter Mulryan is an author and broadcaster whose most recent book is The Whiskeys of Ireland. He has published and spoken on Irish whiskey extensively around the world, he also blogs on the subject. Peter also serves as the CEO of Blackwater Distillery, who started production of Irish whisky in 2019.

Arthur Nägele is a respected spirits expert and demanded trainer and advisor for alcoholic beverages. His Spirituosenakademie is one of the leading learning centers on whiskey in continental Europe. He’s a member of the technical Spirits Judging Committee and Chair Judge at the International Wine & Spirits Competition. Based in Switzerland, covering all german language areas of Europe.

Eddie Nara is a renowned spirits industry leader and Whisky Ambassador lead tutor for HK, Macau and China. He is a Certified Spirits Educator accredited by the Society of Wine Educators, an International Spirits judge for IWSC and HKIWSC and an esteemed cocktail judge. Eddie’s commitment to education is invaluable to the industry and he is a mentor and inspiration to many aspiring bar professionals across Asia.

Fionnán O’Connor is the author of A Glass Apart: Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey. He has served as a consultant and lecturer for distilleries across Ireland and was the recipient of a 2018 research PhD grant to investigate the history of lost Irish mash bills. He lives in Dublin and continues to contribute articles to books and magazines within the trade.

Hans Offringa is the author of the book A Field Guide to Whisky. He is a Keeper of the Quaich, a Kentucky Colonel, Lifetime International Ambassador of the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, Founder of International Whisky Day, Honorary Ambassador of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society and Patron of the Whisky Festival North Netherlands. He resides partly in The Netherlands and partly in South Carolina.

Marcy Rudershausen, One of the original Diageo Sr. Masters of Whisky, Marcy was inducted into the Keepers of the Quaich in Scotland in 2010. Active in whiskey judging and conducting educational whisky seminars, Marcy has worked around the world as the principal of her whiskey-specialized consulting firm. She lives in South Florida.

Bernhard Schäfer, Master of the Quaich, is a whiskey journalist, industry consultant, and panel member of various whiskey competitions across Europe as well as the United States, including the International Wine & Spirits Competition and the World Whisky Awards. He is a co-founder of the European Network of Spirit Experts and resides in his native Germany, where he also lectures on spirits extensively.

Jack W. Smith, Jr., Keeper of the Quaich, is the founding President of the Metro Atlanta Scotch Club. He is an experienced seminar leader on whiskey and holds the Certified Spirits Specialist designation. Jack leads aficionado groups on full-immersion tours to Scotland annually.

To learn more about THE COUNCIL OF WHISKEY MASTERS visit www.whiskeymasters.org, or write to Office@ScotchMasters.org.

References:

www.whiskeymasters.org

Office@ScotchMasters.org

Office Phone: +1 858 779 4125

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OLDEST EVER BIG PEAT WITH A UNIQUE CASK HERITAGE UNVEILED

The oldest ever Big Peat Islay Malt Scotch Whisky bottling is unveiled today by Douglas Laing & Co.

The family firm, established over 70 years ago, announces their Big Peat 33 Years Old Limited Edition of only 1,500 bottles – a marriage of Single Malts from Islay, finished in a unique combination of French Cognac and Spanish Sherry casks.

Packaged in a premium, textured gift tube with high gloss varnish and intricate foil detailing, the burnt orange and gold colourways give a subtle nod to the Cognac region. Designed to showcase “the more mature side of Big Peat”, “his” latest Limited Edition carries spirit distilled on Islay in 1985, with “a sweet smokiness and a charred meaty, Malted character at its heart”.

In line with the Douglas Laing family philosophy, the spirit within is proudly offered without colouring or chill-filtration, and at a natural Cask Strength of 47.3%.

Fred Laing, creator of Big Peat and Chairman of his family’s firm, comments:

“Having briefly experimented with the first ever Sherry finish for our Big Islay pal back in 2017 (for the Feis Ile Festival bottling) we received some phenomenal feedback and requests, nay, demands, for further such innovation. Knowing some of our Big Peat spirit (our stocks of Islay Single Cask Single Malt) was maturing nicely in a combination of former Cognac and Sherry casks, it was only a matter of time before we’d be tempted to answer those emails with this rather intriguing and timely European triangular connection!”

