Hope you are all sitting down for this newsletter!

As you might know, every month I say how important this release is, not just to get your attention, but to point out that every release has something special in it. By special we can mean one of the highly sought after big names or less known young and bold ones.

Indeed, today is a very important release with Macallan 30, Littlemill 27, Small concern 23, and Fettercairn 10 just to name a few. I guess we lose you all here, as you go click for the big names and vintages… Ok, are you back? Let’s start with a few of the more boring and obligatory points for the newsletter! Monday 27th we are closed for the Bank Holiday, so shipping will take a little longer this weekend due to the shipping agents not working over the holiday, as they take a well-deserved rest as we hope you will as well.

TASTING ROOM EVENTS.

Get your bookings done for the summer events soon, since we have been releasing a lot of new products so the chances of any two events in a day being the same are getting rather remote. August sees a few days removed from the calendar, as we in the shop have a few days off now and again. Evening tastings will be 1 day a week until early September, when we go back to the normal timetable.

Aultmore-Glenlivet 12yo (2006) 56.6%: HHD

Nose: Creamy and sweet with bananas and coconut flakes and touches of sauvignon blanc.
Taste: Buttery and creamy with hints of lime, with pepper and honeycomb. Watercress and hints of pears and peaches in syrup.

Finish: Lingering creamy notes with flashes of Pineapple and soft spice.

Benrinnes 18yo (2000) 57.3%: Brl Single Malt Whisky from Speyside

Nose: Softly medicinal, dry woody notes with caramel and rock salt. Faint fruitiness in the background.
Taste: Juicy fruits with praline and sultanas and orange peel.
Finish: A real fruit bomb with faint medicinal notes and soft wood spice.

Cradle Mountain from The Small Concern 23yo (1996) 53.2%: Ex Cabernet Sauvignon Single Malt Whisky from The World Whiskies range

Nose: Peanut butter and raspberry jam. Mint chocolate, green tea and satsumas.
Taste: Big and chewy with more peanut butter with faint soft wood smoke. Honeycomb, cinnamon and dried fruits.

Finish: Long and chewy, dark chocolate, smoked peanuts and brown sugar.

Fettercairn 10yo (2009) 55.8%: Sherry HHD (since August 2017) Single Malt Whisky from the Highlands

Nose: Very chocolatey, caramel and ginger biscuits. red apple skins and dates.
Taste: Soft spice, candied ginger, more chocolate and some gooseberries and pine nuts.

Finish: Rich and chocolatey with growing warming spice.

Inchgower 10yo (2009) 56.6%: HHD Single Malt Whisky from Speyside

Nose: Light, fresh and creamy. Lemon peel, honey and golden syrup.
Taste: Pecan nuts, pancakes and very creamy with blueberries, pine needles and hints of rosemary and thyme.
Finish: Almonds, coconut soft buttery notes and a touch of allspice.

Littlemill 27yo (1992) 49.8%: HHD Single Malt Whisky from the Lowlands (Closed Distilleries

Nose: Old School tropical fruits with hints of dunnage warehouse. Also becomes quite creamy.
Taste: Rich and chewy, bright citrus fruits with waxy mouthfeel.
Finish: Long and lingering syrupy fruit notes with a slight oiliness and faint damp earth.

Loch Lomond 12yo (2007) 55.8%: HHD Single Malt Whisky from the Highlands

Nose: Creamy and oily, oily rags with a trace of smoke. Quite herbal also. Taste: Oily smoke comes through, green apple skins, kiwi and lime notes along with a grassy element.
Finish: Balanced smoke, lemon olive oil, white pepper – dried cranberries and flint 

Macallan-Glenlivet 30yo (1989) 42.8%: Brl. Single Malt Whisky from Speyside

Nose: Rich and orangey, with soft boiled sweets, peaches and passion fruit with orange bitters and hints of sweet vermouth.

Taste: Hints of sauternes, orange peel, grapefruit and pineapple juice. Loads of tropical fruits.
Finish: Initially soft but then becoming creamier and richer with more satsuma and growing nuttiness.

Miltonduff-Glenlivet 11yo (2007) 56.6%: HHD Single Malt Whisky from Speyside

Nose: Dried apricots, orange peel, lemon drizzle cake with golden syrup and peaches.
Taste: Caramel shortbread, walnuts and hints of chocolate and coffee beans. Finish: Lemon meringue pie with a side of butterscotch.

(Paul) John 7yo (2011) 55.4%: HHD Single Malt Whisky from The World Whiskies Range

Nose: Rich and spicy and quite herbal. Faint meaty notes with soft peat aromas.
Taste: Peat is bigger on the palate, forest fruits, golden syrup and raisin butter.

