‌ ‌Our November Outturn is here. Warm up from the inside out with another stellar selection of whiskies to delight every palate. And be sure to download the pdf of the Outturn to read the second-last installment of our year-long look at sherry and scotch.

DOVETAILED MARSHMALLOWS

CASK NO. 55.94

CASK:  2nd fill ex-bourbon hogshead

AGE:  9 years

SUMMER GARDEN MEMORIES

CASK NO. 60.39

CASK: 2nd fill ex-bourbon hogshead 

AGE:  10 years

BERRYLICIOUS

CASK NO. 48.171

CASK:  2nd fill American oak barrique

AGE:  15 years

TAWNY GARIBALDI

DISTILLERY 48 RARE RELEASE

CASKS:  Refill & 1st fill bourbon & PX hogsheads

AGE:  14 years

AL FRESCO, IN THE SUN

CASK NO. 64.150

CASK:  1st fill PX ex-bodega barrique

AGE:  14 years

COASTAL QUARRY COOKOUT

CASK NO. 66.254

CASK:  Refill ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  12 years

SUPERNATURALLY SWEET SMOKE

CASK NO. 53.485

CASK:  1st fill oloroso hogshead

AGE:  13 years

BACON BUTTER BUTT

CASK NO: 10.264 

CASK:  1st fill oloroso ex-bodega butt

AGE:  10 years

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November 2024 Auction UPDATE!

As we reach the halfway point in this month’s auction, here are a few little belters of bottlings for you to take a closer look at, including this wonderful and incredibly rare example of malt whisky produced by Glenfarclas Distillery in the 1970’s. Bottled at 8 years old and at 105 Proof, perhaps the first incarnation of the 105 we all now know and love?

Another stunning bottle from the 1970’s is this delightful expression of the closed Inverness distillery, Glen Mhor. Distilled in 1977 then bottled 20 years later from Cask #1552 at natural Cask strength by Signatory for their highly regarded Silent Stills label.

Due to the popularity of Crawford’s Three Star, Crawford’s five Star was released later in the 1920’s. Both of these blends were thought to contain a large amount of spirit from Benrinnes Distillery. Unfortunately this blend is now discontinued. This expression from the 1950’s features a spring cap.

Let’s take a step forward to the 1970’s again with this gorgeous bottle of Highland Park. Distilled in 1976 then aged for 18 years before being drawn from single Cask #4649. Bottled in 1994 at Cask strength by renowned independent bottlers Cadenhead’s.

These are only a few of the fascinating bottles in our November auction, we have much more to enjoy, including bottles from many of your other favourite distilleries. To view more wee gems visit clickwhiskyauctions.com. Register to bid. Remember, you’ve got to be in it to win it! Auction ends Sunday 17^th November from 8pm GMT.

Off to the islands we go!

It’s Mull first for an 18-year-old Ledaig. Delighted to bottle another of these after a bit of a gap!

So, on the nose I find tarry peat smoke, vats of sea water, lanolin-heavy wool, black treacle, barbecued lemons … it’s Ledaig in other words! I also get a bit of coal tar, smoked almonds, waxed jackets and sweet BBQ sauce. These are all good things.

The palate feels sort of weighty and lively at the same time – salty and peaty, with lemon and lime syrup, shellfish stock and tar. Again, Ledaig! I also get some miso caramel, langoustines on the barby, kejap manis, and Fisherman’s Friends, before a long and very coastal finish.

These noughties batches of Ledaig are just impeccable spirit, and here it’s been matured for a decent time in a cask that’s done nothing more than add a thread of sweetness and allow some complexity to develop. Keeping it simple.

This ex-bourbon hogshead produced 239 bottles at a cask strength of 56.3% and they are available for £145 each.

Next up it’s a 15-year-old Jura. This is sort of the opposite of the last bottle in that I’m a Ledaig fanboy and a card-carrying Jura-sceptic. This one won me over though!

One the nose it gives an impression of being waxy and oily, with custard creams, banana, salty sea air, limestone, and a bit of smoky grist. I also get some weissbier, serrano ham, white flowers, mango chutney and orange boiled sweets.