Big Peat 33 Years Old Cognac & Sherry Finished Limited Edition is available from specialist spirits retailers globally. Just 1,500 bottles exist, expected to retail at £250.

Tasting Notes

On the nose, detect sweet smokiness alongside ripe plums, brown sugar and juicy peaches. The palate bursts with phenols, red apples, smoky bacon and a meaty, Malted character. The finish is long, with toasted almonds, spices and orange marmalade on burnt buttered toast.

ABOUT DOUGLAS LAING & CO:

 www.douglaslaing.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/bigpeat

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 Douglas Laing & Co. is a leading independent Scotch Whisky blender and bottler specialising in the selection and release of Single Cask Single and Small Batch Malt Scotch Whiskies.

 The company was founded by Fred Douglas Laing in 1948 and is still owned and run by the Laing family – Fred Laing Jr and his daughter Cara Laing.

The company philosophy is to bottle the way the distiller intended – at a high strength and without chill filtration to preserve the robust and unique character of the Whisky. Douglas Laing’s industry reputation and many awards is testament to this ethos.

Douglas Laing’s Remarkable Regional Malts, the Ultimate Distillation of Scotland’s Malt Whisky Regions, encompasses The Epicurean Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky, Timorous Beastie (Highlands), Scallywag (Speyside), The Gauldrons (Campbeltown), Rock Island (from the Islands) and Big Peat (Islay). Beyond its Blended Malts expertise, the award-winning Douglas Laing portfolio also includes Provenance, Premier Barrel, Old Particular and XOP, collectively known as the firm’s “Exceptional Single Casks”.

Benromach 2011 Vintage | Single Cask – UK Exclusive

A single cask release from Benromach distillery, launched exclusively for the UK market. Distilled in 2011 and matured in first fill sherry hogshead #11 until 2019, then bottled at an impressive 60.0% vol.

We’re big fans of Benromach, we could be in for a lovely treat with this latest single cask release.

Limited stock available…

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An Exclusive Bunna Cask Collectors Won’t Want to Miss
1988 Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old “Old Particular” K&L Exclusive Single Refill Hogshead Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) ($349.99)

Clocking in at an impressively powerful 57.3% abv, the Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old “Old Particular” is not for the faint of heart. Built on a grand scale, but also with the nuance for which this Islay distillery is known, it is a remarkable single malt that delivers on a multitude of levels. Offering a beguiling blend of candied fruits, subtle smoke, beeswax, mocha, and oak spice, it is every bit as compelling as one might expect from a 30-year-old rendition from this historic distillery. A survey of the market will reveal that similar expressions will set one back over $800, but here we have this blockbuster for only $349.99—once again proving the best Scotch values are found at K&L. Longtime collectors of Bunna won’t want to miss this thoroughly compelling expression as it reveals a classic profile but amplified and expanded. Simply put, this is Bunnahabhain at its very best.

Also of note is the Springbank 22 Year Old “Sovereign Wax Top.” Springbank is always an instant sell-out and this cask is already moving at an impressive clip. This is a stupendous expression, offering everything we look for in a classic Springbank. $400 is a steal for a bottling this universally celebrated and rare. Collectors with this 22 Year Old will count themselves lucky.

1988 Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old “Old Particular” K&L Exclusive Single Refill Hogshead Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) ($349.99)

Bunnahabhain has been doing its thing since 1881 with just a short shutdown in the early 1980s. The massive distillery was built at a time of booming confidence in the Scotch industry and everything about it reflects that, from the enormous sprawling distillery to the massive stills. Historically destined for blends such as Cutty Sark and Famous Grouse, it’s in the modern booming era of Scotch that Bunnahabhain has really come into its own as a single malt. Known today for its unpeated malt on an island famous for peated spirit, Bunna at 30 years old is a rarity and something something truly to behold. Last year we offered a 30 year old Bunna that clocked in at a modest 44% ABV, this year we have secured a refill hogshead cask of the same age that retained its proof and is as massive as the distillery itself – 57.3% ABV. That extra oomph translates into a combination of age and power that is virtually never available; especially for $350 bucks. Consider the 25 year old distillery bottling averages over $800 and the value here becomes abundantly clear. Just 140 bottles came out of this cask and they won’t last long.