Finish: Honey, soft peat and more dry spices. Two years in Campbeltown has mellowed this dram

Pulteney 13yo (2006) 54.7%: HHD Single Malt Whisky from The Highlands

Nose: Huge toffee notes, caramel sponge cake with cream and icing sugar.
 Taste: White chocolate Cheesecake, lime marmalade and and gingersnap biscuits. Lemongrass and honey.
Finish: Lemon and honey with pineapple and marshmallows.

Strathclyde 29yo (1989) 50.8%: Brl Single Grain Whisky

Nose: Dry spices, caramel and salted toffee. Ginger, spiced apple notes and pears.
Taste: Rich and spicy, toffee shortbread, white chocolate and quite fruity, apricots, mandarins and grapefrurt

Finish: Candy floss, sugared almonds and dry roasted peanuts. Followed by thick butterscotch sauce.

Tomintoul-Glenlivet 12yo (2006) 54.3%: Single Malt Whisky from Speyside

Nose: Light and creamy with salted popcorn, faint rhubarb, creme brulee and icing sugar.
Taste: Apple sauce, gooseberry jam with notes of fennel and green bananas. Buttered gingerbread.

Finish: Warming ginger spice and long creamy buttery notes.

I think you will find that was a rather good list for the first release of the new summer 2019 season. We have a lot of great whiskies and rums on the site, with a few special releases that you might have missed in the newsletters in the past few months.

Ok folks, that’s it from the team in London

Have a great Bank Holiday!

Cadenhead’s London

Available now are two different casks of our American Oak expression: one 13 year old and one Old & Rare 17 year old.

American Oak is our most awarded style, the first Australian whisky to receive Liquid Gold Status in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible and along with our French Oak, it’s the only other Australian whisky to ever be awarded “Best Single Cask Single Malt” at the World Whiskies Awards. Aged in 200L American oak ex-bourbon barrels, every small bottling reflects the unique characteristics of each individual cask.

Today’s release gives you the opportunity to try either or both of these iconic Australian whiskies.

American Oak Single Cask TD0029

TD0029 was aged in a 200 litre American oak ex-bourbon cask for 13 years. Bottled at 47.5% ABV, this cask produced only 215 bottles.

“This malt is thick and creamy, whilst showing sunny stone fruits, bright floral notes, and a grounding grainy character. A truly textural malt experience.”

Heather Tillott, Production Manager

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Old & Rare
17yo American Oak Single Cask HH0476

Cask HH0476 was distilled in September of 2000 and decanted in April of 2018 for a maturation of seventeen and a half years.

This 200L American oak ex-bourbon cask yielded only 151 bottles at 47.6% ABV.

Nose: Berries, waxy flowers, candied ginger, mandarin rind, brioche, a hint of floral perfume, and lots of pear.
Palate: An explosion of mandarin on a sweet vanilla base along with a bonanza of tropical fruits through in the mid palate. Top notes of pepper and pine forest keep things freshly balanced.
Finish: Vanilla, coconut and preserved fruits with a malty cocoa line that drives the finish and lingers almost indefinitely.

Each bottle comes in a unique, hand-made, solid oak presentation box, and includes a letter of authenticity personally signed by our Head Distiller, Patrick Maguire and Production Manager, Heather Tillott.

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USA CUSTOMERS
A selection of our malts can now be purchased from Astor Wine & Spirits in-store or online at www.astorwines.com

Hey man, with the sun finally shining it’s surely time to get a little Sweet, Fruity & Mellow. Often an overlooked flavour profile, these whiskies are smooth operators, delivering a wonderful sensory experience. Take some time with these and you’ll be rewarded with laid-back bliss.

WHISKY CHARACTERS           NEW BOTTLINGS

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

OLD WELLER ANTIQUE 107 AWARDED GOLD AT 2019 WORLD WHISKIES AWARDS

Six other Buffalo Trace whiskies also honored 

FRANKFORT, Franklin County, Ky (May 2, 2019) – Seven Buffalo Trace Distillery whiskies were awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze at the 2019 World Whiskies Awards, with Old Weller Antique 107 receiving Gold.

Gold Medal Winner:

• Old Weller Antique 107 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Silver Medal Winners:

• Eagle Rare Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Weller C.Y.P.B. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Stagg Jr. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Col. E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• W. L. Weller Special Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Bronze Medal Winner:

• W. L. Weller 12 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Whiskies in each category were subject to blind tastings in a three-round judging process to reward and promote the world’s best whiskies to consumers and trade across the globe.  For more information about the World Whiskies Awards visit www.worldwhiskiesawards.com. 

