Our friends across the Atlantic may be raising a toast to celebrate Thanksgiving this week but don’t fear, we’re not leaving out our members in the UK and Europe. Instead, we’re bringing America to you in the form of a brand-new distillery bottling for the Society, all the way from the Lone Star state of Texas.

Cask No. 140.1: Cornography is a Spicy & Sweet little number which, as the name alludes to, is matured in a second-fill ex-blue corn whiskey barrique and delivers some big American flavours; hot BBQ sauce, Tabasco-spiced popcorn and smashed Oreo cookies.

We expect this release to be in huge demand so we’re selling bottles via ballot only. To enter the draw, please submit your details before midnight tomorrow (Tuesday, 26 November). You’ll be thankful you did!

MORE INFO

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

WHISKY FOCUS: THE HIVE AGED 12 YEARS

Until the 30th of November we are offering £10.00 off The Hive Aged 12 Years 70cl bottle and the first 12 orders will be hand signed by our founder and director; William Wemyss.

THE HIVE AGED 12 YEARS is a carefully considered selection of malty rich Highlands, citric Lowlands and sweet fruity Speyside malt whiskies all combined together to create a smooth and honey-sweet Scotch malt whisky.

All casks selected for the The Hive Aged 12 Years have been matured for at least 12 years in oak casks allowing for a clean flavor with a gentle and mellow mouthfeel.

THE HIVE AGED 12 YEARS TASTING NOTES:

AGE: 12 years old
COLOUR:  Golden bronze

NOSE: Rich and luscious, with heather-honey and dried fruits marinated in orange liqueur.  Warm woodiness and orchard fruitiness develop.

PALATE: Honey glazed spiced apples.  Dessert spices intensify with water, then sweeter notes are revealed , creamy with orange infused honeycomb coated in chocolate.

FINISH:  Rounded spice gently mellows into waxy smooth finish.

ABV: 40%

“The texture is divine and carries a ridiculous number of oaky layers, seemingly glued together with beeswax. Mixing different malts whiskies is an art form, whoever is responsible really is the bees-knees…”

93/100 – JIM MURRAY’S WHISKY BIBLE

Why wait for Black Friday?!

Black Friday is fast approaching but we’re offering savings across some of our favourite whiskies already!

Save on stunning whiskies from all across Scotland, one of our favourite Japanese expressions, some incredible gin along with some great value gift packs!

🌍 Free UK Standard Delivery On All Orders
Over £25 for a limited time! 🚚

✈️ We also ship to the USA! 🌎 

Scotch Season Starts with a Bang:
Mature Sherry Cask at a Remarkable Price
1991 Cameronbridge 27 Year Old “Old Particular” Single Refill Sherry Butt Cask Strength Single Grain Scotch Whisky (750ml) ($79.99)

We’ve said it before, but it is well worth stating again, the best values in terms of Scotch are the aged single grains we are bringing in directly from the region’s top distillers. King among them is Cameronbridge, one of the largest producers in Scotland. The 27 Year Old “Old Particular” featured here is among the more intriguing and irresistible single grains we’ve encountered. Aged in a Sherry cask, it is delightfully complex, offering up subtle tones of citrus, Christmas spice, and a pleasant creamy texture. Similar bottlings we’ve seen cost upwards of $200, making the value here incontestable. Aged single grain expressions like this one are increasingly capturing the attention of collectors, as they deliver a classic Scotch profile while costing a fraction of the price of their single malt counterparts. We’ve had some incredible single grain finds over the years, but this one might be the best yet. This would be an excellent addition to any Scotch collector’s arsenal. We can’t think of a better conclusion to a holiday meal than this satisfying dram from Cameronbridge, and with an age statement like this, it’s an impressive gift as well.