David Othenin-Girard | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: November 21, 2019

We’ve worked with several old barrels of Bunnahabhain over the last few years. We’ve seen a wide variety of offerings from 23-30 years old. But these last two years we’ve been given access to two of the most special Bunnah’s we’ve ever sold, both distilled in 1988 and complete opposites in style. So if you have last year’s incredible refill sherry butt at 44.5% and you’re wondering why you’d buy another bottle from the same vintage, rest assured that this one is on the complete other end of the spectrum. What last year’s cask had in poise and ease of consumption, this one has in power and complexity. And it’s true, age is just a number, but there’s no doubt that the Laings have been stashing their best casks to be released at the BIG 30! I often don’t recommend drinking old whisky like this with too much water, but the proof is seemingly daunting and I think this whisky swims astonishingly well. Without water expect it to be rather shut down on the nose. Hints of malt, herbs, roots, salt, gravel and wisps of smoke. On the palate you can tell that behind the baffling nose is so much tension and complexity it’s brimming with power. Now proof this down under 50% and you’ll open up a completely unparalleled experience. The unique ability of Bunnah to seem of Islay without any peat is clear. Salted lemon peel, oolong, hints of camphor/creosote, gentian, lemongrass and the tiniest bit of ozone. The palate is ultra linear and long. Grassier than the nose and cleaner. A bit of earthiness and the bold citrus and salt that I loved on the nose. Powerful, tense, unrelenting and wild. Not as simple and forward as last year’s, but arguably a more exciting malt for those who love the true essence of Bunnahabhain. Don’t forget the water or you’ll end up a bit disappointed.

Andrew Whiteley | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: November 21, 2019

This whisky is stunningly complex. While we had a 30 year old Bunna last year that was dark with sherry, this impressive cask is all about the character of the malt itself. It is a perfect example of why Bunnahabhain is such a well regarded distillery. The malt itself feels drizzled in honey. A slight cream provides richness. There is a dizzying array of fruit that ranges from tropical pineapple to honeycrisp apples. It’s basically a breakfast bowl of yogurt, granola, and fresh fruits, but with an enormous wallop of power. Under the obvious notes on the nose is a gentle sea brine and herbal quality both of which provide lift and freshness. The body is full, but not heavy. And the finish lights up your tastebuds with the prickliness of high proof and the sweetness of creme brulee. A masterpiece malt not to be missed by any serious whisky drinker or collector.

Jeffrey Jones | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: November 18, 2019

This 30 year old single malt is alive and packed full of drinking pleasure. In the nose there are savory and malt notes. In the mouth it is light bodied but is mouth coating with delicate savory flavors. With a splash of water the nose opens up and provides savory and bees wax aromas. In the mouth it becomes softer and more delicate. This excellent single malt offers finesse and shows what Bunnahbahain distillery is capable of producing.

Jackson Lee | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: November 15, 2019

This dram had a certain je ne sais quoi about it. Everything from the nose to the finish blew me away. Pretty and elegant on the nose with a delicate hint of smoke with red summer berries and canned mandarin oranges. The palate was equally as impressive, with more of a sweet tangerine flesh note with light oak tones and chocolate malt; it felt like sunshine in my mouth. The finish didn’t disappoint, as the sun started to set it left me with a flavor that reminded me of one of my favorite candies- peach gummy rings. This is an absolute dream of a Scotch, no water necessary, and with tariffs going up, I’d definitely pick this bottle up for future consumption.

Springbank 22 Year Old “Sovereign Wax Top” K&L Exclusive Single Barrel Cask Strength Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) ($399.99)

We had an exceptional cask of Springbank last year that sold out after almost no effort on our part. We only received 78 bottles from that cask because it had supposedly been split with another market. As it turns out, we might have found the rest of that cask. The supplier is unable to confirm if this is the rest of the cask that we didn’t get last year or if in fact it is a sister cask. Again we’ve only been allocated a tiny amount (108 bottles) and the proof is slightly lower by one tenth of one percent. If it is indeed the same juice, it certainly is not the same bottle. Last year’s came in the Hunter Laing Old & Rare packaging while this year’s is bottled under the Sovereign line with a handsome wax top to indicate it’s of a different caliber than most Sovereign bottlings. Regardless of the cagey back story, this stupendous example of Scotland’s most (read ONLY) old-style distillery is a true wonder. The distillery releases a 21-year-old at 46% which easily fetches $400, but never achieves quite what these single casks can deliver. There’s no question that these old Springers are expensive, but in context their quality, scarcity, and the enormous amount of care and energy that go into producing this whisky means that it should be considered by all who care to be the very most valuable commodity in the whisky drinking world. We certainly think it’s worth every penny we’re charging and maybe much more.

