Suntory “Yamazaki – Distiller’s Reserve” Japanese Single Malt Whisky (750ml) $99.99 View

The Yamazaki Distillery doesn’t release new products very often and when the Distiller’s Reserve was release in Japan way back in 2014, we were excited to have a new Yamazaki to sell. It only took about a decade or so for them to release the product stateside and while critics hemmed and hawed about the lack of age statements, the public has embraced this release with gusto. Turns out there are some pretty incredible old whiskies in the blend, and it easily competes with the more expensive 12-year-old in the glass and many will even prefer the richer robust style that the Reserve brings. Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve, Suntory’s flagship single malt whisky, is comprised of a blend of American, Spanish, and ex-Bordeaux French oak with some old sherry casks over 18 years old. Each component is expertly blended with the great care that all Suntory whiskies are afforded.

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Laphroaig 25 Year Old – 1998 | Cask 10495 | Symington’s Choice (Signatory)

£473.00

One of two well-aged single casks from Islay, bottled by indie bottler, Signatory. Both distilled on the same day, filled into the same type of barrel then bottled on the very same day also! This 1998 vintage Laphroaig was distilled 4th November 1998 and then left to mature in a bourbon barrel for 25 long years. Bottled 22nd August 2024 at natural cask strength and colour and without chill-filtration. A Symington’s Choice Signatory release from Laphroaig distillery, 178 bottles filled from cask #10495.

DOUGLAS LAING’S BIG PEAT RELEASES 15^TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION BOTTLING

TO CELEBRATE 15 YEARS OF BIG PEAT

Award-winning Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, Big Peat, today reveals this unique bottling in celebration of 15 Years.

Offered at an alcohol strength of 50% ABV, this Global Limited Edition has been predominantly matured in hand-selected Red Wine Casks providing a unique expression of the peated Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky.

This special edition of Big Peat has been released in a bespoke, giftable carton featuring 15 discoverable points surrounding Big Peat, the Isle of Islay and the unique Whisky itself. Also featured is a scannable QR code offering consumers the chance to join Big Peat’s Club with more to be announced in 2025.

Due to the maturation profile of this release, fans of Big Peat can expect a warming, earthy and smoke-led nose combined with black forest fruits and vanilla. The palate delivers toffee, dark chocolate and a subtle nuttiness followed by a long-lasting and lingering finish of dry peat smoke and home baking spice – a truly unique style of Big Peat to commemorate this occasion.

Celebrating 15 years of Big Peat is a truly special milestone for everyone at Douglas Laing, and there’s great excitement about what the future holds.

Commenting on the special edition bottling, Chloe Wood, Big Peat’s Brand Manager, said:

“We’re thrilled to be celebrating 15 successful years of Big Peat and to commemorate the occasion with this release is a special moment for us here at Douglas Laing.  

The Red Wine Casks hand-selected for this edition of Big Peat provide us with an entirely unique flavour profile and one that balances the classic Islay peat smoke that Big Peat is known for delivering, with the fruit-driven, chocolatey nuttiness that its slow maturation has provided.  

A dram to be savoured and a moment to be celebrated.” 

Big Peat’s 15^th Anniversary Bottling will be available from specialist Whisky retailers globally, plus online retailers from September 2024. It carries a suggested retail price of £65.00/€75.00.

ABOUT DOUGLAS LAING & CO.

www.douglaslaing.com

Douglas Laing & Co. is a leading independent Scotch Whisky distillery, blender and bottler specialising in the selection and release of Single Cask Single and Small Batch Malt Scotch Whiskies.

The company was founded by Fred Douglas Laing in 1948 and is still owned and run by the Laing family – Fred Laing Jr and his daughter Cara Laing.

The company philosophy is to bottle the way the distiller intended – at a high strength and without chill filtration to preserve the robust and unique character of the Whisky. Douglas Laing’s industry reputation and many awards are a testament to this ethos.

