Ardbeg 15 Year Old Palo Cortado, TyndrumWhisky Exclusive

The first Ardbeg Single Malt Whisky release from Murray McDavid for 13 years! This boisterous spirit, specially selected by the team here at TyndrumWhisky.com, was initially filled in to a traditional FIRST FILL Sherry butt where it matured for nearly 15 years. The precious Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Islay was then re-racked into a range of small Octave casks, this was finished for 8 months in a Palo Cortado Sherry Octave to tame the untameable. Only 98 bottles of this exquisite dram have been produced.

£279.00

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Tyndrumwhisky, Tyndrum
Crianlarich, Perthshire FK20 8RY
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COUNCIL releases new Scotch whisky documentary “MASTERS OF WHISKEY”

Masters of Whiskey (2024) follows twenty-three candidates on their journey to whiskey mastery, and to the top ranks of the world’s leading study and certification body devoted to whiskey. The rigorous three-day exam takes place on the remote Isle of Raasay, in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, at one of the nation’s newest and most picturesque distilleries.

THE FILM

The film peers behind the scenes of the world’s most challenging whiskey exams, where candidates must pass a blind tasting exam, an oral theory exam, and an essay exam overseen by many of the world’s leading authorities on whiskey—including Charles MacLean, Dave Broom, Hans Offringa, Becky Offringa, Steve Beal, Martin Duffy, Bernhard Schäfer, Sébastien Gavillet, Monique Huston, Arthur Nägele, Tobias Gorn, Alasdair Day, Guy Sporbert, Dan Crowell, Adam Edmonsond, Nik Kosobucki, Tom McCormick, Siddharth Sawkar, John Wabeck, and Sam Wright. In addition to sixteen first-time Master of Scotch and Master of Bourbon candidates, seven current Masters of Scotch or Bourbon return for their shot at the top global title, Master of Whiskey.

WhiskyFest in Hollywood, Florida is October 26, But You Can Book Your Room Now

The room block for WhiskyFest™ Hollywood, FL is now open at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. For a stress-free evening, plan to stay at the Hard Rock with our special room block rate. The rate is good through September 24th or until the block sells out. For information and to book your stay, click here. For more information on our fall WhiskyFest events and to order your tickets, visit our website.

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GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

The results of the International Wine and Spirit Competition 2024 are in. We are proud to stock more than 100 of this year’s gold medallists as chosen by an international panel of judges including distillers, master blenders and more. This list contains all the big winners including superb single malts and the best whiskies over £500.

In addition to being backed by one of the drinks industry’s highest honours, each one comes with our buying director Dawn Davies MW’s stamp of approval. Which makes this an excellent place to look for gift ideas or great bottles to grow your collection.

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ralfy review 1033 – Mortlach 11yo @48.2%vol: (Signatory)

Penelope Bourbon releases Rosé Cask Finish

Anticipated annual release of signature straight bourbon whiskey finished in French rosé wine casks available now

ROSSELLE, N.J. (June 13, 2024) – Penelope Bourbon introduces a new way to rosé all day, just in time for summer, with Penelope Rosé Cask Finish (Batch 8) available now in a limited allocation at a suggested retail price of $49.99 per 750mL bottle.

Rosé Cask Finish marries Penelope’s signature Four Grain straight bourbon whiskey with rosé wine casks from one of the finest winemaking regions of France. The bourbon is finished in hand-selected Grenache rosé wine casks from the Southern Rhône region to deliver a truly unique flavor.

“Rosé Cask Finish was our first-ever release in our Cooper Series and has always been well received by consumers,” said Michael Paladini, founder of Penelope Bourbon. “Batch 8 offers a wonderful combination of sweet and delicate flavor, perfect for the summer, at a new shelf price of $49.99. This highly anticipated release offers something truly special for bourbon and wine enthusiasts alike.”

The bourbon features an aroma of candied fruit and cream with floral and herbal notes; forward notes of refreshing and sweet hints of vanilla; a body that transitions from sweetness to herbal, floral and strawberry cream; and a rich, vanilla finish with hints of strawberry and lingering notes. Rosé Cask Finish is bottled at 94 proof with a mash bill of 74% corn, 16% wheat, 7% rye and 3% malted barley.

“Finishing our signature Four Grain bourbon in hand-selected rosé casks from Southern France creates a distinctive flavor alliance,” said Daniel Polise, founder and master blender of Penelope Bourbon. “I think consumers will appreciate the elegant and memorable look and taste of Rosé Cask Finish.”

