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Single Malt Scotch

• Macallan “M” Lalique Decanter Single Malt 750ml – 1 available ($4,500.00)
• Highland Park 30 year old, Isle of Orkney Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 1 available ($599.99)

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

William Cadenhead Ltd, Scotland’s oldest independent bottler, are proud to announce the release of what is expected to be the world’s most expensive independent bottling to date, commanding in excess of £100,000.00.

Only one bottle will be produced to commemorate the closure of the Cadenheads Dufftown office. The bottle has been personally selected by Mark Watt from an exquisite cask distilled at the iconic Dufftown distillery of Mortlach. The bottle, 1 of 1, will be housed in a unique multi sensory packaging experience, unlike anything that has ever been seen on the market.

The buyer will literally be transported to the heart of Speyside where this fine single malt began its journey.  The outer packaging has been created as a symbol of inner needs, common to both human life and the water of life; featuring private water source, earth for growth, fire for heat and warmth and shelter to nurture and mature.

Outside, a sensory fourth dimension can be experienced with seasonal aromas of fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, rowanberries, very small green apples), lavender, mint, thyme, fresh cut grass, rosemary, sage and occasionally dandelions!

The materials used in the construction of the packaging reflect the local materials and craftsmanship of the era in which the whisky was lovingly distilled. It offers the opportunity for the lucky owner to personalise the packaging to their own personal taste once they have taken possession of this unique bottle.

Whisky can be enjoyed in many different situations, whether that is in front of a roaring fire, with friends, in peaceful solitude, outside on a rainy day, paired with food, the list goes on. However you prefer to experience your dram, rest assured that everything has been tailored to obtaining the maximum enjoyment from this unique whisky.

Bids in excess of £100,000 are invited for this unique one of a kind bottle of 1988 Mortlach, lovingly presented in a bespoke mid-terrace 1980s ex-council house in Dufftown.

Note:

This is a genuine offer for the purchase of a 3 bedroom (one of which was used as the Cadenheads Dufftown office from 1st of July 2012 to present day) mid terraced house with unique 1 of 1 bottle of 1988 Mortlach.
Please contact Mark Watt for further details or to make an offer.

Mark@wmcadenhead.com

Ballantine’s and Boiler Room Release Unique Documentary Taking Fans on a Journey into Musical Heart of Chile

Stay True Chile” showcases the stories behind the Chilean music scene and the artists who define it, featuring interviews with influential DJs Francesca Lombardo, Dandy Jack and Sanfuentes, alongside the legendary Uwe Schmidt (Señor Coconut)

View the documentary at; http://youtu.be/ahwX_dAGTLs

MORE INFO AT BOILERROOM.TV/STAYTRUE

Ballantine’s and Boiler Room today release their second unique music documentary “Stay True Chile,” part of the ongoing “Stay True Journeys” series. The documentary features stories and commentary from some of the world’s leading lights in dance music, and focusses on both the historical and modern stories behind the vibrant music scene in Chile.

Shot on location in and around Santiago, Chile, and following on from “Stay True Mexico”, the evocative piece is the second in a series of music documentaries from Ballantine’s and Boiler Room, and features a number of influential DJs and producers, including world-renowned Uwe Schmidt aka Señor Coconut, Francesca Lombardo of Crosstown Rebels and Sanfuentes. Fronted by Boiler Room host, Thris Tian, the documentary looks to unearth the roots of the Chilean music scene, delving back into the nation’s history, up until the present day, with contributions from some of the visionaries who have defined it and worked tirelessly to drive it forward.

The seven minute film charts the progression of dance music through Chile’s chequered history to its present day, where artists such as MKRNI and Sanfuentes are taking their own brand of distinctly Chilean music around the world. It also tracks the influence of Chile’s longstanding relationship with Europe, looking especially at the transition of German beats, ideas and technology into the Chilean sound with Dandy Jack, a native of Santiago and resident in Germany, giving his unique insight into the longstanding links between the two nations. The first documentary, “Stay True Mexico”, delved into the Mexican music scene and featured DJ Seth Troxler, one of the most in demand and enigmatic characters in the world of global music, alongside a host of local talent.

Peter Moore, Global Brand Director for Ballantine’s, comments: “Stay True Chile offers our global audience another exciting piece of innovative and engaging content, which offers a chance to journey into the musical heart of a truly fascinating country. Our partnership with Boiler Room has been essential in expanding our reach to music lovers across the globe and it’s fantastic to see this going from strength to strength with this latest piece of work.”

Boiler Room host Thris Tian added: “We’re travelling around the world to bring our fans the best examples of musical scenes which are shaking it up and staying true to their convictions. The latest documentary is a great example of this and there’s still more to come.”