Douglas Laing’s Remarkable Regional Malts, the Ultimate Distillation of Scotland’s Malt Whisky Regions, encompasses The Epicurean Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky, Timorous Beastie (Highlands), Scallywag (Speyside), The Gauldrons (Campbeltown), Rock Island (Islands) and Big Peat (Islay).

Beyond its Blended Malts expertise, the award-winning Douglas Laing portfolio also includes Provenance, Premier Barrel, Old, Xtra Old Particular, and XOP Black, collectively known as the firm’s “Exceptional Single Casks”.

Thompson Bros SVR5 Blended Malt 70cl

£37.50

Bottling Notes: Thomson Bros’ created SRV5 to be a core blended malt scotch whisky in a style that everyone would want to enjoy. It is bright and fresh, with plenty of texture and a hint of smoke.

Style: Blended

Cask: 1st fill barrels and refill hogshead

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Galia melon, lemongrass, apricot, cucumber, waxed lemons, green peppercorns & capers in brine, green apples, lime cordial, grapefruit bitters, green peppers, coastal peat & beach bonfires

Palate: Greengage, cantaloupe melon, banana smoothie, lemon oil, grapefruit juice, capers, lemongrass, thyme, 1st press olive oil, candlewax and gentle smoke

Finish: Lemon balm, thyme, camphor, earthy peat & gentle smoke. Long with a coating of waxiness

48.5% ABV

70cl

Ardbeg 17 Year “Committee Release” Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

(750ml)

$179.99

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First introduced more than a quarter of a century ago in 1997, Ardbeg 17 Years Old was one of the initial bottlings to emerge from the Distillery after a period of closure. This malt possessed a unique combination of delicacy and unmistakable Ardbeg character. It quickly captured the hearts of the Committee and set an extraordinary standard for the future of Ardbeg whisky production. When Ardbeg retired the 17 in 2004, no one expected that plans would quietly unfold for its triumphant return. Esteemed Master Distiller, Dr. Bill Lumsden, meticulously recreated the original recipe, faithfully retracing each flavor note. The decision to bottle it at the original 40% strength was deliberate, preserving the essence of the past. Tasting notes from the distillery: “Distinctly balmy and medicinal, an enticing minerality bursts into sweet smoke and malted barley. Its peaty presence is undeniable, with hints of tar and oak. Bottled in honour of the folk who were there at the start, this was always a whisky destined to return in the end.”

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MALT OF THE MONTH

We chose this whisky to be our malt of the malt on the back of its gigantic success both in our tasting room and during the National Whisky Festival.

Have you booked your place on our blending experience yet? This experience, conducted by our team trained directly by Isabella Wemyss, allows you to create a bespoke whisky blend using selected single malts, emulating Isabella’s techniques. We will be hosting this event at Kingsbarns Distillery. Head to the button below to secure your spots – we can’t wait to see you there! Don’t worry -if you can’t make this event, we’ll be releasing more dates soon!

BOOK YOUR SPACE

The Good Dram Show – Episode 568 ‘October Round Up!’

Welcome to this week’s epsidoe of the show. In this episode I’ll be taking a look at a couple of Celebrity colaboratioss, those being Coachbuilt and Storyman along with a selection of releases from Teeling, Torabhaig, Stauning and Ardnahoe.

The Good Dram Show with Chris Goodrum Episode 568 – The October Coincident, Celebs and Waffle ..!

Filmed in The Revamped Study Nottingham

Featuring

Coachbuilt Blended Scotch Whisky 46%

https://www.coachbuiltwhisky.com

Stauning Host 40%

https://stauningwhisky.com

Teeling Dark Porter Cask 46%

https://www.teelingwhiskey.com

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky 46%

https://www.storymanwhisky.com

Ardnahoe Inaugural Release 5 year old 50%

https://ardnahoedistillery.com

Torabhaig Legacy Series: Chapter 3 ‘Cnoc Na Moine’ 46%

https://torabhaig.com

Penelope Bourbon offers exclusive access to Founders Reserve

Fans get first access to Penelope’s most prestigious release from the Estate Collection

ST. LOUIS (Oct. 8, 2024) – Penelope Bourbon proudly announces the launch of its Founders Reserve List. By joining this exclusive list, our most dedicated fans will have a special opportunity to acquire these coveted bottles from the ultra-limited Founders Reserve, the rarest in Penelope’s Estate Collection. This exclusive offering grants early access to five unique lots of 11-year-old straight wheat whiskey, bottled at cask strength and available in very limited quantities. 

