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TOMATIN DISTILLERY 25 Year Old 1994 First Editions Cask #18213 – The Whisky Barrel News

 

TOMATIN DISTILLERY

25 Year Old 1994 First Editions

Cask #18213

£240.00

Tomatin 25 Year Old 1994 vintage Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Single sherry butt #18213 bottled 2020 by Hunter Laing & Co. for the First Editions series. 402 bottles. A nose of plums, salted caramel, and chocolate. The palate is smooth, with hints of chocolate, nuts, red apples, and moss. The finish is long, with lingering oak.

BOTTLER Hunter Laing & Co. | DISTILLER Tomatin | CASK TYPE Sherry Butt | CASK # #18213 |ABV 47.9% | TYPE Single Malt Scotch | REGION Highland | AGE 25 Year Old | VINTAGE 1994

Tomatin Distillery was established in 1897 and operated with two stills until 1956 after which there were frequent and numerous additions culminating in 23 stills in 1986 making Tomatin the largest distillery in Scotland at that time. However, eleven were subsequently closed and it is currently equipped with twelve but operating with eight. Tomatin Distillery is a Highland distillery situated close to the Cairngorms National Park and, sitting at an altitude of 315m, it is the third highest distillery in Scotland. The official range includes Tomatin 12 Year Old, 18 Year Old and the peated Cu Bocan range.

JJ Corry The Bridie Milroy’s Bonders Blend at Milroys of Soho – Irish Whiskey News

JJ Corry The Bridie Milroy’s Bonders Blend 46% 70cl

£49.97

 

Bottled exclusively for Milroy’s, The Bridie is a gloriously creamy, exquisitely balanced blend of malt and grain whiskeys. Lemon drizzle, poached pears and delicate spices open on the nose, before croissants, white chocolate and nougat arrive on the palate. The finish is luxuriously long and lingering. An ideal treat for St Patrick’s Day.

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Glen Moray Classic Peated – The Unbottling – Scotch Whisky News

Glen Moray Classic Peated – The Unbottling

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Finally, Glen Moray has landed on the shelves out here in BC (weirdly just in time for their “Pheonix rising” bottle to win Best Single Malt Scotch at the World Whisky Awards). Check out why Adam’s excited to share this one.

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Elijah Craig Bourbon Celebrates the PGA Championship Returning to Louisville, Ky. with a Commemorative Bottle Release and On-Course Activations as the “Official Bourbon” of the 2024 Major Championship

Elijah Craig Bourbon Celebrates the PGA Championship Returning to Louisville, Ky. with a Commemorative Bottle Release and On-Course Activations as the “Official Bourbon” of the 2024 Major Championship 

Fans will have the opportunity to toast the momentous occasion with a special-edition Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Bourbon bottling available nationwide 

(MARCH 19, 2024) – Elijah Craig welcomes the 2024 PGA Championship back to Louisville, Ky. and Valhalla Golf Club after a decade away from the Bluegrass State. To celebrate the Major Championship’s return, Elijah Craig, the Official Bourbon Supplier, will activate the “Elijah Craig Bourbon Speakeasy” on the course for spectators to enjoy as well as release a special Commemorative Edition of its Elijah Craig Small Batch in honor of the 2024 PGA Championship.

As the Official Bourbon, Elijah Craig will activate onsite during the Championship at the 14th hole of the course aptly named “On The Rocks,” from May 16-19, and during practice rounds. Larger in size and scale than any previous championship, spectators visiting the Speakeasy can taste the distinctive warm spice & smooth flavor of Elijah Craig Small Batch, enjoy hand-crafted signature cocktails, and engage in photo opportunities after signing their name on an interactive signature wall. Throughout the course spectators can also find Elijah Craig featured in a signature cocktail at concessions.  Offsite, area consumers will find displays and engagement opportunities at retail and bar locations promoting Elijah Craig’s exclusive sponsorship. Travelers visiting the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience in Bardstown, Kentucky will enjoy special Elijah Craig golf cocktails and co-branded merchandise to welcome those from near and far.

