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The Wall Collection: Peat
36 Year Old | 70cl | 42.5% ABV
The first release in Laphroaig’s new Wall Collection is Peat, a 36-year-old which puts the very lifeblood of Laphroaig’s character front and centre. A limited release of only 200, each bottle is quite literally a work of art, hand painted by London illustrator Laura Carlin with the exact paint from the iconic Warehouse No.1.
£4,499.95
TASTING NOTES:
NOSE
Fruity with aromas of exotic passionfruit, strawberries, moist sultanas, intermingled with soft leather and sweet cinnamon spice.
TASTE
Sweet with notes of zesty orange peel, pineapple, runny honey, vanilla, custard tart and an ending hint of marzipan.
FINISH
Sweet and smooth with lingering signature peat.
The Archive Collection
36 Year Old | 70cl | 40.2% ABV
A decade-by-decade journey of flavour brought to life, The Archive Collection 36 Year Old is first in a new series of highly limited aged whiskies. This release is housed in custom-made, hand-blown glass bottles inspired by the sea glass found on the beaches of Islay.
With only 400 bottles available worldwide, this first release is a striking and refined tasting experience, with its sherry seasoning making for a hearty, rich depth of flavour.
£3,749.95
TASTING NOTES:
NOSE
Honey sweet with hints of white peach and mango, followed by creamy dark toffee, vanilla and cedar wood, then subtle oil of wintergreen and notes of singed sage and liquorice root.
TASTE
Zesty and sweet with orange and tropical fruit, mouth coating initially then moving to mouth drying.
FINISH
Warm and lingering to finish which brings out the peat in the mouth and the salt on the lips.
Our top 10s this month highlight some of the best Scottish Island whiskies, from Arran’s sherried cask strength release – one of our contenders for The Whisky Exchange Whisky of the Year 2024 – to the oldest single malt from newcomer, Isle of Raasay.
John E. Fitzgerald “Larceny A124” Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) $59.99 View
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Scotch Malt Whisky Society of Canada February 2024 Outturn
Join Adam as he once again introduces us to another epic set of SMWS releases at The Strath. Check out the SMWS page on The Strath’s webstore here – http://strathliquor.com/smws
THE GLENLIVET TURNS 200, MARKING ITS MILESTONE YEAR WITH A LIMITED-EDITION COMMEMORATIVE 12-YEAR-OLD WHISKY
The Glenlivet kicks off its bicentennial celebrations with the release of an anniversary edition celebrating its illustrious legacy and pioneering future
The Glenlivet, the original Speyside single malt that set the Speyside style, raises a dram to two centuries of whisky craftsmanship, honouring its rich legacy whilst committing to forever moving forwards and continuously setting new standards in whisky for the next 200 years. To mark this historic milestone, 2024 will see a year of celebrations with bold and original innovations and initiatives, the first being the launch of The Glenlivet 200 Year Anniversary Limited Edition 12-Year-Old.
The new expression, crafted by The Glenlivet team of makers and matured in 100% first fill American Oak casks, features tasting notes of ripe, juicy pear, coconut shavings and creamy vanilla, complemented by aromas of fresh tangerines, pineapple slices and indulgent crème caramel.
The artwork for the limited-edition single malt was selected through a crowdsourcing campaign, whereby The Glenlivet invited emerging artists worldwide to submit their take on its ethos of forever moving forwards. The winning bicentennial design from Studio Berdi in Colombia encapsulates The Glenlivet’s journey from its inception by bold founder George Smith, to the whisky’s current status as a pioneering single malt, stepping into the next 200 years of innovation and excellence.
The Glenlivet will also be bringing to life celebrations with an exclusive Burns Night event on 26th January, at The Ivy West Street, London. This unique Scottish experience will mark the national day of Scotland’s cherished poet, Robert Burns and will offer guests an opportunity to savour the limited edition 12-Year-Old single malt, alongside the ground-breaking The Glenlivet Capsule Collection, through an exclusive paired menu.
Since The Glenlivet’s inception, the single malt has challenged conventions with its avant-garde spirit. From pushing boundaries of flavour and craftsmanship through exceptional distinctive casks such as the world’s first whisky finished in Cognac casks, to redefining whisky consumption through the innovative The Glenlivet Capsule Collection and The Glenlivet Twist & Mix Cocktails, the whisky has been at the forefront of pioneering initiatives.
Jayne Murphy, Chivas Brothers Marketing Director, Malts commented:
“This year is an important landmark anniversary for The Glenlivet as we look back to look forward towards the next 200 years. Since our founder George Smith introduced Speyside single malt whisky to the world in 1824, we’ve been committed to challenging conventions and will continue to craft the future of single malt whisky while setting new and uncharted standards of excellence. We extend a heartfelt invitation to everyone to join us in raising a dram with our celebratory limited-edition 12-Year-Old and we look forward to the celebrations to come throughout the year. Here’s to the next 200 years!”
To learn more about The Glenlivet’s 200-year celebrations, please visit TheGlenlivet.com or follow us @TheGlenlivet.
Elijah Craig “Toasted Barrel” Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
(750ml)
$54.99
93 points Wine Enthusiast
This needs a few minutes to open up to reveal a rich caramel aroma. The palate is markedly sweet and spicy, showing vanilla, caramel and a mix of cinnamon and cayenne. Adding water tones down the heat and brings a flavor or cinnamon red-hot candies wrapped in caramel squares. A vanilla accent smooths over the long exit. It’s a small-batch Bourbon finished in toasted new oak. (KN) 
(7/2021)
Whisky Advocate
Initially reticent on the nose, with time this reveals gooey caramel, pralines, Hershey’s milk chocolate, and a touch of charred mint leaves. It’s chewy and occasionally sharp on the palate, with oodles of roasted nuts, polished oak, mint, peppery spice, dark chocolate, licorice, tobacco ash, and char. The medium-length finish holds tingling white pepper, unsweetened chocolate, and more polished oak. (SSB, Fall-2020)
K&L Notes
This is a different take on Elijah Craig’s classic and beloved Small Batch Bourbon. A judicious application of a new toasted barrel take the well-known profile of one of our best-selling bourbons and kicks it up several notches. This whiskey is a new offering from the brand and was recently launched on an allocated basis, making it highly desirable yet difficult to find. From the distillery: “The process begins with fully matured Small Batch, which is dumped and then re-entered at barrel proof into a second, custom toasted new oak barrel designed in partnership with Independent Stave Company. Made with 18-month air dried oak, the finishing barrel is first toasted and then flash-charred using a moderate toast temperature and toast time. An extensive research and development process resulted in a final barrel toast profile bringing forward dark sugar flavors within the wood to create a balance of smokiness and sweetness after months of finishing.”
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B.C. pre-orders for our limited-edition whisky are closing soon! Aged for a minimum of three years in American white oak barrels, this latest batch of Canadian rye speaks to a mash bill of exclusively B.C. grains, traditional distillation methods, and the pure love of making whisky.
It’s robust, full-bodied — and we can’t wait to raise a glass with you! Orders are shipping out in March — click the button below to secure your bottle now.
North Port/Brechin 1970 G&M, 40%
Closed distilleries still carry a mystique for a lot of us whisky drinkers, but some are better than others. Some are more interesting historically. Some are lauded in the correct manner, but where’s does North Port sit in all of this?
A Highland distillery that once shadowed Glencadam and the owner of numerous different names over the century and a half that it existed, it is one of the lesser known ‘lost’ distilleries that now sits in Diageo’s record books of stock that they just don’t know what to do with.
This sample was purchased by Mark Littler for the purposes of this review, and you can also find a written review on his website blog.
