Scottish Grain Whisky is characterised by its use of grains such as wheat or rye, as opposed to the traditional malted barley. Grain Whiskies are typically lighter in character than malts, and a well-aged Grain Whisky can be extraordinarily complex, whilst costing a fraction the price of similarly aged Single Malts

J.G. Thomson Blended Grain Scotch Whisky 51 Year Old · 1972 Vintage 70cl · 46.5% ABV

£189.95

Crafted from vintage distilled components from 1972 and left to mellow for more than half a century in ex-bourbon barrels, this exceptional blend has had the time to develop intense depth and character – making it a one-of-a-kind dram and an exquisite alternative to malt. Bottled at 46.5%, non-chill filtered, and with no added colour, serve neat to appreciate the unique flavours and aromas that 50-plus years of maturation have created.

Nose: Alluring aromas of deep, earthy cocoa, sweet, dried mango and stewed rhubarb.

Palate: Orange blossom, cherry chocolate and marzipan to delight the taste buds. One sip will leave you wondering where it’s been all your life.

SUPER SALE NOW ON!St Bridget’s Kirk 35 Years Old

WAS £89 

NOW ONLY £75

WHILE STOCKS LAST This exceptional whisky is created in a unique way by blending malt whiskies from different distilleries and differing spirit styles. Each batch is Small, bespoke and distinctively different from the last: blended, married, bottled and hand-labelled in the Lady of the Glen warehouse, where you’ll be glad to know no artificial colouring or chill-filtration takes place. This unique 35 years old is a blend of malt and grain whiskies married and then matured in a single barrel with the youngest component being from December 1988. The final yield was 248 bottles that were bottled at 41.5%.

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BONHAMS APPOINTS JAMIE CONNOR AS SPIRITS SPECIALIST IN SCOTLAND

London – Bonhams is delighted to announce the appointment of Jamie Connor as a Spirits Specialist based in the Edinburgh saleroom. The appointment is part of Bonhams continued investment and growth in the Fine Wine & Spirits team.

Connor studied at the University of Aberdeen and began his career in Marketing and Communications before following his true passion, spirits. He joins Bonhams from The Whisky Exchange, where he was first a specialist and then Assistant Manager. He also has qualifications from the Edinburgh Whisky Academy and Awards in both Wine and Spirits from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. Connor will report to Amayès Aouli, Global Head of Wine & Spirits.

Jamie Connor said, “I’m thrilled to be joining Bonhams at such an exciting time for Wine & Spirits and very much looking forward to our first sale. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a prestigious global auction house that is deeply committed to expanding and strengthening their spirits sales in Scotland.”

Amayès Aouli, Bonhams’ Global Head of Wine & Spirits comments, “It’s a great pleasure to welcome Jamie to Bonhams in Scotland. His blend of experience and knowledge of spirits is exactly what we need to further develop our global spirits platform.”

The first sale managed by Connor, will be Distilled Rarity at Bonhams Edinburgh, which runs on bonhams.com from 24 February – 11 March. Highlights of the sale include a Brora Triptych Set with an estimate of £16,000 – 22,000, and two exceptional lots being offered with no reserve, a Mortlach Generations 70-Year-Old 1938 Gordon & MacPhail, estimate of £12,000 – 18,000 and a Bowmore 52-Year-Old 1965, estimate of £12,000 -15,000.

About The Bonhams Network

Bonhams is a global network of auction houses, with the largest number of international salerooms, offering the widest range of collecting categories and selling at all price points. Bonhams is recognised for its bespoke service, and a dedication to local market relationships, enhanced by a global platform. With 14 salerooms, Bonhams presents over 1,000 sales annually, across more than 60 specialist categories, including fine art, collectables, luxury, wine & spirits, and collector cars.

Founded in 1793, Bonhams has representatives in more than 30 countries and operates flagship salerooms in London, New York, Paris, Los Angeles, and Hong Kong. In 2022, Bonhams added four international auction houses to its network: Bukowskis, Stockholm; Bruun Rasmussen, Copenhagen; Cornette de Saint Cyr, Paris and Brussels; and Skinner, Massachusetts. The success of Bonhams’ global strategy is a result of recognising the shift in growing intercontinental buying and increased digital engagement.

In 2023, Bonhams achieved 14% growth with $1.14 billion in turnover. Recent important auctions and landmark single-owner collections, include the white glove sales of Sir Michael Caine: The Personal Collection, Alain Delon: Sixty Years of Passion; Sir Roger Moore: The Personal Collection; Personal Property of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and The Robert & Jean-Pierre Rousset Collection of Asian Art: A Century of Collecting. Other notable single-owner sales included The Estate of Barbara Walters: American Icon; The Alan and Simone Hartman Collection; The Crown Auction: Props and Costumes and The Claude de Marteau Collection.