The palate starts sweet and citrussy, with an oily texture. I get spiced orange, herbs, rye and a touch of eucalyptus. The development is long, slightly smoky, lemony and really quite salty. The aftertaste is lovely, with sweet citrus and touches of Ricola sweets.

There’s lots of character here, and a proper maritime feeling, but packed into a dram that feels fun and easy-going. The strength is perfect for this too. If you generally like Jura then you can’t go wrong, and if not then it may convince you! I really like it.

This bourbon barrel produced just 201 bottles at a cask strength of 52.8% and they are available for £82.50 each.

And…

…that’s it for now. Stay tuned for this year’s Christmas bottlings towards the end of November, and please do feel free to drop me a line if I can be of any assistance before then. Whisky matters only though, rather than – say – tricky tax queries or clues on 14 Across in the Times crossword.

Cheers!

David

Old Forester “Statesman” Kentucky Bourbon Whisky (750ml) $49.99 View

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Scapa Unveils New Signature Range And A Fresh New Look

Introducing Scapa’s first-ever collection of aged Orkney Island single malts. 

Scapa, the Orcadian single malt, has unveiled its new signature range: its first-ever collection of aged single malts, whilst showcasing its fresh new look and style. Distilled and matured on the remote Scottish archipelago, the trio offers a unique take on the flavour profile typical of other island malts.

Crafted by Scapa Head Distiller, Mick Swanney, on the most northern Scottish island known for whisky production, the signature range debuts new 10, 16 and 21 year old single malts into the permanent Scapa range for the very first time; while the design is inspired by the calm pace of life within the sanctuary of the Scapa Flow, where the remote distillery is nestled.

Scapa’s distinctive flavour profile comes from the use of a longer fermentation period and unpeated malted barley, setting it apart from other single malts. Matured in first-fill American oak casks, each of the single malts brings its own unique flavour experience, centred around the tropical and fruity notes that remain true to Scapa’s hallmark style:

• Scapa 10 Year Old is a sophisticated Scotch that brings bursts of fresh pineapple before a subtly spiced finish.
• Scapa 16 Year Old, sitting at the heart of the collection, offers ripe mangoes on the nose and a symphony of sweet, spiced and fruity notes on the palate.
• Scapa 21 Year Old, a cask strength single malt, brings an impressive depth of tropical fruit flavours, with hints of aromatic oak and spices, and a sweet, syrupy finish.

Each expression in the collection is housed in a stunning new bottle with a distinctive shape and a beautiful gift box that is reminiscent of the natural beauty of the Scapa Distillery’s coastal surroundings. Paying homage to the old Nordic dialect word for ‘boat’, Scapa’s namesake sits proudly on each bottle, while the delicate colour palette is reflective of the hues of the area’s wild waters and unique landscape, darkening in shade as the range increases in age.

Mick Swanney, Scapa Head Distiller, said:

“Scapa has been telling its own tale of life on Orkney for 139 years, since its inception in 1885, and the launch of our first collection of aged single malts marks a significant new chapter in our history. The new collection is a celebration of provenance, backed by more than a century of whisky making, which together capture the irresistibly tranquil essence of Scapa.”

Scapa 10 Year Old, 16 Year Old and 21 Year Old whiskies are now available in global markets including Norway and France. The collection will become available globally from mid-November 2024 via The Whisky Exchange with an RRP of €60, €120 and €300 respectively. The trio will also be available for tasting at the Scapa Noust, the distillery’s statement tasting room with undisturbed views across the tapestried Scapa Flow. In addition to discovering the flavours of the new collection, guests are also offered a guided distillery tour.

For more information, visit scapawhisky.com

J.Mattingly 1845 Distillery Honors Veterans with Commemorative Bourbon Release Benefitting Blue Skies for the Good Guys and Gals

Total of $100,000 Donated this year to Various Nonprofits   

FRANKFORT, KY (Nov. 7, 2024) – J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery, created by Jeff Mattingly, a descendant of distilling pioneer John Graves Mattingly, is releasing its fifth edition Combat Infantry Badge (CIB) Bourbon just in time for Veteran’s Day.