David Othenin-Girard | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: November 20, 2019

I was absolutely obsessed with the magical 22 year old Springbank we sold last year. That special cask only turned out 78 bottles and I was under the impression that the rest had gone to Europe. Now I’m not so sure. When Hunter Laing said they had another 108 bottles of 22 year old Springbank, they couldn’t confirm that it wasn’t the exact same. Upon tasting it there’s almost no doubt that this is either the same cask or a sister cask of very similar quality. It’s a pretty weird thing to have happen, especially when Scotland is being tight lipped about it, but I’m not complaining or questioning it for one second. I think I called last years whisky, “a living legend in our midst.” It sounds like hyperbole, but this is truly one of the finest modern Springbanks I’ve ever tasted. Very much in the old style (although it begins rather restrained) it’s packed with layer upon layer of complex flavor. Light peat, camphor, new Jordans, expensive non-scented candles. On the palate surprising big Campbeltown peat. Big smoke, tons of tension. But with just a little tiny smidge of water, the nose explodes from the glass. Soot, cigars, lemons, leather, creosote, fresh tennis balls, quince jam, chamomile, coriander, thujone, more and more keeps coming out. On the palate it’s now pure Highland peat—smoked lemons, menthol, citrus oil, green tea, hints of candied stone fruits, grains of paradise and an almost numbing feeling that brings me back to absinthe. The finish is long and lingering, the menthol note keeps coming back with every breath in. This one is emotional. Satisfying to the soul. Exhausting. I’m winded. We keep pointing back at Springbank, there’s just nothing like it. The difference between modern whisky and real whisky, the answer is right here.

BOTTLE YOUR OWN 40-YEAR-OLD WHISKY AT ABERFELDY DISTILLERY 

Hamilton, Bermuda, 18^th November 2019 – ABERFELDY has today announced the release of its most distinguished Golden Dram – ABERFELDY 40 Years Old – available only from the distillery itself as a hand-bottled exclusive.

For more than 120 years ABERFELDY has been crafting some of Scotland’s most beguiling single malt whiskies, with the single cask being its ultimate expression. ABERFELDY 40 Years Old is the distillery’s oldest whisky yet and will be released in three single cask editions.

To uncover a parcel of whisky of this age with such distinct personality and excellence is indeed, a rare find. Resting in oak since the whisky was distilled back in the late 70’s, ABERFELDY’S Malt Master, Stephanie Macleod delved in to the distillery’s reserves and uncovered three separate single casks, all with remarkable qualities. Very few casks of this age survive the maturation process with enough vivacity left in them to make a truly great whisky, often having lost over 50% of the cask’s contents to evaporation.

“To find one cask at this venerable age, is extraordinary but to find three, is exceptional” says Stephanie Macleod, Aberfeldy’s Malt Master, adding: “just think of the four decades of history these casks have slumbered through.”

Filled on 22^nd August 1978, all three casks are American Oak, ex-Bourbon Hogsheads. The first to be released is cask #5029, the second in the line-up will be cask #5030, with cask #5031 being the final in this collection, to be bottled as ABERFELDY 40 Years Old.*

Offering an ultra-premium, hands-on experience, purchasers will be given the opportunity to fill their own bottle, by hand, directly from the cask, in the distillery’s historic warehouses.

Stephanie comments: “The single cask is something that we at ABERFELDY bottle rarely – to have the honour of filling your very own bottle of our oldest and most exclusive whisky yet, is a truly special opportunity. The golden hallmarks of the distillery are evident; beautifully-balanced, elegant and well-mannered with peerless texture, perfectly expressed by these 40-year-old bottlings.”

On sale for £2,500 a bottle, ABERFELDY 40 Years Old will be exclusively available from the Aberfeldy Distillery, both on-site and via its new online shop: www.aberfeldy-40-whisky.com.

