The Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch 2

The Balvenie Tun has attracted a cult following all over the world with each release usually selling out within days. Their latest release could prove to be even more popular with only 643 bottles available to purchase within the UK. This release has been created using 32 casks, 23 of which were American oak and 9 were European sherry. Each cask was hand selected by master blender David Stewart.

£250 Pre-Order Now

Haig Club Engraved

Make your gift that little bit more special this Father’s Day by engraving a personal message on the bottle. Not just a great whisky he’ll enjoy but a keepsake he’ll love, too!

Haig Club is a single grain whisky with a delicious toffee and butterscotch flavour, for an ultra-smooth taste. Haig Club is one of the most requested items in our stores, so we know it’ll go down a treat this Father’s Day.

£54 Buy Now

Ardbeg Perpetuum 

A celebration of 200 years of Ardbeg, the Perpetuum is a ‘historical review’ of all of the different types of whisky produced at the distillery over the years.

Made from the best of what Ardbeg has to offer, this is a highly sought after whisky made from a combination of both old and newer spirits, including some top secret single malts. This is a very limited release, and we’re not expecting it to be available for much longer.

£85 Buy Now

Aberfeldy 12 year old 

Aberfeldy produces one of the smoothest and easy drinking whiskies available. Its honey and orange marmalade flavours give it a smooth, sweet taste that’s perfect for summer.

Aberfeldy sources its water from the Pitlie Burn, known locally for its pure waters and rich deposits of gold. The Aberfeldy 12 year old is one of our Customer Favourite products.

£39 Buy Now

FEIS ILE 2015 BOTTLES AVAILABLE!
FESTIVAL BOTTLINGS BEHIND OUR BAR AND IN OUR SHOP

Last week we announced the exciting news that we will be running our first ever tasting of Islay Festival bottlings. However we didn’t go all the way to Islay to just acquire bottles for one tasting. We also stocked up our whisky bar with a host of festival bottlings (seriously pop by soon before they disappear, Bruichladdich fans you’ll be in for a treat!). Furthermore, we made sure we picked up a few bits and pieces for the shop, have a browse below of some of the selected items!

Here comes the peat!

Lagavulin 24 Year Old, Feis Ile

2015, 59.9%

Arguably this year’s most exciting Feis Ile bottling, getting your hands on a Lagavulin of this age isn’t easy, but it’s worth all the effort. Presented in a branded hessian gift bag.  The 24 year old has been matured in both ex-Bourbon and refil Sherry butts, bottled at a hefty 59.9% it’s a truly stunning dram.

Nose: Peaty and very earthy with sweet light apples, the smoke is dense and exceedingly powerful even at this old age.
Palate: Peppery bbq ribs, oily, more sweet apples. Much later lots of lovely peat, plenty of wood spice on the finish.
Finish: Full, lingering with the peat very much at the forefront. A whisky for any lover of heavily peated Lagavulins.

BUY NOW | £359.95

Laphroaig Cairdeas, Feis Ile 2015,

51.5%

Created using Laphroaig’s smaller pot stills to create an old fashioned style of this famous whisky. Bottled for the 2015 Feis Ile celebrations under the now famous Cairdeas label. For us this is one of the best Cairdeas of the last few years, a stripped back honest Laphroaig at a cracking 51.5%!

Nose: Very sweet tropical fruit on the nose, light sea salt and heaps of Laphroaig’s signature coastal peat.
Palate: Menthol and burnt pine, develops with water, the post Royal Warrant Laphroaigs of the 70’s and 80’s really have returned, there’s tropical fruit and more subdued classy peat smoke.
Finish: Long – at first dry then bitter lemon, pineapple and of course salty peat.

BUY NOW | £125

Bowmore Feis Ile 1988, Sherry Cask Matured, 48.3%

The 2015 Feis Ile bottle from Bowmore, one of just 248 bottles drawn from the hand selected Sherry cask. Is there anything better than a big sherried peaty whisky? If there is we’ve still to find it.  Just ONE bottle available!

Nose: Rich spicy peat, dark bitter chocolate a hint of dried fruit and embers of a dying bonfire.
Palate: There’s certainly nothing gentle about this dram, the rich chocolate turns into ashy smoke, like a grown up Devil’s Cask.
Finish: Stunning…is that enough? Truly wonderful the age of the malt comes through on the finish,old bookcase and raisin.

BUY NOW | £579.95

Bruichladdich High Noon 134, Feis Ile 2015, 48.7% – Signed by Jim McEwan

With just 1881 bottles produced, and a combined age of the casks that make up this stellar dram at 134 years, it’s fair to assume this is seriously old Bruichladdich! These bottles have even been signed by Jim McEwan!

