January 29th, 2024
Two centuries have passed since Alexander Reid, founder of The Macallan, distilled the first batch of whisky in his curiously small stills in Speyside, Scotland, beginning the extraordinary legacy of the single malt Scotch whisky.
2024 marks the 200th anniversary year for The Macallan, commencing with the reveal of a ‘200 Years Young’ logo and an evolved identity that recognises the brand’s illustrious past and a celebration of the future.
Designed by the acclaimed visual artist Alex Trochut, the anniversary logo features a wave pattern that evokes the connection between the brand’s foundations and its future, merging the curve of the River Spey that weaves its way through The Macallan Estate to the rolling curves of the striking Distillery.
The introduction of the evolved brand identity features an elevated and simplified logo, red colour statement, pattern and iconography that are inspired by the Six Pillars, the foundation stones for The Macallan’s character, and its rich history.
The Macallan worked closely with David Carson, one of the most influential designers of the modern era, blending the principles of art and branding. The result is a combination of craftsmanship and creativity that embodies The Macallan’s legacy: past, present and future.
January 29th, 2024
Orkney 8 Year Old 2014 Chapter 7 Monologue 35 – 52.8% ABV
A gem of a bottling from the distillery on Orkney that labels its independent liquid ‘Whitlaw’. Chapter 7 sourced this single red wine barrel and released it to share with the world. It’s part of the Monologue series of non-chill filtered, natural colour whiskies – and just 314 have been produced.
Tasting note:
Nose: Malty with jammy red berries, sweet spices, and the signature waft of floral peat smoke.
Palate: More red berries with an earthy vanilla, almond, cherries and a subtly building smoke.
Finish: Drying oak with a glimmer of hedgerow fruits.
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January 29th, 2024
THE MACALLAN 200 YEARS YOUNG
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Crafted without compromise, The Macallan celebrates its 200th Anniversary this year and there will be some exciting releases and events to mark such a momentous year. If you want to be first with all the news, releases and events;
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This highly exclusive and secretive new release is coming in from titans of Speyside, The Macallan, in the near future. We can’t divulge any details, but we can let you know that any big time fans of Macallan will definitely not want to miss this.
Register Interest today to be first in the know during The Macallan’s momentous year!
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January 29th, 2024
George Remus “Repeal Reserve” Series VII Indiana Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
($99.99)
K&L Notes: The Remus Repeal is MGP’s flagship older bourbon blend and represents their finest stocks hand-selected by the masters on their blending team. This year’s batch is a mix of five bourbons from the two main mashbills at MGP. These two mashbills are the same you’d see at other former Seagram’s distilleries like Four Roses. The precise breakdown includes some good old 15-year-old and excellent 9- and 10-year-old whiskeys—6% bourbon distilled in 2007 (21% rye), 26% bourbon distilled in 2013 (21% rye), 21% bourbon distilled in 2014 (21% rye), 26% bourbon distilled in 2013 (36% rye); 21% bourbon distilled in 2014 (36% rye)—for an average age right around ten years old. Bottled at 100 proof as always, this is the quintessential MGP bourbon and puts many much more expensive and younger versions of the same whiskeys bottled by other producers to shame. The gorgeous art deco bottle captures the old-school nature of this distillery, but it’s what’s inside the bottle that really counts here.
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January 29th, 2024
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January 28th, 2024
Whisky Auctioneer Live Auction
January 2024 Auction // 26.01.24 – 05.01.24
Now Live: January Auction
A warm welcome to our January auction. Featuring over 7,000 rare whiskies and fine spirits, this is a unique opportunity to bid on some of the world’s most sought-after bottles.
Sensational Springbank collection: Whisky Auctioneer is delighted to bring an exceptional collection of Springbank to auction this month, featuring hundreds of old & rare expressions. This is a chance to discover legendary official releases, iconic Italian independent bottlings, and a selection of true rarities available for the first time at Whisky Auctioneer.
Discover further auction highlights below and happy bidding!
Browse our live auction.
Dalmore Collection
Macallan 16 Year Old early 1980s / I.H. Baker
Springbank Collection
Glenfiddich Celebration 1995 / McCann-Erickson 25th Anniversary
Springbank Italian Independents
Highlights from Samaroli, Moon Import, A. Sutti, and Velier all feature this month. Read our feature article that delves into the story of Italy’s pioneering bottlers and shines a light on some January auction highlights: When Italy and Campbeltown Meet.