A special-edition Commemorative Bottling of Elijah Craig Small Batch is now shipping to select retailers across the country to help fans mark the return of the Major Championship to Elijah Craig’s “backyard” where the brand is distilled, bottled and aged. The bottle will be adorned with a neck label featuring the PGA Championship’s Wanamaker Trophy, a gold coin emblazoned cork showing the 2024 PGA Championship logo and a face label prominently showcasing the “Official Bourbon” designation along with the PGA Championship logo. The barrels for this special release are uniquely pulled from Heaven Hill rickhouses P, 1G and A – to further the ties to Elijah Craig’s Official Bourbon partnership with the PGA Championship and the PGA of America. This one-time offering will become available nationally leading up to the Championship on an allocated basis with a SRP of $36.99.

Speaking about the partnership, Max Stefka, Group Product Director, Elijah Craig Bourbon, said: “The Elijah Craig team is honored to be the Official Bourbon of the PGA Championship at Valhalla. We’re thrilled to mark the occasion with a commemorative edition of Elijah Craig Small Batch and look forward to toasting the best players in the world during this incredible Major Championship just a few miles from where Elijah Craig is distilled and aged here in Kentucky.”

Elijah Craig will further support the partnership with the 2024 PGA Championship with an investment in out of home advertisement in the form of billboards across Louisville and Lexington, Ky. as well as featured ads prominently placed at the Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville. Viewers watching the Championship from home will see brand ads running on ESPN+ and CBS during coverage of the event along with digital advertising across social media channels.

”Celebrating the PGA Championship’s return to Louisville, KY, would not be complete without an iconic brand like Elijah Craig,” said Meghan Miller, Director of Corporate Partnerships, PGA of America: “The PGA of America is proud to partner with Elijah Craig as the Official Bourbon of the PGA Championship.”

Elijah Craig continues to leave its mark on the golf world, where it is also known as the Official Bourbon and Whiskey Supplier of the PGA of America, PGA Championship, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, and an official partner of the PGA National Club Championship. Elijah Craig is also “The Official Bourbon” of PGA TOUR Professional Golfer Max Homa, sports broadcaster Amanda Balionis, and the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Tournament.

About Elijah Craig Bourbon

Known as “The Father of Bourbon,” Elijah Craig is credited with being the first distiller to age his wares in charred oak barrels to make Bourbon. The clear, unaged corn whiskey became transformed into a bold amber liquid with a distinctively smooth flavor that makes Bourbon what it is today. Elijah Craig’s community impact continues through Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week, providing total donations of up to $400,000 to date to organizations supporting the hospitality industry. Produced by Heaven Hill Distillery, the nation’s largest independent, family-owned and led distillery and the world’s second-largest holder of Kentucky Bourbon, the Elijah Craig lineup includes: Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, and Elijah Craig 18-Year-Old Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Elijah Craig’s accolades have included Whisky Advocate’s Whisky of the Year, Best Small Batch Bourbon and Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and World’s Best Small Batch Bourbon and Best Kentucky Small Batch Bourbon at Whisky Magazine’s 2023 World Whiskies Awards. For more information, please visit www.elijahcraig.com. Heaven Hill reminds you to “Think Wisely. Drink Wisely.”

About the PGA of America

The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, composed of more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals who love the game, are expert coaches, operators and business leaders, and work daily to drive interest, inclusion and participation in the sport. The PGA of America owns and operates numerous championships and events, including major championships for men, women, seniors and the Ryder Cup, one of the world’s foremost sporting events. For more information, visit PGA.com and follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

DISTILLERY FOCUS: Arran – Aberdeen Whisky Shop News

DISTILLERY FOCUS: Arran

Arran Distillery, nestled on the outskirts of Lochranza Village, is well known for its fruity, smooth malts, which have notes of citrus and creamy cereal. Unlike many distilleries located on the West coast of Scotland, Arran does not use peat.

Little Bit Of History

Isle of Arran has a rich history of distillation, both legal and the not so government approved. The construction of the Arran distillery commenced in December 1994, a staggering 154 years since the closure of the last legal distillery on the island. The first distillation took place in June of the following year, and since then, they have built an incredible core range and an amazing portfolio of limited malts.