About Buffalo Trace Distillery

Buffalo Trace Distillery is an American family-owned company based in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky. The Distillery’s rich tradition dates back to 1773 and includes such legends as E.H. Taylor, Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee.  Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational Distillery producing bourbon, rye and vodka on site and is a National Historic Landmark as well as is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Distillery has won 21 distillery titles since 2000 from such notable publications as Whisky Magazine, Whisky Advocate Magazine and Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Its Col. E. H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon was named World Whiskey of the Year by “Jim Murray’s Whiskey Bible 2018.”  Buffalo Trace Distillery has also garnered more than 500 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies. To learn more about Buffalo Trace Distillery visit www.buffalotracedistillery.com.

1792 FULL PROOF BOURBON TAKES HOME GOLD AT WORLD WHISKIES AWARDS

FIVE BARTON 1792 DISTILLERY BOURBONS AWARDED

            BARDSTOWN, kENTUCKY (May 7, 2019) – Barton 1792 Distillery’s 1792 Full Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey was awarded Gold at the 2019 World Whiskies Awards, with four other bourbon whiskies receiving Bronze. The World Whiskies Awards is an annual event presented by Whisky Magazine and TheDrinkReport.com.

            Gold Medal Winner:

• 1792 Full Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Bronze Medal Winners:

• Kentucky Tavern Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• 1792 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Very Old Barton 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Very Old Barton 90 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Whiskies in each category were subject to blind tastings in a three-round judging process to reward and promote the world’s best whiskies to consumers and trade across the globe.  For more information about the World Whiskies Awards visit www.worldwhiskiesawards.com. 

About Barton 1792 Distillery

Barton 1792 Distillery is part of Barton Brands.  Barton Brands has facilities in Bardstown, Ky., Carson, Calif., and Baltimore, Md. Barton Brands is owned by the Sazerac Company, an American family-owned company based in New Orleans, La. Barton 1792 Distillery was established in 1879 and continues today as the oldest fully-operating Distillery in the “Bourbon Capital of the World.” The Distillery is located on 196 acres and includes 28 warehouses, 22 other buildings, the Morton Spring and the Tom Moore Spring.  Distilling, aging and bottling fine Bourbon whiskey are hallmarks of the historic Barton 1792 Distillery. 1792 Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey is produced at Barton 1792 Distillery. This whiskey is named for the year Kentucky became a state and is the recent gold medal winner at the 2017 Los Angeles International Spirits Competition. To learn more visit www.1792bourbon.com.

ISAAC BOWMAN BOURBON HONORED AT WORLD WHISKIES AWARDS

A. Smith Bowman Distillery receives Gold for its port finished bourbon

 FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA (May 8, 2019) – Isaac Bowman Whiskey received a Gold medal at the 2019 World Whiskies Awards. This bourbon, from A. Smith Bowman Distillery, was created from the same process used to make Abraham Bowman Port Finished Bourbon, which was named the World’s Best Bourbon at the World Whiskies Awards in 2016. A. Smith Bowman Distillery is now celebrating its second award for port finished bourbon from this competition.

“We feel honored to receive Gold for our Isaac Bowman Whiskey,” said Master Distiller Brian Prewitt. “This recognition is truly special for us and a testament to our commitment to producing quality spirits.”

Whiskies in each category were subject to blind tastings in a three-round judging process to reward and promote the world’s best whiskies to consumers and trade across the globe.  For more information about the World Whiskies Awards visit www.worldwhiskiesawards.com.

About A. Smith Bowman

1. Smith Bowman’s distilling roots date back to the years before Prohibition when the Bowman family had a granary and dairy farm in Sunset Hills, Virginia. They used excess grain from the family estate to distill spirits. In 1934, after the Repeal of Prohibition, Abram Smith Bowman and his sons continued the family tradition and built a more modern distillery in Fairfax County, Virginia called Sunset Hills Farm.  The Distillery was moved in 1988 and is now nestled in Spotsylvania County near the city of Fredericksburg, 60 miles away from the original location.

As a small and privately owned company, A. Smith Bowman Distillery continues the time-honored traditions on which it was founded. Considered a micro-distillery by today’s standards, A. Smith Bowman produces an assortment of hand-crafted spirits distilled from only the finest natural ingredients and using the latest technology. This micro-distillery focuses on the production of premium spirits honoring the legacy of Virginia’s first settlers. Its various brands have won more than 100 awards in the past five years, including “World’s Best Bourbon” in 2016 for its Abraham Bowman Port Finished Bourbon and again in 2017 for its John J. Bowman Single Barrel at the World Whisky Awards.  For more information on A. Smith Bowman, please visit www.asmithbowman.com.