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

The Cameronbridge Grain Distillery is one of the largest alcohol producing facilities in Scotland. The site has been active since 1824, when the Haig Distillery opened. Just six years later, it would install the first “patent” column still and begin producing grain whisky. This was the beginning of a revolution that made Scotch the world’s bestselling whisky. The distillery has produced a significant quantity of the world’s Scotch whisky since its expansion in the 1960s. After a third column still was added from the closed Carsebridge distillery in 1984 and renovations in the ’90s, it was able to produce upwards of 140 million liters of spirit per year. We know a grain spirit is more a function of quality of the cask and time rather than the actual character of the spirit, so this rare refill sherry butt was immediately intriguing. This is the very first single grain we’ve ever bottled coming out of a proper sherry butt. We’ve seen other bottlers sell similar casks for more than $200. While it’s not impregnated with intense sherry like a first or second fill would be, it definitely has much more cask influence than most single grains we’ve bottled at this age. The theme here is sweet grain, creamy fruit, toasted spice and complex citrus peel. Creamy, spicy, complex and satisfying, there’s no reason this nearly 30-year-old whisky should be so inexpensive. We’ve had plenty of great old grain, but never has one been so good and cost so little.

Andrew Whiteley | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: November 19, 2019

Single grain whisky occupies a fascinating spot in the drinking world. Rarely though about, often entirely unknown, yet utterly delicious and hugely appreciated by those in the know. Typically grain whisky is just regarded as the bulking agent in blended Scotch to stretch the flavorful malt farther. The grain for this purpose rarely reaches age statements that excite anyone. Young grain, while indeed quite tasty (think Nikka Coffey Grain), isn’t typically super compelling. When a cask reaches a ripe old age that could be talked about in decades, something magical happens. The soft grain starts to show cream and fruit notes. It develops tons of complexity in its own right. Add to that a well-matched cask, and you’ve got a cheap but wonderful whisky. This sherry butt—a rarity in the grain world—is the perfect partner for this 27 year old Cameronbridge. A first or second fill cask would frankly be too overpowering for the more subtle grain, this refill barrel complements the whisky perfectly. It adds just enough spicy kick and dried fruits to take this grain from merely tasty to exquisite. Pepper hits upfront, and cinnamon mingles in the finish. In this dram, cream envelopes singed orange peel and sultanas while caramel and vanilla abound. Similar casks hover around $200 bucks per bottle. Once again, there is simply no contest when compared with K&L’s ability to offer whisky direct from Scotland.

Alex Schroeder | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: November 19, 2019

It’s hard to argue with a deal like this. This has the kind of complexity and richness only whisky that has spent two and a half decades in a refill sherry butt can provide. On the nose, you’ll find cracked wheat, banana flambé, and even hints of tangerine fruitiness. The palate is creamy with soft toasty oak underlying a rich honey and fruit melange. The finish is long and lasting with fruits and toast. This is FULL flavored, complex, and utterly smooth.

THE PARTY SOURCE BOURBON HARVEST

We have just been informed by our distributor the Pappy Van Winkle allocation and delivery dates have been delayed. The allocation will not be arriving in time for the Bourbon Harvest. At this time there is not enough information available to commit to the raffle time slots as originally planned. An alternate date for the in-store raffle for Pappy Van Winkle and Buffalo Trace Antique Collection will be announced as soon as we receive all of the necessary information. Tentatively we are expecting this date to be Saturday, January 4 th, 2020.

Due to this unforeseen development, we are modifying the requirements for attendance on the alternate date. If you are selected to be included in the in-store raffle and cannot attend personally you may designate a stand-in to take your place. In order to do so you must notify us, and receive our approval notice in advance of the day, with your stand-in’s information. Your stand-in will need to present valid ID as well as a copy of your email voucher.

The deadline to sign up for the initial PVW/BTAC raffle is fast approaching. The sign-up period officially closes at midnight this Saturday 11/23/19. If you want a chance to be selected for the in-store raffle opportunity to purchase a bottle from the Van Winkle or Buffalo Trace Antique Collection be sure to get in before then. Once we receive our allocation and delivery information, we will begin notifying the initial winners regarding the date and time slots of the in-store raffle.

THE SHOW MUST GO ON!

The Party Source’s 2nd Annual Bourbon Harvest is Still On for Saturday, November 30^th from 11am to 5 pm, and we will be featuring all things Bourbon. We will have tastings that will highlight selected Bourbons, Bourbon barreled wines and beers, and so much more. We will also have an exciting selection of rare and highly allocated Bourbons available for purchase throughout the day.

