Brora 37 year old – 2015

Introducing one of the most collectable whiskies of 2015 at a price that will make you ask, “How many can I buy?” We have a limited amount of bottles left, so orders will be sold on a first come first served basis. Give your whisky collection a head start with this rare Highland gem. Was £1300 Save £174. In stock and available for immediate delivery.

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Glendronach 24 Year Old Grandeur Batch #6

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Glendronach 24 Year Old Grandeur Highland single malt Scotch whiskey. Batch #006 matured in Oloroso sherry butts. Limited release. A truly memorable and captivating GlenDronach expression.

Nose: A magnificent combination of honey-drenched dates and succulent raisins which gently ebb and flow with waves of delicate orange blossom, mint and cracked black pepper. Hints of glazed cherries and toasted almonds perfectly complement the seductive nose. A nose to be appreciated slowly and often.

Palate: A fabulously full-bodied, vibrant palate captures a multitude of classic sherry cask characteristics. The delicate sweetness of rum-soaked golden sultanas refines rich espresso, dark chocolate and treacle toffee. Zesty orange oil softens to a deep clove spice and prolongs the ever changing palate. A sublime example of understanding the relationship between cask and single malt perfectly.

Finish: The Grandeur 24 years old encapsulates the perfect harmony of exquisite sherry oak casks, masterful maturation and traditional, crafted Highland single malt. A dram to be savoured in order to reveal the depth of dramatic flavours held in the glass. A truly memorable and captivating GlenDronach expression.

Glendronach malt whisky distillery was established north east of Huntley in Scotland’s Highland whisky region by James Allardice in 1826. The malting floors at Glendronach Distillery closed in 1996 and it was the last distillery in Scotland to heat its stills directly with flames from a coal-fired furnace, until it had to comply with new regulations in 2005. Glendronach Distillery is resplendent with a traditional cask iron mash tun, wooden washbacks, four stills matures its malt whisky in top quality sherry casks. Glendronach Distillery has a distillery visitor centre offering a range of distillery tours and the distillery participates is the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival.

RARE BENROMACH 35 YEARS OLD SINGLE MALT WHISKY UNVEILED

The Benromach Distillery Company Ltd. today reveals one of their rarest expressions to date, Benromach 35 Years Old, an exclusive whisky crafted at the distillery before the Urquhart family, owners of leading whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail, revived it in 1998.

Handcrafted using the finest natural ingredients at the Forres distillery, Benromach 35 Years Old is an exceptional whisky with real heritage and an original tale or two, having been laid down to mature in the 1980’s.

Golden amber in colour, Benromach 35 Years Old (ABV 43%) is a most satisfying Speysider with cinnamon hints and beeswax polish, stewed pear and a delicate charred Oak edge.

The bespoke decanter style bottle protecting the precious whisky is encased within a wooden presentation box, reflecting the various elements which have gone into making the whisky; the copper stills, the dark, grained wood of the original washbacks, and the white of the limewashed distillery walls.

This rare whisky, dating back to a time before Benromach was restored in the ‘90s, exudes the heritage of the Speyside distillery. Created under the watchful eye of Donald MacDonald, former Distillery Manager, the casks this whisky was matured in have long been a part of the Benromach history. Willie McArthur, former malt man and warehouseman, was one of the workers responsible for protecting the precious casks remaining in the bonded warehouses.

Benromach Distillery Manager Keith Cruickshank said: “Benromach 35 Years Old is a very special whisky for everyone at the distillery, as very few casks of Benromach remain from this time period.

“Benromach today is created respecting the traditional working practices of yesteryear and is lovingly handcrafted by sight, by sound, and by touch, using the finest natural ingredients.

“The 35 Years Old is the perfect dram to toast the past, present and future of Benromach.”

Benromach 35 Years Old is available to purchase at specialist whisky retailers with an RRP in the United Kingdom of £425. Prices may vary in international markets due to duty and import taxes. For more information on Benromach, and to explore the wide range of expressions available, please visit www.benromach.com.

Notes

Benromach 35 Years Old, 43% ABV

Colour: Golden amber

Aroma without water: rich sherry influences with orange marmalade, kiwi and grapefruit aromas, complemented by gorgeous cinnamon spice

Taste without water: initially, it is sweet on the palate with honey, fruitcake, ripe banana and melon flavours. Watch out for the smooth white chocolate edge as it develops, combined with a soft menthol note, giving a full body and long and smooth fruity finish

Aroma with water: sherry influences with honey, blackcurrant and beeswax polish aromas, complemented by a subtle hint of cloves

Taste with water: a fabulous combination of white pepper followed by dried tobacco, dewy stewed pear, raisin and zesty orange peel flavours, heightened by a delicate edge of charred oak… the result of lingering for over three decades in oak casks.

About Benromach

Originally built in 1898, Benromach Distillery was brought back to life when leading whisky specialists Gordon & MacPhail purchased it in 1993. The distillery was extensively re-equipped over a five-year period before it was officially opened by HRH Prince Charles in 1998.

In reopening Benromach Distillery, Gordon & MacPhail decided to create a classic Speyside single malt – a style that draws its influence from Speyside whiskies pre-1960s.

Benromach Distillery is located on the outskirts of the ancient market town of Forres. A four-star visitor centre is open to the public throughout the year for tours and tastings. Benromach Distillery is a member of the world famous malt whisky trail.

Since 1936, Ian Macleod Distillers, through its dedication to tradition and quality, has amassed an unrivaled cask stock from Scotland’s many distilleries. This enviable collection includes extremely rare malts, some from closed or mothballed distilleries. The Chieftain’s collection hallmark is that each bottling must be fit for a King, a Leader or,  in the Celtic world, a Chieftain. The small batch releases of Chieftain’s are selected for the Spring and Autumn collections each year with a variety of distilleries, vintages, wood maturations and strengths. Please welcome Chieftain’s Run #9.

1996 Fettercairn 19 yr, Highland (Oloroso Finish) 57.4%

Nose:  Cottonseed, green apple, marzipan nougat Palate:  Creamy, soft spice of cinnamon and nutmeg Finish:  Long with sweet toffee and light spice.

1997 Mortlach 18 yr, Speyside (PX Cask Finish) 46%

 Nose:  Heavy sweet sherry nutty Palate:  Creamy sweet sherry, hazelnuts, walnuts and tar Finish:  Sherry-ed malt moving to a creamy nutty finish

1996 Braeval 19 yr, Speyside (Beaune Cask Finished) 46%

Nose:  Toffee, nougat, wood tones with vanilla Palate:  Creamy, bright spicy anise, vanilla Finish:  Lingering with a blended mix of flavors and slight peat

1997 Linkwood 17 yr, Speyside (Oloroso Finish) 46%

Nose:  Light tar, sherry and wood tone Palate:  Sweet malt, nutty, some camphor Finish:  Spicy malt finishing sweet

1995 Glen Grant 20 yr, Speyside (Bourbon Finish) 55.1%

Nose:  Light and fruity, soft malt Palate:  Fruity, moving to a creamy toffee flavor with sweet malt. Finish:  Mouth-coating with a sweet, spicy malt finish

ImpEx Beverages Inc.

360 Swift Ave

Side B # 9

South San Francisco, CA 94080

JANUARY AUCTION IS NOW LIVE!

Our January auction is now live, and will end on Tuesday 9 February. We have some very rare bourbons from Stitzel-Weller distillery bottled in Lawrenceburg between 1983 and 2002 – these are some of the greatest bourbons ever made and are almost impossible to find.

You’ll also find a good selection of Japanese whiskies, including Hanyu The Joker (monochrome label).  Don’t forget to look at our impressive line-up of blended whisky, too – alongside the 1940s there is also a good range from the 1960s and 1970s. Look out for the following bottles, and good luck with your bids!
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• Ardbeg 1967 Signatory Sherry Cask #1138
• Bowmore Sherriff’s 8 Years Old
• Bunnahabhain 1966 35 Years Old
• Hibiki 30 Years Old
• Hirsch 13 Years Old Straight Rye Lawrenceburg
• Karuizawa 1972 Cask #7290
• Macallan 1950 Over 15 Years Old
• Van Winkle 12 Years Old Lawrenceburg

You can bid in two ways: either increase the highest bid by a fixed amount, or place your maximum bid straightaway – ideal if you can’t be online on the last day of our auction. Be the first to bid!

Hi folks.

The 58th auction is now live!

ENJOY!!!!!!

THE SWA TEAM

Scotland

Bruichladdich Octomore 7.3 Heavily Peated Islay Single Malt Whisky (750ml) $169.99

1997 Glen Grant 20 Year Old Chieftain’s Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky (750ml) $139.99

Kilchoman Madeira Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)  $119.99

K&L Wine Merchants
http://www.klwines.com
Phone: 877-KLWines (toll free 877-559-4637)
Email: wine@klwines.com
San Francisco, Redwood City, Hollywood CA

FEBRUARY TASTINGS

New Outturn 19 Greville Street, Sat 6 Feb  More >

Steak & Whisky 19 Greville Street, Mon 8 Feb  More >

Valentines Champagne & Whisky Tasting – 28 Queen Street, Sat 13 Feb  More >

Whisky & Sushi Valentines Tasting  – 19 Greville Street, Sat 13 Feb More >

Greenock Preview Tasting – The Tontine Hotel, Fri 19 Feb  More >

Panel Beaters – The Vaults, Thu 25 Feb  More >

Birmingham Preview Tasting – Hotel du Vin, Fri 26 Feb  More >

Manchester Preview Tasting – Malmaison, Fri 26 Feb  More >

Newcastle Preview Tasting – The Caledonian Hotel, Fri 26 Feb  More >

Stirling Preview Tasting – The Golden Lion Hotel, Fri 26 Feb  More >

FREE EVENTS

The Vaults Poker Night – The Vaults, Tue 9 Feb   More >

Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm).

Visit the Society 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

SPIRIT OF SPEYSIDE WHISKY FESTIVAL, SCOTLAND

*News Flash* The Festival programme will be online from the 28th January and tickets going on sale at 12 noon (GMT) on 2nd February – go and see our fantastic exclusive events mcleanscotland and whisky tours; Ian Buxton night, a fab coach tour and whisky school with Vic Cameron.  Vic Cameron is in a rather unique position in being (a good friend of ours) a local minister as well as working in the whisky industry. He left Diageo in 2014 after 23 years to work in the church, having built up a wide range of experience in his time with the distilling giant; from labs to cereal procurement, from process optimisation to production management. As well as running the church, Vic uses his vast experience to run two industry related businesses. Discerning of Spirits provides expert yet independent whisky nosing and tasting experiences for companies and private individuals, he also writes a monthly whisky article for the Northern Scot and is currently Lecturer in Whisky for the University of the Highlands and Islands. VC Services provides training and consultancy solutions for the barley, malting and distilling industry with current clients based in the UK and Europe. Vic has a passion for single malt Scotch whisky and wants to share that passion with as wide an audience as possible.

Vic is taking two half day whisky schools for us, one as a part of our coach tour, the other open for ticket sales;

“Stairway to Heaven” presentation…

1. Barley breeding, how and why?
2. Barley varieties and differences, with brief history and timeline of varieties.
3. Testing and Evaluation System – micro and macro scale, who does what and when?

This would be of interest to those really into their whisky in a big way, probably for the “anoraks”.

There will also be a tasting hosted by Vic and Krish Kumar from Paul John Distilleries.

7.30 @ Mansion House Hotel, Elgin, Wednesday 28 April 2016.  tickets are limited supply only available on the SoS website.

The whisky for this evening has been kindly donated by Paul John Distillery, India.

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“DOES PACKAGING AFFECT YOUR PURCHASES”?  It’s not about a winning dram, taste and packaging, an evening with Ian Buxton, sharing drams and chatting on the merits of packaging – does it influence your purchases?

We have 5 drams to taste, but will have more packaging on show.

Max of 50 tickets – only available on the SoS website.

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Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival 2016.  28th April – 2nd May COACH TOUR  The best Speyside whisky tour package; a programme of visits and events – we have only 24 tickets on offer. You can also upgrade to the 4 star Mansion House Hotel (limited rooms – email for details). INCLUDED: 3 days coach transport, 2 whisky dinners, Ian Buxton evening ticket, 5 nights accommodation with en suite bathrooms, 5 fully cooked Scottish breakfasts, 4 distillery visits (Speyside, Benromach, Glen Grant & Glen Moray), half day whisky school, extra drams daily whilst on our coach, outdoor whisky tasting at Rannoch Barracks, 2 days free time, whisky first aid kit, fully printed tour notes, guided and managed throughout with Liz and Paul on tour.

ALL OF THESE EVENTS can be seen/booked on http://www.spiritofspeyside.com/

You can also enquire on any of these events and more, via http://www.whiskytours.scot/  or  http://www.mcleanscotland.com/

Probably   the best whisky tour company in the world – DRAMS ARE MADE OF THIS!

Malt Messenger Bulletin – Year End Inventory Sale! This Weekend Only – January 29-31

It is that time of year again… Burns Day is behind us, the Christmas credit card bills are in and KWM’s fiscal year end is just around the corner. We have a proposition that is a win win for both our customers and the store. We are putting on a huge sale… our annual Year End Inventory Sale! You get a great deal and we have less inventory to count on Monday.

Today, Friday January 29, through midnight Sunday January 31 all wine, beer and whisky is on sale (with a few exceptions). You will save 15 to 25% on in-stock wines, 10-35% on in-stock whiskies and 5% on beer. The Sale is In Store and Online only. No phone orders please!

Hope to see you this weekend!

Andrew Ferguson

Kensington Wine Market

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Year End Inventory Sale List

Whiskies discounted 10-35%…

Sale Terms:

This weekend only, now through midnight Sunday January 31, save 10-35% on the whiskies listed below. In addition, all wine is 15-25% off and all beer at least 5% off.

1. All Wine is at least 15% off with some much better deals.
2. All Whisk(e)y is at least 10% off with some discounted up to 35%, with a few exceptions.
3. Scotch Malt Whisky Society Whiskies and Membership Kits are not on sale!
4. Sale is in store and online only. No phone orders please! You may reply by email.
5. Payment must be provided at the time of purchase for online and email orders. No layaways.
6. Sale is on in stock items only, with the exception of KWM exclusives, which we will honour the discount, should we run out. These items have been bolded.
7. The sale prices will not be extended beyond Sunday January 31, or be applied retroactively.
8. n the event of a discrepancy in price the POS will be taken as correct.

SAVE 15%

1. Armorik Classic Breton Single Malt – Regular $70
2. BenRiach 15 Year PX – Regular $90
3. BenRiach 1979 Cask 517 – Regular $650
4. BenRiach 1987 Cask 3825 – Regular $310
5. BenRiach 1996 KWM Cask 189 – Regular $220
6. BenRiach 1998 Cask 6394 – Regular $180
7. BenRiach 1999 Cask 8687 – Regular $178
8. Benromach Chateau Cissac – Regular $100
9. Berry’s Miltonduff 1995 KWM Cask – Regular $170
10. Cadenhead Small Batch Cragganmore 1999 – Regular $115
11. Cadenhead Small Batch Glengoyne 2001 – Regular $110
12. Cadenhead Small Batch Glen Spey 1995 – Regular $154
13. Cadenhead Small Batch Glendullan 1996 – Regular $150
14. Cadenhead Small Batch Glen Garioch 1991 – Regular $210
15. Cadenhead Small Batch Glenlossie 1993 – Regular $175
16. Cadenhead Small Batch Miltonduff 1978 – Regular $620
17. Cadenhead Small Batch North British 1985 – Regular $220
18. Canadian Club 100% Rye – Regular $30
19. Canadian Club Classic 12 Year – Regular $30
20. Creative Whisky Company Bowmore 2002 – Regular $133
21. Creative Whisky Company Exclusive Blend 1991 – Regular $113
22. Creative Whisky Company Glen Garioch 1994 – Regular $160
23. Creative Whisky Company Glenturret 1994 – Regular $160
24. Creative Whisky Company Tobermory 1994 – Regular $145
25. First Edition Auchentoshan – Regular $150
26. First Edition Glen Garioch 1990 – Regular $205
27. First Edition Tormore 26 Year – Regular $250
28. G&M Connoisseurs Choice Auchroisk 1996 – Regular $140
29. G&M Connoisseurs Choice Caol Ila 2003 – Regular $100
30. G&M Connoisseurs Choice Inchgower 2000 – Regular $108
31. G&M Connoisseurs Choice Ledaig 1999 – Regular $120
32. G&M Glentuachers 1994 – Regular $120
33. G&M Glenturret 2000 – Regular $110
34. Glendronach 1972 Cask 706 – Regular $2500
35. Glendronach 1990 Cask 1375 – Regular $375
36. Glendronach 1994 Cask 1051 – Regular $289
37. Glendronach 1994 Cask 3398 – Regular $290
38. Glendronach 1995 Cask 3806 – Regular $280
39. Glendronach 1995 Cask 4034 – Regular $280
40. Glendronach 1995 Cask 444 – Regular $281
41. Glendronach 2003 Cask 934 – Regular $175
42. Glendronach 2004 Cask 5524 – Regular $174
43. Glenmorangie Companta – Regular $115
44. Hammer Head 1989 Czech Whisky – Regular $90
45. Hudson Baby Bourbon – Regular $70
46. Hudson New York Corn Spirit – Regular $52
47. Mackinlay’s Shackleton The Journey – Regular $205
48. Master of Malt Braes of Glenlivet – Regular $150
49. Michter’s US*1 American Whiskey – Regular $75
50. Prichard’s Double Chocolate Bourbon – Regular $135
51. Prichard’s Tennessee Single Malt – Regular $89
52. Signatory Dufftown 1997 – Regular $180
53. Signatory Glen Keith 1995 – Regular $120
54. Signatory Glentauchers 1996 – Regular $180
55. Signatory Highland Park 1990 – Regular $305
56. Signatory Mortlach 1990 – Regular $290

SAVE 20%

1. Ardbeg 10 Year 50ml – Regular $8.50
2. Bernheim Kentucky Wheat KWM Cask – Regular $70
3. Big Peat Santa 2012 – Regular $88
4. Cadenhead Small Batch Alt a Bhaine 1992 – Regular $185
5. Cadenhead Small Batch Auchentoshan 1992 – Regular $210
6. Cadenhead Small Batch Glenrothes 1990 – Regular $235
7. Cadenhead Small Batch Glenallachie 1992 – Regular $190
8. Cadenhead Small Batch Glen Keith 1973 – Regular $710
9. Cadenhead Small Batch Glenallachie 1992 – Regular $190
10. Cadenhead Small Batch Royal Brackla 1984 – Regular $440
11. Cadenhead Small Batch Teaninich 1983 – Regular $440
12. Darkness Dailuaine 15 Year – Regular $185
13. G&M Glenrothes 1997 Quaich Cask – Regular $185
14. Glencadam 32 Year Decanter – Regular $630
15. Glendornach 2003 KWM Virgin Oak Cask 1750 – Regular $140
16. Glenfarclas 21 Year 50 ml – Regular $19
17. Glenfarclas 25 Year 50ml – Regular $20
18. Glenfarclas Family Cask 1975 – Regular $1675
19. Glenfarclas Family Cask 1976 – Regular $1000
20. Glenfarclas Family Cask 1985 – Regular $700
21. Johnny Walker Odyssey – Regular $2100
22. Jura Boutique Barrels 1995 KWM Cask – Regular $160
23. Kilchoman 2010 KWM Cask 440 – Regular $140
24. Kilchoman 2010 KWM Cask 440 50ml – Regular $15
25. Strictly Limited Speyside 18 Year – Regular $150
26. St. Vivant Millesime Armagnac 1934 – Regular $985
27. St. Vivant Millesime Armagnac 1955 – Regular $750
28. St. Vivant Millesime Armagnac 1985 – Regular $126
29. Wee Whisky Gift Box 2015 (by KWM) – Regular $80
30. Wemyss 1992 Licorice Spiral – Regular $146
31. Wemyss 1998 Pastile Bouquet – Regular $189

SAVE 25%

1. A.D. Rattray Bowmore 1999 – Regular $195 *Only 2 left!
2. Arran Robbie Burns Blended Scotch Whisky – Regular $36
3. Cadenhead Small Batch Auchroisk 1992 – Regular $191
4. Cadenhead Small Batch Mannochmore 1977 – Regular $650
5. Caol Ila 15 Year – Regular $140
6. Coopers Choice Royal Brackla 1997 – Regular $150
7. Glendronach 8 Year The Hielan – Regular $64
8. Glenrothes Sherry Reserve – Regular $75
9. Johnnie Walker Black Label – Regular $52
10. Kilchoman Loch Gorm 50ml – Regular $15
11. Samaroli 1997 Isle of Jura – Regular $164
12. Samaroli Sherry 22 Year – Regular $250
13. Secret Spirits Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar 2015 – Regular $440
14. Signatory Glenlivet 1981 32 Year – Regular $380
15. Strathmill 25 Year – Regular $520

SAVE 30%

1. Darkness Tomintoul 18 Year – Regular $185

SAVE 35%

1. G&M Glen Grant 60 Year Diamond Jubilee – $14,000.00

Check out all of our sale items online: kensingtonwinemarket.com/products/on-sale/

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Contact & Disclaimers

If you have any whisky questions or comments concerning The Malt Messenger please contact me by e-mail, phone, or drop by the store.

All of the products mentioned in THE MALT MESSENGER can be purchased in store, over the phone or from our website at www.kensingtonwinemarket.com. All prices quoted in the Malt Messenger are subject to change and don’t include GST. In the case of discrepancies in pricing, the price in our in store point of sale will be taken as correct.

Thanks for reading the Malt Messenger.

Sláinte!

Andrew Ferguson

Manager & Scotchguy

Kensington Wine Market

403-283-8000

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

www.kensingtonwinemarket.com

Owner & Operator

Ferguson’s Whisky Tours

www.fergusonwhiskytours.com

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