A Taste Of The Cotswolds

English Single Malt Whisky from the Cotswolds Distillery is now available at Greene King pubs nationwide

We’ve all heard the hype about English gin and sparkling wine; however it’s time to raise a glass to the future of English whisky. While Scotch whisky has dominated the market for years, distilleries have been opening across Britain at a rapid pace, with the Cotswold Distillery leading the way.

Set in one of England’s most picturesque settings, the Cotswold Distillery has created a new wave of award-winning English whiskies, showcasing the finest ingredients the region has to offer.

As testament to the growing consumer interest in the category, Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky is now available at more than 700 Greene King pubs across the UK – the first major pub company to list an English whisky.

Calum Cameron, Senior Category Manager at Greene King, said: “We are really excited to be offering this English whisky in our pubs. English whisky is a new trend that companies are experimenting with and the Cotswolds Distillery has proven itself as a quality brand with excellent products – we’re sure guests who visit our pubs will love it.”

The Cotswolds Distillery Single Malt

The Cotswolds Distillery Single Malt is the first ever whisky to be created in the Cotswolds ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ and is created using only Cotswolds-grown barley. The inaugural whisky is rich and fruity in style; it is matured in a combination of first-fill, ex-Bourbon barrels and specially shaved, toasted and re-charred red wine casks. The young expression bursts with notes of honey and butterscotch, layered with light fruits (peaches, apricots) and a hint of marzipan. To taste, the whisky is rich with malt, oils and dark sugar. Spice and caramelised bitter orange lead into a long, resinous finish with dark red fruits and a hint of treacle.

Perfect For: A whisky enthusiast looking for something different to enjoy with friends.

Notes 

The new World Duty Free stores stocking Cotswold Single Malt Whisky are in addition to the existing Birmingham, Bristol and East Midlands Airports where the brand already has a presence.  The flagship Single Malt Whisky will now be available to buy at: Heathrow Terminals 2, 3, 4 & 5, London Gatwick South Terminal, Stansted and Edinburgh, whilst Cotswolds Dry Gin will also be available in: Stansted, Southampton, East Midlands, Exeter, Bristol, Doncaster, Bournemouth, Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester. 

The Cotswolds Distillery 

Located in Stourton, Shipston-on-Stour, the distillery has become a premier local attraction, offering tours and tastings daily, and now receives 30,000 visitors a year.

Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky was launched in October 2017. Each bottle lists the barley variety, harvest year and local Cotswolds farm it was grown on. It recently won Gold at the World Whiskies Awards 2019 and took 2 stars (one of only two whiskies to do so) in the 2018 Great Taste Awards. The distillery’s cask strength whisky release, Founder’s Choice Single Malt Whisky, was recently awarded the title of Best English Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards 2019.

In Jim Murray’s 2019 Whisky Bible, the Cotswolds Distillery received 5 ‘Liquid Gold’ awards. Three of their whiskies scored 95 points, with all of the distillery’s samples scoring over 88 out of 100.

Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky is available nationally and in 31 countries across the world. Key UK retailers include Waitrose & Partners, Majestic Wine, The Whisky Exchange, Harrods and Laithwaites.

The distillery also produces Cotswolds Dry Gin, which was named Best London Dry at the 2016 World Gin Awards and received the top Gold Outstanding award in the 2017 International Wine and Spirits Competition. Difford’s Guide recently ranked the Gin as one of the top 20 Gins available in a survey of 450 brands.

Cotswolds Dry Gin is on sale nationally and in over 30 countries.  Key national accounts include Waitrose & Partners, Majestic, Oddbins, Laithwaites, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, and Fortnum & Mason.

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

A BOLD MOVE FOR POWERS WITH A NEW LOOK AND ITS FIRST EVER BOTTLED COCKTAIL 

Powers Irish Whiskey, which is made by Irish Distillers in Midleton Distillery, has unveiled a brand-new look and its first ever pre-mixed classic cocktail, Powers Old Fashioned. Initially launching in Ireland from the end of May, the innovative new release is set to tap into the growing appetite for whiskey-based cocktails, recruit cocktail drinkers to the Irish whiskey category and inspire a new generation with the bold character of Powers.

Powers Old Fashioned is crafted from a combination of the classic Powers Gold Label Irish Whiskey, sugar syrup and bitter herbs flavouring. The result is a smooth, low-sugar* ready-made classic cocktail that is best served over ice with a twist of orange peel over the glass. Powers Old Fashioned is bottled at 38% ABV and is available in 500ml bottles through key retailers in the on-trade and off-trade, including SuperValu, Tesco Ireland and Dunnes Stores at the RRP of €29.99.