Roasted chestnuts. Pine trees. Mulled cider. Signs that the holidays have made their grand entrance! As you plan your holiday spirits stories, please remember the below picks that are perfect cold weather sippers and cocktails.

Some of our new favorites include:

• An aged Irish whiskey unlike any other currently available, from The Tyrconnell
• A Suntory TOKI Whisky Holiday Highball Gift Box to give the gift of a perfect Japanese highball

IRISH WHISKEY: THE TYRCONNELL 16 YEAR OLD OLOROSO & MOSCATEL CASK FINISH LTO           *NEW

The Tyrconnell 16 Year Old Oloroso & Moscatel Cask Finish Single Malt Irish Whiskey is unlike any other Irish whiskey currently on the market. It is aged for 16 years in American White Oak ex-bourbon barrels before extra maturation in Spanish wine casks, which were initially seasoned with Oloroso sherry before a second seasoning with Moscatel wine.

SRP: $100 | ABV: 46%

JAPANESE WHISKY: SUNTORY WHISKY TOKI HIGHBALL GIFT SET                            *NEW HOLIDAY SPECIAL

Teach friends how to make the perfect Japanese Highball with the Suntory Whisky TOKI Highball Gift Set – complete with a 750ml bottle of Toki, custom Japanese highball glass, wooden bottle glorifier and Toki Highball recipe card. Crafted in Japan by the legendary House of Suntory, Toki is a unique blend of whiskies that is ideal for making a traditional Japanese highball – 3 parts soda water, 1 part whisky, clear ice in a tall glass. Available in select markets, please inquire for specifics.

SRP: $35 | ABV: 43%

IRISH WHISKEY: KILBEGGAN SMALL BATCH RYE                                                                               

Kilbeggan Small Batch Rye is the only modern Irish whiskey of record to feature such a high quantity of rye within its mash. It is also the first whiskey 100% distilled and matured at the Kilbeggan Distillery to be released since its restoration was completed in 2010.

SRP: $35 | ABV: 43%

SCOTCH WHISKY: BOWMORE 12 YEAR OLD SINGLE MALT                                                            

Bowmore is known as one of the most balanced Islay whiskies (which are typically very smoky). With its citrus, salt and smoky notes, Bowmore 12 Year Old is the ideal partner for the Bowmore Oyster Luge (raw oysters + Bowmore on the half shell), a ritual rolling out on restaurant menus nationwide in cities including New York City, Boston, Portland, and Washington D.C. (Inquire for full list of restaurants/bars offering the program in the U.S.).

SRP: $52 | ABV: 40%

Friday 22nd November, 2019, Fife, Scotland

Specialist online whisky shop, TheWhiskyBarrel.com, presents TWB ORIGINALS® to showcase particular characteristics of our specially selected single casks from the finest Scotch whisky distilleries.

For almost a decade our careful whisky cask management programme has yielded Scotch whiskies maturing in the finest oak casks from bodegas in Jerez, Spain.The Whisky Barrel selects a small number of these whisky casks to be bottled only when they are ready.

TWB ORIGINALS® presents something unique; single cask whisky never to be repeated. Whisky that is exclusively available at TheWhiskyBarrel.com.

Each bottle is supported by a short film presented by food and drinks writer Rosalind Erskine and hosted on TheWhiskyBarrel.com YouTube channel. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs2ibPGL-Kuv6KfmK24rKVg)

Available exclusively from TheWhiskyBarrel.com, shipping to customers Worldwide including the United States of America, Canada and Japan.

Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old | 2009 | The Whisky Barrel ORIGINALS | 57.1%

Price: £99 GBP inc VAT / $105 USD (+ P&P) *

Cameronbridge 37 Year Old | 1982 | The Whisky Barrel ORIGINALS | 51.0%

Price: £140 GBP inc VAT / $149 USD (+ P&P) *

Ledaig 11 Year Old | 2008 | The Whisky Barrel ORIGINALS | 54.4%

Price: £75 GBP inc VAT / $80 USD (+ P&P) *

Miltonduff 10 Year Old | 2009 | The Whisky Barrel ORIGINALS | 63.4%

Price: £65 GBP inc VAT / $70 USD (+ P&P) *

The Whisky Barrel    E: info@thewhiskybarrel.com
Visit www.thewhiskybarrel.com
T: +44 (0)845 2248 156
Find us on: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Notice for Editors:-
Q) What is the new brand called?
A)  The Whisky Barrel ORIGINALS®

Q) When will this product be released/was it released?
A) Friday the 22 November 2019.