Ballantine’s and Boiler Room announced a global partnership in February 2014. “Boiler Room and Ballantine’s Stay True Journeys” aims to discover and celebrate the stories of the world’s most vibrant music scenes, from the characters who defined them to the pioneers who are driving them forward. The partnership includes a series of one-off, local events in stunning venues throughout the year, as well as the production of a series of online documentaries and archived performances, all of which can be found at boilerroom.tv/staytrue.

Notes

About Boiler Room From its inauspicious beginnings as a lo-fi series of streamed DJ sets and live performances from a warehouse in Hackney, London, Boilerroom.tv has gone on to become one of the world’s most popular, authentic music channels, with well over six million monthly viewers and a social community of over a million. Its unique formula of intimate, invite-only events, featuring artists performing the music of their choice, via global live-stream, has already attracted artists including Thom Yorke, Laurent Garnier, Bonobo, Skream and Mark Ronson. In the last few weeks they have broadcast shows from locations including Berlin, London, Leeds, Tokyo, Moscow, Ibiza, Paris, Brussels, New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles..

About Ballantine’s Ballantine’s is the No 1 Scotch whisky in Europe and the world’s No 2 Scotch whisky by volume, and the range sells over 70 million bottles a year worldwide. Ballantine’s has won more than 120 trophies and medals at international competitions in the past 10 years for quality, as a result of its unique richness of character and perfect balance. The range, from Ballantine’s Finest to the exclusive 40 Year Old, is the most extensive in the world of Scotch and is maintained by the latest in a tradition of Master Blenders that dates back to 1827.

We have listed below a small selection of collectable and investible whiskies for your perusal.

The stock holding of these whiskies is very low so it would be advisable to act quickly if you wish to enhance your portfolio.

This is only a tiny representation of our collectable range, for more details on the full selection visit our Old & Rare, Collectible or Luxury sections online.

Regards

RWM Team 

ROBBIE’S DRAMS INVESTIBLE & COLLECTABLE WHISKIES JULY 2014

ST MAGDALENE 1982/ 31 YEAR OLD / HART BROS
£325.00

PORT ELLEN 32 YEAR OLD /1982 MACKILLOP’S CHOICE
£599.00

GLENDRONACH 1990 24 YEAR OLD CASK 2970 BATCH 10
£136.99

THE FAMOUS GROUSE GLASGOW 2014 COMMONWEALTH GAMES LIMITED EDITION – GLENTURRET 28 YEAR OLD
£150.00

GLENDRONACH GRANDEUR 24 YEAR OLD / BATCH 5
£299.99

LITTLEMILL 21 YEAR OLD – MEDINAH 2012
£125.00

MACALLAN 25 YEAR OLD SHERRY OAK
£560.00

 MORTLACH SPEYSIDE FESTIVAL 2013 BOTTLE
£150.00

JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL – RYDER CUP 2014
£225.00

Hakushu Cask Collection Masterclass – Wedneday 30 July at 7.30pm

The team at Tomoka Spirits Boutique in St. Albans, Hertfordshire are delighted to announce a very special tasting of the Hakushu single malt whisky.

We will be exploring the history of Suntory’s second distillery, the Hakushu and tasting five different expressions.  The line-up includes the extremely rare Heavily Peated and Sherry Cask bottlings from 2013 and is definitely one not to miss!

Tickets are £25 per person and are strictly limited.

Please email us on billmccoy@tomokaspiritsboutique.co.uk or call on 01727 894869 to find out more and book your tickets.

Tomoka Spirits Boutique
5A Christopher Place
St. Albans
Hertfordshire AL3 5DQ
01727 894869

Fergus Simpson, our “Whiskies of Scotland” shop manager, will be holding an in-store tasting of 5 cask strength single malts on Friday 25^th July at 6.30pm in our shop at 36 Gordon Street, Huntly if you’re in the area. Tickets are priced at £20 per head and are limited. Either email me to reserve your places or telephone Fergus on T: 0845 606 6145

Royal Salute Scotch Whisky, Official Sponsor of The Audi International Polo, Coronation Cup at Guards Polo Club

Annandale Distillery

Established 1836,  Reborn 2014.

Annandale distillery is due to re-open later this year, after a 90 year sleep.

In April 2007, David Thomson and Teresa Church formed the Annandale Distillery Company Ltd and bought the land and buildings associated with Annandale Distillery from a local farmer.

Prior to 2007 there had been four eras in the life of Annandale Distillery:

1st Whisky era — George Donald (1830 — 1883)

2nd Whisky era — John Gardner (1883 — 1893)

3rd Whisky era — Johnnie Walker (1893 — 1924)

1st Farming era — Robinson Family (1924 — 2007)

To find out more about these eras, please email me.

We would like your Whisky Club/Society to know about the progress of Annandale distillery, as we would like to see you and your members at the distillery once we open.

We are also starting to build a register for people that may be interested in buying a cask of our 2015 productions, joining this register will mean you are kept up to date about cask sales and latest information.