Combat Infantry Badges are awarded to U.S. Army Infantry and Special Forces soldiers in the rank of Colonel or below who were engaged in active ground combat. J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery has donated a portion of the sales of every CIB bottle to a military-related nonprofit. The recipient of the fifth edition release is  Blue Skies for the Good Guys and Gals Warrier Foundation, whose mission is to honor veterans, wounded warriors and the families of fallen heroes.

The Foundation has earmarked the proceeds to support the Kentucky Mogadishu Mile event initiative to allow active duty soldiers from the 75th Ranger Regiment, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, 10th Mountain Division and Special Forces Units to participate in the event held in 2025. Each of the four units lost servicepeople during the battle of Mogadishu in 1993.

The donations from this release, combined with other charitable donations to nonprofits such as Camp Brown Bear, Kentucky Wounded Heroes, Three Rangers Foundation, Forgotten Coast K9, and others, brings J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery’s charitable donations to $100,000 for 2024.

“The Mattingly family has several family members who are current or former military service personnel, as well as some of our team members we work with every day at the Distillery,” said Harry Richart, president of J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery. “It’s really important for us to give back to our community and we’re honored we have such great fans of our products which allows us to give back a portion of our sales from some of our special releases to very worthy causes.”

This batch of CIB bourbon was aged for five years and like all J. Mattingly 1845 bourbons, has undergone the double-staving™ process which gives the bourbon more surface exposure to charred barrel staves to impart more flavor and color. Tasting notes for this bourbon describe a nose with pie crust, dried apples, cinnamon, and roasted malt, followed by vanilla, baking spice, and red fruits of prunes and currants on the taste. Caramel, stone fruit and a soft, but long finish can be expected.

The CIB Bourbon is a limited edition and will likely sell out quickly, based on past releases. Suggested retail pricing for the CIB Bourbon is $155 and it is bottled at 127 proof.  It is available on-site at the Distillery and also online, with shipping to 46 U.S. states.  J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery’s operating hours are Monday – Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday Noon – 6 p.m.  The Distillery is located at 20 Reilly Road in Frankfort, Ky.

About J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery

The Mattingly family has been synonymous with distilling in Kentucky for more than two centuries, having a hand in the development of at least nine separate distilleries in the Commonwealth, and with connections to some of the most illustrious names in the distilling industry, including George Garvin Brown, the Willetts and the Samuels.

It all started in 1845, with John Graves Mattingly’s first distillery in Marion County, Kentucky, Registered Distillery #2.  Many historians today believe his distillery was the first registered distillery in Kentucky.

In 2010 Jeff Mattingly took up the family mantle and started his own craft bourbon business.  Today, Jeff’s son Cameron has joined the team as Vice President of Production, continuing the legacy into the latest generation for J. Mattingly Distillery 1845 in Frankfort, Kentucky. For more information about J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery visit www.JMattingly1845.com.

2005 Secret Orkney (Highland Park) 19 Year Old “Signatory” K&L Exclusive #DRU 17/A63 #28 First Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt Cask Strength Non Chillfiltered Orkney Single Malt Scotch Whisky

700ml ~ $179.99

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We have partnered with bars and restaurants across the UK to celebrate The Macallan 200 Years Young. Each venue will have a limited availability of TIME : SPACE Mastery to savour by the dram, or in cocktails that highlight the time travel of mixology through classic serves created with a modern twist. Locate your nearest hospitality venue and join us in celebrating this special 200th year.

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Whisky making is like time travel: what we bottle today was created many years in the past, and the spirit we lay down in casks now is destined for many years in the future. Through time travelling, we learn from the past and look to the future.

Two limited expressions, two journeys through time.

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There are some things every festive table should have, so this Christmas, make sure to give the gift of time. Whether it’s festive whiskies, exquisite whisky gifts or distillery experience gift vouchers, save a place for Glengoyne at your table this year.

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