Q) Where is it available?
A) Scotland, off-trade, exclusively at TheWhiskyBarrel.com.

Q) Is this product already available in other markets?
A) Scotland only, TheWhiskyBarrel.com ships worldwide.

Q) How much is it?
A) £65-£140 GBP

Q) Who handles the product’s distribution?
A) In-house at TheWhiskyBarrel.com.

Q) Why has this product been launched?
A) Hand-picked single casks bottled from The Whisky Barrel’s exclusive inventory of whisky casks.

Notes

The Whisky Barrel is a specialist online whisky and spirits merchant based in Fife, Scotland and was established in 2007. In 2019 The Whisky Barrel won The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade. The Whisky Barrel is also a winner of the Whisky Magazine Online Retailer 2018 and was International Wine & Spirits Competition runner-up in 2016.

*N.B. Prices correct at the time of publishing and are subject to currency fluctuation.

How you can nab 5 bottles of Pappy to stock your bar for the Holidays?

Referred to as the bourbon so exclusive that even billionaires can’t buy it. But what makes this flight of Pappy Van Winkle even better?

These 5 coveted bottles are raffled as a group.

For $100, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana is giving you a chance to get your hands on a flight of 5 Pappy bottles.

“We’re doing this just in time for the holidays,” said bourbon expert and author Fred Minnick.

The flight will be raffled on Dec. 5. The charity is selling a limited number of $100 tickets and the grouping includes:

Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 23 Year Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 20 Year Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 15 Year Van Winkle Special Reserve, 12 Year Old Rip Van Winkle 10-Year-Old

All of the proceeds will benefit families staying at the Louisville Ronald McDonald House. Winner does not have to be present.

To purchase tickets, visit rmhck.org/pappyraffle. For more information:  rmhc-kentuckiana.org.

Over the next few months we’ll be introducing you to our brilliant team here at the distillery, giving you more of an insight into the people who work hard to produce our Outstanding Natural Spirits. We’re starting off with our Head Distiller & Production Director, Nick Franchino, who’s been here since the very start of our journey, joining us back in 2014.

With a background in professional cage fighting, Nick certainly makes for an interesting read! Find out more about the man who keeps a watchful eye over our gin and whisky production…

LEARN MORE

– Teapot Dram Batch No. 007 Live Tasting – 

Until the 1970s, Glengoyne workers enjoyed a thrice-daily dram that flowed from a bashed copper teapot in the distillery canteen…

…Most distilleries gave their teams new-make spirit, but not Glengoyne. The finest whisky from first fill Oloroso sherry casks was chosen for the distillery workers’ drams. The less seasoned stillmen would, to save face, discreetly pour some of their untouched drams back into the copper teapot which sat on the canteen windowsill, ready for their older colleagues.

The coveted Teapot Dram series has been created in tribute to this old tradition, and we’d like to invite our global Family to join us online for a virtual live tasting: Introducing the latest expression in this limited edition collection of whiskies, Teapot Dram Batch No. 007!

On Wednesday 27th at 7pm GMT we’ll be broadcasting live from Warehouse No. 1 across Glengoyne.com and the Glengoyne Facebook page.

Robbie Hughes and Gordon Dundas will be on hand to talk you through the flavours bursting from limited edition (think tangy Seville marmalade, cinnamon, cloves and rich, dark cocoa), and will also be taking your questions across social media, so get your thinking caps on!

Teapot Dram Batch No.007 will go on sale at Glengoyne.com on the evening of the live stream, and is strictly limited to 3993 bottles.

Save the date:

Teapot Dram Batch No.007 Live Tasting and Q&A

Wednesday 27th November

7pm GMT

Streaming live on Glengoyne.com and Facebook.

Like the dedicated distillery workers of Glengoyne’s past, we think it’s about time you were rewarded for this year’s hard work, with a wee dram…

Sláinte!

Glengoyne