Top lots for 2023 include 1967 Ferrari 412P Berlinetta, Sold at Quail Lodge, US for US$30,255,000. Tipu Sultan’s Bedchamber Sword (sold in London for £14m – a world record for both an Islamic and an Indian object); Paul Signac (1863-1935), Sisteron, 1902. Sold for US$8,580,000 (estimate US$4-6 million), and Claude Monet (1840-1926), La Seine près de Giverny, 1888. Sold for US$6,352,500 (estimate US$4-6m), both from the Alan and Simone Hartman Collection; A Gilt Copper Alloy figure of Virupaksha, Central Tibet, Densatil Monastery, Early 15th century. Sold for HK$37.9m (£4,060,326) in Hong Kong. Yoshitomo Nara (born 1959) Three Stars. Sold for HK$36,754,000 (£3,930,914), also in Hong Kong.

More information and highlights can be found HERE

For a full list of forthcoming auctions, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments, please visit bonhams.com

Sherry Cask Wins Gold!

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a gold medal in the highly respected World Whiskies Awards for our Sherry Cask single malt whisky. Winning gold in the Rest of the World category for whiskies Aged 12 Years and Under is a true accolade for our team.

The World Whiskies Awards are part of the World Drinks Awards which celebrate the world’s best drinks and are considered one of the most influential award bodies in the industry. The whiskies are judged by whisky experts from around the world.

“We are delighted to receive this prestigious taste award for our Sherry Cask expression, which has been sherry-aged throughout its full maturation and of which we are truly proud.”

— Dan Szor, Founder

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Each yearly batch of our Sherry Cask whisky is unique, drawn from the finest American and Spanish oak hogsheads and butts, some of which have been seasoned with dry Oloroso sherry and others with sweet Pedro Ximénez.

All have been sherry-aged for a deeper and more flavourful whisky. Full of dried fruits, chocolate and a touch of spice. The whisky is non-chill filtered with natural colouring and is 57.4% ABV.

To us, Hedonism is more than a whisky.

It’s an idea that transcends time and tradition. It’s an invitation to share in the pleasures of whisky and creativity. It’s the embodiment of the Compass Box ethos.

As of February 2024, Hedonism has become a limited annual release. Hedonism was the first whisky to be adorned with a female face, and so, each year we ask a different female artist to bring to life the grace and strength that our original label illustration represented.

This year’s release features a work by Sofia Bonati, an Argentinian-born artist known for her captivating portraits of women. With her signature blend of surrealism and bold geometric patterns, Sofia captures the elegance and individuality that define Hedonism.

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UNMISTAKABLY HEDONISM

Hedonism pushes the conversation around the deliciousness of grain whisky forwards.

This year, classic butterscotch flavours are complemented by notes of rich, dark cocoa powder from a small parcel of grain whisky finished in wine casks.

We started with a base layer of a previous vatting of Hedonism, adding single grain from The Cameronbridge Distillery, further matured for 2 years in a first-fill ex-Marsala barrique.

Initial waves of sticky caramel, leading into a heart of pure peach purée, cocoa and pear. Chocolate mousse arrives on the palate, joined by nutmeg-inflected custard. The finish freshens to white grape, Fuji apple and vanilla.

INTRODUCING SOFIA BONATI

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina into a family of artists, Sofia Bonati has shown her work all over the world. She is currently based in Oxfordshire, along the Thames from our Blending Room in Richmond, London.

As with whiskymaking, Sofia’s process balances intention and inspiration. Her work asks us to pause, to wonder, and to reflect on the interplay between strength and elegance. With steady confidence, the eyes of Sofia’s Hedonism woman meet ours, inviting us to consider the stories she holds.

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HOME COLLECTION, RIVER SPEY WITH ART PRINTS

We are pleased to share that this release is now available to purchase from our Online Boutique, with limited availability. Home Collection, River Spey is sold with three limited edition giclée art prints by Michelle Lucking. These unique prints are exclusively available with purchases of Home Collection, River Spey from The Macallan Estate and our Online Boutique.

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Decadent Drams Teaninich 13 years old

A 2011, 13 year old Teaninich. Matured in a 1^st fill hoghsead and bottled at natural cask strength.