Notes: 

*Malt Master, Stephanie Macleod’s tasting notes:

1st release:

Cask #5029 50.1% ABV, 160 bottles

“Honeysuckle and freshly cut grass, ushers in the signature notes of heather honey.  On the palate, a burst of cloves, then relaxing with cereal notes.”

2nd release:

Cask #5030 47.3% ABV, 134 bottles

“Lemon curd on buttered toast, delicately balanced with notes of thyme and rosemary and a creamy caramel finish. Full bodied and endlessly smooth on the palate.” 

3rd release:

Cask #5031 46.1% ABV, 97 bottles

“Charming citrus scented crème brûlée, fresh peaches and soft oak. On a palate a smooth and complex finish awaits.”  

About ABERFELDY Single Malt Scotch Whisky

ABERFELDY distillery was founded in 1898 by the dynamic Dewar brothers, John Alexander and Tommy. They built on a site just a stone’s throw from the birthplace of their father, the pioneering blender John Dewar.

Alongside the distillery, and known to contain deposits of alluvial gold, flows the Pitilie Burn; the perfect water source for the Golden Dram. While inside, time-honoured techniques like long fermentation, which conjures rare honeyed notes, safeguard the whisky’s flavour profile, renowned for its rich, sweet, smooth taste.

The brand’s core portfolio is comprised of ABERFELDY 12 Years Old, ABERFELDY 16 Years and ABERFELDY 21 Years Old.

The single malt brand of ABERFELDY is part of the portfolio of Bacardi Limited, headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. Bacardi Limited refers to the Bacardi group of companies, including Bacardi International Limited.

Laphroaig® 25 Year Old Whisky Celebrates the Life of Bessie Williamson

New Infrequent Flyers Whisky 

Linkwood 9 Year Old 2010

Stunning colour to this single cask Speysider. Bottled at 59.6% by the Alistair Walker Whisky Co, second batch release. Linkwood 9 Year Old 2010 vintage Highland single malt Scotch whiskey. Single cask hogshead #306427 bottled 2019 by The Alistair Walker Whisky Co. for the Infrequent Flyers series. 275 bottles. MAXIMUM 1 BOTTLE PER CUSTOMER.

BUY- LINKWOOD 9 YEAR OLD 2010 £67.18

Whether it is a new allocation or old favorite, below you will find our most recent additions to the diverse selection at K&L Wine Merchants. We receive new opportunities weekly from direct imports to local distributors to carefully inspected back-vintage collections—you’ll find the best of our new discoveries below.

The biggest news this week are our new Scotch arrivals. Dailuaine 12, Cameronbridge 27, Glenlivet 12, Bunnahbahain 30, Invergordon 45 are but just a few of the collectible drams hitting our shelves. This is always an exciting time of the year for Scotch drinkers, and we feel this impressive collection of direct-import finds might be our best yet. We’ll be highlighting each of these bottlings in the coming weeks, but now is your first glance at what our spirit buyers have assembled for the holiday season and beyond.

2007 Dailuaine 12 Year Old “Old Particular” Single Sherry Butt Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky (750ml) $64.99 View

1991 Cameronbridge 27 Year Old “Old Particular” Single Refill Sherry Butt Cask Strength Single Grain Scotch Whisky (750ml) $79.99 View

Glen Oak 17 Year (Bruichladdich) Single Malt Scotch (750ml) (Elsewhere $130) $89.99 View

2007 Glenlivet 12 Year Old “Signatory Unchillfiltered Collection” 1st Fill Single Sherry Butt Cask Strength Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $99.99 View

Clynelish 23 Year Old “Signatory Vintage Black Label” K&L Exclusive Single 2nd Fill Sherry Butt #11239 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $249.99 View

1979 North British 40 Year Old “Old Particular” Single Refill Barrel Cask Strength Single Grain Scotch Whisky (750ml) $299.99 View

1988 Bunnahbahain 30 Year Old “Old Particular” K&L Exclusive Single Refill Hogshead Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $349.99 View

1974 Invergordon 45 Year Old “Old Particular” Single Refill Barrel Cask Strength Single Grain Whisky (750ml) $349.99 View