Rosé Cask Finish is one of four offerings in the award-winning Cooper Series, which takes Penelope’s straight whiskeys on a world tour. Other releases in the series include Rio, Tokaji Cask Finish and Valencia. A product locator for the Penelope family of bourbons can be found here.

ABOUT PENELOPE BOURBON

Founded in 2018, Penelope Bourbon has been one of the country’s fastest-growing whiskey

brands. Named after founder Michael Paladini’s daughter, Penelope boasts a series of straight bourbon and rye whiskey expressions that are all uniquely blended and finished. Remarkably smooth and flavorful, Penelope is perfect whether sipping neat or mixing in a cocktail.

Penelope’s core expressions, Four Grain, Barrel Strength, Architect and Toasted Bourbon, have received over 40 combined awards and industry accolades. In 2024, the brand won Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for Barrel Strength and Toasted; Double Platinum at the ASCOT Awards for Barrel Strength; and Double Gold for Rio and an Innovation Award for Toasted at the SIP Awards.

In addition to its cornerstone expressions, Penelope continues to introduce new and innovative limited releases within its Cooper Series, Private Select and Founders Reserve lines.

Today, Penelope Bourbon is sold in over 40 states and three countries. Proving that with enough love, care and hard work, anything is possible.

For more information about Penelope, please visit penelopebourbon.com and follow on social media @penelopebourbon (Instagram / Facebook).

We are delighted to introduce A. D. Rattray’s 73^rd Cask Collection release, a smaller curation of six casks for summer 2024.

Each distillery in Scotland has its own spirit character; the nature of the distillate that runs from its stills. At A. D. Rattray, our aim is to provide a window into that spirit character of a distillery, unravelling the wider narrative to get to the very heart of the distillate.

Rather than seek to imprint our own identity on a cask, we take a spirit-forward approach to selection and maturation. That’s why our Cask Collection is (stylishly, yet) simply presented at cask strength, with nothing added or taken away at bottling. Especially when employing a finishing cask, we believe the wood should always enhance the spirit, and never conceal quirks. Our aim is not to craft or shape the character of single cask whisky, but simply to allow it to flourish.

Our selection for Cask Collection 73 demonstrates this ethos, with a strong focus on the spirit, ensuring the fingerprint of each distillate is clearly evident in the liquid. As a bottler, we may be somewhat quiet in the vibrant and boisterous world of Scotch whisky. But with such vivid and characterful single malt spirits distilled throughout Scotland, sometimes it’s best to let others do the talking.

73rd CASK COLLECTION RELEASE

THE MACALLAN X EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
OPENING EVENT: WHERE TO BEGIN

We are pleased to announce our partnership with Edinburgh International Festival as the Principal Partner for their Opening Event. The Opening Event: Where to Begin draws upon our combined commitment to creativity and excellence that lies within our shared Scottish identity.

THE DETAILS

VENUE
George Heriot’s, Edinburgh

DATES
2-4th August 2024

COST
£15.00 per person

Blending immersive installation, performance, spectacular video projection and captivating storytelling, this is where to begin your August adventure in the heart of Edinburgh.

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2008 Aultmore 15 Year Old “Single Malts Of Scotland” Single Sherry Butt #900273 Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)

$179.99

Distilled at Aultmore distillery in 2008 and aged for 15 years in a single Sherry Butt, which yielded a total of only 422 bottles. Situated on the edge of the Foggie Moss just north of Keith in the heart of Speyside, Aultmore’s fermentation process lends itself to the identifiable ‘fragrant on the nose, substantial on the palate’ characteristic. Tasting notes from the bottler: C O L O R Rich Mahogany NOSE A private library complete with worn leather couch and a scented cinnamon candle burning on a desk. Chewy gingerbread and toffee pieces are amplified with spicy sandalwood and sawdust. PALATE This is a warming dram that develops into spicy ground ginger and cigar leaf. FINISH Spice fades into dark cacao and fresh mint leaves.”

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Our historic island dram flows from Harris hands…

Meet Shona Macleod, one of the key people behind the development of The Hearach single malt whisky ‘recipe’. Shona grew up only few steps from the distillery doors and after studying Hospitality Management in Glasgow felt a strong pull home to her roots here in the Isle of Harris.

In December 2014, she joined the distillery as part of the Tarbert 10, the original ten members of staff, and began her journey as our Guest Services Manager. Her involvement in the sensory and quality aspects of our Isle of Harris Gin naturally led Shona to develop an interest in whisky production and tasting.

Today, Shona now proudly serves as our Distillery Blender, focusing on The Hearach she was instrumental in creating, and the art and science of maturation cask selection.

MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND OUR DRAM