Nose: Obviously the sibling of the Black Arts whiskies, the complexity is astounding, fruits of all different shapes and sizes, oak, almost tannic, leather, spice, the list could go on.
Palate: Salt, later honey, cashews and a touch of bitterness (still salty with water), a marvelous dram, one to open straight away!
Finish: Medium length, but thoroughly enjoyable nonetheless.

BUY NOW | £199.95

Hi folks. For the last four years we have delivered one of the best whisky auction experiences in the country and we are committed to continuing that. Unfortunately costs are rising all the time, and although we have held prices at our original levels, we are having to look at our cost base.

Consequently, from the 51st auction, all PayPal transactions will attract a premium of 2%. Other online auction sites have either dropped PayPal or impose a surcharge of 3.4% because its charges can be high. To counterbalance that, online credit card payments will be free of charge through WorldPay. Telephone or personal payments will also now become free of charges. In addition to accepting all the major debit and credit cards, we also accept Amex, which again, is free for online payment.

We hope you agree these charges are fair and we can continue to count on your support.

As you know we have had a few issues with our servers recently and have been talking steps to ensure it doesn’t happen again. We are moving to a UK-based dedicated server with full support. We will be investing heavily in this to make sure we deliver the best and most robust system for our auctions. We will, of course, keep you fully informed about the switch and when it will take place.

Kind regards from Glasgow

The SWA Team

Japan – Single Malt Scotch

• Nikka 17 Year Old Taketsuru Pure Malt Japanese Whisky 750ml – 9 available ($139.99)

• White Oak Akashi Grain Whisky 750ml – 9 available ($34.99)

• White Oak Akashi Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 9 available ($89.99)

Scotland – Irish and Blended Scotch

• Johnnie Walker Blue Blended Scotch Whisky 750ml (Previously $180) ($149.99) 95 points Wine Enthusiast: “*Top 50 Spirits of 2011* A honey-colored whisky with a spicy, smoky fragrance. The first sip is surprisingly sweet and honeyed, then the smoke gently creeps in like fog at dawn, softly surrounding the edges of the tongue.” (09/2011) K&L Notes: Johnnie Walker Blue Label is crafted from the finest and rarest casks in the producer’s extensive stocks to exemplify the art of blended whiskies. A whisky of power, smoothness, and signature smokiness is the result. Influences from across Scotland are layered in the profile, with the smokiness of the west and the rich, sweet whiskies of the east. (NOTE: This bottle does not ship automatically with the gift packaging. Shipping the gift box as well requires a separate package on the side for an additional fee. Please indicate in the comment field if you would like the box, or call the store to request a separate shipping container.)

Scotland – Single Malt Scotch

• 1987 Glenmorangie Margaux Finish Single Malt Whisky 750ml (Elsewhere 1100) – 1 available ($899.99)

• Hazelburn 10 Year Old Rundlets & Kilderkins Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 4 available ($109.99)

United States – Bourbon and Rye

• Ascendant Spirits Breaker Limited Edition Bourbon Whisky 750ml – 5 available ($44.99)

• Smooth Ambler Yearling Bourbon 375ml – 4 available ($27.99)

United States – Other Spirits

• Charbay R5 Aged Whiskey 750ml – 9 available ($74.99)

United States – Single Malt Scotch

• Charbay III Whiskey 750 – 9 available ($399.99)

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

Travel in style with the Lighthouse Collection

With many Old Pulteney afficionados doubtless dreaming of a well-earned summer break, what better way to toast your time off than with a dram of the latest addition to our Lighthouse Collection?

Dunnet Head now sits alongside our Duncansby Head and Noss Head expressions as part of our exclusive travel retail collection. Presented in an eye-catching deep green tube, this latest gem is an enticing new member of our colourful and coveted Lighthouse Collection.

Click here to view the full range and choose which one you’ll be looking out for on your travels.

Old Pulteney 1990 Vintage

There’s no question we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to selecting a featured whisky, but we’re confident you’ll agree our Limited Edition 1990 Vintage merits an honourable mention.

A distillate that’s bursting with our signature style, this full-bodied expression brings together elements of fresh lemon zest, honey and spice, coupled with a unique and lingering smokey finish.

To discover more about this very special single malt Scotch whisky please click here.

THE MACALLAN RESIDENCE OPENS DOORS TO UK CONSUMERS 

The Macallan, distributed by Maxxium UK, has opened its doors to consumers at The Macallan Residence in the first UK event of its kind for the luxury single malt whisky.

The Macallan took up residence at the prestigious neo-Gothic mansion Two Temple Place in London for two nights only (2 and 3 June), where consumers were taken on a journey of carefully curated experiences exploring the world of photography, food and fashion.