January 27th, 2024
Whiskygenie.com launches NEW online whisky store
The online whisky store is offering collectable Scottish single malt whiskies at the CHEAPEST PRICE ANYWHERE
Launched a couple of weeks ago this small family run business in Lancashire has big ambitions aiming to bring rare and collectable whiskies to everyone at the lowest price on the Internet
“We are a small business with big plans we want to bring the small family run business values to the big stage with customer service being at the forefront along with the cheapest price ANYWHERE and superfast delivery”
Visit the shop online at WhiskyGenie.com or via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
January 27th, 2024
Our January auction ENDS SOON!
Place your bids until 3pm (GMT) Sunday 28th January.
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Every month, we present an incredible selection of whiskies and other fine spirits to our members right across the globe. You will find everything here from limited edition releases and vintage bottles to whole casks of rare whisky. There is certainly something for everyone – whether you are looking to collect, invest or enjoy!
Hibiki – 30 Year Old (Aritayaki) Limited Edition
Springbank – 30 Year Old (Millennium Limited Edition)
Karuizawa – 31 Year Old (1981) Single Cask #3555 (TWE Geisha Label)
Strathisla – 1965 (Gordon & MacPhail)
Aberlour – 25 Year Old (1964) 75cl
Bowmore – 34 Year Old (1971)
Selling whisky? Why not arrange the pick-up of your bottles using our global courier service? If you’re based in Scotland, you might want to arrange the personal collection of your bottles. Wherever you’re based in the world, we will make getting your bottles into our monthly auction as simple as possible. Get in touch with the Whisky Hammer team now by dropping them a message at sales@whiskyhammer.com.
January 27th, 2024
Booker’s “Storyteller Batch” #2023-04 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) $99.99 View
2011 Highland Park 10 Year Old “K&L Exclusive” Cask #5434 First Fill European Oak Sherry Butt Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $119.99 View
2009 Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old “Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseur’s Choice” K&L Exclusive Cask #18600103 2nd Fill Sherry Hogshead Nonchillfiltered Cask Strength Highlands Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $149.99 View
Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Sonoma Triple Finish Series No. 19 Wine & Brandy Finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon (700ml) $150.00 View
2005 Ledaig 17 Year Old “Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseur’s Choice” K&L Exclusive Cask #18600201 2nd Fill Sherry Hogshead Nonchillfiltered Cask Strength Highlands Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $160.00 View
2007 Clynelish 16 Year Old “Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseur’s Choice” K&L Exclusive Cask #311259 Single Refill Sherry Hogshead Nonchillfiltered Cask Strength Highlands Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $180.00 View
1997 Blair Athol 25 Year Old “Old Particular” K&L Exclusive Single Sherry Butt Cask Strength Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Previously $280) $199.99 View
Macallan “The Harmony Collection – 2023 Amber Meadow” Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $219.99 View
2000 Laphroaig 22 Year Old “Old Particular” K&L Exclusive Single Hogshead Cask Strength Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Previously $350) $261.99 View
Suntory “100th Anniversary – Hakushu” 12 Year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky (750ml) $300.00 View
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January 27th, 2024
Peat perfection
The smoky spectrum Scotch Whisky
Earthy, sooty, iodine-forward, bonfire-like – peat smoke shows up in many forms. Pick out a bottle and get exploring
£79.95
Peated whisky. Some say you either love it or hate it. We say that’s far too simple for such a diverse, complex style. Some peated releases are loud, bold, profound. Others are more subtle, with the smoky element more like a seasoning. With that in mind, we say give peat a chance – you might be surprised.
We’ve picked out five bottlings with very different peated profiles. This independently bottled Caol Ila from James Eadie sees the classic smoky spirit paired with a Palo Cortado sherry hogshead. It’s got zesty fruit and tart berries in with the beach bonfire notes. We’re big fans, and reckon you will be, too.
Want to dial up the smoke? Scroll down for our own exclusive Williamson bottling. After something a little more nuanced? Pick up the remarkably elegant Woven blend. Bowmore 15YO and Orkney 8YO offer something in between.
Peated whisky is remarkable. Get set to embrace the smoke.
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