The first-ever bottled classic cocktail under the Powers marque is presented in a befitting, bold new look that balances modern cues with the rich heritage of Powers, dating back to 1791. The contemporary new bottle features a new label styled on the classic diamond ‘P’ signifier, which was one of the first ever trademarks in Ireland, registered by the Powers family in 1877.

Brendan Buckley, Strategy, Insights, Innovation & Prestige Whiskeys Director at Irish Distillers, commented: “Powers Old Fashioned is a premium and modern ready-to-serve take on the classic cocktail that is set to tap into the growing interest in Irish whiskey and cocktails among 30-40 year olds in Ireland.

“A careful balance of the rich history of Powers with an eye on the future, we are confident that the refreshing ritual of ‘Ice, Pour, Twist’ will appeal to whiskey fans and the cocktail curious alike who are looking for simple and convenient ways to create new Irish whiskey experiences at home or in their local pub. We’ll be monitoring the progress of Powers Old Fashioned in Ireland ahead of plans for a wider roll-out across other key Powers and Irish whiskey markets in the future.”

Notes 

*6g of sugar per 100ml (3g of sugar per serving) 

About Irish Distillers

Irish Distillers is Ireland’s leading supplier of spirits and wines and producer of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys. Led by Jameson, our brands are driving the global renaissance of Irish whiskey. Jameson is the world’s fastest-growing Irish whiskey, experiencing 29 years of consecutive growth and hitting sales of 7.3m cases in 2018. Our brands are exported to 130+ markets, with over 80 of those experiencing double- or triple-digit growth.

Irish Distillers was formed in 1966, when a merger took place between John Power & Son, John Jameson & Son and Cork Distilleries Company. In 1988 Irish Distillers joined Pernod Ricard, gaining access to unprecedented levels of investment and an extensive global distribution network. Since 2012, we have invested over €250m to double our production and bottling capacity to meet global demand for our products.

We employ over 600 people across our operations in Cork and Dublin. 

About Pernod Ricard

Pernod Ricard is the world’s n°2 in wines and spirits with consolidated Sales of €8,987 million in FY18. Created in 1975 by the merger of Ricard and Pernod, the Group has undergone sustained development, based on both organic growth and acquisitions: Seagram (2001), Allied Domecq (2005) and Vin&Sprit (2008). Pernod Ricard holds one of the most prestigious brand portfolios in the sector: Absolut Vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes, as well Jacob’s Creek, Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo and Kenwood wines. Pernod Ricard employs a workforce of approximately 18,900 people and operates through a decentralised organisation, with 6 “Brand Companies” and 86 “Market Companies” established in each key market. Pernod Ricard is strongly committed to a sustainable development policy and encourages responsible consumption. Pernod Ricard’s strategy and ambition are based on 3 key values that guide its expansion: entrepreneurial spirit, mutual trust and a strong sense of ethics.

THREE SAZERAC CANADIAN WHISKIES AWARDED GOLD AND SILVER MEDALS AT THE 2019 SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION  

Montreal, Canada (May 22, 2019) – Judges awarded three of Sazerac’s Canadian whiskies with one Gold and two Silver medals at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC), labeling them as “exceptional spirits setting the standards” and outstanding spirits that show “refinement, finesse, and complexity.”

              Gold Medal Winner:

• Caribou Crossing Single Barrel Canadian Whisky

Silver Medal Winners:

• Royal Canadian Small Batch Canadian Whisky
• High River Canadian Whisky

The 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition assessed the largest number of entries in its 19-year history, with nearly 3,000 spirits in the 2019 competition. Judging consisted of four days of highly controlled blind tastings, by experienced panels who determined whether to award a Gold, Silver, or Bronze medal.

Complete results of the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition can be found at https://sfspiritscomp.com/results/.

About Sazerac

Sazerac is one of America’s oldest family owned, privately held distillers with operations in the United States in Louisiana, Kentucky, Indiana, Virginia, Tennessee, Maine, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Maryland, California, and global operations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, India, Australia and Canada. For more information on Sazerac, please visit www.sazerac.com.

Tomatin 43 Year Old Warehouse 6

The 1975 Warehouse 6 Collection, has spent over four decades slowly maturing in a hand-selected Spanish Oloroso Sherry Butt, cask number 35834. This limited and luxurious cask has wielded just 300 bottles at 46.5%.>

£2,400

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