Arran 13 Years Old UK Exclusive

This small batch release from Arran Distillery was distilled in 2010 and matured in ex-Port Pipes for 13 years. It was hand selected by the Distillery Manager, Stewart Bowman, and bottles exclusively for the UK market, without chill-filtration or artificial colouring.  Only 1286 bottles were produced.
£104.99

Unveiling the Cotswolds Archive – A Decade of Distillation – English Whisky News


Introducing the Cotswolds Archive

At Cotswolds Distillery nears a remarkable 10-year journey of fine spirits, we’re proud to introduce a collection that encapsulates our most cherished milestones. Celebrate our decade-long story with a release from our prestigious and limited Cotswolds Archive.

Cotswolds Single Sherry (Oloroso Spanish Oak) Cask

A single cask release that showcases the elegance of time-honoured maturation.

Made with 100% locally grown barley from the Cotswolds, this limited edition single malt whisky was matured in a single Sherry (Oloroso Spanish Oak) cask. Filled on the 9th of May 2018 and aged full-term at our distillery in the Cotswolds, we bottled this expression on-site at 54.2% ABV.This Spanish Oak Hogshead barrel was seasoned with Oloroso sherry, characterised by woody and soft, ripe fruity aromas.  The soft and porous oak encourages interaction between spirit and cask.  The more open grain allows the whisky to travel deeper into the wood, drawing out rich and intense flavours and a beautiful natural colour.

Each bottle comes beautifully presented in a luxury display carton.

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BUNNAHABHAIN DISTILLERY 31 Year Old 1991 Old & Rare Platinum (2023) – The Whisky Barrel News

 

BUNNAHABHAIN DISTILLERY

31 Year Old 1991 Old & Rare Platinum (2023)

£542.50

This deep-amber coloured whisky has intense notes of sherry oak on the nose with nutmeg, leather, ginger and red fruits. On the palate the dried fruit and oak notes combine along with the spices and a wonderful orange tang, leading into a long sweet and spicy finish. Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old 1991 vintage Islay single malt Scotch whisky. Single Oloroso sherry hogshead bottled September 2023 by Hunter Laing & Co. for the Old & Rare Platinum series. 85 numbered bottles.

BOTTLER Hunter Laing & Co. DISTILLER Bunnahabhain CASK TYPE Oloroso Sherry Hogshead ABV46.5% AGE 31 Year Old VINTAGE 1 991

Bunnahabhain Distillery was established in 1881 on the north eastern tip of the Isle of Islay by the shore of Bunnahabhain Bay and overlooking the Sound of Islay. All the building materials were transported by puffer and unloaded at the distillery pier. Now tucked away at the end of the single track ‘main’ road with spectacular scenery all the way. Bunnahabhain Distillery is equipped with four huge pear shaped stills and produces Scottish malt whisky which is released in blends and in single malt and single cask bottlings. A participant in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Festival of Malt and Music. Core editions include Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old and 18 Year Old.

Welcome Spring With Our Wemyss Malts 15 Year Old Auchriosk 🌼 – Scotch Whisky News

Celebrate Spring With Springtime Dew Single Cask

Footprints carved into damp grass, early spring blooms of wildflowers and a refreshing breeze, the first bees of the year humming around you. Imagine all that as a smell, then a taste, then a dram of single malt scotch whisky.

Springtime Dew is our 15 year old Auchriosk, a special dram with an uplifting abundance of green grass, wildflower blossom and honey. Nose: Soft, grassy and floral on first nosing, before warming to reveal dill, coriander and fresh citrus.

Palate: The soft and subtle palate reveals toffee apples, honey, freshly cut grass and late herbal notes.

Finish: The short finish is sweet, syrupy and smooth.

Springtime Dew | 15 YO Auchroisk | 70cl

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NORTH BRITISH 25 YEAR OLD TBWC BATCH 10 CINEMA – Abbey Whisky News

North British 25 Year Old TBWC Batch 10 Cinema

£149.95

Herbal leafiness and chilli heat come through in this grain

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North British 25 Year Old Batch 10 Cinema 51.6% 50cl

Part of independent bottler That Boutique-y Whisky Company’s Cinema Series, this well-aged grain, styled as Grainspotting, offers an abundance of juicy tropical fruit notes. Green herbs come through too, alongside white chocolate and a touch of chilli heat. North British is equipped with four coffey stills and is celebrated as one of Scotland’s preeminent grain producers.

Burnt Ends Whiskey – The Unbottling – American Whiskey News

Burnt Ends Whiskey – The Unbottling

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A particularly experimental whisk(e)y, that truly has to be tasted to be understood.

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