This is simultaneously both a modern and an old school whisky. It is delicious but discombobulating. You will probably find yourself, much like our label cover star, Ozark the Drambot, confounded and existentially torn between the incompatible dualities of his existence. However, we would appreciate it if you didn’t focus too much on that outcome and still purchased bottles like a dutiful consumer.

£87.95 incVAT

(£73.29 exVAT)

Uncle Nearest 84 Proof, 42%

THE REVIEW

Uncle Nearest has become such a fantastic modern brand with so much history to dive into. It was founded by Victoria Eady-Butler, a descendant of Nathan Green, the man who taught a young Jack Daniel’s how to distil.

This newer release has been bottled at a lower strength to welcome people into the fold of American whiskey. It is a gentle, sweet, lime driven style of Tennessee whiskey, which is a flavour profile that I’ve never really experienced within American spirits before. As it’s a lower proof, this is an incredible pour and play style of whisky that doesn’t offer a complex flavour but does offer a sweet, easy drinking,
different style of American whiskey to what big brands tend to offer.

If this was available in the UK, I honestly believe that it would fly off the shelves for all of the right reasons. Whether you’re drinking this neat, mixing, or cocktails, it just works.

Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Awarded Best of Business at World Beverage Innovation Awards

Reimagined Bourbon Trail™ Celebrates Bourbon Craftsmanship With Modern Twist

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) is proud to announce that the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Bourbon tourism program has been awarded the Best of Business: Marketing Campaign at the 2024 World Beverage Innovation Awards for its modern brand refresh launched last year to celebrate the Kentucky Bourbon Trail’s 25th anniversary.

The Kentucky Bourbon Trail® has become a bucket list experience that is sought after around the world. In 2024, the KDA unveiled a new look that celebrates a modern take on the brand while honoring the craftsmanship and rich history that makes Kentucky Bourbon so unique. The modern spin totes a sense of familiarity for longtime guests while also incorporating a contemporary feel with a touch of attainable luxury for the evolving audience.

The reimagined Kentucky Bourbon Trail® continues to reflect the diversity of experiences across its 60 destinations while resonating with the next generation of visitors.

Colleen Thomas, KDA Vice President of Operations shared, “We are honored to be nationally recognized for the new vision that has been created for the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®. By creating a modern and approachable brand experience, we are making it even easier for the world to experience Kentucky Bourbon.”

Thomas added that the newly launched digital experience allows users to build the Bourbon Trail™ adventure of their dreams. “By developing a customizable, user-focused experience, we have proudly welcomed eager visitors to truly experience a taste of America’s spirit from the moment they see our brand.”

The updated wordmark and color palette pay homage to the craftsmanship of Bourbon production through a Copper hue with a nod to the Commonwealth’s natural beauty through Kentucky Bluegrass accents. Visitors can “Build Your Own Bourbon Trail®” with digital planning tools at kybourbontrail.com, allowing guests to curate their unique Bourbon journey based on their individual preferences and interests.

In partnership with Nashville-based agency Lewis, the KDA successfully modernized the brand to appeal to the next generation of visitors, marking the beginning of the next era for the iconic Bourbon Trail™.

“It was a privilege to collaborate so closely with the KDA to refresh a brand that honors the legacy of Kentucky Bourbon, which will be celebrated for generations to come. We’re thrilled to see the campaign recognized on a global stage during a time when the world has its eyes set on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®,” said Katie Peninger, VP Account Service at Lewis.

 Founded in 1880, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) is the worldwide voice of Bourbon

About the Kentucky Distillers’ Association:

Founded in 1880, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association is the Worldwide Voice of Bourbon™. Its diverse and growing membership produces the overwhelming majority of the world’s Bourbon, from historic, global brands to emerging micro distilleries that are fostering the next generation of the Commonwealth’s timeless craft. Kentucky Bourbon is a $9 billion economic engine generating more than 23,500 jobs and attracting over 2 million visits annually through the KDA’s Kentucky Bourbon Trail® experience. A 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization, the KDA maintains an open membership policy, champions a strong commitment to the responsible and moderate consumption of spirits, and fights to curb underage drinking and drunk driving. Learn more at www.kybourbon.com and www.kybourbontrail.com.

KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL®, KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL CRAFT TOUR®, KENTUCKY BOURBON AFFAIR™, KBT®, BOURBON TRAIL™ and KENTUCKY BOURBON HALL OF FAME® are trademarks/service marks of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association. Enjoy Bourbon like a true Kentuckian – Responsibly.

THE AUCTION closes on Tuesday 18th February from 9:00 pm (GMT) TONIGHT!!

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