By joining the Founders Reserve List, fans will have the exclusive opportunity to secure one of these rare bottles for $199.99 each or acquire the entire five-lot set for $995.95. Reserved bottles will be available for pickup only at Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Kentucky, between November 22 and December 21, 2024. To sign up, visit penelopebourbon.com/founders-reserve-pre-sale. 

To mark this special release, Penelope Bourbon founders Michael Paladini and Danny Polise will personally welcome guests on November 22 at Lux Row Distillers for the official Founders Reserve launch.

“Founders Reserve is one of our most special releases of the year. We created this product as a way to showcase rare and unique barrels we came across throughout our bourbon journey,” said Paladini. “We are excited to release 24 experimental barrels of 11-year-old 95% wheat whiskey from the Ross & Squibb Distillery for this year’s Founders Reserve.” 

Introducing Founders Reserve: A Rare Opportunity in the Estate Collection

Part of the Penelope Estate Collection, Founders Reserve features an 11-year-aged straight wheat whiskey with a mash bill of 95% wheat and 5% malted barley, aged in charred new American oak barrels at the historic Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. The Penelope team carefully selected barrels from the distillery’s renowned heritage, crafting five distinct lots, each offering a unique profile and bottled at cask strength.

“We have been looking forward to this release for some time,” said Polise. “Since first finding these barrels back in 2019, we’ve anxiously followed them as they aged and waited for the right time to dump each lot. Each lot is distinct in its character and offers something special for whiskey lovers.” 

Extremely Limited Production

Founders Reserve is a highly exclusive release, with some lots producing fewer than 300 bottles. The cask strength whiskey is bottled at varying proof points, ensuring that each lot delivers its own unique tasting experience:

• Lot B: 4 proof (59.2% ABV)
• Lot C: 6 proof (58.3% ABV)
• Lot D: 5 proof (54.75% ABV)
• Lot E: 6 proof (53.8% ABV)
• Lot F: 2 proof (54.1% ABV)  

Exclusive Packaging and Experience

Each bottle of Founders Reserve is presented in a luxurious dark green box, featuring gold-embossed Penelope Estate Collection branding. Inside, complete details for all five lots are listed, adding to the exclusivity of this release and making it a perfect keepsake for collectors and connoisseurs.

After the distillery release, any remaining bottles will be offered through e-commerce channels, but availability will be extremely limited.

“The Founders Reserve List allows our supporters to experience these rare bottles before they’re gone,” said Polise. “We’ve crafted something truly special, and we’re excited to share it first with all who have supported us along the journey.” 

ABOUT PENELOPE BOURBON

Founded in 2018, Penelope Bourbon has become one of the country’s fastest-growing whiskey brands. Named after founder Michael Paladini’s daughter, Penelope Bourbon offers a range of uniquely blended and finished straight bourbon and rye whiskey expressions, known for their smoothness and rich flavor, perfect for sipping neat or mixing in cocktails.

Penelope’s core expressions, including Four Grain, Barrel Strength, Architect, and Toasted Bourbon, have won more than 40 awards across the spirits industry. In 2024 alone, Penelope won Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for Barrel Strength and Toasted Rye, alongside innovation awards for limited releases such as Rio.

Penelope Bourbon continues to innovate within its Cooper Series, Limited Releases, and Estate Collection, further establishing its place among the top premium whiskey brands. Today, Penelope is available in 49 states and seven countries, proving that with passion, dedication, and love, anything is possible.

For more information, visit penelopebourbon.com or follow us on social media @penelopebourbon (Instagram/Facebook).