I would like to encourage you to pass this email on to your members, so they can contact me at their convenience.  

We will be launching a new website and society media in the coming months and I hope when we do, you will share it to help us build our brand profile.  I will keep you updated with this closer to the time.

If you have any questions about Annandale distillery, please contact me.

Kind regards,

Michael Hanratty 

• 1992 Bruichladdich 21 Year Old K&L Exclusive Signatory Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($149.99)
  Now that Bruichladdich has been purchased by Remy and the older stocks have become harder to find, we just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to bottle a 20+ year old hogshead of the unpeated Islay distillery — especially for a price this hot! At 53% cask strength the malt is bold enough to offer a bit of a kick, yet reduced enough to allow the more delicate side of the whisky to shine. The salty, supple notes are apparent right on the initial sip, bringing back memories of Bruichladdich’s “Waves” expression, albeit with much more complexity and age. The stonefruits are soft and enticing, with more saline, maritime notes undulated under “waves” of richness and oily textures. If you were ever a fan of Bruichladdich from the old Susan Purnell days here at K&L, then this whisky is like a nostalgic ride down memory lane. This is the flavor that many a K&L customer cut their teeth upon, and at the price we’re selling it for, it’s not all that much more than it cost back then. For all the whiskies we taste in Scotland each year, this is the flavor profile I’ve found most difficult to duplicate — mature Island whisky without smoke. (David Driscoll, K&L Spirits Buyer)

• 1983 Caol Ila 30 Year Old K&L Exclusive Signatory Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($279.99)
  We just can’t stay away from these old Caol Ilas. Maybe it’s because they’re the last old Islays available, but we keep coming across these casks of Caol Ila that are just on fire. Caol Ila (arguably the most unsung Islay distillery) was spared closure in 1983, while its sister distillery Port Ellen was not so lucky. Caol Ila reliably churned out whisky throughout the 80s whisky slump to provide a smoky base to the big name blends. While collectors the world over search for the final few bottles of Port Ellen left out there, few realize that if they just expanded their horizons slightly, they’ll find equally wonderful old Islay whisky is still available–and I might even call it affordable. This spectacular cask from the Signatory warehouses is strikingly different from the 32 year we released last year. Here, we have much less focus on the exotic wood, earth and funk and much more classic Islay in every sense. We can go down the list and desc ribe the expected and clearly evident flavors of smoke, ash, brine, lemon peel, oyster shell, nuts, it’s all there. It takes a slightly herbal turn on the finish with powerful core, but remains above all other things balanced. Of course, that doesn’t tell you anything about how special this whisky actually is. All I can say is that Caol Ila is one of our favorite distilleries and this malt is exactly why.

• 1995 Glen Elgin 18 Year Old K&L Exclusive Signatory Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($89.99)
  This was the first cask that we cracked into on our five hour odyssey at Signatory this year. Five hours and countless casks later, the Glen Elgin was still in my head. Knowing the amount of single malt we needed to get through that day (upwards of thirty casks), getting excited about the first one seemed a bit foolish; however at the end of the day, there it was with a star next to it in my notes. This malt is absolutely delicious, with beautiful texture and a hint of cream from being in barrel for eighteen years, but there is much more than that. It’s rich and fruity, beautifully fresh and lively, with exotic notes of bubble gum and lavender that are incredibly intriguing. The finish lingers with candied fruits and white flowers. Soft and supple to be sure, but lifted and bright, I am glad the Glen Elgin made the list! (Kyle Kurani, Spirits Assistant)

• 1981 Glenlivet 32 Year Old K&L Exclusive Signatory Single Barrel Cask Stre ngth Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($299.99)
  This cask stands in stark contrast to the other old Speysider that Signatory provided for us this year. While Balmenach requires a minor leap of faith, as it’s so unfamiliar to most, the Glenlivet cask faces the exact opposite hurdle. The name is so popular, the expectations for ‘Livet are only outweighed by the typically massive prices we see. That’s why we rarely buy Glenlivet even when it’s available, which is not often. At Signatory, however, they seem to have a stellar connection for great sherry aged Glenlivet. While there’s no question that these are blue chip stocks, they still represent a solid value for any lover of old Speyside whisky. This special whisky was matured for 33 years in a gorgeous sherry hogshead. By gorgeous, I mean the actual barrel was physically attractive, ultra high quality oak from a top producer of sherry. The result is a stark reminder of what makes single malt so incredible. This is what happens when you p ut great whisky into great wood and forget about it for 3 decades. It is an exercise in extreme balance. Powerfully pungent without being overpowering, richly textured without being heavy, it has that wild complexity at the confluence between the aromas of sherry and aged Speyside single malt. It may not be from some rare closed distillery, but old ‘livet is a rarity in its own right. Nothing in the price range beats it right now and since this is cask strength from a hogshead, we expect fewer than 140 bottles. (David Girard, Spirits Buyer)

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