The Macallan Residence was created to invite consumers into the world of The Macallan and to celebrate the award winning The Macallan 1824 Series.  With over 700 consumers entering The Macallan Residence, the brand reported strong consumer engagement over the course of the two evenings.

Guests were greeted with bespoke branded keys and invited to unlock their senses.  The evening began with an exclusive masterclass by Wayne Collins from Maxxium’s Mixxit team in the art of cocktail making with a twist on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail, ‘The Macallan Old Gold’.

Esquire supported the event as media partner.  The luxury men’s magazine hosted tailor Timothy Everest and a bespoke styling service as well as Shinola who offered guests personalised monogramming.

Guests were invited to nose and taste Amber, Sienna and Ruby, award winning whiskies from The 1824 Series in a chocolate and whisky pairing from Artisan Du Chocolat and Mixxit’s David Miles.

Keith Bonnington, The Macallan Senior Brand Manager, commented:  “Creating The Macallan Residence allowed us to open our doors and welcome consumers into the world of The Macallan.  These events were the first of their kind in the UK and we wanted consumers to be able to truly experience The Macallan, bringing to life the brand’s luxury credentials and our unwavering dedication to quality and craft.  Our venue, Two Temple Place, offered the perfect combination of grandeur with the intimacy of a private house party, and our hosts showcased the very best of The Macallan.

“The Macallan Residence allowed us to introduce our single malts to new consumers and deliver strong brand engagement in a memorable way.”

Notes

Please enjoy The Macallan responsibly, visit www.drinkaware.co.uk for the facts.

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About The Macallan

Founded in 1824 in the heart of Speyside, The Macallan was one of the first distilleries in Scotland to be legally licensed. Since then it has built a reputation as one of the world’s leading single malt whiskies.  The creation of The Macallan draws on the vital contributing influences of Spain, North America and Scotland, and of their respective natural raw materials, combined with traditional methods and craftsmanship. From its founding, through the subsequent owners of The Macallan distillery in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and into the present century, The Macallan has been recognised for its outstanding quality above all else.

JUNE TASTINGS & EVENTS

Summer Solstice Live Music in Queen Street Gardens – 28 Queen Street – Sat 20 June  More >

Father’s Day Brunch & Roast – The Vaults – Sun 21 June  More >

Rum Tasting – 19 Greville Street – Tue 23 June   More >

Dundee Preview Tasting – Malmaison – Fri 26 June  More >

Manchester Preview Tasting – Malmaison – Fri 26 June  More >

Melrose Preview Tasting – Town House Hotel – Fri 26 June  More >

New Members’ Tasting – 19 Greville Street – Tue 30 June  More >

FREE ENTERTAINMENT AT THE VAULTS

Free Live Music with Jack of Diamonds >  Wed 24 June

Monday Night drop-in: Peat Lovers Night >  Mon 29 June

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

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Father’s  Day

Father’s Day is only once a year, if you can not sit down and have a dram with Dad, send him a nice bottle that he will enjoy and think of you when he has one.

Balblair  21 Y.O. Cask Str. 53.4%  Sherry aromas, fruit and traces of charred oak. The palate has fruit cake, rum and raisin flavors initially, combining with a hint of chocolate.  $249.99

Mortlach 15 Y.O. 43% Initially sweet, fresh and fragrant with a distinct malty nose. Citrus elements develop – fresh orange peel. Well rounded. Palate: Hints of candied fruits. A rounded Sherry edge is evident and some raisin and sultana notes emerge.  $84.99

Irish Whiskey Teeling Irish Whiskey is a small batch non chill filtered also further matured in ex – rum casks imparting extra character and a smooth flavor unique to Irish Whiskey.  $41.99

Joe Howell

Federal Wine & Spirits

Email: joe@federalwine.com

Phone: 617-367-8605

Web: http://www.federalwine.com/

GLENROTHES 1971 / BOTTLED 2015 THE MACPHAIL’S COLLECTION

Beautiful deep colour on this 1971 vintage Glenrothes, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail as part of The MacPhail’s Collection. Aged for over 40 years in sherry casks, this rare expression, bottled in 2015 has big rich sherry influences as you might expect from a whisky aged for such a length of time in sherry casks.

“Rich sherry influences initially with plum and raisin aromas – a hint of beeswax develops. The palate has orange marmalade, ripe banana and apple flavours which combine with a touch of oak.” 

£420.00

Celebrate Father’s Day with Old St. Andrews

Niche Import Co.
45 Horsehill Road
Cedar